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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
July 25, 1989
Iowa City City Council, reg, mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald
presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson,
McDonald. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Helling, Gentry, Karr, SchmelserDeLong,
Penney, Fosse, Milkman,
lkman,Winkelh ke, Cain, tosh S hmadeke.Council minutes tape-reecorde
I. on Tape 89-45, Side 1, 1-715 and Side 2, 715.1.
The Mayor proclaimed July 26, 1989 as GRETCHEN HARSHBARGER DAY. Nancy
I. Sieberling, Project GREEN, accepted.
The Mayor noted the deletion of item 3f(1) resetting a public hearing. Moved by Larson,
�. 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 Council Actions of the regular meeting of 7/11/89, as
published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront Comm. - 6/24/89; Mayor's Youth A
Employment Bd. - 6/20/89; P&Z Comm. - 7/6/89; Bd. of Library Trustees - 6/22/89; Sr. 17506
Center Comm. - 5/15/89; Bd. of Adjustment - 6/14/89; P&R Comm. - 6/14/89; Housing s5
Comm. - 6/13/89; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 6/21/89; Interim Bd. of Directors of 7
the NPO - 6/6/89, 6/27/89.
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Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for James /A5'7
J. Tucker dba Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn Street. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for/,2 Lo
American Drug Stores, Inc. dba Osco Drug Store, 201 S. Clinton. Approving a Class/ -26/
C Liquor license for Field House, Inc. dba The Field House, 111 E. College. Approving
a Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Drugtown #2, 1222 NJ76
Dodge. Approving a Class C Liquor License for 6:20 Inc. dba 6:20, 620 S. Madison./.243
Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Voss Petroleum Corp. of I.C. dba Dan's Mustan� 6 rL
Market, 933 S. Clinton Street. Approving a Class C Uquor License for Carlos O'Kelly'g/ 4 -5 -
of Iowa City, Inc. dba Carlos O'Kelly's, 1411 S. Waterfront. Approving a Class C Uquor/.2 6 6
License for Maxle's, Inc. dba Maxie's, 1920 Keokuk. RES. 89-185, Bk. 101, p. 185.L 7
ISSUING DANCING PERMITS.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $9,095,901,33 for the period IZ P
of 6/1 thru 6/30/89, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 89-186, Bk. 101, p. 186, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THEAU. 9
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 1 THROUGH 20 OF ROCHESTER
HEIGHTS.
Correspondence: Chamber of Commerce Arts Coordinator regarding a /a.70
community arts center and requesting time on the Council's informal meeting agenda.
The Board of Directors of The Arts Center urging Council's support of the inclusion of/'"27/
a multi -use arts facility Into plans for Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1a. Memo from the—
Traffic Engineer regarding designation of lane control at Benton Street/Riverside Drive.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend Chapter 36, the Zoning
Ordinance, to define used merchandise stores and permit them in the Commercial Intensive
Zone. Melissa Williams, 722 Rundell Street, owner of The Second Act, and Susan Scott, 232
S. Summit Street, owner of Houseworks, appeared in support of the ordinance.
I Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 89-3426, Bk. 30, p. 27, VACATE
1 A PORTION OF FIRST STREET EXTENDING WEST OF GILBERT STREET (Aero Rental), beJ27!!�-
passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89.187, Bk. 101, P. 187,
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY TO AERO RENTAL THE VACATED PORTION OF FIRST/o79S
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, WEST OF GILBERT STREET and setting a public hearing thereon for
8/8/89 (Aero Rental). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-188, Bk. 101, p. 188,
APPROVING OBERLIN ESTATES, AN AMENDED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE ia74
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSRD) PLAN FOR A PORTION OF COURT HILL -SCOTT
BOULEVARD ADDITION, PART VII, AND A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LSRD PLAN FOR LOT 100
I AND THE NORTH 5.60 FEET OF LOT 101 OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD ADDITION,
PART VI, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all f Councilmembers . present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-189, Bk. 101,
AUTHORIZING SALE AND CONVEYANCE TO JACK MOYERS, et al. OF THE VACATED RIGHT -Z2_77
OF -WAY OF LOOS STREET, BETWEEN ROCKY SHORE DRIVE AND BLACK SPRINGS CIRCLE.
Councilmembers complimented all parties involved for working out the situation so that the
existing driveway will not have to be moved and the vacation can be done in a way that
everybody gets what they need. AKrmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Jean Hood, Senior Center Commission, reported to Council on the development of a
speakers bureau. Twelve older adults have been trained and 9 invitations received. Ms. Hooda7do
t presented a copy of the training manual to Council and asked it be forwarded to the City
Manager for review.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
of the construction of the State Highway No. 1 at Interstate 80 Paving Improvements Prole
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IR -80-7(56)246-12-52, No one appeared.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89.190, Bk. 101, p. 190,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 1 AT INTERSTATE 80 PAVING IMPROVE-/ax0
MENTS PROJECT IR -80-7-(56)246-12-52 AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
TO BIDDERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Counclimembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - one/ -?9/
vacancy for a representative of Woodlawn District for an unexpired term ending 3/29/91; PR, /a9-1
Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/1/93; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. -1.? g3
one vacancy for a three-year term ending 11/4/93; CCN Comm. - three vacancies for three- /d 8 f
year terms ending 10/1/92; Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals - one vacancy for a/285
licensed contractor for a four-year term ending 10/26/93. These appointments will be made
at the 9/5/89 meeting of the City Council.
Councilmember Courtney noted the memo from the Airport Manager and Airport Histora2L
Brochure produced by a group of University of Iowa Journalism students. He encouraged
citizens to view the brochure on file in the Library. Courtney acknowledged the DARE program .29
and the fact that the program will be initiated this fall at Regina. He questioned the status of/e?�➢
the newspaper vending machine ordinance and noted the letter from Any. Bruce Haupert for
a recommendation. The Mayor noted he had discussed the matter with the City Manager 2-
3 weeks ago and a meeting was to have taken place with City staff and various newspaper
representatives to see if something could be worked out The Mayor asked that the matter be
scheduled for follow-up discussion. Horowitz stated a public Input meeting was scheduled fod a89
Thursday, 7/27 on homeless In this community and asked people to become aware of the
program, noting that 91 people were served free lunches on 7/24. The Mayor said he had
discussed this with Human Services Coordinator Marge Penney and she would be attending
the hearing. Ambrisco noted contributions of food or money were needed by the Crisis Center.
Balmer acknowledged the letter from Cathryn Wilkinson, Arts Coordinator for the Chamber of/a90
Commerce, requesting council schedule time for discussion of a community arts center, and
requested the matter be scheduled in the near future. Councilmember Larson stated that
Richard Carper is walking and rolling across the country to raise money for residential care for
people with AIDS and will be in Iowa City 7/31 at 5:30 p.m. for a rally on the Pentacrest. The !i_?a
Mayor noted that Councilmember Kubby had been selected by the National League of Cities
to be trained to assist city councils on solving problems.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to approve a permanent outdoor service area
for Sports Column Corp. dba The Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque Street. Councilmembers
raised concerns regarding the ownership of the property. Asst. City Any. Gentry explained that
a quit claim deed had been executed but that a quit claim deed is not a warranty deed.
Gentry said that information has been provided that perpetual easements rights exist in this
alley. She concluded that it was a private property dispute between adjoining property owners
and that the property forum would be a court of law. McDonald stated there was more
hvolved than the ownership question. Ally. Thomas Gelman, representing The Sports/a93
Column, stated that there were two separate issues Involved. One of ownership and the other
involving easements. McDonald restated that the ownership question was a private matter and
should be resolved by a court of law but a primary concern on his part was the impact on
adjacent property owners. Councilmembers noted the receipt of letters of objection from First
Christian Church; Clifford Building Partnership; Florence Wikel; Any. Allan Leff, representing
Patricia Stach Chase and Carl Stach; and Ally. Bruce Haupert, representing Mrs. W. Clifford
(Florence) Wikel. Letters reflecting no objection to the proposed outdoor service area were
received from: Machl Inoorporated and Williams Company. Individual Councilmembers
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 0/7, all Counclimembers
present. Any. Gelman stated the applicant had compiled with the ordinance and noted that
further guidance would be helpful if additional provisions above the ones established by
ordinance were considered.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENTS TO THE FY90 FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH
THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: RES. 89.191, Bk. 101, P. 191, BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS,a9�
OF JOHNSON COUNTY, $377,00; RES. 89-192, Bk. 101, p. 192, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/295
INTERVENTION PROGRAM, $834.00; RES. 89-193, Bk. 101, P. 193, JOHNSON COUNTYZe 94
CHAPTER, AMERICAN RED CROSS, $257.00; RES. 89-194, Bk. 101, p. 194, NEIGHBORHOOD6297
CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, $965,00, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-195, Bk. 101, p. 195,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE BENTON STREET INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT, WIT /H a 9 f
THE EXCEPTION OF LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS DELETED THEREFROM AND INCLUDED
IN A SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT. Kubby noted a typo error in paragraph 3 and requested
the date of March 15, 1989 be changed to read March 15, 1990, Staff will make the necessary
change prior to execution of the resolution. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-196, Bk. 101, P. 196,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT WiTH TSCHIGGFRIE EXCAVATING OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, FOR THE LANDSCAPING OF THE BENTON STREET INTERCEPTOR SEWERL9
PROJECT, $18,300.00. Balmer questioned whether the amount was includedin the original
I contract, Staftmember Fosse stated it was part of the original price and was being separated
at this time to allow for the payment of sewer and paving Improvements and delay of
landscaping until more suitable weather. He noted the original plans and specifications
underestimated the quantity of sod but the amount stated in the resolution allowed full
completion of the project, the actual figure over the anticipated original amount is not known
at this time. Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present, The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Arribrisco, seconded by to
UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990 FOR THE C97 300
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK at $71,988.80, $59,987,20 and $33,716,80
respectively. Larson noted the raises given were in line with what the bargaining units had
received and Council was fortunate to have these people in the positions. Affirmative rollcall
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved
seconded by Horowitz,
Indefinitely the resolution
ng
the iss ane of by Balmer,
Ind Industrial Development Revenue nue Bonds(Michael Development of y3o /
Iowa L.P. Project) of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for the purpose of making a loan to assist
Michael Development of Iowa L.P. In the financing of costs of a Project within the meaning of
Chapter 419, Code of Iowa; authorizing the execution and delivery of certain financing
documents pertaining to the project; authorizing an assignment of certain financing documents
for further securing the payment of the bond; authorizing the sale of said bonds; authorizing
the appointment of a trustee; and related matters. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
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Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz that O
ENDING
CHAPTER 15, ENTrr ED -GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFH
USE,- OF E CODE OF ORDINANCES :L
OF HE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTIONS 15-2, 1s-29,15-62,15-63, AND
FIED THE
SAME DEFINING APPLIANCTHEREOF, AND ES, PROVIDING NG IN LIEU EFOR HREOF E COLLECTSECTIONS
ION To
ND DISPBE OSAL OF
VEHICLE BATTERIES AND WASTE OIL, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR HE COLLECTION OR
i DISPOSAL OF SUCH ITEMS, DECLARING HAT CERTAIN SOLID WASTES ARE NOT SUBJECT
TO COLLECTION, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR PLACING SUCH WASTES FOR
COLLECTION, be passed and adopted. Horowitz questioned H the ordinance referred to
automobile batteries only and not other household batteries. Public Works Director Schmadeke
stated the ordinance referred to automobile batteries only. Affirmative roll call vote unani,
7/0, all Counclimembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adoptmous
ed.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it Is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and
that the second consideration be given at this time. Balmer questioned the
hazardous wastes that must be buried separately from normal household solid procedure for
notifying and getting assistance from industries of the special fee for disposal of special or
waste. Public
Works Director Schmadeke clarified that waste that could be buried in the working space of
the landfill was not charged anymore than the normal fee. However, if the waste had to be
buried separately we discourage receipt and ask that they pre -treat it in such a manner to
allow burial in the normal working space. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer,
seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Chapter 32.1, 'Taxation and Revenues," 303
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by repealing Section 32.1-55 thereof,
and enacting in lieu thereof a new section to be codified the same, setting the amounts of fees
for the collection of appliances and tires and for the disposal of appliances and tires at the
landfill, and Increasing the minimum fee for landfill use, be given second vote for passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn 9:10 p,m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
MARIAN K KARR, CITY CLERK
JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 14, 1989
TO : City Council
FROM: City Manager
R E : Material in Information Packet
Memorandum from Council Member Susan Horowitz regarding solid waste
management and the Chamber of Commerce.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. ACT Project Development - Update
b. City Engineer Recruitment
C. Pending Development Issues
d. Council Candidate Handbook
Copy of letter from City Manager to Chairman of the Johnson County Board
of, Supervisors regarding the position of the Senior Center Commission on
storage of food at the Senior Center.
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding Non -Profit Organiza
for Local Access - status update.
Memorandum from the Administrative Assistant regarding the National
League of Cities meeting in Atlanta, November 25-29, 1989.
Letter from Bruce Haupert regarding newspaper vending machines.
Copy of letter sent to residents along Benton Street and Giblin Drive
regarding street information.
Memorandum from the Airport Operations Manager regarding Airport History
Brochure.
Copy of letter from Omaha HUD office regarding on-site monitoring of
CDBG Program.
Labor area summary from Job Service of Iowa.
Letters of appreciation regarding the Police Department. 1
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 14, 1989
TO : City Council
FROM: City Manager
R E : Material in Information Packet
Memorandum from Council Member Susan Horowitz regarding solid waste
management and the Chamber of Commerce.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. ACT Project Development - Update
b. City Engineer Recruitment
C. Pending Development Issues
d. Council Candidate Handbook
Copy of letter from City Manager to Chairman of the Johnson County Board
of, Supervisors regarding the position of the Senior Center Commission on
storage of food at the Senior Center.
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding Non -Profit Organiza
for Local Access - status update.
Memorandum from the Administrative Assistant regarding the National
League of Cities meeting in Atlanta, November 25-29, 1989.
Letter from Bruce Haupert regarding newspaper vending machines.
Copy of letter sent to residents along Benton Street and Giblin Drive
regarding street information.
Memorandum from the Airport Operations Manager regarding Airport History
Brochure.
Copy of letter from Omaha HUD office regarding on-site monitoring of
CDBG Program.
Labor area summary from Job Service of Iowa.
Letters of appreciation regarding the Police Department. 1
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE : July 21, 1989
TO : Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
R E : Material Sent to Council Only
Copy of letter from Hillcrest Family Services to the Housing Rehab
Program submitting payment in full on the second CDBG loan which they
received.
Letter from the U.S. Conference of Mayors regarding a program on The
Learning Channel regarding "Changing Skylines: The Garbage Crisis." /3/
Letter from HACAP regarding a task force appointed by Governor Branstad
to deal with the problem of homelessness.
Memorandum from the Planning Department regarding disposition of Lower
I Ralston Creek Parcels C and D.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 14, 1989
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
R E : Material in Information Packet
Memorandum from Council Member Susan Horowitz regarding solid waste
management and the Chamber of Commerce.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. ACT Project Development - Update
b. City Engineer Recruitment
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C. Pending Development Issues
d. Council Candidate Handbook
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Copy of letter from City Manager to Chairman of the Johnson County Board
of Supervisors regarding the position of the Senior Center Commission
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storage of food at the Senior Center.
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Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding Non -Profit Organization
for Local Access - status update.
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Memorandum from the Administrative Assistant regarding the National
League of Cities meeting in Atlanta, November 25-29, 1989.
Letter from Bruce Haupert regarding newspaper vending machines.
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Copy of letter sent to residents along Benton Street and Giblin Drive
regarding street information.
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Memorandum from the Airport Operations Manager regarding Airport History
Brochure.
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Copy of letter from Omaha HUD office regarding on-site monitoring of
CDBG Program.
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Labor area summary from Job Service of Iowa.
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Letters of appreciation regarding the Police Department.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE : July 21, igBg
TO : Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE : Material Sent to Council Only
Copy of letter from Hillcrest Family Services to the Housing Rehab
Program submitting payment in full on the second CDBG loan which they
received.
Letter from the U.S. Conference of Mayors regarding a program on The
Learning Channel regarding "Changing Skylines: The Garbage Crisis."
Letter from HACAP regarding a task force appointed by Governor Branstad
to deal with the problem of homelessness.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE : July 21, igBg
TO : Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE : Material Sent to Council Only
Copy of letter from Hillcrest Family Services to the Housing Rehab
Program submitting payment in full on the second CDBG loan which they
received.
Letter from the U.S. Conference of Mayors regarding a program on The
Learning Channel regarding "Changing Skylines: The Garbage Crisis."
Letter from HACAP regarding a task force appointed by Governor Branstad
to deal with the problem of homelessness.
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