HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-03-01 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
March 1, 1983
Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 3/1/83, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor
McDonald, Neuhauser9 PerretciAb entrsErdahl.- Staf members present Berlin,
Jansen, Knight, Farmer, Tippe, Vitosh, Kimble, Karr. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 83-2, Side 2, 480-1650.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions, 2/15/83, as published, subject
to correction, as recommended by the Acting City Clerk.
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Approval of minutes from Rules Committee meeting of 2/14/83.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Committee on Community Needs -
2/2/83; Airport Commission -2/9/83; Civil Service Commission -2/5/83.
Permit motions and resolutions as recommended by the Acting City
Clerk: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Krause Gentle
Oil Corporation dba Iowa City Sav-Mor Kerr-McGee Stationstore #104, 1104 S.
Gilbert Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for
Amelia Corporation dba Amelia Earhart Deli, 223 E. Washington Street.
RestaurantsClass C Inc. dbaiGringouor '�s, 115 E. College icense and Streets Approvifor ngClassLiquor License and Sunday Sales for Sheep's Head Limited dba Sheep's Head
Cafe, 209 N. Linn Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday
Sales for Mercene Myers dba The Gas Company Inn, 2300 Muscatine Avenue.
RES. 83-39, Bk. 76, p, 97, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $1,430,399.35 for
FinanceiDirector, subof jectttooaudit. Authorizing 1983,
he City Engineer as to the
an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation
to Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company for Highway 1, 6, 218 and Riverside
Drive at Hartwig Motors. Formally adoptinga revised policy on
communication between the City Council and Boards and Commissions
March 1, 1983, , dated
Correspondence: Committee On Community Needs re meeting with members
of the Housing Commission. Dale Sanderson, attorney for Shaler
Enterprises, re zoning of Hunters Run Subdivision, Part One. Byron and Kay
Buford re variance to Section 8.10.24.8 of the Zoning Ordinance at 528 E.
College Street. Memo from Civil Service Commission submitting certified
list of applicants for the position of Captain in the Fire Department.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Kathy Mitchell
for use of Blackhawk Minipark on 3/8/83 by Women's League for Peace and
Freedom, approved.
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Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: KGAN-TV for permission to q
park a van in front of 111 E. College for taping of MASH -Mania to benefit
the American Red Cross on 2/23/83, approved. KRNA for permission to park aa_ a9
van in front of 111 E. College to broadcast MASH -Mania to benefit the
American Red Cross on 2/23/83, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 3/29/83 7
on the rezoning of .94 acres between Van Buren and Johnson Streets north of the 3ya
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad right-of-way from M1 to RX The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 3/15/83 on
the vacation of a portion of Lucas Street right-of-way located north of Page _'3 VL
Street and south of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad right-of-way.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to set a public hearing for 3/29/83
on the rezoning of certain property located at 521 Kirkwood Avenue from M1 to ,3 i!__
RNC -20. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
A public hearing was held on the amended preliminary and final planned area
development plan of Lots 91 and 92, Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part II. No one1L
appeared.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
AMENDED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF LOTS 91 AND 92, sw
TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION, PART II, BE CONSIDERED AND GIVEN FIRST VOTE FOR PASSAGE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared
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the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on the final PAD, LSRD plan, amended preliminary
plat and final plat of Walden Ridge, Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4. No one appeared.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
AMENDED PRELIMINARY PAD PLAN OF WALDEN RIDGE, PARTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4, be 'q Ile
considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to defer consideration of a
resolution approving the amended preliminary plat and final plat and the
preliminary and final LSRD plan of Walden Ridge, Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4. TheL
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS
OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SUNSET STREET AND THE FRONTAGE ROAD BETWEEN HIGHWAY 1 AND _31'1'r
BRYAffirmative AHrlollTcallARote unanimous,dered and 6/0, Erdahlven first vote for absent. The Mayor declarred
the motion carried.
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Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 655 HIGHWAY 6 BYPASS EAST AND KNOWN AS FLEETWAY STORES FROM 340
M1 to. C2, be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that ORD. 83-3105, Bk. 21, pp. 16-17,
REZONING LOT 26, LYON'S SECOND ADDITION, FROM C2 to R3A: LOCATED EAST OF VAN .3.SD
BURN STREET, NORTH OF BOWERY STREET, WEST OF JOHNSON STREET, AND SOUTH OF
BURLINGTON STREET, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
David Butitta, 800 N. Van Buren, appeared re IDOT purchase of land. .3.5/
A public hearing was held on the FY84 budget. Finance Director Vitosh and
staffmember Kimble present for discussion. The following people appeared for _.3aa
discussion: Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield; Charles Ruppert, 1406 N. Dubuque Rd.;
and David Repp, 221' E. Washington Street.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
cost estimate for the construction of the Dubuque Street Improvements -
Washington Street to Iowa Avenue. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Rd., appeared re _ 315"1
an additional street closed sign at Linn Street/alley and questioned the
placement of the bike island and transformer. Staff will investigate.
bLynch, seconded by Di, to adot RES. 83-40
APPROVINGdPLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORMSonOF CONTRACT AND COST EAST MATE FOR THE _d044
CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS - WASHINGTON STREET TO IOWA
AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED March 31, 1983, AT 10:00 AM
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-41, Bk. 76, pp.
99-119, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENTS tri
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PROPERTY OWNERS ON SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET FOR
THE 50/50 FUNDING OF THE REHABILITATION OF SIDEWALK VAULTS ON DUBUQUE STREET.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
COUnCilmember Balmer noted the memo from the Resources Conservation
Commission re response to C.A.R.G. Community Energy Study proposal. The City 3_ Sl
Manager will contact other communities re the value of studies and schedule for
informal discussion. Balmer also noted the memo from the Parking Supervisor re
vandalism in the parking ramps and requested proposals for control. Staff will •315,9
investigate, coordinate with the Downtown Association and report back to
Council. Balmer questioned when the library budget would be finalized in regard 5,5
to County funding. City Manager stated a report would be coming shortly.
Neuhauser reported on the recent meeting she and John McDonald attended with the _3.1�7
School Board re Central Junior High property and stated a written report would
be forthcoming. The matter will be scheduled for the informal Council meeting
of March 14th. Perret updated Council on the recent clear cutting of trees _Fe; _�__
along the Rock Island right-of-way by the railroad and Iowa -Illinois. Rep. Jean
Lloyd Jones also viewed the area with Councilmember Perret this past weekend.
City Manager reported that he had spoken to Iowa -Illinois and that the power
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company had agreed to do no more cutting until the railroad policy on clear
cutting was decided. Perret voiced concern re Brooklyn Park trees and noted the
debris being left after cutting. City Manager will investigate. McDonald
1 apologized for missing the informal session and questioned discussion re the
memo from the City Manager re parking needs. City Manager noted the purpose of
the memo was to establish issues and agree on the proposed split of
responsibilities. Staff will develop a schedule for study and outline of
subject areas, review with departments, and report back to Council. McDonald
questioned the number of property owners affected by the Kimball Rd. Sidewalk
Assessments. City Engr. Farmer replied six were involved.
Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: 1)
CCN recommends that the City Council postpone scheduling a joint meeting between
the Housing Commission and the Committee on Community Needs until such time as
Chairperson Lauria and CCN member/Housing Commission representative VanderZee
meet with the Housing Commission; 2) CCN reaffirms its continuing interest in
the funding of the River City Housing Collective; 3) CCN recommends that the
City Council allocate the additional $153,000 of CDBG monies to fund the storm
sewers in the Rundell Street and Center Avenue area. The City Council has
previously received information on or has acted upon these recommendations.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-42, Bk. 76, pp. 120-
124, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO
AGREEMENT NO. 81-3-032 WITH THE STATE OF IOWA, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAY DIVISION, FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF IOWA PRIMARY
HIGHWAY #1, WITHIN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-43, Bk. 76, p. 125,
SETTING LEGAL HOLIDAYS FOR PARKING METERS, PARKING LOTS AND MULTI-LEVEL PARKING _1; 15,
FACILITIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to defer consideration of a
resolution authorizing the execution of the fourth amendment to the contract for _3 GG
technical services between the City of Iowa City and Zuchelli, Hunter &
Associates for the preparation of an Urban Development Action Grant for the
redevelopment of Parcel 64-1b (Hotel Site). The Mayor declared the motion to
defer carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt the following resolutions
relative to the Kimball Road Special Sidewalk Assessment Project: RES. 83-44,
Bk. 76, pp. 126-128, PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK se, 7
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: RES. 83-45, Bk. 76, p. 129, .3 61f
RESOLUTION FIXING VALUES OF LOTS: RES. 83-46, Bk. 76; pp. 130-131, RESOLUTION 3/.9
ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST AND PROPOSED PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIMBALL ROAD SPECIAL SIDEWALK
ASSESSMENT PROJECT - 1983; RES. 83-47, Bk. 76, pp. 132-136, RESOLUTION OF .? %p
NECESSITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor
declared the resolutions adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to adopt the following resolutions
relative to the St. Anne's Drive Special Paving Project:' RES. 83-48, Bk. 76,
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company had agreed to do no more cutting until the railroad policy on clear
cutting was decided. Perret voiced concern re Brooklyn Park trees and noted the
debris being left after cutting. City Manager will investigate. McDonald
1 apologized for missing the informal session and questioned discussion re the
memo from the City Manager re parking needs. City Manager noted the purpose of
the memo was to establish issues and agree on the proposed split of
responsibilities. Staff will develop a schedule for study and outline of
subject areas, review with departments, and report back to Council. McDonald
questioned the number of property owners affected by the Kimball Rd. Sidewalk
Assessments. City Engr. Farmer replied six were involved.
Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: 1)
CCN recommends that the City Council postpone scheduling a joint meeting between
the Housing Commission and the Committee on Community Needs until such time as
Chairperson Lauria and CCN member/Housing Commission representative VanderZee
meet with the Housing Commission; 2) CCN reaffirms its continuing interest in
the funding of the River City Housing Collective; 3) CCN recommends that the
City Council allocate the additional $153,000 of CDBG monies to fund the storm
sewers in the Rundell Street and Center Avenue area. The City Council has
previously received information on or has acted upon these recommendations.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-42, Bk. 76, pp. 120-
124, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO
AGREEMENT NO. 81-3-032 WITH THE STATE OF IOWA, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAY DIVISION, FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF IOWA PRIMARY
HIGHWAY #1, WITHIN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-43, Bk. 76, p. 125,
SETTING LEGAL HOLIDAYS FOR PARKING METERS, PARKING LOTS AND MULTI-LEVEL PARKING _1; 15,
FACILITIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to defer consideration of a
resolution authorizing the execution of the fourth amendment to the contract for _3 GG
technical services between the City of Iowa City and Zuchelli, Hunter &
Associates for the preparation of an Urban Development Action Grant for the
redevelopment of Parcel 64-1b (Hotel Site). The Mayor declared the motion to
defer carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt the following resolutions
relative to the Kimball Road Special Sidewalk Assessment Project: RES. 83-44,
Bk. 76, pp. 126-128, PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK se, 7
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: RES. 83-45, Bk. 76, p. 129, .3 61f
RESOLUTION FIXING VALUES OF LOTS: RES. 83-46, Bk. 76; pp. 130-131, RESOLUTION 3/.9
ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST AND PROPOSED PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIMBALL ROAD SPECIAL SIDEWALK
ASSESSMENT PROJECT - 1983; RES. 83-47, Bk. 76, pp. 132-136, RESOLUTION OF .? %p
NECESSITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor
declared the resolutions adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to adopt the following resolutions
relative to the St. Anne's Drive Special Paving Project:' RES. 83-48, Bk. 76,
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pp. 137-139, PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS
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IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: RES. 83-49, Bk. 76, p. 140, RESOLUTION FIXING
VALUES OF LOTS; RES. 83-50, Bk. 76, pp. 141-142, RESOLUTION ADOPTING PRELIMINARY
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PLAT AND SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST AND PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ST. ANNE'S DRIVE SPECIAL PAVING PROJECT - 1983; RES. 83-
51, Bk. 76, pp. 143-147, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session to
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discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or
where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice
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or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The
Mayor declared the motion carrried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Meeting
j adjourned to executive session 9:05 P.M.
MARIAN K. KARR, ACTING CITY CLERK
MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 18, 1983
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Informal agendas and meeting schedule.
Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to Iowa Railroad Company regarding
clearing of railroad right of way.
Memorandum from David Perret regarding clear -cutting along Rock Island
right of way.
Memorandum from David Perret regarding report on National League of Cities
Convention.
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Dubuque Street improvements.
Copy of ICMA Newsletter supplement regarding salaries of managers.
Copy of letter from IDOT District Engineer regarding sidewalks on primary. .
road projects.
Material from the Director of Planning and Program Development regarding
New Zoning Ordinance.
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding Five -Year Capital. Improve- _
ment Program.
Memorandum from the Parking Supervisor regarding vandalism in the Capitol
Street and Dubuque Street parking ramps.
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding Federal Public Transportation
Act of 1982/Administration's Federal Budget.
Calendar for March 1983.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 25, 1983
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from Mayor Neuhauser regarding Central Junior High Property.
Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to the President of Iowa City
Community School District regarding the Central Junior High property.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Tour of Shamrock/Friendship/Arbor Drainage Area
b. Study of Parking Needs
c. City Manager Evaluation
d. Bids for Pipeyard Property
Memoranda from the Department of Public 'Works:
a. Railroad Safety
b. Highway Nl Bikeway/Sidewalk - Dubuque Road to Highlander
c. Linn Street Improvements - Burlington to Washington Street
Memorandum regarding Iowa City FY 84 Budget for Human Service Agencies
Memorandum from the Resources Conservation Commission regarding response
to C.A.R.6. Community Energy Study Proposal.
Copy of ICMA Newsletter which includes article regarding Iowa City's art
program.
Evaluation of North Side Street Lighting Project.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 18, 1983
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Informal agendas and meeting schedule.
Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to Iowa Railroad Company regarding
clearing of railroad right of way.
Memorandum from David Perret regarding clear -cutting along Rock Island
right of way.
Memorandum from David Perret regarding report on National League of Cities
Convention.
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Dubuque Street improvements.
Copy of ICMA Newsletter supplement regarding salaries of managers.
Copy of letter from IDOT District Engineer regarding sidewalks on primary.
road projects.
Material from the Director of Planning and Program Development regarding _
New Zoning Ordinance.
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding Five -Year Capital. Improve-
ment Program.
Memorandum from the Parking Supervisor regarding vandalism in the Capitol
Street and Dubuque Street parking ramps.
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding Federal Public Transportation
Act of 1982/Administration's Federal Budget.
Calendar for March 1983.
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