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Informal Council Discussion
December 22, 1987
Informal Council Discussion: December 22, 1987, at 6:30 p.m, in the Council
Chambers in the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding.
Council Present: Strait, Zuber, Baker, Ambrisc o, Dickson, Courtney,
Mc ono I d.
Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Timmins, Moen.
Tape Recorded: Reel 87-051, Side 1, 428 -End, Side 2, 1-440.
Planning & Zoning Matters: Reel 87-051, Side 1
A. Settin a ublic hearin for Januar 12, 1988, on a resolution adoptin
an addendum to the 1983 Com rehensave Pan U date which addresses deve -
opment Propose—Ts out of sequence with the arowth mAnanompnt nn lw ec_
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uup sea in cne com renensive Mian update, Moen stated that Council needs
to const er an amen men o e ompre ensive Plan to allow out of se-
quence development and Council will receive additional information prior
to their January 12, 1988, meeting.
D. Setting a public hearino for
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ivary 12, 1988, on an ordinance regardin
Moen stated Council wiTT receive adddT I
January 12, 1988, meeting,
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ulympic uircle oen nrnoutrreenio 1 - intensive ommer-
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oMces. Moen noted property would be leased by National computer Sys-
tems,
F7 P:h11c hasrin. rn n orninance tc rr„rr 1rs^ S•5 to :-8 p_,op t
Toca e a an cKirkwood venue roti_' to RS 9 �rnpn oto e
nl a corner o Kirkwood venue an ode _rye }loco state the.
m ry cue w o purr ase a property wTibeti Tn use the build Ing at a
single-family dwelling and private art sludin. Also, the individual is
rnrsldering converting a portion of the gsraq 'r *o an apartment, Moen
stated staff has reronmended retnning the prnoerty lnrated to the wpat of
tont site,
G. Public hearing on an ordinance to vacate a oortion of Clinton
a�� cne st[e ui the rva n0nai uuaro armor moen stated the property
wou d e eased to the Nations Guard for additional parking and the
National Guard has agreed to measures to prevent vehicles from entering
directly onto Clinton Street from the area.
H. Ordinance to amend the Zonino Ordinance to require a demonstration
1, Ordinance to amend the CI -
J. Resolution a orovtn the final plat of Dean Oakes Second Addition. Moen
noted o u act approve the preTimtnary p a to ep em er.
K. Resolution aoorovi
Ne>L ui rlrst Henue. moen sta Eea a provision Tor sloewdlKs nas Deen
tnc uFe'a__1Fn_t_h_ef_in_aT plat and legal documents have been drafted regard-
ing maintenance responsibilities for that sidewalk.
Local Option Tax Election Costs: Reel 87-051, Side i
Atkins statect City Attorney Timmins prepared an extensive opinion regarding
the local option sales tax requirements for holding elections, Tinmins has
had a number of conversations with County Attorney Pat White, and the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors has passed a resolution stating the City of I awa
City should pay the election cost, $25,800, for the special election held for
the local option sales tax. In response to McDonald, Timmins said he has not
requested an opinion from the Attorney General's office, normally the County
Attorney would request an opinion from the Attorney General, and it is the
County Attorney's opinion that the Attorney General would decline to Issue an
opinion if it appears likely the parties would litigate the issue, McDonald
asked if It i s the County's responsibility for the cost of the special elec-
tion for t^.e local option sales tax. Timmins stated the County is rpspon Bi-
ble based on the fact that it was a county -wide election and a county tax
measure is carried into effect by county ordinance. Timmins noted that the
local option tax election can arise in a number of different ways. TiTV" ins
stated both the City and County could agree to accept the Attorney Genera 1's
opinion or the issue could be litigated. Councilmembers discussed payment of
the election cost. In response to Baker, Timmins said costs associated w ith
the 0Ieftinn within Inwa City can be identified. Baker statrd Iowa r Ity
should at I-Ast pay for the elpct,ion costs inrurrgd within iow., rioy,
C npnr. l l�.s dt.eCt—I sfafr to Pur,'- I, ;^.t iittans with fh„ 1�ti,1
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Board of Suprvisors and to rontact the County Attorney regarding inAttorney
Genr.,al's ,t;, nion.
Council Time/Agenda: Reel 87-051, Side 2
1. Strait stated there are cars needing repair located at end of Gilbert
Street. Atkins stated that the Housing Inspection Services office has
contacted Dale Gerot and requested correspondence re his use of the
property.
2. In response to Baker, Atkins stated staff is processing information
received from the State Motor Vehicle Department regarding car registra-
tion relative to the vehicle tax question.
Appointments: Reel 87-051, Side 2
Planning & Zoning Commission: Casey Cook
Council Time/Agenda Continued: Reel 87-051, Side 2
3. (Agenda Item #19: Resolution authorizing 28E agreement between Iowa City
and the City of Coralville and appointing Iowa City's representatives to
the Animal Control Advisory Board.) Timmins noted that there is a reso-
lution authorizing execution of the Chapter 28E agreement between the
City of Iowa City and the City of Coralville for development and opera-
tion of the joint animal control facility. Timmins noted there is a
provision for appointment of members to the Animal Control Advisory
Board. Councilmembers agreed to defer appointment of Iowa City's repre-
sentatives to the Animal Control Advisory Board. Timmins stated the
resolution would need to be amended to delete that portion of the resolu-
tion.
Executive Session:
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session under
Section 21.5C, litigation, to discuss strategy with Council in matters that
are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclo-
sure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the govern-
mental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1,
Strait voting "no." Council adjourned to executive session at 7:10 p,m.
OFFICIAL COLKIL ACTIONS - 12/22/87
The cost of publishing the following proceedings
& claims is $ . O nulative cost for this
calendar year r sa3 lication is $
love City Council, spec. mtg., 1272-278-7, 7:30
P.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Arbrisco presiding.
Councilmarbers present: Arbrisco, Baker, Courtney,
Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Coencilmerbe•
Elect Larson present. Councilmerbers absent: Nene.
The Mayor proclaimed HOLIDAY GREETINGS.
Peg McElroy, Race Director for the lee City
HDspice Races held 10/18/87, presented the love City
lbspice Pace Paerd to the City Council. The Mayor
acknowledged the fine job done by Peg and all in-
volved.
ibvei and seconded that the following iters and
recanmrdations in the Consent Calendar be received,
or approved, and/or adopted as weeded:
Approval of official Council Actions of the
regular meeting of 12/1/87, as published, sub-
ject to correction, as recnmeded by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Conmissions: City
Council iarles Cmm. -11/30/87; P&Z Cann.
-11/5/87, 11/19/87, 12/3/87; Housing Cann.
-11/10/87; Library Bi. of Trustees - 11/19/87;
P&R Came. - 11/9/87; Bd. of Adjustment
-11/18/87; Historic Preservation Corm.
-11/18/87; Resources Conservation Caron.
-10/12/87; Airport Carm. - 11/23/87; Riverfront
Cmm. - 11/4/87.
Remit Motions: Beer lenmit refuel for
Eagle Food Center #157, 600 North Dodi Stmt.
Beer Fenmit refund for Eagle Food Center 1220,
1101 S. Riverside Drive, Outdoor Service Pres
for Gabe's Inc, dba G3be's/Oasis, 330 E. Wsh-
in3ten Street. Class E Beer Ihrmit for
Randall's International, inc. dba Wall Foods,
1851 Lois- Muscatine ;bad. Class C Liquor
License for Inn ib Shinn dba Poeshe Rostaurant,
624 S. Gilbert. Liquor License refund for
Towcrest Inn, 1011 Arthur Street. Class E Dur
Permit for 7 -Eleven Sales Corporation, Dist.
1334 daa 7 -Eleven Store #18048, e2o First Avc,
ttIons: Wovirg disbursrnmis iA tlr
arwit of f3,162,750.Pd for the VIS Xi cr
11/1/87 thru 11/30/87, as recommird by Ur
Fin. Dir., subject to audit.
Correspondence: Mano from the Trafiic in#'.
re: loading Zone 1n the 10 Block of S>'Ah won
oxen Street; Parking PrvhibitWi On A&I11eY
Drive; Yield Signs rn i# V&JA Avmrn At Mani
Orive. Mara from the Civil Service firm. sd,-
mittirh crtifirrd lists of Applicants 6f tit
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following positions: Assistant Water Superin-
tendent/Pulblic Works; PWIII-Parts-Data Entry
clerk/Equiprient; Clerk Typist/Fbusing and In-
spection Services; tbusirg Specialist/lbusing
and Inspection Services; plass Transit Opera-
tor/Transit.
The F9yor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for
1/12/88, on a resolution adopting an addendun to the
1983 Corpr'ehensive Plan Update which addresses
developnent proposals out of sequence with the
growth management policy expoused in the Carprehen-
sive Plan Update. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
wowed and seconded to set a public hearing for
1/12/88, on a resolution amending the 1983 Corpre-
hensive Plan Update to reclassify the land use
designation of a tract known as Southwest Estates
vhich is located within the corporate limits of Iowa
City, north of iohret Riad and east of Slothower
Riad from agricultural /rural residential to residen-
tial at a density of 2-8 dwelling units per acre.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for
1/12/88, on an ordinance to rezone an 84.73 acre
tract kmwn as Southwest Estates fran ID -RS, Interim
Developnmt-Single-Family iesidential, and FR -1,
Rural Residential, to RS -5, led Density Single -
Family lk?sidetntial, subject to conditions. The
Mayor declared the notion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for
1/12/88, on an ordinance regarding the storage of
special vehicles. The Payor declared the notion
carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for
1/12/89, on an ordinance to rezone an approximate
1.8 acre tract located east of Ibyrnm Street and
north of Olympic Circle fran I-1, General Indus-
trial, to CI -1, intensive Carmorcial. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A puhlic hearing was held on an ordinance to
rezone fron RS -5 to RS -8 property located at 612 and
620 Klrlew" Avrnue and frau P to RS -6 property
located at the Como' of Kirkwood Avenue and Dod)e
Street.
A pl)l is tearing vas held on an ordinance to
vacate portion of Clinton Street abutting the situ
of the thtional Guard Amory.
Mired and seconded that the rule requiring onli-
nanees to be considered and voted on for passage at
tvn CrApril mmtirgs prior to the nrPtirg at which
it is in h- finally pissvl Iv that second
rmaidnrnt ion and vote tr w ivrd ant that OFD.
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December 22, 1987
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87-3356, To NOE TIE ZONING ORDINACE TO REQUIRE A
DEMONSTRATION OF SPECIAL CIPCLMtSTANCES FOR TIE
GRANTING OF CERTAIN SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, be voted on
for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this tine.
Moved and seconded that Cm. 81-3357, To ADEM
THE CI -1 ZONE TO PERMIT LIQ MVVILFACTIRING, CCM-
FOLIMING, ASSEMBLY AND TREAIMFNT OF AMCLES AS A
PROVISIONAL USE AND AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION, be
passed and adopted.
Moved and seccrded to adopt RES. 87-299, APPRDV-
ING TtE FINAL RAT OF DEAN CIARES SECOND ADDITION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-300, A,PPROv-
ING THE FINAL PIAT OF RMSi1R PLACE.
A public hearing vas held on the issuance of
$11260,WO General Obligation Bonds,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 87-301, INM-
MING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR TW
ISSl1MCE OF $1,260,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BM.
Karen Kubby, 728 Beery, appeared to remind
Council that the CDBG development plan had been
approved and asked then to think about reviewing it;
inquired as to the schodulirg of the Council goal -
setting session; and bid far-eve11 to Councilmerbnrs
Baker and Zuber.
The Moyer announced ttwa following vacancies:
Airport Corm. - one vacancy for a six-year term
aiding 3/1/94; Bd. of Pol ice Trustees and Dd, of
Fire Trustees - one vacancy on each board for four-
year terms ending 4/1/92: Civil Service Corm. -one
vacancy for a six-year term ending 411/94; Historic
Preservation Cm. - tvo vacancies for three-year
terms ending 3/29/91. these appointments will be
made at the 1/26708 mrHna of the City Council .
Moved and seconded to appoint Van J. (Casey)
Cook, Ml Oakpark Court, to Bone PSI Cam. for an
imexpirad term ending 5/1/92. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and wearied in approve the recomvdation
of the Dd. of Spervlsors and appoint Susan C.
Buckley to the Rlvn-frmt rnm, as a rnp.'esentAtdve
of the County, Tho Mow declared the motion car-
r dM.
The recammiatlon of Rhe Ibusirg Cum, rated as
follows: The WIN Cimn, recomrrds that the
Council approve [(*A City Rxning AAdxwity Applica-
tion to INA for % akdilluval Vouchers.
MNW and wanInd to adopt WS, 87-302, ALITIM.
IIING AN APRICA11M TO IDI IDA DOT AIR AND TRMSIT
DIVISION FOR SIAII IW1,11 ASSISTNCE `:+;;CW PRO-
JTLT FURS.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-301, APP{DV-
ING AND AUOICRIZING T1E EXECUTION OF AN AGREBENT
FOR THE INITIATION CF "PPM 'N RIDE" SERVICE AT THE
SYCAMORE HALL.
Moved and seceded to adopt WS. 87-304, XW_
IZING TME M4YOR TO EXECUTE AMl 'M CITY CLEW TO
ATTEST A SUBORDINATION A37E KNT BETWEEN -DE CITY OF
IDJA CITY, IOWA, AM W IN STATE BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-305, AUDDR-
IZING TIE M4YOR TO SIGN AND TIE CITY CLE12K TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE tF LIEN R!:GARDING A PROMISSORY iDTE
EXECUTED BY D MYU. S. SJARREKRLDER.
Moved and seconded to amid by deleting item 14
of the resolution referring to City Council appoint-
ments to the Primal Control Advisory Board, and to
adopt as amended RFS. 87-306, AUMIZING H Egggg-
TION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGRERW BENEEN ilE CITY OF
IDJA CITY AND TIE CITY OF CO LViLLE FOR TIE OEVEL_
OTMEK, USE, OCCUPANCY, M4U7 WKr AND OPERATION OF
A JOINT AND% CONTROL FACILITY.
Moved and seconded that GRD, 87-3358, A`UVI NG
CWRER 31 ENTITLED "STREETS, SIDEIUN.KS, AND RLOtiC
PLACES," OF THE CODE OF ODINAMES Or TNf CITY TF
IDA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION 31-11 TTEIEiN
TO ACO A PROVISION FOR REQUIRINNG AN EROSION CCfM
DEPOSIT AS A CONDITION TO M iSSMNME OF A BUILDING
FER41T, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 87-307, ESTPS.
LISHING 11E ESCROW DEPOSIT AV)1T TO COVER DE COST
OF CLEANING MD AND GRAVEL CEPOSITEO ON TIE PU KIC
RIGITS-OF 1AY AS A RESULT CF CONSTRUCTION.
Moved and seconded to arerd the Odinan>ce amend-
ing Chapter 33, entitled "utilities; of tN>e Code of
Ordinances of the City of Im City, lee, by enernl-
ing Sections 33.46 and 33.166, AM by repealing
Section 33-167 therein to provW a uniform proce.
dire for billing and collection of www ad ester
service accounts, as requested by Ur City Attorney
and detailed on the agenda, The May3r declared Aha
motion carried, M waw ani smmiaM Mmest the ordl•
nanre carding Ompter 33 Entitled "Utm;!ties ,° of
the Code of Odinances of Ur. City of Ione City,
ion, by amending 33-06 and 33•iar,, and by rep!alirq
Section 33-161 therein to prov4h a rnitorm prone.
duce for billing and collection of vwr and eater
snrviee accounts, be given 541061 yore far passage
os amdaL W. Mfiyor drrlerni MM mNi,r+ carried,
The MOyor h1jourmd the mrt Ind, a 90 pm.
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A more carplete description of Council activi-
r ti is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ILLIAM J. SCO, VA
s/MNtIAN K. KARR, CM CLFfdC
Submitted on 12/29/87.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
December 22, 1987
Iowa City Council, spec. mtg., 12/22/87, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Cen-
ter. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker,
Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Councilmember Elect Larson
present. Councilmembers absent: None. Staffinembers present: Atkins,
Melling, Timmins, Karr, Vitosh, McElroy, Lundell, Moen. Council minutes
tape-recorded on Tape 87-053, Side 1, 1 -End; Side 2, 1-636.
The Mayor proclaimed HOLIDAY GREETINGS.
Peg McElroy, Race Director for the Iowa City Hospice Races held
10/18/87, presented the Iowa City Hospice Race Award to the City Council.
The Mayor acknowledged the fine job done by Peg and all involved.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
12/1/87, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City Council Rules Comm.
-11/30/87; P&Z Comm. - 11/5/87, 11/19/87, 12/3/87; Housing Come.
-11/10/87; Library Bd. of Trustees - 11/19/87; P&R Comm. - 11/9/87;
Bd. of Adjustment - 11/18/87; Historic Preservation Comm. - 11/18/87;
Resources Conservation Comm. - 10/12/87; Airport Comm. - 11/23/87;
Riverfront Conn. - 11/4/87.
Permit Motions: Approving a Beer Permit refund for Eagle Food
Center #157, 600 North Dodge Street. Approving a Beer Permit refund
for Eagle Food Center #220, 1101 S. Riverside Drive. Approving an
Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's Inc, dba Gabe's/Oasis, 330 E. Washing-
ton Street. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Randall's Interna-
tional, Inc, dba Randall Foods, 1851 Lower Muscatine Road. Approving
a Class C Liquor License for Inn Ho Shinn dba Aoeshe Restaurant, 624
S. Gilbert. Approving a Liquor License refund for Towncrest Inn, 1011
Arthur Street, Approving a Class E Deer Permit for 7 -Eleven Sales
Corporation, Dist. 1334 dba 7 -Eleven Store #18048, 820 First Ave.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $3,162,750.04
for the period of 11/1/87 thru 11/30/87, as recommended by the Fin.
Dir., subject to audit.
Correspondence: Memo from the Traffic Engr, re: Loading Zone in
the 10 Block of South Van Buren Street; Parking Prohibition on Ashley
Drive; Yield Signs on Nevada Avenue at Miami Drive, Memo from the
Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the
following positions: Assistant Water Superintendent/Public Works;
MWIII-Parts-Data Entry Clerk/Equipment; Clerk Typist/Housing and
Inspection Services; Housing Specialist/Housing and Inspection Serv-
ices; Mass Transit Operator/ Transit.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for
1/12/88, on a resolution adopting an addendum to the 1983 Comprehensive
Plan Update which addresses development proposals out of sequence with the
growth management policy expoused in the Comprehensive Plan Update. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to set a public hearing for
1/12/88, on a resolution amending the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update to
reclassify the land use designation of a tract known as Southwest Estates
which is located within the corporate limits of Iowa City, north of Rohret
Road and east of Slothower Road from agricultural/rural residential to
residential at a density of 2-8 dwelling units per acre. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for
1/12/88, on an ordinance to rezone an 84.73 acre tract known as Southwest
Estates from ID -RS, Interim Development -Single -Family Residential, and
RR -1, Rural Residential, to RS -5, Low Density Single -Family Residential,
subject to conditions. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 710, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for
1/12/88, on an ordinance regarding the storage of special vehicles. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to set a public hearing for
1/12/88, on an ordinance to rezone an approximate 1.8 acre tract located
east of Boyrum Street and north of Olympic Circle from I-1, General Indus-
trial, to CI -1, Intensive Commercial. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone from RS -5 to RS -8
property located at 612 and 620 Kirkwood Avenue and from P to RS -8 prop-
erty located at the corner of Kirkwood Avenue and Dodge Street. No one
appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate a portion of
Clinton Street abutting the site of the National Guard Armory. No one
appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring ordi-
nances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended,
that second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 87-3356, Bk.
28, p. 49, TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE A DEMONSTRATION OF
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES FOR THE GRANTING OF CERTAIN SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, be
voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion
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carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that ORD. 87-3357, Bk. 28, p.
50, TO AMEND THE CI -1 ZONE TO PERMIT LIGHT MANUFACTURING, COMPOUNDING,
ASSEMBLY AND TREATMENT OF ARTICLES AS A PROVISIONAL USE AND AS A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 87-299, Bk. 96, P.
299, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF DEAN OAKES SECOND ADDITION. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-300, Bk. 96,
p. 300, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF ROCHESTER PLACE. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Strait. Nays:
Courtney.
A public hearing was held on the issuance of $1,260,000 General Obli-
gation Bonds. Finance Director Vitosh and Wayne Burggraaff, representing
Evensen-Dodge Financial Consultants, appeared. Councilmember Baker noted
this issuance included the Heinz Road project and he would be voting
against the issuance on that basis.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 87-301, Bk. 96, p.
301, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
$1,260,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Nays: Baker.
Karen Kubby, 728 Bowery, appeared to remind Council that the CDBG
development plan had been approved and asked them to think about reviewing
it. Kubby inquired as to the scheduling of the Council goal -setting
session. The Mayor stated it had not been scheduled. Kubby bid farewell
to Councilmembers Baker and Zuber.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Airport Comm. - one
vacancy for a six-year term ending 3/1/94; Bd. of Police Trustees and Bd.
of Fire Trustees - one vacancy on each board for four-year terms ending
4/1/92; Civil Service Corm. - one vacancy for a six-year term ending
4/1/94; Historic Preservation Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms
ending 3/29/91. These appointments will be made at the 1/26/88 meeting of
the City Council.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to appoint Kyran J. (Casey)
Cook, ql Oakpark Court, to the P&Z Comm, for an unexpired term ending
5/1/92. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
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Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to approve the recommendation of
the Bd. of Supervisors and appoint Susan C. Buckley to the Riverfront
Comm. as a representative of the County. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Individual Councilmembers noted appreciation and bid farewell to
outgoing Councilmembers Baker and Zuber. Dickson questioned whether the
Old Capitol Center had been made handicapped accessible. The City Mgr.
reported the CDBG monies had been used to make the doors from the parking
ramp accessible and correspondence had been addressed to the mall manage-
ment asking them to consider installation of handicap accessible doors in
the mall and no response had been received. Staff will follow-up. Strait
noted the certified list of Civil Service Board applicants and the hiring
of some and questioned the extent the number of City employees has grown.
The City Manager outlined the process being followed and stated a list of
vacancies and recommendations will be forthcoming. Zuber stated he had
enjoyed the past four years and noted it had been a privilege to be a
member of the Iowa City City Council. Mayor Ambrisco thanked Baker and
Zuber.
The recommendation of the Housing Comm. noted as follows: The Housing
Comm. recommends that the Council approve Iowa City Housing Authority
Application to HUD for 55 additional Vouchers.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-302, Bk. 96, P.
302, AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DOT AIR AND TRANSIT DIVISION
FOR STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE SPECIAL PROJECT FUNDS. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-303, Bk. 96, p.
303, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE
INITIATION OF "PARK 'N RIDE" SERVICE AT THE SYCAMORE MALL. Transit Man-
ager Lundell stated no expense would be incurred by the Iowa City Transit
System for this service. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 87-304, Bk. 96, P.
304, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE IOWA
STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-305, Bk. 96,
p. 305, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY EMANUAL S.
SWARTZENDRUBER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to amend by deleting item X4 of
the resolution referring to City Council appointments to the Animal Con-
trol Advisory Board, and to adopt as amended RES. 87-306, Bk. 96, p. 306,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
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December 22, 1987
Page 5
IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF A JOINT
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
declared the resolution adopted.
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, USE, OCCUPANCY,
ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY. Affirmative
Councilmembers present. The Mayor
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that ORD. 87-3358, Bk. 28, p.
51, AMENDING CHAPTER 31 ENTITLED "STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES,"
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING
SECTION 31-11 THEREIN TO ADD A PROVISION FOR REQUIRING AN EROSION CONTROL
DEPOSIT AS A CONDITION TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT, be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 87-307, Bk. 96, p.
307, ESTABLISHING THE ESCROW DEPOSIT AMOUNT TO COVER THE COST OF CLEANING
MUD AND GRAVEL DEPOSITED ON THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AS A RESULT OF CON-
STRUCTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The City Attorney noted additional amendments into the text of the
ordinance since its first reading and requested Council amend the ordi-
nance before giving second consideration. Moved by McDonald, seconded by
Courtney, to amend the ordinance amending Chapter 33, entitled "Utili-
ties," of the code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amend-
ing Sections 33-46 and 33-166, and by repealing Section 33-167 therein to
provide a uniform procedure for billing and collection of sewer and water
service accounts, as requested by the City Attorney and detailed on the
agenda. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald,
seconded by Strait, that the ordinance amending Chapter 33, entitled
"Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by
amending 33-46 and 33-166, and by repealing Section 33-167 therein to
provide a uniform procedure for billing and collection of sewer and water
service accounts, be given second vote for passage as amended. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting, 8:30 p.m.
WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
COUICIL DRWIIZATIOta MEETDG - 1/4/88
The cost of publishing the following proceedings
8 claims is b . Cumulative cost for this
calendar year r said pu ication is $
Iona City Council, organizational mtg., 1/4/89,
8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Courcilmerbers
present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, Larson,
McDonald, Strait. Absent: Morowitz.
Moved and seconded to appoint City Clerk Marian
Karr as Terporary Chair. Mbtion carried. Temporary
Chair Karr presiding.
Temporary Chair called the meeting to order and
noted the previous custom of voice voting for the
Mayor and the Mayor pro ten. Moved and seconded to
use the following procedures for election of offi-
cers: nominations to be made from the floor; elec-
tion of Mayor and Mayor pro ten be voted upon by
voice vote; and the basis for decision is a majority
vote of the marbe•ship present. The Temporary Chair
declared the motion carried.
The Terporary Chair announced that nominations
were in order for the office of Mayor of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, Moved and seconded to nominate
Jan McDonald. Moved and seconded that nominations
be closed. The Terporary Chair declared the motion
to close roninations carried. After the voice vote,
the Teprary Chair declared John McDonald was
elected as Mayor for a two year tens.
Moved armd seconded to noninate Darrel Courtney
for Mayor Pro ten. Moved and seconded that nanina-
tions be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for
Darrel Courtney as Mayor Pro ten. The Terporary
Chair declared the motion carried and Darrel
Courtney was elected layor Pro ten for a two year
tern.
City Clerk Karr gave the oath of office to Mayor
McDonald and Mayor Pro ten Courtney, Mayor McDonald
now presiding.
Moved and seconded to make the following City
Council appointments: Legislative Committee -
Anbrisco, Dickson, McDonald; Riles Committee
-Dickson, WDDnald; Civil Defense Commission
-KDonald; Johnson County Council of Goverments -
Anbrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, Strait; Iowa
City/Coralville Convention Bureau - reaffirm the
earlier appointment of Darrel Courtney, The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted a conflict with the informal
meeting scheduled for 1/I1. Council agreed to
reschedule the informal to 1/12. The City Manager
noted the budget would be distributed 1/8 and a work
session is tentatively scheduled for 1/19.
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Council Organizational Meeting
January 4, 1988
Page 2
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:10 a.m. The
Mayor declared the notion carried.
A more conplete description of Council activi-
ties is on file in the office of the 'ty Clerk.
s/JOHJ FXDOWLO, MYM
s/WAN K. KARR, CITY CLEW
Submitted for publication 1/13/88.,)
COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
January 4, 1988 - 8:00 A.M.
Iowa City Council, organizational mtg., 1/4/88, 8:00 a.m. at the Civic
Center. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, Larson,
McDonald, Strait. Absent: Horowitz. Staffinembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Timmins, Karr. Minutes of this meeting are tape recorded on Tape
88-1, Side 1, 1-100.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to appoint City Clerk Marian
Karr as Temporary Chair. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz ab-
sent. Temporary Chair Karr presiding.
Temporary Chair called the meeting to order and noted the previous
custom of voice voting for the Mayor and the Mayor Pro tem. Moved by
McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to use the following procedures for elec-
tion of officers: nominations to be made from the floor; election of
Mayor and Mayor Pro tem be voted upon by voice vote; and the basis for
decision is a majority vote of the membership present. The Temporary
Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the
office of Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Moved by Ambrisco, sec-
onded by Dickson, to nominate John McDonald. Moved by Dickson, seconded
by Ambrisco, that nominations be closed. The Temporary Chair declared the
motion to close nominations carried, 6/0, Horowitz absent. After the
voice vote, the Temporary Chair declared John McDonald was elected by
unanimous vote, 6/0, Horowitz absent, as Mayor for a two-year term.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to nominate Barrel Courtney
for Mayor Pro tem. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that nomina-
tions be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Darrel Courtney as
Mayor Pro tem. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried, 5/0,
Horowitz absent and Strait abstaining, and declared Darrel Courtney was
elected Mayor Pro tem for a two-year term.
City Clerk Karr gave the oath of office to Mayor McDonald and Mayor
Pro tem Courtney. Mayor McDonald now presiding.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to make the following City
Council appointments: Legislative Committee-Ambrisco, Dickson, McDonald;
Rules Conmittee-Dickson, McDonald; Civil Defense Commission -McDonald;
Johnson County Council of Governments-Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz,
Larson, Strait; Iowa City/Coralville Convention Bureau -reaffirm the ear-
lier appointment of Darrel Courtney. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
The Mayor noted a conflict with the informal meeting scheduled for
1/11. Council agreed to reschedule the informal to 1/12, immediately
preceeding the formal meeting. Council will discuss scheduling of future
informal sessions on 1/12. The City Manager noted the budget would be
distributed 1/8 and a work session is tentatively scheduled for 1/19.
Minutes
Council Organizational Meeting
January 4, 1988
Page 2
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn 8:10 a.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
John McDonald, Mayor
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
January 12, 1988
Iowa City Council, reg, mtg.., 1/12/88, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney,
Dickson, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Strait. Absent: None. Staffinembers
present: Atkins, Helling, Timnins, Karr, Moen, Boothroy, Vitosh, Heaton,
Bieri, Kriz, Bennett, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 88-C3,
Sides 1 and 2, 1 -END; 88-C4, 1-402.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recom-
mendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of
12/22/87 and the organizational meeting of 1/4/88, as published, subject
to correction as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Sr. Center Comm. - 10/19/87,
11/16/87; Resources Conservation Comm. - 11/9/87; Bd. of Adjustment
-12/9/87; Bd. of Appeals - 10/26/87, 11/5/87; Riverfront Comm. -12/2/87;
Civil Service Comm. - 12/9/87; Bd. of Library Trustees -12/17/87; CCN
Comm. - 11/17/87; Airport Comm. - 12/17/87; P&Z Comm. -12/17/87.
Permit Motions: Approving a Liquor License refund for Tycoon I.C.,
223 E. Washington Street. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for QuikTrip
Corporation dba QuikTrip #552, 25 W. Burlington. Approving a Class B
Beer Permit for Michael Hodge dba Sunshine Laundry Company, 218 E. Market
Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Four Cushions, Inc, dba
Dooley's 18-20 S. Clinton.
Motions: Acknowledging requests that HUD waive its conflict of
interest rules to allow certain persons to participate in the City's
Housing Rehabilitation Program. RES. 88-1, Bk. 97, p. 1, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN A RIGHT-OF-WAY ASSURANCE STATEMENT FOR FEDERAL AID PRO-
JECTS. RES. 88-2, Bk. 97, p. 2, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR PLAZA MINI -PARK
PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearing: To set a public hearing for 1/26/88, to
receive citizen comments on the revised Tenant Assistance policy for the
Iowa City Rental Rehabilitation Program.
Correspondence: Grant Wood Area Education Agency expressing support
for the Mayor's Youth Employment Program. Memo from the Civil Service
Comm. submitting a certified list of applicants for the position of
Senior Treatment Plant Operator in the Water Division.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for
1/26/88 on amendments to the off-street parking requirements. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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January 12, 1988
Page 2
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting an addendum to the
1983 Comprehensive Plan Update which addresses development proposals out of
sequence with the growth management policy espoused in the Comprehensive Plan
Update. The following people appeared in opposition to the resolution:
Koreen Luerkens, 3449 Rohret Rd.; Cindy Rohret, 4011 Rohret Rd.; and Linda
Dyer, 4115 Rohret Rd.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the 1983 Comprehensive
Plan Update to reclassify the land use designation of a tract known as South-
west Estates which is located within the corporate limits of Iowa City, north
of Rohret Road and east of Slothower Road from Agricultural/Rural Residential
to Residential at a density of 2-8 dwelling units per acre. Linda Dyer, 4115
Rohret Rd., asked that her comments and those of Cindy Rohret, 4011 Rohret
Rd., and Koreen Luerkens, 3449 Rohret Rd., from the previous agenda item be
entered into the record for this public hearing also.
The Mayor noted that the public hearing originally scheduled on an ordi-
nance to rezone an 84.73 acre tract known as Southwest Estates from ID -RS,
Interim Development - Single -Family Residential, and RR -1, Rural Residential
to RS -5, Low Density Single -Family Residential, subject to conditions, will
be deferred. Moved by Strait, seconded by Horowitz, to defer the public
hearing to 1/26/88. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council -
member present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance regarding the storage of spe-
cial vehicles. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson to accept correspondence
from: Catherine Chambers and John Saeger. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Staffinember Boothroy present for
discussion. The following people appeared: Bud Means, member of Special
Vehicle Committee and Sally Dierks, Planning and Zoning Commission member.
After discussion Council requested the matter be scheduled for informal on
1/25. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to continue the public hearing
for 1/26. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0. all
Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone an approximate 1.8
acre tract located east of Boyrum Street and north of Olympic Circle from
I-1, General Industrial, to CI -1, Intensive Commercial. No one appeared.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring ordi-
nances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the
first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given
at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Courtney, seconded
by Dickson, that the ordinance to rezone an approximate 1.8 acre tract lo-
cated east of Boyrum Street and north of Olympic Circle from 1-1, General
Industrial, to CI -1, Intensive commercial, be given second vote for passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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January 12, 1988
Page 3
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring ordi-
nances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the
first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given
at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Courtney, seconded
by Dickson, that the ordinance to rezone from RS -5 to RS -8 property located
at 612 and 620 Kirkwood Avenue and from P to RS -8 property located at the
corner of Kirkwood Avenue and Dodge Street, be given second vote for passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring ordi-
nances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed suspended, the first
consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Horowitz, seconded
by Strait, that the ordinance to vacate a portion of Clinton Street abutting
the site of the National Guard Armory, be given second vote for passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-3, Bk. 97, p. 3,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART XI, A 41 -LOT SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED SOUTH AND WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF
MUSCATINE AVENUE AND SCOTT BOULEVARD. Staffinember Moen and MMS Consultant
Schnittjer present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to accept the recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning a request submitted by Mr. John
Sohm to rezone the location of an existing 1.75 acre parcel from RS, Suburban
District, to Al, Rural District, and to rezone a new 1.43 acre parcel from Al
to RS, located west of Highway 1, approximately two miles north of Iowa City.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor clarified that a letter would be sent to the Bd. of
Supervisors stating that the rezoning request was inconsistent with the
development policy of Area 4 of the Fringe Area Policy.
A public hearing was held on the proposed certification of Delinquent
Water Service Accounts, Sewer Service Accounts, Solid Waste Collection Serv-
ice Accounts, and Weed Cutting Assessments to the Johnson County Treasurer
for Collection as Taxes. The City Clerk announced that revised exhibits,
showing up-to-date payments, had been distributed and the resolutions should
be adopted with the revised exhibits. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt the following resolu-
tions, as amended: RES. 88-4, Bk. 97, p. 4, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER CHARGES
TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX; RES.
88-5, Bk. 97, p. 5, CERTIFYING UNPAID REFUSE CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX; RES. 88-6, Bk. 97, p. 6,
CERTIFYING UNPAID SEWER CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME
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January 12, 1988
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MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX; RES. 88-07, Bk. 97, P. 7, CERTIFYING UNPAID WEED
CUTTING CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME 14ANNER AS A
PROPERTY TAX. Finance Director Vitosh present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor de-
clared the resolutions adopted.
Finance Director Vitosh and Stan Miller, McGladrey Hendrickson & Pullen,
presented the FY87 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Lorraine Dorfman,
Senior Center Commissioner, reported on an upcoming raffle to raise funds to
purchase a computer for the Center. Sue Dennison, 1831 Glendale Rd., and
Marilyn Bennett, 3417 E. Court, appeared re the proposed elimination of City
positions in the FY89 City budget.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to re -appoint Joyce Patton, 857
Normandy and appoint Doyle Detroit, 102 Forest View, to the Broadband Tele-
communications Commission for three-year terms ending 3/13/91. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to appoint William Wittig, 1160
Cambria Ct., to the Resources Conservation Commission for a three-year term
ending 1/1/91. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council -
members present.
Councilmember Ambrisco welcomed new members Larson and Horowitz. Ambrisco
noted item N13, the recommendation of CCN re the City's Rental Rehabilitation
Tenant Assistance Policy, and requested no action be taken at this time and
`1 stated members of the Housing Commission would be present at the public
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C- hearing scheduled for 1/;26. Dickson welcomed new Councilmembers and reiter-
ated an earlier request for a list, by department, of personnel. The City
Manager reported the list was in the mail. Horowitz questioned the condition
of Firefighter Nealson injured in a house fire. The City Manager reported he
had been taken to the hospital but reported back to work. Horowitz noted
work to be done by P&Z on the Comprehensive Plan and requested that a member
of the School Board be asked to work with the Commission. A letter to the
School Bd. asking their participation will be drafted for the Mayor's signa-
ture. Horowitz questioned the procedure to add poison ivy to the noxious
weed list. Courtney welcomed new Councilmembers and noted a memo from the
Police Department re parking in the 100 block of Washington Street. The City
Manager stated staff will research the matter and the memo would be sent to
all Councilmembers in the next packet.
The City Manager reported the Citizens Summary of the budget would be
available late 1/13. lie also reported that human Services Coordinator Marge
Penney had obtained a $40,000 grant for emergency shelter needs, $12,500
would be given to Domestic Violence and $27,500 to Emergency Housing Project.
Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows:
That the City Council approve the City's Rental Rehabilitation Tenant Assis-
tance Policy allowing up to 25 percent of the vouchers for this program to go
to non-elderly/non-handicapped single households which are otherwise eligi-
ble.
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January 12, 1988
Page 5
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-8, Bk. 97, p. 8,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY VELMA FURMAN IN THE AMOUNT OF
$5,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 88-9, Bk. 97, p, 9,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RELEASE OF A
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE EXECUTED BY VELMA FURMAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,900.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-10, Bk. 97, p.
10, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR AND PARTICIPATION IN THE 101IA PUBLIC AGENCY
INVESTMENT TRUST. Asst. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-11, Bk. 97, p.
11, DIRECTING SALE OF $1,260,000 ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGA-
TION BONDS. Finance Director Vitosh present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor de-
clared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-12, Bk. 97,
p. 12, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR 62 UNITS SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING UNITS
(VOUCHERS OR CERTIFICATES) AND REQUESTING FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for
2/9/88, on Applications for 62 Units of Section 8 Existing Housing Units
(Voucher or Certificates) The Mayor declared the motion carried unani-
mously, 7/0 all Councilmembers present.
The City Attorney requested that subsection B of the ordinance be amended
to clarify that it is snow and ice accumulation from his/her property and
suggested Council proceed with a reading and Legal will revise the ordinance.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending Chapter
31, Article V, Division 3, "Ice and Snow Removal" of the Cade of Ordinances
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa by adding thereto a new section to be codified
as Section 31-124, providing regulations for the snow removal of snow and ice
from private property, be given first vote for passage, as amended. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll
call vote; Ayes: Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, Larson, McDonald, Nays:
Horowitz, Strait. Absent: None.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 88-3359, Bk. 29, p. 1,
AMENDING CHAPTER 33, ENTITLED "UTILITIES," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 33-46 AND 33-166, AND BY
REPEALING SECTION 33-167 THEREIN TO PROVIDE A UNIFORM PROCEDURE FOR BILLING
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AND COLLECTION OF SEWER AND WATER SERVICE ACCOUNTS, be passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adjourn 9:45 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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ATTEST:
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Informal Council Discussion
January 12, 1988
Informal Council Discussion: January 12, 1988, at 6:30 p.m. in the Coun-
cil Chambers in the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding,
Council Present: Strait, Horowitz, Larson, Ambrisco, Courtney, McDonald,
Dec Fson
Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Timmins, Smith, Moen, Boothroy,
Vitosh, Brachtel, Schmadeke, Bieri, Vitosh,
Tape-recording: Reel 88-2 Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2, 1-553.
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: Reel 88-2, Side 1
A. Settin apublic hearin for Januar 26, 1988, on amendments to the
o -s ree par in requiremen s. oen s a e ounce wireceive
aid ltional information prior to their next meeting.
B. Public hearing on a resolution adopting an addendum to the 1983 Com-
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es
OUT or sequence with the development proposals recommended in ther1983
Comprehensive Plan Update; the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to
propose land uses within the community to design an appropriate se-
quence of development in advance to prevent overloading existing
infrastructure and for efficient extension of services to new develop-
ment; the Comprehensive Plan is based on the premise that areas that
can accommodate the greatest population for the least cost of capital
improvements should be developed first. Moen noted the area west of
Highway 218 is not recommended in the short-range, 15 years from 1983,
for development. Moen said the Planning and Zoning Commission deter-
mined that if out of sequence development is to occur that it is
essential that it approximate as closely as possible the cost benefit
balance that sequence development is based on; the impact of the
Southwest Estates development was considered; and it was determined
that certain costs that the City typically subsidizes that the devel-
oper should be responsible to pay for that those costs be reimbursed
at such times as intervening development can pay for those costs. Moen
said certain costs, such as improvements to certain roads, may not be
recoupable at such time or that may be needed as a result of increased
development in the area. Moen stated that conditional zoning agree-
ment with Mr. Eicher would require him to pay for certain out of
sequence development costs. Moen asked Council to defer the public
hearing on the ordinance to rezone the property because the agreement
between the developer and the City has not been resolved.
Horowitz asked if the development's costs have been placed on the
City's projected three-year budget. Atkins said those costs could be
considered in preparation of the three-year plan and the City could
identify a line item in the third year of the Capital Improvement
Program. In response to Horowitz, Traffic Engr. Brachtel said it
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would be difficult to figure traffic lighting costs at this time and
this development would probably not necessitate synchronization of the
lights on Mormon Trek and Benton Street.
C. Public hearin on a resolution amendin the 1983 Cam rehensive Plan
Update o rec asst a an use est na ton o a A mown as
Southwest Estates. See Item B.
D. Public hearing onan ordinance to rezone an 84.73 acre tract known as
es om
Southwest EstatfrID-RS, interim Development -Single-family_ Re�st-
rlon is an R -L. RuralResi3en to RS -5. Low Density o -
E. Public hear
rt% pon aodinane reriinninthe teoa aof ecsia1 evehi-
ssa ponse c ona ihearing
should be opened and then continued.
F. Public hearing on a ordinance to rezone an approximate 1.8 acre tract
located east of Bo rum Street and north of Ol m is Circle from I-1,
enera n us ria o - n ensive omnercial. Moen stated the
land is presently occupied by DUlloingS known as the Swank buildings.
The building is owned by Southgate Development and Southgate Develop-
ment is interested in leasing the property on a temporary basis to
NCS. Moen stated the applicant is requesting the property be rezoned
to CI -1 to accommodate an office use. Moen noted the applicant has
requested expedited consideration of this item. In response to
Courtney, Moen said the property is accessed from Boyrum and Olympic
Circle. Strait inquired about parking requirements. Moen stated the
particular use must comply with all zoning requirements. Horowitz
raised concerns about traffic because of a gymnastics facility for
children in the area.
G. Ordinance to rezone an approximate 1.8 acre tract located east of
H. Ordinance to rezone from RS -5 to RS -8 property located at 612 and 620
Kirkwood Avenue and from P to RS -8 property located at the corner of
Kirkwood venue and Dodge Street. Moen stated the applicant proposes
to use abuilding as residence and private art studio.
I. Ordinance to vacate a portion of Clinton Street abuttin the site of
v e ationa Lar rmory. oen said a properEy is no nee a or
pub is access an for public use in the existing utilities in the
right-of-way will be protected by a lease with the National Guard
Armory.
J. Resolution a rovin the reliminar lat of Villa a Green Part XI, a
o sing e- ami y rest en la su iviston oca a sou an west' o
the intersection of Muscatine Avenue and Scott Boulevard. Moen pre-
sented ounce with over ea 'projections of the concep plan of the
development known as Village Green and Village Green South. Moen
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stated Councilmembers received copies of two plats that were consid-
ered by the Planning and Zoning Commission: the first plat was en-
dorsed by staff because they were allowed secondary access in
continuation of the collector system, and the second plat represents a
concept proposed by the developer and area residents. Moen reviewed
an overhead projection of the plat representing the concensus by the
developer and area residents. Moen stated the Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the plat and found the proposal favorable. Moen
said staff feels the proposed alignment is a departure from the col-
lector street concept and affects the ability to continue that concept
through the rest of the development. Larry Schnittjer, representing
the developer, stated he met with representatives from the Homeowners
Association at three meetings. Dan Hyduke, Village Green Homeowners
Association representative, said copies of the proposed concept were
distributed to all homeowners and approximately 80-90 persons had
input into the proposal. Hyduke stated residents wanted to maintain
the green space concept and did not want the traffic which would be
generated by the collector loop. Councilmembers discussed the pro-
posed plat. Hyduke said area residents feel the proposed concept is
a compromise between the developer and residents. In response to
Horowitz, Moen said Casey Cook had abstained from the Planning and
Zoning Commission vote on this issue because he is a new Planning and
Zoning Commission member and had not participated in the discussions
relating to this item. Sally Dierks, Planning and Zoning Commission
member, noted that the developer, residents and Planning and Zoning
Commission worked tremendously hard to reach a compromise. Horowitz
stated Planning and Zoning Commission member Dave Clark had contacted
her regarding the City staff's response to the compromise presented by
the residents and developer. Sally Dierks stated the proposed design
would promote the use of Scott Boulevard and Muscatine. McDonald said
discussion of this item would be continued during the formal Council
meeting.
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoni
su
ina 1.75 acre Darcel from RS. Suburban District, to Al, aurai uis-
e parcel is not locaM in the area affected y the newly estab-
lished policy for Area 1 of the Fringe Area Policy Agreement, and that
the Planning and Zoning Commission found the request to be inconsis-
tent with the development policy of Area 4.
HIGHWAY 6 SIGNALS INTERCONNECTED - EXXON OVERCHARGE FUNDS:
eel 88-2, Side 1
Brachtel stated the feasibility study relating to City improving traffic
flow along Highway 6 with interconnected signals has been completed.
Brachtel introduced Dan Cummings and representing Johnson, Brickell,
Mulcahy & Associates, Inc.
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Dan Cummings reviewed the findings of the feasibility study. Cummings said
the signal system feasibility study is the first phase of a three-phase
effort to develop signal system improvements along the highway. The first
phase was undertaken to determine if there could be improvements in the
flow and operation along the highway with coordination of the signals.
Cummings explained the traffic flow was studied under the existing condi-
tions and the assumed condition with signal coordination. Computer simu-
lations were used in the study. Cummings said results of the study
demonstrated that improvements along the highway through the eight inter-
sections would have a definite positive impact to the traffic flow and
would offer monetary benefits to the motoring public in terms of reduced
fuel consumption, reduced vehicle wear, and reduced driving time. In
response to Horowitz, Cummings said the agreement for services was dated
November 16, 1987, and City staff had provided him with current traffic
counts for the computer models. Cummings stated traffic was evaluated
during morning, noon and evening peak hours. In response to Atkins,
Cummings stated it is typical that major traffic flows are improved at the
expense of minor traffic flows. Cummings said a level of service designa-
tion (A through F) was assigned to each side street, taking into account
how motorists perceive movement on that road. The levels of service are
designated according to the Federal Highway Government Standards by
stopped delay - how long you are stopped at an intersection. Cummings
explained the level of service designation E is the limit of acceptable
delay and level of service F is unacceptable. Cummings said 73% of the
intersections stayed the same or improved in terms of the level of serv-
ice, 20% dropped one level of service from C to D, and in one instance, at
Boyrum Street intersection during a peak period, there would be a two drop
level of service, C to E. Cummings said the assumption was made that
Boyrum was a one -lane approach. In response to Courtney, Cummings said
some variables, such as trains, changed the traffic flow. Horowitz sug-
gested that the City contact train officials to discuss train schedules.
Atkins said that if Council would agree, staff would contact the IDOT to
advise that the City is interested in pursuing the grant. Brachtel said
if Council wants to proceed, staff will send out equipment bids to be
opened at the end of January and staff will then meet with IDOT officials
to evaluate the ability of the vendors to deliver and the City to install
the equipment. Brachtel said Iowa City is one of 19 cities applying for
the grant monies. Courtney stated more information is needed before
decisions can be made. Council agreed to proceed with the bid process
while additional information is prepared for consideration.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT: Reel 88-2, Side 2
Discussion was deferred until Council's formal meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULES: Reel 88-2, Side 2
Council agreed to schedule informal Council meetings on Mondays, at 7:00
P.m.
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COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME: Reel 88-2, Side 2
Discussion was deferred until Council's formal meeting.
APPOINTMENTS: Reel 88-2, Side 2
Broadband Telecommunications Commission - Joyce Patton and Doyle Detroit.
Resources Conservation Commission - William Wittig.
The Mayor stated no applications had been received for the other vacancy.
He noted an earlier memo from the City Manager outlining staff time spent
for Boards and Commissions and suggested the possibility of consolidation.
Council agreed to review McDonald's suggestion in conjunction with budget
considerations.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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