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Home My WebLink About1980-06-03 AgendaREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3,1980 'r 1,93.5 - /o7b �� Na,!A r. 9�Sepbct Arf occ!! 1 � 2 3� q � 5 � 6 � 7 � 81 9 X10 11 I I NOWEEMMM7 HG1:Ult :I: __�Y:L.4t :'JLC p14M4 lu Lt�+ J'�"' :n,}'4 ltz 4: .)ORM MICROLAFJ I ? d A'fir J'�"' :n,}'4 ltz 4: .)ORM MICROLAFJ IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER 410 EAST WASHINGTON MICROFILMED BY JCRM MICR+LAB r CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 1980 Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER. 2 i( 0v' ROLL CALL.ticlz� (, fcrcl�, lAeA� L -=P`' ctt5e�tt* Item No. 2 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED: a. Approval of Official Council Activities of the regular meetinqs of May 13, 1980, and May 20, 1980, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Human Rights Commission meeting of April 28, 1980. (2) r; s (3) r I AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 1980 Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER. 2 i( 0v' ROLL CALL.ticlz� (, fcrcl�, lAeA� L -=P`' ctt5e�tt* Item No. 2 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES a. Approval of Official Council Activities of the regular meetinqs of May 13, 1980, and May 20, 1980, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Human Rights Commission meeting of April 28, 1980. (2) Human Rights Commission meeting of May 12, 1980. (3) Human Rights Commission meeting of May 20, 1980. (4) Riverfront Commission meeting of May 7, 19"00. (5) Resources Conservation Commission meeting of May 6, 1980. (6) Board of Library Trustees meeting of April 24, 1980. (7) Airport Commission meeting of April 28, 1980. C. Permit Resolutions, as recommended by the City Clerk. (1) Consider resolution approving Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corp. dba Colonial Bowling Lanes, 2253 Hwy. 218 South. (renewal) (2) Consider resolution approving Sunday Sales for Pershell Corp. dba Colonial Bowling Lanes, 2253 Hwy. 218 South. 197 (renewal) (3) Consider resolution approving Class C Liquor License for g Spayer & Co., Ltd. dba The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton. (new) (4) Consider resolution approving Class C Liquor License for Boulevard Room, Ltd, dba That Bar/That Dili, 325 E. Market Street. (renewal) (5) Consider approving resolution for Dancing Permit for Boulevard Room. Ltd. dba That-Bar/That-Deli, 325 E. Market. /9p renewal) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES City of Iowa CL'j MEMORANDUM DAT11 May 30, 1980 TO: GENERAL PUBLIC FROM: DEPUTY CITY CLERK RE: ADDITION TO CONSENT CALENDAR FOR JUNE 3, 1980 COUNCIL MEETING Item 2c(7) CONSIDER APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GROGGERIES, LTD. dba THE NICKELODEON, 208 N. Linn Street. (new) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting June 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 2 Item No. 2 cont'd. / 9 / (6) Consider resolution approving Sunday Sales for Crow's Nest, Inc. dba The Crow's Nest, 328 E. Washington. (new) ('9) -PHP Ahc. eOOCI&—, ac•YN.L,, CIALSC/.y. (�haw6� d. SSetting Public Hearings. D (1) CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 17, 1980, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY81 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID SPECIFICATIONS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. / 9s f 9 Comment: This project would involve the asphalt resurfacing of various streets and the Bus Barn Parking Lot. The Engineer's estimate is $246,930.00. (2) Consider a resolution setting public hearing on June 17, 1980, amending the FY80 budget ending June 30, 1980. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for June 17, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Information will be available to the public on June 6, 1980, for public inspection. Motions. (1) Consider motion authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa - Illinois Gas & Electric for Gilbert St. and Highway 6. Comment: A copy of the application is attached to the agenda. Resolutions. (1) Consider resolution accepting Arthur Street sanitary sewer extension. Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. Correspondence. (1) Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bailey regarding proposed construction of the Lucas Building. The City Manager will reply to this letter after Council discussion. (2) Letter from Mr. Jay Honohan on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce City Relations Committee regarding the reorganiza- tion of the Human Relations Department. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting June 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 3 Item No. 2g, cont'd. �' 4vri''``'cL -/•31 (3) Letter from Systems Unlimited Inc. requesting a time extension of the 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. hours to 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the use of bus passes for the handicapped. The City Manager will reply after a decision is reached by the City Council. (4) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition on Benton Court. han on Chamber of (5) Letter Commerce rCity om rRelations obehalf e Committeeregardingunderground wiring in the CBD. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. h. Applications for City Plaza Use Permit. (1) Application from Ms. Meg Waterloo to sell bagels from a stand in City Plaza on Saturdays from August 30 through November 29, 1980. (denied) i. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: (1) Application from Ms. Janet Driscoll to close Spruce Street for a picnic. (denied) (2) Application from Mr. Todd Fuller for the Dusty Water Classic Canoe Race to be held July 27, 1980. (approved) V -1a5 bve�� 1111wiad over.n� 55 i �%�J//� ICr��Y QJ1 C1yt�F��c(Pc� FaaQ I Q.Hes `�/n C ht�N it 7H r✓ QFInCu-U.L END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. I Item No. 3 - PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS. dment to ction a ofblic the Codeing to o OrdinancesrofnIowanCity, Iowae(established3) yard regulations). Comment: The Planning R Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held April 17, 1980, recommended by a 6-0 vote approval of the subject amendment. This amendment would revise provisions for frontsyardifordyarInteriorglotsiassanyaveragetofing thethe minimum setback of principal buildings on the abutting lot. A copy of the proposed ordinance is included in the Council's packet. Action: V'M I Ps.1 I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting June 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 4 Item No. 3 cont'd. b. Consider a motion setting a public hearing on June 17, 1980, to vacate an alley running east and west in Block 2 of Cook, Sargent and Downy's Addition (west of Gilbert Street and south of Kirkwood). 8-8002. Action: Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held May 22, 1980, recommended by a 5-0 vote approval of the subject vacation. This recommendation is consistent with the staff recommendation presented in a staff report dated May 1, 1980, which is attached to this agenda. C. Consider a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the preliminary plat of First and Rochester. 5-8002. Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held May 22, 1980, recommended by a 6-0 vote denial of the subject plat located north of Rochester Avenue and east of First Avenue extended. This recommendation is consistent with a staff recommendation presented in the_s_taf�frepoT-t_dated May 12, 1980, which is attached to this agenda. The applicant has requested staff to forward the application to the Council for consideration. This matter will be placed on the agenda at a future informal Council meeting. - I Action: k / Cti -k �" P .�- Z 0" / E� A L", ped poll, ��la F� Y�,rs,, ,� .. 5o 't ; V..si r -F P 1. A� d. Consider a request from Richard Ziock to waive the large scale residential development regulations for a proposed expansion of an apartment complex at 207 Myrtle Avenue. 5-8004. Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held May 22, 1980, recom,euded by a 6-0 vote that waiver of the LSRD plan requirfinents is not consistent with proper planning and law and thc•efore recommended denial of the subject request. Enclosed in the Council's packet is a letter from Richard Ziock explaining his arguments for requesting waiving compliance with the LSRD ordinance. Mr. Ziock plans to be present at the Council's informal meeting to discuss this item with the Council. Action: I41CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting June 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 5 Item No. 3 cont'd. /96 I I Action: I1 1 aa96 4 ) I I Action: I Item No. 4 - e. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Newport Park Subdivision. 5-8004. Comment: The Planning R Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held April 17, 1980, recommended by a 5-1 vote to approve the preliminary and final subdivision plat waiving at this time construction and design of the stormwater detention basin until the happening of one of the three following events: a) resubdivision of any lot, b) the passing of 15 years from the date of final plat approval, and c) annexation by the City, and subject to the following deficiencies and discrepancies: 1) the legal papers being revised, 2) the legal description on the plat being corrected, 3) the title of the plat being changed, and 4) that the stormwater detention easements he shown on the final plat. This recommendation is consistent with the staff recommendation presented in a staff report dated April 17, 1980. The above deficiencies and discrepancies have now been resolved and this item is ready for Council consideration. f. Consider an ordinance vacating College Street between Capitol and Madison Streets (second consideration). Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held March 20, 1980, recommended by a 5-0 vote approval of the subject vacation. This recommendation is consistent with a staff recommendation presented in a staff report dated March 20, 1980, which was attached to the Council agenda of March 25, 1980. A public hearing on this item was held May 13, 1980. Staff is recommending that the City maintain a utility eajement over the subject right-of-way. -c, J _I AII. _ Rr_O.. �ey OW R.C' PUBLIC DISCUSSION. At �Yy✓`.a`(/„� I' t," %' i F It LN- ,11t(rI Ll t" Ll O��r 17 C..il'IL O f.'IUAl Riq { •f— C'+�•�-� I -.la( 0.5f.:v[w,C.O� Al UI�I J. cjfUphl -)O 11.n r Wry t I.I.L C 11, _�v-[ (F 1"IG id��.x�l kr f t VI P P I)— )) N I !` LC74 P� I7rrt �71t'.Ic.I//,•..' S I', I, I 0 + l�1. ,C 1' n.—" i' .,._II..", '.'. P"I"IYrN... fU./^la CIOIhN, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES WINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting June 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 6 Item No. 5 - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. a. Consider an appointment to the Committee on Community Needs for a two-year term ending July 1, 1982. Action: All N. Item No. 6 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. W rK G N l E[ Fcv� W 6L CA,•I H c Ivcll I I IyK o I%t uyaw 1 lJ C% —/I /y s— - / gym. . ../.1 �o t[S( F h 4 ;,t /v /C[ P. � /n �//� v[1' �[[dn vti<•P47 f!! I j'oil I 11 LC fC Ll33 /7 Ll�iPU QVY1PltdVi P![V-•:&P.lpssvf� Item No. 7 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY. Drse Sc(u��• a. City Manager. I I b. City Attorney. I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Aj�_�vt��itc.ti 1 JJ L/ ,.Z • (ili�2--�ts2rr „io�e[.� �C��.0 n.e.:.t("uL /�I-C�-C iJR-..1--n /'..��w��`Ls.,c�R--� I,lr-✓ �i�Gv.G,CsC�c.G/' 14 12 j4 I i.. /�r�-G✓ %.c�,GCCs.rc.. /�-LC��L ..CO — `'/7�t-C- �C(/CGa. ..(if-G✓�e�� r � I I I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES .� Agenda Regular Council Meeting June 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 7 Item No. 8 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. a. Consider recommendation of the Resources Conservation Commission that the City Council establish a temporary 25% reduction in bus fares for City employees between July 1, 1980, and September 1, 1980. This is intended as a one-time promotional effort to get City employees to, ride the buses s�.4// lCi ��ttii �.l'Ct:_t_✓6.._[L�rf-¢.✓��2�"�_f...t .��/. %'YLCL'�U :moi/ Item No. 9 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROPERTY ACQUISITION AGREEMENTS IN SOUTH BRANCH RALSTON CREEK STORMWATER DETENTION /9 7 PROJECT (DAM). Comment: City staff and property owners' attorney have agreed on written purchase agreements. City Council approved this settlement in Informal session; and these agreements need to he executed before the contractor begins work. Action: Item No. 10 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS -SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (HORTHSIDE AND HICKORY HILL NEIGHBORHOODS) TO MERLIN HAMM CONSTRUCTION, INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: Merlin Hamm Construction, Inc. submitted the low bid of $85,747.20 ($2.40 per square foot) and was followed closely by McComas-Lacina Construction Co., Inc. bid of $88,605.44 ($2.48 per square foot). Six bidders submitted proposals of which the high bid is $100,038.40 ($2.80 per square foot). The engineer's estimate is $107,184.00 ($3.00 per square foot). Action: MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 8 Agenda Regular Council Meeting June 3, 1980 7:30 P,;4,. Page 8 Item No. 11 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE CONSERVATION 9% COMMISSION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A MARINE FUEL TAX FUND PROJECT. Comment: Application was made to the State Conservation Commission for a 50% grant for the Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp Project. This request has been approved for an amount not to exceed $20,050. The engineer's estimate on this project is $41,326.45. The rest of the funding required for the project will come from Community Development Block Grant funding allocated to the Riverfront Commission. In order to receive this funding, the attached agreement must be approved by the Council, and signed by the Mayor. This resolution fulfills that requirement. Action: ` -&Iltr' ,�� c I w F Ca, 7 2� �U C, t � ia_a _Sec1�kn...,-.n.... ICo-4- 14--u......lege ct,(, :T Z17rd j c� 6 to Item No. 12 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOk THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 0 o STURGIS FERRY BOAT RAMP TO SULZBERGER EXCAVATING, INC. OF MUSCATINE, IOWA. Comment: Sulzberger Excavating, Inc. submitted the low bid of $31,685.70. Seven bidders submitted proposals of which the high bid is $48,975.00. The engineer's estimate is $41,326.45. The award of this contract is contingent upon the City receiving a construction permit from the Corps of Engineers. Action: 1 ► o"j )/0-0, Item No. 13 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS CONCERNING THE WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT FOR JUNE 25, 1980 AT 10:00 A.M. Comment: This project would involve the removal and replacement of the existing deck with a reinforced concrete deck and street intersection work. This project was bid earlier but all bids were over the engineer's estimate and contract was not awarded. Action: 16L'' �e—1 �.� L I ez....1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i 9 Agenda Regular Council Meeting June 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Paan 9 Item No. 14 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW SCHEDULE OF FEES AND WATER MAIN TAPS; WATER 14AIN INSTALLATION; AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR ROUTINE WATER vZ SERVICE PROCEDURES. Comment: The Water Department routinely adopts increased fees for services based on increased price of labor and materials. A memo indicating old costs and new costs is attached. Public Works recommends adoption of the resolution. Action: lo Item No. 15 - CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WHEREBY A PORTION OF HIGHWAY 218 WOULD BE TRANSFERRED FROM STATE TO CITY JURISDICTION 6,3 UPON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED ARTERIAL HIGHWAY 518. Comment: This memorandum of understanding provides that a portion of Highway 218 (from the Iowa City solLth houndary to the intersection. of Highways 6 and 1) will be transferred from State to City Jurisdiction upon the construction of the proposed arterial Highway 518. Action: Item No. 16 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE `C .•��• 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND APPROVING AMENDED PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE. Comment: This resolution amends the Resolution of Necessity for the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvement Projects and amends the preliminary schedule for the BDI Second Addition located north of Highway 6 Bypass along Heinz Road extended. A letter from the bonding attorney relating to the above matter is attach1ed to Lt -he agenda. Action: 13' I i,.. Lie'J; orr,,L_l, kc( Pa, c)/'c�„a..,11,. ,,\ io—eU,/`..�1 .-L s.•GLn,fJ�1`e !&L.-�.l J- �hiryW r'1 Vuv- i c' o P r ccr&e,t lu e� IJP Ft.i Io (rl+L I\G'.S //''�v-t.�� S •S 2`!C//J%f2.//!Z-/Si`�-G� d5/ria[•Prtc�hCPiG7r •/a ,C7re�Pc�pp�o-t— %rl�L / �CLi,GOL_•( . (D ( V ry i Ip d cC r •�. C�t«uwC..( te I✓`-,t� �'-+ r ..2 It {3. `v-, 2i � S.�i. c: �.�( Iti4``�-, �-`� • C� L�1 CP f• «lI g'f-vn rG�ILiPn�L C:VC f)ll�b1 JIPu: 1'1 GiD r•r5 LC i•I i�P-/.•Y^("(iCi-�loi,r.�. �`��t./P��'IIPG'—I•I.LLIIL LP Ci1nLlC,1tGCr1.-L.h Lu.ruJ[l�Ln'- VeJI MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES K Aaenda Regular Council Meeting June 3, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 10 n 9 MICROFILMED BY JORM MiCR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M' Item No. 17 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 51,500,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (E.B. & 403e A.C. WHITING COMPANY PROJECT) SERIES 1980, WITH THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO BE LOANED TO E.B. & A.C. WHITING COMPANY, A VERMONT CORPORATION DULY QUALIFIED AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN OR NEAR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, CONSISTING OF THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND THE CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING THEREON OF A FACILITY SUITABLE FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING OF THERMOPLASTIC MONOFILAMENTS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST TO SECURE SAID BONDS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND E.A. & A.C. WHITING COMPANY; THE ASSIGNMENT BY THE CITY TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE RIGHTS AND INTEREST OF THE CITY IN AND TO SAID LOAN AGREEMENT; THE SALE OF SAID BONDS; APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE; AND RELATED MATTERS. Comment: This resolution authorizes the issuance of $1,500,000 industrial development I revenue bonds with the proceeds from the sale of the bonds to be loaned to r Whiting Companydefray the costof acquiring, constructing, improving imp ovingandequi ppinganaindustrial development project. Action: //�� 114ev- -&l EAct.Q. O Item No. 18 - ADJOURNMENT. 'C. �f�. 9 MICROFILMED BY JORM MiCR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M'