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Home My WebLink About1974-12-10 Agenda:�i �J I IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 1974 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER 410 EAST WASHINGTON DECEMBER 10, 1974 7:30 P.M. Item No. 1 - Meeting to order Roll Call Item No. 2 - Reading of minutes of regular Council Meeting of November 19, 1974. Item No. 3 - Public discussion. Item No. 4 - Receive minutes of Boards and Commissions. a. Housing Commission minutes of November 20, 1974 meeting. b. Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of November 26, 1974 meeting. Item No. 5 - Consider setting a public hearing for January 7, 1975, on a proposed ordinance amending fence and shrub height requirements of the Zoning Code. Z-7420. Item No. 6 - Consider setting a public hearing for January 7, 1975, on a proposed ordinance amending fence and shrub height requirements of Chapter 3.38 of the Municipal Code. 74-1556. Item No. 7 - Consider setting a public hearing to vacate the alley in Block 86 of the original Town of Iowa City. V-7407. Item No. 8 - Public hearing on the rezoning of certain parcels in the R-14 Urban Renewal area to a CBS Zone. Z-7314. Item No. 9 - Public hearing on the plans and specifications for the 1974 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Item No. 10 - Public hearing on the Resolution of Necessity for the 1974 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Item No. 11 - Business from the City Council. Item No. 12 - Report on items from the City Manager and the City Attorney. Item No. 13 - Consider adoption of ordinance amending the Municipal Code of Iowa City by adopting the latest edition of the National Electrical Code with certain additions and amendments thereto: repealing Chapter 9.20 and enacting a new chapter in lieu thereof. Item No. 14 - Consider adoption of ordinance to amend the Municipal Code of Iowa City by amending Section 9.20.1 and to adopt by reference the 1975 National Electrical Code. Item No. 15 - Consider ordinance to amend the high rise provisions of the Zoning Code. Z-7417. (First Reading) Public Agenda Page 2 December 10, 1974 Item No. 16 - Consider ordinance amending Chapter 7.12 of the Municipal Code of Iowa by repealing Ordinance Nos. 2150A and 2369. (First Reading) Item No. 17 - Consider resolution accepting street improvements in Court Hill -Scott Boulevard Addition, Part III. Item No. 18 - Consider resolution accepting sanitary sewer improvements in Oakwoods Addition, Part VII. Item No. 19 - Consider resolution authorizing the,Acting City Manager to sign documents relating to the Federal Assistance Applications under the Disaster Relief Act. Item No. 20 - Consider resolution approving the final plat of oakwoods Addition, Part 6B. 5-7412. Item No. 21 - Consider resolution authorizing use of Urban Renewal Proclaimer Certificates. Item No. 22 - Consider resolution authorizing adoption,of amended Deferred Compensa- tion plan with the International City Management Association Retirement Corporation. Item No. 23 - Consider resolution to remove certain metered parking on Dubuque Street. Item No. 24 - Consider approval of Engineering Agreement with Tri-State Aero Engineer- ing Company for photomapping. Item No. 25 - Consider motion approving the certification of election results of the Iowa City Police Patrolmen's Association. Item No. 26 - Consider motion authorizing the Mayor to execute a Ground Rules Agree- ment between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Police Patrolmen's Association. Item No. 27 - Consider approval of Urban Renewal Disclosure.of Interest Statements from new employees. Item No. 28 - Correspondence to the City Council. a. Letter from Bruce R. Glasgow, 601 S. Gilbert St., regarding the Davis Building and Gilbert Street Paving Program. b. Letter from Vivian Buchan, Library Board, regarding a tour of the Public Library. c. Letter from Ray Wombacher, Iowa City Association of Professional Fire Fighters Local 610, regarding the annual Fire Fighters' Benefit Ball. Item No. 29 - Issuance of permits. a. Consider resolution approving application for Class C Beer Permit for Randall's'Foods, 1851 Lower Muscatine Avenue. ■ Item No. 29 - Issuance of permits. (cont'd) b. Consider resolution approving refund for Class C Beer Permit for Suds and Snacks, 314 E. Burlington. C. Consider resolution approving refund for Cigarette Permit for Suds and Snacks, 314 E. Burlington. Item No. 30 - Approval of bills. Item No. 31 - Public discussion. Item No. 32 - Adjournment. E AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 10, 1974 7:30 P.M Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER - NI.su r✓[ �1 (�'i J7 ROLL CALL A r t, r ,.1♦ r-t_lz. Item No. 2 - READING OF MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 1974. PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 7, 1975, ON A PROPOSED Ae,l Qea- Item No. 3 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION. Item No. 4 - RECEIVE MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. �4 a. Housing Commission minutes of November 20, 1974, meeting. Action: Item No. 5 b. Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of November 26, 1974, m2eet n� g �+ Y1 A J Z S - 0 o e, Z Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on November 26, 1974, recommended by a 5-0 vote approval of a proposed ordinance to amend the require- ments for the height of fences and shrubs at street intersections. V The Commission noted that a related ordinance concerning trees and Dv shrubs, Section 3.38.8A of the Municipal Code, should be revised to -ti incorporate similar provisions. Action f4.`. —1, r Item No. 6 - CONSIDER SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 7, 1975, ON A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING FENCE. AND SHRUB HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 3.38 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. 74-1556. Comment: Chapter 3.38 of the Municipal Code is amended to incorporate similar provisions recommended.by the Planning and Zoning Commission for fence and shrub height requirements. 1 ' - NI.su r✓[ �1 (�'i J7 "-'? L -' lA%+ia t, r ,.1♦ r-t_lz. - CONSIDER SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 7, 1975, ON A PROPOSED (f/:5',. ORDINANCE AMENDING FENCE AND SHRUB HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING CODE. Z-7420. �4 Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on November 26, 1974, recommended by a 5-0 vote approval of a proposed ordinance to amend the require- ments for the height of fences and shrubs at street intersections. V The Commission noted that a related ordinance concerning trees and Dv shrubs, Section 3.38.8A of the Municipal Code, should be revised to -ti incorporate similar provisions. Action f4.`. —1, r Item No. 6 - CONSIDER SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 7, 1975, ON A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING FENCE. AND SHRUB HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 3.38 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. 74-1556. Comment: Chapter 3.38 of the Municipal Code is amended to incorporate similar provisions recommended.by the Planning and Zoning Commission for fence and shrub height requirements. h$10J. A Ic I Item No. 7 CONSIDER SETTING AOFUBLIC HEARING V7o VACATE SHE ALLEY IN BLOCK 86 OF THE NAL OWA CITY Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on November 26, 1974, recommended by a 4-0 vote and one abstension vacation of the alley in the block bounded by Clinton, Market, Capitol and Bloomington Streets subject y to either the establishment of a utility easement within said alley or provisions for relocating existing utilities within said alley. ity of Iowa for future developmental The request was made by the Univers purposes. Action: W 1p /J - 05 , •_ I. )63 7s Item No. 8 - PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PARCELS IN THE R-14 URBAN RENEWAL AREA�tO A CBS ZONE. Z-7314. Fro..ca , 1�34 0-3 .4 M i zr%� Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on October 11, 1973, recommended by a 5-0 vote that certain parcels identified in the R-14 Urban Renewal plan be rezoned to a CBS Zone. A CBS Zone will enable development of a high-rise building as provided in the proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Code above. Action: P• I� 2�^ . e ti,s a _ C�l'o-�. r � � ) ' • '.hyo-'-s�.ee�.�-'2 .ice... I-l-f'o�41/� J3 °" .t..�. j '� f� " �''''�,,1 'b Item No. i' - PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 1974 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. A. CONSIDE RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE 1974 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Comment: Due to problems in obtaining the easement for the sanitary sewer to be constructed under this project, it is recommended that these plans and specifications not be approved. This project was previously considered during the regular Council meeting on November 19, 1974, as Item No. 16. It is anticipated that this project will be re -bid during the month of February of 1975. Action: q -4-ze PUBLIC HEARING ON THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE 1974 SANITARY Item No. - `'j� SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. W A/' L CONSIDER RESOjLUTION OF NECESSITY. Fe c)A. Due to in obtaining the easement for the sanitary sewer to be ® Comment: problems under this project, it is rec mmended that this Resolutioxi constructed of Necessity not be approved. This project was previously considered 1 - C t ci ti•w. a F t r. �-� .- � '{ :..tom, _.: T ✓�_ t. e-.-, � r_ "�' ` i� �J✓� 'nn'{{r � J A k,ell nzj�... • • Item No. 10 - (Continued) during the regular Council meeting on November 19, 1974, as Item No. 16. It is anticipated that this project will be re -bid during the month of February of 1975. Action: GA t.cr- � (1 . `r GCo R Q . f2 -, i-� �.._r. Da- Item lG Item No. 11 - A, FROM /'THE CITY IA�v,F,en (- rte .t P,n N Stet . , we et, b -,t c .{ J r - .c --r. ! Lr 1- lr C. f'S Ill.-. �� n O/f/ c N /i1N,--' et r,, C. S it t -t r7i �n e w f ✓4� xti V �l�w k_c In., t �Pri ^CAP�t'� I /� a 15',Ilafr ® ` C D (� G r '/l� D \`E•- 1�,? C� t' ^ (, !M ' Q��( C1D-t-. C 1 It/l �r S -.a L.t C� A n � _! r y V" f,'O C- � / Item No. 12 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY. C.`n_C11. 0 " .:.''.> VF.'{ f v V ry 0 ------------------- - ---------- T........... 40l.!_"+. JL—L e4 4V. . r .�--!g,-- FA- (7 s, // J //////�� ,✓ (//J q r '47 ORO -T �7 I L-il I ---A Pi...G-1--�e� AAI---- rLo- - - -21_ 1 i fir/ 2 a_ r7� t� c — - - �- — -- a. ��, r,,. A_•t _ C -r W= Item No. 13 -1117 Comment: Action: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDI ANU AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY BY ADOPTING THE 1ATEST F -SHE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO: REPEALING CHAPTER 9.20 AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER IN LIEU THEREOF. The purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt the latest publication and subsequent publications, published by the National Fire Protection Asso- ciation, commonly referred to as the "National Electrical Code" with certain additions and amendments thereto. In accordance with the recommendation of the two Electrical Boards, this Ordinance consoli- dates the two boards into one, four member, Electrical Board. Third reading was held at the November 26, 1974, Council meeting. The City Manager will be prepared to comment on the ordinance. n D 0-A - wt ..r_ ®U Item No. 14 -CONSIDER ADOPTION.OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY BY AMENDING SECTION 9.20.1 'n TO AMPT AV ATAT`FDFN F muc _��T_�NAL %411f Comment: Both'of the Electrical Boards have recommended that this Ordinance be adopted with the deletion of "three -wire single-phase residential services". Third reading was held at the November 26, 1974, Council meeting. The City Manager will be prepared to comment on the ordinance. Action: Item NO. 15 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HIGH RISE PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING CODE. Z-7417. (First Reading) Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on October 24, 1974, recommended by a 6-0 vote the adoption of an ordinance to amend Section 8.10.19 of the Zoning Code. Changes proposed include: 1. To allow high-rise development in the High Density District within the CBS Zone; 2. To exclude the high-rise High Density District from the R3A ® Zone, 3. To provide for one and one-half (hi) parking spaces for each dwelling unit for high-rise development in the Medium Density District,and old _t a, (^.= e i� � _��t..✓•„-�~-e- `� -a-- --- - '_t--1Z�/'`•'"ar--�" t�'..C.,-1 f L.GSC..__,:_e?irt_.'"�._-Y--d--�`-'�._ ____ . ! -I I.:�j� L n �-�_'�..c t[1:_ .---- FI ^ / 1 I 0,_. l T�. Agenda December 10, page 5 Item No. 15 - (Continued) Action: 4. To increase the yard requirements for high-rise development in the Medium Density District: for every foot in building height above 45 feet, the yards to be increased by 2.2 feet. Public Hearing was held at the November 26, 1974, meeting. Item No. 16 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7.12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA BY REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2150A AND 2369. (FIRST READING) Comment: This amendment to the Municipal Code specifically abolishes the prohi- bition of being intoxicated, simulating intoxication or consuming any intoxicating liquor upon a public ground or in a public place or being found in a state of intoxication other than in a public place within the corporate limits of Iowa City. � �?_.t � �<<, ! uc.- �e2 Action: 7�d fi�� c ,. Item No. 17 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD ADDITION, PART 1-1-1 1= ,�3 2 Comment: This resolution accepts the work done by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, for the paving of Ravencrest, Raven and Ravencourt Streets. These streets have been constructed in substantial accordance with the City's specifications. Action: U Item No. 18 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN OAKWOODS ADDITION, PART VII. `�- Comment: This resolution accepts the work done by Knowling Brothers Contracting Company Iowa City, Iowa, on the sanitary sewer in Oakwoods Addition, .of Part VII. These sewers have been constructed in substantial accordance with the Citv's specifications. Action: Item No .219 Comment: Q JAA - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN/ CUMENTS RELATING TO THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS UNDER THE DISASTER RELIEF ACT. This resolution would authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the final application for obtaining federal financial assistance under the • Item No. 19 - (Continued) Action: Disaster Relief Act (Public Law 606, 91st Congress). F41 Item No. 20 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF OAKWOODS ADDITION, PART 6B. S-7412. Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on November 26, 1974, recommended by a 5-0 vote approval of the Final Plat of Oakwoods Addition, Part 6B, a replat of a portion of Oakwoods Addition, Part 6 located in the vicinity of Amhurst Street and Marquette Circle (renamed to Hastings Avenue). Approval of the subject plat would allow a connection between Amhurst Street and the future extension of Westminster Street northerly. Action: Item No. 21 53S Comment: Action: CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZINGUSE 01-URBAN-RENEWAL_PROCLAIMFR CERTYF-ICATES. This resolution authorizes the Mayor and Aon Director of Community Development to prepare execute Dd submit--t-he—necessaryy_procla_____ime_r_— certificates to`HUD ,on behalf of the City of Iowa City in accordance with the 7egulations, policies and requirements set forth. f Item No. 22 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF AMENDED DEFERRED COMPENSA- TION PLAN WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIRE- -`+S3 MENT CORPORATION. Comment: The ICMA Retirement Corporation has requested that the City amend the Deferred Compensation Plan currently in effect with that organization by substitution of a new Deferred Compensation Plan in place of the Trust Agreement currently in effect. The purpose of this request is to provide certain amendments to the plan which will ease the administration of the program and clarify certain procedures. The major changes in this new plan can be summarized as follows: (1) Simplification of technical language; (2) consolidation of most of the provisions of the previously used Deferred Compensation Agreement into a single master plan document. Employee participation in the future will be accomplished by use of a Joinder Agreement to the plan; (3) the incorporation of an option by the employee to request investment in variable or fixed income funds. 40 This option was previously not available; (4) some modification of the Corporations investment powers and duties to accommodate the above. Action: Agenda December 10, page 7 0 Item No. 23 -- X37 Comment: Action: Item No. 24 Comment: Action: - CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO REMOVE C METERED PA-RKING-ON-DUBUQUE- STABBT-- With the opening of an additional entrance to the attendant controlled parking facility on College Street a certain amount of traffic conges- tion has resulted. This traffic congestion is occurring immediately south of the Dubuque Street entrance and it }is��r�e�uested �ha,t.ithe four metered parking spacesilnmediatel LI �}trakr �`` ~ south -."Q a rale .� as_far _as the intersection of Burlington-and-Dubuctue-Street be removed. �e S. - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH TRI-STATE AERO ENGIN- EERING COMPANY FOR PHOTOMAPPING. This resolution would approve an agreement for technical services with the Tri-State Aero Engineering Company for the aerial topographic mapping of the Ralston Creek and Willow Creek watersheds. This work is being done in conjunction with -the Corps of Engineers and Soil Conservation Service studies for Ralston Creek as well as the prelim- inary flood plain studies on Willow Creek.t- Item No. 25 - CONSIDER MOTION APPROVING THE CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS OF THE IOWA CITY POLICE PATROLMEN'S ASSOCIATION. Comment: Action: See attached election.results. Item No. 26 - CONSIDER MOTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GROUND RULES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY POLICE PATROLMEN'S ASSO- CIATION. Comment: A copy of the Ground Rules Agreement is attached. Action: 'r—' ��p. C, � �t ',...-Y.[..c ..fy)--e. . ,.. ' '.. ( :v. .tom r ;f . P._ • n t' ) - U V Item No. 27 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF URBAN RENEWAL DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST STATEMENTS FROM NEW ,EMPLOYEES,. Action: • V +N.a.+". - ' " ,.G{w2-i'l ✓t��M..Q.� k�v--�Ld.4r-..Jff v�.� � ✓K Item No. 28 - CORRESPONDENCE TO THE CITY COUNCIL.cF_ a. Letter from Bruce R. Glasgow, 601 S. Gilbert St., regarding the Davis BuildingandGilbert Street Paving Program. Action: ��s{_ I /� ! l� mac. ✓ _ , i .... A- b. Letter from Vivian Buchan, Library Board, regarding a tour of the Public Library. Action: JI C. Letter from Ray Wombacher, Iowa City Association of Professional Fire Fighters Local 610, regarding the annual Fire Fighters' Benefit Ball .�J r Action: G' • 0L.1—t , P" C Item No. 29 - ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. —%'-�' „ rO.rYl 1 _ a. Consider resolution approving application for Class C Beer Permit for Randall's Foods, 1851 Lower Muscatine Ave. Action: ® b. Consider resolution approving refund for Class C Beer Permit for 5 Suds and Snacks, 314 E. Burlington. Action: -- E c. Consider resolution approving refund for Cigarette Permit for Suds and Snacks,314 E. Burlington.-. Action: C{ _ v Item No. 30 - APPROVAL OF BILLS. Bills in the amount of $421,727.13 are submitted for approval. Action: Item No. 31 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION. Item No. 32 - s I �.I.,�C Ii. C I r ZTP-�. -I eL, J- I I