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, Ferret. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers
present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Rarr, 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 Perret 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.
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 & Rea Comm. -11/9/83; Airport Comm. -11/17/83; Planning & Zoning
Comm. -10/20/83, 11/3/83; Riverfront Comm. -11/2/83.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk:
Approving Class C Beer Permit for Iron Ho Shimn dba East-West Oriental
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
Yen Ching Restaurant, 1515 Mall Dr. Approving Class C Liquor Permit for
Russell W. Poggenpohl dba Poggie's Tap, 928 Maiden Lane.
Setting public hearings: Motion setting a public hearing for
12/20/83 to adopt the 1982 edition of the Uniform Building Code as
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
public hearing for 12/20/83 to adopt the 3982 edition of the Uniform
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
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.
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.
RES. 83-378, Bk. 80, pp. 1148-1149, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR A PORTION
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.
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,
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 East 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 motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Mayor Neuhauser
noted item 3f(3), request from Drs. Wallace, Rosenberger, and Hackbarth for
Industrial Revenue Bonds and stated a special Council meeting will be held
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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,
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pp. 1151-1153, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL SUBDIVISION PLATS OF WEST
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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 Perret 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 PIAN OFZZ_
COMMUNICATIONS BUILDING CO., KRNA PARCEL, LOT 2, F14PIRE 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,
Perret.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-382, Bk. 80,
pp. 1156-1157, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF PRAIRIE VIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION,
PART 1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl, Perret 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
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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
Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted that
the tree and sign r . 6/0,
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.
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Code of Ordil alnces by redefining hearing
defini g held r regarding amendment to Chapter 17 of the 2
Doming house. No one appeared.
Ed Zastrow; owner of Bushnell's Turtle and co-owner of the College
Block Building, 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
walkway_ Individual Councilmembers expressed their views,
Steering Committee and Pedestrian
to discuss flit hotel design, Review Committee meetingA Joint Hotel
9 William Newbrou h representingwill beheld ev 12/7
Development Assn. of Iowa, requested Council a 9 ' forcont
multi -use tower. Consensus was to defer pproval for construction ofoa
when a joint Council/Airport Camn, meetingcould
until after January 1
820 Kirkwood, owner of Technigraphics be scheduled,
thru the hotel, Presented John Gross,
Moved la Dickson, seconded b tierce far a wider access
Petitions, The Mayor declared the notion carried Perret, to receive the
absent, unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl
A public hearing was held on proposed Housing Revenue Bonds, Series
1983 (Systems Unlimited, Inc, Project) in an aggregate principal amount not
to exceed $375,000. No one appeared.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret
PP- 1158-1164, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE to adopt RES. 83-383, Bk. 80,
(SYSTEMS UNLIMITED, INC, p AND SALE OF HOUSING REVENUE BONDS
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $375,000, TO )FOF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY THE
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RCHASE OF NANCE T ACQUISITION'BYNCON-
TO BE USED TO PROVIDE HOUSIN�G�FOR I�HENGSD�APPEDTHE A IMPROVEMENTS
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UITABLE
LOAN AGREEMENT WITH IO{y7I STATE
PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF BANK & TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY
LOAN AGREEMEM WITH SYSTEMS SUCH BOND; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
THE LMT•] OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BOND" I INC. PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF
call vote unanimous 6/0, AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll
adopted_ / Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
The Mayor announced the following vacancies on Boards and Camis-
sions: Planning and Zoning Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending
5/1/88, an appointment will be made at the 1/17/84 meeting of the Cit
Council; Iocaa City/Coralville Convention Bureau - Joh 1
December, replacement y
to be appointed at n Balmer s term ends in ��P9
the 1/3/84 meeting,
Meeting he attended ded r Perret reported on the National League of
with Councilmember McDonald. Councilmember BalmerCnoted�—
Acaciaities
House p the memo from Housing and Inspection Services Dept. Acacia Asst.
appeal, Balmer also questioned the reference to
in the Asst. City Balmer
memo re Sidewalk Snow R P re the
stated that ads are Purchase of ads
Purchased to inform the emOf a The City Manager
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. Pie matter will be discussed by the
new Council after January.
Recomm
the Parks
for $10,000 bee putt innthefFY85 budget o be identified
d Recreation as ion that a request
tion funds, hopefully to be added to on a until
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specific plans are perpetuated, referred to next Council l in budget uprocess.as
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 83-384, Bk. 80, pp.
1165-1172, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR F TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK To ATTAN
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTAND KIM, INC., ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS, REGARDING
discussion, Council requested OR THE ESTER AVENUE WATER RESERVOIR. After
Of policy statement be drafted re the selection
Erdahl absent.
of consultants on City projects. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
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.(�
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ferret, seconded by Dickson, to adopt
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P. 1175, APPROVING AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT AGREEMENT
, Bk. 80,
FORRENEWAL PARCEL 64-1b (HOTEL SITE). Mayor Neuhauser noted d th t adoption �
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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 OOMMUNITY DEVE[APMENT BLOCK
GRANT/METROPOLITAN ENTITLEMENT
DEVELOPMENTAND AUTHORIZING PROGRAM STATEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $830,220y�
THE FILING OF THE 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRAUNDERNT/METROPOLITANTHEHOUSINGAND ENTITLCOtyd[PROGRAM STATEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $751,116
EMENT&dITY DEVELOPMENT, ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUD-
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
second vote for
Pas Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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hearing one they southeast intercept r sewers would be resolution scussedtatn9thisptimee.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt a resolution setting a public 00
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 property. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and adjourned to Executive Session, 9:50 P.M.
MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM =.1
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-3ilel
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding sewer rate increases. 3qe12
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
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. 9130 9
Article: Cities are still facing fiscal problems despite economic recovery,
survey finds. :3/e
Minutes of Staff Meeting of November 23, 1983. -q,?//
Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding joint City of Ic
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 removals.
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding sewer rate increases. y
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
b. Johnson County/Iowa City Urban Fringe Area Policy Agreement 3
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding update on record management. s2
Copy of letter from the University of Iowa regarding costs for the removal
of storm water inflow from University buildings. —1
Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding signalization study at Sunset
Street/Benton Street. _Z
Article: Cities are still facing fiscal problems despite economic recovery,
survey finds.
Minutes of Staff Meeting of November 23, 1983. _3
Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding joint City of Iowa
City/Johnson County/United Way Human Services Hearings. 3
Copy of the Zoning Ordinance and Map. (Memo from Director of Planning
and Program Development re Revision to the Proposed New Zoning Ordinance) .3
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