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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-07-31 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES July 31, 1984 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/31/84, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Boyle, Karr, Knight, Hauer, Farmer, Hencin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 84-058, Side 1, 425 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; 84-C61, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2, 1-244. Moved by Zuber, 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 reg. mtg., 7/17/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City Council Rules -3/ _ Comm. -7/17/84; Joint City/County - 6/27/84; Housing Comm. spec. mtg./-:17r - 6/12/84; Civil Service Comm. - 6/9/84, 6/11/84, 6/12/84, 6/14/84, 6/16/84; Planning d Zoning Comm. - 6/7/84, 7/5/84; Housing Appeals Bd. - 6/12/84; Human Rights Comm. - 5/30/84, 6/25/84; Urban Environ- ment Ad Hoc Comm. - 7/10/84; Broadband Telecomn. Comm. -5/15/84, d 5/22/84, 5/29/84, 6/26/84. - �to6 4a,6 / Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Robert D. Finley dba Bob's University Shell / d i 1910 S. Gilbert. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Osco Drug, Inc. dba Osco Drug Store, 201 S. Clinton. Approving Class/4129, C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Harold Dickey dba Dickey's /sed 9 Sav-A-Lot, 1213 S. Gilbert Court. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Voss Petroleum Company of Iowa City, Iowa, dba/0/0 Discount Ban's Shell, 933 S. Clinton. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Cedar River Pasta Company, Inc. dbaL44/� Carlos O'Kelley's, 1411 Waterfront Drive. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Senor Pablas Ltd. dba Senor Pablos Ltd., 830 First Avenue. Approving Class C Beer/Wine License and Sunday Sales for Leo D. Eastwood dba Maid -Rite Restaurant, 1700 First/ / 3 Avenue. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Richard Paul dba Lotito's Pizza Ltd., 321 S. Gilbert. RES. 84-210, Bk. 83, p. 690, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. /s Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $3,613,420.03 1,116 for the period of June 1 thru June 30, 1984, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Authorizing the City Engr. to./'f/ 9 sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation -to Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company for Highway 1, north approximately 300 feet south of Howard Johnson's Drive. Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use of highway / /_P_ right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Plum Grove Acres at Highway 1, north approximately 600 feet north of the driveway for NCS. Council Ac-'ities July 31, 1s..4 Page 2 Resolutions: RES. 84-211, Bk. 83, pp. 691-694, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 1983 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS (LYON'S 2nd ADDITION) ASSESS -./V/2 MENT PROJECT OF AHRENS CONSTRUCTION OF HARPER, IOWA FOR $97,560.90. RES. 84-212, Bk. 83, pp. 695-697, AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF BYLAWS FOR/,/ -7,0 THE IOWA CITY COMMITTEE ON C014MUNITY NEEDS. Correspondence: Charter Coaches, Inc, of Cedar Rapids regarding the possibility of establishing a commuter service between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City and utilizing the downtown transit interchange Employees of Cartwrights regarding the condition of the street at 20;/,/.?.z and 210 Lafayette, requesting that this location be added to the list of streets to be oiled, referred to the Public �z 3 Works Dept. Shoemaker 8 Haaland regarding engineering services for the Rochester Avenue reservoir, memo from the Public Works Director is included in Council material and the City Mgr. will respond after Council discusses the memo. Letters regarding "bug zappers" from:_ Cynthia Nichols, Vida Brenner, Robert Burchfield, Dick and Lori Parrott, Elias Zaharias. Charles Mullen requesting the City's/� ?5 consent to vacate a portion of Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part III, referred to Planning staff for processing and referral to the Planning and Zoning Comm. Memoranda from the Civil Service Commis- sion submitting certified lists of applicants for the following /i/.?G positions: Maintenance Worker I/Refuse Division; Building Inspector -Plumbing/HIS; Associate Planner/PPD; Maintenance Worker I/Refuse 14,2r Division; Mass Transit Operator/Transit; Engineering Techni- &,7 9 cian/Engineering Division. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer /V 3 regarding: Stop sign on Southgate Avenue at Keokuk Street; Parking prohibition on Orchard Street; Yield sign on Roberts Road on Bartelt 1��— Road; Yield sign at Roberts Road and Westwinds Drive; Stop sign at /43sz the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Sheridan Avenue; No Right Turn 3s on Red from Prentiss at Gilbert. Thomas Feldbush regarding supple -14136 mental funding request of Nelson Adult Center. .� Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: David Trawick for the use of Blackhawk l4inipark on 7/20 b 21/84 to register4</ 39 voters and to collect signatures for the Nuclear Freeze Movement, approved. Diane Pepetone for the use of Blackhawk Minipark on 7/21/84 for a bakesale to benefit Mark IV Neighborhood Center, approved. Ms. Anne Barcus for the use of Grantwood Street between California and Gleason for a neighborhood picnic on 7/22/84, ap- proved. Chamber of Comnerce for the use of streets and sidewalks for Sidewalk Days, 7/20 8 21/84, approved. Timothy Ganske for permission 14113 to picket in front of the Emna Goldman Clinic on 7/21/84, approved. Procter and Gamble for the use of streets for a footrace on 7/14/84, /4 u it approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The denial of a sound variance of the Noise Ordinance for Sigma Chi Fraternity was discussed. Terrence Brown, Sigma Chi Derby Chair, appeared and requested Council set a public hearing on the matter. After discus- Council Ar'- pities July 31, 1;.4 Page 3 sion, moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for 8/14/84 to hear the appeal of the fraternity. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 0/6, Erdahl absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 8/28/84 on proposed amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance/44Z which establish a Certificate of No Material Effect and modify the procedures for designating historic districts. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 8/28/84 on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding theme provisional use language for dwellings in the CB2 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for 8/28/84 on a proposed amendment to Section 36-88 of the Zoning Ordinance '/44,00 amendment of the ordinance, to bring the procedures therein into compli- ance with recent state legislation amending Chapter 414 of the Iowa Code. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. A public hearing was held on amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to bring the Iowa City Municipal Code into compliance with recent State Ig -4-9 legislation regarding manufactured housing. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property at 624 S. Gilbert Street from CI -1 to CC -2. David Poula, attorney for the SD purchaser, and Ken O'Donnell, realtor for the purchaser, appeared to answer questions. Staffinember Knight present for discussion. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-213, Bk. 83, pp. 698-700, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF BDI 5TH ADDITION LOCATED AT THE / 5/ NORTHERNMOST END OF HEINZ ROAD, contingent on approval of legal papers. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-214, Bk. 83, DEVE701 LOPM NT APPROVING (LSNRD)HEPLAN FIN PHARMACEUTICAL RY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT NON-RESIDENTIAL /�FSz LOCATED ON LOT ONE OF BDI 5TH ADDITION Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-215, Bk. 83, p. 702, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1453DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR H.P. SMITH COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Public hearing was held on amendments to the Urban Renewal Plan. Ernie Lehman, representing the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, appeared re the Blackhawk inipark and urged uest the Paul -Helen 14Bldg. owners app Council aisedand aovalue assessed to the have the easement eproperty �5 owners of the building. Council Acts ties July 31, 1984 Page 4 Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to defer indefinitely the public hearing on proposed signage easement agreement between the City of Iowa City and Dr. Harry A. Johnson, Jr., dba Mid -City Hotel Associates -Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Public hearing was held re acquiring and operating ten (10) dwelling units pursuant to the United States Housing Act of 1937. Strait ques- tioned if name, locations, and estimated costs had to be known and/�S/o discussed at this time. The City Mgr. stated that no locations would be pursued until the application was approved. A memo would be sent to Council to clarify this matter. No one appeared. Public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract �4/S% and cost estimate for the construction of sanitary sewer improvements. -Sewer System Rehabilitation. No one appeared. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-216, Bk. 83, p. 703, ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - SEWER SYSTEM/_S-57 REHABILITATION AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED UNTIL 10:00 A.M. ON THE 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 1984. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Leonard Yeggy, 840 St. Anne's Drive, appeared and raised concerns re Aff spraying of chemicals and herbicides. Staff will contact the County Health Department re the concerns. Glenn Shoemaker, Shoemaker and Haaland, /y40 appeared re his letter on the Council agenda Consent Calendar regarding engineering services for the Rochester Avenue Reservoir project. Mr. Shoemaker questioned the City bidding procedures. Staff will send material to the Herbert Hoover Engineering Society for review. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Riverfront Comm. - one vacancy for a three-year term for a representative of the University of/�/ Iowa. This appointment will be made at the 9/11/84 City Council meeting. Councilmember Zuber thanked Press Citizen reporter John Campbell for/0-2— the or/yC-2—the fine job in service to the city with his stories and wished him well in his new job in Rochester, New York. Councilmember Baker questioned if/2-L3 the gift of land around Sturgis Corner had been resolved. Asst. City Atty. Boyle reported the matter would be discussed in the fall. Baker reported on the Environmental Committee and requested public input re any areas of the City that should be preserved in their natural habitat. Councilmember Ambrisco asked when the landscaping around the Mercy. Hospital parking lot would be complete. The City Mgr. reported that plantings would be done in the fall. Councilmember Dickson asked that the/4(06 Environmental Committee include 624 S. Gilbert as an area for discussion. Asst. City Atty. Boyle reported that a lawsuit had been filed against the City by Plaza Centre One and that Atty. John Hayek will represent the. 41G City in this matter. Council Ar— ities July 31, 15„4 Page 5 The recommendations of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission noted as follows: (1) The BTC approved a prioritized list of conditions for approval of sale. This matter has been considered by the City Council. (2) The BTC approved a change in its bylaws calling for election of officers on 3/13 or at the first regular meeting following appointment by Council. The amended bylaws will be forwarded to the Rules Committee for approval. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, 704-705, ORDERING PREPARATION OF FINAL FOR THE 1983 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS (LYON'S Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, declared the resolution adopted. to adopt RES. 84-217, Bk. 83, pp. PLAT AND SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS 2ND ADDITION) ASSESSMENT PROJECT. 6/O, Erdahl absent. The Mayor Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-218, Bk. 83, pp. 706-709, APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR IMPROVEMENTSZV %y (TANGLEWO00/VENTURA/ST. ANNE'S DRIVE SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENT). Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl absent and Baker abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-219, Bk. 83, p. 710, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FY85 BRIDGE PAINTING PROGRAM TO ±z OAIRYLAND IMPROVEMENT CO., INC OF COTTAGE GROVE, WISCONSIN, $23,626.38. City Engr. Farmer reported that the Melrose Avenue bridge, the Woolf Avenue bridge, and the Johnson Street bridge would be included with this project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-220, Bk. 83, p. 711, AWARDING CONTRACT BID FOR THE REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERT AT_&_/'Z FIRS AVENUE AND NORTHEAST BRANCH OF RALSTON CREEK PROJECT TO IOWA CULVERT BUILDERS, INC. OF SIGOURNEY, IOWA for $160,167.72. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, ing parking at all times from east side Burlington Street to railroad r -o -w. The defeated, 1/5, with the following divisi Baker. Nays: Dickson, McDonald, Strai Erdahl. to adopt a resolution prohibit- ���� of South Johnson Street from Mayor declared the resolution on of roll call vote. Ayes: t, Zuber, Ambrisco. Absent: Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-221, Bk. 83, pp. 712-722, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $900,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (JACKSON SQUARE ASSOCIATES PROJECT) SERIES 1984, WITH THE PROCEEDS llr-Le FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO BE LOANED TO JACKS0N SQUARE ASSOCIATES, AN IOWA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ACQUIRING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING LAND, BUILDINGS AND IM- PROVEMENTS SUITABLE FOR USE AS A 27 UNIT HOUSING COMPLEX FOR THE ELDERLY; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST TO SECURE SAID BONDS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A DEED RESTRICTIONS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND JACKSON SQUARE ASSOCIATES; TILE ASSIGNMENT w, Council Ac'— ities July 31, 1, Page 6 BY THE CITY TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE RIGHTS AND INTEREST OF THE CITY IN AND TO SAID REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND SAID LOAN AGREEMENT; THE SALE OF SAID.H7.5 BONDS; APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE; AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-222, Bk. 83, pp. 723-726, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED ACCESS EASEMENT FOR URBAN/4671/0 RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1b (HOTEL SITE). The City Mgr. noted that this easement reduced the air rights from 25 ft. to 16 ft. Hotel representatives had been contacted re the amended easement and indicated they might not favor the change. However, no specific reason had been received by staff prior to the meeting this evening. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-223, Bk. 83, pp. 727-730, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 84-141 AND ADOPTING A NEW RESOLUTION 1117 7 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR OPERATION OF OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS BY BUSINESSES LICENSED UNDER CHAPTER 123 OF THE CODE OF IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. (Beer Gardens) Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-224, Bk. 83, pp. 731-805, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO AMEND THE LOW INTEREST_/ 7f LOAN AND FORGIVABLE LOAN MANUALS FOR THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Staffinember Hencin noted the age limit would be 62 and would comply with other federal programs. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to defer for two weeks consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City 7 Clerk to attest the FY85 agreement between the City of Iowa City and the City of University Heights for the provision of transit service within the corporate limits of University Heights. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-225, Bk. 83, p. 806, ADOPTING THE 1985-86 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMUNITY / �O DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CERTIFY THAT THE CITY OF IOWA CITY HAS DEVELOPED A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Zuber, 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 and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3195, Bk. 23, pp. 184-185, AMENDING SECTION 23-72(b) OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING IMPOUNDMENT OF BICYCLES, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Council Ac^ities July 31, ltA Page 7 Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adjourn, 9:45 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. 0 DNLD, Y City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: July 20, 1984. TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. sgg2- Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Phase II, Waste Water Plan Alternative Study plus copy of three stu b. Annual Report Copy of letter from City Manager to publishers of newspapers which are vended S ed in Iowa City. Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding Dubuque Street and Ridge Road intersection. Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding supplemental funding requests, Emergency Shelter and Nelson Adult Center. J VY % Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding funding of Shamrock/Arbor Storm Sewer Project. 14zf 9 Memorandum from the Legal staff regarding application of franchise fee to sale of cable franchise.�f/ 8 7 Copy of letter from Federal Emergency Management Agency to Mayor McDonald regarding flood plain management. tlU Letter from Robert B. Ogesen with enclosed copy of remarks made at the July 3 Council meeting regarding the Iowa -Illinois franchise. zy 9/ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: July 27, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. 5 Sturgis Corner Drive b. House File 456 Memorandum from JCCOG Senior Planner regarding CDBG Human Services Buildin Score and Rating Information. /491 Memorandum from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services regarding property at 1121 East Burlington. 9S Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Council Referral - Wales/Seventh Avenue/Friendship L b. Council Referral - YIELD Sign at Clapp Street/Jefferson Street 1,1197 Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding .beer/liquor Sunday sales/ conditional approval for The Sports Column. Letter from the Convention and Visitors Bureau regarding update of goals, accomplishments and fiscal 1985 budget. Letter from Gary G. Gerlach, President and Publisher of the Des Moines Register, regarding newspaper vending machines. / Oo Minutes of staff meetings of July 11 and July 18, 1984. LSo mo City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: July 20, 1984 . TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. /gez Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Phase II, Waste Water Plan Alternative Study plus copy of three stud' b. Annual Report Copy of letter from City Manager to publishers of newspapers which are vended in Iowa City. Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding Dubuque Street and Ridge Road intersection. Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regardin ' supplemental funding requests, Emergency Shelter and Nelson Adult Center. Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding funding of Shamrock/Arbor Storm Sewer Project. Memorandum from the Legal staff regarding application of franchise fee to i 9 sale of cable franchise. Copy of letter from Federal Emergency Management Agency to Mayor McDonald regarding flood plain management. L16) Letter from Robert B. Ogesen with enclosed copy of remarks made at the /� 9/ July 3 Council meeting regarding the Iowa -Illinois franchise.