HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-14 Minutes NumberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
February 14, 1989
Iowa City Council, special mtg., 5:30 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, Schmadeke, Fosse. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tape 89-7, Side 2, 600-254.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for
3/7/89, on an ordinance to rezone a 6.759 acre parcel located at the northeast X15/7
quadrant of the Mormon Trek Boulevard and Benton Street intersection from RS -5
to PDH -5. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance to amend the
Zoning Ordinance to make the setback requirements for high-rise dwellings in the a`{�
RM -145 zone consistent with the Uniform Building Code, be given first vote for
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to vacate an
unimproved portion of First Avenue between J Street and the Iowa Interstate
Railway, a 360 -foot alley between First and Second Avenues, and a 175 -foot alley
along the northern right-of-way line of the railroad, be given second vote for
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-28, Bk. 100, p.
28, APPROVING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT a-To
(LSNRD) PLAN FOR Blooming Prairie Warehouse, Inc., located at 2340 Heinz Road.
Horowitz noted that staff had recommended deferral based on deficiencies re
design of the overhead loading door but questioned the plan for wastewater
treatment of the truck storage and washing bay. PPD Director Schmeiser and
Public Works Director Schmadeke stated the truck wash drains into the sanitary
sewer and that there was a monitoring manhole next to the facility. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-29, Bk. 100, p.
29, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHEAST INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT aS /
to Johnson Bros. for $8,448,265.82, subject to approval of the Iowa Department
of Natural Resources. The City Manager stated that bonds were not sold for this
portion of the project and that any anticipated decrease for user fees would
have to be considered after federal funding was known. Staff Engr. Fosse
presented information re scheduling and impact on neighborhoods. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
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February 14, 1989
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-30, Bk. 100, p.
30, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BENTON STREET INTERCEPTOR SEWER2�5.2
PROJECT to Tschiggfrie Excavating Company for $1,133,260.35, subject to approval
of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-31, Bk. 100, p.
31, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SLUDGE FORCE MAIN PROJECT to_U3
Tschiggfrie Excavating Company for $428,060.25, subject to approval of the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-32, Bk. 100, p.
32, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER TITLE OF TRAFFIC
SIGNAL EQUIPMENT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY/IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL�?Sv
RESOURCES TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. The City Manager briefly outlined the Exxon
overcharge case and the fines that were received. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Animal Control Advisory Board 4S5
- one vacancy for a three-year term ending 4/5/89. This appointment will be made
at the 3/21/89 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn to Informal Session
6:00 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: February 10, 1989
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Historic Preservation
b. Budget Public Hearing
Copy of letter from the Mayor to Gregory Peak regarding recycling programs.
Copy of letter from Senator Harkin to the City Manager regarding proposed
funding cuts for mass transit in the federal budget.
Copy of letter from Michael Singer regarding the status of the Resources
Conservation Commission.
Notice of the February meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League.
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