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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-21 Council minutesV Informal Council Discussion September 30, 1986 Informal Council Discussion: September 30, 1986, 6:50 p.m. in the Council C ambers at the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. Council Present: Ambrisco, McDonald, Dickson, Courtney, Zuber, Baker. Absent: Strait. Staff Present: Atkins, Karr, Smith, Timmins, Beagle, Cain, Franklin. Tape Recorded: Reel 86-C71, Side 1, 248 -End, Side 2, 1-54. Council Time: Reel 86-C71, Side 1 1. McDonald inquired about the status of the street lighting project for the near south side of Iowa City. City Manager Atkins stated he will prepare information for Council re the project. 2. McDonald asked Council and staff to consider scheduling informal Council meetings only every other week - on the Monday before the regularly scheduled Tuesday formal Council meetings. Councilmembers and staff agreed to hold the meetings that are already scheduled and then try the meeting schedule as proposed by McDonald. Atkins noted he will schedule a special goal setting session with Council in the near future. 3. Courtney stated Goodwill Industries has requested the City to consider some type of traffic control at the First Avenue/Mall Drive intersection. Atkins reported he is working with Southeast Junior High to resolve pedestrian problems in the area and that he will have staff look at that intersection. 4. Courtney inquired as to the status of swimming pool negotiations with. the School District re Mercer Park. Atkins stated he has received correspon- dence from the school district and stated he will review the correspon- dence and inform Council of the status of the negotiations later in the week. 5. Dickson asked for an update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Atkins said minutes of the Wastewater Treatment Committee meetings are being forwarded to Council and he will ask Public Works Director Chuck Schmadeke to make a presentation to Council. Atkins said he is working to keep citizens informed about the project. 6. Baker asked about traffic signalization at Sunset/Highway 6 intersection. Atkins said he has prepared a summary re: status of signalization instal- lation at various locations within Iowa City. 7. Baker referred Councilmembers to the article in Nations Business, "Home Construction on a New Road." Baker asked Counci to make a request to the Home Builders Association to address outdated ordinances. Atkins stated he will contact Realtors Association and Home Builders Associa- tion. Ambrisco suggested that architects should also be contacted. T " 2 8. Zuber stated that two businesses on Dubuque Street have lost 60% of their business due to the Dubuque Street construction. Atkins stated he will ask Public Works Department for a status report on the project, and alternative routes for the businesses. In response to Zuber, Timmins stated the law has not yet required a city to pay damages to businesses for situations like this. 9. Ambrisco stated that he and McDonald attended a Fringe Area Committee meeting and discussed the Rapid Creek Road area. McDonald stated that both Johnson County and Iowa City will need to compromise to resolve the issues. Meeting adjourned 7:20 p.m. i i i al i i al U 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, Taker '-(745 P.M.). Staff Pte; 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, 51de n ; Reel 86-C74, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2, 1-66. I 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 fying inspection requirements. In response to Straitsatis- , Mike Lechky stated beer sales at New' Life Fitness Center is provided as a convenience to custlicaton will be sentotors d is nt the state after roallbsignaturestale. Karrnhave been obtaioted that the ned�andieverything is in order. PLANNING AND ZONING: A. B. C. Reel 86-C71, Side 1 language to clarify how ayuse conversioncis done; and e amendment ithe ll cordinance 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, p a ne a or m -- - �.se in the CC -2 zone. Franklin ex- ance amend o umen a ows sma an ma c mics/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. R1 Informal Council Meeting October 6, 1986 Page 2 RN wu, nuy .... _.. _... and that need correction because ordinance. Franklin said "Room X ce Franklin sta Lney are i - .. ig house operator is no longer a unit, ed the Housing Code refers to cook- s rooming relevant re ere n prohibits cooking wtthtn in g areas, the Housing Code amended to become consistent with the and therefore, it is being Housing Code. y ;ten STdLtUamendment of the OPDH zone. Franklin to express the purpose and intent of t e ordinance finale plans �tFranklin cability, and permit administrative app allows for clustering of explained that Planned Development Housing housing types and more open space on the racedurerisflike thetract. condin response to Courtney, Franklin said the p tional zoning idea - where the City imposes conditions before zoning takes place. Franklin es 6 ^0rLeal jointstuse afofs private reservatopen ions about provision 4c (P ag9 6) regarding space. Courtney asked if secondary access requirements have been established. Franklin said secondary access provisions is in the existing Pof OH sordinance and is aecondary access willibebaddressed inle to all the subds. ivisionnklin sregulataid ionsUe In the areaowouldobe very diMconaldfficultlin said to devel p as0a0conventionalwould be used d ve opmenwhen t voluntary, not mandatory. Franklin said Franklin said the OPDH is states the development is to be compatible language in the ordinance with the surroundings. Franklin stated that the preliminary approval is done by ordinance and goes through the Planning and Zoning Commission nd City Cstrat. It is proposed that the final plan would be app roveFranklin said that the development would need to go through the whole process again if any significant changes were proposed. F. Public near,u -•• _ -- Evans Street fromRNC-20 tomm ssOon andeHistoric Preservation Commission e ann ng were matte nn Pres In 'responseetoeStrait, rviewed previous Browndiscussions stated ifregarding 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. Y stated the College Park NeDoihbohoandwner'�soprop saliandriDr PstocrDull'Istbuildi giis tee could work with Atty. in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. Informal Council Meeting October 6, 1986 Page 3 G. 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. iminary Large Scat nuau. rw cn su— Fitted 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 County/Io�ty Fringe Polto A e� Moen ase Counct o iscuss this item aurtng 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 W, 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 resolution will enable the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. Franklin 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 regarding changes. 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. 6rr ■ 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 is disagreement about the line items that should be cost -shared by the trict. Courtney proposed holding one additional meet - City and School Dising with City and School District staff, including representatives from 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 come 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 theLeial staff and the insurance industry about the impact the swimming p ool 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. Couwith Courtney andncil Jordisonct dholdCityone additionalstaff anh alongool District staff meeting to discuss the8E�Agreement. COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME: Reel 86-C74, Side 1 1. (Agenda No. 10.(d)(1) - Plaza Centre One Sign.) Cain presented a colored rendering of the proposed sign for Plaza Centre One. 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. i 3. Strait requested.information from City Legal staff regarding a dump on 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 a7 Informal'Council Meeting October 6, 1986 page 6 2001. Baker asked if the City can satisfy the contract with the fixed base operator Bakerstated out the howilldnotimprovements thencondemnation. Brown stated 5. In response to Atkins, Council agreed to hold a goal-setting dinner 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 - 26E Agreement/01d 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 I and 2. APPOINTMENTS: Reel 86-C73, Side 2 Riverfront Commission - no applicants, readvertise. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. 01 OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/7/86 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year To—r-517W icatico is S IDA City Council, reg. mtg., ionx-74 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilnenbers present: Arrbrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. The Mayor proclaimed October 5-11, 1986, as MWAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WED(; October 15, 1986, as WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY; October 5-11, 1986, as MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (EEK; October, November, Decerber, 1986, as BOY SCOUT DONOR &M - NESS EMPHASIS PERIOD. Moved and seconded that the following iters and recammendations 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 reca - mended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Cormissions: P&R Cmm.-8/20/86; Riverfront Carm.-9/3/86; Bd. of Adjustment -9/24/86; P&Z Cmm.-9/4/86, 9/18/86; Sr. Center Cann. -7/16/86; Mayor's Youth Erplcy- ment Bd.-9/17/86; Housing Canm.-9/9/86; Design Hoviev Cum. -8/28/86, 9/18/86; CCW Carm.- 8/19/86. Permit Notions and Resolutions: Class 8 Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West. Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Quik Trip 1503, 123 W. Benton. Class E Beer Permit. and Sunday Sales. for Quik Trip f548, 955 Mormon Trek. Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Lounge, 1100 North Dodge Street. Special Class C Beer -Wine and Suday Sales Permit for Super Spud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Center. RES. 85-300, FOX A PORTION OF A CIGNETTE PEIKT. Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for New Life Fitness World, 2220 Mormon Trek. Resolutions: HES. 86-301, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PAVING, STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER IMrROWNNTS FOR VISTA PAA( 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 PAA( SUBDIVISION; IES. 86-303, ACCEPTING TIE WORM FOR THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 12 THRU 28 FOR WEST SIDE PAA( SUBDIVI- SION; IES. 86-304, ACCEPTING TIE WOR( FOR THE FY87 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT; RES. 86-305, ACCEPTING THE WOW FOR TIE OIOUQNE MEET PARCING RAMP EXTENSION PROJECT. RES. 86-306, ADOPTING SUPR_E1W N11ER 29. 'r Official. Actions October 7, 1986 Page 2 Correspondence: Phyllis Pechman expressing appreciation for the installation of parking meters in the 500 block of Clinton Street. Mem from the Civil Service Comn. snbnitting lists of certified applicants for the following Positions: Parking Cashier/Parking Systems; Maintenance Worker II/Refuse; Maintenance Worker III/Pollution Control. hom fran the Traffic Enngr. re parking meters on the Nest side of the 100 block of North Lim Street; parking prohibition on Lakeside Drive; U-turn prohibition at the Nest end of the Melrose Avenue median; parking prohibition on City property adjacent to the West Side Fire Sta- tion. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Johnson County Democratic Party for the use of the Plaza Minipark for a voter reg- istration table, approved. Mike Henrj for the use of the Plaza Minipark for a literature table sponsored by the Latin Anerican Hunan Rights Advocacy Center, approved. Downtorn Association and Charber of Comnerce for permis- sion to have a sidewalk sale 9/18 through 9/20/86; approved. J.C. O'Connor for permis- sion to shoot a film in the alley surrounded by DibW, Lim, Iova and Washington on 9/20/86, approved. Regina High School to have a home- coming Parade on 10/2/86, approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for 10/21/86, on an ordinance to vacate an alley between South Gilbert Court and South Van Buren Street, in Block 3, Lyon's First Addition. The lkyor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a piblic hearing for 10/21/86, on an ordinance to anal Section 36.58(b)(4) of the zoning Ordinance concerning the Parking (Regulations. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing vas held an an anednont to the Zoning Ordinance to permit srell Moral Clinics as a Provisional use in the CC -2 Zone. t to the Zoning OOrrdinance tlic o clarivas fyd on an thedefinition of Roamer and of Rooming Unit. A public hearing vas held on an ordinance to Permit Planned Development Housing Plans on tracts less than bo acres but greater than one acre. Al Wells, local developer and contractor, appeared to endorse the amxh mt. wi Official Actions October 7, 1986 Page 3 A public hearing vas held on an application to rezone property located at 19 Evans Street from RNC -20 to CD -1. Assistant City Attorney read a letter of witbdraval fran Attorney Downer, repre- senting eprosenting Dr. Wn. Dull. The Mayor announced that the public hearing and consideration of a rezoning ordinance would be deleted from the. agenda. Moved and seceded to adopt DES. 86-3017, APPROV- ING TIE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE 04-MID=NfIAL DEVELORENI (L=) RAN FOR SOUIHWAY PAP, LOCATED AT 2930 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD. Moved and sec=W to adopt. RES. 86-308, MDI)- ING TIE JBNNSON COUNTY/IOWA CITY FRINGE POLICY AGREEMEW FOR AREA 4 TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITED CEVEtOP- MENC ALONG RAPID CREEK ROAD. Roger Simon, 118 E. Bioanington, appeared to outline Problem with the University of Iova. Alec Kern, 1639 Ridge Riad, appeared re the Dr. Wm Dull rezoning. Anna Wagner, P.O. Box 164, appeared re homelessness in Iow City. The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Civil Service Camnission -one vacancy for an un- expired term tiding 4/1/90. This appointment will be made at the 11/18/86 meeting of the City Council and readvertise the vacancy to the Riverf tont Cama. for a three-year term ending 12.1/89. Strait questioned the proposed gift of three City Code books to area high schools as outlined in a mano from the City Clerk. Strait rated the mono fran Asst. City Atty. Bran re zoning violations at .1118 Prairie du Chien Pmad, property aped 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 rated preparation work at the intersection of Wry. 1 and Sunset for installation of a traffic signal. Dickson inquired as to installation of autanatic doors in the parking ramps for individuals in wheel- chairs. McDonald expressed support re the mend from City Clerk to donate Cade books to three local high schools. Council agreed to proceed as outlined in the mend. Recormandations of Boards aid Canmissions noted as follows: Recamnerdations of the Ccmnittee an Crmmunity Needs: (1) That the Comity Development Plan for 1981 through 1989 be approved as a policy guide for allocation of CDBG funds. (2) That the Citizen Participation Plan, as amended by the 1983 anondrients to the Comity Development Act of 1974, be approved. Zxner noted that CCN had held a nunber of neigdbordnood meetings and no one appeared. I1Lam Official Actions October 7, 1986 Page 4 mendations of the Housing Carmission: (1) That the City Council and other potential funding sources continue the Shared Hosing Progran. (2) That the maxinun grant arornt for the Residential Accessibil- ity Grant Progran be raised fran $3,000 to ;5,000. Recmmedation of the Parks and Recreation Ca mis- sion that the proposed Recreation Division FY87 budget changes be approved and the budget wended. Moved and seconded to concur with the following recannendation of the Design Review Cormittee: (1) That the City Council approve the canopy sign design for Plaza Centre One, contingent on the sign's meeting the City's sign regulations. The Mayor declared the motion carried. (2) That the City Council allow the First National Bank to reconstruct the landscaped islands in front of the bark on East Washington Street with (A) the eastern island short- ened by ane sidewalk section, but with the sore configuration, and both islands edged with slanted brick; and (8) the island ground cove and trees be consistent with the existing street landscaping and contingent span approval of the planting plan by the Parks 8 Recreation Deparhnent. Moved and seceded to concur with the following recomendation of the Design Review Cormittee: (3) That the City Council approve the concept of first stay storefront win- dows along the new west facade of the Paul -Melon Building (if such windows are desired by a tenant). The Mayor declared the motion carried: Moved and seceded authorizing the Finance Deparbnent to advertise for bids for the sale and renoval of the house (structure only) at 228 Vkst Benton Street. The Mayor declared the motion car- ried: Mrved and seconded to adopt FES. 86-309, IWAiD- ING CON RW AND WHOtIZING TIE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR TIE C06TRHC- TION OF TIE IOWA CITY LAVDFILL FKE,MAIN AND LEACHATE WING FACILITIES PROECT TO Tschiggfrie Excavating of DbW, Iowa. Moved and seconded to adopt RFS. 86-310, AVlOHOR- IZING TIE CITY OF IOTA CITY TO AMEND THE RESIDENTIAL ACCESSIBILITY GRANT PREM M'VUL WITH A REVISION OF CIHAPTFR 4 TO INCEASE THE TESIOENTIA- ACCESSIBIL- ITY GRANT MAXIMIM PER CLIENT TO $5,000. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 86-311, ADOPT- ING THE 198789 CCMNITY DEVE PMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) COM41NITY OEVELORW M1W TO BE USED AS A POLICY GUIDE FOR ALLOCATING COBG FINDS AND AUMDRIZ- ING TIE CITY MUGER TO CERTIFY THAT THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WAS DEVELOPED A M4UFTY DEVELOR4M MAN. irI Official Actions October 7, 1986 Page 5 Moved and seconded to adopt. PES. 86-312, AUDDRIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PID INTER- ESTS BY NEGOTIATION OR M NoWTION WITH TFE R "y 6-24 EXTENSION PROJECT AT Tl.E IWA CITY MNICIPAL AIRPORT. Moved and seceded to adopt RES. 86-313, AUDNOR- IZING THE MAYOR TO EXEGIE TME ASSIGNMENT AGmmNT BETWFJ=UI NEW BMW MERCHANTS FUNDING CORPORATION AND CITICORP FINANCIAL SERVICES. Moved and seconded to adopt RFS. 86-314, TER4I- HATING A 28E ZHMENI WITH CITY 8 YELLOW CAB IXM- PANY OF IOWA CITY FOR FY87 SEATS SUNLD MAL TAXI SERVICE AND AMNORIZING THE MAYOR To SIGN AND TIE CITY CLERIC TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND OLD CAPITOL CAB CWANY OF IOWA CITY FOR FY87 SEATS SUPNLEWAL TAXI SERVICE. Moved and seceded to adopt RES. 85-315, TO MM TIE 21E HUMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH TRE JN6ON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GJVERMEMS TO ELIMINATE THE SENIOR PLANER AND COMNITY ASSISTANCE 000FDI- NATOR POSITIONS WITH TIE RURAL PLANNING DIVISION. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 86-316, MF1D- ING TIE NUNm OF POSITIONS FOR THE JCN m COM COUNCIL OF GOVERNEMS. Maved and seceded to adopt W. 86-3299, *END- DIG GNAPIER 1 OF THE MNICIFAL CODE ADDING PROCE- OUtFS AND PENALTIES FOR MNICIPAL INNFMMONS. Moved and seconded that ORD. 86-3300, WIE DING THE FIRE CODE TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SAY A VIOLATION CONTINUES SHALL BE A SEPARATE OFFENSE. Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:05 pm. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more cm1plete description of council activi- ti is on file in the office of the City Cleric. /WILLIAM J. UMByR�IS,C�O,�M�AYUR� mittedKf rpnblicationn%/16 -e" WU 01 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 Conn. -9/4/86 9/18/86• Sr. Center Conn. -7/16/86; Mayor's Youth Employment 'Bd.-9/17/86; Housing Comm. -9/9/86; Design Review Conn. -8/28/86, 9/18/86; CCN Conn. -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 ANDSANITARY 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. Correspondence: Phyllis Pechman expressing appreciation for the installation of parking meters in the 500 block of Clinton Street. Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting lists of certified applicants for the following positions: Parking Cashier/Parking Systems; Mainte- nance Worker II/Refuse; Maintenance Worker III/Pollution Control. Memo from the Traffic Engr. re parking meters on the west side of the 100 block of North Linn Street; parking prohibition on Lakeside Drive; U-turn prohibition at the west end of the Melrose Avenue median; parking prohibition on City property adjacent to the West Side Fire Station. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Johnson County Democratic Party for the use of the Plaza Minipark for a voter registra- tion table, approved. Mike Henry for the use of the Plaza Minipark for a literature table sponsored by the Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Center, approved. Downtown Association and Chamber of Commerce for permission to have a sidewalk sale 9/18 through 9/20/86, approved. J.C. O'Connor for permission to shoot a film in the alley surrounded by Dubuque, Linn, Iowa and Washington on 9/20/86, approved. Regina High School to have a Homecoming Parade on 10/2/86, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 10/21/86, on an ordinance to vacate an alley between South Gilbert Court and South Van Buren Street, in Block 3, Lyon's First Addition. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing for 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 permit small Animal Clinics as a provisional use in the CC -2 Zone. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the definition of Roomer and of Rooming Unit. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to permit Planned Development Housing Plans on tracts less than two acres but greater than one acre. Al Wells, local developer and contractor, appeared to endorse the amendment. 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 letter of withdrawal from Attorney Downer, representing Dr. Ain. Dull. The Mayor announced that the public hearing and consideration of a rezoning ordinance would be deleted from the agenda. 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 Dr. Wm. Bull 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. Councilmenber 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 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 CDBG 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 $3,000 to $5,000. Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Conmission 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 COBB 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. Wi E 915, TERMINEoved ATING Ai28E AGREEMENseconded T WITHDickson, &to adopYELLOWtCABSCOMPANY4OFRE. 86-31,BIOWA3CITY FOR FY87 SEATS SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO 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. ed by 916, TO vAMEND THEo28EdIMPLEMENTATION, seconded by SAGREEMENT WITHtrait, to ado . tTHESJOHNSONSCOUNTY9COUN- CIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO ELIMINATE THE SENIOR PLANNER AND COMMUNITY ASSIBk STANCE COORDINATOR POSITIONS WITH THE RURAL PLANNING DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. I. i 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. I Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt ORD. 86-3299 Bk. 27 P. 98, AMENDING CHAPTER I OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING PROCEDURES AND PENAL- TIES FOR MUNICIPAL INFRACTIONS, be passed and adopted, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 86-3300, Bk, 27 p AMENDING THE FIRE CODE TO PROVIDE THAT EACH DAY A VIOLATION CONTINUESSHALL 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{ declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers pre entMayor t WILLIAM J, AMBRISCO, MAYOR M RIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK I COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 21, 1986 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/21/86, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Zuber. Absent: Strait. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Melling, Timmins, Karr, Beagle, Moen. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 86-C75, Side 1, 120 -End and Side 2, 1-25. The Mayor proclaimed October 19-25, 1986, as MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING WEEK; November 3-9, 1986, as RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY WEEK; October 25 -November 1, 1986, as ALPHA PHI OMEGA SERVICE WEEK. The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recommendations in the Con- sent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 10/7/86, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. - 8/25/86; P&R Comm. - 9/10/86; Library Bd. of Trustees - 9/25/86; Resources Conservation Comm. - 9/8/86, 9/22/86, 10/13/86; Bd. of Adjustment -9/10/86, 9/24/86; CCN Comm. - 9/16/86, 9/29/86; P&Z Comm. - 10/2/86; Historic Preservation Comm. - 9/10/86. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Inland Transport Company dba Kirkwood 76, 300 Kirkwood Ave. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pizza Hut of America, Inc. dba Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk Street. Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for John Moreland, Jr. dba Deli Mart, 525 Hwy. 1 West. Approving Class C Liquor License for Marcy Sueppel dba La Casa Ltd., 1200 S. Gilbert Ct. RES. 86-317, Bk. 93, P. 918, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,623,786.96 for the period of 9/1 thru 9/30/86, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use of highway r -o -w for utilities accommodation to Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Co. for Burlington Street (Highway R1) just west of Gilbert Street. Resolutions: Bk. 93, pp. 919-920, RES. 86-318, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE OUTFALL RELIEF SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION PROJECT. RES. 86-319, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY. Setting public hearings: To set a public hearing for 11/4/86, to receive citizen comments concerning recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs (CCN) on the use of 1987 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Correspondence: Pamela Fitzgerald requesting use of COBB funds for stabilizing Ralston Creek bank on her property. Lois L. Poggenpohl re- questing use of COBB funds for stabilizing Ralston Creek bank on her prop- erty. Jeff Davidson encouraging continued support for the Elderly Services Agency's Chore Program. Lawrence L. Lynch concerning the rezoning at 528 MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 21, 1986 PAGE 2 Iowa Avenue, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Memo from the Traffic Engr, regarding turning control from Park Road at Dubuque Street; Four-way stop at Dubuque Street/Court Street. Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting a certified list of applicants for Maintenance Worker I/Refuse. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Eric Schmidt for the use of public sidewalks at 2 North Governor for the production of a film on 10/11, 12/1986, approved. Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Center for the use of the Plaza Minipark on 10/7, 9/86, approved. Univer- sity of Iowa Homecoming Council to have the Spirit March on 10/9/86, ap- proved. ThinApplications for city Plaza use permits: Mark Gauger of Every BI minJim Epsilon to havvend e aochess marathonwers on onthercheckerboard oved.Nsquares of ier of City Plma aza from 10/17-10/19/86, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for 11/4/86 on an ordinance to rezone property located at 401 South Gilbert Street from CC -2 to CB -2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declpred the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate an alley between South Gilbert Court and South Van Buren Street, in Block 3, Lyon's First Addition. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend Section 36-58(b)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance concerning parking regulations. No one appeared. Moved iaDlclnZuber, that the dinance oei Zoning Ordnncetopermitsalani taprovsionalusen he CC -2 zone, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the definition of roomer and of rooming unit, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll. call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to permit Planned Development Housing plans on tracts of less than two acres but greater than one acre in size, be given first vote for passage. Baker requested Coun- cil consider waiving the second reading of the ordinance at the next meeting. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to accept the following recommendation from the P&Z Commission: (1) Eliminate the signal on Sunset and Benton streets; (2) add a deceleration lane on westbound Highway 1/Sunset Street in addition to the planned signal; (3) Reconsider the appropriateness of the MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 21, 1986 PAGE 3 signal at Benton Street and Mormon Trek Boulevard in relation to its impact on traffic flows from and to Walden Ridge and Quik -Trip; (4) Move the construction phase of Dodge Street et Road to intersection Y9from5FY88Move to iFY897ZThe nMayorthe statedKirkwood Council Avenue would discuss the recommendations further prior to making any changes, and declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to accept the following recommenda- tion from the P&Z Commission: That Commission representatives become members of the American Planning Association (APA) and that membership dues be paid by the City of Iowa City. The Mayor pointed out dues for the entire Planning & Zoning Commission would be $250 a year, and declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6/0, Strait absent. Bill Coen, Senior Center Commissioner, reported on the 5th anniversary celebration held at the Senior Center and stated that $500 would be donated to the Ronald McDonald House from proceeds of the October 24th Quilt Raffle. The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Resources Conservation Commis- sion - one vacancy for an unexpired term enng 1/1/89. This appointment will be made at the 12/16/86 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to appoint Pat Foster, 1020 Keokuk Street, to the Airport Commission for an unexpired term ending 3/1/88. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor requested the following appointments be deferred to the 11/4 meeting: Human Rights Comm, - three vacancies; Bd. of Adjustment - one vacancy; Bd. of Appeals - one vacancy; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. -three vacancies; Sr. Center Comm. - two vacancies; Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers - one vacancy; P&R Comm. - two vacancies. The Mayor urged citizens to come forward and apply for membership on City Boards and Commissions. Councilmember Zuber noted the number of City employees involved in the towing of vehicles and questioned if the City was being reimbursed for the time. The City Manager will investigate. Baker inquired as to communications received from other cities with sanctions against South Africa. The City Manager stated he had contacted congressional offices and various cities for further information. Baker noted debris on Church Street. Baker questioned the placement of the kiosks in the Plaza Mini -park design discussed at Monday's informal sessions. The Mayor stated the matter had not been discussed but staff would be returning to Council with final design plans. Baker reminded the citizens of the upcoming Halloween Parade scheduled Thursday evening, October 30, in the downtown area. Dickson congratulated Peg McElroy on the successful Hospice Run and reported proceeds were already estimated at $10,000 over last year. The Mayor read the memo from the Police Chief and Parks and Recreation Director declaring Friday evening, October 31, as Iowa City Trick or Treat Night. Recommendations of Boards and Commissions noted as follows: Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that the City Council approve increasing the project limit of the residential accessibility grants from $3,000 to $5,000. Recommendation of the Resources Conservation Commission that the City Council make a public statement in support and recognition of the "1986 Home- MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 21, 1986 PAGE 4 owner Energy Fair" on 11/8/86, in the Old Capitol Center sponsored by the Resources Conservation Commission. Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission that a concrete patch in the 200 block of Davenport Street be re- mved anbrick streetslw'th brick whe ever possible. The City Manager aced with brick avers. Zuber reiterated statedcstaffto rwould Investigate. AUTHORIZING McDonald, seconded TOS GN ANZuber, D THEITY CLEto RK S 2 K TOATTESTAN AGREEMENT WITH THE CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY RAILWAY CO. AND STATE OF IOWA (IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION RAIL AND WATER DIVISION). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-321, Bk. 93, P. 922, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND ACCESS IOWA CITY, INCORPO- RATED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt . 86-322, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR ANDS CITY CLERK BTO EXECUTE923AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, A LICENSE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE DRAINAGE OF STORM AND SURFACE WATERS FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to defer indefinitely an ordinance amending Section 23-189 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City to change speed limits on parts of Gilbert Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn 8:10 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. AAdN KIR RIi ER, Council Discussion Session October 14, 1986 Council Discussion Session: October 14, 1986 at 6:00 p.m. at the Holiday nn. i Councilmembers Present: Strait, tuber, Baker, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney, c ono . I j Staff Present: Atkins, Vitosh, Karr, Helling, Timmins. r Ta e_r_ p 2cc2rde : Reel 86-C74, Side 2, 66 -End; 86 -C76, Side 1, 1 -End, Side n -C77, Side 1, 1-224. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Atkins reviewed the City's role in involvement in economic development. Atkins stated the City should work to establish community awareness of the City's involvement in economic development, lessen the City's image as being an over -regulator and under -facilitator, and prepare a year-end economic development report. Council agreed that Iowa City should play a supporting role in economic development in that the initiative should come from the private sector. Ambrisco noted that Iowa City's $40,000 contri- bution to ICAD, Iowa City Area Development Group, (formerly First Capitol Development Inc.) is sufficient. Atkins stated he is satisfied with Patt Cain's role as the Economic Development Coordinator. CEDAR RAPIDS CORRIDOR: Council gave the go-ahead for Atkins to participate in discussions regard- ing the expanded Cedar Rapids airport and development in the corridor area between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. In response to Baker, Ambrisco stated the Johnson County Board of Supervisors' Chair is currently the president of ICAD. McDonald said the County is beginning to better understand and define their role in economic development. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN POOL: Atkins said the memorandum and agreement regarding economic development loan pool is self-explanatory. Atkins stated the program should initially bb oriented .to the existing industry and would allow ICAD a bargaining tool to market Iowa City. Baker raised concerns about the proposed inter- est rates and type of jobs that will be created. Council discussed the industry and jobs that Iowa City should attract and agreed the economic development loan pool proposal should be pursued. Courtney suggested asking other business entities to contribute to the fund. Atkins said he will meet with banks and report back to Council with more details. BUDGET ISSUES: Council received Vitosh's October 14, 1986, budget issues hand-out. MINUTES COUNCIL DISCUSSION SESSION OCTOBER 14, 1986 PAGE 2 ADEQUACY OF FUND BALANCES: Vitosh gave a historical perspective of the fund goal for the FY87 fund balance. Council agreed to 20% fund balance should be a goal over a five concerns regarding the percentage figures. CONTINGENCY FUNDS: balance and the proposed that in principal, a 15% year period, but raised Vitosh explained the difference between a pure fund balance and a contin- gency fund, the advantages of using a contingency, and examples of unplanned expenditures allocated under the contingency fund. Vitosh recommended 20% contingency for expenditure amendments without identified funding. Council supported the two percent contingency fund for next year. LONG-RANGE PLANNING: Vitosh said staff will continue to prepare five-year financial projec- tions, including financial trend analysis and multi-year operating budgets will be prepared taking into consideration what resource needs will exist in the future. Vitosh stated a multi-year operating budget will help to anticipate capital replacement expenditures. Vitosh explained there will be an emphasis of planning for projects for all five years within the five-year capital improvement program. Vitosh said that with the contin- ued growth within the community, Iowa City needs to look at increasing resource needs for the operating budget, both in terms of staffing and equipment. ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY: Vitosh said Council can continue to use an annual property tax increase of six percent or set a different annual increased amount. Vitosh also explained that Council needs to address how to consider costs of the swimming pool project and bond issues. Vitosh reviewed the FY87 and FY88 tax levy six percent increase computations and the tax levy alternatives for FY88. Council discussed the FY88 tax levy alternatives & Vitosh's recommendation to use the six percent increase plus pool debt service alternative for the FY88 tax levy. Council instructed the City Manager to prepare budget alternatives, one of which would follow that recommenda- tion. Vitosh reviewed the status of Iowa City's GO Bond issues and stated that there will be a major impact on the tax levy if the City continues to issue GO Bonds at the current rate. Vitosh referred Council to the list of projects in the FY88 CIP funded with GO Bonds. In response to Ambrisco, Vitosh said the FY88 bond issue would decrease $400,000 if the 60/40 percent Rise funding is received for the Scott Boulevard Pro- ject. Vitosh said the City has to deal with the impact from the loss of Federal monies. Vitosh said the City is considering using CDBG monies to fund 50 percent of the Human Service Agency costs. Vitosh said the City will be affected by the loss of CDBG monies, operating and capital assis- tance for Transit and the reduction of Assisted Housing monies. r- 37 W1 Wr Ri MINUTES COUNCIL DISCUSSION SESSION OCTOBER 14, 1986 PAGE 3 BUILDING PROGRAMS: Atkins said he has reviewed the HLM design of the Civic Center expansion project. Atkins recommended the City not pursue the project due to the b cost. Atkins also recommended establishing an in-house staff committee to review other options. Council agreed with those recommendations. CONSOLIDATION OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: E � In response to Ambrisco, Timmins stated that some Boards and Commissions j are mandated by State statute. Baker said involvement by Boards and Commission members should be streamlined. Atkins stated more information about the consolidation of Boards and Commissions will be presented to Council. i DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT: Atkins stated this item will be rescheduled for discussion. MISCELLANEOUS: Scott Boulevard. Atkins stated the City is still negotiating with IDOT. Scul tured Gift from First National Bank. Council consented to locating e scu pure n Terrill Mill PaFT. Waste -to -Energy Pro'ect. Atkins stated a report is available, the project nes not o—i s�easibleat this time, and a complete analysis can be done in the future. Bicycle Safety Program. Atkins stated he has received a number of re- ques s or mcyc a sa ety programs. Atkins said research is being done on programs and he will present Council with recommendations. Gun Control. Council consensus was not to pursue the gun control ordi- nance. Labor Contracts. In response to Baker, Helling stated labor negotiations will begin in about two weeks. Atkins said information will be forwarded to Council. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. i i 2-3 7 Informal Council Discussion October 20, 1986 01 Informal Council Discussion: October 20, 1986, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. Council Present: Ambrisco, McDonald, Co-irtney, Dickson, Zuber. Absent: Stra t, Ba er. Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Smith, Timmins, Moen, Beagle, Rockweft, Cain. Tape Recorded: Reel 86-C77, Side 1, 224 -End, Side 2, 1-340. Consent Calendar Reel 86-C77, Side 1 Council agreed to add the following to the consent calendar: Class C beer license and Sunday Sales for Deli Mart and renewal of Class C liquor license for La Casa. Planning & Zoning Matters Reel 86-C77, Side 1 A. Settin a ublic hearin for November 4 1986 on an ordinance to rezone �operty locate a 401 South G bert S ree rom CC -2 to CB -2. Moen stated the Planning and Zoning Commission voted in favor of the proposal with the condition that off-street parking for residential dwellings developed in excess of two dwelling units be provided on an off-site location within 300 feet of the property. Moen said the appli- cant intends to use the lot located just north of the creek for the off-street parking. In response to Dickson, Moen said the Planning and Zoning Commission member Wallace voted "no" because of concerns about the proposal's impact on traffic on Gilbert Street. In response to McDonald, Moen said Maiden Lane has not been vacated. B. Public hearin our on an ordinance to vacate an alleybetween South Gilbert an Sou an Buren Street. Beagle stated according to Section 409.25 of the Code of Iowa, if an alley has been in existence for ten years, is not open to the public traffic, and does not contain any public easements, upon its vacation it will automatically revert to ownership of the adjacent properties. C. Public hearing on an ordinance to amend Section 36-58(b)(4) of the Zoning Ord nance concern ng a par ng regulations. Beagle said the ordinance to amend Section 36-58(b)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance will clarify language concerning parking requirements upon use conversions. T- 3? D. Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit small animal clinics a Drov7570na1 uca in *h rr 9 In response to Dickson, Moen surmised that Planning and Zoning Commission member Jordan voted "no" because he felt it may have been inappropriate to react to one particular situation. Moen said she would obtain more information prior to Tuesday's Council meeting. E. Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the definition of Beagle said the ordinance deletes the definition of "roomer" reference to the rooming house operator as the family and makes the definition of "rooming unit" consistent with the Housing Code. F. Ordinance to permit planned development housin plans on tracts of less than two acres but greater than one acre 7n size. Moen said Al Wells spoke in favor of the ordinance at the October 7, 1986, public hearing and that Mr. Wells has requested the Council expe- dite consideration of this ordinance. G. Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to revise e H. Moen stated the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the FY87-91 CIP and recommended consideration be given to revising the CIP for FY88-92 as outlined. Moen stated that Planning and Zoning Commission member Susan Horowitz is present to answer any questions. Atkins stated he would like to prepare a response to the reconnendations. Moen stated the recommen- dations were based on observations made by Planning and Zoning Commission members as well as some experiences they had on developments adjacent to the areas. Horowitz said the Planning and Zoning Commission was con- cerned about the signalization as it relates to densities of the areas. In response to Courtney, Horowitz said the Planning and Zoning Commission would like Brachtel to study signalization in the Mormon Trek/Benton Street location. In response to Dickson, Moen stated dues would cost $35 per person. Moen stated the APA would provide valuable information and materials to the Planning and Zoning Commission members. Plaza Minipark - Design Issues Reel 86-C77, Side 1 Rockwell noted Council received an October 16, 1986, memo from Schmeiser and Rockwell regarding plaza minipark design recommendations. Rockwell said staff received input from the public and City commissions regarding design and function of the minipark. Rockwell said three major areas of discussion were the park area should be consistent in design with the existing City plaza, how open or closed the park area should be, and whether or not a stage should be incorporated into the park design. Rockwell said staff recommended =-X 3 the park area should be consistent in design with the existing City Plaza, maintenance requirements should be minimized, the park should be designed as an open end access area with a minimum number of walls, and that a circular open space centered in the northern half of the park should be designed. Rockwell presented designs previously prepared by Jim Maynard and Bill Nowysz. In response to Dickson, Rockwell said there will be an open pathway to the entrance of the Paul -Helen Building. Zuber inquired about the cost of the project. Rockwell said staff hopes to keep the costs under the ;150,000 allocated and return any unused monies to CDBG. Ambrisco asked if the Paul -Helen Building owner would share park renovation costs. Cain stated there may be opportunities for not only the Paul -Helen Building owners but also others to contribute to the park redesign. In response to Ambrisco, Rockwell said Mayor's Youth could possibly help with the project. In re- sponse to Zuber, Atkins stated architectural fees for such projects generally cost 7% to 8% of the total cost of the project. McDonald asked if an addi- tional entrance will be placed near the south side for a small retail space. Cain stated access for the small retail area was originally designed through the foyer and that no design at the present shows any exterior entrance. Zuber asked if electrical outlets will be installed. Rockwell stated staff is recommending that no outlets be installed because of noise problems. Atkins recommended that electrical conduit and a water system be incorporated, but not activated, pending future demand for electricity and water at the site. Council directed staff to proceed with the redesign of the mini -park as recommended and to include provisions for water and electricity at the park. Staff will report back with final design and cost figures. Council Time/Agenda Reel 86-C77, Side 2 1. Dickson noted that trees were vandalized in the City Plaza. Atkins stated he will ask City Forester to look at them. 2. Dickson inquired about the status of Clemens Erdahl's certificate of appreciation. Ambrisco stated Lorraine Saeger was handling the matter. 3. Dickson noted that Sunday's Hospice race was very successful. 4. Ambrisco reminded Council members about the Business P.M. gathering at NCS on Wednesday at 4:30 P.M. 5. Timmins referred Council to his October 10, 1986, memo regarding Dirk Marple lawsuit and reported that the City was successful in its defense. Timmins stated the City receives reimbursement from the insurance carrier for police liability when they utilize the service of his office for the defense of the police liability lawsuits. The City will get reimbursed for $4,200 from the insurance carrier for the Dirk Marple lawsuit. Appointments Airport Commission - Pat Foster Reel 86-C77, Side 2 2-38 Council Time/Agenda (continued) Reel 86-C77, Side 2 6. (Agenda Item 14 - Change of Speed Limits on Gilbert Street). Karr stated Brachtel had requested this item be deferred. 7. Karr stated that City Code provides that all boards and commissions members shall be qualified voters of the City. Karr asked if it is the intent of the Council that all board and commission applicants be screened to see that they are registered voters or that they only need be "eligible" voters. The Mayor stated that the current wording "qualified" should not be changed. Executive Session Moved by Zuber, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn to executive session under Section 21.5j. to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of the session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. (Waste- water Treatment Plant) Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Strait absent. Mayor declared motion carried. Council adjourned to execu- tive session at 8:00 P.M. Meeting of City council and Boards and Commissions Representatives Meeting of Cit Council and Boards and Commissions: October 30, 1986, 3:30 p.m. at the High an er. Mayor Bi risco presiding. Council Present: Ambrisco, Baker (left 4:30 p.m.), Dickson (arrived 4:05 McDonald, Zuber. Council Strait. Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Karr. and Ambristco stated this meeting oalsillaandwobjectivesthe CitCcil ofnthe Boardspand eCom- tives to discuss acivities, g missions and to thank the Board and Commission members for work done in the community. Board of Adjustment - Peter Fisher and her yardtatquirement variances. on criteria for granting special exceptions Board o_ ? ADDeals - Marcie Roggow Roggow stated the Board met to hear an appeal regarding fire wall require- ments. The Boar hs Mechanjcaect thisyeCodeasandetheen tDangerous o review teuilding ar Uniform Building Code. Board oElectrical Examiners and Appeals - William Reddick, Jr. Reddick reported tests are given for master electricians, journeyman electricians, or restricted electricians. The Board acts as an appeal board and interpreter of the National Electrical Code. Reddick said the Board met four times last year to review test applicants, give exams and grade exams. The Board also met to hear an appeal and to update and modify testing materials. Board of Examiners of Plumbers - John Carmack Carmack reviewed the general responsibilities and accomplishments of the Board of Examiners of Plumbers as outlined in the FY86 annual report of Boards and Commissions. Board of Library Trustees - Riley Grimes Grimes stated the Board has reviewed services, implemented several types of service reductions, and will reduce the number of hours the library is open, eginningtheMarc currentGlevel anrimes dlqualityhofpservicesfaththe elibrary. is Grimes said the Board is continuing to look at additional means of fund- ing.. Grimes noted the Council will receive minutes of the October 20, 1986, Board of Library Trustees meeting. --C-39 W, W City Council and Boards and Commissions Representatives Page 2 Board of Review - Greg Downes Downes said the Board meets in May to hear protests from persons regarding their assessed valuation of real estate. Downes reported the Board re- viewed 41 appeals this year, 19 cases were upheld and 22 cases were de- nied. Downes stated future Board of Review meetings will be held at the new County Administration Building. In response to Zuber, Downes stated persons initiating a grievance on their assessed valuation should first check to make sure information on the assessor's card is valid and discuss the grievance with assessor. If the person is dissatisfied with the assessor's action regarding the assessed valuation, the person can then make an appeal to the Board of Review between April 16 and May 5. Downes said persons dissatisfied with the Board of Review's decision can appeal to the District Court. Downes stated cases have been appealed up to the Supreme Court. In response to Ambrisco, Downes stated meetings are sched- uled to accommodate petitioners' schedules. Police and Fire Retirement Boards - Duane Allison Ellison said the Boards' major responsibilities are financial investment management and calculating retirement pay benefits; this year, the Board approved disability retirement benefits for Dennis Henry and Ronald Boggs and ordinary service retirement benefits for Robert Keating; and the Board sponsored a State-wide meeting for active members, retirement system board members and city staff to discuss the heart/lung aspects for disability retirement. Ellison said work is being done to improve investment prof- its. Broadband Telecommunications Commission (BTN) - Bill Terry Terry stated BTN would like to hold public hearings when the cable company requests a rate increase. Terry noted that Iowa City is one of three systems that is a leader nationwide in public access. Terry said the BTN is facilitating the use of public access channel 26 and making cable TV more cost effective in the community through developing the institutional network, interactive systems and training tapes. Terry said BTN's budget may need additional funding from the City's general fund. Airport Commission - Harry Lewis Harry Lewis reported that the corporate hangar and airport maintenance facility have been completed. Lewis stated the Airport Commission top priorities are obtaining FAA compliance status and self-sufficiency. Lewis said work is being done on the runway extension project. Airport Zoning Commission - Dick Blum Blum said the Airport Zoning Commission is comprised of members from both Iowa City and Johnson County. Blum said the Commission reviews land use at the Airport and is concerned with development of that area. City Council and Boards and Commissions Representatives Page 3 Committee on Community Needs - Karen Kubby Kubby reported that nine projects were completed in FY86 and recommenda- tions were made to Council regarding the use of FY87 $436,000. Kubby said CCN members were encouraged to visit proposed project sites, utilized a new rating system and developed a final evaluation sheet. Kubby said a curb ramp subcommittee was established; Council was asked to extend the target area for Rental Rehab Program to include high density low -rent housing; and Council was asked to approve the Residential Accessibility Grant Program Manual. Kubby stated there were problems with the decreased funding, lack of citizen input, and agency financial management. Kubby urged Council to lobby the Federal government for stabilized or increased funding. Kubby stated CCN members may work to develop community educa- tional programs. Historic Preservation Commission - Barbara Wagner Wagner stated a film on local historic preservation developed by the Commission and City Planning Department is available at the Library's Audio Video Desk. Wagner reported that the Commission is continuing to work on achieving certified local government status and establishing a house tour. Wagner said a CCN member should be represented on the His- toric Preservation Commission and asked Council to grant the Historic Preservation Commission a full-time staff member from the City Planning Department. Ambrisco said the spirit of cooperation between Boards and Commissions should be established. Design Review Committee - Craig Welt Welt stated the Committee reviews building renovation or signage that occurs on urban renewal parcels of land that involves industrial revenue bonds or intrudes over City Plaza space. Welt said recent projects are the Paul -Helen Building, Blackhawk Minipark area, Plaza Centre One mar- quis, Hoover Highway marker, Plaza landscaping, First National Bank park- ing, City Plaza light fixtures, and illuminated awnings. Welt said the Committee would like to expand its powers to enable review of all renova- tion in the CB -10 and CB -2 districts. Housing Commission - Gary Watts Watts reviewed the Commission's responsibilities and FY86 accomplishments as outlined in the FY86 Boards and Commissions Annual Report. Watt stated that the Commission is appreciative of City staff assistance from Boothroy, Barnes, Seydel, and Milkman. Watts said a $30 appeal filing fee was established. Watts commented that requirements may be too technical or strict for existing housing and revision is needed in the City Housing Code. Watts said there remains a surplus in the housing rehabilitation account. Atkins said Watts will be contacted regarding Code revision. Input was received from BTN representative Bill Terry regarding inspection procedures. Terry said training tapes could be used to add consistency to inspection procedures. I 3q City Council and Boards and Commissions Representatives Page 4 Human Riohts Commission - Pat Farrant Farrant said the Commission is responsible for enforcing Iowa City's Non -Discrimination Ordinance and educating the community about human rights issues. The Commission handled 21 complaints plus two informal inquiries in FY86. Farrant said a majority of the complaints were related to housing and employment. Farrant said the Commission conducted two housing audits to determine if discrimination existed in involving rental property on the basis of race and having dependents. In both cases a pattern of discrimination was demonstrated. Farrant said five vacancies on the Human Rights Commission will need to be filled in the near future. Ambrisco said three people in the community were recognized for their human rights efforts. Planning and Zoning Commission - Horst Jordan Jordan stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission met 40 times in FY86. The Planning and Zoning Commission established a zone for research and development park areas and the OPDH. Jordan said the FY87 goals will include work on the new Subdivision Ordinance, Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee recommendations, neighborhood open space, and the update of the Comprehensive Plan for FY88. Jordan noted appreciation for the assistance from City staff. Senior Center Commission - Geri Hall Hall reported the Senior Center Commission has nine members and meets monthly, the Senior Center now has the additional half-time Senior Center Coordinator to aid volunteer participation, and 600 people participated in a two-day five year anniversary program. Hall explained the purposes of the Senior Center are to provide elderly with social activities and mean- ingful types of social interaction and to give seniors an opportunity to provide something back to the community. Hall said next year's goals include establishing a volunteer bureau to provide elderly volunteers for organizations outside the Senior Center, peer counseling, to fine-tune volunteer training, and to increase volunteer retention. In response to BTN representative Bill Terry, Hall said a large number of Ecumenical Tower residents do participate in Senior Center programs. Riverfront Commission - Ray Helmer Helmer stated the Riverfront Commission utilizes community volunteers, is planning to work with the Mayor's Youth, University and Jaycees on spring cleanup, is streamlining permit process for riprapping, and is working on community education projects. Ambrisco noted the City's appreciation for the high caliper of participa- tion from Board and Commission member volunteers. Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. J 39