HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-22 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
October 22, 1985
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/22/85, at 7:30 P.M. in the City
Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Council -
members present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait,
Zuber. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Timmins,
Karr, Franklin, Beagle, Rockwell, Fanner. Tape recorded on Tape 85-C75,
Side 2, 1 -End; and 85-C78, Side 1, 1-288.
The Mayor noted the addition of a resolution issuing a cigarette
permit to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Ambrisco, 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 10/22/85, as
published subject to correction as recommended by the City Clerk. 11909,
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 1910
9/25/85; Airport Cortin. - 9/12/85; P&R Comm. - 10/9/85; P&R Comm. and ,n „
P&Z Comm. Joint Mtg. - 8/1/85; P&Z Comm. - 10/3/85; Housing Comm. /57/Z
-10/8/85; Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comm. - 10/8/85; CCN - 9/17/85, 1913
10/1/85. 1 ` 14t
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Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class B Beer Permit and
Sunday Sales for Pizza Hut of America, Inc. dba Pizza Hut #402005,/1/6
1921 Keokuk. Approving partial refund of Class C Beer Permit and
Sunday Sales for Morgan Dean Jones dba Michael's Cheese & Gounmet,/9 / 7
Ltd., Old Capitol Center. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday
Sales for Inland Transport Co. dba Kirkwood 76, 300 Kirkwood Ave./ 9/.P
Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip Corpora -12/2
tion dba QuikTrip 0548, 955 Mormon Trek. RES. 85-308, Bk. 88, p. 677,/9z0
ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Approving Class C Liquor License for La
Casa Ltd. dba La Casa, 1200 S. Gilbert Court. /1-2/
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,559,126.72112
for the period of 9/1 thru 9/30/85, as recommended by the Finance
Director, subject to audit. Approving taxicab stand for Old Capitol 1,223
Cab Co.
Resolutions: RES. 85-309, Bk. 88, pp. 678-679, AFFIRMING AN/22V
EMPLOYEE SUSPENSION. RES. 85-310, Bk. 88, p. 680, ACCEPTING THE WORK qa5
FOR THE CAMP CARDINAL ROAD BRIDGE RELOCATION PROJECT.
Setting public hearings: To set a public hearing on 11/12/85, to
hear comments from the public regarding the recommendations by the -Z b
Committee on Community Needs (CCN) on the use of 1986 Community
Development Block Grant funds.
Correspondence: Rita Mosquita requesting that a street light be/f/-77
installed on H Street north of 6th Street, referred to the Traffic
Engr. Palle and Soon Jorgensen re a hedge on their property at 708
West Park Road with memo from City Forester attached, City Mgr. will
reply. Jane Downer re traffic problems on Park Road and at the / 9_?%
intersection of Park Road and Riverside Drive, referred to the Traffic
Engr. Geri Hall re the disbanding of the Alzheimer's and Bereavement I9 3a
Support Groups, and requesting Council's consideration of the addition
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October 22, 1985
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of a volunteer specialist to the City staff. Memo from the Civil/ -)1-3/
Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the/93a
following positions: Housing Inspector/Housing & Inspection Services; 33
Maintenance Worker I/Refuse; Maintenance Worker I/Transit; Senior
Clerk Typist/Pollution Control.
Applications for the. Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Regina
High School for the use of streets for the Homecoming Parade, ap- /935
.proved.
Application for the Use of City Plaza: Michael Finn for permis-/936
sion to film on the City Plaza as part of a class project on 10/17/85,
approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as
set.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing on
11/12/85, on an ordinance to rezone 3.74 acres from I-1 to CC -2 by Dwens / 3
Brush, Inc, for property located northwest of Mall Drive adjacent to the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing on
11/12/85, on an ordinance to create a Research Development Park (RDP) /938
Zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing on/"9
11/19/85, on a resolution Epproving the 1985 Neighborhood Open Space Plan
Addendum to the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update and on an ordinance
approving the Open Space Dedication Ordinance for developing zones, an /'V
amendment to Chapter 32 of the Subdivision Regulations. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance enabling local review of 19 10
nominations of local properties to the National Register of Historic
Places. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance enabling the. Building /9dZ
Official to issue a temporary Certificate of Occupancy. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that ORD. 85-3258, Bk. 26, pp.
364-366, TO VACATE A PORTION OF PETERSON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, be voted,/!14/3
upon for final passage at this time. The City Attorney reported that the
resolution would reflect discussions with the developer stating in
consideration for the conveyance of the vacated street right-of-way and
$100, there will be a Hallmark Homes agreement and covenant to pave half
of Peterson Street abutting Shamrock Place. He noted that the sub -
divider's agreement would include a provision that Hallmark Homes will
pave Peterson Street abutting Shamrock Drive and the City will pave half
of Peterson Street in an amount not to exceed $3000. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing sale and
conveyance of excess City property, to -wit, a portion of vacated Peterson `1y
Street right-of-way lying south of its intersection with Arbor Drive in
Iowa City. No one appeared.
The City Attorney requested that the resolution authorizing sale and
conveyance of excess City property, a portion of vacated Peterson Street,
be amended with language stating "in consideration of the sum of $100, and
Hallmark Homes, Inc. agreement and covenant to pave half of Peterson
Street abutting Shamrock Place." Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco,
to amend the resolution as stated by the City Attorney. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by
Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-311, Bk. 88, pp. 681-684,
AUTHORIZING SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF EXCESS CITY PROPERTY, TO -WIT, A PORTION,/f'-'/-6-
OF VACATED PETERSON STREET RIGHT -OF -NAY LYING SOUTH OF ITS INTERSECTION
WITH ARBOR DRIVE IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, as amended. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-312, Bk. 88,
pp. 685-687, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF VISTA PARK
VILLAGE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by.Zuber, that the ordinance for Planned
Development Housing (POH-8) on 7.44 acres for Melrose Lake Apartments /Q'17
located on Woodside Drive extended, be given first vote for passage. The
City Attorney reviewed LSRD and PDH provisions relative to changes after
Council approval and informed Council if they wished to restrict future
changes it would require setting a public hearing again and starting over
with a new ordinance and separate zoning agreement. Baker suggested
Council enter into an agreement to address the number of bedrooms and any
decrease in the amount of parking required. The majority of Council
agreed to proceed as presented. Staffinember Franklin present for discus-
sion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following
division of roll call votes: Ayes: Strait, Ambrisco, McDonald, Zuber.
Nays: Baker, Dickson, Erdahl.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-313, Bk. 88,
p. 688, AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT AD HOC COIMIITTEE.1"Jo
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an amendment to the River Regulations in
the Municipal Code. No one appeared.
Reginald Williams, member of the Committee on Community needs, read a
statement encouraging consideration of funding for the Economic Develop- / 9 10
ment Revolving Loan Fund. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to accept
the statement as presented. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Sandra Boutelle,
3126 E. Court Street, and reappoint Don Crum, 512 Manor Drive, to the/V-5'/
Senior Center Comm. for three-year terms ending 12/31/88. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor noted the appointment to fill an unexpired term ending
1/1/88 on the Resources Conservation Conn. will be readvertised, and the/25'Z
appointment of a journeyman plumber and a representative of the public to 1453the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers are deferred until 11/19/85.
Councilmember Zuber noted that Council would be discussing the CCN
recommendations on 10/29 and requested Council clarify monies previously/ 95
allocated to Congregate Housing and reallocated by CCN in their latest
recommendations. Council will discuss the matter on the 29th. Baker
reminded everyone to participate in the Halloween Parade next Wednesday Sf
evening. Baker requested Council consider half -a -percent franchise fee/9_,F6
earmarked for human service funding. Councilmember Ambrisco thanked Sr./V-5'7
Venarda and the Mercy staff for the professional care received during his
ten day stay. Dickson commended the people who participated in the Hospice/95Q
Striders event on 10/13.
Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows:
The CCN reaffirms its recommendation sent to the City Council on May 29,
1985, that the Resources Conservation Commission's recommendation, dated /9S
March 18, 1985, regarding the 1% franchise fee for the Iowa -Illinois Gas.&
Electric Company be approved.
Recommendations of the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee noted as
follows: (1) That the City Council appoint a member of the Parks and
Recreation Commission to serve on the UEAHC, and that the membership
status of the Chamber of Commerce Environmental Concerns Committee
representative be changed from non-voting to voting. This recommendation o
was discussed at the Council meeting on October 8, 1985. A Resolution
amending the membership of the UEAHC is on the agenda; (2) That as the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council considers the Neigh-
borhood Open Space Plan and Ordinance, priority be given to the preserva-
tion of natural features and environmentally sensitive areas. This
recommendation may be considered when the Council reviews the Neighborhood
Open Space Plan and Ordinance in November.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-314, Bk. 88, pp.
689-693, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR A FEDERAL -AID URBAN SYSTEMS PROJECT FOR THE REPAVING OF
DUBUQUE STREET FROM IOWA AVENUE TO PARK ROAD. City Engr. Farmer noted & /
that until the location design report was approved negotiations of
right-of-way could not begin. He also stated that a minimum of nine trees
would be removed for the project. Council requested trees be replaced.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-315, Bk. 88,
pp. 694-697, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR HUD/SBA/9(-Z
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. The City Manager
stated that Clear Creek would pay half of the total cost estimated at
$9000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that an ordinance establishing
research -service facilities, warehouses and distribution centers as
eligible for partial exemption from property taxes, be given first vote/9G3
for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call votes: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald,
Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring that
ordinances 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. 85-3259, Bk. 26,
pp. 367-369, AMENDING SECTION 25-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO ESTABLISH TRAFFIC AND �LZ
PARKING REGULATIONS IN CITY PARKS, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl,
seconded by Strait, the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn, 8:45 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
John McDonald, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 18, 1985
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memcrandum from the City Manager and Finance Director regarding the fee /96 s
study.
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding the intersection of Friendship,
Wales and Seventh Avenue. J9G G
Memorandum from the Director of Human Relations regarding employee benefits
questions. /HG 7
Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding parking at the Cliff Apartments.A169
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. Virginia Drive /9G 9
b. Signalization of Mormon Trek Boulevard/Benton Street /970
c. Iowa Highway 1/Sunset Street Signals - Status 7/
Copy of letter to Ms. Maureen Swingle from the City Manager regarding
signalization of Mormon Trek Boulevard/Benton Street. ` z
Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding 73
recovering court costs for code violation charges.
Copy of news release regarding closure of Summit Street Bridge.
Article: When a City's Debt Rating Falls, Its Costs Go Up, Officials Get Mad.
Human Rights Conon. Study of Housing Discrimination Against Blacks
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 18, 1985
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the City Manager and Finance Director regarding the fee/314.5-
study.
ee/31GSstudy.
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding the intersection of Friendship,
Wales and Seventh Avenue. �
Memorandum from the Director of Human Relations regarding employee benefits
questions. /yk 7
Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding parking at the Cliff Apartments. Gf
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. Virginia Drive
b. Signalization of Mormon Trek Boulevard/Benton Street
c. Iowa Highway I/Sunset Street Signals - Status /9 7/
Copy of letter to Ms. Maureen Swingle from the City Manager regarding .2
signalization of Mormon Trek Boulevard/Benton Street.
Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding jy73
recovering court costs for code violation charges.
Copy of news release regarding closure of Summit Street Bridge. /y711
Article: When a City's Debt Rating Falls, Its Costs Go Up, Officials Get Mad.
Human Rights Comm. Study of Housing Discrimination Against Blacks ZLI