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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-05-21 Council minutesInformal 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: rdai . Staff Present: Berlin, Melling, Karr, Smith, Robinson, Lundell, Cassady, rank in, nosh, Zehr. Ta a-R� ecorded: Reel 85-C38, Sides 1 and 2, All; Reel 85-C39, Side 1, All, Side 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 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. 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. 4 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, Melling 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. Informal City Council Discussion May 6, 1985 Informal Council Discussion: May 6, 1985, at 6:30 p.m, in the Council chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Council Present: McDonald, Zuber, Strait, Dickson, Baker, Erdahl. Absent: Ambnsc— o — Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Smith, Boothroy, Milkman, Franklin, Robinson, Seydel. Ti a Recorded: Reel 85-C39, Side 2, 109 -End; Reel 85-C40, All, Reel 85-C41, i e , 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 chring es. In Jansen saiaer in its use with would make a difference ifdthereswas only one powner of the onse to itproperty. 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 intone 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 not shotheumb grace periincluded. ofcpeople livinginaxplained dwelliinngthat the housing recordsdo Council agreed to reduce the number of roamers in the RS -12 and RM -12 zones consistent with the Planning and Zoning recommendation and include a grace notified dated heechanges 3and the date the changestbecome efthat fective. rty owners be Berlin noted that it has been past 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 PAO or PDH. would force use ofethea POH. McDonald Plnning and saiid the ithreon e previous t the 8reasons down otonproceed with the hiher ose existing neighbo s, and would ity use ebe sewered on a re that it is lriver imtrunkeSimpact F 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 POH zone. Franklin said a PDH 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 thee downnzoning in favorpofi aout a POH-12DHzone;pland�saidthat the environmental committee Brequake es notedhthatathenRS-12 zonand e would Commission ow 180review duplexesir ted and that zoning. density would impact the area. nee d to rezone RS -12to RS.. S ld 18 due to the d an robjectionabyrthe property owner. Council vote s Zubedeand McDonald opposed the rezoning, Erdahl, Baker, Dickson and Strait favored the rezoning. 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 cane close to the value of the land to comply with state law and because of the considerable cost to the City to develop the tfii5 will g and thereill beadditinaltraficto service a7unitapartmentbuildin readings. inMcDonaldCouncil thethat votesix will votes needwould tobebschedul the Franklin d at the May 14 formal Council meeting. Berlin stated the City cannot contribute cash for the value of the property for the project; the City does not know the City's pcost for roblems with developing ethe Svalue'of the land tonder state the requirementsthere rofstate law. Berlin said the City's cost could be an estimated $200,000. Jensen said law. Seydelnsaidto be t at anothered to developeriwillh be cice to offering oaplpropo awith statefor elderly housing. McDonald asked staff to ation th the Planning and Zoning Commission on the Planning e future nand tZoning commission i ionregular 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 state 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 CitCodbrought e.wi111 that be amendee under Dicksonstate suggeste enforcement the legislative committee review this issue. 4 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 TimelAaenda 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 edssn about newspaper esin Review mvpmachines,present at the May 20 Counciliscuio 4. Agenda item 32. amending Chapter 31 relating to street excavations. In response to Baker, erlinn said thedCit loperswould not be exempt from require- ments that are applied Park 6. Dickson pond. Berlind saidtheNwillmdi ectsthesstaff ltoestop dumpingsat kie the site and post signs. said 6. Agenda ons it in the poli25. In rdepartment willanot belincreased for ea cnumber nge of positia position within the department. 7. Karr and s very important ired abut sixo omembers Council's be present schedule e athe June 18 stated i sidewalk assess- ment the se. McDonald directedsment Karr on to check an the possibility of scheduling 8. Berinandlthe UniversityihassaskedatheiCityhs hredanotntolwork beyonddcosutant to thehcurbte nlineacrest on Clinton Street. Clinton Street project bydtheld the Junior Olympicsuevent datto complete the e, Meeting adjourned at 8:55. OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/7/85 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this ca en _ar year for said publication is b 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. 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 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 4/23/85, as published, subject to correction, and as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City Attorney Review and Selection Advisory Comm. - 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 Telecoms. Comm. - 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 Jade Garden, 119 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Wareco, 828 S. Dubuque. Official Actions May 7, 1985 Page 2 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 R1 north to Interstate 80. Setting public hearings: RES. 85-108, Bk. 86, p. 261, SETTING 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 handi- capped 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. 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 state- ment made before the Council re notice of proposed rezoning of properties south of Interstate 80. John Wilson re theproposed construction 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., requesting 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 installa- tion of a fence, referred to the PPD Official Actions May 7, 1985 Page 3 Dept. for reply. Jon and Pat Meskimen regarding the cottonwood tree at 4B Penfro Drive to be formally received and place on file. Gerald L. Bruns regarding the cottonwood tree at 4B 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, cityMgr. will reply. Letter of resignation from the Design Review Committee 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 Meter III - Parts Clerk/Equip n Reader - Water; Accountant Accounting; Systems Specialist _ Land - Maintenance Worker III Land- fill/Streets and Sanitation; Associate Planner (3/417) - PPD. Area Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ACCAN) inviting the Council to7 a3te d a public meeting on 518/85, 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 tto distribute veterans' poppies streets of rov d. he jowaCJamesoSprattitn 5/24 and 5/25/85, app the Riverfest Committee to have a carnival on public right-of-way, 3/27/85, approved. 5/0, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Ambrisco, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Dickson, seconded 6Baker, to set a public hearing on 5121/8,kan ordinance to (PDH) lnHunter'he Planned vs1Run mend Housing ) Pan for Subdivision Parts Two and Three. �hOe Mayor declared the motion carried, S Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. Official Actions May 7, 1985 Page 4 Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing on 5/21/85 on an ordinance approving a Planned Development Housing (PDH) plan for Vista Park Village. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. 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 EASTOALE 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 individu- als appeared: Woodrow Morris, 230 Hutchinson Avenue; Irene Murphy, 320 E. Washington; John Wilson, owner John Wilson Sporting Goods; Lyle Seydel, 445 Garden Official Actions May 7, 1985 Page 5 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 Cote. 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. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to defer to 5/14/85, a resolution author- izing 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 immedi- ately 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. Affirmative 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 Improve- ments Project - Washington Street to Iowa Official Actions May 7, 1985 Page 6 Avenue. Nancy Sieberling, Design Review Committee Chair, appeared and outlined committee concerns re the project. 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Anbrisco, 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 Official Actions May 7, 1985 Page 7 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. 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 improve- ment project as presented with the addendum that the sense of the Committee is to suggest consultation with a quali- fied 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 Official Actions May 7, 1985 Page 8 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 MANAGER TO MAKE A FORMAL APPLICATION TO THE STATE CONSERVA- TION 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. Affirma- tive 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 EXCA- VATING, INC. OF MUSCATINE, IOWA, for $142,022.50. 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. 85-119, 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 SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION PROJECT TO TSCHIGGFRIE EXCAVATING OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, for $964,839.90. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-120, 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 Official Actions May 7, 1985 Page 9 $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 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ABRIDGE REPL CEMENTTATION PROJECTOFOR THEERAL-AID 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. Affirmative roll all vote unanimous, 5/O, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adoCONTE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING kTHE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON STREET CO14CRETE REPAIR PROJECT TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, for $30,825.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/O, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dicksonto , REVISING RES.85-123, BANNUAL B BUDGET pp. OR 91FY85, PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IA -22003 AND IA05P022004. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/O, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES, 85-124, Bk. 86, pp; P94 -P96 AUTTO EXECUT9 THEHORIZING DEVELOPMENT COT BUDGETTHE CITY MANAER FOR PROJECT IA05PO22005. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/O, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adoAMENDINGt THE CLASSIFICATION RES. 85-125, Bk.6�PLA97 N 2AND NUMBER OF POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPART- MENT. The Mayor explained this was a reclassification only and no new staff would be hired. Affirmative roll call 1 vote unanimous, 5/O, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Official Actions May 7, 1985 Page 10 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-126, Bk. 86, p. 298, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-127, 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 SPATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 9183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1985, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1987. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 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 Official Actions May 7, 1985 Page 11 new Article II of Chapter 31, which includes new Section 31-38, "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 ORDI- NANCES 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 Mayordeclared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn 9:25 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. A more complete de cription of Council activities is on file n e off* of the City,Clerky ��MARIAN K. bt / TY CLERKA�MAYOR Submitted for pu ication 5/17/85 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 7, 1985 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/7/85, 7:30 P.M. at Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Baker, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Ambrisco, Erdahl. Staffinembers HellinSchmadeke. JaCouncil Kminute's tape recon ded non so Tape 85hC37, 85-C42, Side 1, 1 -End, and Side 2, 1-432. 85-107, Bk. 86, p. 260, recognition of 19 years 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl the Civic Center. Dickson, McDonald, present: Berlin, Franklin, Cain, Side 1, 200- End; Moved by Zuber seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR THEODORE ANDERSON, in of vi absent The Mayor rmative ruoll call vote s, declared la dthe resolution adopted. a 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 Hone Week. red by seconded a�that heod recom- nitems and mendationsn the ConsentCaledarbe receve 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 & Ret. Conn. ga/ ; ba nd Telecomm. Conin. /5/853/1385and AnnalPommigInput Forum 3/13/85; P&Z Conn- - 4/18/85; Bd. of Library Trustees - 4/25/85; Historic Preservation Comm. - 4/10/85; Conn. 4/3/85; Committee on Community Needs - COME.view /16/85Riverf4/17/85; Permit Motions: Approving Special Class C Beer -Wine License sand 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-wayutilities a or Iodatio at o 8Northwestern Bell Telephone Company along Highway Setting public hearings: RES. 85-108, Bk. 86, p. 261, SETTING PUBLIC Bk. 86, ON 262, SETTING UBL C HEARING ON 5/21/850, ON APPROVING THE FY85 CA A HEARING ON PROJECTS ^. plans, 8specificatl ns, form 3ofS cont actPUBLIC and ccessible estimate City construction 85-111of 1,e B. handicapped,p.64, 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. Council Activities May 7, 1985 Page 2 Correspondence: Governor Branstad regarding assistance to cities in maintaining the economic base and ProBrrucegGlasgowniapologizing development, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. 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 Smashthat am public hearingLb. eHsethforgMay 21 onithe proposed Inc., requesting Schwab Advertising System Inc., rerepl quest Vista Park Village subdivision.red to PPO - Letter Cfrom hangethof dTowere Court and George Street ;or arection for Melrose Lake area. C unc H landfof tConsolidatedProperty Consult nts Ltds re t�e proposed rezoning of • re a resolution of support for an application for a Section 202/8 Elderly Housing Project. Leland McCormick ick re re;dlafore the nt o installation of f sidewalks. ion Bramwell requesting Jon and Pat Meskimen fence, referred to the te PPD Dept. for reply. be regarding the cottonwood tree at 48 Penfro Drivethe ocottonwood formally cat v48 and place on file. Gerald L. Bruns regarding Pefr1D Drive to be 46n nresidents request ng thaan file. Petition from t the Councilreceived dreviewdthe notice ordinance Mand to rewrite it, if necessary, in order to make it enforceable, City Mgr. Tom Wreply. Letter mo frof resigatiothe Civil from etComnissionRsubmittii eview gicertified 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 Associate Reader - Water; Accountant - Treasury; Systems Specialist - Accounting; Maintenance Worker III - Landfill /Streets and Sanitation; planner (3/4T) - PPO. Area Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ACCAN) inviting the Council to attend public medicatting ion from BDavid3Frantz.and the Robert A. Lee Recrat eation Cea nter. App Rita Frantz for aw aiovefrom he 7rafficmEngrtorenparking ondBancroft their property. Drive. iblic Applications for Use oStreets on the and streets Gofuiowa City nds: Jane Dons 5/24 more t& distribute veterans' poppies 5/25/85, approved. James Spratt and the Riverfest Committee to have 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. set a blic in to , on anovordinancekton�repealseconded theby BakerPlanned� Development Housing r(PDH)n plan /for Hunter's Run Subdivision Parts Two and Three. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. public hearing on 5/21/85 Moved by Dickson, secondedeanyZ Planned o enttHousing (POM) plan for Vista on an ordinance approving a Park Village. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. Council Activities 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 PIIELI14INARY AND .FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR EASTOALE 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. 266-7, 'S RUN PART26THREE CONSENTINGAffirmative roll call OFON LOTS unanimous, a 50-53 OF 4U5/Ot, SUBDIVISION Ambrisco, 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. CentralA public hearing was held Zone on a ordinance to rezone from Public (P) to property generally located immediately south of Washington Street to the bus depot building and 7 depth from the east i ne of Gilbert Street for senior citizen housing. he folowingindividuals appeared. Woodrow Morris, 230 Hutchinson Avenue; Irene Murphy, 320 E. Washington; Bob Welsh, �2526 er ,ohn Mayfield Wilson Sporting tHelt, Rt. 6,yle pr pertylo445 wner 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 corresppondence from Letha Chamberlin, Irene Smith, Dick Watt, Edwin Goodyear, Sy lviaGladys Richardson, and Mary Cole. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Ambrisco and Erdahl absent. an nance to Moved by Dickson, secondedentralby ker, to Businessefer to Service /Zones (CB -2) iproperty rezone from Public (P) to 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 of7feet in Washingt Washington to th from the bus line depotfGilbert building for senior et and icitizen ehousing. Lyle Seydel, 445 Garden Street, appeared. Council Activities 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. Council Activities May 7, 1985 Page 'S 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 viver ehiclestween hall beeIa operatedver and the an the surfacelofgton he ice eet Dam. on the Iowae RcraftNo iverbetween 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 MANAGER 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. Council Activities 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 SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION PROJECT TO TSCHIGGFRIE EXCAVATING OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, for $964,839.90. 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. 85-120, Bk. 86, pp. 277-284, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTRA 8 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 IOWA 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 IOWA 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 IA05P022004. 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 by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-124, Bk. 86, pp. 294-296, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT COST BUDGET FOR PROJECT IA05P022005. 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 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. Council Activities May 7, 1985 Page 7 Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-127, Bk. 86, p. 299, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EMAffirmative roll call vote PLOYEES. 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declaredthe resolution adopted Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-128, Bk. 86, p. 300, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN FOR AFSCE 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 TRUSTEESTAND THENA AMERICAN FEDERATIONCITY STATE, COUNTY, AND UNICIPALBOARD EMPLOY- EES 1987. LO OAffirmative Froll 10call vTO oteEunanimous, FFECTIVE U5/0, LY 1�AmbBJUNE isco, 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 Mproceedinayor declaredth caution" after a the motion carried,s5/0, Abe mbrisco,first Erdahlvote passage. The absent, Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 31 of the Cade 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 31-38, "Exempon,n be give Ambrisco, vote for absent.passage. The Mayor declared the motioned, 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, declar ednththereto Article VIII 'e motion carried, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahentitled l "Sidewalk The Mayor absent Moved by Luber, 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 declaredthe are nation carried, , be 5/0,gAmbrisco,iven ond Erdahl absentfor . The Mayor 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 AGOING NEW ARTICLE V THERETO, ENTITLED "SELF -FUELING REGULATIONS," be sed and a hfle adopted. 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent.The Mayordeclared the ordinanc 0 Council Activities May 7, 1985 Page 8 Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn 9:25 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Ambrisco, Erdahl absent. JOHN MCDONALD, MAYU COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF1COUNCIL ACTIVITIES May 21, Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/21/85, at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco+resent Dickson, McDonald. Absent: Erdahl, Strait, Zuber. Staffinem Cassaers d Cain, Vitosh, Hellinq, Jansen, Parrott, DeMarce, Franklin, Farmer, Y+ Penney. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-C43, Side 1, 388 End and Side 2, 1-206. The Mayor announced the following changes to the Consent Calendar: item 2c(8) addition of res olution Supplement #24 issuing cigarette Code ofe0rdinances. �tMoved em c(by resolution adopting pPendations that the items and Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, approved, c and/or adopted as in the Consent Calendar be received, or app Approval of Official Council 5/7/85, as published, subject to Clerk Actions of the regular meeting of correction, as recommended by the City Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Appeals Bd. 4/9/85; nter Comm. Airpport Comm. -vation Comm. - 4/17/85-, Urban4/EnvironmentrAdeHoc Comm. - 3/19/85, 45/8/85; 1Neighborhoodh Open Space Advisory/Comm. Pae 4/11185R 4/25/85; Housing Comm. - 5/14/85. Permit Motions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Knox Corporation AdLiquoroxLicenseerr McGee station and Sunday Sales2foruVFWtLeRoyine vWeeks Approving roving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Post #3949, 609 Hwy. 6 By -Pass. App 201 Sales for Morgan Dean Jones gdba Michael's Css C iquorhL itense andse and oSunday Sales for S. Clinton Street. App Pershell Corporation dba Colonial BowlingS Lan for 2253 5chard yand2Shelly Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday in Class C Liquor License for KingRichard's RFitzpatricky dbare Mall. FitzpatrickPs,ov525 South Gilbert. Approving Class C Liquor License for Spayer & Company, Ltd. dba The CAirliner 22 SouthIGARETTE PERMITS. Olinton RES. 85-136, Bk8RES.5-13586,P.8359, ADOPTING TING SUPPLEMENT #24 to the Code of Ordinances. Motion: Approvints of 52 5 for the periods of 4/1 throughis4/30/85,t� as recommenden the d by the9Fin2 Finance Dir., subject to audit. Setting public hearings: RES. 85-137, Bk. 86, p. 360, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 6/4/85, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONgTRRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRU3 1,NTOFST EA Y86PUBLANDFILNG �PLANSI PROJECT. RES. 85-138, Bk. 86, p. OFTHEDUBUQUE FORM OF ST STREET PARKINGTA14D ESTIMATE OF COST RAMP EXPANSION PROJECT FOR ANDTHE DIRECTINGCONSTRUCTION CITY CLERK TO PBLISHPLACE SAIDUPLANS,NETC., ON FILE FOR RPUBLIC1IINSP INSPECTION. ToYset BaNpublic hearing for 6/4/85, concerning an amendment to Chapter 8, Article 5, of the Code of Ordinances relating to house moves. RES. 85-139, Bk. 86, pp. 362-365, DITO ADOPT A SUPPLEMENTALECTING RESOLUTION TOTHEBLICATION 11CREAE THEAIS,SUANCE OTICE GRANTEDOF PSAL BY PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FROM $2,450,000 TO $2,500,000 AND A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE $400,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MILLARD WAREHOUSE PROJECT), SERIES C OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/18/85, ON THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE SUPPLEME14TAL RESOLUTION AND TO ISSUE SAID BONDS. Correspondence: Letter of appreciation from HACAP for assistance provided in finding a location for the Head Start Program. Nancy Goldsmith regarding the petition to save the cottonwood tree on Penfro Drive. George Nagle requesting expansion of the IRB eligibility area to include 510 South Clinton Street. John D. Cruise, attorney representing George Nagle and Michael Furman, requesting a reply as soon as possible to the request for expansion of the IRB eligibility area. Irving B. Weber thanking the Council for the 1985 Preservation Week Award. Charles H. Nadler, attorney, representing a client who wishes to have a business in Iowa City of a horse-drawn vehicle for hire with attached proposed ordinance, requesting that the City amend the Code to permit the licens- ing of horse-drawn vehicles for hire, Legal Dept. to review. Memo from the Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Scott Boulevard. Michael Kattchee, Mayor of Coralville, endorsing Iowa City's efforts to regulate activities for a certain section of the Iowa River. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Marnetta Shetler for use of public sidewalks for a silent peace vigil on 5/15, 22 and 29, 1985, approved. Anthony J. Hemann of the Homecoming Council for permis- sion to have the Homecoming Parade on 10/4/85, approved. Bob Brown and Jane Kerr for permission to have the Ronald McDonald o Ms Pat Vaouse Run n Eck between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, approved. to have the Memorial Day observance on Park Road Bridge and at Oakland Cemetery on 5/27/85, approved. Ed Arensdorf to have a Library Staff Run on 6/2/85, beginning at 12:00 noon, approved. Sherry King to have the Mother's Day Run on 5/12/85, approved. City Plaza Use Permits: KRNA radio for permission to have a remote broadcast from City Plaza to benefit the Kenny Arnold Fund on 5/10/85, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing on 6/4/85, on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to revise the notice requirements for Board of Adjustment actions. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to repeal the Planned Develop- ment Housing (PDH) plan for Hunter's Run Subdivision Parts Two and Three. No one appeared. Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing on 6/18/84, on a resolution approving the preliminary plat/Planned Development Housing plan for Vista Park Village. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-140, Bk. 86, p. 366, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LSRD PLAN FOR MCBRIDE ADDITION, INC., i LOT 2, BDI SECOND ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-141, Bk. 86, p. 367, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSRO) PLAN FOR 510 CLINTON STREET COMPLEX. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to defer to 6/4/85 an ordinance to change the name of Highlander Drive to Northgate Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Baker voting "no," Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, to defer to 6/4/85 consideration of the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance and Map. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, to defer to 6/4/85 an ordinance to rezone property in the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 16 in Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian (aka Neuzil property) from RM -12 to RS -B. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, to defer to 6/4/85 an ordinance to rezone property bounded by University Heights to the north, the former CRI&P railroad tracks to the east, the Lakewood Addition to the south and on the south and on the west by the east line of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian from RM -12 to RS -8. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Handicapped Accessible Public Restroom, Upper City Park. Acting Parks & Recreation Director Cassady showed a picture of the facility to the Councilmembers. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-142, Bk. 86, p. 368, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC RESTROOM, UPPER CITY PARK AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 6/11/85. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the FY85 Operating Budget Amendment. No one appeared. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-143, Bk. 86, p. 369, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL Y StraitDlZuberNG rabse�, 1985. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, he Mr declared the resolution adopted. ay o A public hearing was held on the FY85 Proposed Capital Projects Fund Budget. No one appeared. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-144, Bk. 86, p. JUWE ADOPTING 30, 1985. THAffirmativeRrollTScallNDvoteDuFT FOR THE animous, 4/0,SErdahl/,RSt'rait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the City of Iowa City's FY86 State Transit Assistance Application. No one app Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to re -appoint Ann Bending7/1/91 g, 1710 Ridge Road, to the Board of Library Trustees for six year term ending and defer the two remaining vacancies to the 6/4/85 meeting, to appoint Agnes R. Kuhn, 1185 E. Jefferson Street, to the anS.Wieler et on Community 414 eSycamore three-year term ending 7/1/88; to appoint Street, to the Riverfront Commission for an unexpired term plus a three-year term aitc deferappointments 8rtosthethe Resources Conservation Commissionuntil ending 12/1/86 6/4/85. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. Councilmember Baker inquired about the rules for low flying airplanes then pIowa roper iauthorities.near theK� Councilmember Ambris orkwood Diane Street reanquiredcity when ther. will bicyclnotify lane markings on Market Street will be removed, referred to PW Dept. Council - member Dickson questioned if anything more had been received tated he about st xic waste in relationship to the University. City g r.with Casey Mahon and will follow up. The recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission that iniht of the solution proposed; of the critical historical problems, Particularly the over -use of the pool at the Community Recreation Center; riticalthe etlackraof ing condition of the two existing outdoor pools; gymnasium Space; that the Parks and Recreation Pammissi000lenabandoningtthe the approach of renovating the west side (city facility. The Commission Mercer Park pool, and constructing a multi-purpsteps, as authorizes the Acting thisector of matter tokthen attention thekcitycMgr., City necessary, to bring with Council, the school the districa bond t, and �'ssue �inethetfall. The Mayor hstated nthis placingpublic was discussed on the informal meeting of 5/14 and consensus of the Council a that time was additional information should be received from alsstaff- similar 'reviewotedethat h ttthe he Mercer Parineer k poojaluation is beingupdated, The recommendations of the Housing Commission noted as s the City of Iowa City not Parking area nor commit it long-range study as to the sell the property known a for non-governmental usage future needs of the City of follows: (1) That the Chauncey Swan until some kind of Iowa City could be made. (Extracted for Special Meeting of May 14, 1985.) (2) That Council approve amendments to Rental Rehabilitation Program by a) increasing size of target area by adding five blocks on west side of North Dubuque Street; b) increasing unit size eligibility by lifting 11 -unit maximum but retaining "Preference" for projects of 1-11 units. No action is required at this time. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-145, Bk. 86, p. 371, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THFy MELtQ COURT IMPROVEMENTS i PROJECT TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA%Sb�c son noted the differ- ence in call vote the unanimouser4/OeSErdahl,stimate and Straitactual Zuberbid absentreceived. The Mayord clarred the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-146, Bk. 86, p. 372, ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEE. City Mgr. stated the recent legislation passing a 25t per ton levy for all refuse except rubble was not considered during discussions for next year's budget which could affect the new collection fee. Baker noted that the press should be notified regarding the new legislation. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-147, Bk. 86, pp. 373-378, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO ENTER A CONTRACT WITH TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH TO PROVIDE THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN. Ambrisco inquired as to the counterpart of the program during other times of the year. City Mgr. and staff member Penney assured Council that the school lunch program is in effect during the school year. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-148, Bk. 86, pp. 379-380, TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDUSTRIAL REVE14UE BOND POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, E14LARGING THE CHAPTER 403 AREA ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS. The Mayor noted the area is adjacent to the area that is now eligible, north of the railroad tracks, east of Madison Street and west of Gilbert Street, up to Court Street. Basically it would be the privately owned areas from Court Street south to the railroad tracks with Gilbert and Madison Streets being the other boundaries. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-149, Bk. 86, pp. 381-382, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT RK9166 PROJECT IA05PO22004. (Shamrock Place) Af- firmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance revising City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Division 4, to provide for a full-time City Attorney, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that ORD. 85-3235, Bk. 25, pp. 101-107, AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY TO SET THE SPEED LIMIT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that ORD. 85-3236, Bk. 25, pp. 108-110, AMENDING SECTION 23-161 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, (caution after a stop) be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that ORD. 85-3237, Bk. 25, p. 111-121, 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 31-38, EXEMPTION, be passed and adopted. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 8:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. 9d HN MCDON LD, MAYOR 4MO ti,,a�r4/C ie PARROTT, DEPUTY CITY CLERK INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 20, 1985 Informal Council Discussion: May 20, 1985, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Council Present: McDonald, Baker, Ambrisco, Erdahl, Dickson. Absent: Zuber, Strait. Staff Present: Berlin, Melling, Parrott, Cain, Vitosh, Farmer, Jansen, r Franklin, Gannon , Smith. Si2 Recorded: Reel 85-C44, Side 2, 354 -End; Reel 85-C45, all; Reel 85-C46, Sides 1-211. Planning and Zoning a) Set ublic hearin June 4 1985 amend zoningordinance, revise notice requirements or Boar oT Adjustment. Franklin explained the amendment will change the public notice require- ments for the Board of Adjustment from 15 days prior to the meeting to not less than 7 nor more than 20 days prior to the meeting. b)Public hearin ordinance to repea the Tanned develo ment housingplan or Hun er s Run Su tvlston, Pars 2 an 3. Franklin said the ordinance is to repeal the PDH plan for Hunter's Run Subdivision, Parts 2 and 3, and will exclude multi -family housing. In response to Baker, Berlin stated an estimated 18 acres or more has been dedicated for parkland. Franklin presented Council with map of the area. c) Set public hearing June 18 1985, resolution approving preliminary Franklin said this is the resetting of the public hearing for June 18. Berlin explained that there is a provision that Planning and Zoning Commission should prepare a written report to Council stating that the plan does not adversely impact upon the neighborhood. d) Consider resolution to approve a preliminary and final LSNRD plan for Marip idp A dition.RhTSecon�TdaiEion. Franklin said the development is in the BDI/industrial park, cuuld be used for warehousing or manufacturing, and parking will be available for manufacturing or warehousing. e) Consider resolution aperoving the preliminary and final LSRD plan for Franklin explained this is a combination office and residential complex. Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the LSRD plan. 2-.).3 f) Consider ordinance to Drive Erdahl inquired about the City's street naming policy. McDonald said the naming policy has been referred to PPD for recommendation. g) Consider h) Consider an ordinance to rezo an ordinance to Franklin said these considerations need to be deferred until six Council members are available. McDonald said Council will take action on June 4, 1985. Expansion of IRB areas Reel 85-C44, Side 2 McDonald said the area to be extended would be private property north of the railroad, west of Gilbert and east of Madison. Cain said some public property would be included. McDonald said an expansion of the IRB area would serve as a catalyst for more development in the area. McDonald stated that even with the expansion of the IRB area, each IRB application will be considered on its own merits. Berlin stated each application will be referred to Design Review. Baker stated that other issues, in addition to design review, should be addressed with each applicant. Baker said he has no problems with expanding the IRB area but raised concerns about subsidizing more apartments and high density development and additional office space. Erdahl asked what happens if unsound IRB investments are made. In response to Erdahl, Berlin stated that technically the City has no liability although there may be an adverse long-term effect of peoples' attitudes toward Iowa City. Berlin noted that a relevant issue is what should the City's IRB policy be in a particular economic environment. McDonald noted the Council will still have the discretion to accept or reject IRB applications. Erdahl said there should be an IRB policy to examine each project application prior,to extending the area. Berlin said currently there are no policy guidelines. Ambrisco inquired about mixed use restrictions. Cain explained projects would need to comply with the 20% low income require- ment. In response to Baker, Cain noted the IRB policy has a public purpose criteria that includes creating new or preserved existing employment, contributing to the tax base, enhancing the strength of the downtown and allowing for preservation and restoration of buildings. Cain stated that the existing IRB policy staff review committee put work on hold July 1984 until the implications of the 1984 tax law were better understood and because the City did not know what Congress was going to do. Erdahl recommended estab- lishing criteria to aid the Council in IRB decision-making. Baker said applications currently on file should be judged by the present policy. Cain stated that there are no IRB applications currently on file. Berlin said the available information and draft material will be sent to Council in a discussion scheduled. Ambrisco noted concerns about the risk of IRB investments; directed staff to ensure that IRB applications are filled out very complete and asked to see copies of IRB applications before Council is asked to give its approval. Berlin noted that IRB applications have not been received for some time, perhaps due to the changing economic circumstances and the City's consultant may have conclusions regarding economic conditions. Jansen stated a lot of the determination about what is relevant IRB criteria is made on the staff level and Council input may need to be incorporated. In response to a question from Berlin, it was the consensus of the City Council that the 510 Clinton Street project could proceed under the existing IRB process. Berlin again noted that staff will review and forward information to the Council. Jansen said because the Council sees the IRB criteria as a planning instru- ment, including marketability and design factors, those concepts should be incorporated in the IRB criteria. Council agreed to the resolution to expand the IRB area as discussed. In response to Baker, Franklin said the Planning and Zoning Commission will review the RM -144 high density zoning. Sidewalk Cafes Reel 85-C45, Side 1 McDonald stated that a previous Council concern was the lack of control by the City to regulate the hours of liquor use at sidewalk cafes. McDonald said according to the City's Legal Department it would be legal for the City to control the hours under separate agreement with the sidewalk cafe owner. McDonald said the sidewalk cafes would be temporary and offer a unique atmosphere to the downtown area. Baker noted that the current ordinance states that sidewalk cafes shall not be permitted anywhere in the City Plaza. Jansen said the existing plaza ordinance would need to be changed if the majority of the Council agreed to allow sidewalk cafes. Helling stated that established guidelines allow sidewalk cafes in CB -10 and CB -2 zones; the guidelines as adopted in resolution 84-181 would permit sidewalk cafes in Zone 1 of the City Plaza; would not permit sidewalk cafe permits to be issued to anyone who has an Iowa liquor license; and states the amount of sidewalks that must remain. Ambrisco said sidewalk cafes would cause the Plaza to be overcrowded and littered. McDonald said that if sidewalk cafes were allowed on a permit basis, sidewalk cafes would be reviewed annually and have their permits revoked if problems arise. Baker inquired about sidewalk cafes in the CB -10 and CB -2 zones outside the City Plaza area. Erdahl suggested allowing sidewalk cafes May through September when the student population is reduced. Melling said that there is one applicant on file for a business on Iowa Avenue. Representatives from the Downtown Association said sidewalk cafes could have a positive impact. Erdahl and Dickson spoke in favor of sidewalk cafes; Ambrisco and Baker opposed sidewalk cafes in the City Plaza area. McDonald stated discussion will be deferred until June 3 when a full Council would be present. Liquor/Beer License Suspension Policy Reel 85-C45, Side 2 McDonald said Council received a memo from the Legal Department regarding liquor/beer license suspensions. In response to McDonald, Jansen stated the Council will have the right to revoke in discrimination cases and the state will not revoke local ordinance violations - that has to be done locally. Berlin noted that in the amended ordinance the Council would give up the i 4 right to suspend for any ordinance violation other than human rights. Jansen said the Council previously stated they wanted to reserve the right to revoke or suspend for human rights ordinance violations only and did not want to suspend or revoke for other City Code violations. Jansen noted that City Code violations cannot be referred to the state. Berlin recommended against the amendment. Council agreed to only remove state liquor violation provisions and not amend to exclude City Code violation. Legal staff will change the ordinance accordingly. Budget Amendments Reel 85-C45, Side 2 Council received memo regarding the annual amendments to the operating budget and capital projects budget. Vitosh said capital projects budget is based on five year CIP and is revised for any carryover on projects which were completed in the prior year but not completed by the end of July. In response to Baker, Vitosh said she has reviewed the Metcalf & Eddy sewer finance report. Pending List Reel 85-C45, Side 2 Council reviewed the pending list. City Plaza Fountain Barrier. In response to Erdahl, Berlin said the engi- neering department is reviewing alternatives submitted by Ambrisco. Comprehensive Economic Development Project. In response to Erdahl, Berlin stated the First Capital Corporation will be reporting to the Council on the comprehensive economic development program and the comprehensive economic development program is affected by recent state legislation. Mortgage Revenue Bonds. McDonald inquired about mortgage revenue bond state legislation. Berlin said City staff will meet with the head of the state housing authority in Des Moines to find out if Iowa City could benefit from issuing mortgage revenue bonds. Baker requested a report about the state mortgage revenue bond program. Newspa er Vendines in Mach. Baker inquired about newspaper vending machines. TWART er Will a scheduled for discussion in June. Metcalf & EddRe ort. Berlin said the follow-up report from Metcalf & Eddy will be forw, rde to Council upon its completion. Gas & Electric Franchise. McDonald inquired about the status of the gas and electric rant ise. Erdahl explained that Council at last weeks informal meeting decided to schedule another meeting for the purpose of discussing the gas and electric franchise. The meeting would include Councilmembers, staff, RCC and IIG&E representatives. Baker noted that all interested parties should submit information in writing before the meeting. McDonald suggested scheduling the gas and electric franchise discussion in the middle of June. Council Time Reel 85-C45, Side 2 1. In response to Ambrisco, Berlin said pavement is being replaced on Burlington Street. -T-.23 23 N 5 2. Baker reported that 48 people have submitted a petition requesting Council to discuss the noise ordinance. The matter could be discussed June 3. 3. Baker requested that the status of the Environmental Ad Hoc Committee be discussed at the June 3 Council meeting. 4. Berlin stated that the City Council should indicate to the Governor's office opposition to legislation which will add 25t per ton surcharge to use the landfill (except for rubble) because Iowa City is already meeting its dumping responsibilities and may not accrue any benefit from the surcharge. Berlin noted that the Council received a memo regarding landfill leachate problems and the recommended proposal was to pump leachate into the sewer system by utilizing a lift station. Helling said deterioration of equipment used to haul leachate has become a factor in considering costs to resolve the leachate problem. Council directed staff to proceed with the design and construction of the lift station and to contact the Governor's office opposing the dump surcharge fees. Appointments Reel 85-C45, Side 2 Library Bd. of Trustees - Majority agreed to reappoint Ann Bovbjerg. Two other appointments deferred to June 4. Committee on Community Needs - Majority agreed to appoint Agnes Kuhn. Riverfront Comm. - Council agreed to appoint Jan Hielert to the term ending December o�8. Other vacancy will be readvertised. Resources Conservation Comm. Council Time Continued Berlin stated he was contacted by the County Attorney and State Ombudsman about what action the Council is going to take on cottonwood trees. Council decided not to make any decisions about the cottonwood trees for a couple of weeks. In response to Baker, Berlin said City Attorney salary and benefits will be discussed on June 3. Berlin noted that the question of open or closed interviews has not yet been decided. 5. 6. - Both appointments deferred until June 4. Reel 85-C46, Side 1 Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.