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Home My WebLink About1981-10-20 Council minutes—T COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 20, 1981 Iowa City Council, regular meeting 10/20/81, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Council members present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Vevera. Absent: Perret, Roberts. Staff members present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Jansen, Karr. Council mintues tape-recorded on Tape 81-14, Side 1, 1-523. Mayor Balmer proclaimed October 18-24, 1981, as Iowa Awareness Week; October 18-24, 1981, as Salute Industry Week, and October 24, 1981, as United Nations Day. The Mayor noted deletion of Item 3.b(3) liquor license for Bart's Place, and addition of beer permit for Quik Trip #548, 955 Mormon Trek, of motion authorizing landing of Air Care Helicopter, and setting public hearing re request for additional taxicabs for City Cab Co. to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Board of Library Trustees - 9/24/81; Mayor's Youth Employment Board -9/23/81; Board of Adjustment - 9/23/81; Planning & Zoning Comm. -10/1/81. Permit Motions & Resolutions approved as recommended by City Clerk: Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Inland Transport Co. dba Kirkwood 76, 300 Kirkwood Ave.; Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pizza Hut of America, Inc. dba Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk St.; Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Quik Trip Corp. #548, 955 Mormon Trek Rd.; motion authorizing Air Care Helicopter to land at Longfellow School, October 21, 1981. Resolutions: RES. 81-277, Bk. 69, pp. 2020-2021 ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PARKING RAMP "A" EXIT LANE, constructed by Midwest Electrical Contractors, Inc.; RES. 81-278, Bk. 69, pp. 2022-2023 ACCEPTING THE PAVING AND STORM SEWER FOR COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD, PART 8, constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc., and Knowling Bros. Contracting Co.; RES. 81-279, Bk. 69, pp. 2024-2025 ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE II, constructed by Town and Country Electrical Company. Correspondence: Elderly Service Agency, re funding for snow removal service to low-income elderly and handicapped, referred to Human Services Planner for recommendation. James Clark, requesting extension of IRB area to include property on Gilbert St, owned by Abrams Furniture, a resolution is on the agenda, and a memo from the City Manager. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer: re left turn signal at U.S. Highway #6 and First Ave.; removal of permissive left-hand turns at U.S. Highway #6 and Sycamore St. and Highway #6 and Keokuk Street. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds approved: Regina High School Homecoming Parade, 10/8/81; Iowa City Striders and Sigma Chi Fraternity race on 10/3/81; Marantha Student Fellowship, use of Blackhawk MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities October 20, 1981 Page 2 Minipark for showing a film, "Football Fever", 10/2/81; Zielinski's Iowa Heritage Gallery to carry "sandwich" advertisement board in downtown Iowa City. Application for City Plaza Use Permit from the Music Shop to park one or two trucks on City Plaza for piano and organ sale on 11/4-5-6, denied. Setting a public hearing for November 24, 1981, on a proposed Resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed additional taxicab service applied for by City Cab Co. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret and Roberts absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, that the Ordinance amending Section 8.10.19 II (additional regulations) of the Code of Iowa City, allowing funeral homes/mortuaries to be located in multi -family zones, be given second consideration and vote for passage. Chairperson of Planning and Zoning Comm. Jane Jakobsen was present to answer questions. Neuhauser explained why she would be voting against the amendment. Motion to give second consideration carried, 4/1, Neuhauser voting 'no', Perret and Roberts absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Roll call vote on second vote for passage, 4/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Neuhauser. Absent: Perret, Roberts. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies: Board of Adjustment, one vacancy, five-year term; Board of Appeals, one vacancy, three-year term; Board of Examiners of Plumbers, two vacancies, two-year terms; Human Rights Comm., three vacancies, three-year terms; Parks & Recreation Comm., two vacancies, four-year terms; Resources Conservation Comm., four vacancies, three year terms; Senior Center Comm., two vacancies, three-year terms. These appointments will be made at the December 8, 1981 meeting of Council. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Peter Wallace, 701 Templin Road to the Board of Library Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 1983. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint James Kessler, 1650 Dubuque Road as the licensed electrical contractor representative on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals for a four-year term expiring October 26, 1985. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Erdahl related concerns that an informal session had not been scheduled for discussion of the appointments. Neuhauser commented on the parking arrangement undertaken at Gilbert/Market area without Council's knowledge or cost figures, and questioned when the left -turn signal would be installed at Dubuque/Park Road. City Manager Berlin advised that the City is waiting for delivery of the equipment for the Dubuque project, and agreed with her concern re the first project. Balmer called attention to the memo from the Finance Director regarding the application for industrial revenue bonds for the Brown Bottle, and was pleased at the prospect of an occupant for the vacant Younkers' building. After receipt of the memo from CCN regarding use of CDBG funds, he questioned whether or not MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 4' Council Activities October 20, 1981 Page 3 the Staff would be coming back to Council with a proposal for possible reallocation of block grant monies. Berlin stated that CCN would be meeting again to look at what viable alternatives might exist, so Council will wait for their response. Lynch commented on the number of vacancies to be filled on Boards and Commissions, and encouraged citizens to apply. City Attorney Jansen reported that the public hearing on the matter of the notice of violation, the notice of claim, and the order of compliance issued by the City to Sheller -Globe Corporation related to prohibited discharges into the City's sewer system, to be held on November 10th on Council's regular agenda should be rescheduled for a later date due to the possible length of the legal process. The dates of November 19th and 20th were tentatively agreed upon for the special meeting. Mayor Balmer noted that Councilmember Perret had expressed concerns regarding the amendment to the Industrial Revenue Bond policy which would enlarge the eligible area. Applicant Clark was present and agreed to delay for an informal discussion of his housing proposal, which will now be for 54 instead of 72 units. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to defer the Resolution Amending the IRB policy to the November loth meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried, unanimously, 5/0. Councilwoman Neuhauser introduced Margreita Delle, who presented a slide show entitled Iowa City, Where Past and Future Meet". Mayor Balmer thanked her for the presentation. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn, 8:22 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0. WOH ATTEST: ( 40y1)LKK A S MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES NOINES S" - L,, 2:1,443� INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 5, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 5, 1981, 3:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Lynch, Vevera, Perret 3:05PM, Erdahl 3:10 PM, Neuhauser 3:20 Ph1. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Boothroy, Milkman, Helling, Hauer, Schmadeke, Woito, Ramser, Schmeiser, Vitosh, Kucharzak, Hencin. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #81-12, Side 2, 1399 to End, and Reel #81-13, Side 1, 1-76. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1399-1814 1. Boothroy noted that all three items regarding vacation of Scott Blvd. right-of-way needed to be considered in the order that they are on the agenda. Councilman Perret arrived, 3:05 PM. 2. Milkman explained the amendment to the Preliminary -Final PAD for j Orchard Court was because of the difference .in the type of building j to be constructed, but there would still be 17 units. Councilmembers I had no questions and three considerations will be given. i 3. The amendment to the Prel. & Final LSNRD for Hy Vee/Drug Town and Contractor's Tool and Supply is to allow a storage facility to be I constructed on a portion of Contractor's Tool and Supply fenced -in and graveled area. The parking spaces are all right for this accessory use. Storm water management has already been provided for, Boothroy noted. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 3:10 PM. 4. Boothroy pointed out that the Ordinance regarding zone for funeral homes/mortuary had been changed to prohibit construction except in an R3A zone as Council decided. To change to a less restrictive zone will not require another public hearing. Sharm Scheurman arrived and was apprised of Council's decision to restrict construction to the R3A zone with a minimum of one acre lot size. Scheurman suggested that a mortuary was a lot like a church and stated that the Council would not often be confronted with this question. His client is considering a two acre parcel in the fringe area. Boothroy explained P&Z Comm. decision for R3 zone. There is no provision for a variance approach. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to leave the zone R3, but a 40,000 square foot minimum lot area. This will be changed in the Ord. being considered. Councilwoman Neuhauser arrived, 3:20 PM. AGENDA/COUNCIL BUSINESS 1814-2009 1. Balmer stated that regarding placement of a dumpster for the Senior Center, he was against taking out shrubbery. Berlin thought that the matter would be resolved satisfactorily. 2. Balmer questioned if paving for Aber Avenue would be uniform in width. This agreement was made several years ago. It will tie into Ty'n Cae (36' wide) whenever the land (John Dane's) comes in, and Council will decide then. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 4'. r - Page 2 3. Regarding the sanitary sewer easement for Allen Greb, Berlin advised that staff is comfortable with reduction of the width of the easement. Informal Council October 5, 1981 4. Berlin explained that Item 21, Sale of $370,000 public improvement bonds, was for the paving and storm drainage in the B.D.I. develop- ment. As bids previously received for the sale of these bonds came in too high, the only alternative at this time was that the bonds would be issued, at 10%, to the contractor who currently is holding the warrants at 7%. Neuhauser requested a report from the Staff on how the applicant met the criteria as requested by City policy. 5. City Manager called attention to the Press Release being distributed regarding the City's receipt of federal matching grant for energy conservation. 6. Hauer distributed to Council the report from consultant Zuchelli regarding redevelopment opportunities for the former public library building. Copies of this report will sell for $1. FUNDING FOR THE NORTH BRANCH DAM 2009 -End Mayor Balmer called attention to the memo from Schmeiser in the packet entitled Reallocation of Metro Entitlement CDBG Funds, and expressed concern regarding the article in the Daily Iowan. He stated that at the executive session mentioned, Council had decided to not discuss funding. Berlin added that Council specifically asked Staff to prepare a report regarding other sources for funding and was why this discussion had been scheduled. In answer to Erdahl's question regarding the bond market, Berlin replied that there was no reason to believe high quality bonds couldn't be sold on the market, but there were two issues, the cost, and this amount of money, what it does to the overall schedule of debt as you look at other projects. Berlin summarized the discussion as follows: The land could be acquired this fall, plans and specifications would be started, finished next Spring with a detailed estimate on construction costs. At that time, determine how to finance the cost of the dam. Staff and the Commission could go back through the Block Grant programs, knowing what theCouncil's general interest is, seeing what flexibility they have next Spring. There was general agreement. APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS Council agreed on the reappointment of Margaret Bonney, and appointment of Jim Hirt and Ruth Becker. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. There was general agreement with the recommendation of Hugh Mose re- garding the placement of bus shelters. 2. Councilmembers also agreed with the memo regarding the sale of Elm Grove Park. 3. Councilmembers discussed whether or not agenda material should be stapled. Many did not mind if copies of material were printed on both sides of the paper, if separate items were not run together (such as the first page of a new item being printed on the back side of another item). Berlin will investigate. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES a" F Informal Council October 5, 1981 Page 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive session under Section 20, to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirm- ative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, 4:25 P.M. Tape Recorded on Reel #24, Side 1, 337-818. Staffinembers present; Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Ruppert, Carroll. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 5:30 P.M. The Mayor declaredthemotion carried, 7/0. Side j COUNCIL BUSINESS 1-76 1. Berlin commented that the Clerk and Deputy Clerk were helping County personnel with the final check of voting machines for the City's election. 2. Berlin also pointed out that there might be a special meeting on Monday Oct. 12th, because of issuance of bonds for Roggow. Meeting adjourned, 5:30 PM. I , I j I I i i MICROFILMED BY `JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES c