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Home My WebLink About1983-07-19 Minutes numberedD0 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 19, 1983 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 7/19/83, at 7:35 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Perret presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:45) Lynch, McDonald, Perret. Absent: Dickson, Neuhauser. Berlin, Jansen, Karr, Knight, Zehr, SchmeiStaffinember present: ser, Farmer, Tippe. Tape recorded on Tape 83-15, Side 2, 1221 -End, and Tape 83-23, Side 1, 1-275. The Mayor Pro tem noted the Resolution of Commemoration for Bill Sackter and declared July 20, 1983, as Bill Sackter Day. He also proclaimed July 18-23, 1.37.3_ 1983, Red Cross Swim, Crosros s Week. Moved b as endationserrlthe Consent Calendaseconded by Mcbenreceivedatorte following items and recommas presented: approved, and/or adopted reg, mtg. 7/5, as published,Incil subjectActions, correction9 as recommendedlb, and City Clerk, y he Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Committee on Community Needs- 13715, 6/21/83; Parks & Recreation Comm. -6/8/83; Historic Preservation Comm - 6/8/83; Housing Appeals Bd.-6/22/83; Hotel Coordinating Comm. -7/7/83. 13Z� Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended b� Approving Class y the City Clerk: C Liquor License for Field House, Inc. dba The Field House, 111 E. College. Approving Class C Liquor License for James Tucker dba Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post /12581 dba Veterans of Foreign Wars #2581, A/ ! 1012 Gilbert Ct. /�h� 620 S. Approving Class C Liquor License for 6:20, Inc. dba 6:20, Madison, Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #539, 301 Market. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Voss Petroleum Co, of Iowa City dba Discount - L2� Dan's Shell, 933 S. Clinton. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for William Kron, Jr. dba Bill's Interstate 80 DX, Route 2. G Approving Class C Beer -Wine License for Pamela Gaines dba The Kitchen, 9 S. �� Dubuque. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Bill Mihaopoulos dba Stonewall's Tavern, Inc., 127 Iowa Avenue. RES. 83-228, Bk. 78, pp. 605-606, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 83-229, Bk 78 p 607, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS. " Motions: Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company for Highway 218 (Riverside Drive) from Ernest St, south approximately 1600 feet. Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for Highway 6 and Industrial Park Road. Correspondence: Transportation Committee of the Chamber ofCommerce re the increased amount of semi trailer truck traffic through Iowa City and _.. n.,. ,.�._7..3 -----� 4. MICROFILMED BY t+h' :DORM MICROLAB t CEDAR RAPIDS -DES -MOINES Council Activities July 19, 1983 Page 2 urging completion of Scott Blvd. to I-80, City Manager to reply after Council discussion. Jacalyn and Ronald Askin re drainage problems at 13911 development of Bruce Glasgow, referred to the City Manager for reply. Aage and Evelyn Jensen objecting to the amount of assessment for paving of /195 Tanglewood and Ventura paving, City Manager to reply after Council discussion. Johnson County Chapter of American Red Cross re funds for FY1983-84, referred to the Human Services Planner for reply. Petition signed by 414 persons on behalf of Amelia Earhart Deli for permission to z -?97 use the sidewalk at 223 E. Washington for a cafe, City Manager to reply after Council considers this matter. Memos from the Traffic Engr. re stop signs at intersection of Brookside Drive/Perry Court/Meadow Street; and / 98 yield sign at intersection of Ferson Avenue/McLean Street. Memos from the -139'9' Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the /fop following positions: Cashier/Treasury Division; 'Recreation 1—[ o Supervisor/Recreation Division; -'Administrative Clerk Typist/City Clerk; A vow (Senior Account Clerk/Parks & Recrgation;SAccount Clerk/Treasury Division; 3 Civil Rights Asst./Civil Rights; Clerk Typist/Treasury Division•dParking lVo4 Enforcement Attendant/Parking Systems; 9 Maintenance Work Parking Systems. Worker II/Towing /yOG Applications for use of streets and public grounds: Iowa City e Striders to MichaelRozeffv to the1983 cookiesMarathon 5idewalk6/Day, approved.722/83, nr BlacdMrs. —Zj62Z khawk is. Minipark to benefit Martin Luther King Awards, approved. App ications for City Plaza lDay, 7/22/83, using spaceunear theCfor kioskpb on Washington Sidewalkroadcas Street.t on /y / Dan Berigan and Kevin Gibson appeared representing Amelia Earhart Deli and requested a time be set for Council consideration of their request for a W.71 s sidewalk cafe. The Mayor Pro tem requested the matter be scheduled for informal discussion when all Councilmembers could attend. Affirmative roll call vote on motion to adopt Consent Calendar carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. The Mayor Pro tem announced the public hearings appearing on the agenda this evening for setting on 8/2 would be set for 8/1 instead. This would allow the Mayor Pro tem to attend a public hearing on the Iowa -Illinois rate increase 14113 in Davenport on 8/2. The remaining Councilmembers will meet as scheduled on 8/2 for the purpose of the two public hearings already scheduled. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to set a public hearing for 8/1/83 on the proposed vacation of alley right-of-way abutting 522 S. Dubuque Street. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to set a public hearing for 8/1/83 on the proposed disposition of vacated Gilbert Street right-of-way abutting 624 1 4"/5 South Gilbert Street. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. 4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES J Council Activities July 19, 1983 Page 3 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to set a public hearing for 8/16/83 on the proposed rezoning of certain property located at 521 Kirkwood Avenue from M1 to R2. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Balmer, to set a public hearing for 8/16/83 on the proposed rezoning of Lots 22-24 and 64-71 of Westgate Addition located in /y/7 Keswick Drive and Westgate Circle. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Dickson absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, to set a public hearing for 8/16/83 on a proposed amendment to Section 8.10.28D re the powers of the Board of Adjustment. Councilmember Balmer requested informal discussion be scheduled 1�(� with the City Attorney. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. Public the Zoning ordinance gOfathe eMunicipalrCodeeof then nCity ofeIowagCity, Iowa,lbChapter yZS1/9 deleting Section 8.10.50, Airport. Overlay Zones, and substituting in lieu thereof andn newction distributedats Fat other i formalf os Co., peared reiterated concerns raised at the 7/5/83 public hearing re the airport height map and the Possible impact of height restriction on West Side property. Airport Mgr. Fred Zehr answered questions and stated that the airport height map was not needed to determine the impact the zone had onro ert y. After mod by Lynch, seconded by Erdahl, to continue the public hearing o1scussion8/1/83 at 7.30 P.M. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/O, Neuhauser and Dickson absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by McDonald, to accept and place on file the letter from Atty. Davis Foster representing West Side Development Co. / %9 The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Balmer, to defer until 8/1/83 consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 8.10, the Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by deleting Section 8.10.50, Airport Overlay 10W Zones, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 8.10.50. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/O, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, that the ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY RUNNING SOUTH FROM HIGHWAY 6 BETWEEN VALLEY AVENUE AND LINCOLN AVENUE, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A 30.65 ACRE TRACT LOCATED SOUTH OF TY'N CAE PARTS 1 AND 2, AND KNOWN AS TY'N CAE, PART 3, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Neu/ya 3 Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. hauser absent. The Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to defer consideration of a resolution approving the final Large Scale Residential Development plan and the amended lj MICROFILMED BY '.JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES r _ l J Council Activities July 19, 1983 Page 4 preliminary and final of Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part 3, located south of Ty'n Cae, Parts 1 and 2. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Dickson absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN /y S PROPERTY AT 223 SOUTH RIVERSIDE COURT FROM RIB TO R3A, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 624 SOUTH GILBERT STREET FROM C2 TO R3A, be given second vote for passage. The Mayor Pro tem restated Council consensus to go ahead with 19,24 the developer's request and indicate general approval of the rezoning prior to the expiration of the purchase offer on the property, but the action did not mean the Council would approve the development unless they were satisfied with safety issues raised. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Dickson absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that ORD. 83-3128, Bk. 21, pp. 88-90, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF ROCHESTER AVENUE AND EAST OF THE PROPOSED FIRST AVENUE EXTENDED FROM R1A TO RIB, be passed and adopted. 4/, 7 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that ORD. 83-3129, Bk. 21, pp. 91- 93, REZONING THAT PORTION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS FIRST AND ROCHESTER ADDITION LYING ADJACENT TO THE PROPOSED FIRST AVENUE EXTENDED FROM R1A TO R3, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimouus, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the Linn Street Improvements Project. The Mayor Pro tem stated the project had been delayed to allow work on the new A/a? 9 Library to be completed and that this project would be completed prior to the starting of the new hotel. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 83-230, Bk. 78, p. 608, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LINN STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE / O RECEIVED AUGUST 9, 1983, AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Dickson absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Erdahl, that the public hearing on the Resolution of Necessity for Block 6, Lyon's 2nd Addition Special Alley Paving Assessment Project -1983, be continued to 8/1/83. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 83-231, Bk. 78, pp. 609-612, RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY PROPOSED FOR THE BLOCK 6, LYON'S 2ND ADDITION SPECIAL ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT -1983. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Dickson absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. 1. MICROFILMED BY i JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES J Council Activities July 19, 1983 Page 5 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Erdahl, to defer until 8/1/83 consideration of a resolution directing the preparation of detailed plans and specifications, form of contract and notice to bidders on the Block 6, Lyon's Addition Special /y33 Alley Paving Assessment Project -1983; and a 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 and form of contract and estimate of costs on the Block 6, Lyon's 2nd Addition Special Alley Paving Assessment Project -1983. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Dickson absent. Eric Rose, 2260 Davis Street, appeared re air conditioning on City buses and requested buses have signs posted as to whether they were air conditioned and to also try to have the buses with operating air conditioning rotated with the non -air conditioned ones to allow every other bus on the same route air conditioning. The City Manager stated that rotating would depend on the size of bus needed for each route and not just the availability of air conditioned buses, but that staff would strive for that objective. Councilmembers agreed to have staff post signs to inform riders of the air conditioning. Rose also pointed out the poor condition of South Clinton Street below the railroad' tracks. Staff will investigate. Rose requested a stop sign be placed at the intersection of Sandusky and Taylor Drive. Staff will report back. John Bennett, 909 Webster, appeared and raised concerns re the impact of the new /4",!f 7 apartment populations would have on small neighborhood parks. He requested staff review the situation and see if there was a potential problem and outline possible alternatives. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. Council agreed to have staff review park acquisition for central city and schedule a meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, along with Planning staff, and Council to discuss park questions. James Barfuss, 130 Grove, appeared re abstention votes and the scheduling of public discussion on the agenda. The Mayor Pro tem announced three vacancies for three-year terms ending 10/1/86 on the Committee on Community Needs. These appointments will be made at the 8/30/83, City Council meeting. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to appoint Rodney Perry, 3231 L. West Branch Rd., to fill an unexpired term ending 5/1/85 on the Planning and Zoning 1�'L Commission. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, to appoint Harry Lewis, 1408 Tracy Lane, to the Airport Commission to fill an unexpired term ending 3/1/84. TheL Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Dickson absent. Councilmember Erdahl commented on remarks by James Barfuss republic discussion being scheduled later on the Council agenda. Council discussed the possibility of scheduling two public discussions on the agenda, one early on the agenda and the other later. McDonald questioned when Council would be receiving a report of suggestions/alternatives for parking in the downtown area. The City Manager stated Asst. City Manager Helling and the transportation staff were r C MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES r 1�1#,a Council Activities July 19, 1983 Page 6 working with the Downtown Association and something would be to Council in September or October. Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that the City derives from the sale of Central Junior specific community recreation any money that facilit High should be earmarked for a Committee on Community Needs were noted as tfollowse recommendations from the Rehabilitation regulations: 1) The $3.00 service charge on Should be eliminated; 2 re changes in the Housing the new HUD Section 8 The income guidelines should be amended to conformwithpresented for Council8Assisteconsideration at Housing guidelines. These Will be notified of scheduling. the meetin items will be g of 8/1/83 and Commissions M -L�SIy oved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-232 613-618, FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1983 (IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY PROJECT Bk 78, pp call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. declared the resolution adopted. ) Affirmative roll /y�f6 The Mayor Pro tem Moved by McDonald, seconded b 619-624, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (THE BLOOMING PRAIRIE WAREHOUSE, YINC. PROJECT adoptnch, to RES. 83-233, Bk. 78 IOWq, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $363,AND 000 TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION CONSTRUCTION OR ) OF THE CITY OF ISIT CITY, SUITABLE FOR USE AS RA WAREHOUSE OF LFACILITY FOR BUILDINGS, BLOOMING PRAIRIE INC.; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER LOAN AGREEMENT WITHUIIOWA STATE BANK & TRUSS 1yf/7 COMPANY, IOWA CITY E WAREHOUSE, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE BLOOMING PRAIRIE WAREHOUSET IOWA, PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SUCH BOND; THE INC. PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE RELATED MATTERS. The Mayor Pro tem declared the esolutionEado t SUCH BONA the following division of roll call AND Perret. Nays: none. Abstainin vote: Ayes: Balmer p 4/0/1, with 9 Erdahl. Absent: Dickson and Neuhaus eDonald, Moved by Lynch, seconded b ELIMINATING A REQUIREMENT FOR ADDITIONAL OFF-STREET PARKING FOR LOTS 78- Y McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-234, Bk. 78, p•8720F PENNY BRYN ADDITION, PART 3. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. 5/0, Dickson —��- Moved by Lynch, seconded b OF THE CITY CODE TO REGULATE THE CARRYOUT OF OPEN BEER OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE y McDonald, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 CONTAINERS FROM LICENSED PREMISES Manager explained that present law be given first vote for However, it does not address makes it illegal to drink pin p ubjiThec Places. City Problem of littering. He leaving establishments with open containers andcthe Affirmative roll call vote unanimousted this did not afect Mayor Pro tem declared the 5/O, Neuhauser andfD cksoneabse.gardens. motion carried. he Moved by McDonald, seconded b 23-74 AND REPEALING ARTICLE IV, Y Lynch, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION considered andDIVISION 2 OF CHAPTER 23 OF THE CITY CODE, be / .�o unanimous, 5/0 given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll motion carried,, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared edvthe MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 M J Council Activities July 19, 1983 Page 7 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWAsecond vote , AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 75-2765, be considered and passage. Balmer stated he was in favor of the salary increase given asefor the Mayor but did not agree with the increase for Councilmembers. He would vote in favor of the ordinance tonight since the majority of Council have agreed to it and would not block the ordinance with two negative votes. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 4/1, with the following division of votes: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Perret, Balmer. Nays: McDonald. Absent: Neuhauser and Dickson. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adjourn 9:35 P.M. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Dickson absent. MA AN KARR, ITY CLERK 1 DAVID PERRET, MAYOR 'PRO TEM j MICROFILMED DY !JORM MICROLAB I ICEDAR AAPIDS•DES 110INE5 / S/ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: July 15, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding meeting with developers and builders. Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. Freeway 518 Screening b. Bicycle Regulations in Iowa City Memoranda from the City Attorney: a. Agreement regarding Central Junior High property b. Petition for Declaratory Relief — Memorandum from the Historic Preservation Commission regarding Historic _ Property Awards. Memorandum from the Recreation Supervisor regarding swimming pool paid _ admissions. Copy of memorandum from Board of Adjustment members to Planning and J Zoning Commission regarding proposed meeting. Letter from Veenstra and Kinn regarding the future of that company. —� Excerpt from The Municipal Attorney regarding local government regulation of newspaper ven ing. MICROFILMED BY '.JORM MICROLAB iCEDAR RAPIDS•DES_ MOINES( J ■ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: City Council DATE: July 15, 1983 FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding meeting with developers builders. i and Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: /y a. Freeway 518 Screening b. I Bicycle Regulations in Iowa City Memoranda from the City Attorney: ' i a. Agreement regarding Central Junior High property b. Petition for Declaratory Relief r Memorandum from the Historic Preservation Commission regarding Historic Property Awards, Memorandum from the Recreation Supervisor regarding swimming admissions. i pool paid Copy of memorandum from Board of Adjustment members to Planning and Zoning Commission regarding / S8 proposed meeting. Letter from Veenstra and Kimm regarding the future of that company. Excerpt from The rn� regarding local of newspaper —vending. O innicipal government regulation Y; ,- ) (. MICROFILMED BY 1( 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RA PIDS•DES MOIMES r 1 W