HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-05-22 Council minutesInformal Council Discussion
April 30, 1984
Informal Council Discussion: April 30, 1984, 6:30 p.m. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Baker, Strait, Zuber, Dickson. Absent:
Erdahl, Ambrisco.
Staff Present: Berlin, Jansen, Karr, Hauer, Helling, Farmer, Schmadeke,
Boot roy, Webb.
Tape-recorded: Reel 84-C38, Side 1, 107 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; Reel 84-C40,
Side 1, 1 -End.
OLD LIBRARY REDEVELOPMENT Reel 84-C38, Side 1
Attorney John Cruise present. The City Council discussed the GWG request
for an 18 month extension on expending the minimum investment amount for
renovating the old library and the parking lot option. The City Council
tentatively agreed to extend the renovation period if GWG agreed to build
a major building that would house condominiums, office and retail space on
Lots 1 and 2 (the parking lot). Jansen said the contract terms need to be
writtenand the original contract amended. Council will review the
agreement in two weeks.
EXTENSION OF SCOTT BOULEVARD Reel 84-C38, Side 2
Doug Boothroy reviewed the past and present plans for extending Scott
Boulevard north from Court Street to Rochester Avenue. The Council
discussed different alignment proposals for the extension and received
input from concerned residents from that area. The Council will tour the
Scott Boulevard area before deciding on the alignment.
UTILITY FRANCHISE Reel 84-C38, Side 2
The length of the franchise, expanding the underground district, transmis-
sion lines and the one percent franchise fee were discussed by the
Council. Berlin stated that Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company is
flexible in considering the length of the franchise but strongly opposed
to the franchise -rental fee. Jansen said that by State Code, the fran-
chise must be submitted to the electorate. If the electorate votes down
the franchise then the utility is governed only by federal, state, and
local laws. Robert Singerman, Chair of Resources Conservation Commission,
appeared and requested Council consideration of additional recommenda-
tions. Council will review the Commission's recommendations and decide on
the franchise proposal by the end of May.
CITY EMPLOYEES ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Reel 84-C40, Side 1
The Council agreed to consider City employee appointments to boards and
commissions on a case-by-case basis. Potential for conflict of interest
will have to be closely monitored.
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COUNCIL TIME Reel 84-C40, Side i }
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1. In response to Baker, Berlin said staff will present Council with !
information re the survey on Johnson Street parking, i
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2. Baker requested that a proposal be drafted to require striping of hard j
surface parking lots before an inspection permit is renewed.
3. In response to Strait, Jansen replied that City staff continually j
monitors any issue that has antitrust implications.
4. Strait asked if Iowa City is eligible for urban rehabilitation grants.
Berlin said that Iowa City has had ongoing involvement with the
program and has received $71,500 this fiscal year.
5. In response to Strait, 3erlin stated that staff will recommend hiring
Hansen Lind Meyer & R.C. Rich to do the parking work.
6. Berlin stated the Council will receive a copy of the AFSCME/Adminis-
trative positions being moved/reclassified.
7. Helling stated that the HR4103 cable deregulation bill will be I
k discussed May 15th.
B. In response to Strait, Berlin explained that McGonagle and Vitosh are
preparing a report on the financing of bus tripper service. j
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Informal Council Discussion
May 7, 1984
Informal Council Discussion: May 7, 1984, 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room
at the Civic Center. Mayor Clemens Erdahl reporting.
Councilmembers Present: Erdahl, Dickson, Strait, Zuber, Baker, Ambrisco.
Absent: McDona .
Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Boothroy, Farmer, Schmadeke,
Sey e , Lund- 1, Brachtel, Davidson.
Tape Recorded: Reel 84-C40, Side 2, 1 -End; 84-C41, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2,
1-476.
Council agreed to add consideration of a motion approving the transfer of the
liquor license for Vanessa's restaurant from 118 East College to 109 East
College to the consent calendar.
Planning & Zoning
Reel C-40, Side 2
6a. Rezoning of a ten acre tract of land located off Harlocke Street from
RM -44 to RS -5. Council heard public input, Planning & Zoning Commission
and staff recommendations on rezoning the ten acre tract off Harlocke
Street.
6b. Final plat of Block 3, replatting of. Lot 1, Rocca Subdivision. No dis-
cussion.
6c. Amend the off-street parking design standards and locational require-
ments to exempt single family dwellings and duplexes. No discussion.
6d. Vacated a portion of Melrose Avenue right-of-way east of Byington Road.
Strait will abstain from the vote because he is on the law faculty.
6e. Change the name of Sandusky Avenue to Sandusky Drive. No discussion.
6f. Set an expiration, date for the east and northeast Iowa City development
policy. Erdahl directed staff to acknowledge receipt of the memo.
Majority of Council favored the "Council's Proposal" resolution.
6g &
6h. Rezone 3.52 acres of First Avenue extended from ID -RS to RS -5 and
approve the preliminary plat of First Avenue and Rochester Addition,
Part 2. The Council agreed to defer the plat (6h) for two weeks and to
vote on the first consideration of the rezoning (6g) at Tuesday's formal
meeting.
61. Rezone property at 524 North Johnson Street, P to RM -12. No discussion.
6j. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit specialist private schools in the
RM -12 zone under certain conditions and to permit the waiver of the
zoning recommendations in the development of historic structures in the
RM -12 zone. The Council agreed to discuss the issues at Tuesday's
formal meeting.
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6k. 'Approve the final Planned Development Housing plan of Hunter's Run Sub-
division, Parts 2 and 3. No discussion.
61. Amend the off-street parking design standards of the Zoning Ordinance.
No discussion.
Proposal for Elderly Housing Reel C-40, Side 2
Atty. Joseph Holland presented detailed plans for a 27 unit elderly housing
complex to be built at the southeast corner of Dubuque and Court Streets by
developer James Clark. The plans designate six of the apartments for low and
moderate income tenants. The Council tentatively agreed to expand the
business district eligible for industrial revenue bonds to enable Clark to
apply for bonds for this project. Holland requested that the Council
schedule expansion of the IRB area and consideration of a memorandum of
agreement for the May 22 Council meeting.
Melrose Court Improvements Reel C-41, Side 1
Council reviewed the plans for a new sidewalk, curbs and street surfacing on
Melrose Court and discussed various options and costs for placement of the
power lines. Council directed staff to go ahead with the project as planned,
not moving power lines, 5 ft. sidewalk where possible, replace bad curb and
install new curb where it did not exist. City Engineer Frank Farmer said
construction will begin next spring.
Mayoral Portraits Reel C-41, Side 1
Council directed City Clerk Marian Karr to complete the mayoral portrait
project. Portraits of all past Iowa City mayors will be hung in the Council
Chambers.
i, Traffic Signals - Flashing Mode Reel C-41, Side i
Council decided not to consider setting traffic signals on a flashing mode.
Parking Study
John Lundell recommended hiring Hansen Lind Meyer for the parking study. The
Council discussed downtown parking needs, building additional levels on the
Dubuque Street ramp and correcting the entrance and exiting problems at the
ramps.
Council Agenda and Council Time Reel C-41, Side 2
1. In response to Ambrisco, Berlin will contact the hotel developers to
correct the lighting and handrail problems in the hotel walkway.
2. Dickson requested a letter of congratulations be sent to Ed Zastrow
regarding his recent appointment as regional vice president of the
American Library Trustee Association. Dickson also noted that CCN has
received a national award for a video presentation on the Community
Development Block Grant program.
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3. Berlin noted that agenda item 15 covers the approval of plans for the
entire Iowa Avenue automobile bridge and footbridge project. Berlin
added that a "Bailey bridge" would cost $19'0,000 for temporary use.
Approval of the plans does not approve construction of the footbridge.
4. Helling said a letter to private clubs re Sunday liquor sales is being
reviewed by staff in light of new legislation.
5. Zuber said that he has received public complaints about the mess from
construction near First Avenue and Rochester. Staff will investigate.
-6. Strait said that he has received public complaints about dirt and water
problems on North Dubuque Street near Ridge Road hill.
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
The Council recommended appointment of Phil Nychay to the Resources Conserva-
tion Commission.
The Council agreed to appoint Denise Tiffany and Renato DeLeon to the Mayor's
Youth Employment Board. A third person will also be appointed at Tuesday's
formal meeting.
The Council agreed to appoint Ed Brinton to the Urban Environment Ad Hoc
Committee as the Chamber of Commerce representative. The City manager will
contact the Home Builders Association re a representative (developmental
interests). Council requested the City Clerk cont ct Steven Wandro and Mark
Fransdal re length of term (environmental interests . Larry Baker and George
Strait will serve as Council representatives.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -5/8/84
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings & claims is $ —_ .
Cumulative cost for this.calendar year for
said publication is $
Iowa City Counci , reg. mtg., 5/8/84,
7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor
McDonald presiding. Councilmembers
present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson,
Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber.
Moved by Abrisco, seconded by Baker,
to adopt RES. 84-89, Bk. 82, p. 335,
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR RALPH
TAYLOR, in recognition of 25 years of City
service; and to adopt RES. 84-90, Bk. 82,
p. 336, RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR
PAUL BOGS, in recognition of 27 years of
City service. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tions adopted.
The Mayor presented Annual Outstand-
ing Mayor's Youth Employment Program
Enrollee and Worksite Supervisor Awards
to: Outstanding Enrollees - Janet
Caslavka,. North Liberty and Jill
Goodspeed, Iowa City. Honorable Mention
With Distinction - Denise Bennett, Iowa
City and Rod Keyes, Iowa City. Honorable
Mention - Chris Randall, Coralville.
Outstanding Worksite Supervisors - Sgt.
William Cook, City of Iowa City Police
Department; Sylvia Steinbach, City of Iowa
City Human Relations/Personnel; and Greg
Bromwell, Mayor's Youth Employment
Program/Independent Living, Inc. Out-
standing School Referral - Renato DeLeon,
Counselor, Community Education Center,
Iowa City Community School District. The
Mayor recognized the work of Director Peg
McElroy.
Mayor McDonald proclaimed May 6-12,
1984, as Senior Center Week; May 6-12,
1984, as Iowa City hospital Week; May
6-12, 1984, as Youth Employment Week; May
6-12, 1984, as Respect for Law Week; May
6-12, 1984, as Goodwill Industries Week;
May 13-19, 1984, as Historic Preservation
Week.
The Mayor announced the addition of
three items to the Consent Calendar:
transfer of a liquor license for
Vanessa's, letter from John and Connie
Nelson re Preucil School, and a petition
re Preucil School. Moved by Erdahl,
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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., 4/24/84, as
published, subject to correction, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commis-
sions: Airport Comm. - 4/12/84 &
4/19/84; Airport Zoning Comm.
4/18/84; Broadband Telecomm. Comm.
-3/27/84; Bd. of Library Trustees -
4/26/84; Human Rights Comm. -2/27/84
& 3/26/84;, Housing Comm. - 4/4/84;
Committee on Community Needs -
4/17/84.
Permit Motions: Approving Class
C Beer & Sunday Sales for Wareco, 828
S. Dubuque Street. Approving Special
Class C Beer/Wine & Sunday Sales for
Jade Garden, 119 Iowa Avenue.
Approving Class C Liquor for Mumn's
Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton Street.
Approving Class C Liquor License for
Speak Easy, 630 Iowa Avenue.
Approving application for transfer of
liquor license for Vanessa's, 118 E.
College St. to 109 E. College St.
Setting public hearings: RES.
84-91, Bk. 82, p. 337, TO SET A
PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/22/84 at 7:30
P.M., AMENDING THE FY84 OPERATING
BUDGET. RES. 84-92, Bk. 82, p. 338,
TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/22/84 at
7:30 P.M., APPROVING THE FY84 CAPITAL
PROJECTS BUDGET. RES. 84-93, Bk. 82,
p. 339, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON
5/22/84 at 7:30 P.M. ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE FY85 ASPHALT RESURFACING
PROJECT.
Motions: Authorizing the city
Engineer to sign an application for
utilities right-of-way to Northwest-
ern Bell Telephone Company for
Highway 1 (North Dodge Street) at ACT
Circle.
Resolutions: RES. 84-94, Bk.
82, pp. 340-342, AUTHORIZING EXECU-
TION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH NORTHWEST-
ERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, IOWA
AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
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RES. 84-95, Bk. 82, pp. 343-347,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY
RAILWAY COMPANY REGARDING THE
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, OPERATION,
ETC. OF A CONDUIT LOCATED UPON
RAILROAD PROPERTY, IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Correspondence: HUD Omaha
office commending Iowa City for its
strong leadership and exemplary
performance in furthering Fair
Housing. Grant Wood Parent -Teachers
Organization expressing appreciation
for crossing guard at corner of
California and Sycamore streets.
Chairperson of Committee on Community
Needs regarding revisions of the IRB
Policy. John Hayek regarding urban
renewal legal services, City Mgr.
will reply after Council discussion.
Joseph Holland representing Jackson
Square Associates requesting commer-
cial revenue. bond financing for
property at the intersection of Court
and Dubuque, City Mgr. will reply
after Council discussion. Iowa City
Community School District regarding
the use of Mann Elementary School
parking lot by the Preucil School of
Music. Women's Resource and Action
Center expressing appreciation for
passing the revisions to the Human
Rights Ordinance. Thomas W. Binning
of Hawkeye Cablevision Corporation
regarding the proposed transfer of
the franchise to Heritage Cable-
vision. Connie and John Nelson
supporting zoning request for Preucil
School. Petition from 25 residents
supporting work and activities of
Preucil School.
Applications for the Use of
Streets and Public Grounds:. Leo H.
Frueh to picket in front of the Emma
Goldman Clinic on 4/20/84, approved.
Timothy Ganske to picket in front of
the Emma Goldman Clinic on 5/5/84,
approved. 4C's to have a
Parent -Child Walk-a-Thon on 5/5/84,
approved. Kathy Mitchell to conduct
a Mother's Day March for Disarmament
on 5/12/84, approved. Jane Dinsmore
to sell poppies to benefit veterans
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on 5/18/84 & 5/19/84,approved, Karen
Kubby for the use of Blackhawk
Minipark for a May Day Celebration on
5/1/84, approved, Delta Chi to close
Voss Street for a social gathering on
4/27/84, denied. Kathy Mitchell for
the use of Blackhawk Minipark on
4/14/84 8 4/24/84, approved.
Councilmember Baker requested
item 5g(4) re legal fees for John
Hayek be scheduled for informal
discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated
the public hearings as set.
The recommendation of the Planning &
Zoning Comm, regarding denial of the
proposed rezoning of a ten acre tract of
land located off Harlocke Street from
RM -44 to RS -5, noted. Jim Johnson, 912
Weeber and David Dierks, 905 Weeber,
appeared for discussion. Consensus of
Council was to give staff and Planning &
Zoning a chance to review street configu-
ration and potential Zoning in the area.
The City Atty, noted a concern re vested
rights and will report to Council next
week.
The Planning & Zoning Comm, recom-
mended not to forward a recommendation to
the City of Coralville regarding the final
plat of Block 3, replatting of Lot 1,
Rocca Subdivision, located approximately
2.2 miles north of Iowa City on Dubuque
Street, noted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco,
to set a public hearing on 6/5/84, on an
ordinance to amend the off-street parking
design standards and locational require-
ments to exempt single-family dwellings
(including zero lot line and townhouse
units) and duplexes. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber,
to set a public hearing on 6/5/84, on an
ordinance to vacate a portion of Melrose
Avenue right-of-way east of Byington Road.
Councilmember Strait indicated he would
be abstaining as he is a member of the Law
School faculty. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait
abstaining,
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Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson,
to set a public hearing on 6/5/84 on an
ordinance to change the name of Sandusky
Avenue, in Pepperwood Addition, Parts 4-7,
to Sandusky Drive. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait,
to adopt RES. 84-96, Bk. 82, p. 348,
SETTING AN EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE EAST
AND NORTHEAST IOWA CITY DEVELOPMENT
POLICY, Council's proposal. The Mayor
indicated that the resolution set a
termination date of May 1, 1985, for the
moratorium with a review scheduled in
December, 1984. A majority of Council -
members expressed an interest in pursuing
minimum open space requirements, alterna-
tives to mandated dedication of land.
Staff will report back to Council.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait,
that the ordinance to rezone 3.52 acres of
First Avenue extended from ID -RS to RS -5,
be given first vote for passage. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco,
Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald. Nays: Baker.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson,
to defer until 5/22/84, consideration of a
resolution approving the preliminary plat
of First and Rochester Addition, Part 2.
The Mayor declared the motion to defer
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council -
members present.
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 first and
second consideration and vote be waived
and that ORD. 84-3181, Bk. 23, pp.
115-116, TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 524 NORTH
JOHNSON STREET FROM P TO RM -12, 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 Dickson, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
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Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait,
that the ordinance to amend the Zoning
Ordinance to permit specialized private
schools in the RM -12 zone under certain
conditions and to permit the waiver of
zoning requirements in the development of
historic structures in the RM -12 zone, be
given first vote for passage. The
following people appeared for discussion:
Staffinember Doug Boothroy; Atty. Ralph
Neuzil, 617 S. Dubuque, representing Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Gaffey; Doug Paul,
1608 -10th Street, Coralville; Illene
Halbrook, 430 Brown Street; and Kenichi
Ueda, 527 Ronalds Street. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson,
that the ordinance to approve the final
Planned Development Housing (ODPH) plan of
Hunter's Run Subdivision, Parts 2 and 3,
be given second vote for passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker,
to adopt ORD. 84-3182, Bk. 23, pp.
117-118, AMENDING THE OFF-STREET PARKING
DESIGN STANDARDS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted,
5/2, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl,
McDonald, Strait, Baker. Nays: Zuber,
Ambrisco.
Moved by Strait, seconded by
Ambrisco, to appoint Denise Ann Tiffany,
720 E. Market Street, to the Mayor's Youth
Employment Board for a three-year term
ending 5/5/87; to appoint Renato R.
DeLeon, 1237 Burns Ave. and Michael
Kennedy, 20 Ealing Dr. to the Mayor's
Youth Employment Board for a three-year
term ending 3/27/87; to appoint Phil
Nychay, 802, S. Summit Street, to the
Resources Conservation Comm. for an
unexpired term ending 1/1/85; appointments
of ten positions on the Urban Environment
Ad Hoc Conn. for terms ending 6/1/85, are
the following: City Council -Larry Baker
and George Strait; P&Z Comm. -Horst Jordan
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and Jane Jakobsen; Riverfront Comm. -Linda
McGuire; Historic Preservation
Comm. -Steven VanderWoude; Design Review
Comm. -Kay Amert; Citizen representative of
environmental interests -Leo A. Lorenzen
II, 624 S. Clinton N8; Citizen representa-
tive of developmental interests -Larry
Koch, 1117 Village Farm Ct.; and a
non-voting member representing the Chamber
of Commerce Environmental Comm. -Edward
Brinton. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council -
members present.
Councilmember Baker reminded the
public of the annual Project Green plant
sale to be heldMay 12-13, from 9 to 1 at
the fairgrounds. Baker noted a number of
calls re a junk pile on Kirkwood near
Noel's Tree Service. Staff will investi-
gate. Baker questioned why the benches on
the north side of Old Capitol Center had
not been relocated from the sidewalk.
Staff will report. Ambrisco stated that
this was Small Businesses Week and paid
tribute to small businesses everywhere.
Councilmember Ambrisco noted the recent
death of James Stronks, former Council -
member, Iowa City School Bd. member, and
civic leader and stated appreciation for
his many years of service. Dickson
acknowledged Library Bd. member Ed
Zastrow's recent honor as regional
vice-president of the American Library
Trustee Association, and requested. a
letter of congratulations be sent.
Dickson noted the accomplishment of the
Committee on Community Needs in receiving
a national award for their video presenta-
tion on Community Development Block Grant
program. Councilmember Strait acknowl-
edged the 100th birthday of former
President Harry Truman. Mayor McDonald
informed Council that the Design Review
Committee will be reviewing the concept of
extensions of businesses onto the City
Plaza at their meeting tomorrow evening
(May 9th), and possibly be making a
recommendation to Council. The Mayor
questioned when the City Attorney opinion
re hours of operation re beer gardens
would be ready. The City Atty. stated the
opinion would be in Friday's information
packet and informed Council that the hours
of operation are governed by the State.
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Council requested the matter be scheduled
for informal discussion in the near
future.
City Atty. Jansen reported to Council
that the City is presently in District
Court re Home Town Dairies and an update
will be scheduled later.
Recommendations of the Committee on
Community Needs noted as follows: (1) CCN
recommends approval of the Shared Housing
Program with the stipulation that an
outside agency be contracted to implement
the program. The City Council should also
consider providing financial support for
the program for up to three years. This
recommendation should be considered when
the Shared Housing Program is discussed by
Council later this month. (2) CCN requests
that the City's IRB policy regarding
housing be revised to require that 20% of
one -bedroom, 20% of two-bedroom and 20% of
three-bedroom or larger apartments be made
available for low- to moderate -income
persons. The letter from CCN explaining
this recommendation, which is on the
Consent Calendar, should be considered
when Council reviews the revised IRB
policies later this month. (3) CCN
recommends that an additional $440 be
allocated to the Willow Creek Neighborhood
Center van. A Resolution to this effect
will be considered as a separate item on
this agenda.
Recommendation of the Housing
Commission noted as follows: The Housing
Commission recommends support of the
Shared Housing Program to the extent of
the multi-year financing. This program
will be submitted to the Council in the
near future.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by
Ambrisco, to adapt RES. 84-97, Bk. 82, pp.
349-351, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO
THE AGREEMENT WITH THE WILLOW CREEK
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, INC., FOR THE USE OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
FOR PURCHASE OF A HANDICAPPED PASSENGER
VAN. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait,
to adopt RES. 84-98, Bk. 82, p. 352,
AUTH0RIZI14G THE MAYOR TO SIGN, AND THE
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CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, THE FY85 APPLICATION
FOR STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson,
to adopt RES. 84-99, Bk. 82, pp. 353-355,
DEFERRING THE AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE
HIGHWAY 1/INTERSTATE 80 SEWAGE PUMPING
FACILITIES PROJECT and rescheduling it for
the 22nd day of May, 1984, AT 7:30 P.M.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson,
to adopt RES. 84-100, Bk. 82, p. 356,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Zuber and Baker
stated that the footbridge was being bid
as an alternate to be considered sepa-
rately when contract is awarded. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait,
to adopt RES. 84-101, Bk. 82, pp. 357-359,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE BOARD OF REGENTS (ON BEHALF OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA), Iowa Avenue Bridge
Reconstruction Project. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by
Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-102, Bk. 82, pp.
360-372, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $3,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE
BONDS (PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS,
INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
OF INTENTION TO ISSUE, CALLING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID
BONDS AND .AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl,
to adopt RES. 84-103, Bk. 82, p. 373,
RECLASSIFYING FULL-TIME POSITIONS IN THE
Official Actions
May 8, 1984
Page 10
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE AND TREASURY
DIVISION to Administrative Assistant and
Customer Service Representative respect-
fully. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by
Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-104, Bk. 82, pp.
374-386, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH HANSEN LIND MEYER, P.C.,
FOR PART I OF THE IOWA CITY PARKING STUDY.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, 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. 84-3183, Bk. 23, pp.
119-120, AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY
CREATING AN EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM
BEDROOM SIZE IN TWO-BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES,
be voted on for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson,
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.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait,
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
consideration and vote be waived and that
an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE
IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES (HUMAN
RIGHTS), be given second vote for passage.
City Atty. Jansen explained the need to
repeal the existing ordinance and not give
second reading to the ordinance acted upon
at the 4/24 Council meeting. He pointed
out the ordinance as distributed in
Friday's packet was in proper form and
included a repealer section. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Ofi ...ial Actions
May 8, 1984
Page 11
Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion to give second reading
to the ordinance as presented carried.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber,
to adjourn 10:00 P.M. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in t e o fir�e,of the
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City Clerk. /r��C.Z,•.-2iL
s/JOHNONALD, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY ERK
Submitted for publication 5/18/84
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 8, 1984
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/8/84, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker,
Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin,
Helling, Hansen, Boothroy, Gannon, Davidson, Farmer, Karr, Kriz. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 84-C39, Side 2, 221 -End; 84-C42, Sides 1 and
2, 1 -End; 84-C43, Side 1, 1-210.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-89, Bk. 82, p.
335, RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR RALPH TAYLOR, in recognition of 25
years of City service; and to adopt RES. 84-90, Bk. 82, p. 336, RESOLUTION
OF COMMENDATION FOR PAUL BOGS, in recognition of 27 years of City service.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted.
The Mayor presented Annual Outstanding Mayor's Youth Employment
Program Enrollee and Worksite Supervisor Awards to: Outstanding Enrollees
- Janet Caslavka, North Liberty and Jill Goodspeed, Iowa City. Honorable
Mention With Distinction - Denise Bennett, Iowa City and Rod Keyes, Iowa
City. Honorable Mention - Chris Randall, Coralville. Outstanding
Worksite Supervisors - Sgt. William Cook, City of Iowa City Police
Department; Sylvia Steinbach, City of Iowa City Human Relations/Personnel;
and Greg Bramwell, Mayor's Youth Employment Program/ Independent Living,
Inc. Outstanding School Referral - Renato DeLeon, Counselor, Community
Education Center, Iowa City Community School District. The Mayor recog-
nized the work of Director Peg McElroy.
Mayor McDonald proclaimed May 6-12, 1984, as Senior Center Week; May
6-12, 1984, as Iowa City Hospital Week; May 6-12, 1984, as Youth Employ-
ment ?eek; May 6-12, 1984, as Respect for Law Week; May 6-12, 1984, as
Goodwill Industries Week; May 13-19, 1984, as Historic Preservation Week.
The Mayor announced the addition of three items to the Consent
Calendar: transfer of a liquor license for Vanessa's, letter from John
and Connie Nelson re Preucil School, and a petition re Preucil School.
Moved by Erdahl, 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., 4/24/84,
as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - 4/12/84 &
4/19/84; Airport Zoning Comm. - 4/18/84; Broadband Telecomm. Comm.
-3/27/84; Bd. of Library Trustees - 4/26/84; Human Rights Comm.
-2/27/84 & 3/26/84; Housing Comm. - 4/4/84; Committee on Community
Heeds - 4/17/84.
Permit Motions: Approving Class C Beer & Sunday Sales for Ware
& McDonald Oil Co. dba Wareco, 828 S. Dubuque Street. Approving
Special Class C Beer/Wine & Sunday Sales for Chopsticks, Inc. and Mei
Lee Szeto dba Jade Garden, 119 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor
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May 8, 1984
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for J.S. Mumney, Inc. dba Mumn's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton
Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for Neil 0. Wicks dba Speak
Easy, 630 Iowa Avenue. Approving application for transfer of liquor
license for Vanessa's, 118 E. College St. to 109 E. College St.
Setting public hearings: RES. 84-91, Bk. 82, p. 337, TO SET A
PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/22/84 at 7:30 P.M., AMENDING THE FY84 OPERATING
BUDGET. RES. 84-92, Bk. 82, p. 338, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON
5/22/84 at 7:30 P.M., APPROVING THE FY84 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET.
RES. 84-93, Bk. 82, p. 339, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/22/84 at
7:30 P.M. ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY85 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT.
Motions: Authorizing the city Engineer to sign an application
for utilities right-of-way to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for
Highway 1 (North Dodge Street) at ACT Circle.
Resolutions: RES. 84-94, Bk. 82, pp. 340-342, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY,
IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 84-95, Bk. 82, pp.
343-347, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CEDAR RAPIDS
AND IOWA CITY RAILWAY COMPANY REGARDING THE INSTALLATION, MAINTE-
NANCE, OPERATION, ETC. OF A CONDUIT LOCATED UPON RAILROAD PROPERTY,
IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Correspondence: HUD Omaha office commending Iowa City for its
strong leadership and exemplary performance in furthering Fair
Housing. Grant Wood Parent -Teachers Organization expressing appre-
ciation for crossing guard at corner of California and Sycamore
streets. Chairperson of Committee on Community Needs regarding
revisions of the IRB Policy. John Hayek regarding urban renewal
legal services, City Mgr. will reply after Council discussion.
Joseph Holland representing Jackson Square Associates requesting
commercial revenue bond financing for property at the intersection of
Court and Dubuque, City Mgr. will reply after Council discussion.
Iowa City Community School District regarding the use of Mann
Elementary School parking lot by the Preucil School of Music.
Women's Resource and Action Center expressing appreciation for
passing the revisions to the Human Rights Ordinance. Thomas W.
Binning of Hawkeye CableVision Corporation regarding the proposed
transfer of the franchise to Heritage Cablevision. Connie and John
Nelson supporting zoning request for Preucil School. Petition from
25 residents supporting work and activities of Preucil School.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Leo H.
Frueh to picket in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on 4/20/84,
approved. Timothy Ganske to picket in front of the Emma Goldman
Clinic on 5/5/84, approved. 4C's to have a Parent -Child Walk-a-Thon
on 5/5/84, approved. Kathy Mitchell to conduct a Mother's Day March
for Disarmament on 5/12/84, approved. Jane Dinsmore to sell poppies
to benefit veterans do 5/18/84 & 5/19/84, approved. Karen Kubby for
the use of Blackhawk Minipark for a May Day Celebration on 5/1/84,
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May 8, 1984
Page 3
approved. Delta Chi to close Moss
4/27/84, denied. Kathy Mitchell for
4/14/84 & 4/24/84, approved.
r-,
Street for a social gathering on
the use of Blackhawk Minipark on
Councilmember Baker requested item 5g(4) re legal fees for John
Hayek be scheduled for informal discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public -hearings as
set.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Comm. regarding denial of
the proposed rezoning of a ten acre tract of land located off Harlocke
Street from RM -44 to RS -5, noted. Jim Johnson, 912 Weeber and David
Dierks, 905 Weeber, appeared for discussion. Consensus of Council was to
give staff and Planning & Zoning a chance to review street configuration
and potential zoning in the area. The City Atty. noted a concern re
vested rights and will report to Council next week.
The Planning & Zoning Comm. recommended not to forward a recommenda-
tion to the City of Coralville regarding the final plat of Block 3,
replatting of Lot 1, Rocca Subdivision, located approximately 2.2 miles
north of Iowa City on Dubuque Street, noted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing on
6/5/84, on an ordinance to amend the off-street parking design standards
and locational requirements to exempt, single-family dwellings (including
zero lot line and townhouse units) and duplexes. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing on
6/5/84, on an ordinance to vacate a portion of Melrose Avenue right-of-way
east of Byington Road. Councilmember Strait indicated he would be
abstaining as he is a member of the Law School faculty. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait abstaining.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on
6/5/84 on an ordinance to change the name of Sandusky Avenue, in
Pepperwood Addition, Parts 4-7, to Sandusky Drive. Councilmember Baker
requested a copy of the City's Street Naming Plan. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-96, Bk. 82, p.
348, SETTING AN EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE EAST AND NORTHEAST IOWA CITY
DEVELOPMENT POLICY, Council's proposal. The Mayor indicated that the
resolution set a termination date of May 1, 1985, for the moratorium with
a review scheduled in December, 1984. This resolution differed from the
developer's proposal which requested termination of the moratorium
November 1, 1984. A majority df Councilmembers expressed an interest in
pursuing minimum open space requirements, alternatives to mandated
dedication of land. Staff will report back to Council. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
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May 8, 1984
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Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to rezone
3.52 acres of First Avenue extended from ID -RS to RS -5, be given first
vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco,
Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald. Nays: Baker.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to defer until 5/22/84,
consideration of a resolution approving the preliminary plat of First and
Rochester Addition, Part 2. The Mayor declared the motion to defer
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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 first and second consideration and vote be waived and
that ORD. 84-3181, Bk. 23,pp. 115-116, TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 524 NORTH
JOHNSON STREET FROM P TO RM -12, 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 Dickson, 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.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to amend the
Zoning Ordinance to permit specialized private schools in the RM -12 zone
under certain conditions and to permit the waiver of zoning requirements
in the development of historic structures in the RM -12 zone, be given
first vote for passage. The following people appeared for discussion:
Staffinember Doug Boothroy; Atty. Ralph Neuzil, 617 S. Dubuque, represent-
ing Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gaffey; Doug Paul, 1608 -10th Street, Coralville;
Illene Halbrook, 430 Brown Street; and Kenichi Ueda, 527 Ronalds Street.
Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to approve
the final Planned Development Housing (ODPH) plan of Hunter's Run Subdivi-
sion, Parts 2 and 3, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll
call vote -unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adopt ORD. 84-3182, Bk. 23,
pp. 117-118, AMENDING THE OFF-STREET PARKING DESIGN STANDARDS OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald,
Strait, Baker. Nays: Zuber, Ambrisco.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to appoint Denise Ann Tiffany,
720 E. Market Street, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board for a
three-year term ending 5/5/87; to appoint Renato R. DeLeon, 1237 Burns
Ave. and Michael Kennedy, 20 Ealing Dr. to the Mayor's Youth Employment
Board for a three-year term ending 3/27/87; to appoint Phil Nychay, 802 S.
Summit Street, to the Resources Conservation Comm. for an unexpired term
ending 1/1/85; appointments of ten positions on the Urban Environment Ad
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May 8, 1984
Page 5
Hoc Comm. for terms ending 6/1/85, are the following: City Council -Larry
Baker and George Strait; P&Z Comm. -Horst Jordan and Jane Jakobsen;
Riverfront Comm. -Linda McGuire; Historic Preservation Comm. -Steven
Vanderwoude; Design Review Comm. -Kay Amert; Citizen representative of
environmental interests -Leo A. Lorenzen II, 624 S. Clinton A8; Citizen
representative of developmental interests -Larry Koch, 1117 Village Farm
Ct.; and a non-voting member representing the Chamber of Commerce Environ-
mental Comm. -Edward Brinton. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Baker reminded the public of the annual Project Green
plant sale to be held May 12-13, from 9 to 1 at the fairgrounds. Baker
noted a number of calls re a junk pile on Kirkwood near Noel's Tree
Service. Staff will investigate. Baker questioned why the benches on the
north side of 01d Capitol Center had not been relocated from the sidewalk.
Staff will report. Ambrisco stated that this was Small Businesses Week
and paid tribute to small businesses everywhere. Councilmember Ambrisco
noted the recent death of James Stronks, former Councilmember, Iowa City
School Bd. member, and civic leader and stated appreciation for his many
years of service. Dickson acknowledged Library Bd. member Ed Zastrow's
recent honor as regional vice-president of the American Library Trustee
Association, and requested a letter of congratulations be sent. Dickson
noted the accomplishment of the Committee on Community Needs in receiving
a national award for their video presentation on Community Development
Block Grant program. Councilmember Strait acknowledged the 100th birthday
of former President Harry Truman. Mayor McDonald informed Council that
the Design Review Committee will be reviewing the concept of extensions of
businesses onto the City Plaza at their meeting tomorrow evening (May
9th), and possibly be making a recommendation to Council. The Mayor
questioned when the City Attorney opinion re hours of operation re beer
gardens would be ready. The City Atty. stated the opinion would be in
Friday's information packet and informed Council that the hours of
operation are governed by the State. Council requested the matter be
scheduled for informal discussion in the near future.
City Atty. Jansen reported to Council that the City is presently in
District Court re Home Town Dairies and an update will be scheduled later.
Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows:
(1) CCN recommends approval of the Shared Housing Program with the
stipulation that an outside agency be contracted to implement the program.
The City Council should also consider providing financial support for the
program for up to three years. This recommendation should be considered
when the Shared Housing Program is discussed by Council later this month.
(2) CCN requests that the City's IRB policy regarding housing be revised
to require that 20% of one -bedroom, 20% of two-bedroom and 20% of
three-bedroom or larger apartments be made available for low- to moder-
ate -income persons.• The letter from CCN explaining. this recommendation,
which is on the Consent Calendar, should be considered when Council
reviews the revised IRB policies later this month. (3) CCN recommends
that an additional $440 be allocated to the Willow Creek Neighborhood
Center van. A Resolution to this effect will be considered as a separate
item on this agenda.
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May 8, 1984
Page 6
Recommendation of the Housing Commission noted as follows: The
Housing Commission recommends support of the Shared Housing Program to the
extent of the multi-year financing. This program will be submitted to the
Council in the near future.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-97, Bk. 82,
pp. 349-351, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE WILLOW CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, INC.,
FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF A
HANDICAPPED PASSENGER VAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-98, Bk. 82, p.
352, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN, AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, THE FY85
APPLICATION FOR STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-99, Bk. 82,
pp. 353-355, DEFERRING THE AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE HIGHWAY 1/INTERSTATE 80
SEWAGE PUMPING FACILITIES PROJECT and rescheduling it for the 22nd ,day of
May, 1984, AT 7:30 P.M. City Engr. Frank Farmer explained additional time
was required to consider the two alignments and acquire easements and
permits. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-100, Bk. 82,
p. 356, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST
ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT. Zuber and Baker stated that the footbridge was being bid as an
alternate to be considered separately when contract is awarded. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-101, Bk. 82, pp.
357-359, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE BOARD OF REGENTS (ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA), Iowa Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-102, Bk. 82,
pp. 360-372, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 IN
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS
(PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS, INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE,
CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS AND AUTHORIZ-
ING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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May 8, 1984
Page 7
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-103, Bk. 82,
p. 373, RECLASSIFYING FULL-TIME POSITIONS IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE AND
TREASURY DIVISION to Administrative Assistant and Customer Service
Representative respectfully. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted..
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-104, Bk. 82,
pp. 374-386, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HANSEN LIND MEYER,
P.C., FOR PART I OF THE IOWA CITY PARKING STUDY. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, 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.
84-3183, Bk. 23, pp. 119-120, AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY CREATING AN EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM BEDROOM
SIZE IN TWO-BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared tfie ordinance adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, 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 consideration and vote be waived and that an
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES (HUMAN
RIGHTS), be given second vote for passage.. City Atty. Jansen explained
the need to repeal the existing ordinance and not give second reading to
the ordinance acted upon at the 4/24 Council meeting. He pointed out the
ordinance as distributed in Friday's packet was in proper form and
included a repealer section. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion to give second
reading to the ordinance as presented carried.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn 10:00 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
ffi.NrraInrkrARIM&I.,vbl.a
MARIAN K. K RR, CITY CLERK
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
MAY 21, 1984
Informal Council Discussion: May 21, 1984, 6:30 p.m. in the Conference
Room at the ivic en er. ayor John McDonald presiding.
Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Ambrisco, Baker, Erdahl, Zuber, Strait.
Absent: Dickson.
Staff Present: Parrott, Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Hencin, Cassady, Knight,
VTFo_sF,_FTe_rT.
Tape-recorded: Reel 84-C45, Sides 1 and 2; 84-C46, Side 1, 1-145.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn to executive session
under Section 28A.5G (real estate), to discuss the purchase of particular
real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected
to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that
property. The minutes in the tape-recording of the session closed under
this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transac-
tion discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to
executive session, 6:30 p.m. and Council returned to open session 6:40 p.m.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING: Reel 84-C45, Side 1
Reeves First Subdivision, preliminary and final plat.
Planning and Zoning recommended that the City Council forward no comment
to Coralville because it won't be annexed in the near future.
Sturgis Corner Addition, Part 2 Vacation.
This is located on the east portion near the river.
Rezone
This item should be deferred.
First and Rochester Addition, Part 2, approve preliminary plat.
This item should be deferred.
Ordinance to permit special
There was no discussion.
consid-
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May 21, 1984
Page 2
No discussion.
anned Development Plan of Hunter'
No discussion.
Sidewalk requirements will be waived until transit service is estab-
lished.
URBAN RENEWAL ATTORNEYS FEES: Reel 84-C45, Side 1
John Hayek explained the request for an increase in attorney fees. Hayek
said he doesn't anticipate an increased urban renewal workload other than
current legal work on the hotel project and marketing the lot east of the
hotel. Different fees are used for litigation and standard office work.
Hayek explained that 45-50 percent of the charges are used for office
overhead costs. The hourly costs charged to the City are considerably
lower than the usual fee charged to other clients. Majority of Council -
member agreed to the increase as requested.
SEWER STUDY: Reel 84-C45, Side 1
Berlin reported that 50 people attended the pre-bid conference, represent-
ing about 25 different firms. The bid application deadline is Wednesday.
Berlin recommended hiring a financial consultant to assist staff in
reviewing the bid proposals. Council raised concerns about utilizing
local community consultants that have previously been involved with the
sewer project reports. Berlin and Mayor McDonald will meet to further
discuss the use of local consultants.
ANNUAL AUDIT CONTRACT BIDS:
Reel 84-C45, Side 1
Vitosh reviewed audit contract bids. Councilmembers voiced their support
to use a local firm when comparable bids are received. Vitosh noted the
importance of selecting a firm that can meet the audit schedule deadline
of the NSOA to receive certification of compliance. Council decided to
engage McGladrey, Hendrickson b Pullen as auditor for FY84.
FY84 BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
Reel 84-C45, Side 2
Vitosh answered specific questions about the FY84 budget amendments. Baker
asked about the pollution control projects and sewer plant expenditures.
Vitosh explained that the million dollar project is included under sewer
sstem design work b on�tspecific items. In reply ther costs are t to ea cquestiongcompletion
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Vitosh said that the hotel force account handles the proceeds from the
sale of the City land for the hotel project. This account funded the
City's portion of site preparation. Responding to Strait, Vitosh ex-
plained how the Finance Department controls and balances for specific
projects. In answer to Baker, Vitosh explained that the practicum
students at the Recreation Center are made possible through the Univer-
sity.
CCN VIDEOTAPE:
Reel 84-C45, Side 2
The City Council viewed the Committee on Community Needs videotape.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Reel 84-C45, Side 2
Council agreed to add to the consent calendar a motion approving applica-
tion for transfer of Class C beer license for Robert L. Finley.
l� CITY MANAGER EVALUATION: Reel 84-C45, Side 2
! Council requested information about city managers' salaries in comparable
f Midwest cities and the history of Iowa City's City Manager's salary.
Berlin will summarize past evaluation discussions before the Council goes
through the evaluation process. The Council will evaluate the City
Manager and present the evaluation to the City Manager in an executive
session next week.
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME: Reel 84-C45, Side 2
1. Agenda item 27. In response to Erdahl, Berlin explained that this
amendment clarifies the status of covered public walkways.
2. In answer to Strait, Berlin said that the permanent walkway between
Bushnell's and the new hotel will be configured to promote safety.
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3. Agenda item 22. Helling explained that a public hearing will be set
for July 3 at 7:30 p.m. for the City's UMTA application.
4. Councilmembers discussed the reading of proclamations during formal
i. Council meetings. Reading entire proclamations will be left to the
discretion of the Mayor.
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5. In response to Ambrisco, staff will check on lighting in the walkway
between Bushnell's and the new hotel.
6. Erdahl asked about the outer covering for the new hotel. Berlin
explained that the towers will be painted the same color as the stucco
on the remainder of the building.
7. Baker asked about the benches on the north side of the Old Capitol
Center. Berlin said that he hasn't gotten an answer yet but will
report back.
8. Berlin said that UDAG funding for the hotel should be released
shortly.
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9. Strait noted the success of the recent congregate housing public
meeting and suggested holding additional meetings to encourage senior
citizen input.
10. In response to Strait, Berlin will provide Council with more informa-
tion on the Senior Center evaluation including the committee person-
nel, staff involvement, and justification for the evaluation.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.