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Los City Cantil, reg. mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the
Civic Coder. M Mor McDonald presiding.
Councilmembers present: Arbrisco, Balmer, Mhra+itz,
Kubby, Larson, McDonald. Abseil: Cautney.
The M$por Proclaimed March 12-18, 1989, as
EMclOY TME OLDER WUX R WEEK; March 18, 1989, as
SPECIAL OLYMPICS DAY; March 19-25, 19M, as WILDLIFE
WEEK.
Moved and seconded that the following iters and
recamierdations in the Consent Calendar be received,
or approved, aid/or adopted as aneded:
Approval of official Actions of the
regular meeting of 2/21/89 aid the special
meeting of 2/28/89, as published, subject
to correction, as recto eded by the City
Cleric.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: PSZ
Comm. - 2/16; PU Carom. aid Riverfront Corm.
joint mtg. - 2,/16; Hear Ri¢Rs Cmm. - Von.
Permit Mations: Class C Liquor
License for Gringo's, 115 E. College.
Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart 1/1, 10
Loner Muscatine Rd. Special Class C
Beer/Wine Permit for The Laundry, 408 S.
Gilbert. Class C Baa Mundt fir Krm 6 Go
#1D4, 1104 S. Gilbert Street. Class E
Liquor License for Claret 6 Friends, 211
E. Market Street.
Setting Public Hearings: RFS. 89-46,
TO SET A P119LIC M EMNG. ON 3/21, ON
PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A PORTION OF A VACATED
ALLEY IN BLU 46 IN EAST IOWA CITY, AN
ADDITION TO IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Conmsix dunce: Mom from the Airport
Opentions bylaws of
sutmhtting changes to
Airportthe Can Mom frun
the Civil Service Comm. subAttiig
certified lists of applicants for the
following positions: Mass Transit
Operator - Public Transit; Maintenance
Worker I - Streets Division; Parking
Cashier - Finance Department.
Application for the Use of Streets and
Public Grounds: Reproductive Rights
Coalition for permission to picket on
public sidewalks at the Savings aid Loan
Building on 3/1/89, between the Murs of
11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., approved.
The Mayer declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer setting a public
hearing on a River Corridor Overlay (ORC) zone
arerdoent regarding the 30 -foot setback, at the
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Mardi 7, 1989
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request of the Riverfrunt Cmmission. The Hayor
declared the notion carried.
Moved and seceded to set a public hearing for
3/21, on an ordinance to rezone a 5.841 ace parcel
located south of Plaen View Drive ad east of Mtrrmu
Trek Boulevard from PDR -8 to F". The MGor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to
rezone a 6.759 ace parcel located at the n-theast
wadrarnt of the Mona r Trek Boulevard and Benton
Street intersection frau RS -5 to MUi-5. The
following people appeared apposing the rezoning:
Joe Joynt, 827 Spencer Drive; Cine Hendrickson,
2119 Slagle Circle; Marjorie Kngenw, 2138 Linder
Circle; Sally Orr, 2141 Slagle Circle.
A public Mwaring was held on the City of Jae
City's FY90 Application to the [me DDT State
Transit Assistance Program.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 89-47,
WTHERIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE
I0W4 DEPARIFENT OF TU&MATICN FOR FY90 IM DDT
STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE.
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the Benton Street
Bridge Widening Project M•4044(1)--81-52.
Moved and seconded to adopt PFS. 89-48,
APPRDVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FUM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMTE OF COST FOR TRE CONSTRICTION OF THE
BEMON STREET BRIDGE WIDENING PM ECT M•4044(1)--81-
52 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLEAC ID RELI9i H1RCE TO
BIDDERS.
Moved and seconded to make the following
appoinhoents: reappoint Benjamin Moore, 300 C6alin
Street, and Reginald Williams, 2312 Muscatine
Avenue, and appoint John 'Jack" Hiahon, 13 Warwick
Avow, to the Housing Cmmission for three-year
terms ending 5/1/92; appoint Linda QBm, 416 Garda
Street and Theory Evans -Dodd, 141 Oad Ave. Ct., to
the MGar's Youth ftloyment 8d. for three-year
terns ending 4/15/92; appoint Elizabeth Kahler, 19
Evans Street, to the Historic Preservation Com. as
representative of Woodlawu District for a three-year
term ending 3/29/91; appoint Gary Fink, 4 Princeton
Ct., for a three-year term ending 4/1/52 and appoint
Thames Skaggs, 732 Westgate 01, for an unexpired
term ending 3/1/90, to CCN Can the MW declared
the motion carried.
The City Manager asked that founcil set a pblic
hearing for 3/21 on revised water service charges
and fees. Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for 3/21 on revised water service charges
and fees. The Hdyor declared the nnotion carried.
Council agreed to hold a special meeting at 8:00
a.m. Thursday, 3/9, for the purpose of mksidration
of a resolution re the Animal Shelter.
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March 7, 1989
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moved and seceded to adopt RES. 8949,
CEIMFYIIG tMM VEHICLE PFMIYAL, SIGN AEIVAL,
CUM Aorp t Fitt OOLLECFI�x>1SAPIE WHO AS
A PROPERTY TAX. Irene Pelwq, 2026 Glendale Pd.
ftW and seconded to adopt PFS. 835D, /MMM
11E MUx RMU Frit TEE FISCAL YEAR MINS .)ITE
30, 1990.
Moved and seconded to adopt PFS. 89-51,
AppRY NG HE FUMIAL RM FOR THE CITY OF IM
CITY FOR FISCAL � '
ovedxd YEARS 89-52,
AjTH7ItIZIPG THE AGQUISIFICN OF CERTAIN TF FUM
cM9WICN EASEDQttTS " PER AKKT SEWER DOM
FOR THE SLU)GE FM WAIN CQtSTWICN PROJECT, All.
IN CCf WIGI WITH ILWA CITY'S WASTEWATER
FACILmEs IIFAIE?M PROM 8:35 p.m. The
Mored and seconded to adjourn
MVor declared the motion carried.
A ooze complete description of Council �Q
activities is on file in the office of the Cites y
Clerk. slim MOM:, MAYOR
s K. KARL, CITY
Sclmi 'for publication 3/16/89.
Complete Description of Council Activities
March 7, 1989
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Horowitz,
Kubby, Larson, McDonald. Absent: Courtney. Staffinembers present:
Atkins, Timmins, Karr, Beagle, Farmer, Gannon, Vitosh, Kimble, Davidson.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-16, Side 2, 540-1 and 89-17, Side
1, 1-522.
The Mayor proclaimed March 12-18, 1989, as EMPLOY THE OLDER WORKER
WEEK; March 18, 1989, as SPECIAL OLYMPICS DAY; March 19-25, 1989, as
WILDLIFE WEEK.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of
2/21/89 and the special meeting of 2/28/89, as published,
subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - 2/16/89; P&Z
Conn. and Riverfront Comm. joint mtg. - 2/16/89; Human Rights Comm. -
1/23/89.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for
Gringo's of Iowa City, Inc. dba Gringo's, 115 E. College.
Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart, Corp. dba Deli
Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd. Approvinga Special Class C
Beer/Wine Permit for The Laundry, Inc. dba The Laundry, 408 S.
Gilbert. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Krause Gentle Oil
Corporation dba Kum & Go #104, 1104 S. Gilbert Street.
Approving a Class E Liquor License for Claret & Friends, Inc.
dba Claret & Friends, 211 E. Market Street.
Setting Public Hearings:
A PUBLIC HEARING ON 3/21/89,
A VACATED ALLEY IN BLOCK 46
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 89-46, Bk. 100, P. 46, TO SET
ON PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A PORTION OF
IN EAST IOWA CITY, AN ADDITION TO
Correspondence: Memo from the Airport Operations Manager
submitting changes to the bylaws of the Airport Comm. Memo from
the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants
for the following positions: Mass Transit Operator - Public
Transit; Maintenance Worker I - Streets Division; Parking
Cashier - Finance Department.
Application for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds:
Reproductive Rights Coalition for permission to picket on public
sidewalks at the Savings and Loan Building on 3/1/89, between
the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Courtney absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Minutes
Council Activities
March 7, 1989
Page 2
Moved by Horowitz,seconded by Ambrisco, to defer setting a public
hearing on a River Corridor Overlay (ORC) zone amendment regarding the 30 -
foot setback, at the request of the Riverfront Commission. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Courtney absent.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to set a public hearing for
3/21/89, on an ordinance to rezone a 5.841 acre parcel located south of
Plaen View Drive and east of Mormon Trek Boulevard from PDH -8 to RS -8.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Courtney absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone a 6.759 acre
parcel located at the northeast quadrant of the Mormon Trek Boulevard and
Benton Street intersection from RS -5 to PDH -5. The following people
; Cindy
Hendricksoeared n opposing
Slaglethe eCircle; Marjorie Kuperman,827 S 2138rLinderCircle;
Sally Orr, 2141 Slagle Circle. The Mayor announced that Council action
will occur on 3/21.
A public hearing was held on the City of Iowa City's FY90 Application
to the Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance Program. No one appeared.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 89-47, Bk. 100, p.
47, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR FY90 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Courtney absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Benton Street Bridge
Widening Project M-4044(1)--81-52. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 89-48, Bk. 100,
p. 48, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BENTON STREET BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT M-
4044(1)--81-52 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS.
City Engr. Frank Farmer reviewed the scope and timeframe for the project.
He stated that the bridge construction would take 18-24 months, but that
the bridge would remain open during that entire time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Courtney absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to make the following
appointments: reappoint Benjamin Moore, 304 Oberlin Street, and Reginald
Williams, 2312 Muscatine Avenue, and appoint John "Jack" McMahon, 13
Warwick Avenue, to the Housing Commission for three-year terms ending
5/1/92; appoint Linda Quinn, 416 Garden Street and Theora Evans -Dodd, 141
Grand Ave. Ct., to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. for three-year terms
ending 4/15/92; appoint Elizabeth Kahler, 19 Evans Street, to the Historic
Preservation Comm. as representative of Woodlawn District for a three-year
term ending 3/29/91; appoint Gary Fink, 4 Princeton Ct., for a three-year
term ending 3/1/92 and appoint Thomas Skaggs, 732 Westgate bl, for an
unexpired term ending 3/1/90, to CCN Comm. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Courtney absent.
Minutes
Council Activities
March 1, 1989
Page 3
Councilmember Kubby informed the public that Environmental Advocates
now have plastic jug recycling stations throughout the city and encouraged
participation. She also reported on conversation with Carol Thompson,
Dept. of Human Services, re observance of Handicapped For A Day. Kubby
pointed out there are architectural barriers as well as technological ones
and suggested incorporating economic development ideas to help solve some
of these problems. The Mayor congratulated Regina and City High on their
boys basketball teams entering State tournament play.
The City Manager asked that Council set a public hearing for 3/21 on
revised water service charges and fees. He explained that some
administrative changes are needed and more information will be available
prior to the public hearing. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to
set a public hearing for 3/21 on revised water service charges and fees.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Courtney absent.
The City Manager asked that Council consider scheduling a special meeting
for proceeding with the Animal Shelter. The City Clerk explained Council
had agreed to proceed at their informal session on 3/6, no action was
scheduled for this evening, and staff would like to have bids received
3/28. Therefore, a special meeting would be required to approve the plans
and specifications, set a bid date, and authorize publication of a notice
to bidders. Council agreed to hold a special meeting at 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, 3/9, for the purpose of consideration of a resolution re the
Animal Shelter.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-49, Bk. 100,
p. 49, CERTIFYING UNPAID VEHICLE REMOVAL, SIGN REMOVAL, SNOW AND ICE
REMOVAL AND SIDEWALK REPAIR CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN
THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Irene Pelsang, 2026 Glendale Rd.,
presented a 1986 letter notifying citizens of delinquent charges and a
revised 1988 letter and commented that the City was handling the situation
in a more democratic manner. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Courtney absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-50, Bk. 100,
p. 50, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
1990. Councilmembers noted the top quality services, the City maintained
AAA bond rating, and complimented the City Manager, Finance Director and
City staff on the budget presentation. Ambrisco stated a more efficient
way of handling solid waste material will have to be explored.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Courtney absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-51, Bk. 100,
p. 51, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR
FISCAL YEARS 1990-1992. Balmer said he felt this three-year plan is an
excellent planning tool for the Council and staff, and commended staff for
the innovative proposal. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Courtney absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Minutes
Council Activities
March 1, 1989
Page 4
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-52, Bk. 100,
p. 52, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS AND PERMANENT SEWER EASEMENTS FOR THE SLUDGE FORCE MAIN
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, ALL IN CONJUNCTION WITH IOWA CITY'S WASTEWATER
FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Courtney absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn 8:35 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Courtney absent.
JOHN McDONALO, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/9/89
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Iowa City Council, special mtg., 8:00
a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald
presiding. Councilmembers present:
Ambrisco, Balmer, Horowitz, Kubby,
McDonald. Absent: Courtney, Larson.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 89-53,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORALVILLE/IOWA CITY
ANIMAL SHELTER, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT
OF BIDS AT 10:30 A.M., MARCH 28, 1989, IN
THE CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 89-54,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ACCEPT A PERMANENT SIDEWALK EASEMENT, IN
LIEU OF WARRANTY DEED, FOR A STRIP OF
PROPERTY ALONG BENTON STREET ADJACENT TO
THE AMOCO SERVICE STATION AT 801 RIVERSIDE
DRIVE, AND AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION AND
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR USE OF RIGHT-
OF-WAY FOR AN UNDERGROUND GASOLINE STORAGE
TANK FOR SAID SERVICE STATION, ALL IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE BENTON STREET INTER-
CEPTOR PROJECT (PARCEL NO. BSI.01).
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:20 a.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/JOHN h1CDONALD, MAYO/R/"�
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK /
Submitted for publication 3/16/89.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
March 9, 1989
Iowa City Council, special mtg., 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Horowitz, Kubby,
McDonald. Absent: Courtney, Larson. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Timmins,
Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-17, Side 1, 522-632.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-53, Bk. 100, p.
53, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORALVILLE/IOWA CITY ANIMAL SHELTER, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT
OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS AT 10:30
A.M., MARCH 28, 1989, IN THE CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Courtney, Larson absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-54, Bk. 100, p.
54, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A PERMANENT SIDEWALK
EASEMENT, IN LIEU OF WARRANTY DEED, FOR A STRIP OF PROPERTY ALONG BENTON STREET
ADJACENT TO THE AMOCO SERVICE STATION AT 801 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AND AUTHORIZING
THE NEGOTIATION AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR AN
UNDERGROUND GASOLINE STORAGE TANK FOR SAID SERVICE STATION, ALL IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE BENTON STREET INTERCEPTOR PROJECT (PARCEL NO. BSI.01). The City
Attorney explained that the City would be acquiring a permanent sidewalk easement
at that location and outlined past discussion relative to the underground storage
tank. He stated if it was determined that the tank is too close to Benton Street
for the project to proceed, staff will initiate an agreement for street right-
of-way. Councilmembers discussed maintenance of the sidewalk, possible soil
contamination, and the relationship of the Benton Street widening, bridge, and
sewer projects. The City Attorney explained that work was slated to begin next
week and to avoid a delay on the project this item was added to the agenda
without the 24 hour notice requirement as it constituted an emergency situation.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Larson and Courtney absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn 8:20 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Courtney, Larson absent.
JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
COMPLETE 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
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 1-8, 1989, as WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD; March 21, 1989, as
DIABETES AWARENESS DAY.
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. -
3/8/89; Bd. of Library Trustees - 2/23/89; Interim NPO Bd. of Directors -
2/14/89; Police and Fire Retirement Systems Bds. joint mtg. - 1/31/89,
2/28/89; CCN Comm. - 2/21/89; Riverfront Comm. - 2/15/89; P&Z Comm. -
3/1/89.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class B Beer Permit for
M&T Investments, Inc. dba Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S.
Gilbert. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #590
B.P.O. Elks of U.S.A. dba B.P.O. Elks 11590, 637 Foster Road. Approving
a Class B Beer Permit for Common Stock Trust of Ellis I. Levitt & Central
Management Corporation dba Long John Silver's 99, 1940 Lower Muscatine
Road. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Silver L.G.R. Corp. dba
College St. Club, 121 E. College Street. Approving a Class C Beer Permit
for Coastal Mart, Inc. dba C Mart #59, 302 S. Dubuque Street. Approving
a Class C Beer Permit for Coastal Mart, Inc. dba C Mart #58, 606 S.
Riverside Drive. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Sports Column
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
in the 100 block of Church Street.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Bicyclists
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
Savings and Loan Building on 3/8/89, approved. Reproductive Rights
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March 21, 1989
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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 and
sell craft items, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent
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 ew Drive and east of Mormon Trek Boulevard from PDH -8
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
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
voteto ed thedefer
un carried.
Moved
Ambrisco, McDonald absent. The Mayor
Pro t
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, appeared R D VELO M on,: FIRST
ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The following people owner; Harry Wolfe, Southgate
Dave
Brost, architect for the project; Darlene McNulty,
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. Counmrabsed concerns
ers referred
to Planning & Zoning minutes of 3/1 distributed that evening, and
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,
OFNGROHRETIROADSANDTWEST UAND ISOUTH PROF SEXISTING HUNTERS ED ON A 9.854 ACRE SLOCATEDITE
RUN DEVELOPMENT.
Affirmative roll
call the resolution unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, McDonald absent. The Mayor
Pro tem
Caroline Dieterle, Walnut Street, appeared and called attention to recent
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, B40 St. Anne's Drive, appeared and requested Council stop the application
of chemicals to the ground within the City.
The Mayor
A public hearing was held on proposal to convey a portion of a vacated
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
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
Trustees - three vacancies for six-year terms ending 7/1/95; CCN Comm. - one
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 reappoint Janice Becker, 210
Windsor Drive, to the Animal Control Advisory Board for a three-year term ending
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
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
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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 State
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
reported 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
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
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-HATTERY
ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS, INC., IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SOUTHEAST INTERCEPTOR SEWER AND THE SLUDGE FORCE MAIN. Affirmative roll call
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,
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,
Sr. Clerk -Typist in Purchasing. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Ambrisco, McDonald absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
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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.
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Informal Council Meeting
March 21, 1989
Informal Council Meeting, March 21, 1989, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers.
Mayor Pro tem Courtney presiding.
Councilmembers present: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Balmer, Larson.
Absent: McDonald, Ambrisco.
Staff present: Helling, Atkins, Karr, Timmins, Fosse, Schmadeke,
Schmeiser, O'Malley, Smith.
Tape-recorded Reel 89-1.8, Side 1, I -END, Side 2, END -583.
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: Reel 89-18, Side 1
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE A 5.841 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED
B.
Schmeiser presented a plat map. Schmeiser explained the rezoning
request would remove the OPD -H zoning and the property owner wants to
replat the area into 20 single-family lots. Horowitz asked what
criteria the City uses to remove the planned development overlay of a
residential area. Schmeiser said the original proposal included a
mixture of different types of residential dwellings, the attached
single-family dwellings were marketed very successfully, and
therefore, property owners are now interested in pursuing the
attached single-family dwellings. Horowitz noted it is strictly
market forces that move the PDH off an area. Horowitz inquired about
the stream located in the subdivision. Schmeiser said the stream
goes north and drains into a stormwater detention basin at the north
end of the Ty'n Cae developments.
Schmeiser said that major concerns raised at the public hearing were
conformity of this development with the Comprehensive Plan and
closeness of access to this development to the property to the east.
Schmeiser explained the Comprehensive Plan does not establish the
zoning classification and the Comprehensive Plan map shows this area
for 2-8 dwelling units per acre of residential development.
Schmeiser said a presumption is made that when an area is designated
for 2-8 dwelling units per acre of residential development, that that
land will be zoned RS -5. Schmeiser said the Zoning Ordinance does
stipulate that in areas like this the OPD -H zoning should be
encouraged. Schmeiser read the purpose section of the OPD -H zone,
page 73, Section 36.47.A Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone.
Schmeiser said the six and seven -tenths acres of land consumed in the
floodway is difficult to develop because of the environmental
conditions of the land; there is a little more than 22 acres of land
in the development; and it would be difficult to develop the property
at five dwelling units per acre with approximately one-third of the
area consumed in the floodway area. Schmeiser said staff recommended
that an OPD -H zone be used to give the developer flexibility.
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Schmeiser explained that because of the floodway, it is difficult to
gain access to the property. Schmeiser said access could be gained
from the west off of Mormon Trek Boulevard, but staff prefers access
to be gained off Benton Street. Schmeiser said Larry Schnittjer, MMS
Consultants, has drawn alternative plans with the access drive being
located further west and the buildings being located between the
drive and the single-family lots. Larson asked if the drive could be
moved further west and have green space between the drive and the
buildings. Schmeiser said the drive could be moved west 110 feet.
Larry Schnittjer presented the proposed plan and an alternative plat
design. Schnittjer, Schmeiser and City Council discussed the
proposed versus alternative plats as presented by Schnittjer. Larson
asked if Council turned down the proposed property, would Council
have any latitude to deny a project that platted small single-family
dwellings from small lots. Schmeiser said the developer can now plat
the area into small lots. Courtney stated OPD -H zones create
trouble, hard feelings in neighborhoods, and problems within the
development. Schmeiser said there are always problems with infill
development. Horowitz stated she supported the OPD -H process.
Larson said the proposed development does not conform to the purpose
section of the OPD -H Zoning Ordinance. Schmeiser stated OPD -H zoning
allows clustering on usable areas of the tract. Schmeiser said
financing of the project is affected when one-third of the land
cannot be used. Schnittjer explained the developer wants to make the
best use of the property. Councilmembers discussed neighborhood
opposition to the proposed development.
Atty. Nancy Willis, representing Byers 8 Happel, presented the
preliminary plat of Cameron Subdivision. Willis asked for Council's
response regarding development of 13.75 acre portion of the proposed
development. Horowitz said the zoning of the 6.75 acre area, OPD -H
or RS -5, will affect the upper 13.75 acre area. Council discussed
development alternatives.
Council agreed to defer action on the ordinance.
Bill Happel, prospective purchaser, spoke in favor of the proposed
development. Happel stated the project is not a retirement
condominium project, the project is aimed toward professional single
people and couples without children who want medium to high grade
housing, the condominium will not be turned into rental units, and a
comparable project in Cedar Rapids has been successful. Happel said
he has purchased the northern 13.75 acres and has made an offer,
subject to rezoning, to purchase the south 6.75 acres.
Schmeiser said this is a proposal to develop a child care facility on
Northgate Drive. Schmeiser presented a plat map to Council.
Schmeiser said the facility will accommodate 131 children, creating
an opportunity for traffic circulation problems in the area.
Schmeiser said the solution to the traffic circulation problem is to
have an additional space reserved to allow cars to turn around in.
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Horowitz said staggered drop-off times make it difficult to predict
the volume of traffic at peak periods. Schmeiser said more children
will be taken to the facility before 8:00 a.m. Horowitz said the
owner and designer should be questioned about drop-off and pick up
times for child care. Larson raised concerns about the need for
additional parking space. Courtney said the owner can address
concerns raised by Council at Council's formal meeting later that
evening.
No Council comment.
OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS:
Reel 89-18, Side 2
Karr said Seasons Best was put on the agenda because it was the first such
request of its type and it is not scheduled for action until Council's
April 4th meeting. In response to Larson, Karr said all outdoor service
area requests will come to Council on the Consent Calendar. Larson asked
that an outdoor service area needing a waiver of requirement, such as
Seasons Best, come before Council as a formal item. Karr said it would be
done by a motion. Council agreed to place outdoor service area requests
not requiring waivers on the Consent Calendar.
APPOINTMENTS: Reel 89-18, Side 2
Animal Control Advisory Board - reappoint Janice Becker.
Courtney stated Executive Session will be held after Council's formal
meeting. Council adjourned to Council's formal meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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