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Home My WebLink About1984-10-09 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 9, 1984 Iowa City reg. mtg., 10/9/84 at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Knight, Zehr, Hencin, Schmadeke, Farmer. Council minutes tape recorded on tape 84-C73, Side 1, 44 -End and Side 2, 1-286. The Mayor proclaimed National Employ the Handicapped Week, October 7 -13,l -q7 -?- 1984; Higher Education Week, October 13-20, 1984; and White Cane Safety Day,/ 73 October 15, 1984. Andrew Norr, representing United Blind of Iowa accepted/ the proclamation re White Cane Safety Day from the Mayor. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar, be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions of the meeting of 9/25/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Sr. Center Comm. - 9/5/84 6 Riverfront Comm. - 9/5/84; Parks & Rec. Comm. - 9/12/84; Historic a -Z Preservation Comm. - 9/12/84; Charter Review Conn. - 9/17/84; Airport Comm, - 9/13 & 9/26/84, i .ro Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit & Sunday Sales for New Pioneer's Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer /g 8 / Cooperative, 22 S. Van Buren. Approving Class C Beer Permit & Sunday Sales for Quik Trip Corporation dba QuikTrip ,1548, 955 Mormon Trek. /8 8.Z Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for T.I. Investments, Inc. I -eel dba Godfather's Pizza, 531 Hwy. #1 W. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Hilltop Company dba The Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N./1"V/ Dodge Street. Refund of a Portion of Class C Beer Permit to Mervin F. /SIPS Rotter dba Whiteway Super Market, 212 S. Clinton Street. RES. 84-275, /k 96 Bk. 84, p. 986, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. Refund of a Portion of Class C Liquor License to Sheep's Head Ltd. dba Sheep's Head Cafe, 209 N. Linn /S'7;7 Street. Motions: Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Northwestern 4" Bell Telephone Company for North Dodge Street and Prairie du Chien Road. To set a public hearing for 10/23/84, authorizing the reinstatement of the lease of certain premises by Union Bus Depot of Iowa City, Iowa. To set a public hearing for 10/23/84, on an ordinance to amend City Plaza/b90 legal boundaries. Correspondence: Robert W. Jansen resigning his position as City / Attorney. Janet A. Schlechte resigning her membership on the Housing Commission. Jack Robinson resigning his membership on the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. Elizabeth Meng and accompanying petition for traffic signals at First Avenue and Bradford, referred to the Traffic Engineer. /1".5, IDOT regarding the redesignation of U.S. 218. Shelley B. Plattner on behalf of Bicyclists of Iowa City, Inc, requesting that the City update b9� the Iowa City Bikeways Plan, City Mgr, will reply. Melvin Sunshine regarding parking lot screening requirements, City Mgr. will reply. October 9,1984 Page 2 Barbara Case regarding proposed safety restrictions around the Governor Lucas Square Fountain, City Mgr, will reply. Official letter of protest from Viggo M. Jensen Company regarding the rezoning of Lot 25, Weeber'shyf9 Third Addition, City Mgr. will reply. Letters in opposition to the 00 proposed downtown liquor store from: Wilbur Wilcox, Robert L. Welsh, and 1310/ Andrea Balmer, City Mgr, will reply. Memo from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Mechanic I/Equipment; Senior Planner; Mass Transit Operator; Senior Clerk Typist/Senior Center; Maintenance Worker III/Landfill; Minute Taker/City Clerk. Memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding o ' parking prohibition on Morningside Drive north of Court Street; parking prohibition in the 300 and 400 blocks of South Van Buren Street; parkin on the east side of the 10 block of North Clinton Street. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Michael A. Connell from American Diabetes Association to hold a Diabetes Bike Ride i9 -z and Stride on 9/30/84, approved. Lloyd Dill to hold a Lion's Club/q/3 Scholarship Run on 9/30/84, approved. Lisa Edwards from Domestic /9/44 Violence Pro7'ect for use of Blackhawk Minipark for information table and speeches on 10/9-11/84, approved. Applications for Use of City Plaza: Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Association to hold Hawkeye Olympic Gold Day on 9/19/84, approved. /S Minnette Doderer and Jean Lloyd -Jones to hold a street party on 10/7/84,/g/6 approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for 10/23/84 on proposed rezoning of property located at 209 Myrtle Avenue from RS -8 tc 9/ RM -20. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for �y/P 10/23/84 on proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance sign regulations for the CB -2 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to adopt a resolution approving the preliminary and final Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan for R-Plaza,Phase Two, located at 463 Highway 1 West. The Mayor requested Council defer the matter two weeks to allow contact with the FAA and further A? 9 clarification of their position. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. Atty. Wm. Sueppel, representing R -Plaza, objected to any further delay. Caroline Dieterle, former Airport Commission member, appeared and urged Council vote down the request with no further delay. After discussion, Baker withdrew his second to the motion to adopt the resolution. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to defer consideration of the resolution for two weeks. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. council kcnvrnes October 9, 1984 Page 3 -r Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring that ordi- nances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that Ord. 84-3207, Bk. 24, pp. 231-233, AMEND THE SCREENING REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING ,.%?lJ be voted on for final passage at this time. 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 be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, that the ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE /92/ OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD BETWEEN PLAEN VIEW DRIVE AND THE IOWA CITY CORPORATE LIMITS, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote•unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mike Furman, 2305 Cae Drive, appeared re the construction of the Lawrence /9 -?.2 Machine Shop in the clear zone on Commercial Drive. Staff will explore the status of the building permit. Caroline Dieterle appeared and expressed /9.73 concerns re the possible ownership and use of stun guns by the Iowa City Police Department. The City Manager will meet with the Police Chief to discuss what weapons are currently used, what weapons are under considera- tion, and a policy re use of stun guns and/or other weapons. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Senior Center Comm, - one /ydl vacancy for a three-year term ending 11/20/87. This appointment will be made at the 11/20/84 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to make the following appointments: Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals for a four-year teen ending o?s 10/26/88 - Patrick L. Moore, Jr., 151 Oberlin Street; Parks and Recreation Conn. for four-year terns ending 1/1/89 - re -appoint Cindy Alvarez, 3122 Maplewood Lane and appoint Karen Hradek, 924 Hudson Ave.; Human Rights Comm. /9.17 for three-year terms ending 1/1/88 - Harold R. Wielbrenner, 1525 California Avenue, Patricia A. Farrant, 624 N. Johnson, and Phyllis J. Doane, 2229 Taylor Drive; Board of Adjustment for a five-year term ending 1/1/90 - Susan /92J' Mask, 1715 Glendale Road;, and Senior Center Comm. for an unexpired term -?` ending 12/31/85 - Martha B. Kafer, 113 Washington Park Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with Zuber voting "nay." Councilmember Baker questioned when Council would receive the Northside,/`/30 Lighting Project report. The City Manager reported that numerous discussions had taken place with the author and that Council would be furnished copies as soon as they become available. Baker questioned paving the parking lot on1 3/ Maiden Lane north of Prentiss. The City Manager listed options of paving the lot at City expense or at owner expense. The matter will be scheduled for Council discussion after studies of parking in the Central Business District are completed. Baker reported on a recent meeting with the Urban Environ -./9 2_ mental Ad Hoc Committee where possible University representation on the Committee was discussed. Co -Chairs of the Committee (Baker and Strait) suggested a University of Iowa representative be added as a non-voting member of the Committee. Council concurred. Councilmembers acknowledged the work,/ 933 of City Planner Bruce Knight and wished him good luck on his new job in Council Activities October 9, 1984 -. Page 4 Liberty, Missouri. Councilmember Erdahl noted the renovation of the former Donohue -Lensing building on Linn Street as the future home of local artistry./Jay Ambrisco noted the presentation re Civic Center space needs held at the/D.6' Monday informal session, and informed the public that this was the first such presentation, no decision was made, and much work is still undone. Council - member Dickson reported on the beneficial trip made by four Councilmembers to/ A. the League of Municipalities meeting in Waterloo. She also noted the departure of City Urban Planner Andrea Hauer to Des Moines and stated she was/937 deeply appreciative of her work. Recommendations of the Riverfront Commission noted as follows: (1) That the regulations in Chapter 24, with the exception of Sec. 24-84, be submitted to the Iowa Conservation Commission for consideration and adoption as special rules applying to activities on the Iowa River; and (2) That the City Council apprise local state legislators of the problems in having the Conservation/V3y Commission responsible for regulating activities on the Iowa River within the municipal boundaries and request them to initiate amendments in state status to allow Iowa City and Coralville to regulate recreational activities on the Iowa River within their corporate limits. This matter will be scheduled for future informal Council discussion. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-276, Bk. 84, pp•�939 987-990, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE POLICY ON DISPLACEMENT IN CDBG PROJECTS. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-277, Bk. 84, pp. 991-992, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND / 9'1a INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MYEP/IL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-278, Bk. 84, pp. 993-1030, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE PROGRAM MANUAL, AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PLAN AND TENANT ASSISTANCE POLICY, AND DESIGNATING TARGET NEIGHBOR -./VV/ HOODS FOR THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-279, Bk. 84, pp. 1031-1033, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED, WITH THE ASSOCIATION FOR-L4,:'Z RETARDED CITIZENS OF JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE NELSON ADULT CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS. Strait reported on the Committee on Community Needs meeting where this additional $17,000 in 1984 CDBG funds was discussed and recommended for Council action. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Council Activities October 9, 1984 Page 5 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-280, Bk. 84, pp.. 1034-1037, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC. OF MUSCATINE, IOWA, FORYW3 THE DESIGN OF THE LANDFILL LEACHATE CONTROL PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote undnimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-281, Bk. 84, pp. 1038-1040, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ��,,""�� AGREEMENT WITH PLUM GROVE ACRES, INC. CONCERNING FIRST AVENUE OVERWIDTH R# PAVEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-282, Bk. 84, pp. 1041-1051, 'ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAVEMENT THEREOF; FOR THE ST. ANNE'S SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENT y5 PROJECT - 1983. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-283, Bk. 84, pp. 1052-1061, ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; FOR THE TANGLEWOOD/VENTURA SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENTz94 PROJECT. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Nays: None. Abstaining: Baker. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-284, Bk. 84, p. 1062, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE MERCER PARK BALL DIAMONDS FENCE PROJECT TC 9y SAMPSON EASTERN IOWA FENCE OF DAVENPORT, IOWA, for $23,198.50. The City Atty. explained State law requiring awarding public improvements to the lowest bidder. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18-32(b)(2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY (Human /Rf Rights), be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-285, Bk. 84, p. 1063, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE FIRE LIEUTENANT POSITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,/y" 2 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-286, Bk. 84, p. 1064, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING DIVISION. A4o Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. 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 (regulating dance floors), be given first vote for passage. The 5/ City Clerk explained the ordinance had been revised in regards to license fee from an earlier version. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker, Erdahl. Council Activities October 9, 1984 - Aty of Iowa City,;, MEMORANDUM Date: September 28, 1984 To: City Council ' — From: City Manager Re: Material in Friday's Packet Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule s�- Memoranda and accompanying material from the Director of Parks 8 Recrea- tion regarding Minimum Open Space Requirements. IY53 Memorandum from the Assi§tant City Manager regarding the proposed downtown Liquor Store. /9s� Memorandum from the Senior Planner regarding Willow Creek Court Annex- ation. Copy of a memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding expanded tripper service. Copy of an article from the Wall Street Journal regarding Cable TV deregulation. /957 Minutes of the staff meeting of September 26, 1984. /958 Copy of a flier from the Iowa City Public Library regarding a micro- ' computer fair. /y5� bc5 -"My of Iowa City -- MEMORANDUM Date: October 5, 1984 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager regarding: Civic Center space needs. Street names Article: The Shrinking World of U.S. Engineering Contractors Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding Accessible Meeting Room Memorandum from the Senior Planner regarding amendments to the Zoning Ordinance in response to a request from the Good News Bible Church. Za Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding swimming ponl water temperature. ZZ Memorandum from the Director of Public Works and accompanying materials regarding the intersection of South Riverside Drive and U.S. Highway 218../x` Copy of a memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding upcoming tour of Saab-Scania facilities. .L2 Copy of a news release announcing the resignation of the Director of Parks and Recreation. Copy of a letter from the Mayor to the Director of the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department regarding the proposed mini -liquor store in Iowa City.,/ Copy of a news release regarding expanded rush hour transit service. Copy of a news release regarding Fire Prevention Week: October 7-13, 1984.x`/ Minutes of the staff meeting of October 3, 1984. Economic Development report - 10/2/84 bj5/8 Press Release from the Government Finance Officers Association granting Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation to the City of Iowa City. r] ^ Aty of Iowa City MEMORAND-.JM Date: September 28, 1984 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Material in Friday's Packet Informal Agendas and "Meeting Schedule S.2 Memoranda and accompanying material from the Director of Parks b Recrea- tion regarding Minimum Open Space Requirements. `S 3 Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding the proposed downtown Liquor Store. !9� Memorandum from the Senior Planner regarding Willow Creek Court Annex- ation. /H55 Copy of a memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding expanded tripper service. / S6 Copy of an article from the Wall Street Journal regarding Cable TY deregulation. /Hs7 Minutes of the staff meeting of September 26, 1984. Copy of a flier from the Iowa City Public Library regarding a micro- ' computer fair. bc5