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Home My WebLink About1980-10-07 AgendaIOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 1980 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER 410 EAST WASHINGTON I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES t: IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 1980 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER 410 EAST WASHINGTON I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ,i ROLL CALL. 94,14 a bs«t• i. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED: a. Approval of Official Council activities of the regular meeting of September 23, 1980, subject to correction, as i b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of September 10, 1980. (2) Housing Commission meeting of September 3, 1980. (3) Human Rights Commission meeting of September 22, 1980. (4) Airport Commission meeting of June 26, 1980. (5) Airport Commission meeting of September 29, 1980. . t is (1) Consider resolution approving Class B Beer Permit for /i �{y0 (new) 1 AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1980 Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER. ,4/,tyn I jtk Bd wef MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 9 ROLL CALL. 94,14 a bs«t• Item No. 2 5 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED: a. Approval of Official Council activities of the regular meeting of September 23, 1980, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of September 10, 1980. (2) Housing Commission meeting of September 3, 1980. (3) Human Rights Commission meeting of September 22, 1980. (4) Airport Commission meeting of June 26, 1980. (5) Airport Commission meeting of September 29, 1980. . c. Permit Resolutions, as recommended by the City Clerk. (1) Consider resolution approving Class B Beer Permit for Michael Chan dba Canton House, 713=715 S. Riverside Dr. �{y0 (new) (2) Consider resolution approving Class B Sunday Sales Permit for Michael Chan dba Canton House, 713,715 S. Riverside Dr. (new) (3) Consider resolution approving Class C Beer Permit for Dale E. Watt dba Watt's Food Market, 1603 Muscatine /V Z. Avenue. (renewal) (4) Consider resolution refunding a portion of a cigarette permit. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 9 i City of IOWA c . MEMORANDUM DAV§i October 3, 1980 T0: GENERAL PUBLIC FROM; CITY CLERK If: ADDITION TO THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR COUNCIL AGENDA OF 10/7/80 2c.(5) CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR PIZZA HUT OF AMERICA, INC. DBA PIZZA HUT, 1921 KEOKUK STREET. (new) 2c.(6) CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS B SUNDAY SALES FOR PIZZA HUT OF AMERICA, INC. DBA PIZZA HUT, 1921 KEOKUK St¢� STREET. (new) COMMENT: Council approved the renewal of the license for Pizza Hut on August 12, 1980. However,, because of a corporate merger and change in the name it will be necessary for them to obtain a new license and apply for a refund on the existing one. 2c.(7) CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE SUNDAY SALES FOR THE BREADBASKET INC. DBA THE BREAD - 4e'46 LINE, 325 E. WASHINGTON. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES k� 41 li j � I I 'i City of IOWA c . MEMORANDUM DAV§i October 3, 1980 T0: GENERAL PUBLIC FROM; CITY CLERK If: ADDITION TO THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR COUNCIL AGENDA OF 10/7/80 2c.(5) CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR PIZZA HUT OF AMERICA, INC. DBA PIZZA HUT, 1921 KEOKUK STREET. (new) 2c.(6) CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS B SUNDAY SALES FOR PIZZA HUT OF AMERICA, INC. DBA PIZZA HUT, 1921 KEOKUK St¢� STREET. (new) COMMENT: Council approved the renewal of the license for Pizza Hut on August 12, 1980. However,, because of a corporate merger and change in the name it will be necessary for them to obtain a new license and apply for a refund on the existing one. 2c.(7) CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE SUNDAY SALES FOR THE BREADBASKET INC. DBA THE BREAD - 4e'46 LINE, 325 E. WASHINGTON. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 2 Item No. 2 cont'd. d. Setting Public Hearings. (1) Consider resolution setting a public hearing for October 21, 1980, for the sale of vacated "F" Street between ��L 7 Muscatine Avenue and Third Avenue. Comment: The resolution sets a public hearing date for October 21, 1980, for the sale of City -owned property. Council has previously indicated their willingness to sell this vacated street R.O.W. to the adjoining property owners in lieu of placing public housing units on the parcel. e. Resolutions. (1) Consider resolution accepting the work for the Neighbor= hood Site Improvements : Sidewalk Repair Program (Northside //4140 and Hickory Hill Neighborhoods). Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. f. Correspondence. (1) Letter from Joan Hart, Chairperson of the Safety Committee, District Parent Organization, expressing appreciation for the continuation of the school crossing guard program at its present staff level. No reply is necessary. (2) Letter from College Block Partners acknowledging receipt of the proposal packet for Parcel 82=1b. No reply is necessary. (3) Letter from Robert Downer regarding proposed issuance of $100,000 industrial development revenue bonds (Lenoch d Cilek, Inc. project). The City Manager will reply after Council consideration. (4) Letter from City Attorney John Hayek regarding his hiring of an assistant city attorney. (5) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking meter on Clinton Street south of Market. (6) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking meter on Court Street west of Gilbert. (7) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding -parking on Sunset Street. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 QQ Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 3 Item No. 2f cont'd. (8) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition at the intersection of Court Street and Clark Street. (9) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition on Church Street at Dubuque Street. g. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits. (1) Application from Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council to use City Plaza for folk dance instructions on September 26, 1980. (approved) (2) Application from Jim Larew for the use of City Plaza for a political speech. (approved) (3) Application from Ms. Terri Thomas to sell helium -filled balloons on September 26, 27, October 4, 11, 17, 18 and November 1, 15. (approved) (4) Application from the Field House to sell souvenirs on the sidewalk on October 4, 11 and 18. (approved) h. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds. (1) Application from City High School for a Homecoming Parade. (approved) (2) Application from the League of Conservation Voters for the use of Blackhawk Minipark on October 2, 6, 8 and 10, 1980. (approved) END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES II QQ Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 3 Item No. 2f cont'd. (8) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition at the intersection of Court Street and Clark Street. (9) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition on Church Street at Dubuque Street. g. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits. (1) Application from Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council to use City Plaza for folk dance instructions on September 26, 1980. (approved) (2) Application from Jim Larew for the use of City Plaza for a political speech. (approved) (3) Application from Ms. Terri Thomas to sell helium -filled balloons on September 26, 27, October 4, 11, 17, 18 and November 1, 15. (approved) (4) Application from the Field House to sell souvenirs on the sidewalk on October 4, 11 and 18. (approved) h. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds. (1) Application from City High School for a Homecoming Parade. (approved) (2) Application from the League of Conservation Voters for the use of Blackhawk Minipark on October 2, 6, 8 and 10, 1980. (approved) END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 4 Item No. 3 s PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS. a. Consider ordinance rezoning Jack I. Young's property from RIA to RX C38002. (first consideration) Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held August 21, 1980, recommended by a 5AO vote approval of rezoning a 1.33 acre tract from RIA to R3A to allow the owner to complete conversion of the old Elks Country Club. This conversion was commenced in 1964 prior to City annexation. This recommendation is consistent with the staff's recommendation presented in a staff report dated August 21, 1980, which ' was attached to the Council agenda of September 9, 1980. This request is City initiated and is being made as a result of a tentative settlements agreement with the The plaintiff. rezoning, if approved, would make Jack Young's property conforming under the existing zoning ordinance and it is the staff's recommendation that upon adoption of the new zoning ordinance the zoning classification be made RM -20. -- The public hearing was held by Council on September 30, 1980. Action: �Sr �Ue I A, 5 c el a o I.. I ,s Item No. 4 _ PUBLIC DISCUSSION. /Yb rrw o n.^oavu"{ a 1 I `i '1 • I i i i 5 MICROFILMED BY a JORM MIC R#LA8 'n CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � ) aoHiKq :s 4p/0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ii � 4 � ) aoHiKq :s 4p/0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 5 Item No. 5 s PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS AND THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION. Comment: There will be a total of two amendments to the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code. The Board of Appeals will consider all appeals under this ordinance. This ordinance has been reviewed and approved unanimously by the Board of Appeals. A copy of the proposed ordinance was attached to the agenda of September 23, 1980. MICROFILMED BY f JORM MICR+LAB n CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Action: Item No. 6 : PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED SALE OF HOUSES ACQUIRED BY THE CITY IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD. Comment: The City has acquired certain properties as part of the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization project. These properties will have to be cleared in order to carry out creek improvements. Structures on these properties are proposed for sale by sealed bid proposals as follows: The house at 916 South Dubuque Street for salvage only, house !I and garage at 926 South Dubuque Street and house and garage at 930 South Dubuque Street for locations. removal to new Action:Nn o av 5 I Sew--=Sg�aLgsn�e L" UR vuevrd e�:_,7 Ili.fk� aN� People 2wAO-od t'aures mare Item No. 7 = ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. a. Committee on Community Needs ' One vacancy for an unexpired term ending March 2 appointment � will bemadeatMthelNovemberJones e18, 1980 meeting of the City Council. i Item No. 8 = CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. a. Consider appointments to fill two unexpired terms on the Board of Appeals with terms ending December 31, 1982 (terms I of John Penick and Waverly Ormond). Action: p Roel, frs� I i MICROFILMED BY f JORM MICR+LAB n CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ut �iew� tao 'ltIL4- b,,, ure >u MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 6 Item No. 9 : CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. -.4S -s�_ fYl" Item No. 10 a REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY. a. City Manager. b. City Attorney. 1. 0Jra✓Jse w- - ko F -e -g, eia�((��Lu�i_ ennaCL. p� 9e7 �61a .� Cvl auT l .30y' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 7 Item No. 11 = RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. a. Consider recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission: (1) That a boat ramp should not be built at City Park. (2) That Elm Grove Park be put up for bids, with separate bids on the eastern portion and on the entire property, and that the money derived from the sale go to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the specific purpose of park land acquisition. (3) To accept two gazebo shelters, picnic tables, and grills for Sturgis Ferry Park as recommended by the Riverfront Commission. Item No. 12 1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PHASE II OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (PARCELS 10 and 13). Comment: Real property acquisition regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development require that the local public agency formally establish just compensation for each parcel to be acquired prior to the beginning of negotiations. This resolution fulfills this requirement. Additional information is included in the packet. Action: -AI, I Item No. 13 : CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION //SO PROJECT (PARCEL N12 OWNED BY DEWEY AND LORRAINE PETERSEN). Comment: This resolution will enable the City to enter into a contract with Mr. and Mrs. Petersen for the acquisition of property needed for improvements to Ralston Creek. Action: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR'+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 8 A Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 8 Item No. 14 d CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH SHIVE=HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Comment: This contract provides for engineering design services, not Lo available from staff, to undertake the channel improvements scheduled under the wer Ralston Creek CDBG project. In addition to designing the necessary improvements, the consultant will assist in preparing contract documents, obtaining bids, and obtaining necessary Dermite Action: Item No. 15 = CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN NEW CONTRACTLANGUAGE REGARDING MINORITY BUSINESSAENDMENT TO THE CITY'S UA SECTIONIENTERPRISE, (MBE)NAND _ S_= WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE) PARTICIPATION. Comment: Recent changes in Federal requirements, as outlined in the "Program for the Participation of Minority Business Enterprises In Federal=Aid'Projects Let by the Iowa Department of Transportation" (7/29/80), make this amendment narnee.-,, Action: Item No. 16 _ CONSIDER RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TOSIG/off 8 THENRENOVATIONAND THE IOF AIR TY RCONDIT ONINGK TO ATTEST CANDRHEATING SYSTEMSACT FOR THE SATUTHEOCIVIC 4f_ .5 z CENTER BUILDINGS. Comment Action: This project was rebid on October 1, 1980, with bids as follows: Base Proposal Alt. 1 Alt. 2 Alt. 3 Total All Jones, Inc. $149,000 $13,700 $2,000 $2,700 $167,400 Bowker b Sons 152,558 15,828 1,987 3,438 173,843 AAA Mechanical 157,513 14,731 3,101 2,531 177,876 R.M. Boggs 161,900 15,180 1,430 2,750 181,260 Charipar P6H 169,478 14,495 1,750 3,450 189,173 Modern Piping 170,000 15,680 1,700 2,450 189,830 This project would be funded by Federal Revenue Sharing. V e MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 140INES , Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 9 Item No. 17 : CONSIDER RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY RAMP A, BLOCK 83/84 IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO STREB CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: Streb Construction Co., Inc. submitted the low bid of $31,928.00. Four bidders submitted proposals of which the high bid is $57,400.00. The Engineer's estimate is $40,000.00. Action: Item No. 18 : CONSIDER RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CBD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -C TO PLEASANT VALLEY ORCHARD AND NURSERY, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The project was bid on October 1, 1980 with bids as follows: Pleasant Valley Orchard a $134,488.77 Hoskins Landscaping 150,611.00 Hughes Nursery & Landscape Corp. - 152,293.00 Green Thumbers A. 178,787.87 Pecks Green Thumb Nursery, Inc. - 181,492.34 Public Works recommends approval of this resolution. The Engineer's estimate is $154,805.00. Action: Item No. 19 : CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM 5 OF AGREEMENT WITH STEPHENS OF IOWA CITY, INC. /f5 Comment: This resolution initiates action on the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Stephens of Iowa City, Inc. Project and authorizes execution of a Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Stephens of Iowa City on the intent to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds. Action: C"t-e:� q -e K-0-t� cl w4VtLl ,. hAw� 0141 . 3E ��a I VKuK,e cllea-,A F� i s vLo �v�/ tid vtia tf v s So Fw RV-V,,�e cl �a,. d cc,,A,,n,a.j . �rs Qga,�&s1 - Wn -t 0- VCf--L a d kaC - V -a S1P <iC-y, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I n x r Iu-� CL o Rav--e OL- O, f v , 9 )m MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES m i V Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 10 Item No. 20 - A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL 445-6 DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (STEPHENS PROJECT). Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing on the Industrial Revenue Bonds for Stephens of Iowa City, Inc. Project on November 4, 1980. Action: AVL„ 12„-L [/eI)I WN vofe PW, del keed Item No. 21 s CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR 44.5 7 WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITH BRAVERMAN DEVELOPMENT, INC. Comment: This is in conjunction with the new Gilbert Street alignment. The water main has been installed while Gilbert was being constructed. The property owners have agreed to pay their share at such time as they tap the water main. Action: 6 etL1 06ICI 2'4 _,J 610 Item No. 22 s CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR 8 WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITH PAUL JR. AND MARY KENNEDY. Comment: This is in conjunction with the new Gilbert Street alignment. The water main has been installed while Gilbert was being constructed. The property owners have agreed to pay their share at such time as they tap the water main. Action: Item No. 23 a CONSIDER ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF GILBERT STREET FROM WATERFRONT DRIVE TO 735 FEET SOUTH OF SOUTHGATE AVENUE TO THE NAME 80 30 0 9 OF WATERFRONT DRIVE. (first consideration) Comment: This Ordinance is necessary because of the realignment of Gilbert Street to the west. The businesses and homeowners affected by this change have been notified. Public Works recommends adoption of all three readings in one night so that the changes can be put in the new telephone book. Plat of area attached for clarification. Action: CUI"tkciv�a...� ti..v�lo,..• "":ALJ % � � � Qzo a � �a .. � r<�n �.. gn.e'/zyo lo% I i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 11 Item No. 24 A CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23=188(c) (TRAFF.IC ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY. (first consideration) Comment: This amendment provides for language changes regarding raising or lowering speed limits by the City Council. The new language is . \ r i Code of Iowa. I Action:V Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 11 i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Item No. 24 A CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23=188(c) (TRAFF.IC ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY. (first consideration) Comment: This amendment provides for language changes regarding raising or lowering speed limits by the City Council. The new language is more consistent with the provisions of Chapter 321.290 of the 1979 i Code of Iowa. I Action:V 1 �- CN .L�RL l�L� ' CGL%� msµ"`• Item No. 25 = ADJOURNMENT. Y LS ( Fit �1 f i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I