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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-11-23 Council minutesr L COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 23, 1982 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/23/82, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Perret, Neuhauser. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Knight, Boothroy, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 82-23, Side 2, 1277 - End and Side 1, 1-77. Mayor Neuhauser noted the correction in item 2d.(4) re Sycamore Eating and Drinking Co. 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., 11/9/82, and spec. mtg., 11/15/82, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Approval of Council Goal Setting Session of 11/3/82. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-10/26/82; Bd. of Adjustment -9/29/82 & 10/13/82; Senior Center Comm. -10/7/82; Housing Appeals Bd.-10/26/82; Housing Comm. -11/3/82; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -10/19/82; Planning & Zoning Comm. -10/7/82, 10/14/82, 10/21/82, & 11/17/82. Permit motions and resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Lounge of Iowa City, Inc. dba The Annex, 819 First Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License for Russell Poggenpohl dba Walt's Tavern, 928 Maiden Lane. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Inc. Limited dba The Sanctuary, 405 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Vaughn Catering Company dba Sycamore Eating and Drinking Co., 1600 Sycamore. RES. 82-274, Bk. 74, p. 1014, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 82-275, Bk. 74, p. 1015, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $1,930,665.38 for the period of September 1 through September 30, 1982, as recommended by the Finance Director. Affirming the discharge of Willie Hairston. Approving Abstract of Election as certified by the Johnson County Auditor, 11/8/82, Hotel/Motel Tax. Resolutions, Book 74: RES. 82-276, p. 1016, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, PHASE I, as constructed by North Iowa Contractors, Inc. of Manchester, Ia. Setting public hearings: To set a public hearing for 12/7/82 on transit fare increase. Correspondence: Dr. Lowell A. Luhman in support of funding from CDBG funds for Hillcrest Family Services. Mary Leonard in support of funding from CDBG funds for Systems Unlimited. Yvonne McCabe re 1 111CR0E1LMED BY i JORM MICROLA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES k1 �J Council Activities November 23, 1982 Page 2 regulations to control massage parlor activities, referred to the City Manager for reply. Jeff Langston of Plaza Centre One re long- term parking, City Manager to reply after Council consideration. John and Joyce Sales protest filed re proposed rezoning of 909 and 910 Burlington Street. Doug Tvedt of The Airliner re plumbing problems from Starport Bar. Memos from Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Assistant Treatment Plant Operator/Pollution Control; Maintenance Worker III -Parking Meters/Parking Systems; Energy Coordinator/Administration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing a< set. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 12/21/82 on the proposed rezoning of certain property located at 505 Burlington Street from C2 to R3A (Rosebud). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to set a public hearing for 12/7/82 on a proposed ordinance amending the subdivision ordinance by clarifying the language re issuance of building permits, adding a penalty section and permitting the final plat to include part of the preliminary plat in certain circumstances only. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance vacating the west 60 feet of the east 160 feet of the alley in Block 47, located directly to the west of the existing hospital building, as requested by Mercy Hospital. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTER AVENUE AND AMHURST STREET FROM R1A TO RIB, 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 Dickson, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICTS, AND DEFINING POWERS AND DUTIES, be considered and given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: McDonald. Mayor Neuhauser noted that Planning and Zoning Commission had received and considered the changes as suggested by Council at their 11/15/82 special Council meeting, but the Commission did not agree with all the changes. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to amend the proposed ordinance re the rezoning of the moratorium area known as "College Hill Park/South Dodge Street Neighborhood." The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring ordinances to be MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB L CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOMES i J v r L­ Council Activities November 23, Page 3 considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the suspended, the first meeting at which it is to be finally passed bend vote consideration unc ilmembersbe waive. Afirmatve rollpresenta ThefMayorideclaredcthe motionncarroied. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetingsdehessecond the meeting at which it is gibe ven.fiAffirmativedrollbe scallnvote unanimous, consideration and vote be 9 lace a file the letter 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to accept and p of 800 block of from Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority opposing the down zoning Burlington Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, accceptllandupl�aceemonssfiilesall correspoMoved ndenceBalmesreetheemora oriumnarea distributed at the special Council meeting oN vembe lmembers presaytor declared the motion carried unanimously, /0, at Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 82-3088, Bk. 20, pp• 184-186, REZONING CERTAINOPERTKNOWNAS FOREST COURT URTFORlATO RMH, be passed and adoptedmAAffirmative rol resent. The Mayor declared the unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers p ordinance adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, that ORD. 82-3089, Bk. 20, pp• FROM C2,TRERMHINbe passed and0PERTY adopt d a�WthAs timeNCREST Affirlmative rOBILE oll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, that ORD. 82-309ILE HO Bk. 20, PP. 191-193, REZONING CERTAINadoptE at thiisRTY Ntime.ILAfffirmative roll call vote C2 TO RMH, The Mayor declared the unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. ordinance adopted. that ORD. 82-3091, Bk. 20, PP. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, 194-196, REZONING CERTAIN PF passed and adopted atWthis tiDme AlAffilrrmativeDrollLDcall FROM C2 T voteMunanimous ayor declared/0, all COnce�adopteds present and Erdahl abstaining. The Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-277, Bk. 74, p. 1017, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Aline F HOME TOWN Perret questioned the zon�ngTuseAof the property. DODGE. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division oll C Lynch. Nays: Ayes: McDonald, Neuhauser, Balmer, Perret. Larry Baker, 521 S. Dodge and a member of the Planning zone. Zoning Commission, appeared re the moratorium area and SSebRNCy extending Walter, 809 Eastmoor Drive, appeared re the p Staff will Manville Heights bus route into Normandy -Manor loop. MICRO[ILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M01:1E5 J J Council Activities November 23, 1982 Page 4 investigate. The Mayor noted the upcoming Comprehensive Plan Update - Neighborhood Meetings to be held Tuesday, 11/30, in the Iowa City Recreation Center and Wednesday, 12/1, at Southeast Junior High. Both meetings will be from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. A public hearing was held on proposed Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1982 (Iowa State Bank & Trust Company Project). No one appeared. The Mayor announced that bond counsel had requested the hearing be adjourned two weeks. Moved by Balmer, seconded McDonald, to adjourn the public hearing to 12/21/82, 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald, to approve the recommendation of the Iowa City Community School Board of Directors that David Wooldrik, 1923 Grantwood Dr., be appointed as the Board's representative to Johnson County Council of Governments, Mayor's Youth Employment Board, and Parks and Recreation Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Balmer, to appoint C. Conrad Browne, 217 Douglass Ct., to the Senior Center Commission for a three-year term ending 12/31/85. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to appoint Geraldene Felton, 1700 N. Dubuque Rd., to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term ending 1/1/76. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Neuhauser reminded Councilmembers of the special Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 30, at 1:00 P.M., to receive bids on $2,700,000 City of Iowa City, Iowa, General Obligation Bonds. The Mayor announced she had been contacted re a representative of the Council on the Convention Bureau Committee. Councilmember Balmer agreed to serve. Councilmember Lynch reported on complaints re leaf burning. There was discussion re the policy and City pick-up of leaves. Councilmember Balmer noted the article re the Central Junior High property and requested a report soon. He also pointed out the memo from Anne Carroll re the Police -Fire Assessment Center and request for $8,500. Neuhauser stated the request was a cost beneficial one. City Manager will provide more information to Council. City Manager reported that the City had surpassed the United Way goal again this year. Councilmembers discussed the resolution amending ramp fees re Sundays and holidays. Consensus was to postpone voting on the resolution until the special Council meeting of November 30th. This would allow the City Manager time to discuss the matter with the Downtown Association and Old Capitol Merchants. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-278, Bk. 74, p. 1018, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE SOUTHWEST INTERCEPTOR SEWER REPAIR PROJECT TO DAVE SCHMITT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, for $106,356.90. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all / Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. VII CRO(ILMED By �F JORM MIC ROLAB I CEDAR RAPIDS DCS VID I:IES ' r I I Council Activities November 23, 1982 Page 5 Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-279, Bk. 74, pp. 1019-1020, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/METRO ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR 1983 IN THE AMOUNT OF $674,960 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views on Independent Living Program and the use of bonds for Creekside improve- ments. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Neuhauser questioned when the first reading of the hotel/motel tax ordinance would be scheduled. City Manager stated it would appear on the 12/7 agenda. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-280, Bk. 74, p. 1021, REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, emphasizing the need for cooperation between the City, the University, and the Chamber of Commerce. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-281, Bk. 74, p. 1022, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SOUND EQUIPMENT PERMITS AND FOR SOUND VARIANCES. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer, Dickson. Nays: Erdahl. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that ORD. 82-3092, Bk. 20, pp. 197-202, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, THE HOUSING CODE (re Type III apartments with their own kitchen but with shared bathroom), be passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. City Attorney Jansen advised the Council that if they wished to adjourn to closed session for discussion of the Bates lawsuit, the Code provides that it may be done without posting a 24-hour notice, if such notice was impossible or impractical. Because of the December 4th deadline to appeal, and Council would not have all its members present at a meeting prior to that date for discussion, they could adjourn under 28A.4(2) for discussion. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn under Sec. 28A.4(2) and Sec. 28A.5(b) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 9:15 p.m. "Vl" C 1a'A MARY C. NEWHAUSER, MAYOR MART;A E .ARA, OR IT LiTY-tLEW 111CRorILMED BY JORM MIC ROLAB 1 ^ ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 V r L INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 1, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 1, 1982, 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Dickson -7:08 PM, McDonald -7:05 PM, Perret-7:08 PM. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Boothroy, Franklin, Jansen. P&Z Comm.: Baker, Scott. TAPE-RECORDED ON REEL 82-21, Side 2,960-2124. REZONING COLLEGE HILL/S. DODGE ST. MORATORIUM AREA Mayor Neuhauser commented that discussion was to hear the rationale for zoning of certain areas, and to clarify any concerns that Councilmembers had. Erdahl pointed out that relative to the water main discussion and map, that FW 518 is now called FW218. Boothroy stated that the base maps used the old designation and it was not a problem. Neuhauser called attention to the R2 area east of Summit. Baker advised that it was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and they had tried to recommend zones as recommended by The Comprehensive Plan. Neuhauser ques- tioned if any consideration had been given to an RNC20 zone there. Baker replied that it was as designated on the Comprehensive Plan, but that zone might be appropriate. 960-2124 Franklin stated that an average block without an alley is 2.2 acres, with an alley it is 2.4 acres. She distributed a new map showing current densities, DU/ACRE. Boothroy answered Perret's question on how sororities and fraterna- ties were being treated, noting they were treated as a rooming house, as listed on the Housing Department's records. In the proposed and current zoning ord- inances, an equivalency ratio has been developed for the number of square feet of land to the square footage of the rooming house, for new structures. In an earlier map presented to Council regarding DU/A the sororities and fra- ternaties were included to the best degree that they could, Boothroy stated. Perret asked what the formula was, and if two sororities in one block affect- ed the proposed land use designation for that block. Boothroy replied that sororities do not inflate the figure, if anything the figure is too low. They are viewed as multi -family structures. Perret asked if they were viewed as multi -family rooming houses, and not included at all in terms of arriving at what the density would be in a given block, would the density of the block be lower. Boothroy thought in some of the blocks there would not be much change, might be slightly lower. City Manager Berlin thought that this was a good question, it might have a significant impact on what Council decides. Balmer questioned if Map #12 was the proposal for zoning designations. Franklin said, no, it was a possible configuration with those zones, developed for P&Z discussions, showing non -conforming uses. With the RNC20 zone proposed, there are no new non -conforming uses created by imposition of the ordinance. Neuhauser referred to the blocks downzoned to R2, and pointed out that in 1975 a change in zoning was made on the back lot line rather than the street, which she thought made sense as the people facing each other had the same zone. Balmer MICRO1 ILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401AES J 0 Council Informal Page 2 November 1, 1982 felt the same way and suggested drawing the line down the alley between Washington and College, the one area going to the north zone, and the other to the south. Neuhauser thought the house at the SE corner of College and Summit should not be zoned R2. Perret said that the Comprehensive Plan had used Summit St. as a boundary between 8-16 DU/A and 16-24 DU/A. An exception on the corner of Summit and Burlington clearly wouldn't fit the rest of the block. Neuhauser called attention to the R3A area on Burlington between Lucas and Johnson, questioning why it remained R3A instead of the new RNC20. Perret had the same question on Johnson St. from the College Hill Park to Court St. on the west side, as a large number of residents there would like to see the zoning more restrictive. P&Z Comm. Scott stated that the density on the west side of Johnson St. exceeds RNC20 now. In the RNC20 Zone there are no new non -conforming uses in terms of density. In the R2 area, some are non -conform- ing when you have multiple structures. There are three in the area north of College, east of Summit and south of Washington. In the area south of College, east of Summit and north of the co-op apartments, as presently used, there are no non -conformities, Boothroy commented. Council requested a map be prepared showing the non -conformities under R2 zoning as proposed by P&Z, for the public hearing. To explain how the RNC zone works, Boothroy said it was a conservation zone, to preserve the existing character of the neighborhood and allow some con- versions up to the density proposed in the Zone. RNC20 for the block bounded by Johnson, Court, Dodge and Burlington would stop development there. Four lots are shown as R3 which is more restrictive. Erdahl thought RNC20 would preserve the status quo. Balmer disagreed for the west side of Johnson. Boothroy stated that on Johnson from Court to Burlington, there were only two properties not multiple or duplex in that area (west side of Johnson). Several agreed to relook at the area south of Burlington, west of Johnson, between Court and Burlington. Neuhauser was surprised to see the area west of Johnson, north of Burlington was R3A except for one property. Boothroy noted they were two single-family structures, the rest multiples and duplexes. Franklin said that one rationale was, don't downzone if you don't have to. Neuhauser summarized the concerns Council had raised so far, that P&Z could look at at their Thursday meeting and respond to at the public hearing, as: 1) look at the R2 area north of Burlington to see if it is an appropriate transition zone, 2) look at the area south of Burlington, east of Johnson, north of Court, west of Dodge, and 3) look at the west side of Johnson, north of Burlington. Councilmembers questioned the rationale for R3A on Burlington between Dodge and Lucas. Erdahl suggested RNC20 could go around the corner. Also questioned was the rationale for the area north of Iowa between Governor and Lucas. Boothroy explained that the P&Z Comm. had said it would not require amendment of the existing Comprehensive Plan, and Staff had agreed. However, on the Comprehensive Plan, this area along the creek in that block was zoned as commercial, and P&Z felt to downzone that to a multiple classification would be amending the Comprehensive Plan, since the Plan called for Commercial -Office designation, (that is where Medical Associates is). Boothroy called attention to the fact that the College Hill Park, if you areee with the R3 around it, the Park should be shown as R3, in the interim before the new zoning map is ready. There were no Council objections. IIICROFILI4ED M JORM MIC RA,LAB ' L I i CEDAR RAPIDS - DES M01'7ES A Council Informal Page 3 November 1, 1982 Another area questioned was (south of) Jefferson St., the north !; block surrounded by Johnson and Dodge, at 8-16 DU/A, part is the Junior High School playing field. Boothroy stated that the field would be zoned the same as other private property adjacent to it to the east. Present use and non -conformities under the zones were discussed. Regarding the RNC Zone, Perret questioned what would happen if you had a present non -conform- ing use in the area, would it be non -conforming under the RNC zone. Booth- roy said it would be non -conforming if it was not a permitted use in the ordinance, and it would not be grandfathered in. A restaurant would continue as a non -conforming use. The ordinance lists permitted uses, and they are not different from those permitted for R3A. In the RNC ordinance, the only change in yard sizes is in 8.10.8.2(e), the addition in side yards of 2' for each additional story. Time schedules were reviewed. The public hearing on the Moratorium Ordinance and the RNC ordinance are on November 9th. Three considerations of each ordinance will be given on Nov. 23, Dec. 7, and Dec. 21st (to publish on Dec. 24th before the moratorium expires on Dec. 26th.). Erdahl questioned the present zoning for the three lots on Woodlawn, two lots north, and one lot south. It is zoned R3A now. The owner of all three lots has protested the downzoning. The Woodlawn area is a National Historic District. Council would like P&Z to review this. There was some discussion of rezoning to R2 the lots fronting on Woodlawn since they are at the entrance to the historic district. Neuhauser called attention to several books she had received from the National League of Cities entitled "Dollars for Design", a series which covers many areas, that Councilmembers or Staff could read. Meeting adjourned, 8:30 P.M. I41CROFILI•IED BY L��.,,• � JORM MICROLAB � 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 14011ES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 8, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 6, 1982, 4:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Dickson, Perret, McDonald -4:35 PM, Erdahl-4:40 PM, Lynch 4:42 PM. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Boothroy, Knight, Franklin, Jansen, Hencin, Vitosh, Uthe, Kimble TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 82-21, Side 2, 2124 -End, and Reel 82-22, Side 1, 1-1487. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 2124-2352 RNC 20 Zone Ordinance Boothroy called attention to the memo in the packet last week concerning the time schedule needed for consideration of this ordinance. Vacation/Alley Block 47 Mercy Hospital Knight pointed out that both P&Z Commission and Staff favor the vacation. Additional information will be forthcoming prior to the public hearing. Rezoning Applegates 1411 Waterfront Drive/C2 Both P&Z Commission and staff recommend the rezoning. Neuhauser asked if it was because of the sign requirements. Knight thought it probably was. Country Kitchen, to the north, is also zoned C2. Rezoning Rochester/Amhurst, Lumpa They have amended their request to RIB zone, and Staff has approved this zone. Knight called attention to P&Z Commission's concern that no policy regarding subdivisions in that area was available (availability of sewer). Six houses could be built on this property. Jansen advised he was working on the legal question (effect of Stephens lawsuit). Councilman McDonald present: 4:35 P.M. Ordinance Establishin Historic Preservation Commission Balmer questioned the membership of the Commission, stating that he thought a P&Z Commission member was to be specifically designated as a member of this commission. Several Councilmembers agreed. Berlin noted that as long as Council felt that way, a memo would be prepared regarding the amendment. College Hill Park/South Dodge St. Neighborhood Moratorium Area, Rezoning Franklin noted the provision of information and maps showing non -conforming uses existing under P&Z Comm. recommendation of 10/14/82. She added that the Commission had looked at specific areas that Council had requested. There will be a P&Z Commission member at Council's meeting tomorrow night to answer questions. The Commission does not feel that at this time they want to make any changes in their recommendation. Rezoning of Sladek property Franklin advised that approval from the City Conference Board on the annex- ation had been received, so Council could go ahead with the rezoning. Rezoning 603 S. Dubuque Knight reported that the request is now to change from C2 zone to R3B zone. Councilman Erdahl present, 4:40 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB ' [ CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES L Page 2 Council Informal November 8, 1982 ENERGY COORDINATOR Asst. City Manager Helling introduced the new Energy Coordinator, Rick Webb, who will work afternoons. Neuhauser noted the 7:30 P.M. meeting tonite, to receive citizen input on possible provisions for a new franchise with Iowa -Illinois. Councilman Lynch present, 4:42 P.M. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2352 -End The Mayor introduced Marty Kelly, Norm Bailey and Keith Kafer of the Economic Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. The City Manager stated that the Chamber would present their report today. Neuhauser noted the similarity with Hauer's report. Kelly advised that the Economic Development Report had been presented to the University representatives and President Freedman. Freedman spoke out very positively toward the Plan and to working with the Committee and the City. Kelly received a lot of positive input from University personnel, who were interested in continuing the dialogue. He was asked to sit as a member of the ad hoc committee on high technology. The State is interested in developing a corridor between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids re high technology industries. Kelly asked Council for their input and suggestions, so the Plan can be implemented. The Plan was in the packet of Nov. 5th. McDonald stated that for the Plan to be effective,all three groups (City, University and Chamber) would have to do more than give lip service. Council had given a commitment to move forward in this area, during their goal -setting session, the Mayor stated. Lynch commented on working with what we have already in Iowa City. Kelly called attention to the four parts of the Plan, no order of importance in the report. Kafer advised that imost of the industries here are growth industries. Neuhauser thought that citizens should be made aware of these growths. Balmer stated that all communities are after the high technical, clean industries. Kelly responded that industries are seeking states other than California to expand to, looking to the Midwest, areas where stable and highly productive work forces are available. Neuhauser thought the next step was an action plan, to set priorities on how to proceed. If all groups are really serious on carrying out the Plan, they need to figure out what it will cost to get it started, who is going to pay, and who are the people who are going to see that the steps are followed through. Berlin thought that all three bodies should initially be looking Reel 82-22 at what the mechanism is for moving on from here. Dickson called attention Side 2, to the structure of future committees, asking if they would include more 1-320 women and minorities. Kelly stated they could use anyone who would con- tribute to the Plan, and advised that now the rl priority from each of the four groups would be requested, for a Plan of action. Neuhauser commented that the City Manager needed to work with the group re- garding location of land available and the infrastructure. Bailey suggest- ed a coordinating group be formed. Council agreed that the City Manager would represent them. Perret asked if the City had enough industrial park and office research land. Kafer said it was important to have some sites ready to go. Kelly stated that the State had to make a recommendation on the corridor concept. Kafer thought it should be a triangle, by inclusion of the Quad Cities. Erdahl questioned the effect of the Cedar Rapids Airport and Kelly stated that it was a priority item. Kelly explained building for FIILFD(ILI-IED BY JORM MICROLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DCS d019ES r L Council Informal November 8, 1982 Page 3 1 'ned the change in tax laws speculation in office -park areas cooperation, eBailey noted that Iowa City has which would allow the City P more unemployed white-collar certain industriesworkers than cinterestedein Iowa lCityut- lined a possible step 9 would be to have the Mayor and the Task Force visit them. Kelly thong new that the facts about Iowa atentsiheldrbynot thekUniversity of Iowahl dResearchnFounda- businesses based on p tion, what the difference was between the Foundation and Stanford patent Institute. daiarketingaarmdandthat notthe a researchUniversity institute. Stanford does screening an m contract research. d to The ion be two weeks,aendorsing dvised athe concept of ant a formal tEconomic dDevelopment Plan, Cand cit il �n would designate the City Manager as the Council's representative. 320-419 BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE HOTEL City Manager Berlin reported receipt of two proposals for the hotel on Block 64. Integra Built, Bloomington, Minn., representing Sheraton, cost of project, approximately 10 million. He advised 8.7 million, and Vernon Beck & Assoc., Minneapolis, Minn., on behalf of Mi City Dev. Assoc., representing Hilton' the process outlined prior to Council's that he would have in the next packet consideration and disposition. The 60 days will end January 8th, so he asked Council's schedule during the Christmas season. Mayor Neuhauser and Council - member Perret each will be gone one week. The Vernon Beck proposal indicates they are interested in working with Armstrongs in financing pidshtomorrow. store, and time has been scheduled for a meeting in Cedar Rap HIGHLANDER SEWER AGREEMENT . Berlin noted As representatives were present, Council agreementwithWestthe inghouse and Glasgow, if the City is not able to work out an he engineering the additional financial obligation for the City would be y17,500. City Attorneeringe d a new copy of the agreement would be distributed Jansen explained there would be slight wording changes agreed to y and by Attorney Mullin, an tomorrow night. 419- 1059 Al STATUS REPORT AND ACCRUAL REPORT FINANCI ansen and Jane Lindell who were present, Vitosh introduced auditors Dave Joh accr and reports. ave cSheiexplato 'inedcthe correction insconsible rh who omputationofpolice uand ffire cial ion, and advisethat ation dersonel utiesnin thes e on reported some small things were corcash disbuorsementenew cyclethad been accomplished.SeJl.eLundellof rected during the audit process. The utility system, the parking system, landfill and payroll systemsonoat next line (computer) after this report, and process will be rep ortyear's audit. Regarding the Financial Status Report at the end of FY'82, and the five-year projections (memo in October 29 packet) Vitosh noted that they had been con - regarding rollback factors on the assessed valuation of property by the State, servative in estimates of receipts and expenditures. Good news was that it was better than Vitosh had expected and computed when the report was put together. better the City will pick up an additional 5239,104. Vitosh distrib- uted Revised FY184 Tax Projections sheet. There was no rollback factor for industrial property in FY84. 111CROf ILMED BY JORM MICR4lL4B 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES VI01'IES i 1 J I U Z Council Informal Page 4 November 8, 1982 Vitosh explained that if we levy at the 8.10 maximum, there will be a 5300,000 shortfall, not taking into consideration the proposed transit levy, moving Trust and Agency, or phasing out of general revenue sharing, so these policy decisions will need to have input from Council in the next few weeks, and policy decisions made. The City Manager commented that if Council doesn't give a general direction, he would be inclined to start reducing the extent we depend on general revenue sharing for operating costs of the transit system, putting that (GRS) into capital items, and coming up with some combination in Trust and Agency and transit levy. Vitosh saw the levy going down because Tort Liability was down and Debt Service was down. Berlin commented that the largest operating expense after personnel services was energy. Increases in energy cost are pro- jected. The City will have a new transit facility coming on line. Next week Vitosh will discuss the transit levy. Balmer noted he would be gone but liked Option 1. Several budget issues will be discussed in the next 3 or 4 weeks. AGENDA - COUNCIL BUSINESS 1059-1487 1. Balmer proposed an amendment to delete the activated signal at the Benton/Riverside intersection. Neuhauser and Dickson noted that they had compromised on the fifth lane for the activated signal. 2. Balmer requested he be allowed to move the adoption of the Resolution regarding the naming of the baseball fields for Bobby Oldis. 3. Balmer called attention to the letter from United Way asking for dis- cussion of renting the space at the Senior Center. All Councilmembers had been contacted. Council discussed whether or not to refer the issue to the Senior Center Commission. Neuhauser noted that their volunteer coordinator could take on the position Meisel has asked for to coordinate volunteer's services, in order to comply with the requirement for delivery of services to the elderly. It was decided that representatives of the Senior Center Commission and of United Way be asked to come to an informal meeting for discussion with Council. 4. Perret questioned if a rationale and policy for extension of revital- ization area had been prepared. Berlin noted that a memo was being prepared. One property to the south has an appeal to the Board of Adjustment. Erdahl noted that Council had agreed to make it possible for the project to be approved, and would have time to look at the whole area. Berlin noted that there were questions regarding the other area, but no decision made. Neuhauser called attention to the letter received from Sturgis area, noting it would be discussed in the context of a policy. 5. City Attorney Jansen explained the item added to the agenda regarding suspension of Wilkie's liquor permit, because of gambling. Procedure was discussed. A hearing will be set on December 7th. 6. Assistant City Manager Helling pointed out that a special Council meeting will need to be held on Nov. 30th for the sale of general obligation bonds. 7. Berlin asked if Council was receptive to the proposal for advertising on bus benches. No one was. 8. The Mayor pointed out the Red Cross's request for a special hearing. Berlin recommended not starting this procedure. Council agreed. 9. Councilmembers agreed to appoint Tom O'Brien to the Boards of Police and Fire Trustees. Meeting adjourned, 7:12 P.M. I41CROi ILMED B1' JORM MIC R4/L AO I LCEDAR RAPIDS • DES M01 NES. l , Llr MINUTES OF OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/9/82 the cost of publishing the foIIowing proceedings & claims is b Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is S Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/9/82, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Counc i I members present: Balmer, Dickson, McDonald, Neuhauser, Per•reL. Absent: Erdahl, Lynch. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed November 7-13, 1982, as Youth Appreciation Week and Radiologic Technology Week. Moved by Ferret, seconded by Dickson, 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., 10/26/82, and special mtg., 11/1/82, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport . Comm. -10/27/82; Resources Conservation Comm. -9/2/82 & 9/16/82; Committee on Community Needs -10/13/82 & 10/19/82 (spec. mtg.); Bd of Adjustment -9/1/82 & 10/6/82; Planning and Zoning Comm. -9/23/82; Housing Appeals Bd.-10/12/82; Housing Comm. - 10/6/82 & 10/11/82 (cont.); Library Bd. of Trustees -10/28/82; Riverfront Comm. -10/13/82. Motions: Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use of highway right- of-way for utilities accommodation to Iowa - Illinois Gas and Electric Company for Highway 218 (Riverside Dr.) just south of service building entrance. Resolutions: RES. 82-266, Bk. 74, p, 988, APPROVING IOWA CITY'S 1983 THROUGH 1988 STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM. Correspondence: Bill Ackerman requesting parking be removed from Valley Avenue, referred to the Traffic Engr. for recommendation. United Way requesting opportunity to discuss with Council the possibility of United Way moving to the third floor of the Senior Center, City Manager will reply after Council consideration. Systems Unlimited, Inc, re funding, no reply necessary. Charles Wunder re winter maintenance of Park Road, referred to City Manager for reply. Department of Social Services re CDBG funding for Independent Living, no reply necessary. Memos from the Traffic Engr. re no right turn on red from Rocky Shore Drive at U.S. Highway 6; stop sign on Dover Street at Muscatine Avenue; and MICRO MED BV JORM MICR6LAB 1 i LEDr,2 NAN DS • DES MOINES J v L Official Actions parking prohibition on Washington Street east November 9, 1982 of Dartmouth Street. Page Two Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Jeffrey Renander for permission to picket, 2 to 10 persons, in front of Emma Goldman Clinic every Saturday in November from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, approved for November 6. Applications for• City Plaza Use Permits: Molly Lusk and Somebody Goofed to take Polaroid snapshots using space in front of Somebody Goofed on 10/29 and 10/30, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 12/7/82 on a proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by adding the Residential Neighborhood Conservation Zone (RNC - 20). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 11/23/82 on a proposed ordinance vacating the west 60 feet of the east 160 feet of the alley in Block 47, located directly to the west of the existing hospital building, as requested by Mercy Hospital. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to set a public hearing for 12/7/82 on the proposed rezoning of certain property located at 1411 Waterfront Drive from M2 and C2 (Applegate's). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdhal and Lynch absent. A public hearing was held on the proposed rezoning of certain property located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and Amhurst Street from RIA to R1B (Lumps). A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance establishing an historic preservation commission for the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and providing the procedures for the establishment of historic preservation districts, and defining powers and duties in association therewith. City Clerk noted the ordinance had been changed to include one member from Planning and Zoning, on the Historic Preservation Commission, per Council request. A public hearing was held on the proposed rezoning of the moratorium area which was established by ordinance and is known as the "College Hill Park/South Dodge Street Neighborhood." The following people appeared for discussion: John Hayek, representing David and Jan Loney, Will Hayek Estate, and Hayek Partnership; / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LAB 1 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MO USES J Official Actions November 9, 1982 Donald MacFarlane, 943 Iowa Avenue; Sherman Paul, Page Three 903 E. College; Donna Fae Park, 816 E. College; Kate Head, Alpha Phi Sorority, 906 E. College; Jan Loney, 200 S. Summit; George Swisher, 805 E. Washington; Jeff Cox, 112 S. Dodge; Dennis Malone, 1022 E. College; Margaret Nowysz, 1025 River St., Lorna Mathes, 109 S. Johnson; John Seward, Planning and Zoning member, 1704 Ridgeway; staffinember Karin Franklin. The Mayor announced that a special Council meeting will be held on Monday, with Planning and Zoning members present, to consider the recommendation re the moratorium area. The Council may consider one or more changes in the Planning and Zon;ng recommendation and in that event the changes will be incorporated into a motion by Council to refer the changes back to Planning and Zoning for further consideration by that body. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that ORD. 82-3086, Bk. 20, pp. 178-180, REZONING 2.5 ACRE TRACT LOCATED SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO THE IOWA CITY CORPORATE L114ITS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WILLOW CREEK DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 1 FROM COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL TO C2 (Sladek), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that ORO. 82-3087, Bk. 20, pp. 181-183, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 603 S. DUBUQUE STREET FROM C2 TO R3B (Lepic/Ambrose), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to defer until November 23, 1982, consideration of an ordinance rezoning Forest View Trailer Court from RlA to RMH, an ordinance rezoning Towncrest Mobile Home Park from C2 to RMH, an ordinance rezoning Hilltop Mobile Home Park from C2 to RMH, and an ordinance rezoning Bon Aire Mobile Home Lodge from C2 to RMH. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. A public (rearing was held to receive citizen comments concerning the proposed program statement of community development objectives and projected use of 1983 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The following People appeared for discussion: Margaret Bonney, chairperson CCN, 1021 Wylde Green Rd.; Beth Ringgenberg, representing the Housing Commission, 822 Juniper Dr.; Jane Hartman, Hillcrest Branch Director; Susan Lear, Coralville; Barbara Elliott, 1127 Dill Street.; Rev. David Scheldt, 202 N. Westlninister; Dr. Lowell Lohman, 2035 Rochester Ct.; Joe Holland, 617 S. Clinton; Marty Hahn, 619 Dearborn St.; Jim Hynes, 621 111CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLA13 J CEDAR RAPIDS - DES '40I NES CCT J LF.. •rr Official Actions November 9, 1982 Dearborn St.; Mark Brown, 2 Gilmore Ct.; Janette Page Four Ockenfels, 19 Broadway; Jesse Bromsen, RL. 2, Kalona; Shiela Landfair, 714 N. Linn; Dennis Gordon, Rt. 6; Don Schaeffer, 1517 Ridge Sheet; Roger Stutzman, Rt. 1, Riverside; and staffinember Jim Hencin. I•loved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, that the following correspondence be received and placed on file: Carol Thompson, Iowa Dept. of Social Services, re Hillcrest Family Services; Marjorie Braunger, University Psychiatric Hospital, re Hillcrest Family Services; Joyce Eland, Community and Home Health Service Agency, re Hillcrest Family Services; Joan Murphy, University Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic, re Hillcrest Family Services; Fred Krause, Housing Commission, re Systems Unlimited; Loretta Kantor, re street and drainage problems on Kirkwood Circle; Frank Gersh, clinical psychologist, re Hillcrest Family Services; Janet Johnson, Mental Health Center, re Hillcrest Family Services; and Hills Bank and Trust re Hillcrest mortgage. rhe Mayor declared the motion carried .:nanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent, and advised that Council consideration on the recommendations would be scheduled soon. Recommendations of the Boards and Commissions noted as follows: Committee on Community Needs regarding the allocation of 1983 CDBG funds: Housing Rehabilitation and 6leatherization - $165,000; Creekside Storm Drainage Improvements - $100,000; North Dodge Area Sidewalks - $27,680; Independent Living Center - $70,000 (CCN recommends that CDBG funding for Independent Living, Inc., in the amount of $70,000, be allocated subject to the following conditions: that Independent Living, Inc. clearly demonstrate that they will have an income in the next three years adequate to allow them to meet the costs of maintenance and operation of a house prior to its purchase, by July 1, 1983. If Independent Living, Inc. is unable to establish fiscal reliability, the $70,000 will be allocated to another project(s) after July 1, 1983.); Hillcrest Family Services Transitional Facility for Chronically Mentally Ill Adults - $73,500; Assisted Housing Acquisition and Development - $75,000; Congregate Housing - $50,000; General Program Administration $102,170; Contingency/Property/Disposition - $11,610; Total - $674,960. A resolution regarding the allocation of CDBG funds will be presented at the Council meeting of November 23, 1982. Recommendation of the Riverfront Commission that the wording of recommendation N4 of the Peninsula Area Study in the Comprehensive Plan be revised to read: 4. Reservation of open space along the Iowa River should be required according to the specifications of the River Corridor Overlay Zone. j IFIICRDEIVIED BY JORM MICR6LAE3 i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES CN, J Official Actions Moved by Dickson, seconded by Perrct, to refer the November 9, 1982 Riverfront Commission recommendation to the Page Five Planning and Zoning Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. A public hearing was held on the issuance of $2,700,000 General Obligation Bonds. The City Clerk noted that no written objections had been filed. No oral objections were received. I•loved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-267, Bk. 74, pp. 989-994, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on proposed Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1982 (Iowa State Bank & Trust Company Project). No one appeared. The Mayor announced that bond counsel had requested the hearing be adjourned two weeks. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn the public hearing to 11/23/82, 7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to appoint Thomas O'Brien, 2007 Glendale Rd., to the Board of Police Trustees for a four-year term ending 11/9/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Thomas O'Brien, 2007 Glendale Rd., to the Bd. of Fire Trustees for a four-year term ending 11/9/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor noted the memo from the Riverfront Commission re clearing and mowing of waterfront federal land along the Coralville reservoir, and , the proposed letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Perret, to rewrite the letter for Mayor's signature with more definite language re the affect on City water supply. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor requested any input on the report re massage parlors. Consensus of Councilmembers was no interest at this time to consider an ordinance. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-268, Bk. 74, pp. 995-996, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 12/7/82 TO CONSIDER WHETHER THE CITY SHOULD SUSPEND OR REVOKE THE CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED TO CHRISTOPHER S. WILKE, D/B/A WILKE'S, 122 WRIGHT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. C �J MICRDCILMED BY mac_,•. j JORM MIC ROLA.B L I j LEDI.A RAPIDS • DCS MOINES i i i r Official Actions Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to November 9, 1982 adopt RES. 82-269, Bk. 74, pp. 997-1003, Page Six AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NNW, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CAMP CARDINAL ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-270, Bk. 74, pp. 1004-1008, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IDOT ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BENTON STREET -RIVERSIDE DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS. Councilmember Balmer noted concern re the pedestrian activated signal but Would vote for the much needed improvement. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-271, Bk. 74, pp. 1009-1010, TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENLARGING THE CHAPTER 403 AREA ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS, to include 515 E. Burlington St. property. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ferret, to adopt RES. 82-272, Bk. 74, p. 1011, NAMING A CERTAIN AREA IN CITY PARK (LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL DIAMONDS) BOBBY OLDIS FIELDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. City Manager announced that a Bobby Oldis memorial fund has been established at First National Bank to help construct a building to house restrooms and concessions at City Park. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-273, Bk. 74, pp. 1012-1013, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND HIGHLANDER, INC., FOR SEWER FACILITIES. City Attorney Jansen distributed new copies of the agreement noting changes. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that Lhe ordinance amending certain paragraphs of Section 23-189 of the Code which deals with specific speed regulations in the City of Iowa City (lowering speed limit for trucks on Benton Street Bridge), be considered and given first vote for passage. Individual COLlncilmembers expressed their concerns re enforcement and congestion. The Mayor declared MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES z7 J r Official Actions the ordinance defeated, 0/5, with the following November 9, 1982 roll call vote: Ayes: none. Nays: McDonald, Page Seven Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer, Dickson. Absent: Erdahl, Lynch. There was Council consensus for staff to pursue federal funding for bridges and wastewater treatment with our congressional delegation. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, THE HOUSING CODE (re Type III apartments with their own kitchen but with shared bathroom), be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 10:30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanmously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City CleIMrk. J1 n ��C s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/ABB1�E STOLFUS, CITY CLERK Submit ed on 11/19/82. nICROPIUIED BY I JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES f i i X' J L COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 9, 1982 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/9/82, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Erdahl, Lynch. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Jansen, Milkman, Franklin, Knight, Hencin, Keller, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 82-18, Side 2, 1565 -End and Tape 82-23, Side 2, 1- 1277. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed November 7-13, 1982, as Youth Appreciation Week and Radiologic Technology Week. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, 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., 10/26/82, and special mtg., 11/1/82, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. -10/27/82; Resources Conservation Comm. -9/2/82 & 9/16/82; Committee on Community Needs -10/13/82 & 10/19/82 (spec. mtg.); Bd of Adjustment -9/1/82 & 10/6/82; Planning and Zoning Comm. -9/23/82; Housing Appeals Bd.-10/12/82; Housing Comm. -10/6/82 & 10/11/82 (cont.); Library Bd. of Trustees -10/28/82; Riverfront Comm. - 10/13/82. Motions: Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company for Highway 218 (Riverside Dr.) just south of service building entrance. Resolutions: RES. 82-266, Bk. 74, p. 988, APPROVING IOWA CITY'S 1983 THROUGH 1988 STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM. Correspondence: Bill Ackerman requesting parking be removed from Valley Avenue, referred to the Traffic Engr. for recommendation. United Way requesting opportunity to discuss with Council the possibility of United Way moving to the third floor of the Senior Center, City Manager will reply after Council consideration. Systems Unlimited, Inc. re funding, no reply necessary. Charles Wunder re winter maintenance of Park Road, referred to City Manager for reply. Department of Social Services re CDBG funding for Independent Living, no reply necessary. Memos from the Traffic Engr. re no right turn on red from Rocky Shore Drive at U.S. Highway 6; stop sign on Dover Street at Muscatine Avenue; and parking prohibition on Washington Street east of Dartmouth Street. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Jeffrey Renander for permission to picket, 2 to 10 persons, in front of Emma Goldman Clinic every Saturday in November from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, approved for November 6. MICROCILMCD BY JORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RA FIDS • DCS MOINES J r I I Council Activities November 9, 1982 Page 2 Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Molly Lusk and Somebody Goofed to take polaroid snapshots using space in front of Somebody Goofed on 10/29 and 10/30, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 12/7/82 on a proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by adding the Residential Neighborhood Conservation Zone (RNC -20). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 11/23/82 on a proposed ordinance vacating the west 60 feet of the east 160 feet of the alley in Block 47, located directly to the west of the existing hospital building, as requested by Mercy Hospital. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to set a public hearing for 12/7/82 on the proposed rezoning of certain property located at 1411 Waterfront Drive from M2 and C2 (Applegate's). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdhal and Lynch absent. A public hearing was held on the proposed rezoning of certain property located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and Amhurst Street from RIA to R1B (Lumpa). No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance establishing an historic preservation commission for the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and providing the procedures for the establishment of historic preservation districts, and defining powers and duties in association therewith. City Clerk noted the ordinance had been changed to include one member from Planning and Zoning, on the Historic Preservation Commission, per Council request. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on the proposed rezoning of the moratorium area which was established by ordinance and is known as the "College Hill Park/South Dodge Street Neighborhood." The following people appeared for discussion: John Hayek, representing David and Jan Loney, Will Hayek Estate, and Hayek Partnership; Donald MacFarlane, 943 Iowa Avenue; Sherman Paul, 903 E. College; Donna Fae Park, 816 E. College; Kate Head, Alpha Phi Sorority, 906 E. College; Jan Loney, 200 S. Summit; George Swisher, 805 E. Washington; Jeff Cox, 112 S. Dodge; Dennis Malone, 1022 E. College; Margaret Nowysz, 1025 River St., Lorna Mathes, 109 S. Johnson; John Seward, Planning and Zoning member, 1704 Ridgeway; staffinember Karin Franklin. The Mayor announced that a special Council meeting will be held on Monday, with Planning and Zoning members present, to consider the recommendation re the moratorium area. The Council may consider one or more changes in the Planning and Zoning recommendation and in that event the changes will be incorporated into a motion by Council to refer the changes back to Planning and Zoning for further consideration by that body. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that ORD. 82-3086, Bk. 20, pp. 178- 180, REZONING 2.5 ACRE TRACT LOCATED SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO THE IOWA CITY CORPORATE LIMITS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WILLOW CREEK DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 1 FROM COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL TO C2 (Sladek), be passed and adopted. Affirmative FIICROFILMED BY - JORM MIC ROL � � CEDAR RANDS DES 140V NES It C Council Activities November 9, 1982 Page 3 roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that ORD. 82-3087, Bk. 20, pp. 181- 183, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 603 S. DUBUQUE STREET FROM C2 TO R3E (Lepic/Ambrose), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. City Attorney Jansen announced that an extraordinary vote would be needed for passage of four rezoning ordinances re mobile homes and noted that not enough councilmembers were present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to defer until November 23, 1982, consideration of an ordinance rezoning Forest View Trailer Court from R1A to RMH, an ordinance rezoning Towncrest Mobile Home Park from C2 to RMH, an ordinance rezoning Hilltop Mobile Home Park from C2 to RMH, and an ordinance rezoning Bon Aire Mobile Home Lodge from C2 to RMH. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments concerning the proposed program statement of community development objectives and projected use of 1983 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The following people appeared for discussion: Margaret Bonney, chairperson CCN, 1021 Wylde Green Rd.; Beth Ringgenberg, representing the Housing Commission, 822 Juniper Dr.; Jane Hartman, Hillcrest Branch Director; Susan Lear, Coralville; Barbara Elliott, 1127 Dill Street.; Rev. David Schuldt, 202N. Westminister; Dr. Lowell Luhman, 2035 Rochester Ct.; Joe Holland, 617 S. Clinton; Marty Hahn, 619 Dearborn St.; Jim Hynes, 621 Dearborn St.; Mark Brown, 2 Gilmore Ct.; Janette Ockenfels, 19 Broadway; Jesse Bromsen, Rt. 2, Kalona; Shiela Landfair, 714 N. Linn; Dennis Gordon, Rt. 6; Don Schaeffer, 1517 Ridge Street; Roger Stutzman, Rt. 1, Riverside; and staffinember Jim Hencin. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, that the following correspondence be received and placed on file: Carol Thompson, Iowa Dept. of Social Services, re Hillcrest Family Services; Marjorie Braunger, University Psychiatric Hospital, re Hillcrest Family Services; Joyce Eland, Community and Home Health Service Agency, re Hillcrest Family Services; Joan Murphy, University Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic, re Hillcrest Family Services; Fred Krause, Housing Commission, re Systems Unlimited; Loretta Kantor, re street and drainage problems on Kirkwood Circle; Frank Gersh, clinical psychologist, re Hillcrest Family Services; Janet Johnson, Mental Health Center, re Hillcrest Family Services; and Hills Bank and Trust re Hillcrest mortgage. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent, and advised that Council consideration on the recommendations would be scheduled soon. Recommendations of the Boards and Commissions noted as follows: Committee on Community Needs regarding the allocation of 1983 CDBG funds: Housing Rehabilitation and Weatherization - $165,000; Creekside Storm Drainage Improvements - $100,000; Ndrth Dodge Area Sidewalks - $27,680; Independent Living Center - $70,000 (CCN ..recommends that CDBG funding for Independent Living, Inc., in the amount of $70,000, be allocated subject to the following conditions: that Independent Living, Inc. clearly demonstrate that they will have an income in the next three years adequate to allow them to meet the costs of maintenance and operation of a house prior to its purchase, by July 1, 1983. If Independent Living, Inc. is unable to establish fiscal reliability, the $70,000 will be allocated to another project(s) after July 1, 1983.); Hillcrest Family Services Transitional Facility for Chronically Mentally Ill Adults - MICkOf ILnED BY JORM MIC ROL4B CEDAR kN'I DS DCS MOVIES. k -i r L Council Activities November 9, 1982 Page 4 $73,500; Assisted Housing Acquisition and Development - $75,000; Congregate Housing - $50,000; General Program Administration - $102,170; Contingency/Property/Disposition - $11,610; Total - $674,960. A resolution regarding the allocation of CDBG funds will be presented at the Council meeting of November 23, 1982. Recommendation of the Riverfront Commission that the wording of recommendation #4 of the Peninsula Area Study in the Comprehensive Plan be revised to read: 4. Reservation of open space along the Iowa River should be required according to the specifications of the River Corridor Overlay Zone. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Perret, to refer the Riverfront Commission recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. A public hearing was held on the issuance of $2,700,000 General Obligation Bonds. The City Clerk noted that no written objections had been filed. No oral objections were received. No one ao0earPd Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-267, Bk. 74, pp. 989- 994, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on proposed Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1982 (Iowa State Bank & Trust Company Project). No one appeared. The Mayor announced that bond counsel had requested the hearing be adjourned two weeks. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn the public hearing to 11/23/82, 7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. Moved by Glendale Rd., 11/9/86. The Lynch absent. Balmer, seconded by Perret, to appoint Thomas O'Brien, 2007 to the Board of Police Trustees for a four-year term ending Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Thomas O'Brien, 2007 Glendale Rd., to the Bd. of Fire Trustees for a four-year term ending 11/9/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor noted the memo from the Riverfront Commission re clearing and mowing of waterfront federal land along the Coralville reservoir, and the proposed letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Perret, to rewrite the letter for Mayor's signature with more definite language re the affect on City water supply. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor requested any input on the report re massage parlors. Consensus of Councilmembers was no interest at this time to consider an ordinance. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-268, Bk. 74, pp. 995-996, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 12/7/82 TO CONSIDER WHETHER THE CITY SHOULD SUSPEND OR REVOKE THE CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED TO CHRISTOPHER S. WILKE, D/B/A WILKE'S, 122 WRIGHT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. FIICROfILnEO D�' JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 0 J v r L Council Activities November 9, 1982 Page 5 Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-269, Bk. 74, pp. 997-1003, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NNW, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CAMP CARDINAL ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-270, Bk. 74, pp. 1004-1008, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IDOT ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BENTON STREET -RIVERSIDE DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS. Councilmember Balmer noted concern re the pedestrian activated signal but would vote for the much needed improvement. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-271, Bk. 74, pp. 1009-1010, TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENLARGING THE CHAPTER 403 AREA ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS, to include 515 E. Burlington St. property. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-272, Bk. 74, p. 1011, NAMING A CERTAIN AREA IN CITY PARK (LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL DIAMONDS) BOBBY OLDIS FIELDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. City Manager announced that a Bobby Oldis memorial fund has been established at First National Bank to help construct a building to house restrooms and concessions at City Park. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-273, Bk. 74, pp. 1012-1013, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND HIGHLANDER, INC., FOR SEWER FACILITIES. City Attorney Jansen distributed new copies of the agreement noting changes. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, 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 (lowering speed limit for trucks on Benton Street Bridge), be considered and given first vote for passage. Individual Councilmembers expressed their concerns re enforcement and congestion. The Mayor declared the ordinance defeated, 0/5, with the following roll call vote: Ayes: none. Nays: McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer, Dickson. Absent: Erdahl, Lynch. There was Council consensus for staff to pursue federal funding for bridges and wastewater treatment with our congressional delegation. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, THE HOUSING CODE (re Type III apartments with their own kitchen but with shared bathroom), be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. i IIICRO(ILnE BY JORM MICR16LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES ,'MOVIES 1 J L/ Council Activities November 9, 1982 Page 6 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 10:30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanmously, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK I� �_. 111CROE1LMED BY 1 -CORM -MIC RE/LAB -J � CEDAR R4PID5 •DES 14014E5 f IL J 1 r v r I INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 15, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 15, 1982, 5:50 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Lynch, Dickson, Perret, Erdahl, McDonald. Absent: Balmer. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Jansen, Davidsen, Vitosh, McGonagle, Prior, Farmer, Kucharzak. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel '82-22, Side 1, 30-723. OAKNOLL REPORT 30-120 Special Attorney Hayek reported on the Oaknoll lawsuit. The question is whether or not the residents should pay property taxes. The Board of Review thought they should. The existing facility owned by Christian Retirement Services is valued at two million. The District Court ruling was that the Oaknoll facility, except for the infirmary which is 20-25% of the taxable value, is subject to tax. The new facility is valued at three million dollars. Hayek noted the valuable assistance he had received from Asst. Atty. David Brown on the case. MELROSE COURT IMPROVEMENTS City Manager Berlin called attention to the material provided in the packet including the detailed cost estimate. Perret gave the background of the issue and the recommendations from the Committee. Pedestrians come from several apartments and residences in the surrounding areas. The street and sidewalk improvement can be included in the CIP and could be done the next construction year, if Council chooses, Berlin said. City Engineer Farmer pointed out that no funding was included for easements needed from property owners for the 5' sidewalk (will abut the curb). Utility poles will be in the sidewalk. Council discussed undergrounding them or moving them. If the utility company undergrounds service, the cost will be added to the rate base, and spread across the City. The alternatives can be explored. It was point- ed out that the property owners should be notified specifically what could happen to their property. Lynch questioned if there was a policy for assess- ment of cost of the improvements. The Mayor agreed that Council should set a policy on when there is to be a special assessment and when the City assumes the responsibility. Berlin advised that property owners could be advised that there are two sets of circumstances, and asked what their position would be if the City pays, or if they had to pay. A resident noted residents had, a few years ago, improved their sidewalks, and called attention to an area where water pools on the west side of Melrose Court halfway between Brookland Park and Melrose Avenue. One of the recommendations; the pedestrian -activated crossing light would be at the end of Melrose Ct/Melrose Ave. where the City buses and Cambus have stops. The cost should be investigated, the Mayor stated. It was pointed out that the proposed new University Law School will not pro- vide parking, except for 15 spaces, access off Byington. Faculty and staff parking will be at the Fieldhouse. Enforcement of traffic laws at the island was discussed. Berlin advised that it is difficult to control unless a police officer is there. 120-396 TRANSIT FARE/REVENUE POLICY 396-486 The Mayor asked if anyone had any problems with what was originally present - 141 CROS 1 LMED BY �L JORM MIC ROLAB I i CEDAR RAPID$ - OES MINES, i Council Informal Page 2 November 16, 1982 ed: a two-step increase in fare, 40d in Jan. 1983 and 50t in Jan. 1986, beginning to phase out revenue sharing, and implementing the transit levy, and maintaining local level of support at what it is now (40%). Staff was directed to schedule a public hearing on the fare increase. Council had previously agreed on use of the 20 -ride permit, the reduced Saturday fare, and these options will be noted at the hearing. Vitosh explained they were not projecting increases in ridership. Neuhauser commented that Council owes John McDonald a vote of thanks for this policy. Councilman Erdahl left the meeting, 6:30 P.M. NOISE VARIANCE PERMIT FEES 486-560 Kucharzak explained the reasoning for the fees suggested. Neuhauser thought people would rather risk a citiation at $12. Berlin advised that the $50 fee was for sound trucks and there was not much interest in having sound trucks. Council decided to try the proposed fees. Berlin stated that if it didn't work, he would let Council know. COUNCIL TIME 560-723 1) Lynch reported on the meeting of the Wastewater Facility Committee and noted material distributed in the packet. For the City to fund the present plan, it would require a 900% increase in fees (from $40 a house- hold to $400 a household), so Consultant Kimm will be preparing alterna- tives and costs. Their next meeting is in January. 2) City Attorney Jansen reported on the public hearing held in August by the Environmental Quality Commission regarding allocations for sewer treatment plant funds available to Iowa. The City responded, but the outcome was that it retained it's ranking of 26th, but funding was held at 75% instead of the reduced 55%. One outgrowth of the hearing was an administrative rule regarding the priority system, and it will take effect on 11/17, and if the City wants to challenge, it must file by Wednesday. Des Moines is getting the majority of the funding. Jansen thought there were many problems and did not recommend challenging. Berlin agreed, noting that the City will keep the plan it has, but will go ahead with other alternatives. Neuhauser questioned if Council should look at buying the land for the plant. Berlin advised that staff and Kim will address this later. Council agreed they would not challenge the ruling. It was pointed out that no City downstream is using the river for drinking water. Meeting adjourned, 7:15 P.M. MICROTILMED BY JORRA MIC ROLAB i CEDAR RAPIDS DES nDI4C5 1 MINUIES OF OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/15/82 the cost of publishing the ofIlowing proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $_ Iowa City Council, special meeting, November 15, 1982, 4:45 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Dickson, Erdahl (5:10) Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Balmer. the Waiver of Call of Special Meeting as signed by all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the following changes be made in the proposed ordinance and referred back to Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration of its recommendations and report back to Council by 11/23/82: that the area defined by Johnson Street on the west, Burlington Street on the north, Lucas on the east, and Court Street and the alley on the south be designated RNC -20; that the area defined by Burlington Street on the south, the moratorium boundary on the west and the north, and Johnson Street on the east be designated RNC -20, with the exception of the two lots in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of College and Johnson shown as R3 on the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation dated 10/14/82; that the two lots north and south of Woodlawn Avenue at the entrance of the Woodlawn Historic District be designated R2; and that the area east of Summit Street and between Washington Street and Burlington Street and shown as R2 on the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation of 10/14/82 be revised to be designated RNC -20 except for the two most easterly lots on the north side of College Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn 5:50 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. C s/MARY C. NEUHAUSLR, MAYOR /`AIiBIE sSTOLFUS, CITY CLERK 5u4ll'tled orz 11/24182. nICROr ILMED BY I JORM MICR46LA13 j CEDAR RAPIDS DES t401.14ES J L COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 15, 1982 Iowa City Council, special meeting, November 15, 1982, 4:45 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Dickson, Erdahl (5:10) Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Balmer. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Boothroy, Franklin, Stolfus, Karr. The Waiver of Call of Special Meeting as signed by all Councilmembers present. Tape-recorded on Tape 82-22, Side 2, 1487 -end and Side 1, 1-30. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the following changes be made in the proposed ordinance and referred back to Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration of its recommendations and report back to Council by 11/23/82: that the area defined by Johnson Street on the west, Burlington Street on the north, Lucas on the east, and Court Street and the alley on the south be designated RNC -20; that the area defined by Burlington Street on the south, the moratorium boundary on the west and the north, and Johnson Street on the east be designated RNC -20, with the exception of the two lots in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of College and Johnson shown as R3 on the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation dated 10/14/82; that the two lots north and south of Woodlawn Avenue at the entrance of the Woodlawn Historic District be designated R2; and that the area east of Summit Street and between Washington Street and Burlington Street and shown as R2 on the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation of 10/14/82 be revised to be designated RNC -20 except for the two most easterly lots on the north side of College Street. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views on these areas. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/O, Balmer absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn 5:50 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 141CRDrILMED BY j JORM MICR6LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M0MES I J v r COUNCIL GOAL -SETTING SESSION NOVEMBER 3, 1982 COUNCIL GOAL -SETTING SESSION: November 3, 1982, at 2:00 P.M. at the Highlander. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, McDonald, Dickson, Perret, Erdahl, Lynch -2:25 PM. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. NEWS MEDIA: Press Citizen, John Campbell, Daily Iowan, Mark Leonard. FACILITATORS: Clayton Ringgenberg, Tim Shields Ringgenberg noted that the purpose of the meeting was to get a consensus on the goals and objectives for the next eighteen months, as guidance for budget purposes; to discuss policies of Council; to build the Council team; and to discuss the progress the Council is making. The Agenda was as follows: 1. Review of Accomplishments in the year completed, and the current year. 2. Goal setting activity and follow-up discussion. 3. Wrap-up of discussion, the team effectiveness and Council operations Ringgenberg liked the process of the meeting with the department heads for their input on the budget. Council reviewed the accomplishments of the previous year, noting the workload increase, the dividing among Councilmembers of the work on major issues, and the trust given in these areas. Council discussed the things that didn't get accomplished and present concerns. Shields presented a structured goal -setting process. Councilmembers were to visualize five-year goals, but to target objectives for the next eighteen months to work toward that goal. A summary of the potential objectives by•briority, in each of the categories will be prepared by Asst. City Mgr. Helling (and attached). Some process will be worked out so that they can be displayed in the Conference Room. After this process was finished, Shields remarked that there was a high degree of consensus in the group on the final or top goals. There were no new capital improvements, but all were planning items. Council asked for a process to be worked out to inform them of where each goal is on its timetable, and who is responsible for it, Staff, Council or the City Manager. Neuhauser questioned if the vacant parking lot (dept. store/hotel) was to be opened for parking. Evidently a letter had been distributed regarding this. The City Manager said it had not been decided. Council has been cutting down on the number of items on the pending list. Neuhauser suggested joint meetings with the Board of Supervisors and the Coralville City Council, with an agenda being prepared for the discussions. Berlin advised that there could be four bids on the hotel next Monday. He stated that Council would be receiving a letter from Zuchelli regarding Armstrongs. One hotel bidder wants to discuss financing the department store construction with lease to Armstrongs. The City Manager also commented that every week or two, some of the issues pending, 19�f G +aicaortuaeD Dv JORM MIC ROLAB L! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 'd014E5 J Council Informal Page 2 November 3, 1982 the hotel/motel tax, police services, or long range financial report, will be added to the informal meetings for discussion, prior to the budget meet- ings. Council discussed one weakness in their previous process on goals, not follow- ing thru or monitoring their goals. They wondered whether to meet every six months, or four months for such monitoring. City Mgr. Berlin suggested start- ing with a quarterly report to monitor the goals, with the following questions to be answered: who is responsible for implementation of the goal, exactly what is to be done, and where they are on the timetable. Helling pointed out the new summary of department quarterly reports he is to present. Any projects not on schedule might be scheduled for discussion with the appropriate depart- ment head. Councilmembers thanked Ringgenberg and Shields for their helpful process. Meeting adjourned, 6:30 P.M. M V/0 MICROFILMED BY �• I JORM MICR#LAS CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES .J -J I a I � r 1 City Council Goal Setting Meeting November 3, 1982 Objectives Discussed - Priority Categories 1. TOP PRIORITY a. Obtain funding for wastewater treatment plant or identify alternatives for ten year interim. b. Completion and implementation of new zoning ordinance. C. Complete development of urban renewal land. d. Execute Urban Fringe Agreement with County. e. Begin implementation of Economic Development Policy. f. Adopt Transit Policy. 2. HIGH PRIORITY a. Seek alternative sources of revenue (other than property taxes). i b. Maintain current level of basic services. C. Increase police protection through additional staff and/or other alternative methods. El. Complete decisions regarding new Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric franchise. e. Develop long-range fiscal policies. f. Define space needs and adopt plan. g. Identify solutions for dealing with downtown parking. h. Urban amenities - downtown improvements (Dubuque, Linn, Clinton, plans for Iowa Avenue). i. Improved communications with Boards and Commissions and recognition of their accomplishments. j. Review/implement Bike Plan. 3. MODERATELY HIGH PRIORITY a. Develop policy for park acquisition. b. Begin Benton and Riverside Drive improvements. 1746 VIICRONUIED BY I JORM MIC ROLAB J � CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1401YE5I J i v' r Ll1 2 c. Review service delivery to identify improved methods. d. Build better communications with U of I students. 4. LOWEST PRIORITY a. Subdivision Ordinance with provisions for mandatory parkland dedication. b. New swimming pool. C. Designate Historic Preservation Districts. d. Develop Historic Preservation strategies and funding sources. e. Form intergovernmental committee to address common concerns. f. Minimize property tax increases. 5. UNDIFFERENTIATED a. 2,000 new housing units. b. Utilize vacant Urban Renewal space while awaiting development. C. Review Council goals at four to six month intervals. d. Get congregate housing built. e. Establish an Energy Conservation Code for new construction. f. Improved information and understanding regarding operational delays and dealing with such delays. f g. Improve public relations by staff in dealings with the public. h. Selective implementation of Melrose Corridor Committee recommendations. i. Implement information program about City functions. j. Develop informal guidelines regarding closed meetings. i 1IV6 i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ! i Ii INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 22, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 22, 1982, 4:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Dickson, Perret, McDonald, Erdahl- 4:40 PM, Lynch -5:25 PM. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Jansen, Knight, Boothroy, Helling, Keller, Hencin, Milkman, Farmer. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 82-22, Side 1, 723 -End. Reel 82-23, Side 2, 1-40. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 723-925 Mayor Neuhauser announced to the citizens present that discussion of P&Z's minutes concerning referral of Council concerns regarding rezoning of certain areas in the College Hill Park/South Dodge St. moratorium area would be delayed until Councilmembers Erdah and Lynch were present later. Al1e in Block 47 Kn19 t commence that the vacation of a portion of the alley in Block 47 for Mercy Hospital would allow them to control access to parking, and both the Staff and Commission approved the proposal. Historic Preservation Commission Regarding this or finance, Councilman McDonald stated he did not plan to vote for it and stated his reasons. LSNRD, Prel. & Final, Home Town Dairies Knight a vise that t e efficiencies mentioned in his memo had been corrected. P&Z's vote and requirements for approval were discussed. Boothroy advised that at this time, there were only six members on the Commission, one vacancy. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 4:40 P.M. COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING COBG PROGRAM PROPOSALS 925-1739 Ba mer requeste const eration of funding for Systems Unlimited. Independent Living's proposal was discussed. It has changed from last year's request. B. Barber was present for S.U. and representatives for.I.L. were present for clarification of their proposals. Chrp. Bonney and members of CCN were present'to answer questions regarding their evaluation of proposals and their recommendations. Perret suggested sale of general obligation bonds for the Creekside-Sewer Project. Neuhauser questioned if the project would solve the problems. City Engineer Farmer and Planner Hencin explained the project (lift station and sewer line) and what would be accomplished in the different phases. J. Hynes questioned cost estimates and noted problems with leaves blocking the catch basin intakes. Balmer said he thought bonds should be the last recourse, that use of CDBG funds for sewer projects was an eligible use. Staff will investigate to see if storm sewers are an eligible use of revenue bonds under the enterprise funds. Councilman Lynch arrived, 5:25 PM. Regarding the effect of the new dam on the level of water in Ralston Creek, Farmer advised that if all the improvements were in, it would drop the level of the creek two feet for the 100 -year flood. City Manager Berlin thought the changes would be more significant. The majority of Councilmembers agreed to use g.o, bonds for the sewer project, consideration of specifics to be discussed with the '84 Capital Improvements Projects discussion. All Councilmembers agreed 111CRO[IuaED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1401NES r C Page 2 Council Informal November 22, 1982 to allocate the $100,000 sewer allocation to Systems Unlimited if HUD agrees that it is an eligible project. Funding for Independent Living is contingent on its provision of operating funds. COLLEGE HILL PARK/SOUTH DODGE MORATORIUM AREA Mayor Neuhauser recounted P&Z's recommendations on Council's referral of certain areas. PR concurred with all except the area south of Burlington. Chrp. Seward was present to explain why they preferred R3A for the block south of Burlington, east of Johnson, west of Dodge and north of Court. Boothroy advised that the ordinance had been amended to reflect Council's changes. City Attorney Jansen explained procedure to amend the previous ordinance for consideration of the substitute ordinance. Neuhauser noted that the schedule was for 1st consideration on Nov. 23rd, 2nd consideration on Dec. 7th (Perret will be absent), and 3rd consideration on Dec. 21st (Neuhauser will be absent), so all will need to be present on the 7th and 21st for consideration of the substitute ordinance. The Mayor thanked PR Commission for all their hard work on these issues. The Council appreciates it. COUNCIL GOALS Berlin stated that Council goals, specifically what, the follow-up. This item HOTEL/DEPARTMENT-STORE should decide if they will carry out all of the the time -frame, and who will be responsible for will be added to the next agenda. City Manager Berlin reported on events leading up to the present time re- garding Armstrongs proposal for the department store, and their purchase of Rosheks in Dubuque, efforts by the Zuchelli firm regarding financing and developers, and interest by hotel developers. Now there are four possible alternatives: 1) scratch use of the site for both department store and hotel, and rebid entire site for hotel use only, not using 82-1b or pedestrian mall; 2) stay with current design and timetable for the hotel/department store and see if a hotel developer or another developer can enter into a satisfactory agreement with Armstrongs by early March (City can submit a UDAG application by then.); 3) continue the hotel on the present site, and reserve space for Armstrongs for some time in the future; or 4) rebid the hotel immediately, reconfigure the hotel site so it has slightly more space, leaving about 60,000 square feet on the department store site for a smaller 'opportunity site' (department ;tore, offices). There would be separate timetables for construction, and this would include the pedestrian mall area and 82-1b. Variations on these alternatives were discussed. 1729-1920 1920-1930 1930-2727 Berlin stated that Zuchelli recommended the City not give up -give one more run atit-give Armstrongs until March. Berlin did not agree. Special Attorney Hayek agreed that if the hotel site was changed by 25'-50', it would have to be rebid. Neuhauser commented that if a delay was made for Armstrongs, they should be will- ing to pick up costs already incurred by the City specifically made to accommo- date them. Lynch suggested a strongly worded letter be sent to Armstrongs giv- ing them a certain number of days to respond. Several Councilmembers agreed on 30 days. Hayek noted the formal notification would be on Council's agenda. AGENDA 1. McDonald commented on the continuing problems with Starport. Berlin re- ported on previous actions by City and County. B. Chiat, manager at 111CROHLMED BI' JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES 2727 -End 1 J r Council Informal Page 3 Noyember 22, 1982 Starport appeared. 2. Balmer called attention to the problems created in the parking ramp last Reel 82-23 week because of the free parking and no staffing. Berlin explained the Side 2, merchants proposed plan. Council decided to do away with free parking 1-40 after this next Friday (day after Thanksgiving). The Resolution will be added to the agenda, and posted on the bulletin board. APPOINTMENTS Council agreed on the appointment of Geraldene Felton to the Human Rights Commission and appointment of C. Conrad Browne to the Senior Center Comm. Meeting adjourned, 6:45 P.M. to executive session. C 411 CROS ILMED 61' j JORM MIC R4/l AB I� �LEDAR RAPIDS DES 140 L'JES I A ■ EXECUTIVE SESSION NOVEMBER, 22, 1982 EXECUTIVE SESSION: November 22, 1982, 6:45 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: None. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Carroll. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel #27, Side 1, 78-460. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson to adjourn':to executive session under Section 20.17(3), to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collect- ive bargaining with City employee organizations, as such discussion is exempt- ed from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3). The affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn, 7:30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. i f, MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC RdLAB J I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MINES 7 I J 1 EXECUTIVE SESSION NOVEMBER 23, 1982 EXECUTIVE SESSION: November 23, 1982, 9:20 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: None. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Jansen, Karr. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N27, Side 1, 460-1760. City Attorney Jansen advised the Council that if they wished to adjourn to closed session for discussion of the Bates lawsuit, the Code provides that it may be done without posting a 24 hour notice, if such notice was impossible or impractical. Because of the December 4th deadline to appeal, and Council would not have all its members present at a meeting prior to that date for discussion, they could adjourn under 28A.4(2) for discussion. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson to adjourn under Sec. 28A.4(2) and Sec. 28A.5(b) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are present- ly in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 9:45 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. i I_. MICROMMED BY �- JORM MIC ROLAB i I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 7 � I i