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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-08 AgendaI i ' �� e AGENDA A 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING�"'�J°� �( OCTOBER 8, 1985 - 7:30 P.M. ,y v COUNCIL CHAMBERS ITEM NO. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER.�� ROLL CALL. ITEM NO. 2 - MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS. G�ixJ a. National Issues Forum Month - October 1985. b. Minority Enterprise Development Week, October 6-12, 1985. c. White Cane Safety y Da October �5 1985�.,.� - yl', . Tw'G ld A- ; d. Lupus Awareness Week - October 20-26, 1985. � ITEM NO. 3 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED. a. Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular Council meeting of September 24, 1985, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the city Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions (1) Riverfront Commission meeting of September 4, 1985. (2) Resources Conservation Commission meeting of September 9, 1985. i (3) Human Rights Commission meeting of August 26, 1985. (4) Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of September J 12, 1985. (5) Historic Preservation Commission meeting of September 12, 1985. (6) Board of Library Trustees meeting of September 26, 1985. (7) Civil Service Commission meeting of September 24, 1985. (8) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of September 19, 1985, i Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1985 Page 2 c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (1) Consider motion approving Special Class C Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for Schlo-Bar Inc. dba Super Spud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Center. (new) (2) Consider motion approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for T. I. Investments, Inc. dba Godfather's Pizza, 5321 Highway 1 West. (renewal) (3) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Hilltop Taverns, Ltd, dba Hilltop Lounge, 1100 North Dodge Street. (renewal) (4) Consider motion refunding portion of Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Gilbert Street Corporation dba Ye Olde Keg Shoppe. 5—� (5) Consider resolution to refund portion of cigarette permit to Gilbert Street Corporation dba Ye Olde Keg Shoppe. (L) d. Setting Public Hearings (1) Consider setting a public hearing for October 22, 1985, on an amendment to the river regulations in the Municipal Code regarding towing, special events permitting and vessel operation. Comment: At its September 4, 1985 meeting, the Riverfront Commission unanimously recommended that the Municipal Code be amended to bring it into conformance with the language of the special rule adopted by the Iowa Conservation Commission (ICC) on August 29, 1985, on behalf of the City of Iowa City. This rule prohibits towing on the Iowa River between the Coralville Mill Dam and the Burlington Street Dam, except for special events permitted by ICC. In addition, City legal staff has recommended deleting the river regulation which prohibits the operation of water craft between the Iowa Avenue Bridge and the Burlington Street Dam. ICC has jurisc`ction over the operation of vessels on Iowa rivers, rhe Commission did not adopt this regulation as a special rule because of its policy against pronibiting boating. Deletion is recommended to eliminate this section of the City Ordinance which conflicts with State author- ity. ! E i' ■ I■ Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1985 Page 3 e. Resolutions. -a 3 (1) Consider resolution accepting the work for the Kirkwood Circle Improvements Project. Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. f. Correspondence. (1) Letter from Charles A. Barker, representing Mr. and Mrs. Nick Peet, requesting that the alley adjacent to 1225 East Davenport Street be vacated by the City. This letter has been referred to the Department of Planning and Program Development for reply. Planning and Public Works will report back to the City Council on the advisability of this request. (2) Letter from Jim Surratt suggesting methods for increasing revenue in the Transit Department. The staff will be reviewing these and other alternatives. (3) Letter from Agnes Kuhn expressing appreciation for the Council's support of the Nuclear Free Ordinance. No reply is necessary. (4) Letter from Janet Hoffey expressing appreciation for the improvements to the Melrose Court street and sidewalks. No reply is necessary. g. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: (1) Application from Homecoming Council for a Spirit March and Pep Rally on October 3, 1985 (approved for shorter march route). (2) Application from Barbara Ruth for use of Blackhawk Minipark on September 27 and 28, 1985, to sell Community Theater tickets for a benefit performance. (approved) (3) Application from Linnea Caldeen for the use of Blackhawk Minipark on September 28, 1985, for a used book sale to benefit the Science Fiction League of Iowa Students (approved) (4) Application from Tim Button for a Johnson County Freeze Campaign Walk-a-thon on October 12, 1985. (approved) Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1985 Page 4 h. Action: Applications for City Plaza Use Permit. (1) Application from Vernon Piel for permission to make a film in the fountain area on September 28, 1985. (approved) n -e ri D. O 41ed END Og�+�+-n.u�e�s's.0 F OONSENT ALEN AR ITEM NO. 4 - PLANNING b ZONING MATTERS. a. Consider setting a public hearing for October 22, 1985 on an ordinance enabling local review of nominations of local properties to the National Register of Historic Places. Comment: At a meeting held September 19, 1985, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended by a vote of 6-0 approval of an amendment to Chapter 21 of the Municipal Code enabling the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commis- sion to review nominations of local properties to the National Register of Historic Places. Action- ,0 - ,"&,) /,,0 - am n ..eei am b. Consider setting a public hearing for October 22, 1985 on an ordinance enabling the Building Official to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy. Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a meeting held September 19,1985, recommended by a vote of 6-0, approval of an ordinance enabling the Building Official to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy when a parking area cannot be paved due to settling of land or adverse weather conditions. Establishment of an escrow account equal to 1105 of the cost of the paving is required at the time of issuance of the temporary certificate. Action: 1,10 AnAn.) 0V i Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1985 Page 5 Action: Action: c. Public hearing on an ordinance to establish a Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone (OPDH-8) on 7.44 acres for Melrose Lake Apartments located on Woodside Drive extended. (5-8516) Comment: At a meeting held September 5, 1985, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended by a 4-1 vote (Horowitz voting no) approval of the Planned Development Housing plan for Melrose Lake Apartments establishing an OPDH-8 zone. This recommendation is consistent with that of the staff. A summary report detailing the Commission's reasons for recommending approval of this plan and a memo regarding this item are included in the Council packet. T. - d. d. Public hearing on an ordinance to vacate and/a resolution to dispose of�a portion of Peterson Street right-of-way south of its extension into the proposed Vista Park Village subdivision! It is the applicant's intent to combine this 0.09 acre parcel with a lot in the proposed subdivision. Staff has recommended the full right-of-way width of Peterson Street be vacated, finding no public purpose if the west 25 feet is retained as public right-of-way. The Commissirn concurred with this recommendation. A purchase price of $100 has been offered by Hallmark Homes, Inc. A memo regarding this purchase offer is included in the Council packet. IT covw b_6. B_'L e. Consider an ordinance to vacate a portion of Peterson Street right-of-way. (V-8502) (first consideration) Comment: See item d. above. Enclosed is a letter from the applicant requesting expedited action on this item. 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Comment: At a meeting held September 19, 1985, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended by a vote of 6-0 that the FY87-91 Capital Improvements Program include the completion of Scott Boulevard Phase III and IV to Rochester Avenue in FY87/88 and that the paving of Taft Speedway be moved to FY90. The City Council may consider this recom- mendation during the discussions of the Capital Improve- ments Program scheduled for January 1986. Action: no4-) ITEM NO. 5 - PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RESEARCH -SERVICE FACILITIES, WAREHOUSES AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS AS ELIGIBLE FOR PARTIAL EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXES. Comment: This ordinance will amend the City's tax abatement provisions to incorporate additional types of new construction as eligible for partial property tax exemption. This is now possible because of laws (S.F. 576 and 2043) passed by the Iowa General Assembly expanding the original state authorization. The proposed ordinance and a memorandum from the Planning staff are attached to the agenda. Action: - - n ITEM NO. 6 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION. IN L a� Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1985 Page 7 ITEM NO. 7 - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. a. Consider an appointment to the Riverfront Commission for a three-year term ending December 1, 1988. (Clair Rausch's term ends) Action: o. 'xew w f b. Consider an appointment to the Resources Cons r4tion Commission for an unexpired term ending January 1, 1988. (Phil Nychay resigned) Action: e �,_. :) ITEM NO. 8 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. / aek c �4 ITEM NO. 9 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEG, a. City Manager. Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1985 Page 8 b. City Attorney. -0- ITEM NO. 10 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. a. Consider recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that the Commission be involved in the selection of the joint use facility committee, and that they be 1 involved in the planning process as well. See Item No. 17. i b. Consider recommendation of the Riverfront Commission that the City Ordinance be amended to incorporate the Iowa Conservation Commission's adopted rule: No person shall operate any vessel towing persons on water skis, surfboards or similar devices on the Iowa River in the area bounded by the Coralville Mill Dam and the Burlington Street Dam, i except during regattas, races, marine parades, tournaments or exhibitions authorized by the State Conservation Commission to be held in such area. A public hearing on this proposed amendment is being set for October 22, 1985. i (See Item No. 3d) i 5"a ITEM NO. 11 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF CHANGES TO THE POLICIES GOVERNING PARTICIPATION IN HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY. Comment: The Council adopted the Policies Governing Participa- tion in Housing Assistance Programs administered by the Iowa City Housing Authority on March 12, 1985. Since that date, the Housing Authority has received an "Annual Contributions Contract" for the Housing Voucher Program. This requires additions to the Policies. Further, a change to the Policies is required to .preclude a "double subsidy" in the form of "Reduced fees for Solid Waste." Details covering both these items are contained in a memorandum from the Housing Coordina- tor and included in the Council packet. Staff recommends adoption of the resolution. Action: E Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1985 Page 9 sR 95 ITEM NO. 12 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT - KC -9166 AND DEPOSITORY AGREE- MENT. Comment: The City of Iowa City (Local Authority) authorized execution of an Annual Contributions Contract KC -9132 by Resolution 83-131, June 2, 1981, for Project No. IA022003 (32 units Public Housing) and execution of an Annual Contributions Contract No. KC -9160 by Resolution 82-246, September 28, 1982 for Project No. IA05PO22004 (20 units Public Housing) and execution of an Annual Contributions Contract No. KC -9173 by Resolution 85-16, January 15, 1985, for Project No. IA05PO22005 (10 units Existing). Each project required separate depository agreements and separate accounting records and budgets. This consolidated Annual Contributions Contract KC -9166 combines the three projects and simplifies accounting and budgeting proce- dures by requiring only one set of accounts. Staff recommends adoption of the resolution. Action: � PiAte7/ ti ITEM NO. 13 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION REVISING THE FY1986 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR PUBLIC HOUSING. Comment: Department of Housing and Urban Development regula- tions require adoption of the annual budget and any revisions of the budget by formal resolution. The Council adopted the FY86 budget -for Projects 22-3 and 22-4 by Resolution 85-96 dated April 9, 1985. Project 22-5 (10 existing units) reached the End of the Operating Period (EIOP) on September 30, 1985. A consolidated Annual Contributions Contract has been offered. See Item No. 12 on this agenda. The revised budget incorpo- rates the receipts and expenditures for Project 22-5 into the FY86 Public Housing Annual Budget. The Budget portrays Receipts of $109,810 and Expenditures of $102,000. The Residual Receipts of $7,810 will be utilized to increase the operating reserve and the remainder will be refunded to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to decrease our indebtedness. Staff recommends adoption of this resolution. Action: 90 / 2, la, ) i i t1 I ;■ Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1985 Page 10 I`Z ITEM NO. 14 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR NAMING NEW STREETS. Comment: Adoption of this resolution establishes a list from which individuals are encouraged to select name of new roadways within the corporate limits of the community. The resolution also institutes a system of roadway surnames which signify the direction or alignment of the rights-of-way. The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission recommends adoption of this policy. Action: �T j X5-02 ITEM NO. 15 - d}4Y1,O'� ✓Yw. AAIM .. J CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF INITIATION OF CONSTRUCTION ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 65-2b. Comment: As explained in the letter included in the Council packet, the developer of Parcel 65-2b has requested a one-month extension (from October 1 to November 1) for the initiation of construction. The parcel was conveyed and paid for according ; to contract schedule. Passage of this resolution, would grant the extension requested. Action: lN,111 0. D r n* L�, Ge5 ,A Y11l�aalit� �.�� fa a n",o ay. ., z Pe..Q•lk&- �cGcrJ// S -a 9 ITEM NO. 16 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ANDaTHEY� F CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH HANDICARE, INC. FOR THE USE OF 1985 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PASSENGER VAN. Comment: Adoption of this resolution would permit Handicare, Inc. to proceed with the purchase of a van for the transporta- tion of users of the Handicare, Inc. program. The amount of the agreement is $13,350. Action: .e/ i I M 85- 30� ITEM NO. 18 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE�MAYOR TO SIGN AND E CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SANITARY LANDFILL LEACHATE LIFT STATION. (THE NOT TO EXCEED FEE IS $13,200.00). Comment: A copy of the Agreement is attached. Also see attached memos. Action: -ZdJ.. J / /an�ie J flm6celoe.�� ' ITEM NO. 19 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING WITHDRAWAL OF TRE BID BY JOE JONES CONSTRUCTION, LTD. FOR THE CONSTRUCIION OF THE SPRUCE STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT AND APPROVING THE RELEASE OF THE CONTRACTOR'S BID BOND SUBMITTED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Comment: Joe Jones Construction, Ltd., low bidder on the Spruce Street Drainage Project, has requested that he be allowed to withdraw his bid so that he may pursue other scheduled work. Mr. Jones has stated that a condition of his release would be that Murray Excavating and Grading agree to complete the project for the same bid prices as Joe Jones Construction, Ltd. submitted. Murray Excavating and Grading has agreed to modify its bid to reflect same unit prices and total contract amount as that of Joe Jones. Public Works/Engineering recommends passage of the Resolution approving withdrawal of the bid of Joe Jones Construction, Ltd. and of the Resolution Awarding the Contract to Murray Excavating and Grading listed below. Action: Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1985 Page 11 85-�30n ITEM NO. 17 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING A PROPOSED JOINT SWIMMING POOL/RECREATION FACILITY PROJECT. e✓ -o� �dd'in. Comment: This resolution authorizes the execution of an agreement with the School District authorizing the City Manager to appoint City representatives to serve on a joint planning committee and further authorizing the parties to employ an Architectural and Engineering consultant for an amount not to exceed $12,000 to provide preliminary design and cost esti- mates. A copy of the Memorandum of Agreement is attached to the resolution. See enclosed memoranda. b A -K < Action 85- 30� ITEM NO. 18 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE�MAYOR TO SIGN AND E CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SANITARY LANDFILL LEACHATE LIFT STATION. (THE NOT TO EXCEED FEE IS $13,200.00). Comment: A copy of the Agreement is attached. Also see attached memos. Action: -ZdJ.. J / /an�ie J flm6celoe.�� ' ITEM NO. 19 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING WITHDRAWAL OF TRE BID BY JOE JONES CONSTRUCTION, LTD. FOR THE CONSTRUCIION OF THE SPRUCE STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT AND APPROVING THE RELEASE OF THE CONTRACTOR'S BID BOND SUBMITTED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Comment: Joe Jones Construction, Ltd., low bidder on the Spruce Street Drainage Project, has requested that he be allowed to withdraw his bid so that he may pursue other scheduled work. Mr. Jones has stated that a condition of his release would be that Murray Excavating and Grading agree to complete the project for the same bid prices as Joe Jones Construction, Ltd. submitted. Murray Excavating and Grading has agreed to modify its bid to reflect same unit prices and total contract amount as that of Joe Jones. Public Works/Engineering recommends passage of the Resolution approving withdrawal of the bid of Joe Jones Construction, Ltd. and of the Resolution Awarding the Contract to Murray Excavating and Grading listed below. Action: ------- . ..... -01 ,dee/ �cg 4'"« is Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1985 Page 12 95-003 ITEM ND. 20 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH MURRAY EXCAVATING AND GRADING FOR THE SPRUCE STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,306.00 Comment: See preceding item. Action: ,�•i'/ A d _T dd 410 Ana a.e,a x ITEM ND. 21 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO ESTABLISH TRAFFIC AND PARKING REGULATIONS IN CITY PARKS. Comment: The existing ordinance only authorizes the Director to designate parking areas. Because of the heavy use of the parking area in Terrell Mill Park by residents of a nearby apartment complex, it is desirable that time limits be placed on parking so as to allow for some turnover of parking places for park users. A number of complaints from potential pc -k users citing the unavailability of parking spaces have been received recently. This amendment will provide sufficient ! authority to the Director of Parks and Recreation to more j appropriately regulate all aspects of parking within the City's parks. Action: U / 9i R2 I e4 e- -/n ITEM NO. 22 - ADJOURNMENT. ,41- Ab 4zearaeaJ opt/ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 3, 1985 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule October 7, 1985 Monday 6:30 - 8:45 P.M. Council Chambers 6:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters 6:45 P.M. - Gas and Electric Franchises 7:30 P.M. - Clear Creek Development Project 8:00 P.M. - Economic Development - Match Grant 8:15 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports 8:25 P.M. - Consider appointments to Riverfront Commission and Resources Conservation Commission October 8 1985 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers October 15 1985 Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Council Chambers ' 6:30 P.M. - Civil Defense Plans and Procedures: Discussion with Civil Defense Director 7:15 P.M. - Personnel Study 7:45 P.M. - Cottonwood Tree Prohibition 8:00 P.M. - Council time, Council committee reports October 16 1985 Wednesday 4:45 P.M. - Council Chambers Special Council Meeting - Bond Sale (Separate agenda posted) October 21 1985 Monday 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Council Chambers 6:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters 7:00 P.M. - Fees Study 8:10 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports 8:25 P.M. - Consider appointments to the Senior Center Commission and Resources Conservation Commission October 22 1985 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers i t I City Council October 4, 1985 Page 2 PENDING LIST Priority B: Transit System Study (November 1985) Leasing of Airport Land for Commercial Use City Administrative Procedures (November 1985) Kirkwood/Dodge Signalization and Traffic Patterns Coralville Milldam Project (November 1985) Sidewalk Cafes (November 1985) Newspaper Vending Machines (November 1985) Stormwater Management Ordinance Review Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance Evaluation Meeting with Chairpersons of Boards and Commissions (November 7, 1985) Meeting with Don Zuchelli re. Parcel 64-1a (November 15, 1985) City Council FY87 Goal Setting Session (November 25, 1985) Appointments to Resources Conservation Commission, Board of Adjustment, Board of Examiners of Plumbers, Human Rights Commission and Parks and'Recreation Commission (November 19, 1985) t i i t I, 1 i { 1 I