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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-24 Council minutesOFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -4/10/84 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this ca en a� r y3— ear for said publication is b Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/10/84, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. The Johnson County Committee for Citizen CPR and Optimist Clubs of Johnson County presented a Certificate of Recogni- tion to the City for having at least 60 Percent of employees trained in CPR. The City Manager recognized the efforts of Firefighter Jerry Mumford. MayAril; 1984 as Fair oH using Month r Mconald proc ndmRlaieiverfest Week, April 8-15, 1984. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to remove item C(2) re Wilke's liquor license from the Consent Calendar and discuss separately. Councilmember Erdahl stated he would abstain on all votes concerning Wilke's, including the removal of the item from the Consent Calendar. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6/0, Erdahl abstaining. 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 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; River - front Comm. -3/7/84; Airport Comm. -3/15/84, 3/19/84; Airport Zoning Comm. -2/22/84; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. -spec. mtg. 2/22/84; Committee on Community Needs -3/27/84; Planning & Zoning Comm. -3/22/84; Design Review Comm. -3/28/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for The Vine, 330 E. Prentiss. Refunding a portion of a beer permit to Needs, 18 S. Clinton. Refunding a portion of Official Actions April 10, 1984 Page 2 a beer permit to The House of Submarines, 12 S. Dubuque St. RES. CIGARETTE k TTE PERMITSP 00 . RES28SU 4-65 Bk. 81, P. 201, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT. ,Motions: Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Northwest- ern Bell Telephone Company for Governor Street between Church and Fairchild Street. Resolutions: RES, 84-66, Bk. 81, p. 202, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER FOR 1000 OAKCREST STREET APARTMENTS IN IOWA CITY. RES.84-67, Bk.81, P. 203, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO APPOINT AIJ ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK TYPIST AS A SPECIAL DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO SERVE AS CLERK FOR THE CITY COUNCIL WHEN NEITHER THE CITY CLERK NOR DEPUTY CITY CLERK CANATTEND. 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 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 RESOLUTION ON THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S FY85 STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE APPLICATION. andicreInc, re interest Correspondence: inanew Hfaccility, site. Heritage Communications, Inc., re transfer of the cable television franchise. Committee on Community Needs COMM. regarding the Human Rights Ordinance. IDOT regarding a bridge deck repair 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 on 3/30/84, approved. Timothy Ganske for permis- sion to picket in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on 4/7/84, approved. Of ial Actions April 10, 1984 Page 3 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 applica- tion, the County Sheriff, County Attorney, and the Police Chief. Rick Zimmerman, atty. for Benjamin Chait, president of Wright Street Inc., appeared. Individual Councilmembers expressed their concerns. After discussion, moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to deny the applica- tion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Council - member 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 property located at 30 North Clinton Street from P to RM -145. A public hearing was held on the proposed final Planned Development (lousing (PDH) plan of Hunters Run Subdivision, Parts 2 and 3. Councilmember Erdahl expressed concern re previous Council approval of the preliminary plat and plan for Hunters Run. 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. 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 declared the motion carried unani- mously, 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 of Scott Boulevard from CH to RMH to the Bd. of Oi:ial Actions April 10, 1984 Page 4 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 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 discus- sion. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. 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 considera- tion and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3179, Bk. 23, pp. 109-112, AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 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 01^tial Actions April 10, 1984 Page 5 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. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the Highway 1/Interstate 80 Sewage Pumping Facilities Project. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-71, Bk. 81, pp. 210-212, ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE HIGHWAY 1/INTERSTATE 80 SEWAGE PUMPING FACILITIES 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. Individ- ual Councilmembers encouraged the concept of a downtown 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 architectural tour in Quincy, Illinois. Councilmember Ambrisco -, Oi..'ial Actions April 10, 1984 Page 6 noted the recommendation from the Design Review Committee re Baskin and Robbins exterior design, and congratulated owners of the business on a first class job. Ambrisco reported on a tour of a new Congregate Housing project, The Villa, and noted the increased number of jobs, tax revenue, and human service needs accom- plished with the project. Councilmember Erdahl requested staff explore possibili- ties of cablecasting some informal Council sessions for public viewing. Staff will report back. Erdahl 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 the adjacent building re retention of the mural and the cost and schedule was somewhat dependent on results of discus- sion. 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 on Community Needs that the City Council approve the proposed amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance, noted. CCN has also written a letter to the City Council giving the reasons for the recommendation. 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. (3) The Design Review Committee recommends approval of the replacement of the front awning for 118 South College Street (Vito's) on City Plaza. (4) The Design Review Committee recommends that Seiberling be appointed by the City Council to represent the Design Review Oi.:,`ial Actions April 10, 1984 Page 7 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 COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (JCCOG). Affirma- tive 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 AGREEMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN HOTEL PROJECT (URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1B). 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) concerning repair to the College Block building as a result of hotel construction. 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 FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1b (HOTEL). Council - members expressed concerns re possibility of City building above the 25 ft. easement height and whether air rights were Ot..cial Actions April 10, 1984 Page 8 reserved in the easement. Erdahl asked if it were possible to have loading facili- ties below grade. The City Manager indicated the matter will be considered when bidding the vacate parcel. Affirma- tive 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. pp. 234-235, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGE81,T FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985 ENDING JUNE 30, 1985, 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 SURFACE REPAIR FUND WITH CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY RAILWAY COMPANY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD DIVISION FOR THE RIVERSIDE 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, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1984, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1985. Councilmembers acknowl- edged work done by Asst. City Manager welling. 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 litigation or where litiga- tion is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvan- tage 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. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/JOHN MCDONCLERK AY,�i�� s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication 4/19/84. COMPLETE DESCRIPTIONIOF COUCOUNCIL ACTIVITIES Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/10/84, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin, tapeirecordedeon Tape 84Frankl-C31, Si1de,1,1141-End; 84-C34,rSide 11,n1�End�nutes The Johnson County Committee for Citizen CPR and Optimist Clubs of Johnson County presented a Certificate of Recognition to the City for having at nit60 percent of of Fief ghter Jerry Mumford loees trained CPR. The City Manager recogizedtheefforts Mayor McDonald proclaimed April, 1984, as Fair Housing Month and Riverfest Week, April 8-15, 1984: The Mayor presented the proclamations to Mary Kohlhase and Amy Carlson, members of the 1984 Riverf est 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 - member Erdahl stated he would abstain on all votes concerning Wilke's, including the removal of the item from, the Consent Calendar. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl abstaining. Moved by Strait, taDickson,tfollowing items ndio ns in the Consent Calendar e received, oraprovdand/or aoptedas 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 Comm. -3/7/84; Airport Comm. -3/15/84, _ 3/19/84;. Airport Zoning Comm. -2/22/84; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. -spec. mtg. 2/22/84; Committee on Community Needs -3/27/84; Planning & Zoning Comm. -3/22/84; Design Review Comm. -3/28/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor 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. Refunding a portion of a_beer permit to The House of Submarines dba The gk84-p4,1pVHouse f Submarines 1 AFRO - 8 20 OO, ISSUINGCIGARETTEPERMITS. RES.. 84-659 ING DANCING PERMIT. Motions: Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for uti hies cco eodatbetweeo Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for or Church and Fairchild Street. Resolutions: RES. 84-66, Bk. 81, p. 202, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR OTHE REAKCREST STREET APARTMENTS IN AIOWASCITY. ANDSTORM ,SBkE81,FOP. 203, 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 WHEN NEITHER THE CITY CLERK NOR DEPUTY CITY CLERK CAN ATTEND.- Setting TTEND: 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 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 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 television franchise. Committee on Community Needs Comm. regarding the Human Rights Ordinance: IDOT regarding a bridge deck repair 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 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 roan: 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. 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 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 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 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 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, BE 239pp. 109-112, AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (POH) 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 PEPPERYOOD ADDITION, PARTS 4-7. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/09 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, and cost estimate for the construction of the Highway Sewage Pumping Facilities Project. No one appeared. form of contract 1/Interstate 80 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 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 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. Ambrisco reported on a tour of a new Congregate Housing project, The 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 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 the adjacent building re retention of the mural and the cost and schedule was :umewhat 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 on Community Needs that the City Council approve the proposed amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance, noted. CCN has also written a letter to the City Council giving the reasons for the recommendation. 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 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 AGREEMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN HOTEL PROJECT (URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-16 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 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, •1985, 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 SURFACE REPAIR FUND WITH CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY RAILWAY COMPANY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD DIVISION FOR THE RIVERSIDE Council Activities April 10, 1984 Page 6 DRIVE, WATERFRONT DRIVE call vote unanimous, 6/0, adopted. AND HIGHLAND AVENUE CROSSING. Affirmative roll Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution 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, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1984, THROUGH JUNE 309 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, C ty erk Informal Council Discussion April 17, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: April 17, 1984, 6:30 p.m., in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald reporting. Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Ambrisco, Baker, Strait, Zuber, Erdahl, Dickson. Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Boothroy, Jansen, Showalter, Farmer, Schmadeke, Hauer, Milkman, Davidson, McGonagle, Parrott. Tape-recorded: Reel 84-C33, 84-C35, 84-C36. Mayor John McDonald introduced Deputy City Clerk Ramona Parrott. MANDATORY PARKLAND DEDICATION: Reel 84-C33, Side 1 Councilmembers received a memo from Dennis Showalter and letters from the Board of Realtors and Bruce Glasgow concerning mandatory parkland dedica- tion. Showalter said no land has been purchased for parks since 1977 and the City should have a mechanism to buy land for parks before costs are prohibitive. Erdahl said there is a minimal open space provision in the comprehensive plan and City planners and recreation staff could determine central area parklands in early stages of development. Berlin stated that the Council needs to look at the comprehensive plan as a policy issue of the level of commitment by the City and the distribution of costs for parkland. Scott Means, president of the Iowa City Board of Realtors, explained that parkland dedication would increase the cost in subdivision and affect the ability of existing homeowners to buy better housing. He raised concerns about City staffing problems in administering the park dedication. Berlin stated there could be established a process for determining the value of land to be dedicated as parkland and/or the contribution could be in terms of a combination of land and/or money. The Council discussed the costs of dedicating land for parkland, maintenance costs, use of parks, priority of other recreation facilities (pool, gym). The majority of the Council decided not to consider the mandatory parkland dedication. EAST SIDE MORATORIUM: Reel 84-C33, Side 2 McDonald reviewed the east side moratorium issue. In response to Ambrisco, Jansen stated that once the moratorium is lifted it would be almost impossible to reimpose the moratorium. Schmadeke reviewed the cost and results of rehabilitation and improvements of infiltration flow system. The repairs would result in eliminating 25 million gallons of infiltration per year or seven percent of the total of infiltration flow. He said that infiltration flow capacities should not be compared to domestic sewage flows due to peak flow differences. Berlin said that recent studies show that repairs are no guarantee of permanent resolution to infiltration flow problems. Council and staff discussed sewer capaci- Informal Council 0 ussion April 17, 1984 Page 2 ties, specific locations in Iowa City with basement flooding problems, and the amount of development affected by the moratorium. Strait and Erdahl limiting or phasing in the amount of development to take place as sewer capacity is increased. Councilmembers agreed to proceed with the $1 million infiltration inflow repairs. Jansen will research the gradual lifting of the moratorium and report back to the Council next week. OLD LIBRARY REDEVELOPMENT: Reel 84-C35, Side 1 Council discussed the GWG Investments, Inc. extension request for the sale and transfer of Lots 1 and 2 (Old Library parking lot) and the 300 percent of purchase price improvement expenditure requirement for Lots 3 and 4. John Cruise and Alan Wolfe, representing GWG Investments, Inc., stated that the 300% expenditure ($495,000) requirement could be met by con- structing an addition or by leasing to a permanent tenant that would require extensive building improvements. The City Manager stated that this did not represent staff views. Erdahl stated the contract is being unilaterally revised by the developer & permitting an addition to the building to fulfill contractual obligations is contrary to the spirit of the bidding process of the old library. Strait suggested accepting a $350,000 expenditure to fulfill the contract. Hauer explained the purpose of the investment requirement was to have a high quality development in the building; the amount needed to achieve that quality was at least full expenditure required by the contract. In response to Baker, Jansen explained the contract requires development to occur within 18 months from the time the title was conveyed (February 1983). If it is determined there is a breach of contract, there could be litigation. The parking lot was an option that had to be exercised within 12 months. In response to Erdahl, Jansen said he will research an opinion as to whether there will be fulfillment of the contract terms if a building is added onto the library. Jansen stated a modification of the contract is needed to allow changing the 300 percent requirement. The majority of the Council agreed to extend the parking lot option and requested more information from the City Attorney regarding the 300 percent improvement requirement. CCN: Reel 84-C35, Side 1 Ruth Becker, CCN representative, said that they are starting the 1985-86 two year Community Development and Housing plan and have asked various groups for input. Ambrisco said that he has composed a memo in response to CCN's request for input. He added that he give strong support for low cost housing for families and the elderly who are Iowa City residents with a blend of single- and multi -family dwellings as well as duplexes. Some x blending of age groups isa good idea as is low cost, congregate housing near downtown or on bus routes. He said that low cost, single-family dwellings should be encouraged. Strait said that he agrees with Ambrisco. Strait noted that Iowa City needs to hold young people and unskilled workers in Iowa City and not chase them out with high housing costs. Berlin said that past councils have emphasized housing, the problems of Ralston Creek, and legislation promoting mortgage revenue financing. Berlin said that zero lot line applications are beginning to be filed. McDonald said that $275,000 of block grant funds had been earmarked for a joint human service facility, but that state CDBG funds are not available. Erdahl suggested a small facility could be considered. Berlin said that Informal Council D.._'ussion April 17, 1984 Page 3 staff will look at a smaller facility. Becker said that CCN would consider a smaller facility. Erdahl said that youth oriented groups should work well in a shared facility. Baker said that the area of South Johnson Street and South Van Buren Street needs some open space. Ambrisco said that the new apartments in that neighborhood are preferable to older, substandard housing. Erdahl noted that CCN should identify and prioritize small projects like Ralston Creek projects and other creek projects should be completed. He said that Project GREEN could be involved in some of the projects. Erdahl stated that he was no longer able to attend CCN meetings as the Council representative. Berlin noted that CCN meetings are on the calendar and Councilmembers are welcome to attend. TRANSIT: Reel 84-C35, Side 2 Berlin reviewed McGonagle's April 13, 1984, memo on extension of transit service. The Council discussed the relative costs of rebuilding buses versus buying new buses. Berlin said that net costs should be about the same. The Council agreed that staff should apply for Section 3 discre- tionary money available through UMTA Region 7 for financing new bus purchases. McGonagle noted that six or seven new buses will start being delivered in September 1984. Berlin said that the additional buses will only serve as reserves because operating funds aren't set aside for additional service. Berlin said that probably no system in the country carries so many riders with so few buses and employees. Erdahl noted that drivers are in a high strain occupation and do need periodic breaks. The Council discussed funding alternatives for increasing bus service. Berlin recommended not adding service at this time. Erdahl said that additional service to Aber and Sycamore should be provided. McDonald said that Vitosh will provide additional financing information. COUNCIL TIME: Reel 84-C36, Side 1 1. McDonald stated that the Southeast League of Municipalities will hold their meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday. Contact the City Manager if you plan to attend. 2. McDonald and Zuber will serve on the hotel coordination committee. David Perret could serve as an ex -officio member. 3. Council agreed to reschedule the May 1 informal Council meeting to April 30. 4. In response to Dickson, Berlin said the Council will receive a report on staff reclassification. 5. Berlin said the purchase of the old transit facility will be scheduled for an informal meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. r- Informal Council Discussion April 23, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: April 23, 1984, 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers o e Civic CenteF. Mayor John McDonald reporting. Councilmembers Present: Dickson, Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber, Strait, Erdahl, McDonald. Staff Present: Berlin, Jansen, Melling, Karr, Boothroy, Knight, Franklin, Schmadeke, Williams, Hauer. Tape-recorded: Reel 84-C36,Side 1, 128 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; 84-C37, Side 1 and Side 2; 84-08, Side 1. PLANNING AND ZONING NATTERS: Reel 84-C36, Side 1 Rezone 3.52 acres east of First Avenue extended from ID -RS to RS -5. Franklin said that an agreement is in force now between the developer and the City allowing the developer to develop 20 acres at the developer's discretion. This 3.52 acre rezoning request goes beyond the original agreement. Staff will contact the developer about having the property rezoned but signing an agreement to delay development until the east side moratorium is lifted. t sDecialized Drivate schools in the Franklin said that -t ere are strong public opinions about s amendment. Staff will provide more information for Council consideration. Rezone property at 524 N. Johnson Street, P to RM -12. Franklin said that this rezoning removes Preucil School from the public zone. Rezone 19.92 acres from CH to RMH. This should be the last such rezoning east of Scott Boulevard. Approve the final plat of BDI Fifth Addition. This rezoning is in accord with the City's trafficway plans. There is a technical problem with the legal description which should be rectified by tomorrow. le Non -Residential Devel nc. Knight said this is only phase one of an ongoing development plan. the _ge preliminary plat for Briar Ridge Parts 1-3 in the final plat RidPart 1. INFORMAL COUNCIL DI^ISSION APRIL 23, 1984 PAGE 2 There was no discussion. Approve the final plat of Oakes' Third Addition.- Franklin ddition. Franklin said that the final plat enlarges some of the lots. Rezone 30 North Clinton Street P to RM -145. This rezoning is to correct an erroneous zoning. Approve the final PDH plan of Hunter's Run Subdivision Parts 2 and 3. The Council agreed to proceed with approval of the ordinance. Amend the off-street parking -design standards of the Zoning Ordinance. No discussion. East and Northeast Side Moratorium Reel 84-C36, Side 2 Jansen reported that an ordinance would be needed to establish a method of allocating building permits. He noted there would be administrative problems to insure equity to developers and equal protection problems. The Council discussed the implications of continuing and lifting the morato- rium. Boothroy noted that the moratorium resolution included a provision for annual review and the next review is scheduled in December 1984. The Council agreed to lift the ban on construction in one year and will finalize plans by the December review. Berlin stated that staff will draft a resolution to lift the moratorium. Old Transit Fa:ility. Reel 84-C37, Side 1 No one opposed the purchase of the old transit facility. Human Rights Ordinance amendments. Reel 84-C37, Side 1 The City Council discussed the recommendations received from the ad hoc committee and the new proposal distributed by Mayor McDonald. The Council defined elderly as "any person who has attained the age of 55 years," exempted currently existing owner -occupied rental units, and, in the future, would exempt only owner -occupied rental complexes with four units or less when converted from a single-family dwelling. The Council also agreed to exempt rental complexes where 75 percent of the residents are elderly or disabled. A revised ordinance will be prepared for Council review tomorrow evening. Outdoor Service Areas. Reel 84-C37, Side 2 The City Council reviewed the proposed criteria for sidewalk cafes and regulations for outdoor service areas with liquor licenses. Jansen will research the possibility of restricting hours of beer gardens that are located in or close to residential areas. With regards to sidewalk cafes, INFORMAL COUNCIL DI-SSION APRIL 23, 1984 PAGE 3 the Council decided that sidewalk cafes may not use any public amenities and to charge for the use of the public right-of-way the same as for the City Plaza area. Sale of Hawkeye CableVision. Reel 84-C38, Side 1 Mayor McDonald complimented Drew Shaffer on his memo concerning possible City acquisition of local cable system. The Council requested more information about HF4103 and its impact on municipalities. The matter will be scheduled for informal discussion.