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Home My WebLink About1984-01-17 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 17, 1984 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/17/84, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker (7:35), Erdahl (7:40), McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Dickson. Staff - members present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Vitosh, Heaton, Gannon, Hauer, Knight, Te Paske, Mintle. Tape recorded on 83-C47, Side 2, 310 -End; 84-C7, Sides 1 and 2, all; 84-C8, Side 1, 1-267. Moved by AmbriscoI seconded by Strait, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions, spec. mtg., 12/23/83; organizational mtg., 1/3/84 and reg. mtg., 1/3/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Correction to minutes of 12/20/83, page 2, to include a public hearing prior to consideration of Resolution 83-405. Minutes of Boards and Commissions; Resources Conservation Comm. -12/12/83; Human Rights Conor. -10/24/83, 11/28/83; Joint Meeting of Design Review Comm. and Hotel Steering Comm. -12/1/83; Design Review Comm. -12/19/83; Riverfront Comm. -12/7/83; Historic Preserva- tion Comm. -10/12/83, 11/9/83. Permit Motions as recommended by the City Clerk: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for:QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #552, 25 W. Burlington. Approving Class C Beer Permit for Clyde R. Seaton dba Seaton's Cash and Carry Market, 1331 Muscatine Ave. Approving Class C Liquor Permit for Lorna K. Smith dba Smith & Company, 1210 Highland Ct. Setting public hearings: To set 'a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on 1/31/84, to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 31 to provide that signs on public property be ligensed and for elimination of such signs by June 30, 2003. RES. 84-4, Bk. 81, p. 5, ACCEPTING`THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR BOYRUM SUBDIVISION, PART 2, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 84-5, BK. 81, P. 6, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PAVING AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR WALDEN SQUARE IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 84-6, Bk. 81, p. 7, ACCEPTING Tq.� WORK FOR THE PAVING AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR ASPEN LAKE SUpDIVISION, PART I, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Letter from LeaguQ..of Women Voters inviting �_ the Council members to a meeting with loca'legislators on Saturday, S 1/21/84. Memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding: NO PARKING ANYTIME �6, on Esther Crt. and Parkview Ave. north to the cul-de-sac; Loading_ zones in the 200 block of East Jefferson. Council Activitief January 17, 1984 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Councilmembers Baker and Erdahl arrived. Moved recommend to the Cito Coralvilleapprovaluof theefinaldsubdivisioncplatoof Woodland Valley Estates, located northwest of the Iowa River and northeast of Stewart Rd., contingent upon receipt of signed legal papers. Staffinember Knight present for discus- sion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent. Moved by Baker; seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing for Court84Lots 7 n& amendment,Theto Mayorthe lannd Area declaredethe motionvcarrf edtplan of Orhard unanimously,c6/0, �— Dickson absent. A public hearing was held regarding ordinances establishing the proposed South Summit Street and Woodlawn Avenue Historic Preservation Districts. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on Proposal to Is$ue Not to Exceed $850,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of the City's Commercial Development Revenue Bonds (GilberBronson, 914 rSAsDubuq es Street;) Jeffrey fDenburd9 people apCollege, who presented a written statement, a survey of rents .qn Ralston Creek Village, and a letter from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners; Karen Kubby, 914 S. Dubuque Street; and Atty. Joe Holland, representing Jim and Loretta Clark. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait"' to accept the correspon- denco from Mr. Denburg. The Mayor declared the mopion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent. After discussion, Council regyested staff report on the total number of Section 8 units, percentage of all ypits, number of those one bedroom and furnish information on nature of waiting list. �) Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-7 Bk. 81 B'"- 8-20, APPROVING PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED �lO1 5659,raQll. AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF COMMERCIAL'pEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (GILBERT TOWER ASSOCIATES PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Council requested that the matter re number of units and who must benefit from industrial revenue bonds be scheduled for informal" discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Dickson. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Bd. Fire Retirement - one vacancy for a four-year term ending Trustees for Police Retirement - one vacancy for a four -y 4/1/88; Civil Service Comm. - one vacancy for a six-year term Historic Preservation Comm. - two vacancies for three-year appointments will be made at the 2/28/84 City Council meeting. of Trustees for 4/1/88; Bd, of ear term ending el ending 4/1/90; 96, terms. These _�&_ I' Council Activities January 17, 1984 Page 3 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to appoint Susan M. Horowitz, 1129 Kirkwood Ave., to the Planning and Zoning Commission, for an unexpired 9% term ending 5/1/87, and Darrell G. Courtney, 1 Princeton Crt., for an unexpired term ending 5/1/88, on the Planning and Zoning Commission; to appoint Roberta Patrick, 515 Ashland, to the Committee on Community Needs for —9 an unexpired term ending 3/1/86; to appoint Ron Vogel, 307 Third Ave., to the Resources Conservation Commission for an unexpired term ending 1/1/85. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent. Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to accept the letter from Doug 10a_ Tvedt, The Airliner, re problems with Dooley's and refer to the City Manager for reply. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent. Councilmember Baker thanked John Seward for his service as chair of 1,91 the Planning and Zoning Commission, and noted work done on the zoning ordinance and in the College Hill Park area. A letter of appreciation from the Mayor will be sent. Councilmember Ambrisco noted the memo from the City Joy Manager re mixed uses in government buildings and requested it be included with proposals for Block 64-1A and the concept be considered in re to the parking study. Councilmember Strait inquired as to whether the subject of be Project Hard Times (bus service subsidy for the unemployed) would discussed this evening. Ambrisco inquired as to the results of the program. agreed to schedule'the matter for discussion After discussion, Councilmembers on January 24. City Attorney Jansen explained the necessity for adding the Liquor License for Four Cushions INC. dba Dooley's to the agenda and reported on the options available to Council. Atty. Richard Zimilerman, representing Four Cushions, INC., appeared. After discussion, moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to approve the Class C Liquor License for Four Cushions INC. dba Dooley's, 18-20 S. Clinton Street. Atty. Zimmermaq stated he would initiate civil action for declaratory judgement re the sign within four weeks and further stated his client would not take approval at this point as a waiver of any rights the Council might have or omission of; the legality of the sign. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/2, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Baker, Erdahl, McDonald, Strain Nays: Ambrisco, Zuber. Absent: Dickson. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-8, Bk. 81, p. 21, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT FOR DOOLEY'S, 18-20 SQUTH CLINTON STREET. The ' Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Erdahl, McDonald; '.Strait. Nays: Zuber, Ambrisco. Absent: Dickson. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-9, Bk. 81, pp. 22-29, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, SEWER AND REFUSE CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. The following A4 people appeared in opposition: Gretchen Grimm, R.R. 2; and Scott Shepherd, 601 Keokuk Ct. Finance Director Vitosh and City Treasurer Heaton present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, ¢/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt. RES. 84-10, Bk. 81, pp. 30-32, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND T11. CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY OARD OF SUPERVISORS TO moi" SUPPORT THE COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Council Activitie,_ January 17, 1984 Page e; FUNDS JCONSoncilDrghusRVtaalrdtCeolutonCoYncloFOR SUCH CONSOLIDATED eetefmenresolution tid clarification of the amount ($285,000) of Community Block Grant funds. Erdahl and Ambrisco requested their motion be changed to reflect such amendment. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution amended and adopted. Councilmembers Erdahl and McDonald noted the effort by Human Services Coordinator Cheryl Mintle, then Mayor Mary Neuhauser; and Bd. of Supervisors Chair Don Sehr. Councilmembers Baker and Ambrisco reiterated their concern re information being distributed to Council at the last minute and no time given for review of that informa- tion. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-11, Bk. 81, p. 33, 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 —6 IOWA CITY ACTING AS THE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT R-14. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-12, Bk. 81, pp. 34-36, 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 !D2_ PROJECT AREA: URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1b (HOTEL SITE). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl; seconded by Strait; to adopt RES. 84-13, Bk. 81, pp. 37-38, 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. The City Manager noted this was the revised resolution discussed at informal session. Aff1rmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-14, Bk. 81, pp. 39-43, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE';CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR- TATION FOR A FEDERAL -AID BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT!'FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE OVER THE IOWA RIVER. Bakal asked if the $1,200,000 figure included the construction of foot bridge aswell as the Iowa Avenue bridge. The City Manager stated that the estimate'did include both. Baker questioned if the two items could be voted upon separately. Individual Councilmembers discussed the proposed agreement with the University whereby the cost of the foot bridge would be shared 50/50. Baker felt the University should pay more. Asst. City Engr. Gannon explained this resolution was for funding of the project, whether or not the foot bridge is built has no bearing at this point. Councilmembers requested discussion of the temporary foot bridge be scheduled for informal discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, that;; the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for ,passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be sus- pended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that Council Activities._ January 17, 1984 Page 5 ORD, 84-3168, Bk. 23, pp. 30-35, AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY TO CHANGE SPEED LIMITS ON PARTS OF SYCAMORE STREET, be //_3 voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be sus- pended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3169, Bk. 23, pp. 36-37, 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 COhMdISSION, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. iMoved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE //s 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AS AMENDED. SAID CODE TO BE KNOWN AS THE IOWA CITY BUILDING CODE, be given second vote for passage. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adopt. ORD. 84-3170, Bk. 23, pp. 38-40, AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REDEFINING .160 ROOMING HOUSE, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted,. 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Ambrisco, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Nays: Baker. Absent: Dickson. The City Manager reported that Ed Zastrow of Bushnell's Turtle notified him of some settling in his building. The City Manager stated he //9 had spent time with Mr. Zastrow, discussed it with` the City Attorney, and notified the hotel developer, contractor, and engineers. Shive-Hattery will meet with Mr. Zastrow tomorrow. Council will receive additional information. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn 10:00 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, Strait voting "no" and Dickson absent. JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 6, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. 12 Memoranda from the City Manager: a. City Space Needs b. Requests for Information - Attached Report 1a7 C. Iowa Avenue Bridge 1. Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. Permanent Expansion onto City Plaza b. Old Public Library Redevelopment _92 -.ZAZ Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding bus purchases. 42 Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding signs in public right of way. Memoranda from JCCOG: a. Joint Human Services Facility and Joint Hearing Process �! b. Parking Policy Minutes of the staff meetings of December 7, 14, 21, 28 and January 4. Z� Copy of Ty85 Proposed Budget 128a City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 13, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from Mayor McDonald to chairpersons of boards/commissions regardi the annual meeting on February 9, 1984. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Mixed use in government buildings A b. City of Carroll, Iowa _.(: Copy of letter from City Manager -to Dr. Harry Johnson regarding the hotel project. 1 Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding the wastewater facility plan. —d Memoranda from the Director of Finance: a. Federal funding received in past years _L b. Cost per unit of refuse collection Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding the Human Services Facility Proposal. Memorandum from the Director of Human Relations regarding City Employee Wellness Programs. Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding Project Hard Times. 1 Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding liquor license/conditional approva Copy of letter from John Cruise representing GWG Investments regarding the library parking lot property. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding the forestry plan. Minutes of staff meeting of January 11, 1984. —.4 Memo from Human Services Coordinator re consolidated Human Services Facility. .1 Letter from GWG Investments re Old Library Redevelopment and Library Lot Development. _-e MEMORANDUM DATE: January 6, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. City Space Needs // 9 b. Requests for Information - Attached Report c. Iowa Avenue Bridge Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. Permanent Expansion onto City Plaza b. Old Public Library Redevelopment Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding bus purchases. Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding signs in public right of way. Memoranda from JCCOG: a. Joint Human Services Facility and Joint Hearing Process b. Parking Policy Minutes of the staff meetings of December 7, 14, 21, 28 and January 4. Copy of FY85 Proposed Budget 128a