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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-12-08 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES December 8, 1981 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/8/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: HelIing, Jansen, Boothroy, Franklin, Hauer, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 81-14, Side 2, 244-768. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of December 13-19, 1981, as Systems 174° Unlimited Week. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a Sunday Sales Permit for Amelia Earhart Deli to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, 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., 11/24/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. 17 Se Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Committee on Community J ZSJ Needs -11/4/81; Human Rights Comm. -11/3/81; Planning and Zoning /-S;z_ Comm. -11/19/81; Riverfront Comm. -11/4/81; Design Review Comm.- /"-I 12/2/81; Historic Preservation Task Force -11/18/81. 7"r1— i�45 Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk: Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Yen Ching Restaurant, Inc. dba Yen Ching Restaurant, 1515 Mall Drive. i�sG Approving Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Lounge of Iowa 17S7 City, Iowa, dba The Annex, 819 First Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License for Walter Poggenpohl dba Walt's, 918 Maiden Lane. / 75ry Approving Class C Beer Permit for Shinn, Inn Ho dba East-West 1252, .Oriental Foods, 615 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Southland Corp. dba 7 -Eleven #18048, 820 First /7c�' Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License for Jay Rarick and Terry O'Brien dba The Vine, 330 East Prentiss. RES. 81-306, Bk. 70, p. 2136, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 81-307, Bk. 70, p. 2137, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving /7F3 refunding a portion of a liquor license. Approving Special Class C /7E/ Beer/Wine Sunday Sales Permit for Eicher, Inc. dba Amelia Earhart /7-1,S Deli, 223 East Washington. Motions: Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa -Illinois Gas & _ZZ�1_F Electric for Rocky Shore Drive and Highway 218. Approving request of Brentner Aircraft, Inc., Marion, Iowa, to land a helicopter within 1%�7 the city limits of Iowa City, on University of Iowa property. Correspondence: Jay Honohan representing Wm. and Dorothy O'Brien and McDonalds re the proposed improvements at Riverside and Benton Streets. Bob Henely of IDOT will respond. Before construction of McDonalds at this location, the City reviewed the plans, informed McDonalds in writing of the City's plans for a median, and urged McDonalds to plan accordingly. Tom Slockett, / 6 Johnson County Auditor, commenting on the proposed plan for reprecincting. Kathryn J. Kelly re inspection of owner -occupied 1770 rental property, referred to the City Manager for reply. Council MICP.OFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r�jcil Activities L,,,.ember 8, 1981 Page 2 will discuss this issue early in 1982. University of Iowa Credit 1771 Union re parking on Iowa Avenue. Traffic Engr. contacted the Credit Union and one private property owner, who did not respond, re this matter. The City Manager will respond after Engr. contacts this owner and completes his survey. Della Grizel re Congregate Meals, /77� referred to the City Manager for reply. Memos from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the, 177 following positions: 'Housing Specialist/Leased Housing Division;, 177V ` 1 Planner II/Planning and Program Development; -'Planner I/Planning and,177S Program Development. Memos from the Traffic Engr. re yield sign at._1ZZl Keneton Green and Wylde Green; 'stop sign at Ealing Drive and Sunset, 1J1L Street; ?stop sign at Wrexham Drjve and Sunset Street;"stop sign at,- Keneton Green and Sunset Street; stop sign at Ashley Drive and Sunset,/779 Street; 'stop sign at Denbigh Drive and Sunset Street; 'yield sign at._IZY2_, Wylde Green and Ashley Drive. 17 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.l The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 1/5/82 to amend Section 8.10.25A.10 of the Code of Ordinances concerning off-street parking requirements for clinic uses. The Mayor declared the /7r�?_ motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 1/5/82 to consider the adoption of airport overlay zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held to consider rezoning a 7.3 acre tract of land, the north portion from RIA to R3 and the south portion from RIA to RIB, located at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and Court Street, /7 Plum Grove Acres, no one appeared. A public hearing was held to consider rezoning a four acre tract of land from RIA to R3 located at the northeast corner of Westgate and Benton 1 >fo Streets, University Baptist Church, no one appeared. A public hearing was held to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to delete Section 8.10.4D concerning a building moratorium in the ..17P7 Northside area. No one appeared. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-308, Bk. 70, pp. 2138-2139, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT OF WATER'S 1,7j',f FIRST ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-309, Bk. 70, pp. 2140-2142, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT OF. OAKES MEADOW /7d'9 ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-310, Bk. 70, pp. 2143-2144, APPROVING THE FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD, PART VIII, ADDITION TO THE CITY OF /790 IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. This resolution clarifies wording of Res. 81-236. MICROFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NES ncil Activities December 8, 1981 Page 3 Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment reapplication fees, noted. Mayor Balmer stated that the 172E staff will come back with an interim proposal, as discussed at the informal meeting. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORDINANCE NO. 81-3043, Bk. 18, pp. 88-99 AMENDING SECTION 10.35 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN IOWA CITY, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the Ordinance adopted. John Suchomel, 320 E. Washington, appeared and thanked Mayor Balmer and Councilmember Neuhauser for attending the grand opening at Ecumenical /7 3 Towers. A public hearing was held on intention to issue industrial development revenue bonds for Juceco, Inc. Project. Atty. Robert Downer, 179 representing Juceco, appeared and presented a letter from Iowa State Bank & Trust re financing. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to accept the letter as part of the public hearing. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Individual COuncilmemb by,rs Neuhauser5eto tadopt eir vRES e 81- 311iew, gk' 70, Moved p.-2 Lynch, PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUEBONDS/7& (JUCECO, INC. PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. The Mayor declar following divied the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the sion of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Perret, Erdahl. A public hearing was held on intention to issue industrial development revenue bonds for Ralston Creek Apartments Ltd. Project. John Suchomel, 320 East Washington, appeared. The following people appeared voicing opposition: Larry Baker, 521 S. Dodge; Tim Dickson, Student /� Senate President, with a proposed resolution. Steve Price, 328 S. Dodge; Dee Wunschel, 618 N. Dodge. Councilmembers expressed concerns respecial use permit and proposed use for IRB$s. Atty. Joseph Holland apered representing the applicant. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-312, Bk. 70, pp. 2152-2158, RELATING TO THE HOLDING OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVING PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT J7 97 TO EXCEED $2,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (RALSTON CREEK APARTMENTS LTD. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Perret, Erdahl. A public hearing was held on proposed industrial development revenue bonds increase in amount of for Henry Louis Project, from $80,000 to $95,000. Atty. Robert Downer appeared representing the applicant. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-313, Bk. 70, pp. 2159-2164, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES f Icil Activities D,,.ember 8, 1981 Page 4 DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (HENRY LOUIS, INC. PROJECT) IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $95,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the i 99 resolution adopted. Councilm ember Roberts addressed inquiries from the public re use of I.R.B. monies not spent by applicants stating that if less money is used than anticipated, it is not given. Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: (1) The Committee unanimously approved submitting to the City lffdlo Council revision A as the budget for the 1982 Metro Entitlement CDBG Program. (Revision A is attached to the minutes of 11/4 meeting of the CCN. (2) That since the goal of the Committee on Community Needs is to discern the needs of the community and make recommendation on community development programs and priorities to the City Council, the CCN would like to invite a member of the City Council to attend meetings of the CCN. CCN and Mayor Balmer announced that Councilmember Lynch has been named delegate to Councilmember Review C mmitteenoted: EThe lat the Committee ed the proRecommendatiposedf landsccaping w��D/ and design plans for Ralston Creek Village Apartments and offered suggestions on the type and placement of trees and the color choice for bricks and trim. The Committee was unable to comment on signage or lighting since neither of these plans were submitted by the developer. (See minutes of 12/2). Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to approve the recommendation of the Johnson County Board of. Supervisors and re -appoint Gladys Scott to the Senior Center Commission for three-year term as a representative of D,�- Johnson County. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimo all Councilmembers present. usly, 7/0 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to re -appoint John Milligan, 710 S. Summit, to the Board of Adjustment for a five-year term ending 1/1/87, / 03 The Mayor declared the motion carried Councilmembers present. unanimously, 7/0, all bVevera, to E W shin 9 on PetooettheeBoardd of Appeals forpaoint Loren three-yearterm Ellarson, 3153 ending I yd 12/31/84. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret' seconded by Vevera, to appoint Susan Futrell, 406 the vHumanwRightsard uCommission, 1912 atorfill vthreedvacancies Diane lfor th eear 725 ie-yDrterms /405 ending 1/1/85. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. William, and Mark Jench�nningsi,d 202ed yFrPerret endshito to the Pa Ellen ks Martin, 1210 /�D6 Commission for four-year terms ending 1/1/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer announced that the vacancy for a representative of the Public on the Board of Examiners of Plumbers will be re -advertised. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Rick Kondora, 1108 Oakcrest, / D as the journeyman plumber on the Board of Examiners of Plumbers for a two- year term ending 12/31/83. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r- . ncil Activities December 8, 1981 Page 5 Moved 922 N.seconded by Sheehan, r8231 Clarke St Point and Thomas appoi appointGartlan, IXZ99_ Singerman, 1176 Hotz, and Douglas Parsons, 807 Oakcrest, to the Resources Conservation Commission for three-year terms ending 1/1/85. Councilmember Erdahl noted that all four members whose terms were ending had re-applied and that Council chose two who had served for the shortest period of time, along with two new members. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to appoint William Coen, 313 N. Mt. Vernon Rd. and re -appoint Margaret Clover, 320 S. Dubuque #606, to the Senior Center Commission for three-year terms ending 12/31/84. The Mayor J&q declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor thanked all individuals who had served on the various Boards and Commissions. Councilmember Neuhauser reported on her attendance at the National League of Municipalities meeting and discussion of the future of Community IN Development Block Grants. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-314, Bk. 70, IOi IOWA,TOEXTENDRESOLUTION65-2166, NECESSITY AUTHORIZE CITY, THE BOUNDARY OF THENE NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT in -ell 7/0, Creekside area and N. Dodge area. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-315, Bk. 70, pp. 2167-2168, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A QUITCLAIM DEED WHEREBY THE CITY CONVEYS A PARCEL OF LAND IN FURTHERANCE OF GILBERT STREET REALIGNMENT IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN EXCHANGE FOR A QUITCLAIM J�/a DEED FROM JOHN AND ELLEN ROCCA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-316, Bk. 70, pp. 2169-2172, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF OFFER TO BUY REAL ESTATE AND ACCEPTANCE BY AND BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY ROMAN VICARIATE BOARD OF EDUCATION _Z0_3 (acting for Regina High School) AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Councilmember Neuhauser expressed appreciation for the cooperation from the Vicariate and urged keeping them informed of our progress. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Veenstra & Kimm to study waste water treatment alternatives and to provide recommendations to insure the continuation of the City's current level of service in the el 4_/ event federal money to construct the new treatment plant be adopted. Consensus of councilmembers at the informal meeting was to not proceed with this study and await the decision re the federal funding. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 0/7, all Councilmembers present. Helling advised that recommendation for site acquisition would be made later. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-317, Bk. 70, pp. 2173-2195, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES F icil Activities b, -ember 8, 1981 Page 6 AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE arcs JULY 1, 1982, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1984. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera abstaining because of a possible conflict of interest. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Jerry Eyman, 443 Scott Blvd., appeared re the proposed name change on Scott Blvd. He requested Council defer consideration of the ordinance until after the neighborhood had time to discuss possible names. Developer Glasgow was present for discussion and agreed to the delay. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer indefinitely consideration of an ordinance changing the name of Scott Boulevard from /,Y// Court Street to 1495 feet south of Court Street to the name of Cayman Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORDINANCE NO. 81-3044, Bk. 18, pp. 100-101, AMENDING SECTION 23-255 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, (ESTABLISHING A $15.00 PENALTY FOR UNAUTHORIZED PARKING IN A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE), IA/7 be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the Ordinance adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn, 9:35 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ATTEST: JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I City of Iowa Cit, MEMORANDUM - DATE: December 4, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Capital Improvement Program for FY 83 - 87. I Memorandum from David Perret regarding change of address. / Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding meeting with area legislators. Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding leased small buses. Memorandum from the Senior Center Coordinator regarding in-kind contribution for space, utilities and certain services provided to agencies based in Senior Center. the A Articles: a. Political Fight is Threatening Sewer Grants b. Public -Employe Unions are. Losing Clout c. Rent Control Measures bring Mixed Results 1� d. How to Live with Reaganomics Creates Aura of Gloom in Detroit e. Mayors, Governors Step Up Their _ZL .JB Attacks on Reagan's Economic and Budget Plans f. Investor votivated by downtown need 1� 1 Calendar for December 1981. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES 4' City of Iowa Cit MEMORANDUM DATE: December 4, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Capital Improvement Program for FY 83 - 87. Memorandum from David Perret regarding change of address. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding meeting with area legislators. Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding leased small buses. Memorandum from the Senior Center Coordinator regarding in-kind contribution for space, utilities and certain services provided to agencies based in the Senior Center. Articles: a. Political Fight is Threatening Sewer Grants b, Public -Employe Unions are Losing Clout c. Rent Control Measures bring Mixed Results ._/f,( d, How to Live with Reaganomics Creates Aura of Gloom in Detroit .1r2e e. Mayors, Governors Step Up Their Attacks on Reagan's Economic and Budget Plans ZL2 7 f. Investor votivated by downtown need 1..Lrd,� Calendar for December 1981. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111ES 4'