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Home My WebLink About1984-01-03 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 3, 1984 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 1/3/84, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Schmadeke, Kucharzak, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 83-C47, Side 1, 315 -End, and Side 2, 1-310. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. mtg., 12/20/83, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Commission -12/8/83; — Z/_ Library Bd. of Trustees - 12/15/83; Parks and Recreation Commission � -12/14/83. _ /3 Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk: Ap- proving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Randall's International, Inc. dba Randall's Discount Foods, 1861 Lower Iel Muscatine Rd. Approving Class C Liquor License to R.T. Grunts dba R.T. Grunts, 826 S. Clinton. 1<_ uor ense and IncrodbagSimny5s,C208gN. LinncSteet. ApprovingSales ClassPCrmit LiquoroLicensewfor Jam_ Studio 114 Enterprises, Inc, dba Studio 114 Enterprises, Inc., 114 Wright Street. RES. 84-1. Bk. 81: 1; 17 n. TSSUIur, rrgnnrTTE rER•11T ;i Motion: Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Shaler Enterprises for �. i Highway 518 and Hunter's Run Subdivision. Correspondence: College Street Merchants re hotel parking needs. Richard Hansen re parking for the hotel. Memo 2a from the Traffic Engr. re creation of a one-way alley in the block bounded by Dubuque Street, Market a/ Street, Linn Street, and Jefferson Street. Memo from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following .?2 positions: Maintenance Worker III/Lead Worker -Parking Systems; Cash- 'J51ier/Parking Systems; Maintenance Worker I/Leased Housing; Fire Battalion Chief. 2_ IDOT informing the City of a pavement repair project on a portion of I-80 which lies within the City limits. 2a Application for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Iowa City Striders to have a Mother's Day Run on 5/13/84, approved. -17 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by nickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-2, Bk. 81, 1ENT2PLANAFOROVCERTAIN RPROPERTYYATNI OOFINAL OA CREST STREET. AffirmatiNTIAL DEVLOP- veEroll a� call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. I Council Activities,-,, January 3, 1984 Page 2 The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Airport Commission -one .29 vacancy for a six-year term ending 3/1/90; Broadband Telecommunications Com- _ 3� mission -two vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/13/87; Committee on Community Needs -two vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/1/87. TheseL appointments will be made at the February 14, 1984, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to defer until 1/17/84 consid- eration of the following appointments: Planning and Zoning Commission for an 139 unexpired term ending 5/1/87; Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired 3,14_ term ending 3/1/86; and an appointment to the Resources Conservation Commis- 101 sion for an unexpired term ending 1/1/85. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to approve the recommendation from the Airport Commission to appoint Joe Tiffany as their representative on the Airport Zoning Commission for a term ending 1/1/88. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to approve the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to appoint Rod Perry as their le representative on the Airport Zoning Commission for a term ending 1/1/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Dickson noted the response given to Lorna Mathes letter in the Parks and Recreation minutes. She expressed appreciation for the 3Z_' letter and fnr the acknowledgement from the Cc....is;ion. Councilmember Ambrisco requested clarification from the hotel developer of the maintenance for the plexiglass cover over the walkway. He also requested a review from an engineer's standpoint. Councilmember Erdahl questioned the procedure for resubmissions of applications. City Clerk Karr responded that applications are kept for a period of three months and that individuals are asked to 5_' re -apply after that time. Councilmember Baker inquired as to who had been selected to do the feasibility study for a joint human service facility. City 40 Manager replied that Neuman Monson had been designated. Councilmember Strait noted a statement made by Dr. Johnson in the informal minutes of December 12th regarding the quality of the Iowa City Holiday Inn surpassing 1// most in quality. After discussion, Council requested a letter be sent to Dr. Johnson thanking him for his commitment to an exceptional quality hotel and conveying Council's interest in receiving information relative to this. Strait also expressed interest in meeting with Department Heads/Supervisors for their input on a quarterly basis. This matter will be scheduled for dis- cussion on January 23 when Council discusses goals and objectives. Recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission that the proposed expenditure of $8,250 for playground equipment at Brookland Park and ._ 4f3 Longfellow School not be added to the FY85 budget, noted. Councilmembers requested a report of the response from the School board on this request and the reason for the Parks and Recreation Commission recommending against the request. Staff will report. Council Activities January 3, 1984 Page 3 Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-3, Bk. 81, p. 4, RECLASSIFYING FULL-TIME POSITIONS IN THE EQUIPMENT DIVISION (from Mechanic I to Mechanic II). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REDEFINING ROOMING HOUSE, be givens second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker. Councilmember Baker clarified his vote by stating he supported the Planning and Zoning recommendation re number of roomers. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISH- ING AN INDUSTRIAL WASTE ORDINANCE, be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held regarding the 1982 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code as amended. Said Code shall be known as the Iowa City Fire Code. Z_ No one appeared. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring ordi- nances 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 23,pp. 1 second 1982 E ITIONe Fe THEnUNIFORM FIRE CODE WITHICEwaved and that ORD. RTAIN AMENDMENTS. SAID CODE SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE IOWA CITY FIRE CODE, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vnte rnani^ou� 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 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, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held regarding the 1982 Edition of the Uniform Building Code as amended, Said Code to be known as the Iowa City Building Z/ y Code. No one appared. Moved by Baker, seconded by Erdahl, that the ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AS AMENDED. SAID CODE TO BE KNOWN AS THE IOWA CITY BUILDING CODE, be given first vote for passage. Housing and Inspection Services Director Kucharzak present for discussion. Affirmative 6,0 _ roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring ordi- nances 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 and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3165, Bk. 23, pp. 5-13, ADOPTING THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE AS _ 51 AMENDED. SAID CODE SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE IOWA CITY MECHANICAL CODE. he voted upon fur finai 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 Dickson, 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. Council Activities. - January 3, 1984 Page 4 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring ordi- nances 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 and second consideration and vote be waived and the ORD. 84-3166, Bk. 23, pp. 14-26,• ADOPTING THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS AMENDED. SAID CODE SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE IOWA CITY PLUMBING CODE, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call voted unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, 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 Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring ordi- nances 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 and second consideration and vote be waived and the ORD. 84-3167, Bk. 23, pp. 27-29, ADOPTING THE 1982 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE. ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE, be voted upon 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 Zuber, 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 Baker, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn to Executive Session under Section 28A.5(b) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is inninent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental budy iii that iitigaLiun. iilliima—LiVe ruii ca ii vu Le unonimuus, 7i0, al Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 8:20 P.M. JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK DATE: December 30, 1983 TO: City Council FRO;": City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Expansion of parking _ b. Mortgage Revenue Bonds C. Iowa -Illinois Franchise Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding FY 85 goals and objecti Copy of letter to Mayor Neuhauser from HUD extending the City's eligibility to submit applications for the UDAG program. _ Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. History of current landfill site and leachate problems b. Cuunts On rieirose Gourt J Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding route change request. _fa Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding amendments.to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Copy of letter sent to architects/engineers regarding the human service agencies joint facility. Information regarding the cemetery from the Director of Parks and Recreation E Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser.to Liberty Communications regarding the Satellite Master Antenna TV System at the Iowa -Illinois Manor. 6 Tabulation of replies to Citizen Input Questionnaire for the months of October and November 1983. L Article: Chamber Drive Over Top Calendar for January 1984. Nev;s release regarding, sidewalk snow removal. Article: Ten Truths to remember during Christmas season Invitation from League of Women Voters pf Johnson County to attend public meeting with Iowa Legislators. I City of Iowa City 1LA1=wA0"1C3 w WMI IM 1V10�1rv\/0'LICE NOrv.W. DATE: December 30, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Expansion of parking = b. Mortgage Revenue Bonds --- —c. c.Iowa -Illinois Franchise —i Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding FY 85 goals and objective Copy of letter to Mayor Neuhauser from HUD extending the City's eligibility to submit applications for the UDAG program. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. History of current landfill site and leachate problems b. Counts on Melrose Court -Ak, Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding route change request. Ire Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding amendments.to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Copy of letter sent to architects/engineers regarding the human service agencies joint facility. — Information regarding the cemetery from the Director of Parks and Recreation ..9 Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser.to Liberty Communications regarding the Satellite Master Antenna TV System at the Iowa -Illinois Manor. G. Tabulation of replies to Citizen Input Questionnaire for the months of October and November 1983. Article: Chamber Drive Over Top Calendar for January 1984. Nevis release regarding sidewalk snow removal. Article: Ten Truths to remember during Christmas season Invitation from League of Women Voters pf Johnson County to attend public meeting with Iowa Legislators. —Z