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Home My WebLink About1985-08-13 Minutes numberedCC!TLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES August 13, 1985 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/13/85, 7:30 PM at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Erdahl presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait. Absent: Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Timmins, Karr, Milkman, Farmer, Nugent. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-058, Side 2, 1122 -End; 85-C60, Sides 1 and 2; 85-C61, Side 1, 1-478. The Mayor officially thanked the hundreds of people involved in the Special Olympics held in Iowa City last week. He noted the community should be proud/6679 of the image projected and the favorable comments received. The Mayor left the meeting. The Mayor Pro tem announced an addition of a Beer Permit to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Baker, seconded by Strait, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council actions of the regular meeting on 7/30/85, as published, subject to correction and as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - 7/18/85, 8/1/85; Bd. of /44� / Library Trustees - 7/25/85; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. - 4/16/85,Lq 5/21/85, 5/22/85, 5/29/85, 7/16/85. .LSa1z_ Permit Motions and Resolutions: To refund portion of Liquor License toJ�/G !% The Gas Company Inn, 2300 Muscatine Avenue. RES. 85-248, Bk. 87, p. 676, to refund portion of Cigarette Permit to The Gas Company Inn, 2300Y (oS Muscatine Avenue. RES. 85-249, Bk.87, p. 677, to refund portion ofG/6fG Cigarette Permit to The Annex, 819 First Avenue. Approving Class A Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Loyal Order of Moose, Iowa City Lodge 01096111 dba Loyal Order of Moose, Iowa City Lodge #1096, 2910 Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc. dba George's G8 Buffet, 312 Market. Approving Class B Beer Permit for B, S, & B EnterpriseG dba Duds n Suds, 5 Sturgis Corner Drive, !1000. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Rosalie Vitosh dba Russ' Super Standard, 305 N. y44 70 Gilbert St. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Robert/47/ deter dba Plamor Bowling, 1555 First Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Douglas Ouss dba Mama's Bar, 5 S. Dubuque.SZ7 RES. 85-250, Bk. 87, p. 678, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Loyal Order of 73 Moose, Iowa City Lodge #1096, 2910 Muscatine Avenue. RES. 85-251, Bk. 87, p. 679, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Pineapple Management Company, Inc, dba/4471/ Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Pineapple Management Company, Inc. dba oliday Inn /'/75 j Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque. Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for L&M Mighty Shop, Inc. dba L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Bulington. Setting public hearings: To set a public hearing on 8/27/ 5 for public /`/ 71 input on the proposed Nuclear Weapons Free Ordinance. RES, 851252, Bk. 87 J�f78 p. 680, to set public hearing on 8/27/85, on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Creekside Neighborhood Sidewalk Project. RES. 85-253, BK. 87, p. 681, to set a public hearing on 8/27/85, on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for tEe construction of the Spruce Street Drainage Project. Council Activities August 13, 1985 Page 2 Resolutions: RES. 85-254, Bk. 87, p. 682, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE H911 GROUNDWATER CUT-OFF TRENCH, IOWA CITY LANDFILL. RES. 85-255, Bk. 87, p. 683, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ROCHESTER AVENUE RESERVOIR CONTRACT/ -f8/ I -RESERVOIR. Correspondence- Charles A. Mullen regarding Pepperwood Place Shopping Center. Iowa Department of Transportation regarding a slide area repair project. Jan and Rockwell Williams supporting a proposal that Block 64-1 �6 be used for an amphitheater/skating rink. John VeDepo expressing interest S in purchasing redevelopment parcel A-3 on Dubuque Street, City Mgr. will reply. Charles A. Barker representing Mr. & Mrs. Nick Peet of 1225 East Davenport regarding the traffic on a city -owned alley adjoining their property, referred to Public Works Dept. Memo from the Traffic Engr. re/�87 diagonal parking on Van Buren Street. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Jim Mulford requesting permission to use Delwood Street for a block party on 7/27/85, approved. Procter and Gamble to have a Dividend Day 5K Walk/Run Race on �fP9 8/3/85, approved. Dorsi Houser requesting permission to use Upland Avenue between Court and Crestview for a block party on 8/11/85, approved. Chamber of Commerce for the use of Clinton Street from Washington to Jefferson for/ 9� the Chamber/Student Bed Races on 9/13/85, approved pending receipt of j certificate of insurance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald and Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the large scale residential development regulations setting an expiration date for plans. Baker questione /d d/9- whether the provision for 12 month extensions was limited. Staffinember Milkman stated it was not. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the planned development housing overlay zone procedures for approval of development plans. No one/SLg3 appeared. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the zoning ordinance regard- ing the definition of high-rise and low-rise buildings. Staffinember Milkman reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval of the ordinance, and briefly explained the ordinance. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone 3.74 acres of portions of Lots 7 and 8 of Block 1, Braverman Center, (Pepperwood Place Shopping Center) from RM -12 to CC -2. The following people appeared: Robert Hibbs, 606 Reno; David Stone, 831 Sandusky; Anna Buss, 2125 Broadway; Jim Spratt, 2119 1#?S Davis; Winifred Brooks, 2025 Taylor Drive; Lori Bears, 21 N. Dodge; Ralph Stoffer, Southgate Development. Staffinember Milkman and City Engr, Farmer present for discussion. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to accept the correspondence from Jim Spratt on behalf of Thomas Huff showing the cost analysis of Taylor Street closing. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald and Zuber absent. Individual Councilmembers noted concerns re the process for notification and meetings to the neighbors on Council Activities August 13, 1985 Page 3 large scale residential and non-residential developments and rezonings for commercial use. Council requested the alternative of a "straight -in" access from Hwy. 6 to the proposed shopping center and the drive in front of K -Mart be discussed with Planning & Zoning and suggested the Council meet with the Commission at the next informal on 8/26, Move ded by of Lots d7banda8,r lock 1. Braverman iCenter hfrom at hRM--12given ordinance to CC -2, be rezone portions vote for passage. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion defeated, 3/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Strait, Ambrisco. Nays: Dickson, Erdahl. Absent: McDonald, Zuber. Staff was directed to follow-up on previous discussion and schedule a meeting with Planning & Zoning at the informal on the 26th. regulations in the Zoning Ordinance regarding developmen Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to amend the sign t signs, be given first/4Y7 vote for passage. Ralph Stoffer, Southgate Development, appeared to answer questions. Baker stated he would be voting against the ordinance as he feels the sign should be changed and not the Code. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, Strait, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker. Absent: McDonald, Zuber. Moved by Strait, 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 h�?Jf given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 510, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORO. 85-3249, Bk. 26 331-333, AMENDING THE FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY ZONE TO ADOPT REVISED MAPS AND A/4 9 9 FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor Prc tem declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on a proposed amendment to the 1985 CDBG Program/See. and Budget. No one appeared. econded Mov 684-685, dAUTHORIZING ANDSAPPROVINGYANtraitAMENDM NT TO adoptTHE1985 COMMUNITY DEVELOP- 87 MENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND BUDGET, for renovation of the Mary 0. Coldren Home, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait Ambrisco, to adopt RES. nded 686-692, AUTHORIZING THEoMAYORbT SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK 85-257, BkAN8AGREE- MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MARY 0. COLDREN HOME TO FOR AGED WOMEN FOR THE USE OF 1986 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE /So3 OF MAKING REPAIRS AND WEATHERIZING THE RESIDENCE LOCATED 602 CLARK S for $12 ,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimousSTREET , AT , absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adop5/0McDonald, Zuber TREET ted. The Mayor Pro tem announced the fallowing vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment/So 3 -one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/87; PQ Comm, - one vacancy forisa an unexpired term ending 5/1/86. These appointments will be made at the 9/24/85 meeting of the City Council. 1 ---------- Council Activities August 13, 1985 Page 4 Councilmember Dickson noted the white lane markings on Gilbert & Hwy. 6/505 were hard to read when wet. Staff will investigate. Ambrisco acknowledged the o award of a grant from the State Office of Historical Preservation to be used to nominate the "Goosetown" Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places. Baker noted the addition of two newspaper vending machines on City/42 Plaza and requested the City Atty, review the vending machine ordinance in San Francisco. Baker questioned if the tree trimming on North Dubuque had been/—TOR checked out. Staff will investigate. Baker requested staff also investigate /25' o 9 construction on North Dubuque Street. Baker noted the resignation of Ed / -,5'/,O Brinton from the Urban Environmental Committee and thanked him for his valuable work. Strait inquired as to the status of the Parks & Recreation Directors 1-:5,11 position. The City Manager stated the Committee had reduced the number to 15. Erdahl thanked individuals who had called or written him supporting a public/s�z amenity on the Last urban renewal parcel 64-1a, and reported he would be scheduling further discussion on the parcel with Don Zuchelli when he returned from vacation. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-258, Bk. 87, p, 693, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY86 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT/573 TO L.L. PELLING CO. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $230,139.33. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-259, Bk. 87, pp. 694-701, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE SERVICE OF TOWING AND STORAGE OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES TO HOLIDAY WRECKER SERVICE. The City Atty. stated he was reviewing/S/� the City policy on towing of vehicles for parking violations and under the new abandoned vehicle ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to amend City Code of Ordinances Chapter 26 relating to Peddlers and Solicitors to provide/5-/s procedures for appeal of denial or revocation of such permits, be given second vote for passage. Baker noted he had raised objections re the procedure earlier but after discussing the matter with the City Atty, and the City Mgr. felt this method would be less cumbersome and recommended approval. Affirma— tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by Strait, seconded Dickson, to adjourn at 10:05 PH. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. CLEMENS ERDAHL, MAYOR PRO TEM ATTEST: MARIAN K. K RR, Y CLERK e City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: August 2, 1985 TO! City Council F", City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government, Harvard University, July 7 - 26, 1985. Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding award of HUD/SBA Economic Development Assistance. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding request for sidewalk crossing at Keokuk Street and Highway 06. Copy of letter from Speer Financial, Inc., regarding the request for proposal for a financial advisor. Letter from the Airport Manager regarding a study to determine demand for al commuter airline in the Iowa City area. Calendar for August 1985. L Articles: /S a. Overtime -Pay Ruling Burdens State and Local Governments /s b. Make Exceptions _ Minutes of Staff Meeting of July 31, 1985. /S /S. Copy of Request for Proposal for Administrative Office Building. L Proclamation: August 5 to August 11 as NATIONAL JUNIOR OLWIC WEEK /S. City of Iowa City = MEMORANDUM DATE: August 9, 1985 T0: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager to the Acting Director of Parks and Recreation regarding a budget deficit. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding accident experience at Highway N6 Bypass and Taylor Drive. Copy of new release regarding a grant from the Iowa State Historical Department. Invitation from the Old Capitol Sertoma Club to the Airport 85 Breakfast. Request for Proposal for the remodeling of the Civic Center. Certificate of Sufficiency re Nuclear Weapons Free Imva City Ordinance. i City of Iowa City = MEMORANDUM DATE: August 9, 1985 T0: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager to the Acting Director of Parks and Recreation regarding a budget deficit. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding accident experience at Highway N6 Bypass and Taylor Drive. Copy of new release regarding a grant from the Iowa State Historical Department. Invitation from the Old Capitol Sertoma Club to the Airport 85 Breakfast. Request for Proposal for the remodeling of the Civic Center. Certificate of Sufficiency re Nuclear Weapons Free Imva City Ordinance. j i. --- . __--------- ---- City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: August 2, 1985 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet j Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Program for Senior Executives f in State and Local Government, Harvard University, July 7 - 26, 1985. 151- Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding award of HUD/SBA Economic Development Assistance. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding request for sidewalk crossing at Keokuk Street and Highway 06. S/8 Copy of letter from Speer Financial, Inc., regarding the request for proposal for a financial advisor. 5 / I � _ Letter from the Airport Manager regarding a study to determine demand for a i commuter airline in the Iowa City area. S O Calendar for August 1985. �5�7 Articles: I a. Overtime-Pay Ruling Burdens State and Local Governments �'�� f b. Make Exceptions /S 3 I, Minutes of Staff Meeting of July 31, 1985. i Copy of Request for Proposal for Administrative Office Building. S-�S Proclamation: August 5 to August 11 as NATIONAL JUNIOR OLYMPIC REEK i i I i I I