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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-22 Council minutesr MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 4/8/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for sa publication is Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/8/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Mayor Balmer read the following proclamations: Substance Abuse Prevention Week, April 13-19, 1980, Dr. Gene Gronewold, representing MECCA, thanked the Council for the personal endorsement; Muscular Dystrophy Day, April 12, 1980; Iowa City Public Library Week, April 11-18, 1980; Private Property Week, April 13-19, 1980. Mayor Balmer announced two changes in the Consent Calendar. The addition of item 3c.(4) re seasonal beer permit for Finkbine Golf Course and the deletion of item 3e. (2) setting a public hearing on an amendment to the electrical code. Moved by Perret, 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 Actions, reg. Council mtg., 3/25/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. nd Commissions: Mayor's Youth Boardsutes of Youth EmploymentBd a3/11/80; Housing Comm. -3/5/80 & continued mtg. of 3/7/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -3/18/80. Permit resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80.122 p. 182, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT FOR CHRIS WILKE dba WILKE'S LOUNGE, 122 Wright. RES. 80-123, p. 183, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 80-124, p. 184, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE. RES. 80-125, p. 185, APPROVING CLASS B SEASONAL BEER PERMIT FOR IOWA STATE BOARD OF REGENTS dba FINKBINE GOLF COURSE. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,100,734.12 for the period of 2/1/80 through 2/29/80, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Motion setting a public hearing on 4/15/80 on an Ordinance amending Section 28-3 and Section 28-36 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding requirements for the registration of apprentice plumbers and regulating the minimum sized vent pipes and waste pipes. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRI�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES I401NES Official Actions RES. 80-126, BK. 61, p. 186, ACCEPTING April 8, 1980 PAVING AND STORM SEWER ON FOSTER ROAD IN Page 2 CONWAY'S ADDITION, as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Eric Nelson and Nancy Hauserman urging the Council not to appeal the Iowa Civil Rights Commission decision in the Eaton case. William Bender re the Bikeway Plan. Applications for use of streets and public grounds: Iowa City Jaycees for a Walk for Mankind to benefit Project Concern 4/26/80, from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.; American Federal Savings and Loan for the use of the sidewalk at 137 East Washington to offer free popcorn during their grand opening from 2/1/80 to 2/12/80, approved. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of College Street between Capitol and Madison Streets. City Manager Berlin stated he had conveyed the concerns expressed by the Council in informal session to Mr. Bezanson from the University._. Several Councilmembers expressed a desire to meet with Bezanson re trafffic matters on the west side. After discussion, it was decided to wait to schedule such a meeting until after the Melrose Court Committee had time to discuss the problem. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, that the rule .requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted for passage at two Council meetings prior to. the meeting at which it is finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ORDINANCE 80-2991, BK, 17, p. 18, AMENDING SECTION 8.10.35.2 (SIGN ORDINANCE) OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY,IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The following people appeared for public discussion: Jim Barfuss, 302 Melrose, re the Eaton case. Robert Long, 3005 Bradford, representing Iowa City Federation of Labor, re 5 Councilmembers residing in District B, the firing of Patricia Brown and the Eaton case. I11CR0FI LMED DY JORM MIC R(�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES official Actions Recommendations of the Broadband April 8, 1980 Telecommunications Commission that the request by Page 3 Hawkeye CableVision, Inc., for an extension of the April 18, 1980, deadline for 25% availability of service be denied and that the City of Iowa City assess from Hawkeye CableVision, Inc., one-half the maximum daily penalty ($50.00 per day) for the first 30 days past the deadline, and thereafter assess the maximum daily penality ($100.00 per day) until such time as 25% availability is achieved, noted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to set a public hearing for 5/13/80 on the request by Hawkeye CableVision, Inc., for an extension of the April 18, 1980, deadline for 25% availability of service. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. A public hearing was held on the final plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate for the Scott Blvd. Improvement Project. James Shive, Engr. for B.D.I., appeared re concerns for grade. City Manager Berlin stated that matter would be scheduled for informal discussion on Monday. Jerry Atkins, 3417 Shamrock Drive, also appeared re the grade and other concerns. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to defer item 9 approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate for the Scott Blvd. Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to appoint A. Mori Constantino, 407 Brown, to fill an expired term ending 1/1/81 on the Human Rights Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to re- appoint Kathleen Graf, 109 N. Van Buren and appoint Mark Koenig, 625 Emerald St., and Carol Karstens, 34. Deerfield Commons, to fill vacancies on the Housing Commission expiring 5/l/83. Motion carried unanimously, Neuhauser absent._ Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to re- appoint Jane Jakobsen, 1204 E. Washington and Richard Blum, 2041 Rochester Ct., to the Planning and Zoning Commission for terms expiring 4/1/85 or until the zoning ordinance is completed and stagger their resignations. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-127, BK. 61, pp. 187-188, AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS. Resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered MICROFILMED BY JORM MICF?LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions April 8, 1980 Page 4 and voted for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORDINANCE 80-2997 ac UIREMENT SERVICE PIPNPROVI PROVIDING FOR ANDING THE SIZE E BYEXC PTIC voted upon for final passage at this Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, second Perret, that the above ordinance be finally ac at this time. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, the rule requiring that the ordinances mus considered and voted on for passage at two Co meetings prior to the meeting at which 1 finally passed be suspended, that the s consideration and vote be waived, and ORDINANCE 80-2993, Bk. 11, pp. 20-21, AME SECTION 3302(d) OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, EDITION, AS ADOPTED BY CHAPTER 8 OF THE Col ORDINANCES OF IWOA CITY, IOWA, (re distance in parking garages), be voted upon for final pal at this time. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Pel seconded _ by Vevera, - that the above ordi nanc finally adopted at this time. Affirmative call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, adjourn the meeting '8:20 P.M. Motion car unanimously. A more complet description of Cou acts .sties is on file in the office of the CIO I s% E TOLF ;; CIJy CLERK Submitted o0 MER, N1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR (�LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M0INES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES April 8, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/8/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-9, Side 2, 1030-1593. Mayor Balmer read the following proclamations: Substance Abuse Prevention Week, April 13-19, 1980. Dr. Gene Gronewold, representing MECCA, thanked the Council for the personal endorsement; Muscular Dystrophy Day, April 12, 1980; Iowa City Public Library Week, April 11-18, 1980; Private Property Week, April 13-19, 1980. Mayor Balmer announced two changes in the Consent Calendar. The addition of item 3c.(4) re seasonal beer permit for Finkbine Golf Course and the deletion of item 3e.(2) setting a public hearing on an amendment to the electrical code. Moved by Perret, 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 Actions, reg. Council mtg., 3/25/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards. and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.- 3/11/80; Housing Comm. -3/5/80 & continued mtg. of 3/7/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -3/18/80. Permit resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80.122 p. 182, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT FOR CHRIS WILKE dba WILKE'S LOUNGE, 122 Wright. RES. 80- 123, p. 183, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 80-124, p. 184, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE. RES. 60-125, p. 185, APPROVING CLASS 8 SEASONAL BEER PERMIT FOR IOWA STATE BOARD .OF REGENTS dba FINKBINE GOLF COURSE. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,100,734.12 for the period of 2/1/80 through 2/29/80, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Motion setting a public hearing on 4/15/80 on an Ordinance amending Section 28-3 and Section 28-36 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding requirements for the registration of apprentice plumbers and regulating the minimum sized vent pipes and waste pipes. RES. 80-126, BK. 61, p. 186, ACCEPTING PAVING AND STORM SEWER.ON FOSTER ROAD IN CONWAY'S ADDITION, as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Eric Nelson and Nancy Hauserman urging the Council not to appeal the Iowa Civil Rights Commission decision in the Eaton case. William Bender re the Bikeway Plan. MICAOFILNED BY DORM MIC R4LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Col�;l Activities April 8, 1980 Page 2 Jayceesfora palWalk streetsons for use Of for Manki d tobenefit Proc jectConcern 4/26/80, from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.; American Federal Savings and Loan for the use Of the sidewalk at 137 East Washington to offer free popcorn during their grand opening from 2/1/80 to 2/12/BO Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as seta Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of College Street between Capitol and Madison Streets. Cit Berlin stated he had conveyed the concerns expressed by the Councilnineinformal session to Mr. Bezanson from the University. meet with Bezanson re traffic matters onuthe lwest side After discussion it was decided to wait to schedule such a meeting until after the Melrose Court Committee had time to discuss the problem. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally second consideration and vote be waived, and thatsed be the ORDINANCE 80-29911 BKe 17, p. 18, AMENDING SECTION 8.10.35.2 (SIGN ORDINANCE) OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY,IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time• Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0. Neuhauser absent. The following people appeared for public discussion: Jim Barfuss, 302 Melrose, re the Eaton case. Robert Long, 3005 Bradford, representing Iowa City Federation of Labor, re 5 Councilme. ers residing in District B, the firing of Patricia Brown and the Eaton case. Recommendations of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission that the request by Hawkeye Cablevision, Inc., for an extension of the April la, 1980, deadline for 25% availability of service be denied and that the City of Iowa City assess from Hawkeye CableVision, Inc., one-half the maximum daily penaltfter assess the y 050.00 per day) for the first 30 days past the deadline, and time as 25% availability is a hieved noted�ty (S100.00 per day) until such Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to set a public hearing for 5/13/80 on the request by Hawkeye CableVislon, Inc., for an extension of the April 18, 1980, deadline for 25% availability of service. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. A public hearing was held on the final plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate for the Scott Blvd. Improvement Project. James Shive, Engr. for B.D.I., appeared re concerns for grade. City Manager Berlin stated that matter would be scheduled for informal discussion on Monday. Jerry Atkins, 3417 Shamrock Drive, also appeared re the grade and other concerns. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to defer item 9 approving specifications, form of contract, and estimate for tSco pBlvd, Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Coo^il Activities Apl . 8, 1980 Page 3 Councilmember Erdahl stated that he felt the City could not afford the project and that he intended to vote against it. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to appoint A. Mori Constantino, 407 Brown, to fill an expired term ending 1/1/81 on the Human Rights Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to reappoint Kathleen Graf, 109 N. Van Buren and appoint Mark Koenig, 625 Emerald St., and Carol Karstens, 34 Deerfield Commons, to fill vacancies on the Housing Commission expiring 5/1/83. Motion carried unanimously, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to re -appoint Jane Jakobsen, 1204 E. Washington and Richard Blum, 2041 Rochester Ct., to the Planning and Zoning Commission for terms expiring 4/1/85 or until the zoning ordinance is { completed and stagger their resignations. � Councilmember Roberts questioned why the barricade at the end of Windsor Drive has been removed. City Manager will investigate. Council - member Perret reported on the Transportation Committee of Regional Planning. Mayor Balmer announced he would be unable to serve on the committee. Councilmember Erdahl volunteered to fill the vacancy. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-127, BK. 61, pp. 187-188, AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS. Resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is. finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORDINANCE 80- 2992, Bk, 17, p. 19, AMENDING THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE PIPE BY PROVIDING FOR AN EXCEPTION, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that the ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which 'it is finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORDINANCE 80-2993, Bk. 17, pp. 20-21, AMENDING SECTION 3302(d) OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976 EDITION, AS ADOPTED BY CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IWOA CITY, IOWA, (re distance in open parking garages), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. MICROFILMED DY JORM MICF1;LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COL� ;l Activities April 8, 1980 Pape 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn the meeting 8:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. HN R. BALMER, MAYOR U*)(StfolAY�li[d MICROFILMED 8Y JORM MICR;LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 11 1 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES April 22, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/22/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:40), Lynch (7:50), Neuhauser, Perret (7:35), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Meisel, Knight, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-12, Side 1, 482-720. Mayor Balmer proclaimed April 21-25, 1980 as Arbor Week and Friday, April 25, 1980 as Arbor Day. Mayor Balmer noted addition of four beer permits & Res. authorizing bicycle sale to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 4/8/80, subject to correction by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning Comm. - 2/21/80 & 3/20/80; Committee on Community Needs -4/2/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -4/1/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80-135, p. 199, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-137, p. 201, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR HILLTOP LOUNGE, INC. dba HILLTOP LOUNGE, 1100 N. Dodge. RES. 80- 136, p. 200, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 80-138, p. 202, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR MARK BECKMAN dba GUNNER'S LOUNGE, 1310 Highland Ct. Res. 80-139, p. 203, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-140, p. 204, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR FOUR CUSHIONS INC., dba CONTROL TOWER, 18-20 S. Clinton. Motions: To approve disbursements in the amount of $2,011,922.66 for the period of 3/1/80 through 3/31/80, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Directing the Traffic Engr. to install stop signs at the intersection of Linn and College Streets so as to create a three-way stop situation. Setting a public hearing on 5/6/80 on an Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding definitions for apprentice electrician and electrical contractor and by amending certain requirements for obtaining electrical permits and license. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Daniel Bray, representing owners of Lot 11 in Penny Bryn Addition (Part 1), re installation of sidewalks. Julia Lyons, from Clear Creek High School, re proposed hotel in Iowa City. Petition signed by eight families re Foster Road. Memo from Traffic Engr. re loading zone on Jackson Avenue, noted. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 11 Council Activities April 22, 1980 Page 2 Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Mark Bees for a Greek River Run on 4/24/80 from 3:30 to 4:15 P.M., approved. Res. 80-141, Bk. 61, p. 205, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Affirmative roll call vote on Consent Calendar unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent. Councilmember Perret announced that minutes of the Steering Committee on Planning Reorganization will be in next week's packet. Perret commented on Washington Street bridge bids and the letter to Congressmen re support for transit. He also expressed concern re Westwind Condominium Complex recreational clubhouse that has not been constructed. City Manager Berlin will check into the matter as it relates to the City. Councilmember Erdahl arrived 7:40 P.M. Councilmember Neuhauser called attention to the interest expressed by Cedar Rapids in obtaining Amtrak rail service and thought that the abandoned Rock Island route thru Iowa City was more feasible. Mayor Balmer reported on a meeting he attended with City Manager Berlin, Chamber of Commerce, and representatives of - - -.- >- B.D.I. re economic growth. Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Project be finished before pursuing any new projects, noted. Moved by Nauhauser, seconded by Vevera, to defer designation of preferred developer for Urban Renewal Parcel No. 64-1 in downtown Iowa City for one week. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to reject all bids and re - advertise for the construction of the Washington Street bridge deck replacement. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-142, Bk. 61, pp. 206-207, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, to Burger Construction for general contract work; RES. 80-143, Bk. 61, pp. 208-209, to Modern Piping, Inc. for mechanical contract work; RES. 80-144, Bk. 61, pp. 210-211, to White Electric for electrical work; RES. 80-145, Bk. 61, pp. 212-213, to Hockenbergs for kitchen equipment. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-146, Bk. 61, CONTRACTAUTHORIZING OIMANGER TNATTEST FORTHEACQUISITION OFREALPROPERTYFOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PARCEL NO. 5, OWNED BY RONALD JOHNSON). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer indefinitely the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement with the City of Hills concerning the annexation of railroad right-of-way. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR;LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r 1 1 Council Activities April 22, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-147, Bk. 61, p. 215, SUPPORTING THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-3 AND SECTION 28-36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, by adding requirements for the registration of apprentice plumbers and also allows for use of loop -type venting system, be considered and given first vote for passage. Ronald Burkett, Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers, was present to answer questions. No one was present with questions. Councilmember Lynch arrived 7:50 P.M. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 7/0. Motion on first vote for passage carried, 5/0/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: none. Abstaining: Balmer, Lynch. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn the meeting, 7:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. HN R. BALMEPMOR��— ABB TOLFUS, CITY CLE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR;LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I y ' MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21, 1980 7:30 PM CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEM3ERS PRESENT: Jakobsen, Ogesen, Kammermeyer, Blum, Lehman. MEMBERS ABSENT: Lundquist, Vetter. STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Charbon, Ryan. M RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the final plat of the McBride Addition, Part III, located west of Keswick Drive and north of West Benton Street be approved subject to the following contingencies: 1) The signatures of the utility company should be provided. 2) The legal papers are not in order and should be revised. 3) Additional easements should be provided in order to construct the sanitary sewer according to the City of Iowa City standards along Leonard Circle. 4) A ten foot wide storm sewer easement should be provided along the south lot line of lot 84. 5) The mailing address for the owner and subdivider should be provided on the plat. 2. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends that an ordinance amending Section 8:10.35.2 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, to allow buildings on corner lots in all zones to erect an additional facia sign be amended as follows: Facia Sign. Except as otherwise provided herein, buildings located on corner lots shall be permitted an additional facia sign, the area of which shall not exceed 65% of that permitted for a facia sign located on the front wall of the building. Said additional facia sign shall not be located on the front wall of the building. Under the provision of this section no permitted additional facia sign shall exceed the size which would be allowed if that sign were the only sign on the building. 3. Planning & Zoning Commission approved an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to include as part of the P kin,a bikeways plan. 4. That the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends the approval of an amendment to the Large Scale Residential Development plan of Pentacrest Garden Court Apartments leaving access to Court Street from the south side parking area. The Commission also recommends that the fees be waived. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES X09 FM I i 1 I 1 4. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the final plat of the McBride Addition, Part III, located west of Keswick Drive and north of West Benton Street be approved subject to the following contingencies: 1) The signatures of the utility company should be provided. 2) The legal papers are not in order and should be revised. 3) Additional easements should be provided in order to construct the sanitary sewer according to the City of Iowa City standards along Leonard Circle. 4) A ten foot wide storm sewer easement should be provided along the south lot line of lot 84. 5) The mailing address for the owner and subdivider should be provided on the plat. 2. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends that an ordinance amending Section 8:10.35.2 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, to allow buildings on corner lots in all zones to erect an additional facia sign be amended as follows: Facia Sign. Except as otherwise provided herein, buildings located on corner lots shall be permitted an additional facia sign, the area of which shall not exceed 65% of that permitted for a facia sign located on the front wall of the building. Said additional facia sign shall not be located on the front wall of the building. Under the provision of this section no permitted additional facia sign shall exceed the size which would be allowed if that sign were the only sign on the building. 3. Planning & Zoning Commission approved an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to include as part of the P kin,a bikeways plan. 4. That the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends the approval of an amendment to the Large Scale Residential Development plan of Pentacrest Garden Court Apartments leaving access to Court Street from the south side parking area. The Commission also recommends that the fees be waived. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES X09 FM ■ ' r n Planning & Lur•iq Cnovuh,-Jon February 21, (l Page 2 REQUEST TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: None SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Chairperson Jakobsen called the meeting to order and asked if anyone present wished to discuss any item not included on the agenda. Chairperson Jakobsen explained a letter which she had written to the Mayor indicating the scheduling of a meeting between the Planning & Zoning Commission, planning staff and the City Council. (Letter attached.) She then called for a consideration of the minutes of January 14 (informal meeting), January 17 and January 26, 1980 (special meeting). There being no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved as circulated. 5-8001. Discussion of a final plat of McBride Addition, Part III, located west of Keswick Drive and north of West Benton Street; 45 -day limitation period: 3/14/80, 60 -day limitation period: 3/19/80. After a short discussion by the Commission and staff, the Commission voted to approve the final plat of McBride Addition, Part III, located west of Keswick Drive and north of West Benton Street subject to the following contingencies: 1) The signatures of the utility company should be provided. 2) The legal papers are not in order and should be revised. 3) Additional easements should be provided in order to construct the sanitary sewer according to the City of Iowa City standards along Leonard Circle. 4) A ten foot wide storm sewer easement should be provided along the south lot line of lot 84. 5) The mailing address for the owner and subdivider should be provided on the plat. i Public discussion in consideration of the opening of or remaining closed of the eastern terminus of Melrose Court to motor vehicle traffic from Myrtle Avenue by removing the traffic island directly west of Greenwood Drive on Myrtle Avenue (Council referral). I Boothroy presented a layout of Melrose Court and adjoining roadways. A list of people who spoke on behalf of Melrose Court are listed on Lhe attached sign -in sheet. The points that were made by those in favor of reopening Melrose Court are as follows: 1. It is inconvenient and requires more travel distance to go from Lhe front to the back of their property. 2. During the winter it is hard to get up Myrtle to the church and to I residents' property. ` 3. Children now use the street as a playground and pedestrians use the street instead of the sidewalk. 0U 1 MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR;LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 8 t ti Planning & Lur•iq Cnovuh,-Jon February 21, (l Page 2 REQUEST TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: None SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Chairperson Jakobsen called the meeting to order and asked if anyone present wished to discuss any item not included on the agenda. Chairperson Jakobsen explained a letter which she had written to the Mayor indicating the scheduling of a meeting between the Planning & Zoning Commission, planning staff and the City Council. (Letter attached.) She then called for a consideration of the minutes of January 14 (informal meeting), January 17 and January 26, 1980 (special meeting). There being no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved as circulated. 5-8001. Discussion of a final plat of McBride Addition, Part III, located west of Keswick Drive and north of West Benton Street; 45 -day limitation period: 3/14/80, 60 -day limitation period: 3/19/80. After a short discussion by the Commission and staff, the Commission voted to approve the final plat of McBride Addition, Part III, located west of Keswick Drive and north of West Benton Street subject to the following contingencies: 1) The signatures of the utility company should be provided. 2) The legal papers are not in order and should be revised. 3) Additional easements should be provided in order to construct the sanitary sewer according to the City of Iowa City standards along Leonard Circle. 4) A ten foot wide storm sewer easement should be provided along the south lot line of lot 84. 5) The mailing address for the owner and subdivider should be provided on the plat. i Public discussion in consideration of the opening of or remaining closed of the eastern terminus of Melrose Court to motor vehicle traffic from Myrtle Avenue by removing the traffic island directly west of Greenwood Drive on Myrtle Avenue (Council referral). I Boothroy presented a layout of Melrose Court and adjoining roadways. A list of people who spoke on behalf of Melrose Court are listed on Lhe attached sign -in sheet. The points that were made by those in favor of reopening Melrose Court are as follows: 1. It is inconvenient and requires more travel distance to go from Lhe front to the back of their property. 2. During the winter it is hard to get up Myrtle to the church and to I residents' property. ` 3. Children now use the street as a playground and pedestrians use the street instead of the sidewalk. 0U 1 MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR;LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 8 e Planning & Zo--kng Commission February 21, 30 Page 3 4. Melrose Court is no more accident prone than any other street. 5. The barricade is ugly, therefore, it decreases the value of the residents' homes that are nearer the barricade. 6. Motor vehicles travel through people's lawns to reach Melrose Court to avoid going around on other streets. 7. People use abusive language when they drive down Melrose Court and find it barricaded. 8. Residents feel emergency vehicles will have a difficult time reaching their homes. The points that were made by those not in favor of reopening Melrose Court are as follows: 1. Melrose Court is dangerous due to the narrowness of the road, the fast rate of speed at which motorists travel, and the curve at the end of Melrose Court. 2. The volume of traffic on a narrow street, such as Melrose Court, makes it dangerous for the pedestrians and children. 3. If Melrose Court is reopened it will mean a large increase in traffic and it will be used also as a short cut to Riverside Drive. 4. It is easier for residents to turn out onto Melrose Avenue with Melrose Court closed. 5. Opening the street will result in more calls to Police due to speeders, accidents, etc. There were several people which spoke who felt that before the Commission made a recommendation per the Council's request that they should first do traffic studies and consider other long-term solutions to the traffic problem of Melrose Avenue, Byington, and Riverside Drive. After the public hearing was closed, it was decided that each Commissioner should express to the public what his/her feelings were towards the Melrose Court issue. Blum stated that he felt it would be a serious mistake to examine the issue as separate problems. Blum also felt that the Commission needed to make a good recommendation that was viable. He also felt that this is a complex and involved problem. Lehman felt that a long-term solution was needed and that a group with more expertise than this Commission needed to work on it. Ogesen suggested that maybe a separate body should be designated to work out this problem. He also felt that they should consider moving the barricade and even perhaps locating two barricades on the curve. MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R;LAE] CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES OV? r 0 Planning & Zv- ng Commission February 21, 30 Page 4 Kammermeyer slated tie would be in favor of Lhe reopening of Melrose Court. Ile felt that there needed to he it (fitferenL norLh-south col lecLor. lie also felt that maybe Melrose Court, could be reopened in it limited degree. Jakobsen indicated that she had a open mind in this matter but felt that the University of Iowa should be contacted and asked what projects they would be doing and how they effect the traffic flow. Jakobsen then stated that the Commission would discuss this item at the March 6 meeting. Public discussion of an ordinance amending Section 8.10.35.2 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinance of Iowa City, Iowa, to allow buildings on corner lots in all zones to erect an additional facia sign. After some discussion by the Commission about the size of the sign on the second wall, Blum moved and Kammermeyer seconded, that Section 8.10.35.2 be amended to read as follows: Facia Sign. Except as otherwise provided herein, buildings located on corner lots shall be permitted an additional facia sign, the area of which shall not exceed 65% of that permitted for a facia sign located on the front wall of the building. Said additoinal facia sign shall not be located on the front wall of the building. Under the provision of this section no permitted additional facia sign shall exceed the size which would be allowed if that sign were the only sign on the building. Motion passed unanimously. Public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to include as part of the plan a bikeways plan. After a short discussion by the Commission, Blum moved and Kammermeyer seconded, that an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan be made to include as part of the Plan a bikeways plan. Motion passed unanimously. I An amendment to the large scale residential development plan of Pentacrest Garden Court Apartments. After a short discussion by the Commission, Blum moved and Kammermeyer seconded, that the Planning & Zoning Commission approve an amendment to the Large Scale Residential Development plan of Pentacrest Garden Court Apartments leaving access to Court Street on the south open. The Commission also recommends that the fees be waived. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR;LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i E Planning & Zo,^ng Commission February 21, J0 Page 5 There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Prepared by j % ;(tvi-( /(, (l, H i ., 111, Marcia Charbon, Senior Clerk -Typist Approved by' v, oVacc� H hard Blum, Commissioner MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES f 1204 East Washington Iowa City Iowa February 21,1900 John Balmer, Mayor Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa Dear Mr. Mayor: As you know, the Planning Staff and the Planning and 'Zoning Commission disagree on the recommendation for Foster Road; and, therefore, the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to have a special meeting scheduled to discuss this amendment to thy: Comprehensive Plan with the City Council. The Commissioners feel that a special meeting would be the best forum for a thorough discussion of the many and varied aspects of the recommendations. Onfort.unately only one Commissioner is free to meet with the City Council on Monday afternoons so an evening or Saturday meeting would be preferable. Would March 1 at 10:00 a.m. be satisfactory? Yours truly, 9.'nee6Ja obsen, Chairperson Manning and ''Zoning Commission c.c. City Manager Planning Staff City Council Planning and Zoning Commission MICROFILMED BY DORM MIC R;LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRiL 21, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 21, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Baliner, Neuhauser, Roberts, Erdahl, Vevera, Absent: Lynch, Perret (arrived 1:50 PM). Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Melling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel H80-11, Side 2, 2018 -End. Reel #80-13, Side 1, 1-1276. AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF HILLS -ANNEXATION OF RAILROAD PROPERTY 2018-2200 Attorney for Hills, Jay Honohan, present. City Mgr. Berlin advised that both concerns of Council had been written into the agreement. Honohan advised that CRANDIC had offered to buy the railroad. lie advised that Ile would recommend to the City of Hills that they not approve Paragraph 4, as the date of Jan. 1981 would be too soon, they have no way of knowing the time -limits involved. Ile will ask them what date would be acceptable. Council will defer the acceptance of the agreement until further information is presented by Honohan. MEMO ON LIABILITY INSURANCE Memo by Vitosh & Wioto noted. Council had no questions or conmlents. ouncilman Perrot arrived, 1:50 PM. AGENDA 2200-2381 1. City Mgr, noted that staff would proceed with the assessment project for sidewalk on Benton St. unless Council directed otherwise. The cost for the 175' of one lot is $2,912. 2. City Clerk noted additions to the Consent Calendar of four beer/liquor permits, and correction to item H11, should read, "Authorizing the C Miter to Sign". Melling asked for pennission to add a Resolution Authorizing a Bicycle Sale, which was granted. 3. Balmer explained that as he had participated in discussion of Item N14, amendment to the Plumbing Code, he would abstain from voting. 4. After discussion of Item N9, bids for the Washington St. Bridge Deck„ Council agreed to rebid the project. JOINT MEETING 141TH JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Schmeiser present. 2381 -End Supervisors Donnelley, Sehr, Ci e , Shipton; Atty. White A Engr. Sauegling present for discussion of the County Care Facility Sewer/Freeway 518. The County requested direction on size of the sewer line to Be installed and asked for oversizing as a reasonable approach for the future. Payment by the County for oversizing, $44,700 more than DOT will allow ($135,000) and recoup- ing of costs, possibly with EPA funding, discussed. Council's reasons for use of 8" sewer to control development of the area and to comply with the Com- prehensive Plan were explained. Schmeiser advised that the 18" sewer would Reel 80-13 have capacity for 570 acres, which would accommodate another 20,000 residents, Side 1, 75 to 150 years in future. There is other land inside the City limits for 1-391 development. The County has additional land there to be developed, but has no plans now. Staff will investigate the legal ramifications re tap -ons, and EPA regulations for new installations. Area could be zoned argicultural. Regarding the efforts of the Frinne Conunittee,_ it was pointed out that discussion and recomnendations of the Committee will be approved by the legal departments of both entities and brnught to Council E Supervisors in a total package. A letter had been sent to the Supervisors regarding Scott Boulevard. They asked for annexation of Stott r -o -w and the mobile home park., in response to letter MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES R INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRiL 21, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 21, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Baliner, Neuhauser, Roberts, Erdahl, Vevera, Absent: Lynch, Perret (arrived 1:50 PM). Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Melling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel H80-11, Side 2, 2018 -End. Reel #80-13, Side 1, 1-1276. AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF HILLS -ANNEXATION OF RAILROAD PROPERTY 2018-2200 Attorney for Hills, Jay Honohan, present. City Mgr. Berlin advised that both concerns of Council had been written into the agreement. Honohan advised that CRANDIC had offered to buy the railroad. lie advised that Ile would recommend to the City of Hills that they not approve Paragraph 4, as the date of Jan. 1981 would be too soon, they have no way of knowing the time -limits involved. Ile will ask them what date would be acceptable. Council will defer the acceptance of the agreement until further information is presented by Honohan. MEMO ON LIABILITY INSURANCE Memo by Vitosh & Wioto noted. Council had no questions or conmlents. ouncilman Perrot arrived, 1:50 PM. AGENDA 2200-2381 1. City Mgr, noted that staff would proceed with the assessment project for sidewalk on Benton St. unless Council directed otherwise. The cost for the 175' of one lot is $2,912. 2. City Clerk noted additions to the Consent Calendar of four beer/liquor permits, and correction to item H11, should read, "Authorizing the C Miter to Sign". Melling asked for pennission to add a Resolution Authorizing a Bicycle Sale, which was granted. 3. Balmer explained that as he had participated in discussion of Item N14, amendment to the Plumbing Code, he would abstain from voting. 4. After discussion of Item N9, bids for the Washington St. Bridge Deck„ Council agreed to rebid the project. JOINT MEETING 141TH JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Schmeiser present. 2381 -End Supervisors Donnelley, Sehr, Ci e , Shipton; Atty. White A Engr. Sauegling present for discussion of the County Care Facility Sewer/Freeway 518. The County requested direction on size of the sewer line to Be installed and asked for oversizing as a reasonable approach for the future. Payment by the County for oversizing, $44,700 more than DOT will allow ($135,000) and recoup- ing of costs, possibly with EPA funding, discussed. Council's reasons for use of 8" sewer to control development of the area and to comply with the Com- prehensive Plan were explained. Schmeiser advised that the 18" sewer would Reel 80-13 have capacity for 570 acres, which would accommodate another 20,000 residents, Side 1, 75 to 150 years in future. There is other land inside the City limits for 1-391 development. The County has additional land there to be developed, but has no plans now. Staff will investigate the legal ramifications re tap -ons, and EPA regulations for new installations. Area could be zoned argicultural. Regarding the efforts of the Frinne Conunittee,_ it was pointed out that discussion and recomnendations of the Committee will be approved by the legal departments of both entities and brnught to Council E Supervisors in a total package. A letter had been sent to the Supervisors regarding Scott Boulevard. They asked for annexation of Stott r -o -w and the mobile home park., in response to letter MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES a I', informal Council Page 2 April 21, 1980 from City Manager. The City is not presently in a position to sewer the mobile home court, possibly after treatment plant is built. A recommendation from PBZ will be sought. Roberts asked that Council wait until the Fringe Committee report has been received to discuss the mobile home court. The staff will pro- ceed with annexation of right-of-way to complete Scott Boulevard. Regional Planning Reoranization Committee Perrot outlined the concept for the merger, using t e City s planning department, other agencies subcontracting with us, The Univ. will furnish staff and/or finances. White stated that the County had not finished their discussion of the proposal. PUBLIC HOUSING SITE Seydel present. 391-454 Seydel Ism ute a map of the site he would like to consider. it is street right-of-way on Pickard between Friendly to Highland. Gas, sewer, water are available. If not used for housing, property could be disposed of. Seydel will proceed to get HUD approval. Re proposals for other sites, 4 applicants are actively pursuing the bid. Council consensus to proceed with new site. SENIOR CENTER BIDS Meisel & Wehner present. 454-735 Meisel ism ute a handout showing the base bids, the recommended bids, sources of revenue, and explained additional casts for the alternative for the dropoff on Washington St., $14,000 -Burger, and the second floor alternative, $60,000 for 6736 sq, ft. of space. Staff will pursue the suggestion to move Washington St. further to the south instead of ripping out the cement. Meisel explained the cut in funding possible from the Heritage Agency on Aging for kitchen equipment. Council consensus was to leave the materials in the proposal instead of making change orders, as possibly the funding would be available later. COLLEGE STREET -VACATION FOR UNIVERSITY 735-1181 University representative K]CndrU Gibson present. He explained the blue- prints of the Lindquist addition and surrounding landscaping plans, which are in three phases. H1, $140,000, As the Regents have purchased the old A&P Building, the Cline Bldg, will be removed. Phase 2, $152,000, would not start until next spring. Phase 3, $80,000 would lie removal of the Security Building. Other problems concerning traffic, created by University & Hospital expansion were discussed. Councilmembers asked for a letter from Bezanson or Pres. Boyd recognizing that the vacation of College St. to them can be used in the future as an exchange for other r -o -w that the Univ. might dedicate to the City. Gibson suggested a statement to the effect that if it is determined that it is in the best interests of all parties, that a street should go thru Univ. property, (Byington extension), South of Melrose, that the University would offer its total cooperation and support to get the problems of ownership worked out. City Mgr. Berlin added that this should not only be limited to the question of Byington, but to other issues. When the letter is received, the Ordinance will be added to the agenda for all three considerations at one meeting. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL BUSINESS 1181-1276 Vevera questione why the orange checks on the sidewalks on Kirkwood/Muscatine. Balmer askgd that it be conveyed to PPD that Council thought they were doing a good job in getting things going. Berlin explained that Chief Miller is await- ing information to submit with the grant for street -lighting in the Northside. Neuhauser asked that the list of budget cuts of the City be sent to the League of i4unicipalities. Staff is aiming for Tuesday for further information on the bids submitted for Block 64 Hotel proposal. Meeting adjourned, 4:10 Phl MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I r