HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-12-06 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
December 6, 1983
Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 12/6/83, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Erdahl. StaEfinembers
present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Schmeiser, Milkman, Boothroy,
Franklin, Kucharzak, Brachtel, Schmadeke, Hauer. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 83-C34, Side 1, 257 -End, and Side 2, 1 -End; Tape 83-C40,
Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, 1-241.
Councilmember Ferret requested that item 3d(7) be deleted from the
Consent Calendar re setting a public hearing for construction of the south.
east interceptor system and correction to minutes of 11/22/83, John F. �8
Kennedy as the 35th President. Council agreed to discuss and vote on the
Southeast Interceptor Sewer resolution as the last item on the agenda. Moved
by Lynch, 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 of the special meeting of
11/14/83, and regular meeting of 11/22/83, as published, subject to cor-
rection, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Library Bd.-11/17/83;
Parks & Rec. Comm. -11/9/83; Airport Corton. -11/17/83; Planning & Zoning 3'7!�
Conn. -10/20/83, 11/3/83; Riverfront Comm. -11/2/83. 5a5'z
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Permit Motions and Resolutions as recomnended by the City Clerk:
Approving Class C Beer Permit for Imn Ho Shinn dba East-West Oriental .3ay,
Foods, 615 Iowa Ave. Approving Class C Liquor Permit for First Avenue
Lounge of Iowa City, Inc. dba The Annex, 819 First Avenue. Approving
Class C Liquor Permit and Sunday Sales for Yen Ching Restaurant, Inc. dba -qa.SG
Yen Ching Restaurant, 1515 Mall Dr. Approving Class C Liquor Permit for
Russell W. Poggenpohl dba Poggie's Tap, 928 Maiden Lane. 12 If7
Setting public hearings: Motion setting a public hearing for
12/20/83 to adopt the 1982 edition of the Uniform Building Code as iJ 6P
amended. Motion setting a public hearing for 12/20/83 to adopt the 1982
edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code as amended. Motion setting a -3
public hearing for 12/20/83 to adopt the 1982 edition of the Uniform .39966
Plumbing Code. Motion setting a public hearing for 12/20/83 to adopt the
1982 edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings 9.26/
Code. Motion setting a public hearing for 12/20/83 to adopt the 1982
edition of the Uniform Fire Code, known as the Iowa City Fire Code. Res. .2.7-
83-377, Bk. 80, p. 1147, setting a public hearing for 12/20/83, on an
Industrial Waste Ordinance and Pretreatment Program for Iowa City. ;21 3
RES. 83-378, Bk. 80, pp. 1148-1149, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR A PORTION tea/,/
OF THE STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN TY'N CAE SUBDIVI-
SION, PART III, TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 83-379, Bk. 80, p. 'f2/
1150, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE IDOT RIGHT-OF-WAY ASSURANCE
STATEMENT.
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Correspondence: Letter regarding the new zoning ordinance from:
William Sueppel; Charles A. Muller; David Smith; and Bruce R. Glasgow.
Chamber of Commerce re the new zoning ordinance, referred to the City
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Mgr. for reply. Alan R. Leff, representing Drs. Wallace, Rosenberger,
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and Hackbarth, requesting a special Council meeting to be held 12/9/83 to
consider approving Memorandum of Agreement regarding Industrial Revenue
Bonds, City Mgr. will reply after Council discusses this request.
Ecumenical Towers regarding congregate housing facilities, referred to
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the City Mgr. for reply. Chamber of Commerce regarding the sewage
treatment system, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Historic Preser-
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vation Comm. regarding redevelopment of the property on the southwest
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corner of the intersection of Gilbert and Prentiss Streets and its
relation to Close Mansion, City Mgr. will respond after the City Council
discusses the issue. Jean Skog regarding the new hotel, referred to the
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City Mgr. for reply. Television Development Association of Iowa regard-
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ing the Airport Commission's denial of construction of a television
tower, and a copy of TDA's letter to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding: time limit of parking meters on
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south side of 400 Fast Iowa Ave.; parking prohibition on Cambria Court;
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parking prohibition in the 400 block of South Oakland Ave.; parking
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prohibition on Wright St.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared
the nation carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Mayor Neuhauser
noted item 3f(3), request from Drs. Wallace, Rosenberger, and Hackbarth for 3.24.".
Industrial Revenue Bonds and stated a special Council meeting will be held
12/7/83, 5:30 P.M., Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library, to
consider the item.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-380, Bk. 80, p
pp. 1151-1153, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL SUBDIVISION PLATS OF WEST -;;27P
SIDE PARK. Staffinembers Franklin and Brachtel present for discussion.
Charles Barker, representing the developer, appeared. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted. Councilmember Ferret left the room.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 83-381, Bk. 80,
pp. 1154-1155, APPROVING THE LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF 3279
COMMUNICATIONS BUILDING CO., KIM PARCEL, LOT 2, EMPIRE ADDITION. Staff -
member Franklin stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recom-
mended approval at their 12/1/83 meeting. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 4/0, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Neuhauser, McDonald, Dickson, Lynch. Abstained: Balmer. Absent: Erdahl,
Ferret.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-382, Bk. 80, 7 Q�
pp. 1156-1157, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF PRAIRIE VIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION,
PART 1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl, Ferret absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Councilmember Perret returned.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, that the ordinance repealing
Appendix A of the Iowa City Code of ordinances and establishing a new Chapter
36 entitled "Zoning," be given first vote for passage. Planning and Program
Director Don Schmeiser reiterated parking provisions for fraternities and
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sororities. Council commended the Planning & Zoning Commission and staff for
work done on the ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the nation carried. The Mayor noted that
the tree and sign regulations were not considered at this time but would be
dealt with later. She also announced second consideration of the Zoning
Ordinance would be Monday, December 12th.
A public hearing was held regarding amendment to Chapter 17 of the
Code of Ordinances by redefining rooming house. No one appeared.
Ed Zastrow, owner of Bushnell's Turtle and co-owner of the College
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BlockBuilding, stated concerns re the walkway thru the proposed downtown
hotel and the stucco exterior. John Lind, R.R. 6, and Richard Hansen, 2008
Ridgeway, presented proposed site plans which would allow a wider pedestrian
walkway. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. A joint Hotel
Steering Committee and Design Review Committee meeting will be held on 12/7
to discuss the hotel design. William Newbrough, representing Television
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Development Assn. of Iowa, requested Council approval for construction of a
multi -use tower. Consensus was to defer the matter until after January 1
when a joint Council/Airport Conn. meeting could be scheduled. John Gross,(r
820 Kirkwood, owner of Technigraphics, presented petitions for a wider access
thru the hotel. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ferret, to receive the
petitions. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl
absent.
A public hearing was held on proposed Housing Revenue Bonds, Series
1983 (Systems Unlimited, Inc. Project) in an aggregate principal amount not -4 1 FI'
to exceed $375,000. No one appeared.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-383, Bk. 80,
pp. 1158-1164, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF HOUSING REVENUE BONDS IV97
(SYSTEMS UNLIMITED, INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN THE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $375,000, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION BY CON-
STRUCTION OR PURCHASE OF LAND, BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS SUITABLE
TO BE USED TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR THE HANDICAPPED; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER
IDAN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA,
PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SUCH BOND; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
LOAN AGREEMENT WITH SYSTEMS UNLIMITED, INC. PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF
THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BOND, AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies on Boards and Commis-
sions: Planning and Zoning Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending .3
5/1/88, an appointment will be made at the 1/17/84 meeting of the City
Council; Iowa City/Coralville Convention Bureau - John Balmer's term ends in 30t 9
December, replacement to be appointed at the 1/3/84 meeting.
Councilmember Ferret reported on the National League of Cities 3 ,ZQO
Meeting he attended with Councilmember McDonald. Councilmember Balmer noted
appreciation of the memo from Housing and Inspection Services Dept. re the . 3a92
Acacia House appeal. Balmer also questioned the reference to purchase of ads
in the Asst. City Manager's memo re Sidewalk Snow Removal. The City Manager 3,2
stated that ads are purchased to inform the public of enforcement matters.
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Councilmember Balmer noted the memo from the Senior Center Coordinator re
appointments to the Senior Center Bd. The matter will be discussed by the
new Council after January.
Recommendations of the Parks and
for $10,000 be put in the FY85 budget to
tion funds, hopefully to be added to on
specific plans are perpetuated, referred
Recreation Commission that a request
be identified as gymnasium acquisi-q�7 9
a periodic basis until such time as
to next Council in budget process.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 83-384, Bk. 80, pp.
1165-1172, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTRA AND KIMM, INC., ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS, REGARDING
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ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ROCHESTER AVENUE WATER RESERVOIR. After
discussion, Council requested a policy statement be drafted re the selection
of consultants on City projects. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-385, Bk. 80,
pp. 1173-1174, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY MAUDE A. GLICK. 9e
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-386, Bk. 80,
p. 1175, APPROVING AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT AGREEMENT FOR URBAN
RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1b (HOTEL SITE). Mayor Neuhauser noted that adoption of
this resolution does not effect the design. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-387, Bk. 80,
pp. 1176-1178, RESCINDING THE FILING OF THE 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT/METROPOLITAN ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM STATEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $830,220.
AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLACK
GRANT/METROPOLITAN ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM STATEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $751,116
UNDER THE HOUSING AND CO?*MUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCUM-
ING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE
CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE IOWA CITY CODE (THE ENABLING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY'S BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE), be given
second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor announced that item 3d(7), a resolution setting a public
hearing on the southeast interceptor sewer, would be discussed at this time.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt a resolution setting a public UL249
hearing on December 20, 1983, on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the southeast interceptor sewer.
Individual Councilmembers expressed their concerns. The Mayor declared the
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resolution failed, 3/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Dickson, McDonald, Perret. Absent: Erdahl.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, 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 and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only
where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price
the governmental body would have to pay for the nrn—r+:. rGF:_
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM --7771
DATE: December 2, 1983
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding sidewalk snow removal
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding sewer rate increases.
Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding
the Acacia House appeal.
Memorandum from the Senior Center Coordinator regarding commissioners for
the Senior Center.
Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development:
a. Expansion of the Industrial Revenue Bond Area X30
b. Johnson County/Iowa City Urban Fringe Area Policy Agreement 3
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding update on record management.
Copy of letter from the University of Iowa regarding costs for the removal
of storm water inflow from University buildings. ?
Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding signalization study at Sunset
Street/Benton Street. _
Article: Cities are still facing fiscal problems despite economic recovery,
survey finds.
Minutes of Staff Meeting of November 23, 1983.
Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding joint City of li
City/Johnson County/United Way Human Services Hearings.
Copy of the Zoning Ordinance and Map. (Memo from Director of Planning
and Program Development re Revision to the Proposed New Zoning Ordinance)
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City of Iowa Cit,
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 2, 1983
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding sidewalk snow removal -j
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding sewer rate increases.
Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding
the Acacia House appeal.
Memorandum from the Senior Center Coordinator regarding commissioners for
the Senior Center.
Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development:
a. Expansion of the Industrial Revenue Bond Area —3
b. Johnson County/Iowa City Urban Fringe Area Policy Agreement
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding update on record management.
Copy of letter from the University of Iowa regarding costs for the removal
of storm water inflow from University buildings.
Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding signalization study at Sunset
Street/Benton Street. _
Article: Cities are still facing fiscal problems despite economic recovery,
survey finds.
Minutes of Staff Meeting of November 23, 1983.
Memorandum from the human Services Coordinator regarding joint City of Iowa
City/Johnson. County/United Way Human Services Hearings.
Copy of the Zoning Ordinance and Map. (Memo from Director of Planning
and Program Development re Revision to the Proposed New Zoning Ordinance) 3