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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-10-25 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 3, 1983 Informal Council Discussion: October 3, 1983, at 7:30 PM, in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Neuhauser, Balmer, Lynch, McDonald, Dickson, Erdahl, Perret. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Farmer, Tippe, Schmadeke, Brachtel, McGonagle, Davidson, Lundell. Tape Recorded: Reel 83-32, Side 1, 2205 -end, Side 2, 1-1927. HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING Willow Creek Neighborhood Center. Human Services Coordinator, Cheryl Mintle, present. Diane Peppertone, Executive Director of the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center, explained the types of programs available through Willow Creek including tumbling, library visits, and art workshops. She emphasized that Willow Creek is doing more focused things than in the past. Two new programs have been added, the Wednesday evening potluck and the senior citizens group. Balmer expressed appreciation to Peppertone for the improvements she has made at Willow Creek. Peppertone noted that Willow Creek's senior citizens are using the Senior Center and the Willow Creek Center more. Willow Creek has received $3,000 from United Way and has requested $2,196 from the City. The Human Services Coordinator has recommended $500. Council concurred with the $500 recommendation. United Action for Youth. Jim Swaim, Executive Director present. Council agreed to grant Un ted Action for Youth- an additional allocation of $500, of which $250 would be held until a decision is made re FICA. P r o ScegsjsL of funding. Cheryl Mintle said that Human Services wants to have only one hearing for human services funding with no follow-up hearings. The hearings would start in December with one hearing per week so each agency receiving money from a governmental unit can be heard. It appears that the County would have four meetings, Iowa City would have three and Coralville would have two and a half. An agency would apply to United Way and County Governments at the same time. Wednesday nights are proposed for the meeting nights. All members of each funding source, (City Council or Board of Supervisors) would be invited to each meeting. At the end of December, discussions on agencies would take place and agencies would get feedback about funding recommendations. McDonald noted that there would be three consecutive nights of Council business with the hearings in December. The United Way agencies would be heard in January. Erdahl pointed out that the Council uses the committee approach so attendance by the three Council members might suffice. Perret expressed concern that the meetings might turn out to be very long. Erdahl suggested scheduling the meetings on weeks without formal council meetings. Mintle asked that definite deadlines of November 11 be set for applications from Human Service agencies. The deadline. should be a condition of funding. Other funding sources will be asked to take the same policy. Informal Council Discussion October -3, 1983 Page 2 Rundell Storm Sewer. Balmer said that although he supports the project, the costs have skyrocketed out of sight. Farmer explained that the 1979 plan was Put together by a consultant with input from the City. He said that it was later decided to be an inappropriate plan. There was $30,000 allocated for the storm sewer system while now $100,000 is allotted. The South Branch Dam has helped reduce the problem as far as the creek is concerned, but the problem is more acute because of the nature of the urban area. Farmer admitted that the current plan could make a problem for very small area. Perret noted that protection for a hundred year rain fall only costs about 10% more than protection for a 25 year storm sewer. Farmer said that the risk is worth saying the 10%. Approximately 50 homes are currently affected, but only one property is actually flooded when the intersection is flooded. There could still be problems if there is a power outage. Jim Hines, an area resident, said that the intakes on the neighborhood are just too small. Debris plugs the drain and water may stand for two to three days. The problem has existed since 1960 and has been getting worse. Lynch noted that homes are built in the creek bed which may be the source of the problem. Farmer said that when the creek is full the water will backup the pipe and flood the intersection. Balmer said that he would prefer to install larger pipes if possible, but Farmer said that it wouldn't help in a big storm. Hines said that management of the creek has helped but it hasn't helped the intersections. Block grants could fund the project. The project cost has increased nearly $60,000 since last spring. Erdahl noted that bids might change the actual costs. Berlin said that money must be allocated from various sources when bids are let. Neuhauser added that CCN has never been interested in the project. Farmer said that when the project is complete a 25 year flood wouldn't cause ponding on the street and water shouldn't back into basements from driveways. Hines said that he is'bothered by unsanitary conditions in the wet well of the pumping station but Farmer explained that small pumps evacuate virtually all of the water. Berlin said that the project would have to be internally funded until bonds could be sold. Balmer said that he believes projects should be funded from Block Grant money as much as possible so that the City bonding could be reserved for other uses. Farmer noted that the Tanglewood Sidewalk Project costing $93,000 was spent for 17 properties ($5,500 per property) which was assessed to the properties. Erdahl said that, although the sewer project won't be assessed to property owners, the cost per property could still be considered. Lynch noted that the staff has done their work preparing estimates. Now it is up to the Council to decide the best course of action. Erdahl and Dickson said that they are in favor of the project with the increased cost above the $234,000 estimate to be split between the Block Grant and bonding funds. McDonald noted that the entire project could be funded through Block Grants if the Council desired. Summit and Burlington Traffic Signals. Balmer said that he feels the stop signs at Court and Oakland have successfully limited traffic on Court Street and the NO RIGHT TURN ON RED is not needed. Perret and Erdahl both said that they favored retention of the NO RIGHT TURN ON RED because it does limit traffic. Consensus was to remove the NO RIGHT TURN ON RED prohibition. Downtown Transit Interchange. McDonald repeated his opposition to removal of a route thru downtown Iowa City. He said every downtown intersection is dangerous because of the heavy pedestrian traffic. Neuhauser agreed, noting that barring bicycle traffic would make the situation on Jefferson and Burlington worse. J Informal Council Discussion October 3, 1983 Page 3 Perret disagreed, saying that Washington is a unique hazard. Lynch said the he has received a record number of phone calls to keep the street open, and would vote to keep the intersection open. Majority agreed to the interchange remaining open. COUNCIL TIME AND AGENDA 1. Downer Letter. Berlin reported that there are problems with the proposed indemnification agreement for 225 Iowa Avenue. He will talk with Downer and report back to the Council. 2. State Funding Cuts. McDonald asked if the funding cuts could be more severe. Berlin replied that only preliminary figures are available but the figures should be close. The reduction should be slightly less than stated in the Vitosh memo because'the State Transit assistance won't be cut. 3. Taft Speedway. Berlin said that extension of services for the Taft Speedway area should be discussed as separate business. 4. Iowa -Illinois Franchise. Berlin said that further discussion will take place after further direction from City Council. S. Removal of the permit parking from Capitol Street Ramp. Berlin said that the figures are accurate and the traffic counts are much higher than last year. Balmer said that he thought the situation should have been better explained in the letter to permit holders. Rates for permits have been reduced. A follow-up letter to permit holders will be sent to explain the City's action and refer to Chauncey Swan lot as alternative. 6. Berlin reminded the Council of the 1:00 PM goal setting session on Thursday. 7. Berlin noted the Sewer Committee meeting is tentatively set for October 11. A report from the Sewer Committtee should be ready for the Council this week, complete with recommendations. 8. Dickson complained about the dumping at Steven's sandpit. Staff will investigate. 9. Neuhauser expressed concern about ponding of water at River Street and Rocky Shore Drive. 10. Karr reminded Council members to bring in their code books for updating. 11. Neuhauser reminded the Council members of local government day and the visit by the Governor, scheduled for October 4. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM. OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 10/3/83 The cost of publishing the following Proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa. City, special mtg., 10/3/83, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: None. A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of property interest in the Central Junior High property. No one appeared. Moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald, to set special meeting on October 4, 1983, at 8:30 p.m. for consideration of a resolution re disposition of property. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, and directed the City Clerk to post notice. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83-3147, Bk. 22, pp. 142-144, REZONING 1:6 ACRES IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF GILBERT AND PRENTISS STREETS FROM C2 TO R3A, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved that the rule Brequiringeordinancconded es toncbe considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83-3148, Bk. 22, pp. 145-147, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 522 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET FROM C2 TO R38, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor, declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ...,..en,.ww(lvk�a'-`k'NM'4ia'�"!ds dn,.%:::�'�Cxi.77}k t• •z• ... �MN Nwdrl'{?{LG...4.ru4v..1.IM mnYi L1 ICJ 1•�3(.r !rr.aa.a.t'6' Off'—f1 Actions Octo,..:r 3, 1983 Page 2 ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that the .rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83-3149, Bk. 22, pp. 148-150, REZONING THE ENTIRE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF FIRST AVENUE AND MUSCATINE AVENUE TO C2, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to informal session 7:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the Cit�yCler�I� ( 4tU� s/MARY NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/MAIUAN.K. KARR, CJJY CLERK Submitted for publication on 10/13/83. Gi INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 4, 1983 Informal Council Discussion: October 4, 1983, at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Neuhauser, Balmer, Lynch, Perret, Dickson, McDonald. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Schmeiser, Boothroy. Taperecording: Reel 83-29, Side 1, 31 -end, Side 2, 1-33. ZONING ORDINANCE Schmeiser noted that the Council has received a list of items to be discussed breferring efore the public hearing. He explained the format of the ordinance by exceptions tonpage pages3, forpermitted amd es 177 provisional use on Page 13, and special 85, should refer directly to Section -79 (g)2.• Neuhauser noted that page 15, exceptions are uses that have (pro Schmeiser said that special relation to other uses Particular problems associated with them in instance, churches have pparrticu particular n the zones h which they are located, for give the Board of Adjustment an opportuntityroblems wto examine thesecproblem ial eareas. Balmer said that he feels this may be an undue burden on the Board. Jansen said that the Board of Adjustment has the power to grant a variance and the power to grant a special exception. If a project or organization is required to get a special exception neighbors can object to the Board. Boothroy noted that if a use meets all criteria, then the Board must grant the exception. Lynch said that the change increases duties without increasing the power of the Board and wondered if there were a way the staff could administer these uses. Schmeiser Boasaid al eady meetingnot twicepercesaid the ve month wh chshouldonotschangetunders dthe new ordinance. The Board is generally supportive about the changes. Schmeiser said many uses are uses that are unique and wouldn't be allowed in many zones without review. Berlin asked about the section on Family Care facilities and stated that as defined, existing facilities wouIn fact become nonconforming uses. foster parents of a developmentally disabled child would have to live at least a quarter of a mile from any other foster parents with similar children. Schmeiser replied that the Section is directly from the State Code. Schmeiser will report back to the Council on the exact requirements of the State Code (Chapter 237). Schmeiser said that the dimensional requirements are the standards developed for the uses in each zone and must be met. They include requirements for lot areas, lot widths, lot frontage, yards, building bulk, and floor area ratio. General provisions are also listed and applied to every building in every zone. New pages can be added with a decimal page number. Dimensional requirements (page 150) refer to building location on a lot. On page 152, building setbacks are listed and special exceptions to setback requirements are listed. A special exception is more flexible than a variance. Lynch suggested establishing a checklist or flow chart for users of the zoning code book that would serve as a general approach to the process. Schmeiser said that there are so many requirements that a checklist would not be complete. He said that the lists under general provisions of each zone should provide a Informal Council Discussion October 4, 1983 Page 2 satisfactory list of requirements. Neuhauser expressed concern that switching from section to section is still too confusing. Lynch noted that tree regulations do not apply to the RS -8 zone except for family care facilities yet instructions refer all RS -8 developers to the tree regulations. Neuhauser said that she is very skeptical about the possibility of making changes in the ordinance and still have references remain consistent. Schmeiser said that page number references throughout refer only to the beginning of the appropriate section and pages can be added to any sections as needed. Users will have to be certain to use the most current version of the ordinance. Berlin reminded the Council that a printer automatically adjusts page numbers in all page number references. Word processing might have that capability soon. Schmeiser said that communities are increasing their use of the special exception procedure. Planning and Zoning and the Board of Adjustment agreed on the list of special exceptions. Balmer said that the Board of Adjustment would have an increased workload with the increased number of special exceptions. Schmeiser said that the new zoning ordinance has non -pyramidal zoning, meaning that the uses of higher zones do not include all uses of lower zones. For instance, duplexes will not be permitted in industrial zones and would be non -conforming where they already exist if located in an industrial zone. Single family dwellings will be treated as conforming uses as long as the building is used as a single family dwelling (page 167, .item Q. If a single family dwelling is destroyed by natural causes, it could be rebuilt but it could not be torn down and replaced in a zone in which its not permitted. Schmeiser explained that non -conformities are classified as non -conforming uses, buildings, or lots. The tree regulations, PAD provisions, sign regulations, and airport overlay zones have not been changed from the current ordinance. These provisions, especially the tree and sign regulations, will be modified later. Schmeiser pointed out the parking requirements for RM -145 and RM -44 zones (pages 40-45). A highrise (RM - 145) is a multi -family dwelling exceeding three stories in height (page 6). Schmeiser noted that the minimum lot area per unit is more for a low rise than a high rise, which is consistent with the present ordinance, to encourage highrises around the downtown and University campus areas. Parking requirements are also less restrictive for highrises. No law prevents several people from living in each highrise apartment but the relative small size would discourage high occupancy, therefore, three-quarter parking space per apartment is appropriate. Additional parking spaces for additional roomers are only required in single family dwellings. The lenient parking requirements make highrises Possible close to downtown. Perret noted there is a need for definition of low rise dwellings. In response to a question from McDonald, Schmeiser explained that no one knows if the proposed parking requirements will be sufficient for highrises, only that it can be argued that less parking is needed close to downtown. Neuhauser pointed out that the larger complexes seldom have full parking lots. Schmeiser explained that the front yard requirement has been eliminated to make the requirements more flexible. Downtown buildings typically aren't setback from the public right-of-way. Away from downtown, setbacks become more important particularly as a safety factor. Highrise parking will either be established underground or in side yards or rear yards. To require a front yard may severely restrict highrise constructions. Perret said he would still like to see a front setback for highrises. For single family and duplex dwellings, parking spaces can block each other, allowing 2 spaces in a single width driveway. Neuhauser proposed spending the next Monday's informal meeting discussing the remainder of the zoning ordinance issues including the sorority/fraternity issues. Informal Council Discussion October 4, 1983 Page 3 Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald to adjourn to executive session under Section 28A.5b to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation and undo, co,+;— on OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 10/4/83 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., 10/4/83, at 8:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Erdahl. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 83-325, Bk. 80, pp. 1004-1005, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 364.7 AND REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF THE CITY'S INTEREST IN THE CENTRAL JR. HIGH PROPERTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to informal session, 8:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carreid unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the Citylerk. IjAp1y .-�,(Au(i4uod�/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, 14AYOR s/P1 IAN K. KARR, CIT CLERK Submitted for publication 10/14/83 CF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 10/11/83 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumula- tive cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ The Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/11/83, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: none. The Mayor proclaimed October 9-15, 1983, as Fire Prevention Week; October 24, 1983, as United Nations Day; and October 15, 1983, as White Cane Safety Day. The City Clerk announced three changes to the Consent Calendar: deletion of item 3c.(3) re Fairchilds Class C Beer Permit; addition of spec. mtg. minutes of 9/20/83; and the addition of a letter from the New Greek Council re Iowa City Awareness Week. Councilmember Erdahl requested that item 3e.(6) memo from the Traffic Engr. re "No Right Turn on Red" at Burlington and Summit Streets to be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Moved by Lynch, 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 Council Actions, spec. mtg., 9/20/83, and reg. mtg., 9/27/83, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning Comm. - 9/15/83; Bd. of Library Trustees - 9/22/83; City Conference Bd.-9/26/83; Senior Center Comm. -8/11/83; Committeee on Community Needs -9/20/83; Civil Service Comm. -9/29/83. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip #548, 955 Mormon Trek. Approving Special Class C Beer/Wine License and Sunday Sales for Super Spud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Center. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for New Pioneer Cooperative, 22 S. Van Buren. Refunding a portion of a beer/wine license to Super Spud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Center. RES. 83-326, Bk. 80, i Off' ^il Actions r Octourr 11, 1983 Page 2 P. 1006, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington Street. Resolutions, Bk. 80: RES. 83-327, P. 1007, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PAVING AND THE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF THE MULTI- FAMILY PORTION OF THE P.A.D. (LOT 62) OF PART TWO-MACBRIDE ADDITION TO IOWA CITY. RES. 83-328, P. 1008, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER IN WALDEN SQUARE SUBDIVISION IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 83-329, p. 1009, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER FOR ASPEN LAKE SUBDIVISION, PART I, IN IOWA CITY. RES. 83-330, p. 1010, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY83 LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJECT AS CONSTRUCTED BY PARKVIEW COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 83-331, p. 1011, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER FOR WINDSOR HEIGHTS SIXTH ADDITION IN IOWA CITY. Correspondence: Chamber of Commerce re the hotel project, referred to the City Mgr, for reply. Hillcrest Family Services requesting additional funds, referred to the Human Service Planner for recommendation. James Martinek with attached petition requesting a beer garden at Studio 114, 114 Wright Street, City Clerk and City Attorney are currently reviewing staff input in order to establish criteria for beer gardens and a report should be sent to Council in early November. Ed Zastrow, of Bushnell's Turtle, re the exterior dining room, referred to the City Mgr, for reply. John Hayek requesting an opportunity to present information to the Council re the Plaza Suite rezoning request, item 4d under Planning and Zoning matters on agenda. New Greek Council re Iowa City Awareness Week. Appliand Public o icGroundsations fLaura VanDyker Use of efor use of 8lackhawk Minipark for a bake sale on 9/27/83, approved. Laura Tremmel for a two-mile Fun Run on 10/1/83, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor announced that item 3e(6) re the "No Right J Off"il Actions Octo..-r 11, 1983 Page 3 Turn On Red" on Burlington and Summit Streets would be discussed at this time. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt the recommendation from the Traffic Engr. re removal of the sign. Councilmember Erdahl requested a roll call vote. The Mayor declared the motion to accept the recommendation and have the sign removed carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Perret, Dickson. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to set a public hearing for 10/25/83 on the proposed disposition of vacation items V- 8301 (alley right-of-way between Lincoln Avenue and Valley Avenue); V-8303 (alley right-of-way abutting the rear of 522 South Dubuque Street) and V-8304 (Des Moines Street right-of-way). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an amended preliminary and final Planned Area Develop- ment (PAD) and Large Scale Residential Development (LSRD) plan for Lots 94 and 95, Ty'N Cae Subdivsiion, Part 2. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY REGULATING THE NUMBER OF ROOMERS PERMITTED IN VARIOUS ZONES, be given first vote for passage. Planning and Zoning member Tom Scott present for discussion. After discussion, moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to amend the proposed ordinance by eliminating multifamily dwellings. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Atty. Jansen noted the amendment would delete the reference to 8.10.8.1.0 categorized as C; 8.10.8.2.C.2 categorized as D; and 8.10.9 categorized as E. The Mayor declared the motion to give the ordinance first vote for consideration as amended carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer, Dickson. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: none. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 404-406 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET FROM R3B TO CBS, be given first vote for passage. John Hayek, representing the owner, appeared. Staffinember Knight present for discussion. J Offi^il Actions Octo.,-r 11, 1983 Page 4 The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl. Nays: Lynch. Absent: none. The Mayor noted that the vote may change after the information is provided from staff. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83-3150, Bk. 22, pp. 151-153, APPROVING THE AMENDED FINAL PAD PLAN OF LOTS 122, 123, AND 124 OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD ADDITION, PART 7, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83-3151, Bk. 22, pp. 154-155, AMENDING THE SIGN PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE SAME SIGNAGE IN THE RNC -20 ZONE AS IS PERMITTED IN OTHER MULTI -FAMILY ZONES, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by McDonald, that ORD. 83-3152, Bk. 22, pp, 156-158, VACATING A PORTION OF THE DES MOINES STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY WEST OF GILBERT STREET, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Off;--il Actions Octo--r 11, 1983 Page 5 Moved by Lynch, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-332, Bk. 80, p. 1012, VACATING AN EASEMENT ON LOT 35 OF WINDSOR HEIGHTS 5TH ADDITION AND ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT OVER PORTIONS OF LOT 39 OF WINDSOR HEIGHTS 6TH ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adpot RES. 83-333, Bk. 80, p. 1013, A CORRECTIVE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LANGUAGE IN RESOLUTION NO. 83-279 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OAKES THIRD ADDITION AND IN RESOLUTION NO. 83-120 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PARIRIE VIEW ESTATES SUCH AS THAT THE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED. Affirmative roll call vote unanious, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-334, Bk. 80, p. 1014, APPROVING THE AMENDED FINAL LARGE SCALE NON- RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN OF PHASE I AND II OF MILLARD WAREHOUSE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a proposed amendment to the 1983 CDBG Program and Budget. Tom Feldbush, 324 Post Rd., appeared to answer any questions re Nelson Adult Center. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-335, Bk. 80, pp. 1015-1016, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1983 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the Rundell, Dearborn and Center Storm Sewer Improvements Project. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-336, Bk. 80, p. 1017, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RUNDELL, DEARBORN AND CENTER STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED NOVEMBER 1, 1983, AT 10:00 A.M. Councilmember Balmer stated he felt this project was a number one priority item but that it should be fully Off" it Actions OctO��r 11, 1983 Page 6 funded with block grant funds and for that reason would vote against the resolution tonight. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Balmer. Absent: none. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the 1984 Special Paving Assessment Project Tanglewood Street -Ventura Avenue, St. Anne's Drive. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-337, Bk. 80, pp. 1018-1019, ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1984 SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT TANGLEWOOD STREET- VENTURA AVENUE, ST. ANNE'S DRIVE AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 11/1/83 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Tim Ryan and Janet Kersey, representing the New Greek Council, appeared and announced Iowa City Awareness Day, November 3, 1983. They requested Council suggestions of areas for targeting that day. Councilmembers suggested coordinating the function with the City Manager's office and thanked New Greek Council for the interest. The Mayor announced the following vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Parks and Recreation Comm. -two vacancies for four year terms ending 10/1/87; Bd. of j Adjustment -one vacancy for a five year terms i ending 12/31/88; Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers -two vacancies (one for a journeyman plumber and one for a representative of the public) for two-year terms ending 12/31/85; Human Rights Comm. -three vacancies for three-year terms ending 1/1/87; Mayor's Youth Employment Board -one vacancy for a three-year term ending 12/31/86; Senior Center Comm. -two vacancies for three-year terms ending 12/31/86; Riverfront Comm. -one vacancy for a three-year term ending 12/1/86; and United Action for Youth Bd.-one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 6/30/84. These appointments will be made at the November 22, 1983'meeting of the City Council. Councilmembers noted that some vacancies were for unexpired terms and encouraged people to reapply. J Offi 1 Actions Octourr 11, 1983 Page 7 Councilmember Erdahl noted the large number of Board and Commissions vacancies and urged citizens to apply and help the new Council as much as possible. Councilmember Perret explained the procedure that would be followed for the public hearings on the 1983 proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map. Individuals wishing to speak are encouraged to sign in ahead of time, either at the City Clerk's office or in the hall prior to the hearing. Advertisements re the public hearings will be published. City Manager Berlin noted the materials are available in the City Clerk's office, the City Library, and the Planning Department. The Mayor noted she would be out of town for two weeks. Councilmember Balmer notified Council that University Heights was currently a member of JCCOG. He also requested staff investigate Benton and Sunset Street intersection for possible signalization. Balmer noted the Capitol Street railroad overpass was in poor condition. The recommendations from the CCN members amending the 1983 CDBG budget and program noted as follows: 1) Delete the allocation of $70,000 to Independent Living Inc. 2) Allocate $20,000 to Hillcrest Family Services for rehabilitation. 3) Allocate $50,000 to the Nelson Adult Center for renovation. A public hearing on the 1983 CDBG budget amendment was held this evening. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-338, Bk. 80, pp. 1020-1022, APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 1983 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS (LYON'S SECOND ADDITION). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-339, Bk. 80, pp. 1023-1031, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT, INC. FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE, AND OPERATE AN EMERGENCY HOUSING FACILITY IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-340, Bk. 80, p. 1032, J Offi I Actions ^ October 11, 1983 Page 8 DIRECTING THAT ANY REVENUE RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FROM THE SALE OF CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH PROPERTY BE ALLOCATED IN THE PARKLAND ACQUISITION FUND. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to table consideration of an ordinance amending Section 31-32 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to make the starting time for excavation work consistent with the "Noise Control Ordinance." The Mayor declared the motion to table carried unanimously, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to table consideration of an ordinance amending Section 24.4-4 of the "Noise Control Ordinance" to prohibit construction activities during certain hours. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83-3153, Bk. 22, pp. 159-161, AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (parking/storage in parks), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES SO AS TO CHANGE THE SPEED LIMIT OF HIGHWAY N1 FROM RIVERSIDE EAST AND NORTH TO THE NORTH CITY LIMITS, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Ci Off' it Actions Octouer 11, 1983 Page 9 Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORO. 83-3154, Bk. 22, pp. 162-168, TO AMEND CHAPTER 31 TO PROVIDE THAT SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY BE LICENSED AND FOR ELIMINATION OF SUCH SIGNS BY JUNE 30, 2003, as amended, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to Executive Session, 9:30 P.M. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City 1 rk. s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/M7�IAN K. KARR, IT LERK "lcrua"�J � a� me Submitted for publication on 10/ 83 1 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 3, 1983 Iowa City, special mtg., 10/3/83, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr. Tape recorded on Tape 83-32, Side 1, 2065- 2204. A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of property interest in the Central Junior High property. No one appeared. Moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald, to set special meeting on October 4, 1983, at 8:30 p.m. for consideration of a resolution re disposition of property. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, and directed the City Clerk to post notice. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83- 3147, Bk. 22, pp. 142-144, REZONING 1.6 ACRES IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF GILBERT AND•PRENTISS STREETS FROM C2 TO R3A, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83- 3148, 8k. 22, pp. 145-147, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 522 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET FROM C2 TO R3B, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83- 3149, Bk. 22, pp. 148-150, REZONING THE ENTIRE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF FIRST AVENUE AND MUSCATINE AVENUE TO C2, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. 1 W, r f COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 4, 1983 Iowa City Council, special mtg., 10/4/83, at 8:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Melling, Jansen, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 82-39, Side 1, 1764-1782. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 83-325, Bk. 80, pp. 1004-1005, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 364.7 AND REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF THE CITY'S INTEREST IN THE CENTRAL JR. HIGH PROPERTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to informal session, 8:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carreid unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK I I i W, ■ l COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 11, 1983 The Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/11/83, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Jansen, Knight, Hencin, Milkman, Farmer, Tippe, Holderness, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 83-C6, Side 1 and Side 2, and 83-C7, Side 1, 1 -End. The Mayor proclaimed October 9-15, 1983, as Fire Prevention Week; October 24, 1983, as United Nations Day; and October 15, 1983, as White Cane Safety Day. The City Clerk announced three changes to the Consent Calendar: deletion of item 3c.(3) re Fairchilds Class C Beer Permit; addition of spec. mtg. minutes of 9/20/83; and the addition of a letter from the New Greek Council re Iowa City Awareness Week. Councilmember Erdahl requested that item 3e.(6) memo from the Traffic Engr. re "No Right Turn on Red" at Burlington and Summit Streets to be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Moved by Lynch, 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 Council Actions, spec. mtg., 9/20/83, and reg. mtg., 9/27/83, as published, subject to correction, as recom- mended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning Comm. - 9/15/83; Bd. of Library Trustees -9/22/83; City Conference Bd.- 9/26/83; Senior Center Comm. -8/11/83; Committeee on Community Needs - 9/20/83; Civil Service Comm. -9/29/83. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip Corporation dba quikTrip #548, 955 Mormon Trek. Approving Special Class C Beer/Wine License and Sunday Sales for Schlo-Bar, Inc. dba Super Spud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Center. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer Cooperative, 22 S. Van Buren. Refunding a portion of a beer/wine license to Fraser Foods Corp. dba Super Spud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Center. RES. 83-326, Bk. 80, p. 1006, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving Class C Beer Permit; and Sunday Sales for Michael R. O'Donnell and Larry P. Waters dba L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington Street. Resolutions, Bk. 80: RES. 83-327, p. 1007, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PAVING AND THE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF THE MULTIFAMILY PORTION OF THE P.A.D. (LOT 62) OF PART TWO- MACBRIDE ADDITION TO IOWA CITY. RES. 83-328, p. 1008, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER IN WALDEN SQUARE SUBDIVISION IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 83-329, p. 1009, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER FOR ASPEN LAKE SUBDIVISION, PART I, IN IOWA CITY. RES. 83-330, p. 1010, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY83 LANDFILL Council Activities October .11, 1983 Page 2 EXCAVATION PROJECT AS CONSTRUCTED BY PARKVIEW COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 83-331, p. 1011, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER FOR WINDSOR HEIGHTS SIXTH ADDITION IN IOWA CITY. Correspondence: referred to othe ncCity Mgr. for fr reply. Hillcresce re t Family Serhotel vices requesting additional funds, referred to the Human Service Planner James for recommendation. JamMartinek with attached petition requesting a beer garden at Studio 114, 114 Wright Street, City Clerk and City Attorney are currently -reviewing staff input in order to establish criteria for beer gardens and a report should be sent to Council in early November. Ed Zastrow, of Bushnell's Turtle, re the exterior dining room, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. John Hayek requesting an opportunity to present information to the Council re the Plaza Suite rezoning request, item 4d under Planning and Zoning matters on agenda. New Greek Council re Iowa City Awareness Week. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Laura VanDyke for use of Blackhawk Minipark for a bake sale on 9/27/83, approved. Laura Tremmel for a two-mile Fun Run on 10/1/83, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor announced that item 3e(6) re the "No Right Turn On Red" on Burlington and Summit Streets would be discussed at this time. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt the recommendation from the Traffic Engr. re removal of the sign. Councilmember Erdahl requested a roll call vote. The Mayor declared the motion to accept the recommendation and have the sign removed carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Perret, Dickson. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to set a public hearing for 10/25/83 on the proposed disposition of vacation items V-8301 (alley right-of-way between Lincoln Avenue and•Valley Avenue); V-8303 (alley right-of-way abutting the rear of 522 South Dubuque Street) and V-8304 (Des Moines Street right-of-way). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an amended preliminary and final Planned Area Development (PAD) and Large Scale Residential Development (LSRD) plan for Lots 94 and 95, Ty'N Cae Subdivsiion, Part 2. No one appeared. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY REGULATING THE NUMBER OF ROOMERS PERMITTED IN VARIOUS ZONES, be given first vote for passage. Planning and Zoning member Tom Scott present for discussion. After discussion, moved by Balmer„ seconded by Erdahl, to amend the proposed ordinance by eliminating multifamily dwellings. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Atty. Jansen noted the amendment would delete the reference to 8.10.8.1.0 categorized as C; 8.10.8.2.C.2 categorized as D; and 8.10.9 categorized as E. The Mayor, declared the motion to give the ordinance first vote for consideration as amended carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Council Activities October 11, 1983 Page 3 Ayes: Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer, Dickson. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: none. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 404-406 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET FROM R3B TO CBS, be given first vote for passage. John Hayek, representing the owner, appeared. Staffinember Knight present for discussion. Councilmembers requested that staff provide comparative parking and density information for current zoning, requested rezoning, and proposed new zoning for discussion by the October 25th meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl. Nays: Lynch. Absent: none. The Mayor noted that the vote may change after the information is provided from staff. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83-3150, Bk. 22, pp. 151-153, APPROVING THE AMENDED FINAL PAD PLAN OF LOTS 122, 123, AND 124 OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD ADDITION, PART 7, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted bn for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83- 3151, Bk. 22, pp. 154-155, AMENDING THE SIGN PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE SAME SIGNAGE IN THE RNC -20 ZONE AS IS PERMITTED IN OTHER MULTI -FAMILY ZONES, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by McDonald, that ORD. 83-3152, Bk. 22, pp. 156-158, VACATING A PORTION OF THE DES MOINES STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY WEST OF GILBERT STREET, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-332, Bk. 80, p. 1012, VACATING AN EASEMENT ON LOT 35 OF WINDSOR HEIGHTS 5TH ADDITION AND ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT OVER PORTIONS OF LOT 39 OF WINDSOR HEIGHTS 6TH ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adpot RES. 83-333, Bk. 80, p. 1013, A CORRECTIVE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LANGUAGE IN RESOLUTION NO. Council Activities October 11, 1983 Page 4 83-279 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OAKES THIRD ADDITION AND IN RESOLUTION NO. 83-120 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PARIRIE VIEW ESTATES SUCH AS THAT THE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED. Affirmative roll call vote unanious, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-334, Bk. 80, p. 1014, APPROVING THE AMENDED FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN OF PHASE I AND II OF MILLARD WAREHOUSE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a proposed amendment to the 1983 CDBG Program and Budget. Tom Feldbush, 324 Post Rd., appeared to answer any questions re Nelson Adult Center. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-335, Bk. 80, pp. 1015-1016, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1983 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the Rundell, Dearborn and Center Storm Sewer Improvements Project. No one appeared. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-336, Bk. 80, p. 1017, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RUNDELL, DEARBORN AND CENTER STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED NOVEMBER 1, 1983, 'AT 10:00 A.M. Councilmember Balmer stated he felt this project was a number one priority item but that it should be fully funded with block grant funds and for that reason would vote against the resolution tonight. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Balmer. Absent: none. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the 1984 Special Paving Assessment Project Tanglewood Street -Ventura Avenue, St. Anne's Drive. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adapt RES. 83-337, Bk. 80, pp. 1018-1019, ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1984 SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT TANGLEWOOD STREET-VENTURA AVENUE, ST. ANNE'S DRIVE AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 11/1/83 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Tim Ryan and Janet Kersey, representing the New Greek Council, appeared and announced Iowa City Awareness Day, November 3, 1983. They requested Council suggestions of areas of the city that could use some clean up for targeting that day. Councilmembers suggested coordinating Council Activities October 11, 1983 Page 5 the function with the City Manager's office and thanked New Greek Council for the interest. The Mayor announced the following vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Parks and Recreation Comm. -two vacancies for four year terms ending 10/1/87; Bd. of Adjustment -one vacancy for a five year terms ending 12/31/88; Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers -two vacancies (one for a journeyman plumber and one for a representative of the public) for two-year terms ending 12/31/85; Human Rights Comm. -three vacancies for three-year terms ending 1/1/87; Mayor's Youth Employment Board -one vacancy for a three- year term ending 12/31/86; Senior Center Comm. -two vacancies for three- year terms ending 12/31/86; Riverfront Comm. -one vacancy for a three-year term ending 12/1/86; and United Action for Youth Bd.-one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 6/30/84. These appointments will be made at the November 22, 1983, meeting of the City Council. Councilmembers noted that some vacancies were for unexpired terms and encouraged people to re -apply. Councilmember Erdahl noted the large number of Board and Commissions vacancies and urged citizens to apply and help the new Council as much as possible. Councilmember Perret explained the procedure that would be followed for the public hearings on the 1983 proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map. Individuals wishing to speak are encouraged to sign in ahead of time, either at the City Clerk's office or in the hall prior to the hearing. Advertisements re the public hearings will be published. City Manager Berlin noted the materials are available in the City Clerk's office, the City Library, and the Planning Department. The Mayor noted she would be out of town for two weeks. Councilmember Balmer notified Council that University Heights was currently a member of JCCOG. He also requested staff investigate Benton and Sunset Street intersection for possible signalization. Balmer noted the Capitol Street railroad overpass was in poor condition. The recommendations from the CCN members amending the 1983 CDBG budget and program noted as follows: 1) Delete the allocation of $70,000 to Independent Living Inc. 2) Allocate $20,000 to Hillcrest Family Services for rehabilitation. 3) Allocate $50,000 to the Nelson Adult Center for renovation. A public hearing on the 1983 CDBG budget amendment was held this evening. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-338, Bk. 80, pp. 1020-1022, APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 1983 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS (LYON'S SECOND ADDITION). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-339, 8k. 80, pp. 1023-1031, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT, INC. FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE, AND OPERATE AN EMERGENCY HOUSING FACILITY IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. The City Manager stated that sites for the facility were being narrowed and a final decision expected soon. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Balmer inquired about the status on the U Smash Em building. City Manager l Council Activities October 11, 1983 Page 6 stated preliminary figures re remodeling would be forwarded to Council from an architect within a couple weeks. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-340, Bk. 80, P. 1032, DIRECTING THAT ANY REVENUE RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FROM THE SALE OF CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH PROPERTY BE ALLOCATED IN THE PARKLAND ACQUISITION FUND. After discussion, Councilmembers requested information from the Finance Director re investment, interest rate, and whether the fund is segregated from other City monies. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to table consideration of an ordinance amending Section 31-32 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to make the starting time for excavation work consistent with the "Noise Control Ordinance." The Mayor declared the motion to table carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to table consideration of an ordinance amending Section 24.4-4 of the "Noise Control Ordinance" to prohibit construction activities during certain hours. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83- 3153, Bk. 22, pp. 159-161, AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (parking/storage in parks), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by. Lynch, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES SO AS TO CHANGE THE SPEED LIMIT OF HIGHWAY N1 FROM RIVERSIDE EAST AND NORTH TO THE NORTH CITY LIMITS „be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83-3154, Bk. 22, pp. 162-168, TO AMEND CHAPTER 31 TO PROVIDE THAT SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY BE LICENSED AND FOR ELIMINATION OF SUCH SIGNS BY JUNE 30, 2003, as amended, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. J Council Activities October 11, 1983 Page 7 Moved by Balmer seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to Executive Session, 9:30 P.M. MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK l 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, October 23-29, and Radiologic Technology Week, November 7-11, 1983. 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: 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. - 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.- 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; Resources Conservation Comm. -10/10/83. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk: Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pizza Hut of America, Inc. dba Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Steve L. Schlote dba FASTOP, 105 E. Burlington Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Inland Transport Co. dba Kirkwood 76, 300 Kirkwood Avenue. RES. 83-342, Bk. 80, p. 1067, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,414,842.62 for the period of 9/1 thru 9/30/83 as recommended by 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. Setting public hearings: Motion to set public hearing for 11/7/83 to receive citizen comments concerning the proposed program statement of community development objectives and projected use of 1984 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Correspondence: Herbert and Marianne Michael expressing 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. Nellie Kremenak objecting to burning lawn refuse, City Manager to Coucil Activities October 25, 1983 Page 2 reply if Council wishes to discuss a change of policy. Liberty Commission re the satellite dish which was installed on the Iowa - Illinois Manor Apartments, referred to Broadband Telecommunications Specialist for reply. Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau 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 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, Bale Welt and Judy Milla. Memos from the Civil Service Commission submitting lists of certified applicants for the following positions: Maintenance Worker I/Transit Division; Cashier/Parking Systems Division; Maintenance Worker I/Streets & Sanitation; Clerk Typist/Leased Housing Division; Mechanic II (Transit)/Equipment; Maintenance Worker I/Landfill Division; Recreation Program Supervisor/Recreation Division; Senior Clerk Typist/Planning and Program Development. Petition from Joyce Sales opposing any change in the zoning of property at 327-329 Brown Street, 311 Ronalds and 1016 Rochester. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Jane Lewis to 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 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 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 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 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 F Coucil Activities October 25, 1983 Page 3 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, 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 of Hawkeye's increase request. He stated the Commission members present had voted unanimously for basing the increase on cost increases and suggested 95a 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. 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 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, 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 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. COucil Activities October 25, 1983 Page 4 Counci ]to members estsfrominthetConvention Bureaugrekfdirstrquarter 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 resolution approving an agreement to Council his intention to place a for the Bagel Bakery additional front 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 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 i received Central Junior High money) and reduce the figure. j Recommendations American Payments Center: The sDesignvReview mCommittee re om enldsdenial of the request made by American Payment Center to place the payment center 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 s 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 1069,CORRECTI CORRECTING TECHNICALseconded DEFECT FECT INBalmertCOUNCIL RES.3-344, APPROVING SUBDIVISION PLATS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Coucil Activities October 25, 1983 Page 5 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-345, Bk. 80, p. 1070, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED PERMANENT POSITIONS IN THE 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. 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 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 CHANGE THE SPEED LIMIT OF HIGHWAY #1 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. Planning 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 3 C� COUCil Activities October 25, 1983 Page 6 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 Ralmnn .....__�_ .. _ Li INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 24, 1983 i i Informal Council Discussion: October 24, 1983, at 7:35 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem David Perret!presiding. Councilmembers Present: Balmer, McDonald, Erdahl, Dickson, Perret. Absent: Neuhauser, Lynch. Staffinembers Present: Helling, Karr, Jansen, Franklin, Schmadeke, Folwer, Vitosh, Bieri. Other: Bill Terry, John Hayek. Tape Recorded: Reel 83-05, Side 2, 135 -End, 83-C10, damaged, 83-C11, Side 1, 1 - End, Side 2, 1-100. Planning and Zoning Disposition of three vacated parcels. Franklin said that appraisals have been done on all of the properites proposed for disposition. Applicants and adjacent property owners have been notified. Tv'n Cae Part II, Lots 94 and 95. (PAD & LSRD) Franklin said that there are no comments at the public hearing on this ordinance. Roomers. Franklin referred the Council to a Schmeiser memo. Since the last Cowl meeting, when amendments were made to the ordinance during the Council meeting, staff questioned whether the amendment achieved Council's intent. Because the zoning ordinance is pyramidal in nature, when the multi -family zones were removed from the ordinance only two roomers per single family dwelling unit were permitted in multi -family zones. Franklin noted that this would decrease the number of roomers permitted in single family dwellings and would probably not carry out the intent of the Council to permit the elderly to continue with the number of roomers currently permitted in multifamily zones. A revised ordinance has been prepared for Council examination. It provides consistency between single family and duplex uses in the R-2 zone, maintains exactly the same number of roomers that are currently permitted in the multi -family zones in all types of dwellings, and increases the number of roomers in the RNC20 zone to the same number as in R3 zones. Balmer said he supports the staff revision as being closer to Council intent. Parking requirements remain one extra off- street parking space per roomer except in the RNC -20 zone which requires half a space per roomer, consistent with previous Council intent. In response to a question from McDonald, Franklin said that under the proposed ordinance R1A and R1B are roughly replaced by RS5 and RS8 while R2 becomes RS12. This ordinance does not address the new ordinance, but the new zoning ordinance should be made consistent with the proposals. Planning and Zoning expanded the ordinance beyond single family zones. Franklin noted that Tom Scott told the Council that the R2 and R3 zones retain some single family flavor which is why Planning and Zoning went beyond addressing just single family zones. Balmer and McDonald raised the issues of affordability of housing and income for elderly homeowners. Perret said he prefers the revised ordinance. Franklin said that to allow single family dwelligns in R2 zones to have the same number of roomers as under 7Y Informal Council Min October 24, 1983 Page 2 T the first consideration, the revised ordinance should be amended under Section 2.B.1. to state that no more than three roomers may reside in each home. Council agreed to give it first consideration as proposed with an opportunity for further discussion by the full Council. 404-406 S. bubugue. Franklin stated that in the R3B zone offices and apartments are permitted. Office parking requirements, one per 100 square feet of office floor space, are prohibitive enough that office use on this lot would not be feasible. In CBS zones, office, commercial and residential uses are permitted with parking requirements only for residential uses. Franklin pointed out that the plans submitted by Mike Furman for the lot including 47 parking spaces for 16 dwelling units was not feasible under CBS. John Hayek stated that the real estate contract for the property is contingent upon rezoning to CB2. Furman commented that he will probably build under the new CBS zoning. Council Time and Agenda Item 14. Jansen stated that this resolution is merely to make language in the City Code match the State Code on approval of subdivision plats. An earlier question by an attorney concerning objection to a title certified only by the City Clerk had prompted this resolution. Development east of Scott Boulevard. Wolf has requested that the City allow curb cuts, tying into sewer lines, and extending the sanitary sewer line for development of a 240 unit mobile home park east of Iowa City. The park will be under professional management and is designed with a single access -security entrance. Wolf explained that he has rigidly followed established mobile home park standards. Schmadeke and the Council discussed alternative sanitary sewer lines. Also, Erdahl, Perret, and Dickson expressed concern about the plans for only one entrance -exit way. Wolf explained that a secondary access could be added to be used for emergency situations. Cable TV rate increase. Helling noted that the City Council will want to discuss the proposed rate increase further after tomorrow's public hearing. Perret mentioned correspondence from Nicholas Johnson should be made part of the public hearing record. Bill Terry said that the Hawkeye Cable has claimed that their costs have increased far beyond the original projections. The Broadcast Commission recalculated the cost from scratch because Hawkeye provided insufficient data to justify their figures. With a recommendation of Finance, the Commission took only Hawkeye's 11.9% increase of costs. The Commission recommends a 95 cent increase. Perret summarized Nick Johnson's dissenting view as centering around insufficient demonstration by Hawkeye Cable of a need for a increase even if it is justified. Bill Terry noted that four members of the Commission spent 25 hours each in meetings, that Johnson did not attend and their recommendations are based on their work. Terry said the rate increase is only designed to cover cost increases. McDonald noted that in Hawkeye's original franchise agreement they projected no rate increase in 10 years with a possible small increase in year 5 or 6 and an increase to $9.95 per month in year 10. Terry said Hawkeye's original cost projection can't be compared with the other bidders on the basis of accuracy. Hawkeye has performed well since starting business. Nationally, the average basic cable rate for a community the size of Iowa City is $9.95 per month. Terry noted that if the Council grants a rate increase, the next time an increase is requested it can be denied, granted, or rates may actually be decreased. Return on investment analysis is a very Ci Informal Council Min; `,5 October 24, 1983 Page 3 costly method to evaluate a rate increase request. Erdahl suggested auditing Hawkeye's financial reports to determine validity of rate increase requests. Balmer noted the importance of the letter from Liberty Communications. Capitol Street Ramp. Vitosh said that no traffic flow changes should be made in the CapitoT Street Ramp until the proper equipment is installed. People don't seem to want to go to go upper levels in search of empty spaces. McDonald said people feel the higher they go in the ramp, the longer it will take to get out. Vitosh said that realignment of the entrance is the long-term goal. Fowler noted that the people of Iowa City are making the ramp work now and no changes should be made before Christmas. The changeover should never shut down the ramp. Vitosh noted that although long-term permit holders are complaining about being moved to the other ramp, the ramps were initially built for short-term parking and permits have always been viewed as temporary. Merchant Associations favor short-term parking. The Dubuque Street Ramp has generally had ample vacancies. Fowler noted that the peak usage is 9 to 10 AM and 2 to 3 PM, earlier and later it is quieter. Balmer said that it is critical to get the long-term parking study done. McDonald added that once the hotel is completed, all permits will probably be eliminated. Balmer said that long-term parking downtown will continue to be a problem because some of the downtown business men and women need their cars available on an hourly basis. Vitosh said the Council should have preliminary long-term recommendations sometime after negotiations with the hotel are complete. McDonald stated Glasgow will probably exercise his option on the old library lot in February, eliminating 78 more spaces from downtown. Employee Orientation Video Tape. Erdahl moved and Balmer seconded to delay the showing of the employee video tape for a more satisfactory time. Appointments. Perret noted no applications had been received for the opening on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. Council agreed to readvertise. Council Time Balmer suggested saving Council business for tomorrow's meeting. 2. Perret noted the possible ambiguity in the press release on political signs. 3. Helling noted that no executive session is necessary because John Hayek is not present. Meeting adjourned at 9:25.