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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-10-23 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 23, 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, Franklin, Karr, Zehr, Milkman, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 84-C77, Side 1, 449 -End and Side 2, 1 -End, #84-82, Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, 1-232. Peg McElory, Race Director of the Iowa City Striders Hospice Marathon, reported on the success of the event. Nine year old Amanda Swails, the youngest participant, presented Mayor McDonald with an appre- ciation plaque. The Mayor noted the outstanding job done by McElory. The City Manager introduced Cindy Coffin and Rick Ertz, supervisors of the City Special Populations Involvement Program, and announced that the program had won a national award presented by the National Recreation and Parks Association. Mayor McDonald proclaimed November 7-11, 1984, as Radiologic Technology Week and October 24, 1984, as United Nations Day. The Mayor announced the addition of a beer permit for Kirkwood 76 to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, 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., 10/9/84 and special mtg, of 10/11/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. -9/18/84, 10/9/84; Housing Appeals Bd.-9/18/84; Library Bd. of Trustees -9/27/84; Charter Review Comn.-9/17/84; Broadband Telecommunica- tions Comm. -9/17/84, 9/21/84; Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comm. -9/11/84; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-9/26/84. Permit Motions: Approving Class B Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Pizza Hut of America, Inc. dba Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for La Casa Ltd. dba La Casa, 1200 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Inland Transport Co. dba Kirkwood 76 , 300 Kirkwood Avenue. Setting public hearing: To set a public hearing for 11/6/84, to receive citizen comments concerning the proposed program statement of community development objectives and pro- jected use of the 1985 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,673,783.49 for the period of September 1 thru September 30, 1984, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Council Activities October 23, 1984 Page 2 Resolutions: RES. 84-287, Bk. 84, p. 1065, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PAVING AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR PEPPERWOOD ADDITION, PARTS 4, 5, 6, AND 7 IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, RES. 84-288, Bk. 84, p. 1066, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY85 ASPHALT RE- SURFACING PROGRAM. Correspondence: Ben Sumnerwill of Iowa State Bank extending congratulations to the City for receiving the Distin- guished Benefit Award. John Gross of Technigraphics regarding parking regulations, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Ruth and Sam Becker regarding leaf pick-up, reply from the City Mgr. attached. Robert Dowler regarding the closing of Whiteway Supermarket, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Thomas E. Davis regarding recent problem with anti -gay grafitti. Memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition on Weeber Street; stop sign on Pepper Drive at Sandusky Drive. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to extend the grace period for compliance with provisions relating to roamers. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on an ordinance to rezone airport property between runways 30 and 35 from P to an overlay zone of CI -1. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on an ordinance to rezone 6.3 acres south of Highway 1 West from I-1 to CI -1, (Hartwig, Inc.) The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on a corrective ordinance to vacate a portion of the Grove Street right-of-way. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on a resolution to dispose of a portion of an alley in Block 15, County Seat Addition to Richard W. Johnson. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property located at 209 Myrtle Avenue from RS -8 to RM -20. The following people appeared to support the request for rezoning: Atty. William Meardon, representing the owners Mr. & Mrs. Hsu and Dezi Li, Civil Engr, at the University of Iowa. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to accept the correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. Hsu. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Council Activities October 23, 1984 Page 3 A public hearing was held on an application to amend the Zoning Ordinance sign regulations for the CB -2 zone. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone 1220 and 1228 Third Avenue from RS -5 to RS -8. No one appeared. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, that item k5m, consideration of an ordinance adopting Zoning Regulations surrounding the Iowa City Municipal Airport, be considered prior to the next item (5i) regarding R -Plaza. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance adopting Zoning Regulations for the prevention of hazards and incompatible uses surrounding the Iowa City Municipal Airport, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the resolution APPROV- ING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR R -PLAZA, PHASE TWO, LOCATED AT 463 HIGHWAY L WEST. Atty. William Sueppel, representing R -Plaza, appeared and requested the resolu- tion be adopted. Russ Schmeiser, Airport Commission Chair, also appeared. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 1/5, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl. Nays: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Zuber. Absent: Strait. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-289, Bk. 84, p. 1067, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDEN- TIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) FOR BDI, LOT 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-290, Bk. 84, pp. 1068-1069, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF AMHURST SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that the 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, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the boundaries of City Plaza. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the rein- statement of the lease of certain premises by Union Bus Depot of Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared. Council Activities October 23, 1984 Page 4 Jennifer Tyler, 871 Woodside Drive, appeared to object to the proposed large scale development in the area of Melrose Lake, and to submit petitions against the development. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to accept and place on file copies of petitions filed previously with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Lance Salisbury, 904 Oakcrest and Paul Moore, 1004 Tower Ct. also appeared objecting to the development. Tom Scott, Planning and Zoning Commission Chair, and Staffinember Karin Franklin were present to answer questions. Councilmember Baker requested the question of a time deadline on Large Scale Residential Developments be pursued. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to note the recommendations of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission as follows: Consider recommendation of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission to support a rate increase equivalent to the proposal as per the negotiated contract. The BTC recommends to Council that it is the consensus of the Commission that any public hearing on the proposed rate increase should be held by the Council rather than the BTC in light of the City Council's past participation and preference. (A public hearing on the proposed increase is scheduled by Council for 11/6/84.) The recommendations of the Housing Commission noted as follows: (1) The Housing Commission endorses the Housing Rehabilitation Program and manuals as presented. Council approval for this program and manuals was given at the 11/9/84, meeting of the City Council. (2) The Housing Commission recommends approval of the Shared Housing Program and recommends implementation as soon as possible. (A resolution approving this program is on the agenda as Item No. 15.) The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Housing Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/)/86. This appointment will be made at the 12/4/84, meeting of the City Council. The Mayor announced that no applications had been received for the University rep. on the Riverfront Commission for a three-year term ending 12/1/87. The City Manager reported on recent discussions and requested the appointment be deferred until the next meeting. Majority of Council agreed to defer until 11/6/84. Moved by Dickson, seconded Ambrisco, to approve the recommendation of the Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors that James P. Daly be appointed to the Riverfront Commission for the balance of a term plus a full three year term ending 12/1/87. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6/0, Strait absent. Councilmember Ambrisco noted an earlier Council decision to remove the bike lane lines on Market G Jefferson and questioned if they had been painted recently. The City Manager reported that the lines would be removed in the spring as per Council discussion and would investigate if they had been repainted recently. Ambrisco noted the pamphlet re Security for Women and questioned availability. The City Manager stated the pamphlet was available in the Police Department. The Mayor noted the Council Activities October 23, 1984 Page 5 Human Rights Award Breakfast to be held October 31, 7:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn and the Charter Review Committee public hearings to be held November 12 and November 26, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The City Manager noted the memo in last Friday's Council packet re the University Heights water contract which expires in 1991. University Heights has requested advance notice re this matter. A suggestion was made to amend the current contract to allow for renewal or non -renewal about three years in advance. Legal staff is working on a draft and will review with University Heights and schedule for Council consideration in a couple of weeks. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-291, Bk. 84, p. 1070, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH METCALF AND EDDY FOR THE IOWA CITY WASTEWATER PLAN -ALTERNA- TIVE STUDY, in an amount not to exceed $178,500. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-292, Bk. 84, pp. 1071-1112, APPROVING THE SHARED HOUSING PROGRAM MANUAL AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS APPOINTED DESIGNEE TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FROM ELIGIBLE ART 570.201) TOGADMINISTER THE ANIZATIONS SSHARED UANT OHOUSING ALPROGRAM AFOR NTHE 2 4 CFR P ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED RESIDENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending Chapter 18-32(d)(2) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, (human Rights), be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending Sections 56-(a) and 5-6(d) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City (regulating dance floors), be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/2, with the following division of roll call: Ayes: Ambrisco, Dickson, McDonald, Zuber. Nays: Baker, ca Erdahl. Absent: Strait. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:45 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. 71 in L ay�� �/JO(//`-7 ATTEST:�A TCLERKIANK Informal Council Discussion October 2, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: October 2, 1984, at 6:30 p.m, in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Baker, Ambrisco, Zuber, Dickson, Strait. Absent: Erdahl. Staff Members Present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Franklin, Schmeiser, Showalter, Hauer, Smith. Tape Recorded: Reel 84-C72, Side 2, 39 -End; 84-C74, Side 1, All, Side 2, Executive Session Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn to Executive Session 1) to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provi- sions of chapter 28A according to chapter 20.11(3). 2) to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. 3) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to closed session, 6:30 P.M. Councilmember Dickson left the meeting for discussion of the first item, collective bargaining, and returned at 6:35 P.M. for discussion of the other two matters. Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, to recess the Executive Session, return to open session, and reconvene if necessary to Executive Session later this evening. The Mayor declared the motion to recess carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Council returned to open session, 7:25 P.M. Minimum Open Space Planning staff Don Schmeiser and Karin Franklin, and Parks and Recreation Dir. Dennis Showalter and Commission Chair Fred Riddle present for discus- sion. Berlin said that City has been split into districts according to present available open spaces and existing parks. In response to McDonald, Franklin said that City staff will decide whether individual developers must give land or pay a fee toward establishment of open space or both. Franklin said that neighborhood open spaces must meet minimum standards as specified in Showalter's September 28, 1984 memo. A flat play area must be provided. The open space should be a contiguous piece of land. The land is dedicated as public space. Franklin added that the proposal is based on adopting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan which would make the open space ordinance legally defensible. Zuber noted that Showalter's memo has minor mathematical errors. Zuber said that only a few districts are deficient in open space and he reviewed those that don't need immediate action because of the existence of excessive park land. McDonald said that the staff proposal must be acted upon in its entirety and not district by district. Zuber noted that overall the Parks and Recreation Report is a good one. Franklin said in response to a comment made by Zuber that perhaps some provision should exist in case of rezoning effects on a district. Zuber and Baker discussed current and future population estimates. In response to Strait, Franklin explained the fee structure in Section 5B of the proposal. She said that the $110/250 square foot fee would provide funds to acquire open space at an average land cost of $19,000 per acre. In response to Strait, Franklin explained that a 20 acre development would cost the developer up to $9,000 for open space depending upon how much park land could be dedicated in the development. Land unusable for any purpose could be acceptable for park land at the discretion of the Council. Franklin said that the heart of developable land shouldn't be set aside for park land. In response to Strait, Franklin said that ecologically fragile areas could be set aside for open space. In response to Baker, Franklin said that there are no site specific plans for locations of parks but general criteria for location is stated. Franklin said that the 2.3 occupancy rate/dwelling unit is based on national standards and is realistic for Iowa City. Franklin said that if an area has already been developed beyond 33%, open space would have to be developed. If an area meets the minimum open space requirement, additional land would not have to be dedicated even though the existing park is not in the ideal location. Franklin said that districts were drawn to avoid such problems where pos- sible. In response to Zuber, Franklin said that a policy needs to be formu- lated to decide if a district must continue to pay the $110 fee after it has surpassed the minimum open space requirement. Franklin said that the open space deficit is based on full development of the district so that an individual district won't be required to fulfill its entire minimum open space requirement until the district itself is developed to the full pro- jected population. Berlin added that districts don't have to pay the fee once their need for park land is met because there is little legal basis for such payments if the areas don't benefit from the fees paid. Showalter noted that this proposal only creates neighborhood parks not city wide or community parks. In response to Ambrisco, Franklin said that this proposal does not include park land dedication in fully developed areas. Franklin went on to say that areas with an apparent excess of park land have large city wide parks as well as neighborhood parks. Zuber noted that by staff figures, the City is almost 300 acres short of park land. Franklin said that some. develop- ers have been included in the development of the park land proposal. Berlin said that although other cities use the mandatory park land dedication, the mechanics of this proposal are unique to Iowa City. Ambrisco said that the public should have a full opportunity to debate the proposal. Dickson said that the proposal is a plan for the future, much like buying an insurance policy. The Council will continue discussion on the issues at a later informal Council meeting and decided not to return to Executive Session this evening. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adjourn the Executive Session, previously recessed. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. (8:15 P.M.). New Liauor'Store in Iowa City Reel 84-C74, Side 1 McDonald stated that the City Council has the following options: 1) not take a formal position which would leave the 1978 City Council letter on record with the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department, 2) take a position stating that it is not a good idea to locate a liquor store in downtown Iowa City, or 3) take a neutral position stating that the Council will abide by the decision of the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. McDonald said that he disagrees with a couple of the locations proposed and questions the long-term economics of locating a store in the downtown area. Zuber stated that action by the Council will have little affect on the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department, the decline of the University population and increase of the drinking age will have a tremendous affect on the profits of the liquor store, and parking problems will be created. Strait said it is incumbent upon the City Council to make a statement opposing a mini -liquor store in the downtown area. Helling reviewed the copy of the bid request and stated that the public hearing was held to determine the location of the liquor store within the boundaries of Madison, Gilbert, Jefferson and Burlington Street. Baker said that students surveyed in his classes were indifferent. He stated that the bigger problem is with the number of liquor licenses issued and the total number of bars located in the downtown area. Baker stated that he is not opposed to a liquor store downtown but is concerned about particular locations creating parking problems. Ambrisco stated the real problem is with the local bar specials (double bubble hours, two-for-one drink spe- cials), parking problems will be created, and the Council should send a letter to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department to supersede the 1978 letter. Ambrisco said Iowa City may need another liquor store but not in the downtown area. Dickson said a letter should be sent opposing a liquor store downtown. Berlin reported that he and the Police Chief do not see any benefit accrued to locating a liquor store downtown. McDonald stated a majority of Councilmembers favored sending a letter to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Commission stating that the downtown area is not the most desirable location for a new liquor store. Public input was received from Rev. Roy Wingate supporting the Council's decision to send a letter opposing the downtown location. Mrs. Frieda Hieronymous stated the Council should consider'a downtown location to allow people to purchase liquor without having to drive. First Capital Development Corporation Progress Report Reel 84-C74, Side 1 Ray Muston distributed copies of an October 2, 1984 economic development report. Muston noted factors that impact on Iowa City's economic develop- ment, including changing economic conditions, changing student population and 4 the Iowa City/Johnson County image. He stated that "Iowa is not perceived by business and industry decision makers as a state for economic development or expansion." Three major steps have been achieved: 1) creation of First Capital Develop- ment Corporation, 2) creation of the technical incubation center of the University of Iowa, and 3) the organization of the small business development center by the University of Iowa College of Business. Huston reported that Iowa does not rate very well as a state supportive of business climate and expansion. The state and local tax structures, labor availability, responsiveness to business needs, cost of property, transporta- tion, IRBs, and the sewer infrastructure are important factors in location decisions of high growth industries. Muston emphasized the need for Council to take a pro -active position on what the community wants so that he can quickly respond to prospective businesses. Responsiveness is a key issue. Council Time Reel 84-C74, Side 2 1. McDonald stated that Iowa City Attorney Robert Jansen has resigned effective December 31, 1984. A selection and screening process will be developed. McDonald recommended appointing a new committee to evaluate the City Attorney position (full time vs. part time) and to screen the applicants. 2. In response to Zuber, Jansen stated that the Pilots' Association had filed a Certificate of Readiness for trial, the City objected to it, and the Pilots' Association then filed an objection to the City's objection. A hearing is scheduled for the City's objection to the trial certifi- cate. 3. Council directed staff to proceed with annexing Willow Creek Court frontage road. 4. In response to Baker, Berlin will contact City Police Chief about the recent graffiti vandalism occurring in Iowa City. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Informal Council Discussion October 8, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: October 8, 1984, 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Ambrisco, Baker, Strait, Zuber; Erdahl (6:35). Absent: Dickson. Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Jansen, Zehr, Knight, Vitosh, Miller. Tape-recorded: Reel 84-C75, Sides 1 and 2, all, 84-C76, Side 1, 1-209. AWARD: Reel 84-C75, Side 1 Berlin said that Iowa City has received an award from the Government Finance Officers Association for distinguished budget presentation. Councilmembers congratulated Rosemary Vitosh and the Finance Department. PLANNING AND ZONING: Reel 84-C75, Side 1 c.♦ a nuhlir hoarinn fnr nrtnhpr 23_ 1984. on the Droposed rezoning of N - s --oro rtes an mn -ware ouses. In response to Strait, Knight said that the FAA has stated concerns re this development. McDonald said that the airport is eligible for FAA funding once again, but the funding is not guaranteed. Strait said he is inclined to vote against the project. In response to McDonald, Jansen said that he has not had further communication from the FAA on this item since the August 14th letter. Jansen said that the FAA does not have authority over this type of issue if it complies with the local overlay ordinances and this project is in compliance. The FAA does act in an advisory role but their consideration of grant application always remains in question. In response to McDonald, Jansen said that he has had brief discussion with the FAA about this project when the FAA stressed that it only acts in an advisory role. Jansen advised the Council that there are certain legal consequences that do arise from a development application such as this one. There could be other similar applications filed. Jansen said that the applicant's attorney has informed him that a denial of.the applica- tion could result in litigation against the City because current requirements are being met. Jansen said that other options available to the Council should perhaps be discussed in executive session within the land acquisition category. Jansen said that the Council may defer action on their October 9th formal meeting but not indefinitely and only with stated rationale. He added that the next joint meeting with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors does not have any impact on this decision. In response to Baker, Jansen said the FAA was not only furnished copies of the new airport overlay zone require- ments but Iowa City representatives have gone to Kansas City to discuss the ordinance with the FAA and they did not receive complaints about the ordi- nance at that time. The FAA has the power to do more than just withhold grant money from the airport. Zehr reviewed FAA funding which is an expected part of the 20 year airport master plan. Zehr said that the Airport Commis- sion hasn't specifically discussed the proposed new development. Jansen said that there is a sharp distinction between the previous Renshaw development and this new one. The previous building houses apartments which is an assemblage of people while the current proposal introduces relatively few people into the clear zone. William Sueppel, attorney for the developer, reviewed a map of the airport overlay zone. He stated that the Ranshaw proposal complies with all Iowa City ordinances. Sueppel said that while this proposal needs Council approval for the LSNRO, there are two other applications for building permits for similar uses in the clear'zone that will be reviewed administratively and that won't need Council review. A major development is also planned in the Johnson County portion of .the clear zone. Sueppel reviewed the history of Ranshaw's attempts to develop this property. He said that Ranshaw has complied with the reduced uses imposed by the City. Berlin said that the City continues to receive building permit applications in the clear zone and as long as those applications comply with all the rules, regulations, and ordinances, the building staff will have to issue permits. Sueppel pointed out that an LSNRD that meets all requirements shouldn't be handled any differently than any other building permit application. Sueppel said that he has a letter from the FAA in response to their request for the obstruction permit stating that the plan does not violate the FAA obstruction guidelines. He said that the FAA letter adds paragraphs that could affect every property in the airport clear zone in either Iowa City or Johnson County. Jansen said that although other properties are in the clear zone, this matter must be decided on the information before the Council. Knight read the FAA's letter which states, "We discourage the erection of any structures within runway clear zones." Knight noted the Zoning Ordinance's list of prohibited uses. In response to Erdahl, Sueppel said that offices are essentially one-person offices. Erdahl said the City has made every effort to satisfy FAA desires about the clear zone use. In response to Ambrisco, Zehr said that the University Hospital does not need a clear zone for its heliport because of helicopters' vertical take -off capacity. Erdahl said he doesn't want to discuss any public policy questions regarding the R -Plaza resolution in executive session unless they are dealing with pending litigation. Jansen said he will advise the Council at the end of the meeting about an executive session. An ordinance to amend the screening requirements for off-street parking. No discussion. McDonald announced the resignation of City Planner Bruce Knight. Knight will be the planning coordinator for Liberty, Missouri. Councilmembers noted. their appreciation for Knight's service to the City. SPACE STUDY PROPOSAL: Reel 84-C75, Side I Harvey Miller, staff coordinator of the space study, stated that the space proposal is the result of a three year process studying the space problems and needs for the Iowa City administrative, police, and fire departments. Architect Roy Neuman said that space in the present Civic Center is inade- quate and unaccessible to handicapped persons, police and fire departments have immediate needs for more space, the Civic Center should be expanded to accommodate the present and future needs of all departments, and expansion of the Civic Center could include the consideration of the shortage of long-term parking in the downtown area. The Police Department presently has 5,250 net square feet with an immediate need for 7,600 square feet. The Fire Depart- ment has 6,350 square feet and needs 13,500 square feet. Neuman reviewed the proposal for renovating the Civic Center and adding an expanded facility. The proposal includes expanding the Fire Department by building in the corner adjacent to the Fire Department garage, building a new Police Department on the north end of the current facility - a three-story building, and constructing a parking ramp with the lower floor accommodating office area. The Police Department building would be located five feet from the Unitarian Church. Police cars would enter an Van Buren Street and exit on Iowa Avenue. Neuman presented the design plans and perspective drawings for the renovation and expansion. Strait recommended designing the foundation to allow for future construction of additional stories. Neuman said plans were designed for a 20 year program and have built-in flexibility and expandability. In response to Zuber, Neuman said that the expansion plans includes space for the departments currently located in the Davis Building and the fire trucks will still be backing in off Gilbert Street. Neuman explained that it would be preferable to build an additional story above ground rather than a basement. Rosemary Vitosh said parking would be expanded by 135 spaces. Berlin stated that the survey of parking needs should be reviewed before final decisions are made. Vitash noted that the expansion project uses adminis- trative offices bonds nnthe first nlevelo fice h of the parking e shell of the ramp. Vitoshfor the stat d$3.5 million (of the $6 million total project cost) will be financed through parking revenue bonds. Ambrisco said that he wanted more information about congregate housing, the 64a parcel, and the impact on losing parking spaces behind the old library. Berlin said the Council will receive the parking study next and congregate housing information will be presented within 30 to 60 days. ACCESSIBILITY OF INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETINGS: Reel 84-C75, Side 2 McDonald explained that informal Council meetings will no longer be held in the Civic Center Conference Room because of problems of accessibility. Councilmembers discussed meeting room options, including using the library, the Senior Center and the Civic Center Council Chambers. Council decided to meet in the Council Chambers utilizing a roundtable discussion format. Berlin noted that the audience may have problems with hearing the Council discus- 4 sion. Vitosh said notices will be sent to the Iowa City boards and commis - cions requesting meetings be held in locations accessible to handicapped persons. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 84-C76, Side 1 1. Councilmembers welcomed the Boy Scout Troop #212 to their meeting. 2. Strait said the Environmental Ad Hoc Committee held a public hearing and will be making a policy statement to the Council soon. 3. In response to Strait, McDonald said that the regulating of activities along the Iowa River will be scheduled for an informal discussion. 4. Helling stated the Council received a memo regarding: alternatives for changes in the roomers ordinance, in response to request from Good News, Bible Church. Council agreed to refer the alternatives to Planning and Zoning for recommendations re extension of the grace period. 5. Strait requested information about the number of employees, their responsibilities, revenue, and financing of department function in the Planning and Program Department. APPOINTMENTS: Senior Center: Martha B. Kaeffer Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals: Patrick Moore, Jr. Parks and Recreation: Cindy Alvarez and Karen Hradek Human Rights Commission: Harold Wielbrenner, Patricia Farrant, and Phyllis Doane Board of Adjustment: Councilmembers were evenly split on the two applicants. A decision will be made when Councilmember Dickson is present. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Attorney reported that the Executive Session will not deal with R Plaza and time will be scheduled for further discussion in open session. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn to executive session under Section 20, Collective Bargaining, to discuss as a public employer, strateg9 regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations, as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to Executive Session, 8:10 p.m. Executive Session adjourned 9:10 p.m. OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/9/84 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this ca en ar year or said publication is b Iowa City reg, m g�IO%9/84 at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. The Mayor proclaimed National Employ the Handicapped Week, October 7-13, 1984; Higher Education Week, October 13-20, 1984; and White Cane Safety Day, October 15, 1984. Andrew Norr, representing United Blind of Iowa, accepted the procla- mation re White Cane Safety Day from the Mayor. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and recommenda- tions 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; Riverfront Comm. - 9/5/84; Parks & Rec. Comm. -9/12/84; Historic Preservation Comm. -9/12/84; Charter Review Comm. -9/17/84; Airport Comm. - 9/13 & 9/26/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit & Sunday Sales for New Pioneer Cooperative, 22 S. Van Buren. Approving Class C Beer Permit & Sunday Sales for QuikTrip #548, 955 Mormon Trek. Approving Class B Seer Permit and Sunday Sales for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Hwy. #1 W. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for The Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N*Dodge Street. Refund of a Portion of Class C Beer Permit to Whiteway Super Market, 212 S. Clinton Street. RES. 84-275, Bk. 84, P. 986, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. Refund of a Portion of Class C Liquor License to Sheep's Head Cafe, 209 N. Linn Street. Motions: Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Northwest- ern Dell Telephone Company for North Off"ll Actions Octonrr 9, 1984 Page 2 Dodge Street and Prairie du Chien Road. To set a public hearing for 10/23/84, authorizing the reinstate- ment 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 legal boundaries. Correspondence: Robert W. Jansen resigning his position as City Attorney. Janet A. Schlechte resign- ing 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. IDOT regarding the redesignation of U.S. 218. Shelley B. Plattner on behalf of Bicyclists of Iowa City, Inc. request- ing that the City update the Iowa City Bikeways Plan, City Mgr, will reply. Melvin Sunshine regarding parking lot screening requirements, City Mgr. will reply. 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's Third Addition, City Mgr. will reply. Letters in opposition to the proposed downtown liquor store from: Wilbur Wilcox, Robert L. Welsh, and 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 parking prohibition on Morningside Drive north of Court Street; parking prohibition in the 300 and 400 blocks of South Van Buren Street; parking on the east side of the 10 block of North Clinton Street. Off' it Actions Octouer 9, 1984 Page 3 Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Michael A. Connell from American Diabetes Association to hold a Diabetes Bike Ride and Stride on 9/30/84, approved. Lloyd Dill to hold a Lion's Club Scholarship Run on 9/30/84, approved. Lisa Edwards from Domestic Violence Project 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. Minnette Doderer and Jean Lloyd -Jones to hold a street party on 10/7/84, 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 to RM -20. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 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 Council - members present. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, ,to adopt a resolution approving the prelimi- nary 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 clarification of their position. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. Atty. Wm. Sueppel, representing R -Plaza, objected to any further delay. Caroline Dieterle, former Airport Commis- sion 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 Off4 1 Actions Octou�r 9, 1984 Page 4 Strait, to defer consideration of the resolution for two weeks. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the 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, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, 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, 7/0, 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 OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD BETWEEN PLAEN VIEW DRIVE AND THE IOWA CITY CORPORATE LIMITS, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mike Furman, 2305 Cae Drive, appeared re the construction of the Lawrence Machine Shop in the clear zone on Commer- cial Drive. Staff will explore the status of the building permit. Caroline Dieterle appeared and expressed 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 consideration, and a policy re use of stun guns and/or other weapons. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Senior Center Conn. - one 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. Off'— :1 Actions Octuucr 9, 1984 Page 5 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to make the following appointments: Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals for a four-year term ending 10/26/88 - Patrick L. Moore, Jr., 151 Oberlin Street; Parks and Recreation Conn, for four-year terms ending 1/1/89 - re -appoint Cindy Alvarez, 3122 Maplewood Lane and appoint Karen Hradek, 924 Hudson Ave.; Human Rights Comm. 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 Mask, 1715 Glendale Road; and Senior Center Conn. 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 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 ques- tioned paving the parking lot on 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 Environmental 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 of City Planner Bruce Knight and wished him good luck on his new job in Liberty, Missouri. Council - member Erdahl noted the renovation of the former Donohue -Lensing building on Linn Street as the future home of local artistry. Ambrisco noted the presentation re Civic Center space needs held at the Monday informal session, and informed the public that this was the first such presentation, no decision was made, and Off'—ll Actions Octourr 9, 1984 Page 6 much work is still undone. Councilmember Dickson reported on the beneficial trip made by four Councilmembers to 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 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 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. 987-990, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE POLICY ON DISPLACEMENT IN CDBG PROJECTS. Affirma- tive 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 EMPLOY- MENT PROGRAM AND 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 NEIGHBORHOODS FOR THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll Off' i.1 Actions Octo,._r 9, 1984 Page 7 call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution 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 ASSOCIA- TION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS OF JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT 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 resolution adopted. 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, FOR THE DESIGN OF THE LANDFILL LEACHATE CONTROL PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 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 PAVEMENT. Affirma- tive 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 PROJECT - 1983. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adapt RES. 84-283, Bk. 84, pp. 1052-1061, ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; FOR THE TANGLE- Offi 1 Actions Octou.r 9, 1984 Page 8 WOODIVENTURA SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENT 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. 84-264, Bk. 84, p. 1062, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE MERCER PARK BALL DIAMONDS FENCE PROJECT TO 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 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 POSI- TIONS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE FIRE LIEUTENANT POSITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 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, HOUSING SPECIALIST. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. 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 (regulating dance floors), be given first vote for passage. 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. Offi' ,l Actions OctoL_,• 9, 1984 Page 9 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adjourn 8:45 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A more complete description of Council activities is on f'le 'n thh_ofice of e City Clerk. �� _ COMPLETE 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, Melling, 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, 1984; Higher Education Week, October 13-20, 1984; and White Cane Safety Day, 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 Cam. - 9/5/84; Riverfront Comm. 9/5/84; Parks & Rec. Comm. - 9/12/84; Historic Preservation Comm. - 9/12/84; Charter Review Comm. - 9/17/84; Airport Comm. - 9/13 & 9/26/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit & Sunday Sales for New Pioneer's Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer Cooperative, 22 S. Van Buren. Approving Class C Beer Permit & Sunday Sales for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #548, 955 Mormon Trek. Approving Class 8 Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for T.I. Investments, Inc. 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. Dodge Street. Refund of a Portion of Class C Beer Permit to Mervin F. Rotter dba Whiteway Super Market, 212 S. Clinton Street. RES. 84-275, 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 Street. Motions: Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Northwestern 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 public hearing for 10/23/84, on an ordinance to amend City Plaza legala 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. IDOTregarding the redesignation ,of U.S. 218. Shelley B. Plattner on behalf of Bicyclists of Iowa City, Inc. requesting that the City update the Iowa City Bikeways Plan, City Mgr. will reply. Melvin Sunshine regarding parking lot screening requirements, City Mgr. will reply. Council Activities 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's Third Addition, City Mgr. will reply.. Letters in opposition to the proposed downtown liquor store from: Wilbur Wilcox, Robert L. Welsh, and 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 parking prohibition on Morningside Drive north of Court Street; parking prohibition in the 300 and 400 blocks of South Van Buren Street; parking 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 and Stride on 9/30/84, approved. Lloyd Bill to hold a Lion's Club Scholarship Run on 9/30/84, approved. Lisa Edwards from Domestic Violence Project 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. Minnette Doderer and Jean Lloyd -Jones to hold a street party on 10/7/84, 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 to 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 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 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 Activities - October 9, 1984 Page 3 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, 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, 7/0, 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 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- mous7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mike Furman, 2305 Cae Drive, appeared re the construction of the Lawrence Machine Shop in the clear zone on Commercial Drive. Staff will explore the status of the building permit. Caroline Dieterle appeared and expressed concerns use of Police Department. The City rManagerdwwill meet stunguns uthe bPol ice IChief Poowa Clice 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 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: Board2/88f-EPatrickaL. Examiners Jr., 151pOberlineals for a Street;oParksaand term Recreation Conn. for four-year terms ending 1/1/89 - re -appoint Cindy Alvarez, 3122 Maplewood Lane and appoint Karen Hradek, 924 Hudson Ave.; Human Rights Comm. 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 Mask, 1715 Glendale Road; and Senibr 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 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 6n 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- mental Ad Hoc Committee where possible University rephesentation 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 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. Ambrisco noted the presentation re Civic Center space needs held at the 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 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 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 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. 987-990, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE POLICY ON DISPLACEMENT IN COBB 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 INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. FOR THE USE OF COIMIUNITY 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- 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 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, FOR THE DESIGN OF THE LANDFILL LEACHATE CONTROL PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 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 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 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 ASSESSMENT 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 TO 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 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, 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. 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 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. OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL 10/11/84 Joint meeting of the Iowa City City Council and the Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors, special meeting, 10/11/84, at 7:30 P.M. in the Main Court Room, Johnson County Courthouse. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Baker and Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Helling, Jansen, Boyle, Zehr, Schmeiser, Te Paske, Karr. Others present: Five members of the Bd. of Supervisors, County Atty. Patrick White, various Airport Commission members. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Ordinance and Map. The following people appeared for discussion: John and Alle Dane; Richard Blum; Bart Schuchert; Dean Fitzgerald; Steve Lacina; Larry Schnittjer; and Fred Zehr. A motion was made and seconded that correspondence from Atty. Wm. Meardon and Atty. Charles Barker be accepted as part of the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. Following the public hearing, it was moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance of the City Council of Iowa City and the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County, adopting zoning regula- tions, under the provisions of Chapter 329 of the Iowa Code, for the prevention of hazards and incompatible uses surrounding the Iowa City Municipal Airport, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Dickson, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Zuber. Absent: Baker, Erdahl. The Bd. of Supervisors then gave affirmative first consideration of the ordinance. Councilmembers agreed to schedule second consideration of the ordinance for their 10/23 Council meeting and the final vote for 11/6/84. Meeting adjourned 8:35 P.M s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK A09 Submitted for publication 10 2/84. Naa-.a -1V• ] Complete Description of Council Activities October 11, 1984 Joint meeting of the Iowa Supervisors, special meeting, Johnson County Courthouse. present: Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl. Staffinembers present Paske, Karr. Others present: Atty. Patrick White, various tape 84-C73, Side 2, 286 -End; City City Council and the Johnson County Bd. of 10/11/84, at 7:30 P.M. in the Main Court Room, Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Baker and Helling, Jansen, Boyle, Zehr, Schmeiser, Te Five members of the Bd. of Supervisors, County Airport Commission members. Tape recorded on 84-C77, Side 1, 1-449. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Ordinance and Map. The following people appeared for discussion: John and Alle Dane; Richard Blum; Bart Schuchert; Dean Fitzgerald; Steve Lacina; Larry Schnittjer; and Fred Zehr. A motion was made and seconded that correspondence from Atty. Wm. Meardon and Atty. Charles Barker be accepted as part of the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. Following the public hearing, it was moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance of the City Council of Iowa City and the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County, adopting zoning regulations, under the provisions of Chapter 329 of the Iowa Code, for the prevention of hazards and incompatible uses surrounding the Iowa City Municipal Airport, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Dickson, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Zuber. Absent: Baker, Erdahl. The Bd. of Supervisors then gave affirmative first consideration of the ordinance. Councilmembers agreed to schedule second consideration of the ordinance for their 10/23 Council meeting and the final vote for 11/6/84. Meeting adjourned 8:35 P.M.