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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-12-04 AgendaAGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1984 - 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS ITEM NO. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER. ROLL CALL. ITEM NO. 2 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED. a. Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of November 20, 1984, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of November 14, 1984: (2) Riverfront Commission meeting of November 7, 1984. (3) Charter Review Commission meeting of October 29, 1984 tammndpd�nipy�?r) . (4) Charter Review Commission meeting of November 12, 1984. (5) Board of Library Trustees meeting of November 15, 1984. (6) Airport Commission meeting of November 8, 1984. (7) Mayor's Youth Employment Board meeting of November 7, 1984. (8) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of November 15, 1984. C. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (1) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor for First Avenue Lounge of Iowa City, Inc. dba The Annex, 819 First Avenue. (renewal) Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 4, 1984 - 7:30 P.M. Page 2 ' (2) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor for Russell W. Poggenpohl dba Poggie's Tap, 928 Maiden Lane. (renewal) (3) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor 8 Sunday Sales for Yen Ching Restaurant, Inc.. dba Yen Ching Restau- rant, 1803 Boyrum Street. (renewal) (4) Consider motion approving Class C Beer for Inn Ho Shinn dba East-West Oriental Foods, 615 Iowa Avenue. (renewal) (5) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor for James W. Burr dba Coaches Corner, 1220 Highway 6 West. (new) 305 (6) Consider resolution issuing cigarette permit. d. Motions. (1) Consider motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,580,322.49 for the period of October 1 thru October 31, 1984, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. (2) Consider motion authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation by Plum Grove Acres, Inc. along Highway A1, north of I-80. Comment: This project involves the placement of sanitary sewer along Highway Al north of the Westinghouse Learning Corp, property. Flow from this proposed line was considered in the design of the Highway 61 Lift Station. e. Resolutions. (1) Consider resolution accepting work for the reinforced '306 concrete box culvert at First Avenue and northeast branch of Ralston Creek Project. Comment: See attached Engineer's report. (2) Consider resolution accepting work for the Shamrock/Arbor Creek Channel Improvements Project. Comment: See attached Engineer's report. 3 7 (3) Consider resolution adopting Supplement 22 to the Code of Ordinances. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: December 3, 1984 TO: Citv Clerk and General Public FROM: Public Works Department RE: Deferral of Item No. 2(e)2 from the Consent Calendar for the Meeting of December 4, 1984 The following item on the Cnncent r�lnn.l, ;� l.,,-- __, Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 4, 1984 - 7:30 P.M. Page 3 f. Setting Public Hearings. (1) Consider setting a' public hearing for December 18, 1984, on an ordinance to establish partial property tax exemptions for industrial property. Comment: In accordance with the City Council's policy to encourage economic development in Iowa City, the proposed ordinance permits the abatement of property taxes over a five-year period on new construction on industrial properties and on expansions of industrial uses, as defined by Chapter 4278 of the Iowa Code. A memorandum regarding this matter is attached to the agenda. (2) Consider a motion setting public hearing on January 15, 1985, on applications for thirty-nine (39) units Section 8 Existing Housing. Comment: Two applications for Section 8 Existing Housing will be submitted for approval. Fourteen units to be utilized in conjunction with the Rental Rehabili- tation Program and 25 units of Section 8 Existing in response to invitations from Department of Housing and Urban Development dated November 8, 1984. Section 403A.28 requires that notice of Public Hearing be published at least 15 days prior to date set for hearing. Since' applications must be submitted prior to January 18, 1985, it is requested that the applications be considered and approved at the December 18, 1984,- meeting 984;meeting and the Public Hearing be set for January 15, 1985. This is the same procedures we have followed in the past. g. Correspondence. (1) Letter from the Chamber of Commerce endorsing property tax abatement. No reply is necessary. (2) Letter from First Capitol Development, Inc., endorsing property tax abatement. No reply is necessary. (3) Letter from Jeffrey A. Smith regarding' proposed development near Melrose Lake. This matter is before the Planning and Zoning Commission. (4) Petition from 21 residents objecting to development near Melrose Lake. All signatures are on file at the City Clerk's office. Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 4, 1984 - 7:30 P.M. Page 4 (5) Petition from 16 residents requesting the Council to downzone the Melrose Lake area from its 'current multi -family status. All signatures are on file in the City Clerk's office. (6) Letter from attorney for Millard Warehouse regarding industrial property tax exemption. A drawing which was enclosed with the letter is on file in the City Clerk's office. Item 2f(1) on the agenda sets a public hearing on an ordinance establishing a policy for the abatement of property taxes over a five-year period. This matter also is scheduled for discussion at Monday's informal session. (7) Letter from management and owners' of Connections, The Airliner, The Fieldhouse, Vito's, Givanni's, and Micky's requesting an opportunity to appear before the Council to discuss alcohol abuse. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (8) Letter from J. Merle Trumnel regarding the Board of Adjustment's decision to reduce the front yard require- ments for the lot on the corner of Sturgis Drive and South Riverside. This letter has been referred to the �� PLANNING�C'tJty��torney for reply. s o r..lul AO se ITEM N0. AND ZONING MATTERS. a. Public hearing on an ordinance for an amendment to the Planned Development Housing Plan for Ty'n Cae, Part 3. (S-8424) Comnent: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its August 19, 1984, meeting, recommended by a 5-0 vote approval of the preliminary Planned Development Housing Plan for Ty'n Cae, Part 4. This plan amends the Planned Development Housing Plan for Ty'n Cae, Part 3. This recommendation is consis- tent with that of the staff included in a report and memo dated August 2 and August 10, 1984. Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 4, 1984 - 7:30 P.M. Page 5 Consider a corrective ordinance to vacate a portion of the 'Grove Street right-of-way. (V-8404) (second consideration) Comment: At its October 18, 1984, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended by a vote of 6-0 approval of a corrective ordinance to vacate a portion of Grove Street west of Ferson Street. The ordinance corrects a discrepancy in the width of the right-of-way on the original vacation. This 'corrective action is necessary to enable proper disposal of the property. Action:�� /dek ,2e 6 3a y� c. Consider an ordinance to rezone 1220 and 1228 Third Avenue from RS -5 to RS -8. (Z-8414) (second consideration) Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended by a vote of 7-0 approval of the request to rezone property at 1220 and 1228 Third Avenue from RS -5 to RS -8., This recom- mendation is consistent with that of the staff. A public hearing was held on October 23, 1984; no comments were received. The applicant has requested a waiver of the readings and final consideration at this time. Action: o2coo sib 3.715d. Consider an ordinance to rezone 6.3 acres south of Highway 1 West from 1-1 to CI -1. (Z-8418) (second consideration) A"3 Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended by a vote of 5-0 approval of the request from Mary Hartwig Inc. to rezone 6.3 acres south of Highway 1 West and north of the Iowa City Airport from I-1 to CI -1. A public hearing was held on November 6, 1984; no comments were received. The applicant has requested a waiver of the readings and a vote for final passage at this time. Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 4, 1984 - 7:30 P.M. Page 6 e. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary plat for the Ruppert Subdivision and a preliminary Large Scale Non - Residential Development (LSNRD) Plan for the MHI Auto 3a g Center, located south of Highway 1 Hest and north of the Iowa City Airport. (S -8429a) Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended by a 6-0 vote that the preliminary plat of the Ruppert Subdivision and the preliminary LSNRD for the MHI Auto Center be approved with a waiver of preliminary plat requirements for all except Lot 1 of the tract, and a waiver of sidewalk requirements, and subject to rezoningof the property to CI -1 and the resolution of the frontage road issue. A letter has been sent to the Iowa Department of Transportation indicating acceptance by the City of vacated right-of-way to enable the construction of the frontage road for this development. Consideration of this resolution is dependent upon the rezoning of the property. A copy of this resolution was furnished with the agenda of November 20, 1984. Action: f. Consider a resolution to establish procedures for the disposition of minor parcels of land. Comment: In order to expedite the process of disposing of minor parcels of vacated right-of-way, the staff proposes- a procedure which would eliminate the need for an appraisal. The value of the land would be based on the value of adjacent land as established by recent sales or by the assessed value, whichever was greater. The process would apply when only one or two abutting property owners would benefit from ownership of the land. Action: /� G . Ouv� Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 4, 1984 - 7:30 P.M. Page 7 Consider a resolution to -dispose of a portion of an alley in Block 15, County Seat Addition to Richard W. Johnson. Comment: This disposition is requested by Mr. Johnson to complete the assembly for parcels in the block. Access to other properties will not be diminished by this action. The alley was vacated for public access purposes in 1965. The resolution authorizes conveyance of ten feet of alley right-of-way along Lots 1 and 2 in Block 15 for a sum of $200. The public hearing was held November 6, 1984, on a resolution which offered this property at $50; no comments .were received. The value of the property has been changed to reflect the revised disposition procedure referred to above. Action: 3 D f h. Consider a resolution to refer the Iowa City Zoning Ordi- nance to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Comment: In light of the decision handed down by Judge Swails in the Home Town Dairies case, the Council will refer the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance, in effect December 4, 1984,eCeJ to the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission for their a review and recommendation, -particularly in regard to .an amendment making dairy products processing and packaging a permitted use in the CH -1 zone. Action:6jQ�4f� ITEM NO. 4 - PUBLIC HEARING ON A POLICY AND LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. Comment: A memorandum from the City Manager along with a copy of the Policy and Level of Service for Snow and Ice Removal were attached to the agenda of November 20, 1984. Action:�ao �i!liaa. /iy 7 q Q 61 ITEM NO. 5 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY AND LEVEL OF SERVICE STATE - 3 /0 MENT FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. Comment: See comment above. Action:��jyuf a'ae"4' L,. %yycccaiLP. ov - - - - � - - _ `�s� �� —_- ---- -----; Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 4, 1984 - 7:30 P'.M. Page 8 ITEM NO. 6 - PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE 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. (Behind 522 S. Dubuque Street.) Comment: Title examiner has raised questions as to the validity of previous actions regarding this vacation and disposition, so a corrected ordinance and disposal resolution must go through the public hearing process. Copies of the proposed ordinance and resolution are included in your packet. ITEM NO. 7 - PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DISPOSITION OF THE VACATED ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BLOCK 9, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION. Comment: See comnent above. 40 • t_ — 0A 4 0 AC ITEM N0. 8 PUBLIC RECEIVE CITIZEN ROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATIONFOR09TPROPOSEDS ON A 1985 RENTAL REHABILITA- TION GRANT FUNDS. Comment: The City will apply to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $70,000 in Rental Rehabilitation Grant funds which are allocated on a formula basis. These funds will be iLsed to continue the local rental rehabilitation program as outlined in the Program Description which is included in the agenda packet. Action: NG ROGRAM ITEM N0. 9 CONSIDER A DESCRIPTION FOR 01985 RENTAL LUTION OREHABILITATIONRIZING THE IGOGRANTF A AMOUNT OF $70,000 UNDER SECTION 17 OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1937, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND CERTIFICATIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. I Comment: Following the receipt of citizen comments at the public hearing (see preceding item), the City Council is asked to take action on the filing of the Program Description with HUD. The deadline for submitting a Program Description for 1985 Rental Rehabilitation Grant funds is December 17, 1984. Action: Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 4, 1984 - 7:30 P.M. Page 9 ITEM NO. 10 - PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE TAFT SPEEDWAY SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. l Comment: See attached memorandum. Action:A gp�rB2fisa% ��lstn�' aCu� ITEM NO. 11 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ADOPTING PETITION AND WAIVER F R THE TAFT SPEEDWAY SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. 3/a Comment: The State Code of Iowa allows the maximum assessment against property to be twenty-five percent (25X) of the property valuation including the costs of the improvements to be as- sessed. By this agreement, the property owners of the undevel- oped land in this assessment area waive their rights to object based on this section of the Code. This Petition and Waiver is based on the Resolution of Necessity as presented.. Action: ITEM NO. 12 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLU- TION OF NECESSITY ASSESSMENT PROJECT 1985. 3/3 Action: Q,�r/� (r�iV nn� ) ,ajX/ `D fLUU�r/ ¢�t6lixy ITEM NO. 13 - PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR TAFT SPEEDWAY SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Action: Comment: This project involves the installation of a 36" diameter concrete sanitary sewer line, sanitary sewer services and storm sewer line on Taft Speedway. The project cost estimate is $189,000. ITEM NO. 14 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ADUPTIN CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Comment: See preceding item. Action: 4bl,,Q�%� FOR TAFT SPEEDWAY M OF SEWER ii ;� __ -- - ___ ___- __. _�l �� ___ ---__ � �i _ �3----____: ___. _____ . . . ----_ -ii -__ __. __:._. Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 4, 1984 - 7:30 P.M. Page 10 ITEM NO. 15 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION. ITEM NO. 16 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. a. Airport Commission - One vacancy for a six-year term ending March 1, 1991. (Term of Dennis Saeugling ends). This appointment will be made at the January 15, 1985, meeting of the City Council. ITEM NO. 17 - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. �. Consider appointments to the Resources Conservation Commis- sion to fill three vacancies for three-year terms ending January 1, 1988 (terms of Phil Nychay and Thomas Gartland end and Robert Singerman resigned). These appointments were deferred from the meeting of November 20, 1984. Action: Ye ok/a. h i I %1 dc{toi ,/ 81 S S C wHn Ti canj Yc•ad ^Z Jac, b. Consider an appointment to the Housing Commission for an unexpired term ending May 1, 1986 (Janet Schlechte re- signed). Action: r__ �PI�OSP Err /P. c. Consider seven appointments t the City Attorney ufview a d Selection Advisory Committee,/ho�i�u�uJ Action: L�TPan i3nv:iPi �' 111nvio�l%c� Sng 11 �h;�,•n�Av //.T� as/,1a 6rrtn ,Pd __ 2% Dlic(,cae! Cdreerl d- �lanr� //aaSeraraa 3o4 /1. 74" Ave 73a A L/nn g� Jahn /Imre{' . — S3/ tlmx ,711 . V) Jo -An. Seward + Marx, Reulrausev 17,91° AW " 7�r. 9/f N �woaoY Si, ----- IF ----- I Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 4, 1984 - 7:30 P.M. Page 11 ITEM NO. 18 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. S - _ - ITEM NO. 19 REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNE4. a. City Manager. b. City Attorney. — D— ITEM NO. 20 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. a. Consider recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commis- sion that the City Council provide directives to the Commission concerning the expansion of the Commission's role in regard to arts councils toward which the Commission is favorably disposed. This is in reference to the request for financial support from the Iowa City Community Theater which was referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for' recommendation. C•/�%J�1� ���Q�,� ISM+Hw /�'-� 'J Ile= �-- --------- If -"ek / ze)l -,J�nzr � eA-e,& -,A-. el. —&uJ A;1 c�J----------- -- � — - ---- � _ _ ! 10124.E-.._ Gfiiulu�acf�_._ /✓oG _.�e�._ _ J� _ �i�.� .fo._ _ __..__ _ Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 4, 1984 - 7:30 P.M. Page 12 ITEM NO. 21 - CONSIDER AN 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-W=**KOWW7A 0 TO CLARIFY THAT ONLY COMBINATIONS OF FOUR OR FEWER DWELLING UNITS WILL RECEIVE RE J / CKUP SIERVICE. (first considera- tion) Sc� Q l�ecc �ecL J. Comment: Thx—hay cial solid waste containers buildings, and to dAr4f tt0 service will onl provided fewer dwelli units. Action: faieante prohibit comner- e ---- front of i y s refuse collection require- s residential refuse collection aggregations containing four or ITEM NO. 22 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY TO CHANGE THE SPEED LIMIT ON PARTS OF MELROSE AVENUE. (first consideration) ITEM NO 3,7M. Comment: Currently, the speed limit on Melrose Avenue is 35 miles an hour from its intersection with George Street west to the end of the four -lane section of Melrose Avenue. From that point west to the western city limits the speed limit is 50 miles an hour. The proposed ordinance amendment would eliminate the 50 mile an hour speed limit on the western portion of Melrose Avenue and cause the speed limit for Melrose Avenue to be 35 miles per hour from George Street west to the western city limits. This speed limit is consistent with the City's treatment of outlying access roads. Action: &Y4rJ/ Axtl, LI -Y6 fJ 23 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BOUNDARIES OF CITY PLAZA. (passed and adopted) Comment: This ordinance will change the City Plaza Ordinance, Chapter 9.1, by amending several of the boundaries of City Plaza. A portion of Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1b which was formerly the City Plaza will be deleted due to the development of the hotel and Urban Renewal Parcel 65-2a (the minipark minus the small corner parcel which will be marketed) is to be added to City Plaza. Action: Az/, / U 0 -al / Ale D ITEM NO. 24 - ADJOURNMENT. ,&l�/,� t-*3010.ni. �. .r: ov Al /J. 2f City of Iowa City�� MEMORANDUM -� DATE: November 30, 1984 TO: City Clerk FROM: Chuck Schmadeke, Public Works Director RE: Correction to Item No. 21 on Agenda for Meeting of 12/4/84 ITEM NO. 21 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 15-48 AND 15-62(A) OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO REFUSE COLLECTION, TO LIhIIT PLACEMENT OF REFUSE CONTAINERS . AND TO CLARIFY THAT ONLY COMBINATIONS OF FOUR OR FEWER DWELLING UNITS WILL RECEIVE REFUSE PICKUP SERVICE. (first consideration) Comment: The purpose of this Ordinance is to prohibit commercial solid waste containers (e.g., dumpsters) in front yards, and to clarify that City's refuse collection requirements to provide that the City's residential refuse collection service will only be provided to aggregations containing four or fewer dwelling units. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: November 30, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule December 3 1984 Monday 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. Council Chambers 6:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters 6:45 P.M. - Recommendations from Riverfront Commission 7:10 P.M. - Proposal for Vanessa's 7:20 P.M. - SPI Program Slide Presentation 7:30 P.M. - Tax Abatement Incentives 7:50 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports 8:00 P.M. - Consider appointments to the Resources Conservation Commission, Housing Commission and City Attorney Review and Selection Advisory Committee 8:05 P.M. - Executive Session 8:15 P.M. - City Manager's Evaluation - Six Month Review (Executive Session) December 4 1984 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers December 11, 1984 Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Council Chambers 6:30 P.M. - Acquisition of Airport Clear Zones 7:30 P.M. - Iowa Avenue Transformers 8:00 P.M. - Council time, Council committee reports December 13 1984 Thursday 3:30 P.M. - Meeting of City Council and Boards/Commissions Chairpersons - Senior Center 6:00 P.M. - Dinner at Givanni's December 17 1984 Monday 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Council Chambers 6:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters 6:45 P.M. - Lower Ralston Creek Parcels 7:05 P.M. - Financial Projection for the City 7:45 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports 8:00 P.M. - Consider appointment to the Senior Center Commission 8:05 P.M. - Executive Session City Council November 30, 1984 Page 2 December 18, 1984 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers December 19, 1984 Wednesday 4:00 P.M. - Meeting with Johnson County Board of Supervisors - Public Library (Separate agenda will be posted) 6:00 P.M. - Dinner at The Broadway PENDING LIST Priority A: Leasing of Airport Land for Commercial Use Priority B: Duty/Procedure Changes - Housing and Inspection Services Lower Ralston Creek Parcels - Use and Configuration Congregate Housing Development Alternatives Iowa Theater Type Problems Northside Lighting Project Report ( Housing Alternatives Energy Conservation Measures Funding Program 4 Newspaper Vending Machines Meet with representatives of Clear Creek Investment Co., and First Capitol Development, Inc. Unrelated Roamers - Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment City Plaza Fountain Barrier Coralville Milldam Water Power Project Priority C: Housing Inspection Funding Policy Willow Creek Park Sidewalk (CIP) North Dodge/Old Dubuque Road Project (CIP) Kirkwood Avenue Signalization Study (CIP) Appointment to Airport Commission - January 15, 1985