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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-14 Council minuteskr COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AUGUST 14, 1984 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 8/14/84, 7:30 PM at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait. Absent: Zuber. Staffinembers present: Helling, Jansen, Karr, Franklin, Lundell, Vitosh, Hauer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 84-C61, Side 2, 144 -End; 84-C63, Sides 1 and 2, 1 -End. Mayor McDonald proclaimed August 18, 1984, as Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Sale Day. The Mayor announced the addition of one item to the Consent Calendar: motion approving liquor license for Mama's Bar, 5 S. Dubuque Street. Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the reg. mtg., 7/31/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. -5/14/84; Charter Review Comm. -7/9/84; Bd. of Library Trus- tees -7/26/84; Parks and Rec. Comm. -7/11/84; Airport Zoning Comm. -7/25/84 & 8/1/84; Riverfront Comn.-6/6/84; Committee on Community Needs Comm. -7/17/84; Historic Preservation Comm. -5/16/84, 6/13/84, 7/11/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc. dba George's Buffet, 312 Market Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Micky's Ltd. dba Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Plamor Bowling, Inc. dba Plamor Bowling, Inc., 1555 First Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Cardan, Inc, dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class A Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096 dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 2910 Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for John's Grocery, Inc. dba Johns Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market. Approving Class C Beer Permit for Rosalie Vitosh dba Russ' Standard, 305 N. Gilbert. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store #1 and Drugtown 01, 501 Hollywood Blvd. Approving 14 day Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church dba St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 2150 Rochester Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Mid -City Hotel Associates dba Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque. RES. 84-226, Bk. 83, p. 807, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 84-227, BK. 83, P. 808, DANCING PERMITS. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Mama's Ltd. dba Mama's Bar, 5 S. Dubuque. Motions: Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company for Highway #6 and 218 at Hawkins Drive to Rocky Shore Drive. Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for Highway #1 South and Mormon Trek Boulevard. Council Activities August 14, 1984 Page 2 Correspondence: Daniel F. Nolan requesting to purchase the west half of Beldon Avenue from Willis Drive to Oakridge Avenue. Lee Copenhaver and Stephen West of the Iowa City Community Band, referred to Parks & Rec. Director. Jeff Davidson regarding "bug zappers". Dan and Martha Holm regarding "bug zappers". Glenn D. Shoemaker regarding consultant selection process. Claude and Loretta Tomlinson regarding a Problem caused by air conditioning units. Daniel L. Bray regarding sidewalks, referred to PW Dir. AFSCME Council 61 stating intention to open negotiations, City Mgr. will reply. Memoranda from Civil Service Commis- sion submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Police Officer -first list; Police Officer - second list. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Knights of Columbus to offer Tootsie Rolls for sale in the Central Business District on 8/18/84, approved. V.F.W. Post 3949 to offer Buddy Poppies for sale on 9/7 and 9/8/84, approved. Kathy Mitchell for the use of Blackhawk Minipark to register voters every Saturday from 8/25/84 thru 10/27/84, approved. Riley Grimes for the use of Blackhawk Minipark to register voters Monday thru Friday from 9/1/84 thru 10/12/84, from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM, approved. Chamber of Commerce to hold the Annual Bed Races on 9/7/84, approved. Sherry L. King for the Regina Fall Festival Run to be held 9/1/84, approved. Frank Rochwick, Jr., for permission to picket in front of the Firestone Store for a period of thirty days, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 9/11/84 on an ordinance to amend the flood hazard overlay zone, Section 36-31(c) to adopt new flood maps and a new flood insurance study. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to defer indefinitely consideration of a resolution approving the preliminary and final Large Scale Non -Residential Development (LSNRD) plan for R -Plaza, Phase 2, located at 463 Highway 1 West. The Mayor stated this would allow time for the City Attorney to review recent correspondence from the FAA. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6/0, Zuber absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to amend the Tree Regulations, Section 36-72 of the Zoning Ordinance, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to amend the off-street parking requirements to include provisions for traffic islands, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to amend the definitions sections of the Zoning Ordinance to include a definition of planting area, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Activities August 14, 1984 Page 3 Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring that ordi- nances 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. 84-3196, Bk. 23, pp. 186-190, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BRING THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL CODE INTO COMPLIANCE WITH RECENT STATE LEGISLATION REGARDING MANUFACTURED HOUSING, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance to rezone property at 624 S. Gilbert Street from CI -1 to CC -2, be given first vote for passage. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. Staffinember Franklin and Atty. David Paula, representing the applicant, appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/2/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Dickson, Erdahl. Absent: Zuber. A public hearing was held on Intention to Issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Southgate Development Company, Inc. Project). No one appeared. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-228, Bk. 83, pp. 809-815, ADJOURNING TO AUGUST 28, 1984, THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE DECISION WHETHER OR NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE ON NOT TO EXCEED $3 MILLION AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND CHANGING THE NAME OF THE DEVELOPER AND OWNER OF THE PROJECT TO SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Ernie Lehman, President of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared and requested Council consideration of a joint venture with the Chamber to help finance renovation of either Bates Field Track at City High or the (Jest High Track to insure hosting the 1985 Junior Olympics, in the event the University could not guarantee a track before September 15th. The money would be reimbursed by the School District. Council directed staff to research the matter with the Chamber. John Johnston, associate pastor of Good News Bible Church, appeared requesting Council explore possible amendments to the zoning ordinance that would allow his Church to continue their group homes. The City Attorney will research this matter, report to Council at an informal session, and Council will refer the matter to Planning and Zoning if so inclined. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to accept all correspondence submitted by Good News Bible Church into the record. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Board of Appeals - one vacancy for a five-year term ending 12/31/89. Board of Examiners of Plumbers - one vacancy for a master plumber for a two-year term ending 12/31/86. Sr. Center Conm. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending 12/31/87. Resources Conservation Comm. - four vacancies for three-year terms ending 1/1/88. These appointments will be made at the 9/24/84 meeting of the City Council. Councilmember Strait requested a proclamation be prepared for the next Council meeting to acknowledge the Olympic success of the wrestling and basketball teams. Baker noted the promotion of Karin Franklin to Senior Council Activities ^ August 14, 1984 Page 4 Planner and applauded the choice. Baker questioned whether a sign permit was necessary for the sign in front of the Cliff Apartments. Staff will investi- gate. Ambrisco noted the high number of damage claims due to accidents under the low railroad bridge on Iowa Avenue and requested staff explore additional warning signs or devices. Dickson noted the first employee newsletter and questioned authorship. Asst. City Mgr. Helling replied that the Human Rela- tions Department had compiled the newsletter, but plans for other departments submitting material in the future. Baker asked if copies of the AFSCME newsletter could be sent to Council also. Recommendations of the Resources Conservation Commission noted as follows: The consultant employed by the City to evaluate the Sewage Systems Facilities Plan be directed to conduct a feasibility study regarding the capture, scrub- bing, and use of methane gas generated at the treatment facility, to be used by the City or sold to another user, possibly the University of Iowa. Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: (1) The Committee on Community Needs recommends to the City Council that it pursue the acquisition of Miller/Orchard Park pending the sale of Elm Grove Park. This topic was discussed at the 7/30/84, informal Council meeting. (2) The Committee wishes to inform the Council of its concern at the lack of progress of the congregate housing project. CCN will consider recommending reallocation of these funds in the near future. A report concerning progress by the Congregate Housing Coordinating Committee has been scheduled for discussion at the August 13th informal Council meeting. (3) The Committee on Community Needs recommends the adoption of the 1985-86 Community Development Plan. Action was taken at the July 31st City Council meeting. Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission noted as follows: The City property adjoining the Lily Miller estate on South Dodge be retained, and recommended to the City Council not to purchase the Miller property for $96,000. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-229, Bk. 83, pp. 816-823, ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; FOR THE 1983 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS (LYON'S 2ND ADDITION). Baker requested a memo re the location and funding of this project. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-230, Bk. 83, p. 824, SETTING PARKING RATES FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM. Finance Director Vitosh appeared for discussion. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-231, Bk. 83, pp. 825-854, MODIFYING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR PROJECT IOWA R-14 (SEVENTH RESOLUTION). Staffinember Hauer present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities August 14, 1984 Page 5 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-232, Bk. 83, p. 855, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR 14 SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING CERTIFICATES AND REQUESTING FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing 9/11/84, on an application for 14 Section 8 Existing Housing Certificates. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-233, Bk. 83, pp. 856-857, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE REVISED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT, Section 8 Housing. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-234, Bk. 83, pp. 858-859, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMEND- MENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-235, Bk. 83, pp. 860-862, APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE AUTHORIZING POLICE PERSONNEL TO GO UPON FEDERAL PROPERTY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to defer for two weeks a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with von Briesen and Redmond, S.C., by Steven B. Rynecki, for Labor Negotiation Services. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-236, Bk. 83, pp. 863-864, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to adjourn 9;30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent. LAD,l )AHN:14MCD f LD, M R ATTEST: %l7e us �C . ,� t�� MA AN 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, Ambrisco. A sent: Erdahl. 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 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. egarding the provisional use language This amendment is for clarification substantive provision change. Trunl is uays co a minimum of / 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. ..___... �. "" a..- -.. .,. .,w. ���w.�� mm�ca, "e-lc.a ena F' le-lou "w"IC4 constructed since 1976 would be considered manufactured housing. Strait raised concerns about the life span of mobile homes in residential areas. Lo -c. xmgnc snowea a plot pian of the proposed development at 624 -South Gilbert 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 GC -2 zones. Dickson raised safety concerns. In response to Strait, Knight said parking is in accordance with design requirements. Approve the final plat of BDI Fifth Addition located at the northernmost end of Heinz Road. Knight noted that the requiredlegal papers haven't een approved y the City's legal staff and approval should be granted subject to submission of legal papers. AoDrove the preliminary and final LSNRD plan of Phical Development S stems. Knight explained the applicant has requestedarmaceutapproval of the plan subject to payment of an outstanding special assessment fee tied to the lot, and legal papers submitted for BDI 5th Addition. nn,gnc snowea a copy of the plot plan. McDonald stated 1 is a $20 million project and will employ 76 new people. of H.P. Smith present. CONVENTION AND VISITORS' BUREAU: th Reel 84-059, Side 1 on 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. tuber 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 td 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 & 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 Enna 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. LI 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 T4 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. at the 14. In franchisennegotiations se sis currently unco, Berlin derreviewIowa-Illinois 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 cable fonse . to ranchise afranchise does Mnotinrequirethasaiat minimum according pert percentage staff, oflocal 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 parkingplots,B• i.e.Hillsboro Apartments. Staffuested such a change be rwillactive to sting 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 mm Housing and itServices sug- gested vigorously Pusuing theCit's positonregardingagaraget 1121 East Burlington. 21. Strait requested City staff review North Dubuque -Ridge Road repair cost estimates. Berlin Public Works Dir. Sch adekeuwiithtt any additional input. sted citizens contact input izen 22 Council bid John Campbell's eplacementConpthe lCou Council beat t will beeLyle Mullerarewell. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -7/31/84 The cost of publishing the following proceedings 8 claims is $ Cumulative cost for this ca en ar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Coun— ciT, req. mtg., 7/31/64, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Erdahl. Moved by Zuber, 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., 7/17/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commis- sions: City Council Rules Conn. -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 b Zoning Corm. -6/7/84, 7/5/84; Housing Appeals Bd. -6/12/84; Human Rights Comm. -5/30/84, 6/25/84; Urban Environment 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 Bob's University Shell, 1910 S. Gilbert. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Osco Drug Drug Store, 201 S. Clinton. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Dickey's Say -A -Lot, 1213 S. Gilbert Court. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Discount Dan's Shell, 933 S. Clinton. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Carlos O'Kelley's, 1411 Waterfront Drive. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Senor Pablos Ltd., 830 First Avenue. Approving Class C Beer/Wine License and Sunday Sales for Maid -Rite Restaurant, 1700 First Avenue. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Lotito's Pizza Ltd., 321 S. Gilbert. RES. 84-210, Bk. 83, p. 690, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. Official Actions July 31, 1984 Page 2 Motions: Approving disburse- ments 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 accommoda- tion 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 approxi- mately 600 feet north of the driveway for NCS. Resolutions: RES. 84-211, Bk. 83, pp. 691-694, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 1983 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS (LYON'S 2nd ADDITION) ASSESSMENT PROJECT OF AHRENS CONSTRUCTION OF HARPER, IOWA FOR $97,560.90. RES. 84-212, Bk. 83, pp. 695-697, AUTHOR- IZING ADOPTION OF BYLAWS FOR THE IOWA CITY COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS. Correspondence: Charter Coaches, Inc. of Cedar Rapids regarding the possibility of estab- lishing 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, requesting that this location be added to the list of streets to be oiled, referred to the Public Works Dept. Shoemaker 3 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 Official Actions July 31, 1984 Page 3 referral to the Planning and Zoning Comm. Memoranda from the Civil Service Commission 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 supplemental 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, ap- proved. 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, approved. Chamber of Commerce for the use of streets and sidewalks for Sidewalk Days, 7/20 & 21/84, ap- proved. 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 Official Actions July 31, 1984 Page 4 matter. After discussion, 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 compliance with recent state legisla- tion amending Chapter 414 of the Iowa Code (public hearing notices). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. A public hearing was held on amend- ments to the Zoning Ordinance to bring the Iowa City Municipal Cade into compliance with recent State legislation regarding manufactured housing. 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. Official Actions July 31, 1984 Page 5 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-214, Bk. 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. 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 questioned 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. Public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of sanitary sewer improvements -Sewer System Rehabili- tation. 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 IMPROVE- Official Actions July 31, 1984 Page 6 MENTS - 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 Comm. - one vacancy for a three-year term for a representative of the University of Iowa. This appoint- ment 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 Envi- ronmental 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. 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 Official Actions July 31, 1984 Page 7 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 SCHEDULE 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 AND BOND FOR IMPROVE- MENTS (TANGLEWOOD/VENTURA/ST. ANNE'S DRIVE SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENT). Affirmative 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. 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. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt a resolution prohibiting 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 Official Actions July 31, 1984 Page 8 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 JACKSON 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 IMPROVEMENTS 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 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 MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-222, 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 (beer gardens). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Official Actions July 31, 1984 Page 9 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. 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 DEVELOP- MENT 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 resolution 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. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adjourn, 9:45 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Official Actions July 31, 1984 Pace 10 Informal Council Discussion August 13, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: August 13, 1984, 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at the T—WTCenter. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembersresent: Erdahl, Strait, Dickson, McDonald, Baker, Ambrisco. A sent: u er. Staff present: Franklin, Knight, Karr, Jansen, Helling, Zehr, Boothroy, Vitosh, Davidson, Lundell, Fowler, Ruppert. Ta ea a -r 2rded: Reel 84-C60, Side 1, 280 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; 84-C62, Side 1, 1-EEn�d, SSidde��, 1-406. TOUR OF THE HOLIDAY INN: Councilmembers, staff, news media and interested citizens toured the new Holiday Inn facility. LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL: Reel 84-C60, Side 1 Council agreed to add Mama's liquor license renewal to the August 14th formal Council meeting agenda. PLANNING AND ZONING: SETTING PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY ZONE. SECTION Franklin explained that the use of preliminary maps will allow construction (: now rather than waiting for final maps. APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LSNRD PLAN FOR R -PLAZA PHASE 2 LOCATED AT 463 HIGHWAY 1 ES : Knight stated the applicant has no objections to deferral of the resolution. The deferral of action would allow the City legal staff to review information from the FAA and the applicant's attorney and make recommendations to the City Council. AMEND THE TREE REGULATIONS, SECTION 36-72 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE: Franklin said the changes reflect editorial changes, for clarification and changes in setback for trees at intersections to make public and private right-of-way restrictions consistent. AMEND THE OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR TRAFFIC ISLANDS: Franklin noted the concern that the illustration is meant to be exact. The illustration contained in the amendment is only an example. -L-3o INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION AUGUST 13, 1984 PAGE 2 AMEND THE DEFINITION SECTION OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION OF PLANTING AREA: No discussion. AMEND THE No discussion. ITY MUNICIPAL REZONE PROPERTY AT 624 SOUTH GILBERT STREET FROM CI -1 TO CC -2: In response to Dickson, Franklin said that the geological survey has not been contacted. McDonald explained that the Council rarely waives all three readings of rezonings and first consideration of the ordinance will be given at Tuesday's informal Council meeting. CONGREGATE HOUSING UPDATE: Reel 84-C60, Side 1 Doug Boothroy stated that Bette Meisel, Jim Hencin, Fred Krause, Mary Parden, and Kate Dickson are on the Congregate Housing Committee to assist City staff and provide continuity in the planning of congregate housing. The Committee has discussed possible congregate housing sites, when to schedule public meetings, and have discussed hiring a consultant for specific needs. Boothroy requested City Council hold an executive session to discuss possible site locations. Erdahl emphasized the need for input from the community. In response to Strait, Boothroy said that the timetable established earlier is no longer functional. Council directed Boothroy to brief Councilmembers individually about the merits of individual sites. An executive session would be necessary if staff is going to recommend a specific site and establish a new timetable for Council information. PARKING RATES: Reel 84-C60, Side 2 Vitosh summarized her parking rate report. She noted that the resolution to increase rates does not include the staff recommendation to increase parking fines from $2 to $3. A separate resolution increasing the fine to $3 will be submitted at the next Council meeting. In response to McDonald, Vitosh said that parking rates and fines need to be increased because parking revenues have been short for the last year and a half. Rick Rich of Rich and Associ- ates explained that the parking system is currently making debt service payments and is meeting its operating obligations. The contract with the bond buyers requires the City to make 135 percent of its debt service payment in revenues. Less revenue than that puts the City in technical default of the contract. Last year the system was below the covenant with revenues of 120 percent of debt service. A covenant in the contract requires 150 percent coverage on old and new bonds if new bonds are issued. New bonds are anticipated for the Dubuque Street ramp addition. In answer to a question from Erdahl, Rich said that the current ramp spaces generate as much revenue as can be expected. He said that the bond contract also requires that $5,000 be set aside each month for renewal or replacement costs. Rich warned against raising ramp rates too high. lie said that meters should have high rates to help promote ramp use. Meters should be for short-term parking rather than long-term use. McDonald noted that it is cheaper for students to INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION AUGUST 13, 1984 PAGE 3 drive to class and park in the ramp than to use the transit system. Lee Staack of the Chamber of Commerce Parking Committee said that the Chamber is not opposed to a rate increase if it helps solve the parking problem. Helling said that the staff can calculate how to meet overall debt service with increases in any part of the parking system - ramp rates, meter rates, or fines. Ambrisco suggested reducing expenses to improve the debt service ratio. Rich noted that original projections for the two ramps did not include any increase of operating expenses and that the ramps are currently operating efficiently. He said that conservative figures are used for the projections. In response to Ambrisco, Fowler said that the contractor paid for repairs to the Dubuque Street ramp required before its opening. In response to Strait, Dickson said that the additional two levels on the Dubuque Street ramp are projected to be warranted by increased use from the hotel. Rich said that it is vital to get rates changed before the Holiday Inn opens in September because the rate charged will be in effect for the length of parking agreement with the hotel. Vitosh said that staff will make recommendations on the cost of converting meters. It would take about six months to change all of the meters but ramps can be converted at any time. The Council agreed to staff recommendations. USE OF TRANSIT INTERCHANGE: Reel 84-C62, Side 1 Council reviewed the August 9, 1984, memo from John Lundell regarding the Charter Coach requests and agreed with the recommendations from Lundell. A letter will be sent to Charter Coach notifying them of Council decision not to allow use of the downtown transit interchange. COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME: Reel 84-C62, Side 2 1. (Agenda 3e(1))_ Ambrisco noted that the letter was from Daniel F. Nolan and not David. In response to Baker, Helling stated that staff will research the request by Nolan to purchase the vacated property. Baker raised concerns about access problems for the adjoining properties. Staff will investigate. 2. (Agenda 3f.(7)) Ambrisco inquired about the propriety of the sign being used by Frank Rochwick in front of the Firestone Store. 3. (Agenda 3d(2)) Strait questioned if the vault would be above ground. Helling explained that the vault will be buried. 4. (Agenda 3e(2)) Karr distributed photographs, of a covered band shelter, submitted with the letter from Copenhauer and West, for Council review. 5. Dickson inquired about space needs at the Animal Shelter. Helling said if additional space for animals is proposed, it would be discussed in the CIP. 6. Ambrisco requested staff review the screening requirements around the new Mercy Hospital parking lot due to concerns of safety, particularly rape prevention. Helling stated that staff is reviewing the ordinance to make recommendations allowing the Board of _Adjustment more flexibility or permitting lesser screening requirements. 2._31C) INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION AUGUST 13, 1984 PAGE 4 7. Ambrisco inquired about the correspondence from AFSCME Council 61 stating their intentions to open negotiations about amending the 83-85 agreement. Helling explained that AFSCME is required to contact the City by August 15 in order to exercise their option to negotiate a new contract. 8. Ambrisco noted that the new streetlights at the corner of Clinton and College are effective and are an improvement. 9. In response to a question from Baker, Helling said that only repairs that are necessary to keep the wastewater treatment plant operating will be done until a complete plan is developed for expansion. 10. Erdahl requested scheduling a discussion about the Summit Street and Kirkwood Avenue intersection at an informal meeting. 11. Erdahl stated that the Council should be involved in the initial discus- sions about uses of the urban renewal parcel located next to the parking ramp/hotel. He requested a discussion be scheduled at an informal Council meeting. McDonald recommended utilizing this parcel for parking during construction on the Dubuque Street ramp. Erdahl noted that it should only be used for parking on a temporary basis. Council agreed to use the lot for parking for permit holders. 12. Karr stated that the annual meeting of chairpersons of boards and commissions is tentatively scheduled on Thursday, December 13, 1984. Councilmembers should contact Karr or Helling if there are any conflicts with the schedule. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.