HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-03-09 Council MinutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
March 9, 1989
Iowa City Council, special mtg., 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Horowitz, Kubby,
McDonald. Absent: Courtney, Larson. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Timmins,
Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-17, Side 1, 522-632.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-53, Bk. 100, p.
53, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORALVILLE/IOWA CITY ANIMAL SHELTER, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT �
OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIOS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS AT 10:30
A.M., MARCH 28, 1989, IN THE CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Courtney, Larson absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-54, Bk. 100, p.
54, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A PERMANENT SIDEWALK
EASEMENT, IN LIEU OF WARRANTY DEED, FOR A STRIP OF PROPERTY ALONG BENTON STREET
ADJACENT TO THE AMOCO SERVICE STATION AT 801 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AND AUTHORIZING
THE NEGOTIATION AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR AN
UNDERGROUND GASOLINE STORAGE TANK FOR SAID SERVICE STATION, ALL IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE BENTON STREET INTERCEPTOR PROJECT (PARCEL NO. BSI.01). The City 5/05
Attorney explained that the City would be acquiring a permanent sidewalk easement
at that location and outlined past discussion relative to the underground storage
tank. He stated if it was determined that the tank is too close to Benton Street
for the project to proceed, staff will initiate an agreement for street right-
of-way. Councilmembers discussed maintenance of the sidewalk, possible soil
contamination, and the relationship of the Benton Street widening, bridge, and
sewer projects. The City Attorney explained that work was slated to begin next
week and to avoid a delay on the project this item was added to the agenda
without the 24 hour notice requirement as it constituted an emergency situation.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Larson and Courtney absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn 8:20 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Courtney, Larson absent.
JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
March 9, 1989
Iowa City Council, special mtg., 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Horowitz, Kubby,
McDonald. Absent: Courtney, Larson. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Timmins,
Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-17, Side 1, 522-632.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-53, Bk. 100, p.
53, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORALVILLE/IOWA CITY ANIMAL SHELTER, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT
OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS AT 10:30
A.M., MARCH 28, 1989, IN THE CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Courtney, Larson absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-54, Bk. 100, p.
54, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A PERMANENT SIDEWALK
EASEMENT, IN LIEU OF WARRANTY DEED, FOR A STRIP OF PROPERTY ALONG BENTON STREET
ADJACENT TO THE AMOCO SERVICE STATION AT 801 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AND AUTHORIZING
THE NEGOTIATION AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR AN
UNDERGROUND GASOLINE STORAGE TANK FOR SAID SERVICE STATION, ALL IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE BENTON STREET INTERCEPTOR PROJECT (PARCEL NO. BSI.01). The City
Attorney explained that the City would be acquiring a permanent sidewalk easement
at that location and outlined past discussion relative to the underground storage
tank. He stated if it was determined that the tank is too close to Benton Street
for the project to proceed, staff will initiate an agreement for street right-
of-way. Councilmembers discussed maintenance of the sidewalk, possible soil
contamination, and the relationship of the Benton Street widening, bridge, and
sewer projects. The City Attorney explained that work was slated to begin next
week and to avoid a delay on the project this item was added to the agenda
without the 24 hour notice requirement as it constituted an emergency situation.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Larson and Courtney absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn 8:20 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Courtney, Larson absent.
JQHN MCDONAL , MAYOR
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MARrAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
WAIVER OF NOTICE AND CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING
THE UNDERSIGNED, Mayor and Councilpersons, being all
the members of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, and all
being present at a special meeting of the City Council held
at 8:00 o'clock,A. M., on the 9th day of March , 19 89 ,
in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center in Iowa
City, Iowa, do hereby waive any and all requirements of the
calling of a special meeting, pursuant to the Ordinances
and Resolutions of the City of Iowa City, as to notice of time
and place of the meeting and do hereby consent to the holding
of said special meeting for the purpose of Agenda attached.
Dated this 9th day of March 0 1989
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dI- LIAM J AMBRISCO
JOHN BALMER -
DARREL COURTNEY.
'SUSAN HORO ITZ / �7-
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KAREN KUBBY '
ANDY CARSON
HN MCDONALD