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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-11-19 Minutes numberedi COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 19, 1985 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg.; 11/19/85, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Cen- ter. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber (7:35), Councilmember-elect Courtney. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Beagle, Hencin, Penney, Farmer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-C83, Side 1, 174 -End and Side 2, 1-208. The Mayor proclaimed the week of November 25 -December 1, 1985, as VOICEaa �6 OF DEMOCRACY WEEK. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recom- mendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. - 10/16/85; P&Z Conn. - 11/17/85. '704Z9 Permit Motions: Approving a Special Class C Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for Pan Style Pizza Corp. of Iowa dba Rocky Rococo, 118 GA/ Dubuque Street. Approving Class F Liquor License and Sunday Sales for I N C Limited dba The Sanctuary Restaurant and Pub, 405 S. Gilbert. a, -To Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,154,614.35 forr�o5/ the period of 10/1 thru 10/31/85, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for 09 use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Co. along the west side of Riverside Drive from Riverside Court approximately 800 feet north. Approving the Abstract of Election410.53 for the 11/5/85, General Election, as certified by the Johnson County Auditor (District B - Darrel Courtney; At -Large - Kate Dickson and John McDonald). Resolutions: RES. 85-328, Bk. 88, p. 796, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE a05 FY86 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT. Correspondence: Items referred to the City Mgr.: Michael R. Reck on�ps3 behalf of the Liberal Arts Student Association regarding street lighting _51. E.I. Kral regarding taxes, cyclists, and joggers; Joyce and Mike Meye?a-6. regarding the Melrose Lake area zoning and density; Rilla Esbjornson o s_ regarding infant burial fees; Rev. Dennis Martin regarding infant burial'Zo-6-17 fees; Old Capitol Center Board of Directors regarding their recent mar-.RO 6 a keting study; Charles and Marcia Wunder and Francis and Beatrice Frees o 6 / regarding a hedge on West Park Road; Richard W. Lutz regarding photo -.?06 z graphic studios in CO -1 zones and requesting expedited passage by waiving the readings. Memo from the Civil Service Conn. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Police.7o63 Dispatcher/Police; Code Enforcement Attendant/HIS; Sr. Maintenance ,9441 Worker/Streets; Maintenance Worker I/Streets. Memo from the Trafficae65 Engr. re parking prohibition on Willow Creek Drive; Gross weight limitsa7o 6 N on Summit Street Bridge. Memo from the Acting P&R Dir. re parking limi-o?a 6 7 tations in Terrill Mill Park, eG P a?a L 9 Council Activities November 19, 1985 Page 2 Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Alternative -7-17-4 School for use of public grounds for picnic and games at corner of Linn and Harrison streets on 10/29/85, approved. Curtis L. VanMeter for use -?,07/ of sidewalks for a Great Peace March on 11/3/85, approved: Glenn Garringer for a Motorcycle Rally (parade) for "Toys for Tots" on -207a 11/16/85, approved. Applications for Use of City Plaza: Mark Simmons to distribute freeg2d73 balloons and business cards for his business, "Balloonatics,' on City Plaza for a period ending 1/1/86, approved. Pro -Peace Organization for a 7 the use of City Plaza for a rally on 11/3/85, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 12/3/85 on an ordinance to permit photographic studios in the CO -1 zone. Thea 7-s Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 12/3/85 on an ordinance to rezone 3.61 acres from County R1 -A to RS -5, for property located northeast of U.S. Hwy. 218 and west of Mormon Trek Blvd.ao76 (Zuber arrived 7:35). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. This next item was a public hearing on a resolution approving the 1985 Neighborhood Open Space Plan and on an ordinance providing for Open Spacea,177 Dedication in Developing Zones. The Mayor noted P&Z Comm. had not reached consensus on this item and requested the public hearing be deferred. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to defer indefinitely. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson. Nays: Erdahl. Moved 797,EXTENDIseconded NG APPROVALOF THE PREELIMINARYby Zuber, tadopt PLATFR ORH NTERS3RUN SUBDIVISION -20-700 PARTS 4-8 FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to create a Re- search Development Park (ROP) zone, be given first vote for passage. Af- ad 7 firmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the nation carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance enabling local �o Po review of nominations of local properties to the National Register of His- toric Places, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance to rezone 3.74 acres from I-1 to CC -2 of property owned by Owens Brush, Inc. on Mall Drive, aDB/ be given second vote for passage. Staffinember Beagle appeared and reminded Council a letter had been received from the realtor requesting this matter be acted upon as quickly as possible. After discussion the Mayor announced that there was not six votes required to waive the readings and the ordinance i Council Activities November 19, 1985 Page 3 would receive second consideration only: Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous; 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion car- ried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, that the rule requiring 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 consid- eration and vote be waived and that ORD. 85-3260, Bk. 26, pp. 370-373, ENA- BLING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, b 0, 2 voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion car- ried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that 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 Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance for Planned �og3 Development Housing (PDH -8) on 7.44 acres for Melrose Lake Apartments located on Woodside Drive extended, be deferred until information is received from the Iowa Department of Water, Air, and Waste Management. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, Baker voting "no.' A public hearing was held on the proposed sale and conveyance of the parcel of land known as "Parcel C' located in the Lower Ralston Creek area of -?40'W Iowa City, Iowa, for private redevelopment. No one appeared. The matter will be scheduled for informal Council discussion within the next few weeks and both bidders will be notified. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance by Quit Claim Deed of the City's interest in a drainage easement located in Block 7,07119s Braverman Center. No one appeared. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-330, Bk. 88, pp. 798-805, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE BY QUIT CLAIM DEED OF THE CITY'S INTEREST INaoa6 A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED IN BLOCK 7, BRAVERMAN CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to make the following appoint- ments: Approving the appointment of Naomi Novick to the Urban Environment Ad -?O -q7 Hoc Comm, as a representative of the Design Review Comn.; Approving recommen- dation of the Chamber of Commerce that Linda Lundquist be appointed to the -?099 Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comm. as a representative of the Chamber of Conmerce Environmental Concerns Committee; Resources Conservation Comm. - reappoint -7.98f Jeffrey Duffy, 1426 Dover, for three-year term ending 1/1/89 and to readvertise four remaining vacancies. The Mayor stated the vacancies on Resources Conservation will be readvertised and if no applications are re- ceived the Council may wish to schedule time during an informal session to discuss the Commission; P&R Comm. - appoint John Watson, 403 Elmridge Ave.G?o 90 and Mary Weideman, 1308 Muscatine Ave. for four-year term ending 1/1/90; Human Rights Comm. - appoint Marsha Bergan, 1128 N. Dodge St. Ct. and Lois ao / Smithart, 421 S. Lucas, for three-year terms ending 1/1/89, readvertise one vacancy; Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers - to readvertise vacancy for Journeyman aofz Plumber and to appoint John Carmack, 766 Keswick Drive, for two-year term Council Activities November 19, 1985 Page 4 ending 12/31/87 as a representative of the public; Bd. of Adjustment _,:2,90f readvertise vacancy for a five-year term ending 1/1/91. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Ambrisco requested an update on the building of a structure on the corner of Gilbert and Bowery. The City Mgr. reported that the site had been granted special exemptions by the Bd. of Adjustment and approved by the Iowa Depart- ment of Water, Air, and Waste Management. Staff will report back as to the�o�r status of a building permit for the site. Ambrisco complimented the desigr�7,095- of the new Iowa Avenue Bridge. Dickson questioned the status of renaming ga 94 South Riverside Drive. The City Mgr, stated everyone with an address of South Riverside Drive will be contacted and staff will update Council. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-331, Bk. 88, pp. 806-808, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR 1986 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 4f7 AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT, as revised 11/19. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-332, Bk. 88, pp. 809-813, APPROVING IOWA CITY'S 1986 THROUGH 1991 STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM The City Mgr. stated funds for the program would be a combination of federal, state, and city. Zuber noted that the total was $9 million. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor de- clared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-333, Bk. 88, pp. 814-816, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND BANC IOWA � regarding Michael and Marilyn Foster. 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. 85-334, Bk. 88, pp. �/Oo 817-823, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REVISED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CON- TRACT, HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM NO. IA -05-V022-001. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-335, Bk. 88, pp. 824-851, ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF FOR THE FY1986 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmativea/O/ roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor de- clared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt the following resolutions: RES. 85-336, Bk. �� 88, p. 852, ESTABLISHING A LANDFILL USE FEE. The City Man- ager pointed out that the fee for the landfill was a fee established by the state that will be a charge upon the local uses to meet state-wide needs; RES. 85-337, Bk. 88, pp. 853-859, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SERVICES AND ACTIVI-a2/ O3_ TIES OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING d INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT; RES. 85-338, Bk. 88, pp. 860-861, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PERFORMED BY THEo2/041 IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT; RES. 85-339, Bk. 88,862-863' ESTABLISHING,;?/0_-9- io FEES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE IOWA CITYpp. ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION i Council Activities November 19, 1985 Page 5 AND LICENSE FEES FOR ANIMALS KEPT BY RESIDENTS OF IOWA CITY: Individual Councilmembers expressed their views: Affirmative roll call vote unanimous; 7/0, all Councilmembers present: The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance amending Sec- tion 23-255 of the City Code to increase the fine for certain parking viola -a1'1)6 tions, be given first vote for passage. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: McDonald. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring 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 first consideration and vote be waived and that the ordinance amending Section 15-65 of the City Code to establish fees for Residential Solid Waste Collec-a/0 tion, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that an ordinance amendment re- garding the River Regulations in the Municipal Code, be given first vote for,,?/08 passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, that the rule requiring 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. consid- eration and vote be waivLISHING RESEARCH SERVICE�FACILITIES, AREHOUSESand that ORD. 85-3261�AND D STRIBUTION 3CENTERSAAS al' ELIGIBLE FOR PARTIAL EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXES, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald. Nays: Baker. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Baker. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn 8:25 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Marian K. Karr, City Clerk John McDona ayor City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: November 15, 1985 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Department Head Recruitment -Salaries. Memoranda from the City Clerk: a. Beer/liquor license and Sunday sales/conditional approval. b. City Council Organizational Meeting scheduling. �J1 Memorandum from the United Way Director and Human Services Coordinator re- garding joint human services funding meetings. Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding Seventh Avenue/Wales/Friend- ship intersection. ca Copy of a letter from The Honorable Cooper Evans regarding Fair Labor Stan- dards issues. 12 Copy of article from the LibraryJournal of February 15, 1982, regarding "Public Libraries as a Public Good. Copies of three articles regarding Iowa pension system issues. ¢?L bj5/8 Letter from Robert Downer requesting Council schedule special meeting on November 26, 1985, for consideration of the Ecomony Advertising Company Project Bonds. Memo from the City Attorney re Question Concerning Conflict of Interest: Resolution Allocating Community Development Block Grant Funds. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: November 15, 1985 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Department Head Recruitmpp -Salaries. �L Memoranda from the City Clerk: a. Beer/liquor license and Sunday sales/conditional approval, -7/1 b. City Council organizational Meeting scheduling. a?11 Memorandum from the United Way Director and Human Services Coordinator re- garding joint human services funding meetings. Q& Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding Seventh Avenue/Wales/Friend- ship intersection. 1 Copy of a letter from The Honorable Cooper Evans regarding Fair Labor Stan- dards issues. Copy of article from the Library�Journal of February 15, 1982, regarding 'Public Libraries'as a Public Good. .2.4 Copies of three articles regarding Iowa pension system issues. bj5/8 Letter from Robert Downer requesting Council schedule special meeting on November 26, 1985, for consideration of the Ecomony Advertising Company Project Bonds. Memo from the City Attorney re Question Concerning Conflict of Interest: Resolution Allocating Community Development Block Grant Funds. I