HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-14 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
February 14, 1984
Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 2/14/84, 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, Gannon, Franklin, Vitosh, Schmadeke. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 84-C15, Side 1, 98 -End; Side 2, 1-407.
Mayor McDonald proclaimed February 19-25, 1984, as Engineers Week. a I`71
The Mayor announced two additions to the Consent Calendar: liquor
license and cigarette permit for Bo -James. Councilmember Ambrisco noted
correction to page 1 of 12/23/83 Bd. of Appeals minutes. Moved by
Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions, of the regular meeting of
1/31/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Library Trustees
-1/26/84; Civil Service Comm. - 2/1/84; Bd. of Appeals - 12/23/83; Bd.
of Electrical Examiners & Appeals - 1/24/84; Planning & Zoning
Comm. -12/15/83, 1/5/84; Housing Comm. - 1.2/7/83; Parks & Rec. Comm.
-1/14/84; Design Review Comm. - 1/25/84; Committee on Comm. Needs
-1/17/84.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor and
Sunday Sales for Amelia Corp. dba Amelia Earhart Deli, 223 E. Washing- a.al
ton Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for Ambrose -Lovetins ky -7-75
Inc. dba The Stadium, 223-1/2 E. Washington Street. Approving Class C
Beer and Sunday Sales for Pester Marketing Co. dba Pester Marketing -2"
Company A59, 302 S. Dubuque Street. RES. 84-26, Bk. 81, p. 83,_�
ISSUING DANCING PERMIT. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday
Sales for Diamond Dave's Taco Co., Inc. dba Bo -James, 118 East a�P
Washington Street. RES. 84-27, Bk. 81, p. 84, ISSUING CIGARETTE a� 9
PERMIT.
RES. 84-28, Bk. 81, pp. 85-90, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE STATE OF IOWA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR STREET
LIGHTING AT THE INTERCHANGES OF MELROSE AVENUE AND IOWA HIGH14AY 1 WITH
RELOCATED U.S. 218.
Correspondence: Dr. Lewis E. January regarding the proposed -?31
extension of Scott Blvd., referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Angela
Ryan representing the owners of the Airliner regarding water damage
caused to the Airliner, City Mgr. will reply after Council discussion.
Randy Larson regarding mobile vending carts on City Plaza, referred to _� 3 3
the City Mgr. for reply. Bill Newbrough of Television Development I.3 S�
Association of Iowa regarding their request to construct a television
antenna, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Robert Burchfield 4,35
regarding damages to the College Block Bldg. by the hotel construc-
tion, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. John Green, Chairperson ofd
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the Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee, regarding the
extension of Scott Blvd., referred to the City Mgr. Chamber of a3 7
Commerce regarding parking needs in downtown Iowa City. Gene Fisher, d38
President of the Downtown Association, regarding parking in downtown
Iowa City. Kathy Janz in support of American Red Cross, referred to a -32
the City Mgr. for reply. League of Women Voters giving notice of ,fo
meetings with area legislators.
Memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Yield sign at Gilbert a4 /
Street/Kimball Road; Left turn designation at U.S. Highway N6/Sycamore a '/-z
Street; Left turn designation at Gilbert Street/Kirkwood Avenue; Left513
turn designation at Mormon Trek/Melrose Avenue.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing for 4/0
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2/28/84 on an ordinance to vacate a public highway access easement through
West Side Park along Mormon Trek realigned. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to set a
public
2/28/84, on an ordinance to amend Section 10.35 of theCodeof Ord antes a
of Iowa City to include land annexed since 1981 in Iowa City precincts.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
A public hearing was held on a proposed amendment to the planned o,147
development plan of Orchard Court subdivision, Lots 7 and 8. No one
appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-29, Bk. 81, p.
91, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BDI FIFTH ADDITION LOCATED AT THE
NORTHERNMOST END OF HEINZ ROAD. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
THE PROPOSED SOUTH SUMMIT STREET HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT, be given a� 9
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 Strait, that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
THE PROPOSED WOODLAWN AVENUE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT, be given 50
second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on Budget Estimate for Fiscal Year 1985
(July 1, 1984, through June 30, 1985). Phil Nychay, President of the
AFSCME Union, appeared and questioned provisions being made for mainte- �?5/
nance of the new transit facility. The City Manager stated a request had
been made for a part time position as an expanded service level but was
not recommended at this time. The matter will be evaluated after the move
to the building. Nychay also questioned the procedure for administrative a5 -2
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increases. The Mayor and City Mgr. explained the Council sets a range for
the City Mgr. to use at his discretion.
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A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, -R5 3
and cost estimate for the construction of the Iowa Avenue Bridge Recon-
struction Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to defer until 2/28/84 a public
hearing to consider a resolution authorizing a lease to the Iowa City ,__? -5_V
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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Housing Comm. - two
vacancies for three-year terms ending 5/1/87. Mayor's Youth Employment ash
Bd. - four vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/27/87. These appoint-
ments will be made at the 3/27/84 City Council meeting.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to approve the recommendation
of the Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors to appoint Lorie Leo to the as 7
Riverfront Commission as a representative of Johnson County for a term
ending 12/1/86; to reappoint Nicholas Johnson, Box 1876 and W.O. Bill 4578
Terry, 415 N. 7th Avenue, to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission
for three-year terms ending 3/13/87; to reappoint Harry Lewis, 1408 Tracy o25i
Lane, for a six-year term ending 3/1/90, on the Airport Commission; to
appoint Karen Kubby, 914 S. Dubuque, and reappoint Mickey Lauria, 1106 E.
Washington St., for three-year terms ending 3/1/81 on the Committee on a 60
Community Needs. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Dickson pointed out that the temporary walkway near Iowa/
State Bank needs attention. The area is muddy and the surface deteriorat-
ing. Staff will investigate. Dickson noted trees, brush, and debris in 'Z
Ralston Creek near Court and Muscatine. Staff will investigate. Council -
member Ambrisco noted the death of Russell Slade and requested a letter of o7 6 3
condolence be sent to the family. Councilmember Erdahl stated that the o? rf
Hotel walkway was not being kept up and asked the staff to monitor on a
regular basis. Regarding comments made at the informal session relative
to vendors in the City Plaza, Erdahl reiterated that the matter had not 4 6 S
been resolved and urged the public to hold -off on their comments until the
matter is scheduled for further discussion. Councilmember Baker ques-
tioned when the draft of a letter re the World Trade Center would be ready
for review. The Mayor stated the letter would be in the Council reading
file by the end of the week. Baker requested a copy of the letter be sent G
to Michael Guidici, who wrote to Council on this matter. Baker requested o? 7
clarification of the Design Review minutes re a proposed change in the
design for the balconies on Clark apartments. Atty. Joe Holland, repre-
senting Jim and Loretta Clark, stated that no decision would be made until
Design Review Committee had approved. Baker mentioned the excellent job of o? G 8
facade restoration being done by Baskin & Robbins on the Plaza. Council -
member Zuber reiterated that the Iowa Avenue footbridge had not been
decided upon, and that Council would review design with the changes
requested at the informal. The City Manager noted the final authority for
the footbridge would come with the award of bid. Councilmember Straits 70
requested that the muddy mess and potholes be cleaned up at Ridge Road and
North Dubuque Street. Strait pointed out that the bus service at Sunset a 7i
Street near Highway 1 was not satisfactory and asked staff to review the
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February 14, 1984
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situation to get service to that area. Staff will identify alternatives
for extension of service from most desirable to least desirable. The City
Manager noted a number of requests had been received from other areas. The
matter will be scheduled for informal discussion. The Mayor congratulated 7w
the Chamber, Convention Bureau, and other people who had helped to acquire
the 1988 World Plowing Championship as well as next year's Junior Olym-
pics.
Recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: (1)
The amended exterior design plans for an apartment building located at 601
South Gilbert Street were found to be satisfactory. (2) Light fixture
designs were recommended for the Iowa Avenue Bridge reconstruction
project. (3) A preliminary design concept for the reconstruction of
Blackhawk Minipark was commended by the Committee. This concept will be X 73
reviewed by the Committee once more detailed plans are drawn up. (4) It
was suggested the City erect explanatory signage on or near project sites
prior to the start of construction. The Committee felt this was espe-
cially important for the Blackhawk Minipark construction. Councilmember
Erdahl noted the suggestions for the Minipark sounded good and requested
that the name "Blackhawk" and the mural be kept.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-30, Bk. 81, pp. /
92-93, REVISING THE 1984 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT N0. o? 77'"
IAO22003. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-31, Bk. 81, pp.
94-95, REVISING THE 1984 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT a 7.5
IA05PO22004. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-32, Bk. 81,
O ATTEST AN
ADDENDUMBTOATHE ORAGR AGREEMENT WITH IZING THE RTHE ASSOCIATION TO SIGN AND EFOR TY CLERK T
RETARDED CITIZENS OF a 7�
JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR
RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE NELSON ADULT CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY
DISABLED ADULTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-33, Bk. 81, pp.
99-101, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL -;277
DISTRICT FOR THE PROVISION OF JOINT FUELING AND WASHING FACILITY USE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-34, Bk. 81,
pp.102-107, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED CORRECTIVE OF
TITLE, old Boyd and Rummelhart property at the corner of Gilbert and a 7�
Harrison Streets. Erdahl questioned legal costs incurred. The City Atty.
noted that Atty. Joe Holland, representing Jim Clark, had prepared most of
the documents himself and very little time had been spent by the City.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
MARIAN UP, CITY CLERK
JOHN mcDONALD, MAYOR
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February 14, 1984
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Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, to defer consideration of a
resolution establishing revised fees for building permits, plan checking
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and demolition permits until 2/28/84. Baker asked that the increase of
additional revenues be discussed at that time. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-35, Bk. 81, pp.
108-109, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR MECHANICAL PERMITS. Affirmative roll call
declared the
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
ON PUBLIC PROPERTY BE LICENSED, AND FOR
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CHAPTER 31 TO PROVIDE THAT SIGNS
ELIMINATION OF SUCH SIGNS BY JUNE 30, 2003, be given 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 Strait, to adopt ORD. 84-31720 Bk. 239
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pp. 58-77, ESTABLISHING AN INDUSTRIAL WASTE ORDINANCE, be passed and
7/0, all Councilmembers
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn 8:45 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
MARIAN UP, CITY CLERK
JOHN mcDONALD, MAYOR
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 3, 1984
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding meeting schedule.
a 9
Informal agendas and meeting schedule.
-?Irll
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. National League of Cities - Congressional City Conference
4179-:5-
b. Flood Mapping
c. Annual Meetings�Q
q
d. Meeting with Iowa Development Commission
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e. Privatization of City Services
�y
Copy of letter from City Manager to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
90
regarding property owned by the Iowa Law School Foundation.
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding Northside LightingPrgjQct.
Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding
disposition of vacated alley right of way between Valley Avenue and Lincoln._
a
Memoranda from the Human Relations Director:
a. City's role in job training partnership - JTPA
93
b. Affirmative Action Goals - FY84
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. Iowa City Landfill - Leachate Problem
a 95
b. Removal of Calendar Parking on Johnson Street
a96
Memoranda from the Finance Department:
a. Staff Review of Industrial Revenue Bond PolicyZ
b. Outside Printing Question
a 9Y
c. Chemical Contract
9 9
Letter to the City'Council from the City Attorney regarding Old Library
development contract.
& o o
Copies of letters from the Chairperson of Broadband Telecommunications
Commission to Hawkeye CableVision regarding Aber Avenue Cable installation
and foreign language programming.
3 0 /
Report from Iowa Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to
Governor Branstad. Mary Neuhauser served on this Commission.
302
Minutes of staff meeting of February 1, 1984.
3 0 3
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DATE: February 10, 1984
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
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Memorandum from the Mayor regarding vending on City Plaza.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Charter Review Commission 3 oS
b. Consultant Proposal for a Comprehensive Transit Maintenance Management
Study 3,046
Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager:
a. Meetings with Area Legislators .3o 7
b. Downtown Parking Committee 30 Q
c. Fact Sheet - World Trade Center 3 09
Memoranda from the Civil Rights Specialist:
a. Discrimination Complaints 310
b. Fair Housing Assistance Program 0//
c. City's Non -Discrimination Ordinance 3 /z
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. Downtown Transit Interchange
--31.3
b. Sewage Gas - Water Pollution Control Plant 3 /44
c. Dearborn, Rundell and Center Storm Water Improvements 3/S
Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program Development regarding
dumpsters in front yards and parking spaces. 3 /G
Copy of letter to Keith Borchart regarding an easement. This is in reply
to a letter which was on the consent calendar of the Council's agenda. -3/
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding rush hour tripper service. 3/42
Memorandum from the City Attorney, Airport Manager and Director of PPD
with attached Airport Zoning Impact Report. 13110
Memorandum from the Housing Coordinator regarding Iowa City Housing Authorj�t 0
Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding wage scale for
aerobic instructors. 021
Iowa City Public Library Second Quarterly Report. Z
TO:
FROM:
RE:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
City Council
City Manager
Material in Friday's Packet
DATE: February 3, 1984
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding meeting schedule. -2003
Informal agendas and meeting schedule. .1?1r41
Memoranda from the City Manager: _
a. National League of Cities - Congressional City Conference $ h
b. Flood Mapping
c. Annual Meetings a8 7
d. Meeting with Iowa Development Commission a a8
e. Privatization of City Services X89
Copy of letter from City Manager to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation o7 yp
regarding property owned by the Iowa Law School Foundation.
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding Northside Lighting PrQjEct.
Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding
disposition of vacated alley right of way between Valley Avenue and Lincolr. a
Memoranda from the Human Relations Director:
a. City's role in job training partnership - JTPA
b. Affirmative Action Goals - FY84 a9
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: I I
a. Iowa City Landfill - Leachate Problem `� 9
b. Removal of Calendar Parking on Johnson Street X96
Memoranda from the Finance Department:
a. Staff Review of Industrial Revenue Bond Policy
b. Outside Printing question X78
c. Chemical Contract 9 9
Letter to the Citf Council from the City Attorney regarding Old Library
development contract. 3 o o
Copies of letters from the Chairperson of Broadband Telecommunications
Commission to Hawkeye CableVision regarding Aber Avenue Cable installation301
and foreign language programming.
Report from Iowa Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to Ja a 2
Governor Branstad. Mary Neuhauser served on this Commission.
Minutes of staff meeting of February 1, 1984. . 303