HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-28 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
August 28, 1984
Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 8/28/84, 7:30 PM at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker,
Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait Absent: Zuber. Staffinembers present:
Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Vitosh, Farmer, Mintle, Franklin, Moen,
Shaffer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 84 C66, Side 1, 1 -End, and
Side 2, 1-497.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-237, Bk. 84,
p. 865, RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR DONALD SHIMON, in recognition of 25
years of City service. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following
citizens as members of the Section 504 Compliance Committee for donating
their time to help study the accessibility of the City of Iowa City's
facilities and programs. They gave tremendous help in finding solutions
to non-structural and structural accessibility problems. The City of Iowa
City expresses its gratitude to Mona McElderry, Andrew Norr, Maris Snider,
Michael Townsend, Sandy Vaughan, Jane Keller and to two members who moved
away this summer: Sharon Van Meter and David Ormond.
The Mayor announced the addition of two items to the Consent Calen-
dar: correspondence from Vida Brenner re bug zappers and correspondence
from Attorney John Hayek re Holiday Inn opening ceremonies. Moved by
Stit, seconded ns
inra theConsent Calendarbeteeithat tedhe foorowapproved, and/or items and adopted as
amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the reg. mtg., 8/14/84,
as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment -6/13/84 &
7/11/84; Civil Service Comm. -7/7/84; Senior Center Comm. -7/11/84;
Housing Comn.-7/19/84 & 8/14/84; Housing Appeals Bd.-7/19/84;
Planning and Zoning Comm. -7/19/84 & 8/2/84; Airport Comm. -8/15/85 &
8/22/84.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class B Liquor
License and Sunday Sales for Harry A. Johnson, Jr. dba Mid -City Hotel
Associates, as corrected. Approving Special Class C Beer/Wine &
Sunday Sales for Bushnell's Turtle, Inc. dba Bushnell's Turtle.
Approving Special Class C Beer/Wine & Sunday Sales for Dubuque Street
Pizza, Inc. dba Felix & Oscar's. Approving Class C Beer & Sunday
Sales for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store N2. Approv-
ing Class B Liquor & Sunday Sales for Highlander, Inc. dba Highlander
Inn & Supper Club. Approving Class C Liquor for Iowa City Saloon
Company dba Connections. Approving Class C liquor for Bur Con, Inc.
dba Time Out Restaurant & Coaches' Corner Lounge. Approving Class B
Beer & Sunday Sales for BS&B Enterprise dba Duds 'N Suds. RES.
84-238, Bk. 84, p. 866, DANCING PERMITS.
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Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,319,312.67
for the period of July 1 through July 31, 1984, as recommended by the
Finance Director, subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 84-239, Bk. 84, p. 867, ACCEPTING THE
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 16 AND 26 IN THE RESUBDIVISION
OF PART OF LOT 30 OF CONWAY'S ADDITION.
Setting public hearings: RES. 84-240, Bk. 84, p. 868, TO SET
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 9/11/84, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK
BALL DIAMONDS FENCE PROJECT. To set a public hearing for 9/11/84, on
amending Chapter 17 (Housing) to include requirements for maintenance
of striping/marking of parking spaces within parking areas.
Correspondence: University of Iowa regarding 1985 Junior
Olympics. Elderly Services Agency regarding benches on north side of
Old Capitol Center, City Mgr. will reply. GWG Investments regarding
Old Public Library and Library Parking Lot matters. Memoranda from
Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for
the following positions: Building Inspector/Housing and Inspection
Services; Maintenance Worker II/Forestry. Vida Brenner regarding bug
zappers. Attorney John Hayek regarding Holiday Inn opening ceremo-
nies.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Delta Chi
Fraternity for the Fall Kickoff Super Run I on 9/1/84, approved.
Janice Knipper for the use of Nevada Avenue for block party on
8/25/84, approved. Martha Price to offer VFW poppies for donations
on 9/8/84, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. Ambrisco noted
the ltr. from Atty. Hayek and urged unanimous concurrence with his
opinion. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public
hearings as set.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on
9/25/84 on an amendment to the screening requirements of the off-street
Parking Regulations. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Zuber absent.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on
9/25/84 on the proposed vacation of a portion of the Mormon Trek Boulevard
right-of-way located on the north side of Mormon Trek Boulevard between
Plaen View Drive and the Iowa City corporate limits. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent.
A public hearing was held on the proposed amendments to the Historic
Preservation Ordinance which establish a Certificate of No Material Effect
and modified the procedures for designating historic districts. Staff -
member Moen outlined the proposed amendments. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on the proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance regarding the provisional use language for dwellings in the CB -2
zone. No one appeared.
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A public hearing was held on the proposed amendment to Section 36-88
of the Zoning Ordinance, amendment of the ordinance, to bring the proce-
dures therein into compliance with recent State legislation amending
Chapter 414 of the Iowa Code. Baker noted the staff would be demonstrating
old and new public notice requirements with diagrams prior to Council
voting on the amendment. Staffinember Franklin present for discussion. No
one appeared.
The Councilmembers agreed to combine the following three items as one
item: Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring that
ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived and that the
following ordinances be voted on for final passage at this time: ORD.
84-3197, Bk. 23, pp. 191-198, AMENDING THE TREE REGULATIONS, SECTION 36-72
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; ORD. 84-3198, Bk. 23, pp. 199-201, AMENDING THE
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR TRAFFIC ISLANDS;
ORD. 84-3199, Bk. 23, pp. 202-203, AMENDING THE DEFINITION SECTION OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION OF PLANTING AREA. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the ordinances be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the ordinances adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to rezone
property at 624 S. Gilbert Street from CI -1 to CC -2, be given second vote
for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/2, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, McDonald,
Strait. Nays: Dickson, Erdahl. Absent: Zuber.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-241, Bk. 84,
p. 869, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF MILLARD WAREHOUSE, PHASE III AND IV, LOCATED ON LOT 1
OF BDI 4TH ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the proposal to issue not to exceed
$3,000,000 aggregate principal amount of industrial development revenue
bonds for Southgate Development Company, Inc. Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-242, Bk. 84,
pp. 870-876, PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$3,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE
BOIIDS (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.
Charlie Ruppert, 1406 N. Dubuque Rd., appeared and questioned when
North Dubuque Road was scheduled for street overlay. Staff will report.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Senior Center Comm. -one
vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/85. Bd. of Adjustment -one
vacancy for a five-year term ending 1/1/90. Human Rights Comm. -three
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vacancies for three-year terms ending 1/l/88. Parks and Recreation
Comm. -two vacancies for four-year terms ending 1/1/89. These appointments
will be made at the 10/9/84 City Council meeting.
The Mayor announced that no applications had been received for the
Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals four -term term to be filled by an
electrical journeyman and the position would be readvertised.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to make the following
appointments: Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending
10/1/86 -Grace Cooper, 600 W. Benton Street and to approve the recommenda-
tion of the City of Coralville to reappoint David Gerliman to the River -
front Comm. as a representative of the City of Coralville for a three-year
term ending 12/1/87. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Zuber absent.
Councilmember Ambrisco commended the media for reminding drivers to
be careful with opening of school; welcomed back University students and
faculty; and noted the opening of the University of Iowa football season
on September 8th. McDonald asked the City Attorney when the response to a
letter from Iowa -Illinois would be available. The City Attorney reported
the response would be in next week's Council packet. Baker quoted
sections of the letter from Atty. John Hayek re Holiday Inn opening
ceremonies and stated his intent to contact Atty. Hayek and General
Manager of the hotel, Bob Bray, re the matter.
City Attorney Jansen reported on the difference between his memo and
Atty. Hayek's letter re Holiday Inn opening ceremonies.
Council noted the following recommendations of the Housing Commis-
sion: 1) that program manuals for the Low Interest Loan and Forgivable
Loan Programs be presented to and adopted by Council. 2) that application
for ten units Public Housing Existing Acquisition without rehabilitation
be approved. 3) expresses its concern about the lack of progress in the
Congregate Housing Program and supports the motion of CCN. 4) wishes to
express their concern about the delay on implementing the Shared Housing
Program which is one of their priority projects and would like to see it
move ahead. 5) that the Ordinance amending Chapter 17 SECTION I., Section
17-7(v) as proposed (requirements for maintenance of ss ri�arking of
parking spaces within parking areas) be referred to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for review and action. Erdahl noted the delay in
regards to item d3, Congregate Housing, was a result of Council wanting
more input from clientele involved. The City Manager gave a brief update
on item 114, Shared Housing, and reported that a preliminary proposal had
been submitted by staff but included some legal issues and conflicts with
existing ordinances and had been sent back to Legal. A meeting of the
Council and the Housing Commission re Shared Housing and Congregate
Housing will be scheduled in the near future. Baker questioned why the
proposed amendment re striping parking lots had been sent to Planning and
Zoning, item R5. The City Manager reported that the Housing Commission
felt the amendment was not appropriate for inclusion in the Housing Code,
and that staff would be pursuing another alternative prior to the public
hearing on September 25th.
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Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-243, Bk. 84, p.
877, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -SEWER
SYSTEM REHABILITATION TO J.C. CONSTRUCTION, LTD. OF IOIJA CITY, IOWA, for
$111,670.30. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-244, Bk. 84,
p. 878, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL MUNICIPALITY REPORT FOR MUNICIPAL STREETS
AND PARKING AND THE OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM STATUS REPORT FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1984. The City Manager noted that the
City was required to submit this report and final decisions are made by
Council during the budget process with the report amended if changes are
made by Council. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-245, Bk. 84,
pp. 879-888, ADOPTING POLICIES, NON-STRUCTURAL CHANGES AND GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURE THAT WILL ASSURE ACCESSIBILITY OF CITY OF IOWA CITY PROGRAM,
ACTIVITIES, AND FACILITIES TO HANDICAPPED PERSONS. The Mayor acknowledged
the work done by the Connittee. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-246, Bk. 84,
p. 889, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT -PARKING DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-247, Bk. 84,
pp.890-893, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
VON BRIESEN AND REDMOND, S.C., BY STEVEN B. RYNECKI, FOR LABOR NEGOTIATION
SERVICES. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/0/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Strait, Ambrisco, Baker,
Erdahl, McDonald. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dickson. Absent: Zuber.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-248, Bk. 84,
pp. 894-913, APPROVING TRANSFER OF THE BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FRANCHISE FROM HAWKEYE CABLEVISION CORPORATION TO HERITAGE CABLEVISION,
INC. OR TO A SUBSIDIARY OR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, THE GE14ERAL PARTNER OF
WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY HERITAGE CABLEVISION, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND HERITAGE CABLEVISION, INC. ESTABLISHING THE
CONDITIONS OF SAID TRANSFER. Asst. City Manager Helling distributed
copies of the amendment agreement as per Council discussion at the
previous night's informal session. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait,
that the resolution be amended to clarify the agreement, which is part of
the resolution, is that agreement distributed tonight and approved by the
City legal department 8/28/84, and incorporating language discussed
previously by Council (that the basic fee would not become effective until
the grantee applies for an increase in the franchise fee). The Mayor
declared the motion to amend the resolution as stated carried unanimously,
6/0, Zuber absent. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote to adopt the resolution as amended carried
unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the amended resolution
adopted and thanked members of the Committee for negotiating a very good
package.
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Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending the
penalties for parking violations for overtime parking (increasing from $2
to #3), be given first vote for passage. Individual Councilmembers ex-
pressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/2, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Ambrisco,Baker,
Dickson. Nays: McDonald, Strait. Absent: Zuber.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending
Sections 25-60(c), 25-61, and 25-64(c) of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, (Senior Center Commission) be given first vote
for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco,seconded by Dickson, that the 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. 84-3200, Bk. 23, pp. 204-206, AMENDING SECTION 35-33 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, CONCERNING MECHANICAL
INSPECTIONS OF TAXICABS, 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 Ambrisco, 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 Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending
Sections 5-6(a) and 5-6(d) of the Cade of Ordinances of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, regarding the size of dance floors, be given first vote for
passage. Baker and Erdahl raised concerns re smaller dance floors. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/2, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Dickson, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Baker,
Erdahl. Absent: Zuber.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:05 PM. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent.
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MARIAN KARR, CITY CLERK
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Informal Council Discussion
August 13, 1984
Informal Council Discussion: August 13, 1984, 6:30 p.m. in the Conference
Room at the—Civic enter. T4ayor John McDonald presiding.
Councilmembers present: Erdahl, Strait, Dickson, McDonald, Baker, Ambrisco.
Absent: Zuber.
Staff present: Franklin, Knight, Karr, Jansen, Helling, Zehr, Boothroy,
Vitosh, Davidson, Lundell, Fowler, Ruppert.
Ta e -recorded: Reel 84-C60, Side 1, 280 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; 84-C62, Side 1,
- n , i e , 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:
Franklin explained that the use of preliminary maps will allow construction
now rather than waiting for final maps.
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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 ,recomnendations 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.
aMFNn THF OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR TRAFFIC
Franklin noted the concern that the illustration is meant to be exact. The
illustration contained in the amendment is only an example.
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AMEND THE DEFINITION SECTION OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION
OF PLANTING AREA:
No discussion.
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No discussion.
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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-C6O, 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. He 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
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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.
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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.
B. 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.
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OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -8/14/84
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings & claims is E
Cumulative cost for this ca en ar year or
said publication is $
Iowa City Counci 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.
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 Trustees -7/26/84; Parks and
Rec. Comm. -7/11/84; Airport Zoning
Comm. -7/25/84 & 8/7/84; Riverfront
Comm. -6/6/84; Committee on Community
Needs Comn.-7/17/84; Historic Preser-
vation Corn. -5/16/84, 6/13/84,
7/11/84.
Permit Motions and Resolutions:
Approving Class C Liquor License for
George's Buffet, 312 Market Street.
Approving Class C Liquor License for
Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque. Approving
Class C Liquor License and Sunday
Sales for Plamor Bowling, Inc., 1555
First Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor
License and Sunday Sales for Joe's
Place, 115 Iowa Avenue. Approving
Class A Liquor License and Sunday
Sales for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge
#1096, 2910 Muscatine Avenue.
Approving Class C Beer Permit and
Sunday Sales for John's Grocery, Inc.,
401 E. Market. Approving Class C Beer
Permit for Russ' Standard, 305 N.
Gilbert. Approving Class C Beer Permit
and Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee Food Store
#1 and Orugtown #1, 501 Hollywood
Blvd. Approving 14 day Class B Beer
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Permit and Sunday Sales for St. Mary's
Roman Catholic Church, 2150 Rochester
Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor
License and Sunday Sales for 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. Approv-
ing Class C Liquor License and Sunday
Sales for 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 N6 and 218 at Hawkins
Drive to Rocky Shore Drive. Authoriz-
ing the City Engineer to sign an
application for use of highway
right-of-way for utilities accommoda-
tion to Northwestern Bell Telephone
Company for Highway 91 South and
Mormon Trek Boulevard.
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 Commu-
nity Band, referred to Parks 8 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 Commission submitting certi-
fied 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
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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 Develop-
ment (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 unanimously, 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 defini-
tions sections of the Zoning Ordinance to
include a definition of planting area, be
given first vote for passage. Affirmative
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rol1 call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson,
that the rule requiring that ordinances
must be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, that the first and
second consideration and vote be waived
and that ORD. 84-3196, 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. Individ-
ual Councilmembers expressed their views.
Staffinember Franklin and Atty. David
Poula, 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). 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 DEVELOP-
MENT COMPANY, INC. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Ernie Lehman, President of the Chamber
Of Commerce, appeared and requested
Council consideration of a joint venture
with the Chamber to help finance renova-
tion of either Bates Field Track at City
High or the West 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 Dis-
trict. 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 Goad 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
Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms
ending 12/31/87. Resources Conservation
COMM. - four vacancies for three-year
terms ending 1/l/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 Planner and applauded
the choice. Baker questioned whether a
sign permit was necessary for the sign in
front of the Cliff Apartments. Staff will
investigate. 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 newslet-
ter and questioned authorship. Asst. City
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Mgr. Helling replied that the Human Rela-
tions Department had compiled the newslet-
ter, but plans called for other depart-
ments 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, scrubbing,
and use of methane gas generated at the
treatment facility, to be used .th C
osold 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 discus-
sion 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 purchase the Millerto tpr perCittyCforc$96not to
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. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl,
to adopt RES. 84-230, Bk. 83, p. 824,
SETTING PARKING RATES FOR THE IOWA CITY
PARKING SYSTEM. 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).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait,
to adopt RES. 84-232, Bk. 83, p. 855,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SUBMISSION
OF AN APPLICATION FOR 14 SECTION 8
EXISTING HOUSING CERTIFICATES AND REQUEST-
ING 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 unanimous, 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 AMENDMENT 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.
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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. Affirmative 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 AGREE-
MENT 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.
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Informal Council Discussion
August 27, 1984
Informal Council Discussion: August 27, 1984, at 6:35 p.m, in the Council
Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Strait, Dickson, Ambrisco, Baker, Erdahl.
Absent: u er.
Staffinembers Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Jansen, Franklin, Kimble, Moen,
Vitosh, Lundell, Fowler, Shaffer, Mintle, Hauer, Boothroy, Boyle, Smith.
Ta e_ rid: Reel 84-C62, Side 2, 406 -End, 84-C64, All, 84-C65, Side 1,
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McDonald stated this informal Council meeting is being held in the Council
Chambers to hear the Committee report on federal revenue sharing regulations
and to enable cablecast of an informal session.
Planning and Zoning Matters.
nmenament to the screening requirements of the off-street parking re ula-
tions. Franklin stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission hasn't
rem ed specific amendments yet. The Mercy Hospital staff has been notified
of the scheduled Planning and Zoning meeting. Planning and Zoning will also
be talking with the landscape architect for Mercy Hospital. Currently the
parking regulations require either a hedge or a fence. The screening
requirements apply to Van Buren and Johnson Street sides of the parking area.
Strait noted his concerns for public safety. Erdahl said that the Council
should not be put in a position of making a variance on a parking lot that
doesn't need to be there and questioned why the ramp had not been larger.
Berlin stated that specific questions about the current parking lot should be
addressed to Mercy Hospital prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting.
Vacation of aportion of Mormon Trek Boulevard riaht-of-way, located on the
north side of Mormon Trek Boulevard between Plaen View Drive and the Iowa
Amendment to the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Monica Moen reviewed
c anges in a or mance. he major amen men s the establishment of a
Certificate of No Material Effect to allow the applicant to go ahead with
activities on the historic property that will not have an impact on the
historic structure without having to wait for a meeting by the Historic
Preservation Commission. The other amendment requires that the Planning and
Zoning Commission receive any comments from the Office of Historic Preserva-
tion of the Iowa State Historic Department prior to the Commission's action.
Other changes in the ordinance are outlined in the memo received by the
Council.
uweii m s in cne ton -c zone. Lnanges are proposed because of the request by
e Zoning Code n erpre ation Panel and interpretation by the Board of
Adjustment for the construction of dwelling units over accessory parking and
commercial uses. The intent of the Planning and Zoning Commission was to
have commercial uses on the ground floor. Berlin noted that a previous
discussion was held about the appropriate use in the CB -2 zone.
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le is IaL100 amen010 Lna Ler 414 or Lne Iowa GOOe. hra0K110 explalne0 that
e propose amen men wi ring a owa City into compliance with the
amended Chapter 414 of the Iowa Code. The amendment alters the time (no less
than 7 days or more than 20) requirements for notices of public hearing,
allowing the Council to set a public hearing at one Council meeting and hold
a hearing at the next meeting. The amendment also affects the area from which
a formal protest can be initiated to require an extraordinary majority vote
of the City Council on Zoning Ordinance amendments. Baker requested a
diagram to demonstrate the changes.
Amend Tree Regulations, Section 36-72. of the Zoning Ordinance. No discus -
Sion.
Amend the off-street parking requirements to include provisions for traffic
islands. No discussion.
Amend the definition section of the Zoning Ordinance to include a definition
of planting area. No discussion.
Rezone property at 624 South Gilbert Street from CI -1 to CC -2. Franklin said
the applicant has requested a waiver of the second and third readings. In
response to Baker, Franklin said that staff will know the results of the
application for the residential special exception from the Board of Adjust-
ment the night of the Board's meeting.
Approve the preliminary and final large scale non-residential development
ip an of Millard Warehouse. Franklin explained the plan provides for an
expansion ot: cola storage on the site.
The Council expressed congratulations to Karin Franklin on her appointment as
the City's Senior Planner in the Planning Division.
ACCESSIBILITY REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL REVENUE SHARING COMPLIANCE:
Reel i e
Teresa Kimble introduced the citizen members of the Section 504 Compliance
Coninittee. The Committee recommends implementing the non-structural changes
by October 17, 1984. The total cost of the non-structural changes is
$10,690. Other recommendations will come to the Council in October.
In response to Erdahl, Kimble explained that a large amount of electricity
and time would be needed to raise the pool water temperature and a whirlpool
could be included as a structural recommendation.
In response to Baker, Kimble stated that there would be film rental and media
material expenses to inform public employees of City policies, the $390
expense would cover the expenses for a signer for 39 one-hour meetings, and
federal revenue sharing monies, if available, would have been used to fund
the changes.
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CABLE TV FRANCHISE TRANSFER: Reel 84-C64, Side 1
Councilmembers reviewed provisions of the cable TV franchise transfer. Nile
McDonald, Heritage Coomunications representative, said that Heritage would
fully support Iowa City's petition to the FCC to increase the annual fran-
chise fee to five percent in exchange for City approval of the sale. Heritage
will also provide financial pro forma information for the Iowa City system.
Heritage intends to add two new channels, financial news network and
Nashville network, to the basic service within two months.
In response to Strait, Heritage representative McDonald explained that the
audio and camera problems associated with broadcasts of Des Moines city
council meetings are being resolved and that Heritage is unaware of any
anti-trust problems with the Iowa City system.
Helling said that the automatic increase as a quid pro quo for a franchise
fee increase was not discussed by the Council, nor was it recommended by the
Broadband Telecommunications Commission. Terry stated that Commission
members were kept apprised of the sale negotiations. Terry noted that Iowa
City is unique in that all monies from the franchise fees goes directly into
public access. In response to Strait, Helling said additional rate increases
are subject to the one year provision.
Councilmembers discussed whether a rate increase would necessitate a public
hearing. Helling stated that language could be added to the agreement to
allow approval of the sale. If the City Council, after a public hearing,
determines that there should not be a rate increase, then the City would not
file with the FCC to increase the franchise fee from three to five percent.
Heritage representative McDonald stated that prompt approval of the sale is
needed because the ATC offer expires August 31. Heritage would consent to a
hearing process, but if the rate increase is denied, the franchise fee will
also not be increased.
In response to Dickson, Drew Shaffer explained that the HR -4103 bill should
be put on the floor after Labor Day and be voted on. Most cities are in
agreement with the bill as it is written. The House Energy and Commerce
Committee interpretation clarified points, enhancing the bill's chances for
passage.
McDonald requested scheduling an informal Council meeting discussion about
rate increases - public hearing policies. The Asst. City Mgr. distributed
copies of text of letter to be submitted to the City by grantee to the FCC re
franchise fee (Sec. 2, first paragraph of agreement).
PARKING FINE INCREASE: Reel 84-C64, Side 2
Councilmembers discussed increasing parking rates and tentatively agreed to
increase overtime parking rates from E2 to $3. Ambrisco requested City staff
to address the problem of illegal use of handicap parking.
PARCEL 64-1a.: Reel 84-C65, Side 1
Berlin outlined the time table and elements of the parking study as it
related to Parcel 64-1a. Berlin stated that alternatives for the parcel will
include parking and/or mixed use. Erdahl requested a financial report on the
entire urban renewal project, suggested including open space and public
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facilities with the combined uses, suggested contacting Mr. Zuchelli, and
seeking design concepts nationwide for the parcel. Berlin said Council will
be presented with alternatives September 10.
COUNCIL/AGENDA: Reel 64-C65, Side 1
1. (Agenda Item 4g(2)) In response to Strait, Berlin stated that staff will
research appropriate locations for benches. Staff will research the
possibility of placing a bench on Old Capitol Center property next to
"Gifted."
2. Strait inquired about a proclamation for the Olympic participants.
Helling said that a special recognition is being planned with other
organizations in the community. A day will be designated for the events
by proclamation.
3. Strait stated that there are problems with parking at Terrill Hill Park
overnight.
4. In response to Strait, Helling said that Beldon Avenue is being reviewed
by Planning and Zoning. Staff will proceed with measures to approve
conveyance.
5. Strait requested review of the timetable for the expansion of the Dubuque
Street ramp, and noted a gap between August and November.
6. Strait inquired about the August 4 and August 5 Fire Department meetings.
Berlin said that he did not believe minutes of the meetings were pre-
pared.
7. (Agenda Item 23) Baker stated that smaller dance floors may be danger-
ous.
8. Baker informed Councilmembers that he will discuss newspaper vending
machines at the formal meeting.
9. McDonald said that the August 27, 1984 letter from Vida Brenner will be
added to the consent calendar.
10. (Agenda Item 21) Erdahl stated that comments from Bette Meisel could have
been better worded.
11. (Agenda Item 4e(1)) Ambrisco inquired about the location of Lots 16 and
26 in resubdivision of part of Lot 30 of Conway's Addition. Staff will
report.
12. Ambrisco stated that another accident occurred under the railroad bridge
on Iowa Avenue.
13. In response to Ambrisco, Berlin said that the chipseal coating on
Burlington Street was a less expensive alternative. Berlin stated that
staff will review the cost considerations and alternatives for next
year's budget.
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14. In response to Dickson, Berlin said staff will review the building
standards for the Roffman building located by the Village Inn on
Riverside.
15. Dickson inquired about the status of enforcement re the shed located
behind McDowell's on Court Street.
16. Helling asked if the Council wanted to act on the letter received from
Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson regarding noise of air conditioning units in
adjacent apartment buildings. Berlin will request staff to research the
"noise of air conditioning units in adjacent buildings" problem.
17. In response to Erdahl, McDonald replied that the bug zapper issue has not
been addressed since receiving an opinion from the legal staff.
BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS APPOINTMENT:
Berlin stated the application received was not for this Commission and the
City would readvertise the position.
CCN APPOINTMENT:
Councilmembers tentatively agreed to appoint Grace Cooper to the CCN vacancy.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn to executive session under
Section 28A.5B to discuss strategy with Council on 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, and Section 20, collective bargaining, to discuss as a
public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee
organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter
28A according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to
Executive Session, 9:15 p.m.
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