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Home My WebLink About1989-08-08 Minutes NumberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES August 8, 1989 Iowa City Council reg, mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Kubby, Larson, McDonald. Absent: Horowitz. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Vitosh, Fowler, Schmeiser. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89.47, Side 1, 1 -END and Side 2, END -545. The Mayor proclaimed August 12-13, 1989 as KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TOOTSIE ROLL 13-7.2 DAYS. The Mayor noted the addition of item 2(b)(8) Airport Comm. minutes. Moved by Ambrisco, 3 seconded by Balmer, 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 7/25/89, as published, 134,,z subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. i3 as Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - 6/20/89; Historic Preservationj Comm. - 7/12/89; P&Z Comm. - 7/20/89; Police and Fire Retirement Systems Bds. - Joint J 4 A mtg. -7/25/89; Human Rights Comm. -6/26/89; P&R Comm. -7/IP/89; Bd. of Incorporators 3a of the N.P.O. - 7/11/89; Airport Comm. 6/22189, spec. mtg. /3,30 Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class B Uquor License for Highlander,,2 Inc. dba The Highlander Inn & Supper Club, 2525 N. Dodge Street. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Lotito's Pizza Ltd. dba Lotito's Pizza Ltd., 321 S. Gilbert Street_,� 333 i Approving a Class E Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Ploneer/334 I Coop, 22 S. Van Buren. Approving a Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc. dba/ — George's Buffet, 312 E. Market Street. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for L&M Mighty/335 Shop, Inc, dba L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington. Approving a Class C Uquor/3.3 f License for Senor Pablo's LTD dba Senor Pablo's LTD, 830 1st. Ave. RES. 89-198, Bk./ 3? 101, P. 198, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS. Correspondence: Vivian Buchan requesting that Irving Weber be formally designated L33 9 as City Historian. Petition from 22 residents of the Longfellow School Neighborhood /34(0 3 requesting that a permanent barrier be erected in the alley between Oakland Avenue and /3 � / p Schrader Field. Memo from the Civil Service Commission submitting a certified list of -`'t' applicants for the following positions: Budget Management Analyst; Animal Control Officerd-a f_3 Assistant TPO/Pollution Control; Sr. Maintenance Worker/Pollution Control; Maintenance us Worker URecreation - Mercer Pool Facility; Assistant TPO/Water; Police Desk Clerk. Memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding time limit for the parking meters on the west side of /3�7 the 300 block of South Dubuque Street. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Iowa Association of the Dea /i 31/9 for permission to use downtown streets on 8/9/89, for a pickup to pull a wagon from which a group will sing a song in sign language, approved. First Methodist Church to close t alley in back of the church, between Dubuque and Linn /i135-0nn Streets, for a pig roast on I so e denied. Canon Robert Holzhammer in behalf of the Johnson County CROP Committee /35/ to have the 1989 CROP Walk to Stop Hunger on 9/24/89, approved. Council Activities August 8, 1989 Page 2 I Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Latin American Human Rights Advocacy/351 Center to set up a table on City Plaza during the period of 7/26-8/13/89, from which to distribute literature and offer buttons and crafts for donations, approved. James Clayton /-353 to set up a table on City Plaza on 7/30 and 8/2/89, from which to solicit signatures yt a petition, approved, i I Balmer noted the letter from residents of the Longfellow Neighborhood requesting a barrier/ -953 in the alley between Oakland and Schrader Field and asked that Council pursue the matter and er tated a to the next meetingto work ourt a luttKubbyhra sed concerns ns re the lag ti oort from staff would be between meetings of Boards ared and<3S.S Commissions and the Council actually receiving the minutes. Larson stated the problem seems to be getting the minutes approved prior to Council receipt. The City Clerk will look into this matter. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. I i Moved by Balmer, seconded by Kubby, to set a public hearing for 8/22/89, on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit an Increase in building height in the/ -3 -1 -(- Commercial Office, CO -1, Zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent. t Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to , to set a public hearing for 8/22/89, on an clarify the rules and construction for zone /fib boundaries. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent. r A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a vacated portion of First Street right-of-way, west of Gilbert Street. No one appeared, 358 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-199, Bk. 101, p. 199 AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A VACATED PORTION OF FIRST STREET, WEST OF13'59 II GILBERT STREET IN IOWA CiTY, (Aero Rental). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted ' _a Moved by Larson, seconded by Balmer, 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. Council commended staff for coming up with an alternative solution and helping out such businesses. PPD Director Schmeiser noted that the ordinance before Council did include the alternative language. Affirmative roll call vole unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Larson, seconded by Amb rto define used merchandise , that the stores ndipermit them namendto Chapter Commercial Intensive ZoneOrdinance, be given second vote /3 6 0 for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Larson, seconded by Balmer, that the ordinance vacating a portion of the east - west alley right-of-way located between Governor and Summit Streets, north of Bowery Stree /t 36 /and south 1 Manager stated Burlington hadlreviewedlthedalley a number of limes and th toit was not the more I Council Activities August 8, 1989 Page 3 traditional alley relative to analysis and reports. However, various options were researched and no solution was seen and that he was very reluctant to close any kind of thorough fare. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 0/6, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: None. Nays: Larson, McDonald, Ambrfsco, Balmer, Courtney, Kubby. Absent: Horowitz. Moved APPROVING bTHEaPROPOSED seconded EXPANS ON OF tANaELECTRICAL UTILITY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM BY IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS 8, ELECTRIC COMPANY at 2200 Heinz Road, Iowa City, Iowa. /3G .2. Kubby raised concerns regarding the screening on the northern side and questioned whether temporary screening should be required. PPD Director Schmelser stated that Council could the require a solid fence but noted that the land to the north was presently undeveloped and that all Proposed 1 ote unanimous, 6/ r 0, Horowitz absen would be t maturity TheMayor declared the rior to the eresolution adopted, lopment. Affirmative roll Councilmember Kubby requested an update on her concerns regarding tire shredding. /.363 The City Manager reported that he had contacted the Unn County Health Department regarding their air pollution control efforts and stated that the company currently burning material did have the appropriate technology to handle the matewas also advised that the shredded rial. He the company was obligated to go thru a hearing process to obtain a permit with the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Federal Env (EPA), and they are currently pursuing that process. ironmental Protection Agency ns orted that on the would be off the internal city emiployee sponsored paper es recycling ling Initiative. at e!tyHe said employeleskwould 36 41 be separating waste paper at their desks and disposal would occur thru an agreement with City Carton. Moved by , seconded regarding he referendum proceedings relative to the resolution mending dingrove the ltheeComp eheOf nsive/365 Pian Update by changing the land use classification of a 28 acre tract of land along Highway 1 West, North and West of the Iowa City Municipal Airport from Industrial to General Commercial (Westport Plaza). James Clayton, 304 Reno Street, and Agnes Kuhn, appeared in support of referendum and requesting Council repeal their prior decision regarding zoning In that area. Anna Buss appeared in favor of the zoning and the proposed development. The Mayor stated that the referendum process has been allowed to proceed to this point and that it would be cheating he process to repeal he resolution and not give the citizens and opportunity to vote on this matter. Balmer concurred with the Mayor's remarks and stated that the action taken for that area was proper. Larson noted his distress with mis-stated facts re this matter, said there was no action Council could take tonight that would stop theproject, and that the unpopularity of a decision can't effect responsible policy makers decision. Kubby asked that he Council consider slowing down the process by not Issuing the building permit until after the election. Courtney stated his decision four years ago to run for Council was on an economic development ticket, noted no Interest in the parcel when it was zoned industrial and that both sides of the parcel are commercial, applauded the efforts of the petitioners and asked he process to proceed with an election. Ambrisco said there was no reason to change his vote on the matter, hoped the community would not be torn apart regarding this, and encouraged it be placed on the ballot in November when as many people as possible could decide it. The Mayor stated there was not a majority of Council Interested in repealing the resolution and directed the City Clerk to prepare a list of election dates for review by Council I i i Council Activities August 8, 1989 Page 4 at their next meeting. In response to Kubby the City Attorney stated the projected time table for Issuance of a building permit to Westport Plaza/Joseph Company was 9/1. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89.201, Bk. 101, p. 201, INTENT TO ACCEPT BIDS BY THE PREFERRED DEVELOPER, S -M PARTNERS, ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS C AND D, LOCATED IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK AREA, AND SETTING A /366 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 1989, ON THE PROPOSED SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF PARCELS C AND D, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH ACTIONS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Larson, McDonald. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Horowitz Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-202, Bk. 101, p. 202, ENGAGING AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1989, to KPMG Peat Marwick. /367 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution j adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-203, Bk. 101, P. 203, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CiTY STREETS AND PARKING AND THE OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE /368 FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1989. Kubby noted the miscellaneous category of "sales" and questioned what was sold. Finance Director Vitosh said surrounding communities or the University may contact us to purchase parts for traffic signals and etc. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-204, Bk. 101, p. 204, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT ON EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FINANCE AND THE CITY OF IOWA /3 6 9 CITY, relating to the City's receipts from the hotel/motel taxes, local sales and service tax. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved entitled "Taxation arnd Revenues,- seconded of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Chapter, that the ordinance amending 1 Iowa, by 13 io amending new permit fees for the Capitol Street Parking Ramp and a maximum daily rate for the Dubuque Street Parking Ramp, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 893428, Bk. 31, p. 29, AMENDING CHAPTER 32.1, "TAXATION AND REVENUES; OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY /-37 / 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 passed and adopted, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. i 'I i I: .I I Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney to adjourn 8:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the I �: motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent. i JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR ATTEST: MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK I r I 1 i ,i I r 1 i ,i . ___ ...... _.. _..... __._... City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE : July 27, 1989 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager R E : Material Sent to Council Only Memorandum from the City Manager regarding pending development issues -/-37-2 Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding the referendum petition. /-373 Letters from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding appointments to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. 13 71A I Invitation from the directors of the Free Lunch Program. /3 If Letter. from Alice Sahs with attached clippings. I3.ryL I Notice of meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League. 3 77 Calendar for August 1989. /3 78 I i i i I I i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: 4 August 1989 'I. TO: City Council FROM: City Manager R E : Material in Friday Packet 1. Letter to the City Manager regarding work to be done by Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric on Iowa Avenue. 3 79 i f 2. Memorandum from the Fire Chief regarding protective gear. /3 Sa " 3. Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding the Free Bus Ticket Program.w/attached letters. /3 8/ { 4. Copy of an article regarding recycling. 5. Memo.from City Attorney ,re work proprity/status report to City Council. 383 { 6. Memo from the Mayor re University/City right-of-way agreement. Bf< 1 1 I . , d i I I I ' I i I' 'I. i f 3 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE : July 27, 1989 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager R E : Material Sent to Council Only Memorandum from the City Manager regarding pending development issues Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding the referendum petition. Z3 ! Letters from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding appointments to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. /3 75 Invitation from the directors of the Free Lunch Program. 137% Letter from Alice Sahs with attached clippings. /-3.74 Notice of meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League. 3 77 Calendar for August 1989. ■ i i i i I i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE : 4 August 1989 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager R E : Material in Friday Packet 1. Letter to the City Manager regarding work to be done by Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric on Iowa Avenue. _3 2. Memorandum from the Fire Chief regarding protective gear. /384 3. Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding the Free Bus Ticket Program. w/attached letters.. /3? 4. Copy of an article regarding recycling. 13 9.2 5. Memo from City Attorney .re work proprity/status report to City Council. 1393 6. Memo from the Mayor re University/City right-of-way agreement./,,Ru - i i �� I