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Home My WebLink About1983-02-01 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES February 1, 1983 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 2/1/83, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Lynch. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Knight, Hauer, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 82-25, Side 1, 1-356. Mayor Neuhauser announced a change in item #4K, setting a public hearing on an ordinance to establish a moratorium in the Manville Heights neighborhood. After discussion at the informal meeting of 1/31/83, - consensus of Council was to set a public hearing for March 8th on an ordinance rezoning the entire area to RNC -20. A special Council meeting will be held at 4:00 P.M. on February 2, 1983, to consider setting a ii 9 j public hearing on the rezoning. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the month of February as Heart Month and 12D presented the proclamation to Betsy Sarr, President of the local chapter of the American Heart Association. She also proclaimed February 14, 1983, as Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day. The Mayor announced the addition of a resolution setting a public hearing on the transit facility project to the consent calendar. Moved by Perret, 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, 1/18/83, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Civil Service Comm. -1/5/83; /_22- Airport 32Airport Comm. -1/12/83; Human Rights Comm. -12/20/82; Riverfront /,� 3 wi7un.-1/12/83; Piaiining and Zoning Comm. -12/16/82. /xv RES. 83-18, Bk. 76, p. 51, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2/15/83 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY PROJECT AND �irL DIRECTING ACTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Permit motions and resolutions as recommended by the Acting City Clerk: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #509, 225 S. Gilbert. Approving /? 7 Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba /1I% Hy -Vee Food Store #3 and Drug Town #2, 1201 N. Dodge Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for Vanessa's of Iowa City, Inc. dba /V Vanessa's, 118 E. College Street. RES. 83-19, Bk. 76, p. 52, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT TO THE CROW'S NEST. i Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $1,734,614.74 for the period of December 1 through December 31, 1982, 1.141 as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. i111CRDEILMED BY 1. DORM-MICROL�A E!-� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES .J )uncil Activities rebruary 1, 1983 Page 2 Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Northwestern Bell I3,2 Telephone Company along west side of Highway 1, south of Sunset Street. Resolutions, Book 76: RES. 83-20, pp. 53-54, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PETERSON STREET INTERCEPTOR SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION AS CONSTRUCTED BY DAVE SCHMITT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. RES. 83-21, pp. 55-56, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER FOR THE TURNKEY HOUSING PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 22-4, IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AS CONSTRUCTED BY KNOWLING BROTHERS CONTRACTING COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 83-22, pp. 57-58, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY RAMP B, BLOCK 64, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS CONSTRUCTED BY KNUTSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. Correspondence: Mercy Hospital re Central Junior High, furnished to Council 1/14/83. Petition from residents of Manville Heights re rezoning, furnished to Council 1/21/83. Armstrong's re development of Parcel 64-1a, furnished to Council 1/24/83. Dale Sanderson re storm sewer problem on old Rock Island stockyards, referred to the City Manager for reply. William C. Lucas, attorney representing John Nolan, re proposed rezoning of area in Manville Heights, City Attorney to report to Council re this matter. Memo from Traffic Engr. re barricade at east end of Melrose Avenue. Memorandum from Civil Service submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Clerk-Typist/Housing & Inspection Services; 'Senior Plant Operator/Water Division;'Service Maintenance Worker/Water Division; YAssistant Superintendent/Water Division; STreatment Plant Operator/Water Division; `Maintenance Worker III/Water Division; 'Maintenance Worker II/Water Division; 'Maintenance Worker III/Streets & Sanitation Division;'Mass Transit Operator/Transit Division;'°Maintenance Worker I/Water Division; "Assistant Treatment Plant Operator/Water Division; 'Maintenance Worker iiStreets & Sanitation Division; `%intenance Worker II/Streets & Sanitation Division; "'Associate Planner/Planning & Program Development;°Maintenance Worker II/Parking Division;"Parking Cashier/Parking Division. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. A recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Update, noted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 3/1/83 on the final PAD, LSRD Plan, amended preliminary plat and final plat of Walden Ridge, Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. 141 Gay . . . ._ _ .. - .. AW /d2 /�<P Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to set a public hearing for 3/1/83 on the amended preliminary and final PAD, LSRD plan of Ty'n Cae lefe Part 2, Lots 91 and 92. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. 1 ' i MICRorILMED BY 11. -1---JORM -MIC RbLA8 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES !� ^ ')uncil Activities ebruary 1, 1983 Page 3 Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to set a public hearing for 2/15/83 on the vacation'and disposition of Sunset Street and the frontage road between Highway 1 and Bryn Mawr Heights, Part 13. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. A public hearing was held on the proposed rezoning of certain property located at 655 Highway 6 Bypass East and known as Fleetway Stores /C2 from M1 to C2. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE REZONING LOT 26, LYON'S SECOND ADDITION, FROM C2 TO R3A; LOCATED EAST OF VAN BUREN /63 STREET, NORTH OF BOWERY STREET, WEST OF JOHNSON STREET, AND SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET, be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, 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 consideration and vote be waived and the ordinance be voted upon for second consideration at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF GILBERT AND BURLINGTON STREETS (302-314 SOUTH GILBERT STREET AND 417 EAST BURLINGTON STREET) FROM C2 TO CBS (Dorothy Maher property), be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 3 AND 4 IN LYMAN COOK'S SUBDIVISION WHICH ARE OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED NORTH OF RALSTON CREEK VILLAGE AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET FROM C2 TO CBS, be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0; Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY DIRECTLY EAST OF LOT 4 IN LYMAN COOK'S SUBDIVISION, _LLL OUTLOT 25, be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE BY CLARIFYING THE LANGUAGE REGARDING ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS, ADDING A PENALTY SECTION AND PERMITTING THE FINAL 1G y PLAT TO INCLUDE PART OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES ONLY, be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to lay on the table the setting of a public hearing for 3/1/83 on an ordinance to establish a moratorium /! P for six months in the Manville Heights neighborhood. The Mayor declared J i 141CROFIL14ED BY 1 1- DORM- MICR6L"AB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES "luncil Activities rebruary 1, 1983 Page 4 the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. Mayor Neuhauser reminded Councilmembers of the special meeting scheduled for 2/2 to consider setting a public hearing rezoning the area. Casey Mahon, 226 McLean, appeared and thanked Council for their /6 9 consideration re Manville Heights neighborhood. Mayor Neuhauser announced the following vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. - three vacancies for three-year terms ending /40 5/1/86; Planning & Zoning Comm. - two vacancies for five-year terms ending /9/ 5/1/88; Mayor's Youth Employment Board - two vacancies for three-year _/7,z terms ending 4/15/86. These appointments will be made at the 3/15/83 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Perret, to appoint Michael Segrin, 232 S. Summit, to Broadband Telecommunications Commission for a three-year /79 term ending 3/13/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to reappoint Joseph Tiffany, 1606 Morningside Drive, to the Airport Commission for a six-year term /9 ending 3/1/89. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Peter Fisher, 1211 Ginter Avenue, to the Board of Adjustment for a five-year term ending /' 1/1/88. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Steven Stimmel, 3005 Cornell, Stephanie Suttles, 350 Hawkeye Ct., and reappoint David Leshtz, /7/ 1411 Sheridan Avenue, to the Committee on Community Needs for three-year terms ending 3/1/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. Councilmember Erdahl noted the years of service on the Board of Adjustment by James Harris and on the Committee on Community Needs by Sandra Lockett and Janet Cook and requested the Mayor send letters of appreciation. McDonald requested an update of the projected schedule for purchase of bus shelters and placement, specifically Westminster and Court. City Manager will report. McDonald also questioned the procedure for having vehicles towed out of privately owned commercial parking lots after hours. City Manager stated the police would take care of the matter. Councilmembers suggested that the posted sign include the towing cost. Perret briefed Council re trees on private property being removed and that an ordinance requiring a permit had been repealed in 1979. He noted that in addition to large older trees downed in the Manville Heights area this past week, the railroad was clearing trees along the right-of- way. He expressed concern re City trees in Brookland Park. The City Attorney will investigate and the Mayor will write a letter re this matter to the railroad. Neuhauser requested a list of possible projects for civic groups be compiled for distribution. Dickson reported on her recent visit to the Police Department and was impressed with the back-up system. Balmer inquired as to when Council would be receiving re water billing I i 141CROFILIIED BY --JORM-MICR#LAE1- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES J1 I)uncil Activities .abruary 1, 1983 Page 5 procedures. City Manager stated a memo was upcoming. He also requested information re the status of the Central Junior High property. City Manager stated that Friday's packet would contain a memo. Balmer reported on the latest meeting of the Wastewater Treatment Committee and the Task Force on Convention/Tourism. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-23, Bk. 76, p. 59, RESCINDING THE DESIGNATION OF ARMSTRONG'S INC. AS THE PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1a IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. Perret questioned whether Armstrong's could be required to pay more than the deposit for architectural fees, etc. as set forth in the contract. Staff will report back. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-24, Bk. 76, pp. 60-61, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF WARRANTY DEED FOR CONVEYANCE OF THE OLD PUBLIC LIBRARY SITE, LOTS 3 AND 4 IN BLOCK 63, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Atty. Cruise, representing GWG Investments, present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-25, Bk. 76, pp. 62-64, ENDORSING THE MODEL CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZING MEMBERS OF THE IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION TO ACQUAINT LANDOWNERS, WITH PROPERTY ABUTTING THE IOWA RIVER, WITH THE EASEMENT AND TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CONSERVATION MEASURE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-26, Bk. 76, pp. 65-67, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO FUNDS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT 22-4. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn, 8:40 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. ATTEST: MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR MARIAN KARR, ACTING CITY CLERK /Q� /99 fes_.- ___�__ .. _.. _.. _..____•• :.-. �....-� i MICROFILMED BY JOR M --MIC RdCAO�- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES / 'f City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 21, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memorandum from the City Manager regarding FY 84 compensation for admin- istrative and confidential employees. Copy of letter from City Manager to .Cooper Evans regarding 1981 amend- ments to the Clean Water Act. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding FY 84 City Council Program Division Statement. Program Division Statement for the Airport/Airport Commission. Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. Historic Preservation Commission b. Amendment to the GWG Investments Contract c. City/County Urban Fringe Policy Memoranda from the Finance Director: a. Broadband Telecommunications Revenue - FY 84 Budget b. Free Grace Period in Parking Ramps c. Parking Fines , Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Construction Schedule for Benton Street -Riverside Drive Intersection Improvement Project b. 2" and 4" Water Mains c. January Meeting of the Waste Water Facility Committee d. Council Referral of December 21 - Sunset and Highway 1 Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding sources of funds for housing inspection FY 84. Material from the Acting City Clerk: a. Copy of letter to Code recipients b. Liquor License Fees Memoranda from the Director of Parks and Recreation: a. Napoleon Park Restrooms b. Downtown Area Litter Pickup c. Children's Museum Attendance Id ICBOF ILI4ED BY —JORFIR(SC.413 j CEDAR RAYIDS • OES MOINES j) a , City Council January 21, 1983 Page 2 Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager and information from the Equipment Superintendent regarding equipment acquisitions during FY 84. Memorandum from the Energy Coordinator regarding energy use information. Memoranda from the Police Chief: a. Proposed Mid -Shift; Police Department b. Alternatives to Bicycle Licensing and License Enforcement Letter from Governor Ray to the City Purchasing Agent. Petition from residents of Manville Hei.ghts regarding proposed rezoning. Copy of City Attorney evaluation form. Legislative Bulletin. City Pipeyard Prospectus. Agenda for Joint Iowa City/Johnson County Human Service Agency Hearing, January 26. Copies of FY84 Human Service Agency Funding Requests. r 141CROFILMED BY / JORM'"MIC R#LAB"' -' ICEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ( / MEMORANDUM DATE: January 28, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to the members of the Civil Service Commission regarding affirmative action. Copy of policy regarding gifts. Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding fee for auto impounds. Material from the City Assessor regarding meeting of City Conference Board and City Assessor's budget for FY 84. Articles: a. Is collective bargaining "laundry list" washed up? b. Public worker unions plan attack on bargaining law c. Iowa City's living costs rank fifth among Big Ten towns, study fi d. Utility Bills: The Real Price of Electricity Calendar for February 1983. Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Land Use Update jl7r � iF ROFILMED BY -MIC R#CAVIDS • DES 1491.4 I ..J i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 21, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memorandum from the City Manager regarding FY 84 compensation for admin- istrative and confidential employees. Copy of letter from City Manager to .Cooper Evans regarding 1981 amend- L� ments to the Clean Water Act. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding FY 84 City Council Program Division Statement. --- Program Division Statement for the Airport/Airport Commission. 9f— Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. Historic Preservation Commission - b. Amendment to the GWG Investments Contract —� c. City/County Urban Fringe Policy Memoranda from the Finance Director: a. Broadband Telecommunications Revenue - FY 84 Budget 11'� b. Free Grace Period in Parking Ramps 200 c. Parking Fines�� Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Construction Schedule for Benton Street -Riverside Drive Intersection Improvement Project .12011- 1201b. b. 2" and 4" Water Mains .203- 203c. c. January Meeting of the Waste Water Facility Committee 70J� d. Council Referral of December 21 - Sunset and Highway 1 Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding sources of funds for housing inspection FY 84. Material from the Acting City Clerk: a. Copy of letter to Code recipientsO b. Liquor License Fees Memoranda from the Director of Parks and Recreation: a. Napoleon Park Restrooms b. Downtown Area Litter Pickup c. Children's Museum Attendance 1 141CROFILI4ED BY 1- ---JORM'"MIC R4LAB -- f CEDAR RAV 105 •DES 11014ES 0 J� City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 28, 1983 T0: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to the members of the Civil Service Commission regarding affirmative action. Copy of policy regarding gifts. Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding fee for auto impounds. Material from the City Assessor regarding meeting of City Conference Board and City Assessor's budget for FY 84. Articles: a. Is collective bargaining "laundry list" washed up? b. Public worker unions plan attack on bargaining law c. Iowa City's living costs rank fifth among Big Ten towns, study d. Utility Bills: The Real Price of Electricity Calendar for February 1983. Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Land Use Update MICROFILMED BY I 1"" JORM.""MICR46CA9" }� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MD INES I -2;2e- r,