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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-11-20 Council minutesInformal Council Discussion October 30, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: October 30, 1984, 6:40 p.m, in the Council Ci Cham ers at the vic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Council McDonald, Zuber, Dickson, Strait, Ambrisco, Baker (6:45 p.m.). Absent: Erdahl. Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Smith, Jansen, Schmeiser, Franklin, Boothroy, Cassady, Keating. Tape-recorded: Reel 84-C81, Side 2, 368 -End; 84-C83, Side 1, all, Side 2, 1-211. TOUR: Councilmembers Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Strait and staff members Helling, Karr, Boothroy and Franklin toured Heritage Manor Apartment building. STRIPING OF PARKING LOTS: Reel 84-C81, Side 2 Councilmembers discussed requiring striping of parking lots. Boothroy explained that semi-annual inspections for rental permits could include parking lot striping. Currently, new apartments must have striping. Council agreed not to change the current policy. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS: Reel 84-C81, Side 2 Councilmembers appreciated the article "The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Dedication" from Strait. Franklin requested Council direction concerning minimum open space require- ments. In response to Zuber, Franklin explained full parkland requirements will not be met until the district is fully developed. Franklin noted that if property is rezoned, deficits would have to be recalculated. In response to Zuber, Franklin said that city-wide parks and privately owned open space are not included in the minimum open space requirements. Zuber said that the proposed ordinance is unfair because neighborhoods would pay for parkland to be used by everyone. Franklin explained that the $110 per dwelling unit will build a fund to pay for property at approximately $19,000 per acre. General fund monies will have to be used if land costs are higher to acquire land for a district. Baker said that the $110 figure may be too low. Berlin said that the issue is how parkland costs should be distributed. He said that staff is asking Council whether there should be mandatory parkland reserva- tion and whether the general concept as proposed is supported. In response to Ambrisco, Franklin said that Showalter calculated total costs of parkland and the various districts. The Planning Department worked on the draft of the proposal. Ambrisco stated that input should be sought from dprofessional ecidesto pursue oththis concepters within tletterswilBerlin i l bewrittentotall developers requesting input. Strait recommended seeking input from a professor from the University of Iowa Law School who is an expert in the field. Berlin said that the University of Iowa law professor may be able to assist staff. Zuber recommended that Strait and Baker give input due to their involvement with 2 the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee. Franklin noted that if the Committee identifies a fragile area then that could be one of the areas set aside for dedication. That area may not meet the criteria for a certain number of square feet for playing fields. McDonald said that the concept seems to provide for future parkland at a minimum cost to the developer. Franklin will revise the draft after soliciting input from developers and other interested parties. PARCEL 64-1a: Reel 84-C83, Side 1 Berlin explained that Don Zuchelli was originally hired as a consultant because he specializes in central business district redevelopment, and believes in the process of working directly with the cities and their councils. Zuchelli has worked with Iowa City's urban redevelopment for the past eight to ten years. Berlin noted that Zuchelli has reservations about using the design competition process. In response to Zuber, Berlin said that Zuchelli will not do a parking study but will take the City's parking study and relate it to the development of Parcel 64 -IA. Zuchelli may modify the parking projections as it relates to Parcel 64-1A. Berlin said that Phase 4 was left uncompleted as to Zuchelli's involvement because the City may or may not use his assistance for land disposition and the design competition process has not yet been decided upon. Council agreed to proceed with Zuchelli's assistance. VIDEOTAPE: Reel 84-C83, Side 1 Berlin stated the videotape on fire extinguisher use will give the Council an understanding of what the Fire Department does in this area. Councilmembers watched the videotape an fire extinguisher use. Keating said that the videotape has helped hospital personnel in their efforts to contain small fires. Keating said that copies of the videotape have been requested by hospitals nation-wide. COUNCIL TIME: Reel 84-C83, Sides 1 and 2 I. In response to Baker, Berlin said that Project GREEN, Parks and Recrea- tion, and the City Forester are still considering options in dealing with trees in the 300 block of East Washington Street. 2. Ambrisco reported to the Council that Jefferson and Market Street bike lanes had not been repainted. 3. In response to Strait, Berlin will check on hours of park uses and the conditions that will allow towing of cars. Berlin explained that he has talked with the Police Chief regarding parking in the City parks. 4. In response to Strait, Berlin stated he has reviewed draft from the Department of Planning and Program Development re staff levels and funding. Final report will be in Council packet Friday. 3 It 5. In response to Strait, Berlin said that the Old Capitol Center has been contacted regarding placement of bus benches on their property and no response has been received. Staff will recontact the Old Capitol Center. 6. Strait noted that CCN has recommended to not fund the Spruce Street project. McDonald said Council will discuss the CCN recommendations after the public hearing and then make final decisions. Berlin will furnish Council with a schedule for final allocations. 7. In response to Berlin, Council directed staff to pursue the issue of i regulating air conditioning noise. B. Meeting schedule. Council agreed not to hold an informal Council meeting j on November 27. Dickson requested that the formal Council meeting schedule on election day be kept short. 9. In response to Strait, Berlin said that recommendations regarding the Parks and Recreation Director may not be handled by the Council because the recommendations may be only administrative changes or recommendations on restaffing. 10. Council agreed to join in the signatory of the statement from the Human Rights Commission regarding graffiti. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/6/84 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is E Cumulative cost for this ca en ar year or said publication is $ Iowa City reg. mtg., I1/6/84 at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl (7:35), McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-293, Bk. 84, p. 1113, RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR ARLO FRY, in recognition of 13 years of City service. Councilmember Erdahl arrived. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Finance Director Rosemary Vitosh was presented an Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for Distin- guished Budget Presentation. The award was presented by Bob McMahon, City Controller-Auditor, City of Cedar Rapids. Mayor McDonald proclaimed November 11-17, 1984, as Youth Appreciation Week and November 17, 1984, as Service Day 1984. Member of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity were present to receive the proclamation for Service Day. The Mayor announced the addition of three items to the Consent Calendar: liquor license and Sunday Sales for The Yacht Club of Iowa City; resolution issuing cigarette permits; and setting a public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 14. Moved by Strait, 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., 10/23/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Parks and Recreation Comm.-10/9/84; Human Rights Comm.-8/27/84, 9/24/84; Civil Service Comm./Fire Dept. Policies Comm.-10/18/84; Charter Review Comm.-10/15/84; Library Bd. of Trustees-10/15/84; Planning and Zoning Conn.-8/16/84, 9/6/84, 9/20/84, 10/4/84, 10/18/84; Riverfront Conor.-10/3/84. Offir'� Actions Novemuar 6, 1984 Page 2 Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Beer Garden for Fitzpatrick's, 525 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for The Yacht Club of Iowa City, 1515 Mall Drive. RES. 84-294, Bk. 84, p. 1114, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. Setting public hearings: To set public hearing for 11/20/84, to amend Sections 15-48 and 15-62(A) of the City Code of Ordinances, relating to refuse collection, to limit placement of refuse containers in front of buildings and to clarify that only combinations of four or fewer dwelling units will receive refuse pickup service. To set public hearing for 12/18/84 amending Chapter 14, Article IV, Division 2 of the City Code of Ordinances, to reflect changes agreed upon by Heritage Cablevision, Inc. Correspondence: David Bloesch regarding decisions about the Iowa City Airport, referred to City Mgr. for reply. Shu Ying Li Hsu and Hsi Fan Hsu regarding the property at 209 Myrtle Avenue, a corrected version of 1tr. previously received by the Council. Stephen A. and Jo Ella Bobek regarding traffic noise problem from Highway 6 Bypass. Robert J. Bender concerning the landscaping in front of building at 333 S. Clinton. John Dane, representing old Capitol Kiwanis Club, regarding the telecommunication device for the deaf at the Police Department and Public Library. Richard P. Vornbrock, representing the Iowa City Noon Lions Club regarding the telecommunication device for the Police Department and Public Library. D.C. Spriestersbach, President of the Iowa City Community Theatre, request- ing a meeting with City officials to discuss the possibility of obtaining financial support. Paul A. McCoy presenting a proposal to place a sculpture in Hickory Hill Park, referred to Parks and Recreation Comn. Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of appli- cants for the following positions: Offic Actions November 6, 1984 Page 3 Maintenance Worker I/Parking Systems; Housing Specialist/Leased Housing; Ad- ministrative Secretary/Public Works; Parking Enforcement Attendant/Parking Systems; Maintenance Worker I/Refuse; Cashier/Parking Systems. Memo from the Human Rights Conn. requesting approval of the Council of a letter to be sent to the University of Iowa's Human Rights Commission. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: ABATE of Iowa to have a "Toy Run" on 11/17/84, ap- proved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated public hearings as set. Paul McCoy presented sketches and a presentation re item 5e(8) his request to place a sculp- ture in Hickory Hill Park. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding roomers in single-family zones. The recommendation stated that provisions of the Zoning Ordinance relating to roomers should remain unchanged and that no exemption for church -affiliated residential uses should be adopted. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 11/20/84, on a planned development housing plan for Ty'n Cae Part 4. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to defer indefinitely a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone property between runways 30 and 35 from P to an overlay zone of CI -1. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone 6.3 acres south of Highway 1 West from I-1 to CI -1. Staff - member Franklin present for discussion. Councilmembers requested a written legal opinion on current jurisdiction and Offic Actions November 6, 1984 Page 4 regulation of IDOT right-of-way. A letter will be sent to IDOT over the Mayor's signature re Highway 1 West rezoning. A public hearing was held on a corrective ordinance to vacate a portion of the Grove Street right-of-way. The City Manager stated staff will provide Council with a policy on disposition of small parcels of property and suggested Council wait until review of the policy to dispose of the property. A public hearing was held on a resolution to dispose of a portion of an alley in Block 15, County Seat Addition to Richard W. Johnson. Staffinember Franklin present for discussion. Councilmembers agreed not to take any action on this property until the small parcel disposi- tion policy is reviewed. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to extend the grace period for compliance with provisions relating to roomers. Moved by Zuber, 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 first and second considera- tion and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3208, Bk. 24, pp. 234-236, A14ENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO EXTEND THE GRACE PERIOD FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS RELATING TO ROOMERS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to defer indefinitely a resolu- tion approving the preliminary plat for the Ruppert Subdivision and a preliminary Large Scale Non -Residential Development (LSNRO) plan for the MHI Auto Center, located south of Highway 1 West and north of the Iowa City Airport. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Offic ' Actions Novemu.,r 6, 1984 Page 5 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, 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 first and second considera- tion and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3209, Bk. 24, pp. 237-239, AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE CB -2 ZONE, 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 Council - members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to rezone property located at 209 Myrtle Avenue from RS -8 to RM -20, be given first vote for passage. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 0/7, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: none. Nays: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to rezone 1220 and 1228 Third Avenue from RS -5 to RS -8, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all. Council - members present. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 83-3210, Bk. 24, pp. 240-243, 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that ORD. 84-3211, Bk. 24, pp. 244-259, ADOPTING ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF HAZARDS AND INCOMPATIBLE USES SURROUNDING THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, be passed and adopted. Affirma- Offic ' Actions novem„-r 6, 1984 Page 6 tive roll call voteunanimous, /0 Mayor Councilmembers pce declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held to consider a proposed increase of forty cents per month in the basic services rate for Cable Television service. The following individuals appeared: Doug Allaire and Cindi Stewart, members of Access Iowa City; Mike Sigrin, member of Broadband Telecommunications Commission; and Drew Shaffer, City Cable TV Specialist. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to accept the correspondence from Dan Daly, Access Iowa City and Doug Allaire and Susan DePrenger, Access Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held to receive comments concerning the recommendations of the committee on Community Needs (CCN) on the use of $736,000 of community Develop- ment Block Grants (CDBG) funds the City expects to receive in 1985. The Mayor expressed gratitude to the Committee on Community Needs for their effortsand recommendations. The following people appeared: Karen Hradek, Miller/Orchard Neighborhood Park Acquisition; John Watson, Goodwill Industries; Peg McElroy, representing 12 agencies interested in joint facility (Council requested a list of agencies), Margaret Passeri, Big Brothers/Big Sisters; Tess Catalano and Dana Savoan, Women's Transit Authority; Helen Finken, North Market Square Handi- ; Verne Kelley, Community capped Play Area Mental Health Center, Mickey Lauria, CCN Chair; and staffinember Hencin. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to accept the correspondence supporting the Women's Transit Authority from Karla Miller, Rape Victim Advocacy Program; Susan Buckley, Women's Resource and Action Center; and Pat Meyer, Domestic Violence Project; and all other correspondence concerning agencies received at this public hearing. The Mayor declared all the motion carried Councilmembers unanimously, present. 871 Woodside, Craig Alexander, presented a letter and petition requesting that Council initiate rezoning of the Offii ' Actions Novemuer 6, 1984 Page 7 Melrose Lake area and setting of a public hearing on the rezoning to establish a moratorium. Staffinember Franklin reviewed the procedures and scheduling of such a rezoning. Consensus of Council was not to proceed with a Council initiated rezoning. Advice was given to Mr. Alexander to proceed with his own rezoning application if he so desired. Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, to place on file the letter and petition from Mr. Alexander. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The recommendation of the Human Rights Commission noted as follows: The City Council adopt the amendment to Section 18-32(b)(2) of the Human Rights Ordinance. This ordinance is item 18 on this agenda. The recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission noted as follows: (1) The Parks and Recreation Commission expressed unqualified support in principal of the construction of a band shell, doing so in single phase; and recommends that the staff begin the site analysis and funding analysis necessary, coordinating wherever possible with representatives of the Iowa City Community Band. (2) In view of expanded programs, services, and income, the Parks and Recreation Commis- sion endorses approval of the Parks, Recreation, and Parks and Recreation Administration budgets as presented, with no cuts. The recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: (1) That the landscaping plan submitted by Jim Clark for Heritage Manor, 404 South Dubuque Street be approved, incorporating the suggestions of Nancy Seiberling as submitted to the Committee and with the understanding that a landscape architect will be consulted regarding the appropriate species of vegetation to be used. The Committee's review was associated with the use of Industrial Revenue Bonds, previously granted by the Council, for the project. (2) That the covered entryway proposed for Vanessa's be approved because a) the design is consistent with the Offic Actions November 6, 1984 Page 8 design criteria for building exten- sions onto City Plaza (ch. 9.1); b) any impediment to the flow of pedestrian traffic was not seen to be significant; and c) the capability of easily removing the entryway was advantageous. It is recommended further that approval be conditioned on a) there being no signage on the front face of the entryway; and b) that the owner assume all maintenance responsibilities for the entryway and the area of City Plaza immediately around it. The City Manager stated the proposed entryway would violate a previous Council decision to bar permanent extensions into the Plaza. Councilmembers agreed to bar perma- nent extensions. (3) That the proposal submitted by Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric for the placement of transformers in two parking spaces on Iowa Avenue between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street be iapproved. The Iowa -Illinois repre- sentative was asked to investigate the use of smaller transformers throughout the downtown. Council - members requested a discussion of screening transformers be scheduled (4) for informal Council discussion. That the prospectus for Parcel 65-2b incorporate the language requiring in-kind or financial support from the developer for the redesign of Parcel 65-2a. (5) That no barrier be placed around the fountain in City Plaza, that mainte- nance of the steps in the fountain be carefully monitored, and that the Council refer to the legal staff the question of the City's liability. Council requested this item be placed on the informal meeting agenda for further consideration. (6) That the Bradford Pear Trees on the north side of Washington Street, west of Gilbert, be removed to eliminate the problem with birds and to allow better lighting of the area. Shrubs, such as viburnum, were a suggested replacement. The City Manager noted that the City Forester, Project GREEN Offic Actions Novemuer 6, 1984 Page 9 and Design Review all recommended that the trees be removed. Council requested staff refer an alternative plan through Council before cutting down trees and planting shrubbery. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to approve the recommendations of the Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors that Dorothy Whipple be appointed to a new term on the Sr. Center Conm., ending 12/31/86, and Ruth Wagner to a three-year term ending 12/31/87; to approve the recommen- dation of the Iowa City Community School District Bd. of Directors that Randy Jordison be appointed to the Parks & Recreation Comm. for a one-year term ending 10/1/85; to approve the recommenda- tion of the University of Iowa that Pat Boutelle be reappointed to the Riverfront Comm. for a three-year term ending 12/1/87; to defer the appointment to the Resources Conservation Comm, to fill an unexpired term ending 1/1/86 for two weeks; to appoint Jan Liggett, 852 Rundell St., to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. for an unexpired term ending 4/15/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-295, Bk. 84, pp. 1115-1120, APPROVING IOWA CITY'S 1985 THROUGH 1990 STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt the following resolutions for Taft Speedway Sewer Assessment Project: RES. 84-296, Bk. 84, pp. 1121-1123, PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUC- TION OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 84-296A, Bk. 84, p. 1124, RESOLUTION FIXING VALUES OF LOTS; RES. 84-296B, 8k. 84, pp. 1125-1126, ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST AND PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TAFT SPEEDWAY SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT 1985; RES. 84-296C, Bk. 84, pp. 1127-1131, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY (PROPOSED); RES. 84-2960, Bk. 84, pp. 1132-1135, RESOLUTION ORDERING BIDS, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AIJD FORM Offi,l Actions Novemuer 6, 1984 Page 10 OF CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS, FIXING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY, AND ORDERING CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE AND FIXING A DATE FOR RECEIVING SAME, AND FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COSTS. The City Clerk noted the revised preliminary plat and schedule as distributed. Baker raised concerns regarding removal of trees in the revised plan. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tions adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-297, Bk. 84, pp. 1136-1137, AUTHORIZING THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE LEASE OF CERTAIN PREMISES BY UNION BUS DEPOT OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that an ordinance to amend the boundaries of City Plaza, 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 Baker, to adopt ORD. 84-3212, Bk. 24, pp. 260-26, AMENDING CHAPTER 18-32(D)(2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, Human Rights Ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt ORD. 84-3213,Bk. 24, pp. 262-264, AMENDING SECTIONS 5-6(a) AND 5-6(d) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, regulating size of dance floors. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson. Nays: Baker, Erdahl. Absent: None. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to combine the next two items and to adopt the following resolutions: RES. 84-298, Bk. 84, p. 1138, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICA- TION OF POSITIONS IN THE TRANSIT DEPART- MENT, Sr. Driver. RES. 84-299, Bk. 84, p. Offir ' Actions Novena. -r 6, 1984 Page 11 1139, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS IN THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT, Sr. Building Inspec- tor. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 10:10 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of Ae City Clerk. s/JO N MCDOD, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, C Y CLERK -,e.m 7eZ4,J Submitted for publication - 11/15/84 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 6, 1984 Iowa City reg. mtg., 11/6/84 at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl (7:35), McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Vitosh, Franklin, Farmer, Holderness, Hencin, Mintle, Moen, Shaffer. Council minutes tape recorded on tape 84-C82, Side 2, 232 -End; 84-C86, Sides I and 2, 1 -End; 84-C87, Side 1, 1 -End. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-293, Bk. 84, p. 1113, RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR ARLO FRY, in recognition of 13 years of City service. Councilmember Erdahl arrived. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Finance Director Rosemary Vitosh was presented an Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for Distinguished Budget Presenta- tion. The award was presented by Bob McMahon, City Controller -Auditor, City of Cedar Rapids. Mayor McDonald proclaimed November 11-17, 1984, as Youth Appreciation Week and November 17, 1984, as Service Day 1984. Member of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity were present to receive the proclamation for Service Day. The Mayor announced the addition of three items to the Consent Calendar: liquor license and Sunday Sales for The Yacht Club of Iowa City; resolution issuing cigarette permits; and setting a public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter. 14, of the City Code of Ordinances. Mbved by Strait, 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., 10/23/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Parks and Recreation Comm. -10/9/84; Human Rights Comm. -8/27/84, 9/24/84; Civil Service Comm./Fire Dept. Policies Comm. -10/18/84; Charter Review Comm. -l0/15/84; Library Bd. of Trustees -10/15/84; Planning and Zoning Comm. -8/16/84, 9/6/84, 9/20/84, 10/4/84, 10/18/84; Riverfront Comm. -10/3/84. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Beer Garden for Gary M. Fitzpatrick dba Fitzpatrick's, 525 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Ronanco, LTD. dba The Yacht Club of Iowa City, 1515 Mall Drive. RES. 84-294, Bk. 84, p. 1114, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. Setting public hearings: To set public hearing for 11/20/84, to amend Sections 15-48 and 15-62(A) of the City Code of Ordinances, relating to refuse collection, to limit placement of refuse containers in front of buildings and to clarify that only combinations of four or fewer dwelling units will receive refuse pickup service. To set public hearing for 12/18/84 amending Chapter 14, Article Iv, Division 2 of the City Code of Ordinances, to reflect changes agreed upon by Heritage Cablevision, Inc. Council Activities November 6, 1984 Page 2 Correspondence: David Bloesch regarding decisions about the Iowa City Airport, referred to City Mgr. for reply. Shu Ying Li Hsu and Hsi Fan Hsu regarding the property at 209 Myrtle Avenue, a corrected version of ltr. previously received by the Council. Stephen A. and Jo Ella Bobek regarding traffic noise problem from Highway 6 Bypass. Robert J. Bender concerning the landscaping in front of building at 333 S. Clinton. John Dane, representing Old Capitol Kiwanis Club, regarding the telecommunication device for the deaf at the Police Department and Public Library. Richard P. Vornbrock, representing the Iowa City Noon Lions Club regarding the telecommunication device for the Police Department and Public Library. D.C. Spriestersbach, President of the Iowa City Community Theatre, requesting a meeting with City officials to discuss the possibility of obtaining financial support. Paul A. McCoy presenting a proposal' to place a sculpture in Hickory Hill Park, referred to Parks and Recreation Comm. Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Maintenance Worker I/Parking Systems; Housing Special- ist/Leased Housing; Administrative Secretary/Public Works; Parking Enforcement Attendant/Parking Systems; Maintenance porker I/Refuse; Cashier/Parking Systems. Memo from the Human Rights Comm. requesting approval of the Council of a letter to be sent to the University of Iowa's Human Rights Commission. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: ABATE of Iowa to have a "Toy Run" on 11/17/84, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated public hearings as set. Paul McCoy presented sketches and a presentation re item 5e(8) his request to place a sculpture in Hickory Hill Park. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding roomers in single-family zones. The recommendation stated that provisions of the Zoning ordinance relating to roomers should remain unchanged and that no exemption for church -affiliated residential uses should be adopted. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 11/20/84, on a planned development housing plan for Ty'n Cae Part 4. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to defer indefinitely a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone property between runways 30 and 35 from P to an overlay zone of CI -1. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone 6.3 acres south of Highway 1 West from I-1 to CI -1. Staffinember Franklin present for discus- sion. Councilmembers requested a written legal opinion on current jurisdic- tion and regulation of IDOT right-of-way. Erdahl will meet with the City Attorney re any other concerns that should be addressed. A letter will be sent to IDOT over the Mayor's signature re Highway 1 West rezoning. No one appeared. Council Activities ^ November 6, 1984 Page 3 A public hearing was held on a corrective ordinance to vacate a portion of the Grove Street right-of-way. The City Manager stated staff will provide Council with a policy on disposition of small parcels of property and suggested Council wait until review of the policy to dispose of the property. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution to dispose of a portion of an alley in Block 15, County Seat Addition to Richard W. Johnson. Staffinember Franklin present for discussion. Councilmembers agreed not to take any action on this property until the small parcel disposition policy is re- viewed. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to extend the grace period for compliance with provisions relating to roomers. No one appeared. Moved by Zuber, 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 first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3208; Bk. 24, pp. 234-236, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE. TO EXTEND THE GRACE PERIOD FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS RELATING TO ROOMERS, 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 Erdahl, 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 Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to defer indefinitely a resolu- tion approving the preliminary plat for the Ruppert Subdivision and a preliminary Large Scale Non -Residential Development (LSNRD) plan for the MHI Auto Center, located south of Highway 1 West and north of the Iowa City Airport. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, 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 first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 84-3209, Bk. 24, pp. 237-239, AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE CB -2 ZONE, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 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 Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to rezone property located at 209 Myrtle Avenue from RS -8 to RM -20, be given first vote for passage. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 0/7, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: none. Nays: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Council Activities November 6, 1984 Page 4 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to rezone 1220 and 1228 Third Avenue from RS -5 to RS -8, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 83-3210, Bk. 24, pp. 240-243, 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor 'declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that ORD. 84-3211, Bk. 24, pp. 244-259, ADOPTING ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF HAZARDS AND INCOMPATIBLE USES SURROUNDING THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, be passed and adopted., Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held to consider a proposed increase of forty cents per month in the basic services rate for Cable Television service. The following individuals appeared: Doug Allaire and Cindi Stewart, members of Access Iowa City; Mike Sigrin, member of Broadband Telecommunications Commission; and Drew Shaffer, City Cable TV Specialist. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to accept the correspondence from Dan Daly, Access Iowa City and Doug Allaire. and Susan DePrenger, Access Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held to receive comnents concerning the recommenda- tions of the Committee on Community Needs (CCN) on the use of $736,000 of Community Development Block Grants (COBG) funds the City expects to receive in 1985. The Mayor expressed gratitude to the Committee on Community Needs for their efforts and recommendations. The following people appeared: Karen Hradek, Miller/gechard Neighborhood Park Acquisition; John Watson, Goodwill Industries; Peg McElroy, representing 12 agencies interested in joint facility (Council requested a list of agencies); Margaret Passeri, Big Brothers/Big Sisters; Tess Catalano and Dana Savoan, Women's Transit Author- ity; Helen Finken, North Market Square Handicapped Play Area; Verne Kelley, Community Mental Health Center; Mickey Lauria, CCN Chair; and staffinember Hencin. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to accept the correspondence supporting the Women's Transit Authority from Karla Miller, Rape Victim Advocacy Program; Susan Buckley, Women's Resource and Action Center; and Pat Meyer, Domestic Violence Project; and all other correspondence concerning agencies received at this public hearing. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Craig Alexander, 871 Woodside, presented a letter and petition request- ing that Council initiate rezoning of the Melrose Lake area and setting of a public hearing on the rezoning to establish a moratorium. Staffinember Franklin reviewed the procedures and scheduling of such a rezoning. Consen- sus of Council was not to proceed with a Council initiated rezoning. Advice was given to Mr. Alexander to proceed with his own rezoning application if he so letter anddpetitionMoved by from Mr.SAlaexanderonded TheyMayorrdeclaredCeon the mole ttionhecarried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Council Activities November 6, 1984 Page 5 The recommendation of the Human Rights Commission noted as follows: The City Council adopt the amendment to Section 18-32(b)(2) of the Human Rights Ordinance. This ordinance is item 18 on this agenda. The recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission noted as follows: (1) The Parks and Recreation Commission expressed unqualified support in principal of the construction of a band shell, doing so in single phase; and recommends that the staff begin the site analysis and funding analysis necessary, coordinating wherever possible with representatives of the- Iowa City Community Band. (2) In view of expanded programs, services, and income, the Parks and Recreation Commission endorses approval of the Parks, Recreation, and Parks and Recreation Administration budgets as presented, with no cuts. The recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: (1) That the landscaping plan submitted by Jim Clark for Heritage Manor, 404 South Dubuque Street be approved, incorporating the suggestions of Nancy Seiberling as submitted to the Committee and with the understanding that a landscape architect will be consulted regarding the appropriate species of vegetation to be used. The Committee's review was associated with the use of Industrial Revenue Bonds, previously granted by the Council, for the project. (2) That the covered entryway proposed for Vanessa's be approved because a) the design is consistent with the design criteria for building extensions onto City Plaza (ch. 9.1); b) any impediment to the flow of pedestrian traffic was not seen to be significant; and c) the capability of easily removing the entryway was advantageous. It is recommended further that approval be conditioned on a) there being no signage on the front face of the entryway; and b) that the owner assume all maintenance responsibilities for the entryway and the area of City Plaza immediately around it. The City Manager stated the proposed entryway would violate a previous Council decision to bar permanent extensions into the Plaza. Council - members agreed to bar permanent extensions. (3) That the proposal submitted by Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric for the placement of transformers in two parking spaces on Iowa Avenue between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street be approved. The Iowa -Illinois representative was asked to investigate the use of smaller transformers throughout the downtown. Councilmembers requested a discussion of screening transformers be scheduled for informal Council discussion. (4) That the prospectus for Parcel 65-2b incorporate the language requiring in-kind or financial support from the developer for the redesign of Parcel 65-2a. (5) That no barrier be placed around the fountain in City Plaza, that maintenance of the steps in the fountain be carefully monitored, and that the Council refer to the legal staff the question of the City's liability. Council requested this item be placed on the informal meeting agenda for further consideration. Council Activities November 6, 1984 Page 6 (6) That the Bradford Pear Trees on the north side of Washington Street, west of Gilbert, be removed to eliminate the problem with birds and to allow better lighting of the area. Shrubs, such as viburnum, were a suggested replacement. The City Manager noted that the City Forester, Project GREEN and Design Review all recommended that the trees be removed. Council requested staff refer an alternative plan through Council before cutting down trees and planting shrubbery. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to approve the recommendations of the Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors that Dorothy Whipple be appointed to a new term on the Sr. Center Comm., ending 12/31/86, and Ruth Wagner to a three-year term ending 12/31/87; to approve the recommendation of the Iowa City Community School District Bd. of Directors that Randy Jordison be appointed to the Parks 8 Recreation Comm. for a one-year term ending 10/1/85; to approve the recommendation of the University of Iowa that Pat Boutelle be reappointed to the Riverfront Conn. for a three-year term ending 12/1/87; to defer the appointment to the Resources Conservation Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending 1/1/86 for two weeks; to appoint Jan Liggett, 852 Rundell St.,.to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd, for an unexpired term ending 4/15/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Ambrisco noted Election Day 1984. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-295, Bk. 84, pp. 1115-1120, APPROVING IOWA CITY'S 1985 THROUGH 1990 STREET CONSTRUCTION. PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt the following resolutions for Taft Speedway Sewer Assessment Project: RES. 84-296, Bk. 84, pp. 1121-1123, PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 84-296A, Bk. 84, p. 1124, RESOLUTION FIXING VALUES OF LOTS; RES. 84-2968, Bk. 84, pp. 1125-1126, ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST AND PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TAFT SPEEDWAY SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT 1985; RES. 84-296C, Bk. 84, pp. 1127-1131, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY (PROPOSED); RES. 84-296D, Bk. 84, pp. 1132-1135, RESOLUTION ORDERING BIDS, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS, FIXING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY, AND ORDERING CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE AND FIXING A DATE FOR RECEIVING SAME, AND FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COSTS. The City Clerk noted the revised preliminary plat and schedule as distributed. Baker raised concerns regarding removal of trees in the revised plan. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-297, Bk. 84, pp. 1136-1137, AUTHORIZING THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE LEASE OF CERTAIN PREMISES BY UNION BUS DEPOT OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities November 6, 1984 Page 7 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker," that an ordinance to amend the boundaries of City Plaza, 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 Baker, to adopt ORD. 84-3212, Bk. 24, pp. 260-26, AMENDING CHAPTER 18-32(D)(2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, Human Rights Ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt ORD. 84-3213, Bk. 24, pp. 262-264, AMENDING SECTIONS 5-6(a) AND 5-6(d) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, regulating size of dance floors. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson. Nays: Baker, Erdahl. Absent: None. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to combine the next two items and to adopt the following resolutions: RES. 84-298, Bk. 84, p. 1138, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS IN THE TRANSIT DEPARTMENT, Sr. Driver. RES. 84-299, Bk. 84, p. 1139, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS IN THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT, Sr. Building Inspector. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 10:10 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0. JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 20, 1984 Iowa City reg. mtg., 11/20/84, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Schmadeke, Stockman, Franklin, Moen. Council minutes tape recorded on tape 84-C87, Side 1, 387 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; 84-C92, Side 1, 1-467. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-300, Bk.84, p, 1140, RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR EDWARD VOREL, in recognition of 15 years City service. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the addition of two items to the Consent Calendar: a liquor license for Ground Round Restaurant and a beer -wine license for Rocky Rococo. Moved by Strait, 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., 11/6/84 published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. , as Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comm. - 9/26/84, 10/9/84, 10/23/84, 11/6/84; Committee on Community Needs -10/2/84, 10/23/84; Airport Comm. - 10/25/84. LimitedmdbaMThe Sanct aryr Restaurants 405iS. GilbertundApprovingfClasscC Liquor and Sunday Sales for Vaughn Catering Company dba Sycamore Eating and Drinking Company, Mall Shopping Center. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Howard Johnson Company dba Ground Round Restaurant, 830 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Special Class C Beer -Wine License & Sunday Sales for Rocky Rococo, 118 S. Dubuque Street. Setting public hearings: To set public hearing for 12/4/84, to correct the legal description in Ordinance No, 83-3144, vacating a portion of alley right-of-way in Block 9, of County Seat Addition. To set public hearing 12/4/84, disposition of the vacated alley right-of-way in Block 9, County Seat Addition. To set public hearing 12/4/84, policy and level of service for snow and ice removal. To set public hearing 12/4/84, proposed program description and application for rental rehabilitation grant funds. Correspondence: Goodwill Industries regarding CDBG funds. Scott Barker, Chairman of the Board of Adjustment, regarding the special excep- tion for property at 5 Sturgis Corner Drive. Scott Barker regarding the work of the Board of Adjustment and City Staff. Application for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Timothy Ganske to picket in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on 11/17/84, approved, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated public hearings as set, Council Activities November 20, 1984 Page 2 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to re -set a public hearing on 12/4/84, on a Planned Development Housing Plan for Ty'n Cae, Part 4. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-301, Bk. 84, p. 1141, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF DEER HILL SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to vacate a portion of the Grove Street right-of-way, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to rezone 6.3 acres south of Highway 1 West from I-1 to CI -1, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to defer indefinitely the prelimi- nary plat for the Ruppert Subdivision and a preliminary Large Scale Non - Residential Development (LSNRD) plan for the MHI auto center, located south of Highway 1 West and north of the Iowa City Airport. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Sections 15-48 and 15-62(A) of the City Code of Ordinances, relating to refuse collection. Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Councilmembers requested consideration of the ordinance be deferred to allow redrafting to prohibit containers in front yards and to require screening anywhere else if within 50 feet of the street. No one appeared. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to defer to 12/4/84 the ordinance amending Sections 15-48 and 15-62(A) of the City Code of Ordinances, relating to refuse collection, to limit placement of refuse containers in front of buildings and to clarify that only combinations of four or fewer dwelling units will receive refuse pickup service. Baker requested that the language be added to clarify that the ordinance be applied retroactively. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Merle Trumnel, 314 W. Benton, appeared to discuss the building located at 5 Sturgis Corner and the Bd. of Adjustment hearing on the special exception request. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to accept the correspon- dence/minutes presented by Mr. Trummel. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to defer until 12/4/84 consideration of the three appointments to the Resources Conservation Commission for three-year terms ending l/1/88. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to appoint Robert Singerman, 1176 Hotz, to the Resources Conservation Commission for an unexpired term ending 1/1/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Council Activities November 20, 1984 Page 3 Councilmembers wished Councilmember Strait a Happy 70th Birthday. Ambrisco questioned if the parking spaces on Capitol Street near Younkers could be designated Handicapped Parking. Staff will investigate. Ambrisco also inquired as to when the fine for illegal use of such spaces would be posted as $35 as previously decided by Council. Staff will report back. McDonald reminded the public of the upcoming public hearing by the Charter Review Commission sched- uled for November 26, at 7:30 in the Council Chambers. The Recommendation of the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee that the Urban Environment Policies be adopted as an amendment to the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. The Mayor noted the matter had been discussed by Council at their informal session on 11/19 and had been referred to the Legal Department for investigation of Council authority and to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt a resolution authorizing filing of a Community Development Block Grant Program Statement for 1985 in the amount of $736,000 under the Housing and Community Development Action of 1974, as amended, including all understandings and assurances contained therein and designating the City Manager as the authorized chief executive officer for the grant. The Mayor reported on discussion of the Committee on Community Needs (CCN) recommendations at the informal session 11/19, and noted that the Council had made some changes and requested CCN review the matter again at their meeting scheduled for the afternoon of 11/20. Mickey Lauria, CCN Chair, presented Council with a memo prepared after that meeting showing the committee recommendations on the reallocation of 1985 CDBG funds. Lauria outlined the memo and noted the following recommendations: MECCA - $100,000; Goodwill -$156,210; City Park Accessibility - $35,000; Creekside NIA Sidewalk Proj. -$23,200; and Longfellow Playground - $2,400; contingency - $33,831. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views re funding MECCA. Art Schut, MECCA Director, appeared for discussion. A majority of Council (McDonald, Baker, Strait, Zuber) were not in favor of funding MECCA the $100,000. Staffinember Moen present. After discussion, the Council agreed to fund MECCA $50,000 and allocate enough money to Goodwill to complete Phase II improvement proj. (parking lot). Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to amend the resolution by making the following changes: MECCA - $50,000; Goodwill - $205,335; City Park Accessibility - $35,000; Longfellow Playground $2,400; and contingency -$34,706; deletion of funding for two requests - Community Support Service Addition (Mid -Eastern Iowa Community Mental Health Center) and Iowa City Women's Transit Authority. McDonald noted all other requests will be approved as per the original CCN 1985 CDBG Pro'ect Fundin Re uests memo dated 10/23/84. The Mayor declared the motion to amen the re5o ution carried, 5/1, Dickson voting "no" and Erdahl absent. The Mayor announced that a roll call vote would now be taken on the motion on the floor to adopt RES. 84-302, Bk. 84, pp. 1142-1143, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR 1985 IN THE AMOUNT OF $736,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSUR- ANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT, as amended by Council this evening. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker. Nays: Dickson. Absent: Erdahl. The Mayor thanked CCN for the time and effort involved in making their recommendations. Council Activities November 20, 1984 Page 4 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-303, Bk. 84, p. 1144, GRANTING CABLEVISION ASSOCIATES VII DBA HERITAGE CABLEVISION, INC., A RATE INCREASE OF FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. Asst. City Mgr. Helling reported on recent legislation that no longer requires FCC approval to the increase in the franchise fee, and stated that this resolution approves the rate increase contingent upon the execution of a 5% franchise fee rather than the current 3%. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-304, Bk. 84, pp. 1145-1161, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY -UNIVERSITY URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT I (IOWA R-14) BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ZUCHELLI, HUNTER & ASSOCIATES, INC., for technical services for the development of Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1a. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to amend the boundaries of City Plaza, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn 9:15 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. ATTEST: 2 • MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK z- �La Informal Council Discussion November 19, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: November 19, 1984, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Dickson, Ambrisco, Baker, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Erdahl. Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Smith, Jansen, Franklin, Milkman, Hencin, Nugent, Moen, Mintle. Tape Recorded: Reel 84-C90, Sides 1 and 2, All, Reel 84-C91, Side 1, All. Consent Calendar Reel 84-C90, Side 1 Council agreed to add to the consent calendar Rocky Rococo's application for the liquor license. Karr noted that Ground Round Restaurant has also been added to the calendar. Planning & Zoning Set a public hearing for December 4, 1984, on a planned development housing plan for Ty'n Cae, Part 4. Franklin explained that the public hearing needs to be reset because the previous public hearing date notice wasn't posted in time. Resolution approving the final plat of Deer Hill Subdivision. No discussion. Corrective ordinance to vacate a portion of the Grove Street right-of-way. No discussion. Ordinance to rezone 6.3 acres south of Highway 1 Nest from I-1 to CI -1. Franklin said a letter has been sent to the IDOT stating Iowa City will accept the right-of-way vacated by the IDOT. Baker said all readings should not be waived. McDonald explained that past policy of the Council has been not to waive all readings on rezonings. Resolution approving the preliminary plat for the Ruppert Subdivision and an LSNRD plan for the MHI Auto Center. Council will defer action until December 4, 1984. Policy recommendations from Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee Ree 4-C90, Side 1 Baker said the November 14 memo re: recommendations of the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee are merely suggestions and final policy statements will be acted upon by Council. The Committee's priority is to designate environmen- tally sensitive areas, then look at the central business district and 1-,-,a historic preservation areas. The Committee may recommend a modified version of a type of environmental impact statement and require a PAD from develop- ers. There have been two public hearings to receive input from the public and property owners that may be affected by the policy. Jansen explained that the home rule provision may allow regulating by means of an ordinance because it appears the state has not pre-empted the field of environmental concerns of control. To proceed by way of zoning measures would be less clear because the Iowa Code chapter which enables zoning legislation does not contain references to environmental preservation. Also, Jansen stated that while the U.S. Supreme Court has said zoning for aesthetics is a legitimate governmental interest, the Iowa Supreme Court hasn't addressed that issue.. Jansen raised concerns of taking of property if regulations are so restric- tive that it diminishes the economic value of the property. Jansen said that the policy statement itself would not have serious legal objections but the ordinances or regulations the City adopts pursuant to that policy statement would need to be given legal review. In response to McDonald, Jansen said that there could be problems with considering parcels separately. Zuber said he was unaware that the Environmental Ad Hoc Committee was goin5 to consider things, such as open space and historic preservation, already discussed by Council. Zuber questioned if the City Council has any power to regulate University property. Baker explained that by designating all areas, including University property, it would inform the public about the environ- mental sensitive areas. Ambrisco said he is in favor of a general policy statement that would inform all property owners. Ambrisco also raised concerns about the taking of private property without compensation. In response to Ambrisco, Baker said concerns were raised at the second public hearing about what type of regulations were going to be imposed. Dickson said that policies should consider areas that include approaches into Iowa City. Council agreed to forward the policy statement to Planning and Zoning and the Legal Department. Council requested the Planning and Zoning Commission give high priority to this project. CDBG Funding Decisions Reel 84-C90, Side 1 Councilmembers reviewed information and charts about the 1985 CDBG project funding requests. Berlin explained that 10% of the total grant can go into a contingency fund. The current contingency fund balance is $25,171. McDonald thanked CCN committee members for their efforts and recommendations. Hencin explained the ranking system used and said that two public hearings, three neighborhood discussions, and CCN discussions were held to decide upon the CDBG recommendations. McDonald recommended not funding Women's Transit Authority, MECCA, and Mid -Eastern Iowa Community Mental Health Center. Berlin stated that although the Women's Transit Authority idea merits consideration, there is still problems with the state code. Zuber raised concerns about the Women's Transit Authority request that includes $39,000 for administrative help. Berlin stated that City staff can meet with proponents of Women's Transit Authority to discuss alternatives. Consensus was not to fund. Regarding MECCA, McDonald explained that they have sources of funding from thecounty and that there are other projects that require CDBG funding that don't have any other sources of revenue. Art Schut, MECCA Dir., said a majority of the funding comes from the state and cannot be used for capital expenditures. Dickson, Strait and Ambrisco were not in favor of entirely eliminating MECCA funding. McDonald reminded Council of a commitment to fund a joint human services facility and that money has not yet been allocated. Mickey Lauria, CCN Chairperson, requested an explanation of Council decisions about the funding requests. In response to Baker, Lauria said members of CCN felt the Ralston Creek project has already received extensive funding in past years. Hencin said Ralston Creek has received an estimated 25-30% of the CDBG $12 million grant. Strait stated that the Creative Arts Troupe request should be considered. Hencin said that HDD does consider it eligible for funding because of the population it serves but that Council has had a policy not to fund operating expenses. Berlin said there is a concern providing continuing services out of block grant money and this type of program should be funded out of the operating budget. Lauria stated that CCN could review rankings of existing priorities and projects not previously recommended at Tuesday's CCN meeting and make recommendations to the Council at their formal meeting. Councilmembers were invited to attend the meeting. Baker suggested that CCN and Council consider funding the City park accessi- bility request for $35,000. Councilmembers agreed to delete Mid -Eastern Iowa Community Mental Health Center and Women's Transit Authority, consider reducing the MECCA request amount, not consider projects 821-25, and fund the City Park accessibility project. Economic Development - Tax Incentives Reel 84-C91, Side 1 Berlin explained that the City has received a request from the Millard Company for the City Council to consider the tax abatement program. Repre- sentatives from Millard and Ray Muston answered questions about the tax abatement program and Millard expansion plans. Tim Jacques, Millard repre- sentative, said they plan to hire an additional 50 people, expand cold storage facilities, and will not burden the sewer system. In response to Strait, Muston explained the tax incentive will serve as a means to attract additional construction and businesses. Muston said the tax abatement program would help Iowa City become competitive in attracting businesses to the area. McDonald stated that Council would be establishing policy by granting the tax abatement to Millard Company. Muston said the Council needs to endorse the property tax abatement policy and then the Council would need to act upon each individual application. Baker stated he has reservations about giving tax abatement for structures already completed. Councilmembers agreed to adopt a tax abatement program for Millard Company. A representative from the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce 4 submitted a letter of support for the tax abatement program. Berlin said staff will prepare the Millard Company proposal for the December 3 informal Council meeting. Council Time 1. Helling distributed a revised Council meeting schedule. 2. McDonald requested that Council schedule a brief discussion with a representative from Vanessa's re the the plaza awning at the next informal Council meeting. 3. McDonald requested that Council discuss the selling of Ralston Creek parcels. Berlin said staff will prepare background information for the Council and schedule a discussion in December. 4. Heiling said staff will proceed with the Byington Road and Melrose intersection project. i' Appointments Resources Conservation Commission: Robert Singerman. Executive Session Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn into executive session under Section 28A.5.B to discuss strategy with Council in matters that are pres- ently 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 and under Section 20 collective bargaining to discuss as a public employer, strategy 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, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session, 9:00 p.m. After discussion of litigation Councilmembers Dickson and Strait left the meeting, 9:35 p.m. Executive session re collective bargaining continued to 10:20 p.m. T-4,