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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-07-31 Council minutesCOMPLETE 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, Melling, 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 Comm. -7/17/84; Joint City/County - 6/27/84; Housing Comm. spec. mtg. - 6/12/84; Civil Service Comm. - 6/9/84, 6/11/84, 6/12/84, 6/14/84, 6/16/84; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 6/7/84, 7/5/84; Housing Appeals Bd. - 6/12/84; Human Rights Conn. - 5/30/84, 6/25/84; Urban Environ- ment Ad Hoc Comm. - 7/10/84; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. -5/15/84, 5/22/84, 5/29/84, 6/26/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Robert D. Finley dba Bob's University Shell, 1910 S. Gilbert. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Osco Drug, Inc. dba Osco Drug Store, 201 S. Clinton. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Harold Dickey dba Dickey's Sav-A-Lot, 1213 S. Gilbert Court. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Voss Petroleum Company of Iowa City, Iowa, dba Discount Dan's Shell, 933 S. Clinton. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Cedar River Pasta Company, Inc. dba Carlos O'Kelley's, 1411 Waterfront Drive. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Senor Pablos 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 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. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $3,613,420.03 for the period of June 1 thru June 30, 1984, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Authorizing the City Engr. to 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 right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Plum Grove Acres at Highway 1, north approximately 600 feet north of the driveway for NCS. Council Act Mies July 31, 1984 Page 2 Resolutions: RES. 84-211, Bk. 83, pp. 691-694, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 1983 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS (LYON'S 2nd ADDITION) ASSESS- 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 THE IOWA CITY COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY 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 206 and 210 Lafayette. The employees are requesting that this location be added to the list of streets to be oiled, referred to the Public Works Dept. Shoemaker & 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 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 positions: Maintenance Worker I/Refuse Division; Building Inspector -Plumbing/HIS; Associate Planner/PPD; Maintenance Worker I/Refuse Division; Mass Transit Operator/Transit; Engineering Techni- cian/Engineering Division. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Stop sign on Southgate Avenue at Keokuk Street; Parking prohibition on Orchard Street; Yield sign on Roberts Road on Bartelt Road; Yield sign at Roberts Road and Westwinds Drive; Stop sign at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Sheridan Avenue; No Right Turn on Red from Prentiss at Gilbert. Thomas Feldbush regarding supple- mental funding request of Nelson Adult Center. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: David Trawick for the use of Blackhawk Minipark on 7/20 & 21/84 to register 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 Commerce for the use of streets and sidewalks for Sidewalk Days, 7/20 & 21/84, approved. Timothy Ganske for permission to picket in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on 7/21/84, approved. Procter and Gamble for the use of streets for a footrace on 7/14/84, 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 Ac' Mies July 31, 1984 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 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 the 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, 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 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 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 NORTHERNMOST END OF HEINZ ROAD, contingent on approval of legal papers. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-214, 8k. 83, p. 701, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN OF PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS, INC. 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 DEVELOPMENT 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 Minipark and urged Council to have the easement request by the Paul -Helen Bldg. owners appraised and a value assessed to the property owners of the building. Council Act :ies 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 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 and cost estimate for the construction of sanitary sewer improvements -Sewer System Rehabilitation. No one appeared. Moved by Tuber, 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 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 spraying of chemicals and herbicides. Staff will contact the County Health Department re the concerns. Glenn Shoemaker, Shoemaker and Haaland, 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 Conn. - 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 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 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 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 City in this matter. Council Act ^Mies July 31, 1984 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, to adopt RES. 84-217, Bk. 83, pp. 704-705, ORDERING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLAT AND SCI4EDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1983 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS (LYON'S 2ND ADDITION) ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-218, Bk. 83, pp. 706-709, APPROVING CONTRACT A14D BOND FOR IMPROVEMENTS (TANGLEWOOD/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 DAIRYLAND 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 FIRST 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, to adopt a resolution prohibit- ing parking at all times from east side of South Johnson Street from Burlington Street to railroad r -o -w. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 1/5, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Baker. Nays: Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Absent: Erdahl. 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 FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO BE LOANED TO JACKSO11 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; THE ASSIGNMENT Council Act^ .ties July 31, 1984 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 BONDS; APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE; AND RELATED HATTERS. 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 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 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. 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 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 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 DEVELOPMENT PLAIT 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. Informal Council Discussion July 16, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: July 16, 1984, 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Civ c Center in Iowa City. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Dickson, Baker, Zuber, Strait, Ambrisco, Er ah . Staff Present: Berlin, Melling, Jansen, Karr, Miller, Mintle, Hauer, arro , e sel, Franklin, Davidson, Smith. Tape Recorded: Reel 84-054, Side 2, 1252 -End; 84-057, Side 1, A11, Side 2, /1-324. Executive Session Moved by Baker, seconded by Strait, to adjourn to executive session under Section 28A.58 to discuss strategy with Council in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council returned to open session, 6:05 p.m. Newspaper Vending Machines Reel 84-054, Side 2 Council reviewed Jansen's July 13 memo about newspaper vending machines. Jansen stated that the City may place certain restrictions on newspaper vending machines as long as there are sufficient motivation to do so, such as pedestrian safety. In response to McDonald, Jansen replied that the newspa- per vending machines cannot be chained to City property but they cannot be removed without an ordinance and sufficient notice of intent to remove. Berlin noted that the City may be held liable if newspapers are allowed to do business on public property; Zuber inquired about design standards. Jansen stated that newspaper 'companies have a substantial investment in distinctive vending boxes which could cause problems with requirements for a uniform design. He explained that the City may have difficulty regulating vending boxes throughout the City because the distinctive designs are protected by the First Amendment. Jansen stated that the City cannot regulate on private property. Berlin stated that City staff should meet with all newspaper companies to receive input. Staff will return to the Council with specific' recommendations. Baker said that "proliferation of news vending machines all over Iowa City is a self-serving, misappropriation of the First Amendment." Salaries for Human Services Director Reel 84-054, Side 2 Anne Carroll, Cheryl Mintle, MaryAnne Volm, Dick Myers, Marge Penny, Dave Schuldt and Peg McElroy served on the committee to study salaries for human services directors. The study was initiated because the City Council had concerns about low salaries paid to many of the directors and the potential adverse impact to the quality of agency services. Concerns were also raised about discrepancies in benefits provided for the directors of the various agencies. Council reviewed results and recommendations of the study. In response to McDonald, McElroy explained that salary budgets are prepared by the Director with input from the board president or executive officer. The full board approves the budget which is then sent to the City Council for approval. Yolm felt that agency boards of directors would not be offended with the City recommendations on directors' salaries. Carroll explained that City funds would be offered but not forced on agencies for the recommended salary changes. Myers said that the County Board of Supervisors would discuss the recommendations at Tuesday's meeting. Council discussed adjust- ments to benefit package when salaries are increased. The Council agreed to the recommendations as submitted in the July 6 memo from Carroll and Mintle. AppointmentsReel 84-054, Side 2 Council agreed to appoint Ann Swedish -Moses to the Riverfront Commission, Douglas Bogenrief to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board, Ruth Dawson to the Housing Board. The mCity iwill r advertiseon, and Martha Cforsthenunfilledsen to tvacancyhe eYouth on the UAY Board Beer Gardens Reel 84-057, Side 1 Council requested beer gardens existing before May 1, 1984, be grandfathered in for outdoor service regulations. Beer gardens established since May 1, 1984, will be subject to annual review and inspection. McDonald questioned if Council would be able to close down a beer garden if a problem arises. The City Attorney reiterated Council could withdraw approval of an outdoor service area after a hearing. Service Agency Contracts Reel 84-057, Side 1 Council had no questions for Meisel regarding service agency contracts. Ambrisco and Zuber left the meeting. Tree Regulations Reel 84-057, Side 1 Franklin reviewed the staff process for developing tree regulations. Tree regulations were developed with input from the Chamber of Commerce Environ- mental Concern Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission, Project Green, and City staff. Franklin stated that the Environmental Concerns Committee raised concerns about tree regulations not applying to single family dwellings, visibility and ease of using regulations. Franklin explained that Chapter 34 of the State Code empowers the City Forester to regulate on private property. Planning and Zoning said that the tree planting size regulations needs to be changed. The current proposed amendment specifying the tree planting size as' one and one-half inch. In response to Baker, Franklin said that there will not be continual monitoring of planted trees, trees not on the approved list will be high density reviewed bythe ere areas and the publicard right -of. -way snts are can only different used for planting to satisfy tree regulations with permission from the City Forester. Planning and Zoning In response to Baker, Franklin will check on problems with the traffic island diagram including exact widths from the parking design standards. Franklin stated the developer wished to build several commercial modules on a single lot. Councilmembers noted the Roffman building located west of the property. Berlin requested Councilmembers to look at the site for future discussion on yard requirement variations. Franklin stated that a piece of the land contained within the LSNRD plan might be subject of a gift from Miles Development to the City in the future. No discussion. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City take steps to obtain a turning lane at the intersection of Highlander Drive and Highway 1 and that the speed limit be lowered on Highway 1 in the vicinity of that intersection. Franklin said no action needs to be taken by the Council, as the matter has been referred to Traffic Engineer for a recommendation. No discussion. Council Agenda/Time (Regarding item 017, FY85 Supplemental Taxi Service.) Strait gave the following four reasons why the Council should chose A-1 Cab Company: 1) filled in accomodatingly, 2) there is only a ten cents difference, 3) previous attitudes of Hawkeye, and 4) the new owner was the dispatcher for the previous Hawkeye company. The Council agreed to accept A-1. Jeff Davidson will revise the resolution for consideration at tomorrow's formal meeting. Strait questioned the July 2, 1984, informal Council minutes, page 3, Paul -Helen Building, re City Mgr. and City Atty competitive bid state- ments. Berlin stated that the City can award to the highest bidder or accept proposals based on established criteria. 4 3. Strait requested a response from Berlin about the letter from CH2M Hill. Council made general comments about the letter.Berlin stated that a fiscal consultant will be meeting with City staff on July 24. The remaining three firms will be interviewed July 24. Staff may be coming to the City Council with recommendations after the interviews. 4. (Item 131) Berlin recommended the Council take action on the Holiday Inn resolution. He pointed out that the need for a public hearing to be scheduled on July 31 on the signs on the parking ramp and public right-of-way. Therefore, an amended resolution approving signs on hotel property only has been prepared. Strait raised concerns about the type of signs and interference of airport operations. McDonald explained that the Design Review Committee and Hotel Steering Committee worked on the type of building signage. Berlin stated the height of the building was approved prior to the construction. Berlin said a Council tour of the Holiday Inn will be scheduled. S. (Item /16) In response to Strait, McDonald said that there is no problem with the IRBs for the Pharmaceutical Development Company and name change to Southgate Development Company, Inc. Southgate is erecting the building which will be leased to Pharmaceutical Development. 6. McDonald stated that the National League of Cities conference will be held in Indianapolis. McDonald and Dickson will attend. 7. The Iowa League of Municipalities meeting will be held September 26-28 in Waterloo. Strait and Baker will attend. Other Councilmembers should contact Lorraine if they plan to attend. 8. Dickson will serve as Council representative on the Congregate Housing Ad Hoc Committee. Strait stated his interest to serve on the Committee in some capacity. 9. Strait will serve as Council representative to Committee on Community Needs. 10. Baker asked Council to decide on the Johnson Street parking restrictions. McDonald said the'matter would be decided at Tuesday's formal Council meeting. 11. Dickson requested another inspection of the shed behind on East Burling- ton between Burlington and Court. 12. Dickson requested staff check on specific garage sales that are occurring week after week. 13. Dickson requested Berlin have staff check on corners where people have nearly been hit. Dickson will furnish specific locations. 14. McDonald will contact Mickey Laurie, CCN Chair, regarding scheduling a meeting with Council. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 7/17/84 The cost of publishing the following proceedings 8 claims is ; Cumulative cost for this calen ar year or said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/17/84, 7:30 PM, at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions of the reg, mtg., 7/3/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning and Zoning Comm. -6/21/84; Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee - 6/19/84; Committee on Community Needs - 6/20/84; Airport Comm. - 6/21/84; Airport Zoning Comm. - 6/13/84; Charter Review Comm, - 6/25/84; Bd. of Library Trustees -6/28/84; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 6/27/84; Parks and Recreation Comm. - 6/13/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Quik Trip /539, 301 Market. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Bill's Interstate 80 OX, R.R. 2. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Best Steak House/Stonewall's, 127 Iowa Ave. Approving Class C Liquor License for The Field House, 111 E. College St. Approving Class C Liquor License for Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St. Approving Class C Liquor License for Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post /2581, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Approving Class C Liquor License for 6:20, 620 S. Madison St. Approving Sunday Sales for R.T. Grunts, 826 S. Clinton St. Approving Class C Beer Permit for Uncle Elmer's Popcorn, 105 E. Burling- ton St. RES. 84-185, Bk. 83, p. 592, ISSUE DANCING PERMITS. RES. 84-186, Bk. 83, p, 593, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS, Approving Liquor License Refund for R.T. Grunts, 826 S. Clinton St. Official Actions July 17, 1984 Page 2 Setting public hearings: To set a public hearing for 7/31/84, on amendments to the urban renewal plan relating to marketing a portion of urban renewal parcel 65-2 - Blackhawk Minipark. RES. 84-187, Bk. 83, p. 594, TO SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/31/84, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS -SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITA- TION. Resolutions: RES. 84-188, Bk. 83, P. 595, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE TRANSIT MAINTENANCE PARKING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Correspondence: Linda L. Robinson regarding proposed sale and renovation of Paul -Helen Building and effect on Blackhawk Minipark. Charles Vinton regarding proposed contract with Hawk -I Cab Company. Margie Bacon regarding proposed contract with Hawk -I Cab Company. Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company regarding proposed electric and gas franchise, referred to City Attorney for reply. Memo from Traffic Engineer regarding stop sign on Broadway Street at Sandusky Drive; stop sign on Camp Cardinal Road/"Frontage Road for U.S. 218 Relocated"; stop sign at "Frontage Road for U.S. 218 Relocated"/Melrose Avenue; stop signs on Ronald Street at Gilbert Street. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Coralville Water Ski Club to have a ski show on the Iowa River on 7/4/84, approved. Sigma Chi Fraternity to have a "Run for Your Life" on 9/9/84 from 8:00 to 10:30 AM, approved. Charles Ehredt for permis- sion to hang a homecoming banner across Clinton Street at Iowa Avenue, attaching the banner to the utility poles, denied. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Official Actions July 17, 1984 Page 3 A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Tree Regulations, Section 36-72 of the Zoning Ordinance. Staffinember Franklin noted a concern from Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants. Schnittjer questioned the inconsistency of set backs between r -o -w trees located on private property and the requirement of trees in public r -o -w. Franklin will review and make revisions prior to first reading of the ordinance on 8/14. Carl Chadek, 515 Third Avenue, appeared re safety concerns of trees at intersections. City Forester will take a tour with Mr. Chadek of specific locations. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the off-street parking requirements to include provisions for traffic islands. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the definition section of the Zoning Ordinance to include a definition of planting area. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-189, Bk. 83, pp. 596-598, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP- MENT PLAN FOR STURGIS CORNER. 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. 84-190, Bk. 83, p. 599, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MARSH AND MCLENNEN BUILDING OF LOT 19 AND 20, HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVI- SION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor delcared the resolu- tion adopted. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Comm. regarding traffic circulation on Highway 1 and Highlander Drive noted. This has been referred to the Traffic Engineer for recommendation. Staff will notify Council when to expect the report. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, that ORD. 84-3194, Bk. 23, pp. 182-183, VACATING A PORTION OF MELROSE AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY EAST OF BYINGTON ROAD, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/0/1, with the Official Actions July 17, 1984 Page 4 following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, Zuber. Nays: None. Abstaining: Strait. A public hearing was held on disposi- tion of Elm Grove Park. Karen Hradek, 924 Hudson, appeared and requested Council reconsider an earlier decision not to purchase the land neces- sary for Miller Orchard Park. Merle Trummel, 314 West Benton, noted that only 2 RM44 areas of high density are located in Iowa City, area around the proposed park being one, and urged Council to reconsider the Miller Orchard Park. The Mayor announced one vacancy on the Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending 10/1/86; and one vacancy for a four-year term ending 10/26/88 for a journeyman on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. These appointments will be made at the 8/28/84 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to make the following appointments: Riverfront Conn. for an unexpired term ending 12/1/86 - Anne Swedish Moses, 15 Forest Glen; Housing Comm. for an unexpired term ending 5/1/86 -Ruth B. Dawson, 820 Woodside Drive; Mayor's Youth Employment Board for an unexpired term ending 4/15/86 - Douglas Bogenrief, 2254 S. Riverside Drive 822; and to re -appoint Martha D. Christiansen, 3347 Tulane Avenue, for one of two one-year terms ending 6/30/85 on the United Action for Youth Board. The other appointment for that Board will be readvertised. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmembers Erdahl and Baker recognized and congratulated John Campbell on his participation in the July 4th parade in Cedar Bluff. Baker noted the memo from the Department of Planning and Program Development re the Iowa Community Cultural Grant Application and questioned whether the expenses had been reviewed. The City Mgr. replied that the department head and Broadband Specialist had reviewed the application and felt the expenses were appropriate. Councilmember Baker re- quested more information re the new Official Actions July 17, 1984 Page 5 legislation, HF456, municipally owned historic projects. Staff will provide. Baker noted another memo from the Planning and Program Development Department re the Downtown Parking Study and questioned why the City was compiling the information and someone else analyzing it. The City Mgr. explained that the City staff can collect the information less expensively than architectural firms, but on the other hand the firms have a computer program avail- able to analyze the information. Baker stated his desire to have S. Johnson Street parking be restricted to one side of the street from Burlington to the railroad tracks, and questioned if other Councilmembers agreed. After discussion, Council requested a resolution be prepared for the next agenda to enact parking on one side only. The Mayor asked when a response would be available re the letter from Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company concerning the proposed electric and gas franchise. The City Attorney will have a draft prepared in next week's packet. Mayor McDonald noted the memo from the Transit Manager re the Mainte- nance Study and asked if Arrow Transit Asso-ciates reviewed all aspects of the operation. The City Mgr. responded the study focused on maintenance of buses. Councilmember Strait requested that all additional staffing needs called for in the study be submitted as one request. Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: (1) Recommend allocation of $30,000 from the sale of the property for the Holiday Inn to be used for the completion of the Emergency Housing Project. A memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program Development concerning this project and the Nelson Adult Center will be sent to the Council and the topics scheduled for discussion. (2) Recommend that funds for the rental rehabilitation program be applied for. (Action taken at Council meeting of July 3.) (3) Recommend that Elm Grove Park be sold to Johnson County for an office building and that the monies gained be used for the purchase of another park. (4) Request discussion with the City Council on Miller/Orchard Parkland Official Actions July 17, 1984 Page 6 acquisition with regards to alternatives for this park. The Committee asks for the City Council's direction in pursuing the establishment of a park in the Miller/Orchard Neighborhood. Approximate- ly $40,000 remain in the 1984 CDBG budget for this project. Mayor McDonald re- quested time be scheduled at the July 30 informal session for discussion and that CCN Chair Mickey Lauria be notified. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-191, Bk. 83, pp. 600-607, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTRA 8 KIMM, INC., OF WEST DES MOINES, IOWA, FOR RESIDENT PROJECT INSPECTION SERVICES, SURVEY SERVICES AND TESTING SERVICES ON THE ROCHESTER AVENUE RESERVOIR PROJECT. The not -to -exceed amount for these services is $42,583 and is based on a completion date of 9/30/85. 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. 84-192, Bk. 83, p. 608, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE SHAM- ROCK/ARBOR CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO GEE GRADING 8 EXCAVATING, INC. OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, for $169,807.50. Erdahl questioned how the money is budgeted for this project. Staff will prepare a memo re funding. 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. 84-193, Bk. 83, pp. 609-610, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REGARDING THE SHARING OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE TEMPORARY FOOTBRIDGE, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BRM -4012(1)--8N-52, in the amount of $175,000. City and University each paying $87,500. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Nays: Baker. Official Actions July 17, 1984 Page 7 Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-194, Bk. 83, P. 611, APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZ- ING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BRM -4072(1)--8N-52, to Iowa Bridge & Culvert, Inc. of Washington, Iowa, for $1,288,174.65. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-195, Bk. 83, p. 612, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP IMPROVEMENTS, to McComas- Lacina Construction, Inc., for ;88,641. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council noted the completion dated of 8/31/84. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-196, Bk. 83, pp. 613-622, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE NAME OF THE DEVELOPER AND OWNER OF THE PROJECT FROM PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS, INC. TO SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. AND DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Councilmember Baker left the meeting. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt. RES. 84-197, Bk. 83, pp. 623-626, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SEATS AND A-1 CAB, INC., FOR THE FY85 SEATS SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE. Fred Hodges, owner/operator of Hawk -I Cab, appeared and requested Council award the contract to his company as the apparent low bidder. Marge Bacon, 703 10th Avenue, Coralville, appeared in Official Actions July 17, 1984 Page 8 support of A-1 receiving the contract. After discussion, the Mayor declared the resolution awarding A-1 Cab adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Baker. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-198, Bk. 83, p. 627, AMENDING POSITIONS IN THE AFSCME CLASSIFI- CATION PLAN, Maintenance Work II - Forestry; Accountant - Accounting Divi- sion; and Sr. Accountant -Accounting Division. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-199, Bk. 83, p. 628, RECLASSIFYING A FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE EQUIPMENT DIVISION, Maintenance Worker III to Mechanic I. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0. Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt the following resolutions in Bk. 83: RES. 84-200, pp. 629-630, APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC HOUSING AND PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY REQUEST FOR FRONT-END ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT (ACC); RES. 84-201, pp. 631-633, A PHA RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT; and RES. 84-202, pp. 634-637, RESOLUTION OF COOPERATION re Public Housing. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for 7/31/84 on an application for public housing. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-203, Bk. 83, pp. 638-639, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND AGENCIES USING SPACE IN THE SENIOR CENTER ON A REGULAR PART-TIME BASIS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. .- Official Actions July 17, 1984 Page 9 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt the following resolutions in Bk. 83: RES. 84-204, pp. 640-648, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE SEATS PROGRAM; RES. 84-205, pp. 649-659, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE NUTRITION PROGRAM; RES. 84-206, pp. 660-665, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE GERONTOLOGY PROJECT ADULT DAY PROGRAM; RES. 84-207, pp. 666-673, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER; and RES. 84-208, pp. 674-680, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-209, Bk. 83, pp. 681-684, APPROVING SIGNAGE AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1b (HOTEL), as amended. The City Manager noted the resolution had been amended to approve signs on hotel property only. Signs on City property requires a public hearing prior to consideration and item l31 setting such hearing had been added to the agenda. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 7/31/84 to consider execution of an easement agreement for Holiday Inn signage on City property. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adjourn, 9:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES July 17, 1984 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/17/84; 7:30 PM, at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Gannon, Farmer, Hauer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 84-056, Side 1, 560 -End and Side 2, 1 -End; 84-058, Side 1, 1-425. 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 reg. mtg., 7/3/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning and Zoning Conn. - 6/21/84; Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee - 6/19/84; Committee on Community Needs - 6/20/84; Airport Comm. - 6/21/84; Airport Zoning Comm. - 6/13/84; Charter Review Comm. - 6/25/84; Bd. of Library Trustees - 6/28/84; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 6/27/84; Parks and Recreation Conn. - 6/13/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Quik Trip Corporation dba Quik Trip /539, 301 Market. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for William Bernard Kron, Jr. dba Bill's Interstate 80 OX, R.R. 2. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Stonewall's Tavern, Inc. dba Best Steak House/Stonewall's, 127 Iowa Ave. Approving Class C Liquor License for The Field House Inc, dba The Field House, 111 E. College St. Approving Class C Liquor License for James J. Tucker dba Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St. Approving Class C Liquor License for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 82581 dba Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 82581, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Approving Class C Liquor License for 6;20 Inc. dba 6:20, 620 S. Madison St. Approving Sunday Sales for Gary Jennings dba R.T..Grunts, 826 S. Clinton St. Approving Class C Beer Permit for JODeen E. Mozena dba Uncle Elmer's Popcorn, 105 E. Burlington St. RES. 84-185, Bk. 83, p. 592, ISSUE DANCING PERMITS. RES. 84-186, Bk. 83, p. 593, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. Approving Liquor License Refund for R.T. Grunts Inc. dba R.T. Grunts, 826 S. Clinton St. Setting public hearings: To set a public hearing for 7/31/84, on amendments to the urban renewal plan relating to marketing a portion of urban renewal parcel 65-2 - Blackhawk Minipark. RES. 84-187, Bk. 83, p. 594, TO SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/31/84, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS -SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION. Resolutions: RES. 84-188, Bk. 83, p. 595, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE TRANSIT MAINTENANCE PARKING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Council ActiVitii July 17, 1984 Page 2 Correspondence: Linda L. Robinson regarding proposed sale and renovation of Paul -Helen Building and effect on Blackhawk Minipark. Charles Vinton regarding proposed contract with Hawk -I Cab Company. Margie Bacon regarding proposed contract with Hawk -I Cab Company. Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company regarding proposed electric and gas franchise, referred to City Attorney for reply. Memo from Traffic Engineer regarding stop sign on Broadway Street at Sandusky Drive; stop sign on Camp Cardinal Road/"Frontage Road. for U.S. 218 Relocated"; stop sign at "Frontage Road for U.S. 218 Relocated"/Melrose Avenue; stop signs on Ronald Street at Gilbert Street. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Coralville Water Ski Club to have a ski show on the Iowa River on 7/4/84, approved. Sigma Chi Fraternity to have a "Run for Your Life" on 9/9/84 from 8:00 to 10:30 AM, approved. Charles Ehredt for permission to hang a homecoming banner across Clinton Street at Iowa Avenue, attaching the banner to the utility poles, denied. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Tree Regulations, Section 36-72 of the Zoning Ordinance. Staffinember Franklin noted a concern from Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants. Schnittjer questioned the inconsis- tency of set backs between r -o -w trees located on private property and the requirement of trees in public r -o -w. Franklin will review and make revi- sions prior to first reading of the ordinance on 8/14. Carl Chadek, 515 Third Avenue, appeared re safety concerns of trees at intersections. City Forester will take a tour with Mr. Chadek of specific locations. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the off-street parking requirements to include provisions for traffic islands. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the definition section of the Zoning Ordinance to include a definition of planting area. No one appeared. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-189, Bk. 83, pp. 596-598, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR STURGIS CORNER. 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. 84-190, Bk. 83, p. 599, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP- MENT PLAN FOR THE MARSH AND MCLENNEN BUILDING OF LOT 19 AND 20, HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor delcared the resolution adopted. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Comm. regarding traffic circulation on Highway 1 and Highlander Drive noted. This has been referred to the Traffic Engineer for recommendation. Staff will notify Council when to expect the report. Council Activities July 17, 1984 Page 3 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, that ORD. 84-3194, Bk. 23, pp. 182-183, VACATING A PORTION OF MELROSE AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY EAST OF BYINGTON ROAD, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, Zuber. Nays: None. Abstaining: Strait. A public hearing was held on disposition of Elm Grove Park. No one appeared. Karen Hradek, 924 Hudson, appeared and requested Council reconsider an earlier decision not to purchase the land necessary for Miller Orchard Park. She distributed a map showing the possible layout of a neighborhood park in the area. Merle Trumnel, 314 West Benton, noted that only 2 RM44 areas of high density are located in Iowa City, area around the proposed park being one, and urged Council to reconsider the Miller Orchard Park. The Mayor announced one vacancy on the Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending 10/1/86; and one vacancy for a four-year term ending 10/26/88 for a journeyman on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. These appointments will be made at the 8/28/84 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to make the following appoint- ments: Riverfront Comm. for an unexpired term ending 12/1/86 - Anne Swedish Moses, 15 Forest Glen; Housing Comm. for an unexpired term ending 5/1/86 - Ruth B. Dawson, 820 Woodside Drive; Mayor's Youth Employment Board for an unexpired term ending 4/15/86 - Douglas Bogenrief, 2254 S. Riverside Drive t22; and to re -appoint Martha D. Christiansen, 3347 Tulane Avenue, for one of two one-year terms ending 6/30/85 on the United Action for Youth Board. The other appointment for that Board will be readvertised. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmembers Erdahl and Baker recognized and congratulated John Campbell on his participation in the July 4th parade in Cedar Bluff. Baker noted the memo from the Department of Planning and Program Development re the Iowa Community Cultural Grant Application and questioned whether the expenses had been reviewed. -*The City Mgr. replied that the department head and Broadband Specialist had reviewed the application and felt the expenses were appropriate. Councilmember Baker requested more information re the new legislation, HF456, municipally owned historic projects. Staff will provide. Baker noted another memo from the Planning and Program Development Department re the Downtown Parking Study and questioned why the City was compiling the information and someone else analyzing it. The City Mgr. explained that the City staff can collect the information less expensively than architectural firms, but on the other hand the firms have a computer program available to analyze the information. Baker stated his desire to have S. Johnson Street parking be restricted to one side of the street from Burlington to the railroad tracks, and questioned if other Councilmembers agreed. After discussion, Council requested a resolution be prepared for the next agenda to enact parking on one side only. The Mayor asked when a response would be available re the letter from Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company con- cerning the proposed electric and gas franchise. The City Attorney will have a draft prepared in next week's packet. Mayor McDonald noted the memo from the Transit Manager re the Maintenance Study and asked if Arrow Transit Asso- Council Activities July 17, 1984 Page 4 ciates reviewed all aspects of the operation. The City Mgr. responded the study focused on maintenance of buses. Councilmember Strait requested that all additional staffing needs called for in the study be submitted as one request. Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: (1) Recommend allocation of $30,000 from the sale of the property for the Holiday Inn to be used for the completion of the Emergency Housing Project. A memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program Development concerning this project and the Nelson Adult Center will be sent to the Council and the topics scheduled for discussion. (2) Recommend that funds for the rental rehabilitation program be applied for. (Action taken at Council meeting of July 3.) (3) Recommend that Elm Grove Park be sold to Johnson County for an office building and that the monies gained be used for the purchase of another park. (4) Request discussion with the City Council on Miller/Orchard Parkland acquisition with regards to alternatives for this park. The Committee asks for the City Council's direction in pursuing the establishment of a park in the Miller/Orchard Neighborhood. Approximately $40,000 remain in the 1984 CDBG budget for this project. Mayor McDonald requested time be scheduled at the July 30 informal session for discussion and that CCN Chair Mickey Lauria be notified. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-191, Bk. 83, pp. 600-607, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC., OF WEST DES MOINES, IOWA, FOR RESIDENT PROJECT INSPECTION SERVICES, SURVEY SERVICES AND TESTING SERVICES ON THE ROCHESTER AVENUE RESERVOIR PROJECT. The not -to -exceed amount for these services is $42,583 and is based on a completion date of 9/30/85. City Engr. Farmer present for discussion. 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. 84-192, Bk. 83, p. 608, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE SHAMROCK/ARBOR CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO GEE GRADING & EXCAVATING, INC. OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, for $169,807.50. Erdahl .questioned how the money is budgeted for this project. Staff will prepare a memo re funding. 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. 84-193, Bk. 83, pp. 609-610, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REGARDING THE SHARING OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE TEMPORARY FOOTBRIDGE, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE IOWA AVENUE. BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BRM -4012(1)--8N-52, in the amount of $175,000. City and University each paying $87,500. Engineering staff Farmer and Gannon present for discussion. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Nays: Baker. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-194, Bk. 83, p. 611, APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BRM -4072(1)--8N-52, to Iowa Bridge & Culvert, Council Activities July 17, 1984 Page 5 Inc. of Washington, Iowa, for $1,288,174.65. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-195, Bk. 83, p. 612, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP IMPROVE- MENTS, to McComas-Lacina Construction, Inc., for $88,641. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council noted the completion dated of 8/31/84. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-196, Bk. 83, pp. 613-622, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE NAME OF THE DEVELOPER AND OWNER OF THE PROJECT FROM PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS, INC. TO SOUTHGATE DEVELOP- MENT COMPANY, INC. AND DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Councilmember Baker left the meeting. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt. RES. 84-197, Bk. 83, pp. 623-626, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SEATS AND A-1 CAB, INC., FOR THE FY85 SEATS SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE. Fred Hodges, owner/operator of Hawk -I Cab, appeared and requested Council award the contract to his company as the apparent low bidder. Marge Bacon, 703 10th Avenue, Coralville, appeared in support of A-1 receiving the contract. After discussion, the Mayor declared the resolution awarding A-1 Cab adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Baker. Moved by Erdahl, .seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-198, Bk. 83, p. 627, AMENDING POSITIONS IN THE AFSCME CLASSIFICATION PLAN, Maintenance Work II - Forestry; Accountant - Accounting Division; and Sr. Accountant -Account- ing Division. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-199, Bk. 83, p. 628, RECLASSIFYING A FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE EQUIPMENT DIVISION, Maintenance Worker III to Mechanic I. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt the following resolutions in Bk. 83: RES. 84-200, pp. 629-630, APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC HOUSING AND PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY REQUEST FOR FRONT-END ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT (ACC); RES. 84-201, pp. 631-633, A PHA RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT; and RES. 84-202, pp. 634-637, RESOLUTION OF COOPERATION re Public Housing. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Council Activities July 17, 1984 Page 6 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for 7/31/84 on an application for public housing. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-203, Bk. 83, pp. 638-639, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND AGENCIES USING SPACE IN THE SENIOR CENTER ON A REGULAR PART-TIME BASIS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt the following resolutions in Bk. 83: RES. 84-204, pp. 640-648, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE SEATS PROGRAM; RES. 84-205, pp. 649-659, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE NUTRITION PROGRAM; RES. 84-206, pp. 660-665, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE GERONTOLOGY PROJECT ADULT DAY PROGRAM; RES. 84-207, pp. 666-673, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER; and RES. 84-208, pp. 674-680, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-209, Bk. 83, pp. 681-684, APPROVING SIGNAGE AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1b (HOTEL), as amended. The City Manager noted the resolution had been amended to approve signs on hotel property only. Signs on City property requires a public hearing prior to consideration and item t31 setting such hearing had been added to the agenda. Staffinember Hauer noted the deletion of three sketches originally part of the resolution. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 7/31/84 to consider execution of an easement agreement for Holiday Inn signage on City property. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adjourn, 9:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Informal Council Discussion July 30, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: July 30, 1984, 6:35 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Council Members Present: McDonald, Baker, Zuber, Strait, Dickson, Am risco. A sent: Er ahl. Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Knight, Hencin, Boyle, Moen. Tape-recorded: Reel 84-057, Side 2, 324 -End; 84-059, all; 84-C60, Side 1, 1-280. PLANNING AND ZONING: Reel 84-057, Side 2 the Historic Preservation establishes a Certificate of No Material Effect and amend the process for designating historic districts. Council will receive a copy of the proposed amendments and an explanation prior to the public hearing. the Zonina Ordinance reaardina the orovis This amendment is for clar substantive provision change. state ie isiation amenain 'na ter v1a or the Iowa Loae. Knight expiainea I at t s amen menta ers t me requ rements or notices of public hearing from 15 days to a minimum of 7 and maximum of 20, and changes the area from which a formal protest may be initiated from 200 feet or one lot on any side to 200 feet on all sides. The amendment will bring the Iowa City Code into compliance with recent State legislation. to the Zoning Ordinance to brina the Iowa City Municipal Code constructed since 1976 would be considered manufactured housing. Strait raised concerns about the life span of mobile homes in residential areas. Ordinance to rezone ro ert at 624 South Gilbert Street from CI -1 to n g t showed a pot pan o the proposed development at 24 South pert Street, but noted the rezoning is not tied to the plot plan. The DEQ recommends construction on a concrete slab and monitoring during construction. The DEQ would not guarantee the unconditional safety of the site. Rezoning to CC -2 will allow a retail store as a primary use. The applicant plans to build a grocery store with two floors of apartments above. A special exception from the Board of Adjustment is needed for the apartments. Knight listed what type of construction is allowed under the CI -2 and CC -2 zones. Dickson raised safety concerns. In response to Strait, Knight said parking is in accordance with design requirements. ♦einz Koaa. Knight notes that the requires legal papers haven't lroVe y the City's legal staff and approval should be granted to submission of legal papers. subject to payment of an outstanding special asses! lot, and legal papers submitted for BDI 5th Addition. Knight showed a copy of the plot pian. McDonald stated t is a $20 million project and will employ 76 new people. of H.P. Smith present. CONVENTION AND VISITORS' BUREAU: fee tied to Reel 84-059, Side 1 ives Renee Jedlicka introduced Sheila Boyd, the new board president. Jedlicka presented a one year update of the Convention and Visitors' Bureau activities and budget. In response to Strait, Jedlicka said 35% of the budget is used for salaries and currently there are two paid employees. Volunteers are used extensively. Jedlicka requested notification from the Council when budget requests should be submitted. Jedlicka said the status of the AAU Junior Olympics is currently unknown and discussions were continuing with the University re another track site. The Mayor will send a letter to President Freedman urging construction of another track as soon as possible. ELECTRONIC INSECT KILLING DEVICES: Reel 84-059, Side 1 Councilmembers discussed regulating electronic insect killing devices. Concerns were raised about the number of people in the community affected by the devices. Baker requested City staff research whether the elec- tronic insect killing devices could be regulated by the City. Vida Brenner stated that she is being continually annoyed by a neighbor's bug zapper and requested that the devices be regulated under the noise ordinance. Staff will report back in two weeks. CCN RE: MILLER/ORCHARD PARKLAND: Reel 84-059, Side 1 McDonald stated that the City had previously agreed to match CCN's $42,500 allocation to purchase land in the Miller/Orchard Street neighborhood for parkland. The City Council discussed allocating additional funds to purchase the land. Mickey Lauria, CCN Chairperson, asked the Council to use money from the sale of Elm Grove Park to purchase the Miller/Orchard land. He stated CCN hasn't discussed allocating additional funds for the purchase. A neighborhood representative, Karen Hradek, presented a plan for establishing a park on the land. Zuber asked about the cost to develop and maintain the park. Council requested City staff to contact the landowner re the purchase price; report on the cost for establishing and maintaining the park; and requested CCN consider contributing addi- tional funds. Council raised concerns about the safety of establishing a park area west of Iowa City on IWV Road. 3 CDBG SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING REQUESTS: Reel 84-059, Side 2 The City Council reviewed supplemental funding requests for the Emergency Shelter and Nelson Adult Center. Tom Feldbush reviewed renovation expenses of the Nelson Adult Center and requested an additional $17,000 for completion of the renovation. Council referred the request to CCN for review and a recommendation. CCN has recommended to the City Council that an additional $30,000 be allocated to the Emergency Shelter. McDonald said the $30,000 could be funded from the Congregate Housing Project Fund or the Housing Rehabilitation and Code Enforcement Carryover Fund. Council agreed to utilize the City Housing Rehabilitation and Code Enforcement surplus to allocate the $30,000 to the Emergency Shelter. No monies will be used for this purpose from the Congregate Housing Project Fund. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 84-059, Side 2 1. A resolution re Johnson Street parking is on the agenda and Council will decide the matter at its formal meeting on Tuesday. 2. Strait noted the Shoemaker 8 Haaland letter on the Consent Calendar. Berlin said that in addition to the normal selection process for consultants for engineering services for the Rochester Avenue reser- voir, bids were received. 3. Berlin has referred the charter coaches' request (letter on Consent Calendar) to Lundell and McGonagle for review. Staff will report. 4. Council discussed the Bicyclists of Iowa City request for street marking changes. Berlin will give the Council background informa- tion. 5. Baker raised concerns about picketing in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic. Berlin stated that a single individual need not obtain a permit for picketing or parading but (two or more individuals) groups need a permit. 6. Karr stated that agenda item 22 referred to rescinding Resolution 84-131 and it should be 84-141. 7. (Agenda item 24) Berlin stated that a meeting with Mayor Coulter is tentatively set for August and the item should be deferred for two weeks. 8. (Agenda item 21) Berlin said that Vernon Beck has indicated that he is probably not in favor of the amended hotel easement and was requested to give reasons in writing to the City. 9. (Agenda item 3) Berlin noted that staff has notified Terrence Brown of Sigma Chi fraternity that Tuesday's discussion of a denial of a sound variance is not a formal appeal hearing but rather a time to request a public hearing date be set. 10. Dickson noted a recent park tour and questioned posting signs prohib- iting fires at Sturgis Park. Berlin said that a report from Public Works and Parks and Recreation on the pockets of methane gas at Sturgis Park will be sent to Council. Z•� 4 11. Dickson noted that the lanes near the traffic signal light at Mormon Trek and Melrose are not well marked and questioned if painting white lines for northbound traffic going onto the north leg would help. Staff will discuss the status with the University. 12. Ambrisco commended the change to larger lights at the College and Dubuque Street interchange and noted it has really helped pedestrian safety. 13. In answer to Ambrisco, Berlin said that the City response to the proposed cable TV sale has been submitted but no reply has been received. Berlin also suggested contacting the Iowa Congressional Delegation about the position of National Cable Television Assn. requesting extensive changes in key provisions of the recent compro- mise agreement. 14. In response to Ambrisco, Berlin explained that the Iowa -Illinois franchise negotiations is currently under review by City Legal staff. 15. Dickson said that Mary Parden has contacted her re the quickness of the walk light on the traffic signal at Clinton and Burlington. Berlin said that a separate walk cycle or no right turn on red would slow traffic on Burlington. 16. In response to Baker, McDonald said that the north side lighting report would be on the agenda in September. 17. In response to Baker, Helling said that according to Legal staff, the cable franchise does not require a minimum percentage of local ownership. 18. In response to Baker, Berlin said that staff could look at changing the housing ordinance to require all large apartment parking lots to be striped. Baker requested such a change be retroactive to existing parking lots, i.e. Hillsboro Apartments. Staff will investigate. 19. Strait said that he is concerned about the Board of Adjustment's special exception granted to 5 Sturgis Corner Drive. Berlin said that a request for the Board's rationale would best be accompanied by a letter from the Mayor. 20. Strait noted the memo from Housing and Inspection Services and sug- gested vigorously pursuing the City's position regarding a garage at 1121 East Burlington. 21. Strait requested City staff review North Dubuque -Ridge Road repair cost estimates. Berlin suggested that interested citizens contact Public Works Dir. Schmadeke with any additional input. 22. Council bid John Campbell, Press -Citizen reporter, farewell. Campbell's replacement on the Council beat will be Lyle Muller. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Im