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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-11-06 Council minutesGOAL SETTING INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 16, 1984 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 16, 1984 6:30 P.M. MEETING ROOM A IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY MAYOR JOHN MCDONALD PRESIDING COUNCIL PRESENT: MCDONALD, AMBRISCO, BAKER, DICKSON, STRAIT, ZUBER COUNCIL ABSENT: EROAHL STAFF PRESENT: As noted. TAPE RECORDED: X84 -C78, Sides 1 and 2, i -End; 884-C79, Sides 1 and 2, 1 -End. Berlin stated that the meeting was being held to provide Council with information about the City's accomplishments this past year and future budget considerations. Each department head will give a brief presenta- tion. Berlin said that special areas of concern to be discussed in the upcoming budget process are: the need for an information and computer coordinator; expansion of the existing computer facility; study the fire command positions; additional staff support and space in the Finance Department; study Parks and Recreation staff functions; Central Business District maintenance; and space needs. The City may need to rent addi- tional space soon. LEGAL DEPARTMENT - Jansen Accomplishments: Adoption of zoning ordinance, FAA proposal. Goals: Provide prompt legal service, represent City in litigation and continue to work with the Airport and FAA. Other: Jansen said he will continue in his position until a new City Attorney is appointed. PUBLIC WORKS - Schmadeke Accomplishments: Storm water improvements along Ralston Creek, revision of flood plain maps, sanitary sewer improvements, selection of waste water treatment plant consultant, street projects, Camp Cardinal Road bridge, Iowa Avenue bridge renovation initiated, First Avenue culvert construction, water distribution system expansion. Goals: Storm water control, Spruce Street water project, Benton Street box culvert, Douglass -Orchard Street culvert, Dubuque Street paving project; Burlington Street bridge renovation, Benton Street bridge, Taft Speedway sanitary sewer, resolve sanitary landfill leachate problem and routine work. E Other: Schmadeke said the manhole cover project should be completed this fall and the City is responsible for the south structure of the Burlington Street bridge with $650,000 maximum federal participa- tion. PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT - Schmeiser Human Services Accomplishments: Establish insurance plan, updated Johnson County Human Services Index, established agency director salary plan, improved coordination of human services funding process. Goals: Consolidate human services facility, develop and implement evaluation process, coordinate long range plans. Transportation om Accplishments: Approval of UMTA Section 3 grants, purchased 8 buses, prepared Phase I parking study, assisted in selection of Phase 11 consultant, facilitated improvements of Capitol Street ramp. Goals: Complete parking study and implement recommendations from the parking study. CDBG Accomplishments: Completed 14 projects with $736,000 grant money, established emergency shelter, developed affordability study for lower income housing, established two historic preservation districts and obtained funds to establish a historic preservation library. Goals: Completion of congregate housing program, establish joint human services facility, implement lower cost housing program. Urban Planning Accomplishments: New zoning ordinance, urban ad hoc committee policy statement, open space plan, draft of revised city plaza ordinance, completion of downtown hotel, new sign ordinance. Goals: Develop 64-1A, 65-2B, 65-2A, parcels, new subdivision ordinance, support economic development, zoning ordinance amendments, carry out recommendations from the Urban Ad Hoc Committee. Rural Planning Division Accomplishments: Johnson County/Iowa City zoning ordinance, planned residential district and development ordinance, applied for CDBG funds to study Clear Creek develop- ment. Goals: Adopt county subdivision ordinance. Other: Schmeiser explained that the current Comprehensive Plan will be updated next year. 3 AIRPORT COMMISSION - Zehr Accomplishments; FAA proposal, tall structure overlay zoning ordinance, threshold displacement to runway 117, Johnson County/Iowa City zoning commission, snowblower. Goals: Leases with HLM and Autohaus, self fueling regulations, runway 350 feet extension, terminal ramp parking expansion, monitor sections of failing runway. Other: Berlin said Zehr will present more information about proposed leases to the Council. POLICE DEPARTMENT - Miller Accomplishments: 54 officers employed --fulfilling increased needs in public safety and downtown patrol. In 1983 there were 31,000 requests for services. Goals: Maintain basic service, records system, facility to fulfill space needs, increase capacity to handle large amount of auto acci- dents, study animal control facility. Miller noted that there is a need for more animal patrol in Iowa City. HOUSING INSPECTION SERVICES - Boothroy Boothroy stated he wants to develop a more affective program for code enforcement and administration. Goals: Improve following: day to day operations of administrative structure, public image of code enforcement, service of code enforcement, amount of enforcement, quality and education of inspectors, and department cohesiveness. Boothroy seeks to gain consistency with administrative procedures. TRANSIT - MCGOIIAGLE Accomplishments: New facility, 7 new buses, Transit Information booklet, worked with Project Hard Times and Job Service, advertisement exchange with radio stations, base maps, study of current and future maintenance. Goals: Study staffing needs, computerize system, employee participation program, marketing internship, comprehensive analysis of Iowa City transit, upgrade fleet, mechanics training, supervisory training, management internship with U. of I. HUMAN RELATIONS - Carroll Carroll explained that the role of the department is taking a more diagnostic role and being more responsive to workforce demands. Accomplishments: Expanded in-house training, redevelopment of perform- ance evaluation system of non -administrative posi- tions, involved with employee functions, involved with department and division head selection, fitness assessments and wellness program, labor contract administration, collective bargaining, job classifica- tions, affirmative action program, benefit administra- tion, social services agencies' study, newsletter. Goals: Increase employee involvement, fire department testing emphasiz- ing physical abilities, health insurance administration, labor relations --3 contracts. Carroll will request an additional 1/2 time position. LIBRARY - Eggers Accomplishments: Annual report, 5 year plan, unattended child policy, established link with U. of I. library, cable cata- logue with the Senior Center and alternative high school, increased services to community (51,000 card holders). Eggers noted the same 26 positions exist to work with the substantial increase in use of the library. Temporary employees, volunteers, and automation have helped tremendously. Goals: More staff for cable access management, to upgrade the library's computer system and deal with increased service demands. Other: In response to Strait, Eggers said the library is working to establish and maintain good relations with the University of Iowa faculty and students. Eggers also explained that Friends donates $10,000 annually plus books. The Library Foundation is initiating an endowment drive. SENIOR CENTER - Meisel Meisel distributed and reviewed Iowa City/Johnson County past/future statistics. The statistics were based on information from September of each year. Meisel stated that staff cannot coordinate any more than what is currently being done. There is a strong need for an additional staff position to offer more quality programming. FIRE DEPARTMENT - Keating Keating explained •that the purpose of the Fire Department is to provide fire protection to the lives and property of the citizens of Iowa City and to respond to medical emergencies. The chief, fire marshall and 48 firemen fullfill department services. Accomplishments: 350 fire alarms, 25 arson fires, 400 first responder calls, attention to false alarms, over 2000 fire inspections, CPR classes --1000 plus people trained, fire contracts with area hospitals. Keating requested expanded service level for a secretary and additional firefighters. A computer is needed to assist in street and hydrant locations and an air compressor is needed. Three committees have been formed to make recommendations to improve the fire department. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION - Cassady Berlin stated that he will be working with Al Cassady to provide the Council with a budget proposal and to continue developing the parkland dedication program. FINANCE - Vitosh Accomplishments: Computerization in word processing, parking demand study, added fulltime and parttime senior accountants, caught up on City's accounting workload, finished current year's financial report, changed Treasury Division customer service area. Vitosh said the additional data processing position has not been filled due to space constraints. There is a need to have a centralized support function for the microcomputer program, more time is being spent on evaluating purchases made by the City and problems with telephone system due to changing rates. Vitosh noted morale problems due to space con- straints. In response to Ambrisco, Vitosh said the state legislative changes affecting the withholding of funds did not cause major problems. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER - Helling Civil Ri hts _ccomp ishments: Fair Housing Program outreach effort has increased people's awareness of the civil rights function; amended human rights ordinance, added an assistant. Goals: Increase auditing program, change from Type 1 to Type 2 grants, advocate and educate through public relations, look for other sources of grant money. Cable T.V. ccomp is ments: Sale of Hawkeye Cablevision and transfer of the franchise, and evaluation of the rate increase. Goals: Organize non-profit organization to coordinate Channel 26 activities, plan and budget use of the 5% franchise fee, set up priorities; review franchise, centralize communications opera- tions and look at institutional use of cable t.v. Melling explained that the HB4103 legislation passed which calls for total deregulation in two years. Energy Conservation Melling said the city is going through the process to hire an energy coordinator. Accomplishments: Monthly energy use reports, follow up audits. Goals: Hire coordinator, follow up audits, monitor energy use, implement energy conservation measures, complete walk-through energy audits of all facilities. 3 In response to Ambrisco, Nelling said the recapturing of methane will be looked at. Berlin stated that it is not feasible at the landfill. EQUIPMENT DIVISION Accomplishments: Computerized fueling facility, fueling facility sharing project with the Iowa City School District and SEATS, computerized parts inventory. Goals: Implement transit maintenance study, explore use of computer data for vehicle replacement and staffing, equipment superintendent, office and computer hardware space remodeling, rebuild air conditioning units. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Informal Council Discussion October 22, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: October 22, 1984, 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Zuber, Erdahl. Absent: Strait. Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Smith, Franklin, Milkman, Zehr, chhmeiser, Hauer, Boothroy, Nugent, Tape Recorded: Reel 84-C80, Side 1 and Side 2, all; 84-C81, Side 1, all, Side 2, 1-368. Council agreed to add Kirkwood 76's renewal application for beer permit to the October 23 regular Council meeting agenda. Planning and Zoning Reel 34-C80, Side 1 Set a public hearing for November 6, 1984, on an ordi Berlin said that all three readings could be given on the same night as the public hearing. Set a public hearing for November 6, 1984, on an ordinance to rezone property between Runways 30 and 35 from P to an overlay zone of CI -1. The ten acres will remain P while it is in public hands. Then a CI -1 overlay zone with all of the CI -1 regulations will be imposed. Set a public hearing for November 6, 1984, on an ordinance to rezone 6.3 acres south of Highway 1 West from I-1 to CI -1. This is an application from Mary Hartwig, Inc, to allow them to move their business to Highway 1 West. In response to Zuber, Franklin noted that the Commission did not recommend an amendment even though the staff's recommenda- tion for approval of this rezoning was conditioned on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Set_ a public hearing for November 6, 1984, on a corrective ordinance to vacate a portion of the Grove Street right-of-way. No discussion. I Seta ublic hearin on November 6, 1984, on a resolution to dis ose of a portion o an a ey in B ock 15, ounty 19,1,4,t tldition to Richard W. ohnson. Staff will present more information to Council prior to the public hearing. Public hear in own g_gdinance to rezone property located at 209 Myrtle ve—nu-8 to RhT 20. Franklin explained an original application was submitted in 1981 for rezoning R1B to R3A. This item was deferred until approval of the Comprehensive Plan in February, 1983. The original application was denied in March, 1983. The current application is for rezoning RS -8 to RM -20. Staff feels it is an appropriate request due to the topography of the area. Planning and Zoning recommended denial of the application. Atty. William Meardon will represent the applicant at the hearing. Although there is no formal complaints, neighbors have attended recent Planning and Zoning meetings to object to the rezoning. Council members received correspondence from Shu Ying Li Hsu. Public hearing on an application to amend the Zoning Ordinance sign regula- tions for the CB -2 zone. No discussion. Public hearing on an ordinance to rezone 1220 and 1228 Third Avenue from RS -5 to RS -8. Franklin noted that the property just north of 1220 and 1228 Third Avenue will also be rezoned to RS -8. McDonald said this issue will be discussed as a separate agenda item. A"rov_e_the preliminary and final LSNRD for BDI. Lot 2. This application was submitted by Bob Wolf to construct warehouses and an office facility to house Pharmaceutical Development Systems. Franklin said that Pharmaceutical Development Systems will create a substantial amount of affluent which will flow into the Fair Meadow lift station. The Engineering Department said the lift station could handle the affluent and recommended that the applicant apply for a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit. The permit would allow them to discharge affluent into the drainage ditch. Approve the preliminary and final plat of Amhurst Subdivision. No discussion, ion No discussion. ve Ordinance adopting zoning regulations for the prevention of hazards in incompa ib a uses used — s s—urr�oun'ing—i'iF—eTowa Ci"iY Fiunicipa�ll-irpor . No discussion. Airport Compliance Status Reel 84-C80, Side 1 The interpretation of clear zones faces problems with compliance status. Jansen noted that Jack Sasser's September 18 letter stated that "clear zones should be clear." In a telephone conversation with Jansen, Sasser explained that his interpretation is that clear zones should remain clear. The law and FAA policy accepts the present present overlay ordinance. Therefore, the City can allow any use in the clear zone that is provided for in the overlay ordinance. The FAA will not take a position in opposition to that ordinance. The Airport Improvements Act of 1982 contains a policy that clear zones should be clear. The FAA uses "clear zones" as a criteria in grant applica- tion evaluation and evaluates whether or not a city has taken all reasonable means to ensure that clear zones remain clear. Jansen informed the Council that any acquisition of clear zone property is eligible for 90% cost reimbursement from the FAA. There's no guarantee as to when the reimbursement is made. In response to Baker, Jansen said the overlay zone ordinance was approved after the FAA had a policy of wanting clear zones clear. Zuber said that the City should consider what is best for Iowa City and the Iowa City Airport as a whole without regards to the FAA. Russ Schmeiser, Airport Commission Chair, advocated a common sense approach and to make decisions based on what is right for the Iowa City Airport. There are economic considerations/cost benefit decisions to be made with respect to the Airport. Schmeiser recommended establishing priority clear zone areas -areas that are closest to the end of the runway and on the extension of the center line of the runway. In response to Berlin, Schmeiser said short range plans should consider the Ranshaw property as a high priority area. Long range plans should include monitoring proposed developments on a case-by-case basis. McDonald stated that the Council will need to adopt a policy for the clear zone area. Erdahl raised concerns about delaying building applications, costs involved in obtaining property, and the legal implications. In response to Berlin, Schmeiser said that undeveloped land should be acquired. It would be economically infeasible to buy out existing uses in the clear zone. Schmeiser said there is a possibility of swapping airport property for privately -owned property to meet clear zone goals. Schmeiser said he has been in contact with Mr. Ranshaw. McDonald said there are no building permit applications in critical areas. Wayne Overman and Zehr explained that reimbursement is part of the pre - application of the grant application to the FAA. The grant application can be amended up until the grant is received. In response to Erdap1, Schmeiser explained that the land in the pre -application had to do with land acquisi- tion for the runway extension. A portion of the grant was to have been spent for aerial easement acquisitions. Council directed staff to develop a clear zone policy within 30 days. AmbriSCo raised concerns about Autohaus having on-site fuel on airport property. Schmeiser said that Autohaus is compatible with surrounding uses and is not in any clear zones. McDonald said Council will review the Autohaus proposal in the future. Jansen said he will meet with Atty. David Poula regarding pending building permit applications for areas not critical to the clear zone. Design Review of Blackhawk Minipark Reel 84-C80, Side 2 Hauer said the City is proposing to sell the buffalo corner parcel for a separate building or building addition with the design criteria integrated into the prospectus. In response to the last paragraph of the recent memo, Hauer said it ensures that the design of the minipark would become part of the minipark in with the building. The City is requesting the developer of the buffalo corner parcel to contribute money or design assistance on an in-kind basis to make sure the integration between the development and the minipark/City Plaza works. Hauer explained that the Paul -Helen Building, Dain -Bosworth Building, and buffalo corner parcel assures adjoining land owners with rights of access over the property by putting Parcel 65-2a into the City Plaza. It would be a compensable right to take away the access. The Design Review Committee will be meeting on Wednesday to discuss the minipark. Hauer noted that there are Project Green members on that Commit- tee. Hauer explained that the hotel walkway cover has to be specially fabricated. It should be completed by November 1. Councilmembers noted appreciation of Hauer's service to the City. Hauer has resigned and will be taking a new position in Des Moines. Shared Housing Reel 84-C80, Side 2 Boothroy said the amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance makes it consistent With the State Code and clears up difficulties with the Shared Housing Program. The Shared Housing Program is not capital intensive and allows for a small amount of money to hire a coordinator to facilitate matches between elderly and/or handicapped persons with other people in the community. The program allows older people to stay in their homes; encourages self-reliance and independence, provides companionship, and the benefits of the elderly being able to maintain their own homes. Boothroy requested that Council take action on the resolution to authorize advertising for proposals from service agencies interested in pursuing the goals of the program. Review of the proposals will be done by the Congregate Housing Committee. Nugent stated that Des Moines has developed similar program and input was received about that program. Boothroy said $15,000 would cover the employment of a Shared Housing Coordinator. The key point in the proposal is that the money should be solely used for the Shared Housing Program. McDonald stated the program should be pursued vigorously. Congregate Housing Reel 34-C81, Side 1 Boothroy reported on the Congregate Housing Committee meetings held since July and their search for information. He noted that one public meeting has been held with more planned. Boothroy informed Council of a private devel- oper's interest in seeking the City's help on a congregate housing project. The developer will submit a proposal to the Congregate Housing Committee which in turn will make recommendations to the Council. This may provide the City with an alternative to buying the land for congregate housing. The developer's plans will require a LSRD, rezoning, and meetings with interested members of the public. The developer hopes to start construction within the next year. Swimming Pool Project Fred Riddle reviewed the initial proposal f facility would be a joint effort by the City, City Community School District. Surrounding and area swimming clubs may contribute to the of matching grant money would be explored. Reel 84-C81, Side 1 or a large aquatic center. The University of Iowa and the Iowa communities including Coralville project. Also, the possibility Riddle noted concerns re the future of the City Park. pool. Councilmembers discussed the feasibility of a new aquatic center and the renovation of the City Park pool. Riddle said contingency plans are being developed including proposals for covered facilities. In response to Baker, Berlin said a referendum vote would probably be needed to finance the project. McDonald directed staff to explore the aquatic center concept. Riddle urged Council to act promptly. Hiring City Attorney Reel 84-C81, Side 1 McDonald reviewed the process for hiring a new City Attorney. The City would advertise for 30 days to establish a seven -member committee. Appointments will be made December 4th. The committee would initially evaluate the City Attorney position and make a recommendation to the Council for part-time or full-time status. Council would then make a decision, advertise the posi- tion, and the committee would accept and screen applications. The committee would recommend no less than two nor more than five applicants to the Council. The City Attorney position could be advertised in national journals or just in local publications. Councilmembers reviewed the time table for hiring the new attorney. Council Time/Agenda Reel 84-C81, Side 2 1. Berlin said that health problems are caused by flocking birds in the trees in front of Gabe's on the 300 block of Washington Street. The City is currently considering possible solutions and the removal of trees. 2. Ambrisco said the Legislative Committee is considering the possibility of Council prayer and the location of a liquor store. Ambrisco inquired about the possibility of the City of Iowa City controlling the buying of alcohol (double bubble/happy hour/2 for 1) in downtown establishments. 6 Ambrisco received a legal opinion stating that the City does have the authority for some regulation. The Council discussed regulation policies or self-regulating options for bar owners. McDonald recommended dis cussing this issue in the December meeting with legislators. The consensus sRestaurant Assn., and the was to mChambereet with the Downtown Assn. toseek voluntary con - Bar & con- trols. 3. Zuber inquired about correspondence from John Gross regarding the relocation of parking ramp permit holders. Berlin said that parking will be available in the lot adjacent to the hotel. 4. McDonald announced that the Southeast Iowa League of Municipalities meeting will be held Wednesday evening in Muscatine. 5. In response to McDonald, Berlin said the Zuchelli has prepared a prelimi- nary proposal which will be sent to the Council. 6. In response to an invitation from Joe Holland, Helling will schedule a tour of the new Heritage Manor Apartments next Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/23/84 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Zuber. Absent: Strait. Peg McElory, Race Director of the Iowa City Striders Hospice Marathon, reported on the success of the event. Nine year old Amanda Swails, the youngest participant, presented Mayor McDonald with an apprecia- tion plaque. The Mayor noted the out- standing job done by McElory. The City Manager introduced Cindy Coffin and Rick Ertz, supervisors of the City Special Populations Involvement Program, and announced that the program had won a national award presented by the National Recreation and Parks Association. Mayor McDonald proclaimed November 7-11, 1984, as Radiologic Technology Week and October 24, 1984, as United Nations Day. The Mayor announced the addition of a beer permit for Kirkwood 76 to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the reg. mtg., 10/9/84 and special mtg. of 10/11/84, as pub- lished, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Conm.-9/18/84, 10/9/84; Housing Appeals Bd.-9/18/84; Library Bd. of Trustees-9/27/84; Charter Review Comm.-9/17/84; Broadband Tele- communications Comm.-9/17/84, 9/21/84; Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comn.- 9/11/84; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-9/26/84. Permit Motions: Approving Class B Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for La Casa, 1200 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Kirkwood 76 , 300 Kirkwood Avenue. Setting public hearing: To set a public hearing for 11/6/84, to receive citizen comments concerning the proposed program statement of commu- Official Actions October 23, 1984 Page 2 nity development objectives and pro- jected use of the 1985 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,673,783.49 for the period of September 1 thru September 30, 1984, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 84-287, Bk. 84, P. 1065, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PAVING AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR PEPPERWOOD ADDITION, PARTS 4, 5, 6, AND 7 IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, RES. 84-288, Bk. 84, p. 1066, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY85 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROGRAM. Correspondence: Ben Sunmerwill of Iowa State Bank extending congratula- tions to the City for receiving the Distinguished Benefit Award. John Gross of Technigraphics regarding parking regulations, referred to the City Mgr, for reply. Ruth and Sam Becker regarding leaf pick-up, reply from the City Mgr. attached. Robert Dowler regarding the closing of Whiteway Supermarket, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Thomas E. Davis regarding recent problem with anti -gay grafitti. Memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition on Weeber Street; stop sign on Pepper Drive at Sandusky Drive. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to extend the grace period for compliance with provisions relating to roomers. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on an ordinance to rezone airport property between runways 30 and 35 from P to an overlay zone of CI -1. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on an ordinance to rezone 6.3 acres south of Highway 1 West from 1-1 to Official Actions October 23, 1984 Page 3 CI -1, (Hartwig, Inc.) The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on a corrective ordinance to vacate a portion of the Grove Street right-of-way. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on a resolution to dispose of a portion of an alley in Block 15, County Seat Addition to Richard W. Johnson. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6/0, Strait absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property located at 209 Myrtle Avenue from RS -8 to RM -20. The following people appeared to support the request for rezoning: Atty. William Meardon, representing the owners Mr. & Mrs. Hsu and Dezi Li, Civil Engr. at the University of Iowa. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to accept the correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. Hsu. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6/0, Strait absent. A public hearing was held on an application to amend the Zoning Ordinance sign regulations for the CB -2 zone. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone 1220 and 1228 Third Avenue from RS -5 to RS -8. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, that item R5m, consideration of an ordinance adopting Zoning Regulations surrounding the Iowa City Municipal Airport, be considered prior to the next item (51) regarding R -Plaza. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance adopting Zoning Regulations for the prevention of hazards and incompatible uses surrounding the Iowa City Municipal Airport, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the resolution APPROVING THE PRELIMI- NARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR R -PLAZA, Official Actions October 23, 1984 Page 4 PHASE TWO, LOCATED AT 463 HIGHWAY L WEST. Atty. William 'Sueppel, representing R -Plaza, appeared and requested the reso- lution be adopted.. Russ Schmeiser, Airport Commission Chair, also appeared. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 1/5, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl. Nays: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Zuber. Absent: Strait. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-289, Bk. 84, p. 1067, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) FOR BDI, LOT 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-290, Bk. 84, pp. 1068- 1069, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF AMHURST SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to vacate a portion of the Mormon Trek Boulevard right-of-way located an the north side of Mormon Trek Boulevard between Plaen View Drive and the Iowa City corporate limits, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the boundaries of City Plaza. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the reinstatement of the lease of certain premises by Union Bus Depot of Iowa City, Iowa. Jennifer Tyler, 871 Woodside Drive, appeared to object to the proposed large scale development in the area of Melrose Lake, and to submit petitions against the development. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to accept and place on file copies of petitions filed previously with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6/0, Strait absent. Lance Salisbury, 904 Oakcrest and Paul Moore, 1004 Tower Ct. also appeared objecting to the development. Tom Scott, Planning and Zoning Commission Chair, and Staffinember Official Actions October 23, 1984 Page 5 Karin Franklin were present to answer questions. Councilmember Baker 'requested the question of a time deadline on Large Scale Residential Developments be pursued. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to note the recommendations of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission as follows: Consider recommendation of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission to support a rate increase equivalent to the proposal as per the negotiated contract. The BTC recommends to Council that it is the consensus of the Commission that any public hearing on the proposed rate increase should be held by the Council rather than the BTC in light of the City Council's past participation and prefer- ence. (A public hearing on the proposed increase is scheduled by Council for 11/6/84.) The recommendations of the Housing Commission noted as follows: (1) The Housing Commission endorses the Housing Rehabilitation Program and manuals as presented. Council approval for this program and manuals was given at the 11/9/84, meeting of the City Council. (2) The Housing Commission recommends approval of the Shared Housing Program and recom- mends implementation as soon as possible. (A resolution approving this program is on the agenda as Item No. 15.) The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Housing Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/1/86. This appointment will be made at the 12/4/84, meeting of the City Council. The Mayor announced that no applica- tions had been received for the University rep. on the Riverfront Commission for a three-year term ending 12/1/87. The City Manager reported on recent discussions and requested the appointment be deferred until the next meeting. Majority of Council agreed to defer until 11/6/84. Moved by Dickson, seconded Ambrisco, to approve the recommendation of the Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors that James P. Daly be appointed to the River - front Commission for the balance of a term plus a full three year term ending 12/1/87. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Councilmember Ambrisco noted an earlier Council decision to remove the bike lane lines on Market & Jefferson and Official Actions October 23, 1984 Page 6 questioned if they had been painted recently. The City Manager reported that the lines would be removed in the spring as per. Council discussion and would investigate if they had been repainted recently. Ambrisco noted the pamphlet re Security for Women and questioned availa- bility. The City Manager stated the pamphlet was available in the Police Department. The Mayor noted the Human Rights Award Breakfast to be held October 31, 7:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn and the Charter Review Conmittee public hearings to be held November 12 and November 26, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The City Manager noted the memo in last Friday's Council packet re the University Heights water contract which expires in 1991. University Heights has requested advance notice re this matter'. A suggestion was made to amend the current contract to allow for renewal or non- renewal about three years in advance. Legal staff is working on a draft and will review with University Heights and schedule for Council consideration in a couple of weeks. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-291, Bk. 84, p. 1070, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH METCALF AND EDDY FOR THE IOWA CITY WASTEWATER PLAN -ALTERNATIVE STUDY, in an amount not to exceed $178,500. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-292, Bk. 84, pp. 1071-1112, APPROVING THE SHARED HOUSING PROGRAM MANUAL AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS APPOINTED DESIGNEE TO SOLICIT PROPOS- ALS FROM ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS PURSUANT TO FEDERAL REGULATIONS (24 CFR PART 570.201) TO ADMINISTER THE SHARED HOUSING PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED RESIDENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending Chapter 18-32(d)(2) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, (Human Rights), be given second vote for Official Actions October 23, 1984 Page 1 passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending Sections 56-(a) and 5-6(d) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City (regulating dance floors), be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/2, with the following division of roll call: Ayes: Ambrisco, Dickson, McDonald, Zuber. Nays: Baker, Erdahl. Absent: Strait. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:45 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. For a more detailed and complete description of Council Activities 8 Disbursements see Office of City lerk and Finance Department. j 9�,,,,,p� s/JOHNONALD, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY LERK /JJa4, w Submitted for Publication - 11/1/84 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 23, 1984 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Zuber. Absent: Strait. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Franklin, Karr, Zehr, Milkman, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 84-C77, Side 1, 449 -End and Side 2, 1 -End, #84-82, Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, 1-232. Peg McElory, Race Director of the Iowa City Striders Hospice Marathon, reported on the success of the event. Nine year old Amanda Swails, the youngest participant, presented Mayor McDonald with an appre- ciation plaque. The Mayor noted the outstanding job done by McElory. The City Manager introduced Cindy Coffin and Rick Ertz, supervisors of the City Special Populations Involvement Program, and announced that the program had won a national award presented by the National Recreation and Parks Association. Mayor McDonald proclaimed November 7-11, 1984, as Radiologic Technology Week and October 24, 1984, as United Nations Day. The Mayor announced the addition of a beer permit for Kirkwood 76 to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the reg. mtg., 10/9/84 and special mtg. of 10/11/84, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comn.-9/18/84, 10/9/84; Housing Appeals Bd.-9/18/84; Library Bd. of Trustees -9/27/84; Charter Review Comn.-9/17/84; Broadband Telecommunica- tions Comm. -9/11/84, 9/21/84; Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comm. -9/11/84; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-9/26/84. Permit Motions: Approving Class B Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Pizza Hut of America, Inc. dba Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for La Casa Ltd. dba La Casa, 1200 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Inland Transport Co. dba Kirkwood 76 , 300 Kirkwood Avenue. Setting public hearing: To set a public hearing for 11/6/84, to receive citizen comments concerning the proposed program statement of community development objectives and pro- jected use of the 1985 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,673,783.49 for the period of September 1 thru September 30, 1984, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Council Activities October 23, 1984 Page 2 Resolutions: RES. 84-287, 8k. 84, p. 1065, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PAVING AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR PEPPERWOOD ADDITION, PARTS 4, 5, 6, AND 7 IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, RES. 84-288, Bk. 84, p. 1066, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY85 ASPHALT RE- SURFACING PROGRAM. Correspondence: Ben SumnerwiII of Iowa State Bank extending congratulations to the City for receiving the Distin- guished Benefit Award. John Gross of Technigraphics regarding Parking regulations, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Ruth and Sam Becker regarding leaf pick-up, reply from the City Mgr. attached. Robert Dowler regarding the closing of Whiteway Supermarket, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Thomas E. Davis regarding recent problem with anti -gay grafitti. Memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition on Weeber Street; stop sign on Pepper Drive at Sandusky Drive. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to extend the grace period for compliance with provisions relating to roomers. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on an ordinance to rezone airport property between runways 30 and 35 from P to an overlay zone of CI -1. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on an ordinance to rezone 6.3 acres south of Highway 1 West from I-1 to CI -1, (Hartwig, Inc.) The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on a corrective ordinance to vacate a portion of the Grove Street right-of-way. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 11/6/84, on a resolution to dispose of a portion of an alley in Block 15, County Seat Addition to Richard W. Johnson. The Mayor declared the motion tarried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property located at 209 Myrtle Avenue from RS -8 to RM -20. The following people appeared to support the request for rezoning: Atty. William Meardon, representing the owners Mr. & Mrs. Hsu and Dezi Li, Civil Engr. at the University of Iowa., Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to accept the correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. Hsu. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Council Activities October 23, 1984 Page 3 A public hearing was held on an application to amend the Zoning Ordinance sign regulations for the CB -2 zone. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone 1220 and 1228 Third Avenue from RS -5 to RS -8. No one appeared. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Erdahl, that item R5m, consideration of an ordinance adopting Zoning Regulations surrounding the Iowa City Municipal Airport, be considered prior to the next item (5i) regarding R -Plaza. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance adopting Zoning Regulations for the prevention of hazards and incompatible uses surrounding the Iowa City Municipal Airport, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the resolution APPROV- ING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT i (LSNRD) PLAN FOR R -PLAZA, PHASE TWO, LOCATED AT 463.14IGHWAY L WEST. Atty. William Sueppel, representing R -Plaza, appeared and requested the resolu- tion be adopted. Russ Schmeiser, Airport Commission Chair, also appeared. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 1/5, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl. Nays: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Zuber. Absent: Strait. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-289, Bk. 84, p. 1067, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDEN- TIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) FOR BDI, LOT 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-290, Bk. 84, 'pp. 1068-1069, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF AMHURST SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to vacate a portion of the Mormon Trek Boulevard right-of-way located on the north side of Mormon Trek Boulevard between Plaen View Drive and the Iowa City corporate limits, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the boundaries of City Plaza. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the rein- statement of the lease of certain premises by Union Bus Depot of Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared. Council Activities October 23, 1984 Page 4 Jennifer Tyler, 871 Woodside Drive, appeared to object to the proposed large scale development in the area of Melrose Lake, and to submit petitions against the development. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to accept and place on file copies of petitions filed previously with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Lance Salisbury, 904 Oakcrest and Paul Moore, 1004 Tower Ct. also appeared objecting to the development. Tom Scott, Planning and Zoning Commission Chair, and Staffinember Karin Franklin were present to answer questions. Councilmember Baker requested the question of a time deadline on Large Scale Residential Developments be pursued. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to note the recommendations of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission as follows: Consider recommendation of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission to support a rate increase equivalent to the proposal as per the negotiated contract. The BTC recommends to Council that it is the consensus of the Commission that any public hearing on the proposed rate increase should be held by the Council rather than the BTC in light of the City Council's past participation and preference. (A public hearing on the proposed increase is scheduled by Council for 11/6/84.) The recommendations of the Housing Commission noted as follows: (1) The Housing Commission endorses the Housing Rehabilitation Program and manuals as presented. Council approval for this program and manuals was given at the 11/9/84, meeting of the City Council. (2) The Housing Commission recommends approval of the Shared lresolutionProgram pp approving this programnd recommends is on he agenda as Item Nion as soon as O. 15.) (A, The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Housing Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/1/86. This appointment will be made at the 12/4/84, meeting of the City Council. The Mayor announced that no applications had been received for the University rep. on the Riverfront Commission for a three-year term ending 12/1/87. The City Manager reported on recent discussions and requested the appointment be deferred until the next meeting. Majority of Council agreed to defer until 11/6/84. Moved by Dickson, seconded Ambrisco, to approve the recommendation of the Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors that James P. Daly be appointed to the Riverfront Commission for the balance of a term plus a full three year term ending 12/1/87. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6/0, Strait absent. Councilmember Ambrisco noted an earlier Council decision to remove the bike lane lines on Market 8 Jefferson and questioned if they had been painted recently. The City Manager reported that the lines would be removed in the spring as per Council discussion and would investigate if they had been repainted recently. Ambrisco noted the pamphlet. re Security for Wompamphletenwasndavailablene n theilPolicey. The City Department. TheManager stated Mayor noted the Council Activities October 23, 1984 Page 5 Human Rights Award Breakfast to be held October 31, 7:30 a.m, at the Holiday Inn and the Charter Review Committee public hearings to be held November 12 and November 26, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The City Manager noted the memo in last Friday's Council packet re the University Heights water contract which expires in 1991. University Heights has requested advance notice re this matter. A suggestion was made to amend the current contract to allow for renewal or non -renewal about three years in advance. Legal staff is working on a draft and will review with University Heights and schedule for Council consideration in a couple of weeks. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-291, Bk. 84, p. 1070, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN '. AGREEMENT WITH METCALF AND EDDY FOR THE IOWA CITY WASTEWATER PLAN -ALTERNA- TIVE STUDY, in an amount not to exceed $178,500. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-292, Bk. 84, pp. 1071-1112, APPROVING THE SHARED HOUSING PROGRAM MANUAL AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS APPOINTED DESIGNEE TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FROM ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS PURSUANT TO FEDERAL REGULATIONS (24 CFR PART 570.201) TO ADMINISTER THE SHARED HOUSING PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED RESIDENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending Chapter 18-32(d)(2) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, (Human Rights), be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending Sections 56-(a) and 5-6(d) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City (regulating dance floors), be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/2, with the following division of roll call: Ayes: Ambrisco, Dickson, McDonald, Zuber. Nays: Baker, Erdahl. Absent: Strait. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:45 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Nbl:R�ulaiLPL1i41�uLGl: ATTEST: MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK 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 1 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 roclamation Service Day. pfor 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. 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. inutes reation Conm,11o10/9/84; HumaBoards Human Comm. -8/27/84, 9/24/84; ssions: Parks and divil 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 Comn.-8/16/84, 9/6/84, 9/20/84, 10/4/84, 10/18/84; Riverfront Comm, -10/3/84. Permit Motions Resolutions: Approving bmS Beer Garden sMFitzpatrck dba Fitzpatrks,25 S. Gilbert Street. Approving ClasC 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 Worker 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 1-1 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 TOOT 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 I 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; Nike 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 comments concerning the recommenda- tions of the Committee on Community Needs (CCN) on the use of $736,000 of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) 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/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 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 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. 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 Comnunity School District Bd. of Directors that Randy Jordison be appointed to the Parks & Recreation Conn. 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 Conn. 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. 84-296B, 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. 84-2960, 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. 84-7.97, 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. �llQ�l 7i 9C��n% MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Informal Council Discussion October 30, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: October 30, 1984, 6:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Council Present: 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 Melling, 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 professional developers within the community. Berlin said that if Council decides to pursue this concept, letters will be written to all 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 I -3q 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 64-1A. 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. 1 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 on 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 1. 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 r 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 { regulating air conditioning noise. 8. Meeting schedule. Council agreed not to hold an informal Council meeting 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. j10. Council agreed to join in the signatory of the statement from the Human I Rights Commission regarding graffiti. i, Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. i L- 3q Informal Council Discussion November 5, 1984 Informal Council Discussion: November 5, 1984, 6:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center in Iowa City. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, Strait. Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Smith, Franklin, Milkman, Boothroy, Hencin, Nugent, Mintle. Tae Recorded: Reel 84-CB3, Side 2, 211 -End; 84-C84, Sides 1 and 2, All; -C , Sie , 1-115. Consent Calendar Reel 84-C83, Side 2 Council agreed to add to the consent calendar approval of the application for a beer permit from Bob Baehler, 1515 Mall Drive, The Yacht Club of Iowa City. Planning and Zoning Reel 84-C83, Side 2 Pornmmandatinn of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding roomers in Franklin explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that there should be no exemptions for church -affiliated residential uses and no changes to the roomer ordinance. Franklin explained that the Legal Depart- ment was concerned that the law be applied uniformly and that it would be difficult to show that there was a connection between the function of the religious institution and the residential uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission had discussed the reduction in the number of roomers in the multi -family zones. When reviewed by the City Council, the number of roomers in the multi -family zone was increased and the number of roomers in the single family zones was reduced. Franklin said it is only in RS -5 and RS -8 zones that the requirement is one roomer. Dickson and Zuber said the roomer ordinance could cause a financial hardship to some people in the RS -5 and RS -8 zones. Zuber questioned grandfathering in the existing two roomer uses. Berlin said staff will review the information and present it to the Council for further discussion. In response to Strait's reference to agenda item 18, Franklin said the ordinance relates to the Human Rights Chapter and should be passed and adopted at tomorrow's formal meeting. is No discussion. a P zone or t;i-i. The Airport Commission requested this item be deferred. Council agreed to defer this item indefinitely. Ordinance to rezone 6.3 acres of Highway 1 West from I-1 to CI -1. Franklin said that staff's recommendation for approval was conditioned on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the change from industrial to commercial intensive. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to rezone the property. The Planning and Zoning Commission felt that lines between the designations on the Comprehensive Plan are lines of transition, not a concrete boundary. Milkman reviewed a map of a planned frontage road along Highway 1 West. The frontage road is in the Highway 1 right-of-way. IDOT is willing to give the right-of-way to Iowa City. A letter needs to be sent from Iowa City to IDOT accepting the right-of-way. Hartwig Inc. would construct the frontage road and Iowa City would maintain it. Erdahl expressed concern that the City would be giving up concurrent jurisdiction with IDOT for providing frontage and access roads. Councilmembers decided to consider sending a letter to IDOT after the public hearing tomorrow evening. Corrective ordinance to vacated a portion of the Grove Street right-of-way. Franklin said this is a corrective ordinance and action is necessary to enable proper disposal of the property. Resolution to dispose of a portion of an alley in Block 15 County Seat Addition to Richard Johnson. _- Mr. Johnson owns half of the alley and would like to purchase the remaining half of the vacated alley. Franklin explained the $50 cost was the estimated amount of money spent by staff to go through the disposal proceedings. In response to Strait, Franklin said that the City usually does an appraisal when there are more than one adjacent property owners to whom the property would benefit. Also, the City can dispose of a property by offering it to the public at a public hearing for a price - then the fair market value will be set by competing interests in the property. Franklin said staff is drafting a policy on the disposition of small parcels. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to extend the grace period for compliance with provisions relatino to roomers. No discussion. ce to extend the grace oeriod No discussion. Approve the preliminary plat for the Ruppert Subdivision and a preliminary LSNRD plan forte MHI Auto Center. No discussion. Amend the Zoning Ordinance sign regulations for CB -2 zone. No discussion. S-ya Rezone property located at 209 Myrtle Avenue from RS -8 to RN -20. Franklin said comments were received from William Meardon, attorney for the applicant, and from Mr. Li, both speaking in favor of the application. Rezone 1220 and 1228 Third Avenue from RS -5 to RS -8. Franklin said no comments were received at the public hearing. Vacate a portion of the Mormon Trek Boulevard richt-of-way located on the north side of Mormon Trek Boulevard. No discussion. Ordinance No discussion. Utility Franchise Reel 84-C84, Side 1 i Jansen considered the question if the franchise fee or rental fee is a tax. If the courts construe it as a tax, under the home rule power, the power to tax has been reserved by the state and the municipality cannot impose a tax. If it is construed to not be a tax it would be within the power of the City to impose a fee. Jansen said the issue has not been litigated since the adoption of the home rule legislation. Under the proposed franchise, if Iowa City and Iowa -Illinois agree that the franchise fee ought to be imposed, there is a question of whether a third party or a citizen can challenge it. Jansen will review recent research done by the League of Municipalities f regarding this issue. Jansen will report back to the Council next week. Erdahl requested Jansen to research if the IOOT can refuse to allow the building of a frontage road to avoid maintenance costs. Councilmembers discussed the franchise fee. Ambrisco disagreed with the one percent fee provision in the franchise. Erdahl stated that the franchise fee can save money by making energy information and qualified personnel available to the public. McDonald said it is important to know specifically how the franchise fee revenue will be used. Ambrisco said the public should be fully informed about the franchise fee before it is voted upon. Ambrisco requested information about the University's intention to purchase energy from a private concern. In response to Strait, McDonald said the proposed franchise contract is for 25 years with an option for the City to reopen the contract at ten years. McDonald estimated that the franchise agreement could be finalized by February or March of 1985. Baker requested clarification of the franchise agreement language regarding the first 30 days of the eleventh year of the franchise the Council has to notify Iowa -Illinois to renegotiate the contract. Baker commented on Iowa -Illinois transformer boxes. T-40 4 Human Service Agency Joint Hearing Reel 84-C84, Side 1 Mintle reviewed the process for the joint hearing on human service agency funding. Three City Council representatives and two Board of Supervisor representatives will attend the funding request hearings. A formal City -Council meeting will be held to discuss the agency requests. Strait and Dickson will represent Council. Congregate Housing Reel 84-C84, Side 1 Boothroy recommended hiring a consultant to do a market and feasibility survey of the congregate housing needs in Iowa City. The consultant will survey the elderly to find out what type of housing and services are needed and what people are willing to pay for. In response to Ambrisco, Boothroy said that staff assistance and data could be made available to reduce consultant fees. Strait suggested contacting the University of Iowa for help in the feasibility and marketing study. Boothroy noted that the City will have criteria affecting the consultant's involvement with the building of a congregate housing project. Boothroy said another public hearing will be held November 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the Senior Center. CDBG Recommendations Reel 84-C84, Side 2 Council requested additional information about the CDBG recommendations. Ambrisco requested a geographic breakdown of people being served in project seven. Baker asked that Women's Transit Authority representatives be present at tomorrow's formal meeting. Erdahl asked for information about the amount of money Johnson County has for programs involving mental health and drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Erdahl wanted to know if the County is expending the money allocated under state law for such programs. Zuber requested the budget for the full-time staff person for project #3; a breakdown of administrative costs; and information about the $1500415,000 RVAP increase. Strait requested rationale on how it was decided to allocate $100,000 to Goodwill. Berlin explained that there are two issues of concern about the Women's Transit Authority: 1) discrimination in employment and services and 2) the state is adopting new rules and regulations about funding of special kinds of transportation. Jansen is studying these issues. In response to Dickson, Berlin explained that the human service agency salaries increases have been implemented. 5 Review of the FY85 Objectives Reel 84-C84, Side 2 The Council reviewed an update of Council objectives in preparation of the Council goal setting session to be held November 15, 2:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. Berlin said that Tim Shields has recommended to complete the goal setting all in one session. Appointments Reel 84-CB4, Side 1 Resources Conservation Commission - Staff will inform Phil Nychay of the need for his resignation before an appointment can be made. Mayor's Youth Employment - Jan Liggett Karr noted a correction to agenda item lla.l. Senior Center. The appointment should be dated 1986, not 1985 as indicated. Council Time/Agenda Reel 84-C84, Side 2 1. Karr noted two additions to the consent calendar: a resolution for a cigarette permit and motion setting public hearing on December 18 on an ordinance to amend Chapter 14. 2. Berlin stated that two resolutions have also been added to the agenda relating to reclassification of positions in Housing & Inspection Services and Transit. The position changes have been agreed upon by staff and AFSCME. 3. Item 5e.(10). In response to Dickson, Council agreed to co-sign a letter to the University of Iowa's Human Rights Commission as requested by Sue Futrell. 4. Item 5e.(7). In response to Dickson, Berlin said Cassady will schedule a meeting with Dean Spriestersbach to discuss community theatre. 5. McDonald reminded Council that six Councilmembers need to be present and voting favorable at the December 4 Council meeting for the Taft Speedway vote. 6. Item 10c(2). In response to Baker, Berlin said Franklin will provide Council with information about Vanessa's canopy request. 7. In response to Baker, Berlin said Project Green, the Design Review Committee and City Forester agreed that trees should be removed from the 300 block of Washington Street. 8. Baker inquired about prohibiting dumpsters from the required parking spaces of apartments. Berlin said the City can prohibit it and it can be enforced when housing inspections are made. Baker also asked about the prohibition of dumpsters from the total front yard. 9. In response to Zuber, Berlin explained the City pays for every ton of refuse the City takes to the landfill. The cost is included in the bill received by Iowa City residents. 1-u 0 10. Ambrisco requested a large enough room for the November 15 Council goal setting meeting at the Holiday Inn. 11. In response to Ambrisco, Erdahl explained that the Council developed the process of reading board and commission recommendations at formal Council meetings to ensure that Councilmembers know what the recommendations are. Ambrisco noted that he disagrees with the Design Review Committee's recommendation that no barrier be placed around the fountain in the City Plaza. Ambrisco suggested replacing the water fountain with a permanent sculpture. The matter will be scheduled for further discussion. 12. Strait questioned Council interest regarding regulating exotic animals in Iowa City. Council decided not to pursue the matter. 13. Helling said a meeting with the Board of Supervisors is scheduled on December 19. 14. Item 5e.(4). Berlin said correspondence from Mr. Bender should be referred to the committee that is looking at downtown maintenance. Executive Session Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn to executive session 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, 7/0, all Council - members present. Councilmember Dickson left. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 8:50 p.m. Meeting adjourned 9:35 p.m.