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Home My WebLink About1983-02-15 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES February 15, 1983 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 2/15/83, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret (7:32). Absent: Dickson. Staffmembers present: McGonagle, LundBe Lundell, Karr.Co ncilHminutes tape-recorded tolnoTapeH83-2, Side 2, 42-480. Mayor Neuhauser presented her State of the City message. $6 The Mayor consideration oof anbeer ce to ing aby permiitfordPester Marketdition Company. Moved Lynch, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approved of Official Council Actions, 2/1/83, and spec. mtg., 2/21/83, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Library Trustees- 1/27/83; Senior Center Comm. -12/2/83; _ Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -12/14/83; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-1/25/83; Housing Appeals. Bd.-1/11/83; Planning and Zoning Comm. -12/16/83. i aha ' �L Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the Acting City Clerk: Approving Class ova 9i C Liquor License for Ambrose- Lovetinsky, Inc. dba Woodfields,' 223 E. i Washington Street.��,_! Approving Special Class C Beer -Wine and Sunday Sales for All American Deli, Inc. dba All Americah ;241F Deli, #269 Old Capitol Mall. Refunding a Iortion of a beerpermit o SSUING A DANCINGPERMIT TOtWOODFIELDS,ES2233 E. Washington St. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pester Marketing Company dba Pester Marketing Company #59, 302 S. Dubuque St. 24L7 RES. 83-28, Bk. 76, p. 69, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER FIFTEEN TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Setting ET A RES.TESTIMATE PUBLIC HEARING uFOR 3/l/83gON THE7FISCAL0TOSYEAR B DGEs: FOR 7/1/83 THROUGH 6/30/84. RES. 83-30, Bk. 76, 71, TO SET p. A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 3/1/83 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS - WASHINGTON STREET TO IOWA AVENUE, DIRECTING CITY aSn CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Y Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. , Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing for 3/15/83 on a proposed ordinance establishing design standards for off- street parking. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,� Dickson absent. r-- i \ i MICROFILI4ED BY �1 — JOI7M---MIC R46LAB1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES - L-:c- Cc,�il Activities February 15, 1983 Page 2 A public hearing was held on the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Update. The following people appeared for discussion: Senior Planner Boothroy; Atty. Dale Sanderson, representing Shaler Enterprises and Hunters Run Development Company; and Jim Hynes, 621 Dearborn. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to receive and place on file the following correspondence: Charles A. Barker, re property abutting Hy -Vee grocery on Dodge Street; petition from residents on Hudson Avenue; John & Cindy Johnston, 930 Hudson Avenue; Lorna Mathes, 109 S. Johnson Street; and Atty. Dale Sanderson, re Hunters Run. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 83-31, Bk. 76, p. 72, ADOPTING THE 1983 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE UPDATE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted and thanked the staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission for the many hours spent on the document. A public hearing was held on the vacation and disposition of portions of the right-of-way of Sunset Street and the frontage road between aS Highway 1 and Bryn Mawr Heights, Part 13. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-32, Bk. 76, pp. 73-74, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE BEVERLY MANOR CONGREGATE CARE FACILITY LOCATED AT aSs 605 GREENWOOD DRIVE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Balmer, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 655 HIGHWAY 6 BYPASS EAST AND KNOWN AS FLEETWAY STORES FROM M1 TO C2, be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE REZONING LOT 26, LYON'S SECOND ADDITION, FROM C2 TO R3A; LOCATED EAST OF VAN BUREN STREET, NORTH OF BOWERY STREET, WEST OF JOHNSON STREET, AND SOUTH OF a5i BURLINGTON STREET, be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 83-3101, Bk. 21, pp. 7-8, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF GILBERT AND BURLINGTON STREETS (302-314 SOUTH GILBERT a sv STREET AND 417 EAST BURLINGTON STREET) FROM C2 to CBS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that ORD. 83-3102, Bk. 21, pp. 9- 10, REZONING LOTS 3 AND 4 IN LYMAN COOK'S SUBDIVISION WHICH ARE OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED NORTH OF RALSTON CREEK VILLAGE AND EAST 'T2_ OF GILBERT STREET FROM C2 TO CBS be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll 1 call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. 141CROFILMED BY 11_ "-JORM--'MICROLAB'- -I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I � I • — T !' Y r � Cc'";il Activities Feb uary 15, 1983 Page 3 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 83-3103, Bk. 21. pp. 11-12, VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY DIRECTLY EAST OF LOT 4 IN LYMAN R4 0 COOK'S SUBDIVISION, OUTLOT 25, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by McDonald, that ORD. 83-3104, Bk. 21, pp. 13-15, AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE BY CLARIFYING LANGUAGE REGARDING ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS ON LAND NOT PROPERLY SUBDIVIDED, TO / ADD A PENALTY SECTION TO THE ORDINANCE TO ASSIST IN ITS ENFORCEMENT AND TO AMEND LANGUAGE TO PERMIT THE FINAL PLAT TO INCLUDE PART OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT ONLY UPON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Sister Mary Venarda, Mercy chief executive officer, spoke on behalf of the Board of Directors re Mercy Hospital's interest in the Central Junior High property. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate for construction of the Iowa City Transit Facility 263 Project. Staffinembers Lundell and McGonagle present. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-33, Bk. 76, p. 75, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY, AND zG AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED MARCH 16, 1983. The City Manager noted the date change on the agenda and stated the resolution was correct in stating the bid opening for March 16th. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the intention to issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Gene Kroeger Project. No one appeared. �6S Moved by Lynch, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-34, Bk. 76, pp. j 76-82, APPROVING PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS (GENE 266 KROEGER PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the intention to issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Williams Company Project. No one 2i appeared. Mayor Neuhauser noted this was the project for the Nusser building on Dubuque Street. mer 83-89, APPROVINGIPROCEEDING WITH THE r S,SUANCEDAND SALE OF NOT TO7EXCEED 1� $750,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE I BONDS (THE WILLIAMS COMPANY PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. I MICROFILMED BY 1 L- 1 'JOR M"""MIC RCA E1� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I / Co'�il Activities Feb.uary 15, 1983 Page 4 The Mayor announced the following vacancies for the newly created Historic Preservation Commission: 2 vacancies for one-year terms; 2 vacancies for two-year terms; and 3 vacancies for three-year terms. McDonald noted that one three-year term would be an appointment from the 1/0, Planning and Zoning Commission and that there were actually six public vacancies being advertised. The Mayor stated that persons chosen to fill these positions should have some expertise in history, urban planning, architecture, archeology, law, sociology, or other closely related fields, or shall demonstrate interest in the area of historic preservation. These appointments will be made at the March 29 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to appoint Nancy Jordison, 2410 Friendship, to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term ending '290—i 1/1/85. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to approve the recommendation 1. of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors that Warren A. Knarr be appointed to the Riverfront Commission as Johnson County's representative 17/ for an unexpired term ending 12/1/83. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to accept the recommendation of the Steering Committee of Project GREEN that Bernadine Knight be reappointed as a trustee of the Green Fund for a three-year term ending 2 72 ; 3/1/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson 1 absent. , Councilmember Lynch noted the "non-political" slogans being painted on the elevator walls in Ramp A and questioned whether something could be R 7J done. City Manager noted that vandalism continues to be a problem but staff would investigate. Balmer clarified concern on commercial assessment. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement between the City of Iowa City and Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for engineering services for the East Side Trunk Sewer Elimination Project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-36, Bk. 76, pp. 90-94, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PERFORM ROAD a 74< CONSTRUCTION AND TO ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF CORALVILLE, IOWA, IN THE NAME OF CORALVILLE, IOWA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CAMP CARDINAL ROAD BRIDGE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch to adopt RES. 83-37, Bk. 76, p. 95, ESTABLISHING THAT THE PARKING REVENUE FUND SHALL REIMBURSE THE GENERAL 77 FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE RECREATION CENTER PARKING LOT, at a rate not less than $10,000 a year. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. 4 a MICROFIL:DES DY ; 1 _ JORM -MIdLAB' }} L% CEDAR RAPIDS M018ES 1 f ' r _ t _ - I. _J r• Cc^ it Activities FL.aary 15, 1983 Page 5 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 83-38, Bk. 76, p. 96, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS TO PURCHASE LAND FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF ELM GROVE PARK. Councilmembers discussed the procedure and minimum bid offers. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance amending Chapter 25, Parks and Recreation, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, be considered and given first vote for passage. Erdahl questioned who testifies in Court and enforcement of the ordinance. After discussion, original motion withdrawn. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to table the consideration of this ordinance until legal had a chance to investigate the matter further. The Mayor declared the motion to table carried, 5/1/1, Lynch voting "no" and Dickson absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 9:00 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent. MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR ATTEST: MARIAN K. KARR, ACTING CITY CLERK 2.7 T W City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 4, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Information in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Campaign Finance Ordinance changes Memorandum from the City Manager and City Attorney regarding Central Junior High Property. Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Boyle to the City Attorney regarding Center Market Square (Central Junior High Property). Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding cable television rate increase request. Copy of letter to Mayor Neuhauser from Community Action Research Group regarding energy consumption. Letter from the Iowa City/Coralville Convention Bureau with attached budget estimate and minutes of the January 11 and February 1 meetings of the Convention Bureau Task Force. Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. Parcel 64-1a Schematics - Remuneration b, Comprehensive Plan Land Use Update Review c. Scheduling of the new Zoning Ordinance d. Zero Lot Line Housing e. Staff and Commission Review of the Residential Zones Memorandum from the Director of Human Relations regarding City Assessor performance evaluation criteria. Memorandum from the Superintendent of Streets/Sanitation regarding cost comparison for -snow removal, 1980 - 1983. _ Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding Burlington Street signal sysi Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding additional capital outlay for Forestry/Horticulture Division. Memorandum from the Senior Center Commission regarding Senior Center bylaws. Police Department monthly report for January 1983. y Board of Adjustment Findings and Conclusions in the application of Iowa - Illinois Gas and Electric Company for special exception. .Z ye Legislative Bulletin, January 28, 1983 29V Minutes of staff meeting of February 2, 1983. inn Coh9reya4� 116us4t9i 14 S4uciy o-� Local Wee85 3000. i MICROFILMED BY 1' JORM--MICR6L-A13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES J City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 11, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Letter from City Assessor and agenda for public hearing. Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to the president of the Chamber of Commerce regarding the new zoning ordinance.. Copy of letter from the City Manager to bidders for the redevelopment parcels located in Lower Ralston Creek Area. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding policy on communication -between the City Council and boards and commissions. Memoranda from the Finance Director: a. Changes to the FY 84 proposed budget b. Bond financing for the Airport T -Hangars Memorandum from the Airport Manager regarding CIP/T-Hangars. Memorandum from the Parks and Recreation Director regarding mandatory parkland dedication material. Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding Manville Heights rezoning. Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Boyle regarding appeal of Casey Mahon - Opening of Streets and Alleys. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Melrose Court Neighborhood MeetingL b. Westminster Street Water Problem c. FAUS Funding for Dubuque Street Improvements, Proposed FY 84 CIP 3/3 Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Brown regarding Systems Unlimited, Inc. Memorandum from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services regarding 3/t report on Congregate Housing. 313 Article: Women Firefighters still Spark Resentment in Strongly Macho Job .2/1 Legislative Bulletin, February 10 3/; Ltr. from Senior Building Inspector to Atty. Cruise re 365 Ellis Avenue (Manville Heights area) -7.j j MICROFILMED BY l_ DORM -MIC Rli1LA8 CEDAR RAPIDS DES M01MES II! ..1 r City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 4, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Information in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. T r Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Campaign Finance Ordinance changes Memorandum from the City Manager and City Attorney regarding Central Junior High Property. 1 Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Boyle to the City Attorney regarding Center Market Square (Central Junior High Property). Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding cable television rate increase request. Copy of letter to Mayor Neuhauser from Community Action.Research Group regarding energy consumption. —2 Letter from the Iowa City/Coralville Convention Bureau with attached budget estimate and minutes of the January 11 and February 1 meetings of the Convention Bureau Task Force. -11 Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. Parcel 64-1a Schematics - Remuneration b. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Update Review c. Scheduling of the new Zoning Ordinance d. Zero Lot Line Housing e. Staff and Commission Review of the Residential Zones Memorandum from the Director of Human Relations regarding City Assessor performance evaluation criteria. 1 Memorandum from the Superintendent of Streets/Sanitation regarding cost comparison for .snow removal, 1980 - 1983. Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding Burlington Street signal syst Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding additional capital outlay for Forestry/Horticulture Division. _ Memorandum from the Senior Center Commission regarding Senior Center bylaws, Police Department monthly report for January 1983. Board of Adjustment Findings and Conclusions in the application of Iowa - Illinois Gas and Electric Company for special exception. Ve Legislative Bulletin, January 28, 1983 - 9V Minutes of staff meeting of February 2, 1983. —3eC - Cbmreyb-fe- Nor<slnyi H Sil-ay osr Local Needs 30CD I(I Ii i MICRor ILMED BY I- —DORM MICR6t A13- 111 CEDAR RAPIDS DES 14MES I I i J