HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-06-27 Council MinutesInformal Council Session
June 12, 1989
Informal Council Meet.n : June 12 1988 at 7:05 p.m. In the Council Chambers. Mayor John
McDonald presiding.
Councilmembers Present: Larson, Kubby, Horowitz, Balmer, Ambrisco, McDonald, Courtney
(7:13 p.m.).
StaHmem_ ber_ s Present: Atkins, Timmins, Karr, Halling, Winkelhake, Schmeiser, Fowler, vtosh.
Tape-recording: Reel 8932 Side 2, END -1; Reel 89-36 Side 2, END -1; Reel 89.38 Side 1, 1-
468.
E-911 CONSULTANT STUDY: Dick Myers
Reel 89.32, Side 2
Dick Myers reported the E-911 Ad Hoc Committee on Communications recommends that
Ronald Vegemast Engineering, Inc. be hired as the consultant to do a formal evaluation on the
communications system. Myers stated Ronald Vegemast Engineering, Inc. submitted a bid,
enses - not
approximately ndoius poexceed ys atproposal have IowaCity and Johnson share the cost. Me stated there needs be a 28 was
agreement between the City and County on expending the funds and it also needs to be
determined who the local project manager should be. Myers and City Council discussed the
I need for a project manager. Horowitz stated the project manager should be a staff person that
would be accountable to the Board. Atkins noted that City and County would be better off
having one contact person. Kubby inquired about the costs that are fixed to the consultant
i plus staff time. Kubby asked how much staff time and whose time is going to be Involved.
Atkins stated staffpersons will be Interviewed by the consultant and it would be difficult to
estimate the amount of staff time needed. Jo Ulledahl stated the consultant will interview stall they are doing,
at the two dispatch centers and ask dispatch center staff to keep track of what
Larson asked if the choice of the project matter can be resolved by the E-911 they
Hoc Board.
Myers stated it could. Horowitz asked if the University of Iowa will contribute to the cost of
the consultant. Myers explained there are about 50 trunk lines running into the University of
Iowa that have 3,000+ phones that would get the E-911 service and the University of Iowa is
going to have to be negotiated with for a lump sum payment. Horowitz asked why the
University of Iowa was not paying a portion of the cost for the study. Myers explained the
University of Iowa was not asked to contribute to the cost of the study, a University of Iowa
vice-president, Fred Harris, Is on the 911 Ad Hoc Committee, and the University of Iowa's role
In the E-911 will be more than just a charge for a phone line. Myers stated the University of
Iowa will have to pay more because their Impact on service will be much more than the
number of lines they have. Kubby Inquired about the consultant experiences regarding cost
overruns. Myers stated the County does not tolerate cost overruns. Council agreed with the
E-911 Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation to hire Ronald Vegemast Engineering, Inc, and
allow the Committee to choose the projectmanager. Atkins noted a Memorandum of
Understanding could be used regarding the City and County's payment for the study. Horowitz
raised concerns regarding the University of Iowa paying for their share of the project.
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PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS: Reel 89-32, Side 2
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HFABINr; MP. 11 w❑ 97 1oao nu Ani nOn1AlALlno r^ vAnA
SUMMIT STREETS. (Paul and Joan Victor) (V-8902)
Schmelser explained the property owner lives in the northwest corner of the east -west
alley and the property owner to the south is opposed to that vacation. Schmelser said
there would be a number of people deprived of access to Summit Street if that alley
were vacated. Balmer asked if a request is made similar to this Item, it is automatically
presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. Schmelser stated
that N someone presents an application and pays the application fee, it automatically
goes to the Planning & Zoning Commission, then City Council. Schmelser explained
that the City Council at one time did not want these items placed on the Council's
agenda for consideration unless the applicant requested that it proceed after the
Planning & Zoning Commission's consideration and recommendation for denial.
McDonald stated previously once an applicant received a decision from the Planning
i & Zoning Commission, then it was up to the applicant to request to submit it to City
Council. Schmeiser stated staff can return to that policy. The City Council agreed to
return to the former policy. Larson stated he agrees with the former policy, but the
applicant should not be forced to make a decision right away upon the Planning &
Zoning Commission's no vote - allowing 30 days after the Planning & Zoning
Commission's rule to decide if they want to proceed with it or not.
B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEAPING FnP .0 INF 97 1On0 nN a Oram i MIMI AnnnTwn_
C.
Schmelser stated the new and revised copies of the Comprehensive Plan will be
presented prior to Council's formal meeting tomorrow evening.
Schmeiser explained that staff presented Council with an ordinance in January to reduce
the requirements for small child care providers who cared for six or fewer children; at
that time there was a request to allow for certain exceptions to be made for nighttime
providers to eliminate the requirement for house calls; and the Planning & Zoning
Commission has recommended an ordinance for Council's consideration which would
eliminate the requirements for small child care providers from those requirements
pertaining to child care facilities, expand the hours of operation for all home
occupations, and allow all nighttime providers for child care facilities to not be subjected
to house calls through the special exception process.
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Schmeiser noted a comment was received from an adjacent property owner who doesn't
front on that street concerned about private road access across the front of Loos Street.
Schmeiser stated staff will be sure that property owner rights are protected before the
ordinance is presented for final consideration.
No Council comment.
Kubby Inquired about the conservation easements. Schmeiser explained a property is
private property, but the City will retain an easement which would allow the City access
onto the private property to maintain and clean out the creek. Schmeiser explained the
Freemans, who own the property at the northwest corner of Lafayette Street right-of-
way and Gilbert, wish to construct an office building on the land which they presently
own and on the Lafayette Street right-of-way which they wish to purchase. Larson
asked if the City would be better off to require them to close the street. Schmeiser
stated the Freemans propose to use part of the street as their actual driveway entrance
to the property on Gilbert Street.
Schmeiser explained the portion of Lafayette Street right-of-way west of Ralston Creek
Is an area the City wishes to combine with Parcel C and sell for development purposes.
In response to Larson, Schmeiser stated one of the concerns people looking at the
property raised was the limited exposure to Dubuque Street and this will provide better
exposure by allowing development on that right-of-way. Kubby asked if 15 percent of
the proceeds from selling the property go to human services. Schmeiser stated the
proceeds from the funds go back Into the CDBG program.
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Larson asked why the property owners did not know about the easement. Schmeiser
stated the title opinion examiners should have notified them. Schmelser noted the
walkway was shown on the final plat. Schmeiser stated the staff and Planning & Zoning
Commission did recommend the easement for the crosswalk not be lifted to allow
better access to the park, to provide good access to the commercial are to the north
and to provide for good pedestrian Internal circulation in between the blocks. Balmer
asked whose responsibility it is to keep the snow removed. Schmeiser stated the
adjacent property owners. Courtney Inquired about the stormwater retention system.
Schmeiser stated the basin in the back yards of the four lots is part of the stormwater
system and where the crosswalk is, there is actually an overland flowage easement that
provides access for the stormwater to the stormwater detention basins to the west.
Courtney stated that according to neighbors, the beehives do not work properly.
Schmeiser stated an alternative would be to put in a tile. In response to Ambrisco,
Schmeiser stated the easement is 10' wide and the width of the cement is 4' wide.
Horowitz commented that crosswalks in other neighborhoods have created neighbor-
hood cohesiveness. Larson questioned whether property owners In the neighborhood
wanted the crosswalk. Staff and Councilmembers discussed the need for the crosswalk.
Schmelser said the ordinance states that crosswalks should be provided where blocks
are over 800 feet in length. Courtney stated he wanted to know if there is anything in
the Stormwater Management Ordinance that would contradict the placement of the
crosswalk. McDonald stated a public hearing will be held at tomorrow's formal Council
meeting.
Schmeiser presented a plat map of Oberlin Estates. Larson noted the plat stated there
Is a requirement that parking not be allowed on the inside curb. Ambrisco asked who
Is responsible for the area contiguous to the stormwater basin. Schmeiser stated the
area was made the responsibility of the property owner. Ambrisco asked why there Isn't
a sidewalk along Oberlin, Schmeiser explained that area is a platted lot Horowitz
stated the issue of Installation of sidewalks at vacant lots should be discussed.
Schmeiser stated staff will be addressing that issue in the revised subdivision standards
and the
subdividers
don't within the hone year periodave one ear s it becomeslaf Ilan theagainstn theat to Istall p opertysforf that
j Installation. Schmeiser noted If sidewalks are Installed before the house is built on the
lot, chances are sidewalks will be torn up, Staff and Councilmembers discussed the
need for sidewalks. Larson Inquired If this Item has received substantial neighborhood
j opposition. Schmeiser said It had not. Schmeiser explained this item is for four two -
unit condominiums and four buildings on four lots and overall It's a better development.
Kubby inquired if the plans specify where trees are and which trees are going to be
kept. Schmelser said no, unless it were made a requirement in the plan.
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Schmelser noted the developer has asked for expedited consideration to give third and
final reading to the ordinance.
URFVCO cniervutu r•RUM IU -RM TO RS -5. (Braverman Development, Inc.)(Second
Consideration - Z-8903)
Balmer asked if Items listed on page four regarding subdivision regulation compliance
have been addressed. Schmelser said all the deficiencies have been corrected and the
plat meets staffs satisfaction entirely. Schmelser noted the resolution does provide for
three modification requirements, including the block length. The ordinance specifies that
no block shall be less than 400 feet in length or longer than 1,000 feet. Staff and
Councilmembers reviewed a plat map of the area. Schmelser noted that Cherry Avenue
is now being proposed as a collector street and will meet the collector street standards.
Schmelser stated the applicant has also requested expedited action to give third and
final consideration.
L. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PEPPERWOOD ADDITION
PARTE A22 -ACRE 82 -LOT LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF EXISTING PEPPERWOOD ADDITION DEVELOPMENT
ON SANDUSKY AND PEPPER DRIVES EXTENDED, (S-8912)
No Council comment.
M. RECOMMFNnATInN r)F Tuc of AKuuKin AKIn........................._-. _..__ _. __.
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Schmelser stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to prohibit
parking on one side of the cul-de-sac - the elongated portion of the cul-de-sac.
McDonald asked if cul-de-sac was of standard width. Schmelser stated the street width
Is 28'. Schmelser noted problems are created when parking is banned on one side of
the cul-de-sac. Schmelser stated staff would not recommend banning parking unless
It becomes a problem.
FRUM I-1 TO CC -2. (Westport Plaza/Joseph Com
8902)
No Council comment. See discussion after Item Q.
and Adopted - Z-
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O. RESOLUTION AP
PART 1. (Westport Plaza) (S-8906)
Schmeiser noted anytime land is subdivided into more than two parts, a subdivision Is
required for approval by the City. Se further discussion after item 0.
P. RESOLUTION APPROVINr; A PPM I\AIAIADV I Aor_e anal v a... .,......, m..
PART 1. (S-8906)
No Council comment.
0. RECOMMENDATION I
LIUH r 6e INSTALLED WITH SIGNALIZATION OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF WESTPORT
PLAZA.
Schmelser stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to provide a walk
i light. Staff does not endorse this recommendation because it would be subjecting the
City to additional liability to provide a walk light across the highway. Horowitz raised
concerns about lack of planning for sidewalks and walk lights, Schmelser stated staff
proposes phasing it in. Horowitz asked if there are going to be sidewalks. Larson
stated that Issue needs to be discussed.
N. ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 28 ACRES ALONG HIGHWAY 1 WEAT
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Mum I -r I u cc -Z UUNTINUED. (Westport Plaza) (Passed and Adopted - Z-8902)
Kubby stated this Rem needs to be discussed. McDonald stated this item should be
discussed during Council's formal meeting.
PART 1. CONTINUED (Westport Plaza - S-8906)
Kubby inquired about the need for the IDOT approval for final plat. Schmeiser said
IDOT would have to approve the intersections. Kubby inquired about signing of the
development and raised concerns about the signs being constructed in the entranceway
into the city. Schmelser explained through the conditional zoning provision that Council
will be approving the development will only be permitted not more than two free-
standing signs and those free-standing signs have to comply with the requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance in terms of size - 125 square feet per sign face. Schmelser
stated the developer can also have facia signs. Staff and Councllmembers discussed
signage, Schmelser noted that one of the conditions is that there be no signing on the
north side of Wal-Mart nor on the west side. Schmelser Informed Council that if Council
chooses to defer Item No. N, then Council must also defer Item No. P.
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No Council comment.
Schmelser presented a plat map. In response to Larson, Schmelser noted the
subdivider has agreed to provide the sidewalk and that is provided for in the
Subdivider's Agreement.
. tnncuonaid's) (S -8g18)
Schmelser noted this plan is for development of a McDonald's restaurant. Balmer
inquired about the underground gas tanks. Schmelser stated one of the reasons
McDonald's is moving the building slightly is because there has been some spillage in
the past.
Ambrisco inquired about the underground tanks located at the corner of First Avenue
and Muscatine. Ambrisco asked If there is an ordinance or State law that requires the
ground to be vented. Timmins stated there are wells there to check the groundwater
to determine if there is any remaining contamination.
Horowitz asked if staff has considered looking at the Sycamore Mall area in terms of
sidewalks. Schmelser stated sidewalks cannot be required as part of this development
and If sidewalks became necessary, special assessment procedures could be used.
Horowitz stated there are no sidewalks or crosswalk indicators in the area making it
difficult for Mark Twain students to walk to the Mercer Park area. Horowitz requested
staff to consider the Issue of sidewalks in the Sycamore Mall area.
Schmeiser stated the Issue is secondary access. Schmelser stated the Planning &
Zoning Commission did recommend approval of this plat provided reflectorized break-
away bollards are provided through a secondary access route connecting to Prairie du
Chien Road. Schmelser said Syril Drive wasn't acceptable to staff as a secondary
access. Schmelser stated staff recommends that Syril Drive not be used and that no
further development take place at all until there Is some legitimate means of secondary
access. Staff and Councilmembers discussed the Issue of secondary access.
McDonald stated the secondary access Issue should be scheduled for discussion.
Courtney asked if the only reason staff has taken a position against Syril Drive as a
secondary access is because it's on a curve. Schmelser said yes because of the
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dangerous approach to the secondary access. Balmer asked how many more lots is
there'potential for. Schmelser stated there are 80 acres in the area. Staff and
Councilmembers reviewed the map of the area. Horowitz asked when Council should
take a stand on the secondary access issue. Atkins stated this development is outside
the city limits and suggested Council take a stronger stand on the secondary access
Issue on development within the city limits. Council agreed to proceed with the
development.
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Schmelser stated this is consistent with the financial plan set out in the budget
approved by Council. Schmelser noted the fee schedule is attached to the resolution.
W. RECOMMENDATION OF THF PI ANNINr titin 7nwKin nn...ueo11.1 r.. _.._
i Schmelser explained staff looked at hours for house calls for childcare facilities and
approached the Planning & Zoning Commission with a proposal to extend hours of
j operation - not the hours for house calls for neighborhood centers. Schmelser stated
the Planning & Zoning Commission wishes to wait until the neighborhood centers are
established.
II PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - PARKING RAMPS: Reel 89-38, Side 1
Finance Director Vitosh stated Shive-Hattery compiled the report and Parking Supervisor Joe
Fowler is available to give Council a brief overview. Fowler stated the report said both ramps
were in good condition and that this is Just a continuation of preventive maintenance. Fowler
said City staff now works with Shive-Hattery. Fowler explained the Capitol Street ramp has
several areas of minor spelling and a few of the expansion Joints are starting to pull away from
the concrete slabs. Fowler explained the Dubuque Street ramp has a problem at the east end
of level two. Fowler explained there have been several different theories regarding what the
problem is: 1) wrong aggregate was mixed into the concrete; 2) the concrete pores at the
time of construction got rained on. Fowler explained Shive-Hattery recommends that the City
removes the top layer of concrete to get down to good concrete and then come back in and
put an overlay over ft. Fowler explained the problem with the Dubuque Street ramp was
Identified before the City took possession of the ramp. Fowler reviewed previous repair work
done on the ramp. Larson inquired about warranty for the Dubuque Street ramp. Fowler
explained when the problem was initially identified it was worked out between the City, Carl
Walker & Associates, and Knutson Construction for repair of the problem. Also in response
to Larson, Fowler explained staff had been looking for the broken pipe in the Dubuque Street
ramp and water ponds on both ramps creating drainage problems. Ambrisco asked what the
white polyester material was that deposits onto cars. Fowler explained styrofoam was put in
between the pores of concrete in the ramps. Courtney Inquired about the bond covenants
requiring the City to set aside $60,000 each year for maintenance. Vitosh explained the City
had at the beginning of the fiscal year $140 in that fund, the City had Incorporated and
amended the FY89 budget to add the transfer of $350,000 because the balance in the parking
operations has been building up, and the City's revenues have been coming in higher than
originally projected. Vitosh stated it is projected by the end of this year that one-half million
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dollars will be in the improvement reserve and in future years, the City increased that transfer
from parking to $280,000 per year. Vitosh noted the Improvement reserve fund will not only
cover additional maintenance costs, but will also be used for future parking construction. In
response to Courtney, Vitosh stated the City will start paying the principal on the bonds this
fiscal year and will run another 17 years. Balmer Inquired about the $9,500 cost for a $77,000
project. Atkins stated this is a multi-year plan, Vitosh said the smaller the dollar size of the
project, the higher the percentage. Vitosh stated $9,500 will pay for bids and specs, bidding
out and on-site inspection during construction. Larson asked for information regarding
warranty for the parking ramp structures.
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COUNCIL TIME:
Reel 89.38, Side 1
Kubby noted she will be late to the executive session scheduled for 7:00 p.m. June 13, 1959
(prior to formal session).
The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIVITIES - 6/13/89
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and
claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year
for said publication is $
Iowa City Council, reg. nag., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councllmembers present:
Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson,
McDonald. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed June 1989 as IOWA RIVER MONTH;
June 17-24,1989 as GAY AND LESBIAN PRIDE WEEK; June
11-17.1989 as YOUTH EMPLOYMENT WEEK
Doug Russell, Chairperson of the Historic Preservation
Commission, and Mayor McDonald presented the 1989
Historic Preservation Awards as follows: Institutional Adaptive
Use - Robert Achepohl, 650 Kirkwood Ave.; Institutional
Continued Use - Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City, 10
S. Gilbert St; Honorable Mention - Johnson County Board of
Supervisors for the Johnson County Courthouse, 417 S.
Clinton St; Resider" Adaptive Use - University of Iowa
Press, The Hutchinson -Kuhl House, 119 Park Rd. and United
Action for Youth, Ina, 410 Iowa Ave.; Residential Continued
Use - Ron Johnson (2 properties) 1024 E. Jefferson St and
225 N. Governor St; Honorable Mention - Frank Gordon 6
Martha Gersh,1123 E. College SL Other properties nominated
for a 1989 Historic Preservation Award include: Ron Johnson
(3 propertles), 730 Iowa Ave., 1025 Keokuk St, 120 N.
Governor St; and Marc Moen, 412 N. Dubuque St
Peg McElroy, Director of Mayor Youth Program, and Maya
McDonald presented the Mayors Youth Enrollee, Supervisor,
and Worksite Awards as follows: Outstanding Enrollee
Cal - Matthew Hoover and Nlchoal Scofield, Honorable
Mention with Distinction - Kim Thuy Nguyen, Outstanding
Transition Student - Michelle Nachman. Outstanding Worksite
Supervision category: Jo Ball, George Boateng, and Teresa
Ulin The following students and staff of the Behavioral
Leeming Center were honored: slaffinembers Linda Lawrence,
Michael Bowens, Jean Karr, and Judy Rohret and students Tim
Coblera:, Nathan Dewitt, Matt Hoover, Michelle Lehman, Tim
O'Leary and Nathan Wilkinson. The 1989 President's Award
was awarded to the Johnson County Auditors Office. The
Maya congratulated all the recipients of this year's awards
and acknowledged the work done by Director Peg McElroy.
Robert Wachel, Chairperson of the Riverfro t Commission,
and Mayor McDonald presented the Iowa River Month Photo
Contest Awards as follows: Robert Rude, First Place; Tim
Strang, Second Piece; Carole Stribley-Brown, Third Place.
Honorable Mentions were Vincent Casaregola, Wifford Yoder
and Jan Krieger. Emilie Rubdght, Project GREEN Co -Chair,
presented cash prizes to the top three photographers. All
winning entries we on display during the math of June 0 the
Iowa City Public Library. The 1989 Iowa River Month Special
Recognition Award was presented to Peg McElroy, Executive
Director of the Maya's Youth Employment Program.
Moved and seconded, that the following hems and recom-
mendatlons In the Corsent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular
meeting of 5/30/89, as published, subject to correction, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Council
Goal -Setting Session - 5123; Historic Preservation Comm. -
5/10; P&Z Comm, - 5/18, 6/1; Bd. of Library Trustees -
50; CNII Service Comm. 5/15; PSR Comm. - 5/10.
Permit Motions and Resolution: Class C Liquor
License for The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington Street.
Soeciel Class C Beer/Wlne Permit for Camon House. 713-
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June 13, 1989
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715 S. Riverside Drive. Class E Beer Permit for John's
Grocery, Inc., 401 E Market Streett, Class E Beer Permit
for Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Class E Beer Permit for
AM -PM Mini Merl, 2303 Muscatine Ave. Class E Beer
Permit for OulkTdp #539,301 Markel Class E Beer Permit
for Peoples Drug #5276, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Class S
Liquor License for Danny's Restaurant, 2206 N. Dodge.
RES. 69-126, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT.
Resolutkare: RES. 69.127, ADOPTING SUPPLE-
MENT NO. 40 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
C0193porKleM: Petition signed by ten people
urging g,
City Council to reject the proposed change in
zoning for the Wet w9M of Carousel Motors on Highway
I. Joseph Holland, aaomey for Pentacrest Apartments and
Ralston Creek Apartments regarding perking problems In
downtown Iowa City. Cora Pollack urging the Council to
reverse their decision on Resolution 69.102 which ap-
P roved changing the comprehensive plan for property
along Highway 1 Weal (Westport Plaza). Francis -Buzz-
Graham supporting proposed Wel-Mad Shopping Center
(Westport Plaza). Mrs. James Miller supporting proposed
shopping canter (Westport Plaza).
Appikallorre for Plaza Use Permits: James E.
Clayton to am up a tabic on City Plaza for the purpose or
soliciting signatures on a petition on 6/10, approved. Steve
Hugg, TCBY Yogurt, for permission to give away sample
cups of yogurt and promotional material In the City Plaza,
approved Chamber of Commerce to advertise the Iowa
FeatkW by having a person walk through the Plaza wearing
a sandwich board on 6/6.25, approved. Latin American
Human Rights Advocacy Center to set up a table on City
Plaza to distribute literature and offer crafts and buttons for
donations on WI 11, approved Erica M. Womachka to
vend hard -crafted jewelry as an ambulatory vendor on
5/31, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to set a public hearing for 6/27, on
an ordinance to vacate the easterly 169.25 feet of the east -
west alley between Governor and Summit Streets, The Mayor
declared the motion carded.
Moved and seconded, to set a pudic hearing for 6/27, on
a resolution
adopting the 1969 Comprehensive Plan Update.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to set a public hearing for 6/27, on
an ordinance amending Section 36-4 and 3656 of the Zoning
Ordinance to eliminate certain chill care providers from the
Zoning Ordinance regulations for child care facilities and to
edend the hours of house calls for home occupations. The
Mayor declared the motion carded.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.128, INTENT TO
CONVEY TO JACK MOYERS ET AL THE VACATED LOOS
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Moved and seconded, to adopt. RES. 89.129, INTENT TO
CONVEY TO GARY L FREEMAN AND RALPH J. FREEMAN
VACATED PAFAYETTE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
RALSTON CREEK AND SOUTH GILBERT STREET AND A
PORTION OF VACATED LINN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE VACATED LAFAYETTE
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY.
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June 13, 1989
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A Public fleeting was held on an ordinance to vacate that
ponlort of the Lafdyehe Street right d way generally located
between the easterly right-of-way line of the north -south alley
between Dubuque Street and Ralston Creek and that portion
Of the Lafayette Street fight -Of -Way Immediately west ot its
Intersection with South Gilbert Street
Moved and seconded, 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 finaily
passed be SwPandadl- the first =016eratiOn and vote be
passd and the second wai M e consideration be given at this time.
TheMayor h declared motion carried. Moved arta
seconded, that the ordinance to vacate that Portion of Bre
i - Lafayette Street rightcf-way generally located between the
Us" dgMcf alley way Nrte d the rorth.aouah el between
Dubuque Sleet and Ralston Creek and that portion of the
with SouthhGilNeel- Ee Immediately
second vote vootte fordgreectlon
passage,
The Mayor declared the motion canted.
A public hearing was hell on an ordinance vacating a
pu li walkway @MMGM located between Lots 26, 27, 46 and
! Drive and JRenee
PP AdLopez,
dition,2'
pan - Doug Carlo, 1156 Boar
1162 Briar Drive, appeared
and requested Council vacate the easement.
A Public hearing was hell on an ordinance to approve
Oberlin Estates, a preliminary and final Planned Development
Housing (PDH) and a Large Scale Residential Development
(LSRD) plan and 10 rezone Lots 100 and 106 Of Court Hill.
Scott Boulevard Addition from RM -20 and RS -5, respectively,
to PDH8. Ben Moore, devebper for the project, requested
aPediled action. -
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
walwd and Mat ORD. 89,9416, APPROVING AN AMENDED
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (PDF
PLAN FOR SUMMIT PLACE, A 1.69 ACRE DEVELOPMENT
j LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE KIRK.
WOOD AVENUE AND MARCY STREET INTERSECTION, be
voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded,
that Bte ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and eeocnded, that the rub requiring ordinances to
be conslderW and voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which If Is to be finally
Passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
Waived and that ORD. 89.3417, CHANGING THE USE REGUL.
ATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED
SOUTH OF HILLTOP MOBILE HOME PARK AND WEST OF
EXISTING PEPPERWOOD ADDITION DEVELOPMENT ON
SANDUSKY AND PEPPER DRIVES EXTENDED FROM ID -FIM
TO RS -5, be voted an for final passage at this time. The
Maya declared the notion carried. Moved and seconded,
that the ordinance be finely adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.130, APPROVING
THE PREUMINARY PLAT OF PEPPERWOOD ADDITION, PART .
8, A SUBDIVISION OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded, to approve the recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Commission that parking be
restricted to one aide only on all cul-de-sacs within Pepper.
wood Addition. Part 6.
defeated. The Meyer declared the motion
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Moved and seconded, that ORD. 893418, REZONE
APPROAMATELY 28 ACRES ALONG HIGHWAY 1 WEST
FROM 1.1 TO CC -2, be passed and adopted. Moved and
Seconded, that this hem be deferred until after the referendum
question has been decided. The Mayor declared the motion
to defer defeated.
Moved and secorWed, to adopt RES. 89.131, APPROVING
THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY PUT FOR RUPPERT SUB-
DIYISION, PART 1, AND THE RESUBDMSION OF LOT 1,
RUPPERT SUBDIVISION, PART 1.
Moved and seconded, to adopt. RES. M13Z APPROVING
A PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR WESTPORT PLAZA ON LOT Z
RUPPERT SUBDIVISION, PART 1.
Moved and seconded, to approve the recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Commission that a walk fight be
Instated with aignalization of the main entrance of Westport
Plena. The Mayor declared the motion defeated,
Moved and seconded, 90 ORD. 893419, ZONE A
PORTION OF VACATED HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD RIGHT-
OF-WAY TO CO.1, COMMERCIAL OFFICE, be passed and
adopted.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.133, APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT OF CAMERON SUBDIVISION, A SUB.
DIVISION OF IOWA CrM JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
Moved and seconded, to adopt. RES. 89.134, APPROVING
AN AMENDED LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP-
MENT PLAN FOR SYCAMORE MALL
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.135, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PRAIRIE VIEW ESTATES, PART
3, OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.136, ADOPTING
A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR PLANNING AND ZONING AND
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATIONS.
Moved and Seconded, to approve the recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Commission to retain the current
hours of operation for neighborhood centers. The Mayor
dedwW the motion canled.
Joe Bdkcom, Environmental Advocates, reported on the
plaeUc recycling of plastic milk and bottle containers and
thanked Council and the Clry for their support. He noted a
need for public education and promotion of the projw and
urged the City develop a position within the City to assist In
ongoing pr jm& Duane Means, Senior Center Commis -
Slow, updated Council on activties at the Center.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.137, AMENDING
THE AUTHORIZED ACQUISITION PRICE FOR THE ACQUISI-
TION OF AN EASEMENT OVER PARCEL NO. SIRC1.03, ALL
IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTHEAST
INTERCEPTORIRALSTON CREEK SEGMENT, PHASE 1
SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Moved and Seconded, to adopt RES. 89.138, AUTHORIZ-
ING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AN AMENDED OFFER
TO PURCHASE FOR PARCEL NO. SIRC1.20, ALL IN CON-
NECTION WITH THE SOUTHEAST INTERCEPTOR/RALSTON
CREEK SEGMENT, PHASE 1, SEWER CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.139, AMENDING
THE AUTHORIZED ACQUISITION PRICE FOR THE ACQUISI-
TION OF EASEMENTS OVER PARCEL NO. SIRC1.19, ALL IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTHEAST
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INTERCEPTORTkSTON CREEK SEGMENT, PHASE 1
SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.140, APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, AN
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE CENTRAL IOWA
TRAINING ASSOCIATION (CITA).
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.141, ADOPTING
THE REVISED ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989,
ENDING JUNE 30, 1989, FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS,
3, 4, 5.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.142, AUTHORIZ-
ING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE 12TH RENEWAL OF A 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON
COUNTY FOR TRANSIT SERVICE.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.143, AUTHORIZ-
ING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND
OLD CAPITOL • CAB COMPANY FOR FY90 SEATS
SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE.
Moved end aecarded, to adopt the following funding
agreemem resolulbns: RES. 89.144, BIO BROTHERS/BIG
SISTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY; RES. 89.145, IOWA CITY
CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER; RES. 89.146, DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM; RES. 89.147,
I JOHNSON COUNTY HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION
PROGRAM PROJECT HEADSTART; RES. 89-148, MID -
EASTERN COUNCIL OF CHEMICAL ABUSE; RES. 89.149,
i RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM; RES. 89.150,
JOHNSON COUNTY CHAPTER, AMERICAN RED CROSS;
RES. 89.151, NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON
COUNTY.
Moved and seconded, to adopt the following funding
agreement resolutions: RES. 89.152, ELDERLY SERVICES
AGENCY OF JOHNSON COUNTY; RES. 89.153, MAYOR'S
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
Moved and seconded, to adopt the following funding
agreement resolutions: RES. 89.154, COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
' MEM BLOCK GRANT FUNDING; RES. 89.155, GENERAL
FUND,
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.156, AUTHORIZ-
ING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNI.
CIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL -010, TO BE EFFEC-
TNE JULY 1, 1989, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1991.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.157, AMENDING
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE RECREATION DIVISION OF
THE PARKS 6 RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.158, AMENDING
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance amending
i Chapter. 23, entilled *Motor Vehicles and Traffic; of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending
Section 23.189 therein to change Speed Limits on pans of
North Dubuque Road and Soon Boulevard, be given first vote
for pMoved assages secondeddethattO D motion9-3420 carried.
CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
i OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, WEED CONTROL; BY
REPEALING SECTIONS 34.73, 3475, AND 3476 THEREOF,
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
June 13, 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. StaBmembers present: Atkins, Halling, Timmins, Karr, Schmelser, Rockwell,
Penney, Davidson. Council minutes tapes recorded on Tape 89-37, Side 1, 513 -END, Side 2,
END -1; 89-39 Side 1, 1 -END, Side 2, END -1.
The Mayor proclaimed June 1989 as IOWA RIVER MONTH; June 17-24, 1989 as GAY
AND LESBIAN PRIDE WEEK; June 11-17,1989 as YOUTH EMPLOYMENT WEEK.
Doug Russell, Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission, and Mayor
McDonald presented the 1989 Historic Preservation Awards as follows: Institutional Adaptive
Use - Robert Achepohl, 650 Kirkwood Ave.; Institutional Continued Use - Unitarian Universalist
Society of Iowa City, 10 S. Gilbert St.; Honorable Mention - Johnson County Board of
Supervisors for the Johnson County Courthouse, 417 S. Clinton St.; Residential Adaptive Use -
University of Iowa Press, The Hutchinson -Kuhl House, 119 Park Rd. and United Action for
Youth, Inc., 410 Iowa Ave.; Residential Continued Use - Ron Johnson (2 properties) 1024 E.
Mention - Frank Gordon &
1123JefferE, College St. Other properties nominated foson St. and 225 N. Governor St.; r a 1989 Historic Preservation Awaard Includrtha Gersh,
e:
Ron Johnson (3 properties), 730 Iowa Ave., 1025 Keokuk St., 120 N. Governor St.; and Marc
Moen, 412 N. Dubuque St.
Peg McElroy, Director of Mayor Youth Program, and Mayor McDonald presented the
Mayor's Youth Enrollee, Supervisor, and Worksite Awards as follows: Outstandi�o Enrollee
cat_ eaory - Matthew Hoover and Nichoal Scofield, Honorable Mention with Distinction - Kim
Thuy Nguyen, Outstanding Transition Student - Michelle Nachtman. OutstandingWorksite
Suoervisi_ on category: Jo Ball, George Boateng, and Teresa Ulin. The following students and
staff of the Behavioral Learning Center were honored: staHmembers Linda Lawrence, Michael
Bowers, Jean Karr, and Judy Rohret and students Tim Coblentz, Nathan Dewitt, Matt Hoover,
Michelle Lehman, Tim O'Leary and Nathan Wilkinson. The 1989 President's Award was
awarded to the Johnson County Auditor's Office. The Mayor congratulated all the recipients
of this year's awards and acknowledged the work done by Director Peg McElroy.
Robert Wachal, Chairperson of the Riverfront Commission, and Mayor McDonald
presented the Iowa River Month Photo Contest Awards as follows: Robert Rude, First Place;
Tim Strang, Second Piece; Carole Stribley-Brown, Third Place, Honorable Mentions were
Vincent Casaregola, Nfford Yoder and Jan Krieger. Emilie Rubrlght, Project GREEN Co -Chair,
presented cash prizes to the top three photographers. All winning entries are on display
during the month of June at the Iowa City Public Library. The 1989 Iowa River Month Special
Recognition Award was presented to Peg McElroy, Executive Director of the Mayor's Youth
Employment Program.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the following Items and recommenda-
tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
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Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 5/30/89, as
published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Council Goal -Setting Session - 5/23/89;
Historic Preservation Comm. - 5/10/89; P&Z Comm. - 5/18/89, 6/1/89; Bd. -of Library
Trustees - 5/25/89; Civil Service Comm. 5/15/89; P&R Comm. - 5/10/89.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Keith
W. Dempster dba The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington Street. Approving a Special
Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Michael O.L. Chan dba Canton House, 713-715 S.
Riverside Drive. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for John's Grocery, Inc. dba John's
Grocery, Inc„ 401 E. Market Street. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Walgreen
Co. dba Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for AM -PM Mini
Mart Corp. dba AM -PM Mini Mart, 2303 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class E Beer
Permit for OuikTrip Corporation dba OuikTrip #539, 301 Market. Approving a Class
E Beer Permit for Drug Fair, Inc. dba Peoples Drug #5276, 2425 Muscatine Ave.
Approving a Class B Liquor License for M.S. Restaurant at Howard Johnson Motel dba
Denny's Restaurant, 2208 N. Dodge. RES. 89-126, Bk. 101, p. 126, ISSUING A
DANCING PERMIT.
Resolutions: RES. 89-127, Bk. 101, p. 127, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 40
TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Petition signed by ten people urging the City Council to reject
the proposed change in zoning for the land west of Carousel Motors on Highway 1.
Joseph holland, attorney for Pentacrest Apartments and Ralston Creek Apartments
regarding parking problems in downtown Iowa City. Cora Pollack urging the Council
to reverse their decision on Resolution 89.102 which approved changing the
comprehensive plan for property along Highway 1 West (Westport Plaza). Francis
"Buzz" Graham supporting proposed Wal-Mart Shopping Center (Westport Plaza). Mrs.
James Miller supporting proposed shopping center (Westport Plaza).
Applications for Plaza Use Permits: James E. Clayton to set up a table on City
Plaza for the purpose of soliciting signatures on a petition on 6/10/89, approved. Steve
Hugg, TCBY Yogurt, for permission to give away sample cups of yogurt and promotional
material in the City Plaza, approved. Chamber of Commerce to advertise the Iowa
Festival by having a person walk through the Plaza wearing a sandwich board on 6/8-
25/89, approved. Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Center to set up a table on
City Plaza to distribute literature and offer crafts and buttons for donations on 6/8-11/89,
approved. Erica M. Womachka to vend hand-crafted jewelry as an ambulatory vendor
on 5/31/89, approved.
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motion carried.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Kubby, to set a public hearing for 6/27/89, on an
ordinance to vacate the easterly 189.25 feet of the east -west alley between Governor and
Summit Streets (Paul and Joan Victor). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 6/27/89, on a
resolution adopting the 1989 Comprehensive Plan Update. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 6/27/89, on an
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ordinance
care providers efromgthe Zoning Ordinance Section 36-4 and 5regulations fore child (care facilitienance to s and to extend the
hours of house calls for home occupations. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-128, Bk. 101, P. 128,
INTENT TO CONVEY TO JACK MOYERS ET AL THE VACATED LOOS STREET RIGHT-OF-
WAY, and setting a public hearing for June 27, 1989. 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. 89-129, Bk. 101, P. 129,
INTENT TO CONVEY TO GARY L FREEMAN AND RALPH J. FREEMAN VACATED LAFAYETTE
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN RALSTON CREEK AND SOUTH GILBERT STREET AND A
PORTION OF VACATED LINN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE
VACATED LAFAYETTE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, and setting a public hearing for June 27, 1989.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate that portion of the Lafayette Street
right-of-way generally located between the easterly right-of-way line of the north -south alley
between Dubuque Street and Ralston Creek and that portion of the Lafayette Street right-of-
way Immediately west of Its intersection with South Gilbert Street (Gary and Ralph Freeman).
No one appeared.
Moved by Balmer, 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
second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers rieMayor declared h
sec nded by Ambrisco, that heo the ordinance to vacate
portion of ion carried.
Lafayette Streetaright-
of-way generally located between the easterly right-of-way line of the north -south alley between
Dubuque Street and Ralston Creek and that portion of the Lafayette Street right-of-way
immediately west of Its Intersection with South Gilbert Street, be given second vote for passage
(Gary and Ralph Freeman). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a public walkway easement located
between Lots 26, 27, 46 and 47 of Pepperwood Addition, Part 2. Doug Carlo, 1156 Briar Drive
and Jess and Renae Lopez, 1162 Briar Drive, appeared and requested Council vacate the
easement. After discussion, Council directed Legal to review the subdivider's agreement and
report back to Council on options for paying for the sidewalk if needed at a later time. The
Mayor noted the item would be scheduled for Council consideration in two weeks.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to approve Oberlin Estates, a preliminary
and final Planned Development Housing (PDH) and a Large Scale Residential Development
(LSRD) plan and to rezone Lots 100 and 106 of Court Hill -Scott Boulevard Addition from RM -
20 and RS -5, respectively, to PDH -8. Ben Moore, developer for the project, requested
expedited action.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, 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. 89.3416, Bk. 30, p. 17, APPROVING AN AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (PDH) PLAN FOR SUMMIT PLACE, A 1.69 ACRE DEVELOPMENT
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE KIRKWOOD AVENUE AND MARCY STREET
INTERSECTION, be voted on for final passage at this time. Horowitz explained she would be
voting against the request for expedited action because she felt the neighbors deserved all due
process and could not vote to collapse a reading. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call votes: Ayes: Balmer, Courtney, Kubby, Larson,
McDonald, Ambrisco. Nays: Horowitz. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Balmer, 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 second consideration and vote be waived and that
ORD. 89.3417, Bk. 30, p. 18, CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF HILLTOP MOBILE HOME PARK AND WEST OF EXISTING
PEPPERWOOD ADDITION DEVELOPMENT ON SANDUSKY AND PEPPER DRIVES EXTENDED
FROM ID -RM TO RS -5 (Braverman Development, Inc.), be voted on for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. 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. 89-130, Bk. 101, p. 130,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PEPPERWOOD ADDITION, PART 8, A SUBDIVISION
OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to approve the recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Commission that parking be restricted to one side only on all cul-de-
sacs within Pepperwood Addition, Part 8. The Mayor noted Informal discussion the previous
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evening and the consensus of the Council was that the restriction was not necessary. The
Mayor declared the motion defeated unanimously, 0/7, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that ORD. 89.3418, Bk. 30, p. 19, REZONE
APPROXIMATELY 28 ACRES ALONG HIGHWAY 1 WEST FROM 1-1 TO CC -2 (Westport
Plaza/Joseph Company), be passed and adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz,
that this item be deferred until after the referendum question has been decided. Council -
members discussed the process and noted the City Attorney's memo on the subject. The
Mayor declared the motion to defer defeated, 2/5, Kubby and Horowitz voting in the airrmative.
The Mayor declared the motion to pass and adopt the ordinance carried, 5/2, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Larson. Nays:
Horowitz, Kubby.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 69-131, Bk. 101, P. 131,
APPROVING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR RUPPERT SUBDIVISION, PART 1, AND
THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, RUPPERT SUBDIVISION, PART 1 (Westport Plaza). PPD
Director Schmeiser stated that Improvements for the development will have to be approved by
IDOT prior to the beginning of construction and before the final LSNRD is approved. In
response to a question on signs from Kubby, Mike Wisdom, representing the Joseph
Company, said that one sign would designate one major anchor but would not be a typical
Wal-Mart sign. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald. Nays: Kubby.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt. RES. 89-132, Bk. 101, p. 132,
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
WESTPORT PLAZA ON LOT 2, RUPPERT SUBDIVISION, PART 1. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Courtney,
Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Ambrisco. Nays: Kubby.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to approve the recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Commission that a walk light be installed with signalization of the main
entrance of Westport Plaza. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 1/6, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz. Nays: Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Ambrisco, Balmer,
Courtney.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 89-3419, Bk. 30, p. 20, ZONE A
PORTION OF VACATED HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO CO -1, COMMERCIAL
OFFICE, be passed and adopted. AfOrmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted,
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-133, Bk. 101, P. 133,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF CAMERON SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF IOWA CITY,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Kubby stated she would be voting against this project because
of the proposed use of the thirty-third lot (Willowbrooke Pointe Condominiums) is not an
appropriate use. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney. Nays: Kubby.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt. RES. 89-134, Bk. 101, p. 134,
APPROVING AN AMENDED LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
SYCAMORE MALL (McDonalds). Horowitz asked that staff look at the need for more sidewalks
in the Sycamore Mall and surrounding areas. Kubby asked that McDonalds get away from
using styrofoam containers. 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. 89-135, Bk. 101, p. 135,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PRAIRIE VIEW ESTATES, PART 3, OF JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA. Balmer noted previous Council discussion re the lack of secondary access
to the proposed development, and that he hoped any additional development would have
adequate secondary access. Kubby said the developer had been Informed of the need for
secondary access and stated a policy on secondary access was needed. Larson and Horowitz
noted the project did provide for an emergency secondary access. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Larson, McDonald,
Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz. Nays: Kubby.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt. RES. 89.136, Bk. 101, p. 136,
ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR PLANNING AND ZONING AND BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT APPLICATIONS, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to approved the recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Commission to retain the current hours of operation for neighborhood
centers. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councllmembers present.
Joe Bolkcom, Environmental Advocates, reported on the plastic recycling of plastic milk
and bottls containers and thanked Council and the City for their support. He noted a need
for public education and promotion of the project and urged the City develop a position within
the City to assist in ongoing projects. Duane Means, Senior Center Commissioner, updated
Council on activities at the Center.
Councilmember Courtney commended city employees on their quick response in
rescuing a duck that had fallen through a drain in a downtown alley. Larson noted a
newspaper article re repair to the parking ramps and clarified that the point he was making was
that concrete should last more than nine years and someone should be held accountable. He
also welcomed new Police Chief R.J. Winkelhake. Kubby questioned when Council would be
discussing the parking issue, especially residential parking permits. The Mayor noted that a
special Informal could be scheduled on an off week. Kubby asked about implementing a
building moratorium to allow staff and Planning and Zoning time to prepare regulations re
environmentally fragile areas. The Mayor said regulations would be reviewed during
discussions re the subdivision ordinance in the near future. Horowitz stated her desire that
this would be accomplished prior to the next construction season.
The City Attorney noted an amended resolution to agenda item #12, dealing with the
purchase of parcel no. SIRC1.20, showing the actual amended price.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-137, Bk. 101, p. 137,
AMENDING 'THE AUTHORIZED ACQUISITION PRICE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AN
EASEMENT OVER PARCEL NO. SIRC1.03, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTHEAST
INTERCEPTOR/RALSTON CREEK SEGMENT, PHASE 1 SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-138, Bk. 101, p. 138,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AN AMENDED OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR
PARCEL NO. SIRC1.20, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTHEAST
INTERCEPTORIRALSTON CREEK SEGMENT, PHASE 1 SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
as amended to Include revised value. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89.139, Bk. 101, p. 139,
AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED ACQUISITION PRICE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS
OVER PARCEL NO. SIRC1.19, 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.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-140, Bk. 101, p, 140,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, AN APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE
CENTRAL IOWA TRAINING ASSOCIATION (CITA). Kubby noted the membership would be $25
a year. Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-141, Bk. 101, p. 141,
ADOPTING THE REVISED ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989, ENDING JUNE 30, 1989,
FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS, 3, 4, 5. 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. 89-142, Bk. 101, P. 142,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE 12TH
RENEWAL OF A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CiTY AND JOHNSON
COUNTY FOR TRANSIT SERVICE. In response to a question by Kubby, staffmember Davidson
said that when the contract cap is reached, it would be up to Council to discontinue the
service or amend the contract cap. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-143, Bk. 101, P. 143,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT
WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND OLD CAPITOL CAB COMPANY FOR FY90 SEATS
SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE. In response to a question by Horowitz, staffmember Davidson
explained that the contract is bid each year and the last couple of years the City had the
option of a one-year renewal and that the City would then automatically renew for that
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additional year if they were happy with the operation the previous year. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt the following funding agreement
resolutions: RES. 89-144, Bk. 101, p. 144, BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF JOHNSON
COUNTY ($25,300); RES. 89.145, Bk. 101, p. 145, IOWA CiTY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER
($18,500); RES. 89-146, Bk. 101, p. 146, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM
($24,000); RES. 89.147, Bk. 101, p. 147, JOHNSON COUNTY HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY
ACTION PROGRAM PROJECT HEADSTART ($2,600); RES. 89.148, MID -EASTERN COUNCIL
OF CHEMICAL ABUSE ($10,000); RES. 89-149, Bk. 101, p, 149, RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY
PROGRAM ($11,000); RES.89.150, Bk. 101, p. 150, JOHNSON COUNTY CHAPTER, AMERICAN
RED CROSS ($2,000); RES. 89-151, Bk. 101, P. 151, NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF
JOHNSON COUNTY ($16,000). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted,
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt the following funding agreement
resolutions: RES. 89-152, Bk. 101, p. 152, ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY OF JOHNSON
COUNTY ($36,920); RES. 89-153, Bk. 101, p. 153, MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
($30,500). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolutions adopted.
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Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt the following funding agreement
resolutions: RES. 89-154, Bk. 101, P. 154, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDING ($23,630); RES. 89-155, Bk. 101, p. 155, GENERAL FUND ($17,370). Affirmative roil
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolutions
adopted.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES, 89-156, Bk. 101, p. 156,
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CiTY
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1989, THROUGH
JUNE 30, 1991. Council commended Asst. City Mgr. Hailing on his work. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 89.157, Bk. 101, P. 157,
AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE RECREATION DIVISION OF THE PARKS &
RECREATION DEPARTMENT, The City Manager stated that this change allows for one full-
time maintenance person at Mercer Park and makes the whole maintenance scheduling easier.
Amrmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 89-158, Bk. 101, p. 158,
AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance amending Chapter 23,
entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
by amending Section 23-189 therein to change Speed Umits on parts of North Dubuque Road
and Scoff Boulevard, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. 89.3420, Bk. 30, p. 21, AMENDING
CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, "WEED CONTROL," BY REPEALING SECTIONS 34-73,34-75, AND 34-76 THEREOF, AND
ENACTING NEW SECTIONS IN LIEU THEREOF TO BE CODIFIED THE SAME, CLARIFYING
THE PROVISION WHICH MAKES FAILURE TO CONTROL WEEDS A NUISANCE, AND
PROVIDING FOR YEAR ROUND ENFORCEMENT OF WEED CONTROL REGULATIONS BY USE
OF THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE VI OF
THE CITY CODE, be passed and adopted. In response to Kubby, the City Attorney stated that
there were provisions for wildflower gardens in the ordinance, Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn 10:25 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
MARIAN K, KARR, CITY CLERK
JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
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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. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser, Franklin,
Moen, Caln, Doyle, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 89-42, Sides 1 & 2;
89-43, Side 1, 1-490,
The Mayor noted Studio 114 addition to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Ambrisco,
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 6/13/89, as
published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - 5/19/89; CCN
Comm. - 5/16/89; Riverfront Comm. - 5/24/89; Broadband Telecom.
Comm. - 5/10/89; Civil Service Comm. - 5/23/89; Housing Comm. -
4/11/89; P&Z Comm. - 6/15/89.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for
David L. Alberhasky dba Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market Street.
Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Sinclair Marketing, Inc, dba Sinclair Service
Station & Convenience Store, 2153 ACT Circle. Approving a Class C Uquor
t License for Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, dba Fraternal Order
of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy. 1 South. Approving a Class C Uquor
License for Vito's of Iowa City, Inc. dba Vito's, 118 E. College Street. Approving
a Class C Uquor License for Motif, LTD dba M.T. Cohen, Old Capitol Center.
Approving a Class C Uquor License for American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post
#17 dba American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post #17, 3016 Muscatine Ave. RES.
89-159, Bk. 101, p. 159, ISSUE A DANCING PERMIT. RES. 69.160, Bk. 101, p.
160, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Approving a Class C Uquor License for
S&D Iowa City, Incorporated dba Studio 114, 114 Wright Street.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $6,029,414.47 for
the period of 5/1 thru 5/31/89, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject
to audit.
Correspondence: Joan Victor regarding request to vacate eastern alley
between Governor and Summit streets. Letters from four neighbors attached.
i Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting a certified list of applicants for
the position of Treatment Plant Operator/Water.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Reproductive Rights Coalition
to set up a table on City Plaza on 7/1/89, to distribute literature and offer Items
for sale, approved. Iowa International Socialist Organization to set up a table
on City Plaza on 7/1, 15, 29 and 8/26/89, to distribute literature and offer Items
for donations, approved. Visiting Nurses Association of Johnson County to set
up a table on City Plaza on 6/13, 19, 28, 7/5, 10, 20 and 8/1, 7, 16/89, to sell
raffle tickets, approved. David Sewell to sing and play an acoustical guitar on
City Plaza on 6/14-16/89, approved. Latin American Human Rights Advocacy
Center to set up a table on City Plaza during the period from 6/15-31/89,
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approved. Erica Womachka to vend hand-crafted Jewelry as an ambulatory
vendor on 6/17/89, approved. New Pioneer Cooperative to have a pancake
breakfast to benefit I -Care on 6/18/89, approved. James Clayton to set up a
table on City Plaza on 6/16/89, from which to solicit signatures on a petition,
approved.
� Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to set up a public hearing for 7/11/89, on
an ordinance to vacate a portion of First Street extending west of Gilbert Street. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-161, Bk. 101, p. 161,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP-
MENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR AERO RENTAL LOCATED AT 227 KIRKWOOD AVENUE. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the 1989 Comprehensive Plan
Update. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on 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 (Paul and Joan Victor). Charles Swisher, 533 S. Summit, appeared and
requested an easement to allow him to access his garage It the alley were vacated and hoped
Council would not close the alley.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, to approve the recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Commission that a study of traffic circulation on the east -west alley
between Summit and Governor Streets (Paul and Joan Victor) be conducted contingent upon
a preliminary report from staff on the degree of time and effort involved to prepare a report.
The City Manager stated a preliminary report would be to Council in two weeks. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 36, entitled 'Zoning
Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Section 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 occupa-
tions. No one appeared, Councilmember Kubby noted Council discussion the previous
evening re possibility of waiving or reducing the $265 special exception fee for smaller day
rare providers.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Kubby, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer,
seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending Chapter 36, entitled 'Zoning Ordinance"
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Sections 36-4 and 36-
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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 given
second vote for passage. Balmer noted a memo from PPD Director Schmelser stating in lieu
of an outright exemption to a limitation on hours for house calls for home occupations involved
with child care, the hours of operation will be extended to 10:00 p.m. Kubby noted her earlier
comment during the public hearing re possible reduction or waiver of the fee. The Mayor
stated that would be a separate item for discussion at a later time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on the City's intent to convey to Jack Moyers at al. the
vacated right-of-way of Loos Street, between Rocky Shore Drive and Black Springs Circle.
Jack Moyers, 1130 Dill Street, stated he wished to enlarge a bedroom and asking if there
would be consideration to moving the driveway that has been constructed in the right-of-way.
f Staffinember Schmelser present for discussion. Mr. Moyers stated that his primary aim would
be satisfied If the street were vacated and he was allowed to purchase the abutting property.
} Staff will research and report back.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 89-3421, Bk. 30, p. 22,
VACATING PORTIONS OF LAFAYE17E STREET (Gary and Ralph Freeman), be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on the City's Intent to convey to Gary L Freeman and Ralph
J. Freeman that portion of the vacated Lafayette Street right-of-way located between Ralston
Creek and South Gilbert Street and a portion of the vacated Linn Street right-of-way
immediately north of the vacated Lafayette Street right-of-way. Gary Freeman outlined his
reasons for wishing to acquire the property. Mr. Freeman noted the total square footage is
about 9,000 square feet; however, CRANDIC Railroad runs through almost 4,000 square feet
of the property. Therefore, only about 5,000 square feet is usable. He added that he was also
willing to give back to the City an 8' easement across the back of the lot; that the City was
going to require closing up the wide entrance to the street at an estimated cost of $2,500 to
tear up the existing street; and that a gas easement runs across the lot so that it can never
be built upon. He also noted that he was not sure the lot that he already owns next to this
property has legal access and would require petitioning a curb cut onto Gilbert Street without
this property. Councilmembers expressed concern re the purchase price of $1,000 (.100 a
square foot).
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Larson, to adopt resolution 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. Council acknowledged a memo from PPD staff
regarding comparable sales. The City Attorney reported on three private sales in the area,
and reviewed the procedure for City vacation and disposition of parcels, PPD Director
Schmelser noted that the lowest square foot price the City has paid recently was for land
acquired on West Benton Street at .850, and that Mr. Freeman says he has 3,900 square feet
of usable feet in the land he wishes to acquire from the City. Therefore, Schmelser suggested
the land was equal to at least three times more than the offer made, Individual Councilmem-
bers expressed their views and directed staff to negotiate a price of no lower than $3,000 for
the parcel. After discussion, earlier motion to adopt was withdrawn. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Horowitz, to defer two weeks consideration of a resolution authorizing sale and
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conveyance of excess City property, to -wit, a portion of vacated Lafayette Street and Unn
Street rights-of-way generally lying east of Ralston Creek in Iowa City, Iowa, subject to retaining
certain utility and conservation easements. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani-
mously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance vacating a public
walkway easement located between Lots 26, 27, 46 and 47 of Pepperwood Addition, Part 2,
be given first vote for passage. Horowitz said she recognized the binds the neighbors were
in, but felt there was a purpose in maintaining Internal circulation and would be voting against
the request. Larson stated he felt the neighborhood had changed and didn't feel the sidewalk
t was necessary. Courtney asked that this subject be addressed by staff when they reviewed
f the subdivision ordinance. The Mayor agreed and commented that he hoped such items
ij would be tightened up in the subdivision ordinance revisions. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Larson, McDonald, Ambrisco,
Balmer, Courtney, Kubby. Nays: Horowitz.
iMoved by Balmer, 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 voted be waived and the
F second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer,
seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to approve 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 given second vote for ;
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-162, Bk. 101, p. 162,
APPROVING THE FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSRD) PLAN FOR
WILLOWBROOKE POINTE CONDOMINIUMS, LOT 33 CAMERON SUBDIVISION. Balmer noted
comments regarded the development not being in character with the area and reminded
people that there is is a PDH -8 zone just north of there on the corner of Melrose and Mormon !
Trek. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald. Nays: Kubby.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 69-163, Bk. 101, p. 163,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION, PART 5, A SUBDIVISION OF IOWA
CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AND CLARIFYING CERTAIN RIGHT-OF-WAY BY VACATING
PORTIONS OF DYNEVOR CIRCLE PREVIOUSLY DEDICATED AND PLATTED IN TY'N CAE
SUBDIVISION, PART 3, AND ACCEPTING REDEDICATION OF REALIGNED DYNEVOR CIRCLE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 89-164, Bk. 101, p. 164,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 45 EAST
IOWA CITY, A 0.48 ACRE TRACT LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE
INTERSECTION OF "H11 STREET AND SIXTH AVENUE. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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A public hearing was held on the proposal to increase the aggregate principal amount
of industrial Revenue Bonds (Michael Development of Iowa LP. Project) Series 1989, from
$3,000,000 to $5,000,000 of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES.
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APPROVING PROCEEDING WITH AN INCREASE IN THE AGGREGATEPRINCIPALAMOUNT
I OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MICHAEL DEVELOPMENT OF IOWA L.P.
PROJECT) SERIES 1989, FROM $3,000,000 TO $5,000,000 OF THE CITY OF IOWA CfiY,
IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
II declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to appoint Ernest Galer, 1749 W. Benton
++i Street, to the Bd. of Adjustment for an unexpired term ending 1/1/94. The Mayor declared the
f motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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j Councilmember Courtney noted the recent update from the Community Relations Officer
and acknowledged the donation from the Knights of Columbus of a McGruff Crime Dog
costume. He noted the memo from the City Mgr, re installation of warning sirens and
announced the resignation of Renee Jedlicka, Iowa City-Coralville Convention Bureau Director.
Horowitz invited everyone to participate In a broadcast Garbage. Trash. Solid Waste and You
m�' B1 scheduled for July 5, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Public Library. She noted that individuals
11 unable to attend could participate by phoning in their questions. Copies of the ECICOG
Regional Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Report #1
d by Brice,
e nes- ono us o, wi a a ava e Ambrisco congratulated Asst. City Mgr. Hel i g and
a^ a W his wife on the arrival of their son 6/23, and bid farewell to retiring Mercy Hospital Administrator
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(er Avenue for the
C&vp�.(� const ucti nary eper period and Balmer omment d tit seems to a orary working ht Installed
well in slow ng down traffic
,dj4'', on the by-pass. He requested that information be shared with IDOT who wish to place a light
D""Guo on Orchard at a later time. City Mgr, will follow-up. Larson questioned if the City Mgr, and
staff had looked Into the traffic problem on Melrose and Grand Avenue. The City Mgr.
ai reported that staff will be doing a traffic count due to concern for safety of pedestrians and
will be painting the Intersection with crosswalk and additional signage. Larson updated the
3 public on the status of the erosion problem associated with the Cliffs Apartments, and assured
the public that the City is working with the developer to correct the problem.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Balmer, to approve the recommendation of the
Riverfront Commission that the amendment to the River Corridor Overlay Zone concerning the
30 foot setback be withdrawn, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 89-166, Bk. 101, P. 166,
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE IOWA CITY RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL AND AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF A RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPART-
MENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Allen Stroh, 3023 Cornell, updated Council on the status of e
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project between Iowa Avenue and the footbridge. Mr. Stroh stated that a problem exists with
the northerly portion. Project GREEN will help with the portion from the Art Building to Iowa
Avenue. Stroh said staff had declined to ask Council for that portion as it was all University
property and that the University had agreed to maintain the trial once constructed. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-167, Bk. 101, p. 167,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF AN AMENDED APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION
ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED, FOR TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING, AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND
PROCESS SAID AMENDED APPLICATION. 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. 89-168, Bk. 101, p. 168,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS AND RECEIPT OF BIDS TO
PURCHASE CERTAIN LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, KNOWN AS PARCELS C AND
D, LOCATED IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK AREA OF IOWA CITY AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH ACTIONS. Kubby clarified that this changes the
word from minimum price to suggested price, but that the City still has to accept fair market
value for the property. 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. 89-169, Bk. 101, p. 169,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CENTRAL STATES CAN CO./SILGAN CORP. RAIL SPUR RAP-
RR89(5)-9T-52 PROJECT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAIL AND WATER DIVISION, to Peterson
Contractors, Inc. for $81,589.50. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, 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, 15-62,15-63 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 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 first vote for passage. Balmer applauded the City Mgr, and staff for proceeding in the
proper manner. Kubby stated she preferred not to have fees for taking of these Items.
Ainrmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-170, Bk. 101, p. 170,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CiTY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST,
RESPECTIVELY, AN AGREEMENT WITH ROSEBAR TIRE SHREDDING CENTER, INC. OF
VINTON, IOWA FOR THE PROVISION OF TIRE RECYCLING SERVICES AT THE IOWA CITY
LANDFILL, for the unit price of $71.00 per ton. Horowitz challenged the public to develop new
Industries for solid waste management. Kubby asked the City to change the procedures to
allow smaller businesses to participate. Balmer noted the City needed to be cautious to
protect the taxpayers. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous. 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to defer for two weeks a resolution
authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, an
agreement for the provision of scrap metal recycling services at the Iowa City Landfill. The City
Mgr. stated that procedurally nothing changes in the special pick-up provisions until after the
ordinance regarding fees is passed. Public Works Director present for discussion. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89.171, Bk. 101, P. 171,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST,
RESPECTIVELY, AN AGREEMENT WITH WESTINGHOUSE SPECIALTY SERVICES, INC.
(APTUS) OF COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS, FOR THE PROVISION OF PCB DISPOSAL SERVICES
FROM SOLID WASTES DELIVERED TO THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL, for $1.60 per pound or
$800.00 minimum per scheduled trip. Public Works Director Schmadeke explained that the
PCB will be stored in 55 gallon drums and that staff will be trained in handling the material.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Kubby, 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 first vote for passage. Balmer questioned the procedure for notifying customers. The
City Mgr. explained that staff is researching a mailer, utilizing the school system, and local Boy
Scouts. Kubby questioned if the City would have to amend the ordinance each time the State
increased the tax per ton. The City Atty, said that unless the City wanted to absorb the
additional cost that would be necessary. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, 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. 89.3422, Bk. 30, P. 23, AMENDING CHAPTER 23, ENTITLED "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION 23-189 THEREIN TO CHANGE SPEED LIMITS ON PARTS OF
NORTH DUBUQUE ROAD AND SCOTT BOULEVARD, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. ANirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-172, Bk. 101, p. 172,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF THE REMAINING TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS AND PERMANENT SEWER EASEMENTS FOR THE SOUTHEAST INTERCEP-
TOR/RALSTON CREEK SEGMENT, PHASES 1 AND 2, SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
with revised exhibit. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-173, Bk. 101, p. 173,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST,
RESPECTIVELY, AN ADDENDUM TO THE fOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AGREEMENT FOR RISE FUNDING FOR THE HIGHWAY NO. 1 AT 1.80 PAVING IMPROVE-
MENTS PROJECT, NO. RM -3715(3)-9D-52, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to defer for two weeks a resolution
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 Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn 9:45 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
?HN NALD, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-173, Bk. 101, p. 173,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST,
RESPECTIVELY, AN ADDENDUM TO THE fOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AGREEMENT FOR RISE FUNDING FOR THE HIGHWAY NO. 1 AT 1.80 PAVING IMPROVE-
MENTS PROJECT, NO. RM -3715(3)-9D-52, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to defer for two weeks a resolution
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 Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn 9:45 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
?HN NALD, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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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.
StaNmembers Present: Atkins, Karr, Timmins, Smith, Schmelser, Schmadeke, Franklin, Moen,
Pelkey, DeLong.
Tape-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 HEARING FOR JULY 11, 1969, ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A_P_ORTION
OF FIRST STREET EXTENDING WEST OF GILBERT STREET. (V-8904)
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See item B.
Schmelser 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, Krkwood Avenue, and First Street. Schmelser explained
the ordinance requires that street trees be planted along the right-of-way, not within the
right-of-way. Schmelser 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.
OF FIRST STREET EXTENDING WEST OF GILBERT STREET. (V-8904)
Schmelser 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. Schmelser staled
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
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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
i' 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
j requirad 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
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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. Schmeiser 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
Pi to comply with the total number of required parking spaces, but only for that proposed
building. Horowitz asked it the building needed to be set back from Ralston Creek.
Schmeiser stated there is not a setback requirement but the applicants 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.
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Schmelser explained that Paul and Joan Victor are the petitioners who have pointed out
a problem regarding traffic in the alley. Schmeiser 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. Schmeiser
noted the apartment complex does have access to Governor Street and need not
access this north -south alley. Schmeiser stated the Planning & Zoning Commission did
recommend the matter be referred to the appropriate staff for review and report.
Schmeiser 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. Schmeiser 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. Schmeiser stated if Council proceeded to give the ordinance first consideration
and denied it, then the application is denied.
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E. RECOMMENDF
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See above item D.
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 10:00 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. Schmeiser 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, Schmelser 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. Schmelser 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. Schmeiser 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.
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Schmelser stated last December the City Council vacated the street and now the City
has received an offer to purchase the right-of-way. Schmeiser stated that acquisition
is subject to a legal survey of the property and easements being established for
drainage, sanitary sewers and access. Schmeiser 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.
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. Schmeiser stated the only concern raised
by staff was the offer received by Freemans for the amount of $1,000 or 10.570 per
square foot. Schmeiser stated Council received a copy of a letter from Monica Moen
to Freeman suggesting that offer did not approximate fair market value. Schmelser
stated recent purchases by the City for property have been for 652 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. Schmeiser
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. Schmelser 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. Schmeiser stated the City has a number of
comparisons, but in no case has the City either bought or sold land at 10.52 per square
foot. Schmeiser 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 It depends upon the nature of the farm ground. Timmins stated staff could prepare
a list of comparables based on City acquisitions. Atkin 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 ff 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 it the $1,000 offer is negotiable. Freeman stated no. Courtney noted a public
hearing will be held at Council's formal meeting on Tuesday.
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L. ORDINANCE V/
Schmelser 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. Schmelser
stated staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission have recommended to retain the
easement. Schmeiser explained that according to subdivision regulations, sidewalks are
t 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. Counciimembers discussed the need for a sidewalk. Larson
i stated the sidewalk is not needed for Internal circulation. Horowitz stated she did not
t see any compelling reason not to require the sidewalk. Courtney asked why the
sidewalk was not constructed within one year after it was approved. Schmelser 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
lions on properties at such time as the building permits are issued. In this case, there
were no liens placed on the property. Schmeisor explained the reason the Building
i 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.
x Courtney asked If the easement could be retained and, through an agreement, require
i'. a sidewalk If a school is built. Schmelser stated that option is not in the ordinance, but
F staff could present Council with an amendment to the current subdivision regulations.
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M. ORDINANCE TO APPROVE OBERLIN ESTATES, A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED
TO PDH -8.
Schmelser 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, Schmelser stated the proposed location of a tree within the
floodplain crossing the property was moved.
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Kubby asked if there was a problem with placement of the driveway. Schmeiser said
no.
REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE PLAN:
Reel 69-36, Side 2
Bob Bamsey 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 Counctlmembers
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 Plan. 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 staled 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 not to continue to gather data.
Atkins said the report brings all the elements into the document, but the analysts 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.
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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 enerav 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.
Councilmembers 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. Councilmembers 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 PLAN UPDATE REVIEW: Reel 89.40, Side 2
Franklin noted Councilmembers 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
I 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. Councilmembers 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
j 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
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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 'd 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 AGENDA/rIME:
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 50 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
9 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 fix 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.
5. 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 Rom No. 23.
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6. (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.
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