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Home My WebLink About1984-01-31 Minutes numberedr -- COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 31, 1984 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/31/84, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Farmer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 84-C8, Side 1, 267 -End and all Side 2; 84-C15, Side 1, 1-98. The Mayor recognized the excellent job done by Cable TV Assistant Don Bailey in enabling the public to view the Council proceedings. Mayor McDonald proclaimed February 14, 1984, Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of official Council actions of the meeting of 1/17/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -11/15/83; Planning & Zoning Comm. -11/17/83, 12/1/83; Senior Center Comm. -12/8/83; Historic Preservation Comm. -12/14/83; Airport Corn. -1/10/84, 1/18/84; Bd. of Library Trustees - 1/12/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #509, 323 E. Burlington. Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store #3 and Drugtown #2, 1201 and 1221 N. Dodge Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for Vanessa's of Iowa City, Inc. dba Vanessa's, 118 E. College. Approving Class C Liquor License for Crow's Nest, Inc. dba The Crow's Nest, 313 S. Dubuque Street. RES. 84-15, Bk. 81, p. 44, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT to Crow's Nest, Inc. dba The Crow's Nest, 313 S. Dubuque Street. Setting public hearings: RES. 84-16, Bk. 81, p. 45, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING 2/14/84 AT 7:30 P.M., TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHOR- IZING A LEASE TO THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF A PARCEL OF LAND ON THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR A ONE YEAR TERM WITH OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR 21 ADDITIONAL YEARS. RES. 84-17, Bk. 81, p. 46, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2/14/84, ON BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1984, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1985. /.S9 Motions: Approving Disbursements in the amount of $1,843,985.37 for the period of December 1 thru December 31, 1983, as recommended by /6L the Finance Director, subject to audit. i Council Activities January 31, 1984 Page 2 Resolutions: RES., 84-18, Bk. 81, P. 47, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR A PORTION OF THE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION, PART /6/ III, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Carole G. Gauger of Every Bloomin' Thing, Inc. &;:2, regarding loading zones in the CBD, City Mgr, will reply. Chairperson of the Committee on Community Needs re funding for the proposed 1( 1 Brookland Park improvements, City Mgr, will reply after Council finalizes the FY85 budget. Memo from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Maintenance Worker II/Water Division; Mass Transit Operator/Transit Department; Senior Accountant/Accounting Division; P.M. Ramp Man- /66 ager/Parking Systems Division. 11-,7 Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Timothy Ganske to picket in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on 1/21/84 /6A approved. , Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED SOUTH SUMMIT STREET HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT, be given /6 9 first vote for passage. 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 ESTABLISHING THE WOODLAWN AVENUE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT, be given first vote 17e) for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. Bill Newbrough, Director of Television Development Association of Iowa, presented a statement and urged Council endorsement of the proposed television tower. Elliott Keller, President of KRNA, present. Individual_ Councilmembers expressed their concerns. Phil Nychay, 802 S. Summit, appeared re two matters on the Council's top priority list, the wastewater /7 �? treatment plant and the Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Franchise. Staff will report to Council on use of methane fuel and clean-up of the area around the existing plant. Councilmembers thanked Nychay for comments on the franchise and welcomed other citizen input during deliberations. Councilmember Ambrisco noted a number of concerns received re the /7,41 narrowness of the sidewalk north of Old Capitol Center. The City Manager stated the matter had been studied and copies of the reports and alterna- tives would be sent to Council. Ambrisco requested a catalog of possible tax exempt gifts be drawn up. The City Manager reported the idea had been /75� explored earlier but would be developed further. Mayor McDonald inquired as to the status of the flood plain map revisions. The Manager replied a /7rc letter of acknowledgement had been received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Public Works would report to Council re Council Activities, January 31, 1984 Page 3 timetable for completion. Councilmember Baker asked when amendments to the Solid Waste Ordinance re dumpsters in front yards and in parking /77 spaces would be ready for Council action. Staff will report. Councilmember Zuber asked that a news release and additional publicity on /78' policy and priorities on snow removal be issued. The City Manager reviewed the policy and stated it would be publicized 2-3 times during the winter. Councilmember Strait asked for a review of transit routes and i 79 schedules in relationship to rapidly growing areas. Strait reiterated his concerns re monitoring of the hotel project. /.AD Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to authorize the City Engineer to sign application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommoda- tion (electric lines) to the University of Iowa for the Burlington Street j Bridge. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to authorize the City Engineer to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation (steam lines) to the University of Iowa for the Burlington Street Bridge. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-19, Bk. 81, I' p. 48, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 2/14/84, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF 1-3 CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND j DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC. ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. The City Manager explained that the foot bridge would be bid as an alternate on this project and a full discussion would be scheduled with the University and Council. After discussion, Council agreed to proceed and schedule the matter for joint discussion on 2/13. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-20, Bk. 81, pp. 49-62, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN 1?41 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES ESTABLISHING DESIGN AND RELATED FEES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE HIGHWAY 1/INTERSTATE 80 SEWAGE PUMPING FACILITIES PROJECT. Council noted the work by the City Legal and Public Works departments. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-21, Bk. 81, pp. 63-70, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE ADVANCE FUNDING OF es_A_ FEDERAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE USING STATE USE TAXES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities.- January ctivities,January 31, 1984 Page 4 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-22, Bk. 81, pp. 71-74, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MIDWEST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND 4r� i LOAN ASSOCIATION AFFIRMING THE FACT THAT MIDWEST FEDERAL'S MORTGAGE ON THE HOTEL PROPERTY IS SUPERIOR TO THE CITY'S RIGHTS TO RE-ENTER AND TAKE POSSESSION AS STATED IN THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVEL- OPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-23, Bk. 81, pp. 75-77, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO THOMAS ALBERHASKY OF A PARCEL OF LAND ABUTTING LOT 5, BLOCK 19'7 13, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-24, Bk. 81, pp. 78-79, STATING INTENT TO ACQUIRE PARK LAND AND AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR THE 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT BLOCK GRANT (B -84 -MC -19-0009) MILLER/ORCHARD NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ACQUISITION PROJECT. The City Manager reported that the total amount would not be known until later in the process. Councilmember Baker encouraged Council to explore mandatory parkland dedication this year. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-25, Bk. 81, pp.. 80-82, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO RESOLVE TITLE PROBLEM ON PROPERTY AT 1701 RIDGE ROAD. Atty. Steve Gerard, representing adjoining property owners, appeared voicing concern for the proposed development and impact on natural environment, the action requested was a different piece of land and would not resolve the issues. Atty. Tom Gelman, representing Dave and Linda Ostedgaard, appeared and explained reasons for favorable consideration of this resolution. Councilmember Strait stated reasons he would vote against this resolution. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker. Nays: Strait. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, that ORD. 84-3171, BK. 23, PP. 41-57, ADOPTING THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFIORM BUILDING CODE AS AMENDED. qD SAID CODE TO BE KNOWN AS THE IOWA CITY BUILDING CODE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adjourn, 8:55 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. JOHN MCDONALD,Y MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM DATE: January 20, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memo dated December 29 from the Assistant City Manager regarding FY 85 Goals and Objectives. Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding average length of time of vehicles parked in the ramps. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding play equipment for.Brookland Park and Longfellow School. --« Letter from Mr. Neil Fisher to Mayor McDonald regarding the sewage treatment facility. Letter from Michael Guidici to the Mayor and Council Members regarding the proposed World Trade Center for Des Moines. 1514 Copy of proposed CIP for 17Y1985-1989 (at 1/28/84 Budget meeting) 196a 0 City of Iowa City., MEMORANDUM DATE: January 27, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager with attached letter regarding the Iowa Civil Rights Commission Rules of Practice. l9 7 Copies of letters to the City Manager regarding the parking study from: a. Dennis Visser of Northwestern Mutual Life b. R. A. McKeen of Plaza Centre One �9 9 Copy of letter from Director of Housing and Inspection Services to Vernon Beck regarding the hotel project. Memoranda from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services: a. IRB's - Section 8 and Ralston Creek ApartmentsL b. 1701 Ridge Road Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program Development regarding special population census. (— Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding conditional approval of beer and �O wine license. Memoranda from the Finance Director: a. FY 84 Budget Amendment b. Revisions to the FY 85 Proposed Budget Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding mandatory 62 10 7 parkland dedication. Material from the Human Services Coordinator regarding agency requests. oZLJ Comments made by John Lundell at a meeting of the Transportation Research Board in Washington, D.C. Article: Iowa City Blends Transit, Television Minutes of staff meetings of January 18 and January 25, 1984 Calendar for February 1984 �/ Z Ltr. from Chrp. of the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee re extension of Scott Blvd. _,— City of Iowa City = MEMORANDUM -� DATE: January 20, 1984 TO: City Council i FROM: City Manager i RE: Material in Frida 's Packet Y Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memo dated December 29 from the Assistant City Manager regarding FY 85 Goals and Objectives. Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding average length of time of vehicles parked in the ramps. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding play equipment for Brookland Park and Longfellow School. Letter from Mr. Neil Fisher to Mayor McDonald regarding the sewage treatment facility. Letter from Michael Guidici to the Mayor and Council Members regarding the proposed World Trade Center for Des Moines. Copy of proposed CIP for FY1985-1989 ( at 1/28/84 Budget meeting) 196a ■ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 27, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager with attached letter regarding the Iowa Civil Rights Commission Rules of Practice. Copies of letters to the City Manager regarding the parking study from: a. Dennis Visser of Northwestern Mutual Life _ b. R. A. McKeen of Plaza Centre One 1_9q Copy of letter from Director of Housing and Inspection Services to Vernon Beck regarding the hotel project. Memoranda from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services: a. IRB's - Section 8 and Ralston Creek Apartments b. 1701 Ridge Road Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program Development regarding, special population census. q Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding conditional approval of beer and wine license. �c l Memoranda from the Finance Director: a. FY 84 Budget Amendment b. Revisions to the FY 85 Proposed Budget Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding mandatory parkland dedication. Material from the Human Services Coordinator regarding agency requests. '70 Q Comments made by John Lundell at a meeting of the Transportation Research Board in Washington, D.C. + - Article: Iowa City Blends Transit, Television L— Minutes of staff meetings of January 18 and January 25, 1984__.._ Calendar for February 1984 Ltr. from Chrp. of the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee re extension of Scott Blvd. -