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Home My WebLink About1982-02-02 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES February 2, 1982 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/2/82, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Hencin, Hauer, Franklin, Farmer, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded in Tape 82-1, Side 1, 535- 1290. City Manager Berlin requested the deletion of item 2f.(1) setting a 11�29 public hearing of a Housing Code amendment. 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., 1/19/82, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Appeals Bd.--110 12/10/81; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -12/15/81; Airport ii/ i Comm. -1/19/82; Bd. of Adjustment -1/13/82; Planning & Zoning Comm.— //Z 1/7/82; Riverfront Comm. -12/2/81; City Assessor Merger Ad Hoc Committee -1/27/82. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving C1ass'C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #509, 225 S. Gilbert. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store #3 and Drugtown #2, 1201 N. 112_ Dodge and 1221 N. Dodge. Approving Class C Liquor License for Crow's 1 Nest, Inc. dba The Crow's Nest, 328 E. Washington. RES. 82-14, Bk. IN 71, p. 145, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 82-15, Bk. 71, p. 16, i/9 ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. Motions: To approve disbursements in the amount of $2,070,466.55 for the period of November 1, through November 30, -/at/- 1981, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities accommodation on highway right-of-way to Iowa -Illinois Gas 1,�2,.2 and Electric Company; the work is proposed on Highways #6 and #218 near Rocky Shore Drive. Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities accommodation on highway right -of- /a.3 way to the University of Iowa; the work is proposed on Highways #6 and #218 just south of Iowa Avenue. RES. 82-16, Bk. 71, pp. 147-148, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO /,d EXECUTE IDOT RIGHT-OF-WAY ASSURANCE STATEMENT. Setting public hearings: RES. 82-17, Bk. 71, p. 149, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 3/2/82 ON BUDGET ESTII4ATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR /a s' 7/1/82 THROUGH 6/30/83. RES. 82-18, Bk. 71, p. 150, SETTING A PUBLIC •• 9 Y -'�yCYlfv.'::.:... 'FO •1 1�116Ni 'u!yn'yga 11. Y'� N A•l.L` 4 /.J pYtYR`m. .Nab HaYA`h ..qt. ux.:�u..a.� MICROFILMED BY � "JORM,-MICRbLAB' -� .J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ' ' i 1 Council Activities February 2, 1982 Page 2 HEARING ON 2/16/82 FOR IOWA CITY'S 1981 METROPOLITAN ENTITLEMENT ,1a�(� CDBG PROGRAM GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND TO PLACE INFORMATION REGARDING SAID REPORT ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 82-19, Bk. 71, p. 151, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 2/16/82, TO CONSIDER WHETHER THE 12_% CITY SHOULD SUSPEND OR REVOKE THE BEER PERMIT ISSUED TO KRAUSE GENTLE OIL CORPORATION DBA IOWA CITY SAV -MOR KERR-MCGEE STATIONSTORE #104. Correspondence: Ltr. from 12 persons re City forestry program, �a R referred to the City Manager for reply. Educational Cablevision Consortium expressing appreciation for the City's support of local r� 9 cable television access. Hayden Fry expressing thanks for —L3jq proclamation honoring the Hawkeye football team. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking on the west side of Grissel Place. Memo from l.3/ Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Jessup Circle. a Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to accept and concur with the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and to forward such comment to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors re a rezoning request 1,33 for a tract, of land located in the northeast quadrant of Highway 1/ Freeway 518 interchange from RIA to CH. The Mayor declared the mgtion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to set a public hearing on 3/2/82 on the proposed rezoning of certain property from RIB to C2, 13 40 located at 1014 and 1016 Hudson Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 3/2/82 on the proposed vacation of an alley platted in Lyman Cook's 135 i Subdivision of Outlot 25 and Berryhill and Pierce Addition. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. I Councilmember Erdahl inquired as to whether the fees for this procedure would be incurred by the applicant. City Atty. Jansen replied that the applicant would be billed as this is the settling of a private matter. As j it is difficult to form a policy, each billing will be decided case by case. A public hearing was held to consider the conveyance of the "well" property as noted on the plat of Conway's Subdivision and Court Officer's J 3 6 Deed. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-20, Bk. 71, pp. 152-154, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE "WELL" PROPERTY AS NOTED ON THE —1-37— PLAT OF CONWAY'S SUBDIVISION AND THE COURT OFFICER'S DEED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. 1 t MICROFILMED BY l.. JORM MICR#LA B" CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES t, -y Council Activities February 2, 1982 Page 3 A public hearing was held to consider the proposed vacation of a portion of Maiden Lane located between the CRI & P Railroad and Prentiss 1.39 Street for Boyd and Rummelhart. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, 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 ORDINANCE NO. 82-3048, Bk. 19, pp. 1-4, AMENDING SECTIONS 27-38, 27- 41, 27-54, 27-56(e), 32-28, 8.1O.20A(2)h, 8.10.2OD.5, 8.1O.28G, AND 8.1O.32C TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC FEES BY RESOLUTION, for Planning and Zoning application fees, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the Ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-21, Bk. 71, pp. 155-156, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR PLANNING AND ZONING NO APPLICATIONS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, 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 second consideration and vote be waived and that 2 ORDINANCE NO. 82-3049, Bk. 19, pp. 5-6, AMENDING SECTION 8.10.25A.1O OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR; CLINIC USES, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor ; declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the Ordinance adopted. } John Hughes, President of the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, appeared requesting the City Library be opened for Sunday Service and endorsed the request from the Police Chief for six additional police officers. Mayor Neuhauser thanked the Chamber for the economic development award for —B-13— contributions to the Downtown as presented to the City Library. John Suchomel, 324 E. Washington, appeared and congratulated the City Library _!i on the honor and expressed his hope for the completion of the hotel/department store project in 1982. A public hearing was held on a proposal to transfer by local amendment all remaining Urban Renewal Disposition properties (Parcels 64- �`f5 1 and 82-1b) to the City's Metro (Formula) Entitlement CDBG Program and to budget for property management and disposition costs in the Metro Entitle- ment Program. No one appeared. 11ICRor1LMED BY _1 JORM "MIC R#CAB � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities February 2, 1982 Page 4 A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract,6 and estimate of cost for the Lower Ralston Creek Improvement Program, Phase II. No one appeared. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-22, Bk. 71, pp. 157-158, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE II, AND 1417 AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 2/23/82 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. -one vacancy for an unexpired term ending /� 3/1/83; Resources Conservation Comm. -two vacancies for unexpired terms, 14 9 one ending 1/1/83 and one ending 1/1/85; Human Rights Comm. -one vacancy /So for an unexpired term ending 1/1/84; Mayor's Youth Employment Board -one 151 vacancy for an unexpired term ending 4/15/83; Bd. of Police Trustees and Bd. of Fire Trustees -one vacancy on each Board for a four-year term ending 4/1/86; Planning and Zoning Comm. -two vacancies, one for an unexpired term __16.3 X ending 5/1/85 and one five-year term ending 5/1/87; Civil Service Comm.- one vacancy for a six-year term ending 4/1/88; Housing Comm. -two vacancies _L56- , for three-year term ending 5/1/85. These appointments will be made at the March 16, 1982, meeting of the City Council. Councilmember Erdahl noted the Broadband Telecommunicptions minutes i included in this meeting and thanked Dan Daly, Co -Director of Access Iowa 157 City (AIC) and others working at the broadcast tonight for the many volunteer hours spent in cablecasting. Erdahl also noted the expiration of Robert Pepper's term on Broadband Commission, and urged Council 158 consideration of his re -appointment. Councilmember Perret commented on # the vacancies announced on various Boards and Commissions and urged citizen input. Mayor Neuhauser thanked citizens who had served on the various boards and commissions. Councilmember Lynch recommended some �O j special recognition and thanks be given to these volunteers. Lynch stated he has received complaints re the elevator in the parking ramp near the—/ Old Capitol Center. City Manager Berlin stated the elevator had been vandalized numerous times, and that they were checking into putting steel material on the ceiling and floors. Councilmember Balmer reported on the b. Civil Defense Commission meeting and placed on file a document re nuclear attacks. City Manager Berlin requested a motion re the Ralston Creek Sewer bid. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to defer award of bid for the Ralston Creek Village Sewer until February 16, 1982. The Mayor declared /4. 3 the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Berlin announced that the budget review scheduled for tomorrow evening would not -J-0 include CIP discussion but would start with the operating budget. A list would be prepared of outstanding issues and revised revenue figures. l65 Berlin distributed memos relative to FY83 compensation for Administrative 166 and Confidential Employees, a nine-year equipment replacement schedule,�C. and a proposal for Cable TV related to their budget. Berlin also Lf_ r— MICRDFILIIED BY "JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES _y Council Activities February 2, 1982 Page 5 distributed copies of a letter from Plaza Towers Associates withdrawing 16_9 their name as developer of Parcel 64-1, the hotel/department store project. Councilmember Erdahl complimented Plaza Towers for informing us before the required deadline. City Manager Berlin notified Council that Consultant Zuchelli would be coming to Iowa City on February 16 and 17 to _L70 discuss how to proceed, and advised that discussions with Armstrong's representatives are continuing. It was pointed out that this project is Council's top priority in goals for FY83. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-23, Bk. 71, pp. 159-235, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENTS FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION, WEST ALONG ROHRET ROAD, FOR HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION. 1 7/_ Councilmember Erdahl stated he would vote for this resolution even though he opposed the building of the subdivision on the other side of Freeway 518. Perret agreed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-24, Bk. 71, pp. 236-237, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE 17 AMENDMENTS TO STATE GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR SEWER TREATMENT WORKS PROJECTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved .by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to defer item 13 (resolution establishing administrative procedures for deposit and disbursement of 173 rent escrow monies), #14 (resolution establishing mechanical permit fees 176 r for the Uniform Mechanical Code), #15 (resolution establishing examination fees, licensing fees and permit fees for the Iowa City _L_75 Plumbing Code), and #16 (resolution establishing examination fees, _L71 licensing fees and permit fees for the Iowa City Electrical Code). The t Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Council would appreciate a comparison of fees charged in neighboring communities. Councilmember Erdahl requested item #17, a resolution dealing with i Ralston Creek Village sanitary sewer relocation, be considered after item #20. There were no objections. Moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-25, Bk. 71, pp. 238-239, DISPOSING OF PUBLIC PROPERTY, Neuzil and Sanderson request 17 7 1 for quitclaim deed for property near Maiden Lane. Affirmative roll call i vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-26, Bk. 71, p. 240, RECLASSIFYING ONE PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE PUBLIC WORKS 17& DEPARTMENT, WATER DIVISION, TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. 141CROFILMED BY I '"DORM MICR46LAB'- - 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ' I i 1 _�N r Council Activities February 2, 1982 Page 6 I -loved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-27, Bk. 71, pp. 241-252, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (RALSTON CREEK APARTMENTS LTD. PROJECT) SERIES 1982, WITH THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO BE LOANED TO RALSTON CREEK APARTMENTS LTD., AN IOWA CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING THEREON A 60 UNIT RESIDENTIAL RENTAL APARTMENT FACILITY; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST TO SECURE SAID BONDS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY AS THE SECURED PARTY THEREUNDER AS ADDITIONAL SECURITY FOR SAID BONDS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND RALSTON CREEK APARTMENTS LTD; THE ASSIGNMENT BY THE CITY TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE RIGHTS AND INTEREST OF THE CITY IN AND TO SAID REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE, SAID SECURITY AGREEMENT AND SAID LOAN AGREEMENT ; THE SALE OF SAID BONDS; APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE; AND RELATED MATTERS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Balmer, Lynch, McDonald. Nays: Perret, Dickson, Erdahl. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-28, Bk. 71, pp. 253-257, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND,RALSTON CREEK APARTMENTS, LTD. FOR THE RALSTON CREEK VILLAGE SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Balmer. Nays: Perret. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-29, Bk. 71, pp. j 258-268, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH MERCY HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 2, 1982, 1 81 ON HOSPITAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS. Councilmember Perret's concerns ! discussed at the informal meeting were repeated. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Atty. Robert Downer advised there are no federal funds in this project. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, 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 ORDINANCE NO. 82-3050, Bk. 19, pp. 7-8, AMENDING SECTION 35-35(7) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, providing that the -- City Manager and City Clerk be authorized to seek additional information relative to taxicab certificates of necessity, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the Ordinance adopted. r'- + I MICROFIL14ED BY I --J ORM MICR#LAB- - I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I 1 J _y 1� Council Activities February 2, 1982 Page 7 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried. MARY C. NELIHAUSER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK is (r ""DORM MICROFILMED BY MIC —JORMA MICR46LJA183 CE S DAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 22, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agenda and meeting schedule. Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to Mr. Charles Wunder regarding Park Roa Copy of letter from the Assistant City Manager to the Acting Chairperson of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission regarding policies for political programming. Memorandum from the Housing Coordinator regarding housing sites. Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding a proposal for personnel needs in the Police Department. First quarter Management by Objectives.for the departments of Public Works, Planning and Program Development, and Broadband Telecommunications Specialis Articles: a. New tax shelter: Buy city hall, lease it back; only taxpayers lose b. New York City budget for fiscal 183 includes tax rises, service cut: Memorandum from the City Manager regarding aid to agencies with attached recommendations from the Human Services Planner. _ Memorandum from the Department Planning and Program Development regarding the Library Bid Packet (packet attached). MICROFILMED BY l1.7 -JORM "MICR+LAB 1 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES +r ff I � 1 1( P. J� �r City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January •29, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program Development regarding heat in the Davis Building. Memorandum from the Equipment Superintendent regarding equipment replacement in FY 83 budget. Memoranda from the Director of Finance: a. Computer services and modifications -L b. Finance Department staffing needs _( Copy of application for Industrial Revenue Bond Financing from Mercy Hospital.] Memorandum from the Airport Commission regarding Master Plan/Capital Improvemeni Program. Letter from Mayor Neuhauser to Committee on Community Needs. Copy of letters from Department of Transportation to Ms. Eleanor Trummel dated January 12 and January 19. Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to IDEQ regarding open burning. Articles: a. Iowa City Library's New Building helps make it a "Library for Everyone". b. Mini -parks spring up in an Iowa downtown _ c. Federalism and the state -local fiscal crisis Calendar for February 1982. Public Library FY 82 second quarter report. Notice and Information re committee meeting to discuss possible merger of the offices of the City Assessor and County Assessor. Memo from Library Board staffing requests Proclamation -Day of Special Recognition for the State Historical Society of Iowa, January 30, 1982 i i' i MICROFIL14ED BY I `DORM MICR46LAB I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I i i _;d J� r a City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet DATE: January 22, 1982 � Informal agenda and meeting schedule. /P3 Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to Mr. Charles Wunder regarding Park Road._/8 4 Copy of letter from the Assistant City Manager to the Acting Chairperson of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission regarding policies for political programming. 115 Memorandum from the Housing Coordinator regarding housing sites. Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding a proposal for Personnel needs in the Police Department. First quarter Management by Objectives for the departments of Public Works, Planning and Program Development, and Broadband Tel ecommunications.Special ist._/ 7 Articles: a. New tax shelter: Buy city hall, lease it back; only taxpayers lose _/_ - b. New York City budget for fiscal '83 includes tax rises, service cuts.,l_QO. Memorandum from the City Manager regarding aid to agencies with attached recommendations from the Human Services Planner. l91— Memorandum from the Department Planning and Program Development regarding the Library Bid Packet (packet attached). _L4_;4L MICROFILMED BY i �.1..... 'JORM""MICR#L-AB'- CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 140INES J�