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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-14 Council minutesInformal Council Discussion January 30, 1984 jInformal Council Discussion: January 30, 1984, 6:30 p.m., in the Conference j Room of the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. i Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Zuber, Strait, Baker, Erdahl, Ambrisco, , Dickson. Staff Present: Berlin, Melling, Karr, Boothroy, Vitosh, Kimble, Jansen, Mintle, Lundell, Davidson, Fowler, Ruppert. Tape Recorded: Reel 84-C9, Side 2, 43 -End; 84-C13, Sides 1 and 2, All; 84-C14, Side 1, All, Side 2, 1-346. Applications to Planning and Zoning Commission Establishing Historic Preservation Districts. Boothroy said that this is first consideration to approve the adoption of ordinances for establishing Iowa City historic preservation districts in the Woodlawn Avenue and South Summit areas. Both areas have been previously established by the federal government as historic preservation districts. Council Agenda 1. In response to a concern raised by Baker, McDonald stated that Dick Blum had made application to the Airport Zoning Commission before his appoint- ment as chairperson. 2. Strait inquired if the City would benefit from a complete inventory of all of Iowa City's easement rights. Jansen explained that the research time and expense doesn't merit doing an inventory at this time. 3. Baker asked the Council to send a formal response to Governor Branstand regarding the 'World Trade Center. Ambrisco said that Councilmembers j should wait and attend the February meeting scheduled for Iowa City on the proposed Center to gain more information. 4. Strait stated that he would like the Council to send an official response opposing the Iowa Civil Rights Commission's amendments to its Rules of Practice. Council will discuss this issue at the February 13 informal Council discussion. 5. Baker requested additional information from the City Assessor on his recent report on tax exempt properties. Berlin will investigate the matter. Rules Committee Erdahl said that Councilmembers will receive minutes of theJanuary 30 meeting of the Iowa City Council Rules Committee prior to discussion. ■ N Parkin Councilmembers discussed parking concerns and alternatives. Issues raised were accommodating longer term parking, giving preference to short-term parking, encouraging car pooling, parking ramp designs, shuttle services from outlying areas, mixed use parking ramp concepts, parking ramp exterior landscape, ramp design aesthetics, building the additional two stories to the Dubuque Street ramp, and continuing the second phase of the parking study. Lee Staak stated that a Parking Committee has been formed by the Chamber of Commerce to investigate the parking needs and concerns of the Iowa City area and the University of Iowa is currently studying the University's long range parking needs. Staak will serve as chairperson. Councilmembers gave preliminary approval to add two floors to the Dubuque Street ramp and asked staff to continue into phase 2 of the parking study. Human Services Agencies Funding Members of the Board of Supervisors, United Way Director and various human services directors were present to discuss human services funding with the Council. Mintle briefly reviewed the FY85 human services agency funding requests. Ambrisco requested Council consider funding Red Cross. Larry Belmond, Red Cross Director, explained that the $4,000 funding request represents only 7.5% of his budget. He also noted that the Red Cross also provides numerous services to the community. Council rejected the Red Cross funding request. McDonald stated that money should not be allocated to any new agencies, such as MECCA, because of the Council's earlier commitment to provide $350,000 in community development block grants and land fora human service facility. Erdahl noted that the Council is not the body charged with major human services funding. He stated that they should lobby state legislators to endorse greater funding of substance abuse programs. Supervisor Dick Myers stated that the City benefits from MECCA and should help fund that agency. Berlin stated that MECCA has assisted Iowa City with alcohol related problems and that the City should consider funding MECCA next year. Mintle reviewed the human service agency salary study. Council noted that inequities exist within various agency directors' salaries and benefits. Council agreed to put $6,000 into a contingency fund to equalize salaries. Councilmembers also agreed that Rape Victim Advocacy director's salary should not exceed $17,000. Vitosh stated that the FY85 human services agency funding totaled $167,943 Councilmembers agreed with the funding. Budget Review Berlin reviewed the budget timetable, noting that property tax levy cannot be increased after the public hearing. Council discussed specific budget items including the Senior Center staff.request, the Library computer proposal, the Police Department's car request, recreation facilities and pool handicap lift equipment, the request for two 2 -ton trucks, pay for aerobic instructors, the Housing Inspection full time secretary needs. Berlin noted that Drew Shaffer's salary will be discussed in executive session. McDonald stated that Council will schedule discussion of Melrose Court improvements once background information has been reviewed. Erdahl asked staff to review the 3 use of firefighters as housing inspectors. Berlin stated that staff will study the fee structure utilized by the Housing and Inspection Department. In response to a CCN letter regarding Brookland Park, Erdahl suggested funding the request from the General Fund. Berlin noted that the Council should meet with Parks and Recreation to decide the division of funding from the ho- tel/motel money into the park acquisition and recreation facility funds. Council tentatively agreed to reject funding for the following: the Senior Center staff request, the Library computer project, the Police Department's supervisor vehicle and one 2 -ton dump truck in the Equipment Division. They agreed to fund the Recreation Center pool accessibility equipment and office ceiling request. Council discussed the Council travel budget. Berlin will prepare a list of specific programs and conferences for the upcoming year. Dickson and Strait agreed to attend the February 8 meeting of the Southeast League of Iowa Cities in Ottumwa. Executive Session Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session under Section 28A.5.H. strategy - non-union employees, to discuss strategy in matters relating to employment conditions of employees who are not covered by collective bargaining agreement under Chapter 20 and under Section 20 collective bargaining, to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations, as such is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 9:15 p.m. I OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -1/31/84 i The cost of publishing the following proceedings8 claims is E Cumulative cost for this calendar year far said publication is $ 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. 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 recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Appactionsrofathe meetinl Of g of official Council published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -11/15/83; Planning 8 Zoning Comm. -11/17/83, 12/1/83; Senior Center Comm. -12/8/83; Historic Preservation Comm. -12/14/83; Airport Comm. -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 #509, 323 E. Burlington. Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee Food Store #3 and Drugtown #2, 1201 and 1221 N. Dodge Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for Vanessa's, 118 E. College. Approving Class C Liquor License for The Crow's Nest, 313 S. Dubuque Street. RES. 84-15, Bk. 81, p. 44, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT to 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 AUTHORIZING A LEASE TO THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF A PARCEL OF LAND ON THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR A I Council January Page 2 i Actions 31, 1984 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. Motions: Approving Disbursements in the amount of $1,843,985.37 for the period of December 1 thru December 31, 1983, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions: RES., 84-18, Bk. 81, p. 47, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR A PORTION OF THE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION, PART III, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Carole G. Gauger of Every Bloomin' Thing, Inc, regard- ing loading zones in the CBD, City Mgr. will reply. Chairperson of the Committee on Community Needs re funding for the proposed 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 Opera- tor/Transit Department; Senior Accountant/Accounting Division; P.M. Ramp Manager/Parking Systems Division. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Timothy Ganske to picket in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on 1/21/84, 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 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 for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. I _. Council Actions January 31, 1984 Page 3 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. 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 treatment plant and the Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Fran- chise. Staff will report to Council on use of methane fuel and clean-up of the area around the existing plant. Council - members thanked Nychay for comments on the franchise and welcomed other citizen input during deliberations. Councilmember Ambrisco noted a number of concerns received re the narrowness of the sidewalk north of Old Capitol Center. The City Manager stated the matter had been studied and copies of the reports and alternatives 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 explored earlier but would be developed further. Mayor McDonald inquired as to the status of the flood plain map revisions. The Manager replied a letter of acknowledgement had been received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Public Works would report to Council re timetable for completion. Councilmember Baker asked when amendments to the Solid Waste Ordinance re dumpsters in front yards and in parking spaces would be ready for Council action. Staff will report. Councilmember Zuber asked that a news release and additional publicity on 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 schedules in relationship to rapidly growing areas. Strait reiterated his concerns re monitoring of the hotel project. Council Actions January 31, 1984 Page 4 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to authorize the City Engineer to sign application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation (electric lines) to the University of Iowa for the Burlington Street Bridge. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 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 unani- mously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-19, Bk. 81, p. 48, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 2/14/84, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND 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 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES ESTABLISHING DESIGN AND RELATED FEES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE HIGHUAY 1/INTERSTATE 80 SEWAGE PUMPING FACILITIES PROJECT. 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 FEDERAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE USING STATE USE TAXES. Affirma- Council Actions January 31, 1984 �~ Page 5 tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. 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 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 REDEVELOPMENT. 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 13, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion 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 DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (8 -84 -MC -19-0009) MILLER/ORCHARD NEIGHBOR- HOOD PARK ACQUISITION PROJECT. Council - member 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 environ- ment, 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 considera- tion of this resolution. Councilmember Strait stated reasons he would vote Council Actions January 31, 1984 j Page 6 against this resolution. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with I 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. 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. For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office fif City lerk�� and Finance Department. !/w S/JOHN MC ONALD, MAYOR s/MARIANK.RV -11Y CLERK - Submitted for publication on 2/10/84 _I I 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. iMayor McDonald proclaimed February 14, 1984, Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day. Moved by recommendations b� seconded nthe Conse tCalendare items and be eceivedr, that , or l approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of as published,official of s bj ctto correction, asorecomm recommended by thns of the e City Clerk., Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -11/15/83; Planning 8 Zoning Comm. -11/17/83, 12/1/83; Senior Center COmm.-12/8/83; Historic Preservation Comm. -12/14/83; Airport Comm. -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. 460 TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2/14/84, ON BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL 'YEAR JULY 1, 1984, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1985. Motions: Approving Disbursements in the amount of $1,843,985.37 for the period of December 1 thru December 31, 1983, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Council Activities January 31, 1984 Page 2 Resolutions: RES., A PORTION OF THE PAVING III, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. 84-18, Bk. 81, p. 47, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION, PART Correspondence: Carole G. Gauger of Every Bloomin' Thing, Inc. regarding loading zones in the CBD, City Mgr, will reply. Chairperson of the Committee on Community Needs re funding for the proposed 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- ager/Parking Systems Division. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Timothy Ganske to picket in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on 1/21/84, approved. , Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as I set. Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED SOUTH SUMMIT STREET HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT, 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 Dickson, that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE WOODLAWN AVENUE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT, be given first vote 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 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 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 explored earlier but would be developed further. Mayor McDohald inquired as to the status of the flood plain map revisions. The Manager replied a 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 spaces would be ready for Council action. Staff will report. Councilmember Zuber asked that a news release and additional publicity on 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 schedules in relationship to rapidly growing areas. Strait reiterated his concerns re monitoring of the hotel project. 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 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, p. 48, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 2/14/84, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND 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 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 FEDERAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE USING STATE USE TAXES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The. Mayor declared the resolution adopted. F1 0 Council Activities 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 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 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 (8 -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 T14E 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. 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. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK 1-9 Informal Council Discussion February 13, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: February 13, 1984, at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room a e ivic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Erdahl, Zuber, Strait, Dickson, Ambrisco, Baker. Staff Members Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Jansen, Hencin, Showalter, c ma a e, Farmer, seydel, Williams. Tape Recorded: Reel 84-C14, 84-C18. Executive Session Moved by Baker, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn to executive session under Section 28A.5.G. (real estate) to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for the property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transac- tion discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Council returned to open session. Planning & Zoning Reel 84-C14, Side 1 Vacate a Public Highway Access Easement Through Westside Park Along Mormon Trek Rea igned. There was no discussion. Settinq Public Hearin February 28 1984 to Amend Section 10.35 of the o e o r finances o owa y. There was no discussion. Amendment to the Planned Development Plan of Orchard Court. Franklin stated that the neighbors and City Forester have reached a resolution as to the plantings and screening on the City public right-of- way. i BDI Fifth Addition Preliminary Plat Approval. Franklin stated that this is ready for final approval. The project will extend to Scott Boulevard. The resolution includes a waiver of sidewalk requirements. Establishin South Summit Street and Woodlawn Avenue Historic Preserva- tion D strict. There was no discussion. Karr noted that two appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission will be decided on February 28. 2 Consent Calendar Council agreed to add to the Consent Calendar an application for a liquor license and cigarette permit for a new business at 118 East Washington, Bo James. Council Agenda and Council Time Reel 84-C14, Side 1 em 07 til 1 alsoiaskedethateitem 191 to defer be deferred euntilenda tC uncilnreceivedu28. background information. 2. McDonald noted that there exists an informal policy to recognize special events with proclamations only when it is locally requested. 3. Erdahl said that minutes of the Rules Committee re Resources Conserva- tion Commission by-laws need to be reviewed prior to distribution. I Karr will discuss the matter with Rules Committee members. 4. Dickson reported on the recent Southeast Iowa League of Cities meeting in Ottumwa. 5. Berlin noted that positions on the Civil Service Commission and Pension Board e filled accounting experience. bAppointmenpeople tsarescheduled for February and/or finance . 6 ErdahPlaza area. the McDonaldCouncil said can discussion cu ser allowing ion iaboutvendors Plaza remain y vendors the s scheduled February 27. Iowa Avenue Footbridge Reel 84-C14, Side 2 McDonald said that the University has agreed to split the cost of a $97,000 temporary footbridge across the Iowa River during the nine-month reconstruction of the Iowa Avenue bridge. Zuber questioned the wisdom of spending such money on a temporary bridge. Casey Mahon, University Associate Vice President, said that pedestrian safety and the convenience of the handicapped stydictates a footbridge at that location. Zuber noted that d e. Un Maht nresaiddown thatthe makingtheIMU-Artattached footbridge Chandi- railroabridge capped accessible does not answer all the needs for a direct pedestrian route. She added that the possibility of students attempting to cross the river on ice is a particular problem. Dick Gibson, University Director of Facilities Planning, said that a recent study showed that nearly 6,000 use the bridge from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 P.M. on one class day. The study also showed that detouring to a different bridge adds five to seven minutes to a trip across the river. Farmer explained the proposed bridge plan. Council agreed that the bridge should be wider than the proposed 7-1/2 feet, bicyclists would have to walk across the bridge, a high fence rather than a waist -high fence should be installed on both sides of the bridge. Staff will research options. 1—, 3 Assisted Housing Reel 84-C18, Side 1 Seydel reviewed his memo on the history of housing authority. Seydel said that the City owns two projects. The housing authority has had two note sales to finance the projects. The operating budgets for the two public housing projects will be considered at Tuesday's formal Council meeting. Both income and costs for project 22-3 are higher than anticipated. Income that exceeds expenses will be returned to the federal government. The revised budget for project 22-4 only covers a nine month period. State Civil Rights Commission Rules of Procedure Changes Reel 84-C18 Side 1 Strait requested the Council to take a formal position opposing the proposed changes in how the State Civil Rights Commission handles dis- crimination complaints. Phyllis Williams reviewed the State Commission's discrimination complaint review procedure and said that the rule change will allow the Commission to not investigate all complaints. Strait said that the rule change will put the burden of proof on the person who files the complaint. Williams noted that complainants may not have the re- sources to pursue their claim. Iowa City's Human Rights Commission member Anne Scupham said their Commission has not had a formal vote or decision on this issue. Council requested the Commission take a position prior to Council. Erdahl asked if the City can request an Attorney General's opinion about the rule change. Mayor McDonald thought the rule change had some merit in helping make the State Civil Rights Commission more effi- cient in handling many complaints. Council agreed to send a letter to the State Commission opposing the rule change and asking for increased funding for that Commission. The Commission will report back to Council on specific questions raised. Council Agenda and Council Time Continued Reel 84-C18, Side 1 7. McDonald reviewed the Council's past informal policy regarding travel. Council agreed that the Mayor should be allowed to attend important out-of-state conferences, along with two other members of the Council. Mayor McDonald, Dickson and Ambrisco will attend the National League of Cities conference in March. 8. In answer to Mayor McDonald, Berlin will review Parks and Recreation minutes, re playground equipment at Longfellow and Brookland Parks. 9. Berlin stated that the College Street building is still being moni- tored. 10. McDonald inquired about the February 7 memo from Frank Farmer regard- ing additional compensation for the design of the lift station. Berlin replied that the request is justified due to the significant change in the scope of the project. 11. In reply to Ambrisco, Berlin said the December 23, 1983, Board of Appeals minutes will be changed to reflect that Kucharzak was not absent. 4 rl 12. Ambrisco noted the memo from the City Manager re the Charter Review Commission and suggested Dale Welt as a member of the new Commission. Berlin said that a resolution to reconstitute the Commission can be put on the February. 28 formal Council meeting and advertisements for members will follow. 13. Baker reminded members that Cooper Evans will be in Iowa City on Sat- urday. 14. Baker reported on attending the world trade center meeting in Iowa City. Council agreed to take a formal position expressing concern about State subsidy of the proposed World Trade Center, and suggesting it could be funded entirely through the private sector. 15. Berlin said that he sent a letter to Ackelson about park land acquisi- tion based on existing Council policy, and sent to Council for their review. 16. Berlin said that Councilmembers could address the comments to him or Vitosh concerning staff review of industrial revenue bonds policy. A draft of the policy will be made available to the Council. 17. Baker noted the memo from PPD Director Schmeiser re garbage dumpsters in front yards and requested the matter, be addressed separate from other housekeeping type amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Dumpsters should be prohibited from the total front yard and parking spaces. 18. Baker said that he is disappointed in Schmadeke's recommendation not to change parking restrictions on South Johnson Street. Baker said that the elimination of calendar parking would solve the traffic problems after 5:00 p.m. Berlin added that Van Buren Street parking is just as much of a problem. Council will drive thru the areas. 19. Berlin said that the disposition of the alley between Valley and Lincoln Avenues is reasonable based on staff opinion and appraisal. Appointments Reel 84-C18, Side 2 Council agreed to the following appointments: Riverfront Commission: Laurie Leo Broadband Telecommunications: Nicolas Johnson and William Terry Airport Commission: Harry Lewis Committee on Community Needs: Karen Kubby and Mickey Lauria Meeting adjourned at 9:10.