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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-09-11 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 11, 1984 Iowa City Council reg. mtg.. 9/11/84, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Mayor McDonald presiding.Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Erdahl (7:40 p.m.). McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Jansen, Melling, Karr, Franklin, Gannon, Hauer, Keating. • Council tape recorded on'Tape 84-C66, Side 2, 497 -End; 84-C69, Sides 1 and 2; Side 1, 1-100. Center. Dickson, Berlin, minutes 84-C70, Mayor McDonald proclaimed September 19, 1984, as Hawkeye Olympic Day and September 22, 1984, as American Business Women's Day. Gold A 9 The Mayor announced the addition of one item to the Consent Calendar: motion approving beer license for Doc's Standard, Inc., 801 S. Rivers ideL(r91z and Drie. Moved items recvommendations bin5the ntCon Consent dCalened daru following be received ber, that a orapp oed, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of official Actions of the pub- lished, subject to correction, as recommended by the C 2 ityClerkas . Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. -7/23/84; 3 Airport Comm. -8/22/84; Resources Conservation Comm. -7/9/84; Bd. of E LibrrCommittee 8/15/84; Urbana Environment Ad H cn23/4- Hotel Committeet8/14/84. Review 8/14/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class B Beer and Sunday Sales for Ken's Restaurant Systems, Inc. dba Maziio's Pizza, 1950, Lower/G 99 Muscatine. Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for T&M Mini=Mart, o 0 Ltd. dba T&M Mini -Mart, 2601 Hwy. 6 E. Approving Class C Liquor for Deadwood, Inc. dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque Street. Approving Class C / o / Liquor for Fruland vHalloran, lasCaLiquor and Sunday.Salesafor Ioo .0?S.B06 N,17.0,7— Linn �o z Linn Street. App Approving Ltd. dba The Brown -Bottle, 111 E. Washington Street. App 9 Class C /7G Beer and Sunday Sales for Pleasant Valley Orchards S.NGilbert Inc.Strdba/7a Pleasant Valley Orchards 6 Nursery, Inc., dbarDudr's� CNaSuds,Beer correcteday RES. for 84-249, Bk 84, Bp. 914, ISSUSayre NGCIGARETTE': PERMIT. Standard, Inc ba Doco 'sStandard, Inc., 801 S aRiverside Drive. Ooc's Class C Sales 1 70 Setting public hearings: To set public hearing for 9/25/84, to o P amend Section 18-32(b) (2) of the Human Rights Chapter of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Resolutions: RES. 84-250, Bk. 84, p. 915, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT/70F NUMBER 21 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Olive Pearl Ritter regarding problems associated /7/° s. with the Delta Tau problems causedlta Fraternity se at 322 North bywalnut trees, lieferredrto/7i/ Paul Webber regardingg pp d by City Mgr. for reply. Council Activities ~ September 11, 1984 Page 2 Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Mary Adams -Lackey for the Athlete's Foot Hawkeye Classic 5K Road Race on /Z 8/26/84, approved. Banc Iowa to dispense free beverage to the public in front of their new location at 132 East Washington on 8/29/84, approved./W Jack Lekin to place a permanent sign on public grounds near the railroad / 7/V - tracks at First Avenue, denied. Mr. and Mrs. James Shymansky for the use of McLean Street between Magowan and Ferson for a block party on/7/5 9/7/84, approved. Timothy Ganske for permission to picket in front of 1716 the Emma Goldman Clinic on 9/8/84, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 noon, approved. Science Fiction League of Iowa Students to have a used book sale in Blackhawk Minipark on 9/7 and 9/8/84 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., approved. Applications for City Plaza Use Permit: Downtown Association for the use of City Plaza for a "Roll out the Gold Carpet" event on 9/7/84,7/6' approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to amend the Historic Preservation Ordinance to establish a Certificate of No Material. xa Effect and modify procedures for designating historic districts, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding the provisional use language for dwellings in the CB -2 zone, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote !—L unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending Section 36-88 of the Zoning Ordinance to bring the procedures therein into compliance with recent State legislation amending Chapter 414 of the Code of Iowa (legal publications), be given first vote for passage. Baker thanked/%�-z- staff for furnishing Council with the diagram illustrating the effect of the proposed amendment. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that ORD. 84-3201, Bk. 23, pp. 207-209, REZONING PROPERTY AT 624 SOUTH GILBERT STREET FROM CI -1 TO CC -2, be/VS passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Strait, Ambrisco, Baker, McDonald. Nays: Dickson, Erdahl. Council requested staff keep them informed of future developments and notify Council of Bd. of Adjustment's decision re the property. Council Activities September 11, 1984 Page 3 A public hearing was and cost estimate for the Project. No one appeared. held on the plans, specifications, form of contract construction of the Mercer Park Ball Diamonds Fence/%W51 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-251, Bk. 84, P. 916, ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK BALL DIAMONDS FENCE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE/;�?_5' BIDS TO BE RECEIVED UNTIL 10:00 A.M. ON THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 1984. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on proposed signage easement agreement between . the City of Iowa City and Dr. Harry A. Johnson, Jr. dba Mid -City Hotel/7-76 Associates -Iowa City. No one appeared. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-252, Bk. 84, pp. 917-922, APPROVING PLANS FOR SIGNAGE FOR THE HOLIDAY INN ON CITY OF IOWA CITY 7/ ? 7 PROPERTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor reported on the Hotel Steering Committee discussion re signs on City property. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Public hearing was held on amending Chapter 17 by revising the require- ment for maintenance of public areas to include striping and marking ofd individual parking spaces. No one appeared. Public hearing was held on an application for 14 Section 8 Existing/%�% Housing Certificates. No one appeared. Richard Craig, President of the Iowa City Assn. of Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF AFL-CIO, Local 610, appeared and requested Council vote down the resolution added late to tonight's agenda abolishing one lieutenant/730 position in the Fire Dept. Dick Brown, representing the Chamber of Commerce,/7309 reported on the recent School Bd. meeting and agreement reached re guaran- teeing a track for the Junior Olympics. The Mayor announced that no applications had been received for the United Action for Youth Board for a term ending 6/30/85 or for the Riverfront/ 73/ Commission for a three-year term ending 12/1/87 to be filled by a representa-/7.3.2 tive of the University of Iowa. Both positions will be readvertised. Councilmember Dickson reported on the recent public meeting re Congre-/733 gate Housing held in the Senior Center and noted the grand opening of the downtown Holiday Inn. Councilmember Ambrisco noted a recent article in "Financial World" re Heritage Communications Inc., new owner of the City's/7-3/ cable station. Ambrisco questioned if the sidewalk program could include the area of Rochester east of First Avenue. Councilmembers requested the program/735 be accelerated to allow construction early next year and encouraged citizens to alert staff or Council of areas needing attention. Councilmember Strait acknowledged Housing and Inspection Services Director Doug Boothroy for/7.3t- chairing the public meeting on Congregate Housing. Strait noted the opening of the Holiday Inn and hoped the proposed dress code did not deter potential/7-3 customers. Council Activities September 11, 1984 Page 4 The Mayor announced the next item was added to the agenda. Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-253, Bk. 84, p. 923, ABOLISHING ONE VACANT FIRE LIEUTENANT IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. The City Manager reviewed the mens submitted to Council by the Fire Chief and himself. Firefighter Richard Craig and Fire Chief Robert Keating appeared for discus- sion. Individual Councilmembers expressed their concerns. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Nays: Erdahl. Councilmember Baker left the meeting, 9:05 p.m. The City Attorney reviewed the current status re an agreement with the School District, Chamber of Commerce and the City re guaranteeing a track for the Junior Olympics. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to restate the City's commitment to the Junior Olympics and to direct Asst. City Mgr. Melling and City Atty. Jansen to work out the appropriate formal agreement/ 7 3 9 with the School District to accomplish this desired end, namely, construction of two additional tracks at West High in the event the University track is not completed in time for the games. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously. 6/0. Baker absent. Council noted the recommendation of the Hotel Steering Committee and the Design Review Committee that the City Council approve the two signs (one pole sign and one facia sign) for the Holiday Inn to be placed on City-owned/7-/O property. The 11 foot high pole sign would be located between the sidewalk and Dubuque Street Parking Ramp. The facia sign would be placed over the entrance to the Dubuque Street Parking Ramp. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to direct staff to negotiate a contract with Metcalf 6 Eddy to restudy the wastewater facility to seek cost/ %� saving alternatives. The Mayor reviewed discussion held the previous day in informal session. The City Manager stated that Dain Bosworth would be discussing fiscal matters relating to the project later in the week. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-254, Bk. 84, pp. 924-925, AUTHORIZING JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY•OF IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE NEGOTIATING 17,1-z PROCEDURES FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dickson. Absent: Baker. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-255, Bk. 84, p. 926, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS IN THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT, CODE ENFORCEMENT ASST. The City Mgr. outlines the memo from the./ 7�lj HIS Director re the position. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0. Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-256, Bk. 84, p. 927, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPART- MENT, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities September 11, 1984 Page 5 Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-251, Bk. 84, p. 928, RECLASSIFYING A FULL-TIME 'POSITION IN THE STREETS DEPARTMENT, MAINTE-1 S NANCE WORKER III. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-258, Bk. 84, p.y7�Z6 929, AMENDING POSITIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, TRANSIT MANAGER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending the penalties for parking violations for overtime parking (increasing frau i2 to / %5- 7 f3), be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 3/3, with the following division of roll call: Ayes: Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl. Nays: McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Baker. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance amending Sections 25-60(c), 25-61, and 25-64(c) of the Code of Ordinances of the City - 748 of Iowa City, Iowa (Senior Center Commission), be given second vote for. passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance amending Sections 5-6(a) and 5-6(d) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, regarding the size of dance floors, be given second vote for/7 ge4 passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Ambrisco, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Baker. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. JOHN MC ALD, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, C11TTaW City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: August 31, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memorandum from the City Manager regarding wastewater treatment facil Letter from the City Attorney regarding Iowa -Illinois electric franch A copy of the letter from Iowa -Illinois dated July 3 is attached to M Jansen's letter. Memorandum from the legal staff regarding penalities for misdemeanors Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development re the hotel north plaza facade. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Shrubs in median at Johnson Street/Washington Street b. North Dubuque Road c. Chipsealing d. Conway's Addition sanitary improvements e. Temporary footbridge - Iowa Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Pro, f. Copy of letter sent to residents in Spruce Street area Memorandum from the Finance Department regarding overtime parking fine Minutes of staff meetings of August 22 and 29, 1984. Calendar for September 1984. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: September 7, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald to members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding HR4103 (cable TV related bill). Memorandum from the City Manager with attached Transit Maintenance Study and an executive summary. - Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Sanitary Landfill Leachate Problems with attached study from 174.7 Stanley Consultants b. Highway 1 and Highlander Drive / 7G c. Taft Speedway Sanitary Sewer Extension (Special Assessment) 174 Y Letter from Hansen Lind Meyer with attached report on potential for �7 7a Parcel 64-1a and the expansion of the Dubuque Street Parking Ramp. Article: Judge rules paper -vending ordinance violates freedom of the press rights. Letter from Chamber of Commerce President, with attached letter to 8d. of Education, re addition of two lanes to the track at West High to accomodate Junior Olympics �'2 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: August 31, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memorandum from the City Manager regarding wastewater treatment facii Letter from the City Attorney regarding Iowa -Illinois electric franch A copy of the letter from Iowa -Illinois dated July 3 is attached to Mi Jansen's letter. Memorandum from the legal staff regarding penalities for misdemeanors, Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development re( the hotel north plaza facade. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Shrubs in median at Johnson Street/Washington Street b. North Dubuque Road c. Chipsealing d. Conway's Addition sanitary improvements e. Temporary footbridge - Iowa Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Proi f. Copy of letter sent to residents in Spruce Street area Memorandum from the Finance Department regarding overtime parking fine Minutes of staff meetings of August 22 and 29, 1984. Calendar for September 1984. i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: September 7, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald to members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding HR4103 (cable TV related bill). 6 S Memorandum from the City Manager with attached Transit Maintenance Study/;7,, and an executive summary. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Sanitary Landfill Leachate Problems with attached study from 17(, 7 Stanley Consultants b. Highway 1 and Highlander Drive c. Taft Speedway Sanitary Sewer Extension (Special Assessment) /74 9 Letter from Hansen Lind Meyer with attached report on potential for 1770 Parcel 64-1a and the expansion of the Dubuque Street Parking Ramp. Article: Judge rules paper -vending ordinance violates freedom of the press 7/ rights. Letter from Chamber of Commerce President, with attached letter to Bd. of Education, re addition of two lanes to the track at West High to accomodate Junior Olympics