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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-04-23 Agenda" . i i r �1=�-' ,�'Pu'rt'�t/ �"") �z e v 4 ��y�t��J AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 1985 - 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS ITEM NO. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER. ROLL CALL. ITEM NO. 2 - MAYOR'S YOUR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL OUTSTANDING AWARDS. ITEM NO. 3 - MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS. a. Youth Employment Week - Aprii 21-27, 1985. b. Volunteer Week - April 22-26, 1985. c. Arbor Day - April 26, 1985. d. Respect for Law Week - May 1-7, 1985. e. Nurses' Week - May 4-11, 1985. f. Chauncey Swan Day - May 4, 1985. IN �riUek o er� ()eel' - gpril �S - 00 F f195 ITEM NO. 4 - CONSIDER ADOP ON OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR'AMENDED. a. Consider approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of April 9, 1985, as published, subject to correc- tion, and as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Comnissions. (1) City Attorney Review and Selection Advisory Committee meeting of February 6, 1985. (2) City Attorney Review and Selection Advisory Committee meeting of March 11, 1985. (3) City Attorney Review and Selection Advisory Committee meeting of April 3, 1985. (4) Civil Service Commission meeting of March 26, 1985. (5) Housing Appeals Board meeting of March 12, 1985. (6) Airport Commission meeting of March 21, 1985. (7) Board of Adjustment meeting of March 13, 1985. Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1985 Page 2 C. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. j (1) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor License for Small Enterprises Ltd, dba Billaro's Bar, 1210 Highland Court. (new) j (2) Consider motion approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Thomas E. Harris Discount, 71 Commer- cial Drive. (renewal) i (3) Consider motion approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Stephen P. Lenoch dba Leo's Standard Service, 130 N. Dubuque. (new) 95-71 (4) Consider resolution issuing cigarette permit. d. Motions. (1) Consider motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,081,393.67 for the period of March 1 thru March 31, 1985, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. (2) Consider motion authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application to perform work within state highway right-of-way along Highway A6 Bypass just east of iSturgis Corner Drive. Comment: This project consists of the installation of 240 feet of 12 -inch reinforced concrete pipe along the north side of U.S. Highway No. 6 from Sturgis Corner Drive to the Iowa River so that the ditch along U.S. ' Highway A6 can be filled in. A copy of the application from Southgate Development Co., Inc, is attached. e. Setting Public Hearings. 8t"%8 (1) Consider resolution setting public hearing for May 7, 1985, on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Clinton Street Improvements Project - Washington to Iowa Avenue. Comment: This project involves the complete removal and reconstruction of the paving on Clinton Street, i including sidewalk removal and replacement, storm sewer and sanitary sewer improvements, electrical work and amenities. The Engineer's estimate for this project is i k Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1985 Page 3 (2) Consider setting a public hearing for senior citizen housing for May 7, 1985, on a resolution authorizing execution of a site option agreement for sale of property generally located approximately 120 feet in depth from the east line of Gilbert Street and immedi- ately south of Washington Street to the bus depot building. Comment: Ecumenical Housing Corporation has proposed to build 75 units of Section 202 Direct Loan Housing for the elderly and handicapped. This action is necessary so Ecumenical Housing Corporation can complete its application to HUD. (3) Consider setting a public hearing for May 7, 1985, on an ordinance to rezone from Public (P) to Central Business Service Zone (CB -2) property generally located immediately south of Washington Street to the bus depot building and approximately 120 feet in depth from the east line of Gilbert Street for senior citizen housing. Comment: See comment above. f. Correspondence. (1) Letter from Louise F. Eichler regarding regulations for lawn service companies. The City Manager will reply after the Council discusses this matter. (2) Letter from Emma Jean Williams regarding rezoning property in the Melrose Lake area. No reply is necessary. (3) Letter from Joyce and John Sales regarding the down - zoning of property at 909 and 919 Burlington Street. This property was downzoned with the College Hill property. (4) Letter from Debbie Hoopes and Jan Warne requesting that the Council reconsider the limitation of the number of vending carts on City Plaza to five. The Council, during its discussions regarding City Plaza last year, determined that the number of mobile carts should be limited to five because of the heavy usage of the Plaza by pedestrians. Each cart is assigned two locations from which they may vend. These cannot be on the sidewalk or in the fire lane. Therefore, the space for vendors is limited. The City Manager will reply after the Council provides guidance. (5) Letter from Margaret Leahey Bruns with attached petition signed by 49 neighbors requesting that a cottonwood tree at 48 Penfro Orive be saved. Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1985 Page 4 (6) Letter from Jon and Pat Meskimen requesting that the i ordinance which bans cottonwood trees be enforced at 48 Penfro Drive. Comment: There obviously is a disagreement in this neighborhood concerning this cottonwood tree. The current ordinance requires removal. If the Council desires other action, the staff will prepare an appropriate ordinance as directed. (7) Letter of resignation from the Airport Commission from A. Russell Schmeiser. (8) Letter of resignation from the Mayor's Youth Employment Board form Mark Weaver. i (9) Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: (a) Parking in the 300 block of East Lafayette Street. (b) Handicapped parking stall - east side of 300 S. Clinton Street. g. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds. (1) Applicationfrom Norma Royto have a Parent -Child Walka-i on 4(approved) (2) Application from Brad Pouleson to shoot a film in the downtown area on April 10 and 11. (approved) (3) Application from Paul Natvig of the Riverfest Canmis- sion to have the Sixth Annual River Run on April 27, 1985. (approved) i (4) Application from Karen Kubby for the use of Blackhawk Minipark on May 1, 1985, for a May Day Celebration. i (approved) (5) Application from Marnetta Shetler for the use of sidewalks for a silent prayer vigil for peace in Central America on April 10, 17, and 24, 1985. (approved) j (6) ApplicationNelsonto have a Walk for the 4o1985mKathryn World o I t h. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits. (1) Application from Preucil School of Music to have a performance on City Plaza on May 3, 1985. (approved) !!! Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1985 Page 5 (2) Application from the Downtown Association for the use of City Plaza on April 24 through April 27 for a special event, "Spring Excitement." (approved) (3) Application from Bonnie Strait for the use of City Plaza on April 22 for the Volunteer Recognition Event. (approved) 61 END CONSENT EALENDAR ITEM NO. 5 - PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a. Public hearing on the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance and Map. Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a meeting held March 7, 1985, recommended by a vote of 5-0 adoption of the ordinance filed with the City Clerk January 24, 1985, and amended by the Commission. The amendments concern the number of roomers permitted in the RS -12 and RM -12 zones, accessory building coverage in rear yards, and transient housing. The Commission also recommended by a vote of 4-1 (Scott voting no) the adoption of the Iowa City Zoning Map as amended by the Commission to rezone an area north of Shimek School from RS -12 to RS -8 and to reflect the Commis- sion's recommendation regarding the Harlocke/Neeber Street area. A memo concerning this item is included in the Council packet. Action:idx6�./% 3r{tn _�r,, NC (/ (�l' niPr. `7 rn lz0 1r (�ItotQeo LWU /yCt 7LW 1 i— ✓�tit> b. Public hearing on an ordinance to change the name /of Highlander Drive to Northgate Drive. Comment: Southgate Development Company, the current owners of Highlander Development First Addition, have requested that the name of Highlander Drive be changed to Northgate Drive. The staff has no objections to this change. Action: r /�O dJcc_ Q�£'a sCdC � �--- - ... ...L���- r�/LNl7v. `L�7L. ���--'Q�•4 �cJ �.i-�'r-• J02LG '�1�.-iC�,tGCC�. - - I -----1�l�LLL? w_--..oi✓ _=fie__�'.� __Q,e�,.��,.---y --�1Lcre�.:-_/1-�0�` . '�J/��ec�_GtCr/i' _v�ue��ry.. ✓l�e.�.�✓-�ct_uiy .,�.�.rJ _Grie-c'�-� ---- _..._ .__ _�'�!Z_ r�d_e�. �2tt _/v��a.�rp--GZ1L_•LIU'iLC�,J Gil _ eek ee`Ce�----- J cGtc� iL.cGJ rr - < j I Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1985 Page 6 f5_`)9 c. Consider a resolution to rescind the development policy for East and Northeast Iowa City. Comment: In 1983, the City Council resolved to adopt a limited development policy for the east and northeast portions of Iowa City based upon concerns regarding sewage treatment capabilities and collection capacity in the east side system. In the summer of 1984, the Council decided to rescind the limited development policy no later than May 1, 1985, in anticipation of the resolution ofhese problems. ff Action: A', ITEM N0. 6 - PUBLIC HEARING ON /PROPOSED SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF URBAM RENEWAL PARCEL 65-2b FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT. Comment: This hearing is to receive public input on the proposed sale of Parcel 65-2b, 697 square feet adjacent to City Plaza. The City received one proposal, from .the Small -Mears Building Company, for redevelopment of this parcel. At a subsequent meeting, Council will have a resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of this Parcel. Action: Y1 ID tr-yu) 0 j`V^ k QIQ ITEM N0. 7 - PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE MELROSE COURT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Comment: This project will involve the removal and replacement of existing curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches and asphaltic concrete overlay on Melrose Court. The estimated cost for this project is $120,000. Action: 4_ - � 35-100 ITEM NO. 8 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE MELROSE COURT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED MAY 14, 1985. Comment: See preceding item. Action: -2. U 5c.`1m(1�.. L izo-l- ILI ellu�//,,,.-__...ct=-[C'�Ii1L4.G.�-f.p.--�tdG<i. .. I�CLLLo•oc. _ .. . --------- vYY��•li ---------- - 6--7L 1 ---------- --------- — �/y<.0-�1-L4ii•:e �lY�?[-u<ai�O�I ______._ ._. _.. n'1LY-/ / ..4ULLl'-Ue,lt.�QJ. i I/ - - I,..I�n-iJ-t� -LD ,iiZn_a% Il.n,:• T. hCi i ' priLCQM •,-..EJ—CJS' -- ---- -- ti_ - I _ _- .-- , ff'17cG'/ ale e LIZ 411ee -II i Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1985 Page 7 ITEM No. 9 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEM NO. 10 - for an unexpired erm a. AirporendingtMarchi1,i 1988. One n(Russell vacancy t chmeiser resigned - see letter on the Consent Calendar.) b. Mayor's Youth Employment Board - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending May 5, 1987. (Mark Weaver resigned - see letter on the Consent Calendar.) These appointments will be made at the June 4, 1985, meeting of the City Council. ITEM N0. 11 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. • � /7 rn 7Lr � it gird i . M ! ✓�� �l�j � � 0-brc �i'YL7taJ �e L - ------ -- -- I I ! ----------------- I ii I I _ .. _ ' Q,eJ -Gum _Cce1L_,._ _ • �_.__ o I �� Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1985 Page 8 ITEM NO. 12 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY. a. City Manager. b. City Attorney. ITEM NO. 13 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO PUBLISH A REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S FY85 UMTA SECTION 9 TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION. Comment: It is a Federal DOT requirement that the City publish a Request for Public Hearing notice in conjunction with its FY85 UMTA Section 9 transit operating assistance grant application. Action: 446e') /.G,- 6 o ITEM NO. 14 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED, FOR TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE FUNDING, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND PROCESS SAID APPLICATION. Comment: This application is for Iowa City Transit's annual transit operating grant from UMTA. The FY85 operating grant amount is $119,467. Action:27 Z/^/ 6 Wil✓ 2`cdL,t-� Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1985 Page 9 g 163 ITEM NO. 15 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. Action: Comment: The Amended Articles of Agreement of JCCOG require each member agency to commit to financial support of the JCCOG each year for the two succeeding fiscal years. See memorandum attached to the agenda. 411Cdx/ q-5-/6 ITEM NO. 16 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE FOR THE HANDICAPPED TO PREPARE AND PUBLISH AN ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE FOR THE IOWA CITY-CORALYILLE AREA. Comment: The City had previously allocated $560 from 1984 Community Development Block Grant funds for this project. The Johnson County Citizen's Committee for the Handicapped has requested an extension of their agreement in order to complete the accessibility guide. A letter from Maris Snider, represent- ing the Committee, is included in the Council packet. At their April 16, 1985, meeting, the Committee on Community Needs recommended granting an extension, to July 1, 1985, on the agreement with the Johnson County Citizen's Committee for the Handicapped. Action: 5-165 ITEM NO. 17 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY MAUDE WALSH. Comment: Maude Walsh received a forgivable loan in 1978 through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $4,485. The City's lien had expired on March 8, 1980. The attorney for Ms. Walsh has requested a formal release from the City to provide clear title to Ms. Walsh's property. Action; Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1985 Page 10 55-106� ITEM N0. 18 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE SMALL-MEARS BUILDING COMPANY AS PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 65-2b IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. Comment: This resolution designates a preferred developer for Parcel 65-2b, which is 697 square feet adjacent to City Plaza. The City has already received public disclosure clearance of the redeveloper by HUD and can proceed with steps to dispose of the property once the preferred developer has been named. Action: ITEM NO. 19 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31-10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO DESIGNATE THE LOCATION WITHIN THE CITY WHERE CERTAIN SURFACE MATERIALS WITHIN THE STREET RIGHT -OF -MAY ARE PROHIBITED. (first consideration) Comment: See accompanying memo. Action: Al69 AV 40ex alae�x1- ITEM NO. 20 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF ORDI- NANCES THERETO'FTHE CITY OF ENTITLED 'SELF-FUE INGCITY; REGULATIONS.' (secondARTICLE consid- eration) Comment: The Airport Commission has formulated these proposed self -fueling regulations in cooperation with the FAA which has reviewed and approved same. The Airport Commission has recom- mended that the City Council adopt this ordinance for the purpose of codifying these regulations, thereby providing an enforcement mechanism for the regulation of self -fueling operations. Action:�2� /CPN/ /f%dltct ITEM NO. 21 - ADJOURNMENT. tlee el City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 19, 1985 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule April 22 1985 Monday 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Council Chambers 6:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters 6:50 P.M. - Housing Inspection Operating Policies 7:15 P.M. - Melrose Court and Clinton Street Projects 7:30 P.M. - City Regulation of Use of Iowa River 7:50 P.M. - Review Pending List 8:00 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports April 23 1985 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers April 30 1985 Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Council Chambers 6:30 P.M. - Parcel 64-1a Development Options 7:15 P.M. - Parking - Maiden Lane 7:30 P.M. - Notice regarding tree removal 7:45 P.M. - City Space Needs: Alternatives 8:15 P.M. - Council time, Council committee reports PENDING LIST Priority A: Gas & Electric Franchises (May 14, 1985) Priority B: Clear Creek Development Project (May 21, 1985) Leasing of Airport Land for Commercial Use Congregate Housing Development Alternatives (June 1985) Housing Alternatives Newspaper Vending Machines (May 1985) Unrelated Roomers - Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment City Plaza Fountain Barrier Comprehensive Economic Development Program Housing Inspection Process and Operating Policies Liquor/Beer License Suspension Policy Sewer Tap -on Fees and Requirements Kirkwood/Dodge Signalization and Traffic Patterns Fees for Sign Permits Council Pre -Budget Discussion (September 198) Coralville Milldam Project (June 1985) Appointments to Board of Library Trustees, Committee on Community Needs, Riverfront Commission, and Resources Conservation Commission - May 21, 1985. Appointments to Airport Commission and Mayor's Youth Employment Board - June 4, 1985.