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Home My WebLink About1985-06-18 Council minutesInformal Council Discussion May 14, 1985 Informal Council Discussion: May 14, 1985, at 1:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Pro tem Mayor Clemens Erdahl presiding. Councilmembers Present: Erdahl, Strait, Ambrisco, Dickson, Baker. Absent: u er, McDonald. Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Smith, Parrott, Cassady, Vitosh. Tae Recorded: Reel 85-C41, Side 1, 49 -End, Side 2, All; Reel 85-C44, Side 1, All, Side 2, 1-354. Gas and Electric Utility Franchise Reel 85-C41, Side 1 Resources Conservation Commission (RCC) members Parsons, Vogel and Nychay and the City Council discussed the gas and electric utility franchise. RCC Chairperson Nychay reviewed the RCC's recommendations as outlined in the May 10, 1985 letter to the Mayor and Councilmembers. TEN YEAR FRANCHISE WITH FIVE YEAR REOPENER CLAUSE. Nychay explained the ten year re -recommendation was made due to the rapid changing technology and the five year reopener recommendation was based on allowing five years to decide if an energy conservation program was effective. Nychay suggested that the Council may want to establish a list of topics with the reopener provision that could be discussed. In response to Council concerns about a unilateral or bilateral reopener clause, Vogel. said a 15 -year unilateral reopener clause existed in the expired franchise. Tom Hoogerwerf, Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company representative, stated the length of the franchise is important and a long-term franchise is a necessity due to financial commit- ments. Baker asked if both the City and the utility company would have to be mutually agreeable for changes to be placed on the ballot under the reopener clause. Berlin stated the Council can approve changes and put the changes on the ballot and it takes concurrence by the electric company, even after a positive ballot vote, before the changes can become effective. In response to questions from Strait, Hoogerwerf stated that Iowa Public Service and Iowa Power Company services Sioux City and Council Bluffs; Sioux City has a 2% franchise fee; and Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric doesn't want a franchise fee. In response to Ambrisco, Berlin said no one attempted to use the reopener clause in the previous franchise. Erdahl noted that a majority of Council is in favor of starting the gas and electric utility franchise negotiations over. FRANCHISE FEE. Nychay said the RCC has recommended a 1% franchise fee to be charged to IIG&E; the franchise fee will be used for a community based energy conservation program; the money should be put into a line item account that citizens could borrow from for energy projects; and the franchise fee will help economic development in the community. Nychay explained that no means tests would be applied for citizens wanting to borrow money. i y 2 Baker said the Council needs to consider if the community based energy conservation program is justified and, if it is justified, then the franchise fee is justified. Dickson stated a fee should be charged to the utility companies for the use of public property. Council decided to continue discussion of the gas and electric utility franchise after the scheduled swimming pool discussion. Swimming Pool/Recreation Facility Update Reel 85-C41, Side 2 Cassady introduced members of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Parks and Recreation Commission member Craig Willis explained problems due to the City Park pool and Mercer Park pool deteriorating conditions; extreme use of the Recreation Center pool and Recreation Center gymnasium; and the current City use of City facilities. Parks and Recreation Commission recommends renovating City Park pool; discontinuing use of Mercer Park pool and building a new indoor/outdoor pool with a gymnasium and track facility near Southeast Junior High. Willis said this is the ideal time to build a new swimming I facility because of the cooperation with the School Board and lower construc- tion costs. Randy Jordison, School Board member, reported the School Board has stated that swimming instruction is a priority and has ear marked $1 j million to be used for a joint venture with the City. i iErdahl inquired about the replacement of Mercer Park pool. Cassady explained that Mercer Park pools sits in eight feet of ground water and causes pressure on side walls and the filter system needs to be replaced. Cassady said financially it would be much better for the City to abandon the Mercer Park i pool facility and move it to higher ground. In response to Ambrisco' Jordison said the School Board has contacted other i municipalities. Jordison explained that swimming instruction should take place at the junior high level because learning to be water safe earlier is better and the junior high philosophy is to allow students to be explorative. 1 In response to Ambrisco, Jordison said swimming will be made part of the I physical education requirement. Strait inquired about the Parks and Recrea- tion Commission's pool priorities as it relates to parkland dedication. Cassady said the pool facility and parkland dedication are both high priori- ties but the pool situation is critical. Council directed Berlin to organize a committee consisting of staff, Parks and Recreation Commission and School Board members to explore and present Council with more detail on the pool facility proposal. i Sidewalk Cafe Reel 85-C41, Side 2 Erdahl announced that the sidewalk cafe discussion will be rescheduled.- Continuation escheduled.Continuation of Gas and Electric Utility Franchise Discussion Reel 85-C41, Side 2 FRANCHISE FEE. Ambrisco asked about what form the franchise fee would be put � on the ballot. Nychay said he is contacting the Attorney General regarding the franchise fee ballot proposal. 3 In response to Nychay, Erdahl said the Council should have the authority to decide the use of the franchise fee money. COGENERATION CLAUSE. Nychay stated that cogeneration is defined as producing energy in conjunction with the energy that is being supplied by IIG&E Company. Jansen stated cogeneration is already covered by federal law. UTILITY REVIEW COMMISSION. Nychay said the duties of the URC would be to audit books of IIG&E; intervene in rate cases; and process complaints according to the administrative code. The RCC would be deemed to the URC and the energy specialist would be the staff support person to the URC. BUY-OUT PROVISION. Berlin noted that the buy-out provision is already covered by state law. Hoogerwerf noted that IIG&E is regulated by the Iowa State Commerce Commission. Council discussed starting the negotiations over. Berlin said it is not recommended that Council proceed with the second reading of the proposed ordinance. Ambrisco asked if IIG&E has reviewed the City Manager's recommen- dations. Hoogerwerf said IIG&E has read the City Manager's recommendations; language differences should be able to be resolved; and there are problems with the regulatory ordinance. Erdahl said a committee should be established to address the City Manager's recommendations. Berlin stated it is important that all seven Councilmembers meet with staff and the RCC to discuss the franchise. Berlin stated a meeting will be scheduled with additional information sent to Councilmembers. Strait asked IIG&E to respond to the City Manager's recommendations. Old Elks Building Reel 85-C44, Side 1 Berlin noted a letter was received from Southgate Developers regarding structural integrity of the Old Elks Building. Baker asked what the poten- tial property revenues would be if the building remained privately owned. Southgate Development representative stated current taxes are $9900 and taxes would be an estimated $25,000 if the building were fully developed. Braverman explained that urban rehabilitation credit and IRBs may be used and tax laws limit the amount of space in privately held buildings that have been devel- oped with tax free bonds. Braverman said he would like to start the project by the middle of June, 1985. Berlin stated that Braverman is willing to rent the City space on a temporary basis if the City pursues the Elks Building proposal and the Elks Building proposal will involve complex legal work costing a lot of money and time. Erdahl inquired about the cost difference in owning a renovated older building as opposed to owning a new structure. Vitosh said the Elks Building project would cost $3,280,000 and new construction with GO bonds would cost $4,089,000 based on price per square foot construction costs. Councilmembers briefly discussed the location and feasibility of new construction. Ambrisco said the City should study the, feasibility of building east of the Civic Center. In response to Erdahl, Berlin said Civic Center remodeling monies could be obtained and new construction work would involve GO bonds or a lease purchase agreement. Berlin noted that the City will have up to $80,000 in rental expenses by the year after next if additional spice is not ohtained. Cl In response to questions from Strait, Braverman said the Elks Building structure has been examined and the redevelopment will comply with state and city building regulations. Berlin requested a written copy of the structure report from Braverman. Braverman reviewed the preliminary drawings of the redevelopment with Councilmembers. Council directed staff to proceed with negotiations for the Elks Building. City Attorney Candidates Interview Process Reel 85-C44, Side 2 Berlin stated the City Attorney candidates' interviews are scheduled for the afternoon of June 3; consensus should be reached by that evening; and terms and conditions of employment should be decided before the interview. Berlin said applicants have raised concerns about the Iowa City housing market and applicants, have been told that residing in Iowa City is a condition of employment. Councilmembers discussed if interviews should be opened or closed to the public. Jansen read the state law as follows: "to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irrepa- rable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.' Majority of Council wanted interviews in open session. Berlin stated he will inform the City Attorney applicants that the Council prefers an open session interview but an applicant's preference for a closed session will not adversely affect his/her candidacy if it is a legitimate reason. Berlin recommended that.a background check be made before a final offer is extended to an applicant. Berlin said the applicants will meet with the Mayor and City Manager early on June 3 to answer any questions about the city; a City department head will accompany the applicants on a tour of Iowa City and to lunch; and then interviews will take place in the afternoon. In response to Strait, Berlin stated the City has paid for department head positions moving expenses. Berlin stated the Council should consider an employment agreement and short-term solution to housing. Council Time Reel 85-C44, Side 2 Karr explained the schedule of the bidding process for the ramp expansion. The tentative schedule is as follows: Council will set the June 4 public hearing on May 21, on June 4 Council will approve plans and specs and prepare bids, bids will be received until June 25 and awards for construction for the project would occur at the next scheduled Council meeting on July 16. Lundell has requested Council hold a special meeting to award contracts earlier than July 16. Council directed Karr to schedule a meeting for June 26, 8:00 a.m. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. 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, ra Staff Present: Berlin, Melling, Parrott, Cain, Vitosh, Farmer, Jansen, Fran n, Gannon, Smith. Tape Recorded: Reel 85-C44, Side 2, 354 -End; Reel 85-C45, all; Reel 85-C46, SS ids, 1-21T. Planning and Zoning a) Set ublic hearin June 4 1985 amend zoningordinance revise notice regu remen s or oar o Jus n . 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 hearing, ordinance to repeal the Dlanned development housing plan for un er s un u v son, ar s 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��ublic hearing June 18 1985 resolution approving preliminary Ta pplanedeveTen ous ng pan or Pr a ar age. 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 ac rine-Kddifion, eco�llddAion. Franklin said the development is in the BDI/industrial park, could be used for warehousing or manufacturing, and parking will be available for manufacturing or warehousing. e) Consider resolution aperovina 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. E 2 f) Consider ordinance to chane the name of Highlander drive to North ate Drive. Erdahl inquired about the City's street naming policy. McDonald said the naming policy has been referred to PPD for recommendation. g) Consider Iowa Cit,zoning ordinance and ma • consider an ordinance to rezone tl�leuzi property; an h) Consider an ordinance to rezone property bounded by University Heights 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. i 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. 3 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. 4 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 i 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 _. . _ _._.._ _ . ,r. __- n 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 Cude 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. Budaet 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. Cit Plaza Fountain Barrier. In response to Erdahl, Berlin said the engi- nee ng department is reviewing alternatives submitted by Ambrisco. Com rehenve Economic Development Pro'ect. In response to Erdahl, Berlin s at a si'Economic Capital orpora on wlill be reporting to the Council on the comprehensive economic development program and the comprehensive economic development program is affected by recent state legislation. Mort a e Revenue Bonds. McDonald inquired about mortgage revenue bond state eg s at on. er n 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. News a er Vending Machines. Baker inquired about newspaper vending machines. e maTerwiH be s— cheduled for discussion in June. Metcalf & Edd Rte. Berlin said the follow-up report from Metcalf & Eddy wwl ee orwar o Council upon its completion. Gas & Electric Franchise. McDonald inquired about the status of the gas and Pec r c rant se. rdahl 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 ested sshould submit cheduling the igas rand ielectric on in ifranchise discussion ting befre the tin theMmiddledofuJune. Council Time Reel 85-C45, Side 2 1. In response to Ambrisco, Berlin said pavement is being replaced on Burlington Street. 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 259 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 Librar Bd. of Trustees - Majority agreed to reappoint Ann Bovbjerg. Two otter appo ntmen s e erred to June 4. Committee -on Community Needs - Majority agreed to appoint Agnes Kuhn. Riverfront Comm. - Council agreed to appoint Jan Wielert to the term ending ecem er o . Other vacancy will be readvertised. Resources Conservation Comm. - Both appointments deferred until June 4. Council Time Continued Reel 85-C46, Side 1 5. 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. 6. 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. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. I OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/4/85 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this ca en ar year or said publication is $ Iowa City Counci , reg. m g., 6/4/85, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding.Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: none. The Mayor proclaimed June 1985 as Iowa River Month and read a proclamation honoring Project GREEN. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of 5/14/85 and the regular meeting of 5/21/85, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Neighborhood Open Space Advisory Committee -5/9/85; Historic Preserva- tion Comm. -5/8/85; Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee -5/15/85; Bd. of Library Trustees -5/23/85; Riverfront Comm. -5/1/85; Committee on Community Needs -5/21/85. Permit Motions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pester Marketing 458, 606 S. River- side. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Kum & Go 4422, 513 S. Riverside. Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Peoples Drug 45247, 2425 Muscatine Avenue. Class C Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for Canton House, 713-715 S. Riverside. Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Sinclair Retail Station & Convenience Store, 731 Riverside. Class C Liquor License for R.T. Grunts, 826 S. Clinton. Class B Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Howard Johnson's, N. Dodge. Petition: Suspension or remission of taxes on account of age for Opal Hochstetler. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 85-150, Bk. 86, p. 383, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/18/85 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 2 ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 85-151, Bk. 86, p. 384, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/18/85 ON THE PROPOSED FARE INCREASE FOR IOWA CITY TRANSIT. Resolutions, Bk. 86: RES. 85-152, pp. 385-388, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES WITH THE BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS PROGRAM IN JOHNSON COUNTY, FY86 funding $24,091; RES. 85-153, pp.389-392, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH THE IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER, FY86 funding $17,362; RES. 85-154, pp. 393-396, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT, FY86 funding $12,000; RES. 85-155, pp. 397-401, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR ELDERLY SERVICES WITH THE ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY OF JOHNSON COUNTY, FY86 funding $27,836; RES. 85-156, pp. 402-405, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR PROJECT HEAD START WITH THE HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, INC., FY86 funding ;2,277; RES. 85-157, pp. 406-409, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES WITH THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, FY86 funding $29,000; RES. 85-158, pp. 410-412, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH THE RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM, FY86 funding $9,765; RES. 85-159, pp. 413-417, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES WITH UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH , FY86 funding $38,592; RES. 85-160, pp. 418-421, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES WITH WILLOW CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, FY86 funding $9,400; RES. 85-161, p. 422, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR PAVING AND STORM SEWER FOR HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVI- SION, PARTS 2 6 3, Phase 1. Correspondence: Chairperson of the Riverfront Comm. re Mayor's proclamation of Iowa River Month; Eve Casserly and Bridget Baschnagel re the proposed sidewalk for 7th Avenue Court, referred to PPD for reply. Memos from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified list of appli- cants for the following positions: Maintenance Worker II -Pollution Control; Clerk/Typist - Police Front I ■ Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 3 Desk; Body Repair Mechanic -Equipment; Meter Reader - Water; Maintenance Worker III - Parking; Clerk/Typist -Police Records; Maintenance Worker I -Recreation; Housing Inspector -Housing 8 Inspection Services. Memos from the Traffic Engr. re: Stop sign at West Side Dr./Mormon Trek Boule- vard; Stop sign at Duck Creek Dr./Rohret Road; Stop sign at Deerfield Dr./Rohret Road. Applications for Use of City Plaza: University of Iowa Ftd. to have remote broadcast for Children's Miracle Network Telethon from City Plaza on 6/2, approved. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Sherry King for a Father's Day Run on 6/16, approved. Thomas Moor for use of Blackhawk Minipark to distribute information on 5/24 8 6/7, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 6/18 on an ordinance to amend the flood hazard overlay zone to adopt revised maps and flood insurance study. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 6/18 on an amendment to the Sign Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance redevelopment signs. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to revise the notice requirements for Board of Adjustment actions. Merle Trummel, 314 West Benton, appeared opposing the change to not less than 7 days and suggested 10 days. Staffinember Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 85-3238, Bk. 25, pp. 122-123, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF HIGHLANDER DRIVE TO NORTHGATE DRIVE, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll G Council Activities June 4, 1935 Page 4 call vote: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Baker. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring that an ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and second considera- tion and vote be waived and that ORD. 85-3239, Bk. 25, pp. 124-297, ADOPTING THE i IOWA CITY ZONING ORD. AND MAP, be voted upon for final passage at this time. The Mayor explained the motion was for both the text and map but Council would deal with the two separately. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the ! motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded j by Dickson, that the ordinance text and the map be voted upon separately. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. I Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson that j the ordinance text be approved and adopted at this time. Staffinember Franklin explained the text included a readoption of the entire zoning ordinance with the amendments proposed by Planning & Zoning as follows: relating to the number of roomers permitted in RS -12 and RM -12 zones and a grace period of 12/31/86; to modify the accessory building coverage in the rear yard from 15% to 30%; and to treat transient housing as a special exception in all zones. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the text adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, that the zoning map as presented, with RS -8 in the area north of Shimek i School, be adopted. The City Attorney noted six favorable votes were needed to j adopt the map as presented. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, Strait. Nays: McDonald, Zuber, Ambrisco. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, that the map be adopted with the substantive change from the previous ordinance and that would be to have RS -12 zone north of Shimek School as discussed fully at the joint meeting of Council and Planning & Zoning. i Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 5 The City Attorney noted a simple majority was needed to adopt the motion on the floor. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 3/4, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Dickson, Erdahl, Strait, Baker. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to reconsider previous motion to adopt the map with RS -12 zoning north of Shimek School. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Erdahl, McDonald. Nays: Dickson, Baker. j Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 85-3240, Bk. 25, pp. 298-300, TO REZONE PROPERTY IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16 IN TOWNSHIP 70 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (aka Neuzil property) FROM RM -12 TO RS -8, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl. Nays: Zuber. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 85-3241, Bk. 25, pp. 301-303, TO REZONE PROPERTY BOUNDED BY UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS TO THE NORTH, THE FORMER CRISP j RAILROAD TRACKS TO THE EAST, THE LAKEWOOD ADDITION TO 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 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN FROM RM -12 TO RS -8. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Zuber. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring that an ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and second considera- tion and vote be waived and that ORD. 85-3242, Bk. 25, pp. 304-306, TO REPEAL THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (PDH) PLAN FOR HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION PARTS 2 AND 3, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. rI ■ Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 6 The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-162, Bk. 86, pp.423-424. APPROVING THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 52 AND 53 AND PORTIONS OF LOTS 50• AND 51, HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION, PART 3, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to forward a Planning and Zoning recommen- dation to the Bd. of Supervisors on the rezoning of one acre in the county from Al to RS and on the rezoning of 40 acres in the county from Al to RS. The P&Z Commission recommended the rezonings were inconsistent with the Fringe Area Policy Agreement for Area 4. Council requested the draft letter be changed as follows: second paragraph, second sentence, "...appear to be inconsistent..." and last paragraph, third sentence, "...40 acres which appears to be inconsistent...". The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 7/10, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an amendment to Chapter 8, Article 5, of the Code of Ordinances relating to House Moves. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Dubuque Street Parking Ramp Expansion Project. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-163, Bk. 86, p. 425, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUBUQUE STREET PARKING RAMP EXPANSION PROJECT AND ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. 1 _.__... _- _- _..._. _... ._.__..--- .__..._...).. Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 7 A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the FY86 Landfill Excavation Project. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-164, Bk. 86, p. 426, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE FY86 LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJECT AND AUTHOR- IZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 6/25. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the proposed Resolution of Necessity for the Sidewalk Assessment Project - FY86. City Engr. Farmer and staffinember Fosse reviewed the project. The following people appeared: John Balmer, 10 Princeton Ct.; Ann McLaughlin, 811 Weeber; Patty Fetters, 603 First Ave.; Larry Eastwood, Advanced Drainage Systems, 1301 Sheridan; Mrs. Allen Mulford, .1417 Sheridan; Sondra Smith, 1411 Sheridan; Elizabeth Robertson, 1409 Sheridan; Reggie Stevens, 1850 Friendship; Mike Kolen, 1831 Friendship; Carl Chadek, 515 Third Ave.; Mary Ross, 530 Third Ave.; Margaret Lainson, atty. rep. David & Rita Frantz; Lyle Seydel, 445 Garden St.; Chris Tarr, rep. Hoover School parents; Holly Van Heel, 801 Seventh Ave.; Cinda Stewart, 435 Fourth Ave.; Dale Welt, 602 Fifth Ave.; Ken Ranshaw, 463 Hwy. 1. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to accept all corre- spondence as part of the public hearing as follows: Patty Fetters (Rogness); Petition from Friendship Area residents; Guertin Thompson; David Cronin; Jerald Palmer; Petitions from Sheridan Ave. Area residents; Irene Wicks; Mr./Mrs. Earl Jennings; Mr./Mrs. J.A. Mulford; Robert Hibbs; Louise Washburn; Sondra Smith; David & Rita Frantz; Mary Rocca; Steve Held; Bruce Glasgow, Frank Boyd, John Rummelhart; Charles Barker; Petition from Hoover School parents presented by John Balmer; Garnet Barber; and Martha & Wayne Wyjack. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council - members present. Individual Council - members expressed their views on the project. After discussion Council agreed to proceed with the project with the F Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 8 following deletions: Sheridan Ave. -south side from Oakland to Seventh; Pleasant Ave. -west side from Rochester to Blooming- ton; Harlocke St. -north side on Lot 16, Weeber's Second Addition; Friendship St. -south and north sides from Seventh to First; and First Ave. -west side from Court to Rochester. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-165, Bk. 86, pp. 427-431, RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT, TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY PROPOSED FOR THE SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROJECT - FY86, as amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-166, Bk. 86, p. 432, DIRECTING PREPARATION OF DETAILED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS ON THE SIDEWALK ASSESS- MENT PROJECT - FY86. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-167, Bk. 86, PP. 433-434, TO SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/18 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROJECT - FY86. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to make the following appointments: Bd. of Library Trustees for six year terms ending 7/1/91 -Ellen Buchanan, 816 River St. and Lois Cox, 112 S. Dodge; Resources Conser- vation Comm. for terms ending 1/1/86 - Jeffrey Duffy, 1426 Dover St. and John Moreland, Jr., 1025 Washington; Airport Comm. for a term ending 3/1/88 -Robert Sokol, 520 Normandy Dr.; and Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. for a term ending 5/5/87 - Robert Miller, 2526 Nevada. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Recommendations of Boards and Commis- sions noted as follows: Recommendation of the Riverfront Commission that the City of Iowa City issue two proclamations: 11 recognizing June 1985 as Iowa River Month Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 9 in Iowa City, and 2) recognizing Project GREEN'S contributions to riverfront beautification. The Riverfront Commission has also requested the City of Coralville and Johnson County to issue these procla- mations also. Recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission: regarding the draft of the Electric Franchise Regulatory Ordinance, the Commission (1) Endorses the section referring to underground district regula- tions; (2) Recommends Item 9 be added to page 14 which refers to the relationship of the proposed project to the visual environment of the area. Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs: (1) CCN recommends that the Resources Conser- vation Commission's recommendation, dated March 18, 1985, regarding the 1% franchise fee for the Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company be approved. At the April 16 CCN meeting, the Chairperson of the Resources Conservation Commission distributed copies of the Commission's recommendations regarding the gas and electric franchise ordinance to the City Council. CCN endorses the Resources Conservation Commission's recommendation. (2) CCN recommends that $2,000 in CDBG funds be granted to the Elderly Services Agency to cover additional operating costs for the Shared Housing Program. The Committee on Community Needs received a request from the Elderly Services Agency for additional CDBG funds to administer the Shared Housing Program. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the ESA contract along with the amendment is on the June 4, 1985, City Council agenda as Item No. 20. (3) $4,000 in CDBG funds be used to construct a sidewalk on "G" Street. On May 21, 1985, the Committee on Community Needs received a request from "G" Street residents to install a side- walk. (4) $50,000 in CDBG funds be allocated to the Domestic Violence Project remodeling with $12,500 remaining in the contingency. The Committee on Community Needs received a request for CDBG funds to renovate the Domestic Violence Project shelter. Mayor McDonald noted that the Council agreed informally to proceed with items (3) & (4) on June 18, 1985. Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 10 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-168, Bk. 86, p. 435, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLINTON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT -WASHINGTON STREET TO IOWA AVENUE TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $92,688.90. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, al Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-169, Bk. 86, pp. 436-437, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF INCREASING THE CDBG ALLOCATION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE SHARED HOUSING PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 85-170, Bk. 86, pp. 438-439, ADOPTING POLICY REGARDING DEFERRAL OF MANDATORY SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF BEER PERMITS OR LIQUOR LICENSES TO THE IOWA LIQUOR CONTROL DEPARTMENT AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 82-217. City Clerk noted correction of the repealed resolution to 82-217. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-171, Bk. 86, pp. 440-454, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT, HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM PROJECT OIA05-VO22-001. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-172, Bk. 86, p. 455, COMMITTING A MAXIMUM OF i55,OOD AS A DONATION TO PROJECT IA05-PO22005. Affirma- tive roll call vote unacimcus, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-173, Bk. 86, pp. 456-457, ABATING STREET AND SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS CHARGED AGAINST PROPERTY IN WESTGATE SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote i Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 11 unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-174, Bk. 86, pp. 458-488, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 610, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1985, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1986. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-175, Bk. 86, pp. 489-522, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1985, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1987. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding thereto new Section 31-11, prohibiting the deposit of dirt, mud, or other debris on public right-of- way, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance revising City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Division 4, to provide for a full-time City Attorney, be given second vote for passage. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn to Executive Session to evaluate the professional competency of an indi- vidual whose appointment, hiring, perform- ance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irrepa- rable injury to that individual's reputa- tion and that individual requests a closed session. The City Attorney stated that notice was posted less than the required 24 hours due to the fact that the matter came up today and under statute Chapter 21 rM F Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 12 it is permissible to do if the situation calls for action by Council in a short period of time, the record shows notice posted at 2:00 P.M. this afternoon. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald. Nays: Strait. Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:30 P.M. A more completedescription of Council activities is on fil in the offA�of th City Clerk. J�✓s/ NN MCD NALD, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR ITY CLERK Submitted for p lication 6/14/85 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES June 4, 1985 Iowa City Council, reg. mt,r:, 6/4/85, at 7:30 P.M: at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Counc!lmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Jansen, Karr, Franklin, Seydel, Fosse, Farmer, Lundell, Penney, Gannon. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-C43, Side 2, 206 -End; Tape 85-C48, all; Tape 85-C49, Side 1, 1 -End. The Mayor proclaimed June 1985 as Iowa River Month and read a proclama- tion honoring Project GREEN. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special. meeting of 5/14/85 and the regular meeting of 5/21/85, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Neighborhood Open Space Advisory .Committee -5/9/85; Historic Preservation Comm. -5/8/85; Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee -5/15/85; Bd. of Library Trustees -5/23/85; Riverfront Comm. -5/1/85; Committee on Community Needs -5/21/85. Permit Motions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pester Marketing Company dba Pester Marketing #58, 606 S. Riverside. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Krause Gentle Oil-` Corporation dba Kum & Go /422, 513 S. Riverside. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Drug Fair, Inc, dba Peoples Drug #5247, 2425 Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for Michael O.L. Chan dba Canton House, 713-715 S. Riverside. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Sinclair Marketing, Inc. dba Sinclair Retail Station & Convenience Store, 731 Riverside. Approving Class C Liquor License for Michelle Ltd. dba R.T. Grunts, 826 S. Clinton. Approving Class B Liquor License and Sunday Sales ,for Howard Johnson and Charles L. Sturgell dba Howard Johnson's, N. Dodge. Petition: Suspension or remission of taxes on account of age for Opal Hochstetler. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 85-150, Bk. 86, p. 383, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/18/85 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 85-151, Bk. 86, p. 384, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/18/85 ON THE PROPOSED FARE INCREASE FOR IOWA CITY TRANSIT. Resolutions, Bk. 86: RES. 85-152, pp. 385-388, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES WITH THE BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS PROGRAM IN JOHNSON COUNTY, FY86 funding $24,091; RES. 85-153, pp.389-392, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH THE IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER, FY86 funding $17,362; RES. 85-154, pp. 393-396, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT, FY86 funding $12,000; RES. 85-155, pp. 397-401, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR ELDERLY SERVICES WITH THE ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY OF JOHNSON COUNTY, FY86 funding $27,836; RES. Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 2 85-156; pp. 402-405; AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR PROJECT HEAD START WITH THE HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM; INC-- FY86 funding ;2;277; RES. 85-157; pp. 406-409; AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES WITH THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM; FY86 funding $29;000; RES. 85-158, pp. 410-412, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH THE RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM; FY86 funding $9,765; RES. 85-159, pp. 413-417, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES WITH UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH , FY86 funding $38,592; RES. 85-160, pp. 418-421, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES WITH WILLOW CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, FY86 funding $9,400; RES. 85-161, p. 422, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR PAVING AND STORM SEWER FOR HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION, PARTS 2 8 3, Phase 1. Correspondence: Chairperson of the Riverfront Comm. re Mayor's proclamation of Iowa River Month; Eve Casserly and Bridget Baschnagel re the proposed sidewalk for 7th Avenue Court, referred to PPD for reply. Memos from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified list of appli- cants for the following positions: Maintenance Worker II -Pollution Control; Clerk/Typist - Police Front Desk; Body Repair Mechanic -Equip- ment; Meter Reader - Water; Maintenance Worker III - Parking; Clerk/Typist - Police Records; Maintenance Worker I - Recreation; Housing i Inspector - Housing 8 Inspection Services. Memos from the Traffic Engr. re: Stop sign at West Side Dr./Mormon Trek Boulevard; Stop sign at Duck Creek Dr./Rohret Road; Stop sign at Deerfield Dr./Rohret Road. Applications for Use of City Plaza: University of Iowa Ftd. to have remote broadcast for Children's Miracle Network Telethon from City Plaza { on 6/2; approved. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Sherry King for a Father's Day Run on 6/16; approved. Thomas Moor for use of Blackhawk Minipark to distribute information'on 5/24 8 6/7, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Strait questioned if the remaining side of the Burlington Street bridge would be two-way traffic during reconstruction. Asst. City Engr. Gannon replied it would be and noted construction would begin in mid-September and not August as indicated on the agenda. The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 6/18 on an ordinance to amend the flood hazard overlay zone to adopt revised maps and flood insurance study. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 6/18 on an amendment to the Sign Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance re develop- ment signs. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to revise the notice requirements for Board of Adjustment actions. Merle Trummel, 314 West Benton, appeared opposing the change to not less than 7 days and suggested 10 days. Staffinember Franklin present for discussion. Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 3 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 85-3238, Bk. 25, pp. 122-123, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF HIGHLANDER DRIVE TO NORTHGATE DRIVE, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1,. with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Baker. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring that an ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 85-3239, Bk. 25, pp. 124-297, ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY ZONING ORO. AND MAP, be voted upon for final passage at this time. The Mayor explained the motion was for both the text and map but Council would deal with the two separately. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,. 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance text and the map be voted upon separately. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson that the ordinance text be approved and adopted at this time. Staffinember Franklin explained the text included a readoption of the entire zoning ordinance with the amendments proposed by Planning & Zoning as follows: relating to the number of roomers permitted in RS -12 and R4-12 zones and a grace period of 12/31/86; to modify the accessory building coverage in the rear yard from 15% to 30%; and to treat transient housing as a special exception in all zones. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the text adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, that the zoning map as presented, with RS -8 in the area north of Shimek School, be adopted. The City Attorney noted six favorable votes were needed to adopt the map as presented. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, Strait. Nays: McDonald, Zuber, Ambrisco. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, that the map be adopted with the substantive change from the previous ordinance and that would be to have RS -12 zone north of Shimek School as discussed fully at the joint meeting of Council and Planning & Zoning. The City Attorney noted a simple majority was needed to adopt the motion on the floor. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 3/4,. with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Dickson, Erdahl, Strait, Baker. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to reconsider previous motion to adopt the map with RS -12 zoning north of Shimek School. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Erdahl, McDonald. Nays: Dickson, Baker. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 85-3240, Bk. 25, pp. 298-300, TO REZONE PROPERTY IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16 IN TOWNSHIP 70 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (aka Neuzil property) FROM RM -12 TO RS -8, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl. Nays: Zuber. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 05-3241, Bk. 25, pp. 301-303, 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 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 Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 4 WEST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN FROM RM -12 TO RS -8. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted,_ 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Zuber. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring that an ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 85-3242, Bk. 25, pp. 304-306, TO REPEAL THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (PDH) PLAN FOR HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION PARTS 2 AND 3, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-162, Bk. 86, pp.423-424. APPROVING THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 52 AND 53 AND PORTIONS OF LOTS 50 AND 51, HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION, PART 3, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to forward a Planning and Zoning recommendation to the Bd. of Supervisors on the rezoning of one acre in the county from Al to RS and on the rezoning of 40 acres in the county from Al to RS. The P&Z Commission recommended the rezonings were inconsistent with the Fringe Area Policy Agreement for Area 4. Council requested the draft letter be changed as follows: second paragraph, second sentence, ."*...appear to be inconsistent..." and last paragraph, third sentence, "...40 acres which appears to be inconsistent...". The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an amendment to Chapter 8, Article 5, of the Code of Ordinances relating to House Moves. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Dubuque Street Parking Ramp Expansion Project. No one appeared. The Mayor noted the anticipated completion date of 11/30/85 had no guarantees. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-163, Bk. 86, p. 425, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUBUQUE STREET PARKING RAMP EXPANSION PROJECT AND ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the FY86 Landfill Excavation Project. No one appeared. Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 5 Moved by Zuber; seconded by Ambrisco; to adopt RES. 85-164, Bk. 86; p. 426, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE FY86 LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 6/25. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous; 7/0; all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the proposed Resolution of Necessity for the Sidewalk Assessment Project - FY86. City Engr. Farmer and staffinember Fosse reviewed the. project. The following people appeared:.John Balmer, 10 Princeton Ct.; Ann McLaughlin, 811 Weeber; Patty Fetters603 First Ave.; Larry Eastwood, Advanced Drainage Systems, 1301 Sheridan; Mrs. Allen Mulford, 1417 Sheridan; Sondra Smith, 1411 Sheridan; Elizabeth Robertson, 1409 Sheridan; Reggie Stevens, 1650 Friendship; Mike Kolen, 1831 Friendship; Carl Chadek, 515 Third Ave.; Mary Ross, 530 Third Ave.; Margaret Lainson, atty. rep. David 8 Rita Frantz; Lyle Seydel; 445 Garden St.; Chris Tarr, rep. Hoover School parents; Holly Van Heel, 801 Seventh Ave.; Cinda Stewart, 435 Fourth Ave.; Dale Welt, 602 Fifth Ave.; Ken Ranshaw; 463 Hwy. 1. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to accept all correspondence as part of the public hearing as follows: Patty Fetters (Rogness); Petition from Friendship Area residents; Guertin Thompson; David Cronin; Jerald Palmer; Petitions from Sheridan Ave. Area residents; Irene Wicks; Mr./Mrs. Earl Jennings; Mr./Mrs. J.A. Mulford; Robert Hibbs; Louise Washburn; Sondra Smith; David 8 Rita Frantz; Mary Rocca; Steve Held; Bruce Glasgow, Frank Boyd, John Runmelhart; Charles Barker; Petition from Hoover School parents presented by John Balmer; Garnet Barber; and Martha b Wayne Wyjack. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously; 7/0; all Councilmembers present. Individual Council - members expressed their views on the project. After discussion Council agreed to proceed with the project with the following deletions: Sheridan Ave. -south side from Oakland to Seventh; Pleasant Ave. -west side from Rochester to Bloomington; Harlocke St. -north side on Lot 16; Weeber's Second Addition;, Friendship St. -south and north sides from Seventh to First; and First Ave. -west side from Court to Rochester. Moved by Erdahl; seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-165, Bk. 86; pp. 427-431, RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY PROPOSED FOR THE SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROJECT - FY86; as amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber; seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-166, Bk. 86, p. 432, DIRECTING PREPARATION OF DETAILED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS ON THE SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROJECT - FY86. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl; seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt, RES. 85-167, Bk. 86, pp. 433-434, TO SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/18 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SIDEWALK ASSESS- MENT PROJECT - FY86. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to make the following appointments: Bd. of Library Trustees for six year terms ending 7/1/91 -Ellen Buchanan, 816 River St. and Lois Cox, 112 S. Dodge; Resources Conservation Comm, for terms ending 1/1/86 -Jeffrey Duffy, 1426 Dover St. and John Moreland, Jr., 1025 Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 6 Washington; Airport Comm. for a term ending 3/1/88 -Robert Sokol, 520 Normandy Or.; and Mayor's Youth Employment Bd� for a term ending 5/5/87 -Robert Miller, 2526 Nevada. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Ambrisco noted an upcoming Iowa City Chamber bus trip to a Chicago Cubs game. Erdahl acknowledged the fine applications received for the two vacancies on the Bd. of Library Trustees and encouraged them to reapply. Baker noted the vacant green space on the southeast corner of the existing Dubuque Street ramp and questioned if trees could be added after the expansion is complete. The City Manager stated the matter was being dis- cussed with the architect. Recommendations of Boards and Commissions noted as follows: Recommenda- tion of the Riverfront Commission that the City of Iowa City issue two proclamations: 1) recognizing June 1985 as Iowa River Month in Iowa City, and 2) recognizing Project GREEN'S contributions to riverfront beautifi- cation. The Riverfront Commission has also requested the City of Coralville and Johnson County to issue these proclamations also. Recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission: regarding the draft of the Electric Franchise Regulatory Ordinance, the Commission (1) Endorses the section referring to underground district regulations; (2) Recommends Item 9 be added to page 14 which refers to the. relationship of the proposed project to the visual environment of the area. Recommendations of the Committee on Commu- nity Needs: (1) CCN recommends that the Resources Conservation Commission's recommendation, dated March 18, 1985; regarding the., 1% franchise fee for the Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company be approved. At the April 16 CCN meeting, the Chairperson of the Resources Conservation Commission distributed copies of the Commission's recommendations regarding the gas and electric franchise ordinance to the City Council. CCN endorses the Resources Conser- vation Commission's recommendation. (2) CCN recommends that $2,000 in CDBG funds be granted to the Elderly Services Agency to cover additional operating costs for the Shared Housing Program. The Committee on Community Needs received a request from the Elderly Services Agency for additional CDBG funds to administer the Shared Housing Program. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the ESA contract along with the amendment is on the June 4, 1985, City Council agenda as Item No. 20. (3) $4,000 in CDBG funds be used to construct a sidewalk on "G" Street. On May 21, 1985, the Commit- tee on Community Needs received a request from "G" Street residents to install a sidewalk. (4) $50,000 in CDBG funds be allocated to the Domestic Violence Project remodeling with $12,500 remaining in the contingency. The Committee on Community Needs received a request for CDBG funds to renovate the Domestic Violence Project shelter. Mayor McDonald noted that the Council agreed informally to proceed with items (3) & (4) on June 18, 1985. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-168, Bk. 86, p. 435, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLINTON STREET IMPROVE14ENTS PROJECT - WASHINGTON STREET TO IOWA AVENUE TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $92,688.90. John Balmer questioned if the island going south is going to be adjusted to enable vehicles to go straight. City Engr. Farmer stated it would be adjusted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, al Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 7 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-169, Bk. 86, pp - 436 -437, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF INCREASING THE CDBG ALLOCATION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE SHARED HOUSING PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 85-170, Bk. 86, pp. 438-439, ADOPTING POLICY REGARDING DEFERRAL OF MANDATORY SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF BEER PERMITS OR LIQUOR LICENSES TO THE IOWA LIQUOR CONTROL DEPARTMENT AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 82-217. City Clerk noted correction of the repealed resolution to 82-217. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-171, BE 86, pp. 440-454, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT, HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM PROJECT iIA05-VO22-001. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-172, Bk. 86, p. 455, COMMITTING A MAXIMUM OF $55,000. AS A DONATION TO PROJECT IA05-PO22005. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-173, Bk. 86, pp - 456 -457, ABATING STREET AND SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS CHARGED AGAINST PROPERTY IN WESTGATE SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,. 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-174, Bk. 86, pp. 458-488, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 610, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1985, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1986. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-175, Bk. 86, pp. 489-522, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1985, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1987. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding thereto new Section 31-11, prohibiting the deposit of dirt, mud, or other debris on public right-of-way, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. i Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 8 Moved by Erdahl; seconded by Zuber; that the ordinance revising City Code of Ordinances; Chapter 2, Division 4; to provide for a full-time City Attorney, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl; seconded by Zuber; to adjourn to Executive Session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to. that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. The City Attorney stated that notice was posted less than the required 24 hours due to the fact that the matter came up today and under statute Chapter 21 it is permissible to do if the situation calls for action by Council in a short. period of time; the record shows notice posted at 2:00 P.M. this afternoon. The Mayor declared the motion carried; 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker; Dickson, Erdahl,. McDonald. Nays: Strait. Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:30 P.M. i I_ I i i Council Activities June 4, 1985 Page 8 Moved by Erdahl; seconded by Zuber; that the ordinance revising City Code of Ordinances; Chapter 2, Division 4; to provide for a full-time City Attorney, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl; seconded by Zuber; to adjourn to Executive Session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to. that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. The City Attorney stated that notice was posted less than the required 24 hours due to the fact that the matter came up today and under statute Chapter 21 it is permissible to do if the situation calls for action by Council in a short. period of time; the record shows notice posted at 2:00 P.M. this afternoon. The Mayor declared the motion carried; 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker; Dickson, Erdahl,. McDonald. Nays: Strait. Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:30 P.M. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES June 18, 1985 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/18/85, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait. Absent: Dickson, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Beagle, Franklin, Fosse, Farmer, Gannon. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-C49, Side 2, 1 -End; 85-053, all; 85-052, Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, 1-143. The Mayor proclaimed July, 1985 as Parks and Recreation Month. The Mayor announced the addition of a Class E Beer Permit for AM -PM Mini Mart to the agenda. Moved by Strait, second by Ambrisco, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. mtg., 6/4/85, as pub- lished, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Commission -4/22/85; Airport Commission -5/9/85; Housing Appeals Board -5/14/85; Design Review Committee -5/15/85; Planning & Zoning Commission -5/16/85; Mayor's Youth Employment Board -5/22/85; Housing Commission -6/11/85. Permit Motions and Resolutions, Bk. 86: Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for AM -PM Mini Mart Corporation dba AM -PM Mini Mart, 2303 Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Walgreen Company dba Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for HHIC Corporation dba Hungry Hobo, 517 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class C Liquor License for American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post 917 dba American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post 917, 3016 American Legion Road. Approving Class C Liquor License for Keith W. Dempster dba The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington. Approving Class C Liquor License for David L. Alberhasky dba Dave's F6head Tavern, 402 E. Market Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Iowa City Aerie 695 of Fraternal Order of Eagles dba Iowa City Aerie 695 of Fraternal Order of Eagles, 225 Hwy. 1 South. Approving Class C Liquor License for the Copper Dollar Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, dba Copper Dollar Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, 211 Iowa Avenue. Approving Special Class C Beer -Wine License for Pamela J. Gaines dba The Kitchen, 9 South Dubuque. Approving Class C Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Company dba Diamond Dave's Taco, Old Capitol Center. Approving Class C Beer Permit for Drug Fair, Inc. dba People's Drug, 121 E. Washington Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Vito's of Iowa City Inc. dba Vito's, 118 E. College. Res. 85-176, pp. 523-525, issuing cigarette permits. Res. 85-177, p. 526, issuing dancing permit. Council Activities June 18, 1985 Page 2 Setting Public Hearings: To set a public hearing on 7/16/85, to consider amending Chapter 24, Article VI (Nuisances) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by adding standards and procedures for the abatement of inoperable/obsolete vehicles. To set a public hearing for 6/26/85, to receive citizen comments on a proposed amendment to the 1985 CDBG program and budget. Res. 85-178, Bk. 86, p. 527, TO SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 16, 1985, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY86 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT. Motion: Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to the University of Iowa across Burlington Street (Iowa Highway 81). Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to the University of Iowa across Riverside Drive (Highway 6 and 218). To approve disbursements in the amount of $2,011,145.01 for the period of May 1 thru May 31, 1985, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 86: RES. 85-179, pp. 528-529, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND AGENCIES USING SPACE IN THE SENIOR CENTER ON A REGULAR, PART-TIME BASIS. RES. 85-180, pp. 530-536, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH THE COtM1UNITY & HOME HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE ADULT DAY PROGRAM. RES. 85-181, pp. 537-544,AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER. RES. 85-182, pp. 545-551, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER. RES. 85-183, p. 552, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER FOR HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION, PARTS 2 AND 3. Correspondence: Ltr. from Jane Jacobsen resigning her position on the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee. The Planning & Zoning Commission will be asked to recommend a representative member for appointment by Council to succeed Ms. Jacobsen; ltr. from John Bramwell regarding purchasing a portion of the property at 406 Grant St. Staff will attempt to develop a more satisfactory proposal; ltr. from Robert G. Bray regarding sidewalk cafes; ltr. from John Hayek, attorney for Terence H. and Glenys 0. Williams, regarding notice of tort claim. This matter has been referred to the City Attorney; memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition on Arbor Drive. Application for Use of City Plaza: Application from Every Bloomin' Thing, Eichers, and Heaven Scent to sell flowers on 6/2/85, to benefit the Children's Network Telethon, approved. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Application from Marnetta Shetler to hold a Prayer Vigil for Peace at the corner of Clinton and Washington on 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, and 6/26/85, approved. Council Activities June 18, 1985 Page 3 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing for 7/16/85 on a resolution to dispose of an alley in Block 1 Manville Heights Addition, to John B. Harper. The Mayor stated staff would review the matter and suggest a new purchase price at the public hearing. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 7/16/85 on an amendment to the sign regulations to permit facia signs to cover up to 15% of a building walla, Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for 7/16/85 on an amendment to the sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance regarding development signs. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the flood hazard overlay zone to adopt revised maps and flood insurance study. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the preliminary plat/planned development housing plan for Vista Park Village. The following people appeared: Randall Hill, 3424 Arbor Drive; Alice Werch, 2 Arbor Circle; Beth Hill, 3424 Arbor Drive; Jerry Atkins, 3417 Shamrock; Ted Werch, 2 Arbor Circle; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Bruce Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson; Bruce Randall, 3328 Shamrock Drive; Rodney Schultz, 6 Arbor Circle; Loran Hershberger, 2620 8luffwood Circle; Pam Zehr, 4 Arbor Circle; Vickie Jackson, 3406 Arbor Drive; Jack Fiorito, 3323 Shamrock Drive; Bill Phipps, 3430 Arbor Drive. Staffinembers Beagle and Franklin present for discussion. Darrell Courtney, Planning and Zoning Commission member, stated the vote of the Commission was not 7-0 as the agenda indicated but rather 5-0-2. Council requested plans be presented to them prior to their vote on the matter. The City Attorney will prepare a legal opinion re possible extraordinary vote required by Council. The City Manager will notify neighbors when the matter is scheduled for consideration. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to accept correspondence received as part of the public hearing and to note a number of the audience represented the neighborhood. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-184, Bk. 86, p. 553, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE THROUGH JULY 1, 1986. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-185, Lk. 86, pp. 554-555, REQUESTING THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WHICH IS PART OF THE IOWA PRIMARY HIGHWAY NO. 1 RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTHEAST OF MORMON TREK BLVD. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities June 18, 1985 Page 4 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the Ord. to amend the zoning ordinance to revise the notice requirements for Board of Adjustment Actions, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco, Baker. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Dickson, Zuber. iA public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Burlington Street Bridge Reconstruction Project. The City Manager stated actual construction will not begin until September after completion of work on the Iowa Avenue bridge. No one appeared. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-186, Bk. 86, p. 556, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Sidewalk Assessment Pro- ject-FY86. Rita Frantz, 1320 Rochester Avenue, appeared and requested Council realign the proposed sidewalk to maintain her existing fence and retaining wall. After discussion Council decided to proceed with the sidewalk as outlined in the original plans. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-187, Bk. 86, pp. 557-561, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROJECT - FY86 AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 7/9/85. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the proposed fare increase for Iowa City Transit. The following people appeared: Jeff Cox, 112 S. Dodge; Max Yocum; Phil Nychay; Karen Kubby, 914 S. Dubuque. Staffinember Jeff Davidson appeared for discussion. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-188, Bk. 86, p. 562, AUTHORIZING A FARE INCREASE FOR IOWA CITY TRANSIT. The City Manager will meet with staff to discuss the process and time frames for a complete study of the transit system. Council requested monthly ridership figures compared to prior year figures. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, McDonald, Ambrisco, Baker. Nays: Strait. Absent: Dickson and Zuber. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-189, Bk. 86, pp. 563-567, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE ECONOMY ADVERTISING COMPANY, for issuance of not to exceed $1,800,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds, Bill Bywater, President of Economy Advertising, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities June 18, 1985 Page 5 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-190, Bk. 86, pp. 568-572, FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND SERIES 1985 (THE ECONOMY ADVERTISING COMPANY PROJECT), for 7/16/85. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council requested plans be available at the time of the hearing. A public hearing was held on the issuance of $400,000 Industrial Develop- ment Revenue Bonds (Millard Warehouse Project), Series C. A representative from Millard Warehouse appeared to answer questions. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-191, Bk. 86, pp. 573-582, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE INITIAL ISSUANCE AUTHORIZED AND GRANTED BY THE PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FROM $2,450,000 TO $2,500,000, AND RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $400,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MILLARD WAREHOUSE PROJECT), SERIES C OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unamimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-192, Bk. 86, pp. 583-587, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $400,000 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (MILLARD WAREHOUSE PROJECT), SERIES C, THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO INDENTURE OF TRUST TO SECURE SAID BOND, AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT WITH LARRY A. 1II�IgS ve roll call vte unanimous, 5/OEDick/s nandlZuber LLARDWpreRsea . The Mayor declared the resolution iH adopted, alaeR.l_ Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to appoint Naomi Novick, 306 Mullin Avenue, to the Design Review Committee to fill an unexpired term of indefinite duration and to appoint Ray Helmer, 915 E. Bloomington to the Riverfront Commission to fill an unexpired term ending 12/1/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. Councilmember Baker noted two new locations of newspaper vending ma- chines, corner of Iowa Avenue and Clinton Street, and the south side of the Holiday Inn downtown, blocking the sidewalk. Staff will investigate whether the hotel machines are on City property. Councilmember Ambrisco encouraged the citizens to support the Community Band starting its summer season on Saturday. Council noted the recommendation from the Housing Commission that the Rental Rehabilitation Program be amended by extending target neighborhoods to include RS -8 and RM -12 areas immediately east of North Governor Street, as indicated in the map, as well as the five blocks on the west side of North Dubuque Street from Jefferson Street to Church Street. Further, that unit size eligibility be increased by lifting 11 unit maximum but retaining "preference" for projects of 1-11 units. Council Activities June 18, 1985 Page 6 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 85-193, Bk. 86, pp. 588-590, AUTHORIZING AND FILING OF OWNERS CONSENT TO SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS RYERSON'S WOODS, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Councilmember Strait said he would be abstaining as land is partly owned by the law school. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, Erdahl, McDonald. Nays: none. Abstaining: Strait. Absent: Dickson and Zuber. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-194, Bk. 86, p. 591, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC RESTROOMS, UPPER CITY PARK TO BROGAN CONSTRUCTION OF NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, for $31,940. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt the following resolutions, Bk. 86, re the FY86 Alley Paving Assessment Project: RES. 85-195, pp. 592-596, PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 85-196, p. 597, FIXING VALUES OF LOTS; RES. 85-197, pp. 598-599, ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF i COST AND PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY1986 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT; RES. 85-198, pp. 600-602, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY (PROPOSED). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The City Clerk noted petitions opposing the project and stated they would be filed at the time of the public hearing. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-199, Bk. 86, pp. 603-636, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF URBAN RENEWAL CONTRACT AND DELIVERY OF DEED FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 65-2b, adjacent to former Blackhawk Minipark. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-200, Bk. 86, pp. 636-638, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY86 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVER- SITY HEIGHTS, for $26,064. Staffinember Davidson noted the payment is based on population and not usage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-201, Bk. 86, pp. 639-640, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WASHINGTON PARK, INC. FOR THE SUITE, FIRST FLOOR CENTER, DAVIS BUILDING, 322 E. WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, for $7,500 a year. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-202, Bk. 86, pp. 641-645, AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LEASE WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION, for $3,500 a year. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber {resent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. a/ae,c/ Council Activities Jude 18, 1985 Page 7 i j Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-203, Bk. 86, p. 646, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN THE BROADBAND TELECOMMU- NICATIONS DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-204, Bk. 86, p. 647, ESTABLISHING SALARY FOR FY86 FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK, at $56,617.60 and $25,833.60 respectively. Max Yocum appeared for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that item number 36 be voted upon before the next item. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 85-3243, Bk. 307-308, REVISING CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, j DIVISION 4, TO PROVIDE FOR A FULL-TIME CITY ATTORNEY, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. i Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-205, Bk. 86, pp. 648-655, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF TERRENCE L. TIMMINS AS CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, as amended to include the provision that the City Attorney reside within the city limits. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-206, Bk. 86, pp. 656-657, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE PROGRAM MANUAL AND DESIGNATED TARGET NEIGHBORHOODS FOR THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-207, Bk. 86, p. 658, SETTING PARKING RATES FOR OFF -HOUR USAGE OF THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT, after 5 PM Monday thru Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday at $1.25 per space per day. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, that the Ordinance amending Chapters 23 and 35 of the City Code of Ordinances in order to allow horse-drawn vehicle service to the city, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor stated the City Manager and City Clerk will review the ordinance prior to further consideration by Council. Ambrisco questioned where the horses would be stabled. Staff will report. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Strait requested the matter be scheduled for final onsideration by Council at the special meeting of 6/26. Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, that the Ordinance amending Section 8-89 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to clarify a standard relating to issuance of house movers permits, be given first vote for passage. Max Yocum appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent, The Mayor declared the motion carried, i I. i Council Activities June 18, 1985 Page 8 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the Ordinance amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding thereto new Section 31-11, prohibiting the deposit of dirt, mud, or other debris on public right-of-way, be given second vote for passage. Max Yocum appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn, 11:15 PM. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/p, Dickson and Zuber absent. i L Informal Council Discussion June 17, 1985 In Council Discussion: June 17, 1985 at 6:30 p.m, in the Council Chambers at the Livic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Council Present: McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco, Dickson (6:45), Baker. Absent: Erdahl, Zuber. Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Smith, Jansen, Franklin, Beagle, itosh, Boothroy, Peterson, Meisel. Tape Recorded: Reel 85-C47, Side 2, 4 -End; Reel 85-050, Side 1, 1-445. Bette Meisel, Senior Center Director, was available to answer questions regarding the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center agency contracts. Councilmembers did not request additional information. Planning and Zoning A. Setting public hearing for July 16, 1985, resolution to dose of an said Council w hearing. B. Setting public ank in public sa the amen men will allow properties to use elr —full building signage allowance of up to 15% for fascia signs and Council will receive additional information before the public hearing. Berlin said that the amendment was a result of the signage at Sycamore Mall but that there have been no problems with their signs. C. Settin ublic hearin Jul 16 1985 amendment to the si n re ulations 0? the o 1n r lnance re ar in eve o men signs. ran in note tis was a resetting of a PUNIC hearing. E. to on. received a summary report from the Planning and Zoning Commission in their packet and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to have the development pay their pro rata share of the assessment for the cost of the extension with the City paying the balance of the cost. Franklin explained the escrow (type) accounts were set up for various lots when the area was developed, Peterson Street was going to be the alignment for Scott Boulevard, the alignment got shifted to the east and was paid for as a public cost. Berlin said neighbors have indicated they will file a petition to require an extraordinary majority. Franklin said the . developer has indicated that the development may not take place if they have to pay full cost of the street and staff's position is the City has E ■ L never paid for such streets in the past. The P 8 Z Commission recom- mended the cost of extending Peterson Street be borne by the City and the Developer. F. Resolution extend in the term of the Urban Environment Ad FEMME roud Ju v 1. 1986. No iscussion. G. Resolution requesting the IDOT to petition for voluntary annexation of locatednortheast of Mormon Trek -Boulevard. Council receives a memo Trom Milkman exp aim ng t e circumstances be ind the City -initiated annex- ation. Berlin said the problem has existed for 15 years and now a satisfactory arrangement has been worked out with one property owner. H. Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to revise the notice require- ments for Board of Ad ustment actions. Franklin said there was one s a emen o public oppose on a e June 4 hearing. Berlin stated the Planning Department should develop an administrative policy that spells out the circumstances under which there will be a seven day notice. Amendment to Consent Calendar Reel 85-C47, Side 2 Karr stated that agenda item 3c(1) of the consent calendar should be changed to read: Class E beer permit for AM -PM Mini -Mart. Karr explained that E, F, and G are the new classifications denoting off premises sale of wine and there may be a number of new wine permit applications scheduled for Council action at the June 26, 8:00 a.m. special Council meeting. Strait said the new wine permit applications should be closely reviewed. Council Agenda/Time Reel 85-C47, Side 2 1. In response to Dickson, Berlin explained that Dave Frantz had constructed a fence on the City right-of-way in violation of the fence ordinance; the fence will have to be moved or an easement given; staff reconmends requiring the fence to be moved and constructing the sidewalk in line with existing sidewalk. Berlin said Mrs. Frantz will attend Tuesday's formal Council meeting. Berlin also raised concerns about enforcing fence ordinance violations consistently and noted that a citizen recently submitted a list to the City of 35 areas where there are fence viola- tions. 2. Dickson reported that the County Attorney has ordered the cottonwood tree on Penfro Drive to be removed. Space Needs Reel 85-C47, Side 2 In response to McDonald, Vitosh said a building on the Civic Center site would cost $500,000 over a 20 -year period and that it would take an estimated six months to prepare a prospectus and receive bids for the project. Berlin said the process would include the City preparing a prospectus stating the requirements of the project and the recommended contract; the private developer would submit a proposal; the City would evaluate the proposal and make recommendations to the Council for a preferred developer; the developer would proceed to build the building; and the City would finance it by issuing IRBs. McDonald said the proposal to build on the Civic Center site would 0 3 allow the City to acquire space designed with exact specifications to meet City needs. In response to Strait, Berlin said it would take about one year to complete construction at the Civic Center site. Braverman noted it would take one year to prepare the Elks Building for City use. Svoboda said his proposal would still be available to the City in 6-8 months. Ambrisco inquired about IRB financing. Vitosh explained the Civic Center site project would be financed through the issuance of IRBs to a private developer and the building would be lease purchased by the City over a 20 -year period. Baker inquired about the basis for cost estimates. Vitosh said the $60 per square foot was used to project the new construction cost estimates and the $60 per square foot figure was derived from recent local contract bids and construc- tion costs of the County's new building. Council directed City staff to pursue the proposal to build between the existing Civic Center building and Van Buren Street. McDonald noted the Council's appreciation for proposals submitted by Braverman and Svoboda. Harry Wolf stated that IRB financing cannot be used for more than 35% of a building. Berlin stated that tax laws may be changed and the City's bond attorney has assured the City that the City could now use IRB financing as proposed. City Plaza Fountain Barrier Reel 85-050, Side 1 McDonald stated he is in favor of posting warning signs at the City Plaza fountain. Baker explained the Design Review Committee suggested inbedding four warning signs, one on each side of the fountain, into the bricks bordering the base. Franklin said that signs would be flat on the outer part so that people could walk over them. Franklin suggested installing signs on the fountain risers and Berlin suggested placing the signs on the side walls of the fountain. Council directed staff to proceed with the design and placement of warning signs at the fountain. Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance Reel 85-050, Side 1 Berlin explained that 30% of calls are complaints of abandoned vehicles and the court system has not been effective in dealing with the problems. In response to Ambrisco, Jansen said parking on other than the driveway is prohibited under the Zoning Ordinance. Berlin said the Housing Department will enforce the abandoned vehicle ordinance. Horse-drawn Carriage Ordinance Reel 85-050, Side 1 Jansen stated that the Legal Department has reviewed the horse-drawn carriage ordinance and the horse-drawn carriage provisions will be in Chapters 23 and 35 of the City Code. Jansen said there is a question about page two " ..provided stands ... in core of downtown area" as it relates to the Plaza. Strait requested all readings be waived. Berlin said the staff has not yet reviewed the ordinance and may need to amend the ordinance if the Council j passes the ordinance on all readings at tomorrow's formal Council meeting. Strait said Hesseltine would like to start operating by July 4. Strait reviewed the horse-drawn carriage concept as proposed by Hesseltine. Council inquired about route locations, horse experience in traffic, locations of horse stands, competition with taxis, fees, and allowing the horse-drawn carriages where animals are prohibited. McDonald said Council will consider the ordinance at tomorrow's formal Council meeting and on June 26. ---- - ---------- t 4 i i Council Time/Agenda Reel 85-050; Side 1 3. Baker asked when Traffic Engineer Brachtel's report on street lighting will be discussed. McDonald said it will be scheduled. I I 4. Councilmembers discussed the July meeting schedule. Karr noted meetings will be held July 15, 16, 29 and 30. 5. Baker inquired about tree removal as noted in the proposal from John Bramwell regarding Grant Street. Berlin said the trees were probably removed when the new bridge was built. Berlin said the City would like to sell a reasonable piece of the land at reasonable price and negotia- tions are continuing. 6. Baker inquired about language used in the City Attorney -employee agree- ment on page 2, "...illegal act involving personal gain..." and the hours worked provision on page 3. Berlin stated he will check if language on page 2 in the City Attorney employment agreement is standard and said only the City Manager and City Clerk have the hours worked provision and there is a policy that applies to department heads that they may take off time during the day if they have worked extra hours in the evening. Baker asked for examples to the statement on page 5, "arising out of alleged acts of omission." Jansen gave an example and said the provision is consistent with state law. Ambrisco said a provision should be added stating the City Attorney should be a resident of Iowa City. The resolution will be amended to include the provision. 1. Council reviewed the letter from the.League of Municipalities. McDonald said a meeting will be held July 20. 8. Berlin stated the comment for agenda item 22, awarding contract for the public restrooms at Upper City Park, should read $31,940 for the low bidder. Appointments Riverfront Commission: Ray Helmer Design Review Committee: Naomi Novack Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. I i I z