HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-07 Minutes NumberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
February 7, 1989
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney,
Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald. Absent: None. Staffinembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser, Milkman. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 89-7, Side 1, 240 -End and Side 2, 723-600.
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The Mayor proclaimed February 1989 AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH; February 12- 16/
18, 1989 BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA WEEK; February 19-25, 1989 ENGINEER'S 16 2
WEEK; February 14, 1989 SALUTE TO HOSPITALIZED VETERANS DAY. 163
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of 1/24/89, and
the special meeting of 1/31/89, as published, subject to correction, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - 1/19/89, 2/2/89; P&R
Comm. - 1/11/89; Bd. of Library Trustees - 1/26/89. 165
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class E Liquor License / G 7
for Walgreen Co. dba Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Approving a Class C Liquor /t F
License for Vanessa's of Iowa City, Inc. dba Givanni's, 109 E. College.
Approving a Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Hung Lam dba Saigon 169
Restaurant, 209 N. Linn Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License fort 70
Motif LTD dba Bo -James, 118 E. Washington. Approving a Class E Liquor
License for Nash -Finch Company dba Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway. / 7/
Approving a Class E Liquor License for American Drug Stores, Inc. dba Osco /72
Drug Store, 201 S. Clinton. Approving a Class E Liquor License for John /73
R. Alberhasky dba John's Grocery Inc., 401 E. Market Street. Approving
a Class C Liquor License for Beverly K. Nuechter dba Mike's Tap, 122 Wright 174
Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for R.T. Grunts, Inc. dba /75
R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton. RES. 89-23, Bk. 100, p. 23, ISSUING A CIGARETTE /76
PERMIT. RES. 89-24, Bk. 100, p. 24, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. Approving /77
a Class E Beer Permit for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store / 7A
#3, 1201 North Dodge.
Approving disbursements in the amount of $5,350,353.82 for the period /79
of 12/1 through 12/31/88, as recommended by the Fin. Dir., subject to
audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 89-25, Bk. 100, p. 25, TO SET A PUBLIC
HEARING ON 2/28/89 ON THE OPERATING BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR /go
7/1/89 THROUGH 6/30/90, AND THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, WHICH
INCLUDES THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 1990-1992.
Correspondence: James G. Whalen, President of the Iowa Council of /g/
the United Blind regarding SEATS services. Memo from the Civil Service
Cortin. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: /8 -�
Associate Planner - CDBG Program; Police Sergeant. ��
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February 7, 1989
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
public
hearing
ance
to make thesetbackrn
requirements for high-rise dwellings an ordinance to amend tin the he nRM-0145nzone /9"/
consistent with the Uniform Building Code. No one appeared.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance to vacate an
unimproved portion of First Avenue between J Street and the Iowa Interstate 195
Railway, a 360 -foot alley between First and Second Avenues and a 175 -foot alley
along the northern right-of-way lines of the railroad, be given first vote for
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted Council discussion the previous evening re a study of the
retail market of Iowa City and stated Council did agree to proceed. Moved by
Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to approve the recommendation of the Planning
and Zoning Commission regarding a study of the retail market of Iowa City. /Z
Horowitz reiterated Council direction to the City Manager and PPD staff to
formulate questions that the study should address for Council review. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments on the extension of
the Rental Rehabilitation Program Target Area to include the St. Clements Street 187
Neighborhood. Paul Kavanaugh, 1124 St. Clements, representing residents present,
urged Council approval for this request. Staffinember Milkman present for
discussion. The Mayor announced that Council would be acting on this matter
after the Housing Commission meeting scheduled for 2/14.
Councilmember Horowitz requested an update on the storage of trailers on /99
property at the corner of Church and Dodge. The City Manager reported that the
HIS staff was with the owner, Jim Murphy, and an extension has been granted to
resolve the conflict of the semi trailers in the back yard. The City Manager
stated the ordinance is stringent and the problem must be corrected in a certain
period of time but not immediately. Staff is working with Mr. Murphy on the
problem. The City Manager said the matter had been brought to the City,s
attention by neighborhood complaints. Ambrisco noted the Salute to Hospitalized 19Y
Veterans Day proclamation on the agenda and encouraged the public to visit the
Veterans Hospital. Balmer complimented the City Manager for the manner in which /90
he is handling the neighborhood complaints concerning parking on Whiting Avenue
primarily during school -related functions at Shimek School. Balmer noted the / 9/
letter from Bruce Haupert re the erecting of a peace pole in Blackhawk Mini -Park
and concurred with the concern for visual clutterness. The City Manager stated
he has asked the Parks & Recreation Director to find an appropriate location for
the peace pole. Kubby commented that three Iowa cities were currently reviewing /9
the Human Rights Ordinance and hoped that they had received a copy of our
ordinance. Kubby said she was concerned about the status of the Resources 1,13
Conservation Commission with only two active members. The Mayor stated vacancies
had been advertised more than once and no applications received. The City Clerk
stated that Mike Singer had applied that week but no application had been
received during the advertising period. Kubby stated that the RCC was needed
and questions their possible input into solid waste management issues. Horowitz
stated the Commission bylaws would have to be reviewed and amended to address
new issues if necessary. The Mayor said the Commission would be reviewed. Kubby / 9'E
asked that styrofoam cups used in City offices be discontinued because of dangers
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February 7, 1989
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in the manufacturing process and paper cups be used as they are biodegradable.
Kubby reported that a number of citizens attended the open forum on 1/29 and
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brought up a number of concerns and she had a list of those concerns.
The City Manager reported that City staff is videotaping the budget
presentation for cablecasting, and alerted the public that a salt -sand pile is
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available at lower City Park and Mercer Park for residents.
The City Attorney distributed a letter from the Attorney General's office
re the University/City sewer rate issue, and noting that the Attorney General
had been advised by the University to pursue the lawsuit vigorously. The City / 9 %
Attorney stated the letter was accompanied by an amendment petition filed by the
University asking for reimbursement for rates that the University had paid and
viewed as an overcharge. A memo outlining the situation will be prepared for
Council review at their next meeting.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to approve a Tentative Agreement
with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 183,
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AFL-CIO, for a Collective Bargaining Agreement effective 7/1/89 through 6/30/91.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-26, Bk. 100, p.
26, APPROVING FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER IN THE POLICE
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DEPARTMENT. Kubby raised concerns re supporting the position without a more
detailed and formal outline. The City Manager reported that contracts had been
made with local school committees, administrators, and the school board and a
memo summarizing activities had been provided. Individual Councilmembers voiced
support for the position. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz,
Larson, McDonald, Ambrisco. Nays: Kubby.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-27, Bk. 100, P.
27, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND MID -AMERICA SAVINGS BANK.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopt.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn 8:15 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 27, 1989
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a.
February Meeting Schedule
a0l
b.
New Construction - Land Absorption
a oa
c.
Solid Waste Planning - Public Information/Education
a 3
d.
First Avenue Housing Project
R os
e.
W/MBEs - City Initiatives
'710-5
f.
Housing Rehabilitation
aoG
g.
Pending Development Issues
aO7
h.
Enrichment Tax
moo&
i.
Program Analysis
1?105
j.
BDI Finances
a/o
Copy of
letter from the City Manager to Jim Ferguson of the Iowa
City
Community
School District, regarding the proposed school liaison
component
of the
Community Relations Officer Program.
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Copy of
letter from the City Manager to Shimek School regarding
parking
problems.
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Copy of
letter from the City Manager to Richard and Wanitta Nash
regarding
their request
that the City purchase their property.
Letter
from the University of Iowa expressing appreciation for assistance
during
the pro-life/pro-choice demonstration.
Letter
from Gerard Electric, Inc., regarding their contract with
the
University
of Iowa.�S
Letter
from Willowcreek Neighborhood Center regarding the delay
in sending
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to the
City a letter detailing the facility to be built on Broadway Street.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 3, 1989
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Emergency Communications System
b. Cedarwood Neighborhood Center
c. Fiscal 1990 Federal Budget - Highlights
d. E-911 Law
e. History of Cost of Permits for Vendors
Memoranda from the Fire Chief:
a. Training/Public Education Officer Request
b. Budget Request for Pagers
c. Requested Lieutenants
Memorandum from Budget Management Analyst regarding Council budget review
on January 31, 1989.
Memorandum from the Personnel Administrator regarding insurance options for
City Council members.
Copy of letter from City Manager to American Cancer Society regarding disposal
of solid waste.
Letter from Shimek Elementary School in response to letter from City Manager
regarding parking.
Letter from R. Bruce Haupert regarding Peace Pole proposal.
Memorandum from Human Services Coordinator regarding recommendations for FY90
Human Service Agency funding.
Invitation from United Way and Hospice Road Race to a victory reception.
Article: Mortgages for Every - Well, Almost Every - Purse.
a
TO COUNCIL ONLY:
Letter from City Manager to Dan Dreckman regarding appointment of sergeants. 0 3
Letter from Susan Phillips, U of I, regarding research park on Oakdale Campus 0733
Letter from Joseph Company, Realtors/Developers/Builders, re proposed Shopping
a 3
Center on Highway 1. —
Memo from City Atty. re Iowa City/University Heights Chapter 28E Agreement
re Sewer and Water Service. 7.
City Assessor's Agenda, FY 1990 Budget.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DAIn: February 3, 1989
To: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Memo from Parks & Rec. Dir. re Bucket truck expenses and savings.
Memo from Councilmember Horowitz re ECICOG Solid Waste Management Study -
Status.
Copy of letter from Attorney General's office requesting immediate attention
to the University/City sewer rate issue. (attachment: amendment to
petition requesting reimbursement to University of overcharged rates)
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 7, 1989
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Mailed to Council Only
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. 1988 Building Permit Activity
b. Gay's Meat Locker
c. Drinking Water - Lead Contamination
Letter from First National Bank expressing favorable comments about a seminar
on safety.
Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding citizen ques-
tionnaire in winter brochure.
Letter from David Brown regarding dismissal in Alberhasky damages lawsuit.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 27, 1989
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a.
February Meeting Schedule
ao /I
b.
New Construction - Land Absorption
a0.2
c.
Solid Waste Planning - Public Information/Education
a o3
d.
First Avenue Housing Project
-204
e.
W/MBEs - City Initiatives
a o5
f.
Housing Rehabilitation
aoG
Development Issues
?o
hPending
.
Enrichment Tax
4101P
i.
Program Analysis
a49
J.
BDI Finances
_a/O
Copy of letter from the City Manager to Jim Ferguson of the Iowa City
Community School District, regarding the proposed school liaison component
of the Community Relations Officer Program.
Copy of letter from the City Manager to Shimek School regarding parking
problems. a z
Copy of letter from the City Manager to Richard and Wanitta Nash regarding a/3
their request that the City purchase their property.
Letter from the University of Iowa expressing appreciation for assistance a,44
during the pro-life/pro-choice demonstration.
Letter from'Gerard Electric, Inc., regarding their contract with the
University of Iowa.
Letter from Willowcreek Neighborhood Center regarding the delay in sending
to the City a letter detailing the facility to be built on Broadway Street.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 3, 1989
To: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Emergency Communications System
b. Cedarwood Neighborhood Center
c. Fiscal 1990 Federal Budget - Highlights
d. E-911 Law
e. History of Cost of Permits for Vendors
Memoranda from the Fire Chief:
a. Training/Public Education Officer Request
b. Budget Request for Pagers
c. Requested Lieutenants
Memorandum from Budget Management Analyst regarding Council budget review
on January 31, 1989.
Memorandum from the Personnel Administrator regarding insurance options for
City Council members. aZ.
Copy of letter from City Manager to American Cancer Society regarding disposal
of solid waste. aa;
Letter from Shimek Elementary School in response to letter from City Manager
regarding parking. a.2i
Letter from R. Bruce Haupert regarding Peace Pole proposal. ate,
Memorandum from Human Services Coordinator regarding recommendations for FY90
Human Service Agency funding. a3e
Invitation from United Way and Hospice Road Race to a victory reception. oi3 I
Article: Mortgages for Every - Well, Almost Every - Purse. 3a
TO COUNCIL ONLY:
Letter from City Manager to Dan Dreckman regarding appointment of sergeants.
Letter from Susan Phillips, U of I, regarding research park on Oakdale Campus.
Letter from Joseph Company, Realtors/Developers/Builders, re proposed Shopping
Center on Highway 1.
Memo from City Atty. re Iowa City/University Heights Chapter 28E Agreement
re Sewer and Water Service.
City Assessor's Agenda, FY 1990 Budget.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
OAF: February 3, 1989
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
REs Material in Information Packet
Memo from Parks & Rec. Dir. re Bucket truck expenses and savings. a39
Memo from Councilmember Horowitz re ECICOG Solid Waste Management Study -
Status. a39
Copy of letter from Attorney General's office requesting immediate attention
to the University/City sewer rate issue. (attachment: amendment to
petition requesting reimbursement to University of overcharged rates) a'Aa
B
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATI: February 7, 1989
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
If: Material Mailed to Council Only
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. 1988 Building Permit Activity
b. Gay's Meat Locker
c. Drinking Mater - Lead Contamination
Letter from First National Bank expressing favorable comments about a seminar
on safety.
Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding citizen ques-
tionnaire in winter brochure.
Letter from David Brown regarding dismissal in Alberhasky damages lawsuit.
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