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Home My WebLink About1984-04-10 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIIPPTTION1OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES0 1984 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/10/84, 7:30 P.M. at Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait,.Zuber. Staffinembers Decking, Jansen, Franklin, Farmer, Hayek, Hauer, Karr, tape recorded on Tape 84-C319 Side 1, 141 -End; 84-C34, `. The Johnson County Committee for Citizen CPR and Johnson County presented a Certificate of Recognition having at least 60 percent of fimhter Jerry ees Mumford;CPR. the Civic Center. Ambrisco, Baker, present: Berlin, Council minutes ide 1, 1 -End. Optimist Clubs of to the City for 6/g The City Manager recognized the efforts of Fire g nth _ Mayor McDonald proclaimed 964Apr The Mayor presenteds Fair Hthe �proclamt ions Riverfest Week, April 8-15, to Mary Kohlhase and Amy Carlson, members of the 1984 Riverfest Executive Committee. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to remove item C(2) re Wilke's liquor license from the Consent Calendar and discuss separately. Council - concerning incldthe remal of the would tain on a he ll from.theConsentsCalendar. ThelMayor uding straitedsecondedmotion by Dickson, that the unanimously, gditemsbandirecommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the reg. mtg., 3/27/84, and spec. mtg., 4/3/84, as ,published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Parks & Recreation Comm.- 3/14/84; Bd. of Library Trustees -3/22/84; Riverfront Com -P%22%84; Airport Comm 3/15/840 3/19/84; Airport Zoning e on Cmmunit Broadband Telecomm. Comm. -spec. mtg. 2/22/4-, /22 Review Needs -3/27/84; Planning gZoning Comm. -3/28/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor G 3 o License for Joe Kennedy dba The Vine, 330 E. Prentiss. Refunding a portion of a beer permit to Needs, Inc. dba Needs, 18 S. Clinton.it to ThG 3 Refunding Houe aof portion of a Submarines, beer S.rmi Dubuque Ste RES.House 84-64 submarines Bk 81, dpa The200, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 84-65, Bk. 81, P. 201, APPROV- 730 ING DANCING PERMIT. Motions. Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities ccom odatbetweeo ( 3.5 Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for Church and Fairchild Street. Resolutions: RES. 84-66, Bk. 81, p. 202, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR OTHE AKCRESTO STRION OF THE E T APARTMENTSA IN A OWASCITY. AN ESS84R67,SBk.81,F P. 203, x'36 Council Activities April 10, 1984 ^ Page 2 AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO APPOINT AN ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK TYPIST AS A SPECIAL DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO SERVE AS CLERK FOR THE CITY COUNCIL G -3 7 WHEN NEITHER THE CITY CLERK NOR DEPUTY CITY CLERK CAN ATTEND. Setting public hearings: RES 84-68, Bk. 81, p. 204, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 4/24/84 AT 7:30 P.M., TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ON 6-50 THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S UMTA SECTION 3 GRANT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW THE PURCHASE OF TWO ADDITIONAL TRANSIT COACHES. RES. 84-69, Bk. 81, p. 205, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/22/84 AT 7:30 P.M., TO CONSIDER A !, 3 RESOLUTION ON THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S FY85 STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE APPLICATION. Correspondence: Handicare, Inc. re interest in a new facility site. Heritage Communications, Inc., re transfer of the cable 61// television franchise. Committee on Community Needs Comm. regarding -,& z the Human Rights Ordinance. IDOT regarding a bridge deck repair1�44,3 project within the city limits of Iowa City. Memo from the Traffic Engr.:. Parking prohibition in the 100 block of East Jefferson Street. Applications for Use of Streets & Grounds: Robert Gutsin for permission to picket_on public property near Van Allen Lecture Hall 4e` -S on 3/30/84, approved. Timothy Ganske for permission to picket in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on 4/7/84, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Erdahl left the room. City Atty. Jansen elaborated on the legal staff memo relative to the Wilke application and noted the attached letter from Johnson County Atty. Patrick White re reasons for his denial. The City Atty. pointed out three officials had denied the application, the County Sheriff, County Attorney, and the Police Chief. Rick Zimmerman, atty. for Benjamin Chait, president of Wright Street Inc., appeared. do 7 Individual Councilmembers expressed their concerns. After discussion, moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to deny the application. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Councilmember Erdahl returned to the meeting. The Mayor repeated the public hearings in the Consent Calendar as set. A public hearing was held on the proposed rezoning of certain VY property located at 30 North Clinton Street from P to RM -145. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on the proposed final Planned Development Housing (PDH) plan of Hunters Run Subdivision, Parts 2 and 3. Council - member Erdahl expressed concern re previous Council approval of the preliminary plat and plan for Hunters Run; he felt previous decision was in error and the development should not extend west of U.S. Hwy. 218. Erdahl asked if other Councilmembers shared his concerns. Baker, Dickson, and Strait expressed a desire to have background information on the issue and legal analysis of whether denial could be justified. Staffinember Franklin present for discussion. Dale Sanderson, atty. for the developer, appeared. The matter will be scheduled for informal discussion on April 23rd. Council Activities April 10, 1984 ,. Page 3 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to forward the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Comm. denying the rezoning of a one acre tract in Johnson County from A-1 to R3A to the Bd. of Supervisors. The Mayor _/o SD declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to forward the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Comm. approving the rezoning of 27.7 acres east 6-5,1 of Scott Boulevard from CH to RMH to the Bd. of Supervisors. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending the off-street parking design standards of the Zoning Ordinance, be given G Sz first vote for passage. Councilmember Zuber stated that the ordinance was contradictory to Council efforts for more housing downtown since the ordinance could force a decrease in the number of units on a particular lot. McDonald stated that problems do exist and he supported the design standards and would vote favorably on this ordinance. Staffinember Franklin present for discussion. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. No one appeared. The Mayor declared the motion to give first reading carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Baker. Nays: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Councilmember Baker left the meeting 8:45 P.M. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3179, Bk. 23, pp. 109-112, AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT to S 3 HOUSING (PDH) PLAN OF RESUBDIVIDED LOT 62,.MACBRIDE ADDITION, PART 2, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker 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, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-70, Bk. 81, pp. 206-209, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF PEPPERWOOD ADDITION, PARTS 4-7. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances, the Housing Code, by creating an exemption from the minimum room size for the second bedroom of a two-bedroom mobile home; and by amending the section requiring approved garbage storage containers by requiring that said containers be stored on the premises served but not in the front yard, the required side yard or a parking space. The City Manager explained the reasons for grandfathering in older mobile homes relative to the first portion of the proposed ordinance and noted that staff would redraft the second portion of the ordinance re dumpster regulations to be more workable. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the Highway 1/Interstate 80 6-5-11 Sewage Pumping Facilities Project. No one appeared. Council Activities" April 10, 1984 Page 4 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-71, Bk. 81, pp. 210-212, ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTI- MATED COST FOR THE HIGHWAY 1/INTERSTATE 80 SEWAGE PUMPING FACILITIES 657 7 PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Councilmembers complimented the City Attorney for work done on the project. Jacinta Hart, 404-1/2 Davenport St., appeared and requested Council support efforts to preserve the Englert Theatre and use as a community theatre. Individual Councilmembers encouraged the concept of a downtown G 5 community theatre but stated the Englert was private property and no action could be taken on proposed plans for the building. Alternative funding sources for a community theatre were discussed. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to appoint Glenn Roberts, 21 Ashwood Drive; John Balmer, 10 Princeton Ct.; Penny Davidsen, 12 Bella Vista Place; Dale Welt; 602 Fifth Ave.; Patricia Cain, 806 Alpine Dr.; Barry Matsumoto, 201 Ferson; Gary Goodwin, 412 Bjaysville Lane #3; Clayton Ringgenberg, 822 Juniper Dr.; and Joel Mintzer, N316 Currier, to the Charter Review Commission for terms ending 4/10/85. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Councilmember Dickson read a newspaper clipping re upcoming architec- tural tour in Quincy, Illinois. Councilmember Ambrisco noted the recom- mendation from the Design Review Committee re Baskin and Robbins exterior design, and congratulated owners of the business on a first class job. 6 6 / Ambrisco reported on a tour of a new Congregate Housing project, The 6� Villa, and noted the increased number of jobs, tax revenue, and human service needs accomplished with the project. Councilmember Erdahl requested staff explore possibilities of cablecasting some informal Council sessions for public viewing. Staff will report back. Erdahl to G 3 noted the many hours spent by Mayor McDonald for the City. Strait reiterated Ambrisco comments re Congregate Housing, The Villa, and encouraged the City to get more involved in the future with congregate housing.. He also questioned when work would commence on Blackhawk Minipark. The City Manager reported staff was talking to the owners of,6 G the adjacent building re retention of the mural and the cost and schedule was somewhat dependent on results of discussion. A report would be sent to Council in two weeks. Councilmember Dickson asked if Design Review Committee was involved in the parking study for the downtown area. The City Manager stated they would become involved when plans for the facility are presented. The recommendation of the Committee Council approve the proposed amendments noted. CCN has also written a letter reasons for the recommendation. on Community Needs that the City to the Human Rights Ordinance, (6 6 to the City Council giving the The recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: (1) The Design Review Committee recommends approval of the building exterior design for 115 South Dubuque Street (Baskin-Robbins) located on the City Plaza. (2) The Design Review Committee recommends approval of the front awning for 115 South Dubuque Street (Baskin-Robbins) located on the City Plaza. The Committee found the awning design to be harmonious in scale and design with the building exterior and the City Plaza. (3) The Design Council Activities April 10, 1984 Page 5 Review Committee recommends approval of the replacement of the front awning for 118 South College Street (Vito's) on City Plaza. The Committee found the replacement material to be suitable and harmonious with the building and complements the City Plaza. (4) The Design Review Committee recommends that Seiberling be appointed by the City Council to represent the Design Review Committee on the Urban Environment Ad -Hoc Committee. (The City Manager noted that Nancy Seiberling lives outside the City limits and cannot be appointed, therefore an alternative recommendation will be requested.) (5) The Design Review Committee recommends approval of the landscaping plan submitted by James Clark, developer, for the apartments located at 302, 308, 320 and 610 South Gilbert Street. (6) The Design Review Committee requests staff assistance to investigate possible non-compliance of landscaping and signage plans for Old Capitol Center. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-72, Bk. 81, p. 213, ESTABLISHING A COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE JOHNSON 6 G f COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (JCCOG). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-73, Bk. 81, pp. 214-215, DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER AS CITY REPRESENTATIVES OF� THE IOWA CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PLEDGING CITY SUPPORT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-74, Bk. 81, pp. 216-229, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF 6 %Q AGREEMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN HOTEL PROJECT (URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-18). The City Manager stated that this resolution reflects that an agreement has been reached between College Block Partners (owners of the building) and Mid -City Hotel Associates -Iowa City (developer of the hotel) concern- ing repair to the College Block building as a result of hotel construc- tion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-75, Bk. 81, pp. 230-233, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED EASEMENT AGREEMENT 671 FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1b (HOTEL). Councilmembers expressed concerns re possibility of City building above the 25 ft. easement height and whether air rights were reserved in the easement. Erdahl asked if it were possible to have loading facilities below grade. The City Manager indicated the matter will be considered when bidding the vacate parcel. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-76, Bk. 81, pp. 234-235, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985 ENDING JUNE 30, 6,7-2- 1985, 7,Z1985, FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IA022003 AND IA05PO22004. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-77, Bk. 81, pp. 236-248, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENTS FOR GRADE CROSSING 3 SURFACE REPAIR FUND WITH CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY RAILWAY COMPANY AND % THE IOWA DEPARTMENT nF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD DIVISION FOR THE RIVERSIDE Council Activities April 10, 1984 Page 6 DRIVE, WATERFRONT DRIVE AND HIGHLAND AVENUE CROSSING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-78, Bk. 81, PP - 249 -274, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND, THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1,� 1984, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1985. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-79, Bk. 81, pp. 275-299, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF, PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF-CIO, LOCAL 610, (0 7S TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1984, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1985. Councilmembers acknowledged work done by Asst. City Manager Helling. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litiga- tion or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session, 9:40 P.M. John McDonald, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 6, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Floodway Maps / 7 (- b. b. Acting Director (H&IS) and Building Official G 77 Copy of news release regarding appointment of Richard Frantz as Senior Building Inspector. Copy of letter from Jean Lloyd -Jones regarding legislation. 67,9 Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding Old Library and parking lot �� redevelopment contract. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Sewer Collection System - Rehabilitation Program /100/ b. Taxicab Stands / 9-?- Memorandum y Memorandum from Acting Director of Housing and Inspection Services regardin 3 congregate housing. Memoranda from the City Clerk: a. Chez Andre - Sunday Sales b. Absence Memoranda from JCCOG: 6 g a. FAUS Funds �6 b. Council questions regarding Mayor's Youth Employment 6 Memorandum from the Historic Preservation Commission regarding designation B of National Historic Preservation Week. Copy of letter to City Assessor from City Attorney regarding extensions built onto businesses fronting City Plaza. Minutes of Iowa City Parking Study Pre -Bid Conference. 9° Minutes of staff meetings of March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 1984. Legislative Bulletin No. 7, March 30, 1984. 9z Articles: a. Downtown Idea Exchange ( 93 b. Austin Officials Caught in Cross Fire c. Wyoming revolt against oil prices may result in public utili takeover ■ DATE: April 6, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Floodway Maps b. Acting Director (HBIS) and Building Official G 7 7 Copy of news release regarding appointment of Richard Frantz as Senior G 7P Building Inspector. Copy of letter from Jean Lloyd -Jones regarding legislation. 79 Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding Old Library and parking lot 0 redevelopment contract. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Sewer Collection System - Rehabilitation Program b. Taxicab Stands az Memorandum from Acting Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding ; congregate housing. �a Memoranda from the City Clerk: a. Chez Andre - Sunday Sales G �� b... Absence Memoranda from JCCOG: a. FAUS Funds Gd6 b. Council questions regarding Mayor's Youth Employment 6 8 7 Memorandum from the Historic Preservation Commission regarding designation 8� of National Historic Preservation Week. Copy of letter to City Assessor from City Attorney regarding extensions /1819 built onto businesses fronting City Plaza. Minutes of Iowa City Parking Study Pre -Bid Conference. 6 9 n Minutes of staff meetings of March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 1984. G 9i Legislative Bulletin No. 7, March 30, 1984. 9z Articles: a. Downtown Idea Exchange G 93 b. Austin Officials Caught in Cross Fire c. Wyoming revolt against oil prices may result in public utilitj takeover