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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-07-30 Council minutesOFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/16/85 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is E Cumulative cost for this ca en ar year or said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/16/85, at 7:30 PM at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. The Mayor announced the addition of a resolution issuing dancing permits, motions refunding portions of beer/liquor licenses, and a correction to the 6/18 Council minutes. 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 Actions of the regular meeting of 6/18/85 and the special meeting of 6/26/85, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commis- sions: Parks & Rec. Comm. - 6/12/85; Historic Preservation Comm. - 6/12/85; Civil Service Comm. - 5/8/85; Mayor's Youth Employment Program - 6/19/85; Airport comm. - 6/13/85; Committee on Community Needs Comm. - 6/18/85; Design Review Comm. -6/5/85. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Sinclair Service Station & Convenience Store, 2153 A.C.T. Circle. Approving Class C Liquor License for The Field House, 111 E. College. Approving Class C Liquor License for Tuck's Place, 210 North Linn Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Bill's I-80 Conoco, 2545 N. Dodge. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Broadway Cafe, 127 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Kum & Go #104, 1104 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Lorenz Cheese House, Inc., 1616 Sycamore Malt. Approving Class C Liquor License for 6:20, 620 South Madison. RES. 85-217, Bk. 87, pp. 587-588, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. i i 1 jA I 1 i i I Official Actions July 16, 1985 Page 2 RES. 85-218, Bk. 87, P. 589, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS. Refund Class C Beer Permit for Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Refund portion of Class C Liquor License for Smith 8 Co., 1210 Highland Court. Refund portion of Class C Liquor License for Sycamore Eating and Drinking, Mall Shopping Center. Motions: Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way utilities accommodation to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for Burlington Street east of Dodge Street. Resolutions: RES. 85-219, Bk. 87, P , 590, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE BURLINGTON STREET CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT. Correspondence: Tom J. Cilek, representing J.M.B. Realty, new owner and mgr. of Sycamore Mall, regarding amendment to the Sign Ordinance. Petition signed by 14 residents regarding the installation of side- walks on Pleasant Street, referred to the City Mgr, for reply. Chamber of Commerce regarding sidewalk cafes and vendors, Asst. City Mgr. will attend a meeting of the Downtown Association with the City Relations Bd. of the Chamber of Commerce regarding this matter scheduled for 7/16/85 at 8:00 AM. Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to install brackets and hang flags on the street light poles in the downtown area during the AAU Junior Olympic Games, City Mgr. will reply. Linda A. Rabben regarding bicycle lanes on Jefferson and Market Streets, City Mgr. will reply. William Peck requesting approval for access from a city street for a private drive onto an undeveloped lot, referred to the PW Dept. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding Parking Meter Zone in the 300 block of South Linn Street. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: John Funk for the use of Broadway Street between Cottonwood and Euclid for a block party on 8/3/85, approved. Barbara Buhr for the use of tkhe area next to one 6/23/85,�k approved,ta sDanielid9s i I ■ Official Actions July 16, 1985 Page 3 Sheldon to place a pig roasting wagon on a public street on 7/8/85, ap- proved. Committee for a Nuclear Free Iowa City for the use of Blackhawk Minipark to collect signatures on 7/1 thru 7/5/85, approved. The Mayor reviewed informal Council discussion of 7/15 re items listed under correspondence: Council agreed to the request from the Chamber to hang flags on the street light poles, item (4) and the City Manager will write a letter indicat- ing the bicycle lanes will not be replaced on Jefferson and Market Streets, item (5). William Peck appeared re item (6) request for access from a City Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 7/30/85 on an ordinance to rezone 3.74 acres of portions of Lots 7 and 8 of Block 1, Braverman Center, from RM -12 to CC -2. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on a resolution to dispose of an alley in Block 1, Manville Heights Addition, to John B. Harper. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-220, Bk. 87, p. 591, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A VACATED ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY ABUTTING LOT 12, BLOCK 1, MANVILLE HEIGHTS ADDITION, to John Harper for $1,000. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Absent: None. Abstain- ing: Baker. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Sign Regulations to permit facia signs to cover up to 15% of the building wall. No one appeared. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson to accept and place on file letter from David Twomey, manager of Sycamore Mall.- The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Sign Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance regarding development I i i j i. f i I Official Actions July 16, 1985 Page 4 signs. Staffinember Karin Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to continue the public hearing to 7/30/85 at the request of the owner/developer. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, to refer the ordinance approving the preliminary plat/Planned Development Housing Plan for Vista Park Village, as now drafted back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for possible changes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Erdahl noted the formal request from the developer for such action. Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, that the Ordinance to amend the flood hazard overlay zone to adopt revised maps and a flood insurance study, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to revise the notice requirements for the Board of Adjustment actions, be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the Motion carried, 6/1, Erdahl voting "no". Staffinember Franklin present for discussion. Council requested that the ordinance not be placed on the agenda for final consideration until after the administrative procedure maintaining the 15 -day notice in practice is developed and reviewed by the Board of Adjustment and the Council. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-221, Bk. 87, pp. 592-593, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION, PART 2. 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 Asphalt Resurfacing Project. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-222, Bk. 87, p. 594, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE FY86 Official Actions July 15, 19P5 Page 5 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZ- ING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 8/6/85. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on proposed Resolution of Necessity for the FY86 Alley Paving Assessment Project. The following people appeared: Charles Skaugstad, representing The Mansion; Robert Singerman, 1176 Hotz; Jesse Singerman, 1176 Hotz; Harley Rogers, 1150 Hotz, rep. John Oakes and reading a letter from Dr. Tom & Kathryn Lehmann; David Dudley, 1172 Hotz; Marshall Hunter, 704 Ronalds; Terry Vargason, 1112 Hotz; Kris Dudley, 1172 Hotz; Jerald Vickel; and Rita Turner -Sheerin, 1307 Rochester. City Engr. Frank Farmer present for discussion. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait to accept the following correspondence and make it part of the public hearing: Marilyn Zurmuehlen, Gaylord Graham, David Dudley, Omer & Betty Letts, Dorothy Donhoue, Marshall Hunter, Dr. Tom & Kathryn Lehmann, and a number of peti- tions. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council - members present. Individual Councilmembers discussed their views on the three alleys included in the project. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to delete the alley from Clapp to Parsons' from the project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-223, Bk. 87, pp. 595-599, RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY PROPOSED FOR THE FY86 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT, as amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the amended resolution. adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-224, Bk. 87, p. 600, DIRECTING PREPARATION OF DETAILED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, .FORM OF..CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS ON THE FY86 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Official Actions July 16, 1985 Page 6 Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-225, Bk. 87, pp. 601-602, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/30/85, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY86 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 24, Article VI (Nui- sances) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by adding Standards and Procedures for the abatement of inoper- able/obsolete vehicles. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and second considera- tion and vote be waived and that ORD. 85-3245, Bk. 26, pp. 315-321, 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, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on intention to issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Economy Advertising Company Project). Atty. Robert Downer, represent- ing Economy Advertising appeared. Ray Bywater, Chair of the Board and Bill Bywater, President, reviewed sketches of the proposed facility. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt ADJOURNE ADJOURNING TO S. 7/30/85 B THE-PUBLIC6HEARING AND THE DECISION WHETHER OR NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,800,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (ECONOMY ADVERTISING COMPANY Official Actions July 16, 1985 Page 7 PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Housing Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/1/87; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for an indefinite term. These appointments will be made at the 8/27/85 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to appoint Susan Mask, 1715 Glendale Road, to Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment for a four-year term ending 2/26/89 and to defer the second appointment for a two-year term ending 2/26/87 until after the next Bd. of Adjustment meeting. Councilmember Erdahl complimented the Hancher Guild, the Downtown Association and all others involved in the success of Arts Fest and the Scandinavian Festival. Councilmember Strait requested the intersection of Sunset and Hwy. 06 be explored for the possible installation of a traffic signal. Councilmember Zuber noted that the intersection of Mormon Trek and Hwy. A6 should also be investigated. Council requested staff report on these two intersections, and First Avenue 8 Rochester mentioned at Council informal the previous evening, in two weeks. Erdahl congratulated Councilmember Strait on the many honors bestowed upon him on his retirement from the University. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-227, Bk. 87, p. 607, RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR ROBERT JANSEN, in recognition of 4 years of service. Individual Councilmembers expressed appreciation to City Attorney Jansen. The recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: (1) The CCN recommends to the City Council that $12,000 in 1985 COBB funds be granted to the Mary 0. Coldren Home for the purpose of making repairs. Council agreed at their informal session on 7/15 to approve the $12,000 request. The Mayor noted the approval of this request would leave the contingency fund for the remainder of the calendar year at $700. z ■ ■ Official Actions July 16, 1985 Page 8 (2) The CCN recommend to the City Council that the deadline to acquire or negotiate an option to acquire property for the Miller/Orchard Park from the present owner be extended to September 30, 1985. The Mayor stated that he wanted to assure CCN a decision would be made by the 9/30/85 deadline. The recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: (1) No change be made to the City Plaza Fountain. If the Council feels compelled to take some action to decrease the City's liability, the Committee suggests that changes be limited to imbedding four warning signs, one on each side of the fountain, into the bricks bordering the base. These signs should be designed especially for this purpose upon consulta- tion with the fountain architect. This recommendation was made at the June 5 meeting of the Committee, and the Council has since made a decision regarding the signs. Erdahl questioned why the water didn't flow as it was designed to and requested staff investigate. Dickson raised concerns re the signs being visible to both the children and the parents. (2) The Dubuque Street Ramp expansion should include trees and landscaping along Burlington and Linn Streets, in planters if necessary, and should also include design of graphics for the entire ramp. These recommendations have been incorpo- rated in the bid documents. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-228, Bk.87, pp. 608-615, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE SEATS PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-229, Bk. 87, p. 616, ENGAGING AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING 7/30/85, MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON, AND PULLEN. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-230 BK. 87 pp. 617-618 AUTHORIZING AND DIRiCTING YHE FILING Of Official Actions July 16, 1585 Page 9 APPLICATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA- TION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR GRANTS UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE URBAN MASS TRANS- PORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED, FOR TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND PROCESS SAID APPLICATIONS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. j Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-231, Bk. 87, pp. 619-623, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY j CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND CITY AND YELLOW CAB COMPANY FOR THE FY86 SEATS SUPPLEMEN- TAL TAXI SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-232, Bk. 87, pp. 624-625, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT AMENDING THE 8/2/83, AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOLIDAY WRECKER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-233, Bk. 87, pp. 626-631, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROJECT - FY86, to Wolf Construction, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa for $32,819.06. Affirmative roll call vote 1 unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, j that the ordinance to amend City Code of Ordinances Chapter 26 relating to Peddlers and Solicitors to provide procedures for appeal of denial or revocation of such permits, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, j 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Nays: Baker. Official Actions July 1E, 1985 Page 10 Moved by Strait, Seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance amending Section 4-1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa (hot air balloons), be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Erdahl. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending Section 8-82 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 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 Ambrisco, that ORD. 85-3246, Bk. 26, pp. 322-324, 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Baker requested that the intersection of Iowa and Van Buren Streets be investigated in light of the passage of this ordinance. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn at 9:20 PM. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A more complete escription of Council activities is on fi in/the ir,� of the City Clerk. �j�u�� s 0 MCD ALD, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KAR C'IITTY CLERK Submitted for publication 7/25/85. 0 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES July 16, 1985 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/16/85, at 7:30 PM at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Helling, Jansen, Karr, Farmer, Beagle, Franklin, Boothroy, Patterson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-054, Sides 1 and 2; 85-055, Side 1, 1-115. The Mayor announced the addition of a resolution issuing dancing permits, motions refunding portions of beer/liquor licenses, and a correction to the 6/18 Council minutes. 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 Actions of the regular meeting of 6/18/85 and the special meeting of 6/26/85, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. ! Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Parks & Rec. Comm. - 6/12/85; Historic Preservation Can. - 6/12/85; Civil Service Conm. - 5/8/85; Mayor's Youth Employment Program - 6/19/85; Airport comm. - 6/13/85; Committee on Community Needs Conn. - 6/18/85; Design Review Comm. -6/5/85. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Sinclair Marketing, Inc. dba Sinclair Service Station & Convenience Store, 2153 A.C.T. Circle. Approving Class C Liquor License for Field. House, Inc. dba The Field House, Ill E. College. Approving Class C Liquor License for James J. Tucker dba Tuck's Place, 210 North Linn Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for William B. Kron, Jr. dba Bill's I-80 Conoco, 2545 N. Dodge. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Stonewall's Tavern, Inc. dba Broadway Cafe, 127 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Krause Gentle Oil corporation dba Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Krause Gentle Oil Corporation dba Kum & Go #104, 1104 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Jon S. Lorenz dba Lorenz Cheese House, Inc., 1616 Sycamore Mall. Approving Class C Liquor License for 6:20, Inc. dba 6:20, 620 South Madison. RES. 85-217, Bk. 87, pp. 587-588, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 85-218, Bk. 87, p. 589, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS. Refund Class C Beer Permit for Walgreens Co. dba Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Refund portion of Class C Liquor License for Lorna K. Smith dba Smith & Co., 1210 Highland Court. Refund portion of Class C Liquor License for Vaughn Catering Co, dba Sycamore Eating and Drinking, Mall Shopping Center. Motions: Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way utilities accommodation to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for Burlington Street east of Dodge Street. Resolutions: RES. 85-219, Bk. 87, p. 590, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE BURLINGTON STREET CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT. Council Activities July 16, 1985 Page 2 Correspondence: Tom J. Cilek, representing J.M.B. Realty, new owner and mgr. of Sycamore Mall, regarding amendment to the Sign Ordinance. Petition signed by 14 residents regarding the installation of sidewalks on Pleasant Street, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Chamber of Commerce regarding sidewalk cafes and vendors, Asst, City Mgr, will attend a meeting of the Downtown Association with the City Relations Bd. of the Chamber of Commerce regarding this matter scheduled for 7/16/85 at 8:00 AM. Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to install brackets and hang flags on the street light poles in the downtown area during the AAU Junior Olympic Games, City Mgr, wilt reply, Linda A. Rabben regard- ing bicycle lanes on Jefferson and Market Streets, City Mgr, will reply, William Peck requesting approval for access from a city street for a private drive onto an undeveloped lot, referred to the PW Dept. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding Parking Meter Zone in the 300 block of South Linn Street. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: John Funk for the use of Broadway Street between Cottonwood and Euclid for a block party on 8/3/85, approved. Barbara Buhr for the use of the area next to the Blackhawk Minipark to show slides on 6/23/85, approved. Daniel S. Sheldon to place a pig roasting wagon on a public street on 7/8/85, approved. Committee for a Nuclear Free Iowa City for the use of Blackhawk Minipark to collect signatures on 7/1 thru 7/5/85, approved. The Mayor reviewed informal Council discussion of 7/15 re items listed under correspondence: Council agreed to the request from the Chamber to hang flags on the street light poles, item (4) and the City Manager will write a letter indicating the bicycle lanes will not be replaced on Jefferson and Market Streets, item (5) William Peck appeared re item (6) request for access from a City Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. I Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 7/30/85 on an ordinance to rezone 3.74 acres of portions of Lots 7 and 8 of Block 1, Braverman Center, from RM -12 to CC -2. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on a resolution to dispose of an alley in Block 1, Manville Heights Addition, to John B. Harper. No one appeared. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-220, Bk. 87, p. 591, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A VACATED ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY -ABUTTING LOT 12, BLOCK 1, MANVILLE HEIGHTS ADDITION, to John Harper for =1,000. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Absent: None. Abstaining: Baker. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the' Sign Regulations to permit facia signs to cover up to 15% of the building wall. No one appeared. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson to accept and place on file letter from David Twomey, manager of Sycamore Mall, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Council Activities July 16, 1985 Page 3 A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Sign Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance regarding development signs. Staffinember Karin Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to continue the public hearing to 7/30/85 at the request of the owner/developer. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, to refer the ordinance approving the preliminary plat/Planned Development Housing Plan for Vista Park Village, as now drafted back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for possible changes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council - members present. Erdahl noted the formal request from the developer for such action. Moved by •Strait, seconded by Erdahl, that the Ordinance to amend the flood hazard overlay zone to adopt revised maps and a flood insurance study, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to revise the notice requirements for the Board of Adjust- ment actions, be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the Motion carried, 6/1, Erdahl voting "no". Staffinember Franklin present for discussion. Council requested that the ordinance not be placed on the agenda for final consideration until after the administrative procedure maintaining the 15 -day notice in practice is developed and reviewed by the Board of Adjustment and the Council. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-221, Bk. 87, pp. 592-593, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION, PART 2. 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 Asphalt Resurfacing Project. No one appeared. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-222, Bk. 87, p. 594, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE FY86 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 8/6/85. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on proposed Resolution of Necessity for the FY86 Alley Paving Assessment Project. The following people appeared: Charles Skaugstad, representing The Mansion, Robert Singerman, 1176 Hotz; Jesse Singerman, 1176 Hotz; Harley Rogers, 1150 Hotz, rep. John Oakes and reading a letter from Dr. Tom b Kathryn Lehmann; David Dudley, 1172 Hotz; Marshall Hunter, 704 Ronalds; Terry Vargason, 1112 Hotz; Kris Dudley, 1172 Hotz; Jerald Vickel; and Rita Turner -Sheerin, 1307 Rochester. City Engr. Frank Farmer present for discussion. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait to accept the following correspondence and make it part of the public hearing: Marilyn Zurmuehlen, Gaylord Graham, David Dudley, Omer 8 Betty Letts, Dorothy Council Activities July 16, 1985 Page 4 Donhoue, Marshall Hunter, Dr. Tom & Kathryn Lehmann, and a number of yeti - tions. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council - members present. Individual Councilmembers discussed their views on the three alleys included in the project. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to delete the alley from Clapp to Parsons from the project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/Q, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-223, Bk. 87, pp. 595-599, RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY PROPOSED FOR THE FY86 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT, as amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-224, Bk. 87, p. 600, DIRECTING PREPARATION OF DETAILED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS ON THE FY86 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-225, Bk. 87, pp. 601-602, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/30/85, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY86 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 85-3245, Bk. 26, pp. 315-321, AMENDING CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE VI (NUISANCES) OF THE CODE OF ORDI- NANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY BY ADDING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF INOPERABLE/OBSOLETE VEHICLES, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on intention to issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Economy Advertising Company Project). Atty. Robert Downer, representing Economy Advertising appeared. Ray Bywater, Chair of the Board and Bill Bywater, President, reviewed sketches of the proposed facility. Council Activities July 16, 1985 Page 5 Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-226, Bk. 87, pp. 603-606, ADJOURNING TO 7/30/85, THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE DECISION WHETHER OR NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,800,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (ECONOMY ADVERTISING COMPANY PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Housing Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/1/81; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for an indefinite term. These appointments will be made at the 8/27/85 meeting of the City Council. seconded Glendale Road,EtoaJohnson County/Iowa m City Airportto aZoni g Bdoint saof AdjMask, stment 1715 for a four-year term ending 2/26/89 and to defer the second appointment for a two-year term ending 2/26/87 until after the next Bd. of Adjustment meeting. Councilmember ErdaNl complimented the Hancher Guild, the Downtown Association and all others involved in the success of Arts Fest and the Scandinavian Festival. Councilmember Strait -requested the intersection of Sunset and Hwy. !6 be explored for the possible installation of a traffic signal. Councilmember Zuber noted that the intersection of Mormon Trek and Hwy. f6 should also be investigated. Council requested staff report on these two intersections, and First Avenue & Rochester mentioned at Council informal the previous evening, in two weeks. Erdahl congratulated Councilmember Strait on the many honors bestowed upon him on his retirement froni the University. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-227, Bk. 87, p. 607, RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION. FOR ROBERT JANSEN, in recognition of 4 years of service. Individual Councilmembers expressed appreciation to City Attorney Jansen. The recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: (1) The CCN recommends to the City Council that $12,000 in 1985 CDBG funds be Council ted to agreed the at their0informaln session on onth7/15urtose of approvetherepairs.$2,000 request. The Mayor noted the approval of this request would leave the contingency fund for the remainder of the calendar year at $700. (2) The CCN recommend to the City Council that the deadline to acquire or negotiate an option to acquire property for the Miller/Orchard Park from the present owner be extended to September 30, 1985. The Mayor stated that he wanted to assure CCN a decision would be made by the 9/30/85 deadline. The recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: (1) No change be made to the City Plaza Fountain. If the Council feels compelled to take some action to decrease the City's liability, the Committee suggests that changes be limited to imbedding four warning signs, one on each side of the fountain, into the bricks bordering the base. These signs should be designed especially for this purpose upon consultation with the fountain architect. This recommendation was made at the June 5 meeting of the Committee, and the Council has since made a decision regarding the signs. Council Activities July 16, 1985 Page 6 Erdahl questioned why the water didn't flow as it was designed to and .requested staff investigate. Dickson raised concerns re the signs being visible to both the children and the parents. (2) The Dubuque Street Ramp expansion should include trees and landscaping along Burlington and Linn Streets, in planters if necessary, and should also include design of graphics for the entire ramp. These recommendations have been incorporated in the bid documents. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-228, Bk.87, pp. 608-615, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE SEATS PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-229, 8k. 87, P. 616, ENGAGING AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING 7/30/85, MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON, AND PULLEN. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-230, BK. 87, pp. 617-618, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR GRANTS UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED, FOR TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND PROCESS SAID APPLICATIONS. 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. 85-231, Bk. 87, pp. 619-623, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND CITY AND YELLOW CAB COMPANY FOR THE FY86 SEATS SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-232, Bk. 87, pp. 624-625, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT AMENDING THE 8/2/83, AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOLIDAY WRECKER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-233, Bk. 87, pp. 626-631, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROJECT - FY86, to Wolf Construction, Inc, of Iowa City, Iowa for $32,819.06. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance to amend City Code of Ordinances Chapter 26 relating to Peddlers and Solicitors to provide procedures for appeal of denial or revocation of such permits, be given first ":' -' 1, I.• 1!:11•!1 '.'i_ u':,),I :,I**ia.l, ill, with the Following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald. Nays: Baker. I Council Activities July 16, 1985 Page 7 Moved by Strait, Seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance amending Section 4-1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa (hot air balloons), be given first vote for passage, The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Erdahl. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending Section 8-82 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 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 Ambrisco, that ORD. 85-3246, Bk. 26, pp. 322-324, 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Baker requested that the intersection of Iowa and Van Buren Streets be investigated in light of the passage of this ordinance. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn at 9:20 PM. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. ATTEST• MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK I ..0 _ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES July 30, 1985 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 7/30/85, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl (8:00), McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Tinmins, Karr, Franklin, Gannon, Farmer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-055, Side 1, 115 -End and Side 2, 1 -End; 85-058, Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, 1-1122. Mayor McDonald introduced Terrence L. Timmins, new City Atty. Mayor McDonald proclaimed August 3-4, 1985 as Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Sale Days. Mayor McDonald noted the addition of three new beer/wine licenses to the Consent Calendar for two Pester Marketing Company stores and Dickey's Save -A -Lot. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or ap- proved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. mtg., 7/16/85, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. -7/3/85, Parks & Rec. Comm. -7/10/85, P&Z Comm. -6/20/85; Sr. Center Comm. - 6/12/85; Resources Conservation Como. -5/6/85, 7/15/85; Bd. of Library Trustees -6/27/85; Historic Preservation Comm. -7/10/85; Housing Conn. -7/9/85. Permit Motions and Resolutions, Bk. 87: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Voss Petroleum Co. of Iowa City dba Dan's Mustang Market, 933 South Clinton. Approving Class C Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for Richard J. Paul dba Lotite's Pizza, Ltd., 321 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sates for Osco Drug, Inc. dba Osco Drug Store, 201 S. Clinton. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Senor Pablo's Ltd. dba Senor Pablo's, 830 1st Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Cedar River Pasta Company, Inc. dba Carlos O'Kelly's, 1411 S. Waterfront. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for KJ Enterprises Co., an Iowa Corporation dba The Gas Co. Inn, 2300 Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church dba St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 2150 Rochester Avenue. Refunding portion of Liquor License for the First Avenue Lounge of Iowa City, Iowa, Inc. dba The Annex, 819 First Avenue. RES. 85-234, p. 632 ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Pester Marketing Company dba Pester Marketing Company 659, 302 S. Dubuque Street. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Pester Marketing Company dba Pester Marketing Company 658, 606 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Harold Dickey dba Dickey's Save -A -Lot, 1213 South Gilbert Street. Motion: To approve disbursements in the amount of $4,594,377.62 for the period of June 1 through June 30, 1985, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. i Council Activities July 30, 1985 Page 2 Resolutions, Bk. 87: RES. 85-235, p. 633, ACCEPTING THE 14ORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER for Kennedy's Waterfront Addition, Part II, Lots 1-4. RES. 85-236, p. 634, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR A PORTION OF THE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS for First and Rochester, Part Two. Setting Public Hearings: To set a public hearing on 8/13/85, to receive citizen comments on a proposed amendment to the 1985 CDBG program and budget. Correspondence: Paul S. Cooper regarding truck traffic on Mormon Trek Road, City Mgr. will reply after Council furnishes guidance. Iowa OOT notifying the City Council of a bank protection project being let which lies within the City of Iowa City. John Higgins, Manager of New Pioneer Cooperative, requesting diagonal parking on Van Buren in front of the grocery store, Traffic Engr. to furnish his recommenda- tion to the Council. Old Capitol Center Merchants Association requesting a change in the schedule of the evening bus routes, referred to the Transit Mgr. Rev. Edward J. Fitzpatrick, Director of the Newman Center, regarding newspaper dispensers located on the northwest corner of Clinton and Jefferson, City Mgr. will reply. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding: Parking prohibition in the 400 block of Fairchild Street; Parking prohibition on Roberts Road. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Linda Hime for permission to use Blackhawk Mini -park on 8/4/85 for a World - Sing -Out -For -Peace, approved. Mike Henry for permission to use Blackhawk Mini -park on 7/25 thru 7/27/85 to display materials and sell crafts to benefit Latin American refugees, approved. Agnes Kuhn for permission to use public sidewalks and College Green Park for a memorial service on Hiroshima Day, 8/6/85, approved. John Keenan and Susie Kocher for permission to paint on sidewalks in a number of locations in Iowa City as a part of a campaign for nuclear disarma- ment, disapproved. University of Iowa Homecoming Council for a revised route for the Homecoming Parade on 10/4/85, approved. Rose Hayslett Caucus on Central America, 7/19/85, to march from the Pentacrest to College Green Park, approved. S. Pollock, Caucus on Central America, for permission to use Blackhawk Minipark to distrib- ute information on 7/13 thru 7/19/85, approved. Chamber of Conmerce for permission to use sidewalks for Sidewalk Days, approved. The Mayor noted that Paul Cooper was present to answer any questions re his letter concerning truck traffic on Mormon Trek Rd. The City Manager will respond after staff review. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, setting a public hearing on 8/13/85, on an amendment to the Large Scale Residential Development Regulations setting an expiration date for plans. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, setting a public hearing on 8/13/85, on an amendment to the Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone procedures for approval of development plans. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Council Activities July 30, 1985 Page 3 Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, setting a public hearing on 8/23/85, on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the definitions of high-rise and low-rise buildings. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone 3.74 acres of portions of Lots 7 & 8 of Block 1, Braverman Center, from RM -12 to CC -2 (Pepperwood Place Shopping Center) Councilmember Erdahl arrived. The following people appeared: Robert Hibbs, 606 Reno; David Stone, 831 Sandusky; Anna Buss, 2125 Broadway; Rebekka Trippet, 1034 Sandusky; Atty. Chuck Mullen, rep. Southgate; Scott Olson, designer for Southgate; Ralph Stoffer, engr. for Southgate. Staffinember Franklin and Planning & Zoning Chairperson Tom Scott present for discussion. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to accept the letter from Atty. Charles Barker, rep. Hawkeye Real Estate Investment Company. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. After discussion Council requested staff provide a sketch of the intersection and accident history for Council informal discussion of the matter on 8/12. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to continue the public hearing to 8/13. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Sign Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Development Signs. Scott Olson, represent- ing Southgate Development, appeared to answer questions about the proposed signage for Northpark. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to amend the Sign Regulations to permit facia signs to cover up to 15% of the building wall, 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 Dickson, that the ordinance to amend the Flood Hazard Overlay Zone to adopt revised maps and a flood insurance study, 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 Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-237, Bk. 87, p. 635, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR ECONOMY ADVERTISING COMPANY located at the Northwest corner of Heinz Road and U.S. Highway 6. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to note the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the construction of Scott Boulevard. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. and cospublic hearing testimatefow as rtheheld oplans, Paving gAssessment P Project. contract orone appeared. Council Activities July 30, 1985 Page 4 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-238, 8k. 67, pp. 636-639, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE FY86 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on proposal to issue not to exceed $1,800,000 aggregate principal amount of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Economy Advertising Company Project). No one appeared. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-239, Bk. 87, pp. 640-644, APPROVING PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,800,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (ECONOMY ADVERTISING COMPANY PROJECT), OF THE CITY OF IOHA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Roy Walton, 1841 Rohret Ct., appeared re the recently passed abandoned vehicle ordinance and raised concerns re impact of the ordinance and administrative procedures for enforcement. Susan Horowitz, 1129 Kirkwood Avenue and Max Yocum also appeared re the ordinance. Council requested staff schedule discussion on the matter and notify interested parties re the time. Phil Nychay appeared re the gas and electric franchise. Anna Buss, 2125 Broadway, appeared re drain gates in the Sandusky Street area and other water problems. Staff will investigate. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: one vacancy for a licensed contractor for a four-year term ending 10/26/89 on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals; one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/13/86 on the Broadband Telecommunications Comm. These appointments will be made at the 9/10/85 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Jane Jakobsen, 1204 E. Washington, to the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee for an unexpired term ending 7/1/86; to approve Robert Wachal, R.R. 06, as a representative of Johnson County to the Riverfront Commission; to appoint Robert Randall, 1650 Ridgewood, to the Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment. Councilmember Strait requested the signalization of Sunset Street and the highway be moved up to FY86. Staff will pursue. Strait requested that staff follow up on the architect's recommendations re water flow on the City Plaza fountain. Councilmember Baker questioned the completion time of the Civic Center expansion project as detailed in the City Manager's memo. The City Manager stated the completion time was reason- able noting the number of items on the schedule to be completed prior to start of construction. Erdahl requested a rapid completion to the urban renewal project and asked Council to reconsider the decision not to proceed at this time on Parcel 64-1a. He requested that Don Zuchelli, President of Zuchelli, Hunter & Associates, personally appear before Council re his latest report on the parcel. After discussion Council agreed to have Erdahl, McDonald and the City Manager call Zuchelli to Council Activities July 30, 1985 Page 5 clarify matters. Councilmember Ambrisco noted the upcoming Junior Olympics and encouraged public support. Councilmember Erdahl left the meeting. Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 85-3247, Bk. 26, pp. 325-327, AMENDING SECTION 4-1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (hot air balloons), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Recommendation of the Design Review Committee that in the City Plaza and also within the Central Business District (bounded generally by Iowa Avenue, Linn Street, Burlington Street and South Capitol Street or Madison Street) specific locations be designated for newspaper vending with banks of vending machines provided by the City. Locations for these units should be chosen in consultation with newspaper distributors and the Design Review Committee. Also the City should assure upkeep of the banks of vending machines in the downtown area. This recommendation was developed during the Committee's review of the draft ordinance to regulate newspaper vending machines on public property and is consistent with one made by the Committee several years ago when it recommended that newspaper vending machines in the City Plaza and adjacent areas be uniform and grouped together in appropriate locations. This recommendation is submit- ted to Council because it addresses a policy issue; other, technical rec- ommendations regarding the proposed ordinance were submitted to the Legal Department and were incorporated into the most recent draft sent to Council. If the Council is amenable to having newspaper vending from City -awned banks of machines in the downtown area, the Committee offered to look into the types of modular machines available and make recommenda- tions regarding their placement, design and structure. Council agreed to have the Committee proceed looking into placement, design, and structure. (Councilmember Strait left the room.) Recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission: This recom- mendation is similar to that made previously and has been modified to take into account engineering studies and the concerns of the City Council. In light of the solution proposed; of the critical historical problems, particularly the over -use of the pool at the Community Recreation Center; the deteriorating condition of the two existing outdoor, pools; the critical lack of gymnasium space; that the Parks and Recreation Commission endorses the approach of renovating the west side (City Park) pool, making such minimum expenditures on Mercer Park pool as would be prudent under the circumstances, and constructing a multi-purpose facility in coopera- tion with the school district. The Commission further recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to retain a consultant to submit preliminary cost figures and design to use as a basis for a bond referen- dum. The Mayor reported on the informal discussion with the Commission the previous evening and Council direction to proceed as outlined. Council Activities July 30, 1985 Page 6 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-240, Bk. 87, p. 645, APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BHF -0001-5(32)--2L-52, to Winnebago Constructors, Inc. and Henkel Construction Co., Mason City, Iowa for $857,573.50. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-241, Bk. 87, pp. 646-648, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE TAFT SPEEDWAY SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT 1985. Affirmative roll call vote, 5/0, Erdahl and Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-242, Bk. 87, pp. 649, ORDERING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLAT AND SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE TAFT SPEEDWAY SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT 1985. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, (Strait returned) Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-243, Bk. 87, pp. 650-666, ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; FOR THE TAFT SPEEDWAY SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT 1985. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-244, Bk. 87, pp. 667-670, APPROVING CONTRACT AND BONDS FOR THE SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROJECT - FY86. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-245, Bk. 87, pp. 671-673, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT FOR JOINT EXERCISE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. The City manager noted the agreement had been amended per Council discussion the previous evening. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-246, Bk. 87, p. 674, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH EVENSEN DODGE, INC. FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-247, Bk. 87, p. 675, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE K. BAUM & COMPANY AND BOETTCHER & COMPANY FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance to amend City Code of Ordinances Chapter 26 relating to Peddlers and Solicitors to provide Procedures for Appeal of Denial or Revocation of such permits, be given second vote for passage. Baker raised concerns re the appeal process. Original motion withdrawn. After discussion, moved by Strait, Council Activities July 30, 1985 Page 7 seconded by Baker, to defer consideration to 8/13/85 Council meeting to allow the City Attorney time to review the matter. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt ORD. 85-3248, Bk. 26, pp. 328-330, AMENDING SECTION 8-82 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO CLARIFY A STANDARD RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF HOUSE MOVERS PERMITS, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 10:25 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried uganimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Informal Council Discussion July 29, 1985 Informal Council Discussion: July 29, 1985'at 6;35 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Zuber, Strait, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson. Absent: Erdahl. Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Farmer, Franklin, Schmadeke, Cain, Cassa y. Tape-recorded: Reel 85-053, Side 2, 96 -End; 85-056, Sides 1 and 2, all; 85-057, Side 1, 1-48. CONSENT CALENDAR: Reel 85-053, Side 2 Council agreed to the request to add Pester Derby and Dickey's Save -a -Lot wine and beer permits to the Consent Calendar. PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS: Reel 85-053, Side 2 i A. Consider settin2 aublic hearin for Au ust 13 1985 on an amendment I to the LSRD regu atlons settin an expiration ate or p ons. Franklin said the amendment to the LSRD regulations would provide a 24 month expiration date on all approved final development plans and is not retroactive. B. Consider settin a public hearingfor _August 13. 1985, on an amendment Franklin said this amendment requires the approval of preliminary Planned j Development Housing plans by ordinance and approval of the final plans by resolution. C. ing a public hear on an amendment to Franklin said the amendment affects the RM -145 zone, is consistent with the Uniform Building Code, defines high-rise as buildings that exceed the height of 55 feet, and would negate the possibility of building a three-story apartment building with parking underneath using the high- rise provisions. Berlin said the intent and language of the previous ordinance were not compatible. i D. Public hearina on an ordinance to rezone 3.74 acres of portions of Lots { and 8 OT UIOCK 1, Braverman Cen er rom RM -12 to CC -2. i Council received information regarding this development in their Council packets. Franklin said a grocery store and retail complex is proposed. A Southgate Development representative presented development plans to the Council. Franklin stated that the intent of the RM -12 zone was to provide low-density multi -family zone between the commercial zone (K -Mart) to the north and the single-family residential zone (Pepperwood i ■ ■ MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 29, 1985 PAGE 2 Subdivision) to the south, and, therefore, staff found rezoning the entire RM -12 area unacceptable without amending the Comprehensive Plan. Staff suggested that the application be revised to rezone only the project area; the developer had amended the application accordingly. Franklin said recent legislation now allows for conditional zoning to insure that rezoning doesn't impact inversely on surrounding property. Franklin said that if there are going to be any changes in the conditions as they are presently outlined, the July 30th public hearing will need to be continued to the next Council meeting and until resolution of all of the conditions; the changes will then be negotiated with Southgate Development so as to reach an agreement for the conditions of the rezoning; and once the public hearing is adjourned, there can be no further amendment to the agreement without setting another public hearing. Franklin said there are three issues that relate to rezoning: 1) opening of Broadway Street to Highway 6; 2) closing of Hollywood Boulevard between Keokuk and east of Broadway before Taylor; and 3) concerns relating to the Keokuk intersection with Hollywood and impact of traffic. Franklin stated that more traffic will be generated in the area as more land is rezoned to CC -2. In response to Strait, Franklin said in 1978 an agreement was reached between the City and Southgate Development that Hollywood Boulevard would be closed when a set amount of commercial development was reached. Franklin explained that the frontage road has not functioned properly; Hollywood Boulevard will remain open to east of Iowa State Bank because of access requirements; K -Mart will have a major entryway on Keokuk and Colonial Park will still have two entryways on Broadway. Franklin said Council will receive input from Colonial Park managers at the public hearing. Strait asked if K -Mart is opposed to the Hollywood Boulevard closing. Southgate Development representatives said K -Mart feels it is advantageous. In response to Berlin, Southgate Development representatives said Southgate Development owns the K -Mart building and parking lot and the liquor store parking lot. Franklin explained Hollywood Boulevard would be closed east past the 1902 Broadway Office Complex. Franklin referred Council to Schmeiser's and Schmadeke's July 26th memo Attachment A and reviewed the conditions to the rezoning: 1. Southgate Development will construct a channelized intersection to 2. e Niann-ing a coning Lomnission. snail remain In eTTect, tranKlln Scatea staTT agrees witn Lne Planning 8 Zon ng Comm ssion and these items refer to escrow funds, time limits and use of federal funds for signalization. I .IF MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 29, 1985 PAGE 3 3. Hollywood Boulevard shall be closed as shown on the final LSNRD plan and: dirt and sod will cover the pavement. Planning & Zoning recommended the roadway be covered with sod and pavement not be removed. The 1978 agreement stated the pavement would be removed and the street obliterated. The draft agreement contains a provision that if the sod doesn't survive over a period of two years that the area will be redone and the pavement removed. Staff wants a portion of the pavement removed so that it would take a major effort to reopen the I street. Schmadeke stated it would cost $54 per linear foot to put in new pavement. curbs of—a minimum five inches in hei ht shall be installed at each en o the c osed portion. Frank in note six inc cur eig s are standard. 4. Sidewalks shall be constructed as indicated on the final LSNRD plan. In response to Baker, Southgate oevelopment representatives said arbor vitae will be used for screening. 5. The developer shall obtain consent from K-MArf far ennnel ti-- --A 6. -••-- •�- -•• —, a-ve ire, rranKnn Salo there 15 a provision in the agreement that Southgate Development will use its best efforts to try to obtain consent from K -Mart for speed bumps. ._�tuc If iL is acceptaDie. Improvements include removing shrubs from the south side of the K -Mart exit and painting lane lines. 1. The Ta for Drive intersection with Hi hwo 6 shall remain o en, Frank in said staff recommended to c osure of Tay or Drive. Because of concerns by people living on Sandusky and Taylor Drive, staff suggested a compromise that would allow Taylor Drive to remain open but that Highway 6 median be closed. Traffic would be able to enter or leave Taylor Drive from the right. Franklin reviewed the Planning & Zoning recommendation for Council actions in conjunction with approval of the LSNRD: a. That language referring to the Taylor Street closure of the March 1978 Broadway Street agreement be deleted. Franklin said this depends upon Council's decision regarding Taylor Street. b. That the west intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Keokuk Street be signed to permit "right turn only" onto Keokuk Street. Franklin said staff disagreed with this recommendation, feeling that this action may be unnecessary and is premature. c. That the postal drop box on Keokuk Street be moved out of the street right-of-way. H 0 MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 29, 1985 PAGE 4 d. That the bus stop and shelter on Keokuk Street opposite K -Mart drive be moved to the corner of Southgate and Keokuk Street and, if possible, a bus stop in front of the K -Mart store be sched- uled. Franklin said Council will need to decide if bus service should be moved to the K -Mart lot. I e. That 25 mph speed limit signs be posted on Broadway Street. f. That a turning lane be installed on Highway 6 at Taylor Drive intersection both eastbound and westbound. Franklin said this relates to the Council's decision regarding Taylor Drive. i Franklin said the Planning & Zoning Commission has made three additional recortmendations due to issues raised by residents from the area: stormwater management system for the Pepperwood Subdivision be reviewed and improved, that the Council review the stormwater management ordinance to determine its effectiveness in meeting the intended goals of the ordinance, and the Chair of the Planning & Zoning Comnission review any agreements prior to going to the Council on behalf of the Commission because the agreement will not be set up in document form until the Planning & Zoning Commission has discussed the matter. Franklin explained that the Southgate Development project will not increase stormwater runoff problems in the Pepperwood Subdivision. Berlin said it would be desirable to review the Stormwater Management Ordinance. Berlin recommended staff meet with City Attorney Timmins regarding imposing upon a private developer conditions for traffic that would not be created on a public street as it relates to the speed bump provision. In response to Baker, Franklin said the project is not eligible for tax abatement. E. Public hearing on an agreement to the sign regulations of the Zoning j Southgate requested the public hearing be continued to allow them to make a presentation. F. Consider an ordinance to amend sign regulations to permit facie signs to cover up to 15 percent of the building wall. No discussion. G. Consider an ordinance to amend the Flood Hazard Overlay Zone to adopt revised maps in the flood insurance study. No discussion. H. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary and final Large Scale To Develo gent Plan for Econom Advertisin Com an located at the northwest corner ot Heinz Roaa an wa'y 6. FranKlin no e that the LSNRD plan complies with all City code requirements and Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval. S�� ,M MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 29, 1985 PAGE 5 I. Consider a recommendation of the Plann Lion or bcoLL aouleyaro. YranKlln sato conslaeration c on may be part of the Council's next review of the CIP. Ambrisco inquired about Local Road. McDonald stated that the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are negotiating with the IDOT. HUTCHINSON AVENUE ACCESS REQUIREMENT: Reel 85-056, Side 1 Franklin said Mr. Peck would like to construct a Frank Lloyd Wright house; the lot is difficult to develop due to a ravine; there are two access points to the property from Bayard and Hutchinson Street. Peck prefers to use the Hutchinson Street access which could be done by opening Hutchinson Street as a public street or by vacating and disposing of the Hutchinson Street right-of-way. Council action is needed to open Hutchinson Street as a public street. Franklin said the terrain is such that it would require fill, clearing and cutting; the entire right-of-way would be needed to construct a street or private drive; Peck has agreed to construct a street or private drive. Franklin said the City would want to specify certain construction standards for erosion and stormwater runoff. Franklin said that if the Council decides that the Hutchinson Street access is appropriate, neighbors should be notified and a public meeting should be held. If the Council chooses to vacate or dispose of the right-of-way to Mr. Peck, a public hearing is required and the neighbors will be notified. In response to McDonald, Franklin said the original request was to open Hutchinson Street as a private drive and that there could be a non-exclusive easement for the driveway. Franklin said that Public Works feels that if there were a private drive that the property be vacated and disposed of. In response to Zuber, Franklin said the Bayard Street access does not require Council approval. In response to Baker, Franklin said neighbors directly adjacent to the unopened portion of the Hutchinson Street right-of-way would be notified. Baker and Strait stated that neighbors in the general area of Bayard, Hutchinson Street, and Rowland Court may be affected and should be notified. Baker inquired about other development in the area. Franklin stated that development could potentially occur on the east side of the large lot accessing onto Hutchinson Street right-of-way. Berlin stated the Planning Department should meet with the Legal staff to discuss the legal implications of the various alternatives. In response to Berlin, Franklin said Peck is willing to pay for the full cost of paving. Strait said environmental issues should be addressed as it relates to this development. McDonald asked Peck if neighbors have been contacted. Peck said two of the three neighbors, Tiptons and Scanlons, do not oppose the construction. Peck stated he has not been in contact with the third neigh- bor, Margaret Richardson. In response to McDonald, Peck stated that he prefers a Hutchinson Street access because of how a Frank Lloyd Wright designed home would fit the topography of the lot. As a compromise, Peck proposed that the right-of-way be divided into parcels and he could obtain his parcel to use as a right-of-way off Bayard Street to serve as an area for a driveway. Berlin stated staff will work on alternatives and asked Peck to meet with City Attorney Timmins. MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 29, 1985 PAGE 6 PARCEL 64-1a MARKET ANALYSIS: Reel 85-056, Side 2 McDonald said Council received a report from Zuchelli and that City Manager recommended the Council delay development of the parcel. Baker noted that Erdahl had previously raised concerns about the accuracy of economic outlook forecasts and the possibility of using a lease purchase type f of financing for the public amenity on the parcel. McDonald stated that a delay in development would give the Council the opportunity to study other uses of the parcel. Berlin informed Council that Zuchelli was retained to analyze the market potential of the site and give Iowa City specific ideas of how to develop the site. Berlin said Zuchelli has not been asked to give the specific ideas on how to develop the site because of the lack of a strong market. Baker inquired about the length of delay in development of the parcel. Berlin stated that staff is continually monitoring economic conditions of the downtown area, First Capital is aiding in economic development, and Council should keep the development of the parcel in mind at their goal -setting session. Council agreed to delay development of Parcel 64-1a indefinitely. JOINT SWIMMING POOL PROJECT: Reel 85-056, Side 2 Cassady introduced the Parks and Recreation Commission members and recom- mended that the City proceed with plans for a joint pool facility with the school district. Berlin stated that Cassady has had discussions with the school district, the school district will participate in the financing of a study, and if Council agrees to pursue the joint pool facility proposal, the architectural details of the proposal should be discussed with Shive-Hattery. In response Strait, sitethat the Parks Recreation Commission hadthattheCy not spendaconsderableamounof funds to renovate Mercer Park pool. Randy Jordison, School Bd, rep., said it is the school district's intentions to participate in the costs of the joint pool facility. Council agreed to continue to explore the joint pool facility proposal. NUCLEAR WEAPONS FREE IOWA CITY ORDINANCE: Reel 85-056, Side 2 McDonald stated the organizers of the Nuclear Weapons Free Iowa City Ordi- nance have asked him about the Council's position on the issue. A City Attorney's memo states that the Council may either adopt the proposed Ordinance or leave it to the organizers to collect the additional signatures to supplace orter, hordinance the ballot iNovember. John Keenan, ortertaidthata Cityordinan ecan'tbepassedto restrictordinance stateor federal governments. He added that a business like Rockwell International wouldn't be affected because the ordinance only pertains to the manufacture Eay MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 29, 1985 PAGE 7 i i iof nuclear weapons or their support systems which only have the purpose of aiding a nuclear exchange. In response to McDonald, Keenan said that the ordinance is an expression of concern for the well-being of the community of Iowa City rather than a direct attempt to chane national 9 policy, Keenan explained that private contractors would be deterred. I Strait said that he prefers to have the community vote on the ordinance rather than having the Council decide, Keenan said the community support for the ordinance has been strong. Baker said adoption of the ordinance by the voting public would make a strong public statement. In response to Zuber, McDonald said a person working at home on material concerning nuclear weaponry would still be in violation of the ordinance. Susan Cook, ordinance i supporter, said the University only does basic research which wouldn't be addressed by the ordinance. In response to McDonald, Timmins explained that if 2500 valid signatures are obtained on petitions, Council must consider the issue and vote on it. If the Council rejects the ordinance, the issue will be on the November ballot. Timmins stated that the Council could consider the ordinance at any time outside of the initiative procedure. Karr stated that the August 8th deadline for signature would allow the ordinance to be j considered at the Council's August 13th meeting. Council indicated that it would vote down a nuclear free zone ordinance to allow the ordinance to be presented to the voters. Karr noted that the Council has the option of setting a public hearing. i CIVIC CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT: Reel 85-057, Side 2 Berlin stated Council received a tentative schedule for the Civic Center expansion project. Berlin said the following issues still need to be resolved: 1. Should the architectural design of the renovation of the Civic Center be handled by the same contract, and 2. If remodeling can be handled with certificates of participation. The request for proposals for architectural services is prepared and ready to go out. Berlin said there should be Council participation on the finance and architect selection committees. Zuber and Strait agreed to serve on the finance and architectural committees respectively. I iCOUNCIL AGENDA/TIME: Reel 85-057, Side 2 1. Agenda item 5. Berlin said that $458,290 should be corrected to read $58,290. i 2. Agenda item 20. Berlin stated wording, "other serious budgetary... and if time permits" should be eliminated from the actual agreement. The agreement will be amended prior to Council consideration tomorrow i j evening. 3. In response to Strait, Council agreed to schedule the signalization of Highway 6 and Sunset Drive in FY86. i 4. response to Stbrait, McDonald said the energy franchise will be Idiscussed in Septem er. MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 29, 1985 PAGE 8 5. Agenda item 24. A Hot Air Balloon Association representative requested Council to waive third reading of the ordinance exempting hot air balloons from certain altitude requirements. McDonald said six Council votes are needed to waive the reading and he will ask if there are six votes in favor of waiving the reading at the July 30th formal Council meeting. Council agreed to the request. 6. Ambrisco encouraged the Traffic Engineer and staff to review New Pioneer Food Co-op's request for diagonal parking. 7. In response to Zuber, Berlin said he will study a complaint from a citizen who has been an Iowa City resident for seven years regarding having to pay a deposit for water hookup. 8. Agenda item 11. Karr stated that the Board of Adjustment's recommenda- tion that Robert Randall be appointed to the Iowa City/Johnson County Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment will be added to the agenda. APPOINTMENTS: Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee: Jane Jakobsen Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. t,