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MCDONALD
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ROLL CALL
Regular MEETING OF July 12, 1988
7:30 P.M.
PRESENT
ABSENT
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 12, 1988
Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 7/12/88, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney,
Dickson, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Strait. Absent: None. Staffinembers
present: Helling, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser, Schmadeke, Fosse. Council
minutes tape-recorded on Tape 88-39, Side 1, 349 -END and Side 2, END -320.
The Mayor proclaimed August 7-13, 1988, as U.S Olympic Coin Week. /D /o
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
6/28/88, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes
Boards Commissions:
SeRiverfrontComn.6/1/88; P8Zmm6/16/88; Bd.Comm.
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Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class E Beer Permit o/
for Osco Drug, Inc. dba Osco Drug Store, 201 S. Clinton St./D /5
Approving Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food Store, Inc. dba/c/4
Liuor License refund for
Theg313n Corporation dbad1221
N. Dubuque Streete St. AiBrewing Co., 313 S. Dubuque /o /7
St. Approving Class C Liquor License for Maxie's Inc. dba Maxie's, Lip
1920 Keokuk. Approving Class C Liquor License for S&D Iowa City, lo/9
Incorporated dba Studio 114, 114 Wright St. RES. 88-157, Bk. 98, p. la 70
157, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 88-158, Bk. 98, p. 158, ISSUING /o a/
DANCING PERMITS.
Correspondence: Petition from residents of Hanover Court/4,72
HanoveriCourt fence
Ownersbe Association property the
and ttheinewside alk wall
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Scott Blvd., referred to the Public Works Dept. for recommendation.
Memo from the Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Ashley Drive; /a a3
parking prohibition on the west side of Keokuk St. between U.S. Hwy./
6 and Southgate Ave.; lane markings on Keokuk St. between U.S. Hwy. 6/a.95'
and Sandusky Ave. Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting /o.76
Control
certified
Dept is Police for h Desk/Police positions: Maintenance 67, 7p
Worker II/Streets (Sweeper Operator); Maintenance Worker I/Streets• /. a aj
Maintenance Worker III/Cemetery; Maintenance Worker I/Transit Div.; /O 3o
Mass Transit Operator/Transit; Special Projects Manager/Public Works /o 3/
Adm.
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to Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Peg McElroy /o,9 3
Chambers of analley
and Downtowfor a nhbAssociationtfor/Sidewalks Days eon /a35
7/15-17/88, approved.
Minutes
Iowa City City Council
Council Activities
July 12, 1988
Page 2
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Dennis Houlihan dba/Z3G
Yodi the Clown to make balloon sculptures as an occasional vendor
6/24-25/88, approved. Free Medical Clinic to set up a table to sell/,037
tickets to a fund-raiser on 7/6-7/88, approved. Latin American Human/0-39
literature Rights Advocacy Center to set up a table 7/5-11/88 to distribute
Associationand offer of Johnsonrafts Countyot dsettupna'tableotodselliticketsNforea /0 39
fund-raising event 7/8, 7/11, 7/13, 7/18, 7/22, 8/5, 8/8, and
8/12/88, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
WaterrMoved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for
, on an ordinance to ont Drive and north of Stevens Driveowned by Gay's Locker west of/o4,o
frCompany.
Ambrisco noted P&Z favorable consideration at their meeting of 7/7/88.
Strait requested expedited action on this matter. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for
7/26/88 on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit food lockers in /off/
the CC -2 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0
all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate a portion of/ 41.a
Maiden Lane. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone properties at
1807, 1809, 1813, 1819, 1825 and 1831 Lower Muscatine Road from RS -5 to/.1,1/3
RS -8. The following people appeared opposing the rezoning: Melvin -
Hoff
man, 1819 DeForest and Tas Anthony, 1004 Kirkwood. Pat Green, owner
of one of the properties, appeared in favor of the request. The Mayor
announced the item would be on the Council agenda of 7/26/88 for action.
portiionsdofy Capitolcoand econdeBl omington arson,
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passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved
28, TO AMEND THE rZONINGsORDINANCE econded y PARKING' REQUIREMENTS81N3THStraitthat ORD. E CB-22ZONE &4-5'
be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Geraldine Busse, Senior Center Commission, reported on the Senior Peer /a'�6
Counseling Project currently being done at the Center.
Minutes
Iowa City City Council
Council Activities
July 12, 1988
Page 3
The Mayor announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/1/89 on/0,17
the Committee on Community Needs. This appointment will be made at the
8/23/88 meeting of the City Council.
Councilmember Courtney noted recent articles in local papers re the /o�fP
Cedarwood Housing Project and the need for a neighborhood center, and
questioned whether an additional inspection could be scheduled to address
compwithlthets. Housingst. andCitMr. Melling sid the matter will beInspection Servicesastaff. Larson stresseddtheuneed
for a center and asked the City to become involved. Horowitz referred to /0419
ofeEngineerslic oregardingluaeJimnGlasgow housingdevelopmentvelopmentfrom the U earrtheCIowa
River in north Iowa City. The notice requests comments by 7/26/88 and
Horowitz noted Council would not be meeting until that date. She said
that the Riverfront Commission would be meeting 7/13/88 and discussion of
that area is on their agenda. After discussion, Council asked that the
Riverfront Commission recommend a response for City Council to issue re
the proposal. The Asst. City Mgr. requested the recommendation be sent to
his office as soon as possible for forwarding to Council so a letter can
be written prior to the deadline. Horowitz raised concerns re the State's /0.so
Groundwater
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brownbagluncheon with cmembers ycling iof a ardsmandn the i C mmissioand ns and di terested
citizens to discuss it. Strait reported on Soviet guests in his home over/0-67
the July 4th holiday who were participating in the American Soviet Peace
Walk. Councilmembers acknowledged the event and the positive comments
received. Larson questioned whether the Legal Dept. has completed/,05:z
research on the abandoned house ordinance. The City Attorney stated both
the abandoned building ordinance and the newspaper vending machine will be
scheduled for Council informal session on 7/26/88. Ambrisco noted the /053
Petition on the Consent Calendar from residents of Hanover Court
requesting a fence and requested Public Works research the matter. He
also acknowledged research done by our Transit Manager into the Waterloo /e 5y
Transit System. He noted that the Waterloo Transit System recovers 15% of
operating expenses from farebox revenues while Iowa City recovers 35-39%.
Councilmember Dickson announced her upcoming wedding and that she would be /ass
moving to New Jersey. She said her service on the Council had been very
rewarding and that she will miss being here. TheMayor outlined two
options available to fill the unexpired term, appointment and special
election. Council agreed to schedulea special informal session on
Monday, 7/18/88, 6:30 P.m., to discuss the options.
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P. 1591,e AUTHORIZING yTHE econdeMAYORd TOy SIGN 1AStratND tTHEdCITYRCLERKe TO ATTEST 9AN
AGREEMENT WITH EASTERN LIGHT AND POWER COOPERATIVE TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL /05G
SERVICE TO THE SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY. Public Works Director
Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Minutes
Iowa City City Council
Council Activities
July 12, 1988
Page 4
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-160, Bk. 98,
p. 160, AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 1988, FOR
FINALIZING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF PARCEL D LOCATED IN THE /057
LOWER RALSTON CREEK AREA OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, to Benjamin Chait.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and the second
consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance
amending Chapter 32.1, entitled "Taxation and Revenue" of the Code of /058
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Section 32.1-63
therein to increase the amount of the fine provided for illegal parking
for a handicapped zone as required by Section 601E.6 and 805.8 of the Iowa
Code, as amended, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adjourn 8:35 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 5, 1988
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Miscellaneous (Traffic Report — Highway 1 and Sunset; Dover Str
Parking Prohitibion); Traffic Signal - Benton/Sunset; Johnson C
Host Plan)
b. Iowa Business Council
c. Pending Development Issues
Copy of letter from Dennis and Grace Yeager expressing opposition to the
proposed site for the firing range.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 8, 1988
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Leasing of Buses to University
b. Curb Ramp Program
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding Waterloo Transit System.
Memorandum from the East Central Regional Library advertising regional trustee
elections.
Article: Getting Real with Recycling
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding color of clothing for
televised meetings.
Memorandum from the Legal Staff regarding tax assessment for Howard Johnson's
Motel.
Copy of letter from the Planning Staff to Mr. James D. Houghton regarding
Idyllwild Subdivision.
Public Notice from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding Idyllwild Subdivision
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IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 12, 1988
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7:30 P.N.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER
410 EAST WASHINGTON
AGENDA
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL y�w v✓
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - JULY 12, 1988
7:30 P.M. mow* e✓
COUNCIL CHASERS Owe
ITEM NO. 1 - CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2 - MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION.
a. U.S. Olympic Coin Week, August 7-13,`T988.
ITEM NO. 3 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular
meeting of June 28, 1988, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of June
18, 1983.
(2) Riverfront Commission meeting of June 1, 1988.
(3) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of June
16, 1988.
(4) Board of Library Trustees meeting of June 23,
1988.
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the
City Clerk.
(1) Consider a motion approving a Class "E" Beer
Permit for Osco Drug, Inc. dba Osco Drug Store,
201 S. Clinton Street. (renewal)
(2) Consider a motion approving a Class "E" Liquor
License for Hy -Vee Food Store, Inc. dba Drugtown
#2, 1221 N. Dodge Street. (renewal) r(
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(3) Consider a motion approving a Liquor License foror
The 313 Corporation dba Dubuque Street Brewing
Co., 313 S. Dubuque Street.
(4) Consider a motion approving a Class "C" Liquor
License for Maxie's Inc. dba Max ie's, 1920
Keokuk. (renewal)
(5) Consider a motion approving a•Class "C" Liquor
License for S&D Iowa City, Incorporated dba
Studio 114, 114 Wright Street. (renewal)
Agenda
Iowa City City Council
July 12, 1988
Page 2
4521-/57 (6)
Consider resolution issuing cigarette permits.
X88-158 (7)
Consider resolution issuing a dancing permit.
d. Correspondence.
(1)
Petition from residents of Hanover Court
requesting that a fence be con-sl;ructed atop the
retaining wall between Hanover Court Owners'
Association property and the new sidewalk on
Scott Boulevard. This request will be sent to
the Public Works Department for recommendation.
(2)
Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding:
(a) Parking prohibition on Ashley Drive.
(b) Parking prohibition on the west side of
Keokuk Street between U.S. Highway 6 and
Southgate Avenue.
(c) Lane markings on Keokuk Street between U.S.
Highway 6 and Sandusky Avenue.
(3)
Memoranda from the Civil Service Commission
submitting certified lists of applicants for the
following positions:
(a) Animal Control Officer/Police Department
(b) Police Desk Clerk/Police Department
(c) Maintenance Worker II/Streets (Sweeper
Operator)
(d) Maintenance Worker I/Streets
(e) Maintenance Worker III/Cemetery
(f) Maintenance Worker I/Transit Division
(g) Mass Transit Operator/Transit
(h) Special Projects Manager/Public Works
Administration
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Agenda
Iowa City City Council
July 12, 1988
Page 3
e. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public
Grounds.
(1) Application from Peg McElroy to close an alley
for a neighborhood party on June 26, 1988.
(approved)
(2) Application from the Chamber "Of Commerce and
Downtown Association for permission to have
Sidewalk Sales on July 15; 16 and 17, 1988.
(approved)
f. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits.
(1) Application from Dennis Houlihan dba Yodi the
Clown to make balloon sculptures on City Plaza as
an occasional vendor on June 24 and 25, 1988.
(approved)
(2) Application from the Free Medical Clinic to set
up a table on City Plaza from which to sell
tickets to a fund-raiser on July 6 and 7, 1988.
(approved)
(3) Application from the Latin American Human Rights
Advocacy Center to set up a table on City Plaza
on July 5-11, 1988, from which to distribute
literature and offer crafts for donations.
(approved)
(4) Application from Visiting Nurses Association of
Johnson County to set up a table on City Plaza
from which to sell tickets for a fund-raising
event on July 8, 11, 13, 18, and 22 and August 5,
8, and 12, 1988. (approved)
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Agenda
Iowa City City Council
July 12, 1988
Page 4
ITEM NO. 4 - PLANNING & ZONING NATTERS.
a. Consider setting a public hearing for July 26, 1988,
on an ordinance to rezone from CI -1 to CC -2 property
west of Waterfront Drive and north of Stevens Drive
owned by Gay's Locker Company. (Z-8809)
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Comment: On July xl', 1988, the Wanning & Zoning
Commission will consider the rezoning of a 1.8 acre
tract located at 1421 Waterfront Drive, the site of
Gay's Locker Company, from CI -1 to CC -2. The rezoning
will enable reconstruction of the food locker,
continued operation of the slaughterhouse, and
expansion of the retail portion of the business. The
applicant has requested expedited consideration of
this item.
Action: 4f.4f&d CA
b. Consider settin a public hearringifor Ju y 26, 1988,
on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit food
lockers in the CC -2 zone.
Comment: At its July A 1988, meeting, the Planning
& Zoning Commission will consider an ordinance
amendment to permit food lockers as a use in the CC -2
zone. Expedited consideration of this item is
requested in conjunction with the rezoning in Item a.
Action: az #&14
C. Public hearing on an ordinance to vacate a portion of
Maiden Lane.
Comment: At its June 16, 1988, meeting, the Planning
& Zoning Commission recommended, by a vote of 6-0,
approval of an ordinance to vacate 19 feet of Maiden
Lane between the southern right-of-way line of
Harrison Street and Ralston Creek. The applicant,
Benjamin Chait, requests that this segment of Maiden
Lane be vacated to allow integration of a parking lot
he owns east of Maiden Lane with a City -owned parcel
he proposes to purchase west of Maiden Lane.
Action: n0 en< a¢a.�
Agenda
Iowa City City Council
July 12, 1988
Page 5
d. Public hearing on an ordinance to rezone properties at
1807, 1809, 1813, 1819, 1825 and 1831 Lower Muscatine
Road from RS -5 to RS -8.
Comment: At its June 16, 1988, meeting, by a vote of
4-2 (Hebert and Cooper voting no), the Planning &
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request
to rezone property on the south—side of Lower
Muscatine Road between DeForest Avenue and Sycamore
Street from RS -5 to RS -8. This recommendation is not
consistent with the staff report dated May 19, 1988.
Provided lots meet the minimum lot area requirement,
the RS -8 zoning classification would allow
redevelopment of the properties for duplex use.
Action:
e. Consider an ordinance to vacate portions of Capitol
and Bloomington streets. (second consideration)
Comment: At its May 19, 1988, meeting, the Planning &
Zoning Commission recommended by a vote of 5-1 (Scott
voting no) approval of an ordinance to vacate
Bloomington Street from Capitol Street west to mid -
block east of Madison Street and to vacate a ten foot
wide strip on the west side of Capitol Street between
Davenport and Bloomington streets. This vacation is
part of a joint University -City project to construct a
parking ramp, water storage facility and chiller
plant.
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Agenda
Iowa City City Council
July 12, 1988
Page 6
Consider an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance
parking requirements in the CB -2 zone. (passed and
adopted)
j Comment: The Planning 8 Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of this amendment to the parking
requirements in the CB -2 zone to exempt office usage
in excess of 8,000 square feet in 4—single building
from providing parking spaces. The recommendation was
by a vote of 5-2 with Clark and Hebert voting no.
This recommendation concurs with a proposal submitted
by the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce/Downtown
Association Task Force. A public hearing was held May
17, 1988; five people spoke in favor of this proposal
and one opposed.
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ITEM NO. 5 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
ITEM NO. 6 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Committee on Community Needs - One vacancy for an
unexpired term ending March 1, 1989. (James McCoy
resigned.) This appointment will be made at the
August 23, 1988, meeting of the City Council.
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Agenda
Iowa City City Council
July 12, 1988
Page 7
ITEM NO. 7 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 8 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
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Agenda
Iowa City City Council
July 12, 1988
Page 8
ITEM NO. 9 -
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH EASTERN IOWA LIGHT
AND POWER COOPERATIVE TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE
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SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY.
Comment: This agreement will authorize the Eastern Iowa
Light and Power Cooperative to construct the necessary
transmission facilities and supply and maintain electrical
power to the South Wastewater Treatment Facility. The
transmission facilities will cost 5185,000.00 and will
become the property of the City of Iowa City. The term of
the agreement is one year. The South Wastewater Treatment
Facility lies within the Eastern Iowa Light and Power
Cooperative's service area as does the western edge of Iowa
City. These areas cannot be served by Iowa -Illinois Gas
and Electric at this time.
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ITEM NO. 10 -
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 14, 1988, FOR FINALIZING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT
FOR THE SALE OF PARCEL D LOCATED IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK
AREA OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: According to the Disposition Prospectus, a sales
agreement should be signed with Mr. Chait by July 16, 1988.
Because of the complexity of redeveloping the Regina
Elementary School property in conjunction with Parcel D, a
little more time is needed to make all the pieces fit
together.
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Agenda
Iowa City City Council
July 12, 1988
Page 9
ITEM NO. 11 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32.1, ENTITLED
'TAXATION AND REVENUE' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION 32.1-63
THEREIN TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE FINE PROVIDED FOR
ILLEGAL PARKING FOR A HANDICAPPED ZONE AS REQUIRED BY
SECTIONS 601E.6 AND 805.8 OF THE IOWA CODE, AS AMENDED.
(first consideration)
Comment: The State Legislature has authorized the increase
of the fine for illegal parking in a handicapped parking
space from $15 to $25. This ordinance amends the City Code
to correspond to the Iowa Code. Staff requests expedited
action by the Council.
Action: 57- W lc. *-w Sk
ITEM NO. 12 - ADJOURN
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 8, 1988
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Informal Agenda and Meeting Schedule
July
11, 1988
Monday
NO INFORMAL
COUNCIL MEETING
.—
July
12, 1988
Tuesday
6:30
- 7:30 P.M.
Council Chambers
6:30 P.M.
- Review zoning matters
7:00 P.M.
- Demonstration: Parking
Ticket Writer
7:10 P.M.
- Council agenda, Council
time, Council Committee
reports
7:30 P.M.
- Regular Council Meeting
- Council Chambers
Executive Session
July
25, 1988
Monday
NO INFORMAL
COUNCIL MEETING
July
26, 1988
Tuesday
6:30
- 7:30 P.M.
Council Chambers
6:30 P.M. -
Review zoning matters
6:50 P.M. -
Abandoned Building Ordinance
7:00 P.M. -
Newspaper Vending Machines
7:15 P.M. -
Council agenda, Council
time, Council Committee
reports
7:30 P.M. -
Regular Council Meeting
- Council Chambers
PENDING ITEMS
Leasing of Airport Land for Commercial Use
Airport Status Update
Stormwater Management Ordinance Review
East Side Storm Drainage Improvements
Environmental Issues re. Land Development
Future Downtown Development Study
Appointment to Housing Commission - August 9, 1988
Appointment to Committee on Community Needs - August 23, 1988
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA C11Y, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5CC0
P R m C C A M A Z Z 0 iii
Wh Q r Q a s , the athletes of this nation are among its
most valuable human resources, representing
the highest goals of individual achievement
and competitive excellence, and
Wlt E r e a s , the U.S. Cnngress has authorized the production
and sale of two commemorative coins - a fiue-
dollar gold coin and a nne-6o2Iar silver coin -
honoring U.S. participation in the 1988 01umpic
Games, and
ilJh�e r e a s , the sale of the 1988 U.S. 014mpic Coins is
expected to raise more than $40 million for
the training of this nation's present and
future athletes,
Nnly, ?t harefrir e , 1, John McDonald, Mager of the
Citg of Inwa City, Iowa, be hereby proclaim
August 7 - 13, 1988, to he
U—.%— 0C1t3PZC CO3EN Xll3EF—iC
in Iowa City to honor this nation's past,
present, and future athletes and recognize
the 0lgmpic Coins as a unique means of honoring
and supporting the Olympic movement in this
nation.
Signed in Iona Citu, Iowa,
this 12th day of Oulu 1988.
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CITY OF
CN/IC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST
OWA CITY
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
P R m C r- A M A Z Z 0 X
iJJhQ r e a s , the athletes of this nation are among its
most valuable human resources, representing
the highest goals of individual achievement
and competitive excellence, and
Wb a rE a s , the g.8. Congress has authorized the production
and sale of two commemorative coins - a five -
dollar gold coin and a one -dollar silver coin -
honoring 11.5. participation in the 1988 Olympic
Games, and
w1l a r¢ a s , the sale of the 1988 11.8. 01 plc Coins is
expected to raise mare than $40 million for
the training of this nation's present and
future athletes,
Maw , h h J�_ r,a f urc , 1, John McDonald, mayor of the
City of Iowa Cltg, lama, do herebg proclaim
August 7 - 13, 1988, to be
L1_0_ (DrUMPZC CO)CM OF-3EIC
in Iowa City to honor this nation's past,
present, and future athletes and recognize
the Olympic Coins as a unique means of honoring
and supporting the Olympic movement in this
nation.
Signed in lama City, Iowa,
this 12th day of July 1988.
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Informal Council Discussion
June 28, 1988
Informal Council Discussion: June 28, 1988 at 6:30 p.m. in the Counci'
Chambers. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
Council Present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Strait.
Council Absent: Dickson
Staff Present: Atkins, Melling, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser, Downer,
Davidson and Cain.
Tape Recording: Reel 88-36, Side 1, ]-End; Side 2, End -604.
Consent Calendar Additions: Reel'88-36, Side 1
Add resolutions to consent calendar approving all cigarette and dancing
permits.
Planning and Zoning Matters: Reel 88-36, Side 1
A. Bettina a Public hearing for Jump
12 1988 on an ordinance to vacate
i a portion of Maiden Lane.
Schmeiser stated this item is to set public hearing and additional
information will be presented to Council prior to July 12.
B. Settina a nAl it
C.
See above item a.
Schmeiser presented a diagram detailing the proposed chiller plant
and water storage facility on Capitol and Bloomington streets. In
response to Larson, Atkins said that Patt Cain and Chuck Schmadeke
represented the City in discussion with the University. Atkins added
that he indicated that although it was a Council decision he had no
difficulty with the request of the University to vacate Bloomington
Street. Larson stated that he felt the building could be built
without closing the street by either making the building another
Larson said that the archit ct toldber him hathifgthe sizeew suildinreduced,
the City's water tank would have to be smaller. Atkins replied that
since the tank is buried in the ground it should not be affected by
the size of the building. Larson said a number of citizens have
called him to say the traffic flow would be worse without the street.
Larson asked if the project can be done without closing the street,
how much more expensive does the project get without closing the
street, and does the City loose the benefit of the project. Larson
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Informal Council Discussion
June 28, 1988
Page 2
asked if a traffic count has been done and if a traffic study has
been done to determine impact on the traffic flow. Strait suggested
this discussion be held during Council's formal meeting so that
discussion can be seen on cable TV. Atkins said that a pedestrian
walkway could be accommodated and the University has told the City
that they would like Capitol Street closed. Ed Moreno, Assistant
Water Superintendent, stated that part of the reason the University
wants the area vacated is to control the flow of pedestrians across
the area. Larson said a traffic flow study Muld be done.
Horowitz asked about fire department service to the area. Donner
stated the fire department reviewed plans and recommended a fire lane
and installation of a sprinkler system in the chemistry building.
Timmins stated a draft of the agreement has been sent to the
University. Timmins said the sprinkling of the Chemistry Building
and the fire lane were conditions to the vacation of the street.
Timmins explained the City has proposed to vacate the street from use
and traffic, retain ownership in the City, and allow the University
to make certain uses of the street by easement. The City would have
ultimate control as a right-of-way and as a utility carrying cor-
ridor. Timmins referred Councilmembers to a drawing of the proposed
plans.
Cain stated the City Engineer, Nater Plant Manager, Fire Chief,
Traffic Engineer, and City Manager were contacted regarding the
proposed closing of the street. Larson asked if the street could
ever be reopened once the project was completed. Timmins explained
the street will be subject to easements and covenants with the
University and a building will be located in the streets right-of-
way. Courtney noted a proposed walkway will be located in the
sidewalk area. Cain said.the walkway was designed at the City's
request to improve pedestrian flow. Larson asked if the City
Traffic Engineer knew what effect the vacation of portions of Capitol
and Bloomington Street would have on the traffic in the area. Cain
stated the Traffic Engr. felt the vacation would be an improvement.
McDonald asked that discussion be continued at the public hearing
during Council's formal meeting.
Informal Council Discussion
June 28, 1988
Page 3
D. Ordinance to vacate portions of Capitol and Bloomington streets.
See above item c.
E. Ordinance to amend.o r in the
CB -I zone. (Second Consideration)
No Council comment. _
F. Ordinance to amend the high-rise dwelling grade and story defini-
tions in the Zoning Ordinance. (Pass and Adopt)
Schmeiser noted Council received a memorandum concerning this matter.
G.
H.
Schmeiser stated this item is ready for Council approval.
No Council comment.
No Council comment.
Informal Council Discussion
June 28, 1988
Page 4
J.
K.
Schmeiser explained the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval subject to the amendment of the site plan to accurately
reflect the building setback from the west property—line and provi-
sion for screening. In response to McDonald, Schmeiser said the
screening was recommended because a new subdivision is planned
Immediately to the west.
Schmeiser commented that staffinember Barry Beagle prepared a
memorandum concerning this item that lists seven conditions for
approval of the facility. Schmeiser said that if Council takes
action to approve the request it would be contrary to the Planning
and Zoning Commission's recommendation and a joint meeting should be
held. McDonald said Council could vote in favor of the facility,
deny the recommendation, or defer action. Courtney asked that
minutes of the Planning and Zoning meeting pertaining to action to be
taken by Council be presented to Council prior to discussion of the
item. Larson suggested action be deferred. Ambrisco referred to
agenda item B5 - public hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract and cost estimate for the FY89 landfill excavation project.
Atkins said expenditures associated with the law enforcement firearms
training facility could be deleted from the FY89 landfill excavation
project proposal.
way 1 North RISE Prosect Reel 88-36, Side I
Council and staff discussed provisions in the contract with IDOT for RISE
funded improvement of Highway 1 North which states that the City shall
certify the creation of 115 new jobs at National Computer Systems (NCS)
and Riepe Buchanan Piper (RBP) within two years following April 12.
Courtney asked if new employees from other businesses could be counted.
Davidson said the creation of 115 jobs needs to come from NCS and RBP
only.
In response to Strait, Davidson explained the combination of RISE grant
and RISE loan monies is $463,000, it is the City's intention that the loan
will be repaid by property owners in the area, and the IDOT will not
prorate the repayment of RISE funds to IDOT. Davidson said even if the
City would have to repay the RISE funds to IDOT, the City would still
only be paying 50j on the $1.00 for the project. McDonald asked if
businesses have been informed of the employment requirement. Cain said
Informal Council Discussion
June 28, 1988
Page 5
the companies have been contacted, NCS has already hired 100 people, but
only those employees hired after April 12 can be counted towards the IDOT
requirement. Cain said that NCS and RPB are still comfortable with the
employment projections they gave to the City but there are no guarantees.
Horowitz asked it was Cain's interpretation of the request for the
proposal that City has to get them 115 employees. Cain said the job
creation requirement is a statewide requirement of all RISE applications
and the Community Economic and Betterment Act is now also requiring that
jobs that are said to be created or retained must be created retained or
there must be repayment. Horowitz asked if the requirement for the
creation of 115 new jobs was placed on after the City responded to the
original request for proposals. Cain said that was correct. Strait asked
what the impact of a layoff would be. Cain explained the agreement only
addresses the jobs created. Cain recommended the City quickly certify the
115 new jobs once the jobs have been created. Larson raised concerns that
the ]DOT changed RISE requirements after the proposal was submitted.
Davidson said that until the City received the contract one month ago the
City staff did not know the exact language of the contract. Davidson said
IDOT is trying to demonstrate to the legislature that the intent of the
RISE program, to create jobs, is being met. Larson asked if it is worth
spending $450,000 for the protected economic development benefits.
Davidson said, as planners, staff feels it is a good investment. Atkins
stated that NCS and RBP have stated that they would not expand unless road
improvements are made. Atkins recommended approval of the project.
McDonald said City should proceed with the project.
APPOINTMENTS
Housing Commission - readvertise.
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS DISPLAY Reel 88-36, Side 2
City Mgr. Atkins recommended the July 4th fireworks display, sponsored by
the Iowa City Jaycees be cancelled due to dry conditions. Fire Chief
Donner said it would be too great of a risk to allow fireworks. Atkins
noted that consideration was also given to specific circumstances at City
Park. Donner said spot fires on the grass could occur and there is a
potential for tree and shrub fires from the fireworks. Donner said even
sparklers are dangerous. Ambrisco encouraged the Jaycees and City Council
to consider an alternate date for the fireworks display. Councilmembers
concurred with Atkins' recommendation to cancel the July 4th fireworks
display.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM.
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/28,/88
The cost of publishing the following Proceed-
ings and claims is $ . Cumulative cost
for this calendar year for said publication is
S
Iona City Cantil, reg. mtg., 6/28/88, 7:30
P.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Mdbnald presiding.
Councilmenbers present: Aibrisco, Courtney,
Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Strait. Absent:
Dickson.
The MW Presented the Award of Financial
Reporting Achiemnent to Finance Director Rosemary
Vitosh, and the Certificate for Excellence in
Financial Reporting to City Controller Mnica Bieri.
Moved and seconded that the following item ad
recmrrendations in the Consent Calendar be received,
or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of
the regular meeting of 6/14/86, as polished,
subject to correction, as recoimended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commission:
Broadband Telecomm. Came. - 4/20/88, 5/18/88;
Housing Appeals Bd. - 5/10/86; Housing Conn. -
5/10/86; P&Z Corm. - 5/19/88; PSR Comm. -
5/11/86; Historic Preservation Can spec. nig.
- 5/4/88; Sr. Center Comm. - 4/18/88, 5/16/88.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Class C
Beer Permit for Sinclair Retail & Convenience
Store, 2153 ACT Circle. Class C LiW License
for M.T. Cohen, Old Capitol Center #279.
Special 14 -Day Permit for Taste of Iowa City
Summerfest 188, 1001 [Uy. 6 East. Special
Class C Beer/Wine Permit for The Kitchen, 9
South Dubuque Street. Class E Beer Permit for
Peoples Drug #5281; 121 E. Washington street.
Class C Liquor License for The Mill ftLilrart,
120 E. Burlington Street. Special Class C
Beer/Wine Permit for Fanners Market and Bakery
LTD, 112 S. Linn Street. Liquor License reftW
for The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton Street. Class
C Liquor License for American Legion, Roy L.
ChoPek Post #17, 3016 American Legion Rd.
Class C Liquor License for Vito's, 118 E.
College Street. Class C Liquor License for
Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Gilbert Street, RES.
88.140, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS. RES. SB -141,
ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the
amount of $3,826,321.37 for the period of 5/1
through 5/31/88, as recarnsded by the Finance
Dir., subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 88-142, ADOPTING
SUPPLEMENT NO. 36 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Official Actions
Jure 28, 1988
Page 2
Correspondence: Marro from the Traffic
Engr. regarding the "Yield" sign at Crestview
Avenue and Upland Avenue.
Applications for the Use of Streets and
Public Qurids: Kay Hiyman on behalf of the
American -Soviet Pilate Walkers for permission to
walk on City streets from the City limits on
Rochester to Mercer Pari( and to release
balloons fran Mercer park on 7/3/88, approved.
Sylvan Addink for permission to have a run to
benefit Project GRN on 8/27/88, approved.
John Higgins of New Pioneer Co-op to close a
portion of Van Been Street for a dance on
7/30/88, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and
1:00 a.m., denied.
Application for City Plaza Use Permit:
Deborah Conger for permission to set rp a table
on City Plaza on 6/18, 6/25/1i6 to offer Latton
and T-shirts for sale and to advertise the
Peace Walk, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for
7/I2/88, on an ordinance to vacate a portion of
Maiden Lane. The Mayor declared the notion carded.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for
7/12/88, on an ordinance to rezone properties at
1807, 1809, 1813, 1819, 1825 and 1831 Loner
Muscatine Road inn RS -5 to RS -8. The Mayor
declared the notion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to
vacate portions of Capitol and Bloomington Streets.
Karen Kubby, 802 E. Washington, requested the
section to be vacated. The Mayor stated that
Bloomington Street from Capitol Street west to mid -
block east of Madison Street and a 10 -foot wide
strip on the west side of Capitol Street between
Davenport and Bloomington Streets would be vacated.
Moved and seceded that the ordinarx to vacate
portions of Capitol and Bloomington Streets In given
first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Mnred and seconded that the ordinance to arend
the Zoning Ordinance parking requirenents in the CB -
2 zone, be given second vote for passage. The Mayan
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 88-3383, TO NIX
THE HIGH-RISE CWELI.ING, GRADE, PND STOW EffNTIOS
IN THE ZONING CRDIWIiCE, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-143,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SWH4EST ESTATES
SUBDIVISION, PART 3.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-144,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SOUIMST ESTATES
SIDIVISICN, PART 4.
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Official Actions
Jule 28, 1988
Page 3
Moved and seconded to adopt RFS. 86-145,
/WP(mVING TIE PRELIMIWRY PIAT OF IDIS 9, 10 pO 11,
UM 1, BRAVERMN CEMER, and the final plat for
Lot 9, Block 1, Bravemmn Center.
Moved and seconded to accept the reoumarintion
of the Planning and Zoning Cmmission concerning a
request for an amended Conditional Use Permit to
allow the Placement of a storage building on the
grounds of Pleasant Valley Golf Course in the
County. The Mayor declared the notion carried.
The following people appeared concerning a
request for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a
laa enforcement firearms training facility in the
County: Det. Michael Goldberg, Iowa City Police
Dept. and project manager; Lt. Mike Emerson, Cedar
Rapids Police Dept.; Mary Hebl, R.R. 3; Casey Cook,
Planning and Zoning Commission; Roger Hurt, R.R. 3;
Atty. Ralph *uzil, representing the property war
Neva Haman; Don Slotharer, R.R. 3; W. Krajewski,
R.R. 3; Tim Thompson, R.R. 3; Diana Thrift, R.R. 3;
and PPD Director Scheiser. Moved and seconded to
defer consideration of this until Council and staff
compiled additional information. The M6vr dxlared
the notion to defer carried.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifica-
tions, form of contract and cost estimate for the
FY89 Landfill Excavation Project. The City Manager
clarified that the portion of this project dealing
with the firearms training facility would be bid as
an addendum.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 86-146,
APPROVING PINS, SPECIFICATIC16, FUN OF CWOLT
NO COST ESTDMITE FOR THE FY89 LANIFILL EXCAVATIUI
PR43ECT AND A 1110 IZING BIDS 70 BE RCEIIIED JiLY 19,
1968, with the provision that the bid letting show
construction of the firearms training facility as an
alternative part of the bid.
Maggie Penzirger, 632 Reno St., noted
individuals who celebrate the 4th of July with
firacrtcs in the cemetery and private yards and
questioned City regulations regarding safety. Karam
Wy, 802 E. Washington, asked for an 4xbte on her
request to make the traffic signals on RV. 1 near
Dane's Dairy flashing/blinking during mm -peak
hours. E. L. Gjovig, 50 Wakefield Ct., presented
information regarding the Waterloo bus system
operating in the black and requested City
investigate possible alternatives here.
The Mayor announced that no applications have
been received for the Housing Commission varaxy ad
the vacancy would be re -advertised.
The City Manager and Fire Chief recomraded
that the Jaycee sponsored July 4th firarmrics display
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June 28, 1986
Page 4
be cancelled. Council agreed to cancel the fire-
wrks display of July 4th.
Moved and seconded to adopt RFS. 88-147,
AITiflRIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN PND TIE Cm CLERK TO
ATTEST AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DOT CAPITA. WITCH
LOAN BRIC.
fried and seconded to adopt RFS. 88-148,
Al 1)MZING THE M1YCR TO SIGN AND THE Cm CLEW TO
ATTEST THE AfFME1NT FOR RISE FUNDING OF HIGMY 1
NORTH IFPROYErM.
Moved and seconded to adopt RFS. 88-1491
AIIDRIZING EXECUTION OF AN A DENT WITH THE IOWA
DEPARIENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Nbved and seconded to adopt RES. 8B-150,
A `T1WZING THE MAYCR TO SIGH AND THE any CLERC To
ATTEST AREEWO AUTHORIZING USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -
OF -WRY AND AflQOWLEDGING [ICIDXNW CHTo A SERER
EASEI4NT, ON LOT 21, WINDSOR HEIGHTS ADITION.
Noved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-151,
LAUDING THE HOUSING RFINBILITATION PROGRW FOR
ODER-onFIED AD RENTAL NOISING PROPERTIES IN ICIA
CITY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-152,
APPROVING THE REVISED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, A
POLICY GUIDE FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATILN IN THE
014 Nm DEVEI.O#NT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PWM IN
IOWA Cm TO REFLECT THE SECTION BOB Afi)] DENTS CF
THE NOISING AND W1H Nm DEVELMENT ACT OF 1987.
Moved and seconded to adopt RFS. 88-153,
APPROVING AENW TT TO JOINT PUETL4 AIgtEE M AND
DECLARATION OF TRUST, IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESIFENT
TRW.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 86-154,
WCRIZING ME Cm MMNGER TO ENTER INTO AN
Af1EF w WITH YON BRIESIN AND PURTELL, S.C., BY
STEVfIt B. RPTECKI, FOR LABOR NEGOTIATION SERVICES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-155,
APPROVING SETWENT OF HERITAGE CABLEVISION, INC.,
LITIGATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND Cm CLERK
TO SIGN A SETTI.UW AIGtEU47NT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-156,
RENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS AT THE LIBRARY.
fled and seconded that OTD. 88-3384, A ENDIG
CHAPTER 32.1 OF THE IDA CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
Cm OF IOWA cm, IDA, ENTITLED "TAXATION AND
MUM,- BY ADING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE To BE
CODIFIED AS ARTICLE V PND TO BE ENTITLED "MNICIPA.
BUD FINANCING,' TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ISSUING
DUPLICATE BONDS FOR LOST CR STOLEN EODB, be passed
and adopted.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final
passage at two Council meetings prior to Ue neding
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended,
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the second consideration and vote be veived and that
M. 88-3385, *MING GMTER 17 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (1) BY
REPEALING SECTIONS 17-1, 17-3, 174, 17-5, 17-7 AND
17-8, AND MACTING IN LIEU THEREOF NEW SECTIONS TO
BE CODIFIED THE SME, PROVIDING FOR THE ELININYITICN
OF THE EXOPTION OF CERTAIN CONDOMINIUM AND OME*-
TIVE UNITS FROM INSPECTICN, TO AUDDRIZE REDSPEC-
TIM FEES AND FILING FEES FOR ROUSING APPEALS, AS
SET BY RESOLUTION, TO AURDRIZE AN AMMOR'L RIM
FOR TRE MOTION OF NOl15ING VIOLATIONS, TO MR
TMT CERTAIN ROUSING REQUI MEAMS ARE CONSISTENT
WITH CURkNT WILDING ANO ZONING CODES, ANO TO
CLARIFY CERTAIN OiRER EXISTING PGCE MS, be voted
on for final passage at this time. The ftw
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this tine.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive
session to evaluate the professional cmpetency of
an individual vhose appointment, hiring, pmfoTerce
or discharge is being considered vireo necessary to
prevent needless and irreparable injury to that
irdividual's reputation and that individual regmu
a closed session. The N$yor declared the motion
carried.
For a more detailed & cmplete description of
Council Activities & DisWrsanents, see Office of
City Clerk and Finance Deparhnent. LL
s/JOfN FTDONAID, NMYOR
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
June 28, 1988
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/28/88, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney,
Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Strait. Absent: Dickson. Staffinembers
Present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Donner, Schmeiser. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 88-37, Side 2, 660 -End; 88-38, Side 1, 1 -
End and Side 2, End -1; 88-39, Side 1, 1-349.
The Mayor presented the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement to
Finance Director Rosemary Vitosh, and the Certificate for Excellence in
Financial Reporting to City Controller Monica Bieri.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
6/14/88, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. -
4/20/88, 5/18/88; Housing Appeals Bd. - 5/10/88; Housing Comm. -
5/10/88; P&Z Comm. - 5/19/88; P&R Comm. - 5/11/88; Historic Preserva-
tion Comm. spec. mtg. - 5/4/88; Sr. Center Comm. - 4/18/88, 5/16/88.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit
for Sinclair Marketing, Inc. dba Sinclair Retail & Convenience Store,
2153 ACT Circle. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Motif Ltd.
dba M.T. Cohen, Old Capitol Center #279. Approving a Special 14 -Day
Permit for Elvis Jordan dba Taste of Iowa City Summerfest '88, 1001
Hwy. 6 East. Approving a Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Pamela
Jo Gaines dba The Kitchen, 9 South Dubuque Street. Approving a Class
E Beer Permit for Drug Fair, Inc. dba Peoples Drug #5281, 121 E.
Washington Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Keith
Dempster dba The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington Street.
Approving a Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Farmers Market and
Bakery LTD., dba Farmers Market and Bakery LTD, 112 S. Linn Street.
Approving a Liquor License refund for Douglas A. Tvedt dba The
Airliner, 22 S. Clinton Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License
for American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post #17 dba American Legion, Roy
L. Chopek Post #17, 3016 American Legion Rd. Approving a Class C
Liquor License for Vito's of Iowa City Inc. dba Vito's, 118 E.
College Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Oldies, Inc.
dba Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Gilbert Street. RES. 88-140, Bk. 98, P.
140, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS. RES. 88-141, Bk. 98, p. 141, ISSUING
CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $3,826,321.37
for the period of 5/1 through 5/31/88, as recommended by the Finance
Dir., subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 88-142, Bk. 98, p. 142, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT
NO. 36 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
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June 28, 1988
Page 2
Correspondence: Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding the
"Yield" sign at Crestview Avenue and Upland Avenue.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Kay
Hyman on behalf of the American -Soviet Peace Walkers for permission
to walk on City streets from the City limits on Rochester to Mercer
Park and to release balloons from Mercer park on 7/3/88, approved.
Sylvan Addink for permission to have a run to benefit Project GREEN
on 8/27/88, approved. John Higgins of New Pioneer Co-op to close a
portion of Van Buren Street for a dance on 7/30/88, between the hours
of 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., denied.
Application for City Plaza Use Permit: Deborah Conger for
permission to set up a table on City Plaza on 6/18, 6/25/88 to offer
buttons and T-shirts for sale and to advertise the Peace Walk,
approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for
7/12/88, on an ordinance to vacate a portion of Maiden Lane. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for
7/12/88, on an ordinance to rezone properties at 1807, 1809, 1813, 1819,
1825 and 1831 Lower Muscatine Road from RS -5 to RS -8. Horowitz requested
all property owners affected be notified of the public hearing. PPD
Director Schmeiser present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate portions of
Capitol and Bloomington Streets. Karen Kubby, 802 E. Washington,
requested the section to be vacated. The Mayor stated that Bloomington
Street from Capitol Street west to mid -block east of Madison Street and a
10 -foot wide strip on the west side of Capitol Street between Davenport
and Bloomington Streets would be vacated.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, that the ordinance to vacate
portions of Capitol and Bloomington Streets be given first vote for
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to amend
the Zoning Ordinance parking requirements in the CB -2 zone, be given
second vote for passage. Councilmember Larson stated he would be voting
against the proposal because he felt the timing was poor and that this
request should be tied in with the study in the overall downtown area.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco, Courtney.
Nays: Larson. Absent: Dickson.
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Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 88-3383, Bk. 29,
P. 25, TO AMEND THE HIGH-RISE DWELLING, GRADE, AND STORY DEFINITIONS IN
THE ZONING ORDINANCE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson
absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-143, Bk. 98,
p. 143, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHWEST ESTATES SUBDIVISION, PART 3,
a 9.62 acre, 27 -lot residential subdivision located north of Rohret Road
and east of Phoenix Drive. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. _
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 88-144, Bk.
98, p. 144, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHWEST ESTATES SUBDIVISION,
PART 4, a 12.242 acre, 28 -lot residential subdivision located generally
north of Rohret Road and east of Phoenix Drive. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 88-145, Bk. 98,
P. 145, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 9, 10 AND 11, BLOCK 1,
BRAVERMAN CENTER, a 13.65 acre subdivision generally located south of K -
Mart between Keokuk Street and Broadway Street and the final plat for Lot
9, Block 1, Braverman Center, a.1.10 acre lot located near the intersec-
tion of Southgate Avenue and Keokuk Street. Councilmember Horowitz
inquired as to the type of commercial development that would be located on
new Lot 9 (previously Lot 11) in connection with a possible high-rise for
the elderly on Broadway. Ralph Stoffer, Southgate Development, appeared.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to accept the recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning a request for an amended
Conditional Use Permit to allow the placement of a storage building on the
grounds of Pleasant Valley Golf Course in the County. Councilmember
Larson questioned if the applicant would have to reapply if the location
of the building changed. PPD Director Schmeiser stated that the process
would be the same, first apply to the County and then to the City for the
recommendation. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Dickson absent.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to approve the recommenda-
tion from Planning and Zoning concerning a request for a Conditional Use
Permit to establish a law enforcement firearms training facility in the
County. The following people appeared: Det. Michael Goldberg, Iowa City
Police Dept. and project manager; Lt. Mike Emerson, Cedar Rapids Police
Dept.; Mary Hebl, R.R. 3; Casey Cook, Planning and Zoning Commission;
Roger Hurt, R.R. 3; Atty. Ralph Neuzil, representing the property owner
Neva Haman; Don Slothower, R.R. 3; W. Krajewski, R.R. 3; Tim Thompson,
R.R. 3; Diana Thrift, R.R. 3; and PPD Director Schmeiser. After
discussion, original motion withdrawn. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by
Strait, to defer consideration of this until Council and staff compiled
additional information. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried
unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent.
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A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract
and cost estimate for the FY89 Landfill Excavation Project. The City
Manager clarified that the portion of this project dealing with the
firearms training facility would be bid as an addendum. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-146, Bk. 98,
p. 146, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST
ESTIMATE FOR THE FY89 LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO
BE RECEIVED JULY 19, 1988, with the provision that the bid letting show
construction of the firearms training facility as an alternative part of
the bid. Councilmember Horowitz stated she had not reviewmt-the documents
and would not approve something she had not reviewed. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call
votes: Ayes: Courtney, Larson, McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco. Nays:
Horowitz. Absent: Dickson.
Maggie Penzinger, 632 Reno St., noted individuals who celebrate the
4th of July with fireworks in the cemetery and private yards and
questioned City regulations regarding safety. The City Manager cited city
and state regulations and stated additional police will be patrolling the
streets this year with the severe dry conditions. Council asked citizens
to contact the Police Dept. immediately when someone is handling fireworks
and urged local media to make citizens aware of the hazards and strict
enforcement of the law this year. Karen Kubby, 802 E. Washington, asked
for an update on her request to make the traffic signals on Hwy. 1 near
Dane's Dairy flashing/blinking during non -peak hours. Council noted
concerns regarding the speed in the area, school buses, and vehicles
getting stacked up in the median for leaving the signals cycled. E. L.
Gjovig, 50 Wakefield Ct., presented information regarding the Waterloo bus
system operating in the black and requested City investigate possible
alternatives here.
The Mayor announced that no applications have been received for the
Housing Commission vacancy and the vacancy would be re -advertised.
Councilmember Ambrisco noted the Arts Committee Iowa City/Coralville
Chamber of Commerce Statement of Purpose furnished in the packet. He
supported expanding cultural events and volunteered himself to help
facilitate this in any way. Councilmember Larson publicly thanked staff
for amending the pest control notice as previously discussed. Strait
inquired as to thestatus of a complaint from local contractors and trade
unions concerning the Paul Laurence contract for the Wastewater Treatment
Plant. The City Mgr. reported that Stanley Consultants is monitoring the
situation. Horowitz noted a phone call inquiring as to the required
utility deposit when the property was not serviced by City water. She
agreed the deposit was appropriate but noted that similar problems would
be coming up in the future. Courtney reported on property along First
Avenue that should be investigated by staff in violation of the weed
control ordinance.
The City Manager recommended that the Jaycee sponsored July 4th
fireworks display be cancelled to avoid serious fire hazards. Fire Chief
Donner noted concern over dry weather conditions and re-emphasized
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citizens forego private celebrations also. Council agreed to cancel the
fireworks display of July 4th.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 88-147, Bk. 98,
p. 147, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DOT CAPITAL MATCH LOAN BANK. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-148, Bk.
98, p. 148, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLEWTO ATTEST THE
AGREEMENT FOR RISE FUNDING OF HIGHWAY 1 NORTH IMPROVEMENTS. The City Mgr.
stated that there is a risk involved with the funding.in that we have to
guarantee the creation of 115 new jobs in the private sector. The Mayor
noted that at the worst the City would be completing the project, spending
504 on the dollar. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 88-149, Bk. 98,
p. 149, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, signalization of Hwy. 1 (Dodge Street) and Church Street.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-150, Bk.
98, p. 150, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZING USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ACKNOWLEDGING
ENCROACHMENT ONTO A SEWER EASEMENT, ON LOT 21, WINDSOR HEIGHTS ADDITION.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-151, Bk. 98,
p. 151, AMENDING THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR OWNER -OCCUPIED AND
RENTAL HOUSING PROPERTIES IN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-152, Bk. 98,
p. 152, APPROVING THE REVISED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, A POLICY GUIDE
FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM IN IOWA CITY TO REFLECT THE SECTION 508 REQUIREMENTS OF THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1987. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-153, Bk. 98,
p. 153, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF
TRUST, IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT TRUST. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES.88-154, Bk. 98,
p. 154, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH VON
BRIESEN AND PURTELL, S.C., BY STEVEN B. RYNECKI, FOR LABOR NEGOTIATION
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SERVICES. The City Mgr. stated an assessment regarding negotiation being
done in-house showed that Mr. Rynecki brought not only an expertise but an
understanding of the complexity of labor laws and recommended he be
retained. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-155, Bk. 98, p.
155, APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF HERITAGE CABLEVISION, INC., LITIGATION AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.
Larson noted an article in the Daily Iowan and reiterated that the City
still had an option to go back and try to recover revenues derived from
cable usage at the University. Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated the
Broadband Telecommunications Commission had discussed the settlement and
recommended acceptance as proposed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-156, Bk. 98,
p. 156, AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS AT THE LIBRARY relating to Children's
Librarian and Youth Services Coordinator positions. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 88-3384, Bk. 29,
p. 26, AMENDING CHAPTER 32.1 OF THE IOWA CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED "TAXATION AND REVENUES," BY ADDING THERETO A NEW
ARTICLE TO BE CODIFIED AS ARTICLE V AND TO BE ENTITLED "MUNICIPAL BOND
FINANCING," TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ISSUING DUPLICATE BONDS FOR LOST OR
STOLEN BONDS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 88-
3385, Bk. 29, p. 27, AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (1) BY REPEALING SECTIONS 17-1, 17-3, 17-4, 17-5,
17-7 AND 17-8, AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF NEW SECTIONS TO BE CODIFIED
THE SAME, PROVIDING FOR THE ELIMINATION OF THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN
CONDOMINIUM AND COOPERATIVE UNITS FROM INSPECTION, TO AUTHORIZE REINSPEC-
TION FEES AND FILING FEES FOR HOUSING APPEALS, AS SET BY RESOLUTION, TO
AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL REMEDY FOR THE CORRECTION OF HOUSING VIOLATIONS,
TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN HOUSING REQUIREMENTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT
BUILDING AND ZONING CODES, AND TO CLARIFY CERTAIN OTHER EXISTING
PROCEDURES, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn to executive
session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose
appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when
necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's
reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Affirmative
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roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and adjourned to executive session 10:10 p.m.
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/12/88, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney,
Dickson, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Strait. Absent: None. Staffinembers
present: Helling, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser, Schmadeke, Fosse. Council
minutes tape-recorded on Tape 88-39, Side 1, 349 -END and Side 2, END -320.
The Mayor proclaimed August 7-13, 1988, as U.S Olympic Coin Week.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
6/28/88, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Parks & Rec. Comm. -6/18/88;
Riverfront Comm. -6/1/88; P&Z Comm. -6/16/88; Bd. of Library Trustees.
6/23/88.
Permit
for OscoD ug, Motions and dba Osco Drug AStore,n9201Class
S.E Beer Clinton Permit
Approving Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food Store, Inc. dba
Drugtown N2, 1221 N. Dodge St. Approving Liquor License refund for
The 313 Corporation dba Dubuque Street Brewing Co., 313 S. Dubuque
St. Approving Class C Liquor License for Maxie's Inc. dba Maxie's,
1920 Keokuk. Approving Class C Liquor License for S&D Iowa City,
Incorporated dba Studio 114, 114 Wright St. RES. 88-157, Bk. 98, p.
157, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 88-158, Bk. 98, p. 158, ISSUING
DANCING PERMITS.
Correspondence: Petition from residents of Hanover Court
requesting a fence be constructed atop the retaining wall between
Hanover Court Owners' Association property and the new sidewalk on
Scott Blvd., referred to the Public Works Dept, for recommendation.
Memo from the Traffic Engr, re parking prohibition on Ashley Drive;
parking prohibition on the west side of Keokuk St. between U.S. Hwy.
6 and Southgate Ave.; lane markings on Keokuk St. between U.S. Hwy. 6
and Sandusky Ave. Memo from the Civil Service Comm, submitting
certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Animal
Control Officer/Police Dept.; Police Desk/Police Dept.; Maintenance
Worker II/Streets (Sweeper Operator); Maintenance Worker I/Streets;
Maintenance Worker III/Cemetery; Maintenance Worker I/Transit Div.;
Mass Transit Operator/Transit; Special Projects Manager/Public Works
Adm.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Peg McElroy
to close an alley for a neighborhood party 6/26/88, approved.
Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Association for Sidewalk Days on
7/15-17/88, approved.
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Iowa City City Council
Council Activities
July 12, 1988
Page 2
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Dennis Houlihan dba
Yodi the Clown to make balloon sculptures as an occasional vendor
6/24-25/88, approved. Free Medical Clinic to set up a table to sell
tickets to a fund-raiser on 7/6-7/88, approved. Latin American Human
Rights Advocacy Center to set up a table 7/5-11/88 to distribute
literature and offer crafts for donations, approved. Visiting Nurses
Association of Johnson County to set up a table to sell tickets for a
fund-raising event 7/8, 7/11, 7/13, 7/18, 7/22, 8/5, 8/8, and
i8/12/88, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for
7/26/88, on an ordinance to rezone from CI -1 to CC -2 property west of
Waterfront Drive and north of Stevens Drive owned by Gay's Locker Company.
Ambrisco noted P&Z favorable consideration at their meeting of 7/7/88.
Strait requested expedited action on this matter. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for
7/26/88 on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit food lockers in
the CC -2 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate a portion of
Maiden Lane. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone properties at
1807, 1809, 1813, 1819, 1825 and 1831 Lower Muscatine Road from RS -5 to
RS -8. The following people appeared opposing the rezoning: Melvin
Hoffman, 1819 DeForest and Tas Anthony, 1004 Kirkwood. Pat Green, owner
of one of the properties, appeared in favor of the request. The Mayor
announced the item would be on the Council agenda of 7/26/88 for action.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, that the ordinance to vacate
portions of Capitol and Bloomington Streets, be given second vote for
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 88-3386, Bk. 29, p.
28, TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN THE CB -2 ZONE,
be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Geraldine Busse, Senior Center Commission, reported on the Senior Peer
Counseling Project currently being done at the Center.
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Iowa City City Council
Council Activities
July 12, 1988
Page 3
The Mayor announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/1/89 on
the Committee on Community Needs. This appointment will be made at the
8/23/88 meeting of the City Council.
Councilmember Courtney noted recent articles in local papers re the
Cedarwood Housing Project and the need for a neighborhood center, and
questioned whether an additional inspection could be scheduled to address
complaints. Asst. City Mgr. Helling said the matter will be discussed
with the Housing and Inspection Services staff. Larson stressed the need
for a center and asked the City to become involved. Horowitz referred to
the public notice, included in Friday's packet, from the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers regarding a Jim Glasgow housing development near the Iowa
River in north Iowa City. The notice requests comments by 7/26/88 and
Horowitz noted Council would not be meeting until that date. She said
that the Riverfront Commission would be meeting 7/13/88 and discussion of
that area is on their agenda. After discussion, Council asked that the
Riverfront Commission recommend a response for City Council to issue re
the proposal. The Asst. City Mgr. requested the recommendation be sent to
his office as soon as possible for forwarding to Council so a letter can
be written prior to the deadline. Horowitz raised concerns re the State's
Groundwater Act and recycling in the community and suggested having a
brown bag luncheon with members of Boards and Commissions and interested
citizens to discuss it. Strait reported on Soviet guests in his home over
the July 4th holiday who were participating in the American Soviet Peace
Walk. Councilmembers acknowledged the event and the positive comments
received. Larson questioned whether the Legal Dept. has completed
research on the abandoned house ordinance. The City Attorney stated both
the abandoned building ordinance and the newspaper vending machine will be
scheduled for Council informal session on 7/26/88. Ambrisco noted the
petition on the Consent Calendar from residents of Hanover Court
requesting a fence and requested Public Works research the matter. He
also acknowledged research done by our Transit Manager into the Waterloo
Transit System. He noted that the Waterloo Transit System recovers 15% of
operating expenses from farebox revenues while Iowa City recovers 35-39%.
Councilmember Dickson announced her upcoming wedding and that she would be
moving to New Jersey. She said her service on the Council had been very
rewarding and that she will miss being here. The Mayor outlined two
options available to fill the unexpired term, appointment and special
election. Council agreed to schedule a special informal session on
Monday, 7/18/88, 6:30 p.m., to discuss the options.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-159, Bk. 98,
P. 159, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH EASTERN LIGHT AND POWER COOPERATIVE TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL
SERVICE TO THE SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY. Public Works Director
Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Council Activities
July 12, 1988
Page 4
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-160, Bk. 98,
P. 160, AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 1988, FOR
FINALIZING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF PARCEL D LOCATED IN FOR
LOWER RALSTON CREEK AREA OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, to Benjamin Chait.
THE
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and the second
consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved rdinace
amending Chapter 32.1, entitled "Taxat "Tconded axation d Strait, ofththeo Code not
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Section 32.1-63
therein to increase the amount of the fine provided for illegal parking
for a handicapped zone as required by Section 601E.6 and 805.8 of the Iowa
Code, as amended, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Move
de Dickson,
seconded m Strait, adjourn 8:35
Mayor
declaredmotion carried unanimously, all Councilmembers present.
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ATTEST:
2/Iae.cn,,,J
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
JUNE 18, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dotson, Hesse, Hradek, Malloy, Steinbrech, Weideman,
Willis
MEMBERS ABSENT: Henry, Watson
STAFF PRESENT: Trueblood, Howell, Robinson, Thomas, Kriz
GUESTS PRESENT: Susan Horowitz, City Council Member —
FORMAL ACTION
TAKEN:
PARKS &
Willis stated in today's Iowa City Press Citizen there
RECREATION
was an interesting article by Irving Weber about the old
FOUNDATION:
twilight baseball league. Mr. Weber discovered a bank
account which originally had $30.00 to purchase supplies.
The amount has grown to $90.00+, and Mr. Weber is donating
it to the Parks and Recreation Foundation.
CHAIRMAN'S
Steinbrech asked if anyone had a conflict with next
REPORT:
month's meeting. There were no conflicts; therefore,
next month's meeting will be at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday,
July 13th.
DIRECTOR'S
Trueblood reported on the following:
REPORT:
Swimming: The sale of swim passes and punch cards, plus
daily admission to City Park and Mercer Park Aquatic
Center has been going well. Willis stated a question
had been raised to him about how a family swim pass
affects a lap swimmer, whether you need to pay two fees.
Last year's policy stated if you purchased a family pass,
one individual in the family could substitute their
individual pass, within that family pass, for a lap pass
with an additional fee. This policy was eliminated to
simplify the various swim passes available. Trueblood
stated the example given went up considerably less in
percentage, as compared to other swim passes. The option
is available whereby a person could pay the regular
admission fee during lap swimming times. Also at both
City Park and Mercer Park Aquatic Center there are
sections of the pools set aside for lap swimming during
the entire day.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Master Card/VISA: The Parks and Recreation Department
started accepting Master Card and VISA on May 25, 1988.
Numerous positive comments have been received.
Park Tour: The park tour schedule was reviewed.
Moved by Willis, seconded by Hradek to adiourn.
Commissioners and staff departed for the annual tour of
parks and recreation facilities.
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NO QUORUM
MINUTES
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
JUNE 1, 1988 - 5:15 P.M.
SENIOR CENTER CLASSROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Apaydin, Bruner, Buckley, Stroh, Wachal
MEMBERS ABSENT: Hradek, Jones, Lovell, O'Brien
STAFF PRESENT: Rockwell, Michel
OTHERS PRESENT: Bill Gilpin, Lyle Seydel
CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS:
Vice -Chair Wachal called the meeting to order at 5:23 p.m.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 4. 19BB:
Wachal asked if there were any questions concerning the May 4 minutes.
There were no questions or comments. No action was taken to approve the
minutes because there was not a quorum of Commission members present.
DISCUSSION OF IDYLLWILD SUBDIVISION STATUS AND RELATED FLOODPLAIN MANAGE-
MENT ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Rockwell updated the Commission on the status of the Idyllwild Subdivi-
sion. The preliminary plat had been denied by the City Council because of
a technical requirement of the Floodplain Management Ordinance. The
denial hinged on the subdivision design not providing adequate vehicle
access during a 100 -year flood to the properties in question. Rockwell
stated that the developer's attorney had sent a letter asking that the
time be extended for Council action on the final plat. To date, no
revised preliminary plat had been submitted to the City. There is a 45 -
day requirement for the approval/denial of the final plat by the Planning
and Zoning Commission, and a 60 -day limit for action by the City Council.
This limit can be extended if requested by the applicant.
Seydel stated that the City Council denied the preliminary plat because it
did not meet the requirements of the Floodplain Ordinance. He said the
ordinance states that every lot should have vehicle access during the 100 -
year flood. The Taft Speedway and Foster Road Neighborhood Group is
asking where the time clock is on the plat approval and they are willing
to challenge the ordinance. He stated the Council.has 60 days to rule on
the plan. Seydel stated that the developer had filed an appeal to the
decision in District Court on May 26, 19BB.
Seydel also explained some of the other reasons why the neighborhood group
is opposed to the development. He felt City Council needs to take action
to make sure that the land is not used for the wrong reasons. He
discussed the number of businesses that had been built downstream from the
site and how these differed from the residential uses proposed. Seydel
also stated that engineers say the water level will not rise greater than
eight -tenths of a foot, but he feels that is a significant increase. The
final concern is that if Taft Speedway is raised to meet the 100 -year
flood level, then there will be a dike effect created.
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June 1, 1988
Page 2
Gilpin discussed some of his neighborhood's concerns. Gilpin described a
scenario about what would happen if the Coralville Reservoir and the three
creeks below the dam were flooding and the threat posed if the water could
not spread out on the floodplain. Gilpin expressed concern about the
amount of traffic that would be created if more houses were built in the
proposed subdivision. He discussed the condition of Taft Speedway and
felt the road should be upgraded before any development was done in the
area.
Gilpin said that Glasgow's lawyer had stated his client's rights had been
violated. Gilpin questioned whether the rights of the -other Iowa City
residents were being considered. He felt that the ordinance should have
some kind of protection built into it. He also felt that the enforcement
of the ordinance has not been adequate to date.
Rockwell asked what the basis of the lawsuit was. Seydel stated that the
basis of the suit came on the stipulation that the defendant had violated
Section 409-15 of the Code of Iowa which requires the Council to state why
the plat was denied. Seydel stated that at the City Council meeting, it
was determined that there would be a resolution at the next Council
meeting on why the plat was disapproved.
Seydel stated that the national floodplain insurance program requires that
if the City does not enforce the floodplain ordinance, then the residents
of the City needing floodplain insurance could lose the right to purchase
that insurance. He explained that a lot used for residential purposes had
to have the first floor at least a foot above the 100 -year floodplain and
he does not know how the City will enforce this restriction for the
proposed subdivision. The ordinance also says the fill must be compacted;
however, Seydel questioned what was meant by compacted fill and how this
provision would be enforced. Seydel feels that the Riverfront Commission
should recommend to City Council that a restriction or covenant be placed
on the title to land located in the floodplain.
Wachal questioned how high an existing house would have to be raised in
order to meet the requirements of the floodplain ordinance. Seydel
discussed the height of the manhole covers in the area and the readings on
them. Any property below the 650 -foot contour line would have to be
raised. Seydel also questioned the accuracy of the measurements on the
topographic maps that were presented. Seydel stated that almost all the
lots in question would have to be filled to raise the lots out of the 100 -
year floodplain. Seydel also questioned the credibility of the developer
himself based on previous projects he had completed and worked on.
Apaydin asked what would happen if Glasgow does raise the lots to meet the
requirements of the floodplain ordinance. Seydel felt that nothing could
be done to stop Glasgow but he still questioned who would pay for the
raising of Taft Speedway Road and the problems created by the dike effect.
Wachal felt the dike issue related to the Riverfront Commission's purview.
He thought the Commission should focus on this part of the subdivision
proposal. Buckley questioned whether the hydraulic engineers had
addressed in their reports the problem of the dike being created by the
raising of Taft Speedway. Stroh felt that the Commission should look at
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June 1, 1988
Page 3
the properties in question. Stroh stated that if the plans did meet all
of the Ordinance requirements, the plat would most likely be approved.
Seydel cited an example where City Council had denied approval of a plat
that met all the requirements and the case was taken to court and the City
of Iowa City won in court.
Apaydin felt that filling lots to raise them out of the floodplain may not
be a good precedent to set. Wachal thought that one way to proceed was to
consider the desirability/undesirability of the dike effect as a policy
issue. Stroh stated that Jones wanted to clarify some of the things in
the Ordinance, but that these recommendations would not havrany effect on
the present situation. The Idyllwild Subdivision application had never
been officially referred to the Commission for review. Rockwell stated
that Don Schmeiser, PPD Director, had seen the request to the City Manager
on timely referrals of projects impacting the river to the Riverfront
Commission and had strongly concurred. Schmeiser felt the Commission's
review was needed beyond the riverfront and river corridor boundaries. It
should extend to floodplain areas, particularly those areas addressed in
the 1979 Iowa River Corridor Study.
Apaydin suggested that the members of the Riverfront Commission meet to
view the site in question. Rockwell said that at a previous meeting, the
Commission had stated that a careful look should be given to the current
floodplain ordinance to see if any modifications should be made. The
present floodplain ordinance is based on the premise that nothing should
be developed in the floodway, but that the floodway fringe area could be
fully developed. Gilpin raised the issue about the church located in the
area. He felt this use was different from the high density residential
use being proposed.
Seydel felt that the overall problem of filling the floodplain is not just
a local problem, but that it creates a problem downstream. Wachal
questioned which properties are flooded when the river comes up and floods
the City Park area. Seydel stated that the area north of Taft Speedway
fills up first.
Members of the Riverfront Commission agreed to a meeting set for Friday,
June 10 at 12:00 noon. The meeting place was scheduled to be at the
parking lot located at the southwest corner of the Taft Speedway and
Dubuque Street intersection.
Gilpin commented that the Commission was doing a fine job with its bank
stabilization efforts. He had noted several riverfront property owners
putting the erosion control information the Commission had distributed to
practical use.
Gilpin also noted that when he had served on the Riverfront Commission,
$200,000 has been allocated in CDBG funding for recreational riverfront
development projects, such as a river corridor trail. This $200,000 was
"borrowed" for urban renewal use and never paid back to the Commission.
Gilpin stated that $75,000 in CDBG monies had been used to construct
improvements, including a boat ramp, in Sturgis Ferry Park. He recom-
mended that the Riverfront Commission should request that at least
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June 1, 1988
Page 4
$125,000 be returned upon sale of the urban renewal parcel next to the
Holiday Inn in downtown Iowa City.
LEVEL OF INVOLVEMENT IN STATE-WIDE "RIVER CITY" ACTIVITIES:
Rockwell briefed the Commission on the level of involvement expended by
staff and Commission members to implement the 1988 River City Conference
in Marshalltown. Wachal felt that Rockwell's involvement took time away
from other things for which the Commission may have a higher priority.
Buckley felt that the responsibility could be passed on to other Commis-
sions and organizations along with some program suggestions. Rockwell
stated that a benefit of the meeting was the contact made, especially with
groups like the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and the Iowa Department
of Natural Resources, which could serve as funding and technical assis-
tance resources to the Commission on future projects.
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPE OF COMMISSION'S ACTIVITIES:
Wachal stated that he felt some concern that the Riverfront Commission was
limited to river -related issues, and could not address issues concerning
the overall environment. Wachal felt that when the Urban Environment Ad
Hoc Committee was eliminated, there was no City committee left that dealt
directly with overall environment, -.1 issues. Buckley questioned how long
the group had been together and what they had accomplished. Wachal stated
that the group had recommended a number of environmental guidelines and
policies to Council concerning preservation of natural features, vistas,
etc. Buckley asked why the committee had disbanded. Rockwell stated that
the group had fulfilled their charge from Council. Wachal hoped that some
of the environmental concerns could be dealt with on a more permanent
basis. Rockwell stated that Council had directed staff to draft a grading
ordinance and an entrance overlay zone ordinance. Stroh felt that the
word environment was part of the Riverfront Commission's charter. Buckley
felt that the Commission should state that in our work, it has come to our
attention that a number of important issues outside of the purview of the
Riverfront Commission are not being addressed and that the Commissioners
felt that the environmental committee should be reconvened on an ongoing
basis. Wachal agreed and stressed that this should not be taken to imply
that the Riverfront Commission should expand. However, some form of
commission should be created to consider overall environmental concerns.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS:
Sturgis Ferry Park. Wachal stated he had inspected the tree trimming that
had been done by Project GREEN in Sturgis Ferry Park. He felt that the
area looked a lot better.
FishingAccess. Rockwell said the fishing access issue had been referred
back to the staff for further investigation and then a report back to
Council. Rockwell had also requested an intern's time this summer to
determine who owns the property and what kind of improvements need to be
made. Rockwell stated that fishermen wanted access to the property, park
benches and a walking path. Stroh talked about extending this walkway,
putting in park benches and some riprap along the banks. Apaydin asked
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June 1, 1988
Page 5
questions concerning who does the planning and the cost estimates for such
projects. Rockwell responded that the staff does.
Outfall Pipe. Rockwell presented and explained using a topographic map
where the new sewage treatment plant and the outfall pipe into the river
were projected to be located. It was shown that the pipe dumps out more
than one-quarter of a mile up river from the nearest residence. The pipe
is located away from a number of larger residential areas along the river.
University Laser Plant. Buckley asked if the location of the laser plant
was out of the floodplain. Stroh confirmed that the pl-ent was 30 feet
from the bank and above the 100 -year floodplain.
Trail Funding. Bruner was able to talk to a few Johnson County Conserva-
tion Board members. A major point that was brought up involved the Iowa
Department of Transportation set aside of $2 million for trail development
in the state. Currently there is a push to extend the Cedar Valley Trail
down to Burlington and possibly a connection could be made with this
development. Rockwell thought that part of the extension of the trail
would go through the Coralville Reservoir area controlled by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers.
It was suggested that the Trail Committee meet again. Stroh felt that
engineers need to look at the information on the trail plan to give the
committee something more definite to work from. Rockwell suggested that
the committee members consider scheduling walks of the proposed areas to
get a better understanding of the actual topography.
Buckley asked if there were any guidelines by the Department of Transpor-
tation concerning the funding for river trails. Members felt that no
guidelines had been developed yet. Stroh stated that the Cedar Valley
Nature Trail had not been cheap to develop. He said it had required
approximately $800,000 and most of this money was for property acquisi-
tion. Bruner felt that any proposal with good substance would be
considered because in all probability not many applications would be
submitted in time for the first rounds of funding.
ADJOURNMENT:
Wachal declared the meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Greg Michel.
MINUTES
DRAFT
PLANNING 8 ZONING COMMISSION
FORMAL MEETING
JUNE 16, 1988 - 7:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Clark, Cook, Cooper, Dierks, Hebert, Scott
MEMBERS ABSENT: Wallace
STAFF PRESENT: Beagle, Boyle, Moen, Kritz
1. Recommend approval of a request submitted by Patrick J. Greene to
rezone property located on the south side of Lower Muscatine Road
between DeForest Avenue and Sycamore Street from RS -5 to RS -8. (Z-
8807)
2. Set a public hearing for July 7, 1988, on an amendment to the 1983
Comprehensive Plan Update to change the designation of a 7.34 acre
tract located at the northeast quadrant of the Mormon Trek Boulevard
and Benton Street intersection from Residential: 2-8 dwelling units
per acre to Office Commercial.
3. Recommend approval of a request submitted by Southgate Development
Company, Inc., for approval of a preliminary plat for Lots 9, 10, and
11, Block 1, Braverman Center, and approval of a final plat for Lot
9, Block 1, Braverman Center, a 1.10 acre lot located near the
intersection of Southgate Avenue and Keokuk Street. (S-8820)
4. Recommend approval of a request submitted by Benjamin Chait for
vacation of an approximate 19 foot by 47 foot portion of Maiden Lane
between the south right-of-way line of Harrison Street and Ralston
Creek. (Z-8803)
S. Recommend denial of a request submitted by Benjamin Chait to vacate
the approximate 80 foot by 47 foot Harrison Street/Maiden Lane
intersection. .
6. Recommend denial of a request submitted by the City of Iowa City for
a Conditional Use Permit to establish a law enforcement firearms
training facility on a 5.66 acre tract located west of Iowa City
immediately north of the Iowa City Landfill. (CU -8801)
7. Recommend approval of a request submitted by Arie Kroeze for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a storage building to be placed on
the grounds of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course located approximately
1.5 miles south of Iowa City. (CU -8602A)
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM
There was no public discussion.
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PLANNING h ZONING COMMISSION
FORMAL MEETING
JUNE 16, 1988
PAGE 2
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF MAY la- loan:
Dierks moved to approve the minutes of May 19, 1988. Hebert seconded the
motion. The motion carried 6-0.
ZONING ITEMS:
Z-8807. Public discussion of a request submitted by Patrick J.
Greene to rezone property located on the sduth side of Lower
Muscatine Road between Deforest Avenue and Sycamore Street from RS -5
to RS -8. The property addresses are 1807, 1809, 1813, 1819, 1825 and
1831 Lower Muscatine Road. (45 -day limitation period: June 16,
1988.)
Moen reported that there was no new information concerning this item,
but reviewed for the Commission that the purpose of this request is
to allow duplexes in an area presently used for single-family
housing. Moen pointed out that staff recommends denial of this
request. A petition of affected property owners has been distributed
and indicates that four of the six property owners are in favor of
this rezoning.
Dierks asked whether each of the homeowners on this petition is aware
of whether his/her lot is large enough to accommodate duplex
constructionMoen replied that properties at 1807, 1813 and 1831
Lower Muscatine Road are large enough to convert to duplexes and that
letters were sent to each property owner advising him/her of lot size
restrictions for duplex development in the RS -8 zone.
Pat Greene, Rural Route 2, Oxford (applicant), commented that he had
called the two people who did not sign the petition and both were in
favor of the rezoning. Greene also presented information to the
Commission pertaining to traffic counts that he took at two nearby
intersections in order to quantify traffic volumes in the area.
Scott asked what houses of those affected by this item are owner -
occupied. Moen replied that three out of five single-family homes in
the area under construction are owner -occupied.
Clark moved to approve Item Z-8807. Cooper seconded the motion.
Dierks stated that she was initially opposed to this rezoning, but
when considering that commercial activities are across the street,
duplexes in this area could act as a buffer for single-family
residences beyond. Hebert commented that he will vote against this
item and is concerned about spot zoning in that by approving this
rezoning, more cases will come before this Commission requesting
similar spot zoning.
MINUTES
PLANNING 8 ZONING COMMISSION
FORMAL MEETING
JUNE 16, 1988
PAGE 3
The motion was carried 4-2, Hebert and Cooper voting nay.
Consider setting a public hearing for July 7, 1988, on an amendment
to the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update to change the land use
classification of a 7.34 acre tract located at the northeast quadrant
of Mormon Trek Boulevard and Benton Street intersection from
Residential: 2-8 Dwelling Units per Acre to Office Commercial.
Beagle reported that this item is related Item Z-8808 to rezone the
subject tract from RS -S to CO -1 and would set a public hearing on the
amendment for July 7.
Dierks moved to set a public hearing for July 7, 1988, on an
amendment to the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update. Hebert seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-1, Cooper voting nay.
Z-8808. Public discussion of a request submitted by William Happel
to rezone a 7.34 acre parcel located at the northeast quadrant of
Mormon Trek Boulevard and Benton Street intersection from RS -5 to CO -
1. (45 -day limitation period: June 27, 1988.)
Beagle reviewed the June 16, 1988, staff report. Beagle also stated
that the proposed rezoning represents a shift in development policy
from what is identified in the 1978 Comprehensive Plan. On a broad
scale the land use policies of the Comprehensive Plan designates the
west side of Iowa City as an area best suited for residential
development. The Comprehensive Plan also took into consideration the
commercial needs of this residential area and designated neighborhood
convenience center on the west side of Mormon Trek Boulevard zoned
CN -1. The proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment does not take into
consideration the residential character of this area by allowing the
establishment of office -commercial uses which are intended to serve
the community as a whole and will draw upon a population and traffic
that is not from the surrounding neighborhoods.
On a more finite scale, the proposed rezoning is not consistent with
the low-density residential development land use encouraged on the
east side of Mormon Trek Boulevard.
Beagle said conditions in the neighborhood from a land use
perspective have not dramatically changed since the adoption of
either the 1978 or 1983 Comprehensive Plans which designated the area
east of Mormon Trek Boulevard for low-density residential land use.
Despite the fact that this area is framed by three major
thoroughfares (Benton Street, Mormon Trek Boulevard, and Melrose
Avenue) and by medium- to high-density residential development west
of Mormon Trek Boulevard and east of Westgate Avenue, Beagle said
this area has and continues to develop successfully for low-density
single-family residential land use. In addition, the current RS -5
designation of the property enhances and/or supports the land use
policies of the Comprehensive Plan which are designed to maximize
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compatibility with existing land uses, and conserve the value of
surrounding properties. Also, the Zoning Ordinance permits
development flexibility through an OPDH zone which permits
development sensitive to surrounding land uses.
At the June 13, 1988, informal meeting, the Commission requested
staff to identify those areas on the west side of Iowa City that are
currently zoned to accommodate commercial office development. Beagle
said much of West Side Park, located at. the Mormon Trek
Boulevard/Highway 1 intersection and zoned CI -1, remains to be
developed. Only the western half of the street system within this
subdivision has been installed with many of the adjacent lots yet to
be developed. Another undeveloped tract, approximately 6.3 acres in
size and zoned CC -2, is located north of Highway 1 and west of Miller
Avenue. Office uses are permitted as of right in both the CC -2 and
CI -1 zones. Other opportunities for office use exists within the
commercially zoned area along Highway 1, west of Riverside Drive.
At the June 13, 1988, informal meet the Commission requested
information concerning traffic impacts associated with the
development of the 20 acre tract. Beagle said the 1985 Average
Annual Daily Traffic Flow Map for this portion of Iowa City records
5,000 vehicle trips per day on Benton Street, just east of Mormon
Trek Boulevard, and 5,600 vehicle trips per day on Mormon Trek
Boulevard as measured at a point just south of Benton Street.
Continuing, Beagle said two alternative development scenarios were
used to estimate the potential trip generation associated with the
development of the 20 acre tract. Scenario I assumes development of
a 20,000 square foot medical clinic and 32 single-family detached
residential units. Scenario 2, he said, assumes development of a
conventional single-family residential subdivision consisting of 70
single-family detached residential units. Using trip generation
rates from the Institute of Traffic Engineers manual, Scenario 1 will
generate approximately 800 average vehicle trips per weekday and
Scenario 2 will generate approximately 700 vehicle trips per day.
Beagle said that the trip generation rates should not be interpreted
too literally. They are generalized factors which provide a guide
for estimation but should be adjusted for local characteristics, such
as higher than average pedestrian or transit travel. Jeff Davidson,
Transportation Planner, had considered the two scenarios to be
roughly equal on potential trip generation, said Beagle.
Benton Street and Mormon Trek Boulevard, including their
intersection, were the subject of recent traffic studies completed by
the Johnson County Council of Governments Transportation Planning
Division. Beagle said it was the conclusion of the Benton Street
Corridor Analysis that the present capacity and level of service of
the Benton Street/Mormon Trek Boulevard intersection was adequate for
both existing and projected development within the Benton Street
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Corridor. The development of the subject tract was taken into
consideration for making estimated traffic projections. Beagle said
the Benton Street/Mormon Trek Boulevard intersection should have
adequate capacity regardless of the development scenario considered.
Full separation of turning movements (left -turn bays) will allow
maximum efficiency of traffic movement at the intersection.
Cook ces
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use. Beagle replied that no, any new permitted 'use in the CO -I Zone
would be allowed. Cook asked whether restrictive covenants could be
applied so that only a medical office use could be established on
this site. Beagle explained that the City has the authority to enter
into an agreement with the applicant to mitigate any negative impacts
associateot have any
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affected residential property values. Beagle replied that no, he was
not aware of any specific instance. Cook asked whether most of the
land adjacent to Mormon Trek Boulevard was zoned for commercial.
Beagle replied that approximately seven acres is zoned CN -1 which is
a lower intensity use than CO -1. Clark asked about the specifics on
the traffic generation figures. Beagle explained the procedure used
for the calculations of the projections. Cook asked staff what the
relevant policy was concerning the use of buffer techniques to
minimize conflicts between adjacent incompatible land uses. Beagle
aslained that residential, the and doeshensive of encouraan ge the use of sioned a commerciialrea developing
at this location that would conflict with adjacent residential uses
and require buffering. Neighborhood commercial land use was provided
for sain
therenisonot a need rder to rin this ve hcase form buffer gainstelessborhood ds anconcludd byintense
land uses.
Joseph Joynt, 827 Spencer Drive, stated he was the designated
representative of neighbors opposed to the rezoning. Joynt stated
that he will respond to the developer's arguments for rezoning this
subject parcel as stated in a memorandum addressed to the Commission
dated May 31, 1988.
1. A buffer area is needed along Mormon Trek as it will not support
higher priced homes directly across from a CN -1 and PDH -12 zoning.
Joyandnadded thatdothert areasoinTrek
town are similarlylbserve as a buffer
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intensity uses.
3. Since 1983, the Comprehensive Plan adoption, the area around Spencer
Drive around Keswickloand aed nto a high higher
ensityriced RS 5 neighborhood
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Spencer Drive area an island. Joynt responded to that argument by
saying that if an island is to be created, it makes sense to have the
neighboring zonings be similar to RS -5 rather than dissimilar as CO -1
is.
4. The existing apartments and condominiums to the west have lowered in
value. Joynt stated that it does not seem to be a valid argument for
changing the Comprehensive Plan.
S. The CN -1 area to the west will be developed retial with high traffic
volumes and with the now developed PDH -12 and RM -12 high density
zoning, a buffer of some kind is appropriate east of Mormon Trek.
Joynt replied that if a buffer is needed, why is the developer only
developing the southeast side; shouldn't a buffer extend along the
site's entire length of Mormon Trek Boulevard.
6. We question whether high density residential is the answer for this
buffer area due to the potential high traffic from retail commercial,
and high-density residential that has already lost value in the last
few years. Joynt replied that the Comprehensive Plan anticipated RS -
5 zoning and staff indicated that traffic volumes would be similar
but two additional intersections do not seem to be desirable.
7. It is our belief that the CO -1 zoning with restrictions is the best
possible use for this parcel and allows developers the opportunity to
keep existing residential as compatible with the existing bordering
houses. Joynt replied that this does not make sense as residential
is the best land use given the surrounding land uses and CO -I is
incompatible with existing RS -5 and the city park nearby. Joynt
concluded by saying that he does not believe that the proposed
rezoning is appropriate for the existing land use in the area because
of the health, safety and general welfare considerations and the
location of nearby residential neighborhoods and the public park.
Bill Happel, Iowa City, stated that he feels that a total view of the
19.1 acres is necessary to see how CO -1 is appropriate. Happel
stated that he does intend to follow with a 32 -lot, RS -5 development
if CO -1 rezoning is approved. Happel reviewed what he feels are
arguments for amending the Comprehensive Plan.
A buffer area is needed along Mormon Trek as it will not support
higher priced homes directly across from CN -1 and PDH -12 zoning.
Happel explained that the opponents refer to Benton Street and Mormon
Trek Boulevard as providing a buffer between high density residential
and commercial and lower density single-family use when, in fact,
these streets escalate the need for a buffer zone. Happel pointed
out that the 1983 average daily traffic flow for Mormon Trek was
10,200 vehicles and Benton has 5,000 vehicles and that these traffic
flows are very high in comparison to other already heavily developed
commercial areas such as Muscatine and First Avenue - 10,600, Lower
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Muscatine and Sycamore - 10,200, and Rochester and First Avenue -
4,700. Happel went on and said that the opponents refer to the north
end of this 19.1 -acre parcel that is not buffered from Mormon Trek.
In the usual sense Happel agrees, but in common sense we have
attempted with the larger, irregular shaped lots that were designed
to not only buffer but also keep the existing neighborhood character.
Since 1983, the Comprehensive Plan adoption, the area around Spencer
Drive has developed into a higher priced neighborhood than the area
around Keswick and a high density RS -5 would leave the existing
Spencer Drive area an island. Happel explained that he agrees with
the opponents that the northerly 12 acres is a well -conceived
development that is consistent with the existing neighborhood.
Happel pointed out that they attempted to keep the character of the
neighborhood by providing for larger, irregular lots along Mormon
Trek.
4. The existing apartments and condominiums to the west have lowered in
value. Happel explained that the opponents argue market factors are
not valid considerations to change a comprehensive plan and staff is
in agreement. Happel stated that he believes that the current market
value of these developments do have a bearing upon the placement of
RS -5 zoning adjacent to devaluating multi -family properties. Happel
commented that staff and the opponents have proposed PDH -5 zoning as
an alternative, however, Happel does not agree with this as he does
not see the reason to continue the development of this type of multi-
family residences when they already are losing value. Happel
continued and said that he does not feel PDH -8 or PDH -5 is
appropriate for 7.4 acres given the market conditions for townhouses.
Happel also pointed out that this office complex will be well
maintained and cared for and will be aesthetically an improvement at
this corner.
5. The CN -1 area .to the west will be developed retail with high traffic
volume and with the now developed PDH -12 and RM -12 high density
zoning, a buffer of some kind is appropriate east of Mormon Trek.
Happel explained that Mormon Trek Boulevard does not serve as a
buffer but is a large part of the problem and that if a home owner
were to purchase a lot along Mormon Trek Boulevard, he would not
build the same type of home or as expensive as someone with a lot
further away.
It is our belief that the CO -I zoning with restrictions is the best
possible use for this parcel and allows developers the opportunity to
keep residential as compatible with the existing bordering houses.
Happel explained that they have covered this in previous responses in
regard to the economic alternatives of possible multi -family housing.
Happel explained that they did not mean to threaten in regard to tiny
lots and compacted houses; rather, it was a statement of fact and
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that is the best alternative and in all probability will be developed
in a manner permitted by RS -5 zoning in regard to minimum lot sized.
B. A change in the development policy for the west side is needed to
permit office development. Happel explained that he believes it is a
standard policy for all comprehensive plans to be reviewed every two
years. The intent was not for the comprehensive plan—to be etched in
stone but only a guideline, subject to change.
Happel continued with responses to arguments favoring no change in
the Comprehensive Plan.
1. Development policy for this land should encourage its use as single-
family residential because there are very few undeveloped single-
family residential areas on the west side. Happel stated that he
agreed that there is a need for single-family residential housing but
questioned and is concerned about what kind of single-family
residential is needed. Both RS -5 and RS -8 are possible developments
but may not be in the best interest of the existing neighborhood.
Happel explained that it is very difficult for a developer to retain
the present character of the adjacent single-family neighborhoods
when you are bordered by high traffic streets such as Mormon Trek and
Benton.
There is adequate commercial -type zoning, CN -1, to serve the
commercial neighborhood needs. Happel stated that he agreed. We are
not asking for additional CN -1 zoning. In summary, Happel stated
that he believes that at best the Comprehensive Plan is an educated
guess and does need revising to correspond with changing conditions
and market factors to best utilize the land available for develop-
ment. Happel continued and said that staff opposed the amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan as being contrary to the land use policies for
the area by permitting commercial development incompatible with the
low density residential character of the neighborhood east of Mormon
Trek Boulevard. Happel stated that rather, the 19.1 acre parcel of
land should be looked at separately from all other developments on
the east side of Mormon Trek Boulevard as this parcel is contiguous
with the high density CN -1, RM -12, and PDH -12 zoned areas west of
Mormon Trek Boulevard. All other parcels on the east side of Mormon
Trek Boulevard have a higher density PDH -8 or RS -8 than the 19.1 acre
parcel in question. Happel stated that this should not be spot
zoning or contrary to the land use policies if you look to the west
and not only to the east. Happel stated that he believes the staff
has focused their attention to the east and has not given due
consideration that the 19.1 acre parcel is not the same as the
development on Spencer to the east and MacBride to the north.
Dr. Yang Ahn, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, stated that there are 20 similar
clinics in Iowa as well as one in Cedar Rapids. Ahn stated that this
clinic would be able to provide primary health care at a lower cost
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and that in five years he projects that there would be approximately
150 patients per day using the facility. Ahn stated that he has no
intention on renting out any office space for any other use than his
medical clinic. Ahn commented that he has looked at other areas in
Iowa City but really feels that the proposed site is the best for his
operation.
Clark asked what Dr. Ahn's marketing strategy was for his clinics.
Dr. Ahn stated that he looks for a residential location with two busy
streets. Clark asked whether all of Dr. Ahn's clinics were located
in residential areas. Dr. Ahn replied his clinic on the west side of
Cedar Rapids is located in a commercial area. Continuing, Dr. Ahn
described how two-thirds of clinics are located in commercial areas
but that the current trend is to establish offices in residential
areas. Cook asked Dr. Ahn whether he considered this a neighborhood
or regional clinic. Dr. Ahn replied that a clinic of this type tends
to draw from approximately a two mile radius and continued saying
that his other clinics are not for high profit and that the doctors
make a good living but a large percentage of the revenues go back
into the facility. Dierks asked whether Dr. Ahn intended to operate
the clinic 24 hours. Dr. Ahn replied no, they do not and that the
hours of operation will be from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sam Kuperman, 2138 Leonard Circle, presented a petition containing 32
signatures opposed to the rezoning request. Kuperman said that he
was unhappy with the proposed rezoning as the neighborhood is
currently very quiet and is conveniently located to schools,
hospitals and parks. Kuperman also commented that this neighborhood
was considered stable until the current proposal was made and that
the proposal has divided the neighborhood. Kuperman felt that the
rezoning will destroy the peace and quiet of the neighborhood, will
disturb the traffic flow and will cause increases in risk to school
children walking to school and requested the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommend denial for this rezoning.
Terry A. Boekholf, 801 Spencer Drive, stated she feels that the
overall view is important when considering whether to change the
Comprehensive Plan and stated that the proposal is a well designed
and beautiful development and is compatible with the existing
development in the area. Boekholf doesn't feel there is enough CO -1
zoning on the west side and feels that from a taxpayer's standpoint,
this represents an addition to the tax rolls and would like to see
the convenience of a medical clinic on the west side.
Glenna Fry, 2110 Slagle Circle, asked the Commissioners whether they
would buy a house across from a Quik Trip and second, whether they
have ever experienced the problems of development near small creeks.
Sally Grenz, 2129 Slagle Circle, stated that she was in favor of the
proposed rezoning and feels that Benton and Mormon Trek are not
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adequate buffers. Grenz is opposed to the alternative such as PDH -8
or PDN -5 and feels that the proposed medical clinic will shed light
on that dark corner during the summertime.
Bill Nhisler, 735 Spencer Drive, stated he is in favor of the
proposed medical clinic. He would prefer a similar type of
development in terms of lot size to existing residential development
but does not feel that is economically feasible. Mhisler stated that
he feels that his proposal represents the best alternative in terms
of consistency with the existing residential development.
Sally Orr, 2141 Slagle Circle, stated that she would like to see
similar development to existing residential lots in the area because
she does not feel there are enough residential lots available on the
west side similar in size to her own. Orr stated that there are
other areas open to commercial uses and so it need not be at the
proposed site.
Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, stated that the 7.4 acres proposed
to be rezoned CO -1 is actually small considering what area is
actually buildable. This is a neighborhood medical clinic and would
actually support the CN -1 uses across Mormon Trek.
The Commission received a waiver from Bill Happel to extend the 45 -
day limitation period to July 7, 1988. Cooper moved to defer item
Z-8808 to the Planning and Zoning Commission formal meeting on July
7, 1988. Cook seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
DEVELOPMENT ITEMS:
1. 5-8818. Public discussion of a request submitted by Jim Glasgow
Construction Company for 'approval of a final plat for Idyllwild on
the Mater, a 20.8 acre, 60 -lot residential subdivision. (45 -day
limitation period: July 21, 1988 - Deferral Requested.)
Beagle distributed a letter from the applicant requesting deferral to
the meeting of July 21. Beagle stated staff recommends deferral.
Hebert moved to defer item 5-8818 to the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting of July 21, 1988. Cook seconded the notion. The
motion carried 5-0, Cooper temporarily absent.
S-8820. Public discussion of a request submitted by Southgate
Development Company, Inc., for approval of a preliminary plat for
Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block 1, Braverman Center, and approval of a final
plat for Lot 9, Block 1, Braverman Center, a 1.10 acre lot located
near the intersection of Southgate Avenue and Keokuk Street. (45 -day
limitation period: June 27, 1988.)
Beagle reviewed the June 16, 1988, staff report.
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Clark moved to approve the preliminary plat for Lots 9, 10, and 11,
Block 1, Braverman Center. Hebert seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0, Cooper temporarily absent. Hebert moved to approve the
final plat for Lot 9, Block 1, Braverman Center, subject to approval
of legal papers. Cook seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0,
Cooper temporarily absent. _
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1. V-8802. Public discussion of a request submitted by John R.
Rummelhart, Jr. for vacation and disposition of a portion of Maiden
Lane between Court Street and the north right-of-way line of Harrison
Street.
Moen reviewed the June 16, 1988, staff report.
John Rummelhart, Jr., 204 Mclean, stated he wished to buy the Vogel
property and clean up the area. Rummelhart would like to see a
permanent access easement if all other property owners would agree to
it, although the alternative of an alley would be acceptable.
Rummelhart commented that in terms of parking, a fair consensus of
the owners feel that they could do better in enforcement than
presently done by the City. Rummelhart pointed out that while Maiden
Lane is designated a street, it is not currently treated as such in
terms of its use or maintenance by the City. Rummelhart also pointed
out that no owners would lose access to the rear of their property if
the street was designated a 20 foot wide alley.
Paul Dunlap, P.O. Box 2116, Iowa City, stated that his property would
be landlocked if Maiden Lane were closed and is concerned and
confused by the alternative to change Maiden Lane from a street to an
alley. Dunlap also said that he was concerned about controlling the
parking on Maiden Lane if it were changed to an alley. Cook asked
whether Mr. Dunlap would rather be able to control the alley or would
he prefer the City to control it. Dunlap replied that he would
prefer to control the parking unless there were easements over the
property for utilities.
Jim Houghten, 572 Linder Road, legal counsel for Mr. Rummelhart,
stated that they do not intend to landlock anyone and they would have
no problems if utility easements were within the 20 foot area bought
by property owners if the street was redesigned an alley. Houghten
explained why his client preferred street vacation to a special
exception application to reduce the required minimum front yard
setback.
Clark stated that he feels that the owners in this area have the
opportunity to have two street frontages so that they should be
favorable to having Maiden Lane remain a street. Scott asked whether
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the alignment of the present buildings, if redeveloped could be
different depending on the placement of the easement lines if in fact
Maiden Lane was designated an alley and property owners purchased the
extra property. Moen replied that yes, that could happen.
Cook moved to redesignate Maiden Lane a 47 foot wide alley. Dierks
seconded the motion. —
Clark stated that he would vote against this nation because the
owners who face both streets face potential loss. Cook stated that
he feels that this will enhance the properties and will vote in favor
of the motion. Dierks stated that she agrees that this will help
promote development in this area.
The notion failed 2-4 with Dierks and Cook voting in the affirmative.
Cooper moved to defer Item Z-8802 to the July 7, 1988, meeting.
Hebert seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-2, Dierks and Cook
voting nay.
2. V-8803. Public discussion of a request submitted by Benjamin Chait
for vacation and disposition of a portion of Maiden Lane between the
north right-of-way line of Harrison Street and Ralston Creek.
Moen reviewed the June 26, 1988, staff report.
Cook moved to approve the vacation of the south 19 feet x 47 feet of
Maiden Lane located the south of Harrison Street/Maiden Lane
intersection. Dierks seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
Cooper moved to deny vacation of the approximate 80 foot x 47 foot
Harrison Street/Maiden Lane intersection. Cook seconded the notion.
The motion carried 6-0.
3. CU -8801. Public discussion of a request submitted by the City of
Iowa City fora Conditional Use Permit to establish a Law Enforcement
Firearms Training Facility on a 5.66 acre tract located west of Iowa
City immediately north of the Iowa City landfill. This request is
submitted to Iowa City for review and comment pursuant to the Johnson
County Zoning Ordinance.
Beagle reviewed the June 16, 1988, staff report. Staff recommends
that the Conditional Use Permit be approved subject to the following
condition:
1. That the training facility be designed and used in accordance
with the site plan dated June 13, 1988.
2. That the 6' high chainlink fence with a three stranded barbed
wire top be erected at the time of construction.
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3. That the range only be in operation between the hours of 6:00
a.m. and 12:00 midnight.
4. That a trained instructor or range supervisor be present at all
times when the range is in use.
5. That firearms or ammunition will not be stored upon the
premises.
6. That the use of the facility be restricted to that of law
enforcement firearms training facility, not including tournament
shooting or public use.
7. That the use be subject to approval by the Department of Natural
Resources.
Neva Hamon, Rural Route 3, stated that the line -of -fire will be
firing to a road closer than Melrose Avenue. Hamon also stated that
when they sold the land to the City, they were told that once the
landfill was done it would become a park and said that this proposal
is not a park and will create a good deal of noise. Clark asked
Hamon who said that the Landfill would become a park. Hamon stated
that it was in the contract of sale to the City.
Mary Hebl, Route 3, Box 18, stated that currently there was enough
noise in the area from the BMX course and model airplane field and
the Landfill. Hebl stated that the shooting range will take away
some of the precious little quiet they have left, referring to the
hours of operation. In addition, Hebl was concerned about danger to
livestock in the area.
Dorothy Humphrey, Route 3, Box 16, stated that she feels that they
will be directly in line with the firing line. Humphrey stated that
she understands the need for such a facility, but does object to the
noise created by the firing range and was concerned whether it would
be opened on the weekend.
Roger D. Hurt, Route 3, Iowa City, stated his property is near the
fence of the firing range and has a substantial number of cattle that
could be spooked into stampeding by firing at night. Hurt said he
was also under the assumption that the Landfill was to become a park.
Don Slothower, Rural Route 3, Iowa City, was concerned by the way a
government agency can establish a use in an agricultural area when it
is very difficult for a property owner to do anything with their own
land. In addition, Slothower was concerned about the safety factors
and is opposed to this proposal.
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N. Krajewski, Rural Route 3, Box 16, stated that he lives in his
present residence because he wanted peace and quiet and that this
proposal would infringe on his rights. Krajewski stated that he was
concerned with safety and the hours of operation. However, he does
support the Police Department, but doesn't agree with the location
and would like to see an alternative location presented.
Deborah Rogers, Rural Route 3, Box 20, stated that she wonders why
Iowa City has to locate its facilities out in the County and that a
better location could be found given the concern for the safety of
people living in the area.
Cook moved to approve CU -8801 subject to the conditions stated on the
June 16, 1988, memo. Hebert seconded the motion. Cook stated that
he feels that there is strong opposition to this proposal and feels
that a better site could indeed be found and will vote against it.
Cooper stated that he will vote against this item. Dierks stated
that the Commission did not get the full picture until tonight and
that a different site needs to be found. Hebert stated that he is
not concerned about the safety aspect as everyone using the facility
would be a trained law enforcement person, but is concerned with the
noise and feels that a better place could be found for this facility.
Scott stated he objects to the berm heights as being too low from a
sound standpoint, hours of operation, duration of noise, direction of
firing and the neighbors have been through enough with the Landfill.
The motion was defeated 0-6. Cook moved to recommend denial of CU -
8801. Hebert seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
CU -8602A. Public discussion of a request submitted by Arie Kroeze
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a storage building to be placed
on the grounds of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course located
approximately 1.5 miles south of Iowa City. This request is
submitted to Iowa City for review and comment pursuant to the Johnson
County Zoning .Ordinance.
Beagle reviewed the June 16, 1988, staff report.
Cook moved to recommend approval of CU -8602A to allow a storage
building to be placed on the grounds of the Pleasant Valley Golf
Course subject to the revising of the plot plan to identify screening
and the setback of the building from the west property line. Hebert
seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
There was no additional Commission information.
Cook moved to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Dierks
seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
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The meeting adjourned at 12:10 a.m.
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IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 23, 1988 - 4:00 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cox, Gelman, Pacha, Reed, Summy, Swaim, Willis
MEMBERS ABSENT: Buchanan, Drum
STAFF PRESENT: Eggers, Craig, Jehle, Forsythe, Penick, Spaziani
OTHERS PRESENT: Planning Committee Members: Mary Parden, Carl Orgren,
Suzanne Richerson, Rebecca Reiter•
FRIENDS Board Member: Ellie Densen
University of Iowa student for assignment
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice -President Willis called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
MINUTES AND DISBURSEMENTS:
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 26, 1988, were approved.
Reed/Gelman. The library disbursements for May, 1988 were approved.
Cox/Gelman.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. The special event to honor former children's librarian, Hazel
Westgate's contributions to the library and the City on Sunday, June
19, in the library was attended by 65-75 people. Buchanan, Eggers,
other staff members and the public reminisced about how Hazel had
touched their lives. Following the program, refreshments were served
in the Children's Room where Westgate's collectibles and original
rugs were on display. Three local businesses contributed gifts in-
kind for the event. The Board will discuss a permanent memorial to
Westgate at the July meeting.
2. The CLSI computer maintenance restructuring proposal will save the
library $13,000 over the next three-year period. Funds for FY89 will
come from the following sources: $10,000 as a carryover from FY88;
the budgeted amount for FY89 and a $20,000 loan from the Library
Foundation. The Board approved this proposal. Gelman/Cox.
3. Eggers has been appointed to a NEH review panel for 1988 Challenge
grants and will be in Washington in late July to assist in the
selection of NEH grant recipients for the current year.
4. Discussion regarding reopening the library on three minor holidays
will be held at the July meeting.
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IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JUNE 23, 1988
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ICE -PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
1. Willis announced the following Board appointments to the Foundation
Board: Ted Pacha, Gary Reed, Charles Drum and the FY89 Library Board
President (to be announced by the Nominating Committee later in the
meeting).
FRIENDS REPORT:
j Densen reported that she and Spaziani are working on the "Let's Talk About
It" book review series for next spring. The focus will be mystery books
and both David Morell and Max Collins will be leading discussions. Densen
and Spaziani reported that the FRIENDS literary tour of England was a huge
success. Spaziani and Eggers participated along with 15 others. There is
talk of making this an annual event.
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In addition to the FY89 gift of $11,500 to the library for materials and
equipment, the FRIENDS have pledged an additional $5,000 to the Endowment
Fund for the Challenge Grant. They have already given $5,000.
FOUNDATION REPORT:
Forsythe announced that Russ Schmeiser is the new Foundation Board
President effective July 1st. Forsythe reviewed the growth of the
Foundation in terms of receipts and number of donors over the past six
years. This past year, the Foundation received over $294,000 and now has
1,382 donors.
DIRECTOR'S SALARY:
Cox reported that she, Gelman and Swaim had met to review and discuss the
Director's FY89 salary. The Committee recommends the maximum increase
allowed by the City's guidelines - 8%, or an increase for FY89 of $3,547.
After 14 years of excellent performance, the Board feels Eggers should be
closer to the top of the scale for her salary range and will try to
complete this move by FY90. Cox/Swaim.
CHANGES IN AUTHORIZED POSITIONS:
Due to the recent death of Children's Librarian Hazel Westgate and the
resignation of Youth Services Coordinator Judy Kelley, some reorganization
of professional librarian positions is necessary.
The new Youth Services Coordinator will be a full-time member of the
Children's Department and the former Senior Librarian position will be
combined with ten hours of Librarian II (new in the FY89 budget) to make
two part-time librarian positions. At the same time, one Library
Assistant III is being upgraded to Librarian I. The. net cost of these
changes will be about $5,200 less than was budgeted for the deleted
positions in the FY89 budget.
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Summy questioned the benefits offered in the three advertised positions
and expressed a desire to cut the number of vacation days provided for the
professional librarians from 22 days per year to the same number offered
to all other City staff. Gelman suggested that any comparison should be
with other libraries, not other departments within the City since Iowa
City Public Library competes with other libraries for professional staff,
not other City departments. The change in authorized- positions was
approved. Cox/Pacha. Summy voted no.
NOMINATING COMMITTE
The Nominating Committee - Reed, Pacha, Summy and Buchanan (Chair)
presented the following proposed slate of officers for FY89: President:
Tom Gelman; Vice -President: Ellen Buchanan; Secretary/Treasurer: Kent
Swaim. The Board approved this slate of officers. Cox/Reed.
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT:
The Planning Committee presentation was made by Carl Orgren, Director of
the School of Information and Library Science at the University of Iowa.
Orgren reviewed the assumptions, operating principles, and mission
statement as included in the proposed plan for FY1990 through FY1994 being
reviewed by the Board. He pointed out that the two primary roles in this
five-year plan will be: The Young Child's Door to Learning and the
Information Agency. Secondary roles will be the Popular Materials Library
and the Independent Learning Center. The Committee also set
administrative goals for the next five years. The objectives and tasks
outlined in the plan are for the first two years only. New and revised
objectives and tasks will be developed at the end of that time. Goals
were not prioritized, but Objectives were prioritized under each goal.
Regarding Goal 11, Orgren explained that the report recommends that a
committee should be formed to prepare a long-term facilities plan.
The Library Board accepted the report of the Planning ,Committee.
Swaim/Reed. A public hearing on this report will be held at 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, July 28. The Board will consider adoption of the report as the
five-year plan after hearing, discussing and evaluating all citizen/patron
input.
The Board discussed hosting a dinner for the members of the Planning
Committee to show appreciation for the nine months of hard work which were
required to prepare this new five-year plan.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, July 28, 7:00 p.m. - Public Hearing on Planning Committee report
Thursday, July 28, 7:30 p.m. - Library Board of Trustees.regular meeting
Both held in Meeting Room A, Public Library
RESOLUTION NO. 88-157
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS
WHEREAS, the following firms and persons have made application
and paid the mulct tax required by law for the sale of cigarettes and
cigarette papers; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the
applications be granted and the City Clerk be and he/she is hereby
directed to issue a permit to the following named persons and firms to
sell cigarette papers and cigarettes:
Misque
College St. Club
.Mike's Tap
My Sisters' Place
It was moved by Ambrisco and seconded by Strait
that the Resolution as reale—a3opte�, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Ambrisco R
Courtney x
Dickson x
Horowitz x
Larson x
McDonald x
Strait x
Passed and approved this 12th day of July , 19 88 .
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-158
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
that a Dancing Permit as provided by law is hereby granted
to the following named person and at the following described
locations upon his filing an application, having endorsed
thereon the certificates of the proper city officials as to
having complied with all regulations and ordinances, and
having a valid Class "B" Beer Permit or liquor control license,
to wit: Maxie's, 1920 Keokuk Street
it was moved by Ambrisco and seconded by Strait
that the Resolution as read e adopted, and upon rol —Call there
were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Ambrisco R
Courtney X
Dickson K
Horowitz X
Larson R
*kDoneld K
Strait X
Passed and approved this 12th day of July
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Hanover Court
Iowa City 52245
3 July 1988
The Honorable Mayor
and City Council
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Councilors,
The undersigned residents of Hanover Court request that you
modify the current Scott Boulevard paving project by causing a fence to
be constructed atop the retaining wall between our Hanover Court Owners'
Association property and the new sidewalk.
We believe that a three foot drop from top of wall to sidewalk
represents an unwarranted hazard. The slope of the ground from our
property line to the top of wall only serves to increase the danger. Already
children passing by on Scott Boulevard have been seen climbing and running
along the wall.
It is our feeling that there should be a fence along the top of
wall so constructed that a child may not roll under it as a result of rolling
down the slope.
Thank you for your help in this matter.
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Dear Elwyn,
Shortly after our Homeowners' Association meeting on 9 June, I
contacted Rich Fosse, who had been the project manager for construction
of the Scott Boulevard paving and drainage.
Rich explained to me the plan for the three foot retaining wall
behind Hanover Court,to which I objected on the grounds that
1) it would need a fence atop the wall to prevent falls, and
2) the slope from natural ground to the top of the wall would
be quite steep.
His responses were to the effect that both problems had been
considered, and that the judgement was that neither condition is serious.
Furthermore, construction was about to start, and we would soon be able
to see the result.
It now appears to me that the combination of wall height and
slope from natural ground to wall is such that there is a significant
chance of injury from a slip and/or fall. We have observed children from
strolling families climbing the wall, as well as running along its length.
Rich told me that if the Association is dissatisfied with the
end result, we may ask the Public Works Director or the City Council to
take appropriate action.
I believe that, if a fence is constructed atop the wall such that
a child may not roll down the slope and under the fence, the danger will be
eliminated.
Howard
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CITY OFIOWA CITY
August 3, 1988
Mr. Elwin T. Jolliffe, President
Hanover Court Owner's Association
3377 Hanover Court
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Dear Mr. Jolliffe:
Your letter and petition of July 3, 1988, to the City Council, requesting
that a fence be constructed atop the retaining wall between Hanover Court
property and the new sidewalk, was referred to staff for consideration and
a recommendation. I have discussed this matter extensively with the
Public Works Director and Engineering Division staff and we are unable to
identify an alternative which will alleviate your concerns.
While we do agree that there may be some risk to a young person walking
atop the wall and falling off, construction of a fence on the wall would
very likely create an additional hazard. Children who are playing on or
near the retaining wall would be very apt to climb on or over a fence
above it and would thus be subject to the danger of a fall from a greater
height, perhaps sufficient to cause serious injury. This.and other
retaining walls around Iowa City have been purposefully designed at lower
heights because they tend to last longer and are less of a hazard.
We have considered various possible designs of fences or other barriers
which might prevent a child from rolling off the top of the wall. Any
such structure would, in our minds, be very enticing to children to climb
on, thus creating an attractive nuisance.
This particular retaining wall was designed to accommodate a slope on the
hillside which would allow for ,preservation of the shrubbery existing
there. The overall potential for injury could be greater if the fence you
suggest were constructed. Staff feels that the current design is the
safest and we could not recommend to the City Council that a fence or
other barrier be constructed atop the wall.
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I do share your concerns for the safety of the children in your neighbor-
hood. As I indicated to you on the telephone, I would be happy to meet
with you and your neighbors to discuss this or any other matters of
concern which might affect the safety of the residents of your area.
Sincerely yours,
Dale E. Helling
Assistant City Manager
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Public Works Director
City Clerk
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 28, 1988
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: Parking Prohibition on Ashley Drive
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is
to advise you of the following action:
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-234 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City
Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME signs
on the north side of Ashley Drive from its intersection with Sunset Street
east to its intersection with Wylde Green Road. This action will take
place on or shortly after 13 July 1988.
COMMENT:
This action is being taken after the completion of a postcard survey.
Questionnaires were sent to six residents abutting Ashley Drive. Five of
the questionnaires were returned. Of the five, three were in favor of the
prohibition and two were opposed to the prohibition. Of the five, three
preferred the prohibition be placed upon the north side of Ashley Drive
and two preferred that the prohibition be placed on the south side of
Ashley Drive. Based upon the results of the questionnaire, this action is
being taken.
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MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 29, 1988
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: Parking Prohibition on the West Side of Keokuk Street Between
U.S. Highway 6 and Southgate Avenue
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is
to advise you of the following action:
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-234 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City
Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME signs
on the west side of Keokuk Street between U.S. Highway 6 and Southgate
Avenue. This action will take place on or shortly after 13 July 1988.
COMMENT:
At the present time, Keokuk Street is a wide street with only the
centerline marked. There is no parking anytime on the west side between
U.S. Highway 6 and Sandusky Avenue and no parking anytime on the west side
between Southgate Avenue and Sandusky Avenue. The prohibition, as noted
above, will permit the Traffic Engineering Division to mark Keokuk Street
as a four -lane facility from U.S. Highway 6 to Sandusky Avenue. The
change from two-lane to four -lane marking will organize and improve
traffic flow along Keokuk Street.
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MARIAN K. KARR
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 24, 1988
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: Lane Markings on Keokuk Street Between U.S. Highway 6 and
Sandusky Avenue
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is
to advise you of the following action.
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-31 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City
Traffic Engineer will direct the placement of lane line markings so as to
make Keokuk Street be a four lane facility between U.S. Highway 6 and
Sandusky Avenue. This action will take place on or after July 11, 1988.
COMMENT:
Recently additional commercial development has been added to the area
adjacent to Keokuk Street. This additional commercial activity has given
rise to increases in vehicular traffic on Keokuk Street. The marking as
noted above will promote more orderly traffic flow in the area.
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MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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CNIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CIiY. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5CCU
Date 6-8-88
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Animal Control Officer
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
Of _ UI) Animal rnntanl nff' /0 li artment
Megan Adams - Hired: 6-8-88
Dawn Wyatt - Hired: 6-14-88
Barbara Russco
ATTEST: 7%?�A .,C. .Tri ")
Marian Karr, City Clerk
IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMPISSION
Michael W. Kennedy, Chair
Dick Buxton
Norwood C. Louis
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CIN, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
Date 6-14-88
T0: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Police Desk Clerk
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
of (PPT) Police Desk Clerk/Police Department
Patrick Lowe - Hired: 6-14-88
Denise Nodler
Eileen Yoder
IOW ITYaSERVI E COMMI SIGN
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Michael W. Kennedy, Chair
Dick Buxton
Norwood C. Louis
ATTEST: Z -ew,✓
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA UY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-500C)
Date May 23, 1988
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker II
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in th2a0n enance Vhorker standing as
(Sweeper Opeforratother)
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of PP77
Duane Coblentz Hired: 5/23/88
Robert Williams Hired: 6/13/88
IOWA CITY,CIVII, SUVICE COMMISSION
Michael W. Kennedy, Chir
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Dick Buxton
Horwood C. Louis
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CNIC CENTER 410 E. W4SHNGT0N ST. IOWA CV. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
Date June 20, 1988
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker I
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
of 'Maintenance Worker I/Streets
Pat Pitlick Hired: 6/20/88
Ip/SERVICE COMMISSION
W. Kennedy/Chair
Dick Buxton
Norwood C. Louis
ATTEST:
Marian Karr, City Clerk
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OF IOWA CITY
410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 (319)356-500D
Date June 22, 1988
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker III
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
of Maintenance Worker ii U Cpmp+Ary
Jack Blanton Hired: 6/22/88
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Marian Karr, City Clerk
IOW CITY SERVICE COMMISSION
ichael W. Kennedy, chKr
Dick Buxton
Norwood C. Louis
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CITY
CIVIC CENTER
OF IOWA CITY
410 E. WASWGTON ST. IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 (319)356-50M
Date June 6, 1988
T0: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - MainrananCe Worker r
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
of Maintenance Worker I/ Transit Division (PPT)
Ronnie Benner Hired: 6/6/88
IOWA Cl CIVIL SERV 0M
Michael W. Kennedy, Chair
Dick Buxton
Horwood C. Louis
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Marian Karr, City Clerk
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CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
Date 6-13-88
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Mass Transit Operator
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
of (PPT) Mass Transit Ooerator/Transit
Ryan Larsen - Hired 6-13-88
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IOWA CITY CI IL SE VICE COMMI ION
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Michael W. Kenned , Chair
Dick Buxton
Norwood C. Louis
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
Date 5-14-88
T0: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Special
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
of Special_ Projects Manager Public Works;Administration
Rick Fosse - Hired: 5-14-88
ATTEST: 1 %- �-
Marian Karr, City Clerk
CITY CTflIL
Michael W. Kennedy, Chair
Dick Buxton
Norwood C. Louis
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1421 Waterfront Drive, lows City, IA
To: City Council, City of Iowa City
From: Mike Gay, President Gay's Locker
Re: Reconstruction of Gay's Locker
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As I am sure you are aware, there is a need for some urgency
in the reconstruction of our building. The Christmas season
is large portion of our annual business and we feel there is
a chance we could be back in operation for that season if we
can get things moving in the right direction. The
contractors have told me that the construction time will be
in the order of three to three and a half months with good
weather and providing we can get the procedures handled with
city in short order. I therefore am asking for any help that
we can get from the city in this regard. It is my hope that
we are able to occupy the new building, at the latest, in
early November. With this time schedule we will be able to
process our hams in time for the Christmas holiday season.
Thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter.
Mike Gay
Gay's Locker
1421 Waterfront Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52244
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NOTICE OF RELIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing
will be held by the City Cooed of Iaa City, Iaa,
at 7:30 R4 on the 12th day of July, 1988, in the
Civic Center Council Chaibers, Iowa City, Iowa, at
which hearing the Council will consider the follow-
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ordinance to vacate the portion of
Maiden Lane between the southern right-of-
way line of Harrison Street and Ralston
Creek.
2. An ordinance to rezone properties at 10,
1809, 1813, 1819, 1825 and 1831 Lower
Muscatine Road frmi RS -5 to RS -8.
Copies of the proposed ordinances are on file
for public examination in the office of the City
Cleric, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons
wishing to make their views known for Council
consideration are encouraged to appear at the abD&
nentioned tuna and place.
MARIAN K. KAM, CITY CLEW
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ORDIWILE VACATING A PCRTICN CF MAIDEN LANE.
WERFAS, vacation of the right-of-way described
below will facilitate developneht of a tract of lad
south of Harrison Street and east of Maiden law and
will permit the redevelopiet of the formr Regina
Elmmtary Sctnol property on Gilbert Street; and
WIfRFAS, this segneht of Maiden Lore has never
been inpmved and provides no vehicular or pedes-
trian access to adjacent properties; and
MUDS, the future connection of portions of
Maiden Lane on either side of Ralston Creek is not
anticipated.
NOW,HRUCK, BE IT Of UN D BY 1LE CITY MKIL
OF THE CITY OF IM CITY, ICI A:
SECTION 1. VACATION. That the City of Ioe City
hereby vacates that portion of Maiden Lane legally
described below:
The North 19 feet of the Maiden Lae rk t-of-uqy
lying South of the Southright-of-way line of
Harrison Street Extended . Also described as,
Begiming at the Northeast Comer of Block 20,
County Seat Addition to Iowa City, thence
900'43'00"E, 19.00 feet along the West right-of-
way line of Maiden Lane, thence 589'37'54"E to
the East right-of-way line of Maiden Lae, there
North along the East right_
of-vgy line of Maiden
Lane 19.00 feet to the South rkfd-of-W lire of
Harrison Street Extended, thalce NB9"37154"W
along the South right-of-way line of Harrison
Street Bdeded to the Point of Beginning.
SECTION II, REPEALER: All ordinrces and parts of
ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are herety repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY: If any section, provi-
sion or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or uoanstitutiaml, such adjudication
shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV, EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall
be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication as required by law.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 6, 1988
To: City Council
From: Monica Moen, Associate Planner ' 0A_o
Re: V-8803. Maiden Lane Vacation
In addition to the request to vacate 19 feet of Maiden Lane between the
southern right-of-way line of Harrison Street and Ralston Creek, Benjamin
Chait requests vacation of the Harrison Street/Maiden Lane intersection.
At its June 16, 1988, meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended to deny vacation of this intersection. This
recommendation is consistent with the staff report dated June 16, 1988.
Mr. Chait does not wish the Council to consider vacation of the intersec-
tion at this time.
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Comnission Prepared by: Monica Moen
Item: V-8803. Maiden Lane Vacation Date: June 16, 1988
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Benjamin P Chait
Requested action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Surrounding land use and zoning:
Applicable regulations:
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Public utilities:
Transportation:
218 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Phone: 338-0354
Vacation of a portion of the
Maiden Lane right-of-way.
To permit acquisition by adjoin-
ing property owners.
Maiden Lane between the northern
right-of-way line of Harrison
Street to Ralston Creek.
47' x 99'; 4,653 sq, ft.
North - Undeveloped and Commer-
cial; Rll-145 and CC -2.
East - Parking Area; CC -2.
South - Ralston Creek.
West - Undeveloped; RM -145.
Chapter 364 of the Code of Iowa,
1987.
Storm and sanitary sewers and
telephone services are known to
be located in this right-of-way.
The portion of the right-of-way
intersecting with Harrison Street
allows vehicular and pedestrian
traffic between Maiden Lane and
Harrison St. No properties rely
upon the strip of right-of-way
between the south right-of-way
line of Harrison St, and Ralston
Creek for access.
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BACKGROUND
The applicant, Benjamin Chait, owns property on the east side of the portion
of Maiden Lane under consideration and has offered to purchase the City -owned
parcel of land south of Harrison Street and west of Maiden Lane. On May 17,
1988, the City Council approved the resolution accepting Mr. Chait's offer to
purchase this parcel. Mr. Chait intends to develop the westerly parcel in
conjunction with the redevelopment of the former Regina Elementary School
property on Gilbert Street as a multi -family residential development. Be-
cause this undeveloped parcel is within 300 feet of the former school, Mr.
Chait proposes to use a portion of the site for off-street parking for the
school site tenants and to develop the balance of the tract for a high-rise
multi -family residential use consistent with the R14-145 zoning classifica-
tion.
Part of the parking needs for the high-rise residential use on the Linn and
Harrison streets property would be provided on-site; Mr. Chait proposes to
provide the balance of the required off-street parking within the parking
area immediately east of Maiden Lane. The two parking areas are separated
from one another by the Maiden Lane right-of-way. At a minimum, Mr. Chait
requests that 19 feet of Maiden Lane immediately north of Ralston Creek be
vacated to enable access between the two parking areas. Vacation and disposi-
tion of this portion of the right-of-way to Mr. Chait would allow the Linn
and Harrison streets property and the parking area east of Maiden Lane to be
integrated and, therefore, considered a single lot.
While Maiden Lane was originally platted approximately 57 feet wide, on
December 3, 1875, the City Council vacated the eastern 10 feet of this right-
of-way from Court Street to Ralston Creek. The remaining unvacated portion
of Maiden Lane, therefore, measures about 47 feet wide.
In conjunction with another application before the Commission which requests
vacation of Maiden Lane from Court Street to the northern right-of-way line
of Harrison Street, Mr. Chait has expanded his request to also include that
portion of Maiden Lane from the northern right-of-way line of Harrison Street
to the southern right-of-way line of Harrison Street. Because the two por-
tions of this application are not dependent upon one another for Mr. Chait to
benefit, each request will be discussed separately.
ANALYSIS
Vacation of the 19 foot by 47 foot portion of Maiden Lane north of Ralston
Creek.
The 19 foot long segment of Maiden Lane between the Harrison Street/Maiden
Lane intersection and Ralston Creek has never been improved nor are there any
plans for its future improvement. This segment provides no vehicular or pe-
destrian access to adjacent properties and, because future access across
Ralston Creek to the portion of Maiden Lane south of the creek is not antici-
pated, this segment must not be reserved to allow connection of the right-
of-way now interrupted by the creek.
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A 48 inch north -south oriented storm sewer is located within this right-of-
way and terminates at Ralston Creek. Telephone conduit may also be buried in
this location. Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company has expressed an inter-
est in an access easement over this portion of Maiden Lane to provide serv-
ices needed to permit the redevelopment of the properties in the immediate
area.
With disposition of other former City -owned land adjacent to Ralston Creek,
the City has retained a 20 foot wide access easement along the creek to allow
access to utilities and to permit the repair and maintenance of the Ralston
Creek channel.
Staff has no objections to vacation of the 19 foot section of Maiden Lane
immediately north of Ralston Creek if an easement is retained on the entire
right-of-way area to allow access to existing and proposed utilities and to
permit access to Ralston Creek. While drives, walkways and/or parking areas
could be constructed on this easement, buildings or other structures could
not be erected.
I Vacation of the Harrison Street/Maiden Lane intersection.
Maiden Lane, between Court Street and the southern right-of-way line of
Harrison Street, provides vehicular and pedestrian access to the rear
entrances of existing buildings which front onto Gilbert Street. Deliveries
are often made to these commercial uses via this right-of-way. Its intersec-
tion with Harrison Street allows larger delivery vehicles to conveniently
exit the area via Harrison Street thereby avoiding the need to back onto Linn
Street. In staff's opinion, it is in the public interest not to vacate this
intersection to prevent conflict between larger vehicles backing onto Linn
Street and vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the Linn Street right-of-
way.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the proposed vacation of a segment of Maiden Lane
between the southern right-of-way line of Harrison Street and Ralston Creek
be approved with an easement maintained over the entire area of this approxi-
mate 19 foot by 47 foot right-of-way.
Staff recommends that the request to vacate the approximate 80 foot by 47
foot Harrison Street/Maiden Lane intersection be denied.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map.
2. Maiden Lane Right -of -Way Vacation lat.
Approved by:
D nald S meiser, Director
Department of Planning
and Program Development
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DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL TO BE VACATED:
THE NORTH 19 FEET OF THE MAIDEN LANE RIGHT -OF -NAY LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTH
RIGHT -OF -NAY LINE OF HARRISON STREET EXTENDED. ALSO DESCRIBED AS, BEGINNING
AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 20, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION TO IOWA CITY,
THENCE SOD°43'00"E, 19.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MAIDEN
LANE, THENCE S89°37'54"E TO THE EAST RIGHT -OF -NAY LINE OF MAIDEN LANE, THENCE
NORTH ALONG THE EAST RIGHT -OF -HAY LINE OF MAIDEN LANE 19.00 FEET TO THE SOUTH
RIGHT -OF -NAY LINE OF HARRISON STREET EXTENDED, THENCE 1189°37'54"W ALONG
THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -HAY L114E OF HARRISON STREET EXTENDED TO THE P0INT OF
BEGINNING.
ALSO,
THAT PORTION OF THE HARRISON STREET AND MAIDEN LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY'S
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 20,
COUNTY SEAT ADDITI0N TO IOWA CITY, THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF BLOCK 19 IN SAID COU14TY SEAT ADDITION, THENCE EASTERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST
CORNEA OF BLOCK 2, BERRYHILL AND PIERCE ADDITION TO IOWA CITY, THENCE
SOUTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 5, LYON'S FIRST AODITI0N TO IOWA
CITY, THENCE WESTERLY TO THE POINT OF BEGIIIIIING.
A PLAT DESCRIBING A PORTION OF THE MAIDEN
LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO BE VACATED.
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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing
will be held by the City Council of Ioe City, Iowa,
at 7,30 FM on the 12th day of July, 1986, in the
Civic Ceder Council Cl obers, Iowa City, Iowa, at
Yhich hearing the Council will consider the follow-
ing iters.
1. An ordinance to vacate the portion of
Maiden Lane between the southern right-of-
way
i#d-0Fway line of Harrison Street and Ralston
Creek.
An ordinance to rezone properties at 1807,
1889, 1813, 1819, 1825 and 1831 Lower
Muscatine Road frw RS -5 to RS -8.
Copies of the proposed ordinances are on file
for public examination in the office of the City
Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa City, loa. Persons
wishing to make their views known for Council
consideration are encouraged to appear at the aW&-
mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
OFOINANCE NO.
AN ONDINPI CE MMING THE ZONING OGIWNCE BY
QiNGING TIE USE REGUATI(NS OF CERTAIN WOUTIES
LOCATED AT 1807, 1809, 1813, 1819, 1825 AND 1831
LOWER MSCATINE ISD Flit RS -5 TO RS -8.
WERFAS, the properties described below are
across the street from properties zoned CC -2 and
which have developed for cmmercial purposes; and
ifUDS, traffic generated by those camercial
establishnonts affects this law density single-
family residential neighborhood more than other
nearby neighborhoods zoned RS -5; and —
IiERFA4, it is appropriate to allow the
properties to be used for nediun density single-
family residential uses as a result of their
exposure to activities associated with adjacent
carmemial uses.
NOW,NREFORE, BE IT OfQ14IMED BY TIf CITY OOKIL
OF TIE CITY OF IOTA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION 1, ZONING PFEIOENf. That the properties
described below are hereby reclassified from their
present classification of RS -5 to 1":
Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 in Marion Subdivision (1813,
1819, 1825, 1831 Lower Muscatine Road). .
Tract 2 as shown in Plat Book 11, Page 83
(1809 Lower Muscatine Road).
Begin at Intersection CA FD 8 N -S j Section
Line S 360.72 feet Elly 367.9 feet to Beginning
Ex Tracts 162 PB 11-83 All in Section 14-79-6,
(1807 Lower Muscatine RDA).
SECTION II, ZONING WxP. The Building Inspector is
hereby authorized and directed to charge the zoning
map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to
this ane-dut upon final passage, approval and
publication of this Ordinance as provided by lar.
SECTION III. CERTIFICATION AND . The City
Cleric is hereby authorized and directed to certify a
copy of this Ordinance which shall be recorded at
the Office of the County Recorder of Jdrtsm County,
Iowa.
SECTION 1V, REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of
ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. SLVERABILM. If any section, provision
or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall
not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole
or any section, provision or part thereof not
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VI, EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall
be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication as required by law.
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning & Zoning Commission Prepared by: Monica Moen
Item: Z-8807. 1807, 1809, 1813, 1819, Date: May 19, 1988
1825, 1831 Lower Muscatine Road
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Patrick J. Greene, owner of
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Muscatine Road
114 East Prentiss
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Phone: 338-6155
Requested action:
Rezoning from RS -5 to RS -8.
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Purpose:
To permit duplex development
on this block.
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Location:
South side of Lower Muscatine
Road between Sycamore Street
and DeForest Avenue.
Existing land use and zoning:
Residential, Photography
Studio (home occupation);
RS -5.
Surrounding land use and zoning:
North - Commercial, Residen-
tial; CC -2
East - Undeveloped, Residen-
tial; RS -5
South - Residential; RS -5
West - Residential; RS -5
Comprehensive Plan:
Residential: 2-8 dwelling
units/acre.
File date:
April 18, 1988
45 -day limitation period:
June 2, 1988
BACKGROUND
Mr. Greene owns the property at
1813 Lower Muscatine Road and wishes to
convert the residential dwelling
on the lot to a duplex. The property is
located in the RS -5 zone in which
duplex units are not permitted. Pro-
vided duplexes are developed in
accordance with the dimensional require-
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ments of the RM -12 zone, and that the minimum lot area is 8,700 square
feet, duplexes are permitted in the RS -8, Medium Density Single -Family
Residential Zone.
Because the characteristics of the applicant's property are indistinguish-
able from those of adjacent property, rezoning only this lot from RS -5 to
RS -8 is not warranted. The applicant, therefore, appeals to the Commis-
sion to recommend in favor of rezoning all of the lots on the south side
of Lower Muscatine Road between Sycamore Street and DeForest Avenue from
RS -5 to RS -8.
Based upon information staff has received from the City Assessor's Office,
the City's Engineering Division and the Department of Housing and Inspec-
tion Services, it appears that three of the six lots under consideration,
including the applicant's, exceed the 8,700 square foot minimum lot area
required to establish a duplex in the RS -8 zone. A structure, accessory
to a residential use on Sycamore Street, occupies one of the lots. The
remaining five lots are occupied by single-family residences. Four of
the dwellings are owner -occupied, and one also houses a photographic
studio, a home occupation. Only the applicant's property is non -owner
occupied. The following analysis considers the merits of rezoning this
block from RS -5 to RS -8.
ANALYSIS
The City's short- and long-range development plans for the block under
consideration call for residential land uses at a density range of 2-8
dwelling units per acre. The RS -5 zoning designation is consistent with
that land use classification. The reasonableness of this land use classi-
fication in this area is reinforced by the actual use of existing struc-
tures within the block as single-family dwelling units even though the
properties are exposed to commercial uses across the street.
There is no information available to suggest that conditions exist which
mitigate against continued use of homes within the block for single-family
residential dwelling unit purposes. No changed circumstances or situa-
tions have been noted been noted within the commercial zone across the
street or within the immediate neighborhood that make RS -5 zoned, sin-
gle-family residential use of the property burdensome. As noted, the
block is predominately in owner -occupied, single-family residential use.
Based on information available, it appears that the RS -5 zoning classifi-
cation permits the continued reasonable use of the property and serves to
conserve and protect the predominance of single-family dwelling unit uses
within the block. No public health, safety or general welfare reasons
have been given for amending the zoning classification.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the request to rezone property located at 1807,
1809, 1813, 1819, 1825, and 1831 Lower Muscatine Road from RS -5 to RS -8 be
denied.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Location map.
2. Legal description of property.
Approved by: G �CsertDirecctc
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Department of Planning
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Ken O'Donnell
Pat Greene
Tim Krantz
MILLER •O'DONNELL, INC.
REALTORS
114 E. Prentiss
P.O. Box 3250
Iowa City, IA 52244 Area Code 319
338.6155
Legal Description of property to be Rezoned.
Lots 6,7,8,9 in Marion Sub -Division. or 1813,1819,1825,1831 L. Musc.
Tract 2, as shown in Plat Bookll, Page 83. known ias 1809 L. Muscatine
Begin at Intersection C/L RD & N -S h Section Line S. 360.72'
E' LY 367.9' to Benning Ex Tracts 1&2 PB 11-83 All in Section
14-79-6,otherwise Known as 1807 Lower Muscatine.
WE THE UNDERSIGNED ARE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ON THE 1800
BLOCK OF LOWER NUSCATINE AVENUE, AND SUPPORT THE REZONING OF
OF THE BLOCK FROM RS5, TO RS8.
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ORD114NICE N.O. 88-3386
ORDINANCE TO NUD TIE OFF-STREET PAWING REQUIRE-
MENTS IN THE CB -2 ZONE.
WEREAS, the parking regulations stipulate that
ane off-street parking space shall be provided for
every 300 square feet of office use in the CB -2
zone; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to evalu-
ate the future of the downtown and its service area
before rrejor changes are made in the City's zoning
boundaries or parking requirenents; and
WIEREAS, it is in the public interest to fully
utilize larger office buildings which were con-
structed at a tine when little or no off-street
parking was required in the CB -2 zone or downtown
service area; and
IMEIVS, the current parking requirerehts may
preclude full utilization of buildings for uses
permitted in the zone, thereby dictating a less
intense use of the land in this service area than is
desirable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY
CaMIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. HAMA lf. That Subsection
36-58(a)(2)1.2. of the Iawa ity Code of Ordinances
is hereby deleted and the following inserted in lieu
thereof:
2. CB -2 One (1) parking space for each 300
square feet of floor area to a maxi -
mm of 27 spaces. No additional
parking shall be required for that
i area exceeding 8,000 square feet.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts
ofot anances mcan h with the provision of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section,
provision or pa Rance shall be adjudged
to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication
shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance
shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publi tion as required by law.
PasseddW approved this Iia day of July,
ATTESTF
CITY CLEW
Approved as to Form
Legal Deparimen
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It was moved by Ambrisco and seconded by Strait that
the Ordinance as rea e a op e , and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
R Ambrisco
X Courtney
X Dickson
X Horowitz
X Larson
X McDonald
X Strait
First Consideration 6/14/88
Vote for passage: Ayes: Courtney, Dickson, Horowitz, McDonald,
Strait, Ambrisco. Nays: Larson. Absent: None.
Second Consideration 6/28/88
Vote for passage: Ayes: Horowitz, McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco,
Courtney. Nays: Larson. Absent: Dickson.
Date published 7/20/88
RESOLUTION NO.88-159
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
WITH THE EASTERN IOWA LIGHT AND POWER COOPERATIVE
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, has negotiated an agreement with the
Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative, a copy of said agreement being attached
to this Resolution and by this reference made a part hereof, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the public interest to enter into said
agreement with the Eastern Iowa Light ana Power Cooperative for electrical
service to the South Wastewater Treatment Facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the agreement with EASTERN IOWA LIGHT AND POWER COOPERATIVE.
2. That the City Clerk shall furnish copies of said agreement to any
citizen requesting same.
It was moved by Courtney and seconded by Strait
that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
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X Courtney
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X Dickson
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X Horowitz
X Larson
X McDonald
X Strait
Passed and approved this 12th day of July, 1988.
MAYOR
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LEGAL DEPARTMENT
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7. Membership.
The Consumer shall become a member of the Seller, :ball par the membership fee and be bound
by such rules and regulations as mor from time to time be adopted br the Seller.
A. Continuity, of Sonice.
The Seller shall use reasonable dilitence to provide a constant and uninterrupted supply of electric
power and energy hereunder. If the supply of electric power and energy shall fail or be interrupted, or become
defective through act of Cod, Governmental authority, action of the elements, public enemy, accident. strikes,
labor trouble, required maintenance work, inability to secure rfgho-n f -way, or any other cause beyond the reasonable
control of Seller, the Seller shall we be liable therefor or for damages cawed thereby.
S. Right of Accost.
Duly authorized representatives of the Seller shall be permitted 0 enter the Consumer's premises
as all reasonable times in order to cony out the provisions hereof.
6. Toms.
This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above "lien and shall remain in effect
Mid _Iyears following the start of the initial billing period and thereafter until terminated by either
party giving to the other 1 months' notice in writing,
7. Succession and Approval.
m This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors, legal
representatives and assigns of the respective parties hereto.
b. This contract shall nos be effective unless approved in writing by the Administrator of the
Rival Electrification Administration.
8. Construction Costs
It is understood and agreed that the Seller, in order to furnish the
electric energy desired by the Consumer, must undergo special construction costs
in the amount of 5185,000.00. The Consumer shall pay the Seller the total amount
of 5185,000.00 prior to construction of electrical facilities to provide a normal
and an alternate substation feed thru an automatic 15 kV transfer switch, to Con-
sumer's premises. No portion of the 5185,000.00 will be subject to refund to the
consumer.
IN FITNESS WHEREOF. the parties hereto have executed this Agreement all as of the day and year
fins above udeten.
ATTEST:
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ATTEST.
EASTERN IOWA LIGHT it POWER COOPERATIVE
EAST FIFTH AND SYCAMORE STREETS
WILTON, IOWA 52778
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City of Iowa City
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DEFINITIONS:
Peak Demand
Peak Demand is the average of the five (5) monthly
cooperative clock hour demands coincident with the dispatch
system peak as determined by the IE/CIPCO Control Center
and occurring in the most recent months of December, ,;an-
uary, February, July and August.
Monthly Demand
The monthly demand is the clock hour demand coincident
with the time of the CIPCO System monthly peak demand.
Distribution System Demand Charge.
The maximum 15 minute noncoincident peak demand each
month.
Distribution System Energy Charge.
The total monthly energy usage multiplied by the energy
charge.
Facility Charge.
Ongoing expenses incurred because of additional plant
investment in the Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative
System needed to serve the LP - LM Account.
1. Operation and Maintenance Expenses
2. Property Taxes
3. Administrative and General Expenses
4. 6.44% Margin on 1, 2 and 3.
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SCHEDULE LP - LM
Large Power - Load Management Rate
Monthly Rate
The monthly rate shall be the actual monthly charges to Eastern
Iowa Light and Power Cooperative (Eastern Iowa) from Central Iowa Power Co-
operative (CIPCO) atrributable to the LP -LM load, plus a distribution sys-
tem use charge, facility charge and allowance for operating margin. Effec-
tive January 1, 1988, Rate Schedule A of CIPCO under which Eastern Iowa
is billed for the LP -L14 load is as follows under Items 1 and 2.
1. Demand Charge:
Peak Demand Charge S 6.68/KW/Month
Monthly Demand Cahrge S 10.74/KW/Month
2. Energy Charoe:
Base Energy Charge 12.745 Mills/KW Hr.
3. Distribution System Charge:
Demand Energy S 1.75/KW/Mo. Not applicable where
Energy Charge S .002/KWH served by a dedicated
substation.
4. Facility Charge:
A• 8%/Yr. of Invest- With initial payment of
ment construction charge.
B• 18%/Yr.of Invest- With no initial con-
ment struction charge.
5. Margin Allowance:
6.44 on Items 1, 2 and 3 above.
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CONDITIONS
Power Cost Adjustment
The demand and energy charges will be reviewed periodically by CIPCO
and adjusted as follows:
Demand Charoe
The charge per monthly KW of demand will be ad-
justed upward or downward to assure that the
annual expenditures for cost and margin compon-
ents will be recovered in the calendar year.
Eniergy"Charge
The cost per KWH will be adjusted upward or down-
ward by CIPCO throughout the year in increments
of $0.0001 per KWH to reflect actual costs of the
energy charge components.
Adjustment for Losses
Demand and Energy Charges (Items 1 and 2) will be
adjusted upward by 6% to reflect substation and
line losses to the 15 kV meterinq point for Demand
and Energy charges (Items 1 and 2).
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Power Cost Adjustment
The demand and energy charges will be reviewed periodically by CIPCO
and adjusted as follows:
Demand Charoe
The charge per monthly KW of demand will be ad-
justed upward or downward to assure that the
annual expenditures for cost and margin compon-
ents will be recovered in the calendar year.
Eniergy"Charge
The cost per KWH will be adjusted upward or down-
ward by CIPCO throughout the year in increments
of $0.0001 per KWH to reflect actual costs of the
energy charge components.
Adjustment for Losses
Demand and Energy Charges (Items 1 and 2) will be
adjusted upward by 6% to reflect substation and
line losses to the 15 kV meterinq point for Demand
and Energy charges (Items 1 and 2).
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RESOLUTION N0._
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
\WITH THE EASTERN IOWA LIGHT AND POWER COOPERATIVE
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, has negotiated,an agreement with the
Eastern Iowa Light and Bower Cooperative, a copy of said agreement being attached
to this Resolution and by this reference made a part hereof, and,
WHEREAS, the City Co\n 1 deems it in the public nterest to enter into said
agreement with the Eastern \Iowa Light and Power Cooperative for electrical
service to the South Wastewater Treatment Facility
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OUNCIL:
1. That the Mayor and Cit Clerk ayy hereby authorized and directed to
execute the agreement with the Iowa Depart dnt of Transportation.
2. That the City Clerk shall ur ish copies of said agreement to any
citizen requesting same.
It was moved by and seconded by
that the resolution as read be ado ed, a d upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Ambrisco
Courtney
Dickson
Horowitz
Larson
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McDonald
Strait
Passed and g proved this 12th day of July, 1988.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
AS M FORM
LEGAL DEPAMMENT
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-160
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION THROUGH SEPTEMBER
14, 1988, FOR FINALIZING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR
THE SALE OF PARCEL D LOCATED IN THE LOWER RALSTON
CREEK AREA OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, on May 17, 1988, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-102,
accepting an offer by Benjamin Chait to purchase certain City -owned land,
known as Parcel D and located in the Lower Ralston Creek Area of Iowa
City; and
WHEREAS, said resolution required development of Parcel D in conjunction
with the redevelopment of the former Regina Elementary School property;
and
WHEREAS, the Disposition Prospectus requires that an Agreement for Sale of
the property be executed within 60 days of acceptance of the offer; and
WHEREAS, the complexity of the project which requires a street vacation
and a special exception for off-site parking, does not permit Mr. Chait to
sign such an Agreement by July 16, 1988.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
That the time period for finalizing the Agreement for Sale of Parcel D in
the Lower Ralston Creek Area to Benjamin Chait, be extended through
September 14, 1988.
It was moved by Ambrisco and seconded by Strait the
Resolution be adopte , an upon ro call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT:
X
Ambrisco
X
Courtney
X
Dickson
X
Horowitz
X
Larson
X
McDonald
X
Strait
Passed and approved this 12th day of //July , 1988.
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Approved as to Form
ATTEST:Qkf,t.J
CITY -CLERK Legal Departnen
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 5, 1988
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Miscellaneous (Traffic Report - Highway 1 and Sunset; Dover Str
Parking Prohitibion); Traffic Signal - Benton/Sunset; Johnson C
Host Plan)
b. Iowa Business Council
c. Pending Development Issues
Copy of letter from Dennis and Grace Yeager expressing opposition to the
proposed site for the firing range.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 28, 1988
To: Charles Schmadeke, Director of Public Works
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: City Council Request for Flashing Operation of Traffic Signals
at Iowa Highway 1/Sunset Street
Recently the City Council received a request to operate the traffic
signals at the intersection of Iowa Highway 1 and Sunset Street in a
flashing mode during periods of low traffic volumes.
I recommend that the traffic signals not be operated in a flashing mode.
This recommendation is based upon the approach speed of Iowa Highway 1 and
the reduction in accidents following the installation of the traffic
signals.
The traffic signals were installed based upon compliance with the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Traffic Signal Warrant p6 -
Accident Experience. In 1984 and 1985 five traffic accidents were
reported each year. In 1986 six traffic accidents were reported. The
traffic signals were energized on December 15, 1986. There was one
traffic accident in 1987 and no accidents reported in 1988. (The time and
days of these incidents are shown on the attached sheet.)
Some of the delay to Iowa Highway 1 traffic can be reduced by changing the
method of detecting right turning traffic on Sunset Street. This assumes
that traffic making a right turn from Sunset Street onto Highway 1 will be
able to find a gap in westbound traffic during off peak times and will not
require the traffic on Highway 1 to stop. If there are insufficient gaps
in westbound traffic the controller will detect the presence of the right
turning traffic after a short delay and stop traffic on Highway 1.
Should you require additional information or have additional questions,
please don't hesitate to contact me.
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19:30
Sunday
16:30
Monday
17:10
Tuesday
12:10
Friday
11:45
Saturday
1985
18:12
Thursday
13:30
Thursday
17:12
Tuesday
16:19
Monday
15:30
Friday
1986
12:05
Friday
16:40
Sunday
15:30
Monday
07:15
Tuesday
08:34
Friday
16:15
Friday
1987
13:30
Thursday
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 28, 1988
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: Parking Request on Dover Street Between Perry Court and
Muscatine Avenue
Recently the City Council received a letter from Mr. Robert W. Cryder
requesting consideration be given to prohibiting parking on both sides of
Dover Street between Perry Court and Muscatine Avenue.
The City Traffic Engineer has completed a postcard survey of the residents
that would be affected by this prohibition. Thirty-eight questionnaires
were sent to residents which abut Dover Street. Thirty-one questionnaires
were returned and seven were not returned. Of the 31 questionnaires which
were returned, nine residents favored the proposal and 22 residents were
opposed to the proposal. Based upon this response, Traffic Engineering
recommends that no action be taken at this time to prohibit parking on
both sides of Dover Street.
Should you have additional questions or comments, please don't hesitate to
contact me.
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Dear Council Members:
I would like to propose that parking be discontinued
on both sides of Dover Street between Perry Court +,nd
Muscatine Avenue. Dover Street is the only real con-
necting link between Muscatine Avenue and Friendship Street
after the First Avenue crossing. Consequently, we have
more traffic than most streets in this neighborhood.
Secondly, the entire blocs; is duplexes. Space to park in
the street is at a minimum. Apartment owners should park
in their own driveways or in their,,;a:ra:i-as--r.nt in the
street.
827 Dover Street
Sincerely,
Robert W. Cryder
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MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE :June 28, 1988
TO : Charles Schmadeke, Director of Public Works
FROM: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
R E : City Council Request for Flashing Operation of Traffic
Signals at Benton Street/Sunset Street
Recently the City Council received a request to operate the
traffic signals at the intersection of Benton Street/Sunset
Street in a flashing mode during periods of low traffic volumes.
I recommend that the traffic signals not be operated in a
flashing mode. This recommendation is based upon the reduction in
the accident experience at the intersection.
The traffic signals were installed based upon compliance with the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Traffic Signal
Warrant rib - Accident Experience. In calendar year 1989, three
accidents were reported. In 1985 eight traffic accidents were
reported. In 1986 three accidents were reported. In 1987 two
accidents were reported and no accidents were reported to date in
1988. The traffic signals were energized in February of 1988.
Some of the delay to Benton Street has been reduced by a change
in the manner of detection of traffic on Sunset Street. The
change assumes that traffic making a right turn from Sunset
Street onto Benton Street will be able to use a gap in traffic on
Benton Street during off peak times and will not require the
traffic on Benton Street to stop. If there are no adequate gaps
in the traffic on Benton Street, the controller will detect the
presence of right turning after a brief delay and provide right-
of-way for the Sunset Street traffic.
This signal installation was initiated due to the accident
experience at the location. It should be maintained in an
operational condition at all times of the day, recognizing the
trade-off being made between safety and increased delay.
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TO:
FROM:
RE:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
City Council
City Manager
Miscellaneous
DATE: July 5, 1988
1. Traffic Report - Highway 1 and Sunset. Attached.
2. Dover Street - Parking Prohibition. Attached.
3. Traffic Signal - Benton/Sunset. Attached
4. Johnson County Host Plan. We obtained a copy of the Securities and
Exchange Commission report (Form 10-K) on Iowa Electric. They are
spending millions to satisfy the FEMA requirements. We plan to pursue
funding of some of our needs if we are to be the recipient agency in
the Host Plan. Iowa Electric also participates in an insurance pool
for nuclear generators. We will work on that angle also.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 5, 1988
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Iowa Business Council
The Iowa Department of Economic Development and the Iowa Business Council
have joined in the development of a State-wide economic development
strategy. A committee of key economic development professionals has been
created to counsel the Department and Business Council in the issues
associated with economic development in Iowa. Patt Cain has been selected
to participate in the development of this marketing strategy. I believe
this to be a very positive commentary on Patt's ability as well as the
general successes we experience in Iowa City.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE July 5, 1988
To: city Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Pending Development Issues
Board of Adjustment items:
1. An application submitted by Tom Yates and Gloria Escarza to
increase the intensity of a use in the RS -8 zone for property
located at 703 George Street.
2. An application submitted by Thor, Inc., to modify sign require-
ments for property located at 1445 Boyrum Street to permit a
drive-thru restaurant menu sign that exceeds the size limitations
of the Zoning Ordinance (new Burger King).
3. An application submitted by Stefan and Sherri Foster to modify
the yard requirements along Sycamore Street to allow construction
of an eight -foot fence for property located at 1514 Spruce Street.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 8, 1988
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Leasing of Buses to University
b. Curb Ramp Program
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding Waterloo Transit System. 1
Memorandum from the East Central Regional Library advertising regional trustee
elections.
Article: Getting Real with Recycling _
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding color of clothing for
televised meetings.
Memorandum from the Legal Staff regarding tax assessment for Howard Johnson's /
Motel. —
Copy of letter from the Planning Staff to Mr. James D. Houghton regarding
Idyllwild Subdivision. L
Public Notice from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding Idyllwild Subdivision
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 7, 1988
To: City Council
From: City Manager
I
Re: Leasing of Buses to University
We were recently approached by the University Parking and Transportation
Director to determine whether the University could lease three buses from
Iowa City Transit. The lease is proposed for a period of one year.
CAMBUS was counting on their three new transit coaches to serve a new
commuter parking lot being constructed near Finkbine. This lot is to open
at the end of August. The University, as the City recently experienced,
had their purchase order cancelled by Saab-Scania.
Representatives of the City met with University staff to discuss a leasing
arrangement. We have agreed to lease to the University three of our 1977
model transit coaches. The buses that were selected are identical to the
existing CAMBUS fleet and are not air conditioned; therefore, they are
seldom used during the summer months. The University will pay the City a
monthly rental fee and be responsible for all maintenance and damage
repair. The University will also pay for repainting at the beginning and
at the end of the lease period.
Representatives of the City Transit operation are in support of this
proposal, and I have authorized them to proceed.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July B, 1988
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Curb Ramp Program
We are in the process of constructing our annual curb ramp program. The
following represent this year's project:
1. Southwest crosswalk on Burlington and Capitol
2. Southeast corner of Linn and Court
3. Northeast corner of Market and Johnson
4. Northeast corner of Bradford and Arthur
5. Northwest corner of Bradford and Arthur
6. Southwest corner of Washington and Lucas
7. Southeast corner of Washington and Summit
S. Southwest corner of Washington and Summit
9. Northeast corner of Washington and Governor
10. Northwest corner of Washington and Muscatine
11. West driveway curb at 815 Washington, Pi Beta Phi House, walk only
12. Northwest corner of Bradford and Baker
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 30, 1988
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager
From: John Lundell, Transit Manager
Re: Waterloo Transit System
Per your referral from the June 28, 1988, Council meeting, I have
researched the operating statistics of the Waterloo transit system.
Compared to Iowa City Transit, Waterloo operates a very minimal level of
service with a substantial subsidy. The Waterloo system recovers 15% of
their operating expenses from farebox revenues with the remainder coming
from local, State, and Federal subsidies. In FY87 the average cost per
passenger for Iowa City Transit was $1.04 compared to $2.12 for Waterloo.
Each Iowa City resident rides Iowa City Transit an average of 41.5 times
each year compared to 6.8 rides per year for each Waterloo -Cedar Falls
resident.
Thank you and feel free to contact me if you need any additional
information.
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RECEIVED JUL 8 1988
EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL LIBRARY
625 Guaranty Building • Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
319-365-0521 600-332-7914
DATE: July 6, 1988
TO: Mayors of Cities in Cedar, Iowa and Johnson Counties
FROM: Lily Lau, Acting Administratortt
SUBJECT: Regional Trustee Elections
East Central Regional Library, as established by Chapter 303B in the
Code of Iowa, is governed by an elected Board of Trustees representing
specific geographical districts within the Region.
On the November ballot, a trustee position from Iowa, Cedar and Johnson
Counties will be listed. In order to have a candidate's name placed on
the ballot, the candidate must obtain nomination papers at the county
courthouse, complete them appropriately with signatures of twenty-five
eligible voters, and return them to the county auditors (or election)
office. The deadline for completed papers is September 9.
Elected trustees will begin their four-year terms January 1, 1989. No
Regional trustee may serve on a local library board or be employed by
a library during his or her term of office.
Needless to say, we are anxious to have qualified and motivated people
running for the office. You, from the communities being served by the
Region, are in the best position to know potential candidates. Please
encourage them to file their nomination papers.
If you have any questions, please call the East Central office.
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Recycling Report: x` 1,� E"
Getting Real with Recycling
Recycling's an
increasingly popular
component in com-
munity waste manage-
ment programs, but just
how much waste
reduction can cities and
counties expect from
recycling programs?
Well, experience
indicates, it all depends.
By Charles Papke
28 SOLID WASTE G POWER/APRIL 1988
People in the Wilton, NH, area
(population: 10,000) recycle 45 per.
cent of their trash these days in a
regional recycling program. But folks
in Palo Allo, CA, (57,200) with one of
the oldest and most comprehensive
recycling programs in the country, in
contrast, recover about seven percent
of their trash.
Other cities with aggressive pro-
grams recover still less, but still
others claim much higher rales. Wood.
bury, NJ, (10,700) reports an aston.
ishing recovery rate of g0 percent.
How can this be? Why is there so
much variation in recovery (or diver-
sion) rates, and what does this tell us,
if anything, about recycling's potential
for reducing the volume of municipal
wastes?
Some recycling advocates claim
vigorous recycling programs could
solve the nation's waste disposal
problems by achieving 90 percent
waste reduction across the board. But
other recycling experts feel more
realistic expectations, for most com-
munities, would range from 15 to 30
percent.
Both groups can cite specific com-
munity programs to support their
contentions, but recyclintis real po-
tential in communities that are only
now initialing programs is more diffi.
cult to determine. Examining existing
programs across lire country provides
some clues, but several factors must
be considered in comparing results:
• the composition of the municipal
wastes generated in the communities;
• the recycling methods the com-
munities use;
• the ways the various programs are
put together; and
e the perceived cost-effectiveness of
the various programs.
Name That Composition
The source of a city's or cnunly's
waste and its composition can be more
COMPARISON OF RECOVERY RATES FOR CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAMS
City
Diversion
Goal
Recycling
Rate
Current
Diversion
Ann Arbor, MI
25%
58
10%
Austin, TX
15%
47
3%
Boulder, CO
50%
20
4%
Davis, CA
N!G
40
6%
EI Cerrito, CA
25%
22
291.
Groton, CT
25%
IS
10•6
Islip, NY
50%
8
4%
Madison, WI
N/G
52
2696
Marblehead, MA
NiG
33
5•6
Marin Co., CA
30':
30
5%
Minneapolis, MN
16%
it
1•6
Montclair, NJ
25%
114
45%
Palo Allo, CA
25%
25
796
St. Louis Park, MN
16%
55
41%
San Jose, CA
25%
B
5%
Santa Rosa, CA
NIG
7
4%
Springfield Township, PA
N:G
8
12%
Sunnyvale, CA
25%
19
09.
Wilton, NH
NG
B
18%
Woodbury, NJ
859:
74
90%
Notes:
Some curbside programs also use deo-off, bu)-ca:k, composing and other rocycling
options. Recycling Rale is in pounds par prrspn par month. Waste D,ve,s-cn s :ho per cern
of municipal solid waste recovered by the program. tPer cent of residential wastes is higher).
NIG means that the city has not adopted a specific goal.
le 7d
important to the success of recycling
programs than to waste -to -energy
projects. Operators of %VTE projects
ire concerned mostly with the waste
streams BTU -value, its quantity and
the relative amounts of combustible
and non-combustible materials in the
waste.
Source separation recycling project
managers need to know more. They
need to know lire relative amounts of a
broad range of components, what
variations to expect in their quantities
and their source. Knowledge of these
details is less important to projects
that do not include source separation,
but more on that later.
Historically, recycling has targeted
mainly the residential waste stream —
using drop-off centers, buy-back cen-
ters, curbside collection. Generally,
organized recycling programs fes op.
posed to market-oriented recyclers)
have targeted only a few materials —
mainly corrugated cardboard and office
paper products — in the commercial
waste stream.
Although entrepreneurial individuals
and some waste haulers have occa-
! siomily collected cardboard and a few
other recyclable items from businesses
for resale, their efforts have not, for
the most part, resulted in regular
collection programs. Entrepreneurs
have concentrated on the most easily
recovered materials, which tum the
quickest profits. The aggressiveness
of their collection efforts lends to
fluctuate with the strengths of their
markets.
Because most recycling efforts only
pursue materials in the residential
waste stream — which may represent
as little as 25 percent or as much as
90 percent of a community's total
waste stream — it's easy to see why
two equally effective curbside re-
cycling programs can recover very
different proportions of a community's
wastes. A residentially -oriented pro-
gram that recovers 50 percent of
household newsprint, glass and cans
may divert over 30 percent of the
waste generated In a rural community
but only rive percent in a more
industrialized urban area.
But divergent definitions of recy-
cling also contribute to the confusion.
"Post -consumer scrap," for instance,
refers to commonly recycled materials
such as cans, glass and newspapers.
These materials are termed "post-
consumer scrag' because they are
generated by consumers after prod.
RECYCLING: THE OPTIONS
Source: Resource Management AseorJatds
SOLID WASTE & POWER/APRIL ]958 29/0P
Wale
Program
Option
Diversion
Cale
YARD WASTE
comprises a to lox of
Start-up and operation costs
COMPOSTING
waste stream.
similar to curbside collection
programs.
Curbside collection can
capture essentially as yard
Net costs comparable to
waste.
total solid waste disposal
costs.
OFFICE
Comprises 3 to 5% of waste
Costs generally covered by
PAPER
stream.
avoided disposal lees
RECOVERY
ands sale of materials.
Typical recovery rates: up to
50% of available materials
Largo -volume programs can
per location.
generate revenues.
COMMERCIAL
Recovery rales from 10 to
Generator's costs can be
WASTES
60% of malarial, depending
oflsel by avoided disposal
COLLECTION
on design.
costs.
Targets typically cardboard.
Collection costs generally
some glass, plastics and
less than revenues from
metals.
sale of materials.
SPECIAL
Comprises filo 9% of waste
Curbside collection of some
MATERIALS
stream; lives d ails, less
plastics and oil adds smae
RECYCLING:
than 1%.
cost to program.
PLASTICS,
TIRES A OIL
Existing recycling recovers
For lire generators,
'
small portion of available
recycling costs less than
waste materials.
disposal, whore available.
DROP-OFF
Typical target materials:
Can be the least expensive
CENTERS
newspaper, cans, glass
option.
bottles.
Fully staffed confer may
Recovery rates less than
cost $40 per Ion; lower with
2% of municipal Wastes.
volunteers.
BUY-BACK
Mulli•malerial sites divert 1
Start-up costs similar to
CENTERS
to 5% of waste stream.
drop-oll centers; operational
costs higher.
Simplo•malerial sites divert
less.
Generally a poll generating
operation.
CURBSIDE
Recovers 10 to 25% of
Full program costs an be
RECYCLING
municipal wastes,
less than solid waste
COLLECTION
correction and disposal.
Typically targets newspaper,
cans and glass conlainors.
Net program cost typically
$2050 par ton, or 30.60
cents per household per
month.
DISPOSAL
Compose 1010 451% of the
Highly variable costs
SITE
waste system.
depending on type of
RECYCLING
operation.
Typically targets newspaper,
caduoand. gnnss. cans.
Programs can be designed
plastics, yard waste a
to generale profits.
others.
Source: Resource Management AseorJatds
SOLID WASTE & POWER/APRIL ]958 29/0P
ucts and packaging materuils have
been used and discarded. All cities
track these materials in their recycling
statistics.
Bill other scrap materials, termed
"pre consumer scrap." are recovered
before entering the waste stream,
especially in the commercial sector.
They're recycled in-house instead and
re -manufactured into new products
without ever being discarded. Paper
manufacturers recycle imperfect paper
and cardboard products. Plastic prod-
uct fabricators routinely save their
trim and other plastic scrap for resale
to the primary manufacturer.
Similarly, scrap metal and paper
stock dealers have long traded on a
commercial level in scrap materials
that never entered the waste stream.
The varying amounts of "pre -con-
sumer scrap' that cities include in
their recycling statistics can create
city -to -city recovery rate discrepan-
cies of 10 to 20 percent.
Differences in methods
Another important consideration
when comparing recycling programs is
the technologies Ihcy use. A drop-off
center, or even a network of drop-off
centers, will not be as effective in
diverting recyclables as a weekly
curbside collection program. But nei-
ther system is as effective alone as
both would be in tandem.
Likewise, comprehensive recycling
programs using all available method-
ologies can recover a sigmificanl
portion of post -consumer scrap, yard
wastes (for composting), a variety of
commercial wastes, office papers and
other special wastes, thus targeting
almost all recyclables in both the
commercial and residential waste
streams.
As might be expected, these pro.
grams have the best chance of
reaching the high goals many jurisdic.
tions have adopted.
Figure One lists various recycling
technologies currently in use with
rough estimates of their effectiveness
as stand-alone approaches to waste
management.
But since no one city has yet fully
employed all the technologies, it's
difficult to accurately predict what a
comprehensive program might amain.
And again, definitions play a role in
judkbng the merits of the various
methodologies. The perceived effec.
tiveness of any given method will
depend upon how effectiveness is
30 SOLID WASTE & POWMAPRIL 1988
measured. An aggressive office paper
recycling program can remove virtually
IM percent of the targeted material
— white ledger grades, for instance —
bul slill have a negligible impact on the
city*s waste stream.
Many curbside recycling programs
boast 60 to 70 percent public pvlici.
palion, yet divert less thin Io percent
of the municipal waste stream. ISrlici.
pation levels don't necessarily say
much about diversion, yet few recy-
cling programs measure their effec.
tiveness in those terms — prefer.
ring statistics such as household
participation levels or tuns recycled.
As might be expected, that, too.
adds In the confusion regarding diver.
sion rales.
In any case, most recycling; methods
can be classified as some sort of
source separation approach which
requires recyclable materials to be
separated from wastes where they are
generated. But one technology, I)is-
posal Site Recycling (DSR), is basically
different. USN systems remove recy-
clables from the mixed wastes at a
centralized facility such as an inciner-
ator, landfill or transfer station.
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tanl for maximizing the efficiency of
materials handling and processing.
Providing household recycling con.
tainers to residents can increase
recovery rates and participation; and
careful integration of recycling col.
lection with refuse collection and
processing can improve recyclins s
potential for waste reduction.
Overlooking these program design
factors, however, can severely limit
the effectiveness of any program and
burden the effort with excessive cost
and labor requirements. It may mean
handling recyclable materials more
often than is necessary, as some
programs do.
Other communities use on -route
sorting in curbside collection pro.
grams, but could save vehicle time and
labor expenses by introducing a series
of simple processing steps. Some.
times, too, expensive glass crushers
are used when more efficient methods
of handling and transporting recycled
glass are available.
Public Awareness. Promotion may
be the most important factor in
determining a program's success or
failure. liven in communities with
mandatory participation laws, pro.
grams must inform residents of recy.
cling laws as well as enforce those
laws to achieve high participation
levels. Many curbside recycling pro.
grams backed by mandatory ordi.
nances have participation rales below
50 percent.
Program promotion must also in.
volve all sectors of the community and
use a wide range of promotional
materials, media and activities to be
effective. And the promotion effort
needs to be, an on-going campaign. Too
many have devoted thousands of
dollars to start-up promotion only to
see participation decline as the year
progresses and the follow-up activities
trail off.
Most voluntary programs that have
achieved and maintained high partici.
pation rales use permanent full. or
Part-time promotional staffers to dis.
tribute materials and continue educa.
tional activities.
Program Management. One of
the more difficult factors to define, in
evaluating effective recycling progaams,
is their ability to recruit and keep
devoted and qualified managers.
Many recycling programs have failed
over the years, often due to disastrous
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market conditions. But while poor
market conditions aggravate many
management problems, careful plan-
ning can increase operating efficiency
and creative research can sometimes
discover new market opportunities.
Collection for recycling is new.
Techniques are still developing. And,
in most cases, recycling efforts have
yet to be fully integrated into municipal
solid waste practices. Not surprisingly,
in these circumstances, most success-
ful recycling programs have benefited
from strong leadership and dedication
from one or more staff members.
As recycling becomes more institu.
tionalized and integrated, the need for
this extra managerial expertise may
diminish. But in the meantime, new
efforts will continue to require strong
and creative leaders to initiate new
programs and fully develop their
recovery performance.
So, what's it worth?
One road block to implementing
more expansive forms of recycling has
Often been the cost- the money it
lakes to start-up and then operate the
programs. initial costs can be high and
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recycling programs have often been
expected to "pay their own way."
Burdened with a requirement for
Sell- sofficiency, it's been difficult to
justify recycling s cost-effectiveness or
implement new recovery programs in
cities where commercial recycling
operations already exist.
But this John Wayne view of
recycling, although rooted in the
traditional role of the salvager, ignores
recycling s newer role as a waste
management tool — along with WTE
incineration, composting and land
disposal.
Every discarded item in the waste
stream must be handled somehow, but
materials recovered from the waste
stream through recycling no longer
need to be collected and transported
in garbage trucks to be burned or
buried. True, there are costs associ-
ated with the handling of wastes for
recycling. But the savings generated
by avoiding the rapidly escalating costs
associated with other disposal prac-
tices should be credited to the
recycling effort.
When "avoided disposal credits" are
not included in the economic analysis
of a proposed recycling program, net
costs of the program are artificially
increased. And the chances of ulti-
mately including the program in the
city's overall waste plans are reduced.
But a growing number of com-
munities have adopted full and bal-
anced accounting in evaluating recy-
cling, and these cities see recycling as
a real money -saver.
How Much Is Enough?
So, even plough precise recovery
rates are difficull to predict, this much
at least is known: comprehensive,
well-desibmed, effectively promoted
and well-managed recycling programs
can divert significant volumes of
material from municipal waste slruuns.
And when fully -integrated with a
community's over-all waste handling
strategy, recycling promises to he a
cost.effective tool in managing munic-
ipal wastes.
Charles Popke is president of
Resource Management Associates,
a firm specializing in materials
recovery and recycling. He con be
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St; Napa, CA 9.75.59; phone 707-
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 7, 1988
To: City Council and Department Heads
From: Assistant City Manager
Re: Color of Clothing for Televised Meetings
Council members and staff have recently been wearing more white clothing
during City Council meetings which are cablecast. White or very bright
clothing, particularly when worn close to one's face, will tend to reflect
the bright lights and create a kind of harshness or glare which may shadow
or distort a person's image on the TV screen. This condition cannot be
adjusted out and will significantly reduce the quality of the TV picture.
Council members and staff who attend regular City Council meetings are
requested to refrain from wearing white or other bright colors which tend
to reflect light. White shirts and blouses, even when worn with a darker
jacket, will nevertheless result in some glare as described above. Pale
or pastel colors generally do not have the same effect as they tend to
absorb more light. If you are uncertain about a particular garment, I
would suggest you wear it to the meeting, call the matter to my attention,
and I will ask the production staff to take particular note and will
advise you whether or not it has any negative effect.
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Broadband Telecommunications Specialist
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CITY OFIOWA CITY
Mr. Donald Sehr, Chairperson, and Members, Johnson County Board of
Supervisors
and
Ms. Lynne Cannon, President, and Members, Iowa City School Board
and
i J Mr. John McDonald, Mayor, and Members, City Council of Iowa City
Re: McLean Enterprises v. Board of Review, Docket No. 48046
(Howard Johnson's Motel, Iowa City)
Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 441.44, this is to notify each of you that
the Iowa City Board of Review is proposing to voluntarily settle the
above -referenced tax assessment appeals by agreeing to reduce the assessed
valuations on the property as follows, as of January 1 of each of the
years indicated:
Taxpayers
Board of Review Protest Settlement
Year Valuation Valuation Values
1983 $1,550,000 $1,110,220 $1,475,000
1984 1,550,000 1,110,220 1,462,500
1985 1,607,630 1,110,220 1,500,000
1986 1,607,630 1,110,220 1,487,500
1987 1,599,630 1,110,220 1,475,000
1988 1,599,630 1,110,220 1,462,500
Taxpayer's income and expense information, obtained by pre-trial discovery
processes, shows that the property has been only marginally profitable
during the years in question. An MAI appraiser employed on behalf of the
Board has opined that the value for each year was $1,500,000, and the
taxpayer's MAI appraiser is said to have found various values in the
neighborhood of $1,400,000. The settlement values appear to reflect a
fair compromise, based upon the MAI appraisals and the tendency of judges
to average appraisal values.
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Taxpayer's income and expense information, obtained by pre-trial discovery
processes, shows that the property has been only marginally profitable
during the years in question. An MAI appraiser employed on behalf of the
Board has opined that the value for each year was $1,500,000, and the
taxpayer's MAI appraiser is said to have found various values in the
neighborhood of $1,400,000. The settlement values appear to reflect a
fair compromise, based upon the MAI appraisals and the tendency of judges
to average appraisal values.
The City Assessor has informed me that all Board of Review members concur
on this proposal.
Please notify me or Dan Hudson before July 22 if there are objections to
this proposal. Otherwise, we will assume there are none.
Sincerely,
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Richard J. Boyle
First Assistant City Attorney
and Attorney for Board of Review
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June 29, 1988
Mr. James D. Houghton
920 South Dubuque Street
P.O. Box 2000
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
Dear Mr. Houghton:
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This letter is intended to follow-up our previous telephone conversations
regarding Idyllwild Subdivision. As you are aware, on June 14, 1988, the
City Council retracted their May 17, 1988, denial of the preliminary plat
and referred it back to the Planning and Zoning Commission so that the
deficiency under the Floodplain Management Ordinance could be resolved.
Revised preliminary and final plats were received on June 10, 1988, which
replaced Lots 2-9 on Taft Speedway with an "Outlot." The elimination of
Lots 2-9 resolved the conflict with the Floodplain Management Ordinance
which required access to such lots to remain passable during the
occurrence of a 100 -year flood. As such, the June 10th plats are ready to
be submitted to the Commission and Council for consideration. Both plats
will be considered under the 45- and 60 -day limitation periods established
by the final plat filed on April 27, 1988. 'These dates were recently
extended by Mr. John Cruise in a letter dated June 13, 1988. Accordingly,
the June 10th revised plats will be submitted to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for consideration on July 21, 1988, and, assuming the
Commission acts on both plats at that meeting, will be submitted for
Council consideration on August 9, 1988.
Mr. Cruise's letter referenced that the extension of time was to
"...explore and investigate new platting alternatives." Should an
alternate subdivision design be proposed, which goes beyond resolution of
the deficiency previously stated, it will be treated as a new plat
requiring submission of a new preliminary and final plat application.
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Submission of an alternate plat design will be scheduled before the
Planning and Zoning Commission based upon the date of application. For
example, application must be filed by June 29, 1988, to be considered at
the July 21, 1988, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, and by July 13,
1988, for the August 4, 1988, meeting. An application is not considered
complete unless accompanied by the appropriate number of plats and legal
documents, as appropriate. Submission of a new plat application will
establish new 45- and 60 -day limitation periods. If you have any
questions concerning this information, please do not hesitate to call me
at 356-5240.
Sincerely,
Barry & gl
Associate Planner
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Public Notice
Applicant: Jim Glasgow Construction Date: July 6, 1988
Expires: July 26, 1988
Public Notice No: CENCR-167470 Section: 404
Joint Public Notice
US Army Corps of Engineers
Iwa Department of Natural Resources
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1. General Information.
a. Applicant. Jim Glasgow Construction, Rural Route 6, Iwa City,
Iwa 52240,
_. b. Project Location. Section 3, Township 79 North, Range 6 West in
Iwa City, Johnson County, Iwa; Iwa River.
C. Project Description. TheAplicant is in the process of
constructing a new housing development. As of February 29, 1988,
approximately 30,000 cubic yards of fill material had been placed on a 10 -acre
parcel of land. Approximately 5000 cubic yards of the stockpiled fill will be
placed along the perimeter of the project site. This area has been determined
to be a forested wetland adjacent to the Iowa River and placement of fill will
require Department of the Army authorization. No earthen fill will be placed
within 150 feet of the Iwa River and no earthen fill will be placed within 50
feet of the drainage ditch. The final elevation of the major area of the
project site will be 648 feet, mean sea level (msl). The perimeter fill area
will be 646 feet, mol. Approximately 160 feet of the Iwa River bank and the
lower 30 feet of both banks of the drainage ditch will be covered with a 2 -
inch -diameter stone -base and approximately 100 cubic yards of broken concrete
riprap. The purpose of the project is to provide additional residential
housing in the Iwa City area.
d. Project Plans. The applicant's plans have been reproduced on the
attached sheet(s).
2. Agency Review and Where to Reply.
e. Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers. The Department of the
Army application is being processed under the provisions of Section 10 of the
Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403) and Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Comments concerning the Corps permit should be
addressed to the District Engineer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island
District, Clock Tower Building - Post Office Box 2004, Rock Island, Illinois
61204-2004. Mr. Bill Lehmann (309/788-6361, extension 379) may be contacted
for additional information.
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b. State of Iowa. The project plans have been submitted to the Iwe
Department of Natural Resources for state certification of the proposed work
in accordance with Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The certification, if
issued, will expream the Department's opinion that the proposed activity will
comply with lowa's water quality standards (Chapter 61 IAC). The applicant
has also applied for authorization of work in the floodplain pursuant to
Chapter 455B of the Iowa Code and other applicable state permits. Written
comments concerning possible impacts to waters of Iowa should be addressed to:
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 900 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
50319. A copy of the comments should be provided to the Corps of Engineers
office (see paragraph 2.a, of this public notice for address).
3. Historical/Archaeological. The staff has consulted the latest published
version of the National Register of Historical Places and found no registered
properties, nor properties eligible for inclusion therein, that would be
affected by the applicant's proposed activity. However, presently unknown
archaeological, scientific, prehistoric, or historical data may be lost or
destroyed by the proposed work.
4. Endangered Species. Preliminary review by District staff indicates that
the proposed activity is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of
any species or the critical habitat of any fish and wildlife, or plant which
is designated as endangered or threatened pursuant to the Endangered Species
Act of 1973 as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 `Ot. seq.). Therefore, no formal
consultation request has been made to the United States Department of the
Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
5. Dredge/Fill Material Guidelines. The evaluation of the impact of the
proposed activity on the public interest will also include application of the
guidelines promulgated by the Administrator of the United States Environmental
Protection Agency under authority of Section 404(b) of the Clean Water Act
(40 CFR Part 230).
6. Public Interest Review. The decision whether to issue the Corps permit
will be based on an evaluation of the probable impact including cumulative
impacts of the proposed activity on the public interest. That decision will
reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important
resources. The benefit which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. All
factors which may be relevant to the proposal will be considered including the
cumulative effects thereof; among those are conservation, economics,
aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish
and wildlife values, flood hazards, floodplain values, land use, navigation,
shoreline erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation,
water quality, energy needs, safety, food production and, in general, the
needs and welfare of the people.
7. Who Should Reply. Any interested parties, particularly navigation
interests, Federal and state agencies for the protection of fish and wildlife,
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and the officials of any state, town, or local association whose interests may
be affected by the proposed work, are invited to submit to this office written
statements of facto, arguments, or objections thereto. These statements
should be submitted on or before the expiration date specified at the top of
page I. These statements should bear upon the adequacy of plans and
suitability of locations and should, if appropriate, suggest any changes
considered desirable.
8. Public Hearing Requests. Any person may request, in writing, within the
comment period specified in this notice, that a public hearing be held to
consider this application. Requests for public hearings shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing. A request may be
denied if substantive reasons for holding a hearing are not provided.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
Attach / / JAME LANCHAR, P.E.
Plan Chief, Operations Division
REQUEST TO POSTMASTERS:
Please post this notice conspicuously and continuously until the expiration
date specified at the top of page 1.
NOTICE TO EDITORS:
This notice is provided as background information for your use in formatting
news stories. This notice is not a contract for classified display
advertising, For more information call the Rock Island District Public
Affairs Office, 309/788-6361, ext 274.
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Informal Council Discussion
July 12, 1988
Informal Council Discussion, July 12, 1988, 6:30 p.m. Mayor John McDonald
presiding. Councilmembers present: McDonald, Ambrisco, Larson, Dickson,
Strait, Horowitz, Courtney. Staff present: Karr, Timmins, Helling,
Schmeiser. Tape-recorded on Reel 88-36, Side 2, 604-1.
PLANNING 8 ZONING MATTERS.
A.
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Schmeiser stated that the Planning 6 Zoning Commission took action on
July 7th and the applicant has requested expedited consideration of
this item. Strait asked what Council could do to expedite
consideration of this item. Schmeiser explained that first
consideration can be scheduled on the agenda on the same night as the
public hearing and at the following meeting, Council can decide to
waive second and third considerations. In response to Larson,
Schmeiser said this item has been non -controversial. Horowitz said
she studied the location of CC -2 zones throughout Iowa City and could
not find any reasons why food lockers could not be located in those
zones.
See above Item A.
Public hearing on an ordinance to vacate a portion of Maiden Lane.
Schmeiser said there are three requests pertaining to Maiden Lane:
1) to vacate 19 feet of Maiden Lane between the southern right-of-way
line of Harrison Street and Ralston Creek to allow for the property
on the east side of the road to be contiguous with the triangular
piece of the land that Benjamin Chait proposes to purchase from the
City; 2) to vacate Harrison Street right-of-way; and 3) to vacate
portion of Maiden Lane north of Harrison Street and south of Court
Street. Schmeiser noted Benjamin Chait has withdrawn his request to
vacate Harrison Street right-of-way. Schmeiser said there were no
objections received at the Planning 6 Zoning Commission meetings
regarding vacation of the 19 feet, but an objection was received by
staff from a property owner located south of Ralston Creek. McDonald
asked if other property owners have been contacted. Schmeiser said
property owners along Maiden Lane have been contacted.
Schmeiser stated six lots are being considered for rezoning from
single-family to duplex. Schmeiser presented Council with a map of
the area. Schmeiser explained there are five dwellings on six lots,
three properties can be converted to duplex, four property owners of
the six lots submitted a petition in favor of the rezoning, and there
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are no duplexes on the lots currently. Horowitz said that it is her
understanding that some of the houses are being used as duplexes.
Schmeiser said four of the properties are owner -occupied and only one
of the properties are rented out. In response to Larson, Schmeiser
explained Planning & Zoning members voted 4-2 in favor of the request
because there were no objections and because of the commercial
properties located across the street on Lower Muscatine. Two
Planning & Zoning Commission members that voted against the request
objected because of concerns of spot zoning. Larson asked if area
neighbors have been informed of the request. Schmeiser said signs
were placed on the properties and contact was made to 19 neighbors to
inform that a public hearing was scheduled. Larson encouraged
citizens to contact Councilmembers if they are unable to attend the
public hearing so their wishes could be taken into account.
Horowitz said that as a Council person living in the area, she has
received feedback from neighbors that they are against the rezoning.
Larson stated he didn't understand how duplexes would be a better
buffer than residential housing.
McDonald noted that Council would take no action on the rezoning
until the public hearing and citizen comments would be carefully
considered. Schmeiser said that if Council decides to vote against
the rezoning, contrary to Planning & Zoning Commission
recommendation, a couple of the Planning & Zoning Commission members
could attend the July 26th Council meeting to discuss the issue.
E. Ordinance to vacate portions of Capitol and Bloomington streets.
(second consideration)
Timmins said that the City submitted a proposed 2BE Agreement to the
University in early June and the University presented a counter
proposal that staff has reviewed. The following items were discussed
in a meeting with University representatives:
BLOOMINGTON STREET RIGHT -OF -NAY. Timmins reported that Public Works
is in favor of vacating Bloomington Street as a public thoroughfare
and the Fire Chief has raised concerns about fire protection for the
Chemistry Building because of the need for access to the stand pipe
on Bloomington Street. Timmins stated it is not in the City's
interest to vacate Bloomington Street completely because of utilities
buried under the street and proposed plans for the additional buried
water utilities. The City proposed that the City will vacate
Bloomington Street as a street thoroughfare and deed to the
University the portion of the right-of-way behind the curbs. Timmins
said the City will retain title and ownership of the paved portion of
Bloomington Street subject to fire lane easement for the University
and an easement for some of their utilities. The University will
maintain the 20' fire lane for the City and the surrounding
landscaped area.
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PROGRESS PAYMENTS AND CHANGE ORDERS. Discussions were held regarding
how these would be processed and paid.
TERM OF AGREEMENT. The City had proposed 100 year term with ability
to renew the agreement for five-year periods and the University
countered with a proposal for a 50 -year term. Timmins stated the
City and University discussed the renewal for an additional
unspecified period if the City's water facility would not prevent the
University's use of other adjacent University properties.
ROLE OF UNIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PHASE. Timmins
explained that the City is contracting the University to build the
facility and to be construction managers.
USE OF TOP SURFACE OF WATER TANK. Timmins stated the City does not
care what the University uses at the top of the water tank as long as
the University remained in care, custody and control of that.
Timmins said that a resolution of intent for the 28E Agreement could
possibly be scheduled on Council's August 26th formal agenda and a
public hearing and resolution authorizing the execution of the 28E
Agreement could be scheduled for their first meeting in August.
F. Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance marking requirements in the
No Council comment.
DEMONSTRATION: PARKING TICKET WRITER: Reel 88-36, Side 2
Helling said the parking ticket writer was not available for a
demonstration.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA:
Reel 88-36, Side 2
(Agenda Item No. 3.C.3. - Liquor License for Dubuque Street Brewing
Company) Karr noted this item is a liquor license refund and the
Consent Calendar should be amended.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Reel 88-36, Side 2
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn to executive session
under Section 21.5.I to evaluate the professional competency of an
individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being
considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to
that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session
(City Clerk evaluation). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. Mayor declared the motion carried. Council
adjourned to executive session at 7:00 p.m.
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