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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-09-10 Council minutes■ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/27/85 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is E Cumulative cost for this calen ar—year for said publication is E Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/27/85, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald . presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions of the reg. mtg., 8/13/85, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - 7/11/85; Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comm. - 6/4/85, 8/13/85; Civil Service Comm. - 7/20, 22, 23, 24 & 25/85; Resources Conser- vation Comm. - 7/15/85; P&R Comm. -8/14/85; P&Z Comm. - 8/15/85; Historic Preservation Conn. -8/14/85. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque. Approving Class C Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for Bushnell's Turtle, 127 E. College. Approving Class B Liquor License and Sunday Sales for The Highlander Inn & Supper Club, 2525 N. Dodge Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pleasant Valley Orchards & Nursery, Inc., 1301 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Peoples Drug #5276, 2425 Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Doc's Standard Inc., 801 S. Riverside Drive. RES. 85-260, Bk. 87, p. 702, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT to The Highlander Inn & Supper Club, 2525 N. Dodge. RES. 85-261, Bk. 87, p. 703, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT to Campus Standard Service, 102 E. Burlington. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Claret & Friends, 323 E. Market Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for My Sisters' Place, 928 Maiden Lane. Approving Class E Beer Permit for New Pioneer Co-op, 22 S. Van Buren Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for IN i Council Activities August 27, 1985 Page 2 r Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Avenue. Approv- ing Class B Wine Permit for The Sanctuary Restaurant and Pub, 405 South Gilbert. Setting public hearings: RES. 85-262, Bk. 87, pp. 704-707, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 9/10/85 FOR ISSUANCE OF $4,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, capital improve- ment projects. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,895,298.38 for the period of 7/1 thru 7/31/85, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: J.C. Hickman regarding the alley which runs behind the Press -Citizen building, City Mgr. will reply. Southgate Development regarding the leasing from the City of the U -Smash -Em Building, City Mgr. to reply. Edward I. Koch, Mayor of New York, requesting that Iowa City join in supporting an end to the commercial and diplomatic relationships with the South African government. Mrs. Teresa S. Lara regarding cottonwood trees, City Mgr. will reply. Dave Steve concerning possible purchase of property adjacent to Ralston Creek, City Mgr, will reply. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding: East northbound lane of First Avenue at Bradford Street; Parking prohibitions in the 500 block of South Maiden Lane; Gross weight limits on the bridge over Ralston Creek at Brookside Drive; Parking on South Clinton Street between Wright Street and the railroad right-of-way; Parking prohibition on the west side of the 600 block of South Madison Street; Parking prohibi- tion on north side of Willow Creek Court. Memo from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Shop Supervisor/Equipment Division; Administrative Clerk Typist/Fire Department; Assistant Treatment Plant Operator/Pollution Control; Clerk Typist/Police Records; (2) Mass Transit Operator/Transit; Maintenance Worker I/Refuse; Mainte- nance Worker II/Transit; Maintenance Council Activities August 27, 1985 Page 3 Worker III/Pollution Control; Mainte- nance Worker III/Transit; Senior Clerk Typist/ Recreation; Maintenance Worker II/Streets; Maintenance Worker III/Streets; Police Dispatcher- Rotating/Police; Associate Plan- ner/Planning and Program Development; Administrative Secretary/Police. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: League of Women Voters for the use of the Civic Center lobby to serve refreshments on 9/19/85, approved. Regina High School to have the Iowa City Fall Fun Festival Run on 8/31/85, approved. Mike Henry for the use of Blackhawk Minipark to display material and sell crafts to benefit Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Center on 8/28-31/85, approved. Jean Villhauer to have the Diabetic Association 10 and 5 kilo- meter road races on 9/8/85, approved. Michael Connel to have Diabetes Bike Ride and Stride on 9/29/85, approved. Ray Davies for the use of Regal Lane for a neighborhood party on 8/24/85, approved. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kennedy for the use of a portion of Normandy Drive for a neighborhood party on 9/2/85, approved. Kathleen Kamerick for the use of Blackhawk Minipark for a bake sale to benefit Amnesty International on 9/14/85, approved. 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 amending the Large Scale Residential Development Regulations setting an expiration date for plans, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding the Planned Develop- ment Housing Overlay Zone procedures for approval of development plans, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Activities August 27, 1985 Page 4 Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding the definition of high-rise and low-rise buildings, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the motion for first consideration carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending the Sign Regulations in the Zoning Ordinance regarding development signs, be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl. Nays: Baker. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, that ORD. 85-3250, Bk. 26, pp. 334-336 AMENDING THE SIGN REGULATIONS TO PERMIT FACIA SIGNS TO COVER UP 15% OF THE BUILDING WALL, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. The Mayor noted the next item, a motion to reconsider an ordinance (rezoning portions of Lots 7 and 8, Braverman Center for the Pepperwood Place Shopping Center), had been reviewed by the City Attorney and the motion should be to "renew" the motion to consider the rezoning rather than to "reconsider." City Atty. Timmins stated he had reviewed Roberts Rules of Order and that reconsid- eration of the ordinance was not appro- priate in this case but the proper method was for a motion to renew first considera- tion of the ordinance. The motion to renew could be made by any Councilmembers and need not be made by a member of the prevailing side as with a motion to reconsider. Councilmember Erdahl ques- tioned if there had been a formal vote to refer the matter back to Planning and Zoning in which case the motion to renew could not be considered until Planning and Zoning had met with Council. The City Atty. and City Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting and no such motion was recorded. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to renew the motion to give first consideration to an ordinance to rezone portions of Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Braverman Center from RM -12 to CC -2. The i i I i I i i I I i Council Activities August 27, 1985 Page 5 following people appeared: Jim Spratt, 2119 Davis; David Stone, 831 Sandusky; Rebekka Trippet, 1034 Sandusky; Anna Buss, 2125 Broadway. Planning and Zoning Chairperson Tom Scott appeared to respond to Council concerns. Staffinember Milkman present for discussion. Erdahl and Dickson reiterated their concerns about traffic circulation in the area. The Mayor declared the motion to renew first consideration carried, 4/2/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Dickson, Erdahl. Abstaining: Zuber. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to Coralville indicating approval and noting the deficiencies and discrepancies found in preliminary and final plat for Lot 2, Dave's First Subdivision (City of Coralville, Courtesy Review), noted. A public hearing was held on the Nuclear Weapons Free Iowa City Ordinance presented under Initiative Procedures of the Iowa City Charter. The following people appeared: Susie Kocher, 802 Bowery; Crockett Grabbe; Barbara Ruth, 3316 Shamrock Drive; Bill Bywater, 2501 Potomac, representing the Chamber of Commerce; Phil Roeder, 410 S. Summit; R. Palmer Howard, 919 Rider; Thomas Moor, 507 Iowa Ave.; Rev. Bob Welsh, 2526 Mayfield; John Keenan, 802 Bowery; James Balmer, 235 Ferson Ave.; David Elick, 530 N. Clinton; Jean Robinson; Michael Lafontant, 702 Iowa Ave.; Paul Pomrehn, 1610 Morningside; Bill Sinnard; and Karen Kubby, 914 S. Dubuque. Council will consider this ordinance at the meeting of 9/10. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, to accept the corre- spondence from Barbara Ruth; R. Palmer Howard; and Bill Bywater, Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council - members present. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Creekside Neighborhood Sidewalk Project. The following people appeared: J. Paul Swartzendruber, 1231 First Ave. and Jeanne Tack, 2009 G Street. City Engr. Frank Farmer and Civil Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Moved by Strait, 1 Council Activities August 27, 1985 Page 5 following people appeared: Jim Spratt, 2119 Davis; David Stone, 831 Sandusky; Rebekka Trippet, 1034 Sandusky; Anna Buss, 2125 Broadway. Planning and Zoning Chairperson Tom Scott appeared to respond to Council concerns. Staffinember Milkman present for discussion. Erdahl and Dickson reiterated their concerns about traffic circulation in the area. The Mayor declared the motion to renew first consideration carried, 4/2/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Dickson, Erdahl. Abstaining: Zuber. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to Coralville indicating approval and noting the deficiencies and discrepancies found in preliminary and final plat for Lot 2, Dave's First Subdivision (City of Coralville, Courtesy Review), noted. A public hearing was held on the Nuclear Weapons Free Iowa City Ordinance presented under Initiative Procedures of the Iowa City Charter. The following people appeared: Susie Kocher, 802 Bowery; Crockett Grabbe; Barbara Ruth, 3316 Shamrock Drive; Bill Bywater, 2501 Potomac, representing the Chamber of Commerce; Phil Roeder, 410 S. Summit; R. Palmer Howard, 919 Rider; Thomas Moor, 507 Iowa Ave.; Rev. Bob Welsh, 2526 Mayfield; John Keenan, 802 Bowery; James Balmer, 235 Ferson Ave.; David Elick, 530 N. Clinton; Jean Robinson; Michael Lafontant, 702 Iowa Ave.; Paul Pomrehn, 1610 Morningside; Bill Sinnard; and Karen Kubby, 914 S. Dubuque. Council will consider this ordinance at the meeting of 9/10. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, to accept the corre- spondence from Barbara Ruth; R. Palmer Howard; and Bill Bywater, Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council - members present. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Creekside Neighborhood Sidewalk Project. The following people appeared: J. Paul Swartzendruber, 1231 First Ave. and Jeanne Tack, 2009 G Street. City Engr. Frank Farmer and Civil Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Moved by Strait, Council Activities August 27, 1985 Page 6 seconded by Baker, to accept the corre- spondence from Robert Humphrey; petition submitted by Jeanne Tack; Lyn Griffin; Doug Griffin; John and Blanche Knox; Mrs. Don Benjamin; Mrs. Edgar Vassar; Twila and Richard Hobbs; William Wonick; Eve Casserly and Bridget Baschnagel; Leland McCormick; and memo re Mrs. Edward Hogan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-263, Bk. 87, p. 708, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CREEKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SIDEWALK PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIOS TO BE RECEIVED ON 9/17/85. Erdahl noted with I ! appreciation the time spent by CCN in reviewing neighborhood concerns. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. i A public hearing was held on plans, i 1 specifications, form of contract and estimate of cast for the Spruce Street Drainage Project. Sharon Shapcott, 1105 ' Spruce and Charley Parrott, 1128 Spruce appeared in support of the project. City i Engr. Farmer stated bids were scheduled for three weeks and construction this I I, fall. The City Mgr. noted the project f requires the City obtain an easement from the railroad and the agreement would be ? coming before Council at a later date. i Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-264, Bk. 87, pp. 709, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF i CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SPRUCE STREET DRAINAGE ± . PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED ON 9/17/85. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Jim Spratt, 2119 Davis, appeared re traffic circulation around the proposed Pepperwood Shopping Center. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Riv erfront Comm. - one vacancy for a three-year term ending 12/1/88; Resources Conservation Comm. -one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/88. These appointments will be made at the 10/8/85 meeting of the City Council. i i Council Activities — August 27, 1985 Page 7 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to appoint Craig Welt, 1150 Sunset, to the Design Review Committee for an indefinite term and to re -advertise an appointment to the Housing Commission for an unexpired term ending 5/1/87. Councilmember Strait noted previous informal Council discussion regarding a request from Mayor Koch to write a letter to the President of the United States supporting an end to the commercial and diplomatic relationships with the South I '� African government. Staff will prepare a letter. Erdahl commented on the number of Board and Commission vacancies and i encouraged citizens to apply. Strait requested the Rules Committee meet to discuss a spouse policy for boards and commissions. Ambrisco reiterated his desire for Council to hold pre -budget P. sessions prior to formal budget proposals , in January. Dickson requested Council schedule an update re economic develop- ment. Zuber questioned whether Council had decided to put in the sidewalk on the east side of Pleasant Street only and not interfere with the large spruce tree on the west side. The Mayor reviewed I informal discussion of the previous evening and the majority of Council agreed to sidewalks on one side of the street. Councilmember Strait requested monthly report on transit ridership since the fare increase and a memo re local option tax. The City Manager stated both would be I J coming shortly to Council. Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: The Historic Preservation Commission requests Council authorization to cooperate with the Johnson County Historical Society and the Friends of Old Brick in sponsoring a tour of local historic homes and to solicit funds from private sources to finance this i event. The Commission also requests that $300 be allocated toward the project for tour publicity expenses and for purchasing preservation T-shirts. Recommendations from the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee on regulation of land disturbing activities and require- ments for site development plans to � implement the City's policy for preserva- tion of and protection of environmentally sensitive lands. Councilmembers Baker a I ke and I I- Council Activities --- August 27, 1985 Page 8 Strait requested this matter be scheduled for informal Council discussion at the next meeting. The City Manager will review pending matters and schedule this item before September 17th. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-265, Bk. 87, pp. 710-711, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY86 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $43,271.76. Baker requested the removal and placement of grass be handled in the proper manner. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- j tion adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-266, Bk. 87, p. 712, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT {{ FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING AND THE i OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR - � i ENDING JUNE 30, 1985. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 85-267, Bk. 87, pp. 713-714, CERTIFYING UNPAID REFUSE CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Affirmative roll call I ' vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by ! Ambrisco, to accept the letter from Bruce Glasgow. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-268, Bk. 87, pp. 715, NAMING DEPOSITORIES, for public funds and the pledging of approved collateral i securities for bank deposits. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, j to adopt RES. 85-269, Bk. 87, pp. 716-718, AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT AND THE 41 DEPOSITORY FEES AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPOSITORIES AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. Affirmative roll call vote I i F i .. i i I i I- <I I r. - i 1 Council Activities August 27, 1985 Page 9 unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-270, Bk. 87, pp. 719-734, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REVISED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT, HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM PROJECT IA05-VO22-001. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 85-3251, Bk. 26, pp. 337-339, 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 passed and adopted. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn. at 10:35 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. For a more detailed 8 complete description of Council Activities b Disbursements, see Office of City Clee"rr�k'���// and Finance Department. s/JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR s/MARIAN K: KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication 9 6 5. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES August 27, 1985 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/27/85, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Milkman, Farmer, Fosse, Vitash, Moen. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-C61, Side 1, 478 -End and Side 2, 1 -End; 85-C64, Sides 1&2; 85-C65, Side 1, 1-176. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and reconmendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as presented: I Approval of Official Council Actions of the reg. mtg., 8/13/85, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Conn. - 7/11/85; Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comm. - 6/4/85, 8/13/85; Civil Service Comm. - 7/20, 22, 23, 24 & 25/85; Resources Conservation Comm. - 7/15/85; P&R Comm. -8/14/85; P&Z Comm. - 8/15/85; Historic Preservation Conn. - 8/14/85. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for Micky's of Iowa City, Ltd. dba Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque. Approving Class C Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for Bushnell's Turtle dba Bushnell's Turtle, 127 E. College. Approving Class B Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Highlander Inc. dba The Highlander Inn & Supper Club, 2525 N. Dodge Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pleasant Valley Orchards & Nursery, Inc. dba Pleasant Valley Orchards & Nursery, Inc., 1301 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Drug Fair, Inc. dba Peoples Drug #5276, 2425 Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Doc's Standard Inc. dba Doc's Standard Inc., 801 S. Riverside Drive. RES. 85-260, Bk. 87, p. 702, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT to The Highlander Inn & Supper Club, 2525 N. Dodge. RES. 85-261, Bk. 87, p. 703, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT to Campus Standard Service, 102 E. Burlington. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Claret & Friends, Inc. dba Claret & Friends, 323 E. Market Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for Linda Rea Fellers dba My Sisters' Place, 928 Maiden Lane. Approving Class E Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer Co-op, 22 S. Van Buren Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Carden, Inc. dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Inc. Limited dba The Sanctuary Restaurant and Pub, 405 South Gilbert. Setting public hearings: RES. 85-262, Bk. 87, pp. 704-707, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 9/10/85 FOR ISSUANCE OF $4,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, capital improvement projects. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,895,298.38 for the period of 7/1 thru 7/31/85, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: J.C. Hickman regarding the alley which runs behind the Press -Citizen building, City Mgr. will reply. Southgate Development regarding the leasing from the City of the U -Smash -Em Building, City Mgr. to reply. Edward I. Koch, Mayor of New York, requesting that Iowa City Council Activities August 27, 1985 Page 2 join in supporting an end to the commercial and diplomatic relationships with the South African government. Mrs. Teresa S. Lara regarding cottonwood trees, City Mgr, will reply. Dave Steve concerning possible purchase of property adjacent to Ralston Creek, City Mgr. will reply. Memo from the Traffic Engr, regarding: East northbound lane of First Avenue at Bradford Street; Parking prohibitions in the 500 block of South Maiden Lane; Gross weight limits on the bridge over Ralston Creek at j Brookside Drive; Parking on South Clinton Street between Wright Street and the railroad right-of-way; Parking prohibition on the west side of i the 600 block of South Madison Street; Parking prohibition on north side of Willow Creek Court. Memo from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Shop Supervi- sor/Equipment Division; Administrative Clerk Typist/Fire Department; I I. Assistant Treatment Plant Operator/Pollution Control; Clerk Typist/Police Records; (2) Mass Transit Operator/Transit; Maintenance Worker I/Refuse; Maintanence Worker II/Transit; Maintenance Worker III/Pollution Control; Maintenance Worker III/Transit; Senior Clerk Typist/Recreation; Mainte- nance Worker II/Streets; Maintenance Worker III/Streets; Police Dis- patcher-Rotating/Police; Associate Planner/Planning and Program Develop- ment; Administrative Secretary/Police. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: League of Women Voters for the use of the Civic Center lobby to serve refreshments on 9/19/85, approved. Regina High School to have the Iowa City Fall Fun i Festival Run on 8/31/85, approved. Mike Henry for the use of Blackhawk Minipark to display material and sell crafts to benefit Latin American ! Human Rights Advocacy Center on 8/28-31/85, approved. Jean Villhauer to have the Diabetic Association 10 and 5 kilometer road races on 9/8/85, approved. Michael Connel to have Diabetes Bike Ride and Stride on 9/29/85, approved. Ray Davies for the use of Regal Lane for a neighbor- j hood party on 8/24/85, approved, Mr, and Mrs. Peter Kennedy for the use of a portion of Normandy Drive for a neighborhood party on 9/2/85, approved. Kathleen Kamerick for the use of Blackhawk Minipark for a bake sale to benefit Amnesty International on 9/14/85, approved. 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 amending the Large Scale Residential Development Regulations setting an expiration date I i for plans, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending the { Zoning Ordinance regarding the Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone procedures for approval of development plans, be given first vote for f passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers I present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Councilmember Strait inquired if the readings could be waived on the ordinance regarding high-rise and low-rise buildings. The City Atty, stated he felt an ordinance should be given two considerations prior to passage. Moved by Strait to waive first consideration and give the ordinance second consideration at this time. The Mayor declared the motion dead for lack of a I Council Activities August 27, 1985 Page 3 second. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding the definition of high-rise and low-rise buildings, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion for first consideration carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending the j Sign Regulations in the Zoning Ordinance regarding development signs, be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl. Nays: Baker, i Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, that ORD. 85-3250, Bk. 26, pp, 334-336 AMENDING THE SIGN REGULATIONS TO PERMIT FACIA SIGNS TO COVER UP 15% OF THE BUILDING WALL, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. I i I The Mayor noted the next item, a motion to reconsider an ordinance I (rezoning portions of Lots 7 and 8, Braverman Center for the Pepperwood Place Shopping Center), had been reviewed by the City Attorney and the motion } .' should be to "renew" the motion to consider the rezoning rather than to "reconsider," City Atty. Timmins stated he had reviewed Roberts Rules of I Order and that reconsideration of the ordinance was not appropria e l is ( I Fa—se but the proper method was for a motion to renew first consideration of the ordinance. The motion to renew could be made by any Councilmembers and need not be made by a member of the prevailing side as with a motion to reconsider. Councilmember Erdahl questioned if there had been a formal vote to refer the matter back to Planning and Zoning in which case the motion to renew could not be considered until Planning and Zoning had met with Council. The City Atty. and City Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting and no i such motion was recorded. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to renew the motion to give first consideration to an ordinance to rezone portions of I Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Braverman Center from RM -12 to CC -2. The following people appeared: Jim Spratt, 2119 Davis; David Stone, 831 Sandusky; Rebekka Trippet, 1034 Sandusky; Anna Buss, 2125 Broadway. Planning and Zoning Chairperson Tom Scott appeared to respond to Council concerns. Staffinember Milkman present for discussion. Erdahl and Dickson reiterated their concerns about traffic circulation in the area. The Mayor declared the motion to renew first consideration carried, 4/2/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Dickson, Erdahl. Abstaining: Zuber. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to Coralville indicating approval and noting the deficiencies and discrepancies found in preliminary and final plat for Lot 2, Dave's First Subdivision (City of j j Coralville, Courtesy Review), noted. , A public hearing was held on the Nuclear Weapons Free Iowa City Ordinance presented under Initiative Procedures of the Iowa City Charter. The follow- ing Ruth pe3316 Sheople amrock Drive; Billeared: Susie heBywater, 802 Bowery; 250Potomac, r presenting Barbara the Chamber of Commerce; Phil Roeder, 410 S. Summit; R. Palmer Howard, 919 Rider; i Thomas Moor, 507 Iowa Ave.; Rev. Bob Welsh, 2526 Mayfield; John Keenan, 802 Bowery; James Balmer, 235 Ferson Ave.; David Elick, 530 N. Clinton; Jean i I r f Council Activities August 27, 1985 Page 4 Robinson; Michael Lafontant, 702 Iowa Ave.; Paul Pomrehn, 1610 Morningside; Bill Sinnard; and Karen Kubby, 914 S. Dubuque. Council will consider this ordinance at the meeting of 9/10. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, to accept the correspondence from Barbara Ruth; R. Palmer Howard; and Bill Bywater, Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Creekside Neighborhood Sidewalk Project. The following people appeared: J. Paul Swartzendruber, 1231 First Ave. and Jeanne Tack, 2009 G Street. City Engr. Frank Farmer and Civil Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, to accept the correspondence from Robert Humphrey; petition submitted by Jeanne Tack; Lyn Griffin; Doug Griffin; John and Blanche Knox; Mrs. Don Benjamin; Mrs. jEdgar Vassar; Twila and Richard Hobbs; William Wonick; Eve Casserly and Bridget Baschnagel; Leland McCormick; and memo re Mrs. Edward Hogan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-263, Bk. 87, p. 708, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CREEKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SIDEWALK PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED ON 9/17/85. City Engr. Farmer, Civil Engr. Fosse, and Planner Moen present for discussion. Erdahl noted with apprecia- tion the time spent by CCN in reviewing neighborhood concerns. 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 estimate of cost for the Spruce Street Drainage Project. Sharon Shapcott, 1105 Spruce and Charley Parrott, 1128 Spruce appeared in support of the project. City Engr. Farmer stated bids were scheduled for three weeks and construction this fall. The City Mgr. noted the project requires the City obtain an easement from the railroad and the agreement would be coming before Council at a later date. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-264, Bk. 87, pp. 709, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SPRUCE STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED ON 9/17/85. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Jim Spratt, 2119 Davis, appeared re traffic circulation around the proposed Pepperwood Shopping Center. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Riverfront Comm. - one vacancy for a three-year term ending 12/1/88; Resources Conservation Comm. -one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/88. These appointments will be made at the 10/8/85 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to appoint Craig Welt, 1150 Sunset, to the Design Review Committee for an indefinite term and to re -advertise an appointment to the Housing Commission for an unexpired term ending 5/1/87. Council Activities August 27, 1985 Page 5 Councilmember Strait noted previous informal Council discussion regarding a request from Mayor Koch to write a letter to the President of the United States supporting an end to the commercial and diplomatic relationships with the South African government. Staff will prepare a letter. Erdahl commented on the number of Board and Commission vacancies and encouraged citizens to apply. Strait requested the Rules Committee meet to discuss a spouse policy for boards and commissions. Ambrisco reiterated his desire for Council to hold pre -budget sessions prior to formal budget Dickson requested Council schedule an update re econom c development.osals in lanZuber questioned whether Council had decided to put in the sidewalk on the east side of Pleasant Street only and not interfere with the large spruce tree on the west side. The Mayor reviewed informal discussion of the previous j evening and the majority of Council agreed to sidewalks on one side of the street. i Councilmember Strait requested monthly report on transit ridership since the fare increase and a memo re local option tax. The City Manager stated both would be coming shortly to Council. Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: The Historic Preservation Commission requests Council authorization to cooperate with the Johnson County Historical Society and the Friends of Old Brick in sponsoring a tour of local historic homes and to solicit funds from private sources to finance this event. The Commission also requests that $300 be allocated j - toward the project for tour publicity expenses and for purchasing preserva- tion T-shirts. Recommendations from the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee on regulation of land disturbing activities and requirements for site development plans to implement the City's policy for preservation of and protection of environmen- tally sensitive lands. Councilmembers Baker and Strait requested this matter be scheduled for informal Council discussion at the next meeting. The City Manager will review pending matters and schedule this item before September 11th. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-265, Bk. 87, pp. 710-711, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY86 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $43,271.76. Baker requested the removal and placement of grass be handled in the proper manner. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved seconded 712,APPROVING THE (OFFICIAL FINANCIALkREPORToFOR adopt TYRSTREETS2ANO PARKING 66 Bk. �AND THE OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1985. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 85-267, Bk. 87, pp. 713-714, CERTIFYING UNPAID REFUSE CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME discussion. MAl,rER AS A AffirmativeROrollTcallXvote Finance unanimous,Director 7/0, all tosCouncilmemfor bers i Council Activities August 27, 1985 Page 6 present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to accept the letter from Bruce Glasgow. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-268, Bk. 87, pp. 715, NAMING DEPOSITORIES, for public funds and the pledging of approved collateral securities for bank deposits. Finance Director Vitosh present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. i Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-269, Bk. 87, pp. 716-718, AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT AND THE DEPOSITORY FEES AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPOSITORIES AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-270, Bk. 87, pp - 719 -734, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REVISED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CON- TRACT, HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM PROJECT IA05-VO22-001. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 85-3251, Bk. 26, pp. 337-339, 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn at 10:35 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK JOHN MCDONALD, MAYFR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 10, 1985 Iowa 7:3P.. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald Cpresiding reg. Council em er85�present: MBaker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Zulb , rCer nl Berlin, Timmins, Beagle, VitoshGannon, Kar. oiminutetape recorded on Tape 85-C65, Side 1, 176-End; and 85-C67, Side 1, all and Side 2, 1-108. or onald ed September 22,D1985, American Businessember Women Women's and September Poppy, Days;95, as Constitution Week. The Mayor noted the addition of several beer/liquor items to the Consent Calendar, items 3c.(9) through 3c.(15). Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, 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 reg. mtg. of 8/27/85, as pub- lished subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes sourcesConse vationdComma-8/12/85S1Human RightsfrComn.C7/222/85; Mayor's Youth Employment Program Bd.-8/21/85; Library Bd. of Trustees-8/22/85; Committee on Community Needs-8/20/85; Civil Service Comm.-8/5/85. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for Fruland & Halloran, James P. & James P. dba Magoo's, 206 N. Linn St. Approving Class C Liquor License for Deadwood, Inc, dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Goldie's Fresh Seafood Co. Inc. dba Goldie's Fresh Seafood Company, 922 Maiden Lane. Approving Class B Wine Permit for 7-Eleven Sales Corporation, District 1351 dba e and Sunday Sales rfor lKen's 8Restaurant Systems, Incr.gdbaa MazzioesrPizza,Permit1950 Lower Muscatine Rd. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Thomas or Marilyn Alberhasky dba T&M Mini Mart Ltd., 1613 E. College St. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for I.C.B.B. Ltd. dba Brown Bottle, 111 E. Washington St. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Drug Fair, Inc. dba People's Drug #5281, 121 E. Washington St. Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Daniel J. Glasgow dba Dan's Short Stop Corporation, 2221 Rochester Ave. RES. 85-271, Bk. 87, p. 735, ISSUING Salesfor CIGARETTE Dubuque StreetTDeli Approving c. da Fries, B5 See DubuquetSt anSunday Approv- ing Sunday Sales for Spayer & Co. Ltd. dba The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Refunding a portion of a liquor license for Russell W. Poggenpohl dba Poggie's Tap, 928 Maiden Lane. Approving Special Class C Beer-Wine License and Sunday Sales for H.S.L. Foods, Ltd. dba Country Kitchen, 1402 S. Gilbert. Approving Special Class C Beer-Wine License and Sunday Sales ifor Pan Style Pizza Corp. of Iowa dba Rocky Rococo, 1540 First Ave. Correspondence: Charles Mullen, rep. Hallmark Homes, Inc. requesting that e referred to the iPlanning eand Zoning Commission.n of Office forrPlanningwand Programming informing Iowa City that the application for funds was not 2 approved. Hall Engineering re the sidewalk at the Nagle/Furman Building Project at 510 S. Clinton, if Council agrees the owner will prepare legal documents and the engineer will prepare plans. Memos from the Civil Service Commission submitting lists of certified applicants for the following positions: Mass Transit Operator/Transit; Meter Reader/Water Division; Maintenance Worker I/Transit; Assistant Finance Director/Finance; Firefighter -List 1; Firefighter -List 2. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Delbert Weidler for permission to solicit donations for Buddy Poppies to benefit disabled veterans on 9/20 and 9/21, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending the Large Scale Residential Development regulations setting an expiration date for plans, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Baker, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding the Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone procedures for approval of development plans, be given second vote for passage. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance regarding high-rise and low-rise buildings be given second vote for passage. After discussion, original motion withdrawn. Moved by Baker, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring that 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. 85-3252, Bk. 26, pp. 340-341, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF HIGH-RISE AND LOW-RISE BUILDINGS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Baker, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance to rezone portions of Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Braverman Center, from RM -12 to CC -2, be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Zuber, Baker, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Dickson, Erdahl. Absent: Ambrisco. Erdahl noted clarifica- tion of the consultation policy between the City Council and Planning & Zoning that calls for representatives of P&Z and not the entire Commission to meet with Council and apologized to P&Z Chairman Tom Scott for the confusion. Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, that ORD. 85-3253, Bk. 26, pp. 342-344, AMENDING THE SIGN REGULATIONS IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING DEVELOPMENT SIGNS, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Nays: Baker. Absent: Ambrisco. R 3 Council noted the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding priority work items and an amendment to the Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone (OPD -H). A public hearing was held on the proposed $4,700,000 General Obligation Bond Issue. Finance Director Vitosh appeared and reviewed the proposed issue. Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-272, Bk. 87, pp. 736-737, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $4,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. William Klink, 1101 Harlocke St., appeared and requested he not be required to install a sidewalk across his driveway as part of the FY86 Sidewalk Assessment Project. The City Manager explained that Mr. Klink has installed sidewalks up to his driveway on both sides, but did not wish to install the apron or sidewalk across the driveway. The City Attorney reviewed the assessment procedures. After discussion, Council agreed to the project continuing as planned, thereby requiring the apron to be installed. The Mayor announced two vacancies on the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers, one to be filled by a journeyman plumber and one by a representative of the public, for two year terms ending 12/31/87. These appointments will be made at the 10/22 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to appoint Richard Villhauer, 618 Keokuk St., to the Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals as a licensed contractor representative for a four-year term ending 10/26/89 and to appoint Susan McGuire, 145 S. Westminster, to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term ending 3/29/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. Council requested the Rules Committee explore the question of appointment of the same person to similar or parallel bodies at both City and County level. Council agreed unanimously to appoint Mayor McDonald to the Convention of Representatives from Town Councils for the purpose of selecting a new member for the County Compensation Board. Councilmember Erdahl reported that a conference call has been scheduled between the City Manager, Mayor, Consultant Don Zuchelli, and himself re nC gS urban renewal parcel 64-1}89 An item to be discussed is the scheduling of a Jo that atime hen majoritylli can of Councils out and had not mettwith Zuchelli Council. dahl pointed out personallyCouncil ember Strait, as Council representative to both the Civic Center New Building Committee and the Civic Center Remodeling Committee, reported that interviews would be taking place with four architects on each project and the selection of one for each project would be referred to Council soon. Counciimember Erdahl noted the report on the Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric franchise distributed tonight by the City Attorney and questioned if the matter could be resolved in time to be placed before the voters in November. The City Attorney outlined the steps necessary for a question to appear on I 4 the ballot. Baker requested copies of the report be forwarded to the Resources Conservation Commission. The Mayor stated if a special election would be needed the cost would be borne by Iowa -Illinois and not the City. Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: 1) That the Housing Painting Grant Program, originally funded through the special "Jobs Bill" Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), be continued i this fall by using $25,000 from the present CDBG Housing Rehabilitation and Weatherization Program budget. 2) That the City Council reallocate the COBB funds previously earmarked for Congregate Housing development and that the funds be included in the allocations for the 1986 CDBG program year. Council agreed it was too premature to make a decision re the second recommendation and agreed to explore the programs more fully before reallocating the funds. Recommendations of the Riverfront Commission noted as follows: 1) If the Iowa Conservation Commission approves the special rules requested by Iowa City at the ICC meeting on August 29, 1985, the Iowa City Council direct the Riverfront Commission to notify Johnson County and the City of Coralville j about the passage of the special rules and encourage them to consider extension of similar river regulations in their jurisdictions. 2) On August 29, 1985, the Iowa Conservation Commission adopted the following special rules on behalf of the City of Iowa City: No person shall operate any vessel towing persons on waterskis, surf- ! I boards or similar devices on the Iowa River in the area bounded by the Coralville Milldam and the Burlington Street Dam, except during regattas, races, marine parades, tournaments or exhibitions authorized by the State Conservation Commission to be held in such area. In consideration of the recent boating accidents on the Iowa River in Johnson County and Coralville, the Riverfront Commission (RFC) requests authorization i. for RFC Johnson County and Coralville representatives to provide information and encouragement to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and the Coral- ville City Council to enhance river safety in their jurisdictions through special river rule adoption procedures. ; Regarding earlier discussion of the Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric fran- chise election, Councilmember Dickson questioned if the cost, incurred by Iowa -Illinois, of the special election could be passed back to their custom- ers. The City Attorney replied it could be possible. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-273, Bk. 87, pp. 738-739, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND N.N.W., INC. ESTABLISHING DESIGN FEES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BENTON STREET BRIDGE WIDENING AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, for a not to exceed amount of $116,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. i Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-274, Bk. 87, p. 740, RECLASSIFYING A FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN, clerk -typist in HIS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. j i I� 1` 5 RECLASSIFYING A FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN, chemist. The City Manager reviewed the reclassifications. Council requested a summary be included in the comment the agenda in the future. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/ Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the proposed "Nuclear Fr Iowa City Ordinance" presented under the initiative procedures of the Io City Charter, be given first vote for passage. Jim Spratt, 2119 Davis St appeared. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The May declared moticarried, i , following kirroll otes:the Dickson, Erdahl,McDonald, Strait, Baker. Zube Absent: Ambrisco. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-275, Bk. 87, P. 741 AND two r , 5 RECLASSIFYING A FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN, chemist. The City Manager reviewed the reclassifications. Council requested a summary be included in the comment the agenda in the future. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/ Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the proposed "Nuclear Fr Iowa City Ordinance" presented under the initiative procedures of the Io City Charter, be given first vote for passage. Jim Spratt, 2119 Davis St appeared. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The May declared moticarried, i , following kirroll otes:the Dickson, Erdahl,McDonald, Strait, Baker. Zube Absent: Ambrisco. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-275, Bk. 87, P. 741 AND two r , 0 ,1 1 ee 1 wa or ! �: rl 1 1 i I i Informal Council Discussion September 9, 1985 Informal Cit Council Discussion: September 9, 1985 at 6:35 p.m. in the ouncii Chambers at the GivTc Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Council Present: McDonald, Baker, Zuber, Dickson, Strait, Erdahl (7:20 p.m�t- Ambrisco. Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Smith, Franklin, Farmer, Schmadeke, Gannon, Vitosh, Kimble, O'Malley, Milkman, Cassady. Tape Recorded: Reel 85-C63, Side 1, 58 -End, Side 2, 1 -End, Reel 85-C66, Side 1, 1-549. Consent Calendar Reel 85-C63, Side 1 The following businesses requested to be added to the consent calendar for approval of permits: Dan's Shortstop Corporation - Class E Beer Permit & Sunday Sales; Cigarette license Dubuque Street Deli - Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales The Airliner - Sunday Sales Country Kitchen - Special Class Beer -Wine Permit License & Sunday Sales Rocky Rococo - Special Class C Beer -Wine & Sunday Sales Planning & Zoning Matters Reel 85-C63, Side 1 In response to Baker, McDonald stated that six Councilmembers' votes are needed to waive readings to Planning and Zoning items that are scheduled. A. Consider an ordinance amendin the LSRD regulations settingan ex ira- ion ate or plans, second considers ion. No discussion. B. Consider an ordinance amending the Zonina Ordinance reaardino the No discussion. C. Consider an ordinance amendin the Zonin Ordinance re ardin the definition o high-rise and low-rise ui ings, $on const era ion. No discussion. Baker requested the readings be waived. D. Consider an ordinance to rezone portions of Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Braverman Center from RM -12 to CC -2, second consideration. In response to Strait, Franklin stated four Council votes are necessary. 0 i J Informal Council Discussion September 9, 1985 Informal Cit Council Discussion: September 9, 1985 at 6:35 p.m. in the ouncii Chambers at the GivTc Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Council Present: McDonald, Baker, Zuber, Dickson, Strait, Erdahl (7:20 p.m�t- Ambrisco. Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Smith, Franklin, Farmer, Schmadeke, Gannon, Vitosh, Kimble, O'Malley, Milkman, Cassady. Tape Recorded: Reel 85-C63, Side 1, 58 -End, Side 2, 1 -End, Reel 85-C66, Side 1, 1-549. Consent Calendar Reel 85-C63, Side 1 The following businesses requested to be added to the consent calendar for approval of permits: Dan's Shortstop Corporation - Class E Beer Permit & Sunday Sales; Cigarette license Dubuque Street Deli - Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales The Airliner - Sunday Sales Country Kitchen - Special Class Beer -Wine Permit License & Sunday Sales Rocky Rococo - Special Class C Beer -Wine & Sunday Sales Planning & Zoning Matters Reel 85-C63, Side 1 In response to Baker, McDonald stated that six Councilmembers' votes are needed to waive readings to Planning and Zoning items that are scheduled. A. Consider an ordinance amendin the LSRD regulations settingan ex ira- ion ate or plans, second considers ion. No discussion. B. Consider an ordinance amending the Zonina Ordinance reaardino the No discussion. C. Consider an ordinance amendin the Zonin Ordinance re ardin the definition o high-rise and low-rise ui ings, $on const era ion. No discussion. Baker requested the readings be waived. D. Consider an ordinance to rezone portions of Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Braverman Center from RM -12 to CC -2, second consideration. In response to Strait, Franklin stated four Council votes are necessary. 0 i J E. Consider an ordinance amending the sign regulations in the Zoning Ordinance regarding development signs, passed and adopted. No discussion. F. Consider an recommendation to the Planninq and Zoninq Commission reqard- Franklin explained that this will permit planned developments on tracts of less than two acres and with appropriate performance standards. The Planning and Zoning Comnission would like this work item to take precedence over amendments to the subdivision regulations. Benton Street Bridge Project Reel 85-C63, Side 1 Councilmembers received a report in their Council packets. In response to Strait, Noel Willis, N.N.W. Inc., explained that the alternative designs to widen on both sides with the center of the new bridge centered on the old bridge would not allow for traffic flow during construction and the alterna- tive design to widen on the north side of the bridge would allow for the traffic control during most of the construction period. Willis said the project would take an estimated 15 months to complete. Farmer explained that lthe RFBs were sent to eight or nine engineers and N.N.W. Inc. was chosen to do the preliminary design study. Construction will begin upon completion of the Burlington Street bridge repairs. Berlin stated that FAUS funds for the project were borrowed one year ahead and allocated through JCCOG. Farmer said the share of FAUS money is approximately $530,000, depending upon the cost of the Dubuque Street paving project; share of FBR money is $650,000; and the City's share utilizing GO bonds is approximately $1,000,000. In response to Councilmembers, Farmer said the Iowa Avenue bridge will be open on Wednesday, the contractor owns the temporary walkway to the Iowa Avenue bridge, and the Burlington Street bridge will not be completed before the next University of Iowa football season. McDonald inquired if the engineer studied the feasibility and cost of rehabilitating the Benton Street bridge. Farmer explained that some prelimi- nary work was done three years ago on the Benton Street Bridge abutments. Willis explained that the Benton Street bridges project's per square foot cost will be less than the Iowa Avenue and Burlington Street bridge projects. Councilmembers agreed to the Benton Street bridge project as recommended by the Engineering Department. GO Bond Presale Analysis Reel 85-C63, Side 1 Vitosh introduced Kevin O'Malley, the City's new Assistant Finance Director, and Wayne Burggraaff, Evensen Dodge Inc. The presale analysis for the City's GO bond issue was prepared by Evensen Dodge Inc. Burggraaff explained the discount concept to Councilmembers. Burggraaff stated that the Iowa law did not permit the use of an under- writer's discount when the City issued GO bonds in 1982 and that law was changed in 1983. A discount is now permitted. The underwriter's discount is -r-31 Y ■ ■ 3 the fee/compensation the underwriter receives for their part in the GO bond the issuance transaction. A discount of up to 19% will be permitted on the q-gB-85 proposed bond issue (up to a maximum of $47,000). Burggraaff explained that before discounts were allowed, the underwriters would subtract their fees from the issuance without a discount by bidding coupon rates that were higher in the first few years and then reselling the bonds at a lower yield. Burggraaff said problems could result when high coupons are bid in the first few years and lower coupons in the last several years should this City want to refinance the issue at some future time to lower the cost of the debt service payments. Burggraaff explained that the discount allows the City to make specific requirements of the underwriter that could help the City in the future if the City has the opportunity to refinance the issue. In response to Strait, Burggraaff said the upcoming GO bond issue will not have a negative impact on the City's AAA bond rating; the repayment schedule for the issue is aggressive and consistent with previous issues; and the debt per capita in Iowa City is below the average. Vitosh said the total of out, bonds including the upcoming issue will be $17,900,000 and the total legal debt limit is over 262,000,000. Burggraaff stated that Evensen Dodge Inc. has been reviewing the City's parking utility revenue bonds and staff has been interested in refinancing those bonds to eliminate the one and one-half coverage covenant. Burggraaff said that jurisdictions typically refund bonds for three reaons, to realize interest savings, to restructure debt and/or to get rid of restricted , covenants. The City would refund 6.75% interest bonds to a higher 9.6% interest bond rate but fewer number of bonds would be sold. Burggraaff said that given today's interest rate there would be no increased cost to the City. Burggraaff said recent Treasury II legislation recommendations would eliminate the possibility of refunding if those recommendations are imple- mented as proposed. Burggraaff recommended the City refinance parking revenue bonds now to get rid of the restrictive covenant and said it would be desirable for Council to consider setting the sale of the upcoming GO bond issue and the refunding of the parking utility bonds on October 16. This would necessitate the scheduling of a hearing for the September 24 Council meeting for proposed refunding issue, and scheduling a spec. mtg. 9/17. In response to Dickson, Vitosh said interest rates would be higher for the upcoming GO bond issue if the City's bond rating changed. Burggraaff explained that Moody's determines bond ratings based on financial condition of the City, outstanding debt, the City's financial management and economic conditions of jurisdiction - all of which are good in Iowa City. Council directed staff to proceed with the recommendation to refinance the parking revenue bonds. Vitosh said details and more information will be provided to Council. Berlin stated Evensen Dodge Inc. is assisting City staff with the financing of the Civic Center remodeling project and the process of obtaining financing for the project may be initiated soon to protect against any legislative changes. i d i 4 Cottonwood Tree Prohibition Reel 85-C63, Side 1 McDonald reviewed past informal Council discussions of the cottonwood tree ordinance and stated that there was a Council majority that wanted to amend the ordinance to allow existing cottonwood trees to stand and prevent future planting of cottonwood trees. Strait noted that the state law would pre-empt the City's cottonwood tree ordinance even if the Council decides to amend that ordinance. Timmins stated that the City has ordinances that amplifies or duplicates the state code to allow the City to enter into enforcement activities. Timmins stated that a citizen complaining about a cottonwood tree can obtain the removal of that tree in a city as stated in the nuisance chapter of the Iowa Code. Dickson, Baker and Strait favored amending the ordinance and McDonald and Zuber indicated opposition to amending the ordinance. Erdahl stated he has a cotton -bearing Aspen tree located on his property and he will abstain from voting to avoid any conflicts of interest. McDonald stated that he will contact Ambrisco. Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations Reel 85-C63, Side 2 Milkman reviewed background information and recommendations from the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee as follows: the UEAHC recommendation identified environmental features that make Iowa City unique, outlined five elements and recommended policies. The City adopted these policies in April 1985. The UEAHC identified and inventoried specific environmental areas and addressed the following issues: topography, removal of trees and woodlands, and ravine and drainage problems. Designation of specific sites proved to be too costly and subject to legal problems. The UEAHC recommended regulating land disturbing activities and regulating preservation of woodlands. The land disturbing activities regulations require grading plans and a grading permit to be issued for grading of any extent. Single-family homes would be exempt except if the house is on a steep slope. Erosion control plans would be required for all development; certified erosion control plans would be required for developments on steep slopes. The regulations to preserve woodlands would use the site development process. Franklin said the Commit- tee envisions a negotiation process whereby the City would receive a report from the developer about natural features on the site and attempt to work with the developer to design the development in such a manner to preserve certain environmental features. Erdahl inquired about performance standards. Franklin said there exists performance standards that relate to glare, odor, noise and particulate matter which are only applicable to commercial and industrial development. Performance standards could be developed that would relate to all types of developments. Franklin asked Council for direction as to the level of regulation the City staff should pursue in developing ordinances. Baker said the Council should understand that if they agree with the concept and staff works on specific proposals, that there would be increased regulations and costs. Baker recommended that Council set priorities for the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion and that the Planning and Zoning Commission should complete the open space ordinance, then the OPDH revisions and then the UEAHC's recomnenda- tions. Council discussed the impact of the recormendations as they relate to the cost of development, propertyrights, p performance site development, standards and development prohibitions. Franklin stated the Planning and Zoning Commission has been requested to look at the OPDH zone as it applies to smaller tracts of land. City staff feels that performance standards should be attached to planned development to ensure that a development would not have a negative impact on surrounding developments. Franklin noted that the distinction between the OPDH and the environment recommendations is that the OPDH is voluntary and the UEAHC's recommendations call for mandatory regulations. Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to complete the open space ordinance and the OPDH revisions and then work on the UEAHC recommenda- tions. i Council Time/Agenda Reel 85-C66, Side 1 1. Erdahl stated that the establishment of an official corridor committee should be addressed at the economic development meeting with Ray Muston, First Capitol Development Inc. 2. In response to Erdahl, Berlin will obtain information regarding the tearing down of the University of Iowa Campus Security building. j 3. Dickson inquired about the Wales, Friendship, and Seventh Avenue inter- section. Berlin said a time can be scheduled when the Traffic Engineer and Council can meet at the intersection. d1K 4. Strait and Baker commended the Assistant City Attert4ey and City depart- ment heads on the legislative issue memorandum. i 5. Strait inquired about the proposal to elevate the sidewalk located at 510 S. Clinton. Timmins noted that the structure's stairs were shown on the site plan that the Council approved. Berlin stated the engineering plan did not accurately reflect that the stairs were in public right-of-way and the elevation of the building was changed. Council directed staff to meet with the developer and research alternatives (and costs). 6. Strait reported that the Civic Center renovation committee will interview three or four architects on Wednesday or Thursday. 7. Baker stated that he would like to discuss whether or not the nuclear free issue should be presented to the voters. McDonald suggested the discussion should be held during formal Council meeting. 8. McDonald stated that additional informal Council discussions may be scheduled in the coming months. 9. In response to Strait, McDonald stated that the gas and electric fran- chise would probably not be ready for the November ballot. I 10. Erdahl inquired about the Council meeting with department heads on October 1, 1985. Berlin explained that Council usually meets with department heads prior to budget meetings. I _ I I . t I I - i is I j i � i I i I 6 Appointments Peel 85-C66, Side 1 Broadband Telecommunications Commission: Council requested staff see if Susan McGuire is a City (library) employee and check on possible conflict as a member of the county BTC. Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals: Richard Villhauer. Executive Session Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adjourn to executive session under Section 20, Collective Bargaining, to discussion as a public employer strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 21 according to Chapter 20.17(e). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Anbrisco absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council adjourned to executive session at 8:45 p.m. I i I I. i I j I ) I i I (I I r .li r i •' I r i