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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-07-25 Council MinutesInformal Council Session June 26, 1989 Informal Council Session: June 26, 1989, at 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Courtney presiding. Councilmembers Present: Kubby, Horowitz, Larson, Courtney, Balmer. Absent: McDonald, Ambrisco. Staftmembers Present: Atkins, Karr, Timmins, Smith, Schmeiser, Schmadeke, Franklin, Moen, Pelkey, DeLong. Taoe-recording: Reel 89-38, Side 1, 468 -END, Side 2, END -1; Reel 89-40, Side 1, 1 -END, Side 2 END -1; Reel 89.41, Side 1, 1-217. CONSENT CALENDAR: Reel 89.38, Side 1 Council agreed to add a Class "C" Liquor License for S&D Iowa City, Incorporated dba Studio 114 to the agenda. PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS: Reel 89-38, Side 1 A. PUBLIC 14FARINr. Fno _ it it v ., ,moo 9 A. See Item B. Schmeiser stated that since the building proposed will be more than ten percent of the existing total floor area of the buildings on the property, the property is required to comply with the tree regulations of the Zoning Ordinance, street trees, in particular, are required along Gilbert Street, Kirkwood Avenue, and First Street. Schmeiser explained the ordinance requires that street trees be planted along the right-of-way, not within the right-of-way. Schmeiser explained if the trees are to be planted along the right-of-way, it will require, in this case, removing substantial portions of concrete for the planting of the trees. u•vmu VIW1 Ur t3ILtit:HI STHE (V-8904) Schmeiser explained the City would vacate all of First Street except the portion necessary to provide access to the IDOT office; Council received a memo from Barry Beagle addressing the Nagle Lumber situation; and the Nagle Lumber Issue has been resolved. Kubby Inquired about the three non -conforming trees. Schmeiser stated those are the proposed trees, one of which would have to be eliminated to comply with the spacing requirements of the tree regulations. Larson inquired about Nagle Lumber t. I II u, J. C. N Iowa City City Council June 26, 1989 Page 2 Company and whether it had an interest in a portion of the right-of-way, to which Schmelser reported that it didn't. Schmeiser stated the City is trying to work out an exchange for the right-of-way to secure permanent easements for existing sewers located on the property. Kubby asked how many trees will need to be placed along First Street. Schmelser stated if the street is vacated, street trees will no longer be required for that portion being vacated and that will decrease the number of trees required along the remaining portion of First Street. Schmeiser noted the applicants now show compliance with the tree regulations and minor amendments which can be handled administratively will show the adjustment in the location of the trees on the first street right-of-way being vacated. Kubby Inquired about the required number of parking spaces. Schmelser stated that since the applicants are not expanding by more than 50 percent of the total floor area of the buildings on the property, they are not required to comply with the total number of required parking spaces, but only for that proposed buildng needed to Schmelser statedttherees If the not a setback k requirementebuttback from the applicants lston Creek. do have to comply with the floodplain regulations and the first floor elevation cannot be above the level of inundation of the 100 year frequency flood. PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1989 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE. See separate discussion. Schmeiser explained that Paul and Joan Victor are the petitioners who have pointed out a problem regarding traffic in the alley. Schmelser stated the problems expressed by the Victors should be reviewed and a study developed. Schmeiser said the problems are: 1) thru traffic is encouraged by traffic on Governor Street wanting to get to Summit Street, cutting through the east -west alley, and 2) there is a north -south alley that Intersects with this east -west alley at the mid -block between Summit and Governor Street and at the end of the north -south alley is a large apartment complex. Schmelser noted x does ve access to Governor Street and need not accsstthis nhe orth-south alley. Schmelser stated the Planning & Zoning Commission did recommend the matter be referred to the appropriate staff for review and report. Schmelser recommended Council refer it to the Traffic Engineer. Council discussed traffic problems in the alley. Larson stated he favored a traffic survey Including looking at Governor Street. Schmelser stated Council can hold a public hearing, close the public hearing, defer action and refer the matter to the Traffic Engineer or proceed through the public hearing and subsequently deny the ordinance vacating the alley. Schmelser stated staff opposed the vacation of the easterly portion of the east -west alley. Schmelser stated If Council proceeded to give the ordinance first consideration and denied it, then the application is denied. II j I Iowa City City Council June 26, 1989 Page 3 E. F. G. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THAT A STUDY OF TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ON THE EAST -WEST ALLEY BETWEEN SUMMIT AND GOVERNOR STREETS BE CONDUCTED. See above item D. TIONS, Schmelser stated in January staff presented Council with an ordinance reducing restrictions on small care providers, providing care for six or fewer children. Schmelser stated at that time there were concerns about nighttime providers and the hours for house calls. Those concerns were referred back to the Planning & Zoning Commission with a proposal by staff to expand the hours for house calls for nighttime providers. Subsequent recommendations were made to Council as follows: 1) remove the restriction on small scale providers from having to file a special exception for approval by the Board of Adjustment, 2) hours for house calls for home occupations be extended from 7:00 a.m. to 10:DD p.m., and nighttime providers be allowed to have house calls all night long through the special exception process. Schmeiser stated the child care providers raised concerns regarding the application fee. Schmelser said they felt the application fee for the special exception was too high, but the Planning & Zoning Commission chose not to address it. Schmelser suggested the Council could waive or reduce the fee for small care providers, but suggested not doing so for child care facilities in general. Horowitz stated the whole issue of child care and small care providers Is growing and many Issues will need to be addressed in the future. In response to Balmer, Schmeiser stated this is strictly for nighttime small care providers, six or fewer children; there would be no special exception requirement for small care providers that are daytime providers. Balmer asked how the $265 special exception fee was established. Schmeiser stated staff initially prepared a study approximating the number of hours spent processing applications. Council discussed the special exception process as It applies to the small care providers. Schmelser stated if Council were to direct staff to change the fee structure, staff would present Council with a resolution to waive or reduce the fee. Balmer raised concerns about setting a precedent for the change in fee structure. TIONS. See above Item F. l I� j' i Iowa City City Council June 26, 1989 Page 4 IN Schmelser stated last December the City Council vacated the street and now the City has received an offer to purchase the rightof-way. Schmelser stated that acquisition Is subject to a legal survey of the property and easements being established for drainage, sanitary sewers and access. Schmelser stated there was an adjacent property owner who was interested in maintaining private access rights across Loss Street for a private drive that presently exists and this easement for access will allow her to traverse across Loos Street once It is disposed of to adjoining property owners. Mr. Jack Moyers, a property owner abutting the street, asked how much of Loos Street is going to have to be accessed by Mrs. Perrin. Schmelser stated a survey will need to be done to make that determination. Courtney noted a public hearing will be held at Tuesday's formal Council meeting. I. ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF LAFAYETTE STREET. (Agenda items 1, j, k) Schmelser explained the Initial request to vacate Lafayette Street was made by Gary and Ralph Freeman who are interested in constructing an office building on their own property and a portion of Lafayette Street. Schmelser stated the only concern raised by staff was the offer received by Freemans for the amount of $1,Doo or 10.570 per square foot. Schmelser stated Council received a copy of a letter from Monica Moen to Freemans suggesting that offer did not approximate fair market value. Schmelser stated recent purchases by the City for property have been for 850 to $2.00 per square foot. Schmelser stated the fair market value is the amount established by the willing buyer and seller. Larson asked what were the parcels paid for by the City. Schmelser stated parcels were located on Benton Street for the sewer project. Larson asked if it were possible or legal for the City to consider that the Freemans are proposing to take a piece of the street that is closed off and the City does not use and convert it to a property tax property. Schmeiser said, "I think so." Schmelser stated staff could probably prepare something that could approximate fair market value. Courtney asked If there are any other comparisons. Schmelser stated the City has a number of comparisons, but in no case has the City either bought or sold land at 10.50 per square foot. Schmelser asked Timmins what has been the going price for easements. Timmins stated for farmland for permanent easements, the City has been using 90% of fee value, but ft depends upon the nature of the farm ground. Timmins stated staff could prepare a list of comparables based on City acquisitions. Atkins asked if the Intent to convey automatically establishes a dollar figure. Timmins explained normally the dollar proposal made by the applicant is what is put Into the Intent to convey and resolution for publication for the public hearing and that gives the public the opportunity to object or make a higher offer. Timmins stated as the result of a public hearing if Council wants more money per square foot, that can be communicated to staff. Schmelser stated staff can prepare additional Information. Gary Freeman presented information regarding his proposal to acquire the property. Freeman stated only 3,900 square feet is usable for a parking lot because the CRANDIC railroad runs through the property. Kubby asked Freeman if the $1,000 offer is negotiable. Freeman stated no. Courtney noted a public hearing will be held at Council's formal meeting on Tuesday. Iowa City City Council June 26, 1989 Page 5 L ORDINANCE VACATING A PUBLIC WALKWAY EASEMENT LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 26, 27, 46 AND 47 OF PEPPERWOOD ADDITION. PART 2. Schmeiser stated the purpose of the walkway was to provide for Internal circulation and access to the park to the south and the commercial area to the north. Schmeiser stated staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission have recommended to retain the easement. Schmeiser explained that according to subdivision regulations, sidewalks are required to be constructed by the developer within one year after the date of approval of the final plat and if the developer sells those lots, that obligation passes on to the private property owner. Councilmembers discussed the need for a sidewalk. Larson stated the sidewalk is not needed for internal circulation. Horowitz stated she did not see any compelling reason not to require the sidewalk. Courtney asked why the sidewalk was not constructed within one year after it was approved. Schmeiser stated whenever a sidewalk is not constructed within one year of the date of approval of the final plat, a lien is then placed against the property; it Is the Building Division that places liens on properties at such time as the building permits are issued. In this case, there were no liens placed on the property. Schmeiser explained the reason the Building Division was not Interested in placing liens on the property at this time was to allow the property to be developed without destroying a sidewalk installed before construction. Courtney asked if the easement could be retained and, through an agreement, require a sidewalk If a school is built. Schmeiser stated that option Is not in the ordinance, but staff could present Council with an amendment to the current subdivision regulations. M In j TO PDH -8. Schmeiser noted the applicant has requested expedited consideration by waiving three considerations. Courtney noted that not all three considerations can be waived. In response to Larson, Schmeiser stated the proposed location of a tree within the floodplain crossing the property was moved. No Council comment, r I I. i i i I. i Iowa City City Council June 26, 1989 Page 6 Kubby asked if there was a problem with placement of the driveway, Schmeiser said no. REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE PLAN: Reel 89.38, Side 2 Bob Ramsey presented information regarding the Regional Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan. Bamsey stated the basic intent of tonight's presentation is to provide the status report of the Regional Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan and solicit input. Bamsey noted Councilmembers received the East Central Iowa Council of Governments Regional Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Status Report No. 1. Bamsey stated there has to be public Input, awareness, education and public support of the program. Bamsey used overhead projection presentation to present information about the project flowchart, data collection, compost, recycling and energy recovery. Bamsey stated that he has completed data collection and is now Involved in analysis. Bamsey reviewed the specifics of the ECICOG Solid Waste Pian. Bamsey stated the study area Includes a six -county area and there are nine current landfills. Atkins asked if there is a commitment by ECICOG that there should be a solid waste authority. Horowitz stated no, that is one of the issues that needs to be addressed. Atkins raised concerns that at each of the landfills there is a different level of public investment and he is unsure if Iowa City should turn over their landfill which has a high level of public Investment. Atkins stated that a regional legislative authority Is needed with regard to the waste stream. Bamsey stated waste stream control and market and public support are needed. Bamsey noted that one of the other areas of discussion by the Committee was the liability associated with everyone else's landfill. Bamsey presented information regarding the waste stream analysis. Bamsey stated there is an average of 1,000 tons per day of waste stream and Johnson County/Iowa City has 250 to 300 tons per day. Bamsey said a system will need to Incorporate analysis of transportation costs, transfer stations, and sub -regional systems or facilities. In response to Kubby, Horowitz noted that the study is a slice in time and the charge was notto continue to gather data, Atkins said the report brings all the elements Into the document, but the analysis has yet to occur. Bamsey stated the Committee is currently working in the analysis phase and one of the elements Involved is public Input. Horowitz noted a meeting is scheduled for July 5 to receive public Input. Atkins stated the report is an agenda that itemizes what the issues are and the biggest concern is the authority. Horowitz stated a big concern is how do you regulate the whole thing. Atkins asked if ECICOG is going to recommend the authority. Larson asked when Council is going to get staff Input and schedule this item for discussion. Atkins stated Iowa City Is moving ahead. Horowitz stated that JCCOG must reach a consensus on the concept of regional planning before July 27. Balmer stated the City Council needs to schedule a meeting devoted to this Issue. Kubby stated Environmental Advocates would like to present information and ask questions. Courtney noted Environmental Advocates has a list they are going to present to Council. Council discussed when various aspects of the plan should be Implemented. 0 Iowa City City Council June 26, 1989 Page 7 Bamsey stated the DNR hierarchy establishes that all comprehensive plans will evaluate and ultimately implement the following alternatives: reduction of source, recycling and reuse, waste to energy, volume reduction through incineration, and landfill. Bamsey stated the Committee has prepared preliminary recommendations. Bamsey reviewed flow charts on compost, recycle and energy recovery. Bamsey stated the advisory committee recommended looking at voluntary recycling programs. Atkins stated he preferred mandatory recycling programs. Council discussed recycling. Larson asked how can programs be made mandatory. Atkins stated that ultimately there will need to be a garbage police. Bamsey stated there are numerous Incentive programs available, but enforcement of mandatory programs is a problem. Regarding energy recovery/waste to energy, Bamsey stated the advisory committee has indicated that incineration would not be a consideration for public owned and operated facilities, but may be considered for private operation. Bamsey stated the Committee would consider refuse derived fuel at a sub -regional or regional basis. Counciimembers discussed the advantages and disadvantages of incineration. Kubby stated the authority should concentrate on waste reduction. Nathan Shepherd, representing Environmental Advocates, presented questions and comments about the Comprehensive Plan Status Report No. 1. Shepherd stated the report does not provide any concise description of industrial or commercial waste stream or disposal practices. Coralville Mayor Mike Kattchee presented additional information regarding the ECICOG report. Kattchee stated the report accommodates legislative requirements of the State. Horowitz recommended that the City Manager contact other city managers in the six -county area for direct discussion regarding the authority. Horowitz noted that an ECICOG meeting is scheduled for July 27, 1989, to adopt the study. Atkins recommended that Council encourage ECICOG to adopt the study If ECICOG is supporting the general Intent of a regional approach to solid waste management process. Counciimembers discussed scheduling of the JCCOG meeting. Courtney recommended that JCCOG reschedule their July meeting to July 19, 1989. Courtney stated that there will be more opportunity for discussion. COMPREHENSIVE PLANUPDATE REVIEW: Reel 89-00, Side 2 Franklin noted Councllmembers received her June 22 memo. Franklin stated that two zoning actions would be initiated by the City as a consequence of the Comprehensive Plan Update review and approval: 1) rezoning vacant property next to Pediatrics Associates on Jefferson Street, and 2) downzoning the peninsula area from RS -8 to RS -5. Councllmembers discussed the zoning on the vacant property next to Pediatrics Associates. Franklin stated that after neighborhood meetings, the Planning & Zoning Commission decided to retain the commercial office use designation on the north side of Bloomington Street and the residential designation on Jefferson Street, with the exception of the vacant lot next to Pediatrics Associates. Kubby asked if the zoning would be with or without incentives for reduced parking and keeping residential structures. Franklin stated those incentives are not yet built-in and that would be In the next step by adopting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Larson inquired about the zoning on the peninsula. Franklin explained the peninsula area past the Elks Club is designated ID -RS on the zoning map, but it does not specify the exact density and the policy Is to have low-density single-family residential on the peninsula. Balmer inquired about zoning on the north side of Bloomington Street next to Mercy Hospital. Franklin stated north of Iowa City City Council June 26, 1989 Page 8 Bloomington Street is the original - commercial office use designation. Franklin noted that because of the hospital on Bloomington Street, it was natural to have commercial office across the street. Councilmembers discussed zoning on Jefferson Street. Courtney asked If any Input was received regarding the change In the peninsula land use designation. Franklin stated no, that input received at neighborhood meetings at Shimek School regarded concerns to have the environmental regulations in place. Balmer stated he would like to see the environmental regulations addressed and put in final form. Franklin stated "Schmeiser and I are in the process of working out priorities for the Planning Division and after the Comprehensive Plan review, environmental regulations and subdivision regulations were the next major project." Horowitz stated environmental regulations needed to be addressed more in the Comprehensive Plan Update review. Kubby asked what was the Comprehensive Plan status on properties on Iowa Avenue. Franklin stated map changes included the Westport Plaza and land usage at the Press -Citizen area and west side Clear Creek area. COUNCIL AGENDAMME: Reel 89.40, Side 2 1. Balmer stated that businesses and individuals who were directly affected by the solid waste management program should be contacted to get input and response. Councilmembers discussed the tire pickup program. Atkins stated that it will cost $2 per tire or So per pound. Kubby raised concerns that contracts with companies require companies to own or exclusively lease the equipment. Atkins said that requirement is needed so there is commitment that they will stay in business. 2. (Agenda Item No. 14 - Contract for Central States Can Co.) Balmer asked if Council Is approving this amount. Atkins stated he Is assuming it will all come together. 3. Larson Inquired about the Melrose Ave./Grand Ave, crossing. Atkins said the Melrose crossing Is close to warranting a traffic signal and he will discuss the Issue with Traffic Eng. Brachtel. 4. Larson inquired about the status of the Cliff Apartments erosion problem. Larson asked If the developer, Jim Glasgow, is required to fix the problem or be in contempt of court. Timmins stated the problem is the remedy that was ordered was to fox it and there Is not an engineer around that can tell the developer what to do to fix It. Timmins said before the City can obtain an order ordering him to do something, the City has to have an engineer to tell the City what he can do to fix the problem. Larson stated he thought Iowa City had the order to require the developer to fix it. Atkins stated it is an administrative question. Councilmembers agreed the next step should be taken. S. Timmins presented Council with an addition to the agenda as follows: the resolution authorizing the City Manager to make an amended offer to purchase for Parcel 3.... Timmins noted this Is a revised offer for Plum Grove Acres to increase the purchase price by $1,000 and to upgrade the driveway entrance Int the property. Karr noted this addition will be Item No. 23. i l i i • i �• �i 3i ! Ii I j Iowa City City Council June 26, 1989 Page 9 (Agenda Item No. 21 - Acquisition of remaining temporary construction easements and Permanent sewer easements for the Southeast Interceptor Construction Project) Timmins noted that Council received a revised exhibit with the property acquisition values for remaining Ralston Creek sewer project property. APPOINTMENTS: Board of Adjustment - Ernest Geier Council discussed public recognition and recruitment of Commission members. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m, r I�, OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/11/69 The cost Of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication Is —$ Iowa City Council, reg. rrhg., 7:30 p.m at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmemberspreserd: Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald. Absent: None. The Mayor presented special recogni8on to the Knights Of Columbus for the contribution of $530 to purchase a McGrurf, the Crime Dog suh, for use by the Police Department; Brian and Diana Grassi, Kerducky Fried Chicken, for the contribution of $2,000 to the D.A.R.E. program; Department of Parks and Recreation employees: Andy Christiansen, Janet EllerbrocK Trevor Nobel, and Melissa Summers for actions which contributed to saving a life; and to Police Ortk;ers Daniel Dreckman and Charles Singleman for alding a heart attack victim. Mored and seconded that the following hems and recommendations In the Consent Calendar be recelved, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 6/27/69, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. - 5/22; Historic Preservation Comm. - 5/10, 6/14; Design Review Comm. - 6/22, Permit Motions and Resolutions: Class C Liquor License for The Gas Co, Inn, 2300 Muscatine Ave. Class C Uquor License for Now Wafts UcL, 928 Maiden Lane. Class C Liquor License for Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Gilbert StreeL RES. 89.174, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS. Class E Beer Permit for Peoples Drug #5281, 121 E. Washington StreeL Setting Public Hearings: RES. 89.175, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/25, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST FOR STATE HIGHWAY NO. 1 AT INTERSTATE 80 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IR80.7(56)246-12.52 RES. 89.176, TO SET APUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/25, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE 1989 CAPITAL STREET PARKING RAMP AND DUBUQUE STREET PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT Correspondence: Memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Parking prohibition on Laura Drive; Parking prohibition on the north aide of Sandusky Drive Just east of Keokuk Street Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Vknri Kennedy-McBreen for permission to close a portion of Crestview for a neighborhood picnic on 7/1, approved. Sylvan Addlnk to have the Winning Edge SK 10K and 1 mile run/walk on 7122, approved. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Jake Babcock, Spirit of T.KD., for permission to have a demonstration of the an of karate and kung N on the City Plaza on 7/15, denied. Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Corder for permission to set up a table on City Plaza from 7/3 to 7/9, from which to distribute literature and offer crafts and bu ions for donations, approved. Deb Gilpin for permission to set I i i n j: I r Official Actions July 11, 1969 Page 2 up a table on City Plaza from which to solicit signatures to a petition on 716, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13, approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for 7/25, on an ordinance to amend Chapter 36, the Zoning Ordinance, to define used merchandise stores and perk them in the Commercial Intensive Zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate a portion of First Street extending west of Gilbert Street. Moved and soconded that the rule requiring ordinances 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. The Mayor declared the motion carded. Moved and seconded that the ordinance to vacate a portion of First Street extending west of Gilbert Street be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carded. Moved and seconded to defer an ordinance vacating a portion of the east -west alley right-of-way located between Governor and Summit Streets, north of Bowery Street and south of Burlington Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 893423, VACATING A PUSUC WALKWAY EASEMENT LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 26, 27, 46 AND 47 OF PEPPERWOOD ADDITION, PART TWO, be voted on for passage at this time. The Mayor dedared the motion carded. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 893424, AMEND- ING CHAPTER 36, ZONING ORDINANCE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 36-4 AND 36.56 THEREIN TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN CHILD CARE PROVIDERS FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATIONS FOR CHILD CARE FACILITIES AND TO EXTEND THE HOURS OF HOUSE CALLS FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to defer the resolution exempting child care providers from the application fee for a special exception. The Mayor declared the motion carded. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 893425, APPROVING OBERLIN ESTATES, A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (PDH) PLAN, AND TO REZONE LOTS 100 AND 106 OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD ADDITION FROM RM -20 AND RS -5, RESPEC- TIVELY, TO POH3, be passed and adopted Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 89.177, APPROV. ING THE VACATION AND RELEASE OF A 5-F00T UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS THE NORTH LOT UNE OF LOT 100, COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD ADDRION, PART VI, LOCATED WITHIN IOWA CRY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AND ACCEPTING A 10 -FOOT REPLACEMENT UTILITY EASEMENT IN UEU THEREOF, AS PART OF OBERUN ESTATES PLANNED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 89.178, AUTHORIZING SAIF AND CONVEYANCE OF EXCESS CITY PROPERTY, TO -WR, A PORTION OF VACATED LAFAYETTE Official Actions July 11, 1989 Page 3 STREET AND UNN STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY GENERALLY LYING EAST OF RALSTON CREEK IN IOWA CITY, IOWA SUBJECTTO RETAINING CERTAIN UTILITYAND CONSERVA- TION EASEMENTS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 89.179, ADOPTING THE 1989 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Senior Center Comm - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12131189, plus a three-year tern ending 12/31/92; CCN Comm. .one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 311/90. These appointments will be made at the 8/22189 meeting of the City Council Moved and seconded to appoint Cally Johnson, 242 Fefson Avenue, to the Bd. of Adjustment for an unexpired term ending 111/90. The Mayor declared the motion carded Moved and seconded to accept the recommendation of the Design Review Committee that the Peace Pole proposed by the Iowa City Ecumenical Peace Committee be located In the pw&g bed west of the stage in the Mini -Park area as a temporary measure, with the understanding that the Peace Committee will be responsible for maintenance of the pole and win work toward securing funding to design and Install a Peace pole that would be more permanent and durable. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept the recommendation of the Design Review Comm. that the bylaws proposed by the Committee be approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 89.180, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE PURCHASE OFFER MADE BY THE CITY MANAGER FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PERMANENT SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON PARCELSIRC 1.25, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTHEAST INTERCEPTOR RALSTON CREEK SEGMENT, PHASE 1 SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 89.181, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, AN AGREEMENT WITH ALTER TRADING CORPORATION OF DAVENPORT, IOWA FOR THE PROVISION OF SCRAP METALS RECYCLING SERVICES AT THE IOWA CITY LAND- FILL Moved and seconded to adopt RFS. 89.182, AWARDING, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, A CONTRACT WITH MCCOMAS-ACINA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $949,093.00 FOR THE CMC CENTER POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS REMODELING AND EXPANSION PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 89.183, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CRY CLERK TO ATTEST THREE SEPARATE SANITARY SEWER EASE - MINT AGREEMENTS WITH JOYCE ASHTON AND MARSHALL MCKUSICK; MARY KEOUGH AND HERBERT LYMAN; AND ALFRED H. CARR. The Mayor stated the next hem on the agenda was oomideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 321 of the Code. The City Attorney stated the ordinance needed to be amended to Incorporate a delay In the effective date d a couple d the two, Including the minimum fee, tire disposal fee, appliance disposal fee and appliance disposal surcharge i! i Official Actions July 11, 1989 Page 4 fee, He said all of the fees would be delayed until 9/1/89 to allow for notification of communities served by our landfill. Moved and seconded to amend the ordinance per City Attorney. The Mayor declared the motion to amend ordinance carded. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Chapter 321, Tmcadon and Revenues; of the Cade of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by repealing Section 321.55 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 Ores and for the disposal of appliances and Oras at the landfill, and Increasing the minimum fee for landfill use, be given second vote for passage as amended. The Mayor declared the motion carded. The Mayor stated the need hem on the agenda was consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Code. The City Attorney stated the ordinance needed to be amended to Incorporate language that sets fees by ordinance. He stated Is was a non-substardive amendment and recom- mended the ordinance be amended and then given second corolderstkm. Moved and seconded to amend the ordinance Par Cly Attorney. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Chapter 15, entitled'Garbage, Trash and Refuse; of the Code of OrdinarK.w of the City of Iowa City, lows, by repealing Sections 15.2, 1529, 1582, 15-63 and 1564 thereof, and enacting In lieu thereof new sections to be codified the same, denting appliances, providing for the collection and disposal of appliances and tires, providing for the disposal of vehicle batteries and waste 08, establishing fees for the collection or disposal of such items, declaring that certain solid wastes are not subject to collection, and providing penalties for placing such wastes for collection, be given second vote for passage as amended Balmer questioned the disposal ekes for hazardous or spacial wastes. Public Works Director Schmadeke stated that there were not disposal shies in Iowa mid that they would have to be contracted for out-of-state disposal on an annual or seml-annual basis. Schmadeke naiad that any special waste has to be authorized for disposal first by the state. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 89.184, AUTHORIZING THE C17Y MANAGER TO MAIDS AN AMENDED OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR PARCEL NO. 3, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE HIGHWAY NO. 1 AT 1490 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS. Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activRles Is on file In the office of the City Cleric 5/JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR 1 s/fdARIAN K KARK CITY CIPRK Submitted for publication 7/20/99 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES July 11, 1989 Iowa 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: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Gannon, Moen, Donner, Cain, Trueblood, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-44, Side 1, 1 -END and Side 2, END -1. The Mayor presented special recognition to the Knights of Columbus for the contribution of $530 to purchase a McGruff, the Crime Dog suit, for use by the Police Department; Brian and Diana Grassi, Kentucky Fried Chicken, for the contribution of $2,000 to the D.A.R.E. program; Department of Parks and Recreation employees: Andy Christiansen, Janet Elierbrock, Traver Nebel, and Melissa Summers for actions which contributed to saving a life; and to Police Officers Daniel Dreckman and Charles Singleman for aiding a heart attack victim, 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 Council Actions of the regular meeting of 6/27/89, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. - 5/22/89; Historic Preservation Comm, - 5/10/89, 6/14/89; Design Review Comm. - 6/22/89. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for KJ Enterprises, Co. dba The Gas Co. Inn, 2300 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for New Walt's Ltd dba New Wait's Ltd., 928 Maiden Lane. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Oldies. Inc. dba Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Gilbert Street. RES. 89-174, Bk. 101, p. 174, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS, Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Drug Fair, Inc. dba Peoples Drug #5281, 121 E. Washington Street. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 89-175, Bk. 101, P. 175, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/25/89, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST FOR STATE HIGHWAY NO. 1 AT INTERSTATE 80 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IR -80-7(56)246-12-52. RES. 89.176, Bk. 101, p. 176, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/25/89, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE 1989 CAPITAL STREET PARKING RAMP AND DUBUQUE STREET PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT. Correspondence: Memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Parking prohibition on Laura Drive; Parking prohibition on the north side of Sandusky Drive just east of Keokuk Street. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Vicki Kennedy-McBreen for permission to close a portion of Crestview for a neighborhood picnic on 7/1/89, approved. Sylvan Addink to have the Winning Edge 5K, IOK and 1 mile run/walk on 7/22/89, approved, G /' 1 Council Activities July 11, 1989 Page 2 Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Jake Babcock, Spirit of T.K.D.,' for permission to have a demonstration of the art of karate and kung fu on the City Plaza on 7/15/89, denied. Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Center for permission to j set up a table on City Plaza from 7/3 to 7/9/89, from which to distribute literature and offer crafts and buttons for donations, approved. Deb Gilpin for permission to set up a table on City Plaza from which to solicit signatures to a petition on 7/6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13/89, approved. i I Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. I Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 7/25/89, on an ordinance to amend Chapter 36, the Zoning Ordinance, to define used merchandise stores and permit them in the Commercial Intensive Zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. t A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate a portion of First Street extending west of Gilbert Street (Aero Rental). No one appeared. Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, that the rule requiring ordinances 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 ( i 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 Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to vacate a portion of First Street extending west I of Gilbert Street (Aero Rental), be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote ; unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. l Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Kubby, to defer an ordinance vacating a portion of y i the east -west alley right-of-way located between Governor and Summit Streets, north of Bowery Street and south of Burlington Street (Paul and Joan Victor), The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Larson, seconded by Balmer, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 89-3423, Bk. 30, p. 24, VACATING A PUBLIC WALKWAY EASEMENT LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 26, 27, 46 AND 47 OF PEPPERWOOD ADDITION, PART TWO, be voted on for passage at this time. Councilmember Horowitz stated she would be voting against expedited action and the ordinance Itself because she personally believes this decision sets a precedent and does not agree with terms of a block of this size. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney. Nays: Horowitz. Moved by Larson, seconded by Balmer, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney. Nays: Horowitz. i Council Activities July 11, 1969 Page 3 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt ORD. 89-3424, Bk. 30, p. 25, AMENDING CHAPTER 36, ZONING ORDINANCE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CifY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 36-4 AND 36-56 THEREIN TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN CHILD CARE PROVIDERS FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGULA- TIONS FOR CHILD CARE FACILITIES AND TO EXTEND THE HOURS OF HOUSE CALLS FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, to defer the resolution exempting child care providers from the application fee for a special exception. The Mayor noted the item would be scheduled for more discussion at an upcoming informal session. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt ORD. 89-3425, Bk. 30, p. 26, APPROVING OBERLIN ESTATES, A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (PDH) PLAN, AND TO REZONE LOTS 100 AND 106 OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD ADDITION FROM RM -20 AND RS -5, RESPECTIVELY, TO PDH -8, be passed and adopted, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-177, Bk. 101, p. 177, APPROVING THE VACATION AND RELEASE OF A 5 -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS THE NORTH LOT LINE OF LOT 100, COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD ADDITION, PART VI, LOCATED WiTHIN IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AND ACCEPTING A 10 -FOOT REPLACEMENT UTILITY EASEMENT IN LIEU THEREOF, AS PART OF OBERLIN ESTATES PLANNED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-178, Bk, 101, P. 178, AUTHORIZING SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF EXCESS CITY PROPERTY, TO-WiT, A PORTION OF VACATED LAFAYETTE STREET AND LINN STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY GENERALLY LYING EAST OF RALSTON CREEK IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, SUBJECT TO RETAINING CERTAIN UTILITY AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS (Gary and Ralph Freeman). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Counclimembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89.179, Bk. 101, P. 179, ADOPTING THE 1989 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE. Balmer commended staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission for their efforts on the update. Kubby noted a problem of housing in the community, especially the need for low income housing and said she was glad to see environmental policies addressed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Senior Center Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12131/89, plus a three-year term ending 12/31/92; CCN Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/1/90. These appointments will be made at the 8/22189 meeting of the City Council. 1` � Council Activities July 11, 1989 Page 4 Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Kubby, to appoint Cathy Johnson, 242 Ferson Avenue, to the Bd. of Adjustment for an unexpired term ending 1/1/90. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Kubby noted the contract for tire recycling voted on by Council at their 6/27 meeting and registered concerns about the kind of emissions entering the air when they are burnt. She stated the City was not really recycling them but helping an incineration process. The City Manager commented that Rosebar (fire Shredding Center) intends toshred the tires and sell them for incinerating for fuel purposes. McDonald noted that certain standards have to be met regarding incineration and Iowa City did not have authority in that area. Kubby noted her participation in an Arts Fair in Madison, Wisconsin, and a lot of people recognized Iowa City as an arts city. She also noted that Jim Oakes had won an award at that Fair. Horowitz thanked staff for the sign reminding people to stop on Boyrum and Highway 6 By -Pass near the frontage road. She also registered concern regarding the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) scandals and the possible Impact on the Iowa City programs. The City Manager stated the Iowa City programs have a history of quality management and administer approximately $2 million of HUD monies, Horowitz reported on the solid waste management forum held at the Public Library, 7/5, and broadcast on cable channel 26. She noted the program would be re -broadcast on 7/12 and 7/17, encouraged citizens to watch, and acknowledged everyone who had helped with the program. Courtney noted the letter sent to Benton Street residents concerning the sewer project and commended the residents, City Engr. Rick Fosse, and Asst. Project Mgr. Mindy Greer for their cooperation in the project. Larson stated he was Impressed with the letters sent to area residents on the project. Moved by Larson, seconded by Kubby, to accept the recommendation of the Design Review Committee that the Peace Pole proposed by the Iowa City Ecumenical Peace Committee be located in the planting bed west of the stage in the Minl-Park area as a temporary measure, with the understanding that the Peace Committee will be responsible for maintenance of the pole and will work toward securing funding to design and Install a Peace Pole that would be more permanent and durable. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Larson, seconded by Courtney, to accept the recommendation of the Design Review Comm. that the bylaws proposed by the Committee be approved. Kubby raised a question to the indefinite terms of the Committee members. Stafimember Patt Cain stated that the resolution establishing the Committee set forth the indefinite terms of the members and the bylaws were drafted to conform with the existing resolutions. Balmer noted that the geographic area and the future of the Committee need to be addressed, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-180, Bk. 101, p. 180, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE PURCHASE OFFER MADE BY THE CITY MANAGER FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PERMANENT SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON PARCEL SIRC 1.25, ALL IN CONNECTION WiTH THE SOUTHEAST INTERCEPTOR RALSTON CREEK SEGMENT, PHASE 1 SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. R IN Council Activities July 11, 1989 Page 5 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 89-181, Bk. 101, . 181 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, AN AGREEMENT WITH ALTER TRADING CORPORATION OF DAVENPORT, IOWA FOR THE PROVISION OF SCRAP METALS RECYCLING SERVICES AT THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL Public Works Director Charles Schmadeke present for discussion. At iirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-182, Bk. 101, p. 182, AWARDING, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, A CONTRACT WITH MCCOMAS-LACINA CONSTRUC- TION COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $949,093.00 FOR THE CIVIC CENTER POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS REMODELING AND EXPANSION PROJECT. Balmer noted that this j item was discussed extensively at Council informal session and noted his concern because of 11 the City receiving only one bid. He stated he would be voting favorably for the project because of possible delays by rebidding. Larson slated his Intention to vote against the i resolution, not because the renovation was not needed, but because he strongly opposed the process that results in a single bid. McDonald commented that a prebid conference was held and that the project was badly needed. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz. Nays: Kubby, Larson, j Moved by Balmer, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 89183, Bk. 101, p. 183, j AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THREE SEPARATE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH JOYCE ASHTON AND MARSHALL �! MCKUSICK; MARY KEOUGH AND HERBERT LYMAN; AND ALFRED H. CARR. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor stated the next Item on the agenda was consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 321 of the Code. The City Attorney stated the ordinance needed to be amended to Incorporate a delay in the effective date of a couple of the fees, including the minimum fee, tire disposal fee, appliance disposal fee and appliance disposal surcharge fee. He said all of the fees would be delayed until 9/1/ag to allow for notification of communities served by our landfill. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Kubby, to amend the ordinance per City Attorney, The City Attorney clarified the only change to the ordinance was moving the effective date. Ambrisco questioned the system for collecting the fees. City Manager Atkins stated tires would be picked up with a special collection process with information called in and a bill would be sent directly to the caller. The City Attorney said they could be certified for assessment on tax rolls. Courtney questioned whether the billing could be included with the City billing i with the ll g procwater i process and would report back to CouManansstaff cil, The Mayor decla ed texperimenting r emotion gto amend the ordinance carried unanimously. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Balmer, that the ordinance amending Chapter 32.1, 'Taxation and Revenues," 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 as amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. i i i Council Activities July 11, 1989 Page e The Mayor stated the next item on the agenda was consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Code. The City Attorney stated the ordinance needed to be amended to incorporate language that sets fees by ordinance. He stated it was a non - substantive amendment and recommended the ordinance be amended and then given second consideration, Moved by Courtney, seconded by Larson, to amend the ordinance per City Attorney. The Mayor declare the motion to amend carried unanimously. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Chapter 15, entitled 'Garbage, Trash and Refuse," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by repealing Sections 15- 2, 15.29, 15-62, 15-53 and 15-64 thereof, and enacting in lieu thereof new sections to be codified the same, defining appliances, providing for the collection and disposal of appliances and tires, providing for the disposal of vehicle batteries and waste oil, establishing fees for the collection or disposal of such items, declaring that certain solid wastes are not subject to collection, and providing penalties for placing such wastes for collection, be given second vote for passage as amended. Balmer questioned the disposal sites for hazardous or special wastes. Public Works Director Schmadeke stated that there were not disposal sites in Iowa and that they would have to be contracted for out-of-state disposal on an annual or semi- annual basis. Schmadeke noted that any special waste has to be authorized for disposal first by the state. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-184, Bk. 101, p. 184, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AN AMENDED OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR PARCEL NO. 3, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE HIGHWAY NO. 1 AT 1-80 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS. The City Attorney stated the offer had been revised to provide for consideration of a sewer line by the adjacent property owner and that the City would be reimbursed. Staffinember Cain noted that an additional revision allowed for permission from IDOT for a commercial drive. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Larson reminded Council and the public of a ground breaking ceremony for the Broadway Street Neighborhood Center at 10:00 a.m. Friday morning, 7/14. Moved by Larson, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn 9:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MARIAN K. KARR, CiTY CLERK JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR I , I! II I 1. I 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. Staf riembers present: Helling, Gentry, Karr, Schmeiser, DeLong, i Penney, Fosse, Milkman, Winkelhake, Cain, Vitosh, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 89.45, Side 1, 1-715 and Side 2, 715-1. The Mayor proclaimed July 26, 1989 as GRETCHEN HARSHBARGER DAY, Nancy Sieberling, Project GREEN, accepted. i i 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 I Employment Bd. - 6/20/89; P&Z Comm. 7/6/89; Bd. of Library Trustees - 6/22/89; Sr. �. Center Comm. - 5/15/89; Bd. of Adjustment - 6/14/89; P&R Comm. - 6/14/89; Housing Comm, - 6/13/89; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 6/21/89; Interim Bd. of Directors of the NPO -6/6/89, 6/27/89, j Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for James J. Tucker dba Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn Street. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc. dba Osco Drug Store, 201 S, Clinton. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Field House, Inc. dba The Field House, 111 E. College. Approving a Class E Uquor Ucense for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Drugtown #2, 1222 N. !i Dodge. Approving a Class C Liquor License for 6:20 Inc. dba 6:20, 620 S. Madison. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Voss Petroleum Corp, of I.C. dba Dan's Mustang j Market, 933 S. Clinton Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's 1 +j of Iowa City, Inc. dba Carlos O'Kelly's, 1411 S. Waterfront. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Maxie's, Inc, dba Maxie's, 1920 Keokuk. RES. 89.185, Bk. 101, p. 185, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $9,095,901.33 for the period j of 6/1 thru 6/30/89, as recommended by the Finance Director, subjoct to audit. a 1 Resolutions: RES. 89-186, Bk. 101, p. 186, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE i SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 1 THROUGH 20 OF ROCHESTER HEIGHTS. l Correspondence: Chamber of Commerce Arts Coordinator regarding a 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 a multi -use arts facility into plans for Urban Renewal Parcel 64.1x, 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 1 motion carried. Minutes Council Activities July 25, 1989 Page 2 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, Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 89-3426, Bk. 30, p. 27, VACATE A PORTION OF FIRST STREET EXTENDING WEST OF GILBERT STREET (Aero Rental), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. i 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 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. I 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 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 AND THE NORTH 5.60 FEET OF LOT 101 OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD ADDITION, PART Vl, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. B9-189, Bk. 101, p. 189, AUTHORIZING SALE AND CONVEYANCE TO JACK MOYERS, at al. OF THE VACATED RIGHT- 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. Affirmative 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, Hood 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 Project 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- MENTS PROJECT IR -80-7-(56)246-12-52 AND DIRECTING CIN CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Minutes Council Activities July 25, 1989 Page 3 The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - one vacancy for a representative of Woodlawn District for an unexpired term ending 3/29/91; P&Z Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/1/93; Mayor's Youth Employment Ed. - one vacancy for a three-year term ending 11/4/93; CCN Comm. - three vacancies for three- year terms ending 10/1/92; Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals - one vacancy for a 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 History 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 and the fact that the program will be initiated this fall at Regina. He questioned the status of the newspaper vending machine ordinance and noted the letter from Atty. 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 for 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 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 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 Atty. 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 Involved than the ownership question. Atty. Thomas Gelman, representing The Sports 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 [offers of objection from First Christian Church; Clifford Building Partnership; Florence Wikel; Ally. Allan Leff, representing Patricia Stach Chase and Carl Stach; and Atty. Bruce Haupert, representing Mrs, W. Clifford (Florence) Wikel. Letters reflecting no objection to the proposed outdoor service area were received from: Macht Incorporated and Williams Company., Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 0/7, all Councilmembers present. Atty. Gelman stated the applicant had complied with the ordinance and noted that further guidance would be helpful if additional provisions above the ones established by ordinance were considered. Minutes Council Activities July 25, 1989 Page 4 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 OF JOHNSON COUNTY, $377.00; RES. 89-192, Bk. 101, p. 192, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, $834.00; RES. 89-193, Bk. 101, p. 193, JOHNSON COUNTY CHAPTER, AMERICAN RED CROSS, $257.00; RES. 89-194, Bk. 101, p. 194, NEIGHBORHOOD 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, WITH 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, FORTHE LANDSCAPING OF THE BENTON STREET INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT, $18,300.00. Balmer questioned whether the amount was included in the original contract. Staffmember 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 roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89.197, Bk. 101, p. 197, UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990 FOR THE CITY 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 roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to defer indefinitely the resolution authorizing the Issuance of $5,000,000 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Michael Development of 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. Minutes Council Activities July 25, 1989 Page 5 Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 69.3427, Bk. 30, p. 28, AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ENTITLED "GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTIONS 15-2,15-29,15-62,15-63, AND 15.64 THEREOF, AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF NEW SECTIONS TO BE CODIFIED THE SAME, DEFINING APPLIANCES, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF VEHICLE BATTERIES AND WASTE OIL, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE COLLECTION OR DISPOSAL OF SUCH ITEMS, DECLARING THAT CERTAIN SOLID WASTES ARE NOT SUBJECT TO COLLECTION, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR PLACING SUCH WASTES FOR COLLECTION, be passed and adopted. Horowitz questioned if 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 unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. 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 procedure for notifying and getting assistance from Industries of the special fee for disposal of special or hazardous wastes that must be buried separately from normal household solid waste. Public Works Director Schmadeke clarified that waste that could be burled in the working space of the landfill was not charged anymore than the normal fee. However, if the waste had to be 1 burled separately we discourage receipt and ask that they pre -treat it in such a manner to 1 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," 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. 1� y J N MCDONALD, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Informal Council Session July 25, 1989 Informal Council Session; July 25, 1989, 6:40 PM, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Larson, Horowitz, McDonald, Kubby, Courtney (7:12 PM). Staffmembers present: Helling, Karr, Gentry, Smith, Del-ong, Schmeiser, Milkman, Vitosh. Tape-recording: Reel 89-41, Side 2, 306-1; Reel 89-46, Side 1, 1-277. PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS: Reel 89-41, Side 2 A. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 36, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, TO DEFINE USED MERCHANDISE STORES AND PERMIT THEM IN THE COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE ZONE. Schmeiser stated Melissa Williams, owner of The Second Act, has requested the proposed action; used merchandise stores is a category of retail uses which include secondhand stores, used furniture stores and antique shops; and the Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended in favor of this request. Schmeiser stated City staff has recommended against the proposals. Schmeiser explained that up until 1983 Iowa City had an accumulative type of zoning ordinance, establishing a hierarchy of zones from a very restrictive land use (single- family) to a very low restriction of uses (industrial establishments). Examples are R-1 zone permitting single-family uses, R-2 zone permitting single-family uses and two family uses, R-3 zone permitting single-family uses, two family uses, and mufti -family uses; commercial zones permitting all residential uses and commercial uses, Industrial zones permitting virtually every use, and RM -1 zone permitting any use except uses in the Industrial zone. Schmeiser stated in 1983 Iowa City changed the type of zoning ordinance to establish each zone with a restrictive exclusive list of uses that were intended to fulfill a specific purpose. Schmeiser noted the City departed from the accumulative type of zoning ordinance because a zoning ordinance that allows any uses is useless as far as trying to implement a comprehensive plan and is almost impossible to try to control future problems. Schmelser stated a problem when adopting the new zoning ordinance in 1983 was what to do with the land zoned M-1 which permitted any use. Schmelser explained staff inventoried all the uses in the M-1 zone and prepared a list of uses which was eventually incorporated in the CIA zone. All the land zoned M-1 under the old zoning ordinance was zoned CI -1 to permit land consumptive commercial uses. Schmelser explained that retail uses per se were to be absolutely forbidden in the CI -1 zone because the City did not want retail use to locate throughout the community in the CI -1 zones and there was interest in concentrating retail use in planned growth commercial areas. Schmelser stated it Is because merchandise stores are a retail use that staff is recommending against changing the ordinance. Schmeiser said the request by the applicant would be one more use that would erode the purpose of the CI -i zone. I. I i Minutes Iowa City City Council Informal Session July 25, 1989 Page 2 Councilmembers discussed uses permitted in the CIA zone. In response to Larson and Kubby, Schmeiser said uses consistent with land consumptive commercial uses are uses that devote a considerable amount of floor space to display, such as new and used car lots. Schmeiser said anything associated with auto and truck oriented uses are allowed in the CI -1 zone. Horowitz asked how many places in Iowa City are zoned CI -1. Schmeiser said there are many scattered throughout Iowa City. Horowitz stated the used merchandise area was not as developed in the 1970's and 1980's as is now and it presents a unique situation that is different than normal retail facilities. Schmeiser said it is a type of retail use that staff would prefer to have located in a retail shopping area. Horowitz noted The Crowded Closet should not fall under this category because the money received from selling donated items is given to missionaries. Schmeiser stated staff is looking at long-term erosion of the zone. Schmeiser stated there are 342 acres of CIA zoned land in Iowa City. Larson said used merchandise stores are more in common with other uses in the CI -1 zone because of the need for storage. Councilmembers discussed the storage needs of used merchandise stores. McDonald asked Councilmembers to discuss this item during the public hearing scheduled during Council's formal meeting. B. ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PORTIUN Ut- FlHbI ,Into tAltrvuirmu vvrai ur GILBERT STREET. (Aero Rental) Schmeiser said the vacation and disposition will accomplish two things: 1) will reduce the number of street trees which Aero Rental would otherwise be required to provide In conjunction with the expansion of its establishment on Iflrkwood and First Street, and 2) by vacating a nine foot strip of land along Aero Rental's south property line, it allows them to place street trees on the nine foot strip that otherwise would have to be located on their property and require the removal of a considerable amount of concrete. C. 7 See above hem B. No Council comment. Minutes Iowa City City Council Informal Session July 25, 1989 Page 3 E. Schmeiser explained the drive approach serving two properties located north of Loos Street could not be relocated without causing severe problems for the two property owners. Schmeiser stated staff has been in touch with the property owners and have agreed to purchase a different portion of the right-of-way. Schmeiser explained the property owner on the south will acquire 12-1/2 feet of the right-of-way and the property owner to the north will purchase 37-1/2 feet. Kubby asked if the two property owners to the north would not have to relocate their driveway. Schmeiser assured Council - members that everybody is happy. LOWER RALSTON CREEK PARCELS C AND D: Reel 89-41, Side 2 Milkman stated it has always been the City's intention to dispose of any land remaining for use. Milkman explained Parcel C is located at the end of East Lafayette Street, west of the creek in CIA zone and the highest and best use in that area is for a commercial use on the ground floor with residential use above. Milkman stated Parcel D is located on the corner of Unn and Harrison Street in RM -145 zone, a high density multi -family high-rise zone. Milkman stated both parcels were appraised for those two uses. Milkman stated suggested sale prices for Parcel C was $46,000 and $90,000 for Parcel D, and the best bids received were for less than half i the suggested sale prices. Milkman asked it the bids should be accepted. Councilmembers discussed the appraisal, bids and marketability of Parcels C and D. Milkman explained the bid received for Parcel C is for the highest and best use, commercial and residential. Milkman explained two other developers are Interested in preparing bid proposals and would like to negotiate. Councilmembers discussed the bid process. Gentry stated it is currently a busy construction season for developers, which is to the City's disadvantage. Balmer noted the City is not getting value that the City wanted out of the property. Balmer stated he is Inclined to proceed to accept the best offer, especially on Parcel C. Kubby stated her preference for negotiation. Larson staled that direct negotiation or use of a realtor should be considered. Councilmembers discussed the appraised price versus the bid price received. Milkman stated that if Council decided not to accept one of the bids, then Councilmembers should reject them all. Gentry stated the City could then re -publish and re- bid the parcels, Balmer stated he would agree to negotiate with Individuals that have submitted bid proposals, but is not Interested in going out and talking to anyone else. Horowitz stated she did not see the urgency of getting rid of the parcels. Ambdsco stated the parcels should be awarded to the person who is offering the greatest amount of money. McDonald stated he is willing to accept bids as proposed. In response to Larson, Schmeiser stated he is convinced the City's market approach to selling the properly is wrong. Councilmembers agreed to proceed and schedule for public hearing, Z-2./ Minutes Iowa City City Council Informal Session July 25, 1989 Page 4 AGENDA ITEMS: Reel 89-46, Side I 1. McDonald noted Consent Calendar agenda item 3f(1) will be deleted re maintenance and repair of the Capitol Street and Dubuque Street ramps. 2- Karr stated Council agenda Item 16, Industrial development revenue bonds for Michael Development, should be deferred Indefinitely. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.