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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-21 Minutes NumberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES February 21, 1989 Iowa City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald. Absent: Ambrisco. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-7, Side 2, 254-1 and 89-15, Side 1, 1 - END. The Mayor proclaimed April 4-11, 1989, as WOMEN AGAINST RACISM WEEK; a4 2 February 19-25, 1989, as SERTOMA'S FREEDOM WEEK; March 1989 as SOCIAL WORK ae, 3 MONTH. The Mayor delivered his State of the City message. abs . Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of 2/7/89, and the special meeting of 2/14/89, as published, subject to.,?4,6 correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. �� 7 Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. - 1/11/89; Bd. of Adjustment - 1/11/89; Bd. of Electrical Examiners .7 70 and Appeals - 1/25/89; Riverfront Comm. - 1/18/89; P&Z Comm. --.77/ 2/2/89; Housing Comm. - 1/10/89; Civil Service Comm. - 2/1/89; CCN a7.z- Comm. - 1/17/89; Design Review Comm. - 2/9/89. a 7 6 _27.34 Permit Motions: Approving a Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for All American Deli, Inc. dba All American Deli, 269 Old Capitola75 Center. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. -Z7( dba Drugtown N1, 521 Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store N2, 310 N. lsto77 Ave. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc.a7P dba Hy -Vee Food Store 01, 501 Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store N2, -4 7 310 N. 1st Ave. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food -- Po Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store M1, 501 Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Drugtown.?8/ N1, 521 Hollywood Blvd. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $5,831,233.75 -?9-2 for the period of 1/1 thru 1/31/89, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Approving a taxicab stand for -?8 3 City/Yellow Cab in front of Wilson Sporting Goods on College Street. Correspondence: Petition from 33 businesses located on Highway aA 1 West requesting a traffic signal at the intersection of Hudson Avenue and Highway 1 West. Finance Department to publicize a notice a8S of intent to purchase equipment. Bruce Glasgow regarding the a,? 6 Riverfront Commission's request for comments about a major change in setbacks along the Iowa River. Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions:as, 7 Police Desk Clerk/Police Department; Assistants,?,? Minutes Council Activities February 21, 1989 Page 2 Superintendent/Pollution Control; Parking Cashier/Parking Systems -a89 Memo from the Traffic Engr. re: Stop sign on Seymour Avenue at Clark 7F 9 Street; Parking prohibition on Woolf Avenue at River Street; a9 / Commercial vehicle loading zone on North Dubuque Street at Mayflower�?9oz Apartments; Stop signs on Frontage Road south of Iowa Highway 1 West.�293 Balmer noted the reference in the Riverfront Commission minutes of a a9Z/ park trail along the river and requested the matter be scheduled for Council discussion. Asst. City Mgr. Helling said the matter will be scheduled for some time next month. Balmer referenced the letter from 33 9�6_ businesses along Highway 1 West requesting a traffic signal and questioned the status of the request. The City Manager reported IDOT wanted the signal located at Orchard and the businesses prefer Hudson. He further noted that the construction of Wal-Mart would have an impact on the area. Larson questioned the Riverfront Commission's proposal re: setbacks alongq 9G the river. The City Manager stated that would ultimately take the form of an ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Larson, that the ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to make the setback requirements for high-rise dwellings a9 77 in the RM -145 zone consistent with the Uniform Building Code, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, that ORD. 89-3402, Bk. 30, p. 3, VACATE AN UNIMPROVED PORTION OF FIRST AVENUE BETWEEN J STREET AND THE -29.? 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, to adopt Res. 89-33, Bk. 100, 60 -LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION. 33, APPROVNG THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ROCH ESTER LOCATEDEIGHTSH SOU ' OF2ROCHESTER o79 AVENUE AND WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 89-34, Bk. 100, p. 34, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSRD) PLAN FOR CAPITOL VIEW APARTMENTS, TWO, A 68 -UNIT HIGH- 300 RISE MUTLI-FAMILY DWELLING LOCATED AT 612 SOUTH CAPITOL STREET. Kubby raised concerns re parking and storm drainage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Councilmember Horowitz noted that the library funding director, Pat 30/ Forsythe, will be leaving for a position with the Hoover Library and stated she would be missed. Horowitz acknowledged staffinember Karin 30,2,. Franklin for the chronological history of the area south of Burlington Street (Northwestern Bell), and to staffinember Lorraine Saeger for the handbook for Board and Commission members. Balmer requested that the information re the area south of Burlington Street be distributed to all Councilmembers. Councilmember Larson thanked staff and Council for the 30 3 library books donated to the City Library in memory of his late father. Minutes Council Activities February 21, 1989 Page 3 Councilmember Kubby noted the memo from the City Engineer regarding .5611 glassphalt and requested updated information. Councilmember Horowitz 3 05 referenced informal minutes of 1/31 (page 2, line 8) and asked that the minutes reflect the University of Iowa Institute for Social Services Research and not the economic survey center. Councilmember Kubby raised 30 d, concerns re the tow away zone at Mayflower and asked that mailboxes be stuffed to inform residents. Kubby reminded the community of the 24th anniversary of the assassination of Malcom X. The City Manager said the handbook for Board and Commission members will be distributed to every current member and will accompany each 307 appointment letter for new members. Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: (1) To endorse the proposed affordable housing project on First Avenue. (2) To approve the policy to attach a certificate of security interest to manufactured homes receiving housing rehabilitation assistance. (3) To extend the boundaries of the City's Rental Rehabilitation Program to .30 include the St. Clements Street area. (4) To endorse the concept of using housing rehabilitation funds to match State historic preservation grant funds to survey older properties in the North Side. Horowitz questioned the certificate of security mentioned in (2). The City Attorney stated that a mortgage does not attach to a mobile home but a certificate serves the same purpose. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-35, Bk. 100, p. 35, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AN AMENDED OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR PARCEL NO. BSI.11, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BENTON STREET -309 INTERCEPTOR PROJECT AND FOR PARCEL NO. SISC.13, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTHEAST INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Kubby, to reject bids for the 3/0 construction of the Coralville/Iowa City Animal Shelter. The City Manager reported that two elements, sheet metal work and plumbing specifications, resulted in the bids being higher than we hoped. He stated the Committee recommends the bids be rejected, and the project be rebid with revised plans and specifications. The City Attorney said the project will be rebid with more delete items to allow greater flexibility. The City Manager clarified that the changes are that the building has been scaled down and the specifications changed to allow deducts and alternatives. The City Clerk stated the public hearing would be held on 2/28, Ad for Bids published 3/1, bids received 3/15, award made 3/21 and a completion date of 12/1 was anticipated. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-36, Bk. 100, p. 36, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 28, 1989, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE 3// CORALVILLE/IOWA CITY ANIMAL SHELTER. The City Manager stated a summary memo will be prepared prior to the public hearing. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Minutes Council Activities February 21, 1989 Page 4 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-37, Bk. 100, p. 37, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, AN AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND EUGENE FISHER AND TERRY P. HUFF, FOR 3/a THE PLACEMENT OF AN ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER ON THE SOUTH CAPITOL STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn to Informal Session 8:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK City of Iowa city MEMORANDUM DATE: February 15, 1989 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Mailed to Council Only Memoranda from the City Manager: a. b. Iowa City Can Company c. Iowa City Area Development Group - Economic Development Conflicts d. ICAD Meeting Copy of letter from City Manager to Mary Jo Small regarding rights-of-way agreement. Copy of letter from City Manager to Governor Branstad regarding litigation - University of Iowa vs. City of Iowa City. Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding purchase of new buses. Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding glassphalt. Copy of letter from Senator Grassley to the City Manager regarding solid waste management. Copy of letter from Senator Grassley to the City Manager regarding mass transit funding. Copy of letter from the American Red Cross regarding funding for fiscal year 1990. Copy of letter from Iowa's Operation Rescue to the Chief of Police. 31 3i5 1 1a 3 rj City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM = DAT E : February 17, 1989 TO : City Council FROM: City Manager R E : Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Christmas Tree Collection b. Handbook for Board and Commission Members Memorandum from the Associate Planner regarding Petersen Second Subdivision. Letter from Johnson County Board of Supervisors advising of the reappointment of Eldon Moss to the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment for a five-year term. Minutes of the January 26 meeting of the E911 Service Board. Articles: a. Recycling picks up as landfills pack it in b. Don let city garbage go up in smoke c. The case for a local environmental agenda Iowa City Conference Board Meeting Agenda and copy of 2/6/89 minutes. Copy of letter from Transportation Planner regarding modification of UMTA Section 9 Transit Operating Assistance Allocation Formula. Copies of permanent sanitary sewer easement and temporary construction easement and covenant with Heartland/Hawkeye/Iowa Interstate; Proctor and Gamble; and Gordon Russell as distributed by the City Attorney. W City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DAH: February 15, 1989 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Mailed to Council Only Memoranda from the City Manager: a. 313 b. Iowa City Can Company c. Iowa City Area Development Group - Economic Development Conflicts J 4z d. ICAD Meeting ,3/5 Copy of letter from City Manager to Mary Jo Small regarding rights-of-way 3/b agreement. Copy of letter from City Manager to Governor Branstad regarding litigation University of Iowa vs. City of Iowa City. Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding purchase of new buses. �/ 9 Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding glassphalt. 3/9 Copy of letter from Senator Grassley to the City Manager regarding solid a.24 waste management. Copy of letter from Senator Grassley to the City Manager regarding mass 32/ transit funding. Copy of letter from the American Red Cross regarding funding for fiscal 3a2 year 1990. Copy of letter from Iowa's Operation Rescue to the Chief of Police. 3? 33 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 17, 1989 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager R E : Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Christmas Tree Collection b. Handbook for Board and Commission Members Memorandum from the Associate Planner regarding Petersen Second Subdivision. Letter from Johnson County Board of Supervisors advising of the reappointment of Eldon Moss to the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment for a five-year term. Minutes of the January 26 meeting of the E911 Service Board. Articles: a. Recycling picks up as landfills pack it in b. Don let city garbage go up in smoke c. The case for a local environmental agenda Iowa City Conference Board Meeting Agenda and copy of 2/6/89 minutes. Copy of letter from Transportation Planner regarding modification of UMTA Section 9 Transit Operating Assistance Allocation Formula. Copies of permanent sanitary sewer easement and temporary construction easement and covenant with Heartland/Hawkeye/Iowa Interstate; Proctor and Gamble; and Gordon Russell as distributed by the City Attorney.