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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-11-04 Minutes numberedComplete Description of Council Activities November 4, 1986 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/4/86, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Nugent, Penney, Milkman, Moen, McElroy, Davidson, Schmadeke, Farmer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 86-C75, Side 2, 25 -End; 86-C80, Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, 1-208. Ed Wilson & Carlton Johnson, representing Alderman -Wilson Assoc. & the /759 Northwestern National Insurance Co., presented a retention plan dividend check, in the amount of $20,271, to the Mayor acknowledging the City's good employee safety record. The Mayor proclaimed November 18, 1986, as Mayor's D -Day in the War on /740 Drugs. Peg McElroy, Hospice Race Director, presented an award to the City of/ L'/ Iowa City for the 10th anniversary of the Iowa City Hospice Road Races. McElroy acknowledged individual winners and thanked community leaders and volunteers. i Mayor Ambrisco noted the addition to the Consent Calendar. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 10/21/86, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. 17c z Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. /7& -9/16/86; Design Review Comm. - 10/8/86, 10/16/86; P&Z Comm. -10/16/86;/76-F Library Bd. of Trustees - 10/20/86, spec. mtg. 10/20/86, 10/23/86; River -/715 front Comm. - 10/1/86; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. -10/15/86; CCN Comm./744 - 10/14/86. ? Motions and Resolutions: RES. 86-323, Bk. 93, p. 924, REFUND A v7 6 9 CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for The Ground Round, Inc. dba The Ground Round, 830 South Riverside Drive. /770 Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Richard J. Hamann dba /77/ Wine Warehouse, Inc, 409 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for American Bistro Corporation dba American /77Z Bistro, 121 N. Linn Street. Public Hearings: To set a public hearing for 11/18/86, an a resolu- 1773 tion to remove Michael McDonald from the Iowa City Board of Adjustment. Correspondence: Gary Sanders regarding the City Park pool. Tom /7 7'f Walsh expressing appreciation for the Council's interest and involvement 177f regarding the Herbert Hoover Highway. Ruth Bonfiglio expressing support/77& for Youth Homes, Inc. Charles Barker, representing Mr, and Mrs. Nicholas /777 J. Peet, regarding an alley which abuts his client's property, referred to City Mgr. for follow-up. Morgan Jones regarding proposed increase in /779 Council Activities November 4, 1986 Page 2 property taxes, referred to City Mgr. for reply. Charles R. Goss, Old/77? Capitol Cab, requesting the Council to reevaluate the liability insurance requirement for taxicabs, referred to City Mgr. for reply. Petition/7 " signed by 120 residents of Iowa City and University Heights requesting installation of traffic lights at West Benton and Sunset, referred to Traffic Engr. for recommendation. John W. Moore to present a resolution 179'1 to the City Council concerning massage parlors, referred to Legal Dept. for review and recommendation. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding/791 Herbert Hoover Highway Guide Sign System. Memo from the Civil Service /7B3 Comm. submitting a certified list of applicants for the position of Maintenance Worker III/Public Works - Water. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: University RuralL Crisis Group, Liberal Arts Student Association and Central American Solidarity Committee to have a Harvest of Hope Walk-a-thon, approved. Tim /785 Seelinger to shoot a film in a downtown alley, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property located at 401 S. Gilbert Street from CC -2 to CB -2. Planning and Zoning Commissioner -LM Mary Ann Wallace present for discussion. Moved by Baker, seconded by McDonald, to continue the public hearing for two weeks. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to vacate an alley between South Gilbert Court and South Van Buren Street, in Block 3,179 7 Lyon's First Addition, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance to amend Section 36-58(b)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance concerning the Parking Regulations, be/799 given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 86-3301, Bk. 27, p. 100, TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT SMALL ANIMAL CLINICS AS A PROVISIONAL /799 USE IN THE CC -2 ZONE, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by McDonald, that an ordinance to amend the /7 yo Zoning Ordinance to clarify the definition of Roomer and of Rooming Unit, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. M Council Activities November 4, 1986 Page 3 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration PERMIT PLANNED EVELOPMENTWHOUSINGn(OPDH) PLANS BON3TRACTSkOF2LESS THAN'TWTO O/79/ ACRES BUT GREATER THAN ONE ACRE IN SIZE AND TO PERMIT ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF FINAL PLANS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the ordi- nance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by McDonald, to accept the denial recommendation of the P&Z Comm. on a request for a conditional use permit in the County to establish a sand and gravel operation on the east bank of the Iowa River, 179-7 North of I-80 and West of Dubuque Street. Baker questioned when the matter would be brought before the Board of Supervisors. McDonald stated the matter is scheduled for action at Thursday's meeting and if the Council votes in favor of the P&Z recommendation for denial, that an extraordinary majority would be required by the Board to approve the request. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments on the use of 1987/7,73 Community Development Block Grant (COBG) Funds. The following people ap- peared for discussion: Karen Hradek, chairperson of Miller -Orchard Neighbor- hood; Paul Nelson, chief Juvenile Officer for 6th Judicial District; Marjorie Hayden -Strait, 1314 Pine Street; Florence Stockman, 2514 Potomac Drive; Beth Walsh, President Bd. of Youth Homes; Carol Thompson, Director Human Services; Morrie Adams, Director Colfelt Place; Bill McCarty, Director Youth Homes; J. Merle Trummel, 314 W. Benton; Jenny Naso, Coordinator United Action for Youth. Staffinember Marge Penney present for discussion. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Human Rights Comm. - one /7 9 j4 vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/88; PQ Comm. - one vacancy for an /7 95 unexpired term ending 5/1/91. These appointments will be made at the 12/16/86 meeting of the City Council. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to make the following City Council appointments: David Winegarden, 115 Oberlin Street, to the Bd. of Adjustment /7'?, for a five-year term ending 1/1/92; reappoint Loren Ellarson, 3153 E. Wash- /7 9 7 ington Street, to Bd. of Appeals for a five-year term ending 12/31/91; James /79 7 Muller, 1125 Seymour Avenue, to the Board of Examiners of Plumbers for a master plumber for a two-year tern ending 12/31/88; reappoint Rosalie Reed,/7 79 1025 E. Washington Street and Haywood Belle, 311 Haywood Drive and appoint Anthony eigh90Broadway, Human to the Rthts Comm. ryrtermsndnl/1/90Lidaawence, 3024RavenSreet, o theMayor'sEm/y o0 Dloyment Bd. sn Simon, 17 Glenn rivfe, for anunexpiredor a termendinge5/5/87tending 1to4the Mayor1//89 and 'saEmployment2Bd. and readvertise the remaining vacancy; reappoint Craig Willis, 333 Magowan Avenue/PO/ and Anne Hesse, 353 Lexington, to the Parks and Recreation Comm. for - four -year terms ending 1/1/91; Fred Goss, 1026 N. Summit and Jean Hood, 26/86 2 -I Council Activities November 4, 1986 Page 4 Rocky Shore Drive, to the Sr. Center Comm, for three-year terms ending 12/31/89. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Dickson requested Council allocate money from the CDBG o3 contingency fund to make doors in the parking ramps handicap accessible. Dickson expressed appreciation to all involved in the Farmer's Market. Baker /8 a 5' requested an update on contact with builders and contractors to streamline I aS the building code, and information from other cities on sanctions against South Africa. The City Mgr. reported letters had gone out to builders, contractors, and boards and commissions to ask for input and no response had been received to date. A memo re South Africa will be in the next Council packet. Baker raised concerns re guidelines for the economic loan pool. The /9d 6 City Mgr, explained the procedure and stated he would report back to Council after meeting with local banks. The City Manager reported he had received telephone confirmation from the Department of Transportation that the City would be receiving $463,000 RISE /80 7 monies for the Scott Blvd. project, The money was contingent upon the State and the County negotiating an agreement re the reconstruction and maintenance of Local Road. Staffinember Davidson present for discussion. The City Atty. stated the Resources Conservation Commission was sponsor -/769 ing a Home Owners Fair at the Old Capitol Center on Saturday, 11/8, and asked the Transit Dept. to participate. A Mall Lease Agreement needed to be signed prior to the event and should be executed by the Mayor or City Manager, Council directed the City Manager to sign the agreement. Recommendations of Boards and Commissions noted as follows: Recommenda- /80 tions of the Design Review Committee: (1) That the City Council approve the installation of the Herbert Hoover Highway historical marker at the west end of the landscaped island at Clinton Street and Iowa Avenue and that the area's plantings be reviewed for low maintenance and possible changes to provide a better setting for the sign. (2) That the City Council approve the sign proposal for Technigraphics, contingent on the sign's meeting the City's sign regulations. (3) That the City Council approve a revised facade plan for the west wall of the Paul -Helen Building. Moved by McDonald, sec- onded by Dickson, to approve recommendation 1 and 2. Zuber raised concerns re the placement of the historical marker, recommendation 1, in the middle of an island near a busy intersection. Recommendations of the CCN Comm.: (1) /9/0 That the Aid to Agencies monies be allocated in as large amounts as possible in order to reduce administrative cost. (2) That the City Council include the equipment needs of the Free Medical Clinic when considering allocation of the Aid to Agencies fund. (3) That the City Council fund the 1987 CDBG projects in the amounts given: Benton Creek Drainage, $111,730; Youth Homes, Inc. - Acquisition, $100,000; Napolean Park Handicapped Parking Lot, $11,770; Curb Ramp Installation, $5,000; Housing Rehabilitation (six programs), $200,000; Housing Modifications for Frail Elderly, $8,000; Aid to Agencies, $83,500; Homeless Needs Study, $1,000; Program Administration, $100,000; Planning and Program Development, $10,000; Contingency, $69,000. The Mayor declared the motion to approve recommendation 1 and 2 of the Design Review Committee carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. &I Council Activities November 4, 1986 Page 5 Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-324, Bk. 93, p.925, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR: THE ISSUANCE OF HOSPITAL FACILITY REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1986 (MERCY HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY, IOWA), OF / g// THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF LENDING THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO MERCY HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF ADVANCE REFUNDING THE OUTSTANDING ISSUE OF $24,235,000 HOSPITAL FACILITY REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1983 (MERCY HOSPITAL PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND TRUST INDENTURE TO SECURE SAID SERIES 1986 BONDS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BE- TWEEN SAID CITY AND SAID HOSPITAL PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SERIES 1986 BONDS AND THE SECURING OF SAID REPAYMENT OBLIGATIONS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT RELAT- ING TO THE REFUNDING OF SAID SERIES 1983 BONDS; THE SALE OF SAID SERIES 1986 BONDS, AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Courtney abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-325, Bk. 93, p. 926, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE j OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY WILLIAM P. PAPPAS. Af- firmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-326, Bk. 93, p. X8/3' 927, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FOR THE 1986 RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-327, Bk. 93, p. 928, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT REGARDING A LIEN AGAINST REAL ESTATE OWNED BY ROBERT PAYNE. Af- firmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-328, Bk. 93, p. 929, APPROVING REDUCTION IN WIDTH OF STORMWATER DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON PLAT OF /8/S OAKES MEADOW ADDITION, LOTS 23 AND 24. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-329, Bk. 93, p. X8/6 930, A RESOLUTION OF INTENT AND PROPOSAL TO DISPOSE OF UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 3, AUDITOR'S PLAT 32 (BDI), AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS MATTER FOR 11/18/86. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 86-330, Bk. 93, p. 931, AUTHORIZING METCALF & EDDY, INC, TO NEGOTIATE AGREEMENTS AND ENTER INTO L8 /7 CONTRACTS WITH SELECTED CONSULTANTS FOR THE DESIGN OF A PORTION OF THE WASTE- WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, The Mayor noted Metcalf & Eddy and the Staff Management Committee had made the following recomnendations for assignments: South Wastewater Treatment Plant - Shive-Hattery, Inc.; Benton Street Relief (University Heights Sewer) - MMS Consultants, Inc.; Ralston Creek Trunk -Shoemaker & Haaland; Snyder Creek Trunk (Southeast Sewer) - Shive-Hattery, Inc./Shoemaker & Haaland/MMS Consultants, Inc.; Geotechnical-Terracon; Map- 01 Council Activities November 4, 1986 Page 6 Ping Services - Aerial Services, Inc.; Land Surveys - Landmark Surveying/MMS Consultants, Inc./Shoemaker & Haaland. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-331, Bk. 93, p. 932, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, ESTABLISH- ING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I POSITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adjourn 9:30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 1. WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO, MAYOR j ATTEST: I MARION K. KARR, CITY CLERK I �• j ( / I I I I i I I j i City of Iowa city MEMORANDUM DATE: October 24, 1986 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding Energy Conservation Program and Award. Memorandum from the Airport Manager regarding compliance project status. Minutes of the Staff Project Management Committee meetings (Wastewater Treatment Project) of October 1, 1986, and September 23, 1986. Calendar for November 1986. Memorandum from CDBG Program Coordinator regarding recommendations for the 1987 CDBG Fund Allocation. (copy of 1987 Program Statement) f f i I� 1 i E I i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 31, 1986 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding collective bargaining. Memorandum from the Economic Development Coordinator regarding 1986 tax �5 abatement in Iowa City. Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Class "E" Liquor License. B� Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding FY87 CIP Project - Walking Mall Lighting. ,R Copy of letter from Assistant City Attorney to Lawrence Lynch regarding rezoning of 528 Iowa Avenue. 8 ;?8