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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-11-07 Council minutesGoal Setting Informal Council Discussion October 6, 1983 Informal Council Discussion: October 6, 1983, 1:00 p.m. in Room A at the Recreation Center, Iowa City. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. Council Present: Neuhauser, Dickson, Perret, Balmer. Absent: Lynch, Erdahl, McDonald. Staff Members: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr Tanerecording: Tapes 85-C1, 83-C2, 83-C3, Sides 1 $ 2 to End. Others: Zuber, Baker, Nychay. N. Berlin stated that the meeting was being held to provide the Council with background information for formal goal setting in early November and budget considerations in January. Each department head or staff member will give a short presentation reviewing departmental accomplishments, goals and problems. Council candidates were welcomed. LEGAL DEPARTMENT - Robert Jansen Accomplishments: Central Junior High settlement, zoning ordinance preparation. Goals: Continue crisis management, meeting council needs. Other: Jansen does not expect to hire an additional assistant attorney at this time. Paralegal assistance is not being used and the secretary is assuming some duties. LIBRARY - Connie Tiffany, Assistant Director Accomplishments: Received $10,000 from cable franchise fee to open AV lab to the public; allocated $32,000 to the materials project; started development of the reopened rnoons and Thursday evenings; completed the 5 -year ar plan; sustained Sunday to15% growth in all services. Goals: Improve service, efficiency, private support, volunteers. w—p el ment 5 -year plan. Start microcomputer literacy program. Tiffany showed a short video tape of the I.C. Library. The Foundation allocated monean ongoing for specific source ofllections funding.anTerminale useeh has l is to have improved. University relations have been initiated to prevent problems of over use of the public library by University students. PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT - Don Schmeiser Accom laments: Adoption of the 1983 Comprehensive Plan; zoning ordinance preparation; College Hill downzoning; Planning and Zoning streamlining; sale of library; undergrounding facilities downtown; bidding the hotel; UDAG; pipeyard sale; close-out of old CDBG's; completion of North Branch dam and Ralston Creek improvements; completion of various reports; fund acquisition; transportation case study; transit facility; SEATS reorganization study; and fringe area agreements. Ci .a 2 Goals: Streamline subdivision filing procedures; adoption of zoning ordinance; adoption of subdivision ordinance; disposition of property agreement with County; information brochures; revise tree and sign ordinance; continued economic development; establishment of affordable housing; fund acquisition for bus systems; parking study; and Coralville bus route analysis. Problems: Communication with public about Comprehensive Plan and disposition of property in Ralston Creek area. Other: Schmeiser noted that PPD is divided into Urban Planning and Development divisions, Rural Planning division, JCCOG, and CDBG. The flood map should be done in about 6 months. POLICE - Harvey Miller Accomplishments: As listed in the oprating budget and officer assigned to full-time juvenile work. Goals: No new programs that would dilute police efforts; obtain space and materials to allow department to run efficiently; computerization. Problems: Increased work load; lack of space. and materials. Other: Miller will provide a detailed follow-up for goal setting of new shared facility with Fire Department. Vitosh said the present computer limitations. Berlistem could be n said ongoing ngoing sthe Police udies will help determine artment but there are appropriate � computer use. FIRE DEPARTMENT - Bob Keating Accamol—ishments: Pumper purchased; responded to 1500 emergencies, including 500 first responder calls (medical emergencies); 2800 fire and housing inspections; fire extinguisher demonstrations and fire training (5000 people); CPR program (400 people certified). depGoals: Training area, improve training, improve quality of inspections, artment computerization. Problems: Finding a suitable place to train fire personnel, keeping fire personnel trained for'housing inspection. Other: Keating said that Housing inspections are generally going well. Tie fitness program has aimed at eliminating bad habits and encouraged good ones. 75% of the department uses the program which started two months ago. AIRPORT - Fred Zehr Accom 'ishments: Willowcreek Project; Youth Corp improvements; first opt on on IOOi snowblower; non -directional beacon radio transmitter installed; impact study on glide slopes. Goals: Obtain $2.7 million in FAA grants for runway extensions; cons deration of airport property for industrial development; consideration of private construction of a hangar. Li 3 Problems: Runway deterioration might require local funds for repair; a group is seeking to build a TV tower just west of Iowa City. Other: Zehr recommended against private construction of hangars. Balmer recommended against any improvements until the FAA conflict is resolved. Neuhauser requested a letter be sent to the Airport Commission stating Council position. TRANSIT - Larry McGonagle Accomplishments: Transit facility construction on schedule; bus grant; grant for transit information book; ridership increase of 2%; very good expense to revenue ratio (47%). Goals: Reorganization of staff; establishment of employee incentive program; grade school transit educational system; remanufacture of six buses; purchase of microcomputer; four year transit study; trading advertising for services. Problems: Stabilization of ridership. Other: Berlin noted that interior supervision of construction has proven to befar superior to hiring outside supervisors. JCCOG has been helpful especially with interns. PARKS AND REC - Al Cassady and Dennis Showalter Accomplishments: Maintenance of cemetaries; pruning of small trees; survey of street trees; energy conservation; $43,000 draw grant; two soccer fields at Scott Das property; high pool attendance (58,000 this year compared to 30,000 last year) at no increase in mostexpenditures; new sign at Rec Center; extended recreation team registration; increased use of school recreational facilities; senior trips program; street tree removal and replanting programming. Goals: Acquisition of a truck for forestry; lights and fencing at Mercer Pa—mandatory parkland dedication; Napoleon Park restrooms; reforestation of North Ralston Creek dam area; parkland acquisition through CDBG; acquisition of a computer; consolidation and restructuring of the playground program; provision of proper recreation facilities; increased university cooperation; corporate participation in fitness programs; preparation for 1985 Junior Olympics. Problems: Water loss at City Park pool. Neuhauser noted the barren look oftFe—Rec Center parking lot when compared to Chauncey Swan. FINANCE - Rosemary Vitosh Berlin noted that when the last audit was performed, Dave Johansen detailed Finance Department staffing problems. Vitosh and Johansen have completed a modified management audit of the Finance Department and the Council will receive detailed reports starting this Friday. 1. Parking. Accomplishments: Increased parking rates; extended ramp cash er hours; better ramp maintenance and less vandalism. Problems: Only one supervisor for all shifts. Li 4 2. Word Processing. Increased workload with only 10% decrease in turn around time; new equipment ordered. 3. Treasury. Added cashier position; defined customer service area to improve service; advanced payment system designed. 4. Purchasing. Quadrupled service level in last five years. 5. Print Shop. 30% production increase. 6. Accounting. In-house computer system implemented which has caused increased work load; microcomputer study has been started. 7. Finance Administration. Five year financial projection. HUMAN RELATIONS - Anne Carroll Accomplishments: Very low turnover on City work force; high satisfaction of the work force; increased labor input with employee evaluation committee; joint Police and Fire Department Committee; redesigned insurance package; wellness programs; in-house training programs; good minority participation; health maintenance organizations will be considered in the next two years. SENIOR CENTER - Bette Meisel Accomplishments: Nearly doubled the visitation rate while not increasing staff; 12,000 volunteer hours last year; 24 led classes; 29 services coordinated; 260 special events coordinated; active Eldercraft Shop; tour service provided; more efficient use of spacing including second floor rooms. Problems: Parking draws complaints; one more staff person is needed to coordinate volunteer services. HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES - Mike Kucharzak Accomplishments: .573 permits issued; $39,250,000 of non -University construction done in Iowa City; 465 plans checked with six-day,turn around; zoning ordinance preparation; licensed 853 rental properties; 121 complaint inspections; 26 request inspections; Fire and Safety inspection took in $51,500 in fees; shared housing programs. Problems: Can't anticipate work load; problem selling codes to the ommun ty; impact of rental program in Iowa City; personnel shortages; supervision shortage. Goals: Microcomputer acquisition; maintain flexibility; a full-time secretary might be needed rather than just a half-time; look at methods of providing low cost housing. Other: A replacement housing inspector should be hired by around November 1. There have been more housing complaints this year. W PUBLIC WORKS - Chuck Schmadeke J Accomplishments: Treated average of 9.5 million gallons liquid waste; maintained and improved street service quality; expanded waste water collection and water distribution; reduced Ralston Creek flooding potential. Goals: To maintain existing and essential public services and expand them where necessary; obtain Federal and State funding for street improvements including FADS, U -STEP, BRF, and State Grade Crossing Surface Repair Fund monies. Problems: Inability to secure federal funding to improve waste water treatment facility. Other: FADS money can be used for Dubuque Street, Melrose Avenue and Scott Boulevard Improvements. Toxic wastes are monitored at the landfill and rejected if hazardous. CITY CLERK - Marian Karr Accom l�ishments: Maintaining services in spite of loss of department head includ' ing applications and licensing; initiated half-time minute taker to free City Clerk for more important duties; working toward microfilming and retention of hard copy. Goals: Consideration of a microcomputer. Problems: Ongoing storage problems. CITY ADMINISTRATION - Dale Halling (Civil Rights, CabTe TV, Energy Conservation, Equipment) Accomplishments: Reduced backlog of human rights violation complaints; using computer far electronic spread sheet; video tapes for new employees. Goals: Continue to refine equipment replacement schedule and obtain eq�ment as needed; attempt to continuously re-evaluate equipment condition; replace natural gas equipment in City fleet; perform follow-up energy audits; work on funding higher cost energy conservation measures; put more government programs on government programming channel; establishment of tape library which liberates cable TV specialst Drew Shaffer for more important work; identify additional institutional uses for cable TV; establishment of replacement fund for cable TV equipment. Other: Neuhauser noted that there is little governmental programming on calif TV. Meeting adjourned 5:15 p.m. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 10, 1983 Informal Council Discussion: October 10, 1983, at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers Present: Neuhauser, Balmer McDonald, Dickson, Erdahl, Perret. Absent: Lynch. Staffinembers Present: Berlin, Karr, Jansen, Schmeiser, Boothroy, Knight. Tape Recorded: Tape 83-C4, Sides 1 and 2, 83-05, Side 1 and Side 2, 1-100. PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATIONS Vacation of right-of-ways. No discussion. %.0 Lae, Part % Lots 94 and 95. Knight said that the number of units is the same as before but the units are up and down apartment style rather than town houses. The development will still become condominiums in the future. The parking is behind the units. Zoning requirements would have to be waived. The drive is within three feet of the interior lot line which is not a problem in a unified development. The parking design standards requirements would have to be waived because it does not allow parking spaces in front of each other as this plan proposes. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval. Because of the neighborhood concerns, six parking spaces were added. In addition the Commission recommends that half the street be posted no parking as part of a separate proposal to the traffic engineer. Part of the parking problem is the increased parking during soccer season. There was a change in the walkway location from the parking lot to the grass below the lot. This will require vacation of the original walkway easement and establishment of the new easement. Ordinance Regulating Number of Roomers. Schmeiser noted the difference between the original draft and the current proposed ordinance. Particularly, in the original draft paragraph A allpws two roomers with a nuclear family or with two elderly persons. A family is defined as a nuclear family two unrelated people. A nuclear family is a group related by blood, marriage, adoption, or placement by a governmental or social service agency. Jansen read the current definition of family from the City Code, "One person can be a family or two or more persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption occupying a living unit as an individual housekeeping organization. A family may also be two but not more than two persons not related by blood, marriage, or adoption." Jansen added that the definition fits current Supreme Court rulings and has been carried over to the new ordinance. Currently in Iowa City two unrelated people are a family and they may have up to two roomers. Two unrelated people will still constitute a family under the new ordinance but in some areas they may only have one roomer. One of the problems was the increased density in residential neighborhoods. This amendment is 50% more restrictive because a single family dwelling is limited to one roomer. The elderly were allowed an additional roomer under the original draft but the Planning and Zoning Commission eliminated that exception. The present recommendation is for a nuclear family plus one, or two unrelated people plus a roomer. Schmeiser said that ther is less of a problem with excess Informal Council Discussion October 10, 1983 Page 2 numbers of people in residences with nuclear families or the elderly. Jansen said that he is comfortable with allowing an extra roomer for nuclear families and the elderly in recognition of the realities that exist. Schmeiser said that staff will be bringing the Council an ordinance regulating accessory apartments or granny flats in residences. The Planning and Zoning Commission rejected the extra roomers as one more thing that might hold up the Zoning Ordinance. Elderly is defined as anyone eligible because of age to receive old age insurance benefits under Section 202A of the Social Security Act. Allowing this amendment would not require additional public hearings because it is less restrictive than the present ordinance. Schmeiser noted that comments were received at the public hearing plus a letter from Angie Ryan of the Apartment Owner's Association. The Council just received the minutes from the September 22 Planning and Zoning Commission's public hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance. McDonald said that this proposal primarily affects the RIA and RIB zones which are away from the downtown area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended it for all zones but it was initially presented to them for R1A and RIB. They added R3. Neuhauser said that she was unhappy with the process that this was brought up with little notice and after the public hearing. Schmeiser said that for an apartment the present zoning ordinance with no changes allows a family plus three roamers for a total of five unrelated people. Housing and Inspection Services Department treats that as a rooming house because five occupants is a rooming house by definition in the housing code. By the zoning ordinance it still constitutes a dwelling unit. The ordinance before the Council reduces the number to four unrelated people than is presently allowed under the code. The amendment for the Council reduces the number of roomer from three to two in addition to the family. The section the Council is considering is just for single family residences. Enforcement of the violations is on a complaint basis. RRezanin 404-406 5. Dubu ue Street. John Hayek introduced Mike Furman who will invo ved w th the development of the property. Furman referred to the drawings of the plan development which would include parking in the basement, first floor office space, and two or three floors of apartment space on the 80 foot by 150 foot lot. The style and market would be a mini Ecumenical Towers with two bedroom condominiums available. If apartments are built in place of condominiums, industrial revenue bonds would be used giving the City another means of oversight. Offices could be used by real estate, dental, or law firms. McDonald expressed concern about the playground off the alley. Furman said the alley wouldn't be used for primary access with no walks from the alley to the apartments. There will probably be 16 apartments . About 45 parking spaces will be provided. Setbacks will satisfy residential requirements. Under the CBS zone, no tree requirements will be in effect. Berlin said that there shouldn't be any problem changing from the area parking from long term to short term parking. U IZZ JZ3 123. Waiver of t e readings wit ina action as een requeste�uby t e app icant Knight said that one legal document has not yet been obtained and reviewed but he expects everything to be in order by Tuesday's formal meeting. Informal Council Discussion October 10, 1983 Page 3 RNC -20 Signage. No discussion. Des Moines Street right-of-way vacation. No discussion. Windsor Heights 5th Addition. No discussion. Oaks Third Addition and Prairie View Estates. No discussion. Millard Warehouse. Dickson noted that small trees have not been added to the P5,1 Knight said that trees will be added as the project continues. Visitors. Bruce Walker and Scout Troop #212 present.) COUNCIL TIME AND AGENDA 1. Noise ordinance. McDonald asked if the noise ordinance is being enforced as passed. He noted that charges have been made under disorderly house provisions rather than the noise ordinance. Berlin explained that noisy parties result in a disorderly house charge. Dickson explained that the noise ordinance is a vehicle that they needed to carry out the disorderly house ordinance which they didn't have before. Berlin noted that building sites are also covered by the noise ordinance and there has been a clarification because of complaints about construction starting before 7:00 AM. Balmer said that he thought construction often starts before 7:00 AM because it is the best time to work. McDonald noted a problem with scheduling construction work because of hot days and the necessity to work around rainy weather. Neuhauser suggested that the new Council deal with the situation. Council agreed items 19 and 20 would be tabled. 2. Mater Air Waste Management. Neuhauser reported on her meeting with the Water, r, waste Management Commission. The Commission considered 17 alternatives and will make a decision next Tuesday. I. Finance De artment Staffin . Berlin said that Finance Department staffing needs will be discussed in the next two or three weeks. 4. Parking. McDonald said he had gotten calls from women working in the mall who feel uncomfortable leaving the premises fate at night to return to their cars. Berlin noted that they could park in the ramp at their own expense. In general, Council has decided that the ramp should be used by customers but if the mall owners and employees come as a group, the Council will listen to a proposal for different priorities. 5. Human Rights. Dickson related a question from Rusty Barcelo about the punt s human rights policy. Neuhauser said that it will be considered by the new Council. The Human Rights Committee has been notified. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Boothroy said that initially the proposal had more of the area of the City zoned AG. Boothroy referred to the map and page 19 of the proposed zoning ordinance. The intent section has been changed to say that AG is a zone that would be changed to an urban density or classification upon provision of municipal Informal Council Discussion October 10, 1983 Page 4 services. The State Code was amended in 1983 to indicate that the use of agricultural zoning is within the powers of zoning. The Comprehensive Plan looks at short and long range land use. Short range has a very specific phasing of development as well as linkage to the CIP. Land that will not be used in the short range is protected by the AG designation. A rural subdivision would not allow future use as something else, for instance ORP. Use of the RRl zone is for the areas not scheduled to be sewered in the Comprehensive Plan, therefore they could be developed as one acre lots on septic tanks and developed for rural residential uses. Areas have been zoned to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. All areas in the Comprehensive Plan reflect the general sewer plan for Iowa City unless the areas can't be sewered or are likely to be deannexed. The changes in the intent section help protect from unwanted urban development. Phil Leff wrote a letter to the Council inquiring about possible development in a particular area, but Boothroy explained that the area could not be sewer without a lift station. Boothroy noted that there is an RR1 zone with an odd configuration. The area on the peninsula is shown as the RR1 skirts the Elks Club which results in the odd configuration. Erdahl noted that the AG zone protects the land from potential conflicting development. Boothroy said that any time there is a commitment to capital improvement, changes must be accommodated. Schmeiser detailed the reasons for required setbacks for the AG zones. Often County right-of-ways affect the setback. Density for Rooming Houses, Fraternities, and Sororities Boothroy noted that the apartment owners as well as fraternities and sororities are complaining that the density requirements are too restrictive. Schmeiser explained that the new ordinance refers to the floor area of the rooming house which includes fraternities and sororities. The present ordinance states that the maximum amount of floor area that a rooming house may have is 330 square feet: times the number of units permitted in the zone in which the rooming house is located. The new ordinance adds that the total number of occupants may not exceed one occupant for every 100 square feet of floor area. In an R3 zone which will become the RM -12 zone, one dwelling unit per 3,000 square feet of the land area is allowed. In terms of a rooming house, the total floor area allowed is 330 square feet times the number of dwelling units permitted on the lot. The new ordinance adds a provision that there must be 100 square feet of floor area for each occupant. Currently occupancy level is enforced on the basis of a minimum of 40 square feet of sleeping area person for a rooming house. For example on a 12,000 square foot lot in an R3 zone with four permitted units, the number of people permitted in an apartment would be five roomers per apartment for a total of 20 people. Prior to 1981 on a 5,000 square foot lot, a lodging house could be built with a maximum occupancy level of 30 people. There has been a problem policing the number of people staying at a rooming house. Because the University provides a list of the number of people staying at fraternity and sorority houses, the could be treated differently from rooming houses. Staff will submit language to the Council that will equate occupancy levels for fraternity/sorority houses to that of apartment houses in the same zone as outlined in Option 3 of the Schmeiser memo. Schmeiser suggested one parking space for every 200 square feet of floor space for fraternities and sororities as well as rooming houses but fraternities and sororities might need different standards. Erdahl noted that some existing fraternities and sororities have very little parking. Kate Head noted that parking for such organizations is either on the street or in University storage lots. Neuhauser noted that J Informal Council Discussion October 10, 1983 Page 5 parking should be regulated by controlling parking on the street. Erdahl said that fraternities and sororities provide a neighborhood benefit regardless of noise and parking problems. Schmeiser noted that if a fraternity or sorority expands the parking standards are not retroactive to existing uses. They would only be required to provide the parking necessary for the addition and not for the entire building. Board of Adjustment Powers Jansen referred to page 175 of the 9/22/83 draft of the proposed new zoning ordinance. He said that appeals have been codified. The powers (item g) are taken from existing State Code. The process for granting variances codifies applicant requirements. Variance is a matter of discretion of the board not a matter of right of the applicant. Basic minimal requirements must be met for consideration. Floodways are under special exemptions but are also referred to as special uses. Overlay zones have their own additional sets of standards. The Board of Adjustment has seen the ordinance and they would like more flexibility than the three prong test allows. Items B1 and B2 have been modified somewhat to meet Board of Adjustment objections. The Board still has discretion within the limits of the ordinance. The ordinance includes an application of the reasonable return rule only to variances to uses and not for other purposes. Hardship can't be of the property owners own making. The Board of adjustment will have to become acclamated to the new rules. Balmer said the Board workload could increase but the sign ordinance should be amended to decrease those appeals. Extraordinary Majority Boothroy noted the major changes to the by-laws by the Planning and Zoning Commission requires a minimum of 4 votes and not just a simple majority of those present. Erdahl noted that the Council's extraordinary majority rule requires six votes to overrule a 4-3 vote of the Commission. Neuhauser said the Council needs to be able to overrule the Commission with a simple majority vote of the Council. Schmeiser said that in the present ordinance that if the property owners owning 20% of the land to the rear of property petition for rezoning, object to the rezoning then a 3/4 council vote is required for approval of rezoning. That is also true in the case of the land opposite to the land petitioned for rezoning (not to exceed 200 feet). The new ordinance also makes it apply to the land to the sides of the property. That is more restrictive than the State Code. Public Hearing Public hearings are October 17 and 25. Perrot will meet with Neuhauser re procedure as he will be chairing the meeting in her absence. Citizens will be able to sign up in advance or at the door to speak at the public hearing. Meeting adjourned at 9:55. Ci 1 Informal Council Discussion October 17, 1983 Informal Council Discussion: October 17, 1983, 10:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Perret presiding. Councilmember's Present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Perret. Absent: Neuhauser. City Staff Present: Helling, Jansen, Karr Tape recorded: Reel 83-05, Side 2, 100-135. Council Business Councilmember Balmer requested a report from the Police Department re activities in the 600 block of South Van Buren the previous week -end. He reported numerous calls re a truck selling beer and noise at a neighborhood party. Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated he would refer the matter to the Police Chief for a report. City Clerk Karr stated that the County was interested in meeting.wi.th Council for a planning session, and have suggested two dates December Bth or -9th. Consen- sus of Council was to have the session on December 8th. Executive Session Moved by Erdahl, seconded.by McDonald, to adjourn to executive session to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session, 10:05 P.M. It INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 24, 1983 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-Cl1, Side 1, I - End, Side 2, 1-100. Planning and Zoning Oisasition of three vacated arcels. Franklin said that appraisals have been ne on a of the properites doproposed for disposition. Applicants and adjacent property owners have been notified. Tv'n Cae Part II, Lots 94 and 95. (PAD & LSRO) 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 TERM 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 multifamily zones were removed from the ordinance only two roomers per single family dwelling unit were permitted in multifamily 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 multi -family 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 multifamily 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 McOonald, Franklin said that under the proposed ordinance RIA and RIB 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. Perrot 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 Informal Council Minutes October 24, 1983 Page 2 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. Dubuque. 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 C82. 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. Alsd,'.Erdahl, Perrat, 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. CableN 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 Coemission 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 Informal Council Minutes 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 Capitol 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. Em to ee Orientation Video Ta e. 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 1. 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. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 17, 1983 Iowa City Council, special mtg., 10/17/83, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Mayor Pro tem Perret presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Perret. Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Helling, Jansen, Karr, Schmeiser, Boothroy, Farmer, Hayek, Hauer, Boyle. Tape recorded on 83-C8, Side 1 and 2, 1 -End, and 83-C9, Side 1, 1 -End. Mayor Pro tem Perret proclaimed the week of October 17-22, 1983, as Rape and Sexual Abuse Week. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed vacation and disposition of a portion of the South Dubuque Street right-of-way located between the south right-of-way line of College Street and the south right- of-way line of the alley between South Dubuque and South Clinton Streets. John Benz, Route 6, read a statement from Richard Hansen opposing vacation and closure of the pedestrian mall (Dubuque Street -College to Burlington). Bruce Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson, appeared. Staffinembers Hayek and Hauer present for discussion. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be ote be waived and that3155 suspended, 83hat ,1eBk. 22, pp. 169-3.70, VACATING first and second �PART on nOFvDUBUQUE STREET IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Individual Councilmembers expressed their concerns re public access. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-341, Bk. 79, pp. 1033-1066, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1b (Hotel Project), as amended. Staffinembers explained the amendments. City Engr. Farmer present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the 1983 Zoning Ordinance and Map. Planning and Program Director Schmeiser and Planning and Zoning Chair John Seward presented an overview of the current zoning ordinance and impact of the proposed ordinance. The fallowing people appeared for discussion: Bruce Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson; Don Slothower, R.R. 1; Larry Schnihjer, 465 Hwy. 1 West; Larry Svoboda, Route 6; Phil Nychay, 802 S. Summit; Richard Ziock, 207 Myrtle Avenue; A.M. Isserman, 9 Caroline Ct.; Loras Rodman, 1301 Oakcrest; Ralph Stoffer, 1902 Broadway; William DeBruyn, 1224 Oakcrest; Frieda Hieronymus, 3322 Muscatine Avenue; Jim Sueppel, Route 3, Box 179E; and Jim Harris, 219 Ronalds Street. Moved by Balmer, seconded Cf Council Activities October 17, 1983 Page 2 by Dickson, to accept the correspondence from Phyllis Williams and Atty. Robert Downer representing Christian Retirement Services (Oaknoll). The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to continue the public hearing until October 25, 1983, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser ,k,,.... h 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 thefollowing 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.-IO/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 Ci 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, Dale Welt and Judy Milla. Memos from the Civil Service Commission submitting lists of certified applicants for the fallowing 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 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 AND LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL IDEVELOPMENT (LSRO)NARY AND FINAL NPLAN ED RFOR LOTS EA P94 ANMENT D 95,ATY'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 er discussion, moved byuErdahl,�nsec seconded by Balmer, their views. to amendtheordinance to allow for three roomers in single family homes in R2 zones. The Mayor Pro 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 951 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 an 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 Councilmembers agreed to starting at 4:00 p.m. Helling asked for Council decision re the request from the Convention Bureau re first quarter 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 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 received Central Junior High money) and reduce the figure. 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 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 - 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. 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. 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 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. 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.; Hark 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; BruceGlasgow, 834 N. Johnson; William and Barbara Buss, 747 W. Benton Street; Attorney Charles Mullen, Bremer f 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 Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn 11:00 p.m. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. DAVID PERRET, MAYOR PRO TEM MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK 1 Li i COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 31, 1983 Iowa City Council, spec. mtg., 10/31/83, 7:30 P.M., in the City Manager's Conference Room. Mayor Pro tem Perret presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Perret. Absent: Neuhauser, Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Jansen, Karr. Tape recorded on Tape 83-C14, Side 1, 24-44. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-347, Bk. 80, p. 1072, AMENDING THE DATE FOR ACTION UPON BIDS AS SPECIFIED IN RESOLUTION NO. 83-312 REGARDING THE 1984 SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT (TANrolIGLEWD calllOvot Tunanimous l,RS/0,REEVVENTA /Erdahl ENUE Nand SNeuhau Neuhauser absent. The Affirmative tMayorPro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-348, Bk. 80, p. 1073, AMENDING THE DATE FOR ACTION UPON BIDS AS SPECIFIED IN -RESOLUTION NO. 83-336 REGARDING THE RUNDELL, DEARBORN AND CENTER STORM SEWER IMPROVE- MENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn to informal session, 7:30 P.M. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK S"d OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 10/17/83 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, special mtg., 10/17/83, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Mayor Pro tem Perret presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Perret. Absent: Neuhauser. Mayor Pro tem Perret proclaimed the week of At�uene� October 17-22, 1983, as Rape and Sexual Abuse ee . A public hearing was held to consider the proposed vacation and disposition of a portion of the South Dubuque Street right-of-way located between the south right-of-way line of College Street and the south right-of-way line of the alley between South Dubuque and South Clinton Streets. John Benz, Route 6, read a statement from Richard Hansen opposing vacation and closure of the pedestrian mall (Dubuque Street -College to Burlington). Bruce Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson, appeared. Staffinembers Hayek and Hauer present for discussion. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring that ordinances must 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, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83-3155, Bk. 22, pp. 169-170, VACATING PART OF DUBUQUE STREET IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Individual Councilmembers expressed their concerns re public access. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-341, Bk. 79, pp. 1033-1066, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1b (Hotel Project), as amended. Staffinembers explained the amendments. City Engr. Farmer present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. l 77 Official Actions October 17, 1983 Page 2 A public hearing was held on the 1983 Zoning Ordinance and Map. Planning and Program Director Schmeiser and Planning and Zoning Chair John Seward presented an overview of the current zoning ordinance and impact of the proposed ordinance. The following people appeared for discussion: Bruce Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson; Don Slothower, R.R. 1; Larry Schnihjer, 465 Hwy. 1 West; Larry Svoboda, Route 6; Phil Nychay, 802 S. Summit; Richard Ziock, 207 Myrtle Avenue; A.M. Isserman, 9 Caroline Ct.; Loras Rodman, 1301 Oakcrest; Ralph Stoffer, 1902 Broadway; William DeBruyn, 1224 Oakcrest; Frieda Hieronymus, 3322 Muscatine Avenue; Jim Sueppel, Route 3, Box 179E; and Jim Harris, 219 Ronalds Street. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to accept the correspondence from Phyllis Williams and Atty. Robert Downer representing Christian Retirement Services (Oaknoll). The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to continue the public hearing until October 25, 1983, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn to informal session, 10:00 P.M. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk.dT�Vq ��� AVID PERRET, MAYOR PRO;M M s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK .i 7f�+� Submitted for publication 10/27/183. J OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 10/25/83 The cost of publishing the followinc proceedings & claims is $ . Cumula- tive cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ 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. 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 Actions, reg. mtgOf o, 10/11/83, and specl 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, 1921 Keokuk Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for FASTOP, 105 E. Burlington Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for 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. SResolutions: RES. 83-343, Bk, SEWERFOR 80, ANITARY ACCEPTING TWORK KEN KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION, PART ONE. Off°"31 Actions OctL..r 25, 1983 Page 2 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 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, Dale Welt and Judy Mill a. 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. Offi^al Actions OctL r 25, 1983 Page 3 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). Moved by McDonald, seconded by Erdahl, that the ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOP- MENT (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/O, 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. 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 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. Off`' al Actions OCtL r 25, 1983 Page 4 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. 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 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. 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 appoint- ment will be made at the 12/6/83 meeting of the City Council. OW 31 Actions Oeto�er 25, 1983 Page 5 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. Melling inquired as to Council wishes for the starting time of the planning session with Johnson County on December 8th. Councilmembers agreed to starting at 4:00 p.m. Melling asked for Council decision re the request from the Convention Bureau re first quarter 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 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 received Central Junior High money) and reduce the figure. 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 Off`—'al Actions Octl.--r 25, 1983 Page 6 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 - 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. 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. 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, Off"31 Actions Octo_-r 25, 1983 Page 7 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. 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 50 AS TO 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. 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 VanderVel de, 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 corres- pondence 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 corres- pondence from Attorney Mark Hamer on behalf of the Greater Iowa City Area Apartment Association; Attorney Robert Downer on J Off,"'al Actions Octt,. -r 25, 1983 Page 8 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 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. For a more detailed & complete descrip- tion of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of clt9� ler�y—.i�d Finance Department. bUld 1 S�YT4 s/DAVID PE ArMAYO PRO TEM s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLER Submitted for publication on 11/4/83. OFFICIAL ACTION OF COUNCIL - 10/31/83 The cost of publishing the following proceedins & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, spec. mtg., 10/31/83, 7:30 P.M., in the City Manager's Conference Room. Mayor Pro tem Perret presiding.- Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Perret. Absent: Neuhauser, Erdahl. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-347, Bk. 80, p. 1072, AMENDING THE DATE FOR ACTION UPON BIDS AS SPECIFIED IN RESOLUTION NO. 83-312 REGARDING THE 1984 SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT (TANGLEWOOD STREET/VENTURA AVENUE AND ST. ANNE'S DRIVE). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-348, Bk. 80, p. 1073, AMENDING THE DATE FOR ACTION UPON BIDS AS SPECIFIED IN RESOLUTION NO. 83-336 REGARDING THE RUNDELL, DEARBORN AND CENTER STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn to informal session, 7:30 P.M. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. A more complete description of Council activities i`, -on fil the of the ler City Ck. s/D I PERRET, MAYOR RO TEM s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLE K Submitted for publication on 11/10/83. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 7, 1983 Iowa City Council, spec. mtg., 11/7/83, 7:30 P.M., in the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Ferret. Absent: Lynch. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Hencin, Milkman, Gannon, Franklin. Tape recorded on Tape 83-C14, Side 1, 44 -End 4 Side 2, 1 -End; Tape 83-C18, Side 1, 1-492. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed November 7-12, 1983, as Youth Appreciation Week; and November, 1983 as Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. The Mayor announced three changes to the Consent Calendar: deletion of item 3e(7) awarding a contract from the Consent Calendar for a vote separately; add Atty. Meardon and Margaret Nowysz letters; and correct Council minutes of October 17, 1983, proclamation to read "Rape and Sexual Awareness Week." Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. mtg., 10/25/83 and spec. mtgs., 10/17 and 10/31, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. -8/22/83 & 9/26/83; CCN Comm. -10/18/83; Parks & Rec. Comm. -10/12/83; Sr. Center Comm. -9/15/83; Library Board Comm. -10/27/83; Riverfront Comm. -10/5/83. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk: Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Vaughn Catering Co. dba Sycamore Eating & Drinking Co., Mall Shopping Center. Motions: Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company at Highway #1 North and Dubuque Road. Approving Abstract of Election for the 10/18/83, Primary Election, as certified by the Johnson County Auditor (At -Large: Ambrisco, Strait, Jakobsen, Nychay). RES. 83-349, Bk. 80, P. 1074, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY84 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT. RES. 83-350, Bk. 80, p. 1075, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE KIMBALL ROAD CURB AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT. RES. 83-351, Bk. 80, p. 1076, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS - WASHINGTON STREET TO IOWA AVENUE IN IOWA CITY. RES. 83-352, Bk. 80, p. 1077, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER FOR BDI FOURTH ADDITION TO IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 83-353, Bk. 80, p. 1078, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SALT STORAGE BUILDING AS CONSTRUCTED BY KLEIMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. RES. 83-354, Bk. 80, pp. 1079-1080, APPROVING IOWA CITY'S 1984 THROUGH 1989 STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM. Council Activities November 7, 1983 Page 2 Correspondence: Mary Carey of the DPO Safety Committee regarding the hiring of a school crossing guard for Sycamore Street at California. This letter has been referred to the Police Chief. A-1 Cab, Inc., requesting a cab stand near the bus depot. This letter has been referred to the Parking Supervisor. Loretta Kantor, Doris Rank, Geneviene Allen of Kirkwood Circle appreciation for the CDBG funds to correct the drainage problems, for surfacing and curbs on this street. Letters regarding the proposed new zoning ordinance from: Alan R. Leff, Lorna L. Mathes, Frank Eicher, Joe Chezum, Anthony L. Frey plus eight area residents, Andrew M. Isserman, Dell A. Richard, Charles J. Imig, Sister Mary Venards, Atty. Wm. Meardon and Margaret Nowysz. Memos from the Traffic Engineer regarding: enforcement of Loading Zones in the Central Business District; passenger Loading Zone in 10 East Bloomington Street; stop sign at Washington Street/Friendship Street; stop sign at Amherst Street and Washington Street and stop sign on Raven at Washington Street. Memo from Director of Parks and Recreation designating parking areas in parks and playgrounds. Application for use of streets and public grounds: Robert E. Gussin to picket in front of Jefferson Building on 10/27/83, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 83-355, Bk. 80, p. 1081, AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE RUNDELL, DEARBORN AND CENTER STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO J.C. CONSTRUCTION, LTD., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $290,422.20. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret, Dickson, Erdahl. Nays: Balmer. Absent: Lynch. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-356, Bk. 80, p. 1082, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A QUIT CLAIM DEED DISPOSING OF CERTAIN VACATED DES MOINES STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, to Frank Boyd for $1,200. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to defer for two weeks consider- ation of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest one or more quit claim deeds disposing of vacated alley right-of- way abutting the rear of 522 S. Dubuque Street and a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest one or more quit claim deeds disposing of vacated alley right-of-way located between Valley Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. Council requested no land sale items be placed on the agenda until the buyer(s) have been identified. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the rule regarding 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- 3157, Bk. 22, pp. 177-179, APPROVING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) PLAN FOR LOTS 94 AND 95, TY'N CAE Council Activities November 7, 1983 Page 3 SUBDIVISION, PART 2, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. 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, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-357, Bk. 80, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSRD) AMENDED PLANFOR PRELIMINARY LOTS A94 ANDAL95, TYSC' CAE SUBDIVISION, PART 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATING THE NUMBER OF ROOMERS PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS, as amended, be given second vote for passage. Councilmember Balmer questioned the status of live-in help. City Atty. will report back. After discussion, the Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Lynch. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments concerning the recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs (CCN) on the use of $830,220 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds the City expects to receive in 1984. The following people appeared: Mickey Lauria, CCN Chairperson; Diane Pepetone, Willow Creek Neighborhood Center; Gretchen Lucht, Assn. of Retarded Citizens; Karen Hradek, Miller/Orchard Neighborhood; Deb Schoelerman, Longfellow Park; Dan Daly, River City Housing Collective; Staffinembers Jim Hencin, Marianne Milkman, and Mike Kucharzak. Councilmembers expressed their concerns re individual projects. The Mayor requested additional information be furnished to Council and the recommendations be discussed November 14 at Council's informal session. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-358, Bk. 80, pp. 1084-1089, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE 1984 SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT - TANGLEWOOD STREET-VENTURA AVENUE, ST. ANNE'S DRIVE TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, in the amount of $146,867.27. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 83-359, Bk. 80, pp. 1090-1091, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HAWKEYE PRESERVATION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Bagel Bakery). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 83-360, Bk. 80, p. 1092, CREATING AN AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENTS OF MEMBERS THEREOF. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-361, Bk. 80, p. 1093, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED PERMANENT POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT - PARKING DIVISION. Councilmember Balmer noted the r- Council Activities November 7, 1983 Positions would be funded from parkiPage 4 ng revenues and not the general fund. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-362, Bk. 80, P. 1094, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED PERMANENT POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT - ACCOUNTING DIVISION. Council requested a reference be made in the budget re additional staff being approved in FY84 and an addendum comment be furnished. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, Houseconded by Erdahl, to delete consideration of a resolution amending the number of authorized permanent positions in the sing and Inspection Services Department The Mayor announced the resolution had been ap-Assisted Housing Division. proved ata previous meeting and declared the motion to delete carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to defer consideration of a signs resolution establishing fees and insurance requirements for right-of-way Balfor two W the mervoting"no" eMayor d andLynchabsent. Council u�oequested an carried,5rlpo�rwth tion rationale for making fee double that of regular signs. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 11 TO SPECIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A MASTER ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, 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, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to Executive Session, 9:10 p.m, MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK AMAR# C.UHAUSER, MAYOR MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 1, 1983 Informal Council Discussion: November 1, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. Council Members Present: Balmer, Erdahl, Dickson, Neuhauser, Perret, McDonald. Absent: Lynch. Staff Members Present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Boothroy, Schmeiser. Tape-recorded: Reel 83-C15, Side 2, 345 -End. Reel 83 C1G, Side 1, 1- 150. NEW ZONING ORDINANCE: Neuhauser noted that the Council has received material from staff about issues raised at the public hearing. Neuhauser inquired about receiving ¢ information about specific properties. Schmeiser said that Legal staff is still working on that information. Jansen explained that that information will be available at the Council's next meeting. Neuhauser inquired if i all interested people had received the October 28th memorandum regarding i Issues, Comments and uestions Concerning the Proposed New Zonin Ordinance from Don Schmeiser. Schmeiser explained only notification of 1 when the meeting was to be held was sent and not the memorandum. Balmer said it would be better to reschedule the meeting, giving the public a chance to review all information including the October 28th memo. Neuhauser rescheduled the meeting for Thursday, November 3, at 8:00 p.m. Extra copies of the memorandum will be available at the City Clerk's i office. Neuhauser referred to the Zoning Ordinance adoption schedule. f The next meetings will be on Thursday (11/3) and the following Monday (11/7). Schmeiser indicated that review of the Zoning Ordinance should be done by November 14. Perret noted that the Lea VanderVelde/Board of Adjustment issue remains. Jansen said a memo is being completed about the powers and authority of the Board of Adjustment. i Schmeiser said that staff is still reviewing the Airport Overlay Zones. Jansen replied that a response to the Overlay Zone is being held up because an engineer's preliminary impact report is still being reviewed by i the FAA. Jansen did not know if the Overlay Zones Study and additional information would be available by the time of enactment of the Zoning Ordinance. Council expressed strong interest in wanting to know the scope of the Study and when it will be available. Council received the following input from the public about what specific issues should be discussed: office and research park type zoning, the concept of changing commercial zone from the existing pyramidal type structure; and the OPDH zone. Neuhauser explained that the OPDH zone will be worked on next year. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 3/37 _ s � MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 3, 1983 Informal Council Discussion: November 3, 1983, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers Present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Lynch. Staffinembers Present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Schmeiser, Boothroy. Tape-recorded: Reel 83-C16 Side 1, 150 -End, Side 2, 1 -End, Reel 83-C17, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2, 1 -End. ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE: Neuhauser said that the next discussions of the Zoning Ordinance are scheduled to be November 7 and November 14. An additional meeting for Tuesday, November 8, is scheduled. First consideration of the Zoning Ordinance would be December 6, second consideration on December 13, and the final meeting at the December 20 regular meeting. That gives staff a week to prepare the ordinance and Word Processing will have about a week to type it. OCTOBER 28 STAFF REPORT ON THE ISSUES CONCERNING THE NEW ZONING REPORT: 1. Agricultural zonino (whv some Drooerties and not others arP 7nnPd 2. agricuitural). Start explained that AG zoned areas are not anticipated for capital improvements in the near future but they should be preserved from scattered and leap frog development. Balmer expressed concern about changing zoning from the current RIA to AG in the new ordinance. Staff explained that AG is simply the most appropriate zone overall to prevent scattered development and encourage compact and contiguous development. Staff suggested that Council wait to read Jansen's opinion before making a decision on the AG zone. Staff noted that zoning changes for AG zones could be initiated by the City when service expansion is anticipated. Bruce Glasgow explained that he is already developing into the proposed AG zone. Neuhauser noted that because Glasgow is providing the sewer hookup, the City is obligated to change the zoning to an urban zone. Glasgow said that he would prefer an RS -5 or RR1 type zoning over the proposed AG zone. Bill Meardon said that zoning from residential to AG zoning is a compensable rezoning. He added that the City already has sufficient control with the present zoning. Staff noted that the City cannot refuse a subdivision request if it meets all City standards. a special exception. Boothroy said that the special exceptions would create incompatible uses in the future. Anthony Frey said that the low density commercial recreation is not practical anywhere that commercial recreation is a permitted use. Planning and Zoning refused to consider that argument because of later problems of incompatiblity with future uses. Erdahl and Dickson were opposed to special exceptions while the rest of the Council felt that such special exceptions would best be added as an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance at a later date. 3/31 Ci INFORMAL COUNCIL DISr"`SION NOVEMBER 3, 1983 PAGE 2 3. 4. 9 zone. This will also be discussed as a site specific application. As a special exception, affected property owners would be notified if a creamery were proposed in a CH -1 zone. The burden would be on the applicant to prove that negative impacts would not occur to the neighborhood. The Council agreed that creameries should be removed from the proposed Zoning Ordinance section B-5 and entered under Section D-3 (special exceptions). Balmer expressed some reservations but agreed at this time. Another possibility is to take dairy out of commercial and make the Home Town Dairy property industrial under I-1, but that would allow I-1 permitted uses after Home Town Dairy vacates the property. uses as a permitted use along witn otner minor moairications in the ordinance. The Council agreed that there is no reason to exclude auto oriented uses from the CH -1 zone. The Council also agreed to classify QuikTrip type convenience stores as auto oriented uses. Council also agreed to allow, as a provisional use, retail establishments associated with the permitted use of the zone, provided that more than 50 percent of the total ground floor area is devoted to retail display of merchandise. Jansen recommended and the Council concurred that on page 58 of the proposed Zoning Ordinance, item B3 be changed to read "auto and truck oriented uses." compliance witn the proposes Laning UralnanCe. In75 WOUId oe a carryover from the present Zoning Ordinance. This provision allows rebuilding of hospitals and religious institutions after destruction. Defining them as nonconforming wouldn't permit reconstruction. Neuhauser noted that requirements are needed for religious institutions in residential zones. Chuck Mullen recommended that hospitals should be exempted from yard, height, and bulk requirements and the Council concurred. snou to their existence as a nuisance should be omitted. Schmeiser noted that this provision does not make unauthorized use legal. If a use is extended it would never have to comply while a nonconforming use can't be rebuilt after destruction. Council agreed with the staff recommendation. CALENDAR: The next meeting will be November 7, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. and there will also be a meeting November 8th after the polls close. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. 3i3J T- g2l EXECUTIVE SESSION NOVEMBER 7,1983 EXECUTIVE SESSION: November 7, 1983, 9:10 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Lynch STArB51BERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Janson, Karr. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel 083-EX32, Side 1, 1-314. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session under Section 28A.5(b), 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. The affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn, 9:45 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Lynch absent. 1 Irmo MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 7, 1983 Informal Council Discussion: November 7, 1983, at 9:50 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers Present: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Balmer and Lynch. Staffinembers Present: Berlin, Melling, Jansen, Schmeiser, Boothroy, Karr. Tape-recorded: Reel 83-C19, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2, 1-257. CORRESPONDENCE: Neuhauser noted that Council received several pieces of correspondence over the weekend, most of them deal with the site specific objections. Staff will respond. The Council continued with consideration of the staff recommendations and issues raised concerning the proposed new Zoning Ordinance as summarized in the October 28 memo from Don Schmeiser. Item 10: The parking space requirements in the RM -145 zone should not be as low as three-quarter space per dwelling unit. The Planning & Zoning Commission and staff agreed that this standard would encourage high-rise development in the RM - 145 zone. Larry Svoboda expressed concern about the inequity of the proposal as well as problems with sufficient parking. He suggested that low-rise units in the RM -145 zone should have the same parking requirements as high-rises. Neuhauser said that differential is designed to encourage high-rises. The Council agreed to decide on this issue tomorrow. Fraternity and sororit houses: Schmeiser proposal for occupancy levels would only make one house nonconforming with five houses already at the maximum occupancy. The Council must balance the number of nonconformities with the neighborhood entrance. Rich Swisher said that he is concerned about expansion of houses by annexing and the impact on parking. Erdahl said he isn't willing to make a decision until he has all the facts before him. Staff recommends keeping the parking space requirements the same for the proposed zoning ordinance as the current standards for fraternities and sororities. Erdahl said that he didn't understand the logic of separating density and parking requirements. He said that when the allowed density increases, so does parking. Margaret Nowysz said that her compromise will increase the density but should prevent a staggering influx of cars. Item 15: The 13,000 CFS is too high a level for defining the "riverbank" in the ORC river corridor overlay zone. Miriam Young said that staff has recommended amending the definition to 6,000 CFS. Page 91, section B2 of the proposed zoning ordinance states that a 30 foot horizontal setback from the floodway encroachment line or the riverbank should be maintained. The developer has the right to select the less restrictive setback. 6,000 CFS is considered bank full. The Corps of Engineers dam helps assure a flow of 6,000 CFS maximum flow. 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