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AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 24, 1981
7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER
410 EAST WASHINGTON
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AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 1981
Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER.
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Item No. 2 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED* Ta µ
a. Approval of Official Council actions of the regular.meeting /a"K
of November 10, 1981, and the special meeting of November
16, 1981, as published. subject to correction, as recommended
by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes.of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Broadband Telecommunications Commission meeting of
October 20, 1981.
(2) Broadband Telecommunications Commission special meeting
of November 2, 1981.
(3) Housing Appeals Board meeting of September 10, 1981.
(4) Housing Appeals'Board meeting of November 12, 1981.
(5) Resources Conservation Commission meeting of October
28, 1981.
;(6) Design Review Committee meeting of October 28, 1981.
(7) Design Review Committee meeting of November 18, 1981.
(8) Airport Commission meeting of November 12, 1981.
(9) Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of November 4,
1981.
(10) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of November 5,
1981.
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Item No 2 cont'd.
C. Permit Motions as Recommended by the City Clerk
(1) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor License and
Sunday Sales for INC Incorporated dba The Sanctuary,
405 S. Gilbert Street. (renewal)
(2) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor Sunday Sales
Permit for The American Legion Post #17, Roy L. Chopek
dba The American Legion Post #17, Roy L. Chopek. 3016
American Legion Rd. (new)
(3) Consider resolution refunding a portion of a cigarette
permit.
(4) Consider resolution issuing a cigarette permit.
d. Motions.
(1) Consider motion approving Abstract of Election as
certified by the Johnson County Auditor. (General
Election with District B-Erdahl and -At -Large Dickson
and McDonald).
(2) Consider motion to approve disbursements in the amount
of $2,107,653.23 for the period of October 1 through
31, 1981, as recommended by the Finance Director,
subject to audit.
ie. Correspondence.
(1) Letter from John Morrissey expressing opposition to the
use of Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Marcia Roggow
project. This letter was furnished to the Council at
the informal meeting of November 9, 1981, and has been
referred to the City Manager for reply.
(2) Letter from Jay Honohan for the firm of Honohan, Epley,
{ Kron and Haymond, regarding the proposed apartment
complex at Court and Gilbert. This letter was furnished
to the Council at the November 10 Council meeting and
has been referred to the City Manager for reply.
(3) Letter from Ms. Margaret Stokely regarding parking on
Village Road South. A copy of the City Manager's
letter of September 10, to which Ms. Stokely refers, is
attached to the agenda. The City Manager will respond
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Item No. 2e. cont'd.
(4) Petition from 21 residents from the 600 block of South
Governor regarding the parking in that block. The City
Manager will reply after the Traffic Engineer investigates
the situation.
(5) Letter from Charles A. Mullen regarding the lease for
the Union Bus Depot at 404 East College Street. While
it may be desirable to extend this lease, certainly the
City Council should review the City Space Study which
is in progress prior to making a commitment for an
extension. The Space Study Report should be available
for review during the month of December. The City
Manager will respond indicating a delay to review the
Study.
(6) Letter from Charles Wunder regarding an accident and
traffic in general on Park Road. The City Manager has
reviewed the police accident report and has responded
to Mr. Wunder (copy of letter attached).
(7) Petition from 46 residents regarding traffic on Washingtdn
Street between First Avenue and Scott Boulevard. The
Traffic Engineer will be requested to investigate and
give his recommendation. The signature of the petitioners
are on file in the City Clerk's office.
(8) Petition from 15 residents of the 500 block of South
Dodge requesting a moratorium on apartment construction
which would require demolition or removal of existing
housing. The City Manager will reply after receiving
instructions from the City Council.
(9) Letter from Kent Studio regarding parking. This letter
has been referred to the City Manager for reply.
(10) Letter from Plaza Towers Associates regarding hotel -
department store project. Plaza Towers Associates will
meet with the City Council on December 7 as they
suggest unless the Council instructs the staff otherwise.
(11) Letter from Gary Sanders regarding Industrial Revenue
Bonds. This letter was furnished to the City Council
at the November 10 meeting and has been referred to the
City Manager for reply.
(12) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking
meters on the 10 block and 100 block of East Court
Street.
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Item No.. 2e. cont'd.
(13) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding metered
parking on the east side of the 400 block of South
Capitol Street.
(14) Memorandum from the Police Chief recommending suspension
of Beer Permit. No action of the City Council is
required at this time. A recommendation concerning
scheduling of a suspension hearing will follow.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
Item No. 3 - PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary subdivision
plat of Waters First Addition. S-8114.
Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held November 5, 1981, recommended by a 4-0 vote
approval of this plat 1'ocated north of Muscatine Avenue,
west of Southlawn Drive, south of the proposed Oakes Meadow
Addition, and east of Memory Gardens contingent upon submittal
of an agreement with the final plat limiting the number of
access points to Muscatine Avenue to not more than six and
not less than three and a note to that effect being placed
on the preliminary plat. The staff's recommendation,
presented in a staff report dated October 15, 1981, was
included in the Council packet of November 10, 1981. This
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b. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary subdivision
plat of Oakes Meadow Addition. S-8115.
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Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held November 5, 1981, recommended by a 4-0 vote
approval of this plat, located north of the proposed Waters
First Addition, west of Southlawn Drive, south of Brookside
Drive, and east of Memory Gardens subject to the submission
of satisfactory legal agreement between Oakes Construction
Company and the City concerning the acquisition of property
to allow for the extension of Dover Street between Brookside
Drive and Muscatine Avenue. This recommendation is not
consistent with the staff recommendation presented in a
staff report dated October 15, 1981, which was included in
the Council packet of November 10, 1981. This item is ready
for Council's consideration.
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Item No. 4 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
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Item No. 5 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
a. Consider recommendations of the Design Review Committee:
(1) The Design Review Committee reviewed the Proposed plans
for the remodeling and reconstruction of the Thomas &
Roggow Real Estate office and found the plan satisfactory
and an improvement to the corner.
(2) That the City proceed with the installation of newspaper
dispensers in City Plaza. The larger dispenser unit
with space for six newspapers, should be painted Van
Dyke brown, and should be located in the planter
Opposite the Jefferson Building on Washington Street.
A second smaller dispenser with space for up to four
newspapers, should be located on the College Street
portion of City Plaza.
(3)' That the City should pursue the purchase and installation
of flag poles for City Plaza as designed; these poles
should be lit if the budget allows; and the flags
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(4) The Design Review Committee reviewed the plans for
Brown Bottle renovation at 111 East Washington (the old
j In Younkers building) and found the plans satisfactory.
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design in terms of materials and colors with the Brown
Bottle design.
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Item No. 6 - PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENTION TO ISSUE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BOND (I.C.B.B., INC. PROJECT).
Comment: On October 25, 1981, the Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement
for the issuance of not to exceed $460,000 of Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds for the I.C.B.B., Inc. Project. The public hearing
is being held to receive input on whether the City should proceed
with the issuance of the bonds.
Action:
Item No. 7 -
CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (I..C.B.B., INC. PROJECT).
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.
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Item No. 8 -
PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT PUBLIC {
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE PROPOSED ADDITIONAL TAXICAB
SERVICE APPLIED FOR BY CITY CAB COMPANY WITHIN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Comment:
City Cab Company is currently licensed to do business with four
cabs. This request is for four additional taxicabs and would
bring the total to eight.
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Item No. 9 -
CONSIDER RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
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REQUIRES ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN TAXICAB CERTIFICATES TO CITY CAB
COMPANY.
Comment:
See comment above.
Action:
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Item No. 10 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy for an unexpired
term ending May 1, 1983 (John McDonald will no longer serve
on the Commission upon taking office as a Council member).
This appointment will be made at the January 5, 1982,
Council meeting.
Item No. 11 - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Consider approving recommendation of the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors that Ms. Jean Fountain be reappointed
as one of Johnson County's representatives on the Riverfront
Commission. The Board of Supervisors made this decision at
its meeting of November 18, and a letter confirming this
recommendation will be filed with the City Clerk.
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Item No. 12 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
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Item No. 13 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
a. Citv Manaaer.
b. City Attorney.
Item No. 14 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GIVING OF ASSURANCES CONCERNING
TRACT NO. 1 ON PLAT RECORDED PLAT BOOK 14, PAGE 64, PLAT RECORDS
.3 0o OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. (Helble Subdivision)
Comment: The proposed letter of assurances and a memorandum from the City
Attorney are attached to the agenda. This subject is scheduled
forrdiscussiion at the informal Council meeting. h
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Item No. 15 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
130 / BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM STATEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $698,400.
Comment: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Statement
describes the activities which the City of Iowa City will undertake
with CDBG funds in 1982. Planned activities include completion
of the Lower Ralston Creek flood control project, housing rehabili-
tation, planning, and administration, as recommended by CCN and
the Housing Commission. The CDBG Program Statement must be
submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development by
December 1, 1981. A copy of the Program Statement is enclosed in
the
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Item No. 16 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION NOT TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED ASS _5
PARCELS 17; 19, AND 20 FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD
3� REVITALIZATION PROJECT.
Comment: On October 22, 1981, the Committee on Community Needs recommended
that the City not acquire 201 East Benton Street (Parcel 17), 912
South Dubuque Street (Parcel 19), and 914 South Dubuque Street
(Parcel 20) for the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization
Project. This resolution constitutes the City's official action
to not acquire these parcels and will satisfy HUD acquisition and
reallocation requiremen4.
Action:
Item No. 17 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A 28E AGREEMENT WITH IOWA CITY/JOHNSON
COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR THE PROVISION OF SPACE, FURNISHINGS,
EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES AND SERVICE AT THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CITIZENS
30 0 CENTER FOR THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM.
Comment: Resolution No. 78-142 establishes the City's intent to develop
and manage a multi-purpose Senior Center in which service agencies
might be involved in the projects and services of a multi-purpose
program. Iowa City/Johnson County Nutrition Program is an agency
which provides a service consistent with the Senior Center
purpose and goals.
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Item No. 18 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION REPEALING THE 1975 PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS MANUAL AND ESTABLISHING NEW AND AMENDED PERSONNEL
`3� POLICIES MANUAL.
Comment:
This item was deferred from the Council meeting of November 10,
1981. The manual was furnished
to the City Council with the
agenda of that meeting.
Action:
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Item No. 19 -
CONSIDER RESOLUTION AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED PERMANENT
POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE
�Comment:.This
DEPARTMENT - PARKING DIYISION.
item was deferred from the Council meeting of November 10,
1981. The original FY83 budget
for the Parking Division included
$73,220 for security guard services for both
Parking Division
parking ramps. The
discontinued the use of security
months ago and assigned some
smaintenance
security duties to theunightards
staff. The Parking Division has found that
the presence of night
maintenance staff in the ramps is sufficient for security
but the additional
purposes,
responsibilities have reduced the hours they
have available for actual ramp
maintenance. The increase in
Maintenance Worker 1 positi ons
hours requested will provide the necessary
for the proper level of ramp maintenance
these
and the cost of
positions at $24,752 is well below the amount originally
budgeted for security services.
This change is in accordance
with the discussion of maintenance services for the ramps
was included in
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the memorandum provided to the Chamber of Commerce
several weeks ago.
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Item No. 20 - ADJOURNMENT.
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