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Home My WebLink About1982-06-08 Council minutesA id COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 8, 1982 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/8/82, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. i Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Gannon, Hencin, Boothroy, Lundell, Jansen, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 82-12, Side 1, 535- ; End, and Side 2, 1-40. d. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-123, Bk. 73, p. 570, RESOLUTION OF TRIBUTE TO LORADA CILEK, as read by Councilmember Balmer. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers a present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. 3 Mayor Neuhauser issued the following proclamations: Iowa City - "The Lively Place for Dance"; June 1982 as Professional Plumbing - Heating - Cooling Month; June 1982 as Recreation and Park Month; June 14, 1982, as Flag Day; and June 12-13, 1982, as Iowa City Peace Weekend. City Clerk Stolfus announced the addition of a Class C Beer Permit { and Sunday Sales for Krause Gentle Oil Corp. to the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Balmer requested and received a clarification of item 4g(1) application for use of sidewalks, re the time limit for distribution. i 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, spec. mtgs., 5/24/82 and 5/26/82, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Committee on Community Needs -5/5/82; Riverfront Comm. -5/12/82; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -3/16/82, 3/30/82, 4/13/82, 4/20/82, j 5/11/82, and 5/18/82; Civil Service Comm. -5/18/82; Airport Comm. - 5/20/82; Bd. of Adjustment -5/5/82; Housing Comm.5/5/82; Senior Center Comm. -5/5/82; Senior Center Speak -Out -5/11/82; Planning & Zoning Comm. -5/6/82, 5/17/82, 5/20/82, 5/24/82, and 5/27/82; Human Rights Comm. -4/26/82. Permit motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pester Marketing Co. N58 dba Pester Marketing Company, 606 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class C Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for Michael O.L. Chan dba Canton House, 713-715 S. Riverside Drive. 1 i I iMICROFILMED BY "JORM "MICR#LA13 f -j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MD IN ES ' J-� r Council Activities June 8, 1982 Page 2 Approving Class B Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Howard Johnson and McLean Enterprises, Inc. dba Howard Johnson's Restaurant and Motor Lodge, Hwy. 1 and I-80. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Keith W. Dempster dba The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington. RES. 82-124, Bk. 73, pp. 571-572, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Approving Class C Liquor License for Copper Dollar of Iowa City, Inc. dba Copper Dollar and The Loft, 211 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License for David Alberhasky dba Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Krause Gentle Oil Corp. dba Little Red Barn #422, 513 S. Riverside Drive. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $1,882,268.53 for the period of 4/1/82 thru 4/30/82, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 73: RES. 82-125, pp. 573-574, ACCEPTING PAVING IMPROVEMENTS IN PEPPERWOOD ADDITION, PART 3, work done by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. RES. 82-126, pp. 575-576, ACCEPTING PAVING IMPROVEMENTS IN REGENCY GARDENS, PARTS I, II, III, AND IV, done by Metro Pavers, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa. RES. 82 - 127, p. 577, ENGAGING AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1982, McGLADREY, HENDRICKSON & CO. Correspondence: Chairman of the Airport Comm. in reply to request for information about tape recordings of Commission's meetings, no reply necessary. President of the Library Board of Trustees in reply to request for information about tape recordings of the Board's meetings, no reply necessary. Jay Honohan re the Iowa - Illinois Franchise, referred to the City Manager for reply. Iowa City Girl's Softball expressing appreciation for the Council's continued support, no reply necessary. Petition from 19 residents re zoning in the area south of Burlington, west of the alley between South Dodge and South Lucas, and east of South Van Buren, referred to the City Attorney for reply. John Morrissey re parking regulations, referred to the City Manager for reply. Applications for use of streets and public grounds: Moslem Students Society for use of sidewalks to distribute information, approved for Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. National Federation of the Blind for a Bike-a-thon on 5/15/82, approved. Iowa City Memorial Day Association to have Memorial Day services on 5/31/82, approved. Jerry Naylor to have a wedding parade, including "Krazy Klowns", on 5/21/82, approved. University of Iowa Homecoming Council to have the Homecoming Parade on 10/1/82, approved. Afro-American Cultural Center to close the deadend portion of Melrose Avenue past Burlington for a barbecue on 5/8/82, approved. fir•-- IA IGRDFILMED BY � 1 -"J0R MMIC RIJLAB-� CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES f i J, _v Council Activities June 8, 1982 Page 3 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing for 7/6/82 on a proposed ordinance amending Section 8.10.10.A of the Zoning Ordinance re screening for commercial and industrial uses and manufactured housing uses to be located in the proposed RMH zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance amending Sections 8.10.3, 8.10.28.C,D,F and 8.10.28.H.1(a) and 8.10.29.A,B of the Zoning Ordinance concerning the interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance, creating a "Zoning Code Panel". No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance amending Section 8.10.25 of the Zoning Ordinance prohibiting off-street vehicular parking in locations other than valid parking spaces. No one appeared. I A public hearing was held on an interim ordinance amending Chapter j 8.10, the Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code of the City of Iowa City, by limiting construction within a designated area for a maximum period of six months pending a decision to rezone all or part of the area. Staffinember Boothroy present for discussion re the Planning & Zoning recommendation to delete the area along South Van Buren Street from the moratorium. Councilmembers discussed the South Johnson area and the area south of Burlington Street. They requested Planning & Zoning move expediously to review the South Johnson area. The following people appeared for discussion: Mike Furman, 2305 Cae Drive; Dave Ostedgaard, 1410 E. Davenport; George Woodworth, 226 S. Johnson; Dorothy Moeller, 623 E. College; Jane Jakobsen, Planning & Zoning Commission; and John Moreland, 1941 Dellwood. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to accept and place on file the petition from residents of the College Hill Park Area, the petition from residents in area south of Burlington, and the letter from E.H. Borchardt. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. i i i Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-128, Bk. 73, j pp. 578-579, TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT AND PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT, LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF WALDEN WOOD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 1 The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-129, Bk. 73, pp. 580-581, TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT AND PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT, LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF TY'N CAE, PART 3. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. N + MICROFILMED BY "DORM" MICR46LAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES j Council Activities June 8, 1982 Page 4 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-130, Bk. 73, pp. 582-583, TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 11. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Lynch abstaining and all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-131, pp. 584- 585, TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT '82 MERCY HOSPITAL. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Balmer. Nays: Perret, Dickson, Erdahl. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, 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. 82-3063, Bk. 19, pp. 63-64, TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF LOT 6, ASPEN LAKE SUBDIVISION, 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 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. 82-132, Bk. 73, p. 586, TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OT LOT 6, ASPEN LAKE SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Gilda Six, Gilda Imports, appeared re a problem with delivery of furniture to her business. City Manger will have the Traffic Engineer look into the situation. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate for the Library Plaza Brick Installation Project. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-133, Bk. 73, pp. 587-588, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE LIBRARY PLAZA BRICK INSTALLATION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 6/29/82 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. MICROFILMED BY ' JORM _ MICR46LA13 ' _1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ' _V _10 Council Activities June 8, 1982 Page 5 l � , A public hearing was held on the City of Iowa City's UMTA Section 3 Application for financial assistance for architectural services and construction of the proposed transit facility. John Suchomel, Ecumenical Towers, appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-134, Bk. 73, pp. 589-590, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: BE. of Adjustment -one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/87, and Committee on Community Needs -one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/1/83. These appointments will be made at the 7/20/82 Council meeting. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to appoint Jackie Blank, 830 Rider Street, to the Planning and Zoning Commission for an unexpired term ending 5/1/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. j Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to appoint Daniel Cleland, 309 $ Shrader Road, to the Riverfront Commission for an unexpired term ending 12/1/83. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all j Councilmembers present. f ` Councilmember Balmer noted the memo from Public Works re Scott Blvd. and inquired as to whether the work was being done. City Manager stated it was. Balmer pointed out the inconvenience the construction work on the intersection of Highways 6/218/1 is causing motorists but encouraged them to hold on, stating that it would be completed soon. He also complimented the contractor on the progress in this rainy weather. Councilmember Dickson reported that several senior citizen volunteers have expressed thanks for the free parking spaces. Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: CCN recommends the proposed budget for the 1982 CDBG Metro Entitlement program as outlined in the "interim recommendations" and CCN recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed Citizen Participation Plan as drafted. Consensus of Council was to defer any action until CCN members could meet with Council at an informal meeting. Recommendations of the Riverfront Commission noted as follows: After a review of the Stanley Plan as requested by the City Council, the Riverfront Commission made the following recommendations: (1) That the City Council strongly urge the Corps of Engineers to create a public river I l P �' MICROFILMED BY --� MI-JORM MIC R4LAB- K �, i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ,� Council Activities June 8, 1982 Page 6 access park near the outflow from the Coralville Reservoir and that the emphasis of this park be as a natural preserve rather than a recreational facility; (2) That the City Council request that the Coralville City Council encourage River Products Company to provide a vegetative buffer along the river near the extraction operation; (3) That the provision of an access park near the pedestrian bridge and the provision of a camping area near Rapid Creek be placed on low priority; (4) That the provision of launching and landing facilities for small craft at all existing and proposed riverfront facilities only at selected sites. That the City be commended for its past operation with the University of Iowa arid be urged to continue cooperating in the implementation of the linear walkway in those areas in which the City/University property lines overlap and that the City provide the necessary plantings on City property to complement the work done by the University. Also, that the Rocky Shore Drive bikeway continue to be a high priority of the City in order to provide a safe and continuous trail on the west side of Iowa City; (5) That a riverfront community park in the peninsula area and the provision of a pedestrian bridge over the old Coralville Power Dam be placed on law priority; (6) That the neighborhood park suggested for the vicinity of Taft Speedway be accommodated with the provision of Terrill Mill Park; (7) That the work begun by Project GREEN in maintaining river visibility from public thoroughfares be continued by the City and that any use of the old Power Dam area of Coralville, maintenance of riverfront housing and removal of residential dwellings from flood -prone areas be placed on low priority; (8) That the City Council retain its policy to preserve the scenic river walls and ravines in the vicinity of Lovers Leap; (9) That the City Council refer to Planning and Zoning for possible amendments to the Comprehensive Plan in order to influence the goal of more compatible riverfront development between Burlington Street and Highway 6; (10) That the parkway designation for various segments of existing streets become a low priority since much of that designation has already been accomplished along Dubuque Street and Highway 6; (11) That it be recognized that the major south end community park outlined in the plan has been accomplished by the acquisition of Sturgis Ferry Park, Mesquakie Park and Napoleon Park and that further development of the park as conceptualized should be encouraged; (12) That the City Council in its updates of the Comprehensive Plan consult and incorporate the recommendations of the Stanley Plan wherever applicable; (13) That the City continues in its cooperative efforts with Johnson County and Coralville to improve riverfront conditions; (14) That the City in its efforts to resolve any jurisdictional questions involving the use of the river and enforcement of use ordinances; and (15) That the City Council request that the State Hygienic Lab apprise the City periodically of whether the Iowa River meets "swimmable and fishable" standards. Council will discuss these recommendations with Commission members at a later time. Copies are available in the Clerk's office. i r MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MIC RALA B� r, CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i J 1 -M J1 r r 1 _y Council Activities June 8, 1982 Page 7 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-135, Bk. 73, p. 591, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE C.B.D. ALLEY PAVING - PHASE III, BLOCKS 65 AND 81 O.T. TO JAMES T. FOX CONTRACTING CORPORATION OF MARION, IOWA, for $56,155. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement with Johnson County for the extension of a water main along Melrose Avenue to the Johnson County Home. Councilmember Balmer suggested the Council as a whole meet with all the members of the Board of Supervisors to resolve this issue. The Mayor declared the motion to defer ' carried, 5/2, with Balmer and Lynch voting "no". Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-136, Bk. 73, 1 pp. 592-593, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE 1982 METRO ENTITLEMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND BUDGET. Affirmative roll 3 call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared i the resolution adopted, i Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to defer consideration of a d resolution adopting a Citizen Participation Plan as a policy guide for i citizen participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program in Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-137, Bk. 73, p. 594, AUTHORIZING CITY OF IOWA CITY TO IMPLEMENT AN ASSISTED HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN SUBSIDY (Section 8. Public Housing). 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. 82-138, Bk. 73, p. 595, TO REVISE RESOLUTION 79-387 WHICH SET USER FEES FOR CITY PLAZA, to allow the City Manager to pro -rate user fees for the remainder of the season. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. I Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-139, Bk. 73, p. 596, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA GERONTOLOGY PROJECT ADULT DAY PROGRAM FOR THE LEASE OF SPACE AT THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. �( t MICROFIL14ED BY -JORM 'MIC Rd/L 4Ei ' CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES .i 7 Council Activities June 8, 1982 Page 8 Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-140, Bk. 73, Pp. 597-605, $2AUTHORIZING 3,000,000 (laterAND amended to $20,000,000) AGGREGATEPROVIDING FOR: THE APRINCIPAL AMOUNTOFHOSPITAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1982 (MERCY HOSPITAL PROJECT), OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF LENDING THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO MERCY HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF ACQUISITION OF LAND, THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PARKING FACILITIES, THE CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW HOSPITAL WING AND THE RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE EXISTING HOSPITAL FACILITIES OF SAID HOSPITAL AND DEFRAYING THE COST OF RETIRING CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID HOSPITAL; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE TO SECURE SAID BONDS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAID CITY AND SAID HOSPITAL PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SAID BONDS AND THE SECURING OF SAID REPAYMENT OBLIGATION; THE SALE OF SAID BONDS; AND RELATED MATTERS. Atty. Robert Downer present for discussion. After discussion, moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to amend the amount to $20,000,000. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/0/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser. Nays: none. Abstaining: Dickson, Erdahl, Perret. The Mayor declared the resolution, as amended above, adopted as amended, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Perret, Dickson. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF IOWA CITY, CHAPTER 35, ARTICLE II, TAXICABS, 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 unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Neuhauser noted two proposed amendments to the noise ordinance, re Section 24.1-3 Exceptions (concrete sawing) and Section 24.1-7 Motorized Vehicles. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to amend the ordinance in regards to both Exceptions and Motorized Vehicles. The following people appeared re the proposed ordinance and the amendments: Anthony Frey, 15 Caroline Ct.; Mildred O'Harra, 1115 N. Dodge Street; Bea Davis, 707 Kimball Avenue; John Hughes, rep. Iowa City Chamber of Commerce; Andrew Isserman, 9 Caroline Ct.; Charles Ruppert, 1406 N. Dubuque Street; and Jay Honohan, rep. Iowa City Chamber of Commerce. After discussion, original motion to consider both amendments withdrawn, then moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to amend by including only Section 24.1-3 Exceptions (concrete sawing). The Mayor declared the motion to amend the noise ordinance (re Section 24.1-3 Exceptions) carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF IOWA CITY, BY ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 24.1, NOISE, be considered and given first vote for passage, as amended with reference to Section 24.1-3 (concrete sawing). f._ 1 ' MICROFILMED BY 1' "JORM-MICR#LA6_. �. J 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r Council Activities June 8, 1982 Page 9 The Mayor declared the motion to give the ordinance as amended first reading carried, affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by McDonald, to accept and place on file the letter from Steven Hansen re the proposed ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt a resolution re E1 Salvador. Individual Councilmembers discussed their views on the resolution. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to amend the resolution to read "that the City of Iowa City urge the Congress of the United States to review policy on military aid to E1 Salvador." The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 6/1, Balmer voting "no" and all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared RES. 82-141, Bk. 73, p. 606, THAT THE CITY OF IOWA CITY URGE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO REVIEW POLICY ON MILITARY AID TO EL SALVADOR, adopted 5/1/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Dickson, Erdahl. Nays: Balmer. Abstaining: McDonald. . vtuua C, '��.utn.cut.p.2.1 MARY C. EUHAUSER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CIT CLERK 141 CRDFILHED BY J 'JORM '-MIC R¢1.A0"-- - 1 f �l � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES -y 11"� A441 MINUTES OF OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/24/82 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, special meeting, 5/24/82, 4:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Perret presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Perret. Absent: Erdahl, Neuhauser. Councilmember Balmer requested the deletion of item 2e.(1) Meardon letter and Councilmember Lynch requested the deletion of item 2d.(2) Chauncey Swan from the Consent Calendar. Moved by Lynch, I seconded by McDonald, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: - Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. mtg., 5/11/82, and spec. mtg., 5/17/82, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Appeals Bd.-4/20/82; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -3/9/82 (spec. forum); 4/28/82 (triannaul review); 5/4/82. Setting public hearings: RES. 82-118, Bk. 73, P. 563, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 6/8/82 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE LIBRARY ! PLAZA BRICK INSTALLATION PROJECT. Motion to set a public hearing on 6/22/82 to consider rezoning property owned by Wilfreda and Alfred Hieronymus to RIB located west of Scott { Boulevard between Muscatine Avenue and Court Street. Motion to set a public hearing for 6/22/82 to rezone certain property proposed for annexation which is known as the Ralston x Creek South Branch Stormwater Detention Facility to R1A. RES. 82-119, Bk. 73, pp. 564-565, ACCEPT- ING THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE OAKES MEADOW AND WATER'S FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Lee D. Stark, President 6 of the Downtown Association, re the renovation f of Dubuque Street between Washington and Iowa Avenue, referred to the City Manager for I reply. Letter from 285 people thanking the City Council- and City Manager for providing free parking for the elderly at the Senior Center. Memo from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the g positions: Cashier/Parking Systems; oClerk nTypist/police MICROEIL14ED BY 1 DORM MIC R+CAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 11014ES ' I // r Official Actions May 24, 1982 Page 2 1 Department; Parking Enforcement Attendant/Parking Systems. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Councilmember Balmer requested that the letter from William Meardon re the proposed noise ordinance be considered with item M7, Noise Ordinance. Majority agreed. Councilmember Lynch requested information re the Chauncey Swan resolution setting parking rates. City Manager explained that this resolution revises the monthly permit rate to $20 which is the rate charged for permits in the Central Business District. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-120, Bk. 73, p. 566, SETTING PARKING RATES FOR CHAUNCEY SWAN PLAZA, to $20 for permits. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, Perret, Balmer, Dickson. Nays: McDonald. Absent: Erdahl, Neuhauser. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments concerning the amended budget for the 1982 Community Development Block Grant Metro Entitlement Program. A public hearing was held on amending the FY82 Operating Budget. Councilmembers discussed preparing a resolution indicating intent to repay General Fund the $228,500 for purchase of South Market Square out of future parking system revenues. The decrease in Library receipts, increase in Housing and Inspection Services, the allocation for computer, and the decrease in bus maintenance was also discussed. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-121, Bk. 73, pp. 567-568, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1982. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Erdahl absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement to provide architectural/engineering services for the Iowa City Transit Maintenance Facility Project, subject to final negotiations. Councilmembers expressed a desire to know the name of the firm before adopting resolution. After discussion, original motion withdrawn. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to defer consideration of this resolution until 7:30 P.M., May 26th, when a special Council meeting would be held. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Erdahl absent. ' MICROFILMED BY I JORM- MICRf LAB _CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i J it _y J_� h ] Official Actions May 24, 1982 Councilmember Balmer noted the copies Page 3 distributed by City Atty. Jansen relative to a 1.1 change in Section 24.1-5, Musical Instruments, and L` I urged incorporation into the noise ordinance. - There were no objections. There was discussion re sawing of concrete and the Home Town Dairies question mentioned in Atty. Meardon's letters and both letters were placed on file. Both items will be scheduled for further discussion. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF IOWA CITY, BY ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 24.1, NOISE, be considered and given first vote for passage, as amended with reference to Section 24.1-5, Musical Instruments and Similar Devices. John Hughes, rep. the Board of Directors of the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce and Jay Honohan, Chrp. of the Chamber of Commerce City Relations Committee, appeared re particular problems. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion to give the ordinance as amended first reading carried, affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to informal session, 5:20 P.M. The Mayor . Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. A more complete description of Council activi- ti�is on f' in�2, a -office of the City Clerk. ' I s/MARIANIKARR`, DEPUTY CITY CLERKRET, MAYOR PRO TEM i 1 1. I Submitted for publication on 6/3/82. h ] i 141 CRDF1�I4ED BV 1.1 JORM MIC RbLAB ] L` I CEDAR RAPIDS - DES I401YES 1 _y j � 1 i I � 1f '•`11% 6' MINUTES OF OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/26/82 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for i this calendar year for said publication is L $ P Iowa City Council, special meeting, 5/26/82, 7:35 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Perret presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, Perret. Absent: Erdahl, McDonald, Neuhauser. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-122, Bk. 73, p. 569, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT, SUBJECT TO NEGOTIATIONS, to R. Neumann Associates/FEH Associates, Inc. Affirmative roll call vote _ unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, McDonald, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adjourn 7:40 P.M. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Erdahl, McDonald, Neuhauser absent. A more complete description of Council activi- tiis o i^the le�e office of the City Clerk. 46bVI — s/DAVID PERRET, MAYOR PRO TEM s/MARIAN KARR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK �tQ.1C�ixJ �� I Submitted for publication on 6/7/82. j 5; hi 5 A i y Y I XX1 Y Qp i i : MICROFIL14ED BY yam\ ...._..\ �. �. ...JOR M._. MIC RbLA EV _1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r i S INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 7, 1982 T-4/ i 141CROFILI4ED BY -DORM - MICR#LAB- l + CEDAR RAPIDS DES Ig014E5 i I� X INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 7, 1982, 4:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem David Ferret presiding. I COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Perret, McDonald, Neuhauser, Dickson, Lynch, Erdahl, 4:40 P.M. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Jansen, Helling, Boothroy, Knight, Franklin, Schmadeke, Farmer, Kron, Carroll, Davidson, Brachtel i TAPE-RECORDED on Reels N82-10, Side 2, 501 -End and #82-13, Side 1, 1-585. I APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 501-998 Residential Mobile Home Zone -Set public hearing regarding screening. Staff w will discuss tethree ordinances with Council prior to the July 6th public hearing. t Amend Zoning Ord. by Prohibition of Off -Street Vehicular Parking in front yards. The issue of parking of recreational vehicles is not addressed by this amendment. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 4:40 P.M. Colle a Hill Park area/moratorium-Boothroy distributed a map outlining the area covere y t e pu is earing, and explained Planning and Zoning's recommendation to delete the area along S.Van Buren. There is also a citizens petition requesting deletion of the area south of Burlington. Staff is researching sufficiency of signatures to deter - f mine Council vote. Council can reduce the area on which the public hearing is held, but not expand it. Final consideration of the ordin- ance would be on June 28th. There was concensus to agree with P&Z's recommendation. City Clerk noted submission of the letter from Borchardt to be added to public hearing. ` Prel. Plat Walden Wood -Request was explained by Knight. Boothroy advised that t e tra tic pattern is consistent with the pattern previously dis- ( cussed by Council. Prel. Plat, PAD, LSRD T 'n Cae III -Knight also discussed this application. The whole engt of Aber Ave. has not been paved because of an interven- € ing property not developed (Dane). Access to Mormon Trek was discussed. ; Resubdivision of Block 11 -This action will permit sale of buildings. The p three dup exes an garage meet zoning. Two undeveloped lots remain. Prel./Final LSNRD Mer c Hos -Approval will include the drop-off lane at ? the new emergency entrance on Bitalloomington St. P&Z stated that they would not speak to the issue of the heli -stop, that it was Council's decision. The Legal Dept. has not fully researched the permit/zoning issue. ?: Prel./Final PAD Aspen Lake, Lot 6 -Knight reviewed the traffic pattern and access y Westwin s Drive. An agreement with the property owner to the ;. North that no building permits would be issued until that property is t' platted, was noted. Walden Square, zoned CH was previously proposed by Braverman. All considerations of the Ordinance and adoption of the Resolution have been requested. URBAN FRINGE ISSUES 998-1476 Erdahl suggested that a map of Area 9, the intersection of Melrose/FW518 area wouad be helpful for urban fringe discussion. Although he thought i 141CROFILI4ED BY -DORM - MICR#LAB- l + CEDAR RAPIDS DES Ig014E5 i I� X Informal Council Page 2 June 7, 1982 that in most of the other areas, staff and Council would agree on the issues, but he and McDonald have difficulty in saying what the rest of Council's position is re Area 9. Staff will schedule a discussion of these issues on June 16th. WATER MAIN FOR JOHNSON COUNTY HOME Council and staff discussed the 12" main vs the 6" main. Memos from Public Works and Planning Departments and DEQ's position, noted. Discussion in- cluded the following issues: fire protection; future development and Comprehensive Plan designation of the area; use of storage tanks; and deannexation. Regarding payment for water mains, and this is true in most communities, Berlin stated that the theory is that the consumer pays for certain basic level of service (drinking water) and the community -at -large pays for the additional size pipe needed for fire protection. Council agreed that in the FW518 areas staff should plan to use a size of casing sufficient to handle 12" pipe. Staff will investigate alternatives for the issue of the water main. COLLEGE HILL PARK MORATORIUM Margaret Nowysz presented the remainder of their petition on the moratorium, and reported on the meeting with the contractors (one contractor was present). CONSENT CALENDAR The applicant from Krause -Gentle Oil dba/Little Red Barn, 510 S. Riverside appeared asking to be added to the Consent Calendar. The Clerk advised that the application was in order. There were no objections from Council to the request. BICYCLE TRAFFIC -10 BLOCK OF E. WASHINGTON ST. 1476-1620 Representatives from Bicyclists of Iowa City were present. Perret stated that the question was whether or not to allow bicycles thru this transit area, and asked if there were any alternatives. Mixing of bicycle traffic with pedestrians on the sidewalk was discussed, and the City Attorney's memo on liability of City re this issue, noted. The Council agreed to try the proposal in the letter from Bicyclists of Iowa City for Yield/ Caution signs to be installed, on a trial basis. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS -MERCY HOSPITAL 1620-2090 Representatives for Mercy Hospital included Sister Vernarda, Atty. Downer, Garrett &-Nielsen. Downer stated that the bond issue would be under twenty million dollars a'nd`a•..reYlsed feasibility study would be available in a few days. He answered severa`1 finaltri. ,I questions. Berlin said that the City's bond counsel had approved a j tbQ.documents and debt coverage is twice that required. Status offt a heli -stop was discussed. Three Council - members were satisfied wjth-rhe documentation and two Councilmembers had no further questions. CITY-AFSCME JOB EVALUATION STUDY 2090-2330 Carroll summarized the process used and the results of the study. There are 15 different groupings of jobs for classification structure. As a result, 50% of jobs had some increase, 20% dropped and 30% stayed the same. The results were voted on and approved by the bargaining unit., and will be implemented July 1st. She noted very good working relationship with the. Union. All future classifications will come to the Council. ' 141CROFIL14ED BY [ 1. l "DORM-MICRt6LAB- CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ' A all r Informal Council June 7, 1982 Page 3 Berlin stated that Carroll deserved a tremendous amount of credit for be a model for her successful efforts. This, in many respects, will cities in joint management. 2330 -End DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS Balmer questioned how costs for vault projects were handled previously, for this project were staff replied. Alternatives on how to assess costs that it will cost as much to remove a suggested. Berlin pointed out it, and Neuhauser stated that it would be a help to vault as to repair the City to fill them in. After discussion, Berlin suggested writing to property owners and advising them of Council's preference to close the va ult they will be required to pay the vaults, and if they want 50% or the total cost to rebuild. There were no de1, g�3 at least possibly objections from Councilmembers. 1-136 Balmer and McDonald opposed the proposal for southbound one-way street. of street, traffic patterns, Brachtel explained options regarding width no alley access and parking. A right -turn only loading zones because of Southbound on Dubuque at Iowa was proposed. It was pointed out that the The Down- Ginkgo trees in front of Seiferts have survived for 8 years. Dubuque street have said that they town Association and the tenants on changes. Not allowing double-parking was suggested. do not want any Balmer, Lynch and McDonald favored the 51' proposal, Neuhauser agreeing staff direction as if trees can be put in somewhere. Berlin summarized trees, keeping 51' width, not narrowing at either end. They providing come back with information regarding street lights and poles, after will discussing alternatives with Design Review. 136-301 AGENDA 1. All agreed on the appointment of Daniel Cleland, 309 Shrader Road to the Riverfront Commission. 2. All agreed to the appointment of Jackie Blank, 830 Rider Street to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3. Balmer requested that he be allowed to move the Resolution for Lorada Cilek. 4. Noise Ordinance -Balmer requested consideration of exempting Home Town Dairies. Jansen advised a specific exemption, not a variance or special use. Regarding exemption for sawing of concrete, Council decided that the contractors, after a certain hour, notify police of the sawing proposed to be done. All agreed to the exemptions as proposed. 5. El Salvador Resolution -Balmer and Lynch spoke against addition to the agenda. Council will at a later date discuss the policy by which material is added to the agenda. 6. Berlin noted that the Resolution regarding the agreement with the Univ- ersity for the Adult Day Program at the Senior Center had been changed to reflect that it is a 28E Agreement. A corrected copy was distributed IOWA -ILLINOIS FRANCHISE t elle committee had met and discussed the City Manager Berlin reported tha election date and had decided that the street lighting contract expiration date was not a controlling matter regarding a date for the election. They should be explored with Iowa -Illinois, as agreed on several issues which follows: 1) A change in the process to have a Franchise Ordinance and a Regulatory Ordinance not tied to the length of the franchise, 2) to complete undergrounding of utilities in commercial areas and explore for residential IdICROFILMEO BY � i -JORM MIC R46[:AB-� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOI YES ' 301-565 _V �r Page 4 Informal Council June 7, 1982 areas, 3) to determine if mercury vapor lighting is more cost-efficient than sodium vapor, 4) to explore collection of franchise fees, such as is done in Dubuque, 5) to explore Iowa -Illinois role in energy conservation, what kind and what level of programs will they support in the community, as part of their service to the community, and 6) explore alternative lengths for the franchise period. All Councilmembers agreed that these issues should be explored. Other issues mentioned were excavation policies, replacement of grass, tree trimming policies. Ordinances adopted by Sioux City and Des Moines were pointed out as good ordinances. Jansen noted that the negotiating of rates has nothing to do with the Council or the franchise. The method of negotiating was discussed, as these matters cannot be discussed in executive session. All Councilmembers concerns will be communicated to the Mayor. Berlin and Jansen will contact Iowa -Illinois outlining the issues and after Iowa -Illinois response, they will come back to Council for discussion. i .. q Y i� {f 4' I: 1 MICROFILMED BY .-JORM MICR#LAB.. 1 j CEDAR RAP] DS DES 1401 YES I Y _y JJ