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AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 6, 1983
7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Item No. 1 - COUNCIL MEMBERS -ELECT QUALIFY BY TAKING TETE (ATB OF OFFICE
Item No. 2 - MEETING TO ORDER. '
ROLL CALL.
Item No. 3 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRFSENM OR AMENDED.
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a. Approval of official Council actions of the special
meeting of November 14, 1983, and regular meeting of
November 22, 1983, as published, subject to correction,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. I,
(1) Library Board meeting of November 17, 1983.
(2) Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of
November 9, 1983.
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(3) Airport Commission meeting of November 17,
1983.
(4) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of
October 20, 1983.
(5) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of,
November 3, 1983.
(6) Riverfront Commission meeting of November 2,
1983.
C. Permit Motions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
(1) Consider motion approving Class C Beer Permit
for Ihm Ho Shim dba Fast -West Oriental Foods,
615 Iowa Avenue. (renewal)
(2) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor Permit
for First Avenue Lounge of Iowa City, Inc. dba
The Annex, 819 First Avenue. (renewal)
(3) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor Permit
and Sunday Sales for Yen Ching Restaurant, Inc.
dba Yen Ching Restaurant, 1515 Mall Drive,
(renewal)
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December 6, 1983
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(4) Consider motion approving Class C Liqour Permit
for Russell W. Poggenpohl dba Poggie's Tap, 928
Maiden Lane. (renewal - formerly Walt's
Tavern).
d. Setting Public Hearings.
(1) Consider a motion setting a public hearing at
7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 1983, to
adopt the 1982 edition of the Uniform Building
Code as amended. Said code to be known as the
Iowa City Building Code.
Comment: The Board of Building Appeals has
reviewed the 1982 Uniform Building Code and has
suggested several amendments to accommodate
local conditions and practices.
The Board did not endorse the requirement of a
building permit for the installation of
exterior siding. This requirement was specif-
ically requested by the City Council to
acco itodate the control necessary to enforce
the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
(2) Consider setting a public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, December 20, 1983, to adopt the
1982 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code as
amended. Said code shall be known as the Iowa
City Mechanical Code.
Comment: The Board of Plumbing Examiners met
and reviewed the 1982 Uniform Mechanical Code.
The Board cecartmended Code changes substan-
tially similar to existing amendments presently
in force.
(3) Consider a motion setting a public hearing at
7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 1983, to
adopt the 1982 edition of the uniform Plumbing
Code as amended. said code shall be known as
the Iowa City Plumbing Code.
Comment: The Board of Plumbing Examiners met
and reviewed the 1982 Uniform Plumbing Code.
The Board recommended code changes substan-
tially similar to existing amendments presently
in force.
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December 6, 1983
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(4) Consider a motion setting a public hearing at
7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 1983, to
adopt the 1983 Uniform Code for the Abatement
of Dangerous Buildings as amended. said code
shall be known as the Dangerous Building Code.
Comment: The Board of Building Appeals has
reviewed the 1982 edition of the Uniform Code
for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The
Board has recommended code changes substan—
tially similar to existing amendments presently
in force.
(5) Consider nation setting a public hearing at
7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 1 983, to
adopt the 1982 edition of the Uniform Fire Cade
as amended, said code shall be known as the
Iowa City Fire Code.
Comment: The Board of Building Appeals has
reviewed and recommended adoption of the 1982
Uniform Fire Code as amended. Since the Uniform
Fire Code frequently references the Uniform
Building, Electrical and Mechanical Codes, the
Fire Chief recommends adoption of the 1982
Uniform Fire Code with the same amendments as
the other uniform codes mentioned in Items
d.(1)(2)(3)(4) above.
77 (6) Consider resolution setting a public hearing
for December 20, 1983, on an industrial waste
ordinance and pretreatment program for Iowa
City.
Comment: See attached memo.
(7) Consider resolution setting public hearing on
December 20, 1983, on plans and specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the southeast interceptor
system. Directing the City Clerk to publish
notice of said hearing and directing City
Engineer to place said specifications, eta., on
file for public inspection. This resolution
was deferred from the Council meeting of
November 22, 1983.
Comment: This project is consistent with the
wastewater collection and treatment program :as
proposed by the Wastewater Facility Committee.
,The Engineer's cost estimate is $9,027,144.00.
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December 6, 1983
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e. Resolutions.
s z (1) Consider resolution accepting the work for a
portion of the storm sewer and sanitary sewer
improvements in Ty -n Cae Subdivision, Part III,
to the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
3-7p Comment: See attached Engineer's Report.
-— (2) Consider resolution authorizing the Mayor to
execute IDOr Right -of -Nay Assurance Statement.
Comment: This Resolution could assure that the
City will comply with the 1970 Uniform Reloca-
tion Assistance and Land Acquisition Policies
Act. This is a yearly statement that is a
requirement for receiving Federal Aid funds for
projects such as Gilbert Street and the Camp
Cardinal Road Bridge. Public Works recommends
approval. A copy of the Assurance Statement is
attached,
f. Correspondence.
(1) Letters regarding the new zoning ordinance
from:
(a) William Sueppel
(b) Charles A. Muller
(c) David Smith
(d) Bruce R. Glasgow
(2) Letter from the Chamber of Commerce regarding
the new zoning ordinance. This letter has been
referred to the City Manager for reply.
(3) Letter from Alan R. Leff, representing Drs.
Wallace, Rosenberger, and Backbarth, requesting
a special Council meeting be held on December 9
to consider approving Memorandum of Agreement
regarding Industrial Revenue Bonds. The City
Manager will reply after the Council discusses
this request.
(4) Letter from ECMenical Towers regarding
congregate housing'facilities. This letter has
been referred to the City Manager for reply.
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December 6, 1983
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(5) Letter from the Chamber of Canmerce regarding
the sewage treatment system. This letter has
been referred to the City Manager for reply.
(6) Letter from Historic Preservation Commission
regarding redevelopment of the property on the
southwest corner of the intersection of Gilbert
and Prentiss Streets and its relation to Close
Mansion. The City Manager will respond after
the City Council discusses the issue.
(7) Letter from Jean Skog regarding the new hotel.
This letter has been referred to the City
Manager for reply.
(8) Letter from Television Development Association
of Iowa regarding the Airport Cammission's
denial of construction of a television tower.
Also attached is a copy of TDA's letter to the
Federal Aviation Administration.
(9) Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding:
(a) Time limit of parking meters on south
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side of 400 Fast Iowa Avenue.
i(b) Parking prohibition on Cambria Court.
(c) Parking prohibition in the 400 block of
S. Oakland Avenue.
(d) Parking prohibition on Wright Street.
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Regular Council Meeting
Ueceinber 6, 1983
Page 6
Item No. 4 - PumiNG AND ZONING NATTERS.
�L2sL_ a. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary and
final subdivision plats of West Side Park - S-8329.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission recam-
mended, by a vote of 6-0, the approval of the prelimi-
nary and final subdivision plat of West Side Park at
the Commission's November 17th meeting subject to 1)
the approval of legal papers, 2) limitation of access
on the south side of Mormon Trek to two access points,
and 3) provision in the subdivider's agreement of
access easements across Lots 36-41 to the two access
points. The staff's recommendation for approval of
these plats was based on the provision of a street from
the proposed subdivision to property to the west; this
street was not provided. A staff report dated November
17, 1983, air -Ea memo explaining the staff's concerns
regarding access to the west are included in the
Council's packet.
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'321 b. Consider a resolution approving the Large Scale
Non -Residential Development Plan of Communications
Building Co., KRtM Parcel, Lot 2, Empire Addition.
S-8331.
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placed on the Council's agenda for December 6, 1983.
The Planning and Zoning Commission met informally on
November 28 and indicated a willingness to vote on the
Proposed plan at their formal meeting of December 1; no
action was taken on the item by the time of the
compilation of the agenda., The staff's recommendation
in a staff report dated December 1, 1983, is approval
of the large Scale Non -Residential Development Plan.
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Regular Council Meeting
December 6, 1983
Page 7
Action:
C. Consider a resolution approving the final plat of
Prairie View Estates Subdivision, Part 1. 5-8327.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its
October 6, 1983, meeting, recommended, by a vote of
6-0, the approval of the final plat of Prairie View
Estates Subdivision, Part 1, subject to final approval
of legal papers, inclusion of Lot 25 on the final plat,
receipt of the letter transmittal from an appropriate
fire protection agency, approval of the calculations
submitted for stormwater management by Engineering,
receipt of construction plans, and removal of the
language "or approval is granted by Johnson County to
open Syril Street" from the note on the plat. All
contingencies have been met and the staff recommends
approval of the plat at this time. A copy of the
October 6, 1983, staff report is included in the
Council's agenda packet.
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Action:
Item No. 5 - P
D�ua.;an:ca uY Lt Uxlning rooming nouse.
Consider an ordinance repealing Appendix A of the Iowa
City Code of Ordinances and establishing a new Chapter
36 entitled "Zoning" (first consideration).
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Cmmission at a
special meeting held on September 22, recommended by a
6-0 vote approval of the subject proposed new zoning
ordinance. The zoning ordinance map and text, dated
December 2, 1983, are included with this agerda(pact4)
Comment: The purpose of this ordinance is to revise the
definition of rooming house, the requirements for a certificate
of structural compliance and rental permit, and the regulations
of maximum occupancy of a dwelling unit before a rental permit
must be obtained. This ordinance is necessary due to recent
charges in the zoning ordinance affecting the number of roamers
permitted in dwelling units in a variety of zones. The Sousing
Commission met on Wednesday, November 2, and reviewed the
proposed code charges. The Commission voted 4/0 to not support
an increase in the number of roomers, theiefore, the ordinance
is before Council without the endorsement of the Sousing
Commission. A copy of the proposed ordinance was provided with
the agenda of November 22, 1983.
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Item No. 6 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
Item No. 7 -
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PUBLIC BEARIOG ON PROPOSED HOUSING REVENUE BONDS,,fERIES 1983
(SYSERS UNLIMITED, INC. PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $375,000.
Comment: The Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement for
this project on September 27, 1983. The public hearing is now
reconvened to receive public input for or against the proposal
to issue the bonds.
Item No. 8 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TBE ISSUANCE AND SACS OF HOUSING
REVENUE BONDS (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 CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE OF LAND,
BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS SUITABLE TO BE USED TO
PROVIDE HOUSING FOR THE HANDICAPPED; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER
LOAN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA STATE BANE & TRUST COMPANY, ICWA CITY,
IOWA, PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SUCH BCND; THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH SYSTEMS UNLIMITED, INC.
PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PR CFFTA OF. SUCH
BOND, AND RELATED MATTERS.
Comment: This resolution provides final authorization for the
issuance of the bonds.
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December 6, 1983
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Item No. 9 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy for an
unexpired term ending May 1, 1988. (John Seward
resigned.)
This appointment will be made at the January 17, 1984,
meeting of the City Council.
b. Iowa City/Coralville Convention Bureau - John Balmer's
term ends in December. A replacement should be
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December 6, 1983
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Item No. 10 - CITY Can
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Item No. 11 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY/ x1mo EY.
a. City Manager.
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December 6, 1983
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Item No. 12 - CONSIDER RECOM ENDATIONS OF HOARDS AND COtMlISSIONS.
Consider recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion that a request for $10,000 be put in the FY85 budget to
be identified as gymnasium acquisition funds, hopefully to be
added to on a periodic basis until such time as specific
plans are perpetuated.
One of the problems encountered by the staff when attempting
to expand recreation programs for adults is the shortage of
usable gymnasium space. The Connission wishes to start a
fund, much like the parkland acquisition fund, for another
gymnasium, with specific plans and specifications and
locations to be formulated at a later date.
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CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMM WT1H VMN4M AND KIM, INC.,
ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS, REGARDING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
ROCH STER'AVEd1E WATER RESERVOIR.
Comment: See attached memorandum and agreement.
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2515 Item No. 14 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TOS GNI AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE
EXECUTED BY MAUDE A. GLICK.
Comment: In May, 1983, pursuant to Resolution No. 83-142 the Mayor
signed a previous release of lien which had been prepared and
submitted to the City by a private attorney representing Ms.
Glick. However, that prior release has been objected to by the
lending institution because the release did not include the
Housing Rehabilitation Program. This resolution authorizes the
signing of a new release of lien which is in proper form to
overcame the title objection.
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December 6, 1983
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J� Item No. 15 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION
GRP= AGREEMENT FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1b (HOTEL SITE).
Comment: This resolution authorizes the execution of the Urban Develop-
ment Action Grant Agreement which will grant the City of Iowa
City up to $2,081,000 to assist in the development of a hotel
on Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1b in the downtown. The Council
received the proposed document in the packet of November 23,
1983. Concurrence has been reached with HUD. The staff will
be available at the informal session to answer any questions.
Action:
38% Item No. 16 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE FILING OF THE 19/84 CCN+lII-
NITY DEVE[pPMR2TP BLOCK GFANP/METROPOLITAN ENPITLMM PROGRAM
STATEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $830,220 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF THE 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT'/METROPOLITAN
ENl'ITI'EMENT PROGRAM STATEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $751,116'UNDER
THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED,
INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN
AMID DFSIGiATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT.
Comment: The City recently received notification from HUD that the
City's 1984 Community Development Block Grant would be cut by
9.68 or $79,104. Because the Program Statement had not yet
been submitted to HUD, Iowa City is submitting an am n
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Program Statement reflecting the reduction in f udingRecom-
to the agenda. mendations from the Camnittee on Community Needs are attached
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Item No. 17 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 OF CtP►PTER
14 OF THE MCITY CODE (THE ENABLING ORDINANCE OF TSE. CITY'S
BROADBAMID TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE). (second considera-
tion)
Comment: These Proposed amendments are the results of the Tri -Annual
Review of performance by the franchisee and subsequent negotia-
tions with Hawkeye Cablevision regarding required extension of
the local network. No comments from the public were received
at the Public hearing on October 25, 1983. A copy of the
revised ordinance is attached to the agenda.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
DATE: December 2, 1983
FROM: City Manager
RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule
7:00 - 9:30 P.M.
Conference Room Monda
7:00
P.M. -
Meet with
Urban
Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding
Fringe Issues.
7:30
7:50
P.M. -
P.M. -
Discuss
Discuss
zoning matters
UDAG
8:00
8:10
P.M. -
P.M.
Discuss
Agreement
-Expansion of Urban Revitalization Area
8:20
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P.M. -
Discuss
Discuss
for IRBs
CDBG Program Reductions
Industrial
8:30
9:10
P.M. -
P.M.
Discuss
Waste Ordinance
Wastewater Facilities Program
9:20
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P.M. -
Discuss
Council
Computer Equipment for City Clerk's Office
agenda, Council
time, Council Committee Reports
7:30 P.M. - Regular City Council Meeting
EAeCWN Oe- Sass,'on
4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
4:00 P.M. -
6:00 P.M. -
PENDING LIST
Priority A:
Priority B:
Priority C:
Iowa City Recreation Center, Room B
Meeting with Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Dinner at Bushnell's Turtle
Discuss Council Policy Resolutions
MECCA Funding Request
Lower Ralston Creek Parcels - Use and Configuration
Bicycle Lane Designations
Tour of New Transit Facility
Congregate Housing Development Alternatives
Shamrock/Arbor Drive Drainage Area
Housin
Housing MarktFunding Polic
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ions
Discuss Amendments to Non -Discrimination Ordinance (1984)
Traffic Signals - Flashing Mode (1984)
Mandatory Parkland Dedication (1984)
Taft Speedway Improvements (1984)
Meet with Design Review Committee (1984)
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