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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-07 Council minutesInformal Council Meeting September 8, 1986 Informal Council Meetin : September 8, 1986, at 7:05 p.m. in the Council am ers a tie Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. Council Present: Ambrisco, Zuber, Strait, Courtney, McDonald, Dickson, Baker 7:10 p.m.). Staff Present: Atkins, Melling, Karr, Timmins, Donner, Boothroy, ran in, i osh, Fowler, Schmeiser. Tape-recorded: Reel 86-C66, Side 2, 289 -End; 86-C68, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2, 1-303. CONSENT CALENDAR: Reel 86-C66, Side 2 Council agreed to add the following requests to the Consent Calendar: Iowa City Country Kitchen, beer and wine permit; Tic Toc Tenderloins, liquor license; and Goldie's Fish Market, wine permit. COUNCIL TIME: Reel 86-C66, Side 2 1. Susan Horowitz requested that a three-way stop sign be installed temporarily at the intersection of Summit and Kirkwood Avenue. Ambrisco referred her request to the City Manager for action. PLANNING b ZONING MATTERS: A. B. Reel 86-C66, Side 2 a PUD11C hearing for September 16, 1986, on an aooli- Franklin stated that the Planning b Zoning Commission recommended, by a vote of 4-1, that the amendment which prohibits fully internally. illuminated awnings be adopted. In response to Strait, Franklin said a "no" vote by Council means that Council wishes to consider fully internally illuminated awnings as a signing option. In response to Courtney, Franklin stated the ordinance says that if you illuminate an entire awning, with or without script, it becomes a sign and it is prohibited. However, you may illuminate and have script on 25 percent of the awning's surface. Franklin stated the Zoning Code Interpreta- tion Panel has interpreted the Zoning Ordinance to say that if an awning is illuminated to more than 25 percent of the awning's surface, it is a full sign and is contrary to the existing ordinance. Strait inquired if awnings could be lighted all night. Franklin stated that no time limitations are included in the ordinance. In response to Strait, Franklin stated the ordinance applies to all awnings signage throughout the entire city. Ambrisco inquired about the enforcement of the ordinance. Franklin said the square footage of awnings could be checked to determine the amount of illumination and illumination -I INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1986 PAGE 2 can be confined to 25 percent of the awning's surface by making the rest of the awning's surface opaque. Baker asked if the intensity of the light was considered. Franklin explained that an ordinance al- ready controls the wattage of the light source. Franklin said the light intensity was discussed by the Design Review Committee, Planning & Zoning Commission and City Relations Committee of the Chamber of Conmerce. URBAN ENVIRONMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: Reel 86-C66, Side 2 Franklin stated Council received her September 5, 1986, memo regarding environmental regulations. Franklin asked Council to decide to what extent grading and erosion control plans and site development review for natural features should be required. Franklin said the Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended that any grading and erosion control require- ments or site plan review for natural features be applied only to subdivi- Environment Ad Hoc sions, large scale developments, and planned housing plans. The Urban and control plan be applied to any land disturbingee has activities ended that igreater thanerosion cubic yards and a site development review for natural features be applica- ble to beginning on the building permit level. Franklin said the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee did exempt individual single-family lots and duplexes from the recomnendation. In response to Strait, Franklin stated The Cliffs Apartments would not have been prevented under the Planning & Zoning Commission recommenda- tions. Ambrisco asked if construction of a home with an exposed basement would be possible. Franklin stated specifics in the ordinance have not been worked out, but the Planning &Zoning Commission and staff do not want to eliminate the possibilities of walk -out basements. Franklin explained that any regulations which are adopted do not eliminate the Possibility of development but look at development which takes into con- sideration the environment. In response to Baker, Franklin stated that if multi -family building permits were included in the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendations, additional review process steps would not be needed. Franklin stated more information, identifying natural features, obtaining a grading plan, including existing contours and proposed con - about natural tours, would be presented at the beginning of the project. Baker inquired features would i ventorynatural features ton the s. rland ibefora estart ng a development project, a point system value would be attributed to the natural features, the natural features points would be added up, and if the natural features added up to a certain threshhold, the natural features would be required to be included on the preliminary plan. In response to Ambrisco, Timmins stated that if the City can find that it is within the health, welfare and safety interests of the citizens of Iowa City to regulate and preserve natural features, the City can adopt the reconmendations. Baker recommended including administrative review of multi -family developments to the Planning & Zoning Commission recomnenda- tions. worklandaiseincreasing rthe costs ofaboutrdenindevelopmentertMcDonalds aswith ked if the recomnendations could be incorporated into the subdivision regula- 01 INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1986 PAGE 3 tions. Franklin stated the environmental recommendations and open space ordinance would be made part of the revised subdivision regulations - which would carry over in full or part the large scale development regula- tions. Franklin explained that if Council concurs with the Planning & Zoning recommendations, staff will incorporate those recommendations into the subdivision regulations. McDonald inquired about increased costs to the developer. Franklin stated that the Planning & Zoning recommendations would add some increment to the cost of development and there would be additional inspection costs. Franklin stated costs could be better estimated once a specific ordinance is developed. Ambrisco noted the recommendations would force developers to tise salonottetetotbstraingvariouspes. nary Fraklinsad Brown ked staff oDuuque Street is a 50 percent slope and The Cliffs Apartments are built on a 20-23 percent slope. In response to McDonald, Franklin said the current tree ordinance has an incentive to preserve trees but that it is not required. i Council agreed with the Planning & Zoning recommendations as outlined with the addition to include multi -family dwellings. Franklin stated staff will start developing specific recommendations in the context of the subdivision regulations. Courtney requested information regarding addi- tional staff needed to enforce the new regulations. MONTH PARKING RAMP PERMITS: Reel 86-C68, Side 1 Vitosh stated Council received her August 29th memo regarding parking ramp monthly permits. Vitosh reviewed the two proposals outlined in the memo which included selling an additional 95 permits for the municipal ramp and revising waiting list procedure. In response to Courtney, Fowler stated permit holders for the Dubuque Street parking ramp will be required to park above the second floor of the ramp. Council approved the proposals as outlined in the August 29th memo. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA CONTINUED: Reel 86-C68, Side 1 2. (Agenda Item No. 22 - Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric agreement for electrical generation milldam site.) Courtney asked if IIG&E will pay the City for excess capacity generated over and above what the City uses. Timmins stated the City will give Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric any staffotorobtainainformationsregard ng thea mouCitntuofsenergynthatse. Coucil awill be generated by the milldam project. Timmins noted the Iowa Commerce Commission name has been changed to the Iowa Department of Commerce in the milldam agreement and the franchise agreement. INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1986 PAGE 4 3. (Agenda Item No. 17 - Multi -Mentions Agreement.) In response to Courtney, Helling explained the software package will allow inter- communications between someone watching the government access channel and the material actually generated on the screen. Melling said the agreement will allow the City to use the software. 4. (Agenda Item No. 4.d.2. - BIC Dick Seifers' letter.) Dickson inquired about the correspondence from Dick Seifers regarding Ames Police Department bike action. Atkins said Ames placed police officers on bikes for enforcement. Atkins said he will obtain more information. 5. Dickson referred to Harvey Miller's September 4th memo regarding alley enforcement. Dickson asked if vehicles could be towed from the alley. Timmins stated constitutional issues as they relate to the towing of vehicles will need to be researched. Atkins raised concerns about being able to get emergency vehicles through the alleys. Atkins suggested regulating alleyways at certain times each day. 6. Dickson said the elected and appointed women of Iowa will have a hospitality room at the September 25th League of Municipalities meet- ing in Des Moines. 7. Baker noted he will contact Timmins regarding the IIG&E wheeling agreement, Page 2, Part 2, Section A. 8. In response to Strait, Atkins stated plans are to integrate the tran- sit system microcomputer into the City's main frame. 9. In response to Strait, McDonald stated $8,000-;10,000 has already been committed for the feasibility study of the milldam project. Timmins stated the wheeling agreement does not take effect and neither party has any obligation until the milldam is constructed and operating. 10. In response to Strait, Atkins said the .Council will be kept apprised, updated and fully informed on any action relating to the sewage treat- ment facility. Ambrisco stated he has met with citizens and more public meetings will be held. 11. Ambrisco referred Council to Atkins' September 4th memo regarding budget amendment requests - Fire Department. Council agreed with the budget amendment as requested. Atkins said the money will come from the fund balance. Atkins noted policy recommendations are being developed regarding how the fund balance is managed. APPOINTMENTS: Reel 86-C68, Side 2 Board of Library Trustees - Tan Summy Mayor's Youth - readvertise Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Informal Council Meeting September 15, 1986 Informal Council Meeting:.September 15, 1986, 7:05 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. Council Present: Ambrisco' McDonald, Dickson, Zuber, Courtney, Strait, Baker (� p.m .). Staff Present: Atkins, Karr, Smith, Timmins, Lundell, Helling, Vitosh, 0 Ma ey, Beagle, Davidson, Trueblood, Fowler, Milkman, Penney, Reynolds, Doyle. Tae-recordin : Reel 86-C68, Side 2, 303 -End; 86-C70, Side 1, i -End, Side 2, - n ; 86- 71, Side 1, 1-248. CONSENT CALENDAR. Reel 86-C68, Side 2 Council agreed to add the following items to the Consent Calendar: College Street Club - Dancing permit. Dubuque Street Brewing Company - Class C liquor license, permit, dancing permit. cigarette i Rocky Rococo's Pizza - beer and wine permit. Mazzio's Pizza - beer and wine permit. The Kitchen - Sunday Sales permit. PLANNING 8 ZONING MATTERS: Reel 86-C68, Side 2 A. Setting a public hearing for Octnhar 7 ,noc =1umicnueu oy a vote of 6-1 adoption of the amendment. yIn response uission to Strait, Beagle said he did not know why Planning a Zoning Commis- sion member Jordan voted "no." C. -- istent with' -. .amu au mare the definition of rooming '6Housing Cmode Chapter 17 of the Code of 1 tecnnique on tracts of land which are less than utwo acres se OT sbutugreater than one acre, where the land is surrounded by existing development, and is characterized by environmentally sensitive or natural features, as older structures on the tract or in the area, or has scenic as- sets. -f Informal Council Meeting September 15, 1986 Page 2 D. Public hearing on an application to rezone property located at 1� Evans Street from RNC 20 to CO 1. Beagle stated the Planning & Zoning aimission voted - o eny he rezoning request submitted by Dr. William Dull. Beagle said it was the Planning & Zoning Commission's finding that the requested rezoning is inconsistent with the land use designation of the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update, would be contrary to the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood, and would permit commercial office uses whose impacts would conflict with continued use and enjoyment of the existing residents surrounding the site. Beagle stated the Planning & Zoning Commission also addressed a request by Atty. Robt. Downer, representing Dr. Dull, to amend RNC -20 zone to permit restricted professional offices within the RNC -20 zone as a provisional use. The Planning & Zoning Commission determined the amendment would be contrary to the purpose and intent of the RNC -20 zone to preserve the character of existing residential neighborhoods. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended to reject the ordinance amendment by a vote of 1-4. to Courtney, an specialSeexception. Courtney lsaidthe if pthecant office was enot stablifor shed prior to the zoning change. Beagle explained Dr. Dull established an office under a previous ordinance that permitted office uses in a residential district, when RNC -20 zone went into effect the existing offices legally established were allowed to continue, and Dr. Dull did not obtain an occupancy permit and legally established the use prior to the RNC -20 zone going into effect. T SWIMMING POOL - 28E AGRFFMFNT uTTu trunni nrcrnTo�_ rteel 85-C68, Side 2 Helling referred Council to his September 11, 1986, memo regarding the 28E Agreement. Helling stated unresolved issues center'around the cost shar- ing itms. reduction in H the ncontr contriasked bution the il for dSchool oDistictregarding outlthe inepd sin hips memo. Councilmembers noted that the 30 percent contribution by the School District was the minimum percentage of contribution previously discussed. Timmins stated in the City's memorandum agreement entered into with the School District does specify the parties will agree to a certain minimum percentage contribution by the School District. Ambrisco stated 30 per- cent was previously discussed and should not be renegotiated. Council agreed that the 30percent contribution by the School District should be retained as the minimum percentage of contribution. Helling said that if the School District remains inflexible, the City will have to look at different course of action including reconvening the Joint Pool Commission and scaling down the facility (continued later in meeting). JCCOG TRANSIT STUDY AND TRANSIT FUNDING: Reel 86-C68, Side 2 Strait stated changes in the bus system may create problems for handi- capped persons, people working second shift at hospitals, and people going to the church. Strait said the bus system should meet the needs of bus riders. Informal Council Meeting September 15, 1986 Page 3 Atkins said he developed the transit report as instructed to do so by Council and transit budget information will be needed to formulate the City's overall budget. Atkins stated the transit expenditures were grow- ing faster than revenues and that policy proposals as outlined will hope- fully provide the transit system with some degree of financial independence within five years. Atkins said his report contains best case scenarios and figures would need to be re -worked if major changes in expenditures or revenues occur. McDonald inquired about parking fund transfers to the transit budget. Atkins explained the parking fund will have an estimated annual balance of $300,000. Atkins recommended contrib- uting $100,000 of that parking fund balance to transit's annual operating budget, $100,000 to the transit capital/reserve account, and retaining $100,000 in the parking fund balance as pure fund balance. Public input was received from Marjorie Hayden Strait, Ann Rawland, Gary Lundquist, Ernie Lehman, Dave Ricketts and Gary Sanders. Marjorie Hayden Strait asked Council to keep citizens informed and to obtain information Prof.from to review fures and assumpti ns used on Vinel. Ann the CityRawlandManager'�sgeport. Gary Lundqui tigsaid the Downtown Association does not support utilizing parking funds to support transit and that there is potential for future development creating the need for additional parking spaces. Ernie Lehman said the City needs to determine what level of bus service should be offered to the community. Dave Ricketts, University of Iowa Director of Parking b Transportation, reported that from 1982 to 1985 paid parking hours (meters and ramps) increased 750,000 hours; parking permits increased 6,000 to 7,000; and student enrollment increased 26,000 to 30,000. Ricketts noted that tran- sit ridership decreased at the same time that demand for access to the area increased. Ricketts said CAMBUS is funded partially out of parking revenues. In response to Courtney, Ricketts said CAMBUS ridership has decreased this year, mainly due to construction. In response to Zuber, Ricketts stated CAMBUS receives $470,000 funding from student fees and $120,000 from parking fund. In response to McDonald, Vitosh stated the five cent increase in parking rates generated $100,000 in FY86. Vitosh stated the City may not reach the $430,500 projection from increased rates in FY87 because of decreased usage of the parking system. McDonald asked if the City Manager's report takes into consideration the money generated by the five cent parking rate increase. Vitosh said the report does include the five cent rate increase. In response to Courtney, Vitosh said the proposal takes into consideration annual operating expenses, transfers required to the bond reserve funds and debt service payments on outstanding parking revenue bonds as expenditures. Included in the transfers to the bond reserve fund is $60,000 a year that goes into the capital improvement reserve. Courtney asked Vitosh about call provisions on the 1979 GO bonds and said that if parking funds were not used for transit funding they could be used to pay down debt. Vitosh explained the call provisions on the bonds. Input was received from Peter Huyck, John Watson, and Dolores Katz. H uyck stated a reduction in service to hourly service will result in decreased ridership and asked Council to identify other cuts such as in administra- -I Informal Council Meeting September 15, 1986 Page 4 tion .or maintenance. John Watson said it would be premature to make cuts now in bus service. Dolores Katz stated she depends upon the bus service to return home from work. Ambrisco stated that decisions regarding the City Mgr. recommendations should ttbe M one oaeeentiaCouncil rceedwihthe City gersprposals soutlned..Srataskedstaffto reconsider scheduling changes and marketing and advertisement for the transit system. Zuber noted that concentration of new housing in the downtown area and University policies regarding student dormitory usage have impacted bus ridership. Courtney asked when changes in bus service would actually take effect if Council adopts the proposals. Atkins stated a schedule would be developed, incorporated into the upcoming budget process, dl program hasbeeninitiated. Atkins saiddstafftiseexploringiallaoptions dvertismto increase ridership. Courtney stated he still needs to meet with Vitosh to discuss the transfer of funds from the parking fund. Baker asked Council to discuss the disparity between the Park and Shop program and Bus and Shop program subsidies. Atkins said he would prepare information and schedule discussion. In response to Baker, Atkins explained the projected $300,000 in the parking fund is considered as profit/retained earnings. Baker asked what are the future parking needs in Iowa City. Atkins said there is an assumption that the City may consider building another parking ramp in the next five to ten years. Courtney asked Dave Ricketts if additional parking ramps will be built at the University of Iowa. Ricketts explained the University of Iowa has current plans to build a new ramp at the University Hospital and, in the future, the University may consider developing additional parking south of Burlington Street. Baker asked if staff will be reduced in the transit system. Atkins said staff cuts will be discussed during labor bargaining negotiations. Baker said it would be a mistake to cut Saturday evening bus service and asked the City Manager and revenue figures for the past ten yearfor parking systems expenditures s. Upon agreement by Council, Ambrisco directed Atkins to proceed with the proposals as outlined in the report. In response to public input, Atkins stated that once Council receives information from the City Manager's office, that information available to the public. is then Dickson inquired about overlap of bus service. Atkins stated that a deliberate decision was made to not eliminate service to any neighborhood and efforts will be made to maintain consistency in flow to the system. JOINT SWIMMING POOL - 28E AGREEMENT (continued); Reel 86-C70, Side 2 Helling stated he will contact School District representatives, indicate Council's position, and request their attendance at tomorrow's formal Council meeting. �I Informal Council Meeting September 15, 1986 Page 5 POLICY ON USE OF CDBG FUNDS: Reel 86-C70, Side 2 Milkman said Congress has not yet appropriated CDBG funds for FY87, it is anticipated that Iowa City will be allocated approx. $557,000 in COBG funds, and Iowa City still has $106,000 of unallocated 1986 CDBG funds. Milkman stated that 15 percent or $83,550 of the 1987 entitlement may be spent on public services. Milkman distributed the handout, Budget Summaries 1986 CDBG Program Year. McDonald recommended Council earmark 15 percent of the 1987 CDBG entitlements to be used for human services fund- ing and that Council determine the use of those funds during Council's normal budgetary process. Council agreed with McDonald's recommendation. Atkins recommended that Council send a letter of explanation to CCN. Karen Kubby, Chairperson of CCN, and Committee member David Leshtz stated CCN feels COBB monies should be used for capital improvements. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 86-71, Side 1 .1. (Agenda Item No. 4d.) Baker stated he will contact staff to discuss the public hearing on the application to rezone Dr. William Dull's property located at 19 Evans Street from RNC -20 to CO -1. 2. Dickson noted the 9/12 memo from the Asst. City Mgr. and asked when the City will advertise to hire a Pollution Control Assistant Superin- tendent. Helling stated it has not been determined when Wordelman, the present Assistant Superintendent, will be retiring. Staff will follow up. 3. McDonald asked Council to approve for this year installation of street lights at the intersection of First Avenue and Rochester. Council agreed to move this project up in the CIP schedule. 4. In response to McDonald, Atkins stated citizens requesting a change in street parking regulations for their neighborhoods should contact the City Manager's office. 5. Dickson inquired about the installation of street lights at the Benton Street and Sunset Street intersection. Atkins said he will obtain information from Traffic Engr. Brachtel. Strait inquired about in- stallation of street lights on Sunset Street and Highway 1. Helling stated he will check on the scheduling of that project. APPOINTMENTS: Reel 86-C_, Side 1 Committee on Community Needs: 1. Ruth Becker (reappointment) 2. Grace Cooper (reappointment) 3. Keith Ruff Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals - readvertise, no applicants. Informal Council Meeting September 15, 1986 Page 6 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Moved by Baker, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn to executive session under Section 21.5.1 to evaluate the professional competency of an indi- vidual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being con- sidered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests closed session (City Atty. evaluation). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council adjourned to executive session at 9:25 p.m. -I I. I T; f Informal Council Meeting September 15, 1986 Page 6 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Moved by Baker, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn to executive session under Section 21.5.1 to evaluate the professional competency of an indi- vidual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being con- sidered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests closed session (City Atty. evaluation). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council adjourned to executive session at 9:25 p.m. -I OFFICIAL COKIL ACTIONS - 9/16/86 The cost of publishing the following proceedings 8 claims is $ Drtulative cost for this calendar year r sal ication is $ Iona City Council, rog. mtg., 9/16/5-6,30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Arbrisco {residing. Councilmebes present: Arbrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Tuber. The Mayer proclaimed September 21-27, 1986, as ADULT My CAFE CFMER WEEK; October 5-11, 1986, as FIFE P(MNTION WEEK; September 17-23, 1986, as CONSTIMION WEEK. Mored and secanded that the following items and reccmendations in the Consort Calendar be received, or approved, and/oradopted as Wield Approval of Dfficial Council Actions of the regular meeting of 9/9/86, as polished, subject to correction, as recomorded by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Cmmissims: Historic Preservation Cum. 7/15/86, 8/6/86; Bd. of Adjustment - 8/13/86; resources Conservation Cam. - 8/25/86; M Cam. - 8/13/86. Motions and resolutions: Class C Liquor License far Magoo'S. 206 N. Lim. Class C Beer permit for Watt's Food Market, 1603 Miscatine Avenue. Sunday Sales Permit fer The Kitchen, 9 South Dubuque. Outdoor Service Area License for %goals, 206 N. Lim. Sunday Sala Permit for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton. Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sala for College Street Club, 121 Fast College Street. Class E Beer Permit and Suaday Sala for Econofaods 1473, 1987 Brnadrey. Class C Bea Fprnnit and Sunday Sala for Central Pharmacy Center, 701 E. Davenport. RFS. 86-292, ISSUING CI6AFEfIE PER4IT. Class C Bee --Wine License for pocky Rococo's, 1540 1st Avenue. Class C Liquor License and Suday Sala for Tic andSdayaSales classast Washingtm. for Memos Pisa, 1950 Inwer Muscatine. RES. 86-293, ISSUING DKING PERMIT - RES. 86-294, ISSUING DUCING PERMIT. RFS. 86-295, ISSUING CIGAREM PERMIT• Class C Liquor License for The Dubuque Street BWng Co., 313 S. Gbuge Street. Motions: To approve disbursements in the arount of $2,999,361.19 for the period of 8/1 tiru 8/31/86, as recameded by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Patin Anerican Horan Rights Advocacy Center for the use of Blacft k Minipark to distribute literature on 9/5, 6 and 7, 1986, approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Iktions Septeibe- 16, 1966 Page 2 Moved and seceded to set a public hearing for 10/7/86, on an anerdnent to the Zoning Ordinance to permit srell eninel clinics as a provisional use in the CC -2 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carte ried. Moved and seceded to set a public hearing for 10/7/86, on an anednrent to the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the definition of rooner and of roanirg unit. The Mayor declared the nmtion carried. Moved and seceded to set a public hearing for 1077/86, to permit planned development housing plans on tracts less than Uro acres but greater than one acre. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an application to rezone property located at 19 Evans Street fran U-20 to C0-1. Atty. Robert Dower, representing .a. William Dull, appeared. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing until 10/7/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor stated the matter would be scheduled for action imediately after the public hearing on 10/7. Ron Stoddard, Rt. 4, appeared re continuing problens of blocking the alley between Clinton and Linn streets. Anna Vmgner appeared re problems with can returns at local stores. Ruth Wagner, Senior Center Commissioner, appeared to thank Council for the Volunteer Specialist position recently funded and inform Council of the events scheduled for the 5th anniversary of the Senior Center on 9/28 and 9/29. Councilmanber Strait requested a proclaration be furnished for the event. The Mayor arnurced the following vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment - ane vacancy for a five -yea- tem ending 1/1/92; Bd. of Appeals - one vacancy for a five-year term ending 12/31/91; Bd. of Fxaniners of Plunbes - ane vacancy for a roster plumber for a two-year tem ending 12/31/88; Warman Rights Comm. - three vacancies for three-year tams ending 1/1/90; Mayor's Youth Erploynent 8d. - one vacancy fon a three-year term ending 12/31/89 and one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/5/87; P&R Cmm. - one vacancy for a four-year term ending 1/1/91; Sr. Center Ceram. - two vacancies far three-year tams oiling 12/31/89. these appoinbmunts will be made at the 10/21/86 meeting of the City Council. Moved and seceded to reappoint RM Backer, 521 West Park Road, Grace Coope, 600 W. Benton and appoint Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert, to the Cmmittee on Community Leeds for three-year term erdirg 10/1/89. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Actions September 16, 1985 Page 3 Moved and seconded to re -appoint Melvin Schwaer, 1140 SFruoe, to the Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals for a four-year term ending 10/26/90. The Mayor declared the notion carried. Rzcamnadations of the Ibsou'ces Conservation Cmmission noted as follow: (1) That a budget of $1,000 for FY1988 be approved for the R.C.C. ($0 for speakers; $450 for service of the Wrbeye infra- red imager; and $250 for prmotional ad educational literature to hard out to the general public); (2) That the city provide office space and telephone for member use; (3) That members hers receive a copy of the Caralville Mill Oen Study. Moved and seconded to adopt IES. 86-296, A11IH(R- RINi AIWNV8 BICYCLE SALE. Moved and seceded that the ordinance weeding the Fire Cade to provide that each day a violation continues shall be a separate offense, be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seceded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on far Passage at ire Council meetings prior to the meeting at rhich it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be vaived and the second consideration be given at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved cod sec - add that the ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the Mnicipal Code adding procedures and Fealties for municipal infractions, be given second vote for passage. True Mayor declared the notion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in netters that are presently in litigation or where litigation eudicodiaandisclosure itllikely to Prejudice disadvantage the position of the gOv ermentail body in that litigation and to discuss as a pubNc employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chap- ter 21 according to Chapter 20.17(3). The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to execu- tive session 9:00 P.M. Fbr• a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbnrsenents, see Office of City lark =and oeparimeut. GL j �,5{WILLIA4 J. pMERISCO, M1YOR s K. KAM, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication 9/25/86 COMPLETE DESCRIPTIONOF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 1986 September Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 9/16/86, 7:30PX at the Ci co, Center. Mayor. Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Donner, Boothroy, Beagle. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 86-C69, Side 1, 35 -End and Side 2, 1 -End. The Mayor proclaimed September 21-27, 1986, as ADULT DAY CARE CENTER WEEK; October 5-11, 1986, as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK; September 17-23, 1986, S as CONSTITUTION WEEK. The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Min Dothed Consent eCalendaraibe treceived, oor approved, and/oro adoptedioas amended! Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 9/9/86, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. - Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. 7/15/86.8/25/86; P6R Comm. u 8/13/86; Resources Conservation g/13/86. Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for 206 N. Linn. Approving a Class C Beer Magoo's Inc. dba Magoo's, Permit for Mrs. Clarissa Watt db Permit for Pamelas FoodeJ�. GainesudbatThe Avenue. Approving y an Outdoor Service Area License Kitchen, 9 South Dubuque. Approving for Magoo's Inc, dba Mago?'s, 206 N. Linn. Approving a Sunday Sales Permit for Liquor License and Sunday Sales frClinton. oH.W.A.H.WCorp. dbaCollege ClasC Street Club, 121 East College Street. Approving a Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Nash Finch Company dba Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway. Approving a Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Kermit Sheker Control Products Co. dbaCentral PharmacyING Center, 701 .E Approv- Daven- port. RES. 86-292, Bk. 93, p. 8 93 E PERMIT ing a Class C Beer -Wine License for Pan Style Pizza Corp. of Iowa dba Rocky Rococo's, 1540 2231ass EastCWashington.uor License and Supday proving.,a Class Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Ken's Restaurant Systems, Inc. dba Mazzio's Pizza, 1950 Lower Muscatine. RES. 86-895, Bk. 93, p. 894, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT. RES. 86-29896, ISSUING CIGA- ISSUING DANCING PERMIT. RES. 86-295, Bk. 93, p• RETIE PERMIT. Approving a Class C Liquor License for The 313 Corpora- Approving Co., 313 S. Dubuque Street. tion dba The Dubuque Street Brew .19 Motions: To approve disbursements as the by;2the9Finance amoul for the period of 8/1 thru 8/31/86, Director, subject to audit. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grokhawk Minipark to unds: Latin Human distribute literature anhts Advocacy 9/Center and 7 t 1986 a approved Council Activities September 16, 1986 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 10/7/86, on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit small animal clinics as a provisional use in the CC -2 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for 10/7/86, on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the definition of roomer and of rooming unit. The Mayor. declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for 10/7/86, to permit planned development housing plans on tracts less than two acres but greater than one acre. The Mayor declared the motion car- ried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an application to rezone property located at 19 Evans Street from RNC -20 to CO -1. The City Attorney distributed a memo outlining the background and history of the property. Atty. Robert Downer, representing Dr. William Dull, appeared. Individual Council - members expressed their views. Council requested that representatives of Historic Preservation and Planning and Zoning be present at the next meeting. Staffinembers Beagle and Boothroy present for discussion. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to continue the public hearing until 10/7/86. The Mayor declared the nation carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor stated the matter would be scheduled for action imme- diately after the public hearing on 10/7. Ron Stoddard, Rt. 4, appeared re continuing problems of blocking the alley between Clinton and Linn streets. Police will continue their en- forcement efforts and Legal and City Mgr. will explore other solutions. Anna Wagner appeared re problems with can returns at local quikTrip stores. The City Mgr. will follow-up. Ruth Wagner, Senior Center Commis- sioner, appeared to thank Council for the Volunteer Specialist position recently funded and inform Council of the events scheduled for the 5th anniversary of the Senior Center on 9/28 and 9/29. Councilmember Strait requested a proclamation be furnished for the event. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment - one vacancy for a five-year term ending 1/1/92; Bd. of Appeals - one vacancy for a five-year term ending 12/31/91; Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers - one vacancy for a master plumber for a two-year term ending 12/31/88; Human Rights Comn. - three vacancies for three-year terms ending 1/1/90; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - one vacancy for a three-year term ending 12/31/89 and one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/5/87; P&R Comm. - one vacancy for a four-year term ending 1/1/91; Sr. Center Comm. - two vacan- cies for three-year terms ending 12/31/89. These appointments will be made at the 10/21/86 meeting of the City Council. E Council Activities September 16, 1986 Page 3 Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to reappoint Ruth Becker, 521 West Park Road, Grace Cooper, 600 W. Benton and appoint Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert, to the Committee on Community Needs for three-year terms ending 10/1/89. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Baker, to re -appoint Melvin Schweer, 1140 Spruce, to the Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals for a four- year term ending 10/26/90. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Baker complimented the Iowa City Press -Citizen on the latest article and pictures regarding citizens appointed o City Boards and Commissions. Baker noted the addition of another vending machine in front of the Holiday Inn. Ambrisco noted the invitation from Fire Chief Donner inviting the Council to a demonstration of residential sprinklers on 10/3. Fire Chief Donner explained the demonstration. Recommendations of the Resources Conservation Commission noted as follows: (1) That a budget of $1,000 for FY1988 be approved for the R.C.C. ($300 for speakers; ;450 for service of the Probeye infrared imager; and $250 for promotional and educational literature to hand out to the general public); (2) That the City provide office space and telephone for member use; (3) That members receive a copy of the Coralville Mill Dam Study. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, ,to adopt RES. 86-296, Bk. 93, p. 897, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the reso- lution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance amending the Fire Code to provide that each day a violation continues shall be a sepa- rate offense, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, 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 first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code adding procedures and penalties for municipal infractions, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litiga- tion or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that Council Activities September 16, 1986 Page 4 litigation and to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collec- tive bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 21 according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 9:00 P.M. j WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO, MAYOR OFFICIAL COLNCIL ACTIONS - 9/30/86 The cost of publishing the following Proceed- ings & clains is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year r O ication is i Joe City Council, spec. mtg., 9/30/86, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Arbrisco presiding. Counciinerbers present: Arbrisco, Baker, CourtreY, Dickson, ht0onald, UW. Absent: Strait. Moved and seconded to adopt PES. 86-297, AP- PROVING TIE p RELIMINARY LARGE SCARE NON-RESIOEN TIAL DEVELORIENT (Lsa) PIAN FOR WMWIG MOTORS, INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 629 S. RIVERSIDE DRIVE. Moved and seconded to approve the following recmrsdation of the Design Review Conmittee: To allow the First National Bank to refurbish the landscaped islands in front of the bank on Fast Washington Street in accordance with the design elmts approved by the Carmittee and contingent upon approval of the planting plan by the Parks and Recreation Department. The mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 86-298, AIl- mIZING PCQBISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IWERESTS BY NEGOTIATION OR COOEHATION IN CONNECTION WIM TLE LANDFILL FOXE MAIN AND LEACWQE PLMPING FACILI- TIES POET. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 86-299, ESTAB- LISHING FY87 SALARY FOR TLE CITY ATTORNEY. Moved and seconded to approve the recamrerda- tion fron the Traffic Engineer regarding installa- tion of a loading zone at the front walk of 1825 Morningside Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn to informal session, 6:50 pm. The Nbyer declared the notion carried. A more cmplete description of Council activi- ti is on file in the office of the City Clerk. �c//��� .g s/WILLIAM J. MBRISCO, MAYOR / s/MARIAN K. KAW4 CITY CLERK �t4u� -A" 7� sutmitted for publication 10/9/86. —t i I i I I COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 30, 1986 Iowa City Council, spec. mtg., 9/30/86, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Cen- ter. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney,Dickson, McDonald, Zuber. Absent: Strait. Staffinembers pres- ent: Atkins, Timmins, Smith, Karr, Beagle, Franklin, Cain. Tape recorded on Tape 86-C72, Side 1, 1-148. Moved by Zuber, seconded by' McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-297, Bk. 93, p. 898, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR HARTWIG MOTORS, INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 629 S. RIVERSIDE DRIVE. Staffinember Beagle present for discussion. Council noted the turning movement of vehicles going into the service area in relation to use of Orchard Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to approve the following recom- mendation of the Design Review Committee: To allow the First National Bank to refurbish the landscaped islands in front of the bank on East Washington Street in accordance with the design elements approved by the Committee and contingent upon approval of the planting plan by the Parks and Recreation Department. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-298, Bk. 93, TIONS O,RAUTHORIZING CONDEMNATIONCaINSITION OF CONNECTION CERTAIN WITH THEERTY LANDFILLRESTS FORCEY MAIN TIA- AND LEACHATE PUMPING FACILITIES PROJECT. The City Attorney briefed Council on negotiations with the property owners and their attorney. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-299, Bk. 93, p. effec- tive Affirm tiv a rolls llLARY voteTHE CITY unanimous,+EY at 6/0, Strait3 absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to approve the recommenda- tion from the Traffic Engineer regarding installation of a loading zone at the front walk of IRSMorningside Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,.6/0, Strait absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn to informal session, 6:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY -CLERK W, b1 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 7, 1986 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/7/86, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Boyle, Karr, Beagle, Boothroy, Milkman, Schmadeke, Schmeiser. Council min- utes tape recorded on Tape 86-C72, Side 1, 148 -End and Side 2, 1 -End; 86-C75, Side 1, 1-120. The Mayor proclaimed October 5-11, 1986, as MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK; October 15, 1986, as WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY; Mothers Against Drunk Driving Week to be proclaimed at the 10/21 Council meeting; October 5-11, 1986, as MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK; October, November, December, 1986, as BOY SCOUT DONOR AWARENESS EMPHASIS PERIOD. The Mayor noted the addition of a liquor license to the Consent Calen- dar. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meetings of 9/16/86 and 9/30/86, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&R Comm. -8/20/86; Riverfront Comm. -9/3/86; Bd. of Adjustment -9/24/86; P&Z Comm. -9/4/86, 9/18/86; Sr. Center Comm. -7/16/86; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-9/17/86; Housing Corrin. -9/9/86; Design Review Comm. -8/28/86, 9/18/86; CCN Comm. -8/19/86. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for T.I. Investments, Inc. dba Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West. Approving a Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Quik Trip Corporation dba Quik Trip #503, 123 W. Benton. Approving a Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Quik Trip Corporation dba Quik Trip #548, 955 Mormon Trek. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, LTD dba Hilltop Lounge, 1100 North Dodge Street. Ap- proving a Special Class C Beer -Wine and Sunday Sales Permit for Schlo-Bar Inc. dba Super Spud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Center. RES. 86-300, Bk. 93, p. 901, REFUND A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approv- ing Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for New Life Fitness World dba New Life Fitness World, 2220 Mormon Trek. Resolutions: Bk. 93, pp. 902-907, RES. 86-301, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PAVING, STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR VISTA PARK VILLAGE SUBDIVISION; RES. 86-302, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PAVING AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 12 THRU 28 AND LOTS 36 THRU 41 FOR WEST SIDE PARK SUBDIVISION; RES. 86-303, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 12 THRU 28 FOR WEST SIDE PARK SUBDIVISION; RES. 86-304, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY87 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT; RES. 86-305, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE DUBUQUE STREET PARKING RAMP EXTENSION PROJECT. RES. 86-306, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER 29 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. 2 Correspondence: Phyllis Pechman expressing appreciation for the installation of parking meters in the 500 block of Clinton Street. Memo sts of ce ified forapplicant mthe following the Civil e Positions: Parking �nCash�ier/ParkingtSystems; Maintes nance Worker II/Refuse; Maintenace Worker III/ ellution west side Control. r 1. 100 Memo eters block of North Linnn Street; from the Traffic nre parking parking prohibition on Lakeside Drive; of rose U-turn prohibition at the tywestdjacent toethelWest SideuFire Stationr.king prohibition on City property J Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Johnson County Democratic Paroved.the Mikeuse of the Henry forPlaza theluse pof kthefor PlazatMiniper arktra- for tion table, apppp a literature oved table !sponsored pDowntown bAssociati n and Chamberthe Latin American anof�gComme ce cf r - Center, pP approved. J.C. permission to have a sidewalk sale 9/18 through 9/20/86, Pp O'Connor for permission to shoot a film in the alley Regina edHigh Dubuque, Linn, Iowa and Washington on 9/20/86, approved. School to have a Homecoming Parade on 10/2/86, app Affirmative roll cal vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Dickson, to set a public hearing for Moved by Courtney, seconded by 10/21/86, on an ordinance to vacate an alley between South Gilbert Court and Glouth Van Burenared the motion carritreet edin Block un nimously,L7/0,on'sall CounciFirst lmembers present.n The or de- Zuber, to set a public hearing for Moved by Dickson, seconded by 10/21/86, on an ordinance to amend Section 36-58(b)(4) of the Zoning Ordi- nance concerning the Parking Regulations. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to visional use in the CC -2 Zone. No one permit small Animal Clinics as a pro appeared. r. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Zoning erain�ance to clarify the definition of Roomer and of Rooming Unit. No one app ea public hearing was held on an ordinance to permit Planned Development Housing Plans on tracts less than two acresbutare gre endoter rse the amendment) one acre Wells, local developer and contractor, app staffinember Beagle and Planning & Zoning member Susan Horowitz present for discussion. A public hearing was held on an application to rezone property located at 19 Evans Street from RNC -20 to CO -1. Assistant City Attorney read a Downer, representing Dr. Wm. Du11. The letter of withdrawal from Attorney ordinance would bfrom or announced thdeleted fat the lic hearing, and consideration of a rezoning Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-307, Bk. 93, p. 908, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR SOUTHWAY PARK LOCATED AT 2930 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD. Af- firmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt. RES. 86-308, Bk. 93, p. 909, AMENDING THE JOHNSON COUNTY/IOWA CITY FRINGE POLICY AGREEMENT FOR AREA 4 TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITED DEVELOPMENT ALONG RAPID CREEK ROAD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Roger Simon, 118 E. Bloomington, appeared to outline problems with the University of Iowa. Alex Kern, 1639 Ridge Road, appeared re the Or. Wm. Dull rezoning. Anna Wagner, P.O. Box 164, appeared re homelessness in Iowa City. The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Civil Service Commission -one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 4/1/90. This appointment will be made at the 11/18/86 meeting of the City Council and readvertise the vacancy to the Riverfront Comm. for a three-year term ending 12/1/89. Councilmember Strait noted the Cable Television Specialist Drew Shaffer was present manning a camera for the evening. Strait questioned the proposed gift of three City Code books to area high schools as outlined in a memo from j the City Clerk. Strait noted the memo from Asst. City Atty. Brown re zoning violations at 1118 Prairie du Chien Road, property owned by Boguslaw Sokol. Baker suggested the City adopt a new policy concerning sanctions against South Africa. Council agreed to have staff research this matter, secure copies of ordinances in 20 other cities with such a policy and report back to Council. Dickson noted preparation work at the intersection of Hwy. 1 and Sunset for installation of a traffic signal. Dickson inquired as to instal- lation of automatic doors in the parking ramps for individuals in wheel- chairs. McDonald expressed support re the memo from City Clerk to donate Code books to three local high schools. The City Clerk noted the schools would be responsible for purchasing supplements and currently 200 Code books are on hand. Council agreed to proceed as outlined in the memo. Recommendations of Boards and Commissions noted as follows: Recommenda- tions of the Committee on Community Needs: (1) That the Community Develop- ment Plan for 1987 through 1989 be approved as a policy guide for allocation of COBB funds. (2) That the Citizen Participation Plan, as amended by the 1983 amendments to the Community Development Act of 1974, be approved, Zuber noted that CCN had held a number of neighborhood meetings and no one appeared. Recommendations of the Housing Commission: (1) That the City Council and other potential funding sources continue the Shared Housing Program. (2) That the maximum grant amount for the Residential Accessibility Grant Program be raised from .63,000 to $5,000. Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that the proposed Recreation Division FY87 budget changes be approved and the budget amended. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to concur with the following recommendation of the Design Review Committee: (1) That the City Council approve the canopy sign design for Plaza Centre One, contingent on the sign's meeting the City's sign regula- tions. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers pres- ent. (2) That the City Council allow the First National Bank to reconstruct the landscaped islands in front of the bank on East Washington Street with (A) the eastern island shortened by one sidewalk section, but with the same configuration, and both islands edged with slanted brick; and (B) the island ground cover and trees be consistent with the existing street landscaping and contingent upon approval of the planting plan by the Parks & Recreation Department. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to concur with the following recommendation of the Design Review Committee: (3) That the City Council approve the concept of first story storefront windows along the new west facade of the Paul -Helen Building (if such windows are desired by a tenant). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The City Manager noted that in order to secure tax credits for the development, approval must be given by the State Dept. of Historic Preserva- tion. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, authorizing the Finance Department to advertise for bids for the sale and removal of the house (structure only) at 228 West Benton Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-309, Bk. 93, p. 910, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FORCE MAIN AND LEACHATE PUMPING FACILITIES PROJECT TO Tschiggfrie Excavating of Dubuque, Iowa, for $133,695.35. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-310, Bk. 93, p. 911, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO AMEND THE RESIDENTIAL ACCESSI- BILITY GRANT PROGRAM MANUAL WITH A REVISION OF CHAPTER 4 TO INCREASE THE RESIDENTIAL ACCESSIBILITY GRANT MAXIMUM PER CLIENT TO $5,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor de- clared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-311, Bk. 93, p. 912, ADOPTING THE 1987-89 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO BE USED AS A POLICY GUIDE FOR ALLOCATING CDBG FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CERTIFY THAT THE CITY OF IOWA CITY HAS DEVEL- OPED A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to adopt. RES. 86-312, Bk. 93, p. 913, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY INTERESTS BY NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION WITH THE RUNWAY 6-24 EXTENSION PROJECT AT THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, property owned by Dean and Phyllis Fitzgarrald. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald. Nays: Zuber, Strait, Baker. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-313, Bk. 93, p. 914, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEW ENGLAND MERCHANTS FUNDING CORPORATION AND CITICORP FINANCIAL SERVICES. Zuber noted this line item appeared each month in the library budget as a charge for repairs or service. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. 5 Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-314, Bk. 93, p. 915 WA CITY FOR' Y877 SEATS IGSUPPLEMENTALMTAXI ENT W SERVICITH E AND AUTHORIZELLOW ING MTTHE YMAYOR OF OTO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND OLD CAPITOL CAB COMPANY OF IOWA CITY FOR FY87 SEATS SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-315, Bk. 93, p. 916, TO AMEND THE 28E IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY 000N - CIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO ELIMINATE THE SENIOR PLANNER AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR POSITIONS WITH THE RURAL PLANNING DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-316, Bk. 93, p. 917, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS FOR THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt ORD. 86-3299, Bk. 27, p. 98, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING PROCEDURES AND PENAL- TIES FOR MUNICIPAL INFRACTIONS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 86-3300, Bk. 27, p. 99, AMENDING THE FIRE CODE TO PROVIDE THAT EACH DAY A VIOLATION CONTINUES SHALL BE A SEPARATE OFFENSE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adjourn 9:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimous 7/0, all Councilmembers present. WILLIAM J. }11 R , MAYOR �� r/ AARrAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Informal Council Meeting October 6, 1986 Informal Council Meeting: October 6, 1986, 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. Council Present: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Baker (7:45 P.M.). Staff Present: Atkins, Brown, Karr, Moen, Franklin, Beagle, Trueblood, Penney, Milkman, Lundell, Vitosh, Fowler, Cain. Ta e -recorded: Reel 86-C71, Side 2, 54 -End; Reel 86-C73, Side 1, 1 -End, e n Reel 86-C74, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2, 1-66. CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONS: Reel 86-C71, Side 2 Council agreed to add New Life Fitness Center's request for a Class C liquor license and Sunday Sales to the Consent Calendar subject to satis- fying inspection requirements. In response to Strait, Mike Lechky stated beer sales at New Life Fitness Center is provided as a convenience to customers and is not profitable. Karr noted that the application will be sent to the state after all signatures have been obtained and everything is in order. PLANNING AND ZONING: Reel 86-C71, Side 1 A. Setting a public hearing for October 21, 1986, on an ordinance to uiscussion wiii oe neid prior to the public hearing. B. Setting a public hearing for October 21, 1986, on an ordinance to prior to the public hearing; this ordinance amendment will change the language to clarify how a use conversion is done; and the ordinance amendment gives no consideration to trees or other natural features. Franklin stated that if Council wishes to consider having trees and natural features be a limitation on the amount of parking that is provided, then it should be referred back to staff. Franklin said some members of the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to look at the trees and natural features issue. Franklin noted policy deci- sions will have to be considered because Iowa City does have a policy that every effort should be made to not use streets for storage of cars and off-street parking should be provided for any use. C. Public hearing on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit animal ciinics asa rovisional use in the CC -2 zone. Franklin ex- plained a or nance amen men alows small anima c inics/veterinar- ian establishments in the CC -2 zone provided that there are not outside runs and that clinic is 200 feet from residential zone. In response to Council members, Franklin said the First Avenue business will be non -conforming. r- 36 N Informal Council Meeting October 6, 1986 Page 2 D. Public hearing on an amendment to the Zoninq Ordinance to clarify the definition of roomer and of roomin unit. Franklin said staff is working on a num er o zon ng or finance amendments that are technical and that need correction because they are now inconsistent with the ordinance. Franklin said "Rooming house operator" is no longer a relevant reference. Franklin stated the Housing Code refers to cook- ing areas, the Housing Code prohibits cooking within a rooming unit, and therefore, it is being amended to become consistent with the Housing Code. E. Public hearinq on an ordinance to permit Planned Devel rranxnn notieu wuncii received ner uccooer z, ivuo, memo regaraing amendment of the OPDH zone. Franklin stated the ordinance is designed to express the purpose and intent of the ordinance, expand its appli- cability, and permit administrative approval of final plans. Franklin explained that Planned Development Housing allows for clustering of housing types and more open space on the remainder of the tract. In response to Courtney, Franklin said the procedure is like the condi- tional zoning idea - where the City imposes conditions before zoning takes place. Franklin also noted that Legal staff has reservations about provision 4c (page 6) regarding joint use of private open space. Courtney asked if secondary access requirements have been established. Franklin said secondary access provisions is in the existing PDH ordinance and is applicable to all POH's. Franklin said the issue of secondary access will be addressed in the subdivision regulations. In response to McDonald, Franklin said the OPDH would be used when the area would be very difficult to develop as a conventional development. Franklin said the OPDH is voluntary, not mandatory. Franklin said language in the ordinance states the development is to be compatible with the surroundings. Franklin stated that the preliminary approval is done by ordinance and i goes through the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. It is proposed that the final plan would be approved administratively. Franklin said that the development would need to go through the whole process again if any significant changes were proposed. L. F F. Public hearing on an application to rezone property located at 19 Evans Street from RNC -20 to CO -1. Beagle stated representatives from e Planning & Zoning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission ? were present. Beagle reviewed previous discussions regarding this i matter. In response to Strait, David Brown stated if the Council approved the rezoning application, it would constitute illegal spot zoning and could be subject to challenge. Margaret Nowysz, Historic Preservation Commission member, stated the Historic Preservation Commission did not address the issue as it relates to zoning. Nowysz stated the College Park Neighborhood and Historic Preservation Commit- tee could work with Atty.Downer's proposal and Dr. Dull's building is in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. 34 Informal Council Meeting October 6, 1986 Page 3 Sandy Eskin stated the City should consider changing the RNC -20 zone to allow a professional office such as Dr. Dull's under certain cir- cumstances. Eskin stated parking requirements should also be reviewed. Sally Horowitz, Planning and Zoning Commission member, stated the Planning and Zoning Commission does not want to add to or change the current zoning for the area at this time, Dr. Dull did not apply for an occupancy permit until the new zoning was already in place, and Dr. Dull's parking is inadequate. In response to McDonald, Horowitz said the Planning and Zoning Commission felt that it would be detrimental to the area to allow commercial establishment in the area. Connie Champion, Historic Preservation Commission member, stated the Historic Preservation Commission looked at compatibility when review- ing Dr. Dull's request. Susan Horowitz said the Planning and Zoning Commission took another vote last week and the vote was unanimous to deny the rezoning request. The matter is scheduled for Council action tomorrow evening. G. Resolution approving the preliminary Large Scale Non -Residential KUCU. m0en SLdLeu Lne site is a six acre tract and the app 1ca0 as suFmitted an LSNRD to build a structure to connect the two existing buildings and six additional structures for warehousing purposes. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve the application. H. Resolution amending the Johnson Countv/inwa rity Frrinnn Dnliry ❑� ee_ Jcu uaneu wun611 W uISLUSS Lnls item auring Fringe Policy Agreement discussion. CCN REGARDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Reel 86-C73, Side 1 Kubby stated CCN will use the Community Development Plan to base their decisions upon and want Council to also use the Community Development Plan as a basis to prioritize CDBG funding. Kubby stated no one appeared at the recent public hearings. Kubby asked Council to consider adding Human Service Agency funding policies to the Community Development Plan docu- ment. Zuber stated the data and statistics in the Community Development Plan need to be updated. Milkman said that the housing condition statis- tics in the Community Development Plan demonstrate that rental rates have leveled off and vacancy rates have increased. Milkman stated updated statistics are difficult to obtain because they are only done in five year increments. Kubby stated CCN is scheduled to meet October 14th to work on prioritizing the requests and formulate recommendations. AREA 4 FRINGE AGREEMENT POLICY: Reel 86-C73, Side 2 Franklin stated the Fringe Area Committee met September 30, 1986, to discuss Area 4 and recommended an amendment to the Fringe Agreement be adopted by both Iowa City and Johnson County. Franklin said the amendment _r-- 36 Informal Council Meeting October 6, 1986 Page 4 states that for all properties along Rapid Creek Road development of one dwelling unit per three acres will be permitted; provides for performance standards and site development review and conditional zoning measures adopted by the County. Franklin said the amendment does not change the development policy for the remainder of Area 4. Franklin stated the existing policy for the remainder of Area 4 is to discourage residential development in that agriculture is the preferred use. Franklin said the i resolution will enable the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. jFranklin stated the question remains before the City Council and Board of Supervisors is what is an appropriate development policy for the remainder of Area 4. Franklin said the Council needs to consider costs associated with the Fringe Policy, to what extent is residential development accept- able, and if development is going to occur, how will it be approved. Franklin said the Council has the following options: a) retain existing policy; b) retain existing policy with modifications; c) adopt a new Policy permitting limited residential development with standards for approval; and, d) open up the remainder of Area 4 to residential develop- ment at a density of one dwelling unit per acre with no criteria for approval. McDonald recommended approving the resolution to amend the present policy take the position of retaining the existing policy and negotiate more regardingchanges. Ambrisco concurred and stated that there is still a lot of undeveloped property within Iowa City. Council agreed to approve the resolution as presented. Franklin stated she will contact Fringe Committee members regarding scheduling future meetings. PARKING FUND ANALYSIS: Reel 86-C73, Side 2 Vitosh stated Council received her September 24, 1986, memo regarding Park and Shop program and Bus and Shop program. Lundell reported that there has been increased use by Sycamore Mall businesses of the Bus and Shop program and merchants are supporting the programs. Ambrisco asked about the FY86 parking receipts. Vitosh explained there has been a nine percent reduction in the number of hours of parking used during the FY87 first quarter compared to the FY86 first quarter. Fowler stated the Dubuque Street ramp use has increased. In response to Strait, Vitosh stated the rate increase at Mercy Hospital parking lot has prompted an increase of use at the Market Street parking lot. Baker stated he is bothered by the discrepancy between the Park and Shop program and the Bus and Shop program and the City losing $2,000 a month in subsidies to the Park and Shop program. Baker recommended that the City should meet with the Transit Committee to discuss the two programs and the people using the parking ramp should pay the extra ten cents. In response to Baker, Fowler stated collecting the ten cents from the parking ramp users would not create additional bookkeeping problems. Council members discussed the use of the Park and Shop and Bus and Shop programs. Ambrisco stated he will continue to talk to the Parking Committee of the Downtown Association regarding those programs. X-34 Informal Council Meeting October 6, 1986 Page 5 SWIMMING POOL FACILITY: Reel 86-C73, Side 2 Atkins noted Council should have received his October 2, 1986, memo re- garding the swimming pool. Atkins asked Council for guidance regarding swimming pool negotiations with the School District. Courtney said there i is disagreement about the line items that should be cost -shared by the } City and School District. Courtney proposed holding one additional meet- ing with City and School District staff, including representatives from j the School Board and City Council to discuss cost sharing impasse. Zuber stated he does not want more meetings and the City should build a pool and {{ charge rent to the School District if they want to use the pool. Randy Jordison stated the School Board and City originally agreed on capital costs, agreed to came together to work on a 28E Agreement and the cost of operation and maintenance would be based on a usage figure. Jordison said the issue is determining which costs will be included in items that are cost -shared. Courtney stated the City and School District disagree on the cost sharing of four line items, including the cost sharing of the liabil- ity insurance. Randy Jordison stated information is needed from the Legal staff and the insurance industry about the impact the swimming pool will have on liability insurance costs to both the School District and City. Courtney stated Timmins has indicated that the City can be indemnified through the use of a letter from the School District. Atkins said that liability insurance should be treated as a cost of doing business and it should be a shared cost. Atkins emphasized the City should obtain some guaranteed minimum percentage from the School District. Ambrisco said 30 percent was the percentage previously discussed by Council. Randy Jordison stated the Swimming Pool Committee originally projected a 30/70 percent split, School Board and Council never agreed upon 30/70 percent split, and that the operations and maintenance costs should be divided according to usage. Council directed City staff and School District staff along with Courtney and Jordison to hold one additional meeting to discuss the 28E Agreement. COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME: Reel 86-C74, Side 1 1. (Agenda No. 10.(d)(1) - Plaza Centre One Sign.) Cain colored rendering of the proposed sign for Plaza Centre One resented a 2. (Agenda No. 10.(d)(3) - Paul -Helen Building first floor windows.) Cain presented a diagram of the Paul -Helen Building first floor store front windows. j 3. Strait requested information from City Legal staff regarding a dump on v the Bogsuslaw Sokol property located on Prairie du Chien Road. 4. (Agenda No. 15 - Airport land acquisition.) Baker asked how long the City is required to keep the Airport operating as contracted with the fixed base operator. Brown stated utilizing options to renew, the fixed base operator can maintain operations at the Airport through i -Z-34 Informal Council Meeting October 6, 1986 Page 6 i 2001. Baker asked if the City can satisfy the contract with the fixed base operator without the proposed improvements and expansions. Brown stated yes. Baker stated he will not support the condemnation. 5. In response to Atkins, Council agreed to hold a goal -setting dinner L meeting on Tuesday, October 14, at 6:00 p.m. Atkins said he will forward an outline of the meeting to Council. 6. (Agenda No. 17 - 28E Agreement/Old Capitol Cab Company for FY87 SEATS.) Atkins noted Lundell is present to answer questions regarding the 28E Agreement with Old Capitol Cab Company of Iowa City for FY87 SEATS supplemental taxi service. There were no questions. 7. In response to Karr, Council agreed to not schedule a Council meeting ; on December 1 and 2. APPOINTMENTS: Reel 86-C73, Side 2 Riverfront Commission - no applicants, readvertise. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. {. ' 3 I i { n I i { j