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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
October 25, 1983
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/25/83, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Pro tem Perret presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer
(7:50), Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Perret. Absent: Neuhauser.
Staffinembers present: Helling, Jansen, Karr, Schmeiser, Boothroy,
Franklin, Knight, Shaffer, Bieri. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape
83-C12, Sides 1 and 2, 1 -End, 83-C13, Sides 1 and 2, 1 -End, and 83-C14,
Side 1, 1-24.
The Mayor Pro tem proclaimed Substance Abuse Prevention Week, 9Lll/
;. October 23-29, and Radiologic Technology Week, November 7-11, 1983. oaf
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented:
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Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. mtg., 10/11/83, and
spec. mtgs., 10/3 and 10/4, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Parks and Rec. Comm.- T�o�
9/28/83; Design Review Comm. -9/28/83; Planning and Zoning Comm.-
9/22/83; Airport Comm. -10/13/83; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.- aoo�
9/20/83; Housing Comm. -10/7/83; Housing Appeals Bd.-9/20/83; Joint
Meeting of Design Review Comm. and Hotel Steering Comm. -9/14/83; 3oa✓
Resources Conservation Comm. -10/10/83. 3aio
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City
Clerk: Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pizza Hut _3a1�
of America, Inc. dba Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk Street. Approving Class
C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Steve L. Schlote dba FASTOP, 105 dle a_
E. Burlington Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales
for Inland Transport Co, dba Kirkwood 76, 300 Kirkwood Avenue. RES. 30
83-342, Bk. 80, p. 1067, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. _10/5
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of
$2,414,842.62 for the period of 9/1 thru 9/30/83 as recommended by 149/1,
the Finance Director, subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 83-343, Bk. 80, p. 1068, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER FOR KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION, PART ONE. - 30.11
Setting public hearings: Motion to set public hearing for
11/7/83 to receive citizen comments concerning the proposed program 101f
statement of community development objectives and projected use of
1984 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Correspondence: Herbert and Marianne Michael expressing ,1013
appreciation to the Council for the work that has been done during
the past few years, referred to the Mayor for reply. Governor
Branstad after his visit to Iowa City on 10/4/83, no reply necessary. 3oSao
Nellie Kremenak objecting to burning lawn refuse, City Manager to .40a!
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reply if Council wishes to discuss a change of policy. Liberty
Commission re the satellite dish which was installed on the Iowa- 3 o.R2
Illinois Manor Apartments, referred to Broadband Telecommunications
Specialist for reply. Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau 3,027
requesting that the City allocate to the Bureau its first quarter
'revenue from the hotel/motel tax revenue, City Manager to reply after
Council discussion. Letters re the proposed move of permit parkers
from the Capitol Street Ramp to the Linn Street Ramp from: William '3a-Q!K
Tucker, Bonnie -Barenz, Michael Jones, Debbie and Dell Briggs,
Employees of Arby's Roast Beef #1534, Jim Christensen, John Farrin,
Radio Shack Employees, J.W. Hendrickson, Lyn Hertel, Lee Staak,
Laurene Cordes, Diamond Dave's Taco Co., Inc., Judy Miller, Dale Welt
and Judy Milla.
Memos from the Civil Service Commission submitting lists of 519-76,
certified applicants for the following positions: Maintenance 302&
Worker I/Transit Division; Cashier/Parking Systems Division; '403 z
Maintenance Worker I/Streets & Sanitation; Clerk Typist/Leased
Housing Division; Mechanic II (Transit)/Equipment; Maintenance eon-?
Worker I/Landfill Division; Recreation Program Supervisor/Recreation 3030
Division; Senior Clerk Typist/Planning and Program Development.iL
.3032.
Petition from Joyce Sales opposing any change in the zoning of
property at 327-329 Brown Street, 311 Ronalds and 1016 Rochester. 303 3
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Jane Lewis 5P.7+1to picket Emma Goldman Clinic on 10/29/83, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.,
approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Balmer and
Neuhauser absent. Asst. City Mgr. Helling noted the public hearing
would be held 11/7 and not on 11/8 (election night), per Council -Ia 74
request. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried and repeated
and public hearing as set.
A public hearing was held on the proposed disposition of three
vacated parcels of public right-of-way which include an alley right-of-
way located between Lincoln Avenue and Valley Avenue (V-8301); an alley Xg7e,
right-of-way abutting the rear of 522 South Dubuque Street (V-8303); and
Des Moines Street right-of-way located immediately west of Gilbert Street
(V-8304). No on appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Erdahl, that the ORDINANCE APPROVING
THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) AND LARGE
SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSRD) PLAN FOR LOTS 94 AND 95, TY'N CAE 303 1
SUBDIVISION, PART II, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Balmer absent. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATING THE NUMBER OF ROOMERS PERMITTED IN 303,P
RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS, be given first vote for passage. Staffinember
Franklin summarized the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Balmer arrived
7:50 p.m. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. After
discussion, moved by Erdahl, seconded by Balmer, to amend the ordinance to
allow for three roomers in single family homes in R2 zones. The Mayor Pro
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tem declared the motion to amend carried, 5/1, Perret voting "nay" and
Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the first consideration and
vote for passage on the ordinance as amended carried, 5/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, McDonald, Perret,
Balmer, Dickson. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Neuhauser.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 404-406 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET FROM R3B TO CBS, be given
second vote for passage. Individual Councilmembers expressed their
concerns. Staffinember Franklin present for discussion. After discussion
the Mayor Pro tem declared the motion defeated by roll call vote, 0/6,
Neuhauser absent.
A public hearing was held on proposed industrial development revenue
bonds for Systems Unlimited, Inc. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by McDonald, 30 fL6
that the public hearing be adjourned to November 22, 1983. The Mayor Pro
tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
A public hearing was held regarding the request of Hawkeye
Cablevision Corporation for a rate increase of two dollars per month for
basic cable service. William Terry, Chairperson of Broadband
Telecommunications Commission, reported on the Commission consideration so
of Hawkeye's increase request. He stated the Commission members present
had voted unanimously for basing the increase on cost increases and
suggested 954 rather than the $2.00 requested based on return of
investment. Bill Blough, manager of Hawkeye Cablevision, appeared and
answered questions re the requested increase. Drew Shaffer, City Cable TV
Specialist, appeared and commended the Broadband Commission for work done
on the request. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to accept the
letter opposing the increase from Nicholas Johnson. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
A public hearing was held regarding proposed amendments to the
"Broadband Telecommunications Franchise Enabling Ordinance." Drew
Shaffer, City Cable TV Specialist, explained the amendments. �z
Councilmember Balmer noted the memo from Mr. Terry re the short time frame
in which the Commission had to act on the requested increase. The
Commission will forward a recommendation to Council re revising the
language on the process to lengthen the time for Commission review and
shorten time for Council.
The Mayor Pro tem announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending
3/1/86 on the Committee on Community Needs. This appointment will be made SO V-7
at the 12/6/83 meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor Pro tem announced that the vacancy to the Board of
Electrical Examiners and Appeals, for a four year term ending 10/26/87, 3dff"i�
for a representative of the public will be readvertised.
Asst. City Manager Helling noted the recommendation from the Housing
Commission re the request by Knights of Columbus for property at Linn and cloys
Harrison Streets. Consensus was to schedule the matter for informal
discussion. Asst. City Mgr. Helling inquired as to Council wishes for the
starting time of the planning session with Johnson County on December 8th. 3,91/6
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Councilmembers agreed to starting at 4:00 p.m. Helling asked for Council
decision re the request from the Convention Bureau re first quarter 3111 Z
allocation. Council agreed to allocate the bureau its first quarter
revenue and delay payment of original advance until second quarter
revenues are received.
City Atty. Jansen reported to Council his intention to place a
resolution approving an agreement for the Bagel Bakery additional front
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steps on tonight's agenda for Council approval. However, the matter had
been overlooked. The City Attorney then reported that his previous
concerns re certain provisions had been satisfied and the matter will be
on the agenda for November 7th. Atty. Angie Ryan representing the owner
present for discussion. Council indicated that it would act on the
agreement now that City Attorney concerns had been addressed and will act
on the resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreement at the November 7th meeting.
Recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission that the
Council not use the allocated $100,000 for Blackhawk Minipark, but instead
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distribute the funds among the improvements for parks and parkland
acquisition, noted. Councilmember Balmer requested a response be sent re
Council intention not to reallocate that sum to their use (since just
the figure4hA- usa)
received Central Junior High money) and reduce
Recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: 1)
American Payments Center: The Design Review Committee recommends denial
of the request made by American Payment Center to place the payment center
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in the City Plaza. 2) Newspaper Dispensers: The Committee reaffirms its
recommendation that newspaper dispensers be uniform in color, limited in
size, be of the same design, and that the City regulate the location of
the dispensers. The Mayor Pro tem noted legal was reviewing. 3) 225 Iowa
Avenue: The Committee recommends the design plans for 225 Iowa Avenue be
approved as presented. The Committee commends the owner on his
preservation of the building. Erdahl noted excellent use of building.
Recommendations of the Housing Commission noted as follows: 1) See
minutes of Executive Session. These minutes concern a matter which will
be brought before the Council in the next few weeks. No action is
necessary at this time. 2) Knights of Columbus proposal per referral
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the Housing Commission recommends to the City Council that this parcel of
land be released for sale and the proceeds from the sale be earmarked for
housing programs. A copy of the letter from the Knights of Columbus and
the Mayor's letter to the Housing Commission are attached for reference.
Recommendation of the Hotel Steering Committee noted as follows: 1)
The Committee approved the use of stucco for the hotel. Further
consultation with the owner concerning the design elements of the
building's exterior facade, particularly on the pedestrian level, was
recommended. The Mayor Pro tem stated he hoped the Commission could meet
with the developer in the near future.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-344, Bk. 80, p•
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1069, CORRECTING A TECHNICAL DEFECT IN COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS APPROVING
SUBDIVISION PLATS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-345, Bk. 80,
p. 1070, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED PERMANENT POSITIONS IN THE as/
HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT - ASSISTED HOUSING DIVISION.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor
Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt. RES. 83-346, Bk. 80, p• goys
1071, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED PERMANENT POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT - PARKING DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND 4o6L
CHAPTER 11 TO SPECIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A MASTER
ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE, be given first vote for passage. The City Attorney
presented a brief overview of the amendment. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Balmer, to adopt ORD. 83-3156, Bk. 22,
pp. 171-176, AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES SO AS TO 3057
CHANGE THE SPEED LIMIT OF HIGHWAY N1 FROM RIVERSIDE EAST AND NORTH TO THE
NORTH CITY LIMITS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on the 1983 Zoning Ordinance and Map. 30--WPlanning and Program Director Schmeiser and Planner Boothroy presented an
overview of the current zoning ordinance and impact of the proposed
ordinance. The following people appeared for discussion: Joe Chezum, 713
Kimball Ave.; R.W. Ziock, 207 Myrtle; Atty. Mark Hamer, 119 Washington
Park Rd.; Mark McConnell, R. R. 2; Lea VanderVelde, 947 Iowa Ave.; Attorney
Wm. Meardon, 428 Rocky Shore Drive; Attorney Phillip Leff, representing
Frantz Construction; Attorney Charles Mullen, representing Mercy Hospital
and Joe Mack Development Company; Susan Horowitz, 1129 Kirkwood Ave.;
Attorney Al Leff, 222 S. Linn; Chuck Biddison, 913 North Gilbert; Anthony
Frey, 15 Caroline Ct.; Miriam Young, 1720 Muscatine Ave. Moved by Lynch,
seconded by Erdahl, to accept the correspondence from Attorney Wm. Meardon
on behalf of Bon Aire Mobile Home Lodge; as owner of The Peninsula; Lorna
Mathes; Southgate Development; Kenneth L. Albrecht, Wayne Kemf, Earl
Yoder Construction Company and Amerex Corporation. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by
Lynch, seconded by McDonald, to accept the correspondence from Attorney
Mark Hamer on behalf of the Greater Iowa City Area Apartment Association;
Attorney Robert Downer on behalf of James B. and Elizabeth T. Stroud; R.
W. Ziock. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to accept the
correspondence from Tom Muller, representing the Downtown Association of
Iowa City. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Lynch to accept all
other correspondence: location map of Home Town Dairies; letter from
Attorney John Cruise re Boyd & Rummelhart Properties - Gilbert Street
Property; four letters from Earl M. Yoder re West Side Company and Bryn
Mawr Heights Development Company; Bruce Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson; William
and Barbara Buss, 747 W. Benton Street; Attorney Charles Mullen, Bremer
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Building; Susan Horowitz, 1129 Kirkwood Ave. and two petitions from James
and Shirley Alberhasky. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried,
6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn 11:00 p.m. The Mayor
Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM -
DATE: October 21, 1983
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding meeting of Iowa
Department of Water, Air, and Waste Management Commission.
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding Central Junior High sales
proceeds.
Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding October 11 report
by Pierce King.
Copy of news release regarding political sign regulations. -
Copy of letter from Hansen Lind Meyer requesting additional hangar space
at the Iowa City Airport.
Minutes of staff meeting of October 19, 1983.
Tabulation of results from Citizen Input questionnaires, July 1983.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 21, 1983
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding meeting of Iowa
Department of Water, Air, and Waste Management Commission. jp
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding Central Junior High sales
proceeds.
Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding October 11 report
by Pierce King. Sod!
Copy of news release regarding political sign regulations.9G,Z
Copy of letter from Hansen Lind Meyer requesting additional hangar space
at the Iowa City Airport.6�
Minutes of staff meeting of October 19, 1983.
Tabulation of results from Citizen Input questionnaires, July 1983. _3Q65