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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-07-19 Council minutesMINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 27, 1983 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 27, 1983, at 7:45 in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Absent: Lynch. Neuhauser, Perret, McDonald. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Jansen, Franklin, Boothroy, Carroll, Farmer, Showalter, Zehr. OTHERS PRESENT: Kay Gillies, Nancy Sieberling, Mike Walz, Russ Schmeiser, and Emit George. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 83-20, Side 2, #137 -End, Reel 83-21, Side 1, #1 through 32. Urban Fringe Areas 5 and 6 Erdahl said that the County is concerned that there may be leap -frog development in Urban Fringe Areas 5 and 6 because of the east side moratorium and that downzoning will make more pressure on the County. Franklin said that options before the Committee included downzoning the area from residential to agricultural but the County was reluctant. Neuhauser and Berlin both said that they felt the City's position is unchanged while Erdahl felt that the County is more willing to change its position. He added that as the County becomes more Involved with the problems, things can be worked out. Areas 7 and 8 around the airport also need to be resolved with the July 6 meeting aimed at discussing the problems. Erdahl emphasized that an agreement should be made for the entire airport area even if that agreement is subject to later negotiation. Balmer expressed concern about the areas south of the railroad, east Of 'Scott Boulevard' that is a good industrial location. Neuhauser replied that it could be annexed and zoned industrial when the sewer system is ready to be expanded in that area. Rocky Shore Bikeway i Neuhauser noted that the proposal to expand the proposed bikeway may require removal of a few trees. She also raised the possibilitythat the power lines could be buried along Rocky Shore Drive. Perret pointed out that under the administrative code, the utility must pay for the hook-up to private homes up to a maximum of three times the average annual bill when lines are being buried. Neuhauser added that citizens have told her that residences south -of Rocky Shore Drive are to be serviced from someplace else than the Rocky Shore electrical line. Staff will investigate these utility issues. Council discussed the poor state of repair of Park Road. Neuhauser noted that Mr. Meardon's sidewalk will have to be considered in the bikeway design. Job Evaluation Study Erdahl stated that there has been 11 or 13 appeals filed by employees of 20 evaluations. Carroll said that upward movement by the group was about the same as the AFSCME group with about one-half moving up and none moving down. She said MICROFILMED BY l t±� `:JORM MICROLAB (j CEDAR RAPIDS•DES-MOINES 1( J a INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 27, 1983 PAGE 2 that individuals filed appeals after discussing them with each other and that much of the concern was with what happened to others and not himself or herself. Carroll outlined the process of keeping Confidentials and AFSCME employees comparable including using some of the same people on evaluation committees. This is the first time that employees or the City can appeal the decisions of the evaluation group. The Confidentials do have a close group identity which complicates any relations with them. Carroll added that perhaps through better communication the number of appeals would be reduced. Even the people whose appeals were turned down seemed content with the process. Free-standing Signs in the Public Right-of-way A list was provided to Council for all free-standing signs over the public right-of-way, standard on the right-of-way, and sign not permitted in the zone. The issue came up when The Speak Easy applied for a beer permit. Any of the businesses could be required to move their signs at any time. Neuhauser noted that the Council should have a consistent policy of enforcement. The previous policy has been informally allowing violations until the business approached the City for some sort of permit. Jansen said that all premises signs that are located on the right-of-way are a violation of the zoning code and if it's a violation of the zoning code, no variance can be granted. He added that white grandfathering existing signs that are over the right-of-way is a possibility. Balmer asked if the sign could be approved with the condition that an indemnity agreement be signed and an agreement that the sign would have to be removed when the property is sold. Jansen replied that it would still be in violation of the code. He also said that the public right-of-way couldn't be rented for private purposes. It would be possible to amend the code to allow existing signs or signs that have been in place for 20 or 25 years with the provision that they must be sold when the property is sold. An additional provision could be added that any sign would have to be removed in 20 years or when the business is sold whichever is earlier. So, Council agreed that the signs with standards in the right-of-way would be amortized over 20 years by amending the code. After the Code is amended The Speak Easy could put their sign up. Administrative Employee Benefit Program Changes Carroll said that administrators are less prone to use sick leave, therefore, reimbursement for unused sick leave is not necessary. She said studies show that reimbursement isn't a cost effective way to eliminate abuses of sick leave. Berlin stated that other cities have found that for the administrative group and others there are other incentives cheaper than the accrual of sick leave if sick leave abuse is effectively identified. For instance, a bonus vacation day has been rewarded for minimizing sick time in other communities. Balmer questioned whether the salary deferral or vacations proposal is actually cost beneficial considering the problem of not having sufficient personnel to staff departments. Beriin thought that it would be of limited use because many administrative employees at upper levels don't use all their vacation now. Council Time Central Junior High/Sabin memo. Neuhauser summarized the memo pointing out that the sale of Sabin School to the county would be considered as a public purpose. Jansen stated that part of the compensation of such a sale would 1 Y, MICROFILMED BY i IJORM MICRO_ LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES t INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 27, 1983 PAGE 3 be benefit to the City of having Harrison Street remain open and county parking at Sabin. Also, city taxpayers might well save on county taxes because of the county's purchase of Sabin instead of building a new facility. Erdahl said that he feels that the use of Sabin by the county is a sufficient public purpose without collection of the $50,000 from the School Board. The Council agreed in principle that it is in favor of consideration of the sale of Sabin to the School Board as a public purpose. 2. Council vacations. Balmer will be gone from July 1 to July 11. Dickson will be gone the week of July 17. Perret will be gone in late August. Neuhauser reminded the Council of the importance of having at least four members at the meeting. FAA Report Zehr has not heard the opinion of the FAA to the City's June 22, 1983, report. Staff will follow-up on the report. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. MICRO FUMED BY �JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS�DES'MOINES7r I 1 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 5, 1983 Informal Council Discussion: July 5, 1983, 7:00 p.m., in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers Present: Neuhauser, McDonald, Lynch, Erdahl, Dickson, Perret. Absent: Balmer. Staff Members Present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Schmeiser, Franklin, Karr. Tape -Recorded: Reel 83-21, Side 1, 032-433. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING b ZONING COMMISSION: Airport Overlay Zoning Ordinance; Schmeiser said there are changes in the use limitations of the clear overlay zone. A major change is any use which the building code would require be . designed for occupant load of 50 square feet per person or less be prohibited in the clear zone. Other changes on the current draft of 6/29/83 are: Page 3, sanitary landfill Page 4, sanitary landfill i Page 5, number 2, the new density restriction was added. i� A. Campgrounds. B. Dwellings changed to residential uses. H. Sanitary landfill. I. After schools, including nurseries, prekindergarten, and kindergartens. 3E. Sanitary landfills. I Page 6, A. and one copy for the Iowa City Airport Commission. Page 6 and 7 special exceptions provision changes to say that no spacial exceptions shall be granted unless there are written reports from the Federal Aviation Division and Aeronautics Division of the Iowa Department of Transportation. Vacation of Alley right-of-way, south of Highway 6 between Valley Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. There are no utilities in the alley. No discussion. Ty'n Cam, Part 3 Public hearing on the final development plan for 30.65 acres. There was an amendment to the family portion of the development. The development is west of i 1•r'' . MICROFILMED BY ;til'.JORM MICROLAB j CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES r J f ■ V INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 5, 1983 PAGE 2 West Side Development Company and is for zero lot line and multifamily development, RIB density. Franklin explained there will be screening and existing vegetation to act as a buffer to Highway 518. Rezoning 222 S. Riverside, first consideration. No discussion. Rezoning 624 S. Gilbert Street. The City Engineer and staff are reviewing a soil test and design for a venting system which were submitted by the developer. Council will defer consideration on this matter. Rezoning of Two Areas Near First Avenue. and Rochester, RIA to RIB and RIA to R3. No discussion. Rezoning of 510 S. Clinton, R38 to CBS. No discussion. Riverside Court Density. Erdahl asked if the density in the Riverside Court area was in conformance of the updated plan. Franklin explained that it is in conformance. There are 116 units, 1900 square feet per acre. The rezoning of Mr. Ziock's property would allow ten units at R3A. Council Agenda - Time 1. Lynch requested that space needs be scheduled for discussion next Monday. 2. Berlin stated that the new bus purchases, the financial implications and impact of future changes should be discussed in detail. The discussion will be scheduled for next Monday's informal meeting. 3. Dickson inquired about correspondence from Gary Sanders re Project Hard Times. The matter will be scheduled for July 11th discussion. 4. Nauhauser noted a correction in the June 21, 1983, formal Council minutes. Page 3 should be corrected to say,"The Mayor was appointed to the convention of Johnson County mayors and councilmembers to choose compensation board members." S. Berlin said that the Senior Center Commission will revise their May 19 minutes to note the library board's position doesn't reflect Council's policy regarding the use of the library. 6. Perret stated that JCCOG in their meeting did favor the closure of the eastbound traffic in the transit relocation area. There were a number of recommendations made for that area. Erdehl suggested that the Council review the JCCOG report before discussing the matter. Berlin said the report will be sent to Councilmembers and the Traffic Engineer and Pub is Works staff will review the recommendations. ;VM 5 7. Berlin asked Council to look at the 800 block of Gilbert Court re the petition for oiling. B. Nauhauser inquired about the letter from Gordon Food Products regarding rezoning of their property south of Miller Monuments. Staff's recommendations to Planning b Zoning will be to zone that use conforming. Staff previously thought it was commercial but instead it is industrial. C. i MICROFILMED BY t? '.JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r J INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 5, 1983 PAGE 3 Riverfront Commission A ointment Neuhauser said that Linda McGuire would be a good choice Commission. The Council concurred. for the Riverfront Summer Erdahl indicated he might not be available for the August 2 Council meeting. Wastewater Treatment plant Berlin's June 29th memo on the wastewater treatment plant will be discussed on July 12- Neuhauser noted that there is legislation hurrying through Congress to eliminate the ability of governments to be involved in leased purchase agreements because of the potential negative effect of the programs on the federal system. Neuhauser Pointed outetosHarkin that since the these progrs are an go U.S.r of the vernment isn't funding wastewater treatment plants they shouldn't remove the only other Potential source of financing. The League of Cities will discuss the issue at their board meeting in two weeks which Neuhauser will attend. The League has no Policy currently. Nw HOtel Berlin said now that UDAG has been approved, there will be a meeting next and the contractors with discussion o Thursday of the coordinating committee f materials and design. Meeting was adjourned. (� ( MICROFILMED BY IJORM MICROLAB !j CEDAR RAPIDS-DES.MOINES -r MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 11, 1983 Informal Council Discussion: July 11, 1983, at 7:40 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Neuhauser, Lynch, Perret, McDonald, Dickson, Erdahl. Absent: Balmer. Staff present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Vitosh, Lundell, McGonagle, Showalter, Cassidy, Schmadeke, Hauer. Tape-recorded: Reel 83-21, Side 1: 433 -End, Side 2, 1-86. Executive Session: Moved by Perrot, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn to executive session under Section 28A.58, to discuss strategy with Council in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in the litigation, and Section 28A.5G, to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the govermmnental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape-recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Council returned to open session 8:25 p.m. Transit Fundin Berlin stated that there is a problem with transit funding in making long- term projections. This year's current projections are gloomier than last year's projections. In answer to a question from Erdahl, Berlin said that the transit policy is flexible enough provided changes are made in a timely matter. The mechanism is in place for solving transit funding problems and must be implemented. Nouhauser noted that bus fare may be raised to 509 before the anticipated date of January 1, 1986. Vitosh said that UMTA wants a guarantee from Iowa City that Iowa City has money available for its local share of funding ($260,000). A transit reserve program or a signed statement that the City will be able to pay for the buses when delivered is.needed by UMTA. Berlin said that the statement could say that the funds will come from a combination of general operating revenue, property taxes, reserves, etc. Lundell noted that the memo should state that the City's share on the memo should be 25 percent but the dollar figures are correct. Vitosh said that the $260,000 would probably be needed in FY85 perhaps in December 1984. She added that the reason staff brought this matter to the attention of the Council is that S; MICROFILMED DY '.JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 'I i MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 11, 1983 PAGE 2 this is the first time that the local share money isn't already present in the transit reserve. Berlin noted that there is a special provision on lease -backs on transit equipment and the City's share of funding might be high enough to explore a lease -back option. Neuhauser said that the City will send a letter to UMTA saying that the City will have the money. Transit Fare Subsidy for the Unemployed: Neuhauser noted memos from McGonagle and Showalter. Erdahl said that if people are to get bus subsidies it should be through ticket distribution and not a qualifying pass or voucher. Lynch sees this program as an administrative nightmare unless handled correctly. Neuhauser said that the City has never adopted a program based on people having to demonstrate need except possibly for the elderly. She prefers that Job Service distribute a one year ticket for specific job hunting on a particular day. The Council discussed problems of abuse. Neuhauser wants to let Job Service make determination of eligibility. Gary Sanders said that the need for bus subsidy includes not only job hunting but also transportation to other social services and to generally provide transportation for day- to-day needs. Milwaukee County transit allows low-income people to sign up for passes which allow necessary transportation. Sanders advocates a low-income criteria rather than unemployment. Pat Gilroy, from the Crisis Center, supported that criteria. She added that the 2.7 percent unemployment rate is much lower than the actual Johnson County unemployment rate. Lynch said that he feels that any program must. encourage people to get back into the mainstream. Sanders explained a variety of mechanisms including showing a food stamp identification card (1,000 adults hold cards in Johnson County) and he suggested limiting the program to off-peak hours. He feels that people shouldn't have to walk to Job Service to get a bus pass. Iowa City doesn't have food stamp abuse like large urban areas. He said that using social services is demeaning for the poor and they shouldn't have to fill out more forms. Gilroy said hours could easily be limited to 8:00-4:00 and still provide necessary services. McDonald agreed with the concept but expressed that it be easily administered and not open-ended. Erdahl said that allocating tickets is like printing money while using food stamp ID or tickets costs the City some ridership. Neuhauser said that she considered welfare the responsibility of state and county and it is inappropriate for the City to get involved. Erdahl said for the county to do the bus program there must be a transfer of funds while the City could us it at minimal cost internally. Lynch said that he considers it a human service function through human service agencies. Erdahl said 250 bus tickets would not cost $1,000 if the tickets were only used during non -peak hours. The Council agreed that McGonagle should work with Pat Gilroy and Job Service to develop a non -peak program with a ceiling on the amount to be spent. C; MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r 1 J MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 11, 1983 PAGE 3 Swimming Pool Rates Neuhauser said she is not in favor of a swimming subsidy for the unemployed because the Rec Center cost is only 50C for adults. Gary Sanders asked about the Wednesday 10¢ swim and was told that it was phased out in 1977. Berlin introduced Al Cassidy, the new Parks and Recreation Supervisor. Wastewater Treatment Update Lynch reported that the committee recommended that site acquisition should proceed. Berlin said that the City has had discussions with two property owners (Stevens Development Partners and the Lehman family) re the proposed site and had. relocated tenants in 1980 on one of the sites anticipating federal funding. An update on the site appraisal of $207,000 for the Lehman property and $284,000 has been made. Berlin suggested proceeding expeditiously with the purchase of the properties. The properties could then be leased out until construction started. Acquisition would still be by the local bond process, fust as the plan when federal funding was expected. Lynch said that the committee unanimously agreed that acquisition was necessary for both long- and short-range needs. Berlin mentioned the issue of odor control was the reason for purchasing an extra 300 foot strip of land over the original proposal. This will provide enough ground for long-term development. Staff will proceed with negotiations to buy the land. The committee should receive a report August 3 and the first phase of the project should be under contract close to the first of the year. Oilina of South Gilbert Court: None of the Council has viewed the area. Berlin recommended proceeding with the oiling because it is a low-cost and consistent with Council policy. Neuhauser said she has received a compliment on the Richards Street repair including the care the crew took with the surrounding tress. Berlin reported that Lorraine received a complaint of the number of streets under construction or being repaired in Iowa City. Space Needs: Lynch stated that he would like City staff to make recommendations to the Council on space needs. Perret said that new facilities for the Fire Department and/or Police Department are needed which would allow other City functions to move into the vacated space. This has previously been agreed on by the Council. Any new facility or remodeled facility should be handicapped accessible and have room for expansion. Berlin said the cost of moving the departments may prove to be prohibitive because of the site problem. McDonald said existing City property should be considered, such as the bus station/U Smash 'Em property. Neuhauser said that she y ;i MICROPILNED BY '.JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES J ff r MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 11, 1983 PAGE 4 would like to consider the property for combined social services. If the U Smash 'Em building is salvagable, the structure could be sold to a social agency for nearly nothing and block grant funds used to rehabilitate it. Bicycle Licens oI Neuhaus" suggested voluntary registration as an alternative. Perret agreed but wanted to know the record in other university communities. Melling reviewed information received from other college towns. q representative of the Bicylists of Iowa said BIC is in favor of rescinding the ordinance and the state bike clubs are lobbying for statewide licensing. Dickson said most people can't even remember their .license number. Council Time: I. There is no meeting Tuesday on the zero lot linehousing regulation. The matter will be immediately referred to Planning 6 Zoning. 2. Neuhauser said undergrounding along Rocky Shore Drive is too expensive. Berlin will look into the matter. 3• Lynch expressed hisapp eommittaa. reciation of the work and attitude of the hotel The rest of the Council concurred. 4. Dickson complimented Fred Zehr and the Iowa Youth Corps on their upkeep, maintenance, and flood control work. She added that the grounds look vary manicured. 5. Neuhauser said that the Iowa Youth Corps did a great job of cleaning up the downtown mini -park area and now people are using it instead of shunning them. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. i tl - MICROFILMED BY t?i' `:JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES.IIOINES r ----- - i 1 ■ MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 11, 1983 PAGE 4 would like to consider the property for combined social services. If the U Smash 'Em building is salvagable, the structure could be sold to a social agency for nearly nothing and block grant funds used to rehabilitate it. Bicycle Licens oI Neuhaus" suggested voluntary registration as an alternative. Perret agreed but wanted to know the record in other university communities. Melling reviewed information received from other college towns. q representative of the Bicylists of Iowa said BIC is in favor of rescinding the ordinance and the state bike clubs are lobbying for statewide licensing. Dickson said most people can't even remember their .license number. Council Time: I. There is no meeting Tuesday on the zero lot linehousing regulation. The matter will be immediately referred to Planning 6 Zoning. 2. Neuhauser said undergrounding along Rocky Shore Drive is too expensive. Berlin will look into the matter. 3• Lynch expressed hisapp eommittaa. reciation of the work and attitude of the hotel The rest of the Council concurred. 4. Dickson complimented Fred Zehr and the Iowa Youth Corps on their upkeep, maintenance, and flood control work. She added that the grounds look vary manicured. 5. Neuhauser said that the Iowa Youth Corps did a great job of cleaning up the downtown mini -park area and now people are using it instead of shunning them. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. i tl - MICROFILMED BY t?i' `:JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES.IIOINES r ----- - i 1 ■ --, OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 6/27/83 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, spec. mtg., June 27, 1983 in the Conference Room. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer (7:40), Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret (7:35). Absent: Lynch. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 83-208, Bk. 78, pp. 544-545, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Lynch, Perret absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 8/2/83 on the proposed rezoning of Lots 28 and 47- 56 of Westgate Addition, located on the east side of Wheaton Road, from R3 to RIB. Staffinember Boothroy notified Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission may wish to consider rezonning additional area (Westgate Circle). Councilmembers Perret and Balmer arrived. The Mayor declared the motion to set a public hearing carried i unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adopt the following resolutions re the 1983 Paving Improvements (Lyon's 2nd Addition) Special Alley Paving Assessment Project, Bk. 78: RES. 83-209, pp. 546-548, PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 83-210, p. 549, RESOLUTION FIXING VALUES OF LOTS; RES. 83-211, pp. 550-551, ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST AND PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1983 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS (LYON'S 2ND ADDITION); RES. 83-212, pp. 552-555, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY (PROPOSED). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to informal session 7:45 PM. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Cl rk �Y^I'''C �iQ1l��ml(e/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted on 7/7/83. -Pq it (I j MICROFILMED P ±j IJORM MICROLAB I CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 7/5/83 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 7/5/83, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Balmer. The Mayor announced two corrections to the Consent Calendar minutes. In the Council Complete Descriptions of June 21, 1983, page 3, the Mayor was appointed as the Iowa City representative to the convention that selects new members of the County Compensation Board, and not appointed to the Board. Senior Center Commission minutes of May 19, 1983, page 2, re Human Rights Commission request to utilize the Center for meetings should be changed to reflect the Policy re meeting rooms in the City Library is determined by the Library Board and not the City Council. Both minutes will be amended accordingly. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, spec. mtg., 6/13 and 6/14�,n and reg. mtg., 6/21, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. -6/16/83; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. - 3/10/83 & 4/26/83; Housing Appeals Bd.- 5/10/83; Human Rights Comm. -5/23/83; Senior Center Comm. -5/19/83; Bd. of Library Trustees -6/23/83; Design Review Comm. -6/15/83; Hotel/Department Store Coordinating Comm. -6/16/83. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Don -Jay Services, Inc. dba 1st Avenue Kerr-McGee, 2229 Muscatine Avenue. RES. 83-213, Bk. 78, pp., 556-557, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Petitions: Petition for suspension or remission of taxes on account of age for Opal D. Hochstetler. Cj MICROFILMED 8Y �JORM MICROLAB I CEDAR RAPI DS• DE S -MOIRES r Off'. it Actions r July 5, 1983 Page 2 Motions: Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company on Burlington Street at Madison Street, across Burlington Street bridge, on Grand Avenue and Byington Road. Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Business Development, Inc. for Highway N6, east of Industrial Park Road, 1143 ft. for sanitary sewer. RES. 83-214, Bk. 78, p. 558, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SOUTHWEST INTERCEPTOR SEWER REPAIR PROJECT. SETTING PUBLIC HEARINGS: RES. 83- 215, Bk. 78, p. 559, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/19/83 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LINN STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC. ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: Petition from nine residents in the area of the 800 block of Gilbert Court requesting oiling and repair of the street in that block, referred to the City Manager for reply after Council discussion. Gary Sanders of Project Hard Times requesting that, in addition to reduced bus fares, the Council consider reduced fees at the outdoor swimming pools, referred to the City Manager for reply after Council consideration. Iowa City Association of Professional Fire Fighters requesting permission to have a barbecue to benefit Muscular Dystrophy, reply granting permission attached. Gordon Food Products Corporation re the proposed rezoning of property at 611 Highway 6 Bypass, referred to the Planning staff. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Iowa City Striders to have a mid -summer five -mile run on 7/9/83, approved. Kathy Mitchell for use of Blackhawk Mini -Park for a proxy drive for Martin Luther King March on 7/6, 7/9, 7/16 & 8/24/83, approved. Jeff Danburg for use of Blackhawk Mini- MICROFILMEDBY ,JORM M P LAB IE� CEDAR RAPIDs•DEs�MOINES r J. Off. al Actions July 5, 1983 Page 3 Park on 6/25 and 7/9 to solicit signatures for a fair rent ordinance, approved. Iowa City Jaycees to have a water ski show on the Iowa River, north of City Park bridge, on 7/4, approved. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: U of I Folk Dance Club to teach and perform folk dancing on 7/8 from 7:30 until 11:30 p.m., approved until 10:00 p.m. City Plaza Use permits for events connected with Arts Fest '83 from 6/27 through 7/2, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. A public hearing was held on a proposed 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 Zones, and substi- tuting in lieu thereof a new Section 8.10.50. Planning Director Don Schmeiser presented a brief review of the proposed changes. Davis Foster, atty. for West Side Company, presented a letter of concerns re the proposed ordinance and questioned whether there was an airport height map available for reference. Airport Mgr. Fred Zehr appeared and explained the impact of the 34 to 1 ratio for approach zones. Schmeiser stated the ordinance was written in such a way that the airport height map was not needed to determine the impact the zone had on property. After discussion, Council agreed to continue the public hearing until 7:30 P.M. on July 19. A public hearing was held on the proposed vacation of alley right-of-way running South of Highway 6 between Valley Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. A public hearing was held on 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. Perret questioned if this tract was at all affected by the airport approach zone. City Manager stated it was not. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lnch, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 223 SOUTH RIVERSIDE COURT FROM R18 TO R3A, be given first Vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, MICROFILMED BY ; .. .JORM MICROLAB i CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES W Off, it Actions July 5, 1983 Page 4 Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor announced that the heating Oil spill on the property located at 624 S. Gilbert has not been resolved. Atty. Joe Holland, representing Jim Clark, appeared and notified Council that Shive-Hattery had prepared a report and designed a ventilation yst Pr for the site. Planning staff was in the the reviewing• Holland stated purchase agreement onthe P y expired on 7/15 and requested Council Property eat first consideration to the give rezoning the property to ordinance interest in the indicate Council first reading request. Jansen stated a g would not be binding on the Council and second and third readings allow Council to reconsiderwould 51On, moved by LyncAfter discus - that the ORDINANCE h, . seconded by McDonald, SOUTH REZONING PROPERTY AT 624 GILBERT STREET FROM C2 To given first vote foR3A, be r passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. � Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERT, Y LOCATED NORTH OF ROCHESTER AVENUE AND EAST RIAOF THE PROPOSED FIRST AVENUE EXTENDED FROM as ge R181 be given second vote for Passage; Affirmative mous, 6/O able call vote unani- declared the motion carried. The Mayor that theeOR INANCEaREZONINGnded THE PORTIONbOF AS FIRST AND PROPOSED FI CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN ROCHESTER ADDITION LYING ADJACENT OT THE RST AVENUE EXTENDED FROM RIA TO R3. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The motion byd. , e lared &odathe Movedved by McDonald, se 04e: d y per et REZONING CERTAIN , that ORD. 83-3127Bk, 21, pp, 86-87, SOUTHCLINTONT,REETPFROM R3B TO CBS ERTY LOCATED AT 510 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on Iowa City Housing Authority request for 25 additional units of Section 8 Housing. A public hearing was held on intention to issue industrial development bonds for the Millard Warehouse Project. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB t CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r J - l Off, al Actions July 5, 1983 Page 5 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. , pp, 560-563 83-216, Bk. 78, TO PROCEED WTIH NCE AND SALE OF THE ISSUA $1,400,000 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES A (Millard Warehouse Project). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O , Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the City's Urban Mass Transportation Administration Section 3 Grant Application. to adopt Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, ES3 k 7 WITH THE AUTHORIZING THEFILING OF AN pAPPLICATION UNITED STATES OF MTMENT ERICA,FFORRANGRANTAUNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS MENDED. Affirmative roll unanimouscall vote , 6/O, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-218,' Bk. 78pp. 566-570, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST 28E AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REGARDING ACQUISITION OF MASS TRANSIT EQUIPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, I Mayor declared the6resolutionradopted, The ado adopt by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to P RES. 83-219, Bk. 78, pp. 571-574, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN, AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, THE FY84 CAMBUS SUPPLEMEN- 7ARY SERVICE 28E AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call Vote unanimous , 6/0 , Balmer adopted. absent. The Mayor declared the resolution Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-220, Bk. 78, pp. 575-579, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COTHE UNTD HAWKEYE CAB COMPANY OF IOWA CITY FY84 SEATS SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote decl unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor ared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Riverfront Commission - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/1/83; Committee on Community Needs - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/84• appointments will These be made at the August 6, 1983, Council meeting. 1 M, l I. MICROFILMED BY !JORM MICROLAB ItI CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Off) .al Actions July 5, 1983 Page 6 Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Street, to�the Riverfnda A. rlont�re, 430 t Commission onfill an unexpired term ending 12/1/83. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. Councilmember Lynch stated he was Pleased with the Economic Development Report and requested it be scheduled for informal discussion. Dickson requested a special resolution be drawn up to honor Bill Sachter. Neuhauser questioned funding of the Shamrock storm sewer project. The City Manager replied that the item appears in the Capital Improvements Program for next year and will send a report to Council re scheduling. Neuhauser reported that out-of- town visitors have complimented her on the courteous bus drivers and she would write a note to the drivers. She also questioned if the leasing of the Old Public Library to the University of Iowa'met the conditions set forth in the bid proposal. The City Attorney will meet with the Planning Department and report back to Neuhauser Council. stated that the lease purchase regulations re the effect on the Waste Water Treatment Plant had been discussed but that she Would write to Congressman Harkin explaining the difficulties. The Mayor i asked if the material re zero lot lines Would be to Council on Friday. City Manager stated it Would be in the packet. She asked be setting a public hearing when orecuse reguil lations in single family areas, definition of family. City Atty. u Jansen reported that the item wold have to be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission first. Neuhauser reiterated the definition of family Council wanted was that Of the Supreme Court, being related by blood, marriage, or adoption plus one outside unrelated person to be in single family areas. After discussion, Neuhauser, seconded by moved by Perret, to refer the proposed Zoning Code amendment, definition Of "family,st to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. Perret complimented the hard work of many individuals involved in obtaining the UDAG money for the hotel project. Particular thanks should be extended to Staffinember Andrea Hauer. He announced that the Hotel J MICRDFILMED V va, JORM MICROLAB i CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES r 1 —J K Off al Actions July 5, 1983 Page 7 K Steering Committee would be meeting with the developer in a few days to reach agreement on the exterior of the hotel. Councilmember Erdahl raised concern re public discussion being placed on the agenda well into the meeting, and questioned placing it on earlier. Councilmembers saw no current problem but would watch the situation and evaluate later if necessary. Erdahl noted the policy resolution scheduled for Council consideration at this meeting and requested a list of all policy issues to be addressed along with those already acted on be scheduled for informal discussion. The City Manager stated that this information would also be provided to candidates. Dickson requested an update of the tree program. City Manager stated the Parks and Recreation Supt. and the City Forester were in the process of developing the program along Council lines discu§sed and a report will be sent to Council. City Atty. Jansen reported receiving 17 petitions filed in District Court appealing the commercial appraisals of 34 pieces of property. Jansen noted he is exploring the Possibility of outside Counsel with the City Assessor. The Mayor requested the City Atty. present a recommendation to Council re outside counsel. Recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: 1) The Design Review Committee recommends acceptance of the design plans for the reconstruction of Linn Street between Burlington and Washington Streets as presented by the Engineering Division subject to minor alterations in the tree planting plans. 2) The Design Review Committee recommends the immediate installation of newspaper dispenser on City Plaza that was selected by the Committee in October 1981. 3) The Design Review Committee recommends City Council direct the Parks and Recreation Department to weed and to maintain Blackhawk Mini -Park in a manner consistent with the City Plaza. The City Manager stated that item N1 had been set for public hearing, item M2 had been discussed with newspaper companies and no voluntary consent had been reached. Neuhauser questioned newspaper stands on public right-of-way. The City Manager suggested going back to the Design Review Committee and explore designating an 1Ci MICROFILMED BY ' t�4 y ',JORM MICROLAB 4 CEDAR RAPIDS•IDES MOINES I' J Offal Actions July 6, 1983 Page 8 area larger than the Plaza for use, and reworking the ordinance to get legal backing. Regarding item q3, the City Manager stated he spoke to the Parks and Recreation Director re the maintaining of the mini -park. Neuhauser questioned if plant materials would be moved in time to break ground for the hotel September I. The City Manager replied that anything the City can reuse would be moved this fall. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-221, Bk. 78, P. 580, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE SALT STORAGE BUILDING TO KLEIMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, in the amount of $51,400. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 2 AUTHORIZING THE Ay0B RT0 SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY GERTRUDE A. VITOSH. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor raised concerns re the intent of a resolution adopting a policy re a City Councilmember serving on the governing board of an agency funded by the City. After discussion, moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to amend the resolution final paragraph to read as follows: 4,that it shall be the policy of the City Council that no Councilmembers shall be appointed by the City council to serve as a member of the governing body of any human service agency which is funded by the City of Iowa City or which agency anticipated requesting such funding. and to adopt RES. 83-223, Bk. 78, P. 583, ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING SERVICE BY A CITY COUNCILMEMBER ON THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ANY AGENCY FUNDED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, as amended. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. Affirmative roll call vote on adoption of resolution unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted, Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 83-224, Bk, 78, PP 584-590, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR: THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $26,000,000 AGGREGATE MICROFILMED BY , ±� JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES'1101NES r l J Off 'al Actions July ), 1983 Page 9 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF HOSPITAL FACILITY REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1983 (MERCY HOSPITAL PROJECT), OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF LENDING THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO MERCY HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF RETIRING CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID HOSPITAL AND THEREBY ADVANCE REFUNDING THE OUTSTANDING ISSUE OF $19,975,000 HOSPITAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1982 (MERCY HOSPITAL PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE TO SECURE SAID SERIES 1983 BONDS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAID CITY AND SAID HOSPITAL PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SERIES 1983 BONDS AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE REFUNDING OF SAID SERIES 1982 BONDS; THE SALE OF SAID SERIES 1983 BONDS; AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Dickson that theeORDINANCEhPROVIDINGeFORYCOMPENSA' TION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 75-2765, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 8:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. C•"�UAWA&MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/MA AN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication on 7/15/83. MICROFILMED BY p' !JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES'140INES —1 M J - COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES July 5, 1963 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 7/5/83, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Balmer. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Gannon, Lundell, Franklin, Schmeiser, Zehr, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 83-15, Side 2, 129-1128 In The Mayor announced two corrections to the Consent Calendar minutes. ons of June the as thetI wa Cityirepres representative page e,the ntionMthat selects new members .of the County Compensation Board, and not appointed to the Board. Senior Center Commission minutes of May 19, 1983, page 2, re Human Rights Commission request to utilize the Center for meetings should be changed to reflect the policy re meeting rooms in the City Library is determined by the Library Board and not the City Council. Both minutes will be amended accordingly. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Perret, that the following itemsand recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions, spec: mtg., 6/13 and 6/14, and reg, mtg., 6/21, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. -6/16/83; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -3/10/83 d 4/26/83; Housing Appeals Bd.-5/10/83; Human Rights Comm. -5/23/83; Senior Center Comm. -5/19/83; Bd. of Library Trustees -6/23/83; Design Review Comm. - 6/15/83; NOtel/Department Store Coordinating Comm. -6/16/83. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Don -Jay Services, Inc. dba 1st Avenue Kerr- McGee, 2229 Muscatine Avenue. RES. 83-213, Bk. 78, pp. 556-557, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Petitions: Petition for suspension or remission of taxes on account of age for Opal D. Hochstetler. Motions: Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for us• of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company on Burlington Street at Madison Street, across Byrlington Street bridge, on Grand Avenue and Byington Road. Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Business Development, Inc. for Highway N6, east of Industrial Park Road, 1143 ft. for sanitary sewer. RES. 83-214, Bk. SOUTHWEST INTERCEPTOR SEWER REPAIR PROJECT.ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SETTING PUBLICHE RINGBLFORHE7/19/83 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORME OF 6i MICROFILMED BY i� 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES*140114ES r Council Activities July 5, 1983 Page 2 CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LINN STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC. ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: Petition from nine residents in the area of the 800 block of Gilbert Court requesting oiling and repair of the street in that block, referred to the City Manager for reply after Council discussion. Gary Sanders of Project Hard Times requesting that, in addition to reduced bus fares, the Council consider reduced fees at the outdoor swimming pools, referred to the City Manager for reply after Council consideration. Iowa City Association of Professional Fire Fighters requesting permission to have a barbecue to benefit Muscular Dystrophy, reply granting permission attached. Gordon Food Products Corporation re the proposed rezoning of property at 611 Highway 6 Bypass, referred to the Planning staff. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Iowa City Striders to have a midsummer five -mile run on 7/9/83, approved. Kathy Mitchell for use of Blackhawk Mini -Park for a proxy drive for Martin Luther King March an 7/6, 7/9, 7/16 & 8/24/83, approved. Jeff Danburg for use of Blackhawk Mini -Park on 6/25 and 7/9 to solicit signatures for a fair rent ordinance, approved. Iowa City Jaycees to have a water ski show on the Iowa River, north of City Park bridge, on 7/4, approved. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: U of I Folk Dance Club to teach and perform folk dancing on 7/8 from 7:30 until 11:30 p.m., approved until 10:00 p.m. City Plaza Use permits for events connected with Arts Fast 183 from 6/27 through 7/2, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing a's set. A public hearing was held on a proposed 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 Zones, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 8.10.50. Planning Director Don Schamiser presented a brief review of the proposed changes. Davis Foster, atty. for West Side Company, presented a letter of concerns re the proposed ordinance and questioned whether there was an airport height map available for reference. Airport Mgr. Fred Zehr appeared and explained the impact of the 34 to 1 ratio for approach zones. Schmeiser stated the ordinance was written in such a way that the airport height map was not needed to determine the impact the zone had on property. After discussion, Council agreed to continue the public hearing until 7:30 P.M. on July 19. A public hearing was held on the proposed vacation of alley right-of- way running south of Highway 6 between Valley Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on 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 Y: j 4. MICROFILMED BY :JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES'MOINES Council Activities July 5, 1983 Page 3 Ty'n Cae Part 3. Perret questioned if this tract was at all affected by the airport approach zone. City Manager stated it was not. No one appeared. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 223 SOUTH RIVERSIDE COURT FROM RIB TO R3A, be given first vote for passage. Erdahl stated he appreciated the Concerns of Planning and Zoning Commission member Baker, but would vote favorably for the ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor announced that the heating oil spill on the property located at 624 S. Gilbert has not been resolved. Atty. Joe Holland, representing Jim Clark, appeared and notified Council that Shive-Hattery had prepared a report and designed a ventilation system for the site. Planning staff was in the process of reviewing the report at the present time. Holland stated the purchase agreement on the property expired on 7/15 and requested Council give first consideration to the ordinance rezoning the property to indicate Council interest in the request. Jansen stated a first reading would not be binding on the Council and second and third readings would allow Council to reconsider. Erdahl reiterated that a vote tonight indicated that Council was generally in favor of the rezoning but wouldn't allow development if they didn't feel the development would be safe. After discussion, moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 624 SOUTH GILBERT STREET FROM C2 TO R3A, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF ROCHESTER AVENUE AND EAST OF THE PROPOSED FIRST AVENUE EXTENDED FROM RIA TO RIB, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE REZONING THE PORTION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS FIRST AND ROCHESTER ADDITION LYING ADJACENT OT THE PROPOSED FIRST AVENUE EXTENDED FROM R1A TO R3. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,_ Balmer abs nt. The Mayor declared the motion carried.(2edpIa wt, /o_, bAgdQ�-p1 jhvt� Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 83-3127, Bk. 21, pp. 86-87, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 510 SOUTH CLINTON STREET FROM R38 TO CBS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on Iowa City Housing Authority request for 25 additional units of Section 8 Housing. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on intention to issue industrial develop- ment bonds for the Millard Warehouse Project. No one appeared. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 83-216, Bk. 78, pp. 560-563, TO PROCEED WTIH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,400,000 MICROFILMED BY ) '.JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities July 5, 1983 Page 4 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES A (Millard Warehouse Project). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the City's Urban Mass Transportation Administration Section 3 Grant Application. No one appeared. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-217, Bk. 78, pp. 564-565, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-218, Bk. 78, pp. 566-570, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST 28E AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REGARDING ACQUISITION OF MASS TRANSIT EQUIPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-219, Bk. 78, pp. 571-574, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN, AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, THE FY84 CAMBUS SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE 28E AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-220, Bk. 78, pp. 575-579, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND HAWKEYE CAB COMPANY OF IOWA CITY FOR THE FY84 SEATS SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Riverfront Commission - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/1/83; Committee on Community Needs - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/84. These appointments will be made at the August 6, 1983, Council meeting. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Linda A. McGuire, 430 Ronalds Street, to the Riverfront Commission to fill an unexpired term ending 12/1/83. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. Councilmember Lynch stated he was pleased with the Economic Develop- ment Report and requested it be scheduled for informal discussion. Dickson requested a special resolution be drawn up to honor Bill Sachter. Nauhauser questioned funding of the Shamrock storm sewer project. The City Manager replied that the item appears in the Capital Improvements Program for next year and will send a report to Council rescheduling. Nauhauser reported that out-of-town visitors have complimented her on the courteous bus drivers and she would write a note to the drivers. She also questioned if the leasing of the Old Public Library to the University of Iowa met the conditions set forth in the bid proposal. The City Attorney will meet with the Planning Department and report back to Council. - C� MICROFILMED BY IJORM MICROLAB i CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r J. Council Activities July 5, 1983 Page 5 Neuhauser stated that the lease purchase regulations re the effect on the Waste Mater Treatment Plant had been discussed but that she would write to Congressman Harkin explaining the difficulties. The Mayor asked if the material re zero lot lines would be to Council on Friday. City Manager stated it would be in the packet. She asked when Council would be setting a public hearing re use regulations in single family areas, definition of family. City Atty. Jansen reported that the item would have to be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission first. Neuhauser reiterated the definition of family Council wanted was that of the Supreme Court, being related by blood, marriage, or adoption plus one outside unrelated person to be in single family areas. After discussion, moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to refer the proposed Zoning Code amendment, definition of "family," to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. Perret complimented the hard work of many individuals involved in obtaining the UDAG money for the hotel project. Particular thanks should be extended to Staffinember Andrea Hauer. He announced that the Hotel Steering Committee would be meeting with the developer in a few days to reach agreement on the exterior of the hotel. Councilmember Erdahl raised concern re public discussion being placed on the agenda well into the meeting, and questioned placing it on earlier. Councilmembers saw no current problem but would watch the situation and evaluate later if necessary. Erdahl noted the policy resolution scheduled for Council consideration at this meeting and requested a list of all policy issues to be addressed along with those already acted on be scheduled for informal discussion. The City Manager stated that this information would also be provided to candidates. Dickson requested an update of the tree program. City Manager stated the Parks and Recreation Supt. and the City Forester were in the process of developing the program along Council lines discussed and a report will be sent to Council. City Atty. Jansen reported receiving 17 petitions filed in District Court appealing the commercial appraisals of 34 pieces of property. Jansen noted he is exploring the possibility of outside Counsel with the City Assessor. The Mayor requested the City Atty. present a recommenda- tion to Council re outside counsel. Recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: 1) The Design Review Committee recommends acceptance of the design plans for the reconstruction of Linn Street between Burlington and Washington Streets as presented by the Engineering Division subject to minor altera- tigns in the tree planting plans. 2) The Design Review Committee recommends the immediate installation of newspaper dispenser on City Plaza that was selected by the Committee in October 1981. 3) The Design Review Committee recommends City Council direct the Parks and Recreation Department to weed and to maintain Blackhawk Mini -Park in a manner consistent with the City Plaza. The City Manager stated that item 01 had been set for public hearing, item 02 had been discussed with newspaper companies and no voluntary consent had been reached. Neuhauser questioned newspaper stands on public right-of-way. The City Manager suggested going back to the Design Review Committee and explore designating an area larger than the Plaza for use, and reworking the ordinance to get legal backing. Regarding item N3, the City Manager stated he spoke to the Parks and Recreation Director re the maintaining of the mini -park. Neuhauser Y r MICROFILMED BY } '.JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NE5 )' E Council Activities July 5, 1983 Page 6 questioned if plant materials would be moved in time to break ground for the hotel September 1. The City Manager replied that anything the City can reuse would be moved this fall. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-221, Bk. 78, p. 580, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE SALT STORAGE BUILDING TO KLEIMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, in the amount Of $51,400. The City Manager clarified the 8% figure mentioned in the Public Works memo to be the difference between the three lower bids. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-222, Bk. 78, pp. 581-582, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY GERTRUDE A. VITOSH. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor raised concerns re the intent of a resolution adopting a Policy re a City Councilmember serving on the governing board of an agency funded by the City. She questioned her affiliation with the Chamber of Commerce and suggested amending the resolution to include the term "voting member." Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. After discussion, moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to amend the resolution final paragraph to read as follows: "...that it shall be the policy of the City Council that no Councilmembers shall be appointed by the City Council to serve as a member of the governing body of any human service agency which is funded by the City of Iowa City or which agency anticipated requesting such funding." and to adopt RES. 83-223, Bk. 78, p. 583, ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING SERVICE BY A CITY COUNCILME14BER ON THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ANY AGENCY FUNDED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, as amended. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. Affirmative roll call vote on adoption of resolution unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 83-224, Bk. 78, TO EXCEED $26,000,000 AGGREGATE Pp. 584-590, AUTHORIZINPRINCIPAL ANDPROVIDING OF HOSPITAL FACILITYFOR: THE ISSUANCE OFT REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1983 (MERCY HOSPITAL PROJECT), OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF LENDING THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO MERCY HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF RETIRING CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID HOSPITAL AND THEREBY ADVANCE REFUNDING THE OUTSTANDING ISSUE OF $19,975,000 HOSPITAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1982 (MERCY HOSPITAL PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE TO SECURE SAID SERIES 1983 BONDS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAID CITY AND SAID HOSPITAL PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SERIES 1983 BONDS AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE REFUNDING OF SAID SERIES 1982 BONDS; THE SALE OF SAID SERIES 1983 BONDS; AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. y i MICROFILMED BY il':',JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES i Council Activities July 5, 1983 Page 7 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 75-2765, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor noted the salaries would be increased to $6011.20 for the Mayor and $5012.80 for Councilmembers effective 1/1/84 with the passage of this ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 8:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR ATTEST: MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK E .MICROFILMED BY I t� JORM MICROLAB.' ! !'CEDAR RAPI,DSODES'NOINES r - SIJ .. OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 7/11/83 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumula- tive cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, special mtg., 7/11/83, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. COuncilmembers present: Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Balmer, Erdahl. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to approve the Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for The House of Submarines, Inc. dba The House of Submarines, 12 South Dubuque Street and to approve the Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for H.H.I.C. Corporation dba The Hungry Hobo, 517 South Riverside Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Balmer and Erdahl absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83=225, Bk. 78, p. 591, ENGAGING AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1983, designating McGladrey, Hendrickson & Company. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-226, Bk. 78, pp. 592-604, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $550,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (PIPE - YARD PARTNERS PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE, CALL A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to informal session, 7:35 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Balmer and Erdahl absent. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Cl rk. 4Uilei1101s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/mARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK. /� // oeiz o' J ? • 7F -Ln Submitted for publication 7/20/83 MICROFILMED BY ) 'JORM MICRO_ LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r W J r COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES July 11, 1.983 Iowa City Council, special mtg., 7/11/83, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Balmer, Erdahl. Itaffinembers present: Berlin, Melling, Vitosh, Jansen, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 83-15, Side 2, 1129-1221. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to approve the Class 8 Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for The House of Submarines, Inc. dba The House of Submarines, 12 South Dubuque Street and to approve the Class 8 Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for H.H.I.C. Corporation dba The Hungry Hobo, 517 South Riverside Drive. The City Clerk stated all the necessary papers were in order. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Balmer and Erdahl absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-225, Bk. 78, McGladreyE�tlrickson& CompaAUDITOR ny. Affirms ive roll call voteesignating unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-226, Bk. 78, pp. 592-604, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $550,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (PIPEYARD PARTNERS PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE, CALL A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Atty. Joe Holland and Developer Jim Clark present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. by Perret, to adj 7:35 P.M.d The Mayorndeclar de the motion carriedourn unanimously,s/OSto infomalessionBalmer and Erdahl absent. ATTEST: MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK t; + MICROFILMED BY j �i'.JORM MICROLAB i CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 01 WN 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. Staffinember present: Berlin, Jansen, Karr, Knight, Zehr, Schmeiser, 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, 1983, Red Cross Swim -A -Cross Week. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions, spec. mtgs. 6/27 and 7/11, and reg. mtg., 7/5, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the i City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Committee on Community Needs - 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. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk: Approving Class 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 #2581 dba Veterans of Foreign Wars #2581, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Approving Class C Liquor License for 6:20, Inc. dba 6:20, 620 S. 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 Sales for11William Kron933 S. , Jr, dbaroBill'slass C Interstate 80 eer Permit and Route Sunday 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 highwayright-of-way for utilitiesEac ommodatgion top nr. to sin an Iowa -Illinois Gas o& 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: e of the Chamber of Cmrce re the increased namount of semi ttrailer ation otruck etraffic through Iowa City and K, MICROFILMED BY '..JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES -MOINES f 1 N Council Activities July 19, 1983 Page 2 Scott Council completion ionof Jacalynlvd to and' RonaldOAskinyreadraina e0 reply after development of Bruce Glasgow, referred to the Cit problemsr Y and Evelyn Jensen objecting to the amount of assessmentfor paving at of Tanglewood and Ventura paving, Cit Y Manager for reply. Aage discussion. Johnson County Chapter of American Red Cross re funds gfor FY1983-84, referred to the Human Services Planner forreply. after Council signed by 414 persons on behalf of Amelia Earhart Deli fort Y• Petition use the sidewalk at 223 E. Washington for a cafe, Cit after Council considers this matter. Memos from the Traffic EnrrYssion to City Manager to reply signs at intersection of Brookside Drive/Perry Court/Meadow Street; and g re stop Yield sign at intersection of Ferson Avenue/McLean Street. Memos from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Cashier/Treasury Division; Supervisor/Recreation Division; AdminiRecreation strative Clerk Typist/Cit Senior Account Clerk/Parks & Recreation; Account Clerk/Treasury Division; Civil Rights Asst./Civil Rights; Clerk T Y Clerk; Enforcement Attendant/Parking 'Systems; Typist/Treasury Division; Parking Parking Systems. Maintenance Worker II/Towing Applications for use of streets and Striders to have the 1983 MS Marathon on 11/6/831ic grounds: Iowa City Michael Rozeff to sell cookies on Sidewalk Da approved. Mr, and Mrs. ' Minipark to benefit Martin Luther King Awards, approved22/83, in Blackhawk Applications for City Plaza use: KXIC for permission to broadcast on Sidewalk Day, 7/22/83, using space near the kiosk on Washington Street. Dan Berigaa and Kevin Gibson appeared representing Amelia Earhart Deli and requested a time be set for Council consideration of their request for a 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 motion carried. . The Mayor Pro tem declared the 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 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 on the proposed vacation of alley right-of-wayPublic hearing for S8/1/83 treet. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carridunanimo s12 S. Neuhauser absent. abutting Dubuque Street. Y, 5/0, Dickson and 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 unanilmously, Gilbert and Neuhauserrabsent. ro tem declared the motion carried k 4! i MICROFILMED BY `JORM MICROLAB Ij CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r ._ - 1 J Council Activities July 19, 1983 Page 3 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, on the proposed rezoning of certain property M1 to R2. The Mayor Pro tem declared the Dickson and Neuhauser absent. r-1 to set a public hearing for 8/16/83 located at 521 Kirkwood Avenue from motion carried unanimously, 5/0, 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 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 with the City Attorney. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. A public hearing was held on a proposed 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 Zones, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 8.10.50. Davis Foster, atty. for West Side Co., appeared and noted his letter distributed at the informal session. He 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 on property. After discussion, moved by Lynch, seconded by Erdahl, to continue the public hearing to 8/1/83 at 7:30 P.M. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, 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. 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 Zones, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 8.10.50. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, 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 Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to defer consideration of a resolution approving the final Large Scale Residential Development plan and the amended MICROFILMED BY ':JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES - r _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 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 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. 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 RIA 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 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 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. r. 1 G MICROFILMED BY '.JORM MICROLAB t CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 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 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 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 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. The 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 Y; 4 MICROFILMED V 'I :JORM MICROLAB y CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r J 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 any money that the City derives from the sale of Central Junior High should be earmarked for a specific community recreation facility, noted. The recommendations from the Committee on Community Needs were noted as follows re changes in the Housing Rehabilitation regulations: 1) The $3.00 service charge on weatherization should be eliminated; 2) The income guidelines should be amended to conform with the new HUD Section 8 Assisted Housing guidelines. These items will be presented for Council consideration at the meeting of 8/1/83 and Commissions will be notified of scheduling. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-232, Bk. 78, pp. 613-618, FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1983 (IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY PROJECT). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 83-233, Bk. 78, pp. 619-624, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (THE BLOOMING PRAIRIE WAREHOUSE, INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $363,000 TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION BY CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE OF LAND, BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS SUITABLE FOR USE AS A WAREHOUSE FACILITY FOR THE BLOOMING PRAIRIE WAREHOUSE, INC.; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER LOAN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA, PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SUCH BOND; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE BLOOMING PRAIRIE WAREHOUSE, INC. PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BOND, AND RELATED MATTERS. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted, 4/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Lynch, McDonald, Perret. Nays: none. Abstaining: Erdahl. Absent: Dickson and Neuhauser. Moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-234, Bk. 78, p. 625, ELIMINATING A REQUIREMENT FOR ADDITIONAL OFF-STREET PARKING FOR LOTS 78-87 OF PENNY BRYN ADDITION, PART 3. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CITY CODE TO REGULATE THE CARRY -OUT OF OPEN BEER OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINERS FROM LICENSED PREMISES, be given first vote for passage. The City Manager explained that present law makes it illegal to drink in public places. However, it does not address leaving establishments with open containers and the problem of littering. He reiterated this did not affect beer gardens. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Dickson absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-74 AND REPEALING ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 OF CHAPTER 23 OF THE CITY CODE, be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. C Y MICROFILMED BY ) vi :JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES J i 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, IOWA, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 75-2765, be considered and passage. Balmer stated he was in favor of the salary increasegiven second vote for for the Mayor but did not agree with the increase for Counci the ordinance toniglmembers. He would vote in favor of ht since the majority of not block the ordinance with Council have agreed to it and would two negative votes. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried 4/ 4/1, with the following division of votes: Ayes: Erdahl, Nays: Lynch, Perret, BMcDonald. 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. DAVIRM—PE ..._ , MAYOR PRO TEM M ANK3 .KARR� CITY CLERK !-r J 4� t MICROFILMED BY :JORM MICROLAB f CEDAR RA PI DS•DES*MOINES -r 1 -J IE a :ff- ss Informal Council Discussion July 18, 1983 Informal Council Discussion: July 18, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem David Perret presiding. Councilmembers Present: Lynch, McDonald, Perret, Balmer. Absent: Neuhauser, Dickson, Erdahl. Staffinembers Present: Berlin, Schmeiser, Knight, Jansen, Hauer, Farmer, Karr, Zehr, Brachtel, Davidson, Tippe. Others Present: Keith Kafer, Attorney N. Russo, Attorney Wm. Sueppel, William Frantz, Shelly Plattner, Bruce Glasgow, Mike Furman, Pat Moore, plus other developers. Tape Recorded: Reel 83-21, side 2, N86 -end, Reel 83-22, side 1, N1-520. Scheduling Perret said that the Iowa Commerce Commission has invited the City of Iowa City to participate in an informal public hearing August 2 in Davenport at 7:00 p.m. The City's scheduled Council meeting of August 2 would conflict with that. Perret suggested that the Council could A) have a formal meeting August 1 to consider all matters plus a very short August 2 meeting for the public hearings already scheduled or B) meet earlier in the day August 2 to consider all the matters not already scheduled for later in the day. Karr noted two public hearings have already been set for August 2 with notices published to meet the 15 day requirement and there wasn't enough time to reset the hearings on the sale of the pipe yard bonds and the Wheater Road rezoning. Knight expressed concern that changing the August 2 City public hearing would improperly inconvenience affected property owners. Lynch suggested setting other public hearings on the 1st and hope that the two hearings set for the 2nd would be brief. Karr noted that six Councilmembers need to be present for consideration of the Lyon's Second Addition Special Alley Paving Assessment. The Council will consider all agenda matters, except the two public hearings, on August 1 unless the City Clerk raises an objection because of the scheduling requirements. Planning and Zoning A. 522 S. Dubuque Street, vacation of alley right-of-way. Knight said that the City wants to maintain an easement over the entire width of the right- of-way. The 121 feet directly to the south of this was previously vacated. Richard McKeen, property owner of 522 S. Dubuque Street and the property owner on the west side, have indicated interest in buying their respective halves of the alley. B. 624 Gilbert Street, public hearing on the proposed disposition of the vacated Gilbert Street right-of-way. Knight said that this right-of-way was vacated in 1972 and Clark have expressed an interest in purchasing it. The Council has previously expressed a concern about using some property for a driveway onto Gilbert Street. Knight said use may be restricted as part of the sale. j MICROFILMED BY i t+i 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES a FA C. 521 Kirkwood, setting a public hearing on proposed rezoning. Knight said that this is the neighborhood's application and has been recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Perret said that there has been public concern about the late date of the public hearing. The Council agreed to leave the public hearing on August 16. . This is D an expanded inethensamepvbcinitylic aasnihenprevousdareani It conforms with the comprehensive plan and the proposed zoning ordinance. E. Powers of the Board of Adiustment, setting a public hearing on the proposed amendment. Knight said that this ordinance was prepared by City legal staff and is a response to Judge Swales' ruling regarding the Home Town Dairies case. FIG Airport Overlay Zone. Perret said that the City will either have to end the rules. consider the ordinance at a special meeting estionspare answered butwere and Lynch preferred to wait until all q agreeable to waiving the readings. Lynch asked staff if the City has any FAA response in writing to the verbally agreed on solution to the airport overlay. Jansen said that the city is waiting for a written responseiW . Zehr said the letter should be here this week. Jansen said legal stterned -waitiafterthe Johnsg for the on on County-CedarRapids the Council ordinance.airport ordinance p H. Vallev Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, vacation of certain alley right-of-way. No discussion. I. Ty'n cae Part 3, final planned area development. Knight said that there is no conwith this development and the airport overlay zone. The question of screening is answered in a Helling memo. J. LSRD Tv'n Cae Part 3. Knight said that the Council should take no action on this resolution until after the third reading of the previous ordinance. K. 223 S. Riverside Court. Knight said that the applicant has requested that the Counci waive the second reading and take final action. Perret said that that action requires six members. L. 624 S. Gilbert Street. Knight said that applicant has requested that Council give second reading in order to expedite the process. The 1 ventilation system plan is being reviewed. Perret asked if Shive-Hattery was reviewing the system. Berlin p explained that the required impartial review was being done b an independent third party. , approvals f allaquestions are not ht to deny final satisfactorily answeredtomorrow niht but reserved the 9 MIN. First and Rochester Addition. No discussion. Airport Clear Zone Perret noted that the City has received a petition for declaratory relief from the Committee of Concerned Persons for Iowa City Airport Safety. Jansen said a formal response will be required for the committee. The committee's attorney, 1 — r', i MICROFILMED BY ''.JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RA PID S• D ES • MOI NES 1r Nick Russo, was present. Jansen said the petition asks that the Council and the Airport Commission hold a joint public hearing and then enter a declaratory judgement concerning the points under items 12 and 13 of their petition. After making a ruling on the eight points, the City would be asked to enter a judgment requiring the City Manager to refuse an occupancy permit for the building. Jansen said that the claim is that the petition is authorized by the City's administrative code but it is his view that the code does not establish the Council as an administrative agency. Iowa City's administrative code provides for the filing of ordinance violations and then provides a hearing on appeal from the filing of those violations and in certain other limited cases. This petition asks the Council to make a judicial declaration and Jansen doesn't believe that the Airport Commission has any authority to act as a judicial body or that the Council has any power to require the Airport Commission to participate in any joint hearing. Jansen went on to say that Iowa law holds that a city council acts as a legislative body not a judicial body except in very limited situations when the Council is empowered to conduct an appeal, for instance in permit revocations. In summary, Jansen doesn't feel that the Council has any legal duty on the Council or the Commission's part to hold a public hearing. The City building code clearly puts the duty of denying the issuance of the certificate of occupancy on the city building official, not the city manager. The codes all require the certificate to be issued, then there can be an appeal to the Board of Appeals but it cannot be ruled on in advance. Jansen said that in the portion of the petition called the notice, certain information is called for concerning public agreements or contracts with the federal government, FAA regulations, records, etc. This information is public record and certainly accessible to petitioners and may be requested from the City Clerk, Airport Manager or City Attorney as appropriate. Perret said that a formal reply should be prepared outlining the points Jansen just covered. Jansen clarified that the Council may have a hearing but he would advise against it. Berlin noted that this response in no way minimizes the City's concern. The City recognizes the very serious nature of the problems and the City will continue to pursue it. Bike Regions Balmer took issue with the recommendation that "bicyclists use sidewalk" signs be removed saying in some areas bicyclists should use sidewalks, especially near schools and where major streets are narrow. Shelly Plattner of Bicyclists of Iowa City responded that statistics show that it is safer for proficient bicyclists (those with ability to ride in a straight line) to use streets rather than sidewalks. The recommendation would still allow sidewalk use. There is a problem with sidewalks that are not at least eight feet wide with painted lane separations to allow two way traffic. Plattner added that bikes are safer in the streets because they are more visible. Perret noted that curb cuts need to be provided to allow bicyclists to use sidewalks. Platter said that the bicycle lane marking should be removed because they are unsafe. Lynch said that the sign wording doesn't really matter to him and that bicyclists need to be integrated into a system designed for cars and pedestrians. Balmer said he doesn't see a problem with bicycles on sidewalks. McDonald said bicycles and motor vehicles on the same roadway always create problems but he doesn't mind doing away with the use of sidewalk signs. Lynch said he is willing to follow staff recommendations. Traffic Engineer Brachtel said that the streets accommodate the increased number of bicycle commuters while allowing bicyclists to use sidewalks. This does represent a shift in Council policy since the signs Yj MICROFILMED BY :JORM MICROLAB +{(p CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES f _ 1 J a were erected ten to twelveears ago. national trend away from fixed facilitiesffor bbicyclesson andaid towthat tere is a ards directing them into the general traffic stream. Perret Lynch asked for fuller discussiosupported the recommendation. staff for a listing of the signn when the full Council is present and he asked wantthe bike lanes on Market s to be removed. Plattner explained that BIC lane smade wider to allow bicycle trafficand Jeff r to emoved and either the right lane. Bikes moving on the right side are statistically Provided Perret sue right a bike lane along the right side. Brachtel spoke in favor of a wider right lane rather than a right side bike lane. Plattner noted that the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control for Streets and Highways states that bicycle lanes should end Tess than 50 feet from intersections to integrate bicycles into the proper traffic flow those intersections. Platter noted that the closing of Central Plattner also sug Junior High should change the nature of bicycle traffic on Jefferson and Market. gested that induction loops be highlighted. Staff will work with BIC on this. will proposal to mark a bike lane in the downtown transit interchangeill be discussed in th Economic Develo ment Re ort e future. Berlin reported that Neuhauser has discussed the report with the Economic Development Committee, The president of the University he country but discussions have taken place with his staff. be received from the Economic Development Committee andlPresidentlFreedman tat which point an ad hoc committee will be a Recommendations will with the Chamber of Commerce subcommittee appointed City has had discussions Publication on Iowa City economic development. It soots to put together a would front end the cost of the publication and organize the process. appropriate groups could use the publication to boost Iowa Coted that the City should be ready by midll -October when the Invest in America programisscheduled for Missouri. Berlin also said that Neuhauser has had discussions with 'the Economic Development Committee about funding their exhibition. Direction of this program will be determined by the short term ad hoc committee with representatives of the Cit portion of the Missouri initial cost estimate is $40,000 for material that will beau efulvforlthree to five years. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Keith Kafer explained thatha film was made about six or seven years ago about the Chamber promoting Iowa City at the cost of about $25,000 but it is now out of date. It was seen b a total of 10 million in all 50 directed n iencouragingstates. The proposed brochures would be specifically cifically 40 -page booklet froElgin, Illlinois and individual groupt. Berlin s could add specialized together. McDonald rec recommendation nthe should uldreomee from the adof all rhoccity committeeeinsrking days. about 60 questions by Developers Berlin said that unless the county changes it direction, the City will sta its current PAD procedure and legal staff will add standards to correct their legal reservations. Perret noted that the y with discretion and there should be standards that could be referred to or applied. Berlin said , Present process leaves too much that staffs opinion is that standards should be the nimum necessary to comply with legal concerns and still maintain current flexibility. Berlin said that optimally a new subdivision could be approved in as little as C; MICROFILMED BY t+' 'JORM MICROLAB ` CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES 1 J six weeks compared with the current three months. Individual developers haven't yet received Berlin's July 14 memo. Copies will be sent to developers at the original discussion. Berlin will discuss with homebuilders how to get information to them efficiently. The City will continue to provide information through the Homebuilders Association by providing information to their newsletter. Several area homebuilders expressed their concern about getting information. Council Time 1. Historic Property Awards Margaret Nowysz explained that the award is a recognition for work in historic preservation. The Council agreed to present awards based on Historic Preservation Commission recommendations. Informal Minutes Correction. Balmer pointed out a statement by Perret concerning the July -5minutes of the informal Council meeting. Perret said that he had said that the committee has given favorable approval to the planning document that had been submitted by the transportation staff. Included in that document was a section that dealt with the transit interchange and there was a recommendation in there which hadn't really been discussed. Minutes will be noted. 3. Parks and Recreation Minutes of June 8. Balmer noted that the minutes stated that final decision on pool hours changes would be made by Berlin. Berlin said the decision was made by Parks and Recreation and approved by I him. Scott Boulevard. Balmer noted the letter from the Chamber of Commerce in' ging extension of Scott Boulevard and said it was a good idea. Lynch said three years ago the economy discouraged extension but now the project might be reconsidered. Berlin said it must be considered in light of other transportation needs and how general development is progressing. Local road is a particular concern and needs to be discussed with the state and county. 5. Sidewalk Cafe. Balmer said it would be appropriate to wait for discussion after hearing staff opinion. He isn't interested in the idea. Berlin said that staff would need quite a bit of time to come up with a workable ordinance that would limit sidewalk use appropriately. A representative of the Amelia Erhart Deli appeared and spoke of the restaurant's interest in pursuing the idea. Perret said that the City isn't allowed to issue a permit until an ordinance is approved. 6. Sale of CentralJunior High. Balmer noted the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission re the money derived from sale of Central Junior High should be ear -marked for a specific use for Parks and Recreation. The matter will be scheduled for discussion. Berlin reported the final draft of the proposed sale needs to be approved by the School Board and the Council. 4j MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES - r 7. Appointments a. Airport. Lynch spoke in favor of appointing Harry Lewis to the Airport Commission. Perret noted the lack of women on the Airport Commission. Majority present agreed to appoint Harry Lewis. b. Planning and Zoning Commission. McDonald recommended Rod Perry and the Council concurred. 8. Sunday Liquor Sales for Stonewall's Tavern. Karr explained that one improper sign has been removed and the other needs a permit to be legal. The matter should be resolved tomorrow. 9. Ventura Paving. The Jensens of 2029 Dubuque Street wrote objecting to the special assessment project on Ventura. Berlin will send a letter telling of the upcoming public hearing in six weeks. 10. Linn Street Public Hearing. Farmer and Tippe showed changes for Linn Street. The construction should start at the end of August and take about 60 working days. Some utility work will also be done to give future flexibility. Bricks will be salvaged only if practical. McDonald questioned doing repairs during the school year when population is at a maximum. Farmer replied that it is because it is scheduled for this year and can't be started any earlier. It should be done before the hotel construction starts. i 11. Hotel. Perret reported that he and Berlin visited Minneapolis and received reassurances about the hotel project. 12. JCCOG. Balmer said that at least two Council representatives should attend the Wednesday's JCCOG meeting. 13. Board of Adjustment. In reply to a question from Balmer, Berlin said that the Mercy Hospital parking situation has been resolved. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. MICROFILMED BY !JORM MICROLAB f` CEDAR RAPT DS•DES. MOINES r _ J