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Home My WebLink About1984-01-17 Agendar— REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING �09— JANUARY 17; 1984'.'/ 02. ............ ff di. ■ I i d f iz� AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1984 A�'d 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS ITEM N0. i - MEETING TO ORDER. *WZet_) ROLL CALL. ITEM NO. 2 - •CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED. a. Approval of official Council actions of the special meeting of December 23, 1983, the organizational meeting of January 3, 1984, and the regular meeting of January 3, 1984, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Correction to minutes of December 20, 1983, page 2, to include a public hearing prior to consideration of Resolu- tion 83-405. c. Minutes of Boards and•Commissions. (1) Resources Conservation Commission meeting of December 12, 1983. (2) Human Rights Commission meeting of October 24, 1983. (3) Human Rights Commission meeting of November 28, 1983. (4) Joint Meeting of Design Review Committee and Hotel Steering Committee of December 1, 1983. (5) Design Review Committee meeting of December 19, 1983. (6) Riverfront Commission meeting of December 7, 1983. (7) Historic Preservation Commission meeting of October 12, 1983. (8) Historic Preservation Commission meeting of November 9, 1983. i AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1984 PAGE 2 d. Permit Motions as P.ecomnended by the City Clerk: (1) Consider motion approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip Corporation dba Quik Trip #552, 25 W. Burlington. (renewal) (2) Consider motion approving Class•C Beer Permit for Clyde R. Seaton dba Seaton's Cash and Carry Market, 1331 Muscatine Avenue. (renewal) (3) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor Permit for Lorna K. Smith dba Smith b Company, 1210 Highland Ct. (renewal) e. Setting Public Hearings. (1) Consider a motion setting a public hearing to be held at 7:30 p.m. on January 31, 1984, to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 31 to provide that signs on public property be licensed, and for elimination of such signs by June 30, 2003. Comment: The proposed ordinance would allow existing signs on public property to remain for up to 20 years subject to annual permit procedures designed to regulate the locations and configuration of such existing signs. Right-of-way signs for which permits - - are not obtained would he removable by the City. This ordinance was originally adopted in October of 1983 but is being revised to eliminate the requirement for a fee to accompany the request for permission to use public property and to 'reference the new Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance is attached to the agenda. f. Resolutions. (1) Consider resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer and storm sewer improvements for Boyrum Subdivi- sion, Part 2, in Iowa City, Iowa. Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. (2) Consider resolution accepting the work for the paving and storm sewer improvements for Walden Square in Iowa City, Iowa. Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. i i AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1984 PAGE 3 �Z (3) Consider resolution accepting the work for the paving and storm sewer improvements for Aspen Lake Subdivi- sion, Part 1, in Iowa City, Iowa. Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. g. Correspondence. (1) Letter from League of Women Voters inviting the Council. members to a meeting with local legislators on Satur- day, January, 21, 1984. i (2) 'Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer: (a)' NO PARKING ANYTIME on Esther Court and Parkview Avenue north to the cul-de-sac. (b) Loading zones in the 200 block of East Jefferson. rNO. ENDSCONSENT CALENDAR3 - PLANNING AN ZONING MATTERS. a. Consider a recommendation to the City of Coralville to approve the final subdivision plat of Woodland Valley Estates located northwest of the Iowa River and northeast of Stewart Road. S-8333. Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission at their January 5, 1984, meeting, recommended by a 6-0 vote that the City Council will recommend to the City of Coralville approval of the final plat of Woodland Valley Estates if the following three conditions are met by the time of Council action: (1) final approval of the legal papers; (2) resolution of stormwater management requirements; and (3) receipt of a letter from the appropriate fire protection district. This recommendation is consistent with the staff's recommendation contained in a staff report dated January 5, 1984, which is included in the agenda packet. The City of Coralville has requested a �response by January /24, 1984. Action: I ;I 3A/ K - AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1984 PAGE 4 n b. Consider setting a public hearing for February 14, 1984, on v an amendment to the Planned Area Development plan of Orchard Court, Lots 7 and 8. S-8330. Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission at their January 5, 1984, meeting, recommended by a 6-0 vote, amendment of the Planned Area Development plan for Lots 7 and 8 of Orchard Court. Detailed information regarding the recom- mended change will be provided to the Council prior to the date of the public hearing. Action: c. Public hearing regarding ordinances establishing the proposed South Summit Street and Woodlawn Avenue Historic Preservation Districts, Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission at their regular meeting on November 3, 1983, unanimously approved the adoption of ordinances establishing the Woodlawn Avenue and South Summit Street areas as Iowa City Historic Preservation Districts. According to the procedures outlined in the ordinance, proposed historic districts should be sent to the Iowa State Historical Department for review and comment. Thirty days after receit of the report by the Iowa State o Historical Department the City Council may hold a public hearing regarding the districts. The reports were sent to the Iowa State Historical Department on November 16, 1983, and a report received with no adverse comments. Action: //D ITEM NO. 4 - PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSAL TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $850,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY'S COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (GILBERT TOWER ASSOCIATES PROJECT). Comment: On December 23, 1983, the Council approved a Memoran- dum of Agreement for the issuance of $850,000 of Commercial Development Revenue Bonds for .the Gilbert Tower Associates Project. The Public Hearing is now being held to receive public input on whether the City should proceed with the issuance of the bonds. Action: 1 ,a )me, 4 e Ye-.f/ eea -any --egel. 'e"AIA&�a pua-te� -,e4 .,ems az ar ,20 i.. V1 ^ � �� - K- Zow zor 1"ele l Oze- SOV . --t4-y ao/ AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1984 PAGE 5 ITEM NO. 5 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED 5850,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (GILBERT TOWER ASSOCIATES PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: After all objections which were received during the Public Hearing have been- considered, if the Council decides not to abandon the proposal to issue said bonds, this resolution should be introduced and adopted. Action: AWJ_ 5v",# Z' ITEM NO. 6 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION. —O� ITEM NO. 7 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. a. 'Board of Trustees for Fire Retirement - One vacancy for a four-year term ending April 1, 1988. (Term of Bill Barnes ends.) b. Board of Trustees for Police Retirement - One vacancy for a four-year term ending April 1, 1988. (Term of Bill Barnes ends.) c. Civil Service Commission - One vacancy for a six-year term ending April 1, 1990. (Term of Arletta Orelup ends.) d. Historic Preservation Commission - Two vacancies for . three-year terms. (Terms of Margaret Nowysz and Steven VanderWoude end. These were one-year terms of the initial appointments to this Commission.) These appointments will be made at the February 28, 1984, meeting of the City Council. xt lleg,;o 112w ,te, ,1 �. GUky /rte -lec�� a- 3 mid �•J�. rl4 N AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1984 PAGE 6 ITEM NO. 8 - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. a. Consider two appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission: (1) For an unexpired term ending May 1, 1987 (Larry Baker's term). This appointment was deferred from the Council meeting of January 3, 1984. Action: Action: (2) For an unexpired term ending May 1, 1988 (John Seward's term). &UL nd . C:6fU.(itcOu% &tC� C./i" b. Consider an appointment to the Committee on Community Needs to fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 1986. (Sanetta Jackson resigned.) This appointment was deferred from the Council meeting of January 3. 1984. Action: Action: c. Consider an , appointment to the Resources Conservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 1985. (Kent Cox resigned.) This appointment was deferred from the Council meeting of January 3, 1984. AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1984 PAGE 7 ITEM NO. 9 — CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. 7,4 ITEM NO. 10 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY.ATTORNEY. a. City Manager. m 1 0- m - b. City Attorney. O I /�1'� ."�G�2�/ t�/ ��'Gdl�Gto• � /J'JstL'u� �2u-f' GLG� N City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 17, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Clerk RE: Addition to Agenda of January 17th Council Meeting ITEM #10B City Attorney's Business Consider motion approving Class C Liquor License for Four Cushions INC. dba Dooley's, 18-20 South Clinton Street. (renewal) �i/ d1 Consider resolution issuing a dancing permit for Four Cushions INC. dba Dooley's, 18-20 South Clinton Street. (renewal) Ile. el �� I #job %/ =- A.V- J11 1ie&e�oe� O ll �•cL-�� 9' /,,/ Z`%.Gt� ..liG-4t-wCaC �� I 7i� �a�G4ucGaL aid �2tiGG i � � Caw,�2 d�-� _ _ a• i a„� . 7/� ✓nem .. .. .......... icy.io cum a� i/. e0i%CAfQ,P.6A ■ l ��.�. 4ed-,, I I lZeel i _ /.t-L 27 Lea u . A4e�Glad 0 0 , ��p ,u -leP mG Q 4!� �vJ duo I 9 1 /) AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1984 PAGE 8 ITEM NO. 11 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, SEWER AND REFUSE CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Comment: This resolution authorizes the filing of a lien against properties for unpaid water, sewer and refuse charges during the period of October 1, 1981, thru October 1, 1983. On December 9, 1983, certified letters were mailed to each property owner listed in Exhibit A notifying them of the date for the Council's consideration of the resolution. After the resolution is moved for adoption, property owners should be permitted to be heard concerning the unpaid charges. A memo from the Finance Director, which accompanies the resolution,. provides information on the City's lien process. _ Action:/Q/t1L/l fy 60 of e¢,�/l ITEM NO. 12 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO SUPPORT THE COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR A CONSOLI- DATED HUMAN SERVICE FACILITY AND COMMITTING CITY FUNDS FOR SUCH PROJECT. Comment: This would include discussion of long-term cost savings of combined human service agencies in one facility and determination of whether to be part of and to contribute to a Johnson County Iowa CDBG application \ due January 18, 1984. Action: �J /,&/,Cul/ q/Ylauce�irsx/ I &, Va .10 �LL ITEM NO. 13 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AS A RECORD OF RELEASE OF ANY RIGHTS, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN LOT 4 AND THE WEST 50 FEET OF LOT 3, BLOCK 64, O.T. FROM THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY ACTING AS THE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT R-14. Action: Comment: This resolution is required to clear title for a portion of land contained in Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1b, the hotel site. This portion of land was originally to be developed as the municipal parking ramp which has since been constructed on another part of the block. /x.17 0 a �/ o�itic�% ,yrs-1*e ✓�.,�� eG�a�..a�l� �Cu�- cv,� I f V I �� /�,rif/�� i1� � �E�.e�e/.— .rte ..Rue/ //� �.�.� '��f//�� / ,ems �G��P.�uZ.G,J sue-�i�e�e ." 1 ��e•?K-_/scc*J.._ __ `el / may. f�/`tee? -e,�ex-alpe-t-, r i r / Gta-%ZGe� ..�o Gt.�� //°��`�'.,a.tr�✓ . /�cv1�' _Q_�'r� �cUW-r_•��.. ■ - i AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1984 PAGE 9 ITEM NO. 14 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE PERTAINING TO CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AS THE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY AND LOCATED WITHIN THE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA: URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1B (HOTEL SITE). Action: Comment: This resolution is required to clear title for a portion of land contained in Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1b, the hotel site. OAF — ITEM NO. 15 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS AND A BORROW EASEMENT, ALL FOR THE CAMP CARDINAL ROAD BRIDGE RELOCATION PROJECT. Action: Lq _ ITEM NO. 16 - Comment: This Resolution authorizes the City to acquire real property for right-of-way purposes, temporary construction. easements and a borrow easement for the purpose of- obtaining fill material, all of which are necessary for the Camp Cardinal Road Bridge Relocation Project. Appraisals and review apprais- als have been carried out on the parcels in question, and settlements have been. negotiated with three out of the four property owners involved.- A memo detailing negotiated settle- ments, and a proposed maximum offer on the remaining parcel is included in the agenda packet. CONSIDER'REULUTION 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 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE OVER THE IOWA RIVER. Comment: The estimated total cost of construction of this project including the temporary footbridge, is $1,210,000. This agreement ,will provide Federal funding in the amount of $650,000 which is 54% of the estimated total cost of construction. (Refer to memorandum from the City Manager to the City Council and the attached memorandum from Frank Farmer in the January. 6, 1984, Council packet.) Standard provisions for F.A.U.S. projects will apply to this project. G/D Action: Rr�inJ�o � � a/O o'�•a o-r--�f.�a� eO ego Gueu� � /lzGRee �ze� F Awe I 4 , ,da�u�, �" Ccs/ �� •/ � Z "'""��' �`" ■ R AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1984 PAGE 10 ITEM NO. 17 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY TO CHANGE SPEED LIMITS ON PARTS OF SYCAMORE STREET. (first consideration) Comment: The proposed ordinance is intended to support the marked school crossing at the intersection of Sycamore Street and California Avenue. The current speed limit at the crossing is 30 miles per hour. The proposed change would reduce the speed limit to 25 MPH ON SCHOOL DAYS WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT between' Gleason Avenue and Burns Avenue. The reduced speed limit is consistent with speed limits in other school zones in the City. J/ Action: . n- /J / J16 ITEM NO. 18 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADDING THERETO NEW SECTION 18-44(h) PROVIDING FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ACTIONS OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. (first consideration) Comment: This amendment will provide for appeal of a decision j by the Human Rights Commission .to the District Court. An assistant in the Attorney General's office has recommended this amendment in order to make it more consistent with State civil rights law. • In addition, a similar local ordinance in Iowa has previously been ruled invalid because it did not contain a similar provision for judicial review. A memorandum from the City Attorney and the Civil Rights Specialist is included in your agenda packet. That memorandum includes a recommendation to condense the three considerations and finally adopt this amendment at this time. ,e40 Action: �f % At o, e, ui oe.,a'44 &D��° ITEM NO. 19 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AS AMENDED. SAID CODE TO BE KNOWN AS THE IOWA CITY BUILDING CODE. (second consideration) Comment: The Board of Building Appeals met and reviewed the 1982 Uniform Building Code and applicable state law. The Board recommended Code changes substantially similar to existing amendments presently in force. Action: �� o?aeL172! AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1984 PAGE 11 112 _ ITEM NO. 20 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REDEFINING ROOMING HOUSE. (passed adopted) Comment: The purpose of this ordinance is to revise the definition of rooming house, the requirements for a certificate of structural compliance and rental permit, and the regulations of maximum occupancy of a dwelling unit before a rental permit must be obtained. This ordinance is. necessary due to recent changes in the zoning ordinance affecting the number of roomers permitted in dwelling units in a variety of zones. The Housing Commission met on Wednesday, November 2, and reviewed the proposed code changes. The Commission voted 4/0 to not support an increase in the number of roomers, therefore, 'the ordinance is before Council without the endorsement of the Housing Commission. A copy of the proposed ordinance was provided with the agenda of November 22, 1983. Action: �r/��,r a aye ITEM NO. 21 - ADJOURNMENT. (,CCGC 4? i m 15 4*1 ala" o4te�e X� City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 13, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule January 14 1984 Saturday 8:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Civic Center -Conference Room Review Program Division Budget Proposals January 16 1984 Monday 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Conference Room 6:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters 6:45 P.M.. - Discuss Old Library Redevelopment Status 7:05 P.M. - Discuss Joint Human Services Facility Study and Funding 7:45 P.M. - Discuss criteria for Senior Center Commission appointments 7:55 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports 8:10 P.M. - Consider appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Committee on Community Needs, Resources Conservation Commission 8:20 P.M: - Executive Session January 17 1984 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers January 21 1984 Saturday 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Federal Building, Room 238 Public Meeting with Iowa Legislators sponsored by Johnson County League of Women Voters and Johnson County Board of Supervisors January 24 1984 Tuesday 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. Conference Room 6:30 P.M. - Meeting of City Conference Board (Separate agenda posted) 6:45 P.M. - Prioritization of FY 85 Council goals 9:00 P.M. - Council time, Council committee reports I City Council January 13, 1984 Page 2 January 28, 1984 Saturday 8:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Public Library, Room A 8:00 A.M. - Review Program Division Budget Proposals 10:00 A.M. - Review FY 85-89 Capital Improvements Program January 30, 1984 Monday 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. Conference Room 6:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters 6:45 P. 14. - Discuss Parking Study 7:30 P.M. - Final decisions on Human Services Agencies funding for FY 85 3:00 P.M. - Final budget review and decisions 8:45 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports January 31, 1984 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers PENDING LIST Priority A: Space Needs for City Operations Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Franchise Iowa Avenue Bridge Project - Temporary Foot Bridge Discuss Amendments to Non -Discrimination Ordinance (February) Priority B: Duty/Procedure Changes - Housing and Inspection Services Lower Ralston Creek Parcels - Use and Configuration Congregate Housing Development Alternatives Discuss Request for TV Tower Approval Discuss Newspaper Vending Machines - Downtown Traffic Signals - Flashing Mode Mandatory Parkland Dedication Priority C: Housing Inspection Funding Policy Housing Market Analysis Recommendations Taft Speedway Improvements Meet with Design Review Committee Appointments to Airport Commission, Broadband Telecommunications Commission and Committee on Community Needs - February 14, 1984 Appointments to Board of Police and Fire Trustees, Civil Service Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission - February 28, 1984