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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-10 Council minutesInformal Council Discussion March 20, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: March 20, 1984, at 6:40 p.m. in the Council chambers a e ivic en er. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Council Members Present: McDonald, Zuber, Strait, Erdahl, Dickson. Absent: Ambrtsco, Baker. Staff Members Present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Schmeiser, Hauer, Reynolds. owa er. Tape-recorded: Reel 84-C22, 84-C28, 84-C29. LIQUOR LICENSE PROCEDURES: Jansen noted the City Code requirement that liquor license applications be filed with the City Clerk seven days before Council consideration. Exceptions had been made on an individual basis. Karr explained that the Clerk's office would benefit from a consistent Council policy on late applications. Berlin suggested that the liquor license ordinance should be written to match the actual policy followed by the Council. Erdahl said that late applications should be allowed if the reason for being late is beyond the control of the applicant. Karr said that past informal policy has been to allow late applications if the applicant appeared before the Council at their informal session and requested addition to the agenda. Council discussed a fee for administrative costs for late applications. Jansen will research options and make a recommendation. Until the ordinance is modified, late applicants must appear before the Council. BEER GARDENS: Reel 84-C22, Side 2 Berlin noted that there has been some interest for beer gardens and since six already exist in Iowa City, a controlling ordinance is in order. Karr reviewed her list of establishments which have beer gardens or are considering beer gardens. The Council discussed geographic limitations of some beer gardens. Erdahl suggested limiting hours of beer gardens. Berlin noted that the noise ordinance would limit noise at a beer garden. Berlin will report back to the Council with recommendations on regulating. PLAZA LEASES: Reel 84-C22, Side 2 McDonald noted that since the plaza was first designed, leasing of a portion of the city right-of-way has been encouraged but no policy has been set. Now merchants are showing interest in leasing on the plaza. Berlin said that the City wouldn't authorize all extensions into the plaza. The City would maintain reasonable walkways and aesthetically pleasing additions. In answer to a question from 'Strait, Berlin said that proof of maintenance of liability insurance would have to be filed with the City Clerk. Strait said he feels that $500,00 liability for personal injury is too low. Schmeiser explained the property values as listed in his March 16 memo were obtained from the City Assessor's office. Schmeiser also reviewed the suggested rate structure for leased space. Strait noted that the City would lease the land but retain possession of it. Schmeiser said that staff found no comparable leasing by a municipality in Iowa. Informal Council Discussion March 20, 1984 Page 2 Erdahl suggested that the. lower rate (based on square foot) would better encourage plaza leasing and noted that the leasing fee is only for the use of land and commits the leasee to the full 15 year agreement. Property sale would require that the City Manager approve continuance of the lease. Council agreed that an actual square foot value lease rate (option 0) would be most appropriate. McDonald said that direct access to the plaza from an addition might have to be restricted. Berlin noted that each addition would have to be judged on its own merits regarding handicapped accessibility. Berlin will report back to the Council on the issues discussed. Dean Thornberry from Burger King stated it would be unfair to make his company pay for its overhang (marquee sign) since it had already been approved. Berlin will discuss it further with Burger King. FORESTRY PLAN: Reel 84-C28, Side 1 The Council discussed the expense of planting trees'. Dickson noticed the plan to provide trees on private property (item 3F). Berlin said that the City cannot monitor all tree planting by utilities. Strait said the forestry plan is well developed. He mentioned that it might be wise to allow Project GREEN to study the plan and make suggestions. Robinson reviewed the bids for trees and said that the market demands high prices. Berlin noted that the market is becoming more competitive. Robinson said that people periodically donate trees to -the City. SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR: Reel 84-C28, Side 1 Berlin said that the goal is to reduce the trivial duties of the Senior Building Inspector. Zoning administration may be switched to the Planning Department. Zuber said that he would like Berlin to continue working to solve departmental problems. The two open positions in Housing Inspection Services will probably be filled simultaneously. In answer to a question from Strait, Berlin said that the new salary range for the Senior Building Inspector position is fully justified in terms of duties. Erdahl noted that some changes outlined in the February 21 memo should be subject to Council approval. He also said that the department is small to handle such a large volume of work. CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCEDURE: Reel 84-C28, Side 1 The policy as outlined in staff's position resolution is in large part existing informal policy with input from all departments. The $25,000 consultant fee level for approval by City Manager versus approval by Council is fixed by past practice. Berlin explained that informal contracts are less detailed and complex and are still legal, binding contracts. The informality is only informality of process. In answer to a question from Erdahl, Berlin said that staff is developing further alternatives for handling design work that is done as part of the bidding process without compensation. The Purchasing Division will be available for assistance to other departments on bidding and evaluation procedures. Informal Council Discussion March 20, 1984 Page 3 COUNCIL TIME: Reel 84-C28, Side 2 1. Absence. Zuber noted he would not be present for the April 9th informal session. 2. Weeber and Harlocke. Zuber said that public response has been positive about Council action to concerns about the Weeber and Harlocke problems. 3. 109 South Johnson. Helling said that he is in 'the process of provid- ing ur er in ormation to Lorna Mathes. 4. Hotel/Bushnell's Turtle. Strait asked about the Vernon Beck letter and the City s responsibility. Berlin said that there are daily discussions with all parties. The Federal Advisory Panel has said that the hotel project is too advanced to stop. When the paperwork is complete, the Panel will refer the matter to HUD for a decision. HUD advises that the City complete the paperwork regarding Bushnell's Turtle and describe in the case report the commitment of the developer towards the problem. HUD would then make a decision about UDAG. The preliminary report to the State Historical Office was delayed because the final design decisions on the hotel had not been made. The City's agreement with the hotel developer agreed that the City should be held harmless from all claims against it. S. DISCRIMINATION IN PRIVATE LLUBS. Jansen said that the Council could act rough the Human R g iso ice. The Human Rights Specialist will determine if in fact there are violations. 6 SELECTION OF CPA. Berlin said that the selection of a CPA firm for the annuaT—a-u-dTF could be opened for bids if the Council so desires. Council agreed. 7. DOOLEY'S BAR. Strait inquired if the City had heard anything from the bar's attorney regarding the marquee sign. Jansen reported no communication had been received and will follow-up. 8. CABLE SPECIALIST. Berlin said that Carroll is in the process of reviewing the classification of cable specialist. 9. CITY MANAGER'S SECRETARY. Dickson inquired as to a reclassification of this position. Ber in said that the City Manager's secretary's classification is being studied. Dickson said that the position has not been changed in the past and should be. Council discussed ways of upgrading the position. Berlin said that the reclassifications are handled through normal City channels unless the Council directs otherwise. Berlin suggested waiting for Carroll's recommendation before acting. Berlin pointed out that the evaluation process has been accepted by bargaining units as taking comparable worth into consideration. 10. SOUTHEAST IOWA LEAGUE OF CITES. McDonald said that he and Strait are attending a next eague meet ng. Informal Council Discussion March 20, 1984 Page 4 11. HUMAN RIGHTS. McDonald repeated the recommendation that a committee be established with Human Rights Commission chair Futrell and Housing Commission chair Krause as co-chairs and about eight people on the committee. Berlin met with Futrell and Krause who agreed to co-chair the committee to try to resolve the questions raised in the proposed Human Rights Ordinance amendment. John Watson, Carol Carstens, Karen Kubby, Fred Breckner, a member of the Apartment Owners Association, and Gary Smith are possible members of the committee. Erdahl ques- tioned whether a single parent was represented on the committee. Berlin noted that Carstens is a single parent as well as a past Housing Commission member. Berlin will dicuss this matter with the I co-chairs and may add an additional member. Strait recommended passing all other sections of the amendment except the issue of children. Erdahi suggested not making a decision until after an initial report of the new committee. The Council agreed to postpone any decision until April 23rd. Meeting adjourned at 9:05I p.m. Informal Council Discussion March 26, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: March 26, 1984, at 6:30 P.M. in the Confer- ence Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Council Members Present: McDonald, Zuber, Strait, Dickson, Ambrisco, Baker, Er ah (:10 p.m.). Staff Members Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Brown, Franklin, Jansen, Staff Shaffer, Tiffany. Ta ems: Reel 84-C29, Side 1, 14 -End, and Side 2, all; 84-C30, Side 31� LIQUOR LICENSE REQUESTS: Reel 84-C29, Side 1 and sh to e added to Tuesdays Sated that Council meeting agenda toe opnsi� tneIrwil quor blicense j requests. The City Clerk announced both establishments did not have approval from the building inspector or the Fire Department. Council agreed to consider their liquor license requests and grant conditional approval at the Tuesday meeting. ZONING APPLICATIONS: Reel 84-C29, Side 1 e co -.ec u,ct of First rt # this orooerty is owned by Glasgow. standards. Franklin srace° cne L101y=. - - spaces backing into an alley and restricts the location of parking spaces near windows and doorways to five feet from residential dwellings. Zuber ossed ion ehrktgs.' Further discussion abutthe changewillbeheldat thepublic hearin Public hearin on an ordinancetoemends ion laar deve;s ms- ohpermn an o resu vi e ° e ep one equipmen enc osure on Lots 7 and 8. constructiono a x Lz It will be located on the crest of the hilt on Mormon Trek. Consider ordinance to vacate ublic hi hwa easement alonMormonrek T Boulevard rea11 ned. Applicant requests the readings be waived and the �� Tor 115.1 passage at this time. Informal Council Discussion March 26, 1984 Page 2 nce to amend Chapter 10.35 of the Code of Ordinance of Iowa SALE OF HAWKEYE CABLEVISION: Reel 84-C29, Side 1 Helling explained that the Council needs to decide if there is interest in pursuing acquisition of the cable system by the City or, if the Council is not interested in acquisition, look at other possibilities such as modifying the franchise agreement. Drew Shaffer said there are five systems in Iowa and 40-50 systems nationally that are municipally owned. The tendency has been for smaller communities to have the municipality owned systems. Cooperatively owned systems is another type of ownership used, but less frequently. In response to Strait, Bill Terry said that a subcommittee from the Broadband Telecommunications Commission has been working on this issue with City staff. Councilmembers discussed whether to consider City acquisition of the cable system. Dave Brown explained that the franchise agreement requires the grantee (Hawkeye Cablevision) to make "first offer the broadband telecommunications network for sale to the City at a fair and just market value... once the fair market value of the system is determined, either through negotiation or arbitration, the City shall have 90 days from that time to exercise the right of first refusal to purchase the network." McDonald asked if a preliminary report could be prepared by City staff as to the advantages or disadvantages of a munici- pally owned system without having to invest a lot of money in -private consultation fees. Berlin and -Shaffer said a preliminary report could be prepared and another discussion will be scheduled in two weeks. This cursory study would include some of the advantages and disadvantages of alternative forms of ownership; some of the various issues involved in making such a decision; a list of available resources; and what a full blown study would entail if the Council wants to go into a different form of ownership and the approximate costs of such a study. Strait requested all Broadband Telecommunications Commission members be notified of the next scheduled discussion. Berlin will respond to the bond -financing issue when he has obtained more information. Melling said the Broadband Subcommittee should continue working with City staff. In response to Terry, McDonald said there is not much for the BTC to do, except work with staff, until Council decides what direction to take. SPACE NEEDS FOR CITY OPERATIONS: Reel 84-C29, Side 1, Side 2 Berlin referred to the space needs study by R. Neuman Associates and the follow-up evaluation of space needs. Council discussed the priority of City space needs. McDonald noted that space needs has reached a critical level and needs to be addressed now. Berlin stated that the original plan is only conceptual and the next step would be to have an architect design actual preliminary plans. The Fire Department will probably need to stay located at its present site. The U Smash 'Em building is inappropriate for locating a new fire station because of the grade of the hill, relocating the large transformer, obtaining the Wilson's Sporting building and negative community response to construction on the Chauncey Swan area. Berlin said the staff Space Needs Committee will develop a request for preliminary design proposals from architects. Erdahl requested that a financing report and timing of the project be presented when a preliminary design is developed. Informal Council Discussion March 26, 1984 Page 3 COUNCIL ACTIONS WHEN MEMBERS ABSENT: Reel 84-C29, Side 2 McDonald said that the discussion of specific issues will be rescheduled upon request if the interested Councilmember will be absent. Zuber stated he is satisfied with the current informal policy. COUNCIL AGENDA AND TIME: Reel 84-C29, Side 2 1. (Agenda item 9) Berlin said that the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee composition should include one citizen representing develop- mental interests. Baker suggested adding a member from the Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee. Erdahl suggested that the number be increased to ten members to accommodate the additional member from the Environmental Committee. Council discussed problems of conflicts of interest with the Chamber of Commerce member on the Ad Hoc Committee. Council agreed to the additional member but stipulated it as a non-voting member. -Council requested the report deadline be changed to the end of 1984. 2. Baker inquired about the David Panther request (Item 3f.(3)). Berlin said a report about outdoor cafes will be prepared within the next week. 3. In reference to agenda item 14, Baker asked what guidelines are used in accepting bids when bid- amounts are very close. Berlin replied that the lowest bid is usually accepted unless major -overriding factors are involved. 4. In response to agenda item 6, Strait asked what effect this easement agreement will have on the adjacent lot. Berlin said it will probably be an asset to the development of the lot. S. Strait inquired about the street lighting report. . Helling explained the street lighting report should be available by the end of April. 6. In reference to a letter received from Mary Hartwig, Ambrisco urged the City to become a member of the Iowa Good Roads Assn. Berlin will follow-up on it. 7. In response to Zuber, Berlin said the Human Rights Ord. Ad Hoc Committee has been formed and plans to report to the Council by April 19 about changes in the Human Rights Ordinance re children. 8. Strait inquired about the Sueppel correspondence (3f.(4)) regarding Kennedy's Waterfront Addition. McDonald stated that a better response will be possible after the wastewater treatment facility is underway. 9. Baker noted the memo from staff member Knight re use of Maiden Lane r -o -w between Prentiss Street and Ralston Creek to the north. Berlin said the property owners along Maiden Lane are currently being contacted about the use of the right-of-way. Informal Council Discussion March 26, 1984 Page 4 10. Baker inquired about the school district establishing fees for the use of their facilities by the Parks and Recreation Division. Berlin explained that discussions are being held with the school district due to the City's increased use of the school's facilities for the recreational programs. 11. Baker questioned whether there would be difficulties if the staff tried to work on both the Sign Ordinance and the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee at the same time. Berlin said that, because the draft of the Sign Ordinance is complete, there should be no problem. 12. McDonald stated that the Council should tour the old library prior to the discussion about the building. A tour of the old library is scheduled for next Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. APPOINTMENTS: Reel 84-C30, Side 1 (Norm Bailey and Martin Kelly present) Council will appoint Danel Trevor and John Moore to the Housing Commis- sion. No applications have been received for the Mayor's Youth Bd. The vacancies will be readvertised. Councilmembers questioned why the School Bd. had declined to appoint a representative to that Bd. and the reason for the name of the Bd. to include "Mayor's." Staff will report. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE: Reel 84-C30, Side 1 Norm Bailey reported on the development of an Iowa City economic develop- ment corporation. The new corporation will have nine members and has already been endorsed by the Ad Hoc Committee, Chamber of Commerce and the University. By-laws of the Economic Development Corporation stipulate that City appointed members be the Mayor and the City Manager. Berlin said that Ernie Lehman wrote the City indicating the Chamber members of the committee will be Norm Bailey, Bill Bywater, Martin Kelly, Lyle Miller, and Jim Shive. McDonald explained that the Ad Hoc Committee was formed about a year ago to show interested individuals what Iowa City has to offer. The City has allocated $40,000 in FY85 for economic development. The Chamber of Commerce will contribute staff help and possibly funds. Ambrisco praised the concept of the Committee and said that the private sector must take the lead. McDonald said that the City should have a strong supporting role. Bailey said that the Coralville and Linn and Johnson counties may well be involved in the future. Erdahl noted that the corridor plan could be an aid to economic development. Bailey said that Cedar Rapids representatives have shown interest. Kelly said that a research and development park could be one way of starting such a corri- dor. Kirkwood Community College is also a possible resource with the possibility of state funded training programs. Kelly said that the heavy industries are not interested in an Iowa City location. Bailey stated the encouragement and growth of local businesses is possibly the best way to stimulate economic growth. Berlin said that legislative action may be sought to -encourage economic development. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -3/27/84 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is b Cumulative cost for this ca en alb r y�or said publication is $ Iowa City Counci rI eg, mtg., 3/27/84, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Mayor McDonald proclaimed March 28, 1984, as Freedom of Information Day; and April 17-24, 1984, as Week of the Young Child. The Mayor announced the following changes to the Consent Calendar: item 3b.(1) should read "Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of February 8, 1984, and 3f.(1) the name of Betty Clements should be added to the list of people who submitted letters re the Human Rights Ordinance. The Mayor also announced the addition of a beer permit and Sunday Sales for Happy Joe's and a liquor license and Sunday Sales for The Sports Column to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, 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 special meeting of 3/12/84, and the regular meeting of 3/13/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Parks & Rec. Comm. - 2/8/84; Housing Appeals Bd. - 2/14/84; City Council Legislative Comm. -2/25/84; Historic Preservation Comm. - 2/8/84; Senior Center Comm. -1/12/84; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 3/8/84. Permit Motions: Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Iowa City Racquet and Health Club, I-80 and North Dodge. Approving Class C Liquor and Sunday Sales for The Kitty Hawk, 800 South Dubuque. Approving Class C Liquor and Sunday Sales for Towncrest Inn Restaurant and Lounge, 1011 Arthur Street. Approving Class C Liquor for Hollywood's, 1134 South Gilbert Street. Approving application for transfer of liquor permit of Yen Ching Restaurant, Inc., from 1515 Mall Drive Of. jai Actions March 27, 1984 Page 2 to 1803 Boyrum Street. Approving Class C Liquor and Sunday Sales for The Sports Co'umn, 12 S. Dubuque Street. da Approving Class Joe Bs ePizzar and and nice Sales for Happy Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert Street. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $1,866.182.40 for the period of 2/1 thru 2/29/84, as recommended by the Finance Dir., subject to audit. Authorizing the City Engr* to sign an application for for use of to right-of-way utilities accommodation to Iowa-Illinois Company for relocated 218 County Access Road. Resolutions. RES. 84-57, Bk. 81, p. 187 ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT J19 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA 188AUTHORIZING ABANDONE84-58 D BICYCL , E SALE. Correspondence: Letters regarding the proposed amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance from: Julie Berg, max C. Timothy Hunter,, l Allan S nWayne Gardner, Marti Fahnestock, signature illegible, ible Denise Bennett Clements, Wally, Nancy Neelans, Colleen Rhinehart, Bails, Diane Dingbaum, Norma Binz, Donna Binz, Cindia Dutton, Wennserach Kisle, Rita Trajillo, Betty Clements, Michael Blake, Gertrude Englert, Jessie B. Gunnette, Jim Lenahan. John B. Cruise representing GWG Investments re the Old Library and the Old Library parking lot, City Mgr. will reply after Council discussion- David J. to Panther requesting permission provide an outdoor restaurant in front of Hamburg Inn at 214 North Linn . William Street, reSueppeler�ed Kennedy'sto city 9rWaterfront F, tion. Care Chairman, DPO Addition. Mary Y+ Safety Comm., re the additional adult crossing guard at Sycamore Careya California Streets. Mary re a Chairman, DPO Safety Comm., problem with unshoveled sidewalks at 751 West Benton, referred to City Mgr. National Arbor Day Foundation re Iowa City's designation ase City USA. problems John Maxwell re parking around the School of Music on Johnson Ofi ..ial Actions March 27, 1984 Page 3 Street, referred to the City Mgr. Randall W. Harrison of 921 North Dodge Street with attached ltr. from J.C. Attorney re matter in litigation. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding: Stop sign at Finkbine Lane and Melrose; Parking prohibition on Forest Glen; Parking prohibition in the 500 block of South Clinton Street; Parking prohibition in the 200 block of East Jefferson Street; Referral on Taxicabs (stands). Memo from the Civil Service Comm, submitting certified list of ap- plicants for the following positions: Parking Cashier/Parking Systems; Production Coordinator/Cable TV; Maintenance Worker I/Streets and Sanitation Division; Parking Enforce- ment Attendant/Parking Systems; Senior Clerk Typist/Planning & Program Development; Associate Plan- ner/Planning & Program Development; Maintenance Worker I/Parking Systems; Civil Engineer/Engineering Division. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Timothy Ganske for permission to picket in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on 3/10/84, approved. Carmen Neppl to have the Greek Olympic Triathalon on 4/7/84, approved. Mike Murphy for the Johnson County Easter Seals Four Mile Run to be held on 4/8/84, approved. Evan Oliff to have the Riverfest River Run on 4/14/84, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for 4/24/84 on an ordinance to rezone 3.52 acres east of First Avenue Extended from ID -RS to RS -5. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for 4/24/84 on an ordinance to rezone property at 524 North Johnson Street from P to RM -12. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing for 4/24/84 on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to Permit private schools in the RM -12 zone Of ial Actions March 27, 1984 Page 4 under certain conditions and to permit the waiver of requirements in the development of historic structures in the RM -12 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the off-street parking design standards. Councilmember Zuber questioned the need for the ordinance relative to backing into the alley. The matter will be discussed at the informal meeting of April 9th and sketches of specific locations distributed prior to the meeting. The Council had no questions re the section of the ordinance referring to parking spaces near windows and doorways. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Planned Development Housing Plan of resubdivided Lot 62, MacBride Addition, Part 2. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3177, Bk. 23, pp. 97-99, VACATE A PUBLIC HIGHWAY EASEMENT ALONG MORMON TREK BOULEVARD REALIGNED, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance dopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3178, Bk. 23, pp. 100-108, AMEND CHAPTER 10.35 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY TO INCLUDE LAND ANNEXED SINCE 1981 IN IOWA CITY PRECINCTS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor Of. _ial Actions March 27, 1984 Page 5 declared the motion carried. Moved b) Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Public hearing was held on a resolu- tion authorizing execution of an amended access easement for Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1b (Hotel). Councilmembers questioned the size and height of the easement and agreed' to defer action on the resolution until a sketch could be provided. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to defer until 4/10/84 consideration of a resolution authorizing the execution of an amended easement agreement for Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1b (Hotel). The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Bob Gaffey, 529 Church Street, appeared and called attention to item A4b, rezoning property at 524 N. Johnson, and noted concern that the type of school, like Preucil, would be able to establish themselves in any old building on the north side. The Mayor noted a public hearing would be held 4/24/84. The Mayor noted two changes on the resolution requested by Council after informal discussion, increasing the membership of the committee to ten by adding a representative from the Chamber Of Commerce Environmental Committee, and changing the report date of the Committee to January 1, 1985, and termination on July 1, 1985. Moved by Baker, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-59, Bk. 91, pp. 189-1901 ESTABLISHING AN URBAN ENVIRON- MENTAL AD HOC COMMITTEE, as amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comm. - ten vacancies for terms ending 7/1/85 and composed of 2 members of the City Council, 2 members of Planning and Zoning Commission, 1 member of the Riverfront Commission, 1 member of the Historic Pres- ervation Commission, 1 citizen representa- tive of environmental issues, 1 citizen representing developmental interests, 1 member of the Design Review Committee, and Of. .ial Actions March 27, 1984 Page 6 1 non-voting member representing the Chamber of Commerce Environmental Commit- tee; Resources Conservation Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/85. These appointments will be made at the 5/8/84 City Council meeting. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to reappoint Danel Trevor, 1119 First Ave. S. and appoint John Moore, 3006 Brookside Drive, to the Housing Comm. for three-year terms ending 5/1/87; to reappoint Mark Weaver, 125 Taft Speedway to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. for a three-year term ending 5/5/87 and readvertise for one vacancy for three-year term ending 5/5/87; to readvertise two vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/27/87 on the Mayor's Youth Employment Board; appointed Jeanne Snow from the Elderly Services Agency to the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Bd. (HACAP). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Strait encouraged the public to apply for the vacancies on the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. He also inquired as to the status of the Northside Lighting Project and when the report would be received by Council. The City Manager replied the report would be to Council in the letter from othe iCity bBakerer Managerre nthe dwater service contract for University Heights and questioned if Council action was necessary. The City Manager stated the letter came to Council as a matter of information only and no action would be needed at this time. Councilmember Ambrisco stated that many aspects go into economic well being of a community, including a winning football team, and en- couraged the building of an indoor facility. Councilmember Dickson noted the letter from the National Arbor Day Foundation re Iowa City's designation as Tree City USA. She also noted the turn signal at Melrose and Mormon Trek had eased the problem at that intersection. Mayor McDonald inquired when the flood plain maps would be finished. The City Manager reported that a letter had been sent to Senator Jepsen and a follow-up would be made. Of, .ial Actions (larch 27, 1984 Page 7 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-60, Bk. 81, p. 191, THE MAYOR AND THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF WATER, AIR, AND WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR FUNDING OF THE STEP 1 WORK (SEWER STUDY) OF THE WASTE- WATER TREATMENT FACILITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor, declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-61, Bk. 81, p. 192, APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZ- ING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMP CARDINAL ROAD BRIDGE RELOCA- TION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-62, Bk. 81, pp. 193-196, ESTABLISHING CONSULTANT SELECTIOV PROCE- DURES. The City Manager stated the $25,000 figure was consistent with purchasing procedures. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco'to adjourn 8:30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A more complete description of Council activities is on fil in�_�hg� office of the City Clerk. s/JOHN MCDOALD, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLER Submitted for publication 4/6/84 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES March 27, 1984 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 3/27/84, 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, Franklin, Karr, Gannon. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 84-C26, Side 2, 20 -End and 84-C31, Side 1, 1-115. Mayor McDonald proclaimed March 28, 1984, as Freedom of Information Day; and April 17-24, 1984, as Week of the Young Child. The Mayor announced the following changes to the Consent Calendar: item 3b.(1) should read "Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of February 8, 1984, and 3f.(1) the name of Betty Clements should be added to the list o the Human s Ordiance. The Mayor also oannounced uthe taddition eof ars ebeer permit Rand tSun aynSales for Happy Joe's and a liquor license and Sunday Sales for The Sports Column to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, 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 special meeting of 3/12/84, and the regular meeting of 3/13/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and -Commissions: Parks & Rec. Comm. - 2/8/84;. Housing Appeals 8d. - 2/14/84; City Council Legislative Comm. -2/25/84; Historic Preservation Comm. - 2/8/84; Senior Center Come. - 1/12/84; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 3/8/84. Permit Motions: Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Iowa City Racquet and Health Club dba Iowa City Racquet and Health Club, I-80 and North Dodge. Approving Class C Liquor and Sunday Sales for Pamela A. Hanes dba The Kitty Hawk, 800 South Dubuque. Approving Class C Liquor and Sunday Sales for Towncrest Inn Ltd. dba Towncrest Inn Restaurant and Lounge, 1011 Arthur Street. Approving Class C Liquor for Hollywood's Inc. dba Hollywood's, 1134 South Gilbert Street. Approving application for transfer of liquor permit of Yen Ching Restaurant, Inc., from 1515 Mall Drive to 1803 Boyrum Street. Approving Class C Liquor and Sunday Sales for The Sports Column Corp. dba The Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque Street. Approving Class B Beer and Sunday Sales for M&T Investments, Inc. dba Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert Street. for he Motions:Approving Aofr 2/1 gthrub 2/29/84,s in the amount as recommendedo by the 6Finance Dir., subject to audit. Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommoda- tion to Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company for .relocated 218 County Access Road. Resolutions: RES. 84-57, Bk. 81, p. 187 ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT /19 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 84-58, Bk. 81, p. 188, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE. Council Activities March 27, 1984 Page 2 Correspondence: Letters regarding the proposed amendment to the Human' Rights Ordinance from: Julie Berg, Max C. Payne, Marisila Sandoval, Timothy Hunter, Allan Wayne Gardner, Marti Fahnestock, signature illegible, Denise Bennett Clements, Wally, Carol Neelans, Colleen Rhinehart, Nancy Bails, Diane Dingbaum, Norma Binz, Donna Binz, Cindia Dutton, Wennserach Kisle, Rita Trajillo, Betty Clements, Michael Blake, Gertrude Englert, Jessie B. Gunnette, Jim Lenahan. John B. Cruise representing GWG Investments re the Old Library and the Old Library parking lot, City Mgr. will reply after Council discussion. David J. Panther requesting permission to provide an outdoor restaurant in front of Hamburg Inn at 214 North Linn Street, referred to City Mgr. for reply. William F. Sueppel re Kennedy's Waterfront Addition. Mary Carey, Chairman, OPO Safety Comm., re the additional adult crossing guard at Sycamore and California Streets. Mary Carey, Chairman, OPO Safety Comm., re a problem with unshoveled sidewalks at 751 West Benton, referred to City Mgr. for reply. National Arbor Day Foundation re Iowa City's designation as Tree City USA. John Maxwell re parking problems around the School of Music on Johnson Street, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Randall W. Harrison of 921 North Dodge Street with attached itr. from J.C. Attorney re matter in litigation. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding: Stop sign at Finkbine Lane and Melrose; Parking prohibi- tion on Forest Glen; Parking prohibition in the 500 block of South Clinton Street; Parking prohibition in the 200 block of East Jefferson Street; Referral -an Taxicabs (stands). Memo from the Civil Service Conn. submitting certified list of applicants for the following positions: Parking Cashier/Parking Systems; Production Coordinator/Cable TV; Maintenance Worker I/Streets and Sanitation Division; Parking Enforcement Attendant/Parking Systems; Senior Clerk Typist/Planning & Program Development; Associate Planner/Planning & Program Development; Maintenance Worker I/Parking Systems; Civil Engineer/Engineering Division. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Timothy Ganske for permission to picket in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on 3/10/84, approved. Carmen Neppl to have the Greek Olympic Triathalon on 4/7/84, approved. Mike Murphy for the Johnson County Easter Seals Four Mile Run to be held on 4/8/84, approved. Evan Oliff to have the Riverfest River Run on 4/14/84, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for 4/24/84 on an ordinance to rezone 3.52 acres east of First Avenue Extended from ID -RS to RS -5. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for 4/24/84 on an ordinance to rezone property at 524 North Johnson Street from P to RM -12. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Council Activities March 27, 1984 Page 3 Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing for 4/24/84 on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit private schools in the RM -12 zone under certain conditions and to permit the waiver of requirements in the development of historic structures in the RM -12 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the off-street parking design standards. No one appeared. Councilmember Zuber ques- tioned the need for the ordinance relative to backing into the alley. Staffinember Franklin present for discussion. The matter will be discussed at the informal meeting of April 9th and sketches of specific locations distributed prior to the meeting. The Council had no questions re the section of the ordinance referring to parking spaces near windows and doorways. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Planned Development Housing, Plan of resubdivided Lot 62, MacBride Addition, Part 2. No one appeared. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3177, Bk. 23, pp. 97-99, VACATE A PUBLIC HIGHWAY EASEMENT ALONG MORMON TREK BOULEVARD REALIGNED, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3178, Bk. 23, pp. 100-108, AMEND CHAPTER 10.35 OF THE CODE OF ORDI- NANCES OF IOWA CITY TO INCLUDE LAND ANNEXED SINCE 1981 IN IOWA CITY PRECINCTS, be voted on for final passage at this time. 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 be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, ..all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing execution of an amended access easement for Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1b (Hotel). No one appeared. Councilmembers questioned the size and height of the easement and agreed to defer action on the resolution until a sketch could be provided. Council Activities March 27, 1984 Page 4 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to defer until 4/10/84 consid- eration of a resolution authorizing the execution of an amended easement agreement for Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1b (Hotel). The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Bob Gaffey, 529 Church Street, appeared and called attention to item 941b, rezoning property at 524 N. Johnson, and noted concern that the type of school, like Preucil, would be able to establish themselves in any old building on the north side. The Mayor noted a public hearing would be held 4/24/84. The Mayor noted two changes. on the resolution requested by Council after informal discussion, increasing the membership of the committee to ten by adding a representative from the Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee, and changing the report date of the Committee to January 1, 1985; and termination on July 1, 1985. Moved bESBaker secHING nded URBAN Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-59, Bk. 91. pp. 189-1 ENVIRONMENTAL AD HOC COMMITTEE, as amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comm. - ten vacancies .for terms ending 7/1/85 and composed of 2 members of the City Council, 2_members of Planning and Zoning Commission, 1 member of the Riverfront Commission, 1 member of the Historic Preserva- tion Commission, 1 citizen representative of environmental issues, 1 citizen representing developmental interests, 1 member of the Design Review Committee, and 1 non-voting member representing the Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee; Resources Conservation Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/85. These appointments will be made at the 5/8/84 City Council meeting. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to reappoint Danel Trevor, 1119 First Ave. S. and appoint John Moore, 3006 Brookside Drive, to the Housing Comm. for three-year terms ending 5/1/87; to reappoint Mark Weaver, 125 Taft Speedway to andthe readvertise for hone Employment three-year vacancy for three-year amending 5/5/87; to readvertise two vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/27/87 on the Mayor's Youth Employment Board; appointed Jeanne Snow from the Elderly Services Agency to the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Bd. (HACAP). The Cldeclared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all ouncimembers present. Councilmember Strait encouraged the public to apply for the vacancies on the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. He also inquired as to the status of the Northside Lighting Project and when the report would be received by Council. The City Manager replied the report would be to Council in April. Councilmember Baker noted the letter from the City Manager re the water service contract for University Heights and questioned if Council action was necessary. The City Manager stated the letter came to Council as a matter of information only and no action would be needed at this time. Councilmember Ambrisco stated that many aspects go into economic well being of a community, including a winning football team, and encour- aged the building of an indoor facility. Councilmember Dickson noted the r -- Council Activities March 27, 1984 Page 5 letter from the National Arbor Day Foundation re Iowa City's designation as Tree City USA. She also noted the turn signal at M0rose and Mormon Trek had eased the problem at that intersection. Mayor McDonald inquired when the flood plain maps would be finished. The City Manager reported that a letter had been sent to Senator Jepsen and a follow-up would be made. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-60, Bk. 81, p. 191, THE MAYOR AND THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF WATER, AIR, AND WASTE MANAGE- MENT FOR FUNDING OF THE STEP 1 WORK (SEWER STUDY) OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-61, Bk. 81, P. 192, APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMP CARDINAL ROAD BRIDGE RELOCATION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-62, Bk. 81, pp. 193-196, ESTABLISHING CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCEDURES. The City Manager stated the ;25,000 figure was consistent with purchasing procedures. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn 8:30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 4/3/84 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is i Cumula- tive costs for this ca el n-dar year for said publications is E Iowa City Counci , special mtg., 4/3/84, at 6:54 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-63, Bk. 81, pp. 197-199, ORDERING BIDS, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFI- CATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS, FIXING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY AND ORDERING CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE AND FIXING A DATE FOR RECEIVING SAME AND FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICA- TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COSTS ON THE HIGHWAY 1/INTERSTATE 80 SEWAGE PUMPING FACILITIES ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn 7:00 PM. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council- members present. A more complete escription of Council activities is o ilnthe office of the City ClerrER s/JOHN MCDOAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY/1 u1.�11 Submitted for publication on 4/1 84 ■ _. . COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 3, 1984 Iowa City Council, special mtg., 4/3/84, at 6:54 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Council - members present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr. Tape recorded on 84-C311 Side 11 115-141. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-63, Bk. 81, pp. 197-199, ORDERING BIDS, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS, FIXING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY AND ORDERING CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE AND FIXING A DATE FOR RECEIVING SAME AND FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COSTS ON THE HIGHWAY 1/INTERSTATE 80 SEWAGE PUMPING FACILITIES ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn 7:00 PM. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. ATTEST MARIAN KARR, CITY CLERK . ... ......... ..... ..... JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR S /S Informal Council Discussion April 3, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: April 3, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Erdahl, Zuber, Strait, Dickson, Ambrisco, a er. Staff Members Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Jansen, Hauer, Schmadeke. TaeRecorded: Reel 84-C30, Side 1, 315 -End, Side 2, all; 84-C32, Side 1, a an Side 2, 1-95. Sidewalk Cafes Reel 84-C30, Side 1 Helling said that Vanessa's restaurant has proposed an outdoor service area addition and referred to the March 30 memo with 14 criteria for use of the public right-of-way for sidewalk cafes. Berlin noted that reserving ten feet for pedestrian use may preclude construction of sidewalk cafes in some areas. Erdahl said that guaranteeing an eight foot pedestrian passageway should be sufficient. McDonald noted that a rule that requires the cafe to be adjacent to the building and still maintain a ten foot sidewalk limits the cafes to only areas of the Plaza. Hauer noted that public amenities cannot be used for strictly private use. Ambrisco said that Hamburg Inn II and the neighbor- ing businesses have expressed an interest in installing benches in front of their establishments. In response to a question from Zuber, Helling said that a lease price structure has been selected by the Council. A represen- tative from the Amelia Earhart Deli asked about setting up a cafe in front of their business on Washington Street. Erdahl said such an application must consider whether the cafe must be adjacent or if the sidewalk can pass between the restaurant and the cafe. McDonald noted that interest has been expressed in more permanent additions. Erdahl said that businesses not on the Plaza should also have the opportunity for additions. Berlin said that the staff is still developing criteria for beer gardens on private property. A representative from the new Holiday Inn asked for definitions of the various areas. Helling said that a beer garden is an outdoor service area for a liquor licensed establishment; a sidewalk cafe would be a restaurant service area with or without liquor service on the public right-of-way; a cafe serving food on private property would not be subject to additional regulation by the City. Noise would be covered by the Noise Ordinance. Berlin suggested that specific plans could be evaluated by the City. Staff will report back to Council with more flexible plans with provisions for all businesses. Sewer System Reel 84-C30, Side 2 Berlin distributed a summary of seven alternatives for waste water collection and treatment in the east side moratorium ordinance. Berlin suggested looking at specific issues that concerned the Council in discussing the actual process to be followed. Strait suggested elimination of the priva- tization option but Ambrisco argued that privatization should still be researched. Berlin noted that the Arthur Young study left the door open for privatization. Berlin suggested that the Council should consider all alternatives. Zuber suggested considering opinions by other engineering besides Veenstra & Kimm. McDonald said that the Council's number one priority is to explore continued use of the existing site. That must be made clear to all bidders. Erdahl noted that infiltration inflow and point source problems must be reduced. Berlin noted that recent EPA studies indicate that such reductions are typically not cost effective but Iowa City could still explore options. Strait mentioned that attachment five to Berlin's March 23rd memo summarizes most of the issues that should be considered, particu- larly regarding the possible life of an improved plant compared to the total cost. Berlin noted that attachment two recommends getting proposals from other engineering firms. Berlin said that any planning concept provided to the City as part of the proposal becomes the property of the City. Jansen said that some firms may try to retain the rights to parts of their propos- als. Berlin said that if the Council accepts alternative B and initially limits plans to the best three or four, then it would be possible to fully develop those proposals for Council review. Ambrisco said that he prefers alternative A to cut the time of development by immediately selecting one plan. Erdahl pointed out that by limiting full consideration, time is actually saved by not examining all plans in detail. Dague said that selection of an engineering firm on the basis of qualification is the preferred method among engineers. He added that the cheapest bid may well not be the best. Strait said that a small, new firm may do a very good job. Berlin noted that attachment three helps deal with those questions. Strait recommended that small firms should be permitted to form a group in order to make a bid. Berlin said that staff will be working with consultants on all of these issues. Zuber asked if federal funds could be applied to pay off construction bonds. Berlin said that Congress is confused on the issue. The consultant should be responsible for creating the design which can indeed be financed. In answer to a question from Phil Nychay, Berlin said that the Andrew Young study is specific to Iowa City and the cost of the study is available from the City Finance Director. East and Northeast Side Moratorium Reel 84-C32, Side 1 Schmadeke explained the boundaries of the building moratorium which the previous Council initiated in response to sewer overflow. Bill Frantz of Frantz Construction said that it will take about nine months for improvements to be finished from the time the moratorium is lifted so the moratorium should be lifted now to allow future development. Erdahl asked if repair of leaky manhole covers would be a viable means of reducing the infiltration problem. Schmadeke said the rehabilitation contract could be let this summer and should help solve the infiltration problem although the problem won't disappear. Erdahl said the problem shouldn't be permitted to get any worse but development should be allowed if the infiltration doesn't get any worse. Zuber noted that tax revenue has been lost to Iowa City because developers have been forced out of Iowa City due to the moratorium. Frank Boyd spoke in favor of lifting the moratorium. McDonald said that the Council will discuss the moratorium next week. Erdahl said that reasonable lead time will be provided to developers but relief will not be immediate. Berlin noted that the Council prefers alternate B and to have people from the community assist staff. Urban Environmental Committee Reel 84-C32, Side 1 Strait said that the new ad hoc committee proposed by Project GREEN may recommend an ordinance within a year. He asked that developers keep the concerns of the committee in mind until the ordinance is passed. 3 Council Time Reel 84-C82, Side 1, Side 2 1. Baker noted a meeting on April 12 on IRB's. Berlin added that this is a public meeting to get input on this issue prior to Council consideration. 2. Baker said the federal government proclaimed April Fair Housing Month and the City might follow suit. A proclamation will be prepared. 3. Strait asked that Iowa City may not be following state law on discrimina- tion in private clubs. Berlin said that the legislature has recently considered a bill affecting the issue. Phyllis Williams will follow-up. 4. In response to a question from Ambrisco, Helling said that he is not sure of the results of the Iowa Senate debate on joint and several liability and comparative negligence. The League of Cities will keep Iowa City advised on the issue. 5. Zuber said that he will be out of town for the April 9 informal meeting and he is interested in the off-street parking off alleys. Materials will be sent in Friday's packet for Council review, and Councilmember Zuber will be present at the formal meeting April 10 with any questions. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. 3