HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-08 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
October 8, 1985
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/8/85, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Baker, Dickson,
Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Ambrisco. Staffinembers
present: Berlin, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Franklin, Fosse, Seydel, Cain,
Milkman, Moen. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-C71, Side 1,
192 -End and Side 2, 1 -End; 85-C75, Side 1, 1-338.
Mayor McDonald proclaimed October 1985 as National Issues Forum Month; F__�_Z
October 6-12, 1985, as Minority Enterprise Development Week; October 15,
1985, as White Cane Safety Day, Mr. Jim Wayland accepting the proclama-
tion; October 20-26, 1985, as Lupus Awareness Week. 1f-75
The Mayor noted the addition of a Liquor License transfer to the
Consent Calendar. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the follow-
ing 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 9/24/85, as i
published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront Comm. - 9/4/85;7ai
Resources Conservation Comm. - 9/9/85; Human Rights Comm. - 8/26/85;
P&R Cam. - 9/12/85; Historic Preservation Comm. - 9/12/85; Bd. of ;
Library Trustees - 9/26/85; Civil Service Comm. - 9/24/85; P&Z Comm. - ,g
9/19/85. s
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Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Special Class C
Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for Schlo-Bar Inc. dba Super Spud
Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Center. Approving Class B Beer Permit and 19,351
Sunday Sales for T.I. Investments, Inc. dba Godfather's Pizza, 5321
Highway 1 West. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for
Hilltop Taverns, LTD. dba Hilltop Lounge, 1100 North Dodge Street. 3G
Refunding portion of Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Gilbert Street /B3 7
Corporation dba Ye Olde Keg Shoppe. RES. 85-292, Bk. 87, p. 791, /S,=5,
REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving transfer of Liquor License to
Pamela A. Hanes dba Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. 83 7
Setting public hearings: To set a public hearing on 10/22/85, on
an amendment to the river regulations in the Municipal Code regarding /0`/d
towing, special events permitting and vessel operation,
Resolutions: Res. 85-293, Bk. 87, p. 792, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE KIRKWOOD CIRCLE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Correspondence: Charles A. Barker, representing Mr. and Mrs. Nick
Peet, requesting that the alley adjacent to 1225 East Davenport be
vacated by the City, referred to PPD for reply. Jim Surratt suggest- M1,3 j
ing methods for increasing revenue in the Transit Department. Agnes
Kuhn expressing appreciation for the Council's support of the Nuclear
Free Ordinance. Janet Hoffey expressing appreciation for the improve- /P'/ -S
ments to the Melrose Court street and sidewalks.
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October 8, 1985
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Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Homecoming
Council for a Spirit March and Pep Rally on 10/3/85, approved for/gyG
shorter march route. Barbara Ruth for use of Blackhawk Minipark on/k''9
9/27-9/28/85, to sell Community Theater tickets for a benefit perform-
ance, approved. Linnea Caldeen for the use of Blackhawk Minipark on /81/8
9/28/85, for a used book sale to benefit the Science Fiction League of
Iowa Students, approved. Tim Button for a Johnson County Freeze
Campaign Walk-a-Thon on 10/12/85, approved.
Application for Use of City Plaza: Vernon Piel for permission to
make a film in the fountain area on 9/28/85, approved.
Affirmative roll call unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for
10/22/85 on an ordinance enabling local review of nominations of local 8?6-/
properties to the National Register of Historic Places. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Ambrisco absent.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for
10/22/85 on an ordinance enabling the Building Official to issue a 9'5iZ
temporary certificate of occupancy. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Ambrisco absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to establish a Planned
Development Housing Overlay Zone (ODPH-8) on 7.44 acres for Melrose Lake
Apartments located on Woodside Drive extended. Moved by Dickson, seconded
by Erdahl, to accept and place on file correspondence from Betty Thomas
and Jeffrey Knox. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, 853
Ambrisco absent. The following people appeared: Lance Salisberry, 507 N.
Linn, representing his parents who reside on Oakcrest; Al Thomas, 1005
Tower Ct.; Jeff Smith, 625 Brookland Pk. Dr.; Craig Alexander, 871
Woodside Dr.; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Jeannie Williams, 910
Oakcrest; and staffinembers Karin Franklin and Marianne Milkman.
A public hearing was held 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. Loren
Hershberger, developer of Vista Park Village, and staffinember Karin /Y
Franklin appeared. The City Attorney raised concerns re the land disposal
process. Staff will meet with Mr. Hershberger to set a price on the
property and place the appropriate item(s) on the agenda for the special
Council meeting on 10/16.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to defer the ordinance vacating a
portion of Peterson Street right-of-way until October 22. After discus-
sion the motion was withdrawn. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, that
the ordinance to vacate a portion of Peterson Street right-of-way, be zJ
given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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October 8, 1985
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The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting
the FY87-91 Capital Improvements Program include the completion of Scott /,5��/,
Blvd. Phase III and IV to Rochester Avenue in FY87-88 and that paving of
Taft Speedway be moved to FY90, noted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance establishing
research -service facilities, warehouses and distribution centers as /5t5/
eligible for partial exemption from property taxes. Staffinember Patt Cain
appeared to answer questions.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to appoint William O'Brien, 1
Pendale Terrace, to the Riverfront Commission for a three-year term ending /8S8
12/1/88 and readvertise the vacancy for an unexpired term ending on the
Resources Conservation Comm. The Mayor declared the motion carried=
unanimously, 6/0, Ambrisco absent.
Councilmember Baker reported on an afternoon meeting of the Environ-
mental Ad Hoc Committee and requested that Council consider an amendment
to the Committee's by-laws to add one voting member from the Parks and ACI0
Recreation Commission and to make the Chamber of Commerce representative a
voting member. Council concurred and staff will prepare the amendment.
Baker also corrected a misquote that appeared in the 10/8 Daily Iowan. 6/
Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that the
Commission be involved in the selection of the joint use facility commit- /LL Z
tee, and that they be involved in the planning process as well.
Recommendation of the Riverfront Commission that the City Council be
amended to incorporate the Iowa Conservation Commission's adopted rule: No
person shall operate any vessel towing persons on water skis, surfboards ��63
or similar devices on the Iowa River in the area bounded by the Coralville
Mill Dam 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. A public hearing on this
proposed amendment is being set for 10/22/85.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 85-294, Bk. 87, pp.
793-798, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF CHANGES TO THE POLICIES GOVERNING/1?67
PARTICIPATION IN HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE IOWA CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 85-295, Bk. 87, pp. r
799-820, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
CONTRACT - KC -9166 AND DEPOSITORY AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-296, 8k. 87, pp.
821-629, REVISING THE FY1986 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR PUBLIC HOUSING. Affirma- X366
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Strait, 830-834, ESTABLISHING sAcPOLICY onded bFOR aNAMING NEW STREker, to adopt ETS. Strait St a�itknoted the
policy was not mandatory. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 85-298, Bk. 87, p.
835, AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF INITIATION OF CONSTRUCTION ON URBAN RENEWAL IS'4a
PARCEL 65-2b. The Mayor stated the parcel was the back corner of
Blackhawk Minipark recently sold to the new owners of the Paul -Helen
Building. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved 836-841, AUTHORIZINGseconded THE MAYOR TOSIGN ANDto THECI Y CLERKS. 9TOBk. ATT STpAN
AGREEMENT WITH HANDICARE, INC. FOR THE USE OF 1985 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PASSENGER VAN, the amount of the
agreement is $13,350. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/0,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Dickson,
McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Nays: None. Abstaining: Erdahl. Absent:
Ambrisco.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-300, Bk. 87, pp.
842-844, 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 1971
CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING A PROPOSED JOINT SWIMMING
POOL/RECREATION FACILITY PROJECT. (Erdahl left room.) The City Manager
stated the City funding would come from the Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion reserve, from the hotel/motel tax, and some cost sharing would be
incurred by the School District. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, Erdahl and Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-301, Bk. 87, pp.
845-854, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE 1971
SANITARY LANDFILL LEACHATE LIFT STATION (THE NOT TO EXCEED FEE IS
$13,200). (Erdahl returned.) The City Manager stated the project would
be funded from the enterprise fund for the landfill. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved byStrait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-302, Bk. 87,
pp. 855-856, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING WITHDRAWAL OF THE BID BY JOE JONES
CONSTRUCTION, LTD. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SPRUCE STREET DRAINAGE
PROJECT PROJECT AND APPROVING THE RELEASE OF THE CONTRACTOR'S BID BOND {
SUBMITTED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The City Attorney explained the
contract had not been executed to Joe Jones at the time they requested
withdrawal. Therefore, the City could proceed to the next low bidder,
Murray Excavating. Also Murray agreed to do the project for the same
price as Joe Jones, no additional cost would be incurred by the City, and
that Joe Jones bid bond would also be returned. Civil Engr. Fosse stated
work would begin by the end of the week. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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October 8, 1985
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Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-303, Bk. 87,
TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO. 857-858,GATTEST AAWARDFCONTRACTTWITH MURRAYANDIZING EXCAVATINGTHEAYOR AND GRADING%3
FOR THE SPRUCE STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,306.00.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Section 25-2 of the Code of of IowaMoved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending /
Director of Parks and Recrea ionrances tonestablish trafficnand parking authorizing
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tions in City Parks, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:20 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimuusly, 6/0, Ambrisco absent.
MARIA K. KA R, C T CLERK
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 27, 1985
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule /e%1
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding State budget cuts. 76
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding relocation of the
current campus security facility. 7
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding monthly ridership statistics. 1917V
News Releases:
a. Community Cultural film 8 7
b. Political Signs Q80
Article: State trooper urges counties to make Iowans pay parking, traffic
fines 8
Calendar for October 1985 SRS
Annual Report Iowa City Bds. $ Comms. TY85
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 4, 1985
T0: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
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Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding the Iowa -Illinois Franchise.
Memorandum from the Chairperson of the Committee on Community Needs regarding
the Iowa -Illinois Franchise. 85
Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding Clear Creek Developme 8L
Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding
HUD/SBA Technical Assistance for Clear Creek Project.
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Summary of Industrial Development Revenue Bond issues as of October 1, 1985. 888 7
Letter to the Parks and Recreation Commission from the Acting Director ;
regarding swimming fees. 88`
Article: Iowa Power issues ultimatum on sales tax, franchise fee.. 8 0
Des Moines Register Article "ENERGY -TAC STALEMATE"
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE• 5 t b 27 1985
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TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
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RE: Material in Friday's Packet
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Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding State budget cuts.
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding relocation of the
current campus security facility.
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding monthly ridership statistics.
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News Releases:
a. Community Cultural film
b. Political Signs
Article: State trooper urges counties to make Iowans pay parking, traffic
fines
Calendar for October 1985
Annual Report Ioua City Bds. $ Comms. FY85
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM=
DATE: October 4, 1985
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding the Iowa -Illinois Franchise. Qb
Memorandum from the Chairperson of the Committee on Community Needs regarding
the Iowa -Illinois Franchise.
Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding Clear Creek Developmen kL
Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding
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HUD/SBA Technical Assistance for Clear Creek Project.
Summary of Industrial Development Revenue Bond issues as of October 1, 1985�kgk
Letter to the Parks and Recreation Commission from the Acting Director ,J
regarding swimming fees.
Article: Iowa Power issues ultimatum on sales tax, franchise fee..
Des Moines Register Article "ENERGY -TAC STALEMATE"