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Home My WebLink About1989-03-21 Minutes NumberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES March 21, 1989 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson. Absent: Ambrisco, McDonald. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser, Schmadeke, Fosse, Milkman, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-17, Side 2, END -1 and 89-19, Side 1, 1 -END, Side 2, END -694. The Mayor Pro tem proclaimed March 24-31, 1989, as COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 4'06 WEEK. Committee on Community Needs Chairperson Anne Rawland accepted the proclamation, distributed buttons and invited all councilmembers to attend the award ceremony Thursday, March 30, at the Holiday Inn. The Mayor Pro tem also proclaimed April 1-B, 1989, as WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD; March 21, 1989, as 401 DIABETES AWARENESS DAY. 11,08 Moved by Balmer, 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 3/7/89 and the special meeting of 3/9/89 as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. 0 3/8/89; Bd. of Library Trustees - 2/23/89; Interim NPO Bd. of Directors - u// 2/14/89; Police and Fire Retirement Systems Bds. joint mtg. - 1/31/89, 41Z 2/28/89; CCN Comm. - 2/21/89; Riverfront Comm. - 2/15/89; P&Z Comm. #J3 3/1/89. 4Y-6- Permit /5Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class B Beer Permit for M&T Investments, Inc. dba Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. 'All- Gilbert. L/6 Gilbert. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #590_4L'_7 B.P.O. Elks of U.S.A. dba B.P.O. Elks 090, 637 Foster Road. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Common Stock Trust of Ellis I. Levitt & Central 4/P Management Corporation dba Long John Silver's 09, 1940 Lower Muscatine Road. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Silver L.G.R. Corp. dba 4L/9 College St. Club, 121 E. College Street. Approving a Class C Beer Permit zo for Coastal Mart, Inc. dba C Mart 059, 302 S. Dubuque Street. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Coastal Mart, Inc. dba C Mart N5B, 606 S. '/-Z/ Riverside Drive. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Sports Column 44az Corp. dba Sports Column Corp., 12 S. Dubuque Street. RES. 89-55, Bk. 100, p. 55, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT. Correspondence: Memo from the Traffic Engr. re handicapped parking // -IV in the 100 block of Church Street. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Bicyclists #.?S of Iowa City to have the Old Capitol Criterium on 6/25/89, approved. Reproductive Rights Coalition for permission to picket in front of the*-�6 Savings and Loan Building on 3/8/89, approved. Reproductive Rights *.27 Council Activities March 21, 1989 Page 2 Coalition for permission to picket in front of the Savings and Loan Building on 3/15 and 22/89, approved. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Center to have a table on City Plaza to distribute literature andfQy sell craft items, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held 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 `9 to RS -8. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to defer to 4/4/89 consideration of an ordinance approving the preliminary planned development housing (PDH) plan for Willowbrooke Pointe Condominiums, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor Pro tem stated<1L30 there was extensive discussion at Council informal session and Council felt this item should be considered when all Councilmembers would be present. Affirmative roll call vote to defer unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-56, Bk. 100, p. 56, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CREATIVE WORLD CHILD DAY CARE CENTER ON LOT 18, HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT, FIRST 1/3/ ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The following people appeared for discussion: Dave Brost, architect for the project; Darlene McNulty, owner; Harry Wolfe, Southgate Development; Don Schmeiser, Planning & Program Dept. Dir. Council discussed the staff recommendation that the plan be revised to include a second access drive to provide a more convenient traffic circulation system. Councilmembers referred to Planning & Zoning minutes of 3/1 distributed that evening, and raised concerns re possible traffic congestion. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Larson, Balmer, Courtney. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Ambrisco, McDonald. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-57, Bk. 100, p. 57, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF HUNTERS RUN SUBDIVISION, PART FIVE, A 20 -LOT, 1132 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION PROPOSED ON A 9.854 ACRE SITE LOCATED NORTH OF ROHRET ROAD AND WEST AND SOUTH OF EXISTING HUNTERS RUN DEVELOPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Caroline Dieterla, Walnut Street, appeared and called attention to recent X33 removal of a large tree at Lucas and Walnut Streets that did not appear to be diseased. The City Manager will follow-up and report back to Council. Leonard Yeggy, 840 St. Anne's Drive, appeared and requested Council stop the application of chemicals to the ground within the City. A public hearing was held on proposal to convey a portion of a vacated 5135 alley in Block 46 in East Iowa City, an addition to Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared. Council Activities March 21, 1989 Page 3 A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, (1) by repealing Section 15-66 thereof, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Code Section to be codified the same, providing for the establishment of a Delinquency Deposit for combined water!!i�3G and/or sewer and/or solid waste collection accounts. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to continue the public hearing to the 4/4/89 mtg. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 33 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, (1) by repealing Sections 33-48, 33-149, 33-163, 33-164, 33-165, and 33-169 thereof, and enacting in lieu thereof new sections to be codified the same, providing for (A) the establishment of a Delinquency Deposit for combined water and/or sewer and/or solid waste collection accounts (B) revisions in procedures for the installation of primary and second water meters, and (C) revisions to fees for second water meters, for water use during construction, and for direct water purchase; and (2) by enacting two new sections to be codified as Sections 33-156 and 33-167, providing for changes in the procedures for removal of water meters, and setting forth the fees and billing procedure upon change in tenant account in a separate Code Section; and (3) by deleting subsections (B) and (E) from Section 33-154 due to the inclusion of those provisions in other sections. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to continue the public hearing to the 4/4/89 mtg. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 32.1, entitled "Taxation and Revenues" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Sections 32.1-55 and 32.1-73 therein to, respectively, revise water service charges and fees, increase fees for temporary water during construction, and establish a delinquency deposit, combined, for city water and/or sewer and/or solid waste collection accounts. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to continue the public hearing to the 4/4/89 mtg. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent. The Mayor Pro tem announced the following vacancies: Bd. of Library 413? Trustees - three vacancies for six-year terms ending 7/1/95; CCN Conn. - one 1/D vacancy for a three-year term ending 7/1/92. These appointments will be made at the 5/2/89 meeting of the City Council. Kubby noted the large number of applications received the last time there was a CCN vacancy and questioned whether they were kept on file. The City Clerk stated if the applicant expressed an interest to reapply, the application was kept on file for three months. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Balmer, to reappointed Janice Becker, 210 Windsor Drive, to the Animal Control Advisory Board for a three-year term ending 44V-1 4/5/92. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent. Councilmember Kubby noted the rerouting of traffic for the Benton Street `/`f2 widening and interceptor sewer projects and questioned whether the speed limit on Highway 1 could be decreased during the construction to allow for people to pull out of Hudson. Staff will investigate. Councilmember Balmer congratulated 441-3 Council Activities March 21, 1989 Page 4 the City High Little Hawks basketball team on becoming the Class 3A State Champs. Larson echoed Mr. Balmer's comments and commended Mark Gannon on his induction into the State Basketball Hall of Fame and the Regina Runnin' Regals on their participation in the State Basketball Tournament. Larson commented on the State4'`r5 Law that requires an acting police chief to serve for 90 days only and that the naming of Asst. City Mgr. Helling to the Acting Police Chief position in no way reflected displeasure with the Asst. Police Chief. Councilmember Horowitz-1/4q- reported orowitz-1/4Uoreported on the 3/15 Southeast Iowa Area League meeting attended by Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Courtney, and herself and announced that the 4/19 meeting of the organization would be hosted by Iowa City. Courtney commended on the City //47 High Little Hawks and Regina Runnin' Regals advancing to tournament play and wished the Iowa Women's Basketball Team good luck in NCAA tournament play. Courtney noted the letter received by councilmembers from Dean Oakes re a-09 delivery truck blocking an alley in the downtown area for 30 minutes. Staff will investigate. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, TO APPROVE A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL 610, FOR A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1989, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1991. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 89-58, Bk. 100, p. 58, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES, INC. FOR THE USE OF 1989 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO REHABILITATE A FACILITY FOR A BOARDING HOUSE FOR CHRONICALLY MENTALLY ILL PERSONS. Councilmember Horowitz expressed her pride in Iowa City for entering into this agreement. Kubby questioned the reference to 1989 on Section E, page 3, of the agreement, and also wondered if 47 days was enough time to complete the project. Staff will investigate prior to the release of signed documents. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 89-59, Bk. 100, p. 59, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, RESPECTIVELY, TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES WITH SHIVE-HATfERY ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS, INC., IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHEAST INTERCEPTOR SEWER AND THE SLUDGE FORCE MAIN. Affirmative roll call 45/ vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Larson, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-60, Bk. 100, p. 60, AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION .44s-2- increasing the Production Coordinator to full-time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 89-61, Bk. 100, p. 61, RECLASSIFYING A POSITION IN THE PURCHASING DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT,4S3 Sr. Clerk -Typist in Purchasing. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities March 21, 1989 Page 5 Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn to executive session to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 21 according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 9:20. DARRELL COURTNEY, MAYOR PRO TEM MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK City of Iowa city MEMORANDUM DATE: March 7, 1989 TO : Memo for Record FROM: City Manager R E : Material Mailed to Council Only I Memoranda from the City Manager: a. 1990 Census �f$� b. Goal Setting Session 55 j c. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Policy S� d. Downtown Study — Historical Information Copy of letter from City Manager to Regina Elementary regarding the �5 DARE Program. Copy of letter from IDOT to James Brachtel regarding speed study on [� S Iowa Highway No. 1. Invitation to March 15 meeting of Southeast Iowa Municipal League. �6 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: March 10, 1989 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager R E : Material Sent to Council Only Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Pending Development Issues b. Upcoming Goal Session Copy of letter from the City Manager to local legislators regarding HF 243 on the disposal of municipal sewage sludge. Copy of news release regarding closure of Benton Street. Legislative Bulletin No. 3, March 2, 1989. Retail Market Analysis and Impact Study 516.2. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM OAT E : March 17, 1989 TO : City Council FROM: City Manager R E : Material Sent to Council Only Copy of memoranda to Deputy Chief Ken Stock and to Police Personnel regarding the acting chief position. Copy of letter from City Manager to the Iowa City Community School District regarding the drug abuse resistance education efforts. Copy of letter from the City Manager to Harold M. Soppe regarding the packing ticket received by Mr. Soppe. Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Season's Best request for outdoor service area. Memorandum from the Associate Planner regarding Certified Local Govern- ment Grant proposal. Copy of letter sent to residents regarding Benton Street Interceptor Sewer Project. Article: "How Wal-Mart hits Main St." r City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: March 7, 1989 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager R E : Material Mailed to Council Only Memoranda from the City Manager: a. 1990 Census !f$� b. Goal Setting Session SS C. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Policy S6 d. Downtown Study - Historical Information 4�5% Copy of letter from City Manager to Regina Elementary regarding the DARE Program. �S Copy of letter from ID07 to James Brachtel regarding speed study on Iowa Highway �{s% No. 1. Invitation to March 15 meeting of Southeast Iowa Municipal League. �6 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DA•T E : March 10, 1989 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager R E : Material Sent to Council Only Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Pending Development Issues b. Upcoming Goal Session Copy of letter from the City Manager to local legislators regarding HF 243 on the disposal of municipal sewage sludge. Copy of news release regarding closure of Benton Street. Legislative Bulletin No. 3, March 2, 1989. Retail Market Analysis and Impact Study city of Iowa City MEMORANDUM • DATE : March 17, 1989 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager R E : Material Sent to Council Only Copy of memoranda to Deputy Chief Ken Stock and to Police Personnel 114� , regarding the acting chief position. — Copy of letter from City Manager to the Iowa City Community School District regarding the drug abuse resistance education efforts. — Copy of letter from the City Manager to Harold M. Soppe regarding the tfG 9 packing ticket received by Mr. Soppe. — Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Season's Best request for 1/70 outdoor service area. — Memorandum from the Associate Planner regarding Certified Local Govern- ment Grant proposal. Copy of letter sent to residents regarding Benton Street Interceptor �7z Sewer Project. Article: "How Wal-Mart hits Main St." 4_73