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Home My WebLink About1989-03-07 Minutes NumberedComplete Description of Council Activities March 7, 1989 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald. Absent: Courtney. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Timmins, Karr, Beagle, Farmer, Gannon, Vitosh, Kimble, Davidson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-16, Side 2, 540-1 and 89-17, Side 1, 1-522. The Mayor proclaimed March 12-18, 1989, as EMPLOY THE OLDER WORKER 360 WEEK; March 18, 1989, as SPECIAL OLYMPICS DAY; March 19-25, 1989, as 36/ WILDLIFE WEEK. 36-L Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, 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 2/21/89 and the special meeting of 2/28/89, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - 2/16/89; P&Z -31-3 Comm. and Riverfront Comm. joint mtg. - 2/16/89; Human Rights Comm.- 364- 1/23/89. 64- 1/23/89. 365 Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for the Airport Gringo's of Iowa City, Inc. dba Gringo's, 115 E. College. 344 Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart, Corp. dba Deli 367 Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd. Approving a Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for The Laundry, Inc. dba The Laundry, 408 S. 3 6 8 Gilbert. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Krause Gentle Oil for the following positions: Corporation dba Kum & Go #104, 1104 S. Gilbert Street. .347 Approving a Class E Liquor License for Claret & Friends, Inc. .3710 dba Claret & Friends, 211 E. Market Street. Division; Parking Setting Public Hearings: RES. 89-46, Bk. 100, p. 46, TO SET Cashier - Finance Department. A PUBLIC HEARING ON 3/21/89, ON PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A PORTION OF A VACATED ALLEY IN BLOCK 46 IN EAST IOWA CITY, AN ADDITION TO 3 7/ IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Memo from the Airport Operations Manager 3 7a - submitting changes to the bylaws of the Airport Comm. Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Mass Transit Operator - Public .373 Transit; Maintenance Worker I - Streets Division; Parking Cashier - Finance Department. 3 75 Application for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Reproductive Rights Coalition for permission to picket on public -376 sidewalks at the Savings and Loan Building on 3/1/89, between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Courtney absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Minutes Council Activities March 7, 1989 Page 2 Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to defer setting a public hearing on a River Corridor Overlay (ORC) zone amendment regarding the 30- .377 foot setback, at the request of the Riverfront Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Courtney absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to set a public hearing for 3/21/89, on an ordinance to rezone a 5.841 acre parcel located south of Plaen View Drive and east of Mormon Trek Boulevard from PDH -8 to RS -8. 378 The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Courtney absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone a 6.759 acre parcel located at the northeast quadrant of the Mormon Trek Boulevard and 379 Benton Street intersection from RS -5 to PDH -5. The following people appeared opposing the rezoning: Joe Joynt, 827 Spencer Drive; Cindy Hendrickson, 2119 Slagle Circle; Marjorie Kuperman, 2138 Linder Circle; Sally Orr, 2141 Slagle Circle. The Mayor announced that Council action will occur on 3/21. A public hearing was held on the City of Iowa City's FY90 Application 3 S o to the Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance Program. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 89-47, Bk. 100, p. 47, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY90 IOWA OOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE. Affirmative -39/ roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Courtney absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Benton Street Bridge 3 8z Widening Project M-4044(1)--81-52. No one appeared. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 89-48, Bk. 100, p. 48, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BENTON STREET BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT M- 3 b3 4044(1)--81-52 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS. City Engr. Frank Farmer reviewed the scope and timeframe for the project. He stated that the bridge construction would take 18-24 months, but that the bridge would remain open during that entire time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Courtney absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to make the following appointments: reappoint Benjamin Moore, 304 Oberlin Street, and Reginald Williams, 2312 Muscatine Avenue, and appoint John "Jack" McMahon, 13 Warwick Avenue, to the Housing Commission for three-year terms ending 38 d 5/1/92; appoint Linda Quinn, 416 Garden Street and Theora Evans -Dodd, 141 Grand Ave. Ct., to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. for three-year terms 3 85 ending 4/15/92; appoint Elizabeth Kahler, 19 Evans Street, to the Historic 3 86 Preservation Comm. as representative of Woodlawn District for a three-year term ending 3/29/91; appoint Gary Fink, 4 Princeton Ct., for a three-year term ending 3/1/92 and appoint Thomas Skaggs, 732 Westgate N1, for an unexpired term ending 3/1/90, to CCN Comm. The Mayor declared the motion 39 7 carried unanimously, 6/0, Courtney absent. Minutes Council Activities March 7, 1989 Page 3 Councilmember Kubby informed the public that Environmental Advocates 39E now have plastic jug recycling stations throughout the city and encouraged participation. She also reported on conversation with Carol Thompson, .339 Dept. of Human Services, re observance of Handicapped For A Day. Kubby pointed out there are architectural barriers as well as technological ones and suggested incorporating economic development ideas to help solve some of these problems. The Mayor congratulated Regina and City High on their 3 90 boys basketball teams entering State tournament play. The City Manager asked that Council set a public hearing for 3/21 on revised water service charges and fees. He explained that some administrative changes are needed and more information will be available prior to the public hearing. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 3/21 on revised water service charges and fees. 39/ The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Courtney absent. The City Manager asked that Council consider scheduling a special meeting for proceeding with the Animal Shelter. The City Clerk explained Council had agreed to proceed at their informal session on 3/6, no action was scheduled for this evening, and staff would like to have bids received 3/28. Therefore, a special meeting would be required to approve the plans and specifications, set a bid date, and authorize publication of a notice to bidders. Council agreed to hold a special meeting at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, 3/9, for the purpose of consideration of a resolution re the Animal Shelter. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-49, Bk. 100, p. 49, CERTIFYING UNPAID VEHICLE REMOVAL, SIGN REMOVAL, SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL AND SIDEWALK REPAIR CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN 3 9a THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Irene Pelsang, 2026 Glendale Rd., presented a 1986 letter notifying citizens of delinquent charges and a revised 1988 letter and commented that the City was handling the situation in a more democratic manner. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Courtney absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-50, Bk. 100, p. 50, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 393 1990. Councilmembers noted the top quality services, the City maintained AAA bond rating, and complimented the City Manager, Finance Director and City staff on the budget presentation. Ambrisco stated a more efficient way of: handling solid waste material will have to be explored. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Courtney absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-51, Bk. 100, p. 51, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR 37v- FISCAL YEARS 1990-1992. Balmer said he .felt this three-year plan is an excellent planning tool for the Council and staff, and commended staff for the innovative proposal. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Courtney absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Minutes Council Activities March 7, 1989 Page 4 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-52, Bk. 100, p. 52, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS AND PERMANENT SEWER EASEMENTS FOR THE SLUDGE FORCE MAIN -425- CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, ALL IN CONJUNCTION WITH IOWA CITY'S WASTEWATER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Courtney absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn 8:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Courtney absent. JOHN McDONALD, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: March 3, 1989 TO : City Council F R OM : City Manager R E : Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Urban Development Action Grant b. Recycling of White Goods Memorandum from the Riverfront Commission regarding proposed river walk grant application. Memorandum from the Mayor's Youth Employment Director regarding Ralston Creek and Riverbank Clean-up Report. Copy of letter from Ed McCollister. Copy of letter from Interim NPO Board of Directors regarding workshop. Article: Careers: Growth Seen in Ecological Economics. Copy of letter from Atty. David Brown notifying City of Court'of Appeals Decision to dismiss the City from the Steven Scott White lawsuit filed by Nancy Ewolt. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: March 3. 1989 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE : Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Urban Development Action Grant 3 b. Recycling of White Goods 3 Memorandum from the Riverfront Commission regarding proposed river walk grant application. 3 Memorandum from the Mayor's Youth Employment Director regarding Ralston Creek and Riverbank Clean-up Report. 3 Copy of letter from Ed McCollister. `f Copy of letter from Interim NPO Board of Directors regarding workshop. 4 Article: Careers: Growth Seen in Ecological Economics. 4 Copy of letter from Atty. David Brown notifying City of Court of Appeals Decision to dismiss the City from the Steven Scott White lawsuit filed by Nancy Ewolt. _i�