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Home My WebLink About1980-05-06 AgendaIOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 6, 1980 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER 410 EAST WASHINGTON MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i - i -j • tt t j, I i IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 6, 1980 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER 410 EAST WASHINGTON MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i I • AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 198D Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER, A,(ayd Joky` ROLL CALL. P,"-Lh 114 Item No. 2 - MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION. a. Better Hearing and Speech Month - May 1980. b. Tribute to Cora Pollock Day - May 12, 1980. ' �aceK� 7'3sP'i C. Older Americans' Month - May 1980. d.. May to - APpms ,;xfl',K D.J F'.+ 80401, Dirxsow Item No. 3 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED: A. Approval of Official Council Activities of the regular meeting of April 22, 1980, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Resources Conservation Commission meeting of April 1, 1980. (2) Riverfront Commission meeting of April 16, 1980. (3) Riverfront Commission meeting of April 23, 1980. C. Permit Resolutions, as recommended by the City Clerk: �5 (1) Consider resolution issuing cigarette permit. d. Resolutions. (1) Consider a resolution accepting the work done on the truck wash building by R -K's Home Improvement. Comment: This resolution accepts all construction work on the truck wash building. It has been completed in conformance with the plans and specifications. Public Works recommends adoption of the resolution. (2) Consider a resolution accepting modular building renovation - Division I - plumbing work prosect. Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES II I AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 198D Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER, A,(ayd Joky` ROLL CALL. P,"-Lh 114 Item No. 2 - MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION. a. Better Hearing and Speech Month - May 1980. b. Tribute to Cora Pollock Day - May 12, 1980. ' �aceK� 7'3sP'i C. Older Americans' Month - May 1980. d.. May to - APpms ,;xfl',K D.J F'.+ 80401, Dirxsow Item No. 3 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED: A. Approval of Official Council Activities of the regular meeting of April 22, 1980, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Resources Conservation Commission meeting of April 1, 1980. (2) Riverfront Commission meeting of April 16, 1980. (3) Riverfront Commission meeting of April 23, 1980. C. Permit Resolutions, as recommended by the City Clerk: �5 (1) Consider resolution issuing cigarette permit. d. Resolutions. (1) Consider a resolution accepting the work done on the truck wash building by R -K's Home Improvement. Comment: This resolution accepts all construction work on the truck wash building. It has been completed in conformance with the plans and specifications. Public Works recommends adoption of the resolution. (2) Consider a resolution accepting modular building renovation - Division I - plumbing work prosect. Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES II Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 7. /G (3) Consider resolution accepting modular building renova- tion - Division III - electrical work project. Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. e. Setting Public Hearings. (1) Consider resolution setting public hearing on May 13, 1980, on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate for the Neighborhood Site Improvements - Sidewalk Repair Program (Northside and Hickory Hill Neighborhoods). Comment: This project would involve the removal and replacement of sidewalk in the Northside and Hickory Hill Neighborhoods. The Engineer's estimate is $104,256.00. (2) Consider a resolution setting public hearing on May 13, 1980, on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate for the Sturgis Ferry boat ramp. Comment: This project would involve the construction of a boat ramp in Sturgis Ferry Park. The Engineer's estimate is $44,948. Srtt. P.O. I�M,eka►..��.t Slard �e'�lafielrr-A��y 2.7 f. Correspondence. (1) Letter from Mr. Donald Strub, President of the Chamber of Commerce, regarding foot patrol officers in the downtown area. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (2) Letter from Johnson County Health Department regarding sanitary sewer for the Johnson County Care Facility. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (3) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition on Gilbert Street at Bloomington. (4) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking meters in the 100 block of North Linn. g. Applications for the use of Streets and Public Grounds. (1) Application from Auxiliary of the Roy L. Chopek Unit of the American Legion to conduct the annual poppy sale on May 16 and 17, 1980. (approved) MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R�LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES City of Iowa CI, MEMORANDUM DA411 May 5, 1980 TO: General Public FROM: Deputy City Clerk RE: Addition to Consent Calendar of May 6, 1980, Council Meeting 3, e.3 Consider setting a public hearing on May 27, 1980 to consider an amendment to Section 8.10.23C3(b) of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa (Established Yard Regulations). COMMENT: Public hearing was originally scheduled for 5/20/80 but due to a publishing deadline the date will have.to be set back one week. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i j. Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 3 (2) Application from Gail Luksetich for Iowa Heart Association Run -Walk -Jog on May 4. (approved) h. Application for City Plaza Use Permit. (1) Application from Ms. Kaye Richardson, Iowa City Community Theatre, for the cast of "Damn Yankees" to sing and to inform the public about the production on May 3, 1980. (approved) (2) Application from Osco Drugs to use space in front of store for sidewalk sale on May 2 and 3. (approved) L w7 LdZe-.11. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. 44,tyw e a �eA R N. &4 se -r. Item No. 4 - PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a. Consider a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the Preliminary and Final large Scale Non -Residential Development Plan of Whiting Company. 5- 8006. Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider this item at their regular meeting to he held May 1, 1980. Staff will present the Commission's recommendation at the Council's informal meeting. The staff's recommendation, presented in a staff report dated May 1, 1980, is included In the Council's packet. Action: h. Consider a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the amended preliminary plat and final plat of BDI Second Addition. 5-8007. Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider this item at their regular meeting to he held May 1, 1980. Staff will present the Commission's recommendation at the Council's informal meeting. The staff's recommendation, presented in a staff report dated May 1, 1980, is included in thee} Council's packet. Action: 0S, V d MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES I-0DINES I Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 4 14, C. Consider motion setting a public hearing for May 13, 1980, to consider the vacation of College Street between Capitol and Madison Streets. 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. The recommendation is consistent with the 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 was originally set for April 8, 1980, and was deferred by 'J the City Council. Action: %eTV.a<!, i0 ll a ye 71D Item No. 5 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION. �aI •�'e,,`IrAcfwa� 0/n^, /1 lt%r►�aa! twww 1.1 rL.J.• I Ji.n_T('_....T.C'_ -Ll_J 4_--.L- 1`110014 .-d._ 1`110014 +s 4A w "M.�xe1e. fvw.... +kew Do ae„%.e`K: AL � I C�l W �- Lu ioLek A �A Al ARE +AfW bkflk j /M hek (1JA,UY'�V'Q• /1C�lTr.. 4144gId iC•idA- ) �, Qw, 1. L040 du..6 iO °r A l ati�u'G 1.tfaaw �+�t i —T L 1A1a.�dp a k.w•�a �i.t �i A A 112 r1ti abate +6 1rJ.Kt R,ue18•1 i h - v Steeu7?r,�, Item No. 6 - Public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Neighborhood Site Improvements -Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Repair Program (Highland Neighborhood) in Iowa City, Iowa. Comment: This project'would involve the construction of numerous curb ramps and the removal and replacement of sidewalk along Kirkwood Avenue from Webster Street to Franklin Street and along DeForest Avenue from Yewell Street to Sycamore Street. The Engineer's estimate is $32,886.00. Action: P [d Ne Ewe P"rOkll �, / Yloa.� � �...-gid ��- u.-4.� ..�,.-�•/� . MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES fl 2t,� �o�% Cr'� s iw'ferecf• - to Aiiti`f 9�� al( ac6ar�,,,,,�.� - Gl.r�tc_� --a (}t.C.e.i;.., (y6av MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 9 Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 5 Item No. 7 - Consider a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate for the Neighborhood Site Improvements- / G `� Curh Ramp and Sidewalk Repair Program (Highland Neighborhood) and authorize bids to be received May 21, 1980, at 10:00 A.M. Action: Comment: This project would involve the construction of numerous curb ramps and the removal and replacement of sidewalk along Kirkwood Avenue from Webster Street to Franklin Street and along DeForest Avenue from Yewell Street to Sycamore Street. The Engineer's estimate is $32,886.00. C Item No. 8 - Public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City by adding definitions for apprentice electrician and electrical contractor and by amending certain requirements for obtaining electrical permits and license. Comment: The purpose of this ordinance is to clarify licensing procedures for electricians and establishing a minimum time period for which an application for an exam must be submitted. It also allows for the City of Iowa City to perform electrical installations for traffic lighting without the benefit of licensed or registered personnel, as is currently the practice. This ordinance also clarifies who can obtain and must sign an electrical permit which will greatly reduce the liability if some failure should occur. This ordinance has been reviewed and approved by the Electrical Board of Appeals. A copy of the proposed ordinance was attached to the agenda of April 29, 1980. Action: rW. Fla I d. /e..rva - 1e5e e Item No. 9 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES a. Senior Center Commission - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending December 31, 1981. (Thea Sando resigned.) b. Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending May 1, 1982. (David Lundquist resigned.) ('o.tiei( ae*te- SuJkC1*sA pevsev,. These appointments will be made at the June 10 meeting of the City Council. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i �. d •-w� e w •-r d i we� be Co•� v-le-'�'tc�.. t hQu- ` r 4 S�S ko't. i Bev I 61c�-•efi 0.r'Ft:�� Owc�a.r�dt e!!t�etits I -- . ��tQ. e) v ci.. f� la� SF�FF says a�oveyrttfT e \o 0 6 j% • 9 vV%e ✓� e -f -roy� °A I � A- Couvt.eii gets rt• _ __ i ��,-eP, �'j' I ca.,...be ivoKet:L o5f /� _.wt-�0U1 P, G. l,'ojIwry iK$IL(IQI/dx... peJ cOrvo- f 1 FT 1k0 bi a to I! Ib. tle '� • We�/ICtK�. d o�' ° 4 _b�/ Qedl� 6elp-0-1 �►�y o�rc�evsl 11taw.e.udw�Elw'I --I /+ /'� dlealetc W is I D Cite, t3t«(rc e- o� w Ltt e --k V' o.1i, iv')tioy,ace2eta. ,tub(Itis1tAy , —%ew feXew.Vwt3 ovLdJkt ........................ MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR�LAO "� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES I r. ' Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 6 Item No. 10 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. NeuI Zvwiwy QYJ- L�er Wii(1tM—k.tola.Te ILA tll ►3�i� _ stic.«ce. f'e d CN M/r� . "�1.i e.r�1/t.wJ� Item No. 11 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY. "/Y` a. City Manager. I Md}ink Ao+ham ,sih, �t�al p Ft /v ti/r w. is 1-1 aRPr I Ski -39*ie 4V4ttVLVIeWtu t!• FN tl ie ese�eFwDl.iel. rl/�,eao w;Ll6 C±�yJWAdJnkt QO• Ne I 1 LA / 3L011 Y•� !«%L. i6 s MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M I i Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 6 Item No. 10 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. NeuI Zvwiwy QYJ- L�er Wii(1tM—k.tola.Te ILA tll ►3�i� _ stic.«ce. f'e d CN M/r� . "�1.i e.r�1/t.wJ� Item No. 11 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY. "/Y` a. City Manager. I Md}ink Ao+ham ,sih, �t�al p Ft /v ti/r w. is 1-1 aRPr I Ski -39*ie 4V4ttVLVIeWtu t!• FN tl ie ese�eFwDl.iel. rl/�,eao w;Ll6 C±�yJWAdJnkt QO• Ne I 1 LA / 3L011 Y•� !«%L. i6 s MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M I i Erd. / ,opo uy�(l P�i¢e t,-,+(, P12 �j IEI ` p Jc( J Q tint �I-�i/-w, ew.c4 6A,L�..a._K I PtLZ ►.tipKCS �.e u. -eo%q. C. 1 6, C//�� r/4.. ., I .. .. I . { ` �✓c� � cr moa Ages �'�rnr(d ,iw_ Seek �f'ew,r/it,- C)te-t< Pf"+(kk )nraVtwf i MICAOFII7RA JO RMMCEDAR RAPIDS City of Iowa C6 MEMORANDUM OAT@: May 5, 1980 TO: GENERAL PUBLIC FROM: LEGAL DEPT. RE: ADDITION TO AGENDA ITE14 #11, CITY MANAGER'S REPORT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 6, 1980 Consider motion accepting offer of settlement in Amere�ty and authorizing payment of $45,000. COMMENT: This 'notion would authorize the Legal Department to dismiss the appeal.and settle the case for a total of $90,000, of which $45,000 will be paid by the City's insurance company. MICROFILMED DY JORM MIC R�LAO CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES ,i i City ®4 Iowa C1101 MEMORANDUM DAYQI April 5, 1980 TO: GENERAL PUBLIC FROM: ASST. CITY MANAGER RE: ADDITION TO REGULAR AGENDA OF 5/6/80 COUNCIL MEETING Consider resolution setting special bus fares. COMMENT: In conjunction with the promotion of "Iowa Freedom Day" on May 14, 1980, this resolution would provide for a temporary, one day only reduction in bus fares and Bus and Shop subsidy on that date. Bus fares would be 25� and the Bus and Shop subsidy 10�. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDINES i .I Agenda �. Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 7 Item No. 12 - RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Ivalci a. Consider recommendation of the Riverfront Commission that the remaining monies from the $75,000 CDBG allotment be used to compl gto the �ity Park pike trail. a ( 'r -cors r L'00. 91:l pLa Preb ewa. V; / uoiQ, Item No. 13 - CONSIDER MOTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF AN APPLICATION FOR USE OF HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR UTILITIES ACCOMMODATION. Comment: This application is required by the IDOT before utility companies can perform work within highway right of way. Iowa -Illinois Gas 8 Electric Company desires to reconstruct their gas main at Highway N6 and Scott Boulevard. This reconstruction is necessary to accommodate the proposed Scott Boulevard improvement project. Action: n e J ( ( Item No. 14 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION AND CLASS C SUNDAY SALES APPLICATION FOR PERSHELL CORP. DBA — _ COLONIAL BOWLING LANES, 2253 HWY. 218 SOUTH, (RENEWAL) Comment: Mr. Bohanan, attorney for Pershell Corporation dba Colonial Bowling Lanes, has written to the City Council requesting that the Council consider the application for a liquor license and either approve or reject same. If the application is disapproved, the However, cant this actionlans tcanponlythethe takenIf the Council State license. does indeed refuse the license. i Action: _jl o b I Eva few hoes %1D j I I I i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES N MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES ii c'j. A J. 't be rme, �w c e ��a �i sr. . / re U) "03 6 f I /s I ( I� K-Fl.c�� Pvvu�e,U�'o �L a,� I •�. ww� 1e,.e MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES ii Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 8 Item No. 15 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES 6 FOR OAKLAND CEMETERY. Comment: The Oakgreen Section as indicated on the enclosed map was designated as a flush area in 1977. The grave space price was set at $200. No lots have been sold in this section. In the meantime, while there are still a quantity of flush area spaces available, the monument areas have been reduced to one area - Rose Hill. The need is for more monument areas. While no monuments may be placed in a flush area, flush markers may be used in monument areas. This request places no restriction or hardship on the prospective buyer, instead it offers an opportunity for greater freedom of choice. Action: & 7/0 Item No. 16 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION /G 7 WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT. Comment: The attached Construction Warrant was issued for construction completed on the 1979 BDI Section Addition Improvements Construction Project. Council needs to approve the issuance of this Warrant. Action: -ph I VeU V00 I AM &m e. 7/1) Item No. 17 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-3 AND SECTION 28-36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. (passed and adopted) Comment: The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the Uniform Plumbing Code by adding requirements for the registration of apprentice a 9 9.5 plumbers which will not only indicate who works in the profession, but will be beneficial in establishing a beginning period for apprentices who wish to apply for their journeyman's license. This ordinance also regulates the minimum sized vent pipes and waste pipes that must be used in the installation of plumbing fixtures. This ordinance also allows for the use of a loop - type venting system for island sink and lavatories and in remodeling work. This loop -type venting system is a system that has been used in Iowa City for several years, however, has never been in total compliance with the Plumbing Code. It is the recommendation of the Plumbing Board and the plumbers themselves that this loop system be utilized in special situations with the approval of the Plumbing Inspector. These amendments have been reviewed by the Plumbing Board of Appeals and the Board recommends that the Council adopt this ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance was attached to the agenda of April 8, 1980. Action: '*1/ I/�l /YP i X)w ww�J .I �_ _4_J -YI MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 9 Item No. 18 - Comment: Action: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PLUMBING PERMIT FEES FOR THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. This resolution reflects the desire of the Plumbing Board to register apprentice plumbers. It is the feeling of the Board j and of the plumbers themselves that apprentice plumbers should be registered with the City of Iowa City which will he helpful in regulating a time period for an apprenticeship program, allowing them to take the journeyman's examination after a four-year apprenticeship. This resolution reflects a registration fee of E5 which will offset the administrative costs and will pay for the registration cards which have been printed. The other licensing fees and permit fees in this resolution are unchanged from the fee schedule that now exists. I MSV I e-'; 47' FQ e C(Q p ht k 'tet ' �� A.e e^r � '{" ^e we j _1CrY6-� Veki JFrl J ewe. 710 Item No. 19 - ADJOURNMENT. r i I I Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1980 7:30 P.M. Page 9 Item No. 18 - Comment: Action: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PLUMBING PERMIT FEES FOR THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. This resolution reflects the desire of the Plumbing Board to register apprentice plumbers. It is the feeling of the Board j and of the plumbers themselves that apprentice plumbers should be registered with the City of Iowa City which will he helpful in regulating a time period for an apprenticeship program, allowing them to take the journeyman's examination after a four-year apprenticeship. This resolution reflects a registration fee of E5 which will offset the administrative costs and will pay for the registration cards which have been printed. The other licensing fees and permit fees in this resolution are unchanged from the fee schedule that now exists. I MSV I e-'; 47' FQ e C(Q p ht k 'tet ' �� A.e e^r � '{" ^e we j _1CrY6-� Veki JFrl J ewe. 710 Item No. 19 - ADJOURNMENT. r ►�t�l R� �. �D.�I�t B:ZoaM. i' I I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRf�LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r u City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: May 2, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule May 5, 1980 Monda 1:30 - 4:00 P.M. Conference Room 1:30 P.M. - Review zoning applications 1:45 P.M. - BDI/Whiting Plats 7:15 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee Report reports on public housing bids 3:Ou V.M. - Review of housing rehabilitation program May 6, 1980 Tuesdav 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers May 12, 1980 Mondav 1:30 - 5:00 P.M. Conference Room 1:30 P.M. - Review zoning applications 1:45 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports - Sewer for Johnson County Care Facility - Public Works/ Planning and Program Development 3:00 P.M. - Block 64 - Urban Renewal - Staff May 13, 1980 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers PENDING ITEMS Northside Study Area Transportation Study Economic Development Program Appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Resources Conservation Commission - May 20, 1980 Appointment to Committee on Community Needs - June 3, 1980 Appointments to Senior Center Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission - June 10, 1980 MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+L A13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES f