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Home My WebLink About1984-06-05 Minutes numbered0"? COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 50 1984 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 6/5/84, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl (7:45); McDonald, Strait. Absent: Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Melling, Jansen, Karr, Schmadeke, Franklin, Davidson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape B4 -C43, Side 2, 127 -End; 84-C49, Side 1, 1 -End. Mayor McDonald proclaimed Parks and Recreation Month - June 1984 and "Life, Be In It" Week - June 3-9,1984; and Iowa River Month - June 1984. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions of the meeting of 5/22/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - 4/25/84; 17 Civil Service Comm. - 5/4/84 & 5/11/84; Planning & Zoning Conn. -5/17/84; Riverfront Conn. - 4/4/84; Bd. of Library Trustees -5/24/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Krause Gentle Oil Corporation dba Iowa City Kum & Go 002 #222, 521 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Pester Marketing Company dba Pester Marketing Company X158, 606 S.,/ 03 Riverside Drive. Approving Class C Beer & Sunday Sales for Drug /001/ Fair, Inc. dba People's Drug, 2425 Muscatine Avenue. Approving -A00-- Special Class C Beer/Wine and Sunday Sales for Michael O.L. Chan dba Canton House, 713-715 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class B Liquor and Sunday Sales for Howard Johnson Company and Mclean. Enterprises, 00 6 Inc. dba Howard Johnson's, N. Dodge Street. RES. 84-125, Bk. 82, PP 00 442-442A, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Setting public hearings: RES. 84-126, Bk. 82, p. 443, TO SET A /0 PUBLIC HEARING ON 6/19/84 AT 7:30 P.M. ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT & ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHAM- ROCK/ARBOR CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 84-127, Bk. 82, 0a P' 444, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 6/19/84 AT 7:30 P.M., ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, & ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP. RES. 84-128, Bk. 82, p. 445, ACCEPTING THE SANITARY SEWER FOR R/0/0 PLAZA DEVELOPMENT. Correspondence: Chamber of Commerce acknowledging the efforts Zell and cooperation of the Planning & Zoning Comm' and City Planning staff in developing the proposed Tree Regulations. Betty Funk re the 104-2, cable television franchise.. Ann Gauger re the traffic light at 1010_ Clinton and College streets, referred to the Traffic Engineer for Council Acs,,4ties June 5, 19. Page 2 review. John Cruise, representing GWG Investments, re contract on ®� the Old Public Library and Parking lot. Bob Welsh re ownership ofa/ iS cable television. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared -the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to forward recommendation of denial from the Planning and Zoning Comn. of the rezoning from Al to RS of a one acre tract located two miles north of I-80 on Highway 1. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl, Zuber absent. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing on 7/3/84, on an ordinance to amend the Tree Regulations, Section 36-72 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl, Zuber absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for �Q�� 7/3/84, on an ordinance to amend the off-street parking requirements to include provisions for traffic islands. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl, Zuber absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 7/3/84, on an ordinance to amend the definition section of the Zoning O/ Ordinance to include a definition of planting area. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl, Zuber absent. Erdahl arrived 7:45 P.M. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the off-street parking design standards and locational requirements to exempt single - X0.20 family dwellings (including zero lot line and townhouse units) and duplexes. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate a portion of Melrose Avenue right-of-way east of Byington Road. Strait reiterated his intent to abstain on this matter. Staffinember Karin Franklin present. Richard Gibson, Director of Facilities Planning for the University of 0-2- Iowa, appeared for discussion. Councilmembers expressed their desire to review the parking plans for the new Law School prior to approval. The matter will be scheduled for June 18 informal session. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to change the name of Sandusky Avenue, in Pepperwood Addition, Parts 4-7, to Sandusky Drive. No 119-5, one appeared. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-129, Bk. 82, PRE446, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF DEER HILL SUBDIVISION LOCATED 1023 ONE-HALF MILE NORTH OF BUTLER BRIDGE ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 218. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-130, Bk. 82, pp. 447-450, AUTHORIZING MERCY HOSPITAL TO USE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS- 01 OF -WAY LOCATIONS FOR THE ERECTION OF PRIVATE TRAFFIC DIRECTIONAL SIGNS, with the color of the signs to be brown with white lettering as Mercy requested. Councilmember brown with white lettering 6/0, Zuber absent. Council Act4,ities June 5, 19?�$ Page 3 Strait noted University Hospitals' signage as also. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 84-31869 Bk. 23, pp. 149-141,- AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT SPECIALIZED PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE RM -12 ZONE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO PER14IT THE WAIVER OF ZONING REQUIREMENTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES IN ioas THE RM -12 ZONE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that the ORDINANCE TO REZONE 3.52 ACRES EAST OF FIRST AVENUE EXTENDED FROM ID -RS TO RS -5, be given second vote for passage. Ambrisco clarified the City's position re load lifting the moratorium and stated Council may lift the moratorium in May 1985 and will review the matter in December 1984 after seeing how the sewage treatment facility is progressing; no building will occur in this location either, vote tonight is simply a rezoning. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker. Absent: Zuber. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to defer for two weeks consid- eration of a resolution approving the preliminary plat of First and 149-77 Rochester Addition, Part 2. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent. A public hearing was held on the matter of the adoption of the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Rochester Avenue Reservoir and Pumping. Station. Public Works / 119 Director Charles Schmadeke present for discussion. No one appeared. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-131, Bk. 829 pp. 451-455, AOOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACTS AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE ROCHESTER AVENUE RESERVOIR AND PUMPING STATION/ ..?9 AND AUTHORIZING BID TO BE RECEIVED JUNE 26, 1985; AT 2:00 P.M. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the proposed issuance of the City's Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for Pharmaceutical Development1p,3o Systems, Inc. in an amount of not to exceed $3,000,000. Charles. Newhouse, Executive Vice -President for Pharmaceutical Development Systems, notified Council that they were currently exploring other finance options and depending on the decision may withdraw their request and support another. Councilmembers expressed a desire to review site plans prior to approval. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-1329 Bk. 82, pp. 456-462, APPROVING PROCEEDINGS WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT /a3 REVENUE BONDS (PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS, INC. PROJECT) .OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities June 5, 19F— Page 4 The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Housing Comm. - one 43..Z vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/1/86; Riverfront Comm. - one 3 vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/1/86; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd." - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 4/15/86; United Action for/ Youth - two vacancies for one year terms ending 6/30/85. These appoint- ments will be made at the 6/17/84 City Council meeting. Councilmember Ambrisco noted a number of calls from the local bike club re use of the proposed Iowa Avenue footbridge. After staff research, 1031- Ambrisco 31- Ambrisco reported that the footbridge was not wide enough to allow bicyclists to ride and the bikes would have to be walked across. Ambrisco expressed his pleasure with the presentation, by a local firm, at the/1037 informal session re remodeling the Capitol Street ramp. Ambrisco requested staff investigate the accident history of the College and Clinton inter- section and requested Council explore alternatives to making the intersec-/03 P tion safer. Council requested the matter be given high priority. Council - member Ambrisco urged the public to vote as today was Primary Election Day. Erdahl noted, with appreciation, the shorter titles on the agenda re 03 industrial revenue bond approval. Councilmember Baker inquired when the benches on the north side of the Old Capitol Mall would be removed. The lea City Manager reported they were in the process of moving them and addi- tional seating had been provided. Baker referred to discussion at the informal session re dirt and debris on City streets, and requested staff/04t/ also investigate 521 Kirkwood Avenue. Baker requested update on i '/z televising informal sessions. The Mayor complimented staff on the quick response to a problem re mud on the streets earlier in the week. m43 The recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: The Design Review Committee indicated its approval of the building design as presented for an apartment building to be built at 404 South Dubuque/ 4l�/- Street. The Committee noted, with appreciation, that much attention had been paid to historical detail which made the building design very attractive. (Jackson Square Project) Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-133, Bk. 82, pp. 463-466, APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR THE HIGHWAY 1/INTERSTATE 80 /0*f5 SEWAGE PUMPING FACILITIES PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-134, Bk. 82, pp. 467-469, ADOPTING A NEW SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR WATER MAIN TAPS, WATER MAIN INSTALLATION AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR ROUTINE WATER SERVICE PROCE- o� DURES. Public Works Director Charles Schmadeke stated additional costs had been incurred over the past four years and costs were reflected in the FY85 budget. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-135, Bk. 82, p. 470, SETTING PARKING RATES FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM. Affirma- /0,f7 tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-136, Bk. 82, p. 471, SETTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR BUILDING MOVING LICENSES AND PERMITS..1044? Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities F :r June 5, 197_ Page 5 Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-137, Bk. 82, pp. 472-474, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO .SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST,/ it THE FY85 CAMPUS SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE 28E AGREEMENT. Councilmembers noted the cooperation established through JCCOG. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES.84-138, Bk. 82, pp. 475-477, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST,/0-50 AN AMENDMENT TO THE 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND A-1 CAB, INC. FOR FY84 SEATS SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-139, Bk. 82, pp. 478-479, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST/OS/ THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY EVA MAE ALLEN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-140, Bk. 82, p. 480, ACCEPTING DONATION FROM PHIL PHILLIPS OF LAND IN BLOCK 19, SECTION/DSZ 10, IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-141, Bk. 82, pp. 481-483, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR OPERATION OF OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS/o53 BY BUSINESSES LICENSED UNDER CHAPTER 123 OF THE CODE OF IOWA (beer gardens). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-142, Bk. 82, pp. 484-485, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR /0534 LEGAL SERVICE FEES FOR JOHN W. HAYEK. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-143, Bk. 82, p. 486, RESOLUTION ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL /D.S5 YEAR 1985 BEGINNING JULY 1, 1984, salary increase for the City Manager. Councilmembers noted the fine job done by the City Manager over the past nine years. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, 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 second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3187, Bk. 23, pp. 152-155, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE II OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES (THE BUILDING CODE), RELATING TO./O-5-1, DRAFT STOPS AND TO ALLOW PERMANENT COVERINGS OVER PUBLIC WALKWAYS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Council Activities June 5, l `s Page 6 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY TO CHANGE SPEED LIMITS/d-57 ON PARTS OF SYCAMORE STREET, be -given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, bei given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Zuber. Councilmember Ambrisco noted the 40th anniversary of D -Day to be .1.57 observed Wednesday, June 6. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adjourn 8:55 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent. JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR - r7) City of Iowa City f-"- MEMORANDUM DATI, May 25, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager If: Material in Friday's Packet D6 D Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Staff review of Waste Water Project proposals L6 b. Certified Local Government Grant application Memorandum from the City Manager and Finance Director regarding property /0 63 tax shortfall. 'Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: / 6 f/ a. Review of City Council FY84 Objectives b. Summary Report - Program Division Objectives for First Half of FY84,0 5 c. Memorandum regarding Ownership of Cable Television— —� Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program Development regarding street naming classification plan. '16,67 News release regarding hiring of new director for Housing and Inspection 1,169 Services Department. Minutes of staff meeting of May 16 and May 23, 1984. / 69 Articles: a. Skywalk panel alters newspaper machine rule /D 74 b. City, county at computer "crossroads" face tough choices /a 7/ c. Compromise with National Cable TV Association d. Property being leased by Meridith Property Management Brochure from Department of Parks and Recreation. 1-110 Calendar for June 1984. /075 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM "TEI June 1, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet /O 76 Memorandum from the Mayor regarding June 18 informal meeting. Statement by Mayor McDonald at the public hearing for the 1984 Democratic Id 77 National Platform. 1 MMemorandum from the City Manager regarding equipment purchases. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding Housing Discriminationid 79 Federal Grants. Memorandum from the Chairperson of Broadband Telecommunications Commission / �0 regarding approval conditions of sale and alternative ownership options. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Flood Plain Maps b. Nitrate Concentration in Iowa City's Potable Water Supply /age �� L c. Sidewalk on Tanglewood/Ventura and St. Anne's Drive Project Copy of letter received from the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department /� 8 regarding bids for the leasing of mini liquor stores. Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding' s - rezoning of 209 Myrtle Avenue. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager and the Civil Rights Specialist regarding the City's Women and Minority Business Enterprise Program. Financial Report, FY 1983. Article: Cable Industry, Cities Reach Compromise on Deregulation / g� Press Release: Preliminary Information on 1984 Rental Housing Survey 08 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DAT11 May 25, 1984 TO: City Council FIM: City Manager IN: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. 06 0 Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Staff review of Waste Water Project proposals 06 / b. Certified Local Government Grant application - /O6z Memorandum from the City Manager and Finance Director regarding property 63 tax shortfall. / 'Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. Review of City Council FY84 Objectives b. Summary Report - Program Division Objectives for First Half of FY84a�g c. Memorandum regarding Ownership of Cable Television—`— Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program'Development regarding street naming classification plan. /O 47 News release regarding hiring of new director for Housing and Inspection Services Department. JO dg Minutes of staff meeting of May 16 and May 23, 1984. Articles: a. Skywalk panel alters newspaper machine rule O 76 b. City, county at computer "crossroads" face tough choices f0 7/ c. Compromise with National Cable TV Association 14 7z d. Property being leased by Meridith Property Management to 73 Brochure from Department of Parks and Recreation. 7 Calendar for June 1984. 0SS