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Home My WebLink About1981-12-22 AgendaREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 22, 1981 - If9e) /Yf5' 11ICROPILMED B� JORM MICROLAB I— IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 22, 1981 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER 410 EAST WASHINGTON 7 j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Y 3 i I , I i i i A AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 22, 1981 Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER. M".1" ROLL CALL. Jj P �vPsewG Item No. 2 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED: a. Approval of Official Council actions of the regular meeting of December 8, 1981, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. I b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Mayor's Youth Employment Board meeting of December 2, 1981. o (2) Broadband Telecommunications Commission meeting of o November 24, 1981. (3) Committee on Community Needs meeting of December 2, j 1981. (4) Housing Appeals Board meeting of November 17, 1981. (5) Housing Commission meeting of November 4, 1981. I (6) Board of Library Trustees meeting of November 19, 1981. (7) Resources Conservation Commission meeting of November 16, 1981. (8) Human Rights Commission meeting of November 30, 1981. I C. Permit Motions as Recommended by the City Clerk. 1 (1) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor License for Richard T. Corcoran dba The Shamrock, 525 South Gilbert. (renewal) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 4 F i"- A /Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 22, 1981 7:30 P.M. Page 2 Item No. 2 cont'd. d. Motions. (1) Consider motion authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities accommodation on highway right-of-way to Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company at the intersection of. Highways N1, 6, and 218. Comment: A copy of the application is attached to the agenda. e. Resolutions. (1) Consider resolution accepting the work for the Gilbert Street railroad crossing improvements, FY82. Comment: See Engineer's Report. (2) Consider resolution accepting the work for the Scott 3 / % Boulevard Paving Improvement Project - Phase I, FY81. r Comment: See Engineer's Report. i (3) Consider resolution accepting the work for the Scott 3 2 0 Boulevard Paving Improvement Project - Phase II, FY82. 3 Comment: See Engineer's Report. 3 a / (4) Consider resolution of Acceptance of the Senior Center. Comment: Formal acceptance of the Senior Center is required under Chapter 573, Code. All formal requirements of the contracts have been met, and staff recommends approval. f. Setting public hearings. 3 Z� (1) Consider resolution setting public hearing on January 5, 1982, on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Ralston Creek Village sewer relocation project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing City Engineer to place said specifications, etc., on file for public inspection. Comment: This project involves relocating the 42 inch concrete pipe and abandoning the brick oval sanitary sewer across the Ralston Creek Village site so that the apartment complex will not be built over the top of them. The developer will pay 50 percent of the cost of relocation. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NE5 4 Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 22, 1981 7:30 P.M. It�m No. 2f cont'd. (2) Consider setting a public hearing for January 5, 1982, to receive citizen comments concerning the extension of the boundaries of the Iowa City Neighborhood Redevelopment Project. Comment: Under Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa a public hearing is required for any amendment to an adopted Redevelopment Plan. 9. Correspondence. (1) Letter from Mayor Kattchee of Coralville expressing appreciation for Iowa City's assistance with water problems in Coralville. No reply is necessary. (2) Letter from Noah Kemp of Professional Muffler, Inc., regarding Benton -Riverside intersection. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (3) Letter from Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company regarding renewal of franchises. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (4) Letter from Charles C. Wunder regarding accidents on and arterialization of Park Road. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (5) Letter from Leon E. Lyvers regarding position of City Forester. This letter previously was provided to the Council and is being placed on the agenda so that it may be officially received and placed on file. The City Manager will reply. (6) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking meter zone in the 500 block of East Iowa Avenue. (7) Memoranda from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: (a) Cashier/Parking System Division (2 positions) (b) Civil Engineer/Engineering Division (c) Maintenance Worker I/Parking System Division (3 positions) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 22, 1981 7:30 P.M. Page 4 Item No. 2 cont'd. h. Application for City Plaza Use Permit. (1) Application from Philip A. Santoni to sell Hawkeye Hats in City Plaza on December 18, 1981. (approved) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NES W END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 - PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a. Consider setting a public hearing on January 19, 198L to amend Section 27-38, 27-41, 27-54(c), 27-56(e), 32-28, 32- 41, 8.10.20A(2)h, 8.10.20D.5, 8.10.28G, and 8.10.32C of the Code of Ordinances to establish fees by resolution. Comment: In response to Council comment on the proposed planning and zoning application fees, a revised schedule has t been prepared and is attached to the agenda. A public hearing is required for an ordinance to amend these sections of the Code of Ordinances which sets specific fees, and replace those sections with a general statement that fees will be established by resolution. At the time of the adoption of the ordinance, a resolution will be provided specific fees. nsettin)g ��' p �J. l�i�-�a > Y', Action: r V.rn- Vow✓ b. Consider a resolution approving the amended preliminary and 3 .? 3 final LSRD plan of Cedarwood Apartments. S-8119. Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held December 14, 1981, recommended by a 5-0 vote approval of the amended preliminary and final LSRD plan of Cedarwood Apartments located at 2000 Broadway Street. This recommendation is consistent with a staff recommendation presented in a staff report dated November 16, 1981, which is included in the Council's packet. This item is ready for Council's consideration. GM VP� Action: VPn�� MALAL_ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NES W Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 22, 1981 7:30 P.M. Page 5 Item No. 3 cont'd. 3o�S Action: 00 �eI6 Action: c. Consider an ordinance rezoning a 7.3 acre tract of land, the north portion from RIA and the south portion from RIA to RIB, located at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and Court Street. Z-8107. (first consideration) Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held October 15, 1981, recommended by a unanimous vote approval of this request located at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and Court Street. The Commission's recommendation is consistent with the staff's recommendation presented in a staff report dated October 15, 1981, which was included in the Council's packet of October 26, 1981. The ordinance concerning this item was included in the Council's packet of December 8, 1981. / e Ile710 2n,1 ��Jer> p' A n .t n — �A n d. Consider 'an ordinance rezoning a four -acre tract of land from RIA to R3 located at the northeast corner of Westgate and Benton Streets. Z-8108. (first consideration) Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held October 15, 1981, recommended by a 6-1 vote approval of this request. This request is consistent with the staff's recommendation presented in a staff report dated October 15, 1981, which was included in the Council's packet Of October 26, 1981. The ordinance concerning this item was included in the Council's packet of December 8, 1981. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES C 7%. I Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 22, 1981 7:30 P.M. Page 6 Item No. 3 cont'd. 3Y % Action: Item No. 4 - e. Consider an ordinance amending the 7.oning Ordinance to delete Section 8.10.4D concerning a building moratorium in the north side area. (first consideration) Comment: The intent of this ordinance was to establish a building moratorium in the north side area to allow sufficient time to complete the Comprehensive Plan and to permit the rezoning of the north side area. This ordinance was meant to be an interim ordinance and the purposes for which it was enacted have long since been accomplished. The staff recom- mends that the Council consider waiving the necessary readings and take action to repeal Section 8.10.4D. I n A Item No. 5 - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. a. Consider approval of appointment of Mr. Bob White to the Parks and Recreation Commission as a representative of the Iowa City School Dist..{,.« Action: Action: b. Consider appointment to the Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 1985. (Jeanann Bartele resigned.) GL:(� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Cr] �__ Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 22, 1961 7:30 P.M. Page 7 Item No. 6 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES \ 4' K, A , , G) .� Jl,, Item No. 7 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY. . ai Manaa/ger. f RRRRCty n/.i��%/N ✓-r:iilNYK[�nr li�,Tvv iC,n � (.ITr2 I �N.U.�iM �� b. City Attorney.1A10 A P4 A U r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES \ 4' le _ __.. .- . �� .. �wKu.0 /p�,AO'1✓J w-(�:. .�.P�.wW� l�• WAC. ct-e�,/ti.,u ffie,,�,,,� _.,: e, I- cCu.,'�__��T I Ceeo� -j-v a�,o `I-'UL-� .,Ll.��a t�,,,y� Gl .QC,c,vu,sLA u.•-cL�t. �J-..�.... �1.-�.z-h'., �^.'t��-ccs ,� .�G..�•� MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 Imo..,. 0 i Gvu,aJ %Pit✓ �n- ley''^' l,� �- b -w - _. . - i� �y 4', .sem/�,vic�L YLGu✓�y l�'wp!%f�[�... �� tLG..�.a-,r-.�'�P,�caa d/�GLfY-r_ v�-tt ' MICROFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES V- Agenda Regular Council Meeting December 22, 1981 7:30 P.M. Page 8 Item No. 8 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RELATING TO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY EXECUTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,500,000 IN 3 a AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION PROJECT). Comment: The Memorandum of Agreement currently in effect with Thomas & Betts Corporation expires on December 31, 1981, unless otherwise extended. This resolution would extend the expiration date of the Memorandum of Agreement to July 1, 1982. A representative of Thomas & Betts Corporation will be present at the City Council meeting to answer any questions regarding this financing. Action: _�/ Lo Item No. 9 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY 3aS CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDED FY82 CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY OF JOHNSON COUNTY. Comment: At its informal session on December 7, 1981, the Council agreed that $2,800 be designated for snow removal for low-income elderly and handicapped Iowa City residents for FY82, to he provided through the Elderly Services Agency, in accordance with Section 31-123 of the City Code. The contract amendment stipulates that payment will be made to the ESA as reimbursement for services and that any unused portion of the total allotment will remain with the City. � Action: ��2I a c7eai r%�Q Item No. 10 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 3,Z FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND INTERSECTION LIGHTING SYSTEM AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 6, 218, AND 1. Comment: This agreement will allow the I.D.O.T. to award a contract for the construction of the traffic signal and intersection lighting system at the Highway 6, 218, and 1 intersection. The City is responsible for all costs associated with the intersection lighting which are estimated at $6,338.00. Upon comDletion of tFe,project.the City will assume ownership of the system. Action: \�I 1/a wI/Pd/ "'1.z.Fa�.L a 6 O J�.-�t,a PrTI Liu; 'u I 42 Item No. 11 - ADJOURNMENT. l ham, 26zz") .-/z MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES