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Home My WebLink About1982-03-30 Minutes numberedr COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES March 30, 1982 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/30/82, 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, Milkman, Hencin, Knight, Meisel, Hauer, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 82-8, Side 2, 470 -End and Side 1, 1-668. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the week of April 11-17, 1982, as National `18R Medical Laboratory Week. Mayor Neuhauser announced two changes in the Consent Calendar. Item 3c(6) should consider the Sunday Sales license only and item 3f(1) Dale Mottet should be the sole owner listed for Hawkeye Cab Company. 1 -loved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: l Approval spec.mtgs., 3/8/82f&13/19/82,cial Inaslpublished, Actions, rs subjeg. ct to Corr ection,i as recommended by the City Clerk. y89 1 Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Congregate Housing Task Force of the Housing Comm. -3/10/82; City Conference Bd.-3/15/82; y92- Committee on Community Needs -3/3/82; Broadband Telecommunications _yq�i z f 6 Resources Conservation n omm.-3/3/823 PPlanning anni gAirport & Zoning CComm.33/4/82( Bd. of Adjustment -3/11/82. &YX Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving _ y9l License for James Burmeister dba Silver Class C Liquor Saddle, 1200 S. Gilbert. y9P Approving Class C Liquor License for Christopher Wilke dba Wilkes, 122 Wright Street. Approving Class B Beer Permit X99 for E -J Corporation, Inc. dba Iowa and Sunday Sales City Racquet Club, I-80 North -.SCD Dodge Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Towncrest Inn, LTD dba Towncrest Inn, 1011 Arthur Street. Approving Soi Class A Liquor License for Knights of Columbus Bldg. Assn. Inc. dba o� Marquette Council Knights of Columbus, 328 E. Washington Street. Approving Class C Sunday Sales for Vanessa's of Iowa City dba r, Vanessa's, 118 E. College Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Gary Wilson dba Hollywood's, 1134 S. Gilbert so I Street. RES. 82-58, Bk. 72, p. 387, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT FOR SILVER SADDLE, 1200 S. Gilbert Street. SOS Motions: To approve disbursements in the amount of $the 1,877,041.72 for the period of 2/1 through 2/28/82 as recommended by of Sv 6 Engineer allto sice gnctan, applicationject for fordluti litiesorright-of-way Ito Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for Melrose Avenue (IWV Road) Sol and Highway 518. r MICROFILMED BY I" "DORM MIC R4tiL AF3 � { •Jj CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ' i r C(. .cil Activities March 30, 1982 Page 2 Resolutions, Book 72: RES. 82-59, p. 388, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT 5,9 NUMBER ELEVEN TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 82- 60, p. 389, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO . Kn9 ATTEST THE FY83 APPLICATION FOR STATE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE. Setting public hearings: To set a public hearing for 4/13/82 on a resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed establishment of taxicab service applied for by Hawkeye 510 Cab Company (Dale Mottet, owner). RES. 82-61, Bk. 72, p. 390, ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/11/82 ON THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S 5// FY82 STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND SECTION 18 GRANT APPLICATIONS. Correspondence: Hartwig Motors re Benton -Riverside Improvement Project, referred to the City Manager for reply. President of the Library Board of Trustees re Sunday Service at the Library. Alan S!_ Widiss re use of property owned by the school district, no reply sir necessary. Jan Dull re proposed "helistop" at Mercy Hospital, - sr& referred to the City Manager for reply. Bertha Smith re proposed "helistop" at Mercy Hospital, referred to the City Manager for reply. Sib President of the Chamber of Commerce expressing the Chamber's j support for Mercy Hospital's proposed expansion, no reply necessary. sig Annual Review process, no reply necessary. Willowwind School Acting Chrp. of the Broadband Telecommunications Comm. re the Tri- 416" expressing appreciation for improved lighting in the neighborhood, - sif no reply necessary. R.O. Moninger requesting that a street light not be installed in mid -block of the 300 block of Ronald Street, referred .San to the City Manager for reply. Memo from Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Treatment Plant Operator I/Water Division; Clerk - 4-2/ Typist/Police. S�z SolidarityApplications reStreets of Committeeforthe useof siPublic dewalkon 3/24/82, approved. 6r �3 7 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 Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 4/27/82 on a proposed amendment to the sign regulations to allow awning Sa 31 signs in commercial zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held to consider amending Sections 8.10.3 Definitions, 8.10.4 Districts and Boundaries Thereof, 8.10.19 Additional Regulations, 8,10.24 Area Regulations, and 8.10.26 Permitted Accessory Uses, and adding Section 8.10.26 Permitted Manufactured Housing Zone to — f the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, appeared re the required recreational spaces. Richard Blum, 2041 Rochester, appeared and explained the concerns of the Planning & Zoning Commission subcommittee he chaired, in reviewing this ordinance, Councilmembers discussed screening and cost involved. Atty. Frank Fowler, representing BaCUliS Trailer Ct., appeared. Moved by Perret, r• - J MICROFILMED BY ' I� JORM MICR#LAE3 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i J,� r _V Co...,cil Activities March 30, 1982 Page 3 seconded by McDonald, to accept a letter of objection from Atty. Meardon as part of the public hearing. The matter will be discussed further at an informal session. A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances concerning mobile homes and mobile home parks. Previous 56 comments apply. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-62, Bk. 72, pp. 391-418, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF WALDEN SQUARE 5.27 i SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-63, Bk. 72, pp. 419-425, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS ADDITION, PART 4Qr 13. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-64, Bk. 72, pp. 426-428, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF OAKES MEADOW ADDITION, contingent on "5�9 5 approval of legal papers. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-65, Bk. 72, p. 429, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION. Sao Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the rule requiring that i ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council 1 meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be r suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORDINANCE NO. 82-3054, Bk. 19, pp. 16-20, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FR0M RIA TO CH AND CO LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION 531 OF HIGHWAY 1 AND I-80, (HIGHLANDER), 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 Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. i Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the Ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM 142 TO C2, LOCATED AT 1401 SOUTH GILBERT STREET, tea_ (COUNTRY KITCHEN), be considered and given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion to consider carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on the performance assessment report for the second year of the Small Cities/Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood .<77 Revitalization Project of the Community Development Block Grant Program. No one appeared. - MICROFILI4ED BY I ' � I 'JORM: MIC R+LAB I - ) ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES j � C, cil Activities March 30, 1982 Page 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 82-66, Bk. 72, p. 430, AUTHORIZING FILING OF THE SMALL CITIES/LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSE55MENT REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PR0GRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Neuhauser announced that the appointment to the Airport Commission would not be made until an amendment to the ordinance regarding reappointment could be prepared. Balmer requested that no new applicants be added to the current list for this appointment. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to re -appoint Paul Scott, 504 Oakland, to the Bd. of Trustees for Police and Fire Retirement for a four -— year term ending 4/1/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to appoint John A. Maxwell, 1732 E. College Street, to the Civil Service Commission for a six-year term ending 4/1/88. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 1 1 Moved by Dickson, seconded by Perret, to appoint Al Logan, 1605 Derwen Drive, and re -appoint Goldene Haendel, 402 McLean Street, to the f38 Housing Commission for three-year terms ending 5/1/85. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, i Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Elliot Johnson, 61 t Asbury Drive, to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending 1/1/84. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. j Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to appoint Bernard Wright, 168 Dartmouth Street, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board for an unexpired term ending 4/15/83. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to re -appoint Loren Horton, 3367 Hanover Ct., to the Planning and Zoning Commission for an unexpiredL term ending 5/1/85. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Larry Baker, 521 S. Dodge, to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a five-year term ending 5/l/87. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. i Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to appoint Pat Fett, 1507 Tracy Lane, to the Resources Conservation Commission for an unexpired term ending 1/1/83. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor announced that the other appointment to the commission will be readvertised. it I _ . IdI C",i L14ED BY `UORMMIC R#C.AB` 1 �..� � � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES r Co..ncil Activities March 30, 1982 Page 5 Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to accept the recommendation from Project GREEN and re -appoint George Mather, 606 Holt Avenue, as a member --T ZZ of the Steering Committee for a three-year term ending 3/1/85. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Balmer, to appoint Steven Venderah, 3242 Friendship Street, to the Board of Examiners of Plumbers for a two- S'/S year term ending 12/31/83, as a representative of the public. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember McDonald questioned the criteria used for selecting sites for placement of lights for the Northside Lighting Project. He had received some calls re an area that did not get new lighting. City 5416 Manager stated that criteria include areas that would require the least trimming or damaging of the large trees, but that he would investigate the situation. A recommendation of the Resources Conservation Commission that the City Council include provisions regarding solar energy in the new sy 7 Subdivision Ordinance, was noted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 82-67, Bk. 72, p. 431, URGING A HALT TO THE NUCLEAR ARMS RACE. The following people appeared in favor of the resolution: Burns Weston, 416 N. Linn Street, rep. Iowa City Peace Network, who presented petitions urging passage of the resolution; Dr. Linda Copeland, 434 Upland; Hally Whitcomb, Faith United Church of Christ; Frances Hogan, 219 S. Riverside Drive; Gloria Williams, 318 S. Johnson; Jim Larew, 315 Woolf Avenue; Jim McCue, 447 S. Summit; Marilyn Peitso, 710 Bayard; Kenny Purcell, 220 River, rep. Student Senate; Jim Schwab, 1207 Muscatine Avenue; Dr. David Paul, 2 Glendale Ct.; Steven Thompson, 96 Hilltop Trailer Ct.; Bruce Bustard, 445 Hawkeye Ct.; John Redick, 402 Brookland Place; Jim Konefes, 1131 E. Davenport; Elsie G. Vega, 202' 5th Street, Coralville; Larry Ross, 836 Oakcrest; David Wall, 7 Stonewall Drive. Jim Balmer, 235 Ferson Avenue, appeared opposing the consideration of the resolution by Council. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: John Balmer. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to accept the petitions submitted from the Peace Network and the letters distributed from the Iowa Socialist Party and the Iowa City Friends Meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to consider a resolution authorizing occupancy of the second floor of the Senior Center for City office space on a temporary basis. Bob Welsh, 2526 Mayfield, appeared and presented material relative to the rental of the space. Lucy Luxenberg, S 4Y 306 Post Rd.; Rachael Dennis, Ecumenical Towers; Peggy Parodee, Ecumenical Towers, also appeared. After discussion, Balmer and Lynch withdrew their original motion. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to defer consideration of the resolution after the material presented could be reviewed. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. L{,., )yo,„ 60.to. rc.. t 141CROMMED BY 11. "JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • OES MOINES I -y r 1 CL .Cil Activities March 30, 1982 Page 6 Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES, 82-68, Bk. 72, Pp. 432-433, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR USE OF CITY STREETS FOR DETOURS WITH THE IOIJA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, for Highway H1 detour on Gilbert and Benton Streets. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-69, Bk. 72, pp. 434-440, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF AN I14DUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (I.C.B.B. LTD. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $460,000, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING AND CONSTRUCTING CERTAIN LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT FOR I.C.B.B. LTD., AN IOWA CORPORATION; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER LOAN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SUCH BOND; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH I.C.B.B. LTD. PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BOND, A11D RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-70, Bk. 72, pp. 441-445, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES A (MERCY HOSPITAL PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,400,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST, TO THAT AMOUNT, OF THE ACQUISITION OF [AND, THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PARKING FACILITIES, THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW HOSPITAL WING AND THE RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE EXISTING HOSPITAL FACILITIES OF MERCY HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Robert Downer, special counsel for Mercy Hospital, appeared and answered questions. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Neuhauser, Balmer, Dickson, Lynch. Nays: Perret and Erdahl. SSo 5y sya. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-71, Bk. 72, pp. 446-448, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF HOSPITAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES B (MERCY HOSPITAL PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL SS3 AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,600,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIRING CERTAIN EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS OF MERCY HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald. Nays: Perret and Erdahl. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-72, Bk. 72, 449-452 CONSOLIDATE REVENUE BONDS (MERCY HOSPITAL PROJECT) CT) FO THE CITY OFF WASCITYLIOWA, ASY A SINGLE ISSUE IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,000,000. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser. Nays: Perret and Erdahl. Atty. Robert Downer thanked the Council for the action taken, and noted he would present further information as it develops. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 BY ADDING SECTION 31-10 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY.—,mss OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, (by prohibiting placement of stones, gravel, or similar loose substances in the area between the street and private 1 MICROFILMED BY 11. "CORM MIC RbLAB . � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDI4ES j Cc :il Activities March 30, 1982 Page 7 property), be considered and given first vote for passage. Councilmembers questioned the need for the ordinance and the locations that have caused problems relative to the ordinance. City Manager will furnish information. The Mayor declared the motion to consider carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 11:10 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0. MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR ABBIE STDLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILI4ED RY JOR M."'"MIC R+LA B" ' j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J,� �r City of Iowa City MEMIttmord"AANDU�'ii DATE: March 26, 1982 T0: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Economic Development b. Refund for Plaza Towers .5 c. Meeting of Hotel/Department Store Coordinating Committee d. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 5 Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to Mr. Jeffrey Cox in reply to a petition regarding neighborhood preservation. Memoranda from the Director of Planning and Program Development: a. Southwest Area Study b. Country Kitchen Rezoning Request _ c. Neighborhood Impacts of Mercy Hospital's Proposed Expansion Progran L Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding Hospital Facility Revenue Bonds for Mercy Hospital project. Memorandum from JCCOG Transportation Planner regarding Elderly and HandicapP Subcommittee recommendations. Copy of letter from City Attorney to attorney for Ralston Creek Apartments, Ltd. Copy of letter from Shive-Hattery regarding an erroneous statement made at the informal Council meeting. 5 Letter from Alan R. Bohanan regarding revised list of register of candidates eligible for appointment as Iowa City Assessor. s Article: Iowa City retirement center tax flap goes to court. �fc Calendar for April 1982. Jr. Memo from City Attorney re Airport Commission 5 Statement by the New Wave re "Night Against The Right" 5 Statistics presented by Chamber of Commerce re Iowa population by sex and age and ten-year enrollment projections for the University of Iowa. 5 MICROFILMED BY I I' JORM MICR6LA13' CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES _y i I City of Iowa City DATE: March 26, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Economic Development 5.. b. Refund for Plaza Towers c. Meeting of Hotel/Department Store Coordinating Committee d. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 59 Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to Mr. Jeffrey Cox in reply to a petition regarding neighborhood preservation. Memoranda from the Director of Planning and Program Development: a. Southwest Area Study b. Country Kitchen Rezoning Request 154 _56 C. Neighborhood Impacts of Mercy Hospital's Proposed Expansion Program Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding Hospital Facility Revenue .jE Bonds for Mercy Hospital project. ,J Memorandum from JCCOG Transportation Planner regarding Elderly and Handicappe Subcommittee recommendations. s� Copy of letter from City Attorney to attorney for Ralston Creek Apartments, Ltd. Copy of letter from Shive-Hattery regarding an erroneous statement made at the informal Council meeting. Letter from Alan R. Bohanan regarding revised list of register of candidates eligible for appointment as Iowa City Assessor. Se Article: Iowa City retirement center tax flap goes to court. shy Calendar for April 1982. Memo from City Attorney re Airport Commission members 571 Statement by the New Wave re "Night Against The Right" 572 Statistics presented by Chamber of Commerce re Iowa population by sex and age and ten-year enrollment projections for the University of Iowa. 573 � I f MICROr1LMED BY -JORM- MICRbLAB 1 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES _y i