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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. G I. 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 33 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. Council Activities October 8, 1985 Page 2 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. Council Activities October 8, 1985 Page 3 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. October 8, 1985 Page 4 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. Activities October 8, 1985 Page 5 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 gulae ��7T 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 - I is i 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 i 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. y 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" 1 f i i i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE• 5 t b 27 1985 ep em er TO: City Council FROM: City Manager I. RE: Material in Friday's Packet i 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. -LEL i 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 /a'S 1 i I ; i 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 �,y,I 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"