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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-12-18 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 18, 1984 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 12/18/84, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson Strait, imepresent: Karr, Johnston, Berlin, l, n�Counclnuta tape on Tape 84-C99, Side 1 and 2, 1 -End. Mayor McDonald proclaimed December 17-22, 1984, as Women In Municipal -?:22 Government Week. Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, that the following items and recom- mendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: l Of subjectrtoacorrecction,aasArecortmendedctions of hbyrthe C ty,Clerk/84' as published, Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Charter Review Comm, - 11/26/840. 11/29/84, 12/1/84; Human Rights Comm, - 10/29/84; Planning and Zoning, Comm, - 11/15/84; Historic Preservation Cortin, - 10/10/84, 11/14/84;, ment-11/14/84; Needs mm 11/20/8484' Bd. of Adjust Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit & Sunday Sales for The Southland Corporation dba 7 -Eleven Store #18046 8302338 First Avenue. Approving Special Class "C" Beer -Wine License for Neil 0..23d -L Wicks/Ce630 Iowa Avenue. Aroving Kvin License for Joe Rohwedderndba' Gabe s,3 0 a. East Washington.�f0 Inc., dba Randall Foods Class C Beer Permit 1851&Lowera'Muscatine for Road. App Approving ClassInternational C �/ Liquor License for William A. Bock, Jr., dba Studio 114 Enterprises Inc. 114 Wright Street. RES. 84-315, Bk, 84, p, 1213, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT.i� RES. 84-316, Bk. 84, p, 1214, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $3,007,003.08 for the period of November 1 thru November 30, 1984, as recommended by th 31/.5 Finance Director, subject to audit, Resolutions: RES. ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE gZaL Setting public hearing: To set a public hearing for 1/15/85, to consider an ordinance amending the Uniform Plumbing Code. Correspondence: Karen Hradek regarding proposed Miller Park. Robert, and Barbara Mickelson regarding property in the area of the*airport,. referred to the City Mgr, for reply. Memo from the Civil Service, Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following, positions: Cashier/Parking Systems; Energy Coordinator/Administration;; Administrative Clerk Typist/City Clerk; Sr. Accountant/Accounting; 0 Maintenance Worker I/Leased Housing; Clerk Typist/Leased Housing Building Inspector/HIS; Housing Management Aide/Leased Housing, s 3117 Council Activities December 18, 1984 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Moved ublic herig on 115/85 on anordinance bto�rezone dpropertybnorth, of Highwayp1, South a ofnBenton/ Street . 8 and along and east of Harlocke Street extended from R14-44 to RS -8, RM -20 and RM -12. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to forward the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt revised bylaws to the Rules 35 Committee. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-318, Bk. 84, pp. 1216-1218, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE DISPOSITION OF MINOR PARCELS 3 6 6 1 OF LAND. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-319 Bk. 84 1219, TO DISPOSE OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 15, COUNTY SEAT ADDITIO �7N 3 6 / TO RICHARD W. JOHNSON, for $200. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance for an amendment to the Planned Development Housing Plan for Ty'n Cae, Part 3, be given first -v 3 6 z vote for passage. Staffinember Franklin noted the agenda comment should be corrected to read the Planning and Zoning Commission met on August 16 and recommended by a 5-0 vote approval. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-320, Bk. 84, p. 1220, TO VACATE A PORTION OF TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION, PART 3, LOTS 96A -96E; 97,234,3 AND 98. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt ORD. 84-3217, Bk. 24, PP. 273-274, TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE GROVE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. Affirma- x341 tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to establish partial property tax exemptions for industrial property. The following people appeared: o734S Karen Kubby, 914 S. Dubuque Street; Ray Huston, First Capitol Development Inc.; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut Street. Council will act on the proposed ordinance in January. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 14, Article IV, Division 2 (Broadband Telecommunications Franchise Enabling Ordinance) of --2!16 L the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Wayne Kern, General Counsel for Heritage Cablevision Inc., appeared and read sections of a-;2367 written memorandum. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to accept the -731,9 memorandum from Mr. Kern; memo from Robert Jansen and David Brown; and memo 3 G from Dale Helling and Drew Shaffer as part of this public hearing. The Mayor -.?.37o Council Activities December 18, 1984 Page 3 declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The City Manager stated that based on legal advice received the Council should proceed to adopt the proposed amendment. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, 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 . 275-279, AMENDING CHAPTER 14,tion and te be ARTICLE waived IV, DIVISION ORD. (BROADBAND -73 �1 Bk. COM PP• TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE ENABLING ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES 0 THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 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. Karen Hradek, Chairperson of Miller -Orchard Neighborhood, presented a423 7a letter from Nora Strinbresh, Principal at Roosevelt School, supporting Miller Park. Hradek noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission at their last Milr meeting voted unanimously to recommend to Council ralsalubasedrchaseonfthel4e4 parkland. She urged Council to acquire a new app Kaule4 available acres and proceed make Miller hekaealiteinGaves1 S. Dubuque Street, app ed in pP P P Prk.Kev owner of property at 1 Riverside Ct., requested Council re -open a City street currently closed by the University. Staff will investigate the matter and report back em er, appeared and Mr Gleaves. Jane to encourage Council atot take thennecessaryZsteps 3 75 Commission member, app to make Civicthe to Center requestdac street et accessible. be installedronf the, steep700 ihilja37G appeared Avenue, appearedq near Miller and Benton. Staff will report. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Don Crum, 512 Manora3 7 7 Drive, to the Senior Center Commission for a one-year term ending 12/31/85. This appointment was originally scheduled for the 11/20 agenda. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Council Dickson commented on a downtown fountain in Indianapolis that is closed off in the winter months. Half is decorated for Christmas ande74 �78 the remaining half flooded and used for ice skating. Ambrisco noted the appointment of John Lundell to the Transportation Planning Needs for Smalin la3 and Medium arkin Communities ha diea t Ambrisco northwestreiterated quadrant of ethetOlwa3 Po providing p 9 fortePPed at Capitol Center. The matter will be scheduled for informal Council discussion in January. Baker inquired on the status of the Holiday Inn sign. The Mayor.23 8/ reported that a letter had been sent to the Hotel Steering Committee and a letter received from the management of the hotel explaining what had hap- pened. Responses from a portion of the Hotel Steering committee indicate the �38Z desire to have the sign changed. The City Manager, is currently preparing of a letter t that effecturaged citizensmtoe rbead the editorial bye RabbifirstPortman in Chanukah and s Press -Citizen. Council Activities December 18, 1984 Page 4 Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: (1) The Committee on Community Needs recommends to Council that the following X383 proposals be funded from Community Development Block Grants: Consolidated Services Facility (MECCA) - $100,000; Goodwill Industries Renovation - $156,210; City Park Accessibility - $35,000; Creekside NIA Sidewalk Project - $23,200; Longfellow Playground Equipment - $2,400; Contingency Fund - ;33,831. On October 24, 1984, the City Council received the Committee on Community Needs recommendation for 1985 Community Development Block Grant funding. Per Council's request, on November 20, 1984, CCN received this recommendation and is requesting the Council to consider the revised recom mendations. The Council, at its meeting of November 20, 1984, made its final decisions regarding the allocation of these funds. (2) The Committee on Community Needs recommends to Council that although the Miller/Benton/Orchards 8�! Storm Drainage Project is an important item, CCN does not feel it is appro- priate for COBG money. The Miller/Benton/Orchard Storm Drainage Project is part of the proposed Capital improvement Plan and the City Council will othat review this project Moved by Zuber seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-321, Bk. 84, p. 1221, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY SIGN PERMIT TO THE MAID -RITE CORNER FOR A SIGN LOCATED AT 630 IOWA AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VII OFa3 8 5 CHAPTER 31, CODE OF ORDINANCES. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Dickson hErdahlolMcDonald,vZuber.ofNays: rolcBakervote: Ayes: Strait, Ambrisco, Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-322, Bk. 84, p. 1222, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY SIGN PERMIT TO KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOR A SIGN PERMIT LOCATED AT 2310 MUSCATINE AVENUE PURSUANT TO-2581- ARTICLE 0-2386ARTICLE VII OF ,CHAPTER 31, CODE OF ORDINANCES. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, d A ber sco/1Di Dickson, Erdahl,with the lMcDonald, Strait. Naysvision of : Bakercall . Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-323, Bk. 84, p. 1223, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK To ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY TO DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER A SHARED HOUSINGa 38% PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS OF JOHNSON COUNTY. Jean Snow, Executive Director of Elderly Services Agency, appeared for discussion. 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. 84-324, Bk. 84, p. 09 1224, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR 14 SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING VOUCHERS ANDA 0 REQUESTING FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Movedby Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-325, Bk. 84, p. AUTH REQUESTING FUNDS. UAffirm tall ATION FOR 25 Dive roll ER THE S10vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Council Activities December 18, 1984 Page 5 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-326, Bk. 84, p. 1226, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO APPOINT A SENIOR CLERK TYPIST (MINUTE4 3 90 TAKER) AS A SPECIAL DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO SERVE AS CLERK FOR INFORMAL CITY COUNCIL SESSIONS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-327, Bk. 84, pp. 1227-1235, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, SEWER AND REFUSE CHARGES TO COUNTY231/ AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. No one appeared concerning the unpaid charges. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-328, Bk. 84, pp. 1236-1242, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN -239Z AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE COMMUNITY AND HOME HEALTH SERVICE AGENCY FOR THE LEASE OF SPACE AT THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER FOR AN ADULT DAY PROGRAM. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Zuber. Nays: None. Abstained: Strait. Moved by Baker, seconded by Erdahl, 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. 84-3219, Bk. 24, pp. 280-281, TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IN ORDINANCE NO. 83-3144, VACATING A PORTION OF ALLEY RIGHT -OF -WRY IN BLOCK 9 OF COUNTY SEAT a3 93 ADDITION, 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 Baker, seconded by Zuber, 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 Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-329, Bk. 84, pp. 1243-1244, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TWO QUIT CLAIM DEEDS DISPOSING OF A 40 FOOT SEGMENT OF ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN,239V BLOCK NINE (9) OF THE COUNTY SEAT ADDITION, to R.A. McKean for $400 and to H. Richard and Barbara L. Montross for $400. 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 amending Sections 15-48 and 15-62(A) of the City Code of Ordinances, relating to refuse collection, to limit placement of refuse containers and to clarify that onlya�3 S combinations of four or fewer dwelling units will receive refuse pickup service, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that an ordinance amending Section 23-189 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City to change the speed limit on partso, of Melrose Avenue, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Activities December 18, 1984 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: December 7, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule Informal agendas and meeting schedule. 3 �� Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. City Council Goal Setting Session - Prioritization of Objectives 98 b. Meeting with Board of Supervisors Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding transformer for Iowa Avenue. 00 Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. Melrose Lake Area Rezoning b. Ralston Creek Expenditures Oe2 Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding animal control. Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald.to David Wooldrick of the Iowa City Community School District regarding a letter from the Chairperson of 5 Broadband Telecommunications Commission. Copy of letter from Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., regarding Wastewater Alternative 0� Study, Progress Report dl. Letter from the City of University Heights regarding the development of 0 property to the south of the city. News releases: 0� a. Energy Coordinator �o b. Transportation Planning Appointment Articles: a. Treasury Study shows big surpluses by 1989 for states, localities /d b. Reagan's Domestic Spending Cuts Minutes of staff meetings of November 28 and December 5. iz Copy of State of Massachusetts new law re alcoholic beverages. �9 Copy of Cedar Falls kegger ordinance. any Copy of Normal, Illinois Mass Ordinance Gathering controlling outdoor S gatherings at which alcoholic liquor is consumed. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM GATE: December 14, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from Mayor McDonald regarding meeting of Legislative Committee. with area legislators. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Landfill operation and equipment b. Expiration date for east and northeast Iowa City Development c. Problems/complaints at Washington and Linn d. Handicapped parking space on Capitol Street near Younkers .99 Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regardir Bristol Drive/Old Dubuque Road Area - Street Intersections. Monthly report for November from the Police Department. Letter from the League of Women Voters of Johnson County regarding public meetings with the state legislators. Letter from the Human Rights Commission regarding a Report on the Survey on Accessibility of the Handicapped to Public Accommodations in Downtown Iowa City. Articles: a. Safety of tax deposits creates turmoil b. Council Bluffs' plea for localoption tax tied to massive cuts on horizon c. Free land and building Memorandum from the Director of Finance with attached Five -Year Projection Report. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 1984.8 Agenda for meeting with City Council and Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors on December 19. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: December 7, 1984 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule Informal agendas and meeting schedule. 3 Y Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. City Council Goal Setting Session - Prioritization of b. Meeting with Board of Supervisors Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding transformer for Iowa Avenue. Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. Melrose Lake Area Rezoning b. Ralston Creek Expenditures Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding animal control. c Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald,to David Wooldrick of the Iowa City s Community School District regarding a letter from the Chairperson of Broadband Telecommunications Commission. 4 Copy of letter from Metcalf b Eddy, Inc., regarding Wastewater Alternative Study, Progress Report M1. L Letter from the City of University Heights regarding the development of property to the south of the city. c News releases: a. Energy Coordinator b. Transportation Planning Appointment Articles: a. Treasury Study shows big surpluses by 1989 for states, locali b. Reagan's Domestic Spending Cuts Minutes of staff meetings of November 28 and December 5. Copy of State of Massachusetts new law re alcoholic beverages. Copy of Cedar Falls kegger ordinance. Copy of Normal, Illinois Mass Ordinance Gathering controlling outdoor gatherings at which alcoholic liquor is consumed.