HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-05-07 Council minutesInformal Council Discussion
April 8, 1985
Informal Council Discussion: April 8, 1985, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
Council Present: McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl. Absent:
Zuber.
Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Smith, Franklin, Milkman, Jansen,
Cassady, Cain.
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� Ta - e -recorded: Reel 85-C31, Side 2, 409 -end; 85-C32, Side 1 and Side 2, all;
8 C S de 1, 1-216.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Reel 85-C31, Side 2
Council agreed to add the liquor license for The Vine Tavern to the April 9th
Council meeting consent calendar.
1 PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: Reel 85-C31, Side 2
6a. Set Public Hearing/Iowa City Zoning Ordinance:
Franklin said the Council received the amendments in a memo outlining
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations.
6b.
6c.
Staff has no objections to the change and the name does not conflict
with other street names.
111. -VI -
Franklin explained Ty'n Cae Part 3 is being amended and Council has
given two readings to amend the PDH ordinance. The third reading will
be held after disposition of the right-of-way in the amended Ty'n Cae
Part 3, which become Ty'n Cae Part 4.
In response to Dickson, Franklin said the difference in the property and
the offer was due to the timing of the payment. The new assessed value,
$2100 per acre, was assigned for future tax payments due in September
1986. The offered price reflects the new assessed value.
Franklin said Council will consider a resolution to dispose of a portion
of the Mormon Trek Boulevard right-of-way near Plaen View Drive, hold a
third reading of the POH ordinance to amend Ty'n Cae Part 3, and
consider a resolution to approve the preliminary subdivision plat and
jplanned development housing pian of Ty'n Cae Part 4.
6d. Resolution to dispose of a portion of Mormon Trek Boulevard
See item C.
6e.
6f.
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Milkman said the property is adjacent to Mary Hartwig's and the purchase
offer of $2,411.85 is what the IDOT had paid for the property. Milkman
stated there will be a resolution approving the final subdivision plan
and final LSNRD. Baker inquired about the waiver of the provision of
sidewalks. Franklin explained it is a commercial development and
residential zoning and pedestrian traffic is unlikely.
No Council discussion.
6g. Rezone ro ert at the southern cit limits east of Old Hi hwa 218
South and north o Izaak Walton League Road rom I-1 to I-2:
Milkman stated a bill is in the Iowa Legislature which will become law
July 1st and will permit zoning with an agreement with the property
owner and if it is a public need. A letter from Mr. Honohan stated that
Mr. Russell would agree to the rezoning of the eastern portion of the
property at this time and the rezoning of the western portion after July
1st with such an agreement. Jansen stated the Iowa Legislature bill is
not a blanket endorsement of contract zoning and there are limitations.
In response to Strait, Honohan stated the Iowa Law School Foundation
owns 50% of the property.
Milkman said Honohan has requested a waiver of the three readings.
McDonald said first consideration was delayed because of a missed
Council meeting. Franklin said six Council votes are needed to waive the
readings.
6h. Neuzil property, rezone property from RM -12 to RS -8:
Milkman said Council members received letters from Attorneys Meardon and
Hayek requesting deferral of the second consideration. Karr stated
letters were also received from Betty and Al Thomas and Frank and Mary
Glick representing Melrose Lake Community Association supporting the
second consideration. Milkman stated a letter was received from the
Williams asking Council members to reconsider their vote. Baker
inquired about the Williams letters reference to "eminent development
nearby." Milkman said the reference is about a proposed Nagle/Thurman
development on the one remaining property.
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61.
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6m. Resolution to thiseek ose North fBranch Detentionh Basin:anent flows a easement of
the 1985, public
Franklin said no comments were received at the March 12,
hearing.
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Milkman said one comment from Project GREEN was received at the March 12
public hearing.
6o. Resolution a rovin the rel iminar final and final lot for Burkle
Subdi�vi
In response to Ambrisco, Milkman said Street subdivision�oisslo ated nis ha
corner of Kirkwood Avenue and Marcy
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single-family dwelling the ouse of Prayer ceases its
6p.
Council discussed this as a separate item.
6q.
Milkman said the Planning and Zoning Comnission recommended that the
Council advise the Johnson County Board of Supervisors that the applica-
tion for the rezoning is found to be inconsistent with the Johnson
County/Iowa City Fringe Area Policy for Area 4 as the policy is cur-
rently written. Franklin said the County Zoning Commission had deferred
action until after the Fringe Committee met; a letter that will be sent
to the Board of Supervisors will state the City Council recognizes that
this is currently being considered by the Johnson County/Iowa City
Fringe Area Policy Committee; and that the Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion has suggested further that the development policy for Area 4 be
reevaluated to allow non-farm residential use along Rapid Creek Road
with consideration given to the need for access in the future to
interior parcels.
BRISTOL DRIVE/NORTH DUBUQUE: Reel 85-C32, Side 1
Dr. Kennedy stated his opposition to any street alignment which routes the
street through his property. Kennedy said that his property is not the
appropriate place to build Foster Road; there is no.valid reason to condemn
his property when the adjoining property, the Ackerson'3, is for sale; the
alignment would substantially change the character of his property and
destroy the grove along the frontage; the Kennedys may want to build a small
"grandpa" house in the future; traffic on Foster Road will want to go west
towards town and an easterly jog would not serve that purpose; and an
easterly jog would put traffic onto the easterly portion of N. Dubuque Road
and create traffic hazards. Kennedy suggested that the developer delete one
or two lots so there wouldn't be a need for a secondary access road and
Foster Road should be aligned in a westerly direction.
McDonald asked Dean Oakes if he had stated he would never develop more land
behind the proposed addition. Oakes stated he did not think he made that
statement, it would take 20 years to develop the area, and the economics of
development would need to change for development to take place.
Franklin stated the 125 foot jog to the east appears to be the least costly
an Mr. Oakes was willing to participate in the cost of that road. Oakes said
when he originally sold the Ackerson farmhouse, there were no City restric-
tions regarding access; he currently has no agreement with the Ackersons to
purchase their property; and he has spent ten years trying to find out the
alignment of Foster Road from the City.
Council discussed the resolution adopting a preferred alignment for Foster
Road, the developers participation in the costs, and future development of
the area if Mr. Oakes only develops 22 units now. Berlin inquired about
entering into an agreement with Mr. Oakes that would provide that Oakes'
contribution in the future would be no less than if the road were put in now.
Franklin pointed out that the recent legislation regarding agreements with
developers refers to an ordinance to rezone or approve a site development.
Erdahl stated that even if Council doesn't adopt the preferred alignment for
Foster Road, there will be the same problems with future development.
Ambrisco said the Council should continue with plans to improve Old Dubuque
Road. Erdahl inquired if Oakes only developed 22 units, if providing for an
! easement for secondary access could be a stage of the planning process.
Franklin said providing for an easement for secondary access cannot be tied
into future development and, with future development, the Council would be
faced with amending the policy for secondary access, condemning land, or
persuading the developer that the developer would have to provide the
secondary access totally at his own cost. Erdahl inquired if the City could
I purchase an easement for secondary access from the Ackersons. Baker inquired
about future secondary access. Franklin explained that the developer is
required to provide the secondary access.
McDonald expressed his reluctance to leave the decision for provision of
access to a future- Council. He stated, however, that he could not advocate
condeming Mr. Kennedy's property at this time and suggested that the Council
j do nothing.
Berlin said if the Council votes to reject the resolution, the City will
assume that Oakes can proceed with the 22 lot development.
Council informally agreed to reject the resolution adopting a preferred
alignment for Foster Road at its intersection with North Dubuque Road near
Bristol Drive.
PARCEL 65-2b: Reel 85-C32, Side 2
Cain noted that the developer's proposal and design plans meet the bid
requirements as set out in the Prospectus and offers the minimum bid price of
$10,500 for the parcel. Council received the April 3, 1985, memo from Cain
containing a staff evaluation of the proposal. Cain introduced Attorney Phil
Mears and Bill Nowysz, architect for the project.
Nowysz presented the site plans and proposed west face for the Paul -Helen
Building. In response to Strait, Nowysz said there would be an entrance to
the alley. Nowysz said the west face will have a brick veneer with windows
on the second and third floor, and they plan to utilize'a reclaimed entrance
from the University old armory building. Baker raised concerns about
problems with graffiti on the ground floor walls. Nowysz explained windows
are not necessary for the present use and there will be a planted area along
the ground floor.
Berlin said the mini -park will not be reconstructed this year, the developers
have a commitment to work with the City on the final design plans of the
mini -park, and there have been preliminary discussions that the use of the
mini -park may change with the development of the parcel next to the hotel.
Cain stated that no decisions have been made about the final design of the
mini -park.
In response to Strait, Cain explained that the developer is required, as a
condition of the bid, to pledge $5,000 worth of services towards the redesign
of the mini -park and the City has already budgeted money for the redesign and
construction of the mini -park.
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Mears said the redesign of the mini -park should not be delayed. Erdahl said
the City should preserve an intimate area for conversation and an area for
free speech in the mini -park.
Cain stated a public hearing will be held March 23rd on the sale and convey-
ance of the property and there will be a resolution to designate a preferred
developer.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 85-C32, Side 2
1. McDonald inquired about agenda item 3 (final closing of sale of Elm Grove
Park). Berlin said the Board of Supervisors will present a check to the
City and the City will give then a deed.
2. McDonald said William Gersonde asked if Council would consider a zoo
proposal. Councilmembers discussed and opposed establishing a zoo.
3. McDonald asked Councilmembers to defer the second of three required
readings on the proposed Iowa -Illinois franchise because the proposal
appears less restrictive than the old one. McDonald said several items
were omitted, there were language changes, and the new proposal needs to
be reviewed. Berlin said staff will prepare an analysis of the existing
franchise and relate it to the regulatory ordinance that was initially
proposed. The majority of the Council agreed to defer action on the
second reading.
4. In response to Baker, Berlin said the Arts Council can meet with the
Convention on Tourism Bureau relating to programs.
S. Baker gave Council an update of the locations of newspaper vending
machines.
6. Ambrisco said the Iowa Legislation Conference Committee agreed to a tax
package resolution late this afternoon. Berlin said that is interest in
the House to amend some of the collective bargaining provisions passed by
the Senate.
1. Erdahl inquired about the status of the Rules Committee review on
abstention rules for City Council. Karr said the League of Municipalities
had responded directly to the Legal Department and Legal was currently
reviewing. Erdahl asked staff to review the question of abstention from
voting for conflict of interest and its impact on the majority vote for
tomorrow evening's formal meeting.
8. In response to Dickson, Berlin said staff met with University of Iowa
Vice President Phil Hubbard and a representative of the Women's Transit
Authority. The Women's Transit Authority was going to present additional
information to the City.
APPOINTMENTS:
Majority of members present agreed to the following:
Planning and Zoning Commission: Rod Terry, Karen Kubby
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Housing Commission: Mary Joan Streb, James Barfuss
Committee on Community Needs: Jane Strabala
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
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vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned to executive session 8:50 P.M.
Informal Council Discussion
April 16, 1985
Informal Council Discussion: April 16, 1985, at 6:35 p.m. in the Council
ambers a t e ivic enter. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
Council Present: McDonald, Zuber, Ambrisco, Strait, Dickson, Erdahl, Baker.
Staff Present: Berlin, Melling, Karr, Jansen, Schmadeke, Schmeiser.
Ta a -rte ec_rded: Reel 85-C33, Side 1, 261 -End, Side 2, a11; Reel 85-C35, Side
a 7.
WASTEWATER FACILITIES PLAN OPTIONS:
Reel 85-C33, Side 1
Lawrence Jaworski, Metcalf & Eddy project manager, reviewed the Phase II
report of the wastewater facilities and described the four alternatives (2,
6 8, 11). Jaworski said all four alternatives have a significant amount of
,
treatment remaining at the existing plant; alternative 92 has a beginning of
a new plant in the south part of Iowa City and an interceptor sewer system;
alternative 96 has a third treatment facility located near Snider Creek;
alternative 98 will have all treatment remaining at the existing site and
will have a
911 lon of is similarto alternative #2 ers l2 buttionsdifferst in Dhow ce waste-
water flows are brought from the southeast area to the proposed treatment
plant in the south part of town. -
Jaworski reviewed page 62, Table 8-1 Summary of Costs, of the Metcalf & Eddy
Wastewater Plan - Alternative Study Phase II. Zuber inquired about the use
of 5% and 7% inflation and discount figures used in the report. Jaworski
explained the 5% inflation rate was used to show how the construction cost
indices were going to increase over the time period from now until 1990 and
the 5400 ENR number reflects the 5% per year. A 7% discount rate was used to
bring operating and maintenance expenditures back to present worth. Zuber
asked what the interest rate will be in terms of making the investment today,
how much will the City earn on the total fund, and what is the composition of
the ENR. Zuber said the Phase III report should be written with explanations
in laymen's terms. In reference to the Summary of Costs chart, Jaworski said
the total present worth costof
analternative
ithats may died to result iinu significant
the City
will not build something expensive
expenditures in operation and maintenance monies over the 20 year period of
the facility.
Jaworski reviewed the Summary Table,'page 68 of the Metcalf & Eddy Wastewater
Plan - Alternatives Study Phase II. Ambrisco inquire about a Class A
owa River. Jaworski said he didn't believe the Depart -
designation to the IManagement will change the discharge standards
ment of Water, Air and Waste
and the effluent that would be discharged by any of the alternatives will
meet the permit requirements. Alternatives 2 and 11 are best able to respond
to changes effluent standards because of the treatment processes they
incorporate. In response to questions from Strait, Jaworski said Alternative
of
11 does include a force main and the current standard .of 30 milligrams of
biological oxygen demand and 30 milligrams of suspended solids is appropriate
for he Iowa
overallrrnow. rankings: ralternative 16rence to elowestr ranking followed i by m18,
riz92, and 911, in terms of the rankings.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
APRIL 16, 1985
PAGE 2
Zuber stated he would like to see projections with alternate series of
discount rates and said the City could earn a significant amount of money on
bond interest. Jaworski said the bonds will be used to finance construction
costs and money will be earned only during the two to three year construction
period.
McDonald inquired about the mechanical reliability of the proposed treatment
process. Jaworski said the trickling filter process and activated sludge
process are reliable and all four alternatives accomplish the technical goals
that were established, including making sure Iowa City is in compliance with
a permit issued by the Department of Water, Air and Waste Management. Iowa
City has the trickling filter system and it can be utilized. Baker inquired
about new technology in sewer treatment and innovative and alternative
technologies. Jaworski stated all the alternatives will utilize the methane
gas that is generated in the digestion process that is at the existing plant
and is termed an alternative treatment process. Jaworski said, "innovative
and alternative" is a phrase developed by the EPA as part of a grants process
and the EPA encouraged communities to use innovative and alternative proc-
esses by giving bonuses. An innovative process is a process that is newly
developed and untested and the EPA will pay the community 100% of the cost if
the process fails. Alternative processes are processes that are proven
technologies in which the EPA will give money for the construction phase of
the process. Jaworski said Iowa City will probably not receive grant funding
any sooner than 1990 and therefore will not receive grant money for innova-
tive processes.
Ambrisco inquired about cutting a 40 foot ditch for the transportation
system. Jaworski said the first report considered a new facility further
south of Iowa City and to install a sewer along natural contours. If Iowa
City chooses not to move a plant further south, some deeper sewers will need
to be constructed. Jaworski noted that alternative911 has a pump station
and will not need as many deep sewers. Ambrisco raised concerns about safety
for sewer plant employees.
In response to questions from Baker, Jaworski said once an alternative is
chosen, the method of treatment will remain the same for the life of the
plant and 15% is an appropriate amount for administrative, legal, and
engineering costs. Jaworski explained that Metcalf & Eddy is trying to make
a reasonable estimate of costs of the project as a whole.
McDonald inquired about the sewer capacity for future growth in Iowa City.
Jaworski explained all four alternatives provide sufficient wastewater
collection and treatment capacity for the growth of Iowa City for 20 years
Into the future and a new plant south of Iowa City will allow for future
expansion. In response to questions from Council members, Jaworski explained
the existing plant will be used in conjunction with any of the alternatives;
pump stations are inherently less reliable than gravity; with forethought to
the design, the existing treatment plant can be expanded; the collection
system can be expanded if it is sized for future expansion; and pumps and
motors have a 12-15 year life.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
APRIL 16, 1985
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Berlin stated that Metcalf & Eddy will complete their final report in May or
June and a new timetable will be developed. In response to Strait, Berlin
said Arthur Young Company will present a financial workshop to the City and
Metcalf & Eddy prior to the final report.
In response to Baker, Harry Boren stated the operating costs of the existing
facility is an estimated $1 million. In reference to alternatives !8 and
i11, Erdahl said comparison of margins and what is salvageable for future use
needs to be addressed. Input was received from Dick Gibson. Gibson said
alternatives d8 and i6 couw l dbe eliminated. In t change drasticallyoinethe nextto h20 years.
Jaworski
said the sewer technology
Schmadeke said that if the City stays at the existing site, additional land
south of Iowa City should be secured for future expansion. Berlin noted a
letter was received from Noel Willis, alternatives 62 and !11 should be
continued to be studied, and flexibility isimportant. Jaworski stated
evalua-
tion Phase IIIlandvMetcalfive a st&uEddyilistyevaluation
contractand
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alternatives.
Council directed Metcalf & Eddy to continue studying alternatives /2, !8, and
I11.
ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORATION - SECTION 202 HOUSING ON UeSSMASH 'M SITE: 1
Dr. W.P. Morris, President of Ecumenical Housing Corporation, appeared and
read a letter requesting Council consideration of an elderly housing project
in U Smash 'Em and a portion of Chauncey Swan. McDonald explained a 32.7
million HUD grant is available to help fund an ecumenical housing project;
the grant application deadline is May 15; and Ecumenical Housing Corporation
needs a commitment from Iowa City to allow construction of the project on the
U Smash 'Em lot and in Chauncey Swan park area. In response to Berlin,
Morris stated HUD requires a commitment of an option to buy or other legal
document saying the site is available. Council raised concerns about the
design of the project, the impact on congregate housing and parking. Morris
explained HUD said Ecumenical money Housing and
Congregate be used using cannot
be
combined and the housing g Y
independent elderly persons. Also, Ecumenical Housing is tentatively planning
to build a ten -story, 75 unit building. HUD has specified the building nest
be a cost containment design.
Berlin inquired about the City's legal commitment for the site. Jansen
stated the City would have a contract for sale, with the price and a contin-
gency stating that if Ecumenical Housing Corporation did not get the grant,
they would not be obligated to purchase the property; an option can be given
but a public hearing is needed for a contract for sale; the option should
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
APRIL 16, 1985
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Morris explained that Iowa City amended the Housing Assistance Plan, January
1985, to state that goals for assisted housing for elderly was 18 units for
the elderly and new construction for the elderly is limited to 45 units.
HUD's economic marketing analysis division said the Housing Assistance Plan
needs to be amended to reflect current needs.
Council agreed to study the proposed selling of the site to Ecumenical
Housing Corporation. Berlin said a staff person and someone from the City's
Legal Department will work with Dr. Morris and contact HUD.
COUNCIL TIME:
1. McDonald said the Resource Conservation Commission has requested that the
gas and electric discussion be rescheduled from April 30 to May 14.
2. In response to Baker, Berlin said Schmadeke will obtain more information
about the Department of Water, Air and Waste Management/Iowa River
designation.
3. At the request by Dickson, Councilmembers agreed to reschedule the final
reading of the Melrose rezoning from April 23 to May 7.
4. Karr asked which Councilmembers will be attending the hydraulic demon-
stration. McDonald stated Councilmembers should contact Karr about their
attendance of the demonstration.
5. Karr requested Councilmembers bring their code books to the City Clerk's
office for supplements and updating.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn to executive session under
Section 28A.S.j Real Estate, to discuss the purchase of a particular real
estate only where premature disclosure would 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to Executive
Session at 8:40 p.m.
Informal Council Discussion
April 22, 1985
Council Discussion: April 22, 1985, at 6:30 p.m, in the Council Chambers at
the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
Council Present: McDonald, Baker, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson (6:35
p.m.)p.m.)Erdahl6:40 p.m.).
Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Smith, Jansen, DeMarce, Franklin,
Hoard, Boothroy, Farmer, Cain, Holderness.
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PLANNING AND ZONING: Reel 85-C35, Side 2
5a. Public Hearing/Iowa City Zoning Ordinance and Map:
Franklin explained only the changes being proposed by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. One of the amendments reduces the number of roomers
permissible in single-family dwellings from three to two and two to one
in duplexes in the RS -12 zone and three to two for all dwellings in the
RM -12 zone. McDonald raised concerns that by reducing the number of
roomers in the RI -12 zone it will eliminate potential inexpensive
housing for students and impact on elderly people that use roomers to
Councilnt their disagreesiwithethe Planningnse andtZoningncomnissionlin said recommenda-
tions;
ecomm ndaf
tions, the Council will need to consult with the Planning and Zoning
Commission. If the Council suggests another change that was not
previously considered, the change should be referred to the Planning and
t a formal
Planning said the
ZoninandsZoning Commission sion for review afelt the Cou cilishouldFlin notkhave kept the
same number of roamers permissible in .those zones and it should be
recreased. McDonald eferring them back stated
heCP1 Planning andouncil made LZoninghe mcommission.es in without
inquired about the legal problems if amendments were accepted by the
Council now. Jansen explained there would be no problem if the ordi-
nance
basis.is Inssed as response to questionand amended s tfromlater
Baker, Franklinsingle
said if amendment
any
changes are made from the recommendation, the Council will need to
consult with the Planning and Zoning Commission and no formal vote or
recommendations were made by the Environmental Ad Hoc Committee. Berlin
stated recommend the staff had
as it encouraged
originally passed. Jand ansenmCommission
to
stated that
after a Council consultation with the Planning and Zoning Commission,
resultand as a of t on
the permitted roomersamendment, ideally, the prefers toPlanning Zoninot ng
Commission should vote on that specific item again.
Council agreed to consult with the Planning and Zoning Commission about
all ofrecommended
o e Iowa April 30ty Zoning Ordinance and
Map.Staff will
5b.
5c.
In response to questions from Strait, Franklin said access to the area
north of Shimek School is Foster Road between Dubuque Street and Prairie
du Chien; the area is located east of Dubuque Street, south of I-80 and
west of Prairie du Chien; and the Planning and Zoning Comnission wants
the recommended. zoning of the Marlocke/Neeber Street area to be included
on the map to be consistent with their previous recommendations.
In response to Strait, Jansen said if, after the public hearing and over
an objection, the Council passes the Planning and Zoning recommenda-
tions, the City has not prejudiced itself. If, because of objections
raised over particular tracts of property changes are made, it should be
referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Franklin stated that the most expeditious way to adopt the ordinance was
to adopt it with all the changes recommended by the Commission, that if
the amendments were not accepted the Council would need to consult with
Planning and Zoning but if new changes were proposed by the Council, the
Commission would have -to formally consider those change.
McDonald suggested scheduling a discussion with the Planning and Zoning
Commission during the April 30th informal Council meeting. Franklin
said a public hearing on April Z3rd will be on the ordinance as amended
by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
No discussion.
Franklin explained that the Council passed a policy to rescind the
moratorium no later than May 1, 1985. In response to Baker, Franklin
said a preliminary permit expires in 18 months and the final plat has no
deadline for development. Baker asked if someone gets a preliminary
plat approved for a subdivision after May 1st and if a minimum open
space ordinance is passed, is that person bound by open space require-
ments when that person applies for a final plat approval. Jansen said
he would need to do research before an answer can be given.
Ambrisco raised concerns about the impact on the sewage treatment plant
capacity. McDonald said there hasn't been any recent change in the
sewage treatment plant capacity, there is a question about the authority
to impose a moratorium on sections of town without imposing the morato-
rium city-wide, and the Council indicated to developers that the
moratorium would be rescinded by May 1st. Erdahl and McDonald noted
that manhole and water seepage work will help this sewage treatment
capacity.
Jansen stated the resolution that Council will adopt will become
effective tomorrow night with the passage of that resolution.
Corresoondence/909-919 Burlinqton Street.
Ambrisco inquired about the handwritten correspondence received from Joyce
and, John Sales objecting to the downzoning of the property at 909-919
Burlington Street. Franklin explained their property was downzoned when the
College Hill area was rezoned and they object every time the rezoning of
property is considered.
HOUSING INSPECTION OPERATING POLICY: Reel 85-C35, Side 2
Boothroy explained that current rental housing inspection policy is that the
City inspect the owner -occupied unit as well as the rental portion of the
duplex while owner -occupied condominiums are exempt from inspection. Due to
prior legal decisions and because hazards may exist in owner -occupied units
as well as rental unit, Boothroy reconmended a two-tier inspection process in
which owner -occupied units be required to meet health and safety standards
and rental units be required to meet all existing housing code requirements.
Boothroy suggested that an inspection fee should not be charged for the
owner -occupied portion. In response to questions from Strait, Boothroy said
enforcement and inspection work will increase; and a unit is determined to be
owner -occupied if a homestead exemption has been filed. In response to
Baker, Boothroy explained that the City would inspect all condominiums within.
a building if there are rental units along with owner -occupied units in that
building. Dean Thornberry inquired about the requirements for the
owner -occupied unit. Boothroy explained that the owner -occupied portions
would not be charged the $4.00 fee.'
Hoard explained that the Housing Inspection Division is within six months of
completing all one-time certificate of structural compliance inspections.
Maintenance inspections are tied to the rent permits which are renewed every
two, three or four years.
Council agreed with the amendments to the Housing Code as discussed and
referred the amendments to the Housing Commission for consideration.
MELROSE COURT AND CLINTON STREET PROJECTS: Reel 85-C36, Side 1
Farmer explained the Melrose Court project will replace all sidewalks on the
west side and replace sidewalks on the east side from Brookland Park Place on
south, include new curb and five foot sidewalks on the west side. Farmer
said all easements are in order. In response to Strait, Farmer said there
are no problems with the retaining wall located on the northwest corner of
Melrose Court and Melrose Avenue and enough room exists for' a sidewalk. The
Melrose Court project will begin June 1st and should be completed by July
15th.
Farmer stated the Clinton Street project was reviewed by the Design Review
Committee. The project is designed to maintain a four -lane facility with the
bus lane on the west side and parking on the east side. The east side of the
street will be narrowed by two feet and trash receptacles, new lights and a
tree will be added. Farmer and Berlin stated the Design Review Committee was
concerned about street widening, gravel on the west side, and the configura-
tion of the east side. Berlin stated that staff does not advocate retaining
a consultant to redesign the east side of Clinton Street. Baker said' the
Design Review Committee discussed brick crosswalks. Berlin said there have
been maintenance, repair, and reconstruction problems with brick crossings,
Farmer said the public hearing will be set at the April 23rd formal Council
meeting, the Clinton Street project will be bid in three weeks, construction
will start the first week of July, and should be completed by the middle of
August. Farmer said property owners are encouraged to install four inch
water mains during the construction period to enable installation of
sprinkler system if desired at a later date.
COUNCIL TIME:
Reel 85-C36, Side 1
1. Strait inquired about the Church Street brick repair. Farmer said
repairs are being made with brick. Berlin stated it is City policy that
if work is done on a brick street, the street is repaired with brick.
CITY REGULATION OF USE OF IOWA RIVER:
Reel 85-C36, Side 1
Cain said the Riverfront Commission reaffirmed their original recommendations
to request special rules regulating the Iowa River, but amended the regula-
tions to define the area where towing activities would be prohibited. They
also reaffirmed the recommendation that there be no provision for special
permits for events on that section of the river from the Coralville Milldam
to the Burlington Street dam, Cain explained that the Conservation Commis-
sion has the authority to grant special permits and it is their responsibil-
ity to control river activities; in order for the City to say what the
regulations are on the river, the City must request that the Conservation
Commission adopt special rules that would apply to the section of the river.
If the Conservation Commission does adopt those rules, the Conservation
Commission would expect there be cooperative enforcement of those rules. Cain
said special permits for ski shows/exhibitions are now granted by the
Conservation Commission and ICC staff said that authority cannot be delegated
to the City. Cain noted that the Conservation Commission staff preferred the
flexibility to grant permits for special events but that is not a Riverfront
Commission recommendation for this river area,
Craig Willis, Riverfront Commission chair, stated the Riverfront Commission
is concerned about safety problems and the large number of people in the area
bounded by the Coralville Milldam and the Burlington Street Dam. Dickson
Cornotalville Skis Club uSaf Safety Dirt the ector ile areas statedtheCoralvilthe le Ski eClur. bo does onot
exclude anyone from using the river, it sweeps the river to remove hazardous
objects, their boats do not cause erosion, the Ski Club does not cause
pollution or have problems with boat launchings and supports the Iowa Con-
servation Commission's sovereignty over the use of the water. Bill Gilpin
asked for clarification about motor use on the river. Cain ained there
expl
is no suggested prohibition on motorboats. In response to Zexpl Cain said
the Conservation COmmlssion has rules that apply to vessels on waterways.
Craig Willis emphasized that the Iowa City Council should regulate that
City'snordinance should betconsistentewithtthe mules thait thetConservation
Commission decides to adopt and they expect Iowa City join in the enforce-
ment. Jansen said the Coralville Milldam is partially in the City of
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i Coralville and Iowa City's authority stops at their boundary. Cain said that
if the Conservation Commission decided to adopt special rules for any segment
of the riverthe rules would be binding over the entire width regardless of
,
what the municipal boundaries area. Cain said Coralville has been contacted
1 and is aware that Iowa City is involved with regulating the use of the Iowa
River. She added that Coralville should be formally notified when the Iowa
Cit Council makes a decision about that rule. In response to Jansen, Cain
said the Conservation Commission will perform spot check enforcement and
expects Iowa City to enforce rules when there are complaints. Jansen noted
Iowa City cannot cite and enforce the Iowa City ordinance in the City of
Coralville.
Cain explained the procedure for requesting special rules. To request
special rules, the City must publish notice that special rules are being
requested and write to the Iowa Conservation Commission director stating the
recommended rules, giving the reasons, stating that public notice has been
published and the City's willing to cooperate to enforce them. Cain said the
Police Department would be enforcing the rules for the City. Berlin stated a
bullhorn and not boat patrol would be used for enforcement. In response to
McDonald, Cain said the special rule J1 as stated in her April 18th memo
could be amended to say "...except as authorized for special events by
permits from the Iowa Conservation Commission..." In response to Strait,
Jansen said that once the City starts to enforce rules, that carries with it
a duty to enforce them. In response to McDonald, Cain said most of the
provisions in the City Code relating to activities on the river are verbatim
from State Code.
Ambrisco said the City should be able to permit the water show on the 4th of
July.
agreedCouncil rules stated
th rule 11
amended asdis ussed andwith the request that April
18th memo i
Conservation Commission
consult with the City beforeauthorizing special permits for events on the
river within Iowa City. Cain stated a resolution will be drafted to reflect
the changes.
REVIEW PENDING LIST:
Reel 85-C36, Side 2
CLEAR CREEK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Discussion will be held May 21st.
LEASING OF AIRPORT LAND FOR COMMERCIAL USE. Berlin stated the Airport
Commission doesn't have a report from Meredith Corporation and the auto
dealership proposal is on hold.
CONGREGATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES. Will be discussed in June.
HOUSING ALTERNATIVES. Berlin said staff will have information on the
er and
as been
referred tovPlanning dand yZoning.
and Topic will of the �be changed a toyh
the mortgage revenue
i bonds.
t NEWSPAPER VENDING MACHINES. Berlin said Jansen is reviewing a draft on
newspaper vending machines.
UNRELATED ROOMERS. Remove from pending list.
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CITY PLAZA FOUNTAIN BARRIER. Helling will check with the Engineering
Department on the status of the report.
COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Discuss along with Clear Creek
topic.
HOUSING INSPECTION PROCESS AND OPERATING POLICIES. Remove from pending list.
LIQUOR/BEER LICENSE SUSPENSION POLICY. Jansen said under State law the City
can pass to the State the suspension of State law violations. Under State
law, the local authority is given power to suspend when local ordinances are
violated. Council agreed to refer State law violations to the State. Jansen
said a resolution is needed. Berlin said the ordinance will need to be
amended. Mayor McDonald directed legal staff to draft the required informa-
tion.
SEWER TAP -ON FEES AND REQUIREMENTS. Berlin said this will be discussed as
part of the sewer finance report.
KIRKWOOD/OODGE SIGNALIZATION AND TRAFFIC PATTERNS. Berlin said staff is
doing a study on the amount of traffic. Helling said it will be discussed in
September or October prior to the budget discussion.
FEES FOR SIGN PERMITS. Erdahl said it is important to discuss all fee
structures before the budget discussion. Fees for sign permits will be
removed from the pending list and included in the discussion of all fees.
COUNCIL PRE -BUDGET DISCUSSION. Scheduled for discussion in September.
CORALVILLE MILLDAM PROJECT. Set for discussion in June.
COUNCIL TIME: (continued)
Reel 85-C36, Side 2
2. Ambrisco inquired about the Ecumenical Housing Project's impact on
parking. Berlin said 18-20 parking spaces will be removed and the
Ecumenical Housing Project will accelerate the time period to resolve
parking problems.
3. Ambrisco inquired about the correspondence requesting that the City lift
the limitation on the number of vending carts on the City Plaza. Council
agreed to retain the current limit of five vendors.
4. Dickson raised concerns about the Cottonwood tree located on Penfro
Drive. The matter will be scheduled for informal Council discussion on
4/30 with the City Forester present.
5. In response to Dickson, Berlin said the City does not monitor wastewater
in the Iowa River and the City can ask the University or the State about
University waste into the Iowa River.
6. Dickson said the attendance as stated in the February 12th Housing
Appeals Board minutes needs to be amended to include Al Logan.
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7. Berlin stated the City has received a proposal from Stanley Corporation
to update the study of alternative methods of the disposal of municipal
waste by generation. The City may be eligible for 50% funding from the
State for the costs of that update. The estimated cost is $37,500.
Council said Berlin 'could proceed with the application for the grant
money.
8. Karr stated Councilmembers should bring in their Code books for supple-
ments and updates.
9. Karr introduced Doris DeMarce, Asst. Deputy and Clerk Typist.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/23/85
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings d claims is $
Cumulative cost for this ca en ar year for
said publication is $
Iowa City Council, reg, m g., 4/23/85,
at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
McDonald presiding. Councilmembers
present: Ambrisco, Baker, Erdahl (8:05),
McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Dickson.
Mayor McDonald presented the Mayor's
Youth Employment Program Annual Awards.
Outstanding Enrollee Category: Sabrina
Denburg, Solon, Community Education Center
student, VA Medical Center; Jaci
Allensworth, worksite supervisor, John
Harris, Iowa City, Community Education
Center student, VA Medical Center; Phil
Bream, worksite supervisor. Honorable
Mention with Distinction: Vonda Redmon,
Iowa City, City High student, HACAP
Daycare Center; Linda Schlaback, worksite
supervisor. Scott Chiavetta, Coralville,
Clear Creek student, University of Iowa
Conduit; Pete Trotter, worksite super-
visor. Kendee Spire, Iowa City, West High
student, University of Iowa Hospital -
Dietary Dept.; Ellen Hemesath, worksite
supervisor. Outstanding Worksite Super-
visors: Jaci Allensworth, VA Medical
Center, Sabrina Denburg, student enrollee.
Bob Vanderbeek, Mark IV Community Center,
Tami Hogan, student enrollee. Outstanding
School Referral: Linda Lawrence, Behav-
ioral Learning Center Teacher, Community
Education Center,
Mayor McDonald proclaimed April 21-27,
1985 as Youth Employment Week; April
22-26, 1985 as Volunteer Week; April 26,
1985 as Arbor Day; May 1-7, 1985 as
Respect for Law Week; May 4-I1, 1985 as
Nurses' Week; May 4, 1985 as Chauncey Swan
Day; April 28 thru May 4, 1985 as Private
Property Week.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber,
that the following items and recommenda-
tions in the Consent Calendar be received,
or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the regular meeting of
4/9/85, as published, subject to
correction, and as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
City Attorney Review and Selection
Advisory Comm. - 2/6/85, 3/11/85,
4/3/85; Civil Service Comm. -3/26/85;
Official Actions
April 23, 1985
Page 2
Housing Appeals Bd. -3/12/85; Airport
Comm. - 3/21/85; Bd. of Adjustment
3/13/85.
Permit Motions and Resolutions:
Approving Class C Liquor License for
Billaro's Bar, 1210 Highland Court.
Approving Class C Beer Permit and
Sunday Sales for Harris Discount, 71
Commercial Drive. Approving Class C
Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Leo's
Standard Service, 130 N. Dubuque RES.
85-97, Bk. 85, p. 246, ISSUING
CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Motions: Approving disbursements
in the amount of $2,081,393.67 for the
period of 3/1 through 3/31, 1985, as
recommended by the Finance Director,
subject to audit. Authorizing the
City Engr. to sign an application to
perform work within state highway
right-of-way along Highway #6 Bypass
just east of Sturgis Corner Drive.
Setting public hearings: RES.
85-98, Bk. 85, p. 247, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR 5/7/85, ON PLANS, SPECIFI-
CATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CLINTON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT -
Washington to Iowa Avenue. To set a
public hearing for senior citizen
housing for 5/7/85, on a resolution
authorizing execution of a site option
agreement for sale of property
generally located approximately 120
feet in depth from the east line of
Gilbert Street and immediately south
of Washington Street to the bus depot
building. To set a public hearing for
5/7/85 on an ordinance to rezone from
Public (P) to Central Business Zone
(CB -2) property generally located
immediately south of Washington Street
to the bus depot building and approxi-
mately 120 feet in depth from the east
line of Gilbert Street for senior
citizen housing.
Correspondence: Louise F. Eichler
re regulations for lawn service
companies, City Mgr. will reply. Emma
Jean Williams re rezoning property in
the Melrose Lake area. Joyce and John
Sales re the downzoning of property at
909 and 919 Burlington Street. Debbie
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April 23, I985
Page 3
Hoopes and Jan Warne requesting that
the Council reconsider the limitation
of the number of vending carts on City
Plaza, City Mgr, will reply. Margaret
Leahey Bruns with attached petition
signed by 49 neighbors requesting that
a cottonwood tree at 48 Penfro Drive
be saved. Jon and Pat Meskimen
requesting that the ordinance which
bans cottonwood trees be enforced at
48 Penfro Drive. Resignation from the
Airport Commission from A. Russell
Schmeiser. Resignation from the
Mayor's Youth Employment Board from
Mark Weaver. Memo from the Traffic
Engr. regarding: parking in the 300
block of East Lafayette Street;
Handicapped parking stall - east side
of 300 S. Clinton Street.
Applications for Use of Streets
and Public Grounds: Norma Roy to have
a Parent -Child Walk-a-thon on 5/4/85,
approved. Brad Pouleson to shoot a
film in the downtown area on 4/10 and
4/11/85, approved. Paul Natvig of the
Riverfest Commission to have the Sixth
Annual River Run on 4/27/85, approved.
Karen Kubby for the use of Blackhawk
Minipark on 5/1/85, for a May Day
Celebration, approved. Marnetta
Shetler for the use of sidewalks for a
silent prayer vigil for peace in
Central America on 4/10, 4/17,
4/24/85, approved. Kathryn Nelson to
have a Walk for the World on 5/4/85,
approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use
Permits: Preucil School of Music to
have a performance on City Plaza on
5/3/85, approved. Downtown Associa-
tion for the use of City Plaza on 4/24
thru 4/27/85 for a special event,
"Spring Excitement," approved. Bonnie
Strait for the use of City Plaza on
4/22/85 for the Volunteer Recognition
Event, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Dickson, Erdahl absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated
the public hearings as set.
A public hearing was held on the Iowa
City Zoning Ordinance and Map. Bruce
Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson, appeared opposing
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April 23, 1985
Page 4
the proposed rezoning on the north side of
Iowa City and questioned why property
owners were not notified. Staffinember
Franklin present for discussion. Moved by
Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to accept as
part of the public hearing the letters
from Atty. Charles Barker, rep. Charles
Ruppert, West Side Co., and Bryn Mawr
Heights; Atty. William Meardon; and Bruce
Glasgow. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and
Dickson absent.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance to change the name of Highlander
Drive to Northgate Drive. Councilmember
Strait noted the change was necessary to
avoid confusion with a similarly named
street.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber,
to adopt RES. 85-99, Bk. 85, p. 248, TO
RESCIND THE DEVELOPMENT POLICY FOR EAST
AND NORTHEAST IOWA CITY. Councilmember
Erdahl arrived. The Mayor summarized
previous Council discussions re lifting of
the moratorium by May 1 of 1985 and
narrowing down to 3 the 13 proposed
alternatives for the wastewater treatment
plant. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on proposed
sale and conveyance of Urban Renewal
Parcel 65-2b for private redevelopment.
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract and cost
estimate for the Melrose Court Improve-
ments Project. A resident of Melrose Ct.
appeared raising concerns that the
improvements could increase the use of the
street and make the safety conditions
worse. Mark Wolraich, 410 Melrose Ct.,
questioned if the improvements would keep
residents out of their driveways. Dan
Holderness, staff engr., replied that
construction would be done one side at a
time and residents would be inconvenienced
two days at the most. Helen Brom, 409
Melrose Ct., requested the street be
closed during construction. Holderness
stated signs would be posted for local
traffic only. The Mayor requested the
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April 23, 1985
Page 5
situation be monitored after completion of
the project for possible neighborhood
safety concerns.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco,
to adopt RES. 85-100, Bk. 85, p. 249,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE MELROSE
COURT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 5/14/85. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted. eared
Debbie Hoopes, Cedar Rapids, app
and requested Council consider raising the
limit on the number of vending carts in
the City Plaza. The Mayor stated the
matter had been discussed during informal
Council session the previous evening and
majority of Council agreed to the present
limitation. The City Manager encouraged
Ms. Hoopes to apply for a permit next
year. Pat Meskimen, 47 Penfro Drive,
appeared re item 4f(6) on the agenda,
removal of a cottonwood tree at 48 Penfro.
The Mayor stated the matter is scheduled
for discussion at the informal Council
session of 4/30 and the City Forester will
be present.
The Mayor announced the following
vacancies: Airport Comm. - one vacancy
for an unexpired term ending 3/1/88;
Mayor's Youth Employment Ed. - one vacancy
for an unexpired term ending 5/5/87. These
appointments will be made at the 6/4/85
meeting of the City Council.
Councilmember Baker noted he had
received two notices re his property being
rezoned on the northside, unlike Mr.
Glasgow who had not received notification.
Councilmember Ambrisco noted the resigna-
tion of Airport Commission member Russell
Schmeiser and commended and thanked him
for his work. Ambrisco referenced letter
from Anne Burnside, Human Rights COmmis-
sion chair, to state legislators, sup-
porting HF56 authorizing Cities to
establish a higher fine for parking in
handicapped stalls. Ambrisco congratu-
lated secretaries on National Secretaries
Week.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, Tac
adopt RES. 85-101, Bk. 85, p.
250, PUBLISH A REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Official Actions
April 23, 1985
page 6
FY85CEUMTAA SECTION ING THE
9CITY
IOWA
TRANSIT OPERATING
ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted
by Strait, seconded by rd252,
to adopt RES. 85-102, Bk. 85, pp• 2
AUTHORIZING D DIRECTING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA-
TION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A
MAS
TRANSPORT ATIONECACTION
OF 1964,{E ASR BAN AMENDED,
FOR TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE FUNDING,
AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE
CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND
PROCESS SAID APPLICATION. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted
by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to
adopt RES. 85-103, Bk. 85, p• 253,
ESTABLISHING A COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by A254i255,
to adopt RES. 85-104, Bk. 85, p .
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY CITI-
ZEN'S COMMITTEE FOR THE HANDICAPPED TO
PREPARE AND PUBLISH AN ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE
FOR THE IOWA CITY-CORALVILLE AREA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Dickson absent. The Mayor declared tithe
resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber,
adopt RES. 85-105, Bk. 85, pp.
CITY
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HE OFLIEN
REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY
MAUDEunanimous
WALS6•/0' Dicksonve roll call vote
absent The Mayor
unanimous, ,
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by68d259,
to adopt RES. 85-106, Bk. 85, pp. 2
DESIGNATING THE SMALL-MEARS BUILDING
COMPANY AS PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR URBAN
RENEWAL PARCEL 65-2b IN DOWNTOWN IOWA
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April 23, 1985
Page 7
CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl,
that the ordinance amending Section 31-10
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Iowa City to designate the location within
the City where certain surface materials
within the street right-of-way area
prohibited, be given first vote for
passage. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the motion adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco,
that the ordinance amending Chapter 4 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, by adding New Article V
thereto, entitled "Self -Fueling Regula-
tions," be given second vote for passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Dickson 'absent. The Mayor declared the
motion adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco,
to adjourn 8:35 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Dickson absent.
For a more detailed and complete
desription of Council Activities &
Disbursements, see Offit City Clerk
and Finance Department. %%-��
JONN MCD ALD, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CIT CLERK 71/ttea,iJ
Submitted for publico ion - 5/2/85
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
April 23, 1985
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/23/85, at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Erdahl
(8:05), McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Dickson. Staffinembers: Berlin,
Helling, Jansen, Karr, DeMarce, Gannon, Holderness, McElroy, Cain, Franklin.
Council minutes taped recorded on Tape 85-C34, Side 2, 75 -End; 85-C37, Side
1, 1-200.
Mayor McDonald presented the Mayor's Youth Employment Program Annual
Awards. Outstanding Enrollee Category: Sabrina Denburg, Solon, Cortmunity
Education Center student, VA Medical Center; Jaci Allensworth, worksite
supervisor. John Harris, Iowa City, Community Education Center student, VA
Medical Center; Phil Bream, worksite supervisor. Honorable Mention with
Distinction: Vanda Redman, Iowa City, City High student, HACAP Daycare
Center; Linda Schlaback, worksite supervisor. Scott Chiavetta, Coralville,
Clear Creek student, University of Iowa Conduit; Pete Trotter, worksite
supervisor. Kendee Spire, Iowa City, West High student, University of Iowa
Hospital -Dietary Dept.; Ellen Hemesath, worksite supervisor. Outstanding
Worksite Supervisors: Jaci Allensworth, VA Medical Center, Sabrina Denburg,
student enrollee. Bob Vanderbeek, Mark IV Community Center, Tami Hogan,
student enrollee. Outstanding School Referral: Linda Lawrence, Behavioral
Learning Center Teacher, Community Education Center.
Mayor McDonald proclaimed April 21-27, 1985 as Youth Employment Week;
April 22-26, 1985 as Volunteer Week; April 26, 1985 as Arbor Day; May 1-7,
1985 as Respect for Law Week; May 4-11, 1985 as Nurses' Week; May 4, 1985 as
Chauncey Swan Day; April 28 thru May 4, 1985 as Private Property Week.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, that the following items
and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or app v�
adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
4/9/85, as published, subject to correction, and as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City Attorney Review and Selec-
tion Advisory Comm. - 2/6/85, 3/11/85, 4/3/85; Civil Service Comm.
3/26/85; Housing Appeals Bd. - 3/12/85; Airport Comm. - 3/21/85; Ga. of
Adjustment - 3/13/85.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for
Small Enterprises Ltd. dba B11laro's Bar, 1210 Highland Court. Approving
Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sates for Thomas E. Harris dba Harris
Discount, 71 Commercial Drive. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday
Sales for RES. 85-97,Stephen B85,Pp. L246, ISSUING CIGARETTEaPERMIT rice, 130 N. Dubuque
Council Activities
April 23, 1985
Page 2
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,081,393.67 for
the period of 3/1 through 3/31, 1985, as recommended by the Finance
Director, subject to audit. Authorizing the City Engr-to sign an
application to perform work within state highway right-of-way along
Highway d6 Bypass just east of Sturgis Corner Drive.
Setting public hearings: RES. 85-98, Bk. 85, p. 247, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR 5/7/85, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CLINTON STREET IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT - Washington to Iowa Avenue. To set a public hearing for senior
citizen housing for 5/7/85, an a resolution authorizing execution of a
site option agreement for sale of property generally located approximate-
ly 120 feet in depth from the east line of Gilbert Street and immediately
south of Washington Street to the bus depot building. To set a public
hearing for 5/7/85 on an ordinance to rezone from Public (P) to Central
Business Zone (CB -2) property generally located immediately south of
Washington Street to the bus depot building and approximately 120 feet in
depth from the east line of Gilbert Street for senior citizen housing.
Correspondence: Louise F. Eichler re regulations for lawn service
companies, City Mgr. will reply. Emma Jean Williams re rezoning property
in the Melrose Lake area. Joyce and John Sales re the downzoning of
property at 909 and 919 Burlington Street. Debbie Hoopes and Jan Warne
requesting that the Council reconsider the limitation of the number of
vending carts on City Plaza, City Mgr. will reply. Margaret Leahey Bruns
with attached petition signed by 49 neighbors requesting that a cotton-
wood tree at 48 Penfro Drive be saved. Jon and Pat Meskimen requesting
that the ordinance which bans cottonwood trees be enforced at 48 Penfro
Drive. Resignation from the Airport Commission from A. Russell
Schmeiser. Resignation from the Mayor's Youth Employment Board from Mark
Weaver. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding: parking in the 300 block
of East Lafayette Street; Handicapped parking stall - east side of 300 S.
Clinton Street.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Norma Roy to
have a Parent -Child Walk-a-thon on 5/4/85, approved. Brad Pouleson to
shoot a film in the downtown area on 4/10 and 4/11/85, approved. Paul
Natvig of the Riverfest Commission to have the Sixth Annual River Run on
4/27/85, approved. Karen Kubby for the use of Blackhawk Minipark on
5/1/85, for a May Day Celebration, approved. Marnetta Shetler for the
use of sidewalks for a silent prayer vigil for peace in Central America
on.4/10, 4/17, 4/24/85, approved. Kathryn Nelson to have a Walk for the
World on 5/4/85, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Preucil School of Music to
have a performance on City Plaza on 5/3/85, approved. Downtown Associa-
tion for the use of City Plaza on 4/24 thru 4/27/85 for a special event,
"Spring Excitement," approved. Bonnie Strait for the use of City Plaza
an 4/22/85 for the Volunteer Recognition Event, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson, Erdahl absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
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April 23, 1985
Page 3
A public hearing was held on the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance and Map.
Bruce Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson, appeared opposing the proposed rezoning on the
north side of Iowa City and questioned why property owners were not notified.
Staffinember Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by
Strait, to accept as part of the public hearing the letters from Atty.
Charles Barker, rep. Charles Ruppert, West Side Co., and Bryn Mawr Heights;
Atty. William Meardon; and Bruce Glasgow. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Dickson absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to change the name of
Highlander Drive to Northgate Drive. No one appeared. Councilmember Strait
noted the change was necessary to avoid confusion with a similarly named
street.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-99, Bk. 85, p.
248, TO RESCIND THE DEVELOPMENT POLICY FOR EAST AND NORTHEAST IOWA CITY.
Councilmember Erdahl arrived. The Mayor summarized previous Council discus-
sions re lifting of the moratorium by May 1 of 1985 and narrowing down to 3
the 13 proposed alternatives for the wastewater treatment plant. He stated
that Metcalf 8 Eddy, the City's engineering firm, is doing a detailed
analysis for the final 3 alternatives and should be back to Council by June.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on proposed sale and conveyance of Urban
Renewal Parcel 65-2b for private redevelopment. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
cost estimate for the Melrose Court Improvements Project. A resident of
Melrose Ct. appeared raising concerns that the improvements could increase
the use of the street and make the safety conditions worse. Mark Wolraich,
410 Melrose Ct., questioned if the improvements would keep residents out of
their driveways. Dan Holderness, staff engr., replied that construction
would be done one side at a time and residents would be inconvenienced two
days at the most. Helen Bram, 409 Melrose.Ct., requested the street be
closed during construction. Holderness stated signs would be posted for
local traffic only. The Mayor requested the situation be monitored after
completion of the project for possible neighborhood safety concerns.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-100, Bk. 85, p.
249, 'APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR
THE MELROSE COURT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED
5/14/85. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Debbie Hoopes, Cedar Rapids, appeared and requested Council consider
raising the limit on the number of vending carts in the City Plaza. The
Mayor stated the matter had been discussed during informal Council session
the previous evening and majority of Council agreed to the present limita-
year. PateMeskimenna47rPenfrorDrivdeMappearedsretoitem 4f(6)ron them agenda,
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April 23, 1985
Page 4
removal of a cottonwood tree at 48 Penfro. The Mayor stated the matter is
scheduled for discussion at the informal Council session of 4/30 and the City
Forester will be present.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Airport Comm. - one vacancy
for an unexpired term ending 3/1/88; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - one
vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/5/87. These appointments will be made
at the 6/4/85 meeting of the City Council.
Councilmember Baker noted he had received two notices re his property
being rezoned on the northside, unlike Mr. Glasgow who had not received
notification. Councilmember Ambrisco noted the resignation of Airport
Commission member Russell Schmeiser and commended and thanked him for his
ission
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a higher fine for parking in handicapped stalls. Ambrisco congratulated
secretaries on National Secretaries Week.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-101, Bk. 85, p. 250,
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adapted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 85-102, Bk. 85, pp.
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Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-104, Bk. 85, pp.
254-255, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE FOR
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Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-105, Bk. 85, pp.
256-257, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY MAUDE WALSH. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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April 23, 1985
Page 5
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 85-106, Bk. 85, pp.
258-259, DESIGNATING THE SMALL-MEARS BUILDING COMPANY AS PREFERRED DEVELOPER
FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 65-2b IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance amending
Section 31-10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City to designate
the location within the City where certain surface materials within the
street right-of-way area prohibited, be given first vote for passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the motion adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending Chapter
4 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding New
Article V thereto, entitled "Self -Fueling Regulations," be given second vote
for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The
Mayor declared the motion adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn 8:35 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent.
JOHN MCDONALO, MAYOR
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 7, 1985
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/7/85, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Baker, Dickson, McDonald,
Strait, Zuber. Absent: Ambrisco, Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin,
Melling, Jansen, Karr, Gannon, Holderness, Boothroy, Franklin, Cain,
Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-C37, Side 1, 200- End;
85-C42, Side 1, 1 -End, and Side 2, 1-432.
Moved by Zuber seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-107, Bk. 86, p. 260,
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR THEODORE ANDERSON, in recognition of 19 years
of service. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor McDonald proclaimed May 1985 as Better Hearing and Speech Month;
May 12-18, 1985, as Senior Center Week; May 12-18, 1985, as Preservation
Week; May 5-11, 1985, as Goodwill Industries Week; May 13-19, 1985, as Iowa
City Hospital Week; May 1985 as Older Iowans' Month; May 12-18, 1985, as
Nursing Home Week.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, that the following items and recom-
mendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented:
Approval of Official Council actions of the regular meeting of
4/23/85, as published, subject to correction, and as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City Attorney Review and Selec-
tion Advisory Comm. - 4/8/85, 4/13/85, 4/17/85, 4/29/85; Parks & Rec.
Comm. - 4/10/85; Human Rights Comm. - 3/25/85; Broadband Telecomm. Conn.
- 3/5/85, 3/13/85 and Annual Programming Input Forum - 3/13/85; P&Z Comm.
- 4/18/85; Bd. of Library Trustees - 4/25/85; Historic Preservation Comm.
- 4/10/85; Housing Comm. - 4/10/85; Design Review Comm. - 4/17/85;
Riverfront Comm. - 4/3/85; Committee on Community Needs - 4/16/85.
Permit Motions: Approving Special Class C Beer -Wine License and
Sunday Sales for Mei Lee Szeto dba Jade Garden, 119 Iowa Avenue. Approv-
ing Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Ware & McDonald Oil Company
dba Wareco, 828 S. Dubuque.
Motions: Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use
of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Northwestern Bell
Telephone Company along Highway N1 north to Interstate 80.
Setting public hearings: RES. 85-108, Bk. 86, p. 261, SETTIIIG PUBLIC
HEARING ON 5/21/85 ON AMENDING THE FY85 OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 85-109,
Bk. 86, p. 262, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/21/85, ON APPROVING THE FY85
CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET. RES. 85-110, Bk. 86, p. 263, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING ON 5/21/85, on plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for the construction of the handicapped accessible
public restroom, Upper City Park. RES. 85-111, Bk. 86, p. 264, SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/21/85, on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimate of cost for the construction of the FY86 landfill excavation
project.
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May 7, 1985
Page 2
Correspondence: Governor Branstad regarding assistance to cities in
maintaining the economic base and promoting economic development,
referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Bruce Glasgow apologizing for
statement made before the Council re notice of proposed rezoning of
properties south of Interstate 80. John Wilson re the proposed construc-
tion at the U Smash 'Em site. Loran L. Hershberger of Hallmark Homes,
Inc., requesting that a public hearing be set for May 21 on the proposed
Vista Park Village subdivision. Schwab Advertising System Inc., request-
ing a change in the sign ordinance, referred to PPD staff for reply.
Letter from 13 residents of Tower Court and George Street expressing
appreciation for Council's efforts re the proposed rezoning of the
Melrose Lake area. Kirk Hiland of Consolidated Property Consultants Ltd.
re a resolution of support for an application for a Section 202/8 Elderly
Housing Project. Leland McCormick re replacement of sidewalks. Jon
Bramwell requesting an easement be granted for the installation of a
fence, referred to the PPD Dept. for reply. Jon and Pat Meskimen
regarding the cottonwood tree at 48 Penfro Drive to be formally received
and place on file. Gerald L. Bruns regarding the cottonwood tree at 48
Penfro Drive to be officially received and placed on file. Petition from
46 residents requesting that the Council review the noise ordinance and
to rewrite it, if necessary, in order to make it enforceable, City Mgr.
will reply. Letter of resignation from the Design Review Comnittee from
Tom Wegman. Memo from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified
lists of applicants for the following positions: Maintenance Worker
I -Water; Human Services Coordinator - PPD; Maintenance Worker II - Water
Meter Repair/Water; Maintenance Worker III - Parts Clerk/Equipment; Meter
Reader - Water; Accountant - Treasury; Systems Specialist - Accounting;
Maintenance Worker III - Landfill/Streets and Sanitation, Associate
Planner (3/4T) - PPD. Area Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ACCAN)
inviting the Council to attend a public meeting on 5/8/85, 7:30 P.M., at
the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center. Application from David Frantz and
Rita Frantz for a waiver on the requirement to install a sidewalk on
their property. Memo from the Traffic Engr. re parking on Bancroft
Drive.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Jane Dinsmore to
distribute veterans' poppies on the streets of Iowa City on 5/24 &
5/25/85, approved. James Spratt and the Riverfest Committee to have a
carnival on public right-of-way, 3/27/85, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing on 5/21/85,
on an ordinance to repeal the Planned Development Housing (PDN) plan for
Hunter's Run Subdivision Parts Two and Three. The Mayor declared the motion
lop
carried, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing on
5/21/85
on an ordinance approving a Planned Development Housing (PDH) p
lan Park Village. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl
absent.
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May 7, 1985
Page 3
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to defer to 5/14/85, consideration
of the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance and Map. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to change the name
of Highlander Drive to Northgate Drive, be given first vote for passage. The
Mayor stated the matter would be scheduled for final consideration at the
special Council meeting of May 14th. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
4/1, Baker voting "no", Ambrisco, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-112, Bk. 86, p.
265, AN AMENDMENT TO THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR EASTUALE MALL ADDITION. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-113, Bk. 86, pp.
266-267, CONSENTING TO THE VACATION OF LOTS 50-53 OF HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION
PART THREE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced that item 5h and item 7 re the senior citizen housing
project would be deferred until the special Council meeting of May 14th.
Public hearings, items 5g and 6, would be held this evening but no formal
action would be taken until the 14th. A public hearing was held on an
ordinance to rezone from Public (P) to Central Business Service Zone (CB -2)
property generally located immediately south of Washington Street to the bus
depot building and approximately 107 feet in depth from the east line of
Gilbert Street for senior citizen housing. The following individuals
appeared: Woodrow Morris, 230 Hutchinson Avenue; Irene Murphy, 320 E.
Washington; John Wilson, owner John Wilson Sporting Goods; Lyle Seydel, 445
Garden Street; Bob Welsh, 2526 Mayfield; Sarah Helt, Rt. 6, property owner
1118 E. Court; LeMar Morris, 3014 Friendship; Karen Kubby, 914 S. Dubuque
Street; a member of the First Christian Church Bd.; Howard Carroll, 322 E.
Bloomington. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to accept correspondence
from Letha Chamberlin, Irene Smith, Dick Watt, Edwin Goodyear, Sylvia Amish,
Gladys Richardson, and Mary Cole. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0, Ambrisco and Erdahl absent.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to defer to 5/14/85 an ordinance to
rezone from Public (P) to Central Business Service Zone (CB -2) property
generally located immediately south of Washington Street to the bus depot
building and approximately 107 feet in depth from the east line of Gilbert
Street for senior citizen housing. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the execution of a
site option agreement for sale of property generally located approximately
107 feet in depth from the east line of Gilbert Street and immediately south
of Washington Street to the bus depot building for senior citizen housing.
Lyle Seydel, 445 Garden Street, appeared.
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May 7, 1985
Page 4
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to defer to 5/14/85, a resolution
authorizing execution of a site option agreement for sale of property
generally located approximately 107 feet in depth from the east line of
Gilbert Street and immediately south of Washington Street to the bus depot
building for senior citizen housing. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-114, Bk. 86, p. 268,
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING IN IOWA CITY. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate for the Clinton Street Improvements Project - Washington Street to
Iowa Avenue. Nancy Sieberling, Design Review Committee Chair, appeared and
outlined committee concerns re the project. Staff engineer Dan Holderness
appeared. After discussion Council agreed to proceed with paving, trash
receptacles on the east side and new lights. All other amenities will wait
until after discussions with the University re the Pentacrest area.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-115, Bk. 86, p.
269, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR
THE CLINTON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - WASHINGTON STREET TO IOWA AVENUE
AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED MAY 28, 1985. Council agreed to proceed
with project as outlined during the public hearing. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced one vacancy for an indefinite term on the Design
Review Committee. This appointment will be made at the 6/18/85 meeting of
the City Council.
Councilmember Dickson requested an update on the Tree Planting Program.
Staff will prepare a memo for Council packet. Dickson also requested that
Council be notified when "No Dumping" signs are posted at Mesquakie Park. The
City Manager stated a memo will be sent when signs are in place.
The recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission noted as
follows: (1) That the week of May 12-18, 1985, be proclaimed as Preservation
Week in Iowa City. (2) That the Council consider the concerns of the
Historic Preservation Commission in regard to the Iowa -Illinois Gas &
Electric Company ordinances and their impact on historic buildings and
neighborhoods: (a) Brick streets are not adequately protected from asphalt
or concrete patches. Councilmember Strait raised concerns re the concrete
patches on Church Street. The City Manager noted that the patches were
installed on the north end prior to the recent brick work on the south end of
the street. A memo will be sent to Council re the matter and explaining the
revision in the ordinance requiring repairs on brick streets to be brick
only. (b) Transmission lines should be located away from historic buildings
and neighborhoods. (c) The qualities and character of historic buildings
should be considered when utility boxes and meters are fastened to the
exterior of buildings.
The recommendation of the Housing Commission that Fair Meadows Addition
be designated a new target area for Rental Rehabilitation Program, noted.
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May 7, 1985
Page 5
The recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: (1)
Recommend approval of the request of the Holiday Inn for three signs as per
the submitted design for tenants on the south side of the building. (2)
Recommend rejection of the Clinton Street improvement project as presented
with the addendum that the sense of the Committee is to suggest consultation
with a qualified landscape design architect to reassess the project with the
aim of creating a more visually interesting and integrated design concept for
this important transitional block. The vote to approve the Clinton Street
Project was defeated on a vote of 2 in favor, 4 against and 2 abstaining.
The recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that the contract
with the Johnson County Committee to publish the Accessibility Guide be
extended three months, to July 1, 1985, noted.
The recommendations of the Riverfront Commission noted as follows: (1)
The Commission recommends that Council request the ICC to adopt the following
regulations as special rules for the Iowa River: (a) No person shall operate
any vessel towing persons on water skis, surfboards or similar devices in the
area bounded by the Coralville Milldam and the Burlington Street Dam. (b) No
person shall operate any vessel between the Iowa Avenue Bridge and the
Burlington Street Dam. (c) No person shall swim in the Iowa River between
the Iowa Avenue Bridge and the Burlington Street Dam. (d) No person shall
walk, ice skate, fish or otherwise be upon the surface of the ice on the Iowa
River between the Iowa River and the Burlington Street Dam. (e) No craft or
vehicle shall be operated on the surface of the ice on the Iowa River between
the Iowa Avenue Bridge and the Burlington Street Dam. The Commission
recommends that there not be any provision allowing for water ski
shows/exhibitions by special authorization. A resolution concerning this
matter is next on the agenda.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-116, Bk. 86, pp.
270-271, AUTHORIZING THE CITY 14ANAGER TO MAKE A FORMAL APPLICATION TO THE
STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR SPECIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING
THE OPERATION OF VESSELS ON THE IOWA RIVER, AFTER PUBLIC NOTICE OF SUCH
APPLICATION IS PUBLISHED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-117, Bk. 86, pp.
272-274, APPROVING SIGNAGE FOR TENANT SPACES FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 65-1b
(HOTEL). The Mayor stated the signage had been approved by the Design Review
Committee. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-118, Bk. 86, p.
275, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GROUNDWATER CUT-OFF TRENCH,
IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL TO SULZBERGER EXCAVATING, INC. OF MUSCATINE,
IOWA, for $142,022.50. Public Works Director Schmadeke noted the discrepancy
in the bids and explained the lowest bid on intense competition. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
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May 7, 1985
Page 6
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-119, Bk. 86, p. 276,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OUTFALL RELIEF SE14ER SYSTEI4
REHABILITATION PROJECT TO TSCHIGGFRIE EXCAVATING OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, for
$964,839.90. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambr4sco, Erdahl
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-120, Bk. 86, pp.
277-284, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM,
INC. OF WEST DES MOINES, IOWA, FOR RESIDENT PROJECT INSPECTION SERVICES,
SURVEY SERVICES AND TESTING SERVICES ON THE OUTFALL RELIEF SEWER SYSTEM
REHABILITATION PROJECT. (The Not to Exceed Amount for these services is
$39,500.00 and is based on a construction completion time of 240 calendar
days.) Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-121, Bk. 86, pp.
285-289, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE I014A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR-
TATION FOR A FEDERAL -AID BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
THE BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE OVER THE IOWA RIVER. Public Works Director
Charles Schmadeke explained that the Iowa Avenue bridge work would be
completed in late August and then work would start on this project. Affirma-
tive roll all vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-122, Bk. 86, p. 290,
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON STREET CONCRETE REPAIR
PROJECT TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF I014A CITY, for $30,825.00. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-123, Bk. 86, pp.
291-293, REVISING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FY85, PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS
IA -22003 AND IA05PO22004. Housing Coordinator Lyle Seydel appeared to answer
questions. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved seconded
294-296, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGERTOEXECUTto E THES. DEVELOPMENT Bk.
COSTBBUDGET
FOR PROJECT IA05PO22005. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-125, Bk. 86, p.
297, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND NUMBER OF POSITIONS IN THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT. The Mayor explained this was a reclassification only and no new
I staff would be hired. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco,
Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-126, Bk. 86, p. 298,
ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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May 7, 1985
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Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-127, Bk. 86, p.
299, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
EMPLOYEES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-128, Bk. 86, p.
300, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN FOR AFSCME EMPLOYEES.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-129, Bk. 86, pp.
301-343, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOY-
EES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1985, THROUGH JUNE 30,
1987. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance amending Section
23-189 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City to set the speed limit of Scott
Boulevard, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance amending Section
23-161 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, referring to
proceeding "with caution" after a stop, be given first vote for passage. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance amending Article
II of Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
relating to street excavations by repealing said Article II and substituting
in its place a new Article II of Chapter 31, which includes new Section
31-3B, "Exemption," be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to defer to 5/14/85 an ordinance
amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
by adding thereto Article VIII, entitled "Sidewalk Cafes". The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that an ordinance amending Section
31-10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City to designate the
location within the city where certain surface materials within the street
right-of-way are prohibited, be given second vote for passage. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, that ORD. 85-3233, Bk. 25, pp.
90-97, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, BY ADDING NEW ARTICLE V THERETO, ENTITLED "SELF -FUELING REGULATIONS,"
be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco,
Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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May 7, 1985
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Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn 9:25 P.M. The Mayor i
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Informal Council Discussion
April 30, 1985
Informal Council Discussion: April 30, 1985, 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
Council Present: McDonald, Zuber, Strait, Dickson, Baker, Ambrisco. Absent:
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Staff Present: Berlin, Melling, Karr, Smith, Robinson, Lundell, Cassady,
Franklin, Vitosh, Zehr.
Tape Rec09orded: Reel 85-C38, Sides 1 and 2, All; Reel 85-C39, Side 1, All, Side
1.
Prohibition of cottonwood trees Reel 85-C38, Side 1
City Forester Robinson read the Iowa City ordinance, Section 34.23.8 "cot-
ton -bearing cottonwood trees... are hereby declared a nuisance", explained that
the ordinance charges the Forester with having nuisance trees removed. Robinson
said the ordinance would need to be amended for the cottonwood tree, located at
48 Penfro Drive, to not be removed, and said other area cities do not have
cottonwood trees removed but do remove hazardous trees. Robinson said that the
cost of removing the cottonwood tree would be charged to the homeowner. In
response to McDonald, Robinson said the ordinance against cottonwood trees
exists because of concerns that the trees cause air conditioner and swimming
pool filter problems. Robinson said that the trunk of the tree is solid and
the potential for problems could be decreased significantly if 20% of the
trees' limbs were trimmed or removed. Robinson estimated the tree is 70 years
old. Trimming the cottonwood tree would cost $200 and removing the tree would
cost an estimated $400.
In response to questions from Councilmembers, Robinson said he has done four
notices to remove dead and dangerous trees since 1982, that a fallen limb from
the cottonwood tree initiated the complaint, and three other cottonwood tree
complaints have been received. Robinson recommended that if the ordinance were
to be amended, the ordinance should prohibit the planting of new cottonwood
trees and grandfathering in all existing cottonwood trees.
Public input was received from John and Pat Meskimen, Margaret Leahey Bruns,
and Lynn Hauser. The Meskimens stated 27 people have signed a petition to
remove the tree; the tree is dangerous and messy; neighbors' air conditioners
and pool filters are affected; a neighbor is allergic to the tree; the house is
being sold; and the wood could be sold to help pay for the tree's removal.
Bruns stated that 49 people signed a petition to save the tree. In response to
Strait, Bruns stated she would live in the house if it is not sold. Lynn
Hauser raised concerns about safety and inquired about the liability for
falling limbs. Karr noted two additional letters received regarding the tree.
Berlin stated two telephone calls were received in favor of keeping the tree.
Robinson stated that State Code recommends that cottonwood trees not be
planted.
Strait asked if the amended ordinance would be retroactive to include the
cottonwood tree and asked for a staff recommendation from Robinson. Zuber
noted people whose trees had been removed according to the ordinance. In
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response to Strait, Robinson said cottonwood trees should be prohibited from
being planted and existing cottonwood trees should be allowed to remain if they
are not dangerous.
McDonald said the Council needs to enforce or amend the ordinance. McDonald
and Zuber opposed amending the ordinance. Ambrisco, Dickson and Strait favored
amending the ordinance. Strait said the tree should be trimmed to make it
safe. Baker abstained from taking part because Mr. Bruns is a faculty member
in the University of Iowa English Department. Because of the absence of Erdahl
and the lack of a majority vote needed to amend the ordinance, McDonald said
the cottonwood tree issue will be discussed again next Monday night (May 6th).
Notice regarding tree removal Reel 85-C38, Side 1
Berlin explained that Erdahl had requested information about the City's process
for notifying people regarding tree removal and what procedures are used to
make a determination if a tree needs to be removed or trimmed. Councilmembers
received the information in Council packets. McDonald will contact Erdahl
regarding the information received.
Parking - Maiden Lane
Reel 85-C38, Side 1
In response to Baker, Lundell said parking lots should be striped to organize
and maximize the number of parking spaces in the lot and lots should be hard
surfaced.
Council reviewed the April 25 Lundell memo regarding Maiden Lane parking
report. Lundell explained that owners of businesses along Maiden Lane between
Ralston Creek and Prentiss Street have legal and practical parking concerns;
distributed photos of the area; and reviewed alternatives. In response to
McDonald, Lundell said the City would need some type of control, such as
parking meters, if the City improves the space. In response to Baker, Berlin
stated the City could probably assess property owners 100% for paving the area.
Input was received from Joe Kennedy and Chuck Johnson. Kennedy stated there
are problems with the utilization of the area, there are no lights, the area is
very dangerous, there are problems with access into the buildings, and improve-
ment of the area would benefit existing property owners. Zuber said that if
the City improves the area it will increase the value of the private property
at the tax payers' expense. Kennedy said he is in favor of a special assess-
ment. Chuck Johnson said lighting should be provided, parking is a larger
problem in the evening than in the daytime, and asked if special assessments
would include sewer, engineering and curbing costs. Berlin stated no cost
estimates have been prepared and cost estimates would be prepared if enough
interest in participation is demonstrated by the property owners. Council
agreed with Berlin's suggestion that Lundell meet with property owners to
discuss alternatives and participation.
Airport corporate hangar financing Reel 85-C38, Side 2
Zehr explained that the City's facilities, 4-H grounds, and transit facility
are full and no longer available for airport equipment storage; the sand
spreader, snow blower, and diesel truck need a controlled environment to be
usable; and the best solution is to add onto the HLM corporate hangar for the
equipment storage. The addition will be 20-25 feet by 60 feet in size and the
HLM hangar is 60 feet by 80 feet. Zuber said the cost of the addition is high.
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Commission member Russ Schmeiser explained that the airport is paying for storm
sewer and other utility hookup costs as an investment towards future corporate
hangar expansion. McDonald inquired about the airport improvement fund being
used for the project. Zehr explained the remaining $72,000 in the improvement
fund would provide matching grant funds for up to $720,000 worth of projects
and that the Airport Commission intends to build that account back to its
original level. Schmeiser said in addition to completing the compliance
project and clear zone land acquisition, an equipment storage facility is
needed to keep the airport open for service. Schmeiser said there would be an
economy of scale to combine the equipment storage facility with the HLM
corporate hangar project and a recent change in the compliance project will
save the Airport Commission $180,000 and would aid the compliance project cost
overrun expenditures. Schmeiser asked the Council for permission to use a
portion of the funds earmarked as the contingency reserve for the compliance
project for the equipment storage facility.
Berlin said the Council's commitment was that there would be no City contribu-
tion to the corporate hangar project and if the Council decides against
constructing the equipment storage facility, there is still the issue of how to
front end the cost on the utilities to facilitate the construction, of the HLM
corporate hangar. Berlin stated the equipment storage facility need should
have been presented during the Council budget session and there should have
been budget requests and CIP requests submitted.
Schmeiser said the Airport Commission reassessed its needs for the use of the
improvement reserve funds, received an accurate assessment of the debt service
from the corporate lessee, it would be unlikely for a corporate lessee to be
able to service the entire cost of the debt and pay for all utility hookups
over a 12 year period, and the 15 year lease with HLM will help with the cost
of the utilities.
Zuber asked about future equipment storage space needs of the airport. Zehr
said the airport shouldn't need other equipment. Schmeiser said the airport
will get new equipment on a replacement basis. In response to Zuber, Berlin
said the parking project is scheduled in 1988. Strait inquired about the use
of the corporate hangar in 15 years if the lease is not renewed. Zehr said the
airport will search for another lessee and the corporate hangar could be used
for more City equipment storage if it is not leased. In response to Baker,
Schmeiser explained the Airport Commission originally spoke to HLM, outlined
the project costs at $200,000-225,000, a portion of the cost 20% Airport
Commission/80% HLM, and estimated lease cost for HLM at $16,000-21,000.
Schmeiser explained that different specifications for a smaller project would
be used with the reletting of the bid, HLM will pay all costs associated with
the bid if they decided against the corporate hangar, and the City will pay the
costs associated with the reletting of the bid if the City decides against the
project. In response to Zuber, Schmeiser said if the HLM hangar is not built,
the Airport Commission will come back to the Council with a new proposal for
equipment storage.
Council agreed to allow the Airport Commission to proceed with negotiations
with HLM and use $60,000 from the improvement reserve fund if an agreement is
reached with HLM. Schmeiser said the Airport Commission would present the
lease agreement to the Council for their approval.
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City space needs
Reel 85-C39, Side 1
Berlin stated income laws have changed and it is more complex to develop a
private proposal and, as noted in the April 26 space needs memo, there are
strong arguments to not build on the Civic Center site.
Mace Braverman distributed the design drawings of the Elks Building renovation
project. In response to Strait, Braverman said the building will be entirely
handicapped accessible with the possible exception of the third floor confer-
ence room. Berlin reviewed the site proposals for the Civic Center locations,
presented a chart outlining the three alternatives, and said the Unitarian
Church favored the proposal which would extend north from the Civic Center
lobby. Berlin said the Elks Building will provide about the same amount of
space as the proposals. In response to Zuber, Vitosh explained that the lease
purchase may be more feasible, is not less costly than GO bonds but will need
voter approval. Vitosh said the sooner the City can make a decision about the
Elks Building, the City can be involved with renovation plans. In response to
Baker, Vitosh said the Elks Building costs would be an estimated $150,000 a
year versus new construction costs with GO bonds at $204,000 a year. Strait
inquired about what can Iowa City afford to spend without putting the City in a
financial bind. Dickson raised concerns about staff overcrowding. Ambrisco
inquired about parking problems in the Elks Building structure. Braverman said
certified engineers have checked the structure. Berlin said renovation plans
are required to be reviewed and certified by City staff. In response to
Strait, Helling said the Elks Building should provide sufficient space for City
staff for the next 20 years.
Council agreed to continue the Elks Building purchase negotiations.
Council time
Reel 85-C39, Side 1
1. Council agreed to schedule a special Council meeting on May 14 at 6:30 to
vote on the two Melrose Lake ordinances.
2. McDonald said a meeting should be scheduled to review the recommendations
from the City Attorney Selection Committee and discuss the interview
process. Interviews can be scheduled on May 31, June 3 or 4. A review of
the criteria and outline of questions to be used during the interview will
be discussed at the May 14 Council meeting.
3. Ambrisco stated the Capitol Street parking ramp seven foot clearance sign
should be changed. Ambrisco noted that because of construction in the
ramp, the clearance has been reduced.
4. Dickson reported that she visited Mesquakie Park and requested staff
research uses of that park. Berlin will ask Parks and Recreation to study
the use of the park and report to Council.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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Informal City Council Discussion
May 6, 1985
Informal Council Discussion: May 6, 1985, at 6:30 p.m, in the Council
Chambers at the ivic en er. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
Council Present: McDonald, Zuber, Strait, Dickson, Baker, Erdahl. Absent:
AmbriscT .
Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Smith, Boothroy, Milkman,
Franklin, Robinson, Seydel.
Take Recorded: Reel 85-C39, Side 2, 109 -End; Reel 85-C40, All, Reel 85-C41,
Side 1, 1-49.
Informal meeting agenda changed
McDonald announced the City Manager and City Clerk evaluations have been
rescheduled to June 3.
Consultation with Planning and Zoning Commission Reel 85-C39, Side 2
McDonald explained that the number of roomers allowed in the RS -12 and RM -12
zones, classification of transient housing, accessory building coverage in
rear yard, rezoning of property north of Shimek School and the
Council -initiated action to rezone the U -Smash -'Em property needs to be
discussed with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Scott said the transient housing and roomers issues were Planning and Zoning
Commission originated; the accessory building coverage in rear yards was
raised by staff, public and the Mayor; and the Shimek School area zoning
change came from the co -chairperson of the environmental committee.
Roomers in RS -12 - RM -12 Zones. Scott explained that the roomer issue was
precipitated because of public input; the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended reducing the number of roomers in the RS -12 and RM -12 zones; the
impact on the RS -12 zones would only apply to single family structures
reducing roomers from three to two and duplexes two to one; and in RM -12 zone
duplexes the number of people allowed in each side would be reduced from five
unrelated individuals to four. In response to Baker, Franklin said one-half
space of parking per roomer is required for duplexes and parking requirements
for rooming houses are based on square footage. Strait asked if there would
be problems if the Council made changes from the proposed ordinance. Jansen
explained that if the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends certain
changes, the Council should act on those recommendations to accept or reject
them. If the ordinance changes are Council -initiated, they should be
referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Berlin asked if other
properties in addition to the Glasgow property are being down zoned.
Franklin said there are other properties within the larger RS -12 area that
are owned by people other than Glasgow that are being considered for down
zoning. Berlin raised concerns that those properties be removed from the
adoption and dealt with individually later on. Erdahl said the Council could
accept recommendations from Planning and Zoning Commission or accept what the
Council had voted on previously or compromise with the Planning and Zoning
Commission. In response to Erdahl, Jansen said a compromise with the
Planning and Zoning Commission would be a second best approach but would be
acceptable along with a consultation. Strait asked Jansen to define spot
zoning. Jansen explained spot zoning is a rezoning of a property out of the
character in its use with surrounding uses. In response to Strait, Jansen
said it would make a difference if there was only one owner of the property.
McDonald stated that he contacted people in the north section of town and now
believes the rezoning would not have a significant impact on denying elderly
an income or taking away inexpensive housing. Scott said the changes would
have only a slight impact on the elderly. Zuber said a grandfathering
provision should be included. Scott stated that rooming houses are treated
differently; are looked at from a density standpoint because of their impact
on surrounding neighbors; and parking is a consideration. Franklin noted
that the ordinance as it is currently written contains no grace period and
therefore anything existing now will continue until the use is abandoned.
Erdahl raised concerns about enforcement of non -conforming uses and stated
there should be a grace period included. Boothroy explained that the housing
records do not show the number of people living in a dwelling.
Council agreed to reduce the number of roomers in the RS -12 and R44-12 zones
consistent with the Planning and Zoning recommendation and include a grace
period dated December 31, 1986. Baker suggested that property owners be
notified of the changes and the date the changes become effective.
Berlin noted that it has beenpast practice that when a Council agrees to the
changes they are committed to that decision if Councilmembers are then absent
from the formal council meeting.
Rezoning Shimek School Area RS -12 to RS -8. Scott explained that the land
should not be developed as traditional single family because of the topogra-
phy and land characteristics. It should be developed under a PAD or PDH.
Scott said the Planning and Zoning Commission felt the RS -8 down zoning would
force use of the PDN. McDonald said the three previous reasons to proceed
with the higher density use were that it is close in, does not impact on
existing neighbors, and would be sewered on a river trunk line. Franklin
explained a previous council felt the area was appropriate for a high density
single family use and possibly multi -family use with a review process and the
lowest density that would trigger a PDH was RS -12 zone. Baker inquired about
imposing a mandatory PDH zone. Franklin said a POH is voluntary action by
the developer. In response to McDonald, Franklin said the RS -12 zone allows
a higher density and may be more economically feasible to cluster than the
RS -8 zone. Scott said the RS -8 zone is more limiting in developmental
schemes by right and the RS -12 zone allows a higher density but it may be
more advantageous to develop without a PDH; explained that he voted against
the down zoning in favor of a POH-12 zone; and said the environmental
committee requested the Planning and Zoning Commission to review this area's
zoning. Baker noted that the RS -12 zone would allow 180 duplexes and that
density would impact the area.
McDonald said an extraordinary majority Council vote is needed to rezone
RS -12 to RS -8 due to the objection by the property owner. Zuber and McDonald
opposed the rezoning, Erdahl, Baker, Dickson and Strait favored the rezoning.
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Harlocke/Weeber Rezoning. Franklin stated that Planning and Zoning did show
the Harlocke/Weeber down zoning on the map. Berlin said staff recommended
that it not be included in the readoption. Franklin said it will be shown as
RM -44 the existing zoning under the present ordinance. Franklin noted the
map will also be changed to reflect the Glasgow property at RS -12.
U -Smash -'Em Building Proposal. McDonald said Council initiated action to
rezone the property fronting Gilbert Street; a public hearing will be held at
the May 7 formal Council meeting; and asked Planning and Zoning for comments
regarding their action. Scott explained rezoning was denied based on parking
concerns, the issue of location of Ecumenical Housing on Gilbert Street and
potential uses of the parcel as presently owned by the City. Horowitz, a
Planning and Zoning Commission member not in favor of denying the rezoning
request, stated the rezoning and potential for elderly housing at that site
would allow elderly to take part in the community and maintain the life of
the inner city. In response to Zuber, Dr. Woodrow Morris said there are 81
units at the present Ecumenical Tower site and 18 of those residents have
autos.
Berlin said there are problems with the proposal to transfer the land because
the purchase price of the land must cone close to the value of the land to
comply with state law and because of the considerable cost to the City to
develop the site. Scott explained 38 parking spaces will be removed and
there will be additional traffic to service a 75 unit apartment building.
Franklin informed Council that six votes would be needed to waive the
readings. McDonald said the vote will need to be scheduled at the May 14
formal Council meeting. Berlin stated the City cannot contribute cash for
the value of the property for tLe project; the City does not know the City's
cost for developing the U -Smash -'Em site; and under state law, there are
problems with relating the value of the land to the requirements of state
law. Berlin said the City's cost could be an estimated $200,000. Jansen said
alternatives need to be researched to justify the price to comply with state
law. Seydel said that another developer will be offering a proposal for
elderly housing.
McDonald asked staff to schedule future consultation meetings with the
Planning and Zoning Commission on the Planning and Zoning Commission regular
informal meeting night.
Planning and Zoning Matters Reel 85-C40, Side 2
Council requested no additional information regarding the Planning and Zoning
matters scheduled for the May 7 formal Council meeting.
Cottonwood Trees Reel 85-C40, Side 2
Erdahl stated his desire to amend the ordinance. McDonald said, based on
discussion 4/30 and tonight, a majority of the Council favors amending the
ordinance. Berlin said state law allows people to file a civil complaint
against offending trees and the forester still has the authority to enforce
trimming of dangerous trees. Jansen said the general nuisance section in the
City Code specifying that any nuisance under state law, enforcement could be
brought... will needed to be amended. Dickson suggested the legislative
committee review this issue.
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Mr. Meskimen asked Council to enforce the current ordinance and remove the
cottonwood tree. McDonald said a majority of Council is in favor of amending
the ordinance and grandfathering all existing cottonwood trees and retaining
the tree.
Council Time/Agenda
Reel 85-C40, Side 1
1. Agenda item 33, sidewalk cafes. McDonald asked Council to defer action
until May 14. Berlin said additional information will be sent to the
Council.
2. McDonald informed Council that the June 3 and 4 Council meetings will be
lengthy to allow Council to complete several pending issues. McDonald
said interviews of the City Attorney applicants will be scheduled on June
3. McDonald requested a franchise discussion be scheduled on June 3.
3. Baker requested a Design Review Committee person be present at the May 20
Council discussion about newspaper vending machines.
4. Agenda item 32, amending Chapter 31 relating to street excavations. In
response to Baker, Berlin said the City would not be exempt from require-
ments that are applied to private developers.
5. Dickson asked that "No Dumping" signs be placed at the Mesquakie Park
pond. Berlin said he will direct the staff to stop dumping at the site
and post signs.
6. Agenda item 25. In response to Strait, Helling said the number of
positions in the police department will not be increased for a change of
a position within the department.
7. Karr inquired about Council's summer schedule and stated it is very
important for six members to be present at the June 18 sidewalk assess-
ment project vote. McDonald directed Karr to check on the possibility of
scheduling the sidewalk assessment vote on June 4.
8. Berlin said the University has hired a consultant to study the Pentacrest
and the University has asked the City not to work beyond the curb line on
Clinton Street. McDonald said the City should attempt to complete the
Clinton Street project by the Junior Olympics event date.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55.