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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-09-25 Council minutesCOMPLETE 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, Helling, 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 October 8-13, 1984, as Local Government Week. The Mayor announced the deletion of item 3b(1) Mayor's Youth Employment Board minutes and addition of three items to the Consent Calendar: beer - wine license for Super Spud Food Shoppe; letter from Carl Nelson; and setting a public hearing on a request from Heritage Cablevision, Inc. for a rate 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. - 8/28/84; Parks and Recreation Comm. - 8/8/84; Housing Appeals Bd. - 8/14/84; Design Review Comm. - 9/19/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit for Dale E. Watt dba Watt's Food Market, 1603 Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #503, 123 W. Benton. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for L&M Mighty Shop, Inc. dba L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Bur- lington. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Control Products Company dba Central Pharmacy Center, 701 E. Davenport. RES. 84-259, Bk. 84, p. 930, REFUNDING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving Class C 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 Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: Letters regarding Saturday lunch breaks for Iowa City transit drivers from: Don Roth, Peter Hayet, John Soukup, Frank 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 parking ramps, referred to the Transportation Planner for reply. Mrs. Vivian H. Klotz regarding requirements for screened parking lots for Mercy Hospi- tal. Lynn Stonebarger and Kurt Schroeder regarding parking, referred to the City Mgr, for reply. The Arts Center regarding newspaper dispensing machines, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Craig Hlas regarding commuter service between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Heritage Communications, Inc., requesting a 40d rate Council Activities September 25, 1984 Page 2 increase in the basic monthly service rate, forwarded to the Broadband Telecommunications Comm. Linda Levey regarding the traffic situation at PetitionMelrose and frromMormon residents referred Rochesterthe andHotz AvenuesTraffic for regarding maintenance of a two -block long alley, referred to the Public Works Dept. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Timothy Ganske 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 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, RING THE PROCEDURES 2THE THEREIN AMENDINGSECTION ECOMPLIANCE SWI H RECENT OF THE N TATEING RLE ISLATIONNANCE TO BAMENDING 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 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. or 10/11/84donban ordinance too oamend Sectionr36-38,sAirportuOverlayeZones,fof 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 of 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 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 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 consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3204, BK. 23, PP. 217-225, TO AMEND THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A CERTIFICATE OF NO 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- eration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3205, Bk. 23, pp. 226-227, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE PROVISIONAL USE LANGUAGE FOR 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 Iowa 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 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 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 Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/86. Mayor's Youth 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, 1122 Penkridge Dr., to the Bd. of Appeals for a five-year term ending 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 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 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 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 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 College of Business Administration honoring the years of service by Council- member/Dean Ernie Zuber. Ambrisco acknowledged the Chicago Cubs as National League -Eastern Division Champions. Ambrisco requested staff inspect a 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. Recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission noted as follows: (1) That a primary recreational facility (an entire softball/soccer complex) be developed, as opposed to separate facilities in separate locations. (2) 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 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 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, Bk. 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. IAO22003, 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. B4, pp. 939-942, ACCEPTING LETTER FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION CONCERNING THE IOWA CITY AIRPORT. Councilmembers acknowledged the work done by Airport 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- 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 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 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 ORDERING PREPARATION OF FINAL TANGLEWOOD/VENTURA SPECIAL PAVING resolution adopted, 5/0/1, with Ayes: Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl, Baker. Absent: Strait. Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-266, Bk. 84, p. 953, PLAT AND SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENT FOR THE ASSESSMENT PROJECT. The Mayor declared the the following division of roll call vote: McDonald, Zuber. Nays: None. Abstaining: 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 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 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 adopt. RES. 84-268, Bk. 84, pp. 972-973, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT OF THE FY85 FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE MAYOR'S YOUTH TO EMPLOYMENT SIGN AND THE RES. TO9ATTEST AN AMENDMENT9,AUTHOR- IZING FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM; RES. 84-270, Bk. 84, 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 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 TO ATTEST 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 Conn., 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 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. 1� {•' OHN MCDONALD, P YOR MARIAT7 K. KARR, CITY CLERK Informal Council Discussion September 10, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: September 10, 1984, at 6:30 p:m: in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Council Present: McDonald, Ambrisco, Zuber, Strait, Erdahl, Baker, Dickson: Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Schmeiser, Schmadeke, Vitosh, Lundell, Gannon, Franklin, Davidson, Hauer, Farmer, Davidson, Boren, Smith. Tape -Recorded: Reel 84-C651 Side 1, 84-C67, Sides 1 and 2, 84-C68, Side 1. Council agreed to add Doc's Standard's application for a beer permit and the resolution abolishing one vacant fire lieutenant position to the Consent Calendar for the September 11, 1984, formal Council meeting. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: Reel 84-C65, Side 2 Noel Willis explained the review process used to make recommendations to the Council as to which firms should be considered to review the wastewater treatment. plant: The committee initially developed and sent out requests for proposals, followed by an informational meeting. Utilizing criteria devel- oped by the staff, the 12 proposals received were screened independently by each committee member - resulting in four firms (CH2M Hill, Donahue, Metcalf & Eddy, and Parsons) being selected for further evaluation. CH2M Hill withdrew from the selection process. The committee used a detailed question- naire to interview and evaluate the remaining three firms. Donahue was eliminated as a result of the interviews. The committee recommended a field verification evaluation of plants designed by Parsons and Metcalf & Eddy. The committee selected Metcalf & Eddy because plant designs were more customized and detailed for the specific set of problems involved_ with the Iowa City sewer plant and there was a fine rapport with the firm. Willis stated that significant savings may be realized by the consultant selection process. Both Parsons and Metcalf & Eddy proposed schematics costing $30 million. Willis said that privatization is one of the several options to consider: Willis stated that he personally felt proof was needed that it would be to the public's advantage to dismantle the sewage treatment plant operating team and give that responsibility to a private firm. Willis recommended that the consultant be flexible and maintain open options. A companion recommendation by the committee is to retain Boettcher and 'Company as financial advisors. Boettcher and Company ranked 12th in the . nation in the field of municipal bonding, works for cities, has been involved with privatization projects in Chandler, Arizona, and has direct experience with contract negotiations, and has competitive bond issue fees. Erdahl asked if a ;10 million savings will be realized. Berlin stated the the City estimatedwill only $30 million�isthe cost for the of the construction toffaenewids planteonreceived. the existing site and utilizing some of the existing plant structures. Berlin explained that if Council accepts the recommendation, staff would proceed to negotiate a contract with Metcalf d Eddy. McDonald stated the Council would have the option to turn down the engineering contract. Metcalf & Eddy would be directed to develop engineering solutions and recommend financial alterna- tives. Once the City adopts a solution, the City would then determine what the process should be and who should prepare final plans and specifications for construction: A bidding process would be used for the building of the plant. A bidding process is not required for selection of design engineering consultants. Dickson, Baker, and Erdahl raised concerns about the interview and selection process. Erdahl said that he didn't want to be in a situation in which the Council was given only one. solitary recommendation but wanted to be able to choose from a more broad recommendation. McDonald explained that the committee had a lengthy discussion about the number of firms that should be presented to the City Council. The committee decided that visits to various plants by City staff should be made before a recommendation was offered to the Council. Erdahl noted that the Council missed a step in the selection process by not _being informed of the potential firms before on-site inspec- tions were made. Berlin stated that different views and perceptions by the Council and staff should be discussed this fall as part of the process of working together. Erdahl emphasized that when a Councilmember makes a statement about what he expects and nobody descends from that, staff ought to ask for clarification. In response to Baker, Berlin said that design costs are unknown presently. Berlin said that the Council will give final approval of the contract with Metcalf & Eddy. Baker stated that design and final solution should be sought on a more competitive basis. Ambrisco and Zuber stated that the Council should accept the recommendations. In response to Erdahl, Schmadeke said that the City will own the study once it is completed and that both firms, when asked about utilizing the existing plant. site, recommended bringing the Rundell Street flow directly to the plant. In response to Baker, Schmadeke said that the new standards for dischr have not nonthe plant effect. isite ainspections. ted that a Co Strait rarer should accompanied staff quested a thorough summary of this discussion of the wastewater treatment issue. McDonald stated that Dain -Bosworth requested the opportunity to make a presentation and submit a proposal to serve as the City's financial consult- ant with the wastewater treatment project. Council agreed to delete the reference to financial consultant at this time and directed staff to proceed with contract negotiations with Metcalf & Eddy. ZONING APPLICATIONS: Reel 84-C67, Side 1 In the act of new flood smapse no City -owned propertynklin of t d willstaff check hofkReginamelementaryehigh school on Prentiss Street. Amend the Historic Preservation Ordinance to establish the Certificate -of No Material Affect and modify procedures for designating historic districts. No discussion. Amend the Zonin Ordinance regarding the provisional use language for we Ings in a B- zone. No discussion. No discussion. Rezone orooerty at 624 South Gilbert Street from CI -1 to CC -2. No discussion. PARCEL 64-1a: Reel 81-C67, Side 1 McDonald stated that the Council wants to explore all options for development of Parcel 64-1a. Berlin said the Council will receive a series.of reports including the report on concepts for Parcel 64-1a, a detailed report on short and long term parking and Civic Center space needs. Berlin said that the Council needs to review options for Parcel 64-1a to ensure that the options are not incompatible to the decision to proceed with the addition of two floors on the Dubuque Street ramp. The role that parking plays on the site will only be determined after the parking demand study is completed. Representatives of Hansen Lind Meyer and Rich 8 Associates reviewed the "Final Report i4 Potential Parcel 64-1a", including six proposed schemes and the magnitude of costs. Rich stated that they need to know the options for Parcel 64-1a before expansion plans for the Dubuque Street ramp can be fully developed. Twelve key issues for the development of Parcel 64-1a were presented as follows: identify parking needs, Dubuque Street intersection Impact, Linn Street intersection impact, hotel drop-off access, hotel service easement impact; linkage with existing ramp, need for express exit, staffing and controls, aesthetic impact on downtown, College Street impact, pedestri- ans, costs. In response to Ambrisco, Rich explained that there are higher operating costs and problems with public acceptance because of worries about security for underground parking. John Benz, HLM, explained that if the Dubuque Street ramp is expanded two floors, a minimum solution for traffic flow could be to have an express exit at the third level. Dubuque Street would be used strictly as an entrance. Berlin stated that Zuchelli will be contracted on an hourly basis and will provide the City with an outline. Strait stated that he hopes the parking study will focus on parking needs in the north area of downtown. JUNIOR OLYMPICS TRACK: Reel 84-C67; Side 2 The Mayor and the City Manager reported that the National Junior Olympics Committee requested Iowa City guarantee by September 15 that there will be a track facility for the Junior Olympics track event. The City and Chamber of Commerce propose to enter into a joint venture to assist Iowa City Community Schools in expanding the West High school track if the University of Iowa's new track facility is -not completed. The track expansion would be financed by the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce. Jansen stated the Council would need to make a motion directing staff to proceed with the agreement at tomorrow night's format meeting. Jansen said that the City has received a letter from Ernie Lehman, representing the Chamber, assuring the City of 50% reimbursement for the cost of the West High track expansion. The School Board is meeting this evening and more information will be presented at tomorrow night's meeting. TAFT SPEEDWAY SPECIAL -ASSESSMENT: Reel 84-C67, Side 2 Frank Farmer reviewed the construction and cost estimates for the Taft Speedway sanitary sewer extension and special assessment. Farmer stated that the estimated cost of the project is $202,000 with the City paying the. cost difference between an 8 inch pipe and a 33 inch pipe (app. $90,000). In response to Baker, Farmer explained that 60% of the cost will be assessed on all abutting property owners based on a front foot basis. Additional sewer costs would be assessed for property owners wanting to further develop their land and extend the sewer into the development. The Evangelical Free Church would pay their proportionate share, approximately $20,000 over a seven or ten year period. In response to Strait, Farmer stated six out of seven Council votes are needed to authorize the special assessment. Farmer explained that two property owners opposed the project. Baker raised concerns re the project and would discuss them with staff. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 84-C67, Side 2 1. (Agenda Item 3.c.(6)) In answer to a question from Zuber, Karr said that Pleasant Valley applied for a permit to sell beer but will apparently limit sales to imported beers. (Agenda Item 3.g.3) In response to Ambrisco; Berlin explained that the requested sign permit that was denied was for a religious sign. 3. (Agenda Item 3.f.1) In response to Strait; Berlin said that the Univer- sity is working on the problem. (Agenda 'Item 8) Ambrisco noted that one of the Holiday Inn signs downtown will be on the parking ramp to indicate hotel parking. McDonald added that there will also be a sign to show that the ramp is for public use as well. Ambrisco noted that the Holiday Inn nationwide directory will direct hotel patrons to come into town on the Dodge Street entrance which would made the hotel's free-standing sign visible from Burlington Street. 5. (Agenda Item 9) In response to Baker, Berlin said that staff recommends that the current Code should cover maintenance of marked parking lots - Unmarked lots are not covered by the Housing Code and the Housing Commission has recommended against requiring all existing lots to be marked if they aren't currently marked. 6. (Agenda Item 14.a) Berlin recommended adding to the agenda a resolution abolishing a lieutenant position in the Fire Department. He said that it is in the best interest of department to have a promotional policy before filling the position but Iowa law states that the position must be filled within 30 days of vacancy. Berlin said that the union has indicated it will file a lawsuit unless the position is filled. Staff recommends removing the position until a promotional policy is in place. The position can be reconsidered after a policy is written and the command structure is examined. 7. Dickson said that she appreciates the letter sent to Representative Dingle regarding HR4103 (included in the packet) and would like to be kept apprised of the progress of the bill. 8. McDonald stated that the next meeting of the Iowa League of Municipali- ties will be September 26-28 in Waterloo. Berlin noted that there will be sessions on evaluation of City Manager's and contracting city services: 9. Dickson said that she will discuss the congregate housing public hearing r at the September 11 formal meeting. 10. In response to Dickson; Berlin stated that the City hasn't received a response from the Board of Adjustment on the Sturgis Creek division • decision. Berlin added that he feels that the ordinance language should ibe corrected to prevent similar situations in the future. 11. In response to Ambrisco, Berlin said that the transit maintenance study does not answer all questions about average per hour maintenance costs. Berlin will meet with the study's authors to clarify statistical ques- tions: 12. In response to Ambrisco, McDonald said that the Council Legislative Committee will try to meet with' local and state representatives in December to discuss specific issues. 13. Baker questioned the press release re speed radar locations. Berlin said that it is not normal policy to advertise locations, but staff has found it useful on an occasional basis to alert the public of possible loca- tions. 14. Strait said that the Council should reach a decision on the newspaper vending machine issue now that a legal decision has been rendered by a federal court judge. Berlin said that a New York Times representative has inquired whether the newspaper lock boxes are permissible on streets. Berlin said that area newspapers seem to agree to•an ordinance prohibit- ing chaining vending machines to trees, posts, furniture, etc. and requiring insurance. Baker said that he is still troubled by attachment of machines to public property and the proliferation into residential neighborhoods. 15. Helling said that the Council should plan a meeting with department heads about the budget on October 16 in place of the normal informal meeting: 16: McDonald said that the schedule is reverting to back to normal meeting times (every Tuesday and alternate Mondays): 17. Berlin said that City Atty. Jansen has responded to Tan Hoogerwerf's letter regarding the Iowa-Illinois franchise. Berlin said that Council should provide a sense of direction on whether the City would defend a court challenge to a fee and whether the City would, support a franchise without a fee if the fee didn't pass a public vote. The franchise fee probably won't be on this fall's ballot. The Council discussed the franchise fee use. Council directed staff to pursue the matter. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p:m: OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -9111184 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this ca endar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 9/11/84, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl (7:40 p.m.), McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Mayor McDonald proclaimed September 19, 1984, as Hawkeye Olympic Gold Day and September 22, 1984, as American Business Women's Day. The Mayor announced the addition of one item to the Consent Calendar: motion approving beer license for Doc's Standard, Inc., 801 S. Riverside Drive. Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions of the reg. mtg., 8/28/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. -7/23/84; Airport Comm. -8/22/84; Resources Conservation Conn. -7/9/84; Bd. of Library Trus- tees -8/23/84; Hotel Steering Commit- tee/Design Review Committee -8/15/84; Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee - 8/14/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class B Beer and Sunday Sales for Mazzio's Pizza, 1950 Lower Musca- tine. Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for T&M Mini -Mart, 2601 Hwy. 6 E. Approving Class C Liquor for Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque Street. Approving Class C Liquor for Magoo's, 206 N. Linn Street. Approving Class C Liquor and Sunday Sales for The Brown Bottle, 111 E. Washington Street. Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Pleasant Valley Orchards & Nursery, Inc., 1301 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class B Beer and Sunday Sales for Dud's 'N Suds. RES. 84-249, Bk. 84, p. 914, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Doc's Standard, Inc., 801 S. Riverside Drive. Off:ial Actions Sc :mber 11, 1984 Page 2 Setting public hearings: To set public hearing for 9/25/84, to 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 NUMBER 21 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Olive Pearl Ritter regarding problems associated with the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity House at 322 North Clinton. Mrs. Paul Webber regarding problems caused by black walnut trees, referred to City Mgr. for reply. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Mary Adams -Lackey for the Athlete's Foot Hawkeye Classic 5K Road Race on 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. Jack Lekin to place a permanent sign on public grounds near the railroad 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 9/7/84, approved. Timothy Ganske for permission to picket in front of the Enna 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, ap- proved. 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. Of'-4ial Actions St amber 11, 1984 Page 3 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to amend the Historic Preservation Ordinance to establish a Certificate of No Material 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. Affirma- tive roll call vote 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 publica- tions), be given first vote for passage. Baker thanked staff for furnishing Council with the diagram illustrating the effect of the proposed amendment. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all .Councilmembers 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 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. A public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the Mercer Park Ball Diamonds Fence Project. 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 BIDS TO BE RECEIVED UNTIL 10:00 A.M. ON THE 2ND Official Actions Sep"fiber 11, 1984 Pag, 4 DAY OF OCTOBER, 1984, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members 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 Associ- ates -Iowa City: 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 PROPERTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted: Public hearing was held on amending Chapter 17 by revising the requirement for maintenance of public areas to include striping and marking of individual parking spaces. Public hearing was held on an applica- tion for 14 Section 8 Existing Housing Certificates: 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 to tonight's agenda abolishing one lieutenant position in the Fire Dept. Dick Brown, representing the Chamber of Commerce, reported on the recent School Bd. meeting and agreement reached re guaranteeing a track for the Junior Olympics. The Mayor announced that no applica- tions had been received for the United Action for Youth Board for a term ending 6/30/85 or for the Riverfront Commission for a three-year term ending 12/1/87 to be filled by a representative of the Univer- sity of Iowa. Both positions will be readvertised: Councilmember Dickson reported on the recent public meeting re Congregate Housing held in the Senior Center. Councilmember Ambrisco questioned if the sidewalk program could include the area of Rochester east of First Avenue: Council - members requested the program be accel- erated to allow construction early next year and encouraged citizens to alert staff or Council of areas needing atten- tion. Councilmember Strait acknowledged Official Actions Sep' fiber 11, 1984 Pag,. ,, Housing and Inspection Services Director Doug Boothroy for chairing the public meeting on Congregate Housing. 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. Firefighter Richard Craig and Fire Chief Robert Keating appeared for discussion. Individual Councilmembers expressed their concerns. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Nays: Erdahl. Council - member 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. Helling and City Atty. Jansen to work out the appropriate formal agreement 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 com- pleted 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 apponerove faciahe two sign) forns (one the HolidayeInngtoand be placed on City -owned 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 8 Eddy to restudy the wastewater facility to seek cost saving alternatives. The Mayor reviewed discus- sion held the previous day in informal session. The City Manager stated that Dain Bosworth would be discussing fiscal Of' ial Actions SeF amber 11, 1984 Page 6 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 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 DEPART- MENT, CODE ENFORCEMENT ASST. The City Mgr. outlines the memo from the 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 POSI- TIONS IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-257, Bk. 84, p. 928, RECLASSIFYING A FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE STREETS DEPARTMENT, MAINTENANCE WORKER III. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-258, Bk. 84, p. 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 from ;2 to $3), be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 3/3, with Official Actions S amber 11, 1984 Paye 7 the following division of roll call vote: 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 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 Ordi- nances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, regarding the size of dance floors, be given second vote for 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. A more complete description of Council activities is on fill i the office of City Clerk. P s/ HN MC OQ NALD, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, ITY CLERK Jy/a, Submitted for publication 9/10`/84 1- 3S1_ INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 24, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: September 24, 1984, at 6:35 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Dickson, Erdahl, Ambrisco. Absent: Baker, Strait, Zuber. Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Jansen, Franklin, Mintle, Vitosh, Zehr, Keating, Fosse, Kimble, Smith. Tape Recorded: Reel 84-C71, Side 2, 17 -End; Reel 84-C72, Side 1, All, Side 2, 1-39. Planning and Zoning Matters Amend Section 36-88 of the Zoning Ordinance to bring the r0cedures therein into com fiance wit the recen sta e e iTion amendin a er 414 o e code of Iowa. Franklin stated that staff recommends that the second reading on this ordinance be waived and that the ordinance be voted on for final passage at this time. a Public Hearing for October 23, 1984, on an Ordinance to Rezone 1220 and Third Avenue from RS -5 to RS -8. A report will be forward to the City Council prior to the public hearing. Set a Public Hearin for Octobs,er 11 1984 on an Ordinance to Amend Section 36-38 of the A rport Over ay Zoneof the Zoning Ord mance. This is a recommendation from the Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Commission. The Council hearing to be set will run concurrently with the hearing held by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Mormon Trek Boulevard Erdahl requested an update and background information. In response to Erdahl, Franklin stated this portion of property is non -controversial. Ordinance to Amend Screening Requirements for Off -Street Parking. Franklin stated that this amendment allows a property owner to request a special exception from the Board of Adjustment to construct a parking lot that is not across from a single family residential zone. The Board of Adjustment considers if the special exception would be a detriment to the surrounding area and evaluates safety and aesthetics. Schnittjer, from MMS, reviewed planning plans for the Mercy Hospital parking lot. Sister Mary Venarda stated that one additional level could be added to the Mercy Hospital parking ramp. =-3� Rezone 3.5 Acres North of Iowa City from A-1 to RS. Franklin explained the application was received, reviewed by the City and found to be inconsistent with the Area 4 policy of the Johnson County/Iowa City Fringe Area Policy Agreement. Franklin will find out what decision was made by the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Board. Erdahl suggested that a Council - member speak with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Jansen recommended City staff meet with the Board of Supervisors. on 36-31(c) and Franklin said that the Council should consider waiving readings due to the number of requests to build in the area. Council agreed to waive if enough Councilmembers were presented at the formal meeting to do so. muenu the nistoric Preservation Ordinance to Establish a Certif- Material Effect and Modify Procedures for DeTignatin Historic Disti No discussion. Amend the Zoning Ordinance Regarding the Provisional Use Language fc in the o II LVG. !' No discussion. Handicapped Accessibility - Structural Changes - Reel 84-C71, Side 2 Mintle reviewed the structural changes recommendations from the 504 Compliance Committee. The structural changes applied to the City owned parks, buildings, parking ramps, and building rented by the City. The Committee utilized information from self-assessment questionnaires from each City department, the 1976 barrier study, the Iowa State Building Code relating to accessibility for physically handicapped, site visits, and two public hearings. The Committee looked for barriers that prevented full participation in City programming and gave top priority to facilities that had public coming in on a regular basis. Mintle noted that compliance to the recommendations must be made prior to October 17, 1986. Mintle reviewed three policy suggestions relating to structural changes that included increasing parking fines at the handicap parking spaces, coordination by one office of new construction and renovation of City buildings, and installing flashing light alarm systems in new City -owned buildings. Mintle explained that the 504 Compliance Committee took into consideration that the City Council will be addressing space needs soon. Berlin noted that staff will be presenting a proposal for expanding the Civic Center and parking lot plans prior to the end of October. The proposal will address the accessibility problems. The elevator recommendation from the Committee is not incompatible with the Civic Center expansion plans. The renovation of the washrooms would not be necessary if the expansion plans were accepted. Berlin recommended adopting the 504 Compliance Committee program and consider it in conjunction with budget plans. Mintle recommended funding from CDBG and the general fund. Council members noted their appreciation for work done by City staff and the 504 Compliance Committee. 1-39 Airport Agreement - Reel 84-C72, Side 1 Jansen reported that a resolution has been prepared for the Council to adopt. He noted that the eligibility status for future federal monies should be restored if the City carries out the conditions set forth in the FAA letter and as were proposed by the City. The FAA has made no guarantees that the City will receive federal funding. Jansen noted there are items that will require future Council consideration. Wayne Overman reviewed an airport drawing that demonstrates the existing conditions and the 355 foot extension. Overman said that the City should begin the necessary land acquisition and design of the culvert that would be placed at the end of the 355 foot extension. Construction of the culvert project and extensions could be completed by late next summer. Jansen explained that the FAA will be kept informed about the completion of work at the airport. He noted that, if plans are completed as proposed, it would be difficult for the FAA to deny funding. Councilmembers complimented City staff and the members of the Airport Commis- sion for their work. McDonald noted that the servicability and viability of the airport has been a number one priority, especially since the City has embarked on aggressive economic development. Zehr reported that displacement of the threshold to Runway 17 has been com- pleted. Work is being done on other threshold displacements to increase the useable runway lanes. Fire Department Stud - Reel 84-C72, Side 1 Berlin noted that Council has received a detailed schedule for follow-up on the Fire Department Study. The purpose of the process is not only to deal with the specific issues raised but to layout a different type of management system within the Fire Department. New communication and information channels are being established. Berlin stated that the Promotions Committee met last week and training will be the next step. Council Time/Agenda - Reel 84-C72, Side 1 1. (Item 13) Resolution authorizing execution of amendment to the Annual Contribution Contract. In response to McDonald, Berlin stated that this is the process used by the Federal government to finance construction pro- jects. 2. (Item 20) Resolution re amendment to funding agreement with Mayor's Youth Employment Program redefining the employment status of the Director. In response to McDonald, Berlin said the resolution will clarify Peg McElroy's position in the Mayor's Youth Employment Program. Berlin will get more information about the change. 3. Karr noted that three items have been added to the Consent Calendar: setting a public hearing on the rate increase from Heritage Cablevision; beer -wine license for Super Spud; and a letter from Carl Nelson re Saturday lunch breaks for I.C. transit drivers. 4. McDonald inquired about the lack of parking meters south on Clinton Street, on the block past Harrison. Berlin will check on metered parking in that block. S-3� 4 ^. 5. Ambrisco questioned the duration of a City permit allowing picketing in front of Firestone. Staff will review the status of the permit. 6. (Item 29) Ordinance amending Sections of Iowa City Code re Senior Center Commission. Helling stated that Section 25-61 was omitted from the title on the agenda and should be included. 7. (Item 30) Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of City Code re size of dance floors. Karr requested that action be deferred. 8. Ambrisco raised concerns about the safety of people of playing in the Plaza water fountain. Berlin will request recommendations from the Design Review Committee re a suitable safety barrier. 9. Ambrisco stated he received information from the Department of Housing and Urban Development about a $50,000 matching fund program for communities to benefit low income people. He suggested Berlin review the information. 10. Dickson suggested that Council packet information be distributed on computer floppy disks to enable Councilmembers to review the information on personal computers. Staff will research the matter. 11. In response to McDonald, Berlin will contact the State Liquor Control Commission about what input the City Council may have re the proposed downtown mini -liquor store. Staff will report back to Council. Appointments Council recommended the following appointments: Resources Conservation Commission: Ron Vogel Senior Center Commission: William Coen and Martha Kafer Board of Appeals: Robert Carlson Board of Examiners of Plumbers: Leroy Butler Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM. S -3`I