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MCDONALD
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7:30 p,m.
PRESENT ABSENT
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Regular MEETING OF September 6, 1988
7:30 p,m.
PRESENT ABSENT
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
September 6, 1988
Iowa City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney,
Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Strait. Absent: None. Staffinembers present:
Atkins, Melling, Boyle, Karr, Schmeiser, Donner, Fosse. Council minutes
tape-recorded on Tape 88-51, Side 1, 1 -END and Side 2, END -551.
Councilmember Strait announced his resignation from the At -Large
Council seat effective September 7, 1988. /3.7o
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that the City Council
appoint John Balmer to fill the vacancy in the office of At -Large /3a?/
Councilmember resulting from Councilmember Kate Dickson's resignation from
that office, said appointment to be effective immediately to fill the
remaining term of said office. The Mayor noted the impressive list of
individuals who expressed interest in the At -Large seat vacated by Kate
Dickson. Larson stated his strong feeling that the vacancy should have
been filled by the voters at an election and noted that any citizen could
file a petition within 14 days requesting an election. He also noted that
Mr. Balmer was an exceptional candidate given his past experience and
stated it was a difficult decision. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor proclaimed September 15, 1988, as SCHOOL NIGHT FOR/3-?.2
SCOUTING; September 16 and 17, 1988, as BUDDY POPPY DAYS; September 22,/3.73
1988, as AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S DAY; September 17-23, 1988, as/3 7s<
CONSTITUTION WEEK.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received or approved, and/or
adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
8/23/88, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk. /3a6
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm./,3-77
- 7/13/88, 8/10/88; Animal Control Advisory Comm. - 7/14/88; P&Z/3.7 8
Comm. - 7/21/88; Bd. of Library Trustees - 8/25/88; CCN Comm. -43
8/16/88; Airport Comm. - 7/21/88, 8/9/88.
Permit Motions: Approving a Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit
for H.S.L. Foods, LTD dba Country Kitchen, 1402 S. Gilbert.
Approving an Outdoor Service Area application for Pineapple
Management Company dba Holiday Inn -Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque Street./.333
Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Nash -Finch Company dba Econofoods_L3 3 1,L
#473, 1987 Broadway. Approving a Class C Liquor License for
Deadwood, Inc. dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque Street. 1335
Resolutions: RES. 88-184, Bk. 98, p. 184, APPROVING THE
OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING AND THE/336
OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1988. RES. 88-185, Bk. 98, p. 185,/3 3
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE HEINZ ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. RES. 88-
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186, Bk. 98, p. 186, ACCEPTING THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, AND /33,?
PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 1 THROUGH 4 AND 29 THROUGH 40 OF VILLAGE
GREEN PART XI. RES. 88-187, Bk. 98, p. 187, ACCEPTING THE SANITARY /3 3
SEWER, STORM SEWER, AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS OF A PORTION OF
HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FIRST ADDITION.
Correspondence: Johnson County Democratic Party submitting
resolution which calls for an election to fill the vacancy on the
City Council rather than an appointment by the Council. Memo from
the Traffic Engr, regarding parking prohibition on Oberlin Street;/3�/
parking prohibition on Tulane Court. 134(.2
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Democrat icl3�1,3
Headquarters to set up a table from which to distribute literature
and register voters on 8/24/88, approved. Latin American Human/31W
Rights Advocacy Center for permission to set up a table from which to
distribute literature and/or crafts for donations, approved.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Procter 8/3115
Gamble Manufacturing Company to have a 5-K run on public sidewalks on
8/27/88, approved. Yogurt Etc. for permission to give away samples/3'/6
of yogurt from the park area on North Clinton between Market and
Davenport streets on 8/24-27/88, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for
9/20/88, on an ordinance to amend Chapter 36-23 of the Zoning Ordinance, 1341
the Commercial Intensive Zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor noted discussions between staff and residents of the area
and recommended Council defer the scheduled public hearing on an ordinance 1-4
to designate as an alley that portion of Maiden Lane between the south
right-of-way line of Court Street and the north right-of-way line of
Harrison Street. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, the public
hearing be deferred. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 88-188, Bk. 98,
p. 188, APPROVING AN AMENDED PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR NAGLE LUMBER COMPANY LOCATED AT 1201 SOUTH/31
GILBERT STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Bd. of Appeals - twol3.5'0
vacancies for five-year terms ending 12/31/93; Bd. of Examiners of ff
Plumbers - two vacancies for two-year terms ending 12/31/90; Sr. Center/35-1—
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enter/5-1Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending 12/31/91. These
appointments will be made at the 10/18/88 meeting of the City Council.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to appoint Trey Stevens, 3035
E. Court, to the Broadband Telecommunications Comm. for an unexpired term /353
ending 3/13/89. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to appoint James Montgomery,
2729 E. Court, to the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals of a/3 SSV
journeyman electrician for a four-year term ending 10/26/92. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Courtney requested Council consider adding a public
safety officer to the Police Department before the next budget year. The i355
City Manager stated preliminary work on a proposal for a community
relations/school liaison/public safety officer has been done and was
waiting until the Chief returned for review. Council requested the matter
be scheduled for informal discussion. Horowitz requested that some of the
"No Parking" signs be removed from Hwy. I in front of Carousel Motors. /356
Larson note the resignation of George Strait from the Council. He thanked S5
him for his service and acknowledged his integrity, justice, and fairness.
Ambrisco noted item N15, a resolution initiating the design of the
Washington Park storm sewer project and incorporating it into the
Southeast Interceptor/South Ralston Creek Phase II Project, and asked fore
favorable consideration. He noted that it would be cost effective to
incorporate these projects within the areas. The Mayor thanked George
Strait for his 4-1/2 years of service and stated he would be missed.
Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: 13s
(1) That Phyllis Kilpatrick's position as a permanent, part-time position
in the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program be changed to a permanent,
full-time position; (2) that the Benton Street Storm Drainage Project be
postponed until the spring of 1989 in order that it be constructed in
conjunction with the City's Sewer Project.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-189, Bk. 98,
p. 189, AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CDBG DIVISION OF THE PLANNING
AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, changing the position of part-time
Housing Rehabilitation Assistant to full-time Housing Rehabilitation
Assistant. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 88-190, Bk. 98,
p. 190, AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, upgrading the
position of Fire Marshal and integrating the position with that of
Battalion Chief. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-191, Bk.
98, p. 191, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO
INCORPORATE THE BENTON STREET STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT INTO THE BENTON 13t.2
STREET INTERCEPTOR PROJECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION.
Ambrisco complimented Stanley Consultants on the recent progress report re
the sewer plant. Karen Hradek, Chair of the Miller/Orchard Neighborhood,
endorsed the project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 88-192, Bk. 98,
P. 192, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO INITIATE
THE DESIGN OF THE WASHINGTON STREET PARK STORM SEWER PROJECT AND
INCORPORATE SAID PROJECT INTO THE SOUTHEAST INTERCEPTOR/SOUTH RALSTON/,343
CREEK PHASE II PROJECT. Courtney cited a number of neighborhood meetings
held over the past few years regarding problems in this area. Affirmative
toll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 887193, Bk. 98, p.
193, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO INFORM OWNERS THAT THE CITY HAS WAIVED
ITS PLATTING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PARCELS ON FIRST AVENUE/3 6 �4
NORTH OF MUSCATINE AVENUE. Horowitz stated she would be voting in the
negative on this matter as the platting requirements regarding the lots
and parcels presently constituted left her with a number of questions in
terms of the future. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney, Larson,
McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco. Nays: Horowitz.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Strait, to adjourn 8:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
City of Iowa City
�- MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 23, 1988
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding pending development issues.
Information regarding August 31 meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal
League.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 24, 1988
T0: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
W Material Sent to Council Only
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding liquor licensing.
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding council vacancy.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 24, 1988
T0: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
W Material Sent to Council Only
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding liquor licensing.
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding council vacancy.
City of Iowa City
(-- MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 30, 1988
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
If: Material Sent to Council Only
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding miscellaneous (newsrack ordinanceJ1370
and Fire Chief).
Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding Financial Report for the
year ending June 30, 1988.
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CIty of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 2, 1988
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Copy of letter to State Legislators regarding solid waste management.
To Council only:
Copy of letter to Susan Phillips of The University of Iowa regarding a
proposed research park at Oakdale.
Memoranda from the City Manager regarding:
a. Miscellaneous (Harry Boren, Pollution Control Superintendent;
Iowa City Transit)
b. Melrose Avenue Vending
Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding signalization of Clinton
and Market Streets.
Copy of letter to Heartland Rail Corporation from the Engineering staff
regarding Capitol Street Railroad overpass in Iowa City.
Copy of letter from the Iowa Civil Rights Commission regarding complaint.
Copy of letter from Heartland Management Company to HUD requesting a
rent-free apartment at Cedarwood Apartments for a neighborhood center.
Letter from Pamela Thompson of Yogurt, Etc., requesting a bicycle rack
and trash receptacle be placed in front of Brewery Square.
Suggesting for long-range solution of North Market Square park traffic
and parking problems.
Letter from Johnson County Health Dept. re Toxic Cleanup Day.
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IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1988
7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER
410 EAST WASHINGTON
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ITEM NO. 1 - CALL TO ORDER.
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ITEM NO. 2 - APPOINt,.T VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL. �*ei
it I move the City Council's appointment of
to fill the vacancy in the office
of at -large Councilmember resulting from Councilmember
Kate Dickson's resignation from that office, said
appointment to be effective immediately to fill the
remaining term of said office. va d1lp
ITEM NO. 3 - MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. School Night for Scouting - September 15, 1988.
b. Buddy Poppy Days - September 16 and 17, 1988.
c. America Business Women's Day r - September/22, 1988.
C1. Consii♦vi o,. WeaK- p
ITEM NO. 4 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR' AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular
meeting of August 23, 1988, as published, subject to
correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Historic Preservation Commission meeting of July
13, 1988.
(2) Historic Preservation Commission meeting of
August 10, 1988.
(3) Animal Control Advisory Committee meeting of July
14, 1988.
(4) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of July
21, 1988.
(5) Board of Library Trustees meeting of August 25,
1988.
(6) Committee on Community Needs meeting of August
16, 1988.
(7) Airport Commission meeting of July 21, 1988.
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ITEM NO. 1 - CALL TO ORDER.
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ITEM NO. 2 - APPOINt,.T VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL. �*ei
it I move the City Council's appointment of
to fill the vacancy in the office
of at -large Councilmember resulting from Councilmember
Kate Dickson's resignation from that office, said
appointment to be effective immediately to fill the
remaining term of said office. va d1lp
ITEM NO. 3 - MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. School Night for Scouting - September 15, 1988.
b. Buddy Poppy Days - September 16 and 17, 1988.
c. America Business Women's Day r - September/22, 1988.
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ITEM NO. 4 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR' AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular
meeting of August 23, 1988, as published, subject to
correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Historic Preservation Commission meeting of July
13, 1988.
(2) Historic Preservation Commission meeting of
August 10, 1988.
(3) Animal Control Advisory Committee meeting of July
14, 1988.
(4) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of July
21, 1988.
(5) Board of Library Trustees meeting of August 25,
1988.
(6) Committee on Community Needs meeting of August
16, 1988.
(7) Airport Commission meeting of July 21, 1988.
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AGENDA
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 1988
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(8) Airport Commission meeting of August 9, 1988.
C. Permit Motions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Consider a motion approving a Special Class "C"
Beer/Wine Permit for H.S.L. Foods, LTD. dba
Country Kitchen, 1402 S. Gilbert. (renewal)
(2) Consider a motion approving an Outdoor Service
Area application for Pineapple Management Company
dba Holiday Inn -Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque Street.
(existing)
(3) Consider a motion approving a Class "E" Beer
Permit for Nash -Finch Company dba Econofoods
#473, 1987 Broadway. (renewal)
(4) Consider a motion approving a Class "C" Liquor
License for Deadwood, Inc. dba Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque Street. (renewal)
d. Resolutions.
RSf IRS (1) Consider a resolution approving the official
Financial Report for City Streets and Parking and
the official Street Construction Program Project
Status Report for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1988.
Comment: The Iowa Department of Transportation
requires all municipalities to submit these
reports annually on or before September 10.
AS -I P. (2)
Consider a resolution accepting the work for the
Heinz Road Improvement Project.
Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. Total
project construction cost was $168,646.92.
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Consider a resolution accepting the sanitary
sewer, storm sewer, and paving improvements for
Lots 1 through 4 and 29 through 40 of Village
Green Part XI.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(4)
Consider a resolution accepting the sanitary
sewer, storm sewer, and paving improvements of a
portion of Highlander Development First Addition.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
AGENDA
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 1988
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e. Correspondence.
(1) Letter from the Johnson County Democratic Party
submitting a resolution which calls for an
election to fill the vacancy on the City Council
rather than an appointment by the Council.
(2) Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding:
(a) Parking prohibition on Oberlin Street.
(b) Parking prohibition on Tulane Court.
f. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits.
i (1) Application from the Democratic Headquarters to
set up a table from which to distribute
literature and register voters on August 24,
1988. (approved)
(2) Application from the Latin American Human Rights
I Advocacy Center for permission to set up a table
from which to distribute literature and offer
crafts for donations. (approved)
g. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds.
(1) Application from Procter 8 Gamble Manufacturing
Company to have a 5-K run on public sidewalks on
August 27, 1988. (approved)
(2) Application from Yogurt Etc. for permission to
give away samples of yogurt from the park area on
North Clinton between Market and Davenport
streets on August 24-27, 1988. (approved)
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IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 1988
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ITEM NO. 5 - PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider setting a public hearing for September 20,
1988, on an ordinance to amend Chapter 36-23 of the
Zoning Ordinance, the Commercial Intensive Zone.
i Comment: At its September 1, 1988, meeting, the
Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit the
location of manufacturing businesses in the CI -1 zone
provided the manufacturing portion of the business
does not exceed 5,000 square feet. Currently, the
entire business may not exceed 5,000 square feet.
Provision is also made for 10,000 square feet of
manufacturing usage by special exception.
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b. Public hearing on an ordinance to designate as an
alley that portion of Maiden Lane between the south
right-of-way line of Court Street and the north right-
of-way line of Harrison Street.
Comment: At its July 7, 1988, meeting, by a vote of
6-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
that the 47 -foot wide portion of Maiden Lane between
Court and Harrison streets be redesignated an alley
provided the City commits to paving this right-of-way
and providing metered parking in the area. This
recommendation is generally consistent with that of
the staff. This public hearing has been continued
from the August 9, 1988, Council meeting. Two
individuals owning property adjacent to Maiden Lane
presented their comments regarding this issue at the
August 9 public hearing.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 1988
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X151 - l8 8 C. Consider a resolution approving an amended preliminary
Large Scale Nan -Residential Development (LSNRD) plan
j for Nagle Lumber Company for property located at 1201
South Gilbert Street. (5-8828)
Comment: On September 1, 1988, the Planning and
Zoning Commission will consider the amended
preliminary LSNRD plan to permit construction of
storage sheds. Staff evaluated the proposed plan and,
in a staff report dated September 1, 1988, recommended
the plan be accepted and approved subject to
resolution of a minor deficiency. The applicant has
requested expedited consideration of this item.
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ITEM NO. 6 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
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ITEM NO. 7 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Board of Appeals - Two vacancies for five-year terms
ending December 31, 1993. (Terms of Jack Barrows and
Marcie Roggow end.)
b. Board of Examiners of Plumbers - Two vacancies (one
for a master plumber and one for a representative of
the public) for two-year terms ending December 31,
1990. (Terms of James Muller and Clark deVries end.)
C. Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies for three-
year terms ending December 31, 1991. (Terms of John
Bock and Lorraine Dorfman end.)
These appointments will be made at the October 18, 1988,
meeting of the City Council.
AGENDA
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 1988
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ITEM NO. 8 - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Consider an appointment to the Broadband
Telecommunications Commission for an unexpired term
ending March 13, 1989. (Linda Levey resigned.)
Action:
b. Consider an appointment to the Board of Electrical
Examiners and Appeals of a journeyman electrician for
a four-year term ending October 26, 1992. (Patrick
Moore's term ends.)/
Action:
ITEM NO. 9 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
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AGENDA
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 1988
PAGE 7
ITEM NO. 10 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
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b. City Attorney.
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ITEM NO. 11 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
a. Consider recommendations from the Committee on
Community Needs.
(1) That Phyllis Kilpatrick's position as a
permanent, part-time position in the City's
Housing Rehabilitation Program be changed to a
permanent, full-time position.
Comment: CCN members discussed the need for
additional staffing for the City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program as well as for the
development of a policy for recruiting women and
minority business enterprises (W/MBE) for the
City's programs. Action on this matter is on the
agenda as item N12.
AGENDA
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 1988
PAGE 8
(2) That the Benton Street Storm Drainage Project be
Postponed until the spring of 1989 in order that
it be constructed in conjunction with the City's
Sewer Project.
Comment: At their August 16 meeting, CCN members
reviewed and discussed a letter from the City
Manager outlining a proposed postponement in the
CDBG-funded Benton Street Storm Drainage Project.
CCN members support the proposed action due to
the possibility of additional federal funding for
the entire sewer project. A letter explaining
the reasons for the delay in the CDBG-funded
portion of this project will be sent to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
51 R -149 ITEM NO. 12 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE
CDBG DIVISION OF THE PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM.
197J'90 ITEM NO. 13 -
Comment: This resolution changes the position of part-time
Housing Rehabilitation Assistant to full-time Housing
Rehabilitation Assistant. This is consistent with the
recommendation of HUD and is supported by the Committee on
Community Needs. See recommendation in item above and
memorandum from the Planning staff attached to the agenda.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Comment: This resolution upgrades the position of Fire
Marshal and integrates the position with that of Battalion
Chief. A memorandum from the Fire Chief is attached to the
agenda.
Action: Ah"I 4..n2312
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IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 1988
PAGE 9
99-191 ITEM NO. 14 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR TO INCORPORATE THE BENTON STREET STORM
DRAINAGE PROJECT INTO THE BENTON STREET INTERCEPTOR PROJECT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION.
Comment: This storm sewer project is designed to eliminate
flooding along Benton Creek south of Benton Street. The
Council authorized the design of this project April 21,
1987, as part of an Addendum to Agreement for Professional
Services with Metcalf S Eddy, Inc. Constructing these two
sewer projects together will produce significant cost
savings resulting from shared surface restoration and
economy of size. The incorporation of this project will
add approximately $540,000 to the total project cost of
which $245,000 will be funded by Community Development
Block Grant funds.
Action: #2M42 Q�
ITEM NO. 15 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR TO INITIATE THE DESIGN OF THE WASHINGTON
PARK STORM SEWER PROJECT AND INCORPORATE SAID PROJECT INTO
THE SOUTHEAST INTERCEPTOR/SOUTH RALSTON CREEK PHASE II
PROJECT.
Comment: This storm sewer project will serve to eliminate
pavement drainage problems along First Avenue and Princeton
Road, and reduce backyard flooding that occurs along the
creek that parallels Mt. Vernon Drive. The addition of
this project will cost approximately $700,000.
Constructing these two sewer projects together will produce
significant cost savings resulting from shared surface
restoration and economy of size.
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AGENDA
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 1988
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ITEM NO. 16 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO INFORM
OWNERS THAT THE CITY HAS WAIVED ITS PLATTING REQUIREMENTS
WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PARCELS ON FIRST AVENUE NORTH OF
MUSCATINE AVENUE.
Comment: Over a period of years, the property abutting
First Avenue which now contains, among other things, the
First Avenue Car Wash, a 7-11 Store, and Senor Pablo's, was
subdivided into five or six parcels by John Lee without
being platted. Recently, in conjunction with a proposed
sale of the car wash by Carmen Poulsen, a title objection
was raised regarding that failure to plat, and the City was
asked to issue a letter assuring the purchaser that the
City would not deny him a building permit, if one were
needed, based upon the failure to plat. This resolution
recites the staff findings regarding that request, waives
the platting requirements, and authorizes the City Manager
to inform owners that the City Council has waived its
platting requirements with respect to the lots or parcels,
as presently constituted, located adjacent to First Avenue,
south and east of Ralston Creek, and north of Muscatine
Avenue. /
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ITEM NO. 17 - ADJOURNMENT.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE+ September 2, 1988
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Informal Agenda and Meeting Schedule
September 5, 1988 Monday
LABOR DAY - NO INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OFFICES CLOSED
September 6, 1988 Tuesday
6:30 P.M. - Informal Council Meeting - Council Chambers
6:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters
6:40 P.M. - Discuss appointment of City Council Member
7:10 P.M. - Sale of public works property
7:20 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports
7:25 P.M. - Consider appointments to the Broadband Telecommunications
Commission and the Board of Electrical Examiners and
Appeals
7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
September 19. 1988 _ Monday
6:30 - 8:00 P.M. Council Chambers
Informal Council Meeting - Agenda pending
September 20, 1988 Tuesday
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
Appointments to Riverfront Commission - October 4, 1988
Appointments to Board of Appeals, Board of Examiners of Plumbers, and Senior
Center Commission - October 18, 1988
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As l am resigning from the cnvncll` effective September
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appropriate "Tis something like love" a kinde of bitter-
sweet".
I want to thank my associates on the Council for their
friendliness and cvnpLratipn, May [ extend my warmth to the
capable city staff; last but not least to the electorate that .
selected me as one to serve this great city. Thank you, | '
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appropriate "Tis something like love" a kinde of bitter-
sweet".
I want to thank my associates on the Council for their
friendliness and cvnpLratipn, May [ extend my warmth to the
capable city staff; last but not least to the electorate that .
selected me as one to serve this great city. Thank you, | '
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TO W -CM IT MAY CGLEldi:
Ias City Councilneober Kate Dickson resigned her
seat on the City Council effective August 24, 1988,
thereby creating a vacancy in an at -large City
Council seat. The City Council hereby gives notice
of its intent to fill that vacant' by aipoinhrent at
its regular meeting to be field at 7:30 p.m. on
September 6, 1988, in the City Council Chambers in
the Civic Center, 410 E. Washingtm Street. Pews
interested in being appointed to said Council seat
are asked to submit letters of interest to the City
Clerk prior to September 1.
Said appointment will be made pursuant to the
provisions of Section 472.13 of the Ias Code.
Electors of the City have the right to file a
petition requesting that the vacancy be filled by
special election. If a petition bearing sufficient
signatures is filed with the City Cleric, a special
election is required to fill said vacancy.
MARIAN K. KARR, CM CLERK
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CNIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319)356-500D
P R O C�c A ill A rE x m N
9llhe r Qa s , the success of scouting for Cub Scouts, Bay
$touts and Explorers Depends upon aur com-
munity organizations, and
Whr=r E as , there are Mang churches, sgnagagues, schools,
parent -teacher organizations, service and
fraternal clubs, and other communibg organi-
zatians that have been chartered in nor area
bg the Boy Scants of America to use the scout-
ing program, and
iuhr: r e a s , the volunteer leaders selected ba these chartered
arganiaations are performing an Outstanding
service for the brigs and young men and women of
this area, and
the Rawheae Area Council of BOy $cuubs Of America
and its carps of dedicated volunteer leaders
are prnvibing necessary support to the Cub $taut
Packs, Bog Scout Croaps and Explorer Pasts,
a>vu, -b1•cerr:fnre:, I,John McDonald, Magor of the Cita
of Iowa City, extend an invitation to join Scout-
ing to all families an September 15, 1988, and do
hereby proclaim that babe to be
in Iona fiby so that our citizens will benefit
from the character building, citizenship training
and personal fitness programs offered ba the Bay
%touts of American.
AOR
Signed in Iowa Cita, Iowa,
this 6th baa Of September 1988.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-500D
P R
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Wb re a s ,
the annual sale of Buddy Puppies bg the
Veterans of Foreign mars of the United states
has been officially recognized and endorsed
by governmental leaders since 1922, and
3N11e r•e a s ,
UFO Buddy Poppies are assembled bg disabled
veterans, and the proceeds of this worthg
fund-raising campaign are used exclusively
for the benefit of disabled and needy vet-
erans, and the widows and orphans of deceased
veterans, and
Wh a r•e a s ,
the basic purpose of the annual sale of Buddy
Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign IDars is
eloquently reflected in the desire to "Honor
the Dead bg Helping the Living", and
Wire re a s ,
we wish to urge the citizens of this community
to recogniae the merits of this cause by can-
tributing generouslg to its support thraugh
the purchase of Buddy Poppies an the bags set
aside for the distribution of these symbols
of appreciation for the sacrifices of our
honored dead,
NOW b Yre r -e f ar•e , I, John McDonald, Mayor of the
City of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim september
16 and 17, 1988, to be
33U3DD1y £03?1Ajj VAL10
in Iowa Cibg and urge all patriotic citizens
to wear a Buddg Poppy as mute evidence of our
gratitude to the men of this cnunbrg who have
risked their lives in defense of the freedoms
which we canbinue to enjoy as American citizens.
signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 6th day of september 1988.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
r R m C C is 111 A T Z m N
approximately 55 millinn working women are
integrally invaived in determining the direc-
tions in which the private and public sectors
of this enuntry will move, and
Wh j -re a s , these enterprising women hold active, responsible
positions an all levels of business, and will
play an increasingly powerful role in the American
mark farce, and
lAh�r Q a s , the American Business Momen's Association, a
national educational association of employed
women, believes that the enarmaus effects of
Wag's dynamic, concerned businesswomen deserve
recognition - nnh only the more than 100,000
members of the Association, but all working women,
and
1JJlt a re a s , women have made an impartant contribution to
building the strength and greatness of the United
$tates and all evidence indicates that the American
businesswoman will continue her significant enntri-
bution to the progress of our nation,
i�iniu, hhar�i zzre,l, John McDonald, Magar of the Citg
of lama tibia, Iama, in salute to the 55 million
American businesswomen far their contributions to
the private and public sectors of this country, do
hereby proclaim September 22, 1988, to be
Sinl£#2ZCAN $)1�ZiV 53 `.d 117omF—W'. PAU
In Iowa City.
$igned in lawa City, Iama,
this 6bh day of September 1988.
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PROCC AMATZON
Whereas , nor founding fathers, in order to secure the
blessings of liberty for themselves and their
posterity, did ordain and establish a Consti-
III tution for the United States of America, and
III
Whereas , it is of the greatest impart that all citiaens
fulig understand the previsions and principles
contained in the Constitution in arder to sup -
part it, preserve it and defend it against
encroachment, and
Whe rE a s , Constitution Meek provides an opportunity for
all Americans to learn about the recall achieve-
ments of our founders and to reflect an the
rights and privileges of citizenship as well as
its attendant responsibilities, and
Whereas + the week has been
designated faseCbb
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onstitutinnOeebgproclamation
of the President of the Unibeb $tabes of America
in accordance with Public Law 915,
i.Iaiv, hhQr�fnz¢, 1, John McDonald, Magor of the City
of lova Citg, Iowa, do herebg proclaim the week of
September 17 through 23, 1988, to be
CON`,dZSZZ UZZON 03EEK
to Iowa titg and urge all citiaens to pay special
ittentian during that week to our Federal Consti-
cutian and the advantage of American citizenship.
Signed in Iowa Ciby, Iowa,
this Gbh bag of September 1988.
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Informal Council Discussion
August 22, 1988
Informal Council Discussion: August 22, 1988, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
Council Present: McDonald, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, Ambrisco. Absent:
Dickson, Strait.
Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser, Vitosh.
Tape Recording: Reel 88-49, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2, 1 -End.
Planning and Zoning Matters: Reel 88-49, Side 1
A. Ordinance to vacate a 3.778 square foot Portion of Waterfront Drive
right-of-way.
Schmeiser stated Gay's request of Council consideration of an
ordinance to vacate a portion of Waterfront Drive right-of-way is to
allow for parking in the front yard.
B. Ordinance to vacate a Portion of Maiden Lane.
Schmeiser noted area property owners south of Ralston Creek have
raised concerns regarding the need to access property north of
Ralston Creek. Schmeiser outlined four alternatives for Council
consideration on this item:
1. Vacate right-of-way with assurance than land will not be sold
without the establishment of a pedestrian easement - accessway
and footbridge construction easement across the right-of-way;
2. Vacate right-of-way and re-establish a roadway easement across
the right-of-way at such time the land is disposed of;
3. Defer action on the request until it is made clear by Mr. Chait
what his plans are for improvement of the triangular piece in
conjunction with the St. Patrick's building conversion; and
4. Action to deny.
McDonald asked if the vacation of the property is contingent upon the
proposed St. Patrick's building conversion project. Schmeiser said
no, this is a separate request to vacate the right-of-way; the
Council could sell the 19 -foot strip of right-of-way with the
triangular piece of property to someone else if the conversion
project fell through. The sale of the triangular piece, however, is
contingent upon the improvement of St. Patrick's building. Larson
asked if Council action on this item could be delayed until the
Maiden Lane area development study has been prepared. Schmeiser said
Council could delay it unless action is needed for Benjamin Chait's
development of the triangular piece of property and the St. Pat's
building. Schmeiser reminded Council that the sale of the trian-
gular piece of property to Benjamin Chait is contingent upon Chait's
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development of St. Pat's building. Larson stated this area should be
considered concurrently with the Maiden Lane area. McDonald asked
Chait for comments regarding the proposed redevelopment of St. Pat's
building. Benjamin Chait stated plans are still being worked on and
delaying action on the vacation of right-of-way will not impact on
his plans for the St. Pat's building.
Horowitz raised concerns regarding receiving input from property
owners in the area, including property owners located south of
Ralston Creek. Larson said he received comments from an attorney
representing six property owners in the area.
McDonald inquired about the Maiden Lane area development study.
Atkins said a meeting of Maiden Lane property owners is scheduled for
Friday, at 10:00 a.m. Atkins said that following discussion with
property owners in the area, the matter will be brought up for
informal discussion and the Council may wish to indicate to staff if
there is interest in considering the two areas concurrently. Larson
said there may be interest in having a public-private partnership to
redevelop the area.
Council agreed to defer action on the ordinance to vacate a portion
of Maiden Lane. Council received input from Chuck Johnston.
Johnston requested that the area, north and south of Ralston Creek be
considered as a whole. Johnston said vacation of Maiden Lane will
have a financial impact on the value of properties located south of
Ralston Creek and requested that all property owners located on
Maiden Lane be notified of any changes. Johnston requested that a
neighborhood meeting be held for all property owners in the area.
Atkins stated south Maiden Lane property owners were not invited to
Friday's meeting involving north Maiden Lane property owners but
would be welcome to attend.
outdoor Service Area:
Reel 88-49, Side I
Karr noted Council members received her August 10, 1988 memo regarding
special event permit. Karr asked for Council direction regarding
establishing a special event permit or clarification of the present
ordinance to allow exceptions to the permanent outdoor service regula-
tions. Karr explained that the current outdoor service area/beer garden
provisions allow for permit structures only - no temporary use. Karr said
provisions could be established for temporary beer gardens or allow
exemptions to the permanent structure requirement for those that obtain a
special 14 -day permit. In response to Larson, Karr said if someone does
not have liquor license, they may apply for a 14 -day permit and an
existing liquor establishment could apply for and receive a 14 -day permit.
Larson asked if the proposed special event permit relates to Season's
Best request. Karr said additional language could be added to an
ordinance to include Season's Best request. Karr said she obtained an
ordinance from Waterloo that allows for permanent beer gardens, temporary
beer gardens, permanent outdoor cafes and temporary outdoor cafes. In
response to Ambrisco, Karr explained City Plaza permits were totally
distinct from the City's outdoor service regulations. McDonald said three
years ago the City established provisions allowing outdoor service areas
on the Plaza but they are handled separately as Plaza Cafes. Karr said
approximately seven to nine outdoor service areas currently exist.
Horowitz asked what input has been received from the Downtown Association.
Ambrisco stated that he receives many phone calls opposing outdoor service
areas. Karr noted that an outdoor service area must be on private
property, except within the Plaza as Plaza cafes. Horowitz noted that
three types of areas: the Plaza, public sidewalks, and privately owned
land, need to be considered. Karr suggested that Council could amend the
provisions that allow for permanent outdoor service areas to exclude 14 -
day permit holders from doing a permanent structure or additional regula-
tions could be drafted to allow for a temporary outdoor structure.
Timmins said permanent outdoor service area regulations have comprehensive
regulations and could be amended. Regarding Maxie's request, Ambrisco
inquired about access control. Karr stated there is one limited access in
and three or four emergency exits out; Maxie's request was reviewed by the
Fire Department, Police Department, and Housing Department; and fencing
will be used to limit the access. Karr said each facility requesting a
temporary outdoor service area would need controlled access. Larson
requested staff to prepare language amending the permanent outdoor service
area regulations and establish regulations to allow temporary outdoor
structures. Council agreed to Karr's recommendation to grant Maxie's
permission for a two day event as outlined in her August 10 memo.
Regarding Season's Best.
j Council discussed Season's Best request for an outdoor service area.
Timmins stated he had prepared a memo with recommendations and he would
redistribute. Karr stated information could be combined with outdoor
service area recommendations.
Regarding Yacht Club Request.
Atkins stated he and Assistant City Attorney Boyle have drafted memos
regarding this issue. Atkins summarized information from the memo
prepared Assistant City Attorney Boyle relating to the 50% food service
requirement. Referring to that memo Atkins said Council has four choices
with respect to the 50% food service requirement: 1) do nothing, 2)
repeal provisions of Section 5-26 limiting establishments to ground floor,
3) adopting resolutions by administrative rule which would reduce the 50%
requirement, and 4) amend the code to define the restaurant as an
establishment having at least "X" percentage in non-alcoholic goods.
Timmins said it is advisable to define restaurant in the Code. Timmins
said the policy issue is how should restaurants be defined for purposes of
this exception. Atkins stated issues raised in his memo relate to the
intent of Council with respect to issuance of liquor licenses. Atkins
said many cities use some type of food service requirement as a component
to issuance of liquor license. Atkins raised concerns about the enforce-
ability of the 50% requirement and said one option would be for the City
to require the holder of a liquor license to have food service availabi-
lity.
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Atkins said it is easier for law enforcement and public safety if liquor
establishments are located on the ground floor. Atkins said an issue is
enforcement of the City's licensing authority power. Larson addressed the
fairness/unfairness relating to the four bars, Sports Column, Fieldhouse,
College Street Club, and Mama's that get police calls, versus the Yacht
Club, with no police calls. Larson stated the City's licensing authority
should be exercised more vigorously. Horowitz said any bar should have
the facility to serve food. Horowitz said food percent as currently
applied should be changed. Ambrisco asked if a food service requirement
as a component of the liquor license could be enforced. Timmins said Iowa
law would not permit such a requirement. Timmins said the 50% requirement
originated as an administrative definition of a restaurant from the State
Code. Courtney stated he will not support allowing bars in basements.
Council discussed the bar/restaurant requirements for establishments not
located on the ground floor. Council directed staff to draft provisions
redefining restaurants.
Appointments: Reel 88-49, Side 2
CCN - George Starr
Council Time: Reel 88-49, Side 2
1. Horowitz referred to Planning and Zoning Commission minutes and asked
where Terracon is located. Atkins said Terracon is a company that
does soil borings.
2. Timmins stated Iowa City has not completed negotiations with the
University of Iowa for installation of a transmission line; that
University of Iowa had proposed an agreement to cover the transmis-
sion line only; and Iowa City had proposed an agreement to cover all
of the utilities. Timmins stated Iowa City had submitted in March
1987 a comprehensive agreement for all utilities and the University
of Iowa responded with a license agreement covering only a power
line. Council directed staff to negotiate a comprehensive agreement
for all utilities with the University of Iowa.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.
OFFICIAL ODI CIL ACTIONS - 8/23/86
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/23/88, 7:30
P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Mdknald presiding.
Councilmarbers present: Arbrisco, Can-tney,
Dickson, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald. Absent:
Strait.
The Mayor proclained Septedrer 1988 as
REHABILITATION MNTH and Septerber 3, 199% as OLIVE
FOR LIFE DAY.
The Mayor presented Certificates of
Appreciation to participants of the PAL Sumer
Program (Pursuing Adventures in Learning) of Youth
Hares, Inc. This program consisted of helping keep
City Plaza clean. Recipients were: Matthew Wadle,
Midnael Baines, Scot Stockren, Sharron &&son,
Kelly Simms, Noah Tompkins, Hatt Bushell, Brian
Busa, Tiffanie O'Neill, Aller Mayfield, and Nick
Tang. The Mayor rated staff supervision provided by
Pat McElroy, Jennifer Fedor and Maureen Howe.
The Mayor noted this mould be last Council
meeting for Concilmarber Kate Dickson and presented
her with a plaque of appreciation for her six and
one-half years of service to the Council and the
camnnity.
Moved aid seconded that the following items and
recarmendations in the Consent Calendar be received,
or approved, arWor adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of
the regular meeting of 8/9/88, as published,
subject to correction, as reconmended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-7/20; Bd. of
Library Trustees-7/28; PSR Cmm.-7/13; PSZ
Comm.-6/13; Bd. of Adjustment-7/13; Broadband
Telecom. Corm.-7/20; Civil Service Cmm.-
6/20, 21, 22, 23, 25 and 7/25; 034-7/19; Design
Review Comm.-8/4.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Class C
Liquor License for Joe's Place, 115 Ias Ave.
Class E Beer Permit for New Pioneer Co-op, 22
S. Van Dim. Class C Beer Permit for Doc's
Standard Inc., 801 S. Riverside Drive. Class C
Beer Pemit for Fries, 5 S. Oubugre St.
Outdoor Service Area application for Bdnell's
Turtle, 127 E. College St. Class B Liquor
License for The Highlander Inn 8 Supper Club,
2525 N. Dake St. Class C Wine Permit for
Lorenz Cheese House, Inc., 1616 Sycanore Mall.
Class C Liquor License for MiclW's, 11 S.
Dubuque St. Class C Beer Permit for Duds 'N
Suds, 5 Sturgis Dr. Class C Lignr Liam far
Official Actions
August 23, 198B
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Plamr Bowling, Inc., 1555 -1st Ave. Special
Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Bushell's Turtle,
127 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for
W Sister's Place, 928 Maiden Lane. Class B
Liquor License for Holiday Im-lawa City, 210
S. Dibxpe St. Class C Beer Permit for Russ'
kuoco Service, 305 N. Gilbert St. FES. M-179,
ISSUING DANCING PENT.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the
amount of $6,414,210.16 for the period of 7/1
through 7/31, as reconnrsded by the Finance
Dir., subject to audit.
Applications for City Plaza Use Nrmits:
Ione Socialist Party to set up a table to
distribute literature and offer buttons for
donations, 8/12, approved. Latin American
Huron Rights Advocacy Center to set up a table
to distribute literature and offer crafts for
donations, 8/21, approved.
The Mayor declared the notion carried.
Moved and seconded that OFD. 86.3191, 10 WfE
A PORTICN OF VW1i11FPlNi DRIVE, be passed and
adopted.
Moved and seceded to defer consideration of an
ordinance to vacate a portion of Maiden Lane. The
Mayor declared the notion carried. rating
Jim Spratt, 2119 Davis, appeared
improve mots currently being done to the Taylor
Drive/ft. 6 intersection and questioned the escrow
money that had been set aside for iap pone is Um
years ago, and Whether a deceleration lane would be
done. The City Manager reported that $7,000
contract had been let for Work on the median and no
turning lanes were being planned. Council mated
IODT's recamedation on the intersection and
tuning lanes be sent to than.
The Mayor announced two vacancies for three-
year 91 on the Riverfront
cotnmission. These appoinimrms ending /ents will be node at the
10/4 meeting of the City Council.
Mond and secaded to appoint George Star, 733
Brown Street, to the Carmittee on Cunwity heck to
fill an unexpired term ending 3/1/89. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Councilmonber Courtney commented on the
professional
fkparbrent hard ed the stabbing incident, tent mamr in which tin
the City Plaza last week. Dickson questioned the
safety of the overhead railroad crossing at Capitol
Street off of Benton, and requested staff oplore
the possibility of a traffic signal at Clinton and
Mariut Streets. Larsen noted that Corncilmarber
Dickson
tWotfuljudgemnt nand owouldl to missed the
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August 23, 1988
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Council. Aibrisco reported on complaints received
re the outages of Heritage Cablevision in the
commwity, on nunerous occasions. Staff will check
further.
The City Manager stated the final report had
been received re the Benton Street Bridge Project
and that the bridge could rot be rthabilitated.
Even though there was no imrediate danger, the City
would nove quickly to have signs posted restricting
heavy loads. The studies and reports have been
forwarded to the State Historical Dept. and the
Federal Hicjrgy Adndnistration and the City intends
to act quickly to get the project moving.
The Mkmr announced that the at -large vacancy
caused by Kate Dickson's resignation would be filled
by Council appointment at their meeting on 9/6.
Reconmendations fran the Committee on Cmmnity
Needs noted as follows: (1) That Phyllis
Kilpatrick, Asst. Rehabilitation Officer, be placed
in a tonporary full -tine position to increase the
staff needed for the Housing Rehabilitation Proven;
(2) That the City Council approve CDBG finding in
the amount of SS,000 to set rqr training and
education opportunities for WanerMinority Business
Enterprises (94%).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 8B -18D,
Al1WIZING AND DIRECTING TIE FILING OF PAiICATIONS
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY MTM THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRA SAORTATION, LNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, FOR GRANTS LIM SECTION 9 OF THE NM
MASS TRAIGORTATICN ACT OF 1964, AS AMt7OED, FOR
TRASIT OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE RMING,
AND DESIGNATING TIE CITY IWNGER AS TIE CITY
OFFICIAL. A MWZED TO E%ECUTE IND PROCESS SAID
APPLICATICNS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-181,
ALlORIZING EXECUTICN OF A LEITER-MONO'ENT TO
ACTEDW NO. IXG-87-12 WITH TIE ICIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRASWATION EXTENDING TIE CCMPLETKN DATE FOR lit
RIMY 6 SIGWIZATION IFiP(OUIENT PROJECT TO
10/31.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-182,
WENDING MOB POSITIONS IN THE TAFASIETY,
ACMWItG AND DATA PROCESSING DIVISIONS OF THE
FIWPDE DEPARIMENf AND THE ACMINISTRATIVE IND
CONFIDENTIN. PAY PLANS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RFS. 88-183,
AUDORIZING Comm BY QUIT CLAIM DEED OF A
PORTICN OF VACATED STREET RIGHT -CF -Ay MIXENT TO
fORACE MANN SCHOOL TO WILLIPM AND DORIS PRELCIL.
Moved and seconded that OPD. 88-3392, AMENDING
CHAPTER 24 of THE CODE OF ORDIWANCES OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY BY REPEALING ARTICLE VI THEREOF ENTITLED
"NUISANCES,^ AMD BY fW+GTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW
Official ktions
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ARTICLE VI, TO BE CODIFIED THE SAME, CCNTAINN NEd
DEFINIT W, STAN]4RDS AND ;;jL IRES FOR TFE
ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES, be Passed and adopted.
Moved and secmW to adjourn 8:35 P.M. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities is an file in the office f the City
Cleric. �, /�
s/JM MCDONAID, MAYOR %19c-1�G--e�L
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Sutrmd for gfilication 9/1/88.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
August 23, 1988
Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 8/23/88, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney,
Dickson, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald. Absent: Strait. Staffinembers
present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 88-48, Side 1, 535 -End, and Side 2, End -1.
The Mayor proclaimed September 1988 as REHABILITATION MONTH and
September 3, 1988, as DRIVE FOR LIFE DAY.
The Mayor presented Certificates of Appreciation to participants of
the PAL Summer Program (Pursuing Adventures in Learning) of Youth Homes,
Inc. This program consisted of helping keep City Plaza clean. Recipients
were: Matthew Wadle, Michael Baines, Scot Stockman, Shannon Swenson,
Kelly Simmons, Noah Tompkins, Matt Buswell, Brian Busa, Tiffanie O'Neill,
Allen Mayfield, and Nick Tang. The Mayor noted staff supervision provided
by Pat McElroy, Jennifer Fedor and Maureen Howe.
The Mayor noted this would be last Council meeting for Councilmember
Kate Dickson and presented her with a plaque of appreciation for her six
and one-half years of service to the Council and the community.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
8/9/88, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment
Bd.-1/20/88; Bd. of Library Trustees -7/28/88; P&R Comm. -7/13/88; P&Z
Comm. -6/13/88; Bd. of Adjustment -7/13/88; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. -
7/20/88; Civil Service Comm. -6/20, 21, 22, 23, 25 and 7/25/88; CCN -
7/19/88; Design Review Comm. -8/4/88.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Liquor
License for Cardan, Inc. dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Approving
Class E Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New
Pioneer Co-op, 22 S. Van Buren. Approving Class C Beer Permit for
Doc's Standard Inc. dba Doc's Standard Inc., 801 S. Riverside Drive.
Approving Class C Beer Permit for Dubuque St. Deli dba Fries, 5 S.
Dubuque St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area application for
Bushnell's Turtle, Inc. dba Bushnell's Turtle, 127 E. College St,
Approving Class B Liquor License for Highlander, Inc. dba The
Highlander Inn & Supper Club, 2525 N. Dodge St. Approving Class C
Wine Permit for Lorenz Cheese House, Inc. dba Lorenz Cheese House,
Inc., 1616 Sycamore Mall. Approving Class C Liquor License for Iowa
City Micky's LTD dba Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque St. Approving Class C
Beer Permit for Bernsten, Bernsten, Sayre dba Duds 'N Suds, 5 Sturgis
Dr. Approving Class C Liquor License for Plamor Bowling, Inc. dba
Plamor Bowling, Inc., 1555 -1st Ave. Approving Special Class C
Beer/Wine Permit for BusUell's Turtle, Inc. dba Bushnell's Turtle,
127 E. College St. Approving Class C Liquor License for Linda R.
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Fellers-dba My Sister's Place, 928 Maiden Lane. Approving Class B
Liquor License for Pineapple Management Company dba Holiday Inn -Iowa
City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Approving Class C Beer Permit for RSNV,
Inc. dba Russ' Amoco Service, 305 N. Gilbert St. RES. 88-179, Bk.
98, p. 179, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $6,414,210.16
for the period of 7/1 through 7/31, as recommended by the Finance
Dir., subject to audit.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Iowa Socialist Party
to set up a table to distribute literature and offer buttons for
donations, 8/12/88, approved. Latin American Human Rights Advocacy
Center to set up a table to distribute literature and offer crafts
for donations, 8/21/88, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that ORD. 88-3391, Bk. 29, p.
33, TO VACATE A PORTION OF WATERFRONT DRIVE, a 3,778 square foot right-of-
way, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Strait absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Larson, to defer consideration of an
ordinance to vacate a portion of Maiden Lane. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent.
Jim Spratt, 2119 Davis, appeared noting improvements currently being
done to the Taylor Drive/Hwy. 6 intersection and questioned the escrow
money that had been set aside for improvements three years ago, and
whether a deceleration lane would be done. The City Manager reported that
$7,000 contract had been let for work on the median and no turning lanes
were being planned. Council requested IDOT's recommendation on the
intersection and turning lanes be sent to them.
The Mayor announced two vacancies for three-year terms ending 12/1/91
on the Riverfront Commission. These appointments will be made at the 10/4
meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to appoint George Starr, 730
Brown Street, to the Committee on Community Needs to fill an unexpired
term ending 3/1/89. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Strait absent.
Councilmember Courtney commented on the professional and competent
manner in which the Police Department handled the stabbing incident in the
City Plaza last week. Dickson questioned the safety of the overhead
railroad crossing at Capitol Street off of Benton, and requested staff
explore the possibility of a traffic signal at Clinton and Market Streets.
Larson noted that Councilmember Dickson was a symbol of class, dignity and
thoughtful judgement and would be missed on the Council. Ambrisco
reported on complaints received re the outages of Heritage Cablevision in
the community on numerous occasions. The Asst. City Manager stated the
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equipment is sensitive to extremes in weather and that the heat did
present problems. Staff will check further.
The City Manager stated the final report had been received re the
Benton Street Bridge Project and that the bridge could not be
rehabilitated. Even though there was no immediate danger, the City would
move quickly to have signs posted restricting heavy loads. The studies
and reports have been forwarded to the State Historical Dept. and the
Federal Highway Administration and the City intends to act quickly to get
the project moving.
The Mayor announced that the at -large vacancy caused by Kate
Dickson's resignation would be filled by Council appointment at their
meeting on 9/6.
Recommendations from the Committee on Community Needs noted as
follows: (1) That Phyllis Kilpatrick, Asst. Rehabilitation Officer, be
placed in a temporary full-time position to increase the staff needed for
the Housing Rehabilitation Program; (2) That the City Council approve CDBG
funding in the amount of $5,000 to set up training and education
opportunities for Women/Minority Business Enterprises (W/MBE).
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 88-180, Bk. 98,
p. 180, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA, FOR GRANTS UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION
ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED, FOR TRANSIT OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE
FUNDING, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED
TO EXECUTE AND PROCESS SAID APPLICATIONS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-181, Bk. 98,
p. 181, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LETTER -AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO, EXG-
87-12 WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXTENDING THE COMPLETION
DATE FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 SIGNALIZATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO 10/31/88.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 88-182, Bk.
98, P. 182, AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE TREASURY, ACCOUNTING AND
DATA PROCESSING DIVISIONS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE
AND CONFIDENTIAL PAY PLANS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-183, Bk. 98,
P. 183, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE BY QUIT CLAIM DEED OF A PORTION OF VACATED
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO HORACE MANN SCHOOL TO WILLIAM AND DORIS
PREUCIL. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views for supporting
the request. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 88-3392, Bk. 29,
p. 34, AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY BY REPEALING ARTICLE VI THEREOF ENTITLED "NUISANCES," AND BY ENACTING
IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW ARTICLE VI, TO BE CODIFIED THE SAME, CONTAINING NEW
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DEFINITIONS,- STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES, be
passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait
absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 8:35 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
September 6, 1988
Iowa City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney,
Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Strait. Absent: None. Staffinembers present:
Atkins, Melling, Boyle, Karr, Schmeiser, Donner, Fosse. Council minutes
tape-recorded on Tape 88-51, Side 1, 1 -END and Side 2, END -551.
Councilmember Strait announced his resignation from the At -Large
Council seat effective September 7, 1988.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that the City Council
appoint John Balmer to fill the vacancy In the office of At -Large
Councilmember resulting from Councilmember Kate Dickson's resignation from
that office, said appointment to be effective immediately to fill the
remaining term of said office. The Mayor noted the impressive list of
individuals who expressed interest in the At -Large seat vacated by Kate
Dickson. Larson stated his strong feeling that the vacancy should have
been filled by the voters at an election and noted that any citizen could
file a petition within 14 days requesting an election. He also noted that
Mr. Balmer was an exceptional candidate given his past experience and
stated it was a difficult decision. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor proclaimed September 15, 1988, as SCHOOL NIGHT FOR
SCOUTING; September 16 and 17, 1988, as BUDDY POPPY DAYS; September 22,
1988, as AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S DAY; September 17-23, 1988, as
CONSTITUTION WEEK.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received or approved, and/or
adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
8/23/88, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm.
- 7/13/88, 8/10/88; Animal Control Advisory Comm. - 7/14/88; P&2
Comm. - 7/21/88; Bd. of Library Trustees - 8/25/88; CCN Comm. -
8/16/88; Airport Comm. - 7/21/88, 8/9/88.
Permit Motions: Approving a Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit
for H.S.L. Foods, LTD dba Country Kitchen, 1402 S. Gilbert.
Approving an Outdoor Service Area application for Pineapple
Management Company dba Holiday Inn -Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque Street.
Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Nash -Finch Company dba Econofoods
#473, 1987 Broadway. Approving a Class C Liquor License for
Deadwood, Inc. dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque Street.
Resolutions: RES. 88-184, Bk. 98, p. 184, APPROVING THE
OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING AND THE
OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1988. RES. 88-185, Bk. 98, p. 185,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE HEINZ ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. RES. 88-
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186, Bk. 98, p. 186, ACCEPTING THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, AND
PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 1 THROUGH 4 AND 29 THROUGH 40 OF VILLAGE
GREEN PART XI. RES. 88-187, Bk. 98, p. 187, ACCEPTING THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS OF A PORTION OF
HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FIRST ADDITION.
Correspondence: Johnson County Democratic Party submitting a
resolution which calls for an election to fill the vacancy on the
City Council rather than an appointment by the Council. Memo from
the Traffic Engr. regarding parking prohibition on Oberlin Street;
parking prohibition on Tulane Court.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Democratic
Headquarters to set up a table from which to distribute literature
and register voters on 8/24/88, approved. Latin American Human
Rights Advocacy Center for permission to set up a table from which to
distribute literature and/or crafts for donations, approved.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Procter &
Gamble Manufacturing Company to have a 5-K run on public sidewalks on
8/27/88, approved. Yogurt Etc. for permission to give away samples
of yogurt from the park area on North Clinton between Market and
Davenport streets on 8/24-27/88, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for
9/20/88, on an ordinance to amend Chapter 36-23 of the Zoning Ordinance,
the Commercial Intensive Zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor noted discussions between staff and residents of the area
and recommended Council defer the scheduled public hearing on an ordinance
to designate as an alley that portion of Maiden Lane between the south
right-of-way line of Court Street and the north right-of-way line of
Harrison Street. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, the public
hearing be deferred. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 88-188, Bk. 98,
p. 188, APPROVING AN AMENDED PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR NAGLE LUMBER COMPANY LOCATED AT 1201 SOUTH
GILBERT STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Bd. of Appeals - two
vacancies for five-year terms ending 12/31/93; Bd. of Examiners of
Plumbers - two vacancies for two-year terms ending 12/31/90; Sr. Center
Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending 12/31/91. These
appointments will be made at the 10/18/88 meeting of the City Council.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to appoint Trey Stevens, 3035
E. Court, to the Broadband Telecommunications Comm. for an unexpired term
ending 3/13/89. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to appoint James Montgomery,
2729 E. Court, to the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals of a
journeyman electrician for a four-year term ending 10/26/92. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Courtney requested Council consider adding a public
safety officer to the Police Department before the next budget year. The
City Manager stated preliminary work on a proposal for a community
relations/school liaison/public safety officer has been done and was
waiting until the Chief returned for review. Council requested the matter
be scheduled for informal discussion. Horowitz requested that some of the
"No Parking" signs be removed from Hwy. 1 in front of Carousel Motors.
Larson note the resignation of George Strait from the Council. He thanked
him for his service and acknowledged his integrity, justice, and fairness.
Ambrisco noted item #15, a resolution initiating the design of the
Washington Park storm sewer project and incorporating it into the
Southeast Interceptor/South Ralston Creek Phase II Project, and asked for
favorable consideration. He noted that it would be cost effective to
incorporate these projects within the areas. The Mayor thanked George
Strait for his 4-1/2 years of service and stated he would be missed.
Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows:
(1) That Phyllis Kilpatrick's position as a permanent, part-time position
in the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program be changed to a permanent,
full-time position; (2) that the Benton Street Storm Drainage Project be
postponed until the spring of 1989 in order that it be constructed in
conjunction with the City's Sewer Project.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-189, Bk. 98,
p. 189, AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE COBB DIVISION OF THE PLANNING
AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, changing the position of part-time
Housing Rehabilitation Assistant to full-time Housing Rehabilitation
Assistant. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 88-190, Bk. 98,
p. 190, AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, upgrading the
position Battalion of Chief. a Marshalandintegrating Affirmativerollthe
voteposition
unanimousitht
of
6/Oaall
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-191, Bk.
98, p. 191, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO
INCORPORATE THE BENTON STREET STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT INTO THE BENTON
STREET INTERCEPTOR PROJECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION.
Ambrisco complimented Stanley Consultants on the recent progress report re
the sewer plant. Karen Hradek, Chair of the Miller/Orchard Neighborhood,
endorsed the project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 6, 1988
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 88-192, Bk. 98,
p. 192, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO INITIATE
THE DESIGN OF THE WASHINGTON STREET PARK STORM SEWER PROJECT AND
INCORPORATE SAID PROJECT INTO THE SOUTHEAST INTERCEPTOR/SOUTH RALSTON
j CREEK PHASE II PROJECT. Courtney cited a number of neighborhood meetings
held over the past few years regarding problems in this area. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 88-193, Bk. 98, p.
193, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO INFORM OWNERS THAT THE CITY HAS WAIVED
ITS PLATTING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PARCELS ON FIRST AVENUE
NORTH OF MUSCATINE AVENUE. Horowitz stated she would be voting in the
negative on this matter as the platting requirements regarding the lots
and parcels presently constituted left her with a number of questions in
terms of the future. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney, Larson,
McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco. Nays: Horowitz.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Strait, to adjourn 8:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
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SAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1988 - 7:30 P.M.
CLASSROOM, SENIOR CENTER.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Russell, Vanderwoude, Kern, Cook, Sierk, Licht, Scott
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Beagle, Rest
GUESTS PRESENT: Eckhardt, President of Friends of Historic Preservation.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Russell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
REVIEW OF JUNE 81988. MINUTES:
Russell asked if there were any corrections to the June 8, 1988, minutes.
Kern questioned a word choice on page 1, last paragraph, line 1. Sentence
should read, "VanderWoude commended Pam Barnes....".
Russell noted an error in content on page 4, paragraph 3, line 8, last
phrase. The last phrase should read "...use the interest for preservation
projects'.
Kern also noted a grammatical error on page 4, paragraph 3, line 20. The
sentence should read "Russell sought authority from the Commission for
Beagle and him to prepare...".
Sierk moved to approve the June 8, 1988 minutes with proper corrections.
VanderWoude seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
REVIEW OF REHABILITATION PROJECTS:
-- 501 Oakland Avenue
Beagle referred to the Memorandum in the packet pertaining to the rehabil-
itation project. He stated the residence is not on the National Register
nor located in or adjacent to a historic district. Hp recommended the
Commission find that no historic properties will be affected by the
proposed undertaking and refer the property to the state with no comment.
Russell agreed further stating the rehabilitation did 'not involve major
renovations: Beagle noted the proposed siding should be comparable to the
original clapboard in style, size, and texture.
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Sierk moved to recommend the proposed rehabilitation of 501 Oakland Avenue
to the State Historical Society of Iowa finding that no historic proper-
ties are affected and that the evaluations be accepted with the
recommendation that the proposed siding be comparable to the original
clapboard. VanderNoude seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF NORTH SIDE HISTORIC DISTRICT
Russell had not the opportunity to contact other historic preservation
groups in the area, and proposed to do so by the next meeting.
Cook reported the concerns of the Historic Preservation Commission
regarding the North Side District to the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting on July 7, 1988. He emphasized that the task at hand involves
finding ways to increase incentives to expand historic sites, mainly
increasing its economic viability. He suggested four possible "methods"
or issues presented at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting which
might accomplish this task.
A. Non -Conforming Uses
At present, nonconforming structures are not allowed to rebuild to
the same degree of nonconformity if the original is destroyed by
natural disaster or fire.- In a historic district, the owners can
build back the original structure if located on the original founda-
tion or the site of the original foundation. However, according to
the City Assessor, there is always some value remaining so that no
structure is destroyed to the extent of 100% or more of its assessed
value.
The distinction between historic districts and other properties is
not very clear. In other words, almost every property is exercising
the same right to rebuild.
Proposal:
Stiffen up the Non -Conforming Uses regulations in non -historic
districts to widen the distinctions between non -historic areas and
the historic districts.
B. Accessory Apartment
An accessory apartment consists of two separate units housed within
the same dwelling. Currently age and income requirements restrict
the availability of accessory apartments.
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Proposal:
Provide greater latitude for owners of properties in historic
districts to allow for accessory apartments which may help the
original owner maintain and support the historic property. It would
increase the economic viability of the property.
C. Bed and Breakfast Sites
Beagle noted that this particular issue is addressed through zoning
ordinances and iscurrently a pending issue before the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Russell asked if there was a draft amendment and
Cook asked if the Commission could draft a proposal regarding bed and
breakfast sites.
Proposal:
Beagle said the issue could be "moved up" on the Planning and Zoning
Commission's pending list of issues for discussion.
D. Historic District Tax Exemption
Currently, fraternity and sorority houses are taxed at a much lower
rate than rooming houses within the same district. Money could be
raised by defining these• panhellenic organizations as commercial
which woulraise
eir taxes, but, could be
t if locted in a
historic district.thCook suggested working for aehistoricadistrict
tax exemption similar to the homestead tax exemption.
Proposal:
Work with City Manager and State legislators to implement enabling
legislation redefining panhellenic organizations in the tax code and
also providing for a historic district tax exemption.
In addition to the above listed proposals, Cook suggested giving focus to
education, "consciousness -raising" issues as well as an agenda of action.
Scott arrived.
Cook also announced that the July meeting would be his last, however the
Commission would retain his support through the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Beagle noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission will not meet again
until September, therefore, a the new representative from that Commission
would not be appointed until that time.
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A suggestion for a rotation -based system of representation from the
Planning and Zoning Commission met with approval from the group.
Focusing again on the bed and breakfast issue, Beagle mentioned that
surprisingly there has not been much interest in them. Eckhardt stated
that congestion and lack of parking, especially in the North Side, may
inhibit interest in bed and breakfast inns.
Beagle replied there may also be problems with the building codes, where a
bed and breakfast may be out of character with single-family dwellings. It
would be a question of whether to permit bed and breakfasts throughout the
district or grant it as a special exception. It may also be subjected to
additional review under the Board of Adjustments. Staff, he said, can
work on a proposed ordinance or possible revision of existing ordinances.
Russell asked if the bed and breakfast ordinances would apply similarly to
accessory apartments. Beagle replied they are part of separate code and
would need to be addressed separately.
Beagle will duplicate information concerning the accessory apartment
ordinance for Commission members and send a copy to Cook as well.
Eckhardt, new President of Friends of Historic Preservation and currently
a resident of the North Side, charged the Commission to attend to its
duties as the principal body for identifying and preserving historic
sites. While the North Side District citizens are rather worn out from the
last battle, they still support efforts to create a historic district in
their area.
The Friends of Historic Preservation is currently rewriting their bylaws
and statement of purpose as well as looking for a new headquarters. She
offered to send representatives from her group to observe and perhaps
participate in the Commission as well as mentioning that her group was
accepting new members.
Russell proposed to get in touch with the Friends of Historic Preservation
as well as other allies. He assured Eckhardt that the Commission did want
to preserve the North Side and did not want to fail in attaining it by
acting prematurely.
Eckhardt replied the neighborhood supports the Commission but they need to
have a set district boundary to support.
Beagle will provide Commissioner names to the Friends of Historic Preser-
vation so that they may receive their literature.
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General Discussion.
VanderWoude stated there are disincentives to living in the city versus
suburbs, specifically increased taxes on porches but not on decks.
Russell reiterated that the Commission must formulate a plan of attack in
attaining the goal of the North Side as a historic district.
DISCUSSION OF COMMISSION LOGO
Scott presented a selection of graphics which utilized the cornice piece
of Barbara's Bake Shop in downtown Iowa City. It has an ornamental motif,
circa 1883. The graphics illustrated its use in different type faces, with
open shell, closed shell, reduced, enlarged, etc.
Scott liked the idea of the initials of the Commission's name within the
logo but thought the letters might become muddled after reducing.
Russell asked if it could be done in different colors. VanderWoude thought
the pattern appeared perhaps too "modern." Licht suggested that when the
shell is reduced the initials would disappear.
Russell
asked Commission
Beaglereplied Bthey would en ed funds from d the VePlanning its n Department's
budget.
Cook stated when he had previously mantioned this issue to Council member
Susan Horowitz, she suggested that the incidental expenses for the Commis-
sion could be taken from outside the main budget through the City Manager.
Beagle will check on the availability of funding for stationery.
Russell stated the Commission needed an identity, and as Cook suggested,
apart from the City.
Beagle stated the Commission may need to get outside financial assistance
through fund raising for any brochures or stationery and that either one
could be quite expensive. Russell asked how much was allocated for the
Commission and stressed brochures concerning historic preservation should
be within the realm of government responsibility and therefore an anti-
cipated expense fully supported by the City.
Beagle will get informa;'ln about the budget allocations.
Russell further suggested the Commission could use a full-time City
Planner for Historic Preservation needs.
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Sierk suggested that some initial money is necessary to generate more
money and perhaps the stationery itself or the printing might be donated
asserting that donations are tax deductible items.
Scott stated the logo must be something that can be expanded or reduced,
i.e., it can not be too intricate it detail.
Licht agreed, stating that a Victorian motif would lose its impact upon
reduction, but, a cornerstone would be bulky enough to reproduce and still
retain its meaning.
While Old Capitol is easily the most recognizable feature, it is also used
by many other committees. However, some other building or feature such as
a porch, doorway, border, or bracket in Iowa City, could be used as the
logo. Another suggestion included using the name and a separate logo to
form a column -like figure on one side of the page.
Scott will present any new graphics at the next meeting.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION INFORMATION
i. Russell said he was still waiting for the final accounting of the Margaret
Nowysz fund and as yet had not communicated with Bill Nowysz.
` He also presented several articles of interest concerning the Manassas
battlefield in Virginia, specifically the planned shopping mall develop-
ment there and the increasing opposition.
He suggested Commissioners write to their legislators to support the
preservation of the battlefield. A copy of the July 18, 1988, Newsweek
article written by George Will will be included for Commissioners, benefit
in the next packet.
Licht added that in her copy of the National Trust bulletin, the National
Trust stated that they too are going to fight the development.
Russell expressed deep appreciation and thanks to Cook for his admirable
work on the Commission.
Sierk mentioned she would be interviewed by a student from the Journalism
department about the Summit Street district. Russell asked Sierk if she
would invite the student to send a copy of their project/paper to the
Commission to be included in its archives.
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Licht noted an article from the Iowa Architect May/June 1988 edition which
reviewed rehabilitation efforts in the Iowa City area. She noted the
rather caustic comments towards the renovations done to the Commerce
Center building. A copy of the article will be included in next month's
packet.
Scott restated he will have more logo selections for review by next
meeting.
Vanderwoude announced he had attended the State Historical Preservation
Society's fund-raising workshop. It provided information about grant
writing, main street rehabilitations, and state wide fund-raising efforts.
He also surprised the Commission with an unlikely source of possible
funding, the Teamsters, who are interested in preserving their history and
historic buildings as well.
STAFF REPORTS
The Commission needed to begin to address the fiscal activities planned
under last year's annual report. The work program was partially developed
and while the Commission is self-directed and of great service to the
community, it needs to attend to other items within the work program.
Beagle asked the Commission to allow Staff to make initial review of
rehabilitation projects submitted to the Commission, and if upon finding
the properties could be considered in any way of historical value, to then
submit those properties to the Commission for their review and recommenda-
tions. It would streamline the process and allow the Commission to focus
on other projects. He would continue however to distribute all information
in the Commission packet.
Russell wanted to know how the law required the Commission to act upon
these rehabilitation projects. He did not feel comfortable with relin-
quishing the Commission's review process.
Cook asked if the Commission decided against a proposal for rehabilitation
if the property was not considered a historic site, what consequences
would occur. Beagle replied that the Commission is acting only in
advisory capacity and does not have authority to deny a project, but, to
offer recommendations to the State. Cook stated if the Commission doesn't
have the to enact change, then their efforts should be directed towards
other projects.
In response to Kern's query of the procedure of the house located at
Bowery and Summit, Beagle answered the property had to go through a
Certificate of Appropriateness process since it was located in the Summit
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Street historic district. In historic districts, the Commission has the
responsibility and the power to review and approve (or deny) proposed
rehabilitations involving changes to the exterior features of a building.
Cook saved to allow staff to screen rehabilitation project applications
for potential historic content, and if historic, forward all such projects
to the Commission for their review. Also, staff will present non-historic
projects as supplemental material within the mont:lly packet. Kern
seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Beagle asked if the additional materials in the packets were informative
for the Commissioners. The Commission wants to continue to receive the
information.
ADJOURNMENT
Kern moved. Cook seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Susan Rest.
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1988 - 7:30 P.M.
CLASSROOM, SENIOR CENTER
MEMBERS PRESENT: Russell, VanderWoude, Kern, Scott
MEMBERS ABSENT: Cook, Sierk, Licht
STAFF PRESENT: Beagle, Rest
GUESTS PRESENT: Karin Franklin, Senior Planner
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Russell called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m.
REVIEW OF JULY 13, 1988, MINUTES:
Commissioners noted no errors in July 13, 1988 minutes.
DRAFT
Russell moved the second agenda item "Discussion of any Item not on the
Agenda" after all other business, and renamed it "New Business".
DISCUSSION OF BUDGET AND COMMISSION EXPENSES
Karin Franklin, Senior Planner, presented information concerning the
budgetary process with special consideration to how it affects the
Commission and its proposed future projects.
The budget process for the following fiscal year begins in October. Each
division has two weeks to complete the budget forms. The Urban Planning
division not only governs the Historic Preservation Commission but also
the Riverfront, Planning and Zoning Commissions, and Board of Adjustment.
Two things differentiate the Historic Preservation Commission from the
others: (1) 1/4 staff time person allocated to the Commission through the
salary budget, and (2) $350.00 allocated for the Awards Program in
administrative graphic supplies costs. There is no danger in losing either
the staff time nor the Awards money at this point in time.
This year, fiscal year 1989, is fairly constrained in the amount of funds
for the Commission, and the division as a whole. The budget was signifi-
cantly cut back and if money is desired for a new project, it would have
to be taken away from something else.
Franklin recommended if the Commission wanted to begin a low cost project
mid fiscal year, it might be possible or if they could present a
compelling argument, the Council might "find" funding, such as when the
Council chose to fund a small brochure to provide information regarding
the North Side District.
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For fiscal year 1990, Franklin recommended the Commission plan ahead for
specific projects and their projected costs. The Commission can not expect
to geometrically increase their funding, but through expanding service
levels, might receive more funding for new projects. The Commission should
provide input to Staff who will in turn present the material to Franklin
to submit in her proposed budget to the City Manager. The City Manager
then presents his budget to the City Council in January. She mentioned
there was not much point in lobbying the Council for support before they
receive the City Manager's recommendations. The Commissioners could attend
the public hearings, present information as well as provide support for
Historic Preservation. By March, the budget will be approved.
Russell raised the issue of increased staff time, perhaps in the form of a
Neighborhood Planner. Franklin replied interest exists, however, it is a
new concept and has not been done before in Iowa City. She also mentioned
the duties would have to be subsumed into an already existing position
within the Planning Department and it would take a significant
restructuring to accomodate such an increase in duties.
Russell asked if there currently existed a staff person with interests in
tourism. Franklin replied the Chamber's Convention Visitors' bureau which
is funded in part by the hotel and motel tax provides that service.
Russell asked what fund raising the Commission is permitted to do on its
own? Franklin stated it is difficult to set up foundations, however, the
City government can set up a fund to receive private contributions
earmarked specifically for Historic Preservation. The Commission would be
soliciting funds in the name of the City which might diminish its direct
funding from the City. Then again, the City might welcome the attention
and added revenue.
Franklin charged the Commission with finding ways of plugging into the
budget system. Some of her suggestions included:
Dues and Memberships - applying for new subscriptions
Printing Service - either a continuing item or one shot projects
Travel/education - attending state or regional meetings
Printing and Graphics - used for Awards programs
In these ways, the Commission can garner funds for different specific
projects.
Russell reiterated the importance of increased staff time in the future
and equated a Neighborhood Planner with a "Quality of Life" type of
planner. He suggested one arena of support could include rehabilitation
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Beagle requested Franklin's input on the non -conforming uses ordinances
mentioned by Cook in previous meetings. Franklin stated that the ability
to rebuild any non -conforming structure is based on a comparison of the
assessed value of the property in relation to the value of the damage that
occurred, and that contrary to Cook's opinion, the staff had found
instances in which 100% of the assessed value was not exceeded. In
reference to historic structures, Beagle said the new structure must be as
near as possible to the previous exterior design if placed on the site of
the original foundation.
The Commission thanked Karin Franklin for coming to the meeting and
presenting the budget information in such a concise manner.
Russell restated his interest in acquiring more staff time perhaps by
formulating a specific resolution promoting the necessity of more staff
involvement in regards to the North Side District.
DISCUSSION OF ANNUAL REPORT AND COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM
Russell stated the annual report pages needed to be labelled more clearly
as to date and function. The General Responsibilities section did not need
to be altered.
Discussion - ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1988
Item 3. In response to a*question from Russell, Beagle stated the
Commission had recommended adoption of new architectural guidelines and
procedures for new construction which will be presented to the City
Council. Russell suggested to clarify that while the Commission sent its
recommendation to Council, no action as yet has been taken.
Item 5. Russell questioned the status of the recommendation to the
City Finance Director that stated the penalty for illegal demolitions be
increased to $1,000.
Item 6. Grammatical change in first sentence, should read "Historic
Preservation: The People's Choice" by:
Part a. Should read "...as Historic Preservation Week...".
Part b. Should include some mention of the Award categories and the
Honorable Mentions.
Item 8. Beagle stated that he and Barbara Wagner met with the Iowa
City Press -Citizen Executive Editor in an informal meeting to discuss the
possibility of a "Preservation Corner" column. The Editor was not
favorably disposed to the concept, although he did not entirely close the
door on the concept. The issue has been placed on hold by the Commission
since then. The Editor also feared the article would be used to serve a
special interest which was not the intent. Russell noted that such a
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column would also take alot of time on the part of the Commissioners to
prepare articles, editorials, etc.
Item 12. Should read "Considered a logo for use on stationary and
educational materials produced by the Commission to promote the goals of
historic preservation in the community."
Discussion - ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989
Item 1. Russell stressed the importance of not only nominating
potential local historic districts but also promoting and evaluating them,
and educating the public on historic preservation issues as goals of the
Commission. Kern suggested to include the North Side District within the
statement.
Item 2. The Certified Local Government (CLG) funding proposals have
previously been denied twice. Russell suggested to pitch the proposal
differently with such catch phrases as "multi -phase", "facade renovation",
etc. Scott asked if a direct inquiry concerning the objections to the
previous proposals could be made. VanderWoude suggested a possible
negative climate against projects in urban areas. Russell stated the
Commission would like to encorage Staff to apply for CLG funding again
this year.
Beagle noted other funding sources that may be approached such as the
Iowa Community Cultural Grant to be used for acquisition and restoration
projects.
Item 3. Should read "Implement a historic preservation awareness
program in cooperation with public and private groups such as the Friends
of Historic Preservation which may include the following activities:"
Russell suggested approaching other historic preservation groups with
specific activities in mind.
Item a. VanderWoude suggested a speaker's bureau in the form of "Ask
the Architect".
Russell asked for more specific information such as walking tour maps
and downtown maps of historical places to be included in the educational
campaign.
Item 4. Should read "...encourage the rehabilitation and restoration
of historic buildings so as to create historic districts."
Commission Members. Correction to VanderWoude's title, should read
"Vice Chairperson".
Russell mentioned the students who compiled and presented information on
the South Summit Street project asked the Commission for approximately
$30.00 for printing and distribution costs of a pamphlet they developed.
Kern offered that the Commission suggest to the students that they
approach Bill Nowysz for the funds.
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Beagle will 'resubmit the Annual Report to Chairperson Russell for final
review with noted corrections.
DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE COMNUNM DEVELOPENENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDIN
PROPOSALS
Beagle stated the Commission may compete for CDBG funds if they can
present a proposal that meets the criteria mentioned in the staff packet.
At this point in time, the Committee on Community Needs is leaning towards
human service interests. The Commission asked staff to investigate the
possible procurement of monies and also to lend support to other proposals
which may impact on historic preservation issues, i.e., rehabilitation
projects.
DISCUSSION OF COMMISSION LOGO
Scott reported he had taken color slides of buildings and various archi-
tectural features in the Iowa City area to present to the graphic design
graduate student for further analysis. He is specifically looking at
cornice pieces.
Update on Margaret Nowysz Fund. Beagle reported the final accounting was
completed, ending with a total of approximately $390.00 plus interest. He
has submitted a check request and will pass it on to Russell as soon as it
it received.
Kern inquired if the Commission could nominate houses for the National
Register. Beagle stated the State should submit nominations to the
Commission for review. VanderWoude recommended to Kern to call Jacobsen
and offered his help in the matter.
Beagle said the Commission may be interested in a proposal by the Iowa
City Community Credit Union located at 500 Iowa Avenue to rezone proper-
ties located at 528 Iowa Avenue, 530 Iowa Avenue, and 15 North Johnson
from residential to commercial. This could have a serious impact on the
older homes on Iowa Avenue and Johnson Street and could have a negative
impact on the "Windrem House" at 604 Iowa Avenue which is located on the
National Register. Not only does the Commission need to take note of the
actual houses at issue, but also the concept of the possible dismantling
of a residential area to expand commercial zones. The application has been
filed to appear before the Planning and Zoning Commission's September 1,
1988 meeting.
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Russell agreed that the Commission should address this issue. Staff will
prepare the necessary information for the Commissioners and Russell will
draft a memo to present at the Planning and Zoning Commission's public
hearing. Russell will notify Commissioners of the content of the memo.
ADJOURNMENT
Vanderwoude moved. Kern seconded. The motion carried unamimausly.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Susan Rest.
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Meeting: Animal Control Committee
Date: July 14, 1988 ll//
Time: 7:30p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, Civic Center, Iowa City
Present: Barbara Mann; Don Bradford; Dr. Paul Cooper; Marvin Kahn;
Barb Bryant; Diana Lundell; Janice Becker
Absent: Al Axeen; Arnold Zajicek
Staff Present: Mary Miller; Bev Horton; Terry Kimble; Jim Schoenfelder
The meeting was called to order at 7:30p.m. Bev Horton was appointed
Chair pro -tem in the absence of Al Axeen.
New members Diana Lundell; Paul Cooper and Barbara Mann were introduced.
It was moved, seconded and approved that Dr. Paul Cooper, U of I
Veterinarian be appointed to fill the vacancy of Iowa City's
representative, Marvin Klahn. Kiahn will be moving to Solon, but will
continue to serve as a member of the Shelter Building Committee.
Horton and Schoenfelder discussed their visits to animal shelters in
Blackhawk County; University of Iowa; Kirkwood Community College and
other facilities. They noted both the strengths and weaknesses of the
several structures, with particular attention paid to types of
construction materials used, ease of maintenance, air exchange and
control, and other operational factors. Glazed block or fused vinyl
appear to be the best and most easily maintained interior surfaces.
However, the installed cost of fused vinyl would elevate construction
costs to an unacceptable level. Schoenfelder recommended glazed block
for interior surfaces exposed to regular washing. Dr. Cooper stated the
glazed block interior surfaces at the U of Iowa Animal Facility have
been in place for years and shown no signs of deterioration.
Schoenfelder presented drafts of floor layouts for the proposed
Coralv17le/Iowa City facility and explained the rationale for the
design, air exchat;:::. lighting and interior arrangement of the
structure. The deaf'. was approved with minor modifications suggested.
Schoenfelder 'ndfcared the structure would be essentially a frame
building, amply insulatc;, xith easy maintenance interior surfaces and
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utilizing lighting and solar energy to the maximum.
James Schoenfelder will cost out the total project and report to the
Committee. Bev Horton will supply costs for internal fixtures, cages,
etc.
The committee will tour a new University of Iowa Animal Facility in the
near future.
The next meeting of the group is scheduled at 7:O0pm, Thursday, July 28,
1988 for a tour of the Oakdale facilities.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45p.m.
N.D. Miller
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
FORMAL MEETING
JULY 21, 1988- 7:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Clark, Cook, Cooper, Hebert, Scott, Wallace
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dierks
STAFF PRESENT: Beagle, Boyle, Moen, Kritz
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Scott called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
1. Recommend approval of the preliminary and final plats for Briar Ridge
Subdivision, Part Two, a 13.806 acre, 6 -lot residential subdivision
and the preliminary and final plats for Briar Ridge Subdivision, Part
Three, a 19.713 acre, 10 -lot residential subdivision submitted by
Dean Oakes subject to approval of legal documents and receipt of a
letter establishing the subdivision's fire rating.
2. Recommend approval of the preliminary and final plats for Imperial
Court Industrial Park, an 11 -lot, 4.615 acre industrial subdivision,
subject to approval of construction plans, waiver of the sidewalk
requirement and waiver of subdivision design requirements for the
Imperial Court cul-de-sac, and approval of the preliminary LSNRD plan
for the Iowa City Ready Mix facility.
3. Recommend approval of the preliminary and final plats for a Resub-
division of a Portion of Government Lot 4, a 3.37 acre, 3 -lot
commercial subdivision submitted by W.A. Gay & Company, Inc.
4. Recommend approval of a request submitted by David Quade to rezone a
1.69 acre tract located one mile east of Iowa City on Local Road from
A-1 to RS.
S. Recommend approval of a request submitted by W.A. Gay & Company,
Inc., to vacate approximately the western eight feet of Waterfront
Drive right-of-way, extending approximately 500 feet north of Stevens
Drive.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Mace Braverman, 503 Melrose Avenue, informed the Commission that he will
be raking application to rezone a parcel of land west of Mormon Trek
Boulevard and north of Westwinds Drive from CN -1 to CC -2. He indicated
that the present classification is too restrictive and would not accom-
modate a neighborhood medical clinic as proposed by Dr. Yang Ahn east of
Mormon Trek Boulevard. Chairperson Scott commented that the Commission
would be reviewing the CN -1 zoning classification and possible changes may
permit medical office uses in that zone.
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Braverman indicated that such a review would be beneficial from his
perspective and would be very interested in any changes to permitted uses
in the CN -1 zone as it could negate the reason for his rezoning request.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JULY 1 1988:
Wallace moved to approve the minutes of July 7, 1988. Cooper seconded the
motion. The motion carried 6-0.
DEVELOPMENT ITEMS:
1. 5-8818. Discussion of a request submitted by Jim Glasgow
Construction Company for approval of revised preliminary and final
plats for Idyllwild on the Water, a 20.80 acre, 60 -lot residential
subdivision (45 -day limitation period: July 22, 1988).
Chairperson Scott noted the receipt of a letter addressed to Barry
Beagle, Associate Planner with the City of Iowa City, from James D.
Houghton, attorney for Jim Glasgow Construction Company, stating that
Mr. Glasgow is withdrawing his subdivision application for Idyllwild
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2. S-8825. Discussion of a request submitted by Dean Oakes for approval
of the preliminary and final plats of Briar Ridge Subdivision, Part
II, a 13.806 acre, 6 -lot residential subdivision and the preliminary
and final plats of Briar Ridge Subdivision, Part III, a 19.713 acre,
10 -lot residential subdivision generally located east of the
Coralville Reservoir on Prairie du Chien Road, approximately 2 miles
north of Iowa City in Fringe Area 3 (45 -day limitation period:
August 15, 1988).
Moen reported that the preliminary and final plats of Briar Ridge
Subdivision, Parts Two and Three, are consistent with the Subdivision
Regulations and all deficiencies and discrepancies previously listed
in the staff report have been resolved except that a letter has yet
to be received from the Solon Fire District. Moen stated that staff
recommends approval for the preliminary and final plats of Parts Two
and Three of Briar Ridge Subdivision contingent upon submission of
the letter of transmittal from Solon. Boyle noted that the legal
papers have not been reviewed as yet and approval should be contin-
gent on final approval of legal papers.
Cooper moved to approve the preliminary and final plats of Briar
Ridge Subdivision, Part Two, a, 13.806 acre, 6—lot residential
subdivision and the preliminary and final plats of Briar Ridge
Subdivision, Part Three, a 19.713 acre, 10—lot residential
subdivision subject to the final acceptance of legal papers and the
receipt of a fire rating letter. Wallace seconded the motion. The
motion carried 6-0.
3. 5-8826. Discussion of a request submitted by Iowa City Ready Mix,
Inc. for approval of the preliminary and final plats of an 11 -lot,
4.615 acre industrial subdivision known as Imperial Court Industrial
Park and for approval of the preliminary LSNRD plan for the Iowa City
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Ready Mix facility located on a 2.174 acre tract of land east of
Riverside Drive and north of Imperial Court, as proposed. (45 -day
limitation period: August 15, 1988.)
Moen reported that all deficiencies and discrepancies have been
resolved and that staff recommends approval of the preliminary and
final plat. Moen continued by stating that the deficiencies and
discrepancies associated with the LSNRD plan have been resolved,
including issues relating to the river corridor overlay zone with
placement of a note on the plat establishing the location of the
riverbank and identification of the 30 -foot setback requirement.
Poen concluded by saying that staff recommends approval of the LSNRD
plan for Iowa City Ready Mix and approval of the preliminary and
final plats of Imperial Court Industrial Park subject to final
i approval of constructionlans waiver Iver of sidewalks within the
subdivision and waiver of cul-de-sac design requirements.
Cook moved to approve the preliminary and final plats of Imperial
Court Industrial Park, an 11 -lot, 4.615 acre industrial subdivision
subject to the final acceptance of construction plans, waiver of the
sidewalk requirement, and waiver of subdivision design requirements
for the Imperial Court cul-de-sac. Hebert seconded the motion. The
motion carried 6-0.
Cook moved to approve the preliminary LSNRD plan for Iowa City Ready
Mix. Wallace seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
4. S-8827. Discussion of a request submitted by W. A. Gay & Co., Inc.,
for approval of the preliminary and final plats of a 3.37 acre, 3 -lot
commercial subdivision known as a Resubdivision of a Portion of
Government Lot 4 (45 -day limitation period: August 15, 1988).
Beagle reviewed the staff report dated July 21, 1988. Beagle noted
that all deficiencies and discrepancies noted in the staff report
have been resolved and recommended approval of the preliminary and
final plats contingent upon the vacation of a portion of Waterfront
Drive right-of-way as requested by the applicant and the waiver of
sidewalks along Waterfront Drive.
Susan Horowitz, 1129 Kirkwood, stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission has previously stated a need and concern for installing
sidewalks in this area and asked legal staff whether the installation
of sidewalks could be made at a time definite. Boyle replied that
the developer is waiving his right to object to an assessment at a
future date when it will be appropriate to put sidewalks in this
area. If sidewalks were put in now, Beagle said they may have to be
torn up in two years for the installation of sewer lines associated
with the new water pollution control plant.
Wallace moved to approve S-8827, a 3.37 acre, 3 -lot commercial
subdivision subject to the waiving installation of a sidewalk along
Waterfront Drive at this time and the vacation of an 8 -foot portion
of Waterfront Drive right-of-way. Cooper seconded the motion.
Wallace stated that she feels that the reasons set forth in the staff
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report for the waiving of sidewalk requirements, while valid for this
particular item, should not represent a City policy of not installing
sidewalks. Wallace continued and said that sidewalks should be a top
priority regardless of the number of pedestrians using a section of
sidewalk. Wallace concluded by saying she will vote in favor of this
item, but is very concerned about the provision of sidewalks in this
area. Cook stated that he feels that this issue is an economic
development, and that the business in question has been and will be
providing a contribution to the local economy and that this aspect is
more important than the value of an eight foot portion of Waterfront
Drive. Cook concluded by saying that he intends to vote in favor of
this item.
The motion carried 6-0.
ZONING ITEMS:
CZ -8814. Discussion of a request submitted by David Quade to rezone a
1.69 acre tract located one mile east of Iowa City from A-1 to RS.
Beagle reviewed a memorandum dated July 13, 1988. Beagle concluded by
saying staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning noting factors
that distinguish this request from any others in Area 5 to rezone agricul-
tural land to permit a residential use.
Wallace moved to recommend the City Council forward a comment to the
County Supervisors advising that the request to rezone the 1.69 acre tract
from A-1 to RS be approved. Cook seconded the motion. The motion carried
6-0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
V-8804. Discussion of a request submitted by W. A. Gay & Co., Inc., to
vacate approximately the western eight feet of Waterfront Drive right-of-
way, extending approximately 500 feet north of Stevens Drive.
Beagle reviewed the staff report dated July 21, 1988. Beagle concluded by
saying that staff recommends approval of the proposed vacation of the west
eight feet of Waterfront Drive right-of-way.
Cooper moved to recommend approval of the vacation of the western eight
feet of Waterfront Drive right-of-way, extending approximately 500 feet
north of Stevens Drive. Wallace seconded the motion. The motion carried
6-0.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION INFORMATION:
Clark asked when staff was going to review the definition of terms used in
the CN -1 zone. Beagle replied that this issue is on the pending list, but
staff does not have a definite time established to review this zoning
classification, however, one could be established if the Commission so
desired. Clark stated that he would not feel right to discuss the
rezoning application that Mace Braverman informed the Commission of
tonight without the feedback from the planning staff regarding the CN -1
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zone. Wallace stated that she seconded Clark's feelings of wanting staff
to review the CN -1 zoning before the upcoming rezoning request. Scott
stated that he agreed with the other Commissioners and would ask staff to
have some proposed changes to the CN -1 zoning circulated before the
September meeting and the upcoming rezoning request by Mace Braverman.
Chairperson Scott reminded the Commissioners of the extra meetings for the
Comprehensive Plan Update coming up in September.
Cooper moved to adjourn the meeting. Wallace seconded the motion. The
motion carried 6-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Kyle L. Kritz.
Approved by:
Kenneth Cooper, Secretary
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zone. Wallace stated that she seconded Clark's feelings of wanting staff
to review the CN -1 zoning before the upcoming rezoning request. Scott
stated that he agreed with the other Commissioners and would ask staff to
have some proposed changes to the CN -1 zoning circulated before the
September meeting and the upcoming rezoning request by Mace Braverman.
Chairperson Scott reminded the Commissioners of the extra meetings for the
Comprehensive Plan Update coming up in September.
Cooper moved to adjourn the meeting. Wallace seconded the motion. The
motion carried 6-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Kyle L. Kritz.
Approved by:
Kenneth Cooper, Secretary
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IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1988
4:00 PM ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Buchanan, Drum, Gelman, Pacha, Summy, Swaim, Willis
MEMBERS ABSENT: Cox, Reed
STAFF PRESENT: Eggers, Jehle, Craig, Penick, Forsythe
OTHERS PRESENT: Ellie Densen, FRIENDS liaison
CALL TO ORDER:
President Gelman called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the regular meeting and public hearing of July 28, 1988, were
approved. Buchanan/Willis.
FINANCIAL REPORTS:
E�gers reviewed the financial reports as included in the FY88 Library
Annual Report. Receipt reports reviewed were Receipts by Fund, Enterprise
Fund, Gifts and Bequests Fund. Expenditure Reports reviewed were
Expenditures by Fund, Expenditures for Library Materials - FY84-FY88,
FY1988 Library Materials Expenditures by Category and Fund.
DISBURSEMENTS:
Disbursements for July, 1988 were approved as presented. Willis/Drum.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. Eggers called the Board's attention to the materials prepared by the
Library Staff Association relating to the Annual Hospice Marathon in
October. The Library will again have a team entered and it is hoped
that FRIENDS, Foundation and Library Board members will join library
staff in running or walking in this annual event for their favorite
human service cause. Last year's Library team won two awards: Most
team members and most money raised by a team. Library staff has once
again issued a challenge to the University of Iowa Library.
2. Deborah Green has been hired to fill the Youth Services Coordinator
position vacated in July by Judy Kelley. Green has been the
Coordinator of Youth Services for the Tampa/Hillsborough County
Library in Tampa, Florida serving 15 branch libraries. The Iowa City
Public Library is most fortunate to have someone with Green's
qualifications join the staff.
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3. The Library has sent a Parent Letter to the parents of all Iowa City
Community School District, Regina and Willowwind students for the
past 12 years. This letter is mailed directly to the parents with
the newsletters sent by the Iowa City School District and Regina
schools. The Library mails directly to the Willowwind parents. The
purpose of the letter is to 1) inform the parents of all library
services provided by the Iowa City Public Library; and 2) inform the
parents that all materials within the library are available for
checkout to all patrons. There are no age restrictions on any part
of the Library's collection. The letter further states that it is
the parent's responsibility to limit or restrict their child's access
to particular materials if they feel it is necessary to do so.
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The Library's new five-year plan, On Track for the 90's has been
condensed onto a spreadsheet showing goals, objectives and tasks by
fiscal year. Responsibility for each goal has been assigned to the
appropriate staff member.
5. Eggers included in the Board packets copies of letters sent to:
University of Iowa President Hunter Rawlings III welcoming him and
his family to Iowa City and extending an invitation to visit the Iowa
City Public Library; John Ounkhase, Visiting Associate Professor in
environmental geology, addressing issues raised by a student's
request to check-out a videotape from the Library for a class
assignment.
6. The Cumulative Annual Report of Book Sales (1974 to present)
indicates that the FRIENDS of the Library have cleared $73,263.20 in
the past 14 years through the sale of donated used books. Attendance
figures have been kept only since 1982, but since that time, 18,827
book lovers have attended the sales. During this same 14 -year
period, the FRIENDS have given over $102,000 to the Library for the
purchase of materials and equipment.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
1. President Gelman thanked former Board President Charles Drum for his
leadership during his extended tenure (FY87 and FY88).
2. Gelman reviewed goals and objectives for the Library Board for the
current fiscal year. He recommended the formation of a committee to
study and discuss the new Development Office as it relates to the
FY90 budgeting cycle. Willis, Gelman and Eggers will serve on this
committee.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MEMBERS:
Buchanan, Swaim and Gelman each indicated they had been contacted by
library patrons within the past few weeks with complaints relating to the
following issues: expurgation of entries from the library's copy of the
Polk City Directory; parent responsibility for supervision of materials
checked out by children; the reinstatement of fines for patrons over 65.
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The Board discussed each of these issues as they relate to the Library
Bill of Rights of the American Library Association and the policies set
forth by the Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees. (Refer to item
83 of the Director's Report for more information regarding the parent
responsibility issue.) None of the complaining patrons appeared in person
to discuss these issues directly with the Board. It was decided to
display copies of the Responsibility Form signed by each parent when their
child gets a library card, near the movie collection and, as required, in
other places in the library.
FRIENDS REPORT:
Ellie Densen reported on the following for the FRIENDS of the Library: On
Sunday, September 11 at 3:00 PM, Sue Neufeld will give a slide
presentation of the 1988 literary tour of England; plans are being made
for the 1989 tour of England and France; the date for the 1989 Volunteer
Dinner has been set as March 16; the "Let's Talk About It" series is in
the planning stages and will begin in the spring of 1989.
FOUNDATION REPORT:
Forsythe reported that the Foundation Board of Trustees held is first
meeting of the current year and President Russ Schmeiser gave an
outstanding presentation and orientation for new and old Board members.
There will be no major gala event this year. The emphasis will be on
fund-raising. The annual reception for donors of over $30 will be held on
Sunday, September 11 at 4:00 PM at Bushnell's Turtle. This thank you
event is donated by a Foundation contributor. The current balance For
all funds is $512,562 with income of $329,000 in FY88.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Board viewed the premiere showing of the first Iowa City Public
Library video annual report. This is the staff's first attempt at
organizing the Library's visual record in a methodical way for historical
purposes. The concept and production were by AV Coordinator Dewey
McGuire. The script was written by McGuire and Library Director Lolly
Eggers. Narration for this seven minute video was done by Eggers. The
tape will be shown over the Library's cable channel 20.
The Board reviewed and discussed the FY88 Annual Report written by the
library staff. This report is a history of the library for FY1988 and an
evaluation of what was accomplished. This is the library's official
report to the Library Board, City Council, Board of Supervisors and the
public. Copies are available at the Information Desk and from the library
business office.
The meeting adjourned at 5:56 PM.
NOTE: The next regular meeting of the Iowa City Public Library Board of
Trustees will be on Thursday, September 22, 1988, at 4:00 PM in the
Library's Administrative Conference Room on the second floor.
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COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1988 - 3:30 P.M.
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER CLASSROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Becker, Cooper, Hulse, Kubby, Leshtz, Patrick, Rawland
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kuhn, Ruff, Snider
STAFF PRESENT: Milkman, Nugent, Rockwell, Michel, Abebe
OTHERS PRESENT: Harry Epstein, Karen Hradek
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. CCN recommends that Phyllis Kilpatrick's position as a permanent
part-time position be changed to a permanent full-time position.
2. CCN recommends that the Benton Street Storm Drainage Project be
postponed until Spring 1989 in order that it be constructed in
conjunction with the City's Sewer Project.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 3:32 p.m.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 19, 1988, CCN MEETING MINUTES:
Becker moved to approve the July 19, 1988, minutes. Kubby stated she did
not realize that Phyllis Kilpatrick's position was to be temporary full-
time. Milkman said there are nine months during the construction season
when they are very busy but it would be better to have a permanent full-
time position to allow Phyllis to work on minority and women contractor
recruiting. Milkman also stated she had talked to the City Manager and
now wants to recommend to City Council a full-time position for Phyllis.
Kubby suggested to change the CCN recommendation from temporary to full-
time.
Patrick moved to place Phyllis Kilpatrick in a full-time position. Cooper
seconded.
Milkman said HUD recommended that they also hire an additional person.
HUD currently has a lbt of Section 312 money available, but staff is
needed to assist in administering it.
The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC/MEMBER DISCUSSION:
Rockwell provided information on a meeting scheduled for Augdst 30 to
discuss W/MBE contractor assistance with Ruby Abebe, Civil Rights
Coordinator. A major rehab project for Hillcrest Family Services was also
discussed. Minority and small contractors are in the bidding process but
the requirements still call for the lowest bid which may preclude many
minority contractors.
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MILLER/ORCHARD NEIGHBORHOOD:
Karen Hradek, a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission and a
resident from the Miller/Orchard Neighborhood, updated the CCN on the
Miller/Orchard situation. Hradek stated that the City wants to postpone
the project rather than dig up the very busy Benton Street twice, and she
also said there is a chance for federal money to help pay for the sanitary
sewer portion of the project. She felt the best overall picture was to
bid the project in the winter when the bidding was lower and the street
should only be dug up once during construction in spring 1989. The
Miller/Orchard neighbors are in agreement with this.
Hradek stated that the topic of Miller/Orchard Park had risen again and
the City Manager is interested in it. Miller/Orchard Park was proposed to
be located at the corner of Miller Street and Benton Street before the
project was given up. Hradek also said the Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion, on a unanimous vote, had sent a recommendation to City Council to
get an appraisal. She also stated all of the information was included in
the packet.
Milkman stated she had to write a letter to HUD explaining the delay in
the Benton Street Storm Drainage project. Next year's funds could be
conditioned and this could mean that the City couldn't draw on the funds
until the project on Benton Street was done. Leshtz questioned what was
the worst that could happen. Milkman responded that provided all other
funds were spent in a timely manner, she felt the project should work.
Cooper asked if anyone had looked into the asking price of the park
property. Hradek explained that the City Manager was in contact with the
owner. Kubby asked if there was any formal recommendation.
Becker made a motion that the Benton Street Storm Drainage Project be
Postponed until spring 1989 in order that it be constructed in conjunction
with the City's sanitary sewer project. Rawland seconded. The motion
passed unanimously.
Ruby Abebe, the Civil Rights Coordinator, was introduced to the Committee.
Kubby stated three groups had requested information on the proposed W/MBE
policy statement. The three groups were Women Against Racism, River City
Cooperative, and Northern Sun News in Minneapolis. The proposed W/MBE
Policy would be on the November CCN agenda.
NORTH LINN PROJECT:
Harry Epstein from the North Linn Street Betterment Project presented an
update on the North Linn Street Paving Project. Epstein presented a
picture of the project, explaining that the bricks were installed on the
east side and they are now moving to the west side of the street. Epstein
said he will meet with the Traffic Engineer to see about the street
lighting. He also stated merchants and residents were very concerned with
the lighting situation. Epstein informed the Committee he was very happy
with the project and he felt he saved the City a lot of money. Cooper
asked if the project was what he had envisioned. Epstein responded yes,
and stated everyone should benefit from the project. Cooper asked if
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everyone had lived up to their expectations and Epstein replied that
everyone had and also that the property owners had all paid in advance
except one. Leshtz said he had walked by the project and felt Harry had
done a fine job as the project engineer!
Milkman questioned Harry on the total cost of the project. Epstein said
the filling, bricklaying, tamping, etc. was completed for approximately
$2,000 and he felt that by today's standards the City had received a good
deal. Milkman commended Harry for sticking with the project. Epstein
responded by saying he had had a good group of men and the project was
fun. Milkman stated this was the first time the Committee had been the
liaison for a project that did not involve CDBG funds.
NEXT YEAR'S FUNDING AND WORK SCHEDULE:
Nugent distributed last year's application forms and some instructions on
the forms to all Committee members. Kubby stated a few years ago they had
neighborhood meetings to see what the community's needs were. Last year
they did not because of low attendance in the previous years and so Kubby
raised the question whether the Committee wanted to go back to the
neighborhood hearings. Rawland stated the problem of low funds and no
people attending the hearings. Patrick agreed with Rawland's ideas.
Kubby stated the group should schedule some important upcoming dates.
Nugent responded the room had been reserved tentatively for September 27
at 3:00 and September 28 at 7:00 and these times were flexible. Kubby
said she felt people should be encouraged to submit proposals early so the
Committee has adequate time to review them. Nugent said early applica-
tions were given preference for time slots.
Leshtz questioned whether the meeting on the 27th was scheduled at 3:00
for any particular reason. Kubby asked if anybody else had a problem with
the scheduled time and also said that the October meeting should have a
room so that people are not rushed when they speak. Rawland felt they
should be out of the meeting by 7:00. Kubby asked Nugent to schedule the
October 18 meeting for 3:00. Cooper asked if each person was allowed a
certain amount of time for each proposal and Nugent replied she thought
they were limited to 20 minutes. Patrick wondered about the problem of
people getting into the building after 5:00. Rockwell informed the group
they have a key to the door and the door is kept unlocked for the meeting.
The door is locked when the meeting is over. Rockwell also felt a notice
posted on the door would be helpful.
Leshtz asked if there would be a regular CCN meeting on September 20.
Kubby stated the only item to discuss was information on women and
minority businesses enterprise participation policy. Rockwell stated
there was nothing they were bidding on and Kubby asked what other things
do they need to talk about for major tasks. The CCN agreed to move the
minority bidding project report to November and cancel the September 20
meeting.
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PUBLICITY FOR 1989 CDBG PROGRAM PREPARATION:
The group was informed that last year posters were placed in neighborhoods
and in public buildings. Kubby asked if these were sent out to people who
had applied in the past. Nugent stated a memo was sent to all Department
heads, Commissioners, and people who have applied in the past. Milkman
said Nugent had a list of 3-4 people who have already requested funding
applications. Rawland questioned if there would be any posters this year.
Nugent suggested setting a date for CCN members to pick up the posters or
mail 4-5 posters to each of the members.
QUARTERLY REPORTS:
Elderly Services Small Repair Program:
Patrick stated only a few elderly service repair projects had been
completed because of the heat. One project involved tuckpointing,
painting a gutter and repair work on the chimney at a cost of $341.35.
The second project had replaced an electrical box on the back porch with
waterproof materials and repairs were also made under the eaves of the
front porch where birds had lived. The cost of the project was $370.55.
The final project was repair work on a mobile home that had a leaky roof.
New rafters and sheeting were put in and a rolled roof was placed on it
and was also waterproofed.
Housing Rehabilitation:
Rawland stated she did not receive her packet until late and suggested
that her Housing Rehab report be discussed at the next month's meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:16 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Greg Michel.
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IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ashby, Foster, Ockenfels, Lewis
MEMBERS ABSENT: Blum
STAFF PRESENT: O'Neil, Wright
GUESTS PRESENT: Charles Neuzil, Charles Ruppert, Iry Moses, Dick
Pattschu11 pgeo zMti
Chairman Ashby called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Attendance and
guests were noted.
The minutes of the Commission's meeting on June 21, 1988, were considered
and approved.
O'Neil presented the bills for the month. He expressed concern regarding
the extraordinarily high water bill and said he will continue to try to
determine the cause. The bills were approved for payment as presented.
Since Commissioner Lewis was not as yet present, it was decided to delay
consideration of item 4-A, the Airport Layout Plan, until his arrival.
FLY -IN BREAKFAST:
O'Neil reported plans for the annual fly -in breakfast to be held at the
Airport on August 28, 1988, are progressing. Ockenfels expressed a desire
to somehow add to the festivities in a way that would recognize and
promote flying and the airport to the public. Ashby will check on the
possibility of having the airport history booklet available for sale to
the public at the breakfast.
UNITED HANGAR POWER REQUIREMENTS:
O'Neil reported on measures which have been taken to improve the power
supply to the offices in the United hangar building. A voltage regulator
has been ordered which should relieve the situation for the current
tenant. A long-term solution to the inadequacy will still be needed.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT:
O'Neil reported Iowa City Ready Mix has purchased land just east of the
airport and will move their operation to that location. The company does
not plan to install any equipment that would be of higher elevation than
the equipment presently at the site.
AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN:
Iry Moses from HR Green Company reported the new airport layout plan has
been submitted to the FAA. Tentative plans were made for O'Neil, Moses
and one or two Commission members to meet with FAA officials in Kansas
City on July 29, 1988.
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Airport Commission
July 21, 1988
Page 2
DOANE FARM MANAGEMENT - MID -YEAR REPORT:
O'Neil called the Commission's attention to the farm management mid -year
report. He reported that the first spraying of weeds growing in the
runway cracks was not effective because of the dry weather and a second
attempt will be made.
STATE AVIATION PROGRAM:
O'Neil asked the members to circulate a packet from the State of Iowa to
be used when seeking aid for airport improvement programs.
LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN AIRPORT COMMISSION AND RON O'NEIL:
The final letter of agreement between the Airport Commission and Ron
O'Neil was considered and signed.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Chairman Ashby had nothing to report.
PUBLIC AND COMMISSION MEMBERS' INFORMATION AND INPUT:
Foster expressed concern regarding the assurance the Commission has that
safety inspections for monitoring the underground fuel tanks do, indeed,
meet EPA standards. It was agreed attorney Sueppel will be asked to
address this problem and report to the Commission.
Lewis and Ockenfels were asked to investigate the possibilities for
expanding the activities at the annual airport breakfast.
Guest Dick Pattschull informed the Commission of a client who is
interested in leasing the land in the southeast portion of the airport
along Highway 218 for the purpose of developing a research and development
facility. Blum and Foster will meet with Mr. Pattschull during the week
of July 25 to learn more about the proposal.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil announced plans to be on vacation during the first week in August.
Foster and Lewis will handle the daily check of the runways and be
available as needed during the week. O'Neil said he is currently
attempting to identify the trees which constitute clear zone obstructions.
The next meeting of the Airport Commission was set for August 18, 1988, at
7:30 p.m.
Recorder: Priscilla Wright.
S airmanT Jack Ashb' y
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MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jack Ashby, Pat Foster, John Ockenfels, Harry Lewis,
Dick Blum
STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Bill Sueppel
GUESTS PRESENT: Dave Brown
Chairman Ashby called the meeting to order at 4:10 PM. Attendance and
guests were noted.
MEETING WITH FAA
Blum summarized the meeting of July 29, 1988, with FAA officials in Kansas
City. Blum explained that the FAA was quite receptive to the Commission's
concerns and would attempt to assist the Commission in completing an
acceptable ALP.
It was mentioned that Iowa City is the third busiest general aviation
airport in the state of Iowa and it has been apparent that the
Commissioners are concerned about the airport.
Blum stated the FAA contacted him a few days after the meeting in Kansas
City and suggested some alternatives for the ALP. It was these
alternatives that prompted the executive session.
Blum moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with legal
counsel. The motion was seconded by Foster and approved unanimously.
The Commission moved to executive session at 4:43 PM.
The Commission reopened the regular session of the meeting at 5:40 PM.
Blum made a motion to request staff assistance for modifying the existing
zoning ordinance to reflect the current runway length on Runway 6/24 at
4,355 feet and to reflect FAA standards as they pertain to the 34:1 glide
slope. This will make the City of Iowa City's standards consistent with
those of the FAA. Part 2 of the motion was to direct the Airport Manager
to contact the firm of H.R. Green to update the ALP to reflect the
changes. Foster seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Blum reminded the Commission of the fly -in breakfast at the airport on
August 28, 1988 and requested assistance from the Commissioners. Blum
moved to adjourn and the meeting adjourned at 5:53 PH.
Minutes reported by Ron O'Neil.
,Ohairperson -'Jae
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Iowa Department of Transortation
800 Lincoln W y, Ames, Iowa 50010 515/239-1499
DEC 1 1988
Ref. No: 701.229
Dear City Clerk:
Subject: Street Construction Program, Road Use Tax Fund
i
We acknowledge receiving the City's Street Construction
Program for the period July 1, Zf f to June 30, A??Oe
as required by Section 312.12 o t e Code of Iowa.
Sincerely,
1
Patrick R. Cain, Director
Office of Transportation Inventory
Planning b Research Division
i
PRC:SA:skd
cc: District Transportation Planner i
F # I #
f'• FC 2 1988
MOM K.
C17y CLERK �3 R
RESOLUTION NO. 88-184
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY
STREETS AND PARKING AND THE OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1988.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT the Official
Financial Report for City Streets and Parking and the Official Street
Construction Program Project Status Report for the period beginning July
1, 1987, through June 30, 1988, be approved.
It was moved by Strait and seconded by Ambrisco the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X , Ambrisco
x_ Courtney
x_ Horowitz
x Larson
x McDonald
x_ Strait
Passed and approved this Pith day of September , 1988.
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FORM 222000 IOWA T T OF TRANSPORTATION
4.88RUT-2
Iowa Department,.
` & of Transportation
OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT�
for
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CITY STREETS AND PARKING
City Iowa City
County Johnson
From July 1, 1987
to
June 30,1988
s I Marian Karr lows City
,city clerk of the City of
do hereby certify that the city council has by resolution approved this report as Its official 1988 Fiscal Year Street .'.
Finance Report this _ day of ,19_,
Official City Address 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
.. rnp cane) -.
Clerk's Address •I.;:<'
(IIO,Ilarenl Fmm ADove)
Clerk's Hours 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M Phone (319) 356-5041t.
Mayor John McDonald
Mayor's Address f
(Il 011lereal Ram AM
Members of the Council
William Ambrisco
George Strait
Darrell Courtney
Susan Horowitz
kandy Larson
On or before September 10, 1980, two copies of this report shall be filed with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
This report consists of RUT NUMBERS: (clrcle those Included) 2• 2A C1 2C 2�[
DISTRIBUTION: White Copy -Office of Transportation Inventory; Yellow Copy- District Transportation Planner, Pink Copy -City;
Goldenrod Copy-Workshoal / 2�
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Iowa Department of Transortation 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010 515/239-1499
SEP 121988
Ref. No.: 701.516
Dear City Clerk:
SUBJECT: Street Finance Program - Road Use Tax Fund
We acknowledge receiving the city's Street Finance Report for the
period from July 1, 1987, through June 30, 1988, as required by the
Code of Iowa, Chapter 312, Section 14. This report, when combined
with those submitted from other cities in Iowa, will provide the Iowa
Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration
with a documented record of street receipts and expenditures in Iowa
cities.
Sincerely,
�Xelot-�
Patrick R. Cain, Director
Office of Transportation Inventory
Planning and Research Division
PRC: SA: ja
- cc: District Transportation Planner
SEP 1 31988
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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IOwi of V111141 \I ., ..i\.�,�R ix TION
rORM }}nW 11"
STREET FINANCE REPORT
FROM ALL SOURCES FOR STREET PURPOSES
City _Iowa City
county Johnson
Official Census Figure 50,508
City No.
ICbmRlel,a by n o T I
A. I. Ending Balance Last Street Finance Report
2. Adjustment (Explain on RUT - 28)
3. Actual Book Balance, July 1, 1987
ACTUAL RECEIPTS
B. 1. Road Use Tax ...........................
2. Properly Taxes ..........................
3. Special Assessments .....................
4. Misc. (Itemize on Next Page) ................
5. Proceeds From Bonds Sold .................
6. Interest Earned ..........................
C. Total Receipts (Lines Bt Ihru 86) ..............
D. TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE ..................
(Line A3 • Line C)
ACTUAL EXPENDITURES
E. Maintenance
1. Roadway Maintenance .................. . .
2. Snow and Ica Removal ....................
3. Storm Sewers ...........................
4. Traffic Services ...... . ...... . ........... .
S. Street Cleaning........... I ..............
F. Construction or Reconstruction
1. Engineering ............................
2. Right of Way Purchased ...................
3. Roadway Construction ....................
4. Storm Sewers ...........................
5. Traffic Services ............... . ..........
6.Sidewalks ..............................
G. Administration ............................
H. Street Lighting .......... . ....... .. ........
I. Trees ...................... .............
J. Equipment (Purchased or Repaired).....,.,....
K. Misc. (Itemize on Next Page) .. . ..............
L. Bonds and Interest Paid
I. Principal Paid on Bonds ........... . .. . . .. .
2. Interest Paid on Bonds ........... . ........
M. Non -Street Purposes .......................
N. Total Expenditures(Lines E Ihru M).,...,..,...
O. BALANCE, June 30, 1000 ....................
(Line D minus Line N)
P. TOTAL FUNDS ACCOUNTED FOR.
(Line N • Line O 2 Line 0)
COLUMNI COLUMN2 COLUMN
ROAD USE GENERAL OTHER
TAXFUND FUND FUNDS"
(ROUND FIGURES TO NEAREST DOLLAR)
459,454 355,128 27,233
459,454'-355,1 8 27.233
RUT -2A
COLUMN4
TOTALS
841,815
841,815
1.926.900 X)(2(88 149g1W(',K 1,926,900
7,288 1,664,143 1,611, 3
45,175 _ -5,
1,008,837-
960,000 _ X9bU'UUU
45,399 45,399
1,926,900
2,066,699
1,664,143
5,657,742
2,386,354
2,421,827
1,691,376
6,499,557
801,425 33,014 834,439
135,75
338,645 �gT(g-
50,595 25,50 —
• 10,195
• 1,23 ,
• 4,219
• 54,252 25,105
• 12,545
�3I1-
23D1226
1,860,208 1,344,028
10,195
--T,-2T9-
249,311
2-2 6
—T, -2T9-249,311226
1,169,499 1,169,499
465,705 465,705
1,635,204 4,839,440
526.146 1,077,799 56,172 1,660,117
2,386,354 2,421,827 1,691,376 6,499,557
(•) Road -Use Tax Expenditures (col. l only) for those six Items must be divided Into the proper Stale Functional Classification columns on the lop
portion of Form RUT 28 1") Debt Service. Project and Special Assessments, Utility Funds, etc. Include the balances for Funds which are used
entirety for streets. Read Your Now Instructions. Q
DISTRIBUTION: White Copy- Office of Transportation Inventory; Yellow Copy - District Transportation Planner; Pink Copy -City; ✓�+�
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IOW. DEPARTMENT OF TR.NSrOPTAIION
FORM )10a0S.aa
STREET FINANCE REPORT
City Iowa City
CONSTRUCTION & RECONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES
FROM ROAD USE TAX ACCOUNT ONLY
(USE FIGURES FROM COL. 1, RUT -2A)
Arterial
Ext. of Rural Systems Connector
COLUMN COLUMNS
Char a for Services
14uNc_ Municipal
Municipal
Municipal
Trunk f01,601W .. Arterial
Collector
Local
Func. Class 06 Func. Class OS Func. Class 10
Func. Class 11
Func. Class 12
RUT -2e
Total
1. Engineering
2. Right of Way Purchased
3. Roadway Construction
4. Storm Sewers
s. Traffic Services —n'946 — — 13,475 — 54.252
6. Sidewalks
Total X46— _-8.939_—.. _ 3R 13. A7r, 1C aCn CA oco
Comments: (Including street expenditures by subdividers.)
Itemization of Miscellaneous Receipts (Line 84) (See instructions)
COLUMN COLUMNS
Char a for Services
3.947
Grants see attached
Misc. Sates
:
741,567
Reimb. of Expenses
7g.
q
5
Reimb. of Damages
936
Transfer In
182.773
Line 84 Totals $1 83T
Itemization of Miscellaneous Expenditures (Line K.) (See Instructions.) COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3
Line K Totals
DISTRIBUTION: White Copy- 011lce of Transportation Inventory; Yellow Copy- District Transportation Planner; Pink Copy - City;
Goldenrod Copy - Workshdot
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Grant Funds Received in FY88
Federal: FHWA
Grant R BROS-521C (1)-8J-52
M-4055 (1)-81-52
BRM -M-4044 (1)88-52
State: RISE Funds
Grant # RMX-3715 (1)-9E-52
RMX-3715 (1)-9E-52
FN -1-5 (40)-21-52
Camp Cardinal Road Bridge $ 1,225.31
Dubuque/Iowa Impr. 76,883.78
Benton Street Bridge 431,770.44
Heinz Rd. Paving 66,969.44
Scott Blvd. Paving 146,768.15
Bridge Deck Repair 17,949.60
$741,566.72
IOWA DEPARTMENT Or TRANSPORTATION
form 22ooTs .-N
STREET FINANCE REPORT
On and OR Street
Parking Statement
City Iowa City City No.
IcomDIeua by D.O.T.I
A. ACTUAL BOOK BALANCE July 1. 1987 ............................................................ $1,296,602
ACTUAL RECEIPTS
B. Parking and Meter Receipts 379, 661
1. Street Meter Revenue........................................................................... 1 342 315
2. Lot or Garage Meter Revenue.................................................................... ' 12,282
3. Other Lot or Garage Revenue (Rentals)..........................................................
4. Property Taxes.................................................................................
S. Miscellaneous (Itemize on separate sheet) .............................................. I.........
294,111
Total (Lines B1 Ihru 85).........................................................................
C. Proceeds of Parking Bonds Sold ............
RUT -2C
0. Parking Bonds and Interest Paid 165.000
1, Principal Paid on Bonds.........................................................................
2. Interest Paid on Bonds.......................................................................... 461.331
H, Street Work Paid from Parking......................................................................
(Amount claimed under miscellaneous rocelpls on Form RUT -2B)
1. Total Expenditures (Lines Ft Ihru F5, plus GI Ihru G2, plus Line H) ................................... 1,813,888
J. ACTUAL BALANCE Juno 3D, 1988 ..................................................................1.511.083
K. TOTAL PARKING FUNDS ACCOUNTED FOR (Lines I plus J) ........................................ 3=324.971
DISTRIBUTION: White Copy- Office of Transportation Inventory: Yellow Copy- District Transportation Planner: Pink Copy - City;
Goldenrod Copy- Worksheet
B
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2.028,369
D. Total Receipts (Lines Btthru B5 plus Line C) .................••••••••••••••••••.............••••••••
E. TOTAL PARKING FUNDS AVAILABLE (Lines A plus D) ..............................................
3.324.971
ACTUAL EXPENDITURES
F. For On and Off Street Parking
22,482
1. Acquisition and Installation of Meters............................................................4.160
2. Maintenance and RepalrofMeters ...............................................................
59,146
3. Acquisition and Improvement of Parking
1,101,769
4. Maintenance and Operation for Parking..........................................................
S. Policing and Enforcement.......................................................................
1.187.557
Total (Lines F1 Ihru F5).........................................................................
0. Parking Bonds and Interest Paid 165.000
1, Principal Paid on Bonds.........................................................................
2. Interest Paid on Bonds.......................................................................... 461.331
H, Street Work Paid from Parking......................................................................
(Amount claimed under miscellaneous rocelpls on Form RUT -2B)
1. Total Expenditures (Lines Ft Ihru F5, plus GI Ihru G2, plus Line H) ................................... 1,813,888
J. ACTUAL BALANCE Juno 3D, 1988 ..................................................................1.511.083
K. TOTAL PARKING FUNDS ACCOUNTED FOR (Lines I plus J) ........................................ 3=324.971
DISTRIBUTION: White Copy- Office of Transportation Inventory: Yellow Copy- District Transportation Planner: Pink Copy - City;
Goldenrod Copy- Worksheet
B
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Parking Statement
Miscellaneous Receipts
1
I
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Parking Statement
Miscellaneous Receipts
= $294,110.54
Interest
103,993
Fines
187,235
Misc. Refunds - Sales Tax
1,437
Telephone Commissions
414
Reimb. for Damages
1,121
Micro Copies
90
$294,110
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Iowa D.,Pat,I... of Tnniporinlon ,'•/ ,�
2200 5 579
OFFICIAL
1 OF TR,.V
�+ so STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
W� po PROJECT STATUS REPORT
I , 0 1=
1r - �•
Y: rows FOR
❑ CITIES • Pop. 1,000.4,999 (one-year)
® CITIES • Pop. 5,000 & aver (five-year comprehensive)
>: CITY IOWA CITY, IOWA
:
COUNTY Johnson
....FROM JULY11111918% „.
• I'IpJI'r� TO r ..
JUNE 30, 1988
Marian K./Karr city clerk othe City `
of ::•Iowa City; Iowa - do hereby certify that the citycounlillhas
I by resolution approved this official report as Its fiscal July 1,1987' to June 30, 1988 one yearlllve-year comprehensive Street Conet ruc r. 2
tion Program this Month (' , Day , Year
I.
Cityclerk Marian K. Karr
:Maung Address _410 E. Washington Street; Iowa City,.IA
I°: :} ;
Daytime Phone No, 319/356-5041 Hours Available
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A - (Alga Code)
•; _ _` John McDonald , Ma or
MEMBES OF THE COUNCIL w
John McDonald
e:
;. Darrel Courtney 4
William Ambrisca
George Strait
Susan Horowitz
Randy Larson
' on or before September 10 of each year two copies of this report shall be filed with the Iowa Department of Transportation. rt I 7
DISTRIBUTION: While • Office of Tlanepmlation lnv.; Yellow • City COPY; Pine • District TlaaeperIbllon Planner
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Iowa Department of Transortation
800 Lincoln W y, Ames,.Iowa 50010 515/239-149914 0
SEP 12 1988
Ref. No.: 701.229
Dear City Clerk:
Subject: Project Status Report, Road Use Tax Fund
We acknowledge receiving the City's Project Status Report for the
period July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988, as required by Section 312.12
of the Code of Iowa.
Sind it "Riy'L
Patrick R. Cain, Director
Office of Transportation Inventory
Planning and Research Division
BEP 1 31988
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT
STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Accomplishments July 1, 19_87 To June 00, 1988
Pop. 1.000 • 4,999
0 1 year program
Pop. 5,000 & over
0 5 year program
R.U.T. 5
SHEET I OF 9
CITY Iowa City. Iowa
COUNTY Johnson
FORM 220014 SaO
PROJECT LIMITS
STATE
SURFACE
STATE
PROJECT
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
FUNCTIONAL
•--
I RIGHT WAY
CLASSIFICATION
FDNC.
A
I PAW AND DRAIN
04
LENGTH
O PAVE
MARTERIAL CONNECTOR
OS ARTERIAL CONNECTOR El1EN$ION
_
I RECONSTRUCTION
Of TRUNK CR
TYPE
5 PAVEMENT WIDENING
OF TRUNK RURAL
-
RESURFACING
COLLECTOR SYSTEMS
I SNWLDERI
IO MUNICIPAL ARTERIAL
Asphalt
S SURFACE RESTORATION
SYSTEMS
10
11
e EORCULVERTONLY
9 MUNICIPAL COLLECTOR
1INTERSECTION LIGHTING
SYSTEMS
I STREET LIGHTING
R MUNICIPAL SERVICE
. 1
II, MISCEWNEOUSNEOUS
SYSTEMS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Accomplishments July 1, 19_87 To June 00, 1988
Pop. 1.000 • 4,999
0 1 year program
Pop. 5,000 & over
0 5 year program
R.U.T. 5
SHEET I OF 9
CITY Iowa City. Iowa
COUNTY Johnson
PROJECT LIMITS
STATE
SURFACE
PROJECT
TOTAL COST
PROD.
STREET
FDNC.
TYPE OF
LENGTH
(DOLLARS)
%
FROM
TO
WIDTH
TYPE
NO.
NAME
CLASS.
CONST.
(MILES)
COMPLETED
1
Asphalt
10
11
lAsphalt
Resurfacing
(Miscellaneous
locations)
12
Varies
6 12
NA
191,597
100%
2
Benton St. &
10
ISunset St.
Intersection
ignalization
& 11
-----
-----
10
NA
23,000
100%
3
Kirkwood Ave,
Railroad cros
ing signals
10 &
0
& Gilbert Ct.
on Iowa Inter
road
tate rail-
12
""'
""'
10
NA
0
4
Kirkwood Ave,
Railroad cros
ing signals
10 &
& Maiden Lan
on Cedar Rapi
Cit Railway-----
s and Iowa
12
-----
10
NA
0
0
5
Kirkwood Ave.
& Dodge St.
Intersection
Signalization
10
-----
-----
10
NA
0
0
6
Clinton St.
10 &
& Market St.
Intersection
ignalization
12
-----
-----
10
NA
0
0
7
Benton St.
Riverside Dr.
Greenwood Dr.
30
31
Concrete
4 & 5
0.55
0
0
Culvert Replacement
just
8
Potomac Dr.
west of Mt.
ernon Dr.
12
-----
Concrete
9
NA
0
0
Woolf
Bridge Deck
Replacement
(31 x 171)
9
Avenue
over Highway
N6
11
31
Concrete
9
0.032
0
0
Bridge Widening
& Deck
Melrose
Replacement
ver
06
45
Concrete
9
(45 x 242)
0
0
10
Avenue
Heartland Ra
1 Corp.
0.046
11
Melrose
Byington
Railroad
0
Avenue
Avenue
Bridge
06
31
Concrete
1, 4 & 5
0.44
1 0
`�`U'
DIMNWIbm
1Mile•Off" PI TIMe.In, YMIPV• CIly COPY, Nnk- OI,ItlO PIWAV
FORM MIA2e0
STREET
NAME
PROJECT LIMITS
STATE
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
FUNCTIONAL
1. RIGHT OF WAY
CLASSIFICATION
3. GRADE AND DRAIN
IM ARTERIAL EXTENSION
0 PAVE
-A
03 ARTERIAL CONNECTOR EXTENSION
RECONSTRUCTION
Of TRUNK `EXT. OF
6. PAVEMENTWIDENING
07 TRUNK (RURAL
6 RESURFACING
COLLECTOR SYSTEMS
7. SHOULDERWIDENING
10 MUNICIPAL ARTERIAL
a SURFACE RESTORATION
SYSTEMS
e. BRIDGE of CULVERT ONLY
11 MUNICIPAL COLLECTOR
10 INTERSECTION LIGHTINO
SYSTEMS
II. STREET LIGHTING
12 MUNICIPAL SERVICE
12. MISCELLANFgri
sysn uc
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
ACCOMPllehmenle July 1, 1921_ To June 30, 19-8-Q_
Pop. 1,000.4,999
0 1 year program
Pop. 5,000 i over
® S year program
R.U.T. 5
SHEET 2 OF 2
CITY Iowa City, Iowa
COUNTY Johnson
PROJ.
NO.
STREET
NAME
PROJECT LIMITS
STATE
FUND.
CLASS.
SURFACE
TYPE OF
CONST.
PROJECT
LENGTH
(MILES)
TOTAL COST
(DOLLARS)
%
COMPLETED
FROM
TO
WIDTH
TYPE
12
Melrose
Avenue
West High
School
Highway
#218
06
50
Concrete
1, 2
& 3
0.52
0
0
13
Burlington St.
& Gilbert St.
Intersection
add turning laies
Improvements
N, S & W
04
10
56
Concrete
5
NA
0
0
14
Brookside
Drive
Bridge over
lston Creek
12
24
Concrete
9
24 x 25
0
0
15
Second
Avenue
Bridge over
lston Creek
12
24
Concrete
9
24 x 25
0
0
16
Taft
Speedway
Dubuque
Street
West approx.
2700 feet
12
28
Concrete
2 & 3
0.55
0
0
17
Fourth
Avenue
Culvert on Ralston
Creek
12
---
Concrete
9
NA
0
0
18
F Street
Culvert on Ralston
Creek
12
---
Concrete
9
NA
0
0
19
Dodge
Street
Dubuque
Road
Governor
Street
04
49
Concrete
1, 5
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-185
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE HEINZ ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has recommended that the improvements
covering the Heinz Road Improvements Project as included in a contract between
the City of Iowa City and Metro Pavers, Inc. of City of Iowa City, dated
September 29, 1987, be accepted and
WHEREAS, maintenance bonds have been filed in the City Clerk's office,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, that
said improvements be hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
It was moved by Strait and seconded by Ambrisco
that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x AMBRISCO
x COURTNEY
x HOROWITZ
x LARSON
X McDONALD
X STRAIT
Passed and approved this 6th day of September, 1988.
ATTEST: aaua2r2 -K. -&ZMJ
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August 30, 1988
OWA CITY
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons:
I hereby certify that the construction of the improvements listed
below has been completed in substantial accordance with the plans
and specifications of the Engineering Division of the City of
Iowa City. The required maintenance bond is on file in the City
Clerk's office.
Concrete paving of Heinz Road Improvements Project, as
constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa.
I hereby recommend that the above -referenced improvements be
accepted by the City of Iowa City. Total project construction
cost was $168,646.92.
RJ tfu11 s Mittel,
Frank K. Farmer, P.E.
City Engineer
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OWA CITY
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons:
I hereby certify that the construction of the improvements listed
below has been completed in substantial accordance with the plans
and specifications of the Engineering Division of the City of
Iowa City. The required maintenance bond is on file in the City
Clerk's office.
Concrete paving of Heinz Road Improvements Project, as
constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa.
I hereby recommend that the above -referenced improvements be
accepted by the City of Iowa City. Total project construction
cost was $168,646.92.
RJ tfu11 s Mittel,
Frank K. Farmer, P.E.
City Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-186
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR
LOTS 1 THROUGH 4 AND 29 THROUGH 40 OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART XI
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has certified that the following
improvements have been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications
of the City of Iowa City:
Sanitary sewer and storm sewer improvements as constructed by Jeffrey
Maxwell Construction Co, of Iowa City, Iowa.
Paving improvements as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa.
AND WHEREAS, maintenance bonds have been filed in the City Clerk's office,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, that
said improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City.
It was moved by Strait and seconded by Ambrisco
that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X AMBRISCO
X COURTNEY
X HOROWITZ
X LARSON
X McDONALO
X STRAIT
Passed and approved this 6th day of September, 1988.
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CMC CENTER 410 E. WASHNVGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-50CU
ENGINEER'S REPORT
August 30, 1988
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons:
i hereby certify that the construction of the improvements listed
below has been completed in substantial accordance with the plans
and specifications of the Engineering Division of the City of
Iowa City. The required maintenance bond is on file in the City
Clerk's office.
Sanitary sewer and storm sewer improvements for lots 1
through 4 and 29 through 40 of Village Green Part XI, as
constructed by Jeffrey Maxwell Construction Co. of Iowa
City, Iowa.
Paving improvements for lots 1 through 4 and 29 through 40
of Village Green, Part XI, as constructed by Metro Pavers,
Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa.
I hereby recommend that the above -referenced improvements be
accepted by the City of Iowa City.
Res ectfu11 s bmitted,
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Frank K. Farmer, P.E.
City Engineer
RESOLUTION NO. 88-187
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR
A PORTION OF HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FIRST ADDITION
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has certified that the following
improvements have been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications
of the City of Iowa City:
Sanitary sewer improvements for Lots 2 through 7 and 15 through 19 of
Highlander Development First Addition as constructed by H.D. Knowling
Co. of Iowa City, Iowa.
Storm sewer improvements for Lots 2 through 7 and 14 through 19 of
Highlander Development First Addition as constructed by H.D. Knowling Co. of
Iowa City, Iowa.
Paving improvements for Lots 2 through 7 and 14 through 19 of Highlander
Development First Addition as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa
City, Iowa.
AND WHEREAS, maintenance bonds have been filed in the City Clerk's office,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, that
said improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City.
It was moved by Strait and seconded by AmbriscO
that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x AMBRISCO
x COURTNEY
x HOROWITZ
x LARSON
x McDONALD
x_ STRAIT
Passed and approved this 6th day of September, 1988.
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CK IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
ENGINEER'S REPORT
August 30, 1988
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons:
I hereby certify that the construction of the improvements listed
below has been completed in substantial accordance with the plans
and specifications of the Engineering Division of the City of
Iowa City. The required maintenance bond is on file in the City
Clerk's office.
Sanitary sewer improvements for lots 2 through 7 and 15
through 19 of Highlander Development First Addition as
constructed by H.D. Knowling Co. of Iowa City, Iowa.
Storm sewer improvements for lots 2 through 7 and 14 through
19 of Highlander Development First Addition as constructed
by H.D. Knowling Co. of Iowa City, Iowa.
Paving improvements for lots 2 through 7 and 14 through 19
of Highlander Development First Addition as constructed by
H.D. Knowling Co. of Iowa City, Iowa.
I hereby recommend that the above—referenced improvements be
accepted by the City of Iowa City.
Re pectfully submitted,
Frank K. Farmer, P.E.
City Engineer
830 East College
Iowa City, IA 52240
August 24, 1988
City Council
City of Iowa City
Iowa City, IA 52240
Attention: John McDonald, Mayor
The attached resolution was passed at the Johnson County
Democratic Central Committee meeting on August 23, 1988.
We respectfully submit it for presentation to the City
Council.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Respectfully,
Mary aniswol
Secretary
Johnson County Democratic Party
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Iowa City, IA 52240
August 24, 1988
City Council
City of Iowa City
Iowa City, IA 52240
Attention: John McDonald, Mayor
The attached resolution was passed at the Johnson County
Democratic Central Committee meeting on August 23, 1988.
We respectfully submit it for presentation to the City
Council.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Respectfully,
Mary aniswol
Secretary
Johnson County Democratic Party
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MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
Whereas, the resignation of an Iowa City Council member will
leave a remaining term of one full year on the Council;
Whereas, we believe that the democratic process calls for -
maximum citizen participation and representation at all
levels of government;
Whereas, government achieves maximum trust and respect when -
it accords those qualities to the citizens it serves;
Whereas, a dollar amount cannot be assigned to the value of
participatory elections;
Therefore, be it resolved that the Johnson County Democratic
Party recommend to the Iowa City Council that the Council
call for an election for the vacant Council seat, rather
than filling the seat by appointment.
AUG 2 61988
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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Whereas, the resignation of an Iowa City Council member will
leave a remaining term of one full year on the Council;
Whereas, we believe that the democratic process calls for -
maximum citizen participation and representation at all
levels of government;
Whereas, government achieves maximum trust and respect when -
it accords those qualities to the citizens it serves;
Whereas, a dollar amount cannot be assigned to the value of
participatory elections;
Therefore, be it resolved that the Johnson County Democratic
Party recommend to the Iowa City Council that the Council
call for an election for the vacant Council seat, rather
than filling the seat by appointment.
AUG 2 61988
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 30, 1988
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: Parking Prohibition on Oberlin Street
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 HERE TO CORNER
on the east side of Oberlin Street at a point 40 feet south of its
intersection with Tulane Court. The sign will be erected so as to create
a no parking any time zone on the east side of Oberlin extending from the
intersection with Tulane Court to a point 40 feet south. This action will
take place on or shortly after September 13, 1988.
COMMENT:
At the present time, a daycare facility is located in the southeast
quadrant of the intersection of Tulane Court and Oberlin Street. It has
been observed that vehicles associated with staff members of the daycare
center are parking vehicles at the radius point of the intersection. At
times the parked vehicles protrude into the sidewalk extended on Oberlin
Street. The prohibition noted above is intended to move parking back from
the intersection, creating a clear space for both vehicular access onto
Oberlin Street and pedestrian movement across Oberlin Street.
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MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 30, 1988
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: Parking Prohibition on Tulane Court
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 CORNER TO HERE
signs on the south side of Tulane Court, 40 feet east of its intersection
with Oberlin Street. The signs will be installed on or shortly after
September 13, 1988.
COMMENT:
At the present time, a daycare facility is located in the southeast
quadrant of the intersection of Tulare Court and Oberlin Street. It has
been observed that vehicles associated with staff members of the daycare
center are parking vehicles at the radius point of the intersection. At
times the parked vehicles protrude into the sidewalk extended on Tulare
Court. The prohibition noted above is intended to move parking back from
the intersection, creating a clear space for both vehicular access onto
Tulare Court and pedestrian movement across Tulare Court.
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MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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ICE OF pvethat a �aphblic hearing
will be held by the City Conaril of Ioa City, Iaa, {I
at 1:30 p.m., on the 9th dW of A4d, 19K in the
Civic Center Council Chambers, Iaa City, Iara; at
vhich hearing the Council will consider the follow-
ing items: '
1. An ordinance to vacate the nest 8 feet of
Waterfront Drive right-of-way extending
approximately 500 feet north of Stevens Drive,
and located adjacent to Gay's Wckr Cmpeny
An ordinance to redesignate that portion of
Maiden Lane beb+een the south right-0f-ww lire
of Court Street and the north ric-R-of-Ky lire
of Harrison Street as an alley.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are on file
for public examination in the office of the City
} Clerk, Civic Center, Icas City, haa. Persons
wishing to make their viers kn0wh for Cantil r
consideration are encouraged to appear at the k7e-
m2ntiorned time and place.
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ORDINMICE REDEBIGNATING MAIDEN LANE BETWEEN THE
SODTH RIGHf-OF-WAY LINE OF COLRT STREET AND THE
NDRM RIG OF -WAY LINE OF RARRISCN SanT fN XM.
WIEREAS, the portion of Maiden Lane beteem
Court and Harrison streets is not the principal
means of access to abutting property; and
WO]m, this segnent of Maiden Lane affords
only a secondary mans of access to adjacent land
and structures; and
W1M, this public right -of -W is not
generally used for the purpose of through vehicular
traffic and such use is not phoned.
MSI, Tim, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY
MKIL OF THE CITY OF ICWA CITY:
SECTICN I REDESIGNATICN. That the City of
Iona City hereby redesignates that portion of Maidah
Lane legally described below as an alley:
Beginning at a 5/8 inch iron pin found at
the Southeast Corner of Block 19, of the
County Seat Addition to Iowa City, Iara,
as Recorded in Deed Book 1 8 2, at Page
253, of the Records of the Johnson Canty
Recorder's Office; Thence NDC0001o0191, an
Assured Bearing along the East Line of
said Block 19, 320.95 feet, to the North-
east comer of said Block 19, a Point on
the Southerly Right -of -Way Line of Court
Street, in the City of Iowa City, Ioe;
Thence 589021'46"E, along the Easterly
Prgjection of said Line, 56.92 feet, to a
Point on the Westerly Line of Block 2, of
BeYyhill and Pierces Addition, as
Recorded in Deed Rmod Book 12, at Page
18B, and Re -traced in Plat Book 2, at Pap
31, all of the Records of the Johnson
County Recorder's Office; Thence
SOOo03'02"W, along said Westerly Line,
320.00 feet, to a Point on the "Irdicated
North Line of Harrison Street", in
Accordance with the Survey by Robert J.
Wheeler, dated the 2nd day of July, 1957,
and Recorded in Plat Book 4, at Page 414,
of the Records of the Johnson Canty
Recorder's Office; Thence 504310511W,
56.68 feet, to the Point of Beginning.
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SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision
of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION IIT. SEYMILITY. If any section,
provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adju#d
to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudicatim
shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whale or any section, provision or part thereof not
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE . This Ordinance
shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication as required by law.
Passed and approved this
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-188
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NAGLE LUMBER COMPANY LOCATED AT
1201 SOUTH GILBERT STREET.
WHEREAS, the owner, Nagle Lumber Company, has filed with the City Clerk of
Iowa City, an application for approval of an amended preliminary Large
Scale Non -Residential Development Plan for 1201 South Gilbert Street; and
WHEREAS, said Large Scale Non -Residential Development is to permit an
expansion of an existing storage shed on the site of the lumber company;
and
WHEREAS, the department of Planning and Program Development and the Public
Works Department have examined the amended preliminary Large Scale Non -
Residential Development Plan and have recommended approval of same; and
WHEREAS, the amended preliminary Large Scale Non -Residential Development
Plan has been examined by the Planning and Zoning Commission and after due
deliberation the Commission has recommended that it be accepted and
approved; and
WHEREAS, the amended Large Scale Non -Residential Development Plan is found
to conform with all of the pertinent requirements of the Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA:
1. That the amended preliminary Large Scale Non -Residential Development
Pian for Nagle Lumber Company at 1201 South Gilbert Street is hereby
approved.
2. That the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby
authorized and directed to certify the approval of the resolution and
said plan after passage and approval by law. The approval of the
preliminary plan does not constitute the approval of the development,
but is merely an authorization to proceed with the preparation of the
final plan based upon the parameters set in this preliminary plan.
It was moved by Horowitz and seconded by Larson the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X_ Ambrisco
X Courtney
X_ Horowitz
_X Larson
X McDonald
X Strait
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Passed and approved this 6th day of September 1988.
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Approved as to Form
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Item: 5-8828. Nagle Lumber Company
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Requested action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing land use and zoning:
Surrounding land use and zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
Applicable regulations:
45 -day limitation period:
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Public utilities:
Public services:
Transportation:
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Barry Beagle
Date: September 1, 1988
Nagle Lumber Company
1201 S. Gilbert St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Contact Person: Loran Hershberger
Phone: 338-1113
Preliminary Large Scale Non -Residen-
tial Development (LSNRD) Plan
approval.
To permit construction of a storage
shed addition.
1201 S. Gilbert St.
3.91 acres.
Commercial; CI -1.
North - Commercial; CI -1.
South - Commercial and Vacant;CI-1.
East - Commercial; CI -1.
West - City Wastewater Treatment
Plant; P.
Intensive Commercial.
Provisions of the LSNRD Ordinance,
Stormwater Management Ordinance, and
Zoning Ordinance.
September 26, 1988.
The site is served by municipal
water and sewage disposal systems.
No utility extensions are proposed.
Municipal police and fire protection
are available. Sanitation service
is provided by a private hauler.
Vehicular access is provided by two
existing curb openings on South
Gilbert Street. Freight service is
available from an existing railroad
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Physical characteristics: The subject area is moderately
sloping, draining to Ralston Creek
immediately to the west.
NALYSIS:
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The applicant is requesting approval of an amended preliminary LSNRD plan for
Nagle Lumber Company to permit the construction of a 1,440 sq. ft. storage shed
addition (Building E-2) on the site of their present facility located at 1201
S. Gilbert St. The propose addition is intended to be used for product
storage, and freight receiving and shipping. The plan also identifies two
additional storage sheds (Buildings F and G) which the applicant proposes to
construct in the future as business growth warrants. The preliminary plan
expires after two years, but may be extended for one year at the Council's
discretion. Unless a final plan is approved and building permits are issued
for the two buildings within 36 -months of the date of preliminary plan ap-
proval, a new preliminary plan must be approved. The initial preliminary and
final LSNRD plan for the 3.97 acre site was approved on August 3, 1971. The
plan authorized the construction of the main building and "umbrella" storage
sheds with the remaining area west of the railroad spur primarily left un-
developed. It is this undeveloped area that is the subject of this request.
Subject to minor revisions, the proposed plan is in substantial compliance with
the LSNRD Ordinance and applicable sections of the Zoning Ordinance. A
parking area tree is required for the five (5) additional parking spaces
provided on the south side of the building and needs to be illustrated on the
plan.
No legal documents are required with this development proposal since no public
improvements or utility easements are either proposed or effected by this plan.
i Economic Impact:
The improvements proposed by Nagle Lumber Company are estimated to cost
approximately $8,500. The assessed value of the facility is, therefore,
expected to increase by the same amount. At a current City levy of
$11.69523/$1,000 of assessed valuation, the City would annually generate
approximately $99.41 in taxes as a result of the proposed improvements. In
addition, the improvements shown do not require a commitment of public funds or
services beyond the services already available to the facility.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the amended preliminary LSNRD plan for Nagle Lumber Company be
deferred, but, upon resolution of the deficiencies and discrepancies listed
below, that it be approved.
DEFICIENCIES AND 0 SCREPAN IES:
1. Satisfy the parking area tree requirement for the five additional spaces
south of the main building.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map.
2. Preliminary LSNRD Plan
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THE CITY COI.NCIL OF IDA CnY IS CONSIDERING
APPOINTI MS TO THE FOLLOWING C"ISSICN:
WOMW TELECROICATICtS CUMISSICN
One vacancy - lke)pired term
September 6, 1988 - March 13, 1989
The duties of the Broadband Telecammnications
Commission include serving as a review board to
resolve disputes between any subscribe or potential
subscriber and the Cablevision company; reviewing
and auditing reports by the cablevision caiparly to
the City as required by the Cable Television
Ordinance; working with the public, the media, the
City, and the cablevision company far the prpose of
melting recommendations on various issues; engaging
in other activities pursuant to the effective
monitoring and evaluation of the C41V systen in the
City.
Iowa City appointed members of boards and caomhs-
sions mist be eligible electors of the City of Iowa
City.
This appointment will be made at the September 6,
1988 meeting of the City Cavil at 7:3D p.m in the
Council Chambers. Person interested in being
considered for this position should contact the City
Cleric, Civic Center, 410 E. Washington St. P{plita-
tion forms are available from the Clerk's office
upon request.
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Females: 2
September 6, 1988
BROADBAND TELECCIM MICATIONS COVUSSION - One vacancy - Unexpired term
September 6, 1988 - March 13, 1989
Mike Dill
1802 Flatiron Dr.
Stephen Cree
719 N. Johnson
Albert D. Talbott
818 Walnut St.
Trey Stevens
3035 East Court St.
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ADVISORY BOAR /COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
Individuals serving• on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the
Council an matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside
in Iowa City.
The City Council announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the
date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period
and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to
become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission
before becoming a full voting member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later
than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACL INK PEN.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY. VACANCY DURING
THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME w/ �;1 f TER
NAME 11i'ke. /Dill HOME ADDRESS_/8002
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? _ t c
OCCUPATION gz/�a,- EMPLOYER �-ji eri
PHONE NUMBER: HOME BUSINESS 4"
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EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY/BOARD? /J%t/
tie bo4��:/ 1'euicws o,� /
n/1 t/re so lies G/is�J�,/��3 �na.i'as
S)_c kn .ecec% e
recomn,v aof'
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS
APPLYING)? 1-A/n
DO YOU FEEL YOU./CAN MAKE TO THIS �ADVISORY
flP�/in 9 tot 7gi5�e v:i/en
BOARD (OR
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STATE REASON FOR
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Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict• of interest as defined in
Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a
Potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Department. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES _2S -NO
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? MYf � 0
Do you currently serve on another Iowa City Board or C fission? YES U NO
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It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commis-
sions at the same time. MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (,!:"une 1988
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- CITY OF IOWA CITY -
BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
Individuals serving. on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the
:ouncil on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside
in Iowa City.
The City Council announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the
date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period
and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to
become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission
before becoming a full voting member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later
than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED'FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
NAME S�e�%iP�i �'reP HOME ADDRESS 7/9 X,,,' i�o%i�iSo<i
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? PS
OCCUPATION._ EMPLOYER__
PHONE NUMBER: HOME BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: trio P4rs
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Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as defined in
Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a
potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Department. Will you have a
conflict of interest? YES _L/fJ0
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? YES NO _
o you currently serve on another Iowa City Board or Connissio �YESI< -0�
It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to sery on /�tG goprm8or Comnis-
sions at the same time.
MARIAWK? RAMR
CITY CLERK (3) ��$3
Cree
STATEMENT OF INTEREST
A "yes" answer to any of the following questions will not necessarily
exclude you from consideration for appointment to the Iowa City Broadband
Telecommunications Commission. However, the information will assist our
Legal Department in determining whether or not there may exist a conflict
of interest which would preclude your further consideration.
Are you or is any member of your immediate family or anyone
dependent upon you:
a. An employee of or a stockholder in either Heritage Communica-
tions, Inc., or a subsidiary or limited partnership(s)
(including Cablevision Associates VII), the general partner of
which is or is controlled by any of the above?
Yes No
b. An employee of or a stockholder in any radio or television
station or news publication operating in Iowa City or serving
the Iowa City area or of any parent company or subsidiary
thereof, or in any other manner affiliated with any of the
above?
Yes No
c. An employee, stockholder, partner, or proprietor of any
corporation or business which has or is likely to have a
significant contract or business connection with either
Heritage Communications, Inc., or a subsidiary or limited
partnership(s) (including Cablevision Associates VII), the
general partner of which is or is controlled by any of the
above?
Yes No
If you have answer "yes" to any of the above questions, please include a
complete explanation using additional paper if necessary.
C .°d�
r.UG 1 71988
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
- CITY OF IOWA CITY -
BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR14
Individuals serving. on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the
Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside
in Iowa City.
The City Council announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the
date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period
and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to
become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission
before becoming a full voting member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later
than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCU14ENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY AND AUT014ATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME�rnal�.y.I IE`C[ R�_m TERM nag�j,i k f\1
NAME AIlaev'+ 7),la.�bo-t HOME ADDRESS al$
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PHONE NUMBER: HOME 33 S — 42 84 BUSINESS 3 3 5 - S g + 4
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSIT1ION: AA Y
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Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as defined in
Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a
potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Department. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES ANO
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? S FT
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jo you currently serve on another Iowa City Board or Comni ion? YES JO
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It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two)9oards or Commis-
sions at the same time. MARIAN K.'I98B
CITY CLER )
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Talbott
STATEMENT OF INTEREST
A "yes" answer to any of the following questions will not necessarily
exclude you from consideration for appointment to the Iowa City Broadband
Telecommunications Commission. However, the information will assist our
Legal Department in determining whether or not there may exist a conflict
of interest which would preclude your further consideration.
Are you or is any member of your immediate family or anyone
dependent upon you:
a. An employee of or a stockholder in either Heritage Communica-
tions, Inc., or a subsidiary or limited partnership(s)
(including Cablevision Associates VII), the general partner of
which is or is controlled by any of the above?
Yes No _A
b. An employee of or a stockholder in any radio or television
station or news publication operating in Iowa City or serving
the Iowa City area or of any parent company or subsidiary
thereof, or in any other manner affiliated with any of the
above?
Yes No x
c. An employee, stockholder, partner, or proprietor of any
corporation or business which has or is likely to have a
significant contract or business connection with either
Heritage Communications, Inc., or a subsidiary or limited
partnership(s) (including Cablevision Associates VII), the
general partner of which is or is controlled by any of the
above?
Yes No T
If you have answer "yes" to any of the above questions, please include a
complete explanation using additional paper if necessary.
�:..I :r" : -.;! -
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICAIIuN F6RM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the
Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside
in Iowa City.
The City Council announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the
date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period
and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to
become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission
before becoming a full voting member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later
than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN.
I
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME. t[
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME proaa�jdnci le%COMMutiCdilMJ TERM'ep-C 6 — MdrCrl
NAME_!l/u J�evel?_P HOME ADDRESS CocLr-C J6
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? e.r
OCCUPATION 6rerler /''la A er EMPLOYER Qe11egJ'fnJif
PHONE NUMBER: HOME BUSINESS T2, P 7S -6S
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: I am d
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WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? Z Aacp dT✓4f.re �� P
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS 00 YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as defined in
Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a
potential conflict of interest existA, contact the Legal Department. Will you have a
_
conflict of interest? YES NO
If you are not selected, do you want to be nquf
ie "Sti"Y'OS
Do you currently serve on another Iowa City rd CddFnison_ NO
It has been Council policy not to permit an indiAgSal 9Arve on two Boards or Commis-
sions at the same time. MARIAN K. KARR June 1988
CITY CLERK (3) /a573
NDTICE
THE CITY COMCIL OF I0A CITY IS CONSIDERING AN
APPOINR4M TO TIE FOLLOWING BON:
BOW OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS AND APPEALS
One vacancy - Four-year term
(Jourrneyaern)
October 26, 1988 - October 26, 1992 '
Iowa City appointed meibers of boards and
camdssions mut be eligible electors of the City of
Iara City.
It is the duty of the Board of Electrical
Examiners and Appeals to periodically review the
Electrical Code and make recamerdations thereto to
the City Council, to prepare and ardct witten and
oral examinations, to suspend or revoke any of the
licenses or certificates for due cause, to act as
board of appeals to hear grievances arising fran a
decision of the electrical inspector and to provide
for reasonable interpretations consistent with the
provisions of the Electrical Code.
This appoinhmnt will be made at the Septen-
ber 6, 1986, meeting of the City Cauncil at 7:30 pm
in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in
being considered for this position should contact
the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 E. Washington.
Application forms are available fran the Clerk's
office upon request.
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'ARGET SERIES MT•8
OF
PRECEDING
DOCUMENT
THE CITY CDMIL OF '%AC CITY IS C0"SIDERING AN
APPOINR4Iff TO THE FOLLCWING a=:
ECIAM OF ELECTRICAL D MINERS AND APPEN S
One vacancy - Four-year term
October 26, 1986 - October 26, 1992
Ioha City appointed marbers of boards and
camrissions mut be eligible electors of the City of
Iaa City.
It is the duty of the Board of Electrical
Examiners and Appeals to periodically review the
Electrical Code and make recmnerdations thereto to
the City Council, to prepare and ardrt Witten ad
oral examinations, to suspend or revoke any of the
licenses or certificates for due cause, to act as
board of appeals to hear grievances arising from a
decision of the electrical inspector and to provide
for reasonable interpretations consistent with the
provisions of the Electrical Code.
This appointment will be made at the Septan.
ber 6, 1988, meetirg of the City Cantil at 7:30 pm
in the Cantil Charhers. Persons interested in
being considered for this position should contact
the City Cleric, Civic Center, 410 E. Washington.
Application forte are available from the C1erk,s
office upon request.
Dfales: 3
Females: 0
September 6, 1988
BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS AND Appy One vacancy -Four-year term
(Journeyman) October 26, 1988 - October 26, 1992
James Montgomery
2729 East Court St.
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Dfales: 3
Females: 0
September 6, 1988
BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS AND Appy One vacancy -Four-year term
(Journeyman) October 26, 1988 - October 26, 1992
James Montgomery
2729 East Court St.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the
Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside
in Iowa City.
The City Council announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the
date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period
and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to
become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission
before becoming a full voting member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
Council prefers that all applications must be submitted tot
he City Clerk no later
than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
BOARD/COMMISSION
Is your home address (lis(tid
OCCUPATION��yr -I j�jr/,
PHONE NUMBER: HOME
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES
/O genes k)/
AG 4)(fl!?6 TERM 3 S
HOME ADDRESS_, f
within the corporate limit of Iowa City? _
EMPLOYER � C
BUSINESS_
OU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
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WHAT ISYOUR PRESENT K WLEDGE OF THIS AD ISORYBOAR�
// ��i fQo� y fs ovl
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)?
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as defined in
Chapters 362.6, 403A,22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a
potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Department. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES �i NO p D
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? YESN1 L4 Lf� D
Do you currently serve on another Iowa City Board or Commission? =YES° 6
It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on
sions at the same time. CITY CLER
June 1988
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-189
RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CDBG DIVISION OF
THE PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 88-39 adopted by the City Council on March 8,
1988, establishing an operating budget for FY89, authorizes all permanent
positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The authorization of personnel in the COBB Division be amended by:
a. The deletion of one part-time Housing Rehabilitation Assistant
position.
b. The addition of one full-time Housing Rehabilitation Assistant
position.
It was moved by Strait and seconded by Horowitz the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x— Ambrisco
x— Courtney
X Horowitz
x Larson
R McDonald
x Strait
Passed and approved this 6th day of September 1988.
ATTEST:Wd.,)
CIT CLERK
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Legal Department
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 31, 1988
To:ouncil and City Manager
From:4Mianne
Schmeiser, PPD Director
Milkman, CDBG Program Coordinator
Re: Full-time Housing Rehabilitation Assistant Position
The department presently employs a Housing Rehabilitation Officer full-
time and an Assistant Housing Rehabilitation Officer part-time (24
hours/week). These officers (Pam Barnes and Phyllis Kilpatrick) and a
half-time financial specialist (Mary Nugent), who also has responsibiilty
for tenant assistant, staff the housing rehabilitation program. There are
46 projects in various stages of completion at this time. Some of these
projects have fallen behind because staff does not have time to monitor
all of them and complete the extensive paperwork required. In addition,
it is important for one of the rehabilitation officers to spend some time
on developing and implementing a more effective W/MBE program.
As was indicated last fall, the Housing Rehabilitation Program continues
to grow, as we tap into various federal funding sources. For 1988,
housing rehabilitation is being funded as follows:
CDBG $300,000
Rental Rehabilitation $ 93,000 (plus $100,000 private funds)
Section 312 $170,000
In HUD's report on their monitoring visit (letter dated 6-17-88), the HUD
Rehabilitation Specialist states that "While production has increased some
over last year, the City still can't service the need and demand with only
one full-time and one part-time housing specialist. At the exit
conference, it was recommended that the present part-time person be made
full-time with consideration to be given to hiring another housing
specialist, preferably full-time if possible. With the current workload
and demand for assistance, production cannot increase significantly as
both housing specialists are working at full capacity." At its meetings
on July 19 and August 16, 1988, CCN discussed this matter and has made a
recommendation to Council to make the Housing Rehabilitation Assistant
position a full-time position. Hopefully, this would allow us to tap into
additional Section 312 funds as well as additional Rental Rehab funds.
The increased cost of this full-time position would be approximately
$8,500. These additional administrative costs would come from the 1988
Rental Rehabilitation grant, which as of this year, permits the use of 10%
of the funds for administrative purposes.
If you have any questions, please contact Marianne at 356-5244.
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-190
RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 88-39 adopted by the City Council on March 8,
1988, establishing an operating budget for FY89, authorizes all permanent
positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The authorization of personnel in the Fire Department be amended by:
a. The deletion of one full-time Fire Marshal position.
b. The addition of one full-time Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal position.
It was moved by Ambrisco and seconded by Larson the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Ambrisco
x_ Courtney
x Horowitz
x Larson
x_ McDonald
_x Strait
Passed and approved this 6th day of September 1988.
YOR
Ap as t Form
ATTEST
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W I -CLERK Lega Department
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 5, 1988
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager //��
From: Larry Donner, Fire Chief �G✓
Re: Organizational Adjustment and Reclassification of Fire Marshal's
Position
I would like the position of Fire Marshal upgraded and integrated with the
position of Battalion Chief. Currently, the position of Fire Marshal is
classified below Battalion Chief. This proposal will cost approximately
$500.
The position of Fire Marshal should be upgraded for two reasons. First,
combining the Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief classification increases
departmental flexibility. This flexibility is important to the Iowa City
Fire Department because we do not have a staff as large as most cities our
size. Second, the job responsibilities and workload for both positions
are equivalent. It is not unusual in the fire service to classify the Fire
Marshal at a level equivalent to Battalion Chief; in fact, many fire
departments classify their Fire Marshal above Battalion Chief because of
complexity and the workload associated with the position.
The Fire Marshal is responsible for all fire prevention activities
including code enforcement, arson investigation, and public education.
The Fire Marshal also serves as acting Fire Chief any time the Fire Chief
is absent. Battalion Chiefs are responsible for suppression activities.
The Fire Marshal and the Battalion Chiefs share personnel to operate their
programs. They are accustomed to the idea of functional authority. The
Fire Marshal is first among equals in the area of code enforcement; one of
the Battalion Chiefs is first among equals in the area of equipment
maintenance; another is first among equals in the area of facilities and
so on. For example, each shift has one firefighter that is designated to
serve as a Fire Prevention Bureau Assistant. These Shift Bureau
Assistants answer to the Fire Marshal on all fire prevention activities;
however, in the event of an emergency, they serve as firefighters
responsible to a Battalion Chief. Similarly, station officers, who
normally answer to a Battalion Chief, answer to the Fire Marshal on issues
pertaining to routine inspections and/or fire investigations.
Currently, the Battalion Chiefs work shifts that allow them to supervise
fire crews around the clock while the Fire Marshal works a 40 -hour week in
order to complement the business community's work schedule. These
different schedules influence how individuals are assigned various areas
of responsibility. Reclassification of the Fire Marshal's position will
allow key Fire Department personnel to rotate through various assignments
in the future to broaden their base of knowledge and experience.
A proposed position description is attached.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: FIRE MARSHAL/BATTALION CHIEF
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
To plan, coordinate, and direct shift activities including emergency
responses, or to plan, organize, and direct fire prevention activities
including fire inspections program, public education, and fire cause
determination.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fire Marshal
° Plans and supervises overall fire prevention program.
' Plans and supervises public education program.
° Plans and supervises fire inspection program.
° Responds to major fires calls.
' Coordinates investigations of all fire scenes.
° Coordinates fire prevention activities.
Prepares reports and maintains appropriate records.
° Reviews various plans for code compliance.
Manages specific programs as assigned by Fire Chief.
° Assists the Fire Chief in the development of budget requests and
monitors expenditures.
° Assists the Fire Chief in matters of departmental administration.
• Assumes overall command of the department in the absence of the Fire
Chief.
Battalion Chief
Plans, assigns, and reviews work of suppression crews in areas of
assigned responsibility.
Responds to fire and major emergency calls to direct operations.
' Supervises departmental safety program.
' Coordinates work schedules and time off requests.
Coordinates shift activities between shifts.
Responsible for the development of a high level of preparedness for
shift personnel in fire suppression, hazardous material incidents,
and emergency operations.
Responsible for the training and development of subordinate personnel.
° Reviews and evaluates the performance of fire officers and monitors
evaluation of all suppression personnel.
° Maintains a work environment conducive to high morale and general
welfare of members of the Fire Department.
' Prepares budget input and establishes shift goals.
Supervises maintenance of appropriate records.
' Manages specific programs as assigned by the Fire Chief.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Fire Chief
Directs assigned personnel
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QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of experience with the Iowa City Fire Department including two
years as a company officer.
Working knowledge of strategy, tactics, and fire codes.
A.A. Degree in Fire Science is preferred.
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QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of experience with the Iowa City Fire Department including two
years as a company officer.
Working knowledge of strategy, tactics, and fire codes.
A.A. Degree in Fire Science is preferred.
Ic��wa (;il.y I ir•c 1�1r;l��ar•Lrnr;n 1.
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Operations
-Battalion Chief -
Station No. 1
Captain
8 Firefighters
FIRE CHIEF
Station No. 2
Lieutenant
2 Firefighters
SECRETARY
Fire Prevention
-Fire Marshal -
Station No. 3
Lieutenant
2 Firefighters
RESOLUTION NO. 88-191
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TO INCORPORATE THE BENTON STREET STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT INTO THE
BENTON STREET INTERCEPTOR PROJECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF BIDDING AND
CONSTRUCTION.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has undertaken the Wastewater Facilities
Improvements Project in order to upgrade the City's system for the
collection and treatment of sewage and wastewater; and
WHEREAS, one element of said project involves the construction of a
sanitary relief sewer, known as the Benton Street Interceptor Project; and
WHEREAS, the City has also identified the need to upgrade storm sewers in
the same area under a project to be known as Benton Street Storm Drainage
Project; and
WHEREAS, the design of said storm sewer improvements was completed by
Metcalf & Eddy under an Addendum to their contract dated April 21, 1987;
and
WHEREAS, the City would realize significant savings in construction costs
if the Benton Street Storm Drainage Project were incorporated into the
Benton Street Interceptor Project, which would allow the bidding and
construction of all of said improvements under one contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the Public Works Director be and he is
hereby directed to incorporate the Benton Street Storm Drainage Project
into the Benton Street Interceptor Project so that all of said improve-
ments can be bid and constructed under a single contract.
It was moved by Amhricrn and seconded by Horowitz the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Ambrisco
X Courtney
X Horowitz
X Larson
X McDonald
X Strait
Passed and approved this 6th day of September , 1988.
YOR
Ap ro ed as to For
ATTEST:_vww�
CITY LERK Legal Department
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-192
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TO INITIATE THE DESIGN OF THE WASHINGTON PARK STORM SEWER
PROJECT AND INCORPORATE SAID PROJECT INTO THE SOUTHEAST
INTERCEPTOR/SOUTH RALSTON CREEK PHASE II PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has undertaken the Wastewater Facilities
Improvements Project in order to upgrade the City's system for the
collection and treatment of sewage and wastewater; and
WHEREAS, one element of said project involves the construction of a
sanitary relief sewer, known as the Southeast Interceptor/South Ralston
Creek - Phase II Project; and
WHEREAS, the City has also identified the need to upgrade storm sewers in
the same area under a project to be known as the Washington Park Storm
Sewer Project; and
WHEREAS, the design of said storm sewer improvements has not yet been
undertaken; and
WHEREAS, the City would realize significant savings in construction costs
if the Washington Park Storm Sewer Project were incorporated into the
Southeast Interceptor/South Ralston Creek - Phase II Project, which would
allow the bidding and construction of all of said improvements under one
contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the Public Works Director is hereby
authorized to secure the design of said improvements utilizing staff of
the Public Works Department.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Works Director be and he is
hereby directed to incorporate the Washington Park Storm Sewer Project
into the Southeast Interceptor/South Ralston Creek - Phase II Project so
that all of said improvements can be bid and constructed under a single
contract.
It was moved by Ambrisco and seconded by Larson the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT:
X
Ambrisco
X
Courtney
X
Horowitz
X
Larson
X
McDonald
X
Strait
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Passed and approved this 6th
ATTEST:
CITY' -CLERK
day of September , 1988.
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-193
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INFORM
OWNERS THAT THE CITY HAS WAIVED ITS PLATTING
REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PARCELS ON FIRST
AVENUE NORTH OF MUSCATINE AVENUE.
WHEREAS, Jack Lee acquired a tract of land south of Ralston Creek and
abutting First Avenue at some time prior to 1956; and
WHEREAS, since that time, the tract has been divided into five or six
different parcels; and
WHEREAS, the tract has never been platted under the City and State
subdivision regulations; and
WHEREAS, several of those parcels have been developed with, among other
things, a carwash, a 7-11 Store, and Senor Pablo's Restaurant; and
WHEREAS, based solely on City records, the Department of Planning and
Program Development has determined that the lots appear to meet minimum
City standards for size and access to public rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has indicated that if the land had
been subdivided, a public sanitary sewer line would have been required for
service to the businessess fronting First Avenue, but that since those
businesses are being served by private lines connecting to the City's
system, and the private lines apparently serve the needs of those
businesses, there does not appear to be any practical method to require
additional public improvements of the type normally installed by a
developer; and
WHEREAS, it appears that neither the City nor the persons who now own the
various parcels would gain anything material from platting of the area;
and
WHEREAS, the owner of one of the parcels has asked the City to waive
platting requirements so that the City will not refuse to issue a building
permit on the parcels because of the prior failure to plat; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing propositions, the City Council finds that
no public purpose would be served by requiring compliance with the City
subdivision regulations with respect to the parcels in question.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
I. To the extent it is legally authorized to do so, the City hereby
waives platting requirements for the above-described parcels.
2. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to inform owners of
property in the above-described area that the City has waived the
platting requirements with respect to the above-described parcels as
presently constituted.
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It was moved byStrait and seconded by Larson the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Ambrisco
X Courtney
x_ Horowitz
X Larson
X McDonald
X Strait
Passed and approved this 6th day of September 1988.
YOR
Approved as to form
ATTEST: 2 tom. � � 7 � � F 6 CU
CITY LERK Leg 1 Department
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DAW August 23, 1988
10: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding pending development issues.
Information regarding August 31 meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal
League.
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MEMORANDUM
DAW August 23, 1988
10: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding pending development issues.
Information regarding August 31 meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal
League.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: Augusts 22, 1988
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: pending Development Issues
1. A request submitted by Merlin Hamm for approval of a final plat for
Samuel Drive Addition, a 1.94 -acre, 5 -lot residential subdivision
located west of Oaklawn Avenue. (45 -day limitation period: September
5, 1988.)
2. A request submitted by Sheller -Globe Corporation for approval of an
amended preliminary and final Large Scale Non -Residential Development
plan for property located at 2500 Highway 6 East. (45 -day limitation
period: waived.)
3. A request submitted by Nagle Lumber Company for approval of an amended
preliminary Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan for property
located at 1201 South Gilbert Street (45 -day limitation period: September
26, 1988.)
4. A request initiated by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to vacate the west
24 feet of Madison Street right of way between Market Street and Bloom-
ington Street.
5. A request submitted by the University of Iowa Community Credit Union to
rezone properties located at 528 and'530 Iowa Avenue and 15 North Johnson
Street from RNC -20 to CB -2. (45 -day limitation period: September 26,
1988.)
6. A proposed amendment to the CN -1 zone. Southgate Development has re-
quested the amendment to permit greater opportunity for commercial,
retail and service uses.
7. A proposed amendment to the sign regulations. Bili Boyd was denied a
variance to permit a 75 -foot free standing sign on North Dodge Street.
The staff will be discussing amendments to CH -1 zone.
8. Review of language in CI -1 zone. Interest in the Dickey's Building
remains high, yet current zoning prohibits any manufacturing use over
10,000 square feet. The building is 18,000 square feet.
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- PRESIDENT -
JERRY AIGDON
Cowellaber of Burlington
- VICE PRESIDENT -
LEROY PETERSON
Cowelluomber of Oskaloosa
- DIRECTORS -
ROBERTA SOETSCMA
Mayor of Millsboro
JOAN WHITE
RAW of What Cheer
PHILIP YOUNG
Co Ilaeaber of Fairfield
BOB GALLOWAY
Colneilseaber of Keokuk
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IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT -
MICHAEL KATTCHEE
jMayor of Coralville
• SECRETARY -TREASURER -
DOUB NORDEN
Fir me Director of Burlington
SOUTHEAST IOWA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
400 WASHINGTON -- BURLINGTON, IOWA 52601
ATTENTION: Southeast Iowa City Officials and Associate Members
The August, 1988, meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal
League will be hosted by the City of What Cheer.
Meeting Date: August 31, 1988.
Where: The Opera House -Third floor.
Social Hour 6 Registration: 5:30 P.M.
Buffet Dinner: 6:30 P.M. Cost $8.00.
Program to be announced.
Every elected and appointed City Official is welcome. You
do not need. to be a member to attend.
To the arson receivin this notice, please distribute to
e ayor, Council tuber, City Clerk, and Manager or.
Administrator.
REMINDER: The Iowa League annual meeting will be held
September 14-16 in Des Moines.
Please fill out and mail (or telephone) your reservation by
August 26, 1988.
Send reservation to: Vickie Foster, City Clerk
City of What Cheer
P. 0. Box 185
What Cheer,•IA 50268
(515) 634-2590
Number of Reservations
City or Associate Membe4rySecget
Worden
/Treasurer
Finance Director of Burlington
! f01r}M�ARIOwA
MUNlcirµ _ SOUTHEAST IOWA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
400 WASHINGTON -- BURLINGTON, IOWA 52601
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• PRESIDENT -
JERRYRIowN The following is a list of subjects which are of concern
C"citaeaber of Burlingtat to municipalities and which are expected to be key issues
during the next legislative session. Each city is asked
VICE PRESIDENT- to prioritize these issues with 1 being of greatest concern
LF110t PETERSON and 11 of least concern. Please return to Doug Worden
I Ca+rcileeaber of Oskaloosa at the August 31 meeting or mail to Southeast Iowa Municipal
. League, 400 Washington, Burlington, IA before September 6.
DIRECTORS - Results will be provided to the League of Iowa Municipalities
RM -RTA eaTSCNA and will also be distributed at the October SEIML meeting.
Mayor of Millsboro
JOIN MITE
Mayor of What Cheer
PHILIP YOUNG Priority
Courcilaeaber of Fairfield
Taxpayers Rights Amendment
IN GALLOWAY
Ca 11 enter of Keokuk Distribution Formula for Road.Use Tax
- IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Insurance/Tort Liability Reform
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NKHAEL KATTCHEE Budget Surplus Freeze/Reduction
Mayor of Coralville Farm Chemicals in Ground Water
- SECRETARY-79EASUREN • Recycling of Solid Waste -
DOW WRDEN Landfill Volume Restrictions
Firo a Director of Burlington
Alternatives to Publication of Meeting Minutes
Pension System Adjustment — IPERS and Chapter 411
Home Rule/Fair Play
Protection of the State's Water System
Any others:
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 24, 1988
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding liquor licensing.
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding council vacancy.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 22, 1988
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Liquor Licensing
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Recently the City Council discussed issues associated with the licensing
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of liquor establishments, in particular, food service requirements and the
actual location of the sale of liquor. There appears to be two issues
pertinent to your decision with respect to liquor license renewals. The
first decision involves the actual licensing of a liquor establishment and
the regulations, procedures, etc. that are applicable. Secondly, the
Council must consider the enforcement of the license regulations and the
general conduct of the business that actually holds the license.
It is not uncommon for communities to require that liquor establishments
provide food service and, additionally, that the licensing authority
require that the business be a responsible citizen and thereby demonstrate
its ability to manage its business and the conduct of its patrons.
Oftentimes bars simply use the Police Department as a means to provide and
isatisfy the inability of the business to provide for the crowd control and
general conduct of patrons. I believe this is a responsibility of the
management of the business. Our Police Department is ready, when
required, to fulfill emergency public safety responsibilities. A liquor
establishment also shares in the responsibility to control and manage the
crowd that frequents their establishment. Those businesses that abuse the
public safety services, i believe, are placing extraordinary demands and
expense on the general public. When it becomes clear that these abuses
are a pattern of behavior, the licensing authority needs to take action to
alleviate those abuses.
The sale of food has often been determined to be a means by which there is
an exercise of some public safety control over liquor establishments.
While serving in another community, liquor establishments were required,
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through the annual licensing inspection, to demonstrate that in fact a
full service kitchen, menu, and staff were available and being maintained
by the liquor establishment. It was difficult, if not impossible, without
review of the business' books, to determine any type of percentage
requirement for food service. It was also determined that some liquor
establishments may indicate that they do not meet the percentage
requirement yet in fact were conducting a responsible business without
burdening public expense. As a suggestion, the City Council may wish to
require businesses to provide and assume the responsibility for food
service in a demonstrated fashion by the inspection process as well as the
maintenance of menus and other staffing as a means to determine whether a
liquor license would be issued or renewed.
The Police Department feels strongly that liquor establishments in a lower
level provides for enforcement difficulties. I agree. However, these
enforcement difficulties are symptomatic of a larger problem with alcohol
abuse and/or the abdication of an establishment's responsibility to
provide for over -consumption and crowd control. It is difficult for a
police officer to "wrestle a drunk" upstairs and off the premises. While
we recognize our responsibility to regulate and license liquor
establishments, the businesses that receive the privilege of a license
must also recognize their responsibility to assure crowd control and
minimize excessive drinking. The requirement of food service is one means
and strict enforcement of rules, regulations and a demonstration by the
business that they do not abuse public services is an additional means.
Hopefully, as we review liquor establishments in the future, it can be
dealt with in the context that all liquor establishments need to satisfy
the specific City requirements and also to demonstrate that they do not
abuse our public services.
Also attached is a memorandum from Dick Boyle that expresses his thoughts.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 12, 1988
To: Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
From: Richard J. Boyle, First Assistant City Attorney
Re: Liquor Licenses for Establishments not Located on the Ground
Floor
Generally, City Code of Ordinances Section 5-26(b)(6) provides that no
Class C liquor control license or Class B beer permit shall be issued for
any establishment, other than a restaurant, hotel, motel, or private club,
not primarily located on the ground floor of a building. The term
"restaurant" is not defined, but I am informed that when this provision
was adopted (in 1980) it was assumed by staff that to be a restaurant an
establishment had to have at least 50% of its sales in non—alcoholic
items. Fifty percent was then the Iowa Code minimum requirement for
Sunday liquor sales licensees, but that provision has since been repealed
by the State. However, City staff still attempts to enforce the "50%
requirement" in administering Section 5-26(b)(6).
I believe the City Council has four choices regarding the "50% require-
ment." It can -
1. Do nothing, in which case I assume staff would continue to attempt to
enforce the 50% requirement.
2. Repeal the provisions in Section 5-26(b)(6) limiting establishments
to the ground floor.
3. Adopt, by resolution, an administrative rule reducing the 50%
requirement.
4. Amend the City Code to define a restaurant as an establishment having
at least X% of its gross sales in non-alcoholic goods. Obviously,
that percent would be something less than 50.
If Council should choose to reduce the 50% requirement, I believe the
ordinance amendment suggested in item H4 is the better way to proceed,
since administrative rules are not as readily accessible to the public as
the City's ordinances.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE August 24, 1988
TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk 0�1
RE: Council Vacancy
I am enclosing several items relating to the Council at -large
vacancy effective today, August 24th.
a. Copy of the notice scheduled for publication
on Saturday, August 27.
b. Letters of Interest filed in my office for the
vacancy. Please note these all have been received
prior to the publication and additional applications
could be forthcoming.
c. Letters of Support/Opposition for candidates
received in my office.
Please feel free to contract me with any questions you may have.
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TO VW IT MY CCtCFRi:
Iowa City Camcilmenber Kate Dickson resigned her
seat on the City Council effective August 24, 1988,
thereby creating a vacancy in an at -large City
Council seat. The City Council hereby gives notice
of its intent to fill that vacancy lb apoini eit at
its regular meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. on
September 6, 1988, in the City Cantil Chambers in
the Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street. Paws
interested in being appointed to said Council seat
are asked to submit letters of interest to the City
Cleric prior to Septerber 1.
Said appointment will be made pursuant to the
provisions of Section 472.13 of the Iara Cade.
Electors of the City have the right to file a
petition requesting that the vacancy be filled by
special election. If a petition bearing sufficient
signatures is filed with the City Cleric, a special
election is required to fill said vacancy.
KIM K. KAAR, CITY CLEW
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COUNCIL SEAT VACANCY APPLICANTS
John R. Balmer
10 Princeton Ct.
Roberta R. Patrick
515 Oakland
Jane R. Jakobsen
1204 E. Washington
Karen E. Hradek
924 Hudson Avenue
Naomi J. Novick
306 Mullin Ave.
Catherine Johnson
242 Ferson Ave.
Karen Kubby
802 E. Washington
Thomas H. Summy
2505 Rochester
Mary Joan Streb
703 Benton Court
Anne C. M. Rawland
839 Roosevelt
Honorable Mayor John McDonald and City Councilmembers
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mayor McDonald and Councilmembers:
I would like to formally express my interest to serve the remainder of
Councilmember Kate Dickson's unexpired term. I believe my previous
council experience would allow me to contribute to your deliberations
for the rest of this term.
I would also state for the record that I will not be a candidate for
election in 1989.
Age: 39
Family: Wife Penny, Four children ages 5-13
Employment: Vice -President Plumbers Supply Company
Member of City Council of Iowa City, 1976-1984
Mayor of Iowa City, 1980-1981
Chairman of Iowa City City Charter Review Commission, 1984-1985
Member of the Citizens Advisory Committee that interviewed final candidates
for City Manager position and made recommendation to City Council, 1986
Chamber of Commerce Board of Director, 1985-1987
President -Elect Iowa City Homebuilders Association,..198.9
Co -Chair Citizen Committee selected by the Iowa City School Board to study
the feasibility of proposing an enrichment tax be placed on the ballot for
voter approval, April -June 1988
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ohn R. Balmer O LL LL
JUL 2 01988
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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July 24, 1988
Members of the Iowa City City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Council Members:
I would like to be considered for the City Council position
that will be vacated by Kate Dickson. As you probably know,
I served on the Planning and Zoning Commission for 10 years
(2 years a Chairperson). During my tenure the Comprehensive
Plan and new Zoning Ordinance were developed and passed. I
was on the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee while the
Flood Plain Ordinance was developed; and on the Environmental
Ad Hoc Committee both as a representive of Planning and
Zoning and later of the General Public.
I ran for an At -Large Council seat in 1983.
At the present time Ism chairperson of the Finance Committee
at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and am responsible for a
budget in excess of $300,000. I am also on the Board of
Directors of Ecumenical Towers.
In the past I have been President of Longfellow FTA, Chdirperson
of the Johnson County Lung Association and Treasurer of Associated
Professional and Faculty Women.
I am a statistician at the College of Dentistry, married and
have two grown children. I have lived in Iowa City for 29 years.
With this background, I feel that I could be an effective
Council Member immediately.
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MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
Yours truly,
ane R. Ja obse
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KAREN E. HRADEK
924 Hudson Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
337-7122
Please enter my name for the office of City Councilperson-at-Large (to be
appointed).
jI have an active interest in city government. Through my contacts with the
Councils over the years, I've gained a great deal of knowledge and an
appreciation for the time and commitment it takes to be on the Council. I feel
with my background and knowledge and an inordinate amount of common sense, I
would make an interesting and valuable member of the City Council.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
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Pharmacy Technician at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for five
years. A total of 13 years of employment with the University of Iowa.
EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
1988 - Iowa City Co -Coordinator for the American/Soviet Walk on July 3 and 4,
a National Celebration. I worked closely with Mayors John McDonald
and Michael Kattchee and cooperated with the Chamber of Commerce and
Jaycees of Iowa City.
Regional Walker in American/Soviet Walk, Davenport to Des Moines.
Currently serving my first year on the Riverfront Commission.
Currently serving my fourth year on the Iowa City Parke and Recreation
Commission, Advisory to the City Council. Vice Chairperson in 1987.
1985 - Created a new ordinance for the City of Iowa City, as a member of the
Open Space Advisory committee to the City Council. It provides for
preserving green apace as the outer fringe of the city develops.
1985 - Urban Environmental Ad Hoc Committee. Identified environmentally,
fragile areae of Iowa City and explored ways to make all entryways to
Iowa City more pleasing and their care manageable. Addressed new site
development.
1982 - Initiated the creation of the Miller/Orchard Neighborhood. As a
Present result, the neighborhood is now eligible for Community Development
Block Grant Funding for housing rehabilitation, painting,
weatherization, and rental rehabilitation. Resulting from my work as
Chairperson, Miller/Orchard Neighborhood, $245,000 Federal CDBG
Funding will be used on a flood control project on Benton Street this
summer.
R D a E M Sincerely,
tuA J U L 2 61988 Lnradek
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
306 Mullin Avenue
Iowa City, IA. SM46
July 30, 1988
To the Iowa City Council:
I should appreciate being considered for the city council
vacancy created by Kate Oickson's resignation. I have been an
Iowa City resident since 1970 and have a long-term interest in city
government. As a member of the League of Women Voters and a
concerned Citizen, I have Followed the city's changes with great
interest. Urban renewal, the library, the transit system, the
city charter, etc. have all made a goad impression an me and many
others. I have developed great respect for the city of Iowa City:
its citizens, its staff, and its council.
As president of the League of Women Voters of Johnson County,
1SB3-1987, I studied city budgets, council agendas, charter
revisions, etc. I continue to Follow the city council activities
now as the chair of the Oesign Review Committee. I was also a
member of the city's Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee, and have
Followed environmental issues in the Iowa Legislature as a
director of the League of Women Voters of Iowa. I have attended
and observed city council meetings, budget hearings, commission
meetings, etc. and would be a new councilmember with a strong
backraund in city government. I would be honored to help shape
the Future of Iowa city as a member of the City Council. Because
I believe that a councilmember should have varied interests, I'd
like you to know that I am an active volunteer in the arts: The
University of Iowa Museum of Art, the Iowa City/Johnson County
Arts Council, and Hancher Guild (current president). When I have
time, I also help my son in his business.
Thank you for your consideration of my application.
Sincerely yours,
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Naomi J. Novick
�°kWM
AUG 21988
CIRIAN K. KAR
TY CLERK 3R
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Application for vacancy on the City Council of the City of Iowa City
NAME: Catherine (Cathy) Johnson Age: 62
ADDRESS: 242 Person Ave. Ph. 337-5989
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
BACKGROUND:
Born and raised in Washington, Iowa. Graduation with B.S. degree from
Dept. of Home Economics, Iowa State University, 1947.
Employed as hospital dietitian prior to marriage.
2 boys ages 35 and 32. !
Presently divorced. Home owner and resident of Iowa City for past 10 yrs.
QUALIFICATIONS WHICH I FEEL EQUIP ME TO SERVE ON THE COUNCIL:
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My husband I developed an acre density 36 lot subdivision. I per- I
sonally have developed a multiple dwelling as well as owning and
managing apartments, commercial property and a 420 ac.farm in Cedar Co.
I have served in volunteer capacity in many areas of civic and• social
interest. i
When my children were in public school, I served as Chairman of the
Better Schools Committee and was a member of the Citizen's Advisory
Committee to the Board of the local Jr. College during its development,
as well as other civic committees.
For the past 20 years I have been actively involved in the improve-
ment and expansion of rail passenger service in the United States
because I feel it offers a safe, efficient alternative means of
transportation to air and auto modes. In this connection I have served
as a Director from the midwest to the National Assoc. of Railroad
Passengers and have been active in the Iowa group since its organi-
zation. In this capacity I strongly supported enabling legislation
allowing for the preservation of the Rock Island tracks in Iowa,
from which Iowa City was a direct beneficiary.
I have had a continued interestlin the activities of the League of
Women Voters serving as finance campaign chairman and on the study
committees assigned to transportation in Johnson County and Iowa
City budget "earmarked"taxes.
I presently serve on the finance committee of First United Methodist
Church and am a board member of United Methodist Women.
I have belonged to Iowa City Foreign Relations Council since its
inception and other social organizations which make up the fabric
of the community including membership in the Presidents Club of
the University of Iowa.
REASONS FOR SUBMITTING MY APPLICATION:
I do not represent a special interest group but feel the priorities
of a council member should be those areas of concern which affect all
or most citizens.From my participation in a variety of areas,I feel
I am well acquainted with the needs and cares of a cross section of
the urban community,i.e.transit,schools,safety.Priorities which make
the community a better place for ALL to live. �+
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August 3, 1988
City Council,
I am pleased to submit my letter of interest for the council member
vacancy left by Kate Dickson's pending resignation.
I have been involved in city government since 1983. I have been an
active participant in two city-wide ballot initiatives, two city commissions, and
two elections for city council. I have made my interest in city government
clear to the council and the community. In November 1987, the community showed
great support for my interest in increased responsibility within city
government.
I have been trained as a high school science teacher specializing -'in
environmental education. My professional training included not only biology,.:'
environmental engineering, and a variety of other sciences, it also taught,me hoiito
look at a problem through the eyes of a scientist, sociologist, engineer, and
citizen. I feel that I can truly listen to opposing viewpoints and filter through
information so that appropriate short and long term plans can be realized for
Iowa City.
Some of the issues in which I hold special interest are: solid waste
management, environmental guidelines for development and open space, and creative
funding/financial management for human service agencies.
T ±you £b our consideration. Respectfully submitted,
Karen Kubby
802 E. Washington
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338-1321
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MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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OF I OWA C I T'i MARIAN K. KARR
i6WA CITY, IOWA CITY CLERK (3)
TFi01'iA5 H. SUNNY. 2505 R'OCHESTEk. HEREBY MAKES FORMAL
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY.
OCCUFATION: CEO AND OWNER OF STET^HENS CLOTHING AND STEPHENS
FOR WOKEN IN OLD CAPITAL CEIJTEP
CIVIC: PRESENTLY A MEMBER OF IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD. WAS A
MEMBER 1966--72 SERVING AS PRESIDEwT FOR ONE YEAR.
AF;�IOiNTED BY' GOVERNOR TO R'EGIO14AL LIBRARY BOARD IN
1972-•1576 SERVING AS PRESIDENT 1972-74.
i'AST PRESIDENT AND BOARD MEMBER OLD CAPITAL CENTER.
ORGANi2ED SANTA ANA14YMOUB THAT DISTRIBUTES TOYS TO
NEEDY CHILDREN.
SUCCESSFUL\' SERVED AS TICk.:ET CHAIRMAN FOR JUNIOR
OLYMPfCS.AS A RESULT THE JUNIOR OLYMFICS HAS THE
LARGEST -EVER PAID ATTENDENCE..THE-rR'OFITS WENT 'r0 THE
YOUTH OF IO1JA CITY.
BOARD MEMBER OF BABE RUTH i'cIS4-87 REPSONSIBLE FOR
CARE AND PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER SERVING ON BOARD A
VAF:10U5 COMMIT'rEES OVER THE YEARS.
FOkMUALTED THE INFRASTRUCTURE THAT RESULT IN THE
DUILDING OFI•IOST OF THE BUILDINIGS IIJ IOWA CITY
UFr,AN RENEWAL PROJECT. ALSO SERVED ON SEVERAL
COMMITTEES THAT WORKED FOR COMPLETION OF THE
14,0jECT.
WAS CO-CHAIRMAIN OF CITIZENS FOR A BETTER IOWA CITY
THAT FOUNDED PROJECT GREEN.
3CHGOL: GRADUATED OF UNIVERSITY OF IOWA WITH GENERAL
EUa'INESS DEGREE.
:AS'f CHAIRMAN OF REGINA BOOSTER CLUB
RECiiiJTLY NAMED SOUTH EAST IOWA CLASS IA -2A BASEBALL
eUOSIER OF THE YEAR 1953
F;At=ED iiVER 6269.000 FOR THE REGINA EDUCATION CENTER
I.AMPAIGN AS CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BUSINESS AND
Ft;�1FF�SIOtJAL SECION OF THE CAMPAIGN IN I?S5.
Opp,6Y
c4E?IHER OF CGWA CIT'{ 'VICARIATE EDUCATION �UPIUATIGW
THAT RAISES SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR THE OEBADVANTAGE
STUDENTS AND ENHANCES THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT
REGINAEDUCATIOM CENTER.
JUhiDihIC MEMBER AND BOARD MEMBER AS 'HELL AS PAST
FRtEllDENi OF �'UNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB
EJA'i iiiL!rd.: REGIONAL VICE—PRESIDENT OF MENSWEAR RETAILE;S OF
AMF.'iICA AND A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MEMBER OF SPORT TURF MANAGERS OF AMERICA
MY EXPERIENCE IN A CI"IY'BOARD 'GIVES THE INSIGHT IN THE
@UDGE'i iROCESS OF THE CITY. MY INVULVEMENT IN THE PEOPLE
PRUGRAMS OF THE CITY GIVE INSIGHT INTO THE PEOPLE NEEDS
OF 'i HE CITY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
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1988 703 Benton Court
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
Iowa City City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa
Please consider my application for the seat on the city council being
vacated by Kate Dickson.
The "conflict of interest" issue which caused me to withdraw from the
election last fall has now been resolved by the Iwo legislature. My
attorney has assured me that my presence on tha council will in no way
affect Streb Construction Co„ Inc. Now that that issue has been put
to rest I am confident that I can be an effective member of the Iowa
City city council.
My background and qualifications are as follows:
Resident of Iowa City for 36 years, married for thirty one years,
mother of eight and long time member of St. Patricks Catholic
Church.
Co-owner and Corporate Secretary of Streb Construction Co., Inc.
Ower/manager of U Store All mini storage ,
Realtor, Williams Realty Company.
1956 graduate of the University of Iowa with a major in accounting.
Served three years an the Iowa City Housing Commission.
All of my children attended the Iowa City public schools.
Genuine caring about the Iowa City community and its residents.
As you can see I have a strong business background which will be helpful
in dealing with the various decisions which must be handled by the council.
Over the years I have dealt with many of the city's departments first
hand and am familiar with many of the building requirements, zoning
regulations, land development requirements and housing in general.
Iowa City is a very unique community with more diversity than most. It
has been good to me and my family for many years and I would be honored
to serve on the city council.
Sincerely yours,
Mary Juan Streb
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15 August 1988
I The Mayor and City Council
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City OF Iowa City AUG 17 1988
410 E. Washington
i Iowa City, IA 52240
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
Dear Mayor and Councilors,
Please accept this letter as an expression of my interest in filling
the vacancy to be created upon Kate Dickson's departure. I am excited
to have this opportunity, but I regret that it is at the loss of one
OF Iowa City's most dedicated citizens.
I moved to Iowa City in 1982 with no intention of becoming a
permanent resident. Because I have come to enjoy the city so much I
have started to set down roots and take an active interest in helping
to maintain our quality of life. '
Over the past three years the Council has appointed me to the JCCOO
Ad Hoc Transit Committe, the Ad Hoc Committee on City Revenues and
the Committee on Community Needs. I view service to the City on the
Council as an extension of my concern For our future.
Some of my other relevant qualifications include my current
employment as the Accounts Payable Manager for the Serials Department
at the University of Iowa Libraries. Also, I hold an undergraduate
degree in economics. Finally, although I completed my education
before settling in Iowa City, my employment with both hospital and
academic departments has given me a broad understanding of the
University's perspective with respect to the City.
While residing here my changing lifestyles have affored me other,
valuable insights. As a single person I rented a small house in a
working-class neighborhood. I then become a married middle-income
homeowner. Now I am a divorced low-income homeowner and landlord.
Although I lack hands-on planning and zoning experience, I have
followed with interest many of the City's expansion dilemmas. Our
Flagging sewage treatment facility, conflicting views on proper
riverfront maintonence and aging housing stock have made development
problematic.
Finally, should there be a special election, my intentions do not
include seeking office. The long-awaited computerization of the UI
Libraries will not allow me to also serve on the Council and run For
office. I would be interested in campaigning next fall during the
regular election.
Si rely,
Z �`�Zl
Anne C. M. Rawlan
839 Roosevelt
Iowa City, IA 52240
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LETTERS OF SUPPORT/OPPOSITION
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c�Qz' qui JDuiwtt. 17.2 .- S.
S03 O41nfket cShcet
!Crr� City. Down 52240
335-0707
RECEIVED JUL 2808
July 26, 1988
Iowa City City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, Ia. 52240
To the Council
We are writing this letter to
inform you that we are very much in
favor of your appointing Karen Kubby
to the City Council. We feel she
would make an excellent contribution
to the Council and to the city at this
time.
Sincerely,
Richard & I,oni Parrott
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RECEIVEDJUL 251988
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311 N Urn
Iowa City,
7/24/88
City Council
Guest Opinion
Press-Citizcn
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee of the Iowa City
Friends Meeting agreed in its open monthly gathering to
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encourage the Iowa City Council to appoint Karen Kubby
_ to the vacancy created by Kate Dickson's resignation. For cne
reason, she did receive 43% of the votes in last fall's
election. 2. Her long-term interest in the city's business is
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verified by her faithful attendance at all regular council
meetings, due to her sincere interest in the welfare of all
of the community. Her continuous service on the CBDG Commission
'Community Blocker Development Grant Comm.) for at least
five years points up her dedication to our needy. 3. She
has been sole director with some volunteers of the weekly ..ednesday
Free Lunch Program. Twould make sense for the Council to make
this appointment at once without the expense of a special
election.
Sincerely,
David
Dunlap ph,
354-9544
Selma
Connor
338-29k4
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Caroline
Bean
241-4471 j
Bryon
Day
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351-0523
_ --. Agnes
Kuhn
337-2298
Rock
Williams
354-3405
Linda
Tevepaugh
Office
335-2123
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RECEIVFOJUL 251988
Iowa City Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
P.O. Box 2138
10 wa City, Iowa 51244
To the Members of the Iowa City Councilt
On behalf of the Iowa City Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, we request
that Karen Kubby be appointed to the vacant seat on the Iowa city
Council.
Karen has demonstrated a deep devotion to and a knowledge of the
issues that face Iowa City.
The citizens of Iowa City have already demonstrated strong support
for Karen, as reflected in the large percentage of voters who sup.
ported her in the most recent election for City Council.
The Iowa City Federation of Labor has endorsed her twice before
because we know she has been and will continue to be a good friend
to the people of Iowa City.
Thankyou for considering Karen for the post.
Sincerely,
Tom Jacobs, President
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Jean Martin, Secretary
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Rick Taylor, Vice President
Dow Voss, Treasurer
Representing the Unions that serve Johnson and Washington Counties.
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E.S. McCol if IV ED JUL 25 1988
2313 Tudor Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 337.2450 July 23, 1988
Mr. Stephen Atkins, City Manager e%
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mr. Atkins:
Although I do not often agree with the viewpoint of organized Labor, I do
concur with the local AFUCIO, as reported in the Press -Citizen, that Karen
Kubby would be a deserving replacement on the Council for Kate Dickson.
This thought first occured to me when I learned of the vacancy.
I do not know Miss Kubby personally, but she knocked on my door when first
seeking a Council position a few years ago, and I have since read of her and
seen her on local TV. My impression is that she is knowledgable, intelligent -
and interested. I admire her willingness to work at getting elected. We
need that in political life.
I think it would be good if we had some diversity on the Council and Miss
Kubby would be viewed as providing that.
Sincerely,
___F_ , (\Ac -A
Edwin S. McCollister
While I have my typewriter warmed up, I would also like to tell you that
I think the City trash collection people do an excellent job. They really
hustle and they are thorough.
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RECEIVED JUL 26 1988
To City Council:
Karen Kubby .-!ould be a poor choice to fill the city council
vacancy b=cause she is a socialist. Hitler �!as a socialist
and Stalin was a socialist. Socialists favor the public sector
over the private and are against free enterprize, private property,
and profit. Productive people that contribute to society
prefer not to be robbed by a socialistic government. The
common political denominator of communism and natizism is
socialism.
Richard Brooker
9006 Stanford
Iowa City, Iowa
Sincerely
X' Y. 6
R. L. Brooker
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J U L 261980
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
HECEIVEDJUL 271988
The Honorable Members Of the City Council.
Iowa City,IA.
July 26 1938.
Shams M. Ghoneim DS.,MS.,
Research Assistant III
Neuropathology Division
Pathology Department.
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University Of Iowa Hasp
tals and Clinics,Iowa Ci -I
Dear Sirs or Madams;
I am writing on behalf of Karen Kubby and her hope to be appointed on
the city council to fill a vacant seat.I have known Karen Kubby through our
mutual interest and profession as artists.She has shown a rare quality and
courage plus a unique dedication in helping others who are less fortunate
or in need of aid.She is a special individual who would if appointdd,serve
the Iowa City community well.I would hope that the Council can recognize
the need to have Karen Kubby as its newest member.Thank you for the opportunity
to say what I think about a dedicated Iowa Citian.
[�0REM
JUL 2 71988
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
Sincerely Yours
Shams M.Ghoneim.
City Council of Iowa City PE�Ei�/FpJU
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410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Honorable Council Members,
In light of the recent resignation of Kate Dickson from the Council,
I would like to express my opinion that the most fair and democratic
manner in which to fill the vacancy would be to hold a free election
for the position. Allow the people of Iowa City to choose the person
they wish to-r'epesent them on the Council.
That said, the fact remains that the current vehicle by which to po-
sition is to be filled is by Council appointment. This being the case,
I would like to voice my support for Karen Kubby as a candidate for
that appointment.
While she was growing up, Karen spent two years with her family in
Iowa City. At that time, she realized that Iowa City was the type of
town where she could settle. Upon graduating from High School, Karen
willfully chose to return to Iowa City to make it her home. She has
been a resident for over 10 years.
Since her arrival in town, Karen has been concerned with and involved
in area politics. She sees Iowa City's potential, she has a vision of
what Iowa City can become.
Karen lives her life in a manner exhibiting great thought and detur-
mined action. She makes it a point to be well informed on a variety
of the issues. She has experience working an committee—experience
working within the current system and with its people. Karen is hard
working and very thorough. She would be a tremendous asset to both the
City Council and Iowa City. She is an excellent choice for the vacant
position.
Respectfully ubm'tted,
Craig K. Nelso
P.O. Box 3234
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
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To the City Council
Iowa City
L
IjUl7 ,'
August 3, 1988
This is in reference to ,1,7 n la�l qjgnt you will shortly be making
to round out your ranks now thh e 'fxon has resigned. I believe,
for the following reasons, that you should choose Karen Kubby for this
position.
1. Since Karen has been a candidate twice (I believe) for the
Council, she is a known quantity to us as citizens and to you as Council
members in terms of her commitment to city affairs, her interest in the
Position and her knowledgability on important city issues. These, of
course, are elements common to any candidate, one might argue; however,
they are more forceful points in Karen's favor owing to the seriousness
of her campaign and the fact that she is interested enough to have
conducted two campaigns.
2. Karen's campaign was aimed at somewhat the same constituency as
Jesse Jackson's campaign for the Presidency. And in the most recent
election she showed great strength precisely in those precincts where
low income folks and some minorities live --people who are too often left
out of the political equation in a prosperous and homogeneous community
like our own. But these are people with particular and pressing
political interests, interests which need a voice on the council. Karen
very clearly would provide that voice and do a great deal to keep our
community from fragmenting. Your appointment of Karen would show your
concern that the Council represent underrepresented elements, that it be
a place where diversity can flourish, that it address issues of concern
to all segments of the community, and that you are not making an "old
boys' club" appointment (sorry, Susan!).
3. Appointment is not the democratic solution to the issue of an
empty mid-term seat. The expense of an election may be a valid reason
not to call a special one, but that argument could then be marshalled
against all elections. It seems to me that to appoint a person who in
the most recent election was the next highest vote getter would be at
least a nod in the direction of the electoral process, and would, I
believe be the second most democratic solution.
4. Finally, I think it is important that you choose someone who
has been involved in a recent election, so that we can be assured that
she/he knows the current issues with which you as Council members have
to contend and can be more quickly brought up to speed as a helpful
colleague.
Thanks for considering these pointe. In any case, good luck in
making this important decision.
Sincerely,
}be �
Roberta TillBetzetz
600 Manor Drive
Iowa City 52246
Chair, Johnson County Democratic Party
Affirmative Action Committee
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM -�
DATE: August 30, 1988
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding miscellaneous (newsrack ordinance
and Fire Chief)./
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Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding Financial Report for the
year ending June 30, 1988. a 70
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 30, 1988
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Miscellaneous
1. Newsrack Ordinance. On Monday, August 22, I met with representatives
of the newspapers. The purpose of the discussion was to advise them
in more detail of our general concerns as well as allow them to offer
any suggestions. The meeting was generally productive and they have
collectively indicated that they would like to prepare a proposal
specifically addressing the proliferation and general unattractive
nature of the vending machines. They have indicated they would refer
their proposal back to my office for comment and I will advise you
accordingly.
2. Fire Chief. Chief Donner has been selected to serve as a member of
the Panel for Fire Research of the National Research Council.
Larry was selected due to his knowledge of fire science and technol-
ogy. The panel is responsible for the identification of technical
programs relating to fire science and reports to the Research Council
on its findings. Larry's stature in the fire profession is a
recognition of his appointment to the panel.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM p
Date: August 26, 1988
To: City Manager
From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance
Re: Financial Report, Year Ending June 30, 1988
FY88 proved to be an excellent year financially for the City. Not only
were expenditures generally below budget, but revenues exceeded budget
estimates. Both factors result in a favorable impact on year-end fund
balances.
We typically budget revenues conservatively due to our lack of control
over state revenues and our strictly regulated revenue programs. In
fiscal year 1988 revenues have exceeded estimates in almost all
categories. This provides an opportunity to improve our reserve balance
position. The result will be a more stable financial future which can
provide us flexibility in meeting future capital needs in addition to
providing a hedge against emergency and unanticipated costs.
GENERAL FUND
At year-end, revenues exceeded budget by 3.4% as shown in the following
chart.
Property taxes came in higher than budget for two reasons. First, this
was the initial year for the personal property tax replacement payment
from the State. We did use a conservative estimate for budget purposes
since there was much confusion over how the replacement formula would
work. Actual personal property replacement revenue totaled $324,983 which
was $165,000 over the original budget projection. The FY89 budget
estimate for personal property tax replacement is expected to be very
close to actual revenues.
Secondly, regular property tax collections were up due to the higher than
average payment of current taxes and delinquent past years' taxes.
Typically, the payment of delinquent taxes and current tax collections
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Year Ending
% of
Budget
6-30-88
Budget
Property Tax
$ 9,098,788
$ 9,576,527
105.2
Licenses & Permits
347,015
363,963
104.9
Fines & Forfeitures
350,828
391,846
111.7
Charges for Services
1,654,002
1,750,325
105.8
State Revenues
923,233
1,014,504
109.9
Use of Money and Property
131,131
156,270
119.2
Miscellaneous Revenue
153,096
200,334
130.8
Transfers -In
3 630 456
16 288549
3 388 716
16 842 485
93.3
103.4
TOTAL
Property taxes came in higher than budget for two reasons. First, this
was the initial year for the personal property tax replacement payment
from the State. We did use a conservative estimate for budget purposes
since there was much confusion over how the replacement formula would
work. Actual personal property replacement revenue totaled $324,983 which
was $165,000 over the original budget projection. The FY89 budget
estimate for personal property tax replacement is expected to be very
close to actual revenues.
Secondly, regular property tax collections were up due to the higher than
average payment of current taxes and delinquent past years' taxes.
Typically, the payment of delinquent taxes and current tax collections
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come close to the actual tax levy for the year, but in FY88, they totaled
$9,207,507 which was over our levied tax amount by 1% ($312,000).
Licenses and permits revenues were overbudget by 4.9% ($16,900). Both
rental permits and building permits were over budget ($13,000 and $3,600,
respectively).
Fines and forfeitures came in at 11.7% over budget ($41,000). Parking
ticket fines and magistrate court collections were $61,500 over budget
while Library fines were $21,000 under budget. At the beginning of the
fiscal year, the Library fine revenue was anticipated to be substantially
under budget. Therefore, the Library did hold its expenditures below
budget to compensate for this anticipated revenue shortfall.
Charges for Services ended the fiscal year at 11.7% in excess of budget
projections. Those charges which came in substantially higher than budget
included Recreation program fees ($60,000) and plan check fees ($33,500).
State revenues exceeded budget by 9.9%. The following chart shows a more
detailed breakdown.
Year Ending
% of
Budget
6-30-88
Budget
Liquor Profits
$277,794
$ 296,366
106.7
Bank Franchise Tax
89,000
139,953
157.3
Municipal Assistance
337,899
335,664
99.3
Hotel/Motel Tax
218 540
923 233
242 521
1 014 504
111.0
109.9
Total
Liquor profits were budgeted at the League of Iowa Municipalities'
estimate since the impact of private liquor store ownership had still not
been determined. Fortunately, actual revenues came in higher than our
budget projection. Bank Franchise Tax typically varies greatly from year
to year. The State will not provide any information which can be used to
analyze and project the annual revenue, therefore our budget projections
are based upon the average of past years' revenues. Municipal Assistance
was slightly under our budget projection.
Hotel/Motel tax came in 11% over budget. Dollars received from this tax
have increased substantially since its implementation in Iowa City in
1983. The first full year of tax revenues in FY84 brought in $99,127. In
FY86, the first full year which included tax revenue from the downtown
Holiday Inn, total hotel/motel tax amounted to $210,542. FY88 tax
collections were in excess of $240,000. This works out to an annual
average increase of 36% since implementation of the tax four years ago.
Use of Money and Property primarily consists of interest income. Interest
was budgeted at $100,400 and actual interest receipts were 29.7% over
budget ($130,170). This higher return on investment is attributable to
higher actual fund balances than originally projected due to high property
tax collections and a deferral of the risk management transfer to the loss
reserve ($352,000) until year end.
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Miscellaneous revenue also exceeded budget due to some unanticipated
receipts. The City's share of the FICA refund for FICA withheld
unnecessarily on sick leave during FY79-81 amounted to $14,000 and the
court settlement in the Police Retirement Subrogation resulted in $19,400
being reimbursed to General Fund for past years' medical costs and sick
leave payments.
Transfers -in was below budget for three reasons. First, the actual
transfer of Road Use Tax monies for Streets and Traffic Engineering was
below budget since those divisions' actual expenditures were below budget
by more than $170,000. Second, all CDBG funding for Aid to Agencies was
not transferred into the General Fund because all budgeted allocations
have not yet been paid out to the agencies; these payments will be
concluded in FY89 ($30,000). Third, transfers from the Parks and Recrea-
tion reserves for capital improvement items were not made at the full
appropriated amount ($65,000) for the City Park tennis court improvements
and the Mercer Park ball diamond improvements; these will be finished next
year.
The chart below shows actual expenditures as compared to budget for the
fiscal year. The first part of the chart shows payment actually paid out
for expenditures as of June 30, 1988. It does not include encumbrances
(payables and/or items ordered prior to year end but not yet paid for) or
carryovers (major expenditures budgeted for but not purchased by year end
which are now scheduled for purchase in FY89). After encumbrances and
estimated carryovers are added, total expenditures increased to
$16,347,789 which is 95.6% of total budget.
Adding encumbrances and carryovers to the Administration actual expendi-
tures, brings total expenses to approximately $1.1 million or 94% of
budget.
Public Works is below budget because three divisions' actual expenditures
were substantially less than budget. Engineering is below budget by
$53,000 due to the chargeback of salary costs to various capital improve -
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Year Ending
% of
Buduet
6-30-88
Budget
Administration
$ 1,155,481
$ 1,048,197
90.7
Finance
1,276,827
1,235,830
96.8
Planning & Program Development
267,655
249,989
93.4
Public Works
2,487,073
2,247,480
90.4
Police
2,859,906
2,754,593
96.3
Fire
2,549,308
2,535,783
99.5
Parks & Recreation
2,190,561
2,007,155
91.6
Library
1,320,088
1,291,294
97.8
Senior Center
296,842
284,860
96.0
Housing & Inspection Services
398,722
368,789
92.5
Risk Management
1,025,680
725,153
70.7
Non -Operational Administration
TOTAL (cash basis)17
1 269 053
097 196
1 216 885
15,966,008
95.9
93.4
Encumbrances
86,781
Carryovers (estimated)
255 000
TOTAL (modified accrual basis)
16 307 789
95.6
Adding encumbrances and carryovers to the Administration actual expendi-
tures, brings total expenses to approximately $1.1 million or 94% of
budget.
Public Works is below budget because three divisions' actual expenditures
were substantially less than budget. Engineering is below budget by
$53,000 due to the chargeback of salary costs to various capital improve -
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ment projects. Streets is below budget by $152,000. And, Traffic
Engineering is below budget by $30,000. All other Public Works Divisions
finished the fiscal year with actual expenditures at 97% of budget.
Parks and Recreation is below budget by $183,000. This is due to expendi-
tures being below budget in the following divisions: CBD Maintenance
($17,000), Recreation ($88,600), Parkland Acquisition Reserve ($64,600).
Loans for two projects were not loaned in full from the Parkland Acquisi-
tion Reserve. It is anticipated that this money will be loaned out during
FY89.
The Recreation Division had a successful year financially. Not only did
their expenditures come in below budget, but their recreation program
revenue came in over budget. Although some of the reduced expenditure is
due to the delay in the opening of the Mercer Pool (budgeted for opening
April 1, 1988), that does not account for the entire variance. The
Recreation staff needs to be commended for they now appear to be back in
control of their financial status.
Risk Management came in under budget by $300,000. Available monies
amounting to $340,000 were intentionally not transferred to the Loss
Reserve at year-end in order to provide funding for the insurance premiums
which are payable in early July. This action avoids using the General
Fund balance to pay insurance premiums until property tax revenues are
received.
YEAR-END FUND BALANCE, GENERAL FUND
The following shows the fund balance status at year-end.
6-30-87 Fund Balance $ 2,350,403
Revenues 16,842,485
Expenditures16 307 789)
6-30-88 Fund Balance 2,885,099
Less: Reserved Balances (821,852)
Pure Fund Balance 2 063 247
Our most recent projections showed the year-end pure fund balance at 9% of
the next year's (FY90) expenditures. Our actual FY88 pure fund balance
will instead be 12% of the next year's expenditures. It is even more
encouraging to see that our annual revenues exceeded annual expenditures
in FY88. This is a very positive indication of financial stability and is
something which has not typically been achieved in past years.
ENTERPRISE OPERATING FUNDS
All enterprise funds, with the exception of one, exceeded their revenue
budget estimates for FY88. The following page details out revised budget
estimates and actual receipts and expenditures in addition to showing
beginning and year end fund balances for each enterprise fund. Please
note that the revised budget estimate for expenditures is the actual
amended budget while the revised budget estimate for revenues is based
upon the revised revenue estimate for FY88 which was prepared in conjunc-
tion with the FY89 budget. It has not been our policy in the past to
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ENTERPRISE OPERATING FUNDS
REVISED YEAR
BUDGET ENDING % OF
ESTIMATE __O6/30/88_______BUDGET
--- 3---- -----
06/30/87 Balance
107,946
Revenues
1,972,105
2,027,234
103.0
Expenditures
(1,984,781)
1,813,211)
91.4
06/30/88 Balance
321,969
Pollution Control:
06/30/87 Balance
1,560,479
Revenues
4,541,689
4,642,681
102.2
Expenditures
(5,412,343)
5,297,610)
97.9
06/30/88 Balance
905,550
Water:
06/30/87 Balance
351,769
Revenues
2,265,708
2,445,204
107.9
Expenditures
(2,408,101)
2,188 972)
90.9
06/30/88 Balance
608,001
Refuse Collection:
06/30/87 Balance
53,934
Revenues
614,240
617,899
100.6
Expenditures
(620,347)
601,892)
97.0
06/30/88 Balance
69,941
Landfill:
06/30/87 Balance
287,325
Revenues
833,972
842,543
101.0
Expenditures
(672,611)
(628,890)
93.5
06/30/88 Balance
500,978
Airport:
06/30/87 Balance
-0-
Revenues
198,536
197,196
99.3
Expenditures
(202,186)
(145,451)
71.9
06/30/88 Balance
51,745
Transit:
06/30/87 Balance
273,001
Revenues
1 758 561
13 319
04.3
195.2
Expenditures
(2,024,948)
28872)
19:
06/30/88 Balance
1782488
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amend revenue budgets for revised estimates and that is why I am not
comparing budget figures with actual revenues as of year-end.
1. Parking:
The Parking Systems ended the year with revenues at 3% over
estimated revenues. This is due primarily to the increase in paid
hours of parking being above estimates. Those parking hours did
increase 5% over FY87 as illustrated by the bar chart below.
Expenditures totaled 91% of budget. However, two large dollar
acquisitions were ordered during the year but were not paid for by
year end ($56,000 for parking ticket writer equipment and $30,000 for
new doors and painting in the Capitol Street Parking Ramp).
Including the encumbered amount for these purchases, total expendi-
tures amount to 96% of budget.
City of Iowa City
Parking Houu - Motors and Ramp&
Thousands
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 tis
Fiscal Year
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The Capitol.Street Parking Ramp started operations in FY80 and the
Dubuque Street Parking Ramp opened in January, 1981. The decresae in
hours in FY86 is felt to be partially due to the rate increase that
was implemented at the beginning of the year.
2. Pollution Control:
Revenues have been running above budget all year long. Actual
charges for services are 11% above our revised budget estimate while
interest income came in 7% higher than budget estimates. Expendi-
tures came in very close to budget. It should be noted that expendi-
tures did include a transfer of funds to the Improvement Reserve
amounting to $1.3 million. This transfer did fund the reserve to its
maximum required amount and was planned for as part of the financing
package put together for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Project
and the scheduled rate increases. Excluding this transfer from
expenditures brings total expenditures down to $4 million which is
below the annual revenue amount. It is our goal to have each fund's
annual revenues exceed annual expenditures.
3. Water:
Revenues in Water have also been running above budget estimates
throughout the fiscal year. As discussed in past interim financial
reports, water consumption is higher than original projections. At
the end of the fiscal year, water had several outstanding
encumbrances for expenditures amounting to approximately $64,000. In
addition, the budgeted transfer of funding from operations for the
new water computer system had not been made in full. Had all
encumbrances been paid before the end of the fiscal year and the full
transfer for the water computer system made by year end, actual
expenditures would have been 99% of total budget.
4. Refuse Collection:
Both revenues and expenditures for refuse came in very close to
budget estimates.
5. Landfill:
Revenues were slightly over budget while expenditures came in under
budget.
6. Airport:
Revenues came in very close to budget although they were slightly
under budget. The expenditures were below budget by almost 28%.
This was due to the fact that the Airport Manager position was vacant
for several months during the last half of the fiscal year and many
scheduled work projects were not completed.
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7. Transit Operations:
Transit ended the fiscal year in good financial condition. Revenues
exceeded budget projections by 4% while expenditures were lower than
budget projections by almost 5%. Ridership again declined during the
fiscal year by 16%. Ridership peaked in FY83 and has since declined
a total of 62%. The following bar graph shows the changes in
ridership from FY76 through the current fiscal year.
City of Iowa City
Transit Ridership
Ridership (Thousands)
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
78 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88
Fiscal Year
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Fare revenue was originally projected at $725,000 for FY88. Approximately
nine months ago, when the FY89 Budget was being prepared, the fare revenue
projection for FY88 was revised downward to $633,000. Transit ended the
year with total fare revenues of $640,000. Fortunately, though, other
revenues exceeded budget by approximately $65,000. Those revenues over
budget were state and federal transit assistance ($30,000), interest
income ($17,000), property taxes ($15,000), and miscellaneous revenue
($6,000). The additional revenue generated by these other revenues came
close to but did not quite make up the reduction in fare revenue as
compared to FY87 when total fares brought in $726,000 for the fiscal year.
Expenditures were underbudget primarily due to three line items. Bus
maintenance costs were $30,000 below budget. $30,000 budgeted originally
for unemployment compensation for eliminated positions resulting from the
service reductions was not utilized as those position reductions were
handled through attrition. Also, the contingency budget amount of
approximately $30,000 was not needed by Transit.
The bus maintenance chargebacks has been set up on a direct cost alloca-
tion system. In other words, Transit is directly reimbursing the Equip-
ment Maintenance Division for actual costs spent on bus maintenance. This
was implemented during the fiscal year and the chargebacks paid by Transit
do reflect actual costs for the entire fiscal year. Chargebacks for bus
maintenance in FY87 amounted to $524,000 while FY88's direct cost alloca-
tion amounted to $469,000. Part of this reduction is attributable to the
service reductions made at the beginning of FY88 and part of the reduction
results from the fact that the newer buses are less costly to operate and
maintain than were the older buses previously used by Transit.
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MEMORANDUM
OATS: September 2, 1988
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Copy of letter to State Legislators regarding solid waste management.
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To Council only:
Copy of letter to Susan Phillips of The University of Iowa regarding a
proposed research park at Oakdale.
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Memoranda from the City Manager regarding:
a. Miscellaneous (Harry Boren, Pollution Control Superintendent;
Iowa City Transit)
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b. Melrose Avenue Vending
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Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding signalization of Clinton
and Market Streets.
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Copy of letter to Heartland Rail Corporation from the Engineering staff
regarding Capitol Street Railroad overpass in Iowa City.
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Copy of letter from the Iowa Civil Rights Commission regarding complaint.
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Copy of letter from Heartland Management Company to HUD requesting a
rent-free apartment at Cedarwood Apartments for a neighborhood center.
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Letter from Pamela Thompson of Yogurt, Etc., requesting a bicycle rack
and trash receptacle be placed in front of Brewery Square.
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Suggesting for long-range solution of North Market Square park traffic
and parking problems.
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Letter from Johnson County Health Dept. re Toxic Cleanup Day.
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Same letter to
August 26, 1988
Robert Dvorsky
Jean Lloyd -Jones
Richard Varn
Minnette Doderer
The Honorable Mary Neuhauser
Representative (46th District)
914 Highwood
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Neuhauser:
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CITY OFIOWA CITY
As we are about to undertake a significant planning and likely an even
greater financial commitment to solid waste management, I wanted to take
an opportunity to share with you some general thoughts about the most
recent legislation adopted by the Iowa State Legislature. This legisla-
tion and the subsequent rule adoption by the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (IDNR) will necessitate many changes in the way governmental
bodies and private landfill operators throughout the state collect,
dispose and manage solid waste.
Currently, landfill operators provide disposal services without regard to
the amount of waste generated by a particular household, business,
industry or other governmental entity. Also, there is little regulation
with respect to methods of collection. For example, Iowa City, which owns
and operates the Johnson County Landfill, collects 15% of the total
tonnage of waste disposed at the landfill and collects only residential
waste. The remaining 85% is collected and hauled by private business.
Also, other governmental entities within the county over which the City
has no legislative control also generate and haul solid waste to the
landfill. An example would be the University of Iowa.
Iowa Code Section 4558.301A (1987 Code Supplement) contains in part the
following: "...while recognizing the continued necessity of the existence
of landfills, alternative methods of managing solid waste and the reduc-
tion in the reliance upon land disposal of solid waste are encouraged. In
the promotion of these goals, the following waste management hierarchy in
descending order of preference is established as the waste management
policy of the State:
I. Reduction in volume at the source.
2. Recycling and reuse.
3. Combustion with energy recovery and refuse derived fuel.
4. Combustion for volume reduction.
5. Disposal in landfill."
Criteria one and two are of primary concern to Iowa City. How can the
City of Iowa City mandate or otherwise ensure volume reduction at the
source? How can we mandate source reduction upon the 85% of the users of
the landfill? Do we, as suggested by IDNR, not accept certain waste?
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Such action would in effect force users of the landfill (which we all are)
to not purchase products which cannot be disposed, totally impractical, or
find other means of disposal, oftentimes in our case roadside ditches
and/or in the Parks & Recreation facilities of the City.
The IDNR has also recommended the following programs to encourage waste
volume reduction at the source:
Extensive public education on waste reduction.
Programs to encourage onsite recycling of wastepaper, yard wastes,
cans and bottles, plastics, tires, etc.
Programs to promote reduction in wastepaper generation (in-house
recycling, computer files, etc. for businesses).
Programs to encourage the use of thinner paper and changes in
printing format with local newspapers and printers.
Programs to encourage the purchasing of products with extended
warranties and to discourage the purchase of disposable convenience
items.
Promotion of new commodities markets, such as recycled plastics and
recycled paper, through procurement policies or other incentive
plans.
Promotion of changes in packaging practices of producers.
Volume -based user fees or garbage bag tags which must be purchased by
the generators before their waste is collected.
I think it can be concluded that these programs all have merit, but also
notable is that many are geared toward forcing industry to reduce waste in
packaging, forcing industry to produce higher quality products, and
forcing industry to reuse and recycle its products by creating an unbear-
able condition for product users, i.e. no means of waste disposal or
paying the price of encouraging better business practices. Somewhat of a
trickle up theory. We can see how successful this can be by looking at
the automobile industry and air pollution.
It would seem that the Iowa Legislature may also have to legislate the
practices of industry, yet to date legislative/regulatory action has been
primarily directed at local governments.
With regard to criteria two, technology is available to landfill operators
to separate recyclable and reusable waste. However, only industry can
actually recycle and reuse the waste. Here again, legislative action may
be necessary to insure adequate markets.
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It is hoped the above comments demonstrate the problems associated with
the necessity of reducing the volume of solid waste but also that local
governments cannot act alone. Only legislative action from the highest
levels of government mandating changes in the packaging of products,
extended warranties on products, and recycling and reuse of solid waste by
industry, will insure a reduction in the generation of solid waste.
We recognize this is a problem of significant environmental consequence
and will work to resolve these issues within our resources and capabili-
ties. I hope the State legislature recognizes that the actions of local
governments are but a small part of the needed effort to satisfactorily
resolve this critical issue.
Sincerely yours,
tephen J Atos
City Mari er
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Ms. Susan Phillips
Vice President, Finance & University Services
The University of Iowa
101 Jessup Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242
Dear Susan:
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Thank you for advising me of the University's interest in a proposed
research park at Oakdale. Generally speaking, we are anxious to become
better informed with respect to the University's plans and, in particular,
how they may affect the area economy. Our City Manager has been involved
in the development of industrial parks and would likely be able to assist
you as you consider the overall development impact. The only major
concern that I might register is that publicly sponsored research/in-
dustrial parks often will affect the overall development potential and
value of private industrial land in the area. As you consider your review
of the research park concept, I assume you will keep in mind the overall
economic impact such a facility might have on the Iowa City area.
Thank you again for advising me and I look forward to learning more of the
University's plans.
Si cerely yours,
n McDonald
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City Manager
Patt Cain
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CIVIC CENTER • 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET • IOWA CITY, IOWA S::40 • (119) 1SA.S11n0
The University of Iowa
lows City, Iowa 52242
Vice President for Flname
and University Services
101 Jessup Mall
31913353552
Mayor John McDonald
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, IA 52290
Dear John:
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August 16, 1988
At the direction of President Rawlings, the University of
Iowa has begun to investigate the desirability of direct
sponsorship of a research park. Vice President Spriestersbach
and I, along with other University staff, have been examining the
experiences in other states and reviewing the possible
relationships of a research park to the academic goals of the
University. We have recently recommended to President Rawlings
that the University give serious consideration to the feasibility
and desirability of a research park in the north portion of the
Oakdale campus. President Rawlings has now authorized us to
proceed with the feasibility study.
Because of the impact such a research park could have in
this community, we wanted to apprise you of our preliminary work.
You may be reading more about the proposal in the press in the
coming weeks.
If a research park proves feasible and if the University and
Board of Regents decide to proceed, your advice and enthusiastic
support, along with that of many others, will be needed. I have
enclosed a brief outline of the current status of our
investigation for your use and information. We will keep you
informed as further plans develop. In the meantime, I would be
glad to visit with you if you have any questions.
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Enclosure
cc: Hunter R. Rawlings III
Sincerely,
Susan M. Phillips
Vice Presidentyy
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DEVELOPING A RESEARCH PARK
ON THE
OAKDALE CAMPUS:
ISSUES AND PROPOSED ACTIONS
Introduction
In April, 1988, a UI working group began to evaluate the prudence
and feasibility of creating an affiliated research park on the
Oakdale Campus. The group now believes that further study requires
broader consultation with leaders on -campus, in the community and in
State government. Since the UI will not want to divert academic
funds to the development, judicious estimates of financial
feasibility will require an assessment of the potential market for
such a park and an assessment of the States interest in the
project.
Background
A. The Oakdale Campus is a parcel of about 500 acres located just
north of I-80 on Iowa Highway 965. It is about 10 minutes
drive from the main campus. Because formerly Oakdale was the
State's TB sanitarium, the center portion of the Campus already
has been developed. Over the last 20 years, the UI has
constructed special-purpose facilities on the edge of the old
sanitarium complex. At present Oakdale houses such units as
the State Hygienic Lab, the Institute for Agricultural
Medicine, and the Technology Innovation Center.
The proposed park site is a tract of about 160 acres
immediately north of the occupied portion of the campus. This
land is now farmed.
B. Preliminary evaluative activities began in response to several
inquiries from firms interested in locating on a UI -affiliated
park. Activities to date include:
--Preparation of a preliminary site plan by the Des Moines
consulting firm Crose-Gardner.
--Consultation with Stuart Takeuchi, Vice Chancellor for
Administration, University of Colorado at Boulder. Dr.
Takeuchi administers the University of Colorado Research
Park.
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--Consultation with Wayne McGown, Assistant to the
Chancellor, University of Wisconsin at Madison. Mr.
McGown administers the Research Park at Wisconsin.
--Preparation of a growing body of operational premises,
projections, and questions.
C. Significant Premises:
--The park should serve the long-term academic interests
of the UI. This assertion will govern subsequent
decisions on tenant eligibility and marketing.
--The park should contribute to the economic vitality of
the State and the area.
--The park should be controlled to the greatest feasible
extent by the UI.
--Costs of developing the park should not be borne by the
academic budget of the UI.
--The UI will lease improved land but will not sell land.
D. It is the general view of the working group that a park
developed under these premises would benefit the UI. Risk
assessment requires analysis of two issues:
(1) Given our operative premises, is it likely that the
UI can market successfully the park?
(2) Can we obtain capital to finance the required
infrastructure for the development?
A better understanding of market risks can be obtained from a
consultant. A better understanding of financial options will
follow from conversations with State officials.
III. Proposed Actions
A. Consult with the collegiate deans and faculty on the prospect
of creating a research park affiliated with the University.
B. Notify members of the Board of Regents of our effort to
evaluate the feasibility of a research park.
C. Immediately engage a consultant able to advise us on the market
feasibility of a research park.
D. Notify the Governor of our study.
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E. Discuss our evaluative study with the directors of the two most
relevant State agencies as well as with the Governor's staff
and Regents' staff:
--Allan Thoms, Director of the Department of Economic
Development.
--Darrel Rensink, Iowa Department of Transportation.
--Douglas Gross, Executive Assistant to the Governor
--Wayne Richey, Executive Secretary, State Board of
Regents
F. Notify potentially interested area and State leaders of our
intent to study the feasibility of a research park.
G. Draft a report that integrates information on the potential
market for a research park with financial considerations. The
report will suggest subsequent action based on this new
information and on the received views of on -campus and off -
campus discussants.
H. Submit the report for institutional review and action.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 1, 1988
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Miscellaneous
1. Harry Boren. Pollution Control Superintendent. Harry was recently
recognized by the Water Pollution Control Federation for his outstanding
performance in the management and general knowledge of water pollution
control. Harry has been superintendent for twenty years.
2. Iowa City Transit. The Association for Retarded Citizens recently pre-
sented their Support Services of the Year Award to John Lundell, our
Transit Manager.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 26, 1988
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
RE: Melrose Avenue Vending
At your direction letters were sent to property owners along
Melrose Avenue asking their cooperation in keeping vending/
vendors off public right-of-way. Copy of the letter and
list of owners that received the letter is attached.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
August 26, 1988
Dear
The 1988 Hawkeye Football season is rapidly approaching.
The City Council recently expressed concern regarding the movement of
pedestrian traffic in the area of Kinnick Stadium. We know that a number
of private vendors obtain permission to sell various items from private
property commercial use oftCity
Code Section sidewalk,13pr
any portion of astreet, 31-135
orro dway.Weiask
your cooperation, as property owners, to insure vendors remain on your
property and not blocking the sidewalks or vending from the public right-
of-way.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
tephen J At ins
City Ma ger
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Presbyterian Church in the U.S. of America
701 Melrose Ave.
Presbyterian Church in the U.S. of America
707 Melrose Ave.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
511 Melrose Ave.
McCloskey, Donald N. 6 Joanne M.
320 Melrose Ave.
Duncan, Floyd C.
Box #1997
Stewart -Miles Real Estate Partnership
805 Melrose Ave.
Elwood, Kathleen F. $ Buchman, Kip
6080 Miami Rd. Cinn. Ohio 45243
Homewood, Janet L.
811 Melrose Ave.
Stevens, Reggie & Sylvia A.
1850 Friendship Street
Loan, Richard D. $ Pamela A.
821 Melrose Ave.
Ingo, R. $ Titze, R. Katherine
2015 Glendale Rd.
Mann, Stephen K.
601 Melrose Ave.
Roberts, Joda B.
605 Melrose Ave.
Hawkins, Dolores
607 Melrose Ave.
Smith, Esther H.
330 Golfview
Montgomery, Julia Ann $ Irene
#1 Melrose Circle
Widness, John A. $ Michaelanne
629 Melrose Ave.
Turecek, George A. $ Patricia
701 Kimball Rd.
Olthoff, Nola $ Glen F, Rodney
727 Melrose Ave.
Braverman, Hyles & Lorraine
503 Melrose Ave.
Champe, Gertrud G.
521 Melrose Ave.
Burnett, Cecelia
315 Melrose Ave.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 1, 1988
To: Charles Schmadeke, Director of Public Works
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer a
Re: Council Request - Signalization of Clinton Street/Market Street
Recently the City Council inquired as to the possible Signalization of the
intersection of Clinton Street/Market Street. Signalization of the
intersection has been made a part of the Capital Improvements Program.
Bids for traffic signal equipment were opened in August of 1988. Delivery
for traffic signal controller, traffic signal heads and traffic signal
poles will occur during November of 1988. It is assumed that all material
will be on hand by the last week in November.
The City Traffic Engineering Division has installed a portion of the
underground conduit that will be required by this signalization. It is
anticipated that all necessary site work will be completed during the
months of September and October 1988 in anticipation of the arrival of the
traffic signalization equipment. It is anticipated that traffic signal
turn -on will occur during the first or second week of December 1988.
Should you have additional questions or require additional information,
please don't hesitate to contact me.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
August 30, 1988
Heartland Rail Corp. /
1300 Des Moines Building
6th and Locust
Des Moines IA 50309
Attention: T. Scott Bannister
RE: Capitol Street Railroad Overpass in Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Mr. Bannister:
Please note the following concerns regarding the above -referenced structure:
1. All loose and deteriorating concrete should be removed from both bridge
fascias, the underside of deck and abutments.
2. The ballast on the deck surface should be properly contained so as not
to fall and injure motorists and pedestrians below. There are holes in
the deck on both sides of the bridge at midspan; this condition is
worse on the south side where rotting ties are covering the hole.
3. The City of Iowa City is very concerned with the general condition of
this bridge and formally requests the railroad to inspect the structure
whereupon additional repairs and/or maintenance deemed necessary be
performed in the near future.
4. There is sidewalk located on both sides of Capitol Street within the
railroad right-of-way. Quite a bit of the sidewalk is cracked and/or
settled and presents a safety hazard to pedestrians. Since the
railroad is the abutting property owner, the railroad is required to
repair, replace or reconstruct the sidewalks.
I would appreciate meeting soon with you or a representative from the railroad to
view the concerns noted in this letter. I can be reached at 319/356-5142.
Sincerely,
Dennis S. Gannon, P.E.
Assistant City Engineer
cc:
Frank Farmer, City Engineer
Mary Boelt, Iowa Interstate Railroad
Ray Callahan, Iowa Department of Transportation
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Certified Letter Number: 32,761
City of Iowa City Fire Department
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE CE IV ED AUG 261988
IOWA CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION
INGA eUMBARY•LANGSTON. E.ECUME GIRECTGR
August 25, 19/88
RE: CPN 04-88-17542
EEOC# 261880522
Richard L. Craig
City of Iowa City Fire Department:
We wish to advise you that the above -captioned complaint has been administratively
closed and has been retired to our inactive files effective this date. Therefore,
there will be no further action by the Commission in this matter.
Please find enclosed a copy of the Case Recommendation.
Further, please be advised that the opposite party has the right to file a request for
reconsideration by the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, if such request is made within
twenty (20) days from the issuance of the finding, August 25, 1988, or to file an
appeal to the District Court.
If you should have any further questions regarding the reason for this action or an
explanation of administrative closure, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for your cooperation and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
IOWA CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION
ICRC/S36
cc: City of Iowa City City Council, Certified Letter No.: 32,762
211 E. MAPLE STREET/ 2ND FLOOR • C/O GRIMES STATE OFFICE BUILDING
DES MOINES. IOWA / 50319 / 515.281.4121
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CASE RECOMMENDATION
CP# 04-88-17542
EEOC# 26ABB0522
Richard L. Craig v. City of Iowa City Fire Department, et al.
Pursuant to Iowa Code section 601A.16(6), the Preliminary
Screening Committee has reviewed this complaint and recommends
the following action:
ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSURE
REASONS: No useful purpose would be served by further
processing. Information collected indicates that further
investigation is not warranted. Respondent's reasons for
its actions regarding Complainant appear legitimate and
nondiscriminatory. .Information does not indicate that
Complainant's age was the reason he was not promoted to
Fire Lieutenant. information indicates that Respondent
adhered to Civil Service requirements. Complainant was
last on the list of those considered. He scored much lower
than the person who became lieutenant - that person scored
higher and received a better assessment.
PSC Committee: A i a )
Date;
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Dawn Peterson
ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE
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HEARTLAND MANAGENIENT COMPANY
534 42nd Street
Des Moines, Iowa $0312
RECEIVED AUG 311988
(515) 274 - 4892
August 23, 1988
Hr. Jerry Bauer, Director
U.S. Department of Housing &
Urban Development
Federal Building
210 Walnut Street Room 259
Des Moines, Iowa
50309
RE: Project NIA 050039017/Cedarwood Apartments, Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Mr. Bauer:
We are writing to request your consideration of a temporary
variance in the Section 8 contract in order to provide a rent
free apartment for use by the Willowcreek Neighborhood Center
at Cedarwood Apartments in Iowa City, Iowa, for the purpose
of providing counseling and other services for Cedarwood resi-
dents. This variance would be subject to a mutually satisfactory
"use" agreement that would be worked out between the owners of
Cedarwood and the Willowcreek Neighborhood Center. Ideally the
variance would involve spreading the value of the current contract
rent over the remaining sixty-three apartments, resulting in a
higher contract rent for the remaining units. At the end of
this one to two year term, the apartment would revert back tb'
a residential use and rent would be adjusted to the amounts
justified at that time.
Willowcreek Neighborhood Center is a non-profit group which oper-
ates at another subsidized family project in Iowa City, (See
letter attached outlining their goals) They provide services to
residents In the form of counseling, childrens lunches, and rec-
reational activities for children. Their success in these en-
deavors is acknowledged by local government officials who have
urged us to seek permission for this variance.
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Mr. Jerry Bauer, Director
U.S. Department of Housing &
Urban Development
August 23, 1988
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As you know, a request has been made by the Mayor of Iowa City,
The Honorable John McDonald, to the Des Moines H.U.D. office on
July 21, 1988, (copy enclosed). In reply to the Mayor, you re-
sponded that such a request would not be allowed according to
H.U.D. officials contacted in Washington D.C. Ih your reply
you left the door open for the owners to appeal directly to
H.U.D. headquarters, which the owners have been urged by the
city and county officials to do.
We support the Willowcreek Neighborhood Center's activities and
respectfully request that an apartment be designated for their
use, subject to a mutually acceptable "use" agreement, without
jeopardizing the project's total income or the future subsidy
on that suite. Joining the owners in this request is the City
of Iowa City, and Johnson County. Enclosed please find corres-
pondence from The Honorable John McDonald and Supervisor Don
Sehr, urging that this change be implemented. Joining this
effort is the Area Council on Child Abuse and Neglect.
Thank you for taking time to review this request. We will be
happy to provide any further information you may require.
S cerely���I
Robert S. falone /James F. Levy
General Partner 'General Partner
Cedarwood Associates (--Cedarwood Associates
LTD Partnership LTD Partnership
Enclosures (4)
cc: The Honorable John McDonald, Mayor of Iowa City
Don Sehr, Supervisor
Joan VandenBerg, Director, Willowcreek Neighborhood Center
6
September 1, 1988
Iowa City Civic Center
Attn: City Council Members
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Bicycle Racks 5 Trash Receptacle
Dear Members of the Council,
I am writing on behalf of the retailers located in Brewery
Square. After discussion with the management and other
retailers in the building, we would like to make a request
that the City place two bicycle racks for our customers on
the Linn Street side of Brewery Square. There is adequate
room for the racks allowing for pedestrian traffic as the
area is 8 feet wide between one edge of the sidewalk and the
curb. Currently, riders are chaining their bikes illegally
to the parking meters and to the young trees.
We would also request that a trash receptacle, similar to
the one placed by the City for the Market Street Quik Trip,
be provided for our use, too. It would be very helpful in
maintaining the cleanliness of the area surrounding Brewery
Square as most of the trash evolves from Quik Trip customers
and other businesses.
If installation expense is a factor in determining
affirmative decisions in our requests for the bike racks
and trash receptacle, we would be willing to negotiate the
costs. Thank you for your attention to these matters.
PaHerely�,✓�� _/doo
Pamela Thompson
Yogurt, Etc.
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SEP 11988
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
Citizen Proposal for Long -Range Solution of N.Market Square
Park Traffic and Parking Problem
The Problem: An old, on-going, and increasingly difficult problem, the traffic
and parking problem in the neighborhood around North Market Square
Park, was recently brought again before the city council, with a
decision satisfactory to a specific need but which left the general
problem unresolved.
The proposal: As a dedicated,veteran Iowa City municipal employee and a citizen
of the area long committed to the welfare and enhancement of this
city, I respectfully submit to the Council an imaginative yet
ultimately practical suggestion that upon futher serious study
might prove to be the best long-range solution to the general
problem.
The concept itself is simple: Build an underground parking garage
underneath North Market Square Park.
The Reasoning: 1. I believe it will take some major project to relieve the traffic
and parking problem in that neighborhood, and as retaining and
enhancing the park itself is of paramount importance in the
process, a high-rise ramp structure is obviously totally out of
the question; why not consider seriously the feasibility of
going underground, similar in concept to the one in Cedar Rapids,
by Veterans Auditorium, and those in other cities with the same
problems.
2. It would mean temporary inconvenience, as with all such major
projects during construction, but in the long run I believe it
would mean a great number of parking spaces made available to
the public, to those who live in the area as well as to those
visiting, and it would mean at the same time a clear traffic
pattern in the immediate vicinity if Council then banned all
parking on both sides of the street around the perimeter of the
park once the facility were open.
3. If Council mandated the design and construction to be of first-
class quality, the entire project would very likely become a
showcase for those other cities with similar problems that had
not yet considered this possibilty. It would also become an
*mno ml increasingly attractive strengbhening factor for the
integrity of the neighborhood because of its aesthetic and
practical value. For example, four large skylight/vents placed
at appropriately distanced locations within each of the four
corners of the park/garage would both illumine and vent large
enough sectors of the garage to require minimal artificial
lighting daring daylight; relatively cheap sodium lighting
would satisfy nighttime needs. Small rest-room/maintenance
buildings could surround these apertures, hiding their central
functions while providing other uses, thereby maximizing land
use.
4. I believe the facility would require two entrances/exits for
safety and ease of operation; one probably on the east side of
the park, being only half -a -block from Dodge Street, the other
apposite to it on the west side. These locations,both inter-
sections of Fairchild Street with Johnson Street, as it winds
around the park,would offer the safest entering and exiting.
/ 309e,
In any case, proper traffic and engineering studies would determine that.
Other Considerations: 1. Financing could be done by issuing municipal capitalization
bonds; Council has expertise within its membership to carry
this out satisfactorily. Other bondings have been obtained
for smaller, more individualized projects, not directed at
large scale public improvement and revitalization of an
entire neighborhood as this would be; so this issue should
be strongly marketable as it would show long-term civic
commitment toward continual mtae municipal improvement,
an investment in the future".
2. I understand Horace Mann School has long hoped for zq ac-
quisition of the old right-of-way that continues northward
from the east -side intersection of Fairchild and Johnson,
along the eastern border of the park, for parking use, or
as a connecting delivery access. Council and School Hoard
can initiate a cooperative arrangement whereby City and
School District can"share",economically, the same land:
school parking above, city garage below. That right-of-way
could continue all the way through, between the Preucil
Schdol and Horace Mann, to Church Street, perhaps solving
Horace Mann's parking problem, too.
3. During construction of the gara`e, and the consequent en-
hancement of thepark, existing drainage problems of the
entire park can be corrected as part of the whole project.
The land already slopes toward the west, toward the river;
earth from below can be used to level the park above.
4. The main drawback to the proposal is the likely loss of
some park trees due to the earth -moving process. This would
no doubt disturb some people, but those trees lost can be
replaced with new plantings.
Summary: This is a serious proposal, an imaginative but confident leap, an idea
not impossible to achieve, certainly worthy of further, equally serious
study. It can be regarded at the very least as challenge to all citizens
to think of a better idea.
I would be very happy to appear before Council for 10 or 15 minutes at an
informal council meeting to discuss major, pertinent details of the concept
that will or have already come to mind, and to explain the accompanying
diagram.
31 August 1988
2
Thomas M. Immermann
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RECEIVEDAUG 311983
Johnson County Health Department
DirectorL. GrahaDameron. MPH
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August 25, 1988
Steve Atkins, City Manager
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, 7A 52240
Dear Mr. Atkins:
Thank you for your interest and support of the Household Toxic Cleanup Day
Pogram in arworthwhileohnson projectothat•hadrom the widespreadponse we support incthe feel that this is
county.
As you already may be aware, our request to conduct a Toxic Cleanup Day in
Johnson County was not funded. our efforts, however, have not been for naught
because we have learned a lot in its prepartion and will surely learn a lot from
the sites chosen in Story, Montgomery and Linn Counties. We will reapply at a
later date and hope to count on your further support. Thank you.
Sinrie
Mary Klahn
MHK/bam
9IA(I)/L—TOXIC
Health Center 1105 Gilbert Court Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319)
9
Informal Council Discussion
September 6, 1988
Informal Council Discussion, September 6, 1988, 6:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present:
McDonald, Courtney, Larson, Ambrisco, Horowitz, Strait. Staff present;
Atkins, Karr, Boyle, Schmeiser, Donner, Helling, Milkman. Tape-recorded
on Reel 88-50, Side 11 -End.
PLANNING 8 ZONING MATTERS: Reel 88-50, Side 1
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Schmeiser said the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit the
location of manufacturing businesses in the CI -1 zone provided the
manufacturing portion of the business does not exceed 5,000 square
feet. Currently the entire business may not exceed 5,000 square
feet. Schmeiser said additional information will be presented prior
to Council's September 30 meeting.
Atkins stated City staff met with property owners to review the
various interests of those property owners. Atkins said staff has
prepared a list of ideas with respect to how the area could be
developed. Atkins recommended that Council defer action on this item
to allow staff and property owners to develop a plan for the area.
Atkins said he would prepare a letter, to be sent to the property
owners outlining the issues. The letter would involve significant
policy decisions, including the potential for recommendations for a
zoning change, traffic study at Prentiss and Gilbert streets, and
tying the two areas together with a pedestrian footbridge. Atkins
said a financing plan for the area has not yet been developed.
Council agreed to defer the public hearing.
Schmeiser stated this plan is for construction of three warehouses in
the rear of Nagle Lumber Company. Horowitz noted the map and asked
if part of the structure would hang over Ralston Creek. Schmeiser
said it would not and the area outlined on the map is property that
Nagles has control of and it extends across the Ralston Creek.
Atkins inquired about the waiving of the platting requirements. Schmeiser
explained a number of lots along first Avenue were platted without the
submittal of subdivision plats for the approval by the City. Boyle
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explained the City Code stated that the building permit cannot be obtained
if the property has not been properly subdivided and the issue relates to
replacement if a building burns down. Horowitz asked if the planning
process protects property owner. Boyle said this resolution will insure
the City will not make a property owner incur a substantial expense or
deny a building permit. In response to Atkins, Boyle said this waiver
will clear the titles.
DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER: Reel 88-50, Side 1
McDonald said there are ten applicants for the position (At-Large/Dickson
vacancy) and a formal vote will not be taken during the informal Council
session. McDonald asked Councilmembers for nominations for the vacant
Council position.
Strait announced his resignation from the City Council effective 12:01
a.m. Wednesday, September 7, 1988. Strait stated he will explain the
reasons for his resignation during the Council's formal meeting.
Horowitz nominated Naomi Novick to fill the Council position vacated by
Kate Dickson. Strait seconded that nomination. Horowitz stated Ms.
Novick is a resident of the northwest part of town, actively involved in
local and State governmental issues for 18 years, member and past
president of the League of Women Voters, organized and presided over
televised legislative forums, had been appointed to the Charter Review
Commission, appointed to the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Commission,
appointed to the Design Review Commission, active in volunteer groups such
as the Johnson County Arts Council, University of Iowa Museum of Art and
Hancher Guild, and aware of various aspects of local commerce. Horowitz
said Novick has a moderate well-connected balanced background needed by
Council.
Ambrisco nominated John Balmer to fill the Council position vacated by
Kate Dickson. Ambrisco said he has known Balmer for 20 years. Ambrisco
stated that Balmer is a progressive thinking individual, has previously
served on Council, has been active in the community and local government,
and recently served on School Board Blue Ribbon Committee. Courtney
seconded the nomination.
Council discussed the nominations. Horowitz said that Novick is a very
qualified woman. McDonald said the ten applicants are involved in and
concerned about the community. Larson said the vote is not a vote between
Balmer and Novick and it is a horrendous mistake for Council to appoint
anyone. Larson said there is a potential for a 3-3 vote for the
candidates, resulting in a compromised candidate, and, therefore, he would
support Balmer. McDonald stated he would support Balmer. Council agreed
to appoint John Balmer at the formal meeting. McDonald thanked all of the
applicants for applying for the vacant position.
SALE OF PUBLIC WORKS PROPERTY: Reel 88-50, Side 1
Atkins said the potential of selling the City's Public Works property was
previously discussed because of the commercial value of the property.
Atkins said he has been working with a perspective developer, but the
Airport Clear Zone is an issue; the Airport currently has approximately
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1,000 feet clear zone intended for future instrument landing approach, and
it is the FAA's position that the Airport Clear Zone must remain clear.
Atkins asked Council to consider if the City should actively pursue the
instrument landing approach and suggested that Council meet with the
Airport Commission. Atkins noted the Public Works property is considered
to be one of the best commercial locations in the area and the property
will be diminished in value if the clear zone area cannot be used. Atkins
said limiting factors to development are the clear zone and that the
property is a landfill. Atkins said he has asked the Airport Commission
to establish policy or strategy regarding marking property in and around
the Airport. McDonald said he has contacted the Chair of the Airport
Commission regarding scheduling a joint meeting with Council. McDonald
said the Airport Commission is currently implementing a master plan for
the Airport. Horowitz asked what are other community experiences with
developing airport property. Atkins said the Iowa City Airport is a
general aviation airport and this is a unique circumstance because there
is another public facility adjacent to the Airport. In response to
Horowitz, Atkins said the FAA personnel won't debate the issue with Iowa
City. Atkins said if the City chooses to develop along the corridor,
certain development of the Airport could be precluded. Larson asked for
information relating to the cost of the Airport Master Plan and what are
the Airport's options if the Airport expansion is curtailed at this time.
Atkins noted the Airport operates independently from Council. Courtney
asked for an update on funding received from the FAA. Larson asked for a
copy of the Airport Master Plan.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA:
Reel 88-50, Side 1
1. McDonald stated a Council goal setting session will be scheduled in
October.
2. Ambrisco stated a joint meeting with the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors will be scheduled this fall.
3. Council agreed to meet in an informal Council session, Friday,
September 9 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the process for filling the
Council At -Large position vacated by George Strait.
APPOINTMENTS: Reel 88-50, Side 1
Broadband Telecommunications Commission - Trey Stevens
Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board - James Montgomery
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA CONTINUED: Reel 88-50, Side I
4. Council agreed with Helling's recommendation that the City negotiate
a collective bargaining agreement with both AFSCME units (Library and
the general) in one contract. Helling said the City has received
formal requests from AFSCME representatives to open negotiations.
Helling said he will respond to the AFSCME request and agree to
negotiate with both AFSCME units under one contract contingent upon
approval from the Library Board.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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