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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
January 10, 1989
Iowa City Council, special mtg., 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer,
Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald. Absent: None. Staff members
present: Atkins, Timmins, Karr, Vitosh, Kimble, Donahue, Schmeiser,
O'Malley, Seydel. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-3, Side 1, 1 -
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The Mayor presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from
the Government Finance Officers Association to Finance Director Rosemary_
Vitosh and Budget Analyst Terry Kimble. A special Certificate of
Recognition was presented to Terry Kimble in recognition of the fifth_
consecutive year the City Budget had received the award from the Finance
Officers. The Mayor proclaimed January 16, 1989, as Martin Luther King, Z
Jr. Recognition Day.
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
12/21/88, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Council-Bd of
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Supervisors - joint meeting 12/15/88; P&R Comm. - 12/14/88; Sr.
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Center Comm. - 11/21/88; Airport Comm. - 11/17/88; Bd. of
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Library Trustees - 12/15/88; Bd. of Adjustment - 12/14/88; CCN
Comm. - 11/22/88; Animal Shelter Bldg. Committee - 12/15/88.
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Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class B Beer
Permit for Michael E. Hodge dba Sunshine Laundry Company, 218 E.
Market Street. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Clyde R.
Seaton dba Seaton's Cash 8 Carry Market, 1331 Muscatine Ave.
Approving a Class E Beer Permit for QuikTrip Corporation dba
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QuikTrip #552, 25 N. Burlington. Approving a Class C Beer
Permit for Ann Chong dba Chong's Supermarket, 409 S. Gilbert
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Street. RES. 89-1, Bk. 100, p. 1, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS.
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Approving a Class C Liquor License for Four Cushions, Inc. dba
Dooley's, 18-20 South Clinton Street.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of
$4,370,467.24 for the period of 11/1 thru 11/30/88, as
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recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 89-2, Bk. 100, p. 2, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT
NUI4BER 38 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 89-3, Bk. 100, p. 3, TO SET
A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1/24/89, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
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CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE CORALVILLE/IOWA CITY ANIMAL
SHELTER.
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Correspondence: Expressing support for Mayor's Youth
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Employment Program from: James and Mary McCue; Linda Lawrence.
Notice from the Iowa City Finance Department of intent to
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purchase equipment. Memo from the Civil Service Comm.
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submitting certified lists of applicants for the following
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positions: Accountant - Accounting Division; Senior Accountant
- Accounting Division; Maintenance Worker I/Traffic - Parking
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Division; Meter Reader - water Division; Mass Transit Operator-
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Public Transit Department. Memo from the Traffic Engr.
regarding one-hour parking limit in the tourist area on the
south side of Taft Speedway west of Dubuque Street.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds:
John Zielinsky requesting permission to hand out literature on
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downtown sidewalks, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for
1/24/89, on an ordinance to vacate an unimproved portion of First Avenue 2,91
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. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to defer and refer back to
the Planning and Zoning Commission an ordinance to amend the Zoning
Ordinance to eliminate certain child care providers from the regulations 5o
for child care facilities and to extend the hours for home occupations.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, that the ordinance to vacate a
portion of excess right-of-way on the south side of U.S. Highway 6, 31
immediately north of Robo Car Wash, be given first vote for _passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 89-
3400, Bk. 30, p. 1, REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1476 FIRST AVENUE FOR I-1, 3,Z
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL TO CC -2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (S&M PARTNERS), be voted
on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Horowitz states she had a number of questions re this request and that she
accepts the answers received from staff and is prepared to vote favorably
for this ordinance at this time. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco,
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll vote
unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-4, Bk. 100,
p. 4, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT (LSRD) PLAN FOR CAPITOL VIEW APARTMENTS, A 56 -UNIT HIGH RISE 3 s
MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING PROPOSED AT 630 SOUTH CAPITOL STREET.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-5, Bk. 100,
p. 5, 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 W. BOYD CROSBY AND TERRY P. HUFF, FOR
THE PLACEMENT OF AN ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER ON THE SOUTH CAPITOL STREET .5,/
RIGHT-OF-WAY (CAPITOL VIEW APARTMENTS). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the reconmendation of the P&Z Comm. that the City
facilitate resolution of the private sewer problem affecting three 35
properties in the 600 block of South Clinton Street, immediately west of,
the proposed Capitol View Apartments site, and stated the matter has been
resolved.
Andrew Knorr, 1155 Downey Drive, appeared re the budget for the SEATS,3e-
program
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program and extended hours. The City Mgr. stated the request has been
incorporated into the 1990 City budget and will be reviewed by Council in
the next week. Marjorie Hayden Strait, 1314 Pine Street, appeared to,37
encourage the City to review the proposal for extended Sunday hours for
SEATS. Richard Nash, 1803 F Street, appeared and requested Council, 39
consider purchase of his property at 1808 F Street due to proposed City
construction in the area. Council referred the matter to the City Manager
for review.
A public hearing was held to receive Citizen Comments on the Program
Description for the proposed use of $69,000 in Rental Rehabilitation Grant, 3 y
Funds for 1989. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-6, Bk. 100,
p. 6, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FOR 1989 RENTAL
REHABILITATION GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,000 UNDER SECTION 17 OF. 'fo
THE UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1937, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND
CERTIFICATIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS
AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. In response to Balmer,
the City Mgr. reported that the administrative cost for the program is
about 10% and that HUD does restrict the City on the charge and amount of
funds. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to make the following
appointments: Dorothy Paul, 2 Glendale Court, appointed to the Human f/
Rights Commission for an unexpired term ending 1/1/90; re -appointed ��-.
Roberta Patrick, 515 Oakland and George Starr, 730 Brown, to the CCN
Commission for three-year terms ending 3/1/92 and re -advertise the
remaining vacancy; re -appoint John (Trey) Stevens, 3035 E. Court, to the_`/ -_3__.
Broadband Telecomm. Commission for a three-year term ending 3/13/92; re-
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appoint John Ockenfels, 1208 Michelle Court, to the Airport Commission for y.y_._
a six-year term ending 3/1/95; approve recommendation of the City ofS_
Coralville that Dawn A. Willis be appointed to the Riverfront Commission
for an unexpired term ending 12/1/90; approve recommendation of the_j�k_
Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors that Robert S. Wachal be re -appointed to
the Riverfront Commission for a tern ending 12/1/91. The Mayor declared
the notion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Larson
noted the extraordinary candidate applications received and encouraged
citizens who were not selected to re -apply.
Councilmember Larson noted that the City would be receiving an.
additional $80,000 in housing rehabilitation funds and commended
staffinembers Pam Barnes, Marianne Milkman, and Don Schmeiser and the rest -1/7_
of the CDBG staff for utilizing City funds so efficiently. Secondly,,
Larson noted displeasure with a 1/4/89 column by Gary Sanders regarding
Council.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-7, Bk. 100,
p. 7, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT WORK FOR THE
RISE FUNDING PROJECT NO: RMX-3715(1)--9E-52, LOCAL ROAD/SCOTT BLVD./HEINZ
ROAD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-8, Bk. 100,
FORSPARCELOBSII08,TALLCINYCONNECTION OWITHETAN BENTON STREETR TIONTEPRUCRECHPTAOS
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PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-9, Bk. 100,
p. 9, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE H1ST0RICALj s o
SOCIETY OF IOWA FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT. Horowitz'noted
that the City had worked to receive the status and was happy to see the
City applying for these funds. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-10, Bk. 100,
p. 10, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY A
28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SOLON, IOWA, for Section 8 Rental, -5/
Assistance. Housing Coordinator Lyle Seydel present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 89-11, Bk. 100,
p. 11, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, SEWER AND REFUSE CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR -5--L,
FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. City Clerk noted the
revised list distributed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-12, Bk. 100,
p. 12, CERTIFYING UNPAID WEED CUTTING CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR � c_
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous,* 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn 7:10 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers
present.
JOHN McDONALD, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
City of Iowa City
- MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 23, 1988
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
If: Material Sent to Council Only
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. 1988
b. Maiden Lane Redevelopment - Update
c. Highway 1 South - Traffic Improvements
d. Benton Street Bridge
Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding traffic signal controllers.
Fact sheet regarding the Iowa City Landfill.
Copy of letter from The University of Iowa expressing appreciation for
assistance provided by the City during the visit by CIA to the campus.
Letter from Dick Davin regarding problems with his property at 914 South
Dubuque Street.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATU December 30, 1988
10: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
If: Material Mailed to Council Only
Memorandum
from the
City
Manager regarding refuse collection
- Christmas trees.(
Memorandum
from the
Fire
Chief regarding 1476 First Avenue.
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Information
Sheet -
Local
Recycling Centers.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE, January 6, 1989
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material to Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Kegger Ordinance
b. Benton Street Bridge
C. Budget Schedule
d. Meeting with Area Legislators
e. Pending Development Issues
Copy of letter from City Manager to Congressman Nagle regarding the Waste
Minimization and Control Act of 1988.
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding the comprehensive annual
financial report.
Memorandum from the Fire Chief regarding proposed hazardous materials
response team budget.
Letter from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding hazardous
materials.
Copy of letter from Allan Axeen, Chairman of the Iowa City - Coralville
Animal Control Building Committee.
Copy of letter from William Reddick, Chairman of the Board of Electrical
Examiners and Appeals regarding the appeal by Dick Davin.
Copy of letter -from Modern Manor Tenant Union expressing appreciation for
the newly installed street lights on Scott Boulevard.
Calendar of Countil meetings for 1989.
To Council Only:
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Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Chamber of Commerce Dinner 71'
Copy of letter from County Zoning Department regarding E-911.
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Memorandum from Rick Fosse of the Engineering Division regarding sludge
force main construction - pedestrian use of Old Sand Road. £Iu
Distributed at Informal 1/9/89:
Memo from City Attorney re Utility Agreement Between Iowa City and University .y/
Letter from Richard & Wanitta Nash re purchase of house at 1808 F Street _�
City of Iowa c ly
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 23, 1988
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
If: Material Sent to Council Only
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. 1988 54
b. Maiden Lane Redevelopment - Update Ss
c. Highway 1 South - Traffic Improvements 6-e
d. Benton Street Bridge ,s y
Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding traffic signal controllers.
Fact sheet regarding the Iowa City Landfill.
Copy of letter from The University of Iowa expressing appreciation for
assistance provided by the City during the visit by CIA to the campus. o
Letter from Dick Davin regarding problems with his property at 914 South
Dubuque Street.
city ow Iowa %wily
MEMORANDUM
OATI: December 30, 1988
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
If., Material Mailed to Council Only
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding refuse collection - Christmas trees.
Memorandum from the Fire Chief regarding 1476 First Avenue.
Information Sheet - Local Recycling Centers.
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MEMORANDUM
DATtt January 6, 1989
to: City Council
FROM: City Manager
If: Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Kegger Ordinance
b. Benton Street Bridge
c. Budget Schedule
d. Meeting with Area Legislators
e. Pending Development Issues
Copy of letter from City Manager to Congressman Nagle regarding the Waste
Minimization and Control Act of 1988. 7o
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding the comprehensive annual
financial report. 7/
Memorandum from the Fire Chief regarding proposed hazardous materials
response team budget. 7-Z
Letter from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding hazardous 3
materials. !
Copy of letter from Allan Axeen, Chairman of the Iowa City - Coralville
Animal Control Building Committee. 7s�
Copy of letter from Wiliam Reddick, Chairman of the Board of Electrical }
Examiners and Appeals regarding the appeal by Dick Davin. 7S I
Copy of letter -from Modern Manor Tenant Union expressing appreciation for
the newly installed street lights on Scott Boulevard. 76
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Calendar of Countil meetings for 1989. 7
To Council Only:
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Chamber of Commerce Dinner
Copy of letter from County Zoning Department regarding E-911.
Memorandum from Rick Fosse of the Engineering Division regarding sludge
force main construction - pedestrian use of Old Sand Road. Ya
Distributed at Informal 1/9/89:
Memo from City Attorney re Utility Agreement Between Iowa City and University y/:
Letter from Richard 6 Wanitta Nash re purchase of house at 1808 F Street