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Home My WebLink About1983-04-12 Minutes numbered/ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES April 12, 1983 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/12/83; at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neubauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret (7:35). Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Keller, Hencin, Schmeiser, Franklin, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 83-6, Side 2, 1139 -End. The Mayor proclaimed April 16-23, 1983, as Week of the Young Child; 6907 April -1983 as Fair Housing Month; and April 9, 1983, as POW -MIA ,5 8P Recognition Day. 5 Y9 The Mayor announced one addition to the Consent Calendar re the inclusioof an additional paragraph into the March 29th Council Minutes. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions, spec. mtg., 3/22/83 and reg. mtg. of 3/29/83, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk, and with the inclusion of Paragraph 6, Page 4,of the Complete Description of Council Activities of March 29, 1983, and Paragraph 4, page 5, of the Official Actions of the same date to include the following: Moved by Balmer, seconded by ANLynch DFINAL ARR83-70, RESIDENTIp. IALDEAPPROVING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF RMPLAZA LOCATED SOUTH OF HWY. 1 AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH HUDSON AVENUE. Atty. Wm. Sueppel appeared representing the applicant. Council discussed approving the resolution subject to compliance with new parking standards. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer, Lynch, McDonald. Nays: Dickson. Absent: Erdahl. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Library Trustees - 3/24/83; Housing Appeals Bd.-3/8/83; Parks & Recreation Comm. - 3/9/83; Hotel/Department Store Coordinating Comm. -3/30/83. Permit Motions as recommended by the City Clerk: Refunding a portion of a Class C Beer/Wine License. Setting public hearings: To set a public hearing for 4/26/83 to receive citizen comments on a proposed amendment to the 1983 Community Development Block Grant Program and budget. To set a public hearing for 4/26/83 at which time the public may comment on the Urban Development Action Grant to assist in the development for Parcel 64 -lb (hotel site). Correspondence: Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company re proposed transmission line along railroad right of way. E. Michael Stanford of Quik Trip Corporation re requirements of the sign ordinance,City Manager will reply after Council discussion. William J. Feldmann re Elm Grove Park, copy of Mayor's reply i MICROFILMED BY 1" -DORM-MICR6CA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I� S9/ i. SY2 '; ,59F ` --L2L 595 J CounciI,`tivities April 1L, 1983 Page 2 attached. Transit Personnel re access to Washington Street between Clinton and Capitol, City Manager �'q/ will reply after Council discussion. William M. Tucker re parking ramp privileges, referred to the City Manager for reply. Department of Transportation re Gam_ a patching project on I-80. Letters rethe proposed rezoning of property at 521 South Kirkwood 'Susan , 1-,941 from: Seyfarth,'Patrick D. Gilpin, thirteen residents of the area, and5Eileen Doerring. Memo from the City Atty. re potential conflict of interest. Memos from the Civil ,.GA� Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following 'Maintenance 60 positions: Worker II/Parking Systems; 'Parking Cashier/Parking Systems; -'Mass 9! Transit Operator/Transit Division; /Maintenance Worker I/Parking Systems; SPart-Time __4t2 1 h// Cashier/Parking Systems; 6 Mechanic I/Equipment Division; '7 Police Captain/Police Department;gFire -111�2 Lieutenant/Fire Department. lei I Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Rev. Roy Wingate, representing Y"" - -- Ecumenical Consultation, for permission to hold a vigil for & peace and nuclear disarmament on the corner of Washington and Clinton from 12:00 noon to 12:15 p.m. on April 7-14, 1983, approved. Iowa City Striders for a Rabbit Run on April 10, 1983, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M., approved. University of Iowa Students Right to Life / /7 i to picket in front of Emma Goldman Clinic on April 9, 1983, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 6/P noon, approved. The Mayor questioned whether an agreement had been reached at the informal session re the Washington Street interchange. City Manager stated that staff would be meeting with the Downtown Assn. and the Old Capitol Assn. re 41C parking and would also consider this item. A report will be back to Council within - a month. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Mcdonald, to set a public hearing for 5/10/83 to consider Y ordinance to rezone property at 624 S. Gilbert 420 Street from C2 to 113A. Thb Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. _ i The Mayor noted a letter from the applicant, Larry Rigler, requesting a delay in consideration of his rezoning request. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to defer until 4/26/83 consideration of an ordinance ' rezoning certain property located at 521 Kirkwood Avenue from Ml to RNC - 20. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present and noted the item would be scheduled for informal discussion on April 18th. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 83-3114, Bk. 21, pp. 44-48, ESTABLISHING DESIGN STANDARDS FOR e�,l 2,; OFF-STREET PARKING AREAS, be voted upon for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer. Nays: Lynch. Staffinember Schmeiser distributed copies of a i I 141CROFILI4ED BY l -JOR MMIC R(11LA9- CEDAR RAPIDS DES i401NES i 1 CounciI_L1tivities April le, 1983 Page 3 proposed amendment re concerns raised at the informal session re paragraph D.2. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to amend the ordinance to include a provision for multi -family dwelling in the R3A and R3B zones in paragraph D. 2. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 1/6, with Balmer voting "aye". Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Mcdonald, Neuhauser, Perret, Dickson. Nays: Balmer. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY .93 ACRES OF LAND IN THE VICINITY OF VAN BUREN AND JOHNSON STREETS ADJACENT TO THE CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS FROM M-1 TO R3A, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 44. 1'ro,x wP/,Ianit drsir blkd. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to defer, until after the adoption of the previous ordinance, consideration of a resolution approving the preliminary and final Large Scale Residential Development Plan for Van Buren Village. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved y consideration of Perret, � resolut on to approve the final subdivision plat McDonald, to defer �oftLot 31 Streb's Second Addition and a resolution removing a restriction on Lot 31 Streb's Second Addition. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held to consider a proposal to convey parcel A-1 located in the Lower Ralston Creek Area. Councilmembers questioned the status of the flood plain map and the impact of sale of properties. Staffinember Hencin present for discussion. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract with James J. Croker and Ruth Joanne Croker for the sale of the parcel known as A-1, located in the Lower Ralston Creek Area of Iowa City. After discussion, original motion withdrawn. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to defer indefinitely consideration of the above resolution. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held to consider a proposal to convey parcel A-2 located in the Lower Ralston Creek Area. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to defer indefinitely a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract with Leroy E. and LaVera Muller for the sale of the parcel known as A-2, notens and willlocated in the Lower Ralston Creek Area of Iowa City. CouncilmembeTher Mayortdeclaredoncthe motion carriedbmit u animously,them inw7/O,nalloCouncilmembers present. Pat Gilpin, 710 Diana Ct., appeared re the rezoning request of 521 61316 Kirkwood. He reported that the neighborhood and the applicant, Dr. and i 141CROFIL14ED BY —JORM--MICROLAB- CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1401 j t Council, `--%tivities April 1,, 1983 Page 4 Mrs. Larry Rigler, had met to consider an agreement that would be mutually beneficial to both parties. He complimented the City and the applicant for their help in working toward a solution. The Mayor noted further discussion of the matter is scheduled for informal session on April 18th. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Resources Conservation Comm. -one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/l/86. Housing Comm. -one G 92 - vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/1/84. These appointments will be made at the 5/24/83 City Council meeting. Councilmember Balmer requested that the Council seriously consider some additional Block Grant money, from the additional available with the _6 Jobs Bill, to the Rundell Street storm sewer. The Mayor stated she had asked for a list of City priorities, that the City had been unable to fund G thus far, for Council consideration in view of the additional funds. Lynch questioned whether the developer of the Old Library site had 6 3S indicated an interest in the parking lot. McDonald noted they had until February 17, 1984, to indicate interest. Neuhauser noted the denial by Planning and Zoning of Glasgow's Subdivision near North Branch Dam and 56 questioned whether the Commission had been made aware of the City's obligations for all future considerations of this subdivision. Jane Jakobsen, Planning and Zoning member, stated they were unclear of the actual obligations. The City Attorney will meet with the Commission to clarify the situation. Perret questioned whether there was Council interest in pursuing an ordinance to allow businesses to have sidewalk G 97_ sales if they are adjacent to the sidewalk and the sidewalk meets minimum sidewalk widths. A majority of the Councilmembers agreed to pursue. McDonald reminded Council of the upcoming Planning and Zoning public discussions on the new proposed zoning ordinance and proposed map. He announced the discussions will take place on Thursday evening, March 14 and 21, at 7:30 P.M. and reported that the discussion of the 14th would be on cable television. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-83, Bk. 76, p. 210, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS - WASHINGTON _64-9 STREET TO IOWA AVENUE TO STREB CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-84, Bk. 76, pp. 211-216, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WIDENING OF llL HIGHWAY 1 FROM DUBUQUE ROAD TO INTERSTATE 80. Mayor Neuhauser stated a letter will be sent to IDOT regarding the City's position on Highway 1 North agreement. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-85, Bk. 76, pp. 217-230, ACQUISITION OR DEVELOPMENT FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION UNDER THE i LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM, for construction of restrooms in Napoleon Park. Balmer clarified the remaining fifty percent to come from private donations. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. 141CROf ILI•IED BY l `JORM -MIC RdLA B� CEDAR RA DS •DES F1019ES I Councilo-',�;tivities April 1'', 1983 Page 5 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-86, Bk. 76, pp. 231-236, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA GERONTOLOGY 1�} PROJECT ADULT DAY PROGRAM FOR THE LEASE OF SPACE AT THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-87, Bk. 76, p. 237, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY 6 y� ADDING A POSITION, of a cashier in the Finance Department. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-88, Bk. 76, i pp. 238-241, APPOINTING CITY CLERK, ESTABLISHING SALARY FOR FY83 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-89, Bk. 76, pp. 242-243, ADOPTING A REVISED ANNUAL BUDGET FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT IA ' 22-3. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-90, Bk. 76, pp. 244-245, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO FURNISH A LETTER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution i adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:55 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY �I. JORM -MIC R(G'A Ei- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOVES i worm City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 1, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding additional janitorial services for the Senior Center. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding quarterly summary re Copy of letter from the Assistant City Manager to the League of Iowa Municipalities regarding House Study Bill 106. Memoranda from Andrea Hauer: a. Hotel Project b. Environmental Portion of UDAG Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Veterans Hospital request to vacate easement for Woolf Avenue A b. Highway 1 North Reconstruction Project c. Dodge Street Bridge Storm,Sewer Project Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. Zoning Ordinance Review b. City Pipeyard Disposition Memorandum from the Transportation Planner regarding UMTA Section 3 Application. _4 Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding additional hours at the Recreation Center. .-.d Legislative Bulletin, March 25, 1983 4 Article: Des Moines mall gets HUD grant ---4 Calendar for April 1983. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 8, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding rezoning applications. 6- Memoranda from the Finance Department: a. Liability Insurance 116 i b. Council's Travel Expense Budget c. Capitol and Dubuque Street Parking Ramps �! r Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Alternatives for Paving Assessment Projects - St. Anne's Drive and Ventura/Tanglewood 164 6 b. Drainage Problems Associated with a South Branch Ralston Creek Tributary Running between Friendship Street and Shamrock and Arbor Drives - Additional Solutions 142 Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding bus shelter G 61P Letter from Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company regarding urban renewal alleys under construction. 11113? Legislative Bulletin, April 7, 1983 440 Article: Zoning for dish antennas 6 7/ Memo from City Atty. re new zoning ord.-definition of "Family" -Single Family Zones 671a f ( i IIICROFILMED B1' "-JORM"-'MIC R#LAB- -1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES % J1 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 1, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding additional janitorial services for the Senior Center. — Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding quarterly summary re Copy of letter from the Assistant City Manager to the League of Iowa Municipalities regarding House Study Bill 106. _G Memoranda from Andrea Hauer: a. Hotel Project s b. Environmental Portion of UDAG — Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Veterans Hospital request to vacate easement for Woolf Avenue b. Highway 1 North Reconstruction Project —� c. Dodge Street Bridge Storm Sewer Project —J Memoranda frbm the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. Zoning Ordinance Review — b. City Pipeyard Disposition — Memorandum from the Transportation Planner regarding UMTA Section 3 Application. — Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding additional hours at the Recreation Center. — Legislative Bulletin, March 25, 1983 ' Article: Des Moines mall gets HUD grant — Calendar for April 1983. I I MICROFILMED BY EI.. 11.. -JORM�--MIC R¢LAB'- - _ CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES f� ,J r - City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 8, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regardi rezoning applications. ng Memoranda from the Finance Department: a. Liability Insurance b. Council's Travel Expense Budget c. Capitol and Dubuque Street Parking Ramps —� Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Alternatives for Paving Assessment Projects - St. Anne's Drive and Ventura/Tanglewood b. Drainage Problems Associated with a South Branch Ralston Creek Tributary Running between Friendship Street and Shamrock and Arbor Drives - Additional SolutionsL Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding bus shelter Letter from Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company regarding urban renewal alleys under construction. Legislative Bulletin, April 7, 1983 Article: Zoning for dish antennas Memo from City Atty. re new zoning ord.-definition of ."Family" Single Family Zones 671a