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Home My WebLink About1984-09-25 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 25, 1984 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker,Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Zuber. Absent: Strait. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Melling, Jansen, Karr, Franklin, Zehr, Holderness. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 84-C70, Side 1, 100 -End and Side 2, 1 -End; 84-C73, Side 1, 1-44. Mayor McDonald proclaimed October 7-13, 1984, as Fire Prevention Week and/7�? October 8-13, 1984, as Local Government Week. 177 The Mayor announced the deletion of item 3b(1) Mayor's Youth Employment 75 Board minutes and addition of three items to the Consent Calendar: beer -/77A, wine license for Super Spud Food Shoppe; letter from Carl Nelson; and setting 77 a public hearing on a request from Heritage Cablevision, Inc. for a rate/77oo increase. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, 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., 9/11/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comm. - 1779 8/28/84; Parks and Recreation Comm. - 8/8/84; Housing Appeals Bd. - 170 8/14/84; Design Review Comm. - 9/19/84. I1 8z. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit for/783 Dale E. Watt dba Watt's Food Market, 1603 Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip Corporation dba/7,?'/ QuikTrip /503, 123 W. Benton. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for LRM Mighty Shop, Inc. dba L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Bur -:Z!9_-'5'5 lington. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Control/7P G Products Company dba Central Pharmacy Center, 701 E. Davenport. RES. 179 7 84-259, Bk. 84, p. 930, REFUNDING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving Class C/7 / 7P8 Beer -Wine License for Schlo-Bar, Inc. dba Super Spud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Center. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,466,613.72 for the period of August 1 thru August 31, 1984, as recommended by the/789 Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: Letters regarding Saturday lunch breaks for Iowa City transit drivers from: Don Roth, Peter Hayet, John Soukup, Frank,/7?0 DePirro, Kevin P. Haughton, Jim Surratt, Ann H. Tucker, Kenneth B.. Barnett, Carl Nelson, with response letter from Asst. City Mgr. attached. Lee Staak, Chamber Parking Committee, regarding signage for parkin / ramps, referred to the Transportation Planner for reply. Mrs. Vivian H. Klotz regarding requirements for screened parking lots for Mercy Hospi-./ 7 f/ tal. Lynn Stonebarger and Kurt Schroeder regarding parking, referred to/797 the City Mgr, for reply. The Arts Center regarding newspaper dispensing/7 7 3 machines, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Craig Hlas regarding/ 7 7 � commuter service between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Heritage Communications, Inc., requesting a 401 rate 7/ � �A Council Activities September 25, 1984 Page 2 increase in the basic monthly service rate, forwarded to the Broadband /7�6 Telecommunications Comm. Linda Levey regarding the traffic situation at/7'11;, and Mormon Trek, referred to the Traffic Engr. for reply. Petition from 26 residents of Rochester and Hotz Avenues regarding/797 maintenance of a two -block long alley, referred to the Public Works Dept. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Timothy Ganske/ 7`%r to picket in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on 9/15/84, approved. Kris Peterson to have the Dietetic Association 10-K and one mile race on / 7%9 9/23/84, approved. Public Hearings: To set a public hearing for 11/6/84 on a request �� from Heritage Cablevision, Inc. for a basic service rate increase. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, 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 second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3202, Bk. 23, °/ pp. 210-212, AMENDING SECTION 36-88 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BRING THEL PROCEDURES THEREIN INTO COMPLIANCE WITH RECENT STATE LEGISLATION AMENDING CHAPTER 414 OF THE CODE OF IOWA, (legal publications), be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for /�O� 10/23/84 on an ordinance to rezone 1220 and 1228 Third Avenue from RS -5 to RS -8. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for /Y,93 10/11/84 on an ordinance to amend Section 36-38, Airport Overlay Zones, of the Zoning Ordinance, at 7:30 PM, Johnson County Courthouse. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate 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. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the screening require- ments of off-street parking. Staffinember Franklin presented a brief overview XP-5- of Psof the proposed ordinance. Sr. Mary Venarda, Mercy Hospital Administrator, appeared. Council Activities September 25, 1984 Page 3 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to accept the recommendation of denial from the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding a request to rezone 3.5/Y")6 acres north of Iowa City from A-1 to RS. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, seconded by Erdahl, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be sus- pended, the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3203, Bk. 23, pp. 213-216, TO AMEND THE FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY ZONE, SECTION /X 7 36-31(c) AND (d) TO ADOPT NEW FLOOD MAPS AND A NEW FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote .unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, that the rule requiring ordinances to 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, the second TOconsideration vote PRESERVATION ORDINANCE R B 2 TO ESTABLISH CERTIFICATE7OFNOZD P MATERIAL EFFECT AND MODIFY PROCEDURES FOR DESIGNATING HISTORIC DISTRICTS, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait 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, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, that the rule requiring ordinances to 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, the second consid- AMENDING nd erationaTHEvote ZONING ORDINANCEbe waivednd27 REGARDING thatOTHE 4PROVISIONAL USE -3205LANGUAGE 2FOR /8 s9 DWELLINGS IN THE CB -2 ZONE, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 18-32(d)(2), Human Rights, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of IDwa/Z/D City. No one appeared. Linda Donelson, R.R. 3, presented a letter of concerns re the proposed downtown mini -liquor store. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to accept /-V // the correspondence as presented. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Lill Hallberg, 613 Manor Drive, also appeared re the proposed mini -liquor store. Staff will investigate Council 8/Z jurisdiction on this matter and notify Donelson and Hallberg if Council would be scheduling the matter for informal discussion. Council Activities September 25, 1984 Page 4 The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Resources Conservation Cow. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/86. Mayor's Youth /9/44 Employment Bd. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 4/15/86. These appointments will be made at the 11/6/84 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to reappoint Robert C. Carlson, /8/S 1122 Penkridge Dr., to the Bd. of Appeals for a five-year term ending / g/6 12/31/89; to appoint Leroy D. Butler, 1250 Baker St., to the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers for a two-year term ending 12/31/86, master plumber; to reappoint William Coen, 313 N. Mt. Vernon Dr. and appoint Geri Hall, 1232 Teg Drive to 1917 the Senior Center Comm. for three-year terms ending 12/31/87; to reappoint Ron Vogel, 307 3rd Ave., and re -advertise the three remaining vacancies to /91/f the Resources Conservation Comm. for a three-year term ending 1/1/88. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Councilmember Baker noted a public hearing tomorrow evening, 9/26, in the Public Library, when the Council Ad Hoc Environmental Committee would hear. 81 /Z citizen input re particular areas that should be protected from development. Baker questioned if a majority of Councilmembers wished to reconsider the ordinance increasing parking fines to $3. Councilmembers decided to wait o until they reviewed projections/results of the downtown parking study before discussing rescheduling the matter for Council action. The City Manager stated Council should receive the study in late October. Councilmember Ambrisco noted the upcoming reception sponsored by the University of Iowa /8a/ College of Business Administration honoring the years of service by Council- member/Dean Ernie Zuber. Ambrisco acknowledged the Chicago Cubs as National /9 Z League -Eastern Division Champions. Ambrisco requested staff inspect a /Pa3 vehicle parked in the front yard at 230 N. Dubuque. Councilmember Dickson noted the open house of the new Emergency Housing Project on Gilbert Street. /9� Recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission noted as follows: (1) That a primary recreational facility (an entire softball/soccer complex) �r be developed, as opposed to separate facilities in separate locations. (2) 7g"� That the City Council not accept the gift of riverfront land at Sturgis Corner because it is not functional. Recommendation of the Riverfront Commission noted as follows: (1) At its September 5 meeting the Iowa City Riverfront Commission discussed endorsing acceptance of the gift of a 50 foot wide strip of land along the west bank of the Iowa River adjacent to the Sturgis Corner development. On a unanimous vote the Riverfront Commission recommended that the City Council accept this land donation with the condition that there be no obligation to maintain the site in other than in its natural state. Commission members felt that acceptance of such a gift is consistent with the Riverfront Commission's goals as stated in the Stanley Iowa River Corridor Study and the Iowa River Corridor Buffer and Trail System. This action is also consistent with the Riverfront Commission's position when this proposed gift was first evaluated in 1977. The minutes of the September 5 meeting will be included in the agenda for the Council meeting of October 9. The City Mgr. stated the matter would be to Council shortly with representatives of both Commissions present. Council Activities September 25, 1984 Page 5 Recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: C(1) The Design Review Committee recommends the approval of the design of Rocky Rococo Pizza parlor at 118 S. Dubuque Street and in particular, the awning intrusion into the City Plaza airspace because it adds variety and interest to the downtown area. The Committee adds it recommendation is contingent upon: (1) some kind of acceptable grid -pane work in the front windows; (2) the pane -grid being painted; and (3) assurance that the doorway glass is level with the lower levels of the windows' glass. Baker questioned what 8/ W 7 authority the City has to enforce Design Review recommendations. Staff will report. C(2) The Design Review Committee requests a work session with members of the City Council to discuss the Minipark design and design considerations in the marketing of a portion of the Minipark. When preliminary design ideas and bidding materials are. prepared, the Design Review Committee will be invited to discuss the issue with the City Council at an informal session. Staff will report back re scheduling of this matter. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-260, Bk. 84, pp. 931-932, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE 4"9 RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY ELSIE LINDER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-261, 8k. 84, pp. 933-938, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ANNUAL CONTRIBU- TIONS CONTRACT NO. KC 9166 (FORMERLY NUMBER KC 9132), PROJECT NO. IA022003, i�a9 IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-262, Bk. 84, pp. 939-942, ACCEPTING LETTER FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION CONCERNING THE IOWA CITY AIRPORT. Councilmembers acknowledged the work done by Airport /�30 Mgr. Fred Zehr, City Attorney Robert Jansen, the Airport Commission, and the City Consultant on the agreement. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt. RES. 84-263, Bk. 84, pp. 943-946, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ST. ANNE'S DRIVE SPECIAL PAVING ASSESS- /X.3/ MENT PROJECT 1983. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt. RES. 84-264, Bk. 84, p. 947, ORDERING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLAT AND SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE /23 2 ST. ANNE'S DRIVE SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT 1983. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-265, Bk. 84, pp. 948-952, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE TANGLEWOOD/VENTURA SPECIAL PAVING Xe3.9 ASSESSMENT PROJECT. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald. Nays: None. Abstaining: Baker. Absent: Strait. Council Activities September 25, 1984 Page 6 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-266, Bk. 84, p. 953, ORDERING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLAT AND SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENT FOR THE /8311- TANGLEWOOD/VENTURA SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Zuber. Nays: None. Abstaining: Baker. Absent: Strait. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt. RES. 84-267, Bk. 84, pp. 954-971, ADOPTING POLICIES AND A TRANSITION PLAN FOR STRUCTURAL CHANGES, 3S THAT WILL ASSURE ACCESSIBILITY OF CITY OF IOWA CITY PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND FACILITIES TO HANDICAPPED PERSONS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl," seconded by Zuber, to defer idefinitely consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an amendment to the FY85 funding agreement with the Mayor's Youth Employment A831 - Program redefining the employment status of the director. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that items 21 thru 27 be consid- ered and voted on in one motion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to I$3 THECITYCLERK TOATTEST AN 7 PESAAG AMENDMENT OF THE FY85 FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE IZ1 INGTHE OEMPLOYMENT MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY ECLERK TO AETTEST AN AMENDMENT � TOTHETFY85�83 8 FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM; RES. 84-270, Bk. 84, /939 pp. 976-977, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT OF THE FY85 FUNDING AGREEMENT, WITH THE UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH; RES. 84-271, Bk. 84, pp. 978-979, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY Z8`� CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT OF THE FY85 FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT; RES. 84-272, Bk. 84, pp. 980-981, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT OF THE FY85 FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER; RES. 84-273, Bk. 84, pp. 982-983, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK VATTEST AN AMENDMENT OF THE FY85 FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY; RES. 84-274, Bk. 84, pp. 984-985, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY_ CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT OF THE FY85 FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE WILLOW - CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, to defer the ordinance amending Chapter 17 by revising the requirement for maintenance of public areas to �� include striping and marking of individual parking spaces. Baker requested �— wording be drafted to require hard surfaced parking lots, containing more than four parking spaces, be marked to indicate where the spaces are. Dickson and Erdahl agreed. Councilmembers McDonald, Zuber and Ambrisco stated they did not wish to pursue this matter. Councilmembers requested this matter be scheduled for informal discussion when Councilmember Strait returns. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried, 6/0, Strait absent. Council Activities September 25, 1984 Page 7 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt. ORD. 84-3206, Bk. 23, pp. 228-230, AMENDING SECTIONS 25-60(c), 25-61 AND 25-64(c), Senior Center OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to defer indefinitely considera- tion of an ordinance amending Sections 5-6(a) and 5-6(d) of the Code of /fes Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, regarding the size of dance floors. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:10 PM. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously , 6/0, Strait absent. JOHN MCDONAL , 0 MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: September 14, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Capital Improvements Program jifO b. Iowa League of Municipalities Annual Meeting / Memorandum from the City Manager and Fire Chief regarding Fire Department organizational analysis If -6-0 Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. Rental Housing Survey /8-16/ b. Council Meeting Schedule y 8.s3 c. Bicycle Lane Designations and Markings J d. Review Procedure for Cable TV Rate Increase Request /d5 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Flood Mapping Effects on City -Owned Property /g55 b. Iowa Avenue Crandic Railroad Bridge Copy of letter from Vernon Beck to the City Manager regarding the HolidayIn/ d .7 Invitations to the City Council from: a. Johnson County Care Facility for September 30 b. Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center for September 26 Letter regarding meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League. /960 Minutes of staff meeting of September 12. /914/ Article: Congress is moving to protect localities from costly antitrust If I. suits by businesses City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: September 21, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from Urban Planning regarding UDAG repayment. M63 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Highway 1 and Highlander Drive /g6 b. Street Lighting at 1322 Whiting Avenue Court /SGS c. Sidewalk Assessment Program / Memorandum from Department of Planning and Program Development regarding 624 South Gilbert Street. /86 Press releases: a. Dividend on Workers Compensation Insurance b. Scania Transit Buses �G Letter from Bicyclists of Iowa City. /87a Calendar for October 1984. /�7/ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: September 14, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Capital Improvements Program b. Iowa League of Municipalities Annual Meeting Memorandum from the City Manager and Fire Chief regarding Fire Department organizational analysis /8S0 Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. Rental Housing Survey _ b. Council Meeting Schedule g5,2 c. Bicycle Lane Designations and Markings /d d. Review Review Procedure for Cable TV Rate Increase Request /ll5�f Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Flood Mapping Effects on City-Dwned Property /155 b. Iowa Avenue Crandic Railroad Bridge /Psb Copy of letter from Vernon Beck to the City Manager regarding the Holiday I Invitations to the City Council from: a. Johnson County Care Facility for.September 30 /,? -6-91 b. Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center for September 26 /SPS 9 Letter regarding meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League. 1940 Minutes of staff meeting of September 12. 19,61 Article: Congress is moving to protect localities from costly antitrust suits by businesses /f6 Z