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Home My WebLink About1982-12-21 AgendaA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 21, 1982 .Inf�1t %III 1>(il an I / i Y .Inf�1t %III 1>(il an I A IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECE 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC Cl 410 EAST WASHINGTON 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLR CEDAR RAPIDS DES I401I I AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 1982 Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER. ROLL CALL. Item No. 2 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED: a. Approval of official Council actions of the special meeting of November 30, 1982, the regular meeting of December 7, 1982, and the special meeting of December 13, 1982, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Riverfront Commission meeting of November 17, 1982. (2) Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of November 10, 1982. (3) Senior Center Commission meeting of November 4, 1982. L (4) Senior Center Commission meeting of November 19, 1982. (5) Housing Appeals Board meeting of November 9, 1982. (6) Design Review Committee meeting of November 23, 1982. C. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: (1) Consider motion approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Seven Eleven Store #18048, 820 -1st Avenue. (renewal) (2) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor License for Richard T. Corcoran dba The Shamrock, 525 South Gilbert Street. (renewal) (3) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Breadbasket Corp. dba The Breadline, 325 E. Washington. (new, conditional) (4) Consider resolution to refund cigarette permit, Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque. I mcRDrILMED BY JORM MICROLOB CEDAR PAPID. • DES MOINES 7 i r 3� Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 21,'1982 7:30 P.M. Page 2 Item No. 2c. cont'd. (5) Consider resolution to refund cigarette permit, Second 7 Avenue Restaurant, 1010 Second Avenue. (6) Consider motion approving the application for transfer of liouor license for the Crow's Nest (currently located at 328 E. Washington and relocating to 313 S. Dubuque Street). d. Resolutions. (1) Consider resolution accepting the paving and storm sewer improvements in Oakes Meadow Addition to the City of Iowa City. Comment: See Engineer's Report. (2) Consider resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute IDOT Right -of -Way Assurance Statement. Comment: This Resolution assures that the City will comply with the 1970 Uniform Relocation Assistance and Land Acquisition Policies Act. This is a yearly state- ment that is a requirement for receiving Federal -Aid funds for projects such as Gilbert Street and the Camp Cardinal Road Bridge. Public Works recommends approval. A copy of the Assurance Statement is attached. e. Correspondence. (1) Letter from Chairperson of the Committee on Community Needs regarding crowded conditions at informal Council meetings. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (2) Letter from United Way of Johnson County regarding extension of lease at Old Brick. No reply is necessary. (3) Letter from the Iowa Department of Social Services regarding proposed changes in the Human Rights Ordinance. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (4) Letter from John Hayek regarding proposed revisions in the Human Rights Ordinance. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (5) Letter of appreciation from Systems Unlimited. No reply is necessary. 141CRUILVIED BY JORM MIC RdILAB 1 L I 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i v r Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 21, 1982 7:30 P.M. Page 3 Item No. 2e. cont'd. (6) Letter from Dr. O.C. Beasley regarding proposed revisions in the Human Rights Ordinance. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (7) Letter from Robert Osmundson regarding proposed revisions in the Human Rights Ordinance. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. 1 (8) Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: (a) Stop signs on Morningside Drive at College Street. (b) Parking prohibition on Court Street east of Front Street. (c)) Yield sign on Meadow at Brookside Drive. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 - PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS. a. Consider setting a public hearing for January 18, 1983, on the proposed rezoning of Lot 26, Lyon's Second Addition, from C2 to R3A; located east of Van Buren Street, north of Bowery Street, west of Johnson Street, and south of Burlington Street. Z-8218. Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held December 2, 1982, recommended by a vote of 5-1-1 approval of the proposed rezoning of Lot 26, Lyon's Second ' Addition, from C2 to RX This recommendation is consistent with the staff's recommendation. A copy of the staff report and the ordinance rezoning this property will be provided for Council review prior to the date of the public hearing. Action ll% a I b1ICRorILMED B1' J JORM MICRbLAB ` 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1.101NES 7 ( I � I J j %. ■ Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 21, 1982 7:30 P.M. Page 4 Item No. 3 cont'd. Consider setting a public hearing for January 18, 1983, on the proposed rezoning of certain property located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Gilbert and Burlington Streets from C2 to CBS. Z-8222. Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission will be discussing this item at their regularly scheduled meeting on December 16, 1982. Prior to the date of the publichearing, a complete report of the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation, and a copy of the staff report will be provided for City Council review. This item is being placed on the Council's agenda at this time to permit it to follow the same timetable as Item c below. Action - Z?// gzz eJ C. Consider setting a public hearing on January 18, 1983, on the proposed rezoning of Lots 3 and 4 in Lyman Cook's Subdivision which are owned by the City of Iowa City and located north of Ralston Creek Village and east of Gilbert Street from C2 to CBS. Z-8223. Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission will be discussing this item at their regularly scheduled meeting December 16, 1982. A complete report on the Commission's recommendation, and a copy of the staff report will be provided for City Council review prior to the date of the public hearing. This item is being placed on the Council's agenda at this time to expedite the rezoning process and permit disposition of this parcel as soon as possible. Action - �• QD� OUO.a� d. Consider setting a public hearing for January 18, 1983, on the vacation of a,portion of the alley directly east of Lot in Lyman Cook's Subdivision, Outlot 25. Action - C Comment: This vacation will Zoning Commission meeting of necessary for the purpose of alley with the disposition of be considered at the Planning & January 6. The vacation is including this portion of the Lots 3 and 4 (the City pipeyard). j, incnOMMED BY JORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES r r I I Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 21, 1982 7:30 P.M. Page 5 Item No. 3 cont'd. Consider setting a public hearing for January 18, 1983, on the disposition of Lots 3 and 4 in Lyman Cook's Subdivision, Outlot 25 and the vacated portion of the Outlot 25 alley adjacent to Lot 4. Comment: The City Council previously received a memorandum from the City Manager on this subject. Action ,72 f. Consider setting a public hearing for January 4, 1983, on the disposition of a vacated portion of Maiden Lane, located south of Prentiss Street, west of Gilbert Street and north of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Line. V-8101. Comment: The subject right-of-way was vacated by City Council action on March 16, 1982. On the same date, a public hearing was held on the proposed conveyance of the vacated right-of- way at the appraised value of $26,500. The land was never conveyed. Subsequently, in a letter dated December 8, 1982" an offer was submitted by the adjacent property owner to purchase the subject property for the amount of $10,000. A new public hearing date is being set because of the time lapse since the original hearing and to allow a hearing on the specific purchase offer. A copy of the offer to purchase is included in the agenda material. Action - J?2eZ&t l i a Ie g. Public hearing on the proposed rezoning of certain property located at 505 Burlington Street from C2 to R3A. Z-8219. Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held November 4, 1982, recommended by a 5-0-1 vote approval of the proposed rezoning of certain property located at 505 Burlington Street from C2 to 113A. This recommendation is consistent with the staff's recommendation contained in the staff report dated November 4, 1982, which is included in the Council's agenda packet. A copy of the ordinance rezoning the subject property is also included in the Council's agenda packet. Action - 4449 mar•J olf-{pna v.� j, 111CRor1u4EC BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES '101!ES t J r Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 21, 1982 7:30 P.M. Page 6 Item No. 3 cont'd. h. Consider a proposed ordinance vacating the west 60 feet of the east 160 feet of the alley in Block 47, located directly 3 U7 to the west of the existing hospital building, as requested �7 by Mercy Hospital. V-8202. (passed and adopted) Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission, at their October 21, 1982, meeting, recommended by a 6-0 vote that the vacation of the 60 feet of alley directly west of the existing Mercy Hospital building be approved subject to retention of a 20 foot easement by the City. This recommendation is consistent with the staff's recommendation contained in the Council's November 23, 1982, aaenda material. A copy of the ordinance vacating the 60 foot segment of alley and retaining a 20 foot easement was also included in that agenda packet. Action - IOAA5 / i. Consider a proposed ordinance establishing an historic preservation commission for the City.of Iowa City, Iowa, and providing the procedures for the establishment of historic 3 %8 preservation districts, and defining powers and duties in —� association therewith. (passed and adopted) Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held June 17, 1982, recommended by a 5-1-1 vote approval of this ordinance. The proposed historic preservation ordinance will establish a city historic preservation commis- sion and procedures for the designation of city historic districts, in accord with state law. A revised copy of the ordinance and a memo explaining the changes were included in the November 9, 1982, agenda packet. Action - L MICROFILMED By JORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES !491:![5 91 D r/&o i/ 1 J i r I I Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 21, 1982 7:30 P.M. Page 7 Item No. 4 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION. Item No. 5 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS AND COMMISS a. Consider recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission: (1) The Parks and Recreation Commission enthusiasticall,Y endorses the naming of the little league fields Bopby Oldis Fields, but desires that any future action of this sort involving the Department of Parks and Recreation be channeled first through the Parks and Recreation Commission for its recommendation. (2) The Parks and Recreation Commission supports and approves of the Bobby Oldis Memorial plan to build a restroom/ concession/storage building at City Park. b. Consider recommendations of the Riverfront Commission: a �� (1) Riverfront Commission recommends that the City Council adopt conservation easements as a tool to implement the vegetative buffer portion of the buffer and trail proposed in the Stanley Plan. The Council will be asked to approve a resolution adopting conservation easements as a tool to implement the buffer aspect of the buffer and trail system. The resolution will be placed on the Council's agenda shortly after the first of the year. (2) The Riverfront Commission recommends that the City Council accept the Engineering Department's proposal for a structure which would house the salt pile at the Iowa City maintenance yards and that the Council allocate the requisite funds for construction of this building. No Council response to the Commission is necessary on this item. R:LRDrIL14CD a1' JORM MIC ROLAB L� j ceonn enrlDs • DES MOV L / .911411 Item No. 5 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS AND COMMISS a. Consider recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission: (1) The Parks and Recreation Commission enthusiasticall,Y endorses the naming of the little league fields Bopby Oldis Fields, but desires that any future action of this sort involving the Department of Parks and Recreation be channeled first through the Parks and Recreation Commission for its recommendation. (2) The Parks and Recreation Commission supports and approves of the Bobby Oldis Memorial plan to build a restroom/ concession/storage building at City Park. b. Consider recommendations of the Riverfront Commission: a �� (1) Riverfront Commission recommends that the City Council adopt conservation easements as a tool to implement the vegetative buffer portion of the buffer and trail proposed in the Stanley Plan. The Council will be asked to approve a resolution adopting conservation easements as a tool to implement the buffer aspect of the buffer and trail system. The resolution will be placed on the Council's agenda shortly after the first of the year. (2) The Riverfront Commission recommends that the City Council accept the Engineering Department's proposal for a structure which would house the salt pile at the Iowa City maintenance yards and that the Council allocate the requisite funds for construction of this building. No Council response to the Commission is necessary on this item. R:LRDrIL14CD a1' JORM MIC ROLAB L� j ceonn enrlDs • DES MOV IF' ■-, 7 51, (1) /4?Z/ cha qe e i 111CROEILMED 61' JORM MICR�L AB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES . / I J J C Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 21, 1982 7:30 P.M. Page 8 Item No. 5 cont'd. C. Consider the recommendation of the Design Review Committee: (1) The Design Review Committee, at its November 23, 1982, meeting, recommended approval of the design plans for an addition to the Iowa State Bank (102 S. Clinton Street). Further, the Committee recommends the exterior siding material facing the Block 81 alley consist of a darker and more durable material than was presented, and that any additional floors on the addition reflect a continuation of the design which recognizes the older building's design. Item No. 6 - PUBLIC HEARING ON THE INTENTION TO ISSUE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR THE IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY PROJECT. Comment: On March 16, 1982, the Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement for the issuance of not to exceed $3,500,000 of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for this project. The Design Review Committee has reviewed the design plans and its recommendation appears above. The public hearing is now being held to receive public input on whether the City should proceed with the issuance of the bonds. Action - uA Item No. 7 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST 3 0 COMPANY, PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO•EXCEED $3,500,000. Comment: After all objections have been received during the public hearing, and considered, if the Council decides not to abandon the proposal to issue said bonds, this resolution should be introduced and adopted. Action - m CRor ILMED 3'r JORM MICROLA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES .e��i-o ,cuzG�.�✓ J �1 [_F n L 5c (1 ) 164e su> - Ale�e 111CRDnuaED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES I-00ItdES A 1 J i r LF...•1I Pte/ 141CR0f ILMED BY JORM MIC RbLAB I CEDAR HgvIDS •DCS MOVIES 1 J r P'� oa- dye L Xaz oaf' /D Niro �c�u/ G�e�ii'u�J MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i 1 J Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 21, 1982 7:30 P.M. Page 9 Item No. 8 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. a. Board of Adjustment - One vacancy for a five-year term endina January 1, 1988. (James Harris' term ends) b. Airport Commission - One vacancy for a six-year term ending March 1, 1989. (Joseph Tiffany's term ends) C. Broadband Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy for a three-year term ending March 13, 1986. (Sandra Eskin's term ends) d. Committee on Community Needs - Three vacancies for three-year terms ending March 1, 1986. (Terms of David Leshtz, Janet Cook, and Sandra Lockett end) T�3p point ents will be`made the February 1, 1983, meeting of the City Council. Item No. 9 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. 111CRDEILMED DY i/ JORM MIC RQLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS •DCS MOVIES T ; v kv J /fb.drLA/�/JJ AW 2 -44" �N `I� A/M�4 Aiwwi�lJ� 42/ 111CRDEILMED DY i/ JORM MIC RQLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS •DCS MOVIES T ; v kv .11 PLC 0 dy 7s •� �IUru� �,o� '� �L�i,�4,e,Q �fi2c�v � � �f O/j�-�—a: mcRorILVED BY �F JORM MIC ROLAB LCEDAR RAPIDS •DES VOIYES IF 0 14 Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 21, 1982 7:30 P.M. Page 10 Item No. 10 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY. a. City Manager. b. City Attorney. Item No. 11 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INCREASE IN TRANSIT'S FARES, 30 ( EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1983. Comment: Fares will be increased as follows: Action - OLD NEW RATE RATE Monthly passes $12.00 514.00 Basic fare .35 .40 Saturday fare .25 .30 School and Special Activities .25 .30 Institute tickets in strips of ten (10) for $4.00 per strip (40t per ticket). Tickets to be sold in strips of ten only. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB � CEDAR RANDSDCS MOINES ' i i r I Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 21, 1982 7:30 P.M. Page 11 Item No. 12 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 3 p,v" BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Comment: This agreement with•Shive-Hattery and Associates defines the scope of Engineering services and establishes a ..not to exceed" fee of $16,500 for the investigation and recommendation phase. The fee for. the design phase cannot be determined until completion of the investigation and recommendation phase, so an amendment to the agreement will be negotiated at that time. Action - Item No. 13 - CONSIDER RESOLUTIO ' APPOINTING AN ACTI G CITY CLERK EFFECTIVE A 3 0 3 JANUARY 1, 1983. Comment: The City Clerk has resigned effective January 1, 1983. This action is necessary to maintain the office of the City Clerk until permanenAttorney tandpHumanent of a RelationsuDirector aremoranda attached. the City Action - ' Item No. 14 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A HOTFL AND MOTEL TAX IN AND FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. (second consideration) Comment: This ordinance received voter approval in the November election. It must be approved and published by January 15, 1983, so that there is sufficient time to notify the State Director of Revenue of the City's intent to implement the tax on April 1, 1983. Action -� ala Item No. 15 - ADJOURNMENT. F.' 3o P m. i � F11CAOi ILI•IED Ol' JORM M1CR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1d0MES 7 � J r v