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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-10-12 Minutes numberedr COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 12. 1982 Iowa City Council, regular meeting, 10/12/82, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: None. Staffinember•s present: Berlin, SLolfus, Hel1ing, Jansen, Knight, Kucharzak. Council minutes tape-recorded on Reel 82-18, Side 2, 1-817. The Mayor proclaimed 10/15/82 as White Cane Safety Day; 10/17/82 as Domestic Violence Awareness Day; and 10/24/82 as United Nations Day. City Clerk requested deletion of Item 3.c(1), Class C Liquor l -'cense and Sunday Sales and Item 3.d(3), Dancing Permit for Starport, 18-20 Clinton, as applicant withdrew the applications. Moved by Perrot, 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 Actions, regular Council meeting 9/28/82 and Special meeting 10/4/82, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment 17 Bld.-9/23/82; Senior Center Comm. -9/9/82; Human Rights Comm.- ;7°o 9/20/82; Board of Adjustment -9/15/82; Library Board -9/30/82; Housing?— Comm.-8/12 & 9/1/82; Committee on Community Needs -9/1 & 9/9/82. —Z2ZA Permit Resolution recommended by City Clerk: RES. 82-249, Bk. _471s 74, p. 941 TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motions: To authorize City Engineer to sign application for use i7le, of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. for Orchard St. & Highway 1, south. To affirm discharge of City employee William Stoner. 017 Resolutions: RES. 82-250, Bk. 74, p. 942, ACCEPTING STORM SEWER 1-77•Q IMPROVEMENTS IN BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS AODM. PART 13. RES. 82-251, Bk. 74, p. 943, ACCEPTING PAVING IMPROVEMENTS IN BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS ADDN. J 312 _ PART 13. Correspondence: Protective Assn. for Tenants regarding water 0 a billing procedures, no reply necessary. Petition signed by 112 _0P,L residents regarding streetlights on Wylde Green Road, referred to Traffic Engr. for recommendation. Convention Bureau regarding Ili hotel/motel tax; Robert Armstrong regarding development and lease of 1723 department store building on Parcel 64, referred to City Manager for reply. Housing Comm. expressing appreciation for dedicated ?c? performance of Lyle Seydel, no reply necessary. Memoranda from i7,g S Traffic Eng. regarding: Taxicab stand, 400 block E. College; Parking i7 on 900 Block of N. Summit St.; Yield sign at Winston Drive and 7th Avenue; supplemental flashing beacon at intersection of Burlington _i k St./Governor St.; Parking in 1500 Block of Rochester Ave.; Parking prohibitions on Washington St. each of Dartmouth St. 111CROEILMED BY DORM MIC RErLAB- i j CEDAR RAPIDS DES M01 NES, _ i r I J 1 J r Council Activities October 12, 1982 Page 2 Applications for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: David Lubar•off, to have race to benefit Iowa City Hospice, Inc., 10/10/82, 1731 approved. Cooper Evans to set up table in Blackhawk Minipark to. 1,731 distribute literature, approved. Teresa Galeno, Newman Center, to 1133 have candlelight procession to the Pentacrest 10/9/82, approved. Application for City Plaza Use Permit, Eby's Sporting Goods Co. to.� sell Hawkeye paraphernalia in front of their store during home football games, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to set public hearing on 035 11/9/82, on the proposed rezoning of certain property located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and Amhurst St. from R1A to RIB. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Perret, to set public hearing on 11/9/82, on a proposed ordinance establishing an historic preservation(, commission for the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and providing for the establishment of historic preservation districts, and defining powers and duties in association therewith. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. She explained that the ordinance would establish procedures not districts. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to set public hearing on 11/9/82, on the proposed rezoning of the moratorium area which was J-131 established by ordinance and is known as the "College Hill/South Dodge Street Neighborhood." The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Public hearing was held on the proposed rezoning of a 2.5 acre tract located south of and adjacent to the Iowa City corporate limits near the 17.3 intersection of Willowcreek Drive and Highway 1 from County highway commercial to C2. Applicant John Sladek was present. Councilman Lynch explained that he was a part-owner of the property, and would abstain from voting. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-251, Bk. 74, pp. 944-945, TO ANNEX A 2.5 ACRE TRACT LOCATED SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO 173 11 THE IOWA CITY CORPORATE LIMITS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WILLOWCREEK DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council )7140 meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first consideration and vote be waived for the Ordinance rezoning a 2.5 acre tract (Sladek) located south of and adjacent to the Iowa City corporate limits near the intersection of Willowcreek Drive and Highway 1 from County Highway Commercial to C2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the above j, 111CRUILMED BY JORM MICR(6LA9- j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J r Council Activities October 12, 1982 Page 3 ordinance be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Public hearing was held on the proposal to change the name of a 171/ portion of Dover Street to Perry Court. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, 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 ORD. H82-3084, Bk. 20, pp. 173-174 CHANGING THE NAME OF A PORTION OF DOVER STREET TO /?'�2 PERRY COURT, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the Ordinance be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll tail vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Public hearing was held on the proposed rezoning of 603 South Dubuque from C2 to R3B Zone. Applicant Garry Ambrose, present. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the Ordiancne rezoning certain property located at 603 S. Dubuque from C2 to R3B be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all�/�� Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted that the Council does not usually waive all three readings at the public hearing. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, that the Ord. rezoning certain property known as Forest View Court from RIA to RMH Zone, be considered and given first vote for passage. Attorney Jansen stated that because of the official objection an extra -ordinary majority vote of Council would be required. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the Ord. rezoning certain property known as Tonwcrest Mobile Home Par from C2 to RMH Zone, be 1-741r considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, that the Ordinance rezoning certain property known as Hilltop Mobile Home Park from C2 to RMH Zone, be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, that the Ordinance rezoning certain property known as Bon Aire Mobile Home Lodge from C2 to RMH Zone, 17�ii be considered and given first vote for passage. Because of an official objection, an extra -ordinary majority vote of Council (6) was required. Councilman Erdahl reported that as he was involved in a litigation suit regarding Bon -Aire, he would abstain. Affimative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. nlCRonuaED By JORM MICR46LA6 j CEDAR RAPIDS •DES t�01YES it J r Council Activities October 12, 1982 Page 4 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to amend the Resolution approving the amended subdivider's agreement of Lyn -Den Heights Subdivision, Part 2, by addition of language stating that approval was subject to Atty. Barker getting the final signature on the agreement. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. I -loved by Balmer,- seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. N82-253, Bk. 74, p. 946, APPROVING THE /%4/R AMENDED SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT OF LYN-DEN HEIGHTS SUBD., PART 2, AS AMENDED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. John Suchomel, 320 E. Washington, noted his receipt of a certificate SO of appreciation presented to him from the Iowa Chapter of Muscular Dystrophy Assn. The Mayor commented that this was a very nice honor and Councilman Erdahl stated that there was always some good work John is doing. Public hearing was field on the Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, the �s[_ Housing Code. Dir. Kucharzak gave a brief synopsis of the changes made in clarifying the existing language. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer-, seconded by McDonald, to reappoint Melvin Schweer, 1140 Spruce St., for the Electrical Engineer slot on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, for a four-year term ending 10/26/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret to appoint Clair Rausch, 612 Manor res 3 Drive, and reappoint Diana Lewis, 1906 Hafer Circle to three-year terms ending 12/1/85 on the Riverfront Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilman Lynch, who was elected chair fo the Citizens Committee on the Wastewater Treatment Plant, reported on their organizational meeting, stating that they will meet in a month when they will be presented with alternative solutions and costs by the present consultant, Veenstra & Kimm, this study at no charge to the City. Minutes of meetings will be provided to Council. Mayor Neuhauser asked who would be attending the Human Services meeting, 7-9 PM, at the First Christian Church. Balmer will attend the first three meetings, McDonald will attend all meetings, Neuhauser and Lynch will attend the meeting on the 21st. After the City Attorney read the portion of the Code which applies to official meetings, it was determined that only three Councilmembers should attend on the 21st. The Mayor questioned whether Council would be discussing discontinuance of police towing of cars from private property. City Manager Berlin requested delay until several issues can be discussed with the Chief so priorities can be set. Councilman McDonald voiced his objection to discontinuing this practice. Councilman Perret asked when the alley improvements between Linn and Clinton would be completed, and why it was taking so long. Berlin advised that from Linn to Dubuque is done, but the utility poles would not be removed until next Spring, and paving there would be done at that time. Perret requested a report on the I '� status of the Dubuque St. renovation project. IHSS .I %5q j. 141CRUILMED BY i ' JORM MICR6LAE3 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOIRES J L• r L. Council Activities October 12, 1982 Page 5 Councilman Perret called attention to the large amount of smoke coming frum the University power plant last Sunday night, and asked if there were any emission standards. Berlin will check. Councilman Erdahl thanked the Mayor for filling in for him at a journalism class. He stated that the headline saying Council met in secret irked him, that there was a— difference between that and a closed session, noting that important legal 1 iven at yesterday's session. course was g Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-254, Bk. 74, p. 947, ESTABLISHING MONTHLY FEES FOR INDIVIDUAL ALARMS TERMINATING AT THE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT. Berlin explained that the fee was for maintaining a private system in the Police Dept. Perret questioned the timit would take 7/Oe all Councilmembers t sprethe sent. The AMayor ative ll declaredthemotion carriel vote d. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-255, Bk. 74, p. 948, ESTABLISHING A FALSE ALARM FEE SCHEDULE. Berlin explained that the department thought that five false alarms was a reasonable figure to start from. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers 1 d the motion carried. Staff will report on present. The Mayor dec are administrative process. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adopt the Resolution Establishing Fees for Sound Permits and Sound Variances. After anJ [sow explanation of the types of permits and fees for each, it was decided to discuss the issue at an informal meeting. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to defer the consideration of the Resolution. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-256, Bk. 74, p. 949, AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHWEST INTERCEPTOR��� SEWER REPAIR TO BE RECEIVED 11/16/82 at 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to defer consideration of the ' Resolution establishing certain fees and charges with respect to the .1(0 administration of regulations for taxicabs and taxicab drivers. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-257, Bk. 74, pp. 950-960, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE 7 TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES TO GORDON RUSSELL ENTERPRISES d/b/a RUSSELL'S TOWING SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, call Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to defer second consideration of the Ordinance deleting the references to kiosks and permanent, privately -owned, free-standing structures in Chapter 9.1 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, providing for the regulation of public and private use of City Plaza, for additional and necessary changes. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 111CROFILMED BY ' JORM MICR46LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS '401NES 1 J r 7 � HICR0E1LMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB - CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ties 82 ig, 8:45 lmembers r ■. • f City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 8, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding "future -looking" articles. Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. Report from Human Relations Director b. Materials from Broadband Telecommunications Commission c. Cable Television Service to Sterling Court Memoranda from the City Clerk: a. Beer/Liquor Sunday Sales, Conditional Approval b. New application form for Committee on Community Needs Memorandum from the City Attorney rearding School Board request for !,a-flOY F"o 614 Altor.+e.J Tb SJ001]Tmvd.AtTyCv Memoranda from the Transit Manager: a. Vehicle Needs and Fare Policy b. Future Vehicle Needs of Iowa City Transit Memorandum from Human Services Coordinator regarding United Way joint Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program Development regal CCN's criteria for funding human services projects. Memorandum from Marianne Milkman regarding meeting with CCN on Octobei Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Proposed signing on relocated U.S. 218, I-380 and I-80 b. Parking in the 400 block of Kirkwood Copy of letter from the First Assistant County Attorney regarding watt agreement. Copy of news release regarding grant awarded to the Parks and Recreat Department. Articles: a. An Electronic Public Library for Iowa City b. Crumbling America: Put it in the budget 111CROFILMED 0Y DORM MIC REIL AB CEDAR RAPIDS DES �401'1E5 i _ J r, C r City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 8, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding "future -looking" articles. Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. Report from Human Relations Director b. Materials from Broadband Telecommunications Commission c. Cable Television Service to Sterling Court Memoranda from the City Clerk: a. Beer/Liquor Sunday Sales, Conditional Approval b. New application form for Committee on Community Needs Memorandum from the City Attorney re9arding School Board request for :,d't1er F+o�.. Giti A110+�e.� Tu Scti ool ESoa vd Al T.ICvUi:c rc. •• Memoranda from the Transit Manager: a. Vehicle Needs and Fare Policy b. Future Vehicle Needs of Iowa City Transit Memorandum from Human Services Coordinator regarding United Way joint Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program Development regal CCN's criteria for funding human services projects. Memorandum from Marianne Milkman, regarding meeting with CCN on October Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Proposed signing on relocated U.S. 218, I-380 and I-80 b. Parking in the 400 block of Kirkwood Copy of letter from the First Assistant County Attorney regarding watE agreement. Copy of news release regarding grant awarded to the Parks and Recreati Department. Articles: a. An Electronic Public Library for Iowa City b. Crumbling America: Put it in the budget MICR0EILIIED B1' 1 JORM MICROLA9 CEDAR RAPIDS - BEY I • � J 1