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Home My WebLink About1982-08-31 Minutes numberedr ,,:A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES August 31, 1982 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 8/31/82, 7:30 P. M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl (7:35), Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perrel:. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Farmer, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 82-18, Side 1, 1-932. Mayor Neuhauser announced five additions to the Consent Calendar: motion approving addition of outdoor service to licensed applicant, beer permit for Russ' Standard, beer -wine and Sunday Sales license for Felix and Oscars, liquor license and Sunday Sales for Time Out Restaurant/Coaches Corner Lounge, and beet, permit and Sunday Sales for Ken's Pizza. Erdahl arrived. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to amend the Consent Calendar as announced. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, 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., 8/17/82, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Committee on Community Needs -8/4/82; Senior Center Comm. -8/5/82; Airport Comm. -8/12/82. /y70 Permit motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk: Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales Permit for Iowa Saloon Company dba Maxwell's, 121 E. College St. Approving Class C Liquor License for Deadwood, Inc. dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St. RES. 82-222, Bk. 74, p. 881, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 82- 223, Bk. 74, p. 882, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT. RES. 82-224, Bk. 74, p. 1�L 883, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Recommending to the Z i1' .. State Beer and Liquor Control Department cancellation of the Sunday Sales Permit issued to Gary Wilson dba Hollywood's, 1134 S. Gilbert St. Approving addition of outdoor service to licensed applicant (Copper Dollar) in discernible licensed area. Approving Class C Beer " _ Permit for Rosalie Vitosh dba Russ' Standard, 305 N. Gilbert St. l Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Ken's Restaurant Systems Inc. dba Ken's Pizza, 1950 Lower Muscatine. Approving Class 21127 C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Bur Con, Inc. dba Time Out 1:'0 Restaurant/Coaches Corner Lounge, 1220 Highway 6 West. Approving Special Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for Dubuque Street Pizza, Inc, dba Felix and Oscars, 5 S. Dubuque St. Motions: Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company for Highway 6 and 218 and Newton Road. Resolutions, Book 74: RES. 82-225, p. 884, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT u�? NUMBER THIRTEEN TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 82-226, pp, 885-891, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL MUNICIPALITY REPORT FOR MUNICIPAL STREETS AND PARKING AND THE OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR FY82. ! 141CROFILMED BY � JORM MIC R(DLA9 r CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 r Council Activities August 31, 1982 Page 2 Correspondence: Melvin Sunshine re problem of speeding traffic j1YY on Court Street, referred to the Traffic Engr. forrecommendation. Lorna Mathes re eligibility for congregate meals, referred to the _-Zjv�— City Mgr. for reply. Richard Houston re water billing procedures, ZSyy referred to the Finance Director for reply. Elderly Services Agency requesting additional funding in the amount of $5,000, referred to !� Q the new Human Services Planner to prepare a recommendation for the City Council. Elizabeth Meng re traffic problems on Dover Street Zjl near Mercer Park, referred to the Traffic Engr. for recommendation. Iowa City/Coralville Convention Director offering to meet with City Council re hotel/motel tax, no reply necessary and more information will be furnished in the near future. Kay Burford re the rezoning 9 issue, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Applications for• Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Bed Races Y,) to be held on Clinton Street on 9/17/82, approved. Teresa Westphal to close Sweetbriar Street for a block party on 8/21/82, approved. / Johnson County Democratic Party for the use of Blackhawk Minipark to set up a registration table from 8/25/82 to 9/25/82 (except Sundays), 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., approved. Jeffrey Renander• for permission /i/y5' to picket on sidewalk in front of Emma Goldman Clinic from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon every Saturday during 1982, approved for 8/21 and 8/28/82 only. Pat Millhollin to close Nevada Street on 8/21/82 for a / 96 block party, approved. Knights of Columbus to distribute candy in z4&f : the downtown area to solicit donations to benefit handicapped on 8/28/82, approved. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Robert Heil for a i mobile vending cart permit to vend vegetarian sandwiches, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Councilmember Perret questioned the dimensions of the mobile vending cart permit applied for by Robert Heil. City Manager will investigate. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.10.35 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A MECHANISM FOR LICENSING SIGN INSTALLERS AND ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF FEES FOR SIGN /Yy PERMITS, be considered and given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion to consider carried, and second vote and roll call given, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, 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 ORDINANCE NO. 82-3077, Bk. 19, pp. 120-127, ADOPTING THE AIRPORT OVERLAY._/t1M�_ ZONES, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, 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. Councilmember Balmer requested the ordinance be sent to the Board of Supervisors as soon as possible. 141CRONI-MED BY i JORM MICROLAS j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i 1 J r Council Activities August 31, 1982 Page 3 Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to defer consideration of three ordinances, (an ordinance 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 8.10.1 Manufactured Housing Residential Zone to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa; an ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances concerning multiple homes and manufactured parks; and an ordinance amending Section 8.10.18(A) of the Zoning Ordinance regarding screening for commercial and industrial use and manufactured housing uses to be located in the proposed R14H zone). The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. John Suchomel, 320 E. Washington, distributed the article from the Cedar Rapids Gazette regarding his service to the City. Jim Hynes, 621 Dearborn, appeared regarding sewer problems; the project in his area which is to be considered by CCN this year, and regarding the comments made in informal session regarding the sewer treatment plant and alternatives. Larry Baker, 521 S. Dodge, related questions he has received regarding the noise ordinance, regarding exceptions, traffic noise, enforcement and publicity. NeuhaUser pointed out that citizens do not have to file or sign a formal complaint under the ordinance. City Attorney Jansen commented that a law enforcement officer can always file a charge for an offense committed in his/her presence. ir,U2. fie) 3 � se Public Hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate for the construction of ing Interceptor Sewer Repair. Jim Hynes, 621 Dearborn, appeared question why the repair had to be done. City Engineer Farmer answered some questions. City Manager Berlin said that the records would be researched to provide answers for both Council and citizens. Hynes also questioned Council's next step in the schedule regarding the study of alternatives for the sewer treatment plant/establishing committee. Berlin repeated the instruction given at the informal meeting. Council decided to discuss the steps to be taken at another meeting, with interested persons and Consultant Kimm present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-227, Bk. 74, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST p. 892, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHWEST INTERCEPTOR SEWER REPAIR, ESTIMATE FOR THE AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED SEPTEMBER 21, 1982, AT 10:00 A.M. Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on proposed Industrial Development Revenue Company Project). No one Bonds, Series 1982 (Iowa State Bank & Trust by McDonald, to recess the public appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded to September 28, 1982, at 6:00 P.M. The Mayor hearing for four weeks declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor announced the following board and commission vacancies: for an electrical Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals - one vacancy 10/26/86 and the Riverfront Commission engr. for a four-year term ending for three-year terms ending 12/1/85. These appointments two vacancies will be made at the 10/12/82 meeting of the City Council. 141CPAFILMED BY JORM MICR6ILAB _7 J � CEDAR RAPIDS DES td01YES 1 r I I ti Council Activities August 31, 1982 Page 4 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to appoint Marcie Roggow, 6 / •2 Gilmore Ct., to the Bd. of Appeals for an unexpired term plus a full five- year term ending 12/31/87. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. McDonald asked the City Manager to check why one pole in the north end lighting project area, 300 block Ronalds, was installed but there was /.S/9 no light. Erdahl called attention to the annual housing crunch and / suggested an additional subcommittee be appointed under the Chamber of__/ALL Commerce Economic Development Committee to look into the issue. Berlin called attention to the contact by HUD asking the city to participate in a housing program, and offered to see if staff could put something together. Neuhauser noted that as the Rules Committee had not held their 7:15 PM /4/5 meeting, if Councilmembers agreed, the formal meeting could be adjourned so that their meeting could be held at that time. There were no objections. Neuhauser also called attention to the change in the time ofthe foral /S 982, to at and ciitizensecould attend the Chicago lSymphony 6 s Concert atHancrhe officials City Manager Berlin announced that he had received a call from Bonita Allen in Congressman Leach's office, that they had received a call fromConressan ng hat the approvedm theEamo ntorce of$2,270,000 for the transilAadministrator tgaragePlans are proceeding and there could be groundbreaking next spring. City Attorney Jansen advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission would be discussing the ordinances regarding the Mobile Homes and Zone at ''/ their meeting on Thursday, Sept. 2nd. Recommendations of Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: (1) That the Council accept the Grantee Performance Report for the 1979 Hold -Harmless CDBG Grant. The Council approved the Grantee Performance Report at its August 17 meeting. No additional action is necessary. (2) That the City Council meet with CCN at an informal session in early /_S/ 9 October for the purpose of helping CCN establish criteria for making budgetary decisions. CCN would like to be on the Council's October 4 or 11 informal agenda. The main reason for this is to discuss projects and priorities for funding under the 1983 Community Development Block grant. CCN must forward its recommendations to the Council by October 22 in order to stay on schedule this fall. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-228, Bk. 74, pp. 893-894, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEI4ENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES ESTABLISHING DESIGN FEES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-229, Bk. 74, pp. 895-899, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAY DIVISION, CONCERNING THE BENTON STREET/RIVERSIDE DRIVE IMPROVEI4ENTS AND RESCIND RESOLUTION 81-261. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. /- nICROFIUdED BY 1 i JORM MIC R6LAB 1 1 CEDAR RAI, DES td01IVES ! r Council Activities August 31, 1982 Page 5 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-230, Bk. 74, pp. 900-907, CONSENTING TO THE ASSU14PTION BY JAMES A. AND LORETTA C. CLARK, OF THE OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF RALSTON CREEK APARTMENTS, LTD. IN CONNECTION WITH THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (RALSTON !•? 2Z_ CREEK APARTMENTS, LTD. PROJECT) SERIES 1982 OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FIRST SUPPLEMENTARY INDENTURE OF TRUST; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FIRST AMENDATORY LOAN AGREEMENT AND ASSUMPTION AND CONSENT TO AMENDMENT AND ASSUMPTION; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN AMENDMENT TO MORTGAGE AND DELIVERY TO AMENDMENT AND ASSUMPTION; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECURITY AGREEMENT AND CONSENT TO AMENDMENT AND ASSUMPTION; AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. City Clerk noted the correc- tions on page 5, from August 1 to September 1, 1982. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PARAGRAPHS OF SECTION 23-189 OF THE CODE WHICH DEALS WITH SPECIFIC SPEED REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, (reducing the speed on 3 the Benton Street bridge from 25 mph to 15 mph), be considered and given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion to consider carried, and the first vote and roll call given, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO ADD ARTICLE VIII., "INTRUSION ALARMS.", be considered and given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion to consider carried, and the first vote and roll call given, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Sro1K Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that ORD. NO. 82-3078, Bk. 19, pp. 128-140, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 (AIRPORT) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, be passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. The Mayor questioned the status of standards re helicopter landings. City Atty. Jansen reported he was currently reviewing a draft submitted by . the Asst. City Mgr. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn 8:50 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. ATTEST: MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR46LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 6 ff J City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: August 20, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet r Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Inner City Area Study. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager to the Human Rights Commission regarding information on application for Committee on Community Needs. Copy of comments by Director of Public Works at the public hearing held by Iowa Environmental Quality Commission. i Copy of letter from the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce to the Environmental Quality Commission regarding funding for the proposed waste water treatment plant. Memorandum from the League of Iowa Municipalities regarding legislative ! workshop to be held September 1, 1982. 5' News release regarding closure of Recreation Center parking lot for resurfacing. A4 23 141CROFILPED BY i JORM MICR6LAB _l +\� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDIYEB 1 1 �r 11\ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: August 27, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding operating procedures for the noise ordinance. Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding alley paving policy. Memorandum from the Broadband Telecommunications Commission regarding Cable TV Survey. Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding Chauncey Swan Parking Lot. Memorandum from.the Director of Planning and Program Development; regard revised Zoning Ordinance draft. Article from Bicycle Forum 8 written by Jeff Davidson, Assistant Transp Planner. Calendar for September 1982. i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ii City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: August 20, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: City anager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. _L5—?2 Inner City Area Study. _ 1.5-2 Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager to the Human Rights Commission regarding information on application for Committee on Community Needs. Copy of comments by Director of Public Works at the public hearing held by Iowa Environmental Quality Commission. J�3E Copy of letter from the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce to the Environmental Quality Commission regarding funding for the proposed waste water treatment plant. Memorandum from the League of Iowa Municipalities regarding legislative workshop to be held September 1, 1982. L i News release regarding closure of Recreation Center parking lot for resurfacing. i4vorILMED BY ' JORM -MIC R(SLAB I I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 11014ES I _ J