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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
August 22, 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. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser, Schmadeke.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-50, Side 1, 1 -END, and Side 2, END -1.
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The Mayor noted the addition of items 2.x(14) and 2.x(15) 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 8/8/89, as
', published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. /38S
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i Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - 7/18/89; Rivert8Lront�
`` Comm. - 7/19/89; Airport Comm. (Informal/formal) - 7/11/89; P&Z Comm. - 8/3/89; Bd. 1319
f' of Library Trustees - 7/27/89; Housing Comm. -7/11/89; Bd. of Incorporators of NPO -13 99
7/25/89. 15919
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Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Nash -r3 72
Finch Company dba Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway Street. Approving a Class Ci393
Liquor License for Plamor Bowling, Inc, dba Plamor Bowling, Inc., 1555 First Ave.
Approving a Class C liquor License for Micky's of Iowa City, Inc. dba Micky's, 11 S 13 91/
iDubuque Street. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corporation -L 95
dba Dan's Short Stop Corporation, 2221 Rochester Ave. Approving a Special Class C/3 9G
Beer/Wine Permit for Bushnell's Turtle, Inc. dba Bushnell's Turtle, 127 E. College Street.
Approving an Outdoor Service Area Application for Bushnell's Turtle, Inc. dba Bushnell's-L3—Y7
Turtle, 127 E. College Street. Approving a 14 -Day Permit, Class B Beer Permit for Iowa /399
City Fall Fun Festival, Inc, dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2150 Rochester Ave.
Approving a Class C Liquor License for HSL Foods, Ltd, dba Country IOtchen, 1402 S 3 9
Gilbert Street. Approving a Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose Lodger°°
#1096 dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 2910 Muscatine Ave. Approving ° r
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Class C Liquor License for Cardan, Inc, dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Approving
Class C Liquor License for Berntsen, Berntsen, Sayre, Bernie, Dick & Edwin dba Duds
'N Suds, 5 Sturgis Drive. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Doc's Standard, Inc, IV -0-3
dba Doe's Standard, Inc., 801 S. Riverside Drive. RES. 89.205, Bk. 102 p. 205.15(4 f
ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for RSNV, Inc. dba /a°S
j Russ Amoco Service, 305 N. Gilbert St. RES. 89.206, Bk. 102, p. 206, ISSUING A i*° 4,
CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $8,939,032,51 for the period/" 7
of 7/1 thru 7/31/89, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit,
Correspondence: Victoria and Michael Solursh regarding a parking problem a /t V°8
819 North Linn Street.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Deborah Conklin on behalf of the°9
Ecumenical Peace Committee to have a commemorative service and dedication of the
! Peace Pole on 8/6/89, approved.
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Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Jackie Fordice on behalf 6410
of Defenders for Life to have a march in conjunction with an anti -abortion rally on
8/12J89, denied. Ellen Cram for use of Evergreen Place for a block party on 8/11/89-/44//
approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to set a public hearing for 9/5/89 on an
ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit fences up to six (6) feet in height within /SL/.?—
f'. a front yard abutting an arterial street in certain circumstances. Horowitz requested clearer
language regarding double and triple frontage lots prior to the public hearing. PPD Director
Schmeiser indicated the agenda item would be clarified on the next agenda. The Mayor
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declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to accept the recommendation of the P&Z
Commission that the City Council direct the Legal Department to complete the necessary work 1413
on the vision triangle provisions of the fence regulations. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit
P; an increase in building height and floor area ratio in the Commercial Office, CO -1 zone. NLLI_
I one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to clarity
the rules of construction for boundaries of zones. No one appeared. /1//S
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 89-3429, Bk. 31, p. 30, AMENDING
} CHAPTER 36, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, TO DEFINE CONSIGNMENT STORES AND TO /$/ 6
PERMIT THEM IN THE COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE, CI -1, ZONE, be passed and adopted.
i Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Anna Buss, Miller & Benton Street, requested that Council reinstate parking on Mille[ L / 7
Street. She noted a number of the neighbors do not have off-street parking available and were
willing to give up the traffic light on Miller and Highway 1 if parking could be returned. She
also noted a dangerous situation for turning traffic at Benton and Miller when the pavement is
wet. The City Manager said a report would be to Council in a couple of weeks. Charlie / `{ 19
Ruppert noted that Miller Street was In bad shape and that the City needed another access
from Benton to the highway. Victoria Solursh, 819 N. Linn, appeared regarding her letter o /n 4/9
the Consent Calendar concerning a parking problem at that address. She requested Council
make an exception to allow her to park in a portion of the City right-of-way that had been
paved for that use some years ago. The City Manager noted that the City routinely gets a
number of requests to park in the right-of-way and was concerned that if the privilege were
granted to one, it would have to be extended to others. Councilmembers raised concerns
allowing such a request and agreed to pursue neighborhood parking permits. Staff will report
back. Hlmie Voxman, 821 N. Linn, also appeared. Stan Ziewacz stated that there didn't JS�aa
appear to be symmetry between street cleaning and ticketing and asked the city to better
coordinate the two.
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Council recessed for ten minutes.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Riverfront Commission - two vacancies/V�2 /
for three-year terms ending 12/1/92. These appointments will be made at the 10/3/89 meeting
of the City Council.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Larson, to appoint June V. Pieper, 7 Melrose Place, to-L4 -Z
the Senior Center Commission for an unexpired term plus a three-year term ending 12/31/92.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired Z52 3
term to be readvertised.
Councilmember Courtney requested an update on the newspaper vending machines
The City Manager reported that a meeting had been held with the publisher from the Press -
Citizen and additional correspondence had been drafted and sent. A reply is forthcoming.
Ambrisco invited citizens to attend the Sertoma pancake breakfast Sunday, 8/27, at the lows -z1?-f
City Airport. Balmer noted the memo from the Finance Director regarding the City's year end /4-2 b
financial status and called attention to FY89 being a positive year for revenues and
expenditures and the City's solid financial base. He also announced plans for a reunion
commemorating the 50th year of City High to be held homecoming weekend, October 20. He
encouraged friends and alumni to furnish input regarding the event which includes an open
house and Inductions into the City High Hall of Fame. Larson encouraged Interested /4,?
individuals to apply for the vacancy just announced on the River Commission. He also
complimented the City Manager on his memo regarding solid waste management and
protecting our environment which was part of the last Council packet. Kubby asked thawuaP
Councilmembers receive copies of the report dealing HUD affordable housing in Iowa City.
She reported on her training with the National League of Cities in conflict resolution. MCDonaldiV--? 9
noted a recent article in the Des Moines Register regarding taxation in towns and counties in
Iowa and stated the article was totally misleading and the method used to calculate the figures
was wrong. The City Manager said the figures Indicated cities had large surpluses based on
estimates and did not consider restricted monies or use audited reports.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-207, Bk. 102, p. 207,
APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY
NO. 1 AT INTERSTATE SO PAVING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IR-80-7(56)246-12.52 to Metro IV 3 to
Pavers, Inc. for $1,045,317.86. Public Works Director Schmadeke stated the benefitting
property owners would be paying back the no-Interest loan over a ten-year period. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution
Ef adopted.
i Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89.208, Bk. 102, p. 208,
I AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS
(MICHAEL DEVELOPMENT OF IOWA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF L`f 3 /
IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A LOAN TO ASSIST MICHAEL
t DEVELOPMENT OF IOWA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP IN THE FINANCING OF COSTS OF A
'PROJECT' WITHIN THE MEANING OF CHAPTER 419, CODE OF IOWA; AUTHORIZING THE
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EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN FINANCING DOCUMENTS FOR FURTHER
SECURING THE PAYMENT OF THE BOND; AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID BONDS;
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE; AND RELATED MATTERS. The City Clerk
noted corrected copies of page one showing that the company was also a Minnesota
partnership in addition to Iowa. In response to Kubby, Courtney stated that the industrial
revenue bond process does not put the City under any obligation to repay the loan. Rather,
the people who buy the bonds assume the risk of the partnership. He stated the process was
a stamp of approval used for funding. The City Manager stated that the City does charge a
$2,000 fee for the processing and review of the bond process. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, I
AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR seconded 4 adopt by Kubby, to E
00UMTS SECTION8 EXISTING HOUSING UNITS L/-3 a
(VOUCHERS OR CERTIFICATES) AND REQUESTING FUNDS. Kubby stated she would like to
see more vouchers available for larger units, 3.4 bedrooms. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Counciimembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, TO SETA PUBLIC HEARING ON 9/19/89, ON
APPLICATIONS FOR 100 UNITS OF SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING UNITS (VOUCHERS OR 1433
CERTIFICATES). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89.210, Bk. 102, p, 210,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT #2 TO THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS/ 34
CONTRACT #KC9033. 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. 89.211, Bk. 102, p. 211,
RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING PURCHASE OFFERS MADE BY THE CITY MANAGER FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT AND/OR TEMPORARY EASEMENTS ON PARCEL NOS. SIRC
1.12, SIRC 1.14, SIRC 1.19, SIRC 1.24, SIRC 1.25, SIRC 2.03, SIRC 2.09, SIRC 2.11, SIRC 2.12,
SIRC 2.13, AND SIRC 2.19, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTHEAST INTERCEPTOR'I±--3-5—
RALSTON CREEK SEGMENT, PHASE 1 AND 2 SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. The City
Attorney noted a revised exhibit distributed the previous evening showing some revised values.
Kubby questioned the revisions for shrubs, trees and fences and asked if the project had been
revised from the original plan. The City Attorney explained that plans had been drawn up a
couple of years ago and final site work was needed to clarify values. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Counciimembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89.212, Bk. 102, p. 212,
APPROVING SALARY OF FIRST ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY LINDA NEWMAN GENTRU406
UNDER THE EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN, effective 7/31/89 to $46,268. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
I Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89.213, Bk. 102, p, 213,
I AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN THE WATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS 1437
p DEPARTMENT, deletion of one Meter Reader and addition of one Maintenance Worker I.
f Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Larson, that the ordinance amending Chapter 321
entitled "Taxation and Revenues; of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by
amending new permit fees for the Capitol Street Parking Ramp and a maximum daily rate for V
the Dubuque Street Parking Ramp, be given second vote for passage. Larson explained there
should be some accommodations for store owners to handle permit parkers without lowering
the availability of shopper parking. Balmer stated he wanted a good compromise on this issue.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn 9:10 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
MARIAN i KARR, Cr CLCLERK
JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE : August 15, 1989
Memo for Record
City Manager
Material Mailed to Council Only
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Drainage Improvements - Ralston Creek
b. Pending Development Issues
July 1989 Progress Report, Sewer Projects.
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1989 Fiscal Year End Report for the Fire Department.
Letter from the Johnson County Health Department regarding Toxic
Cleanup Day, October 14, 1989.
Copy of comments by John Lundell at National Transportation Policy
Outreach Program.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE : August 18, 1989
TO : City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE : Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Solid Waste Management
b. Summary - Waste Volume Reduction and Recycling Act - New State
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c. Water Quality - Chlorine Dioxide
d. Burning of Shredded Tire Material - ADM
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Copies of letters from the City Manager to:
a. Mary Jo Small regarding right-of-way planning policy
b. State Board of Regents regarding U of I sewer rate structure
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c. Appliance/white goods dealers
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d. Gary Haymond regarding changes in operations of landfill
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e. Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding painting of interior
of Senior Center kitchen
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Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding year-end financial status_
Memoranda from the City Clerk:
a. League of Iowa Municipalities Meeting
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b. Special Election Dates
c. Board and Commission Minutes (copy of memo to Department Heads)
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Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding
status of 713 East Jefferson Street and 420-422 Church Street.
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Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding parkland
acquisition.
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Copy of letter from Walter Rouse regarding help received from City Forester%
Copy of letter from Montessori School regarding purchase of property.
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Copy of letter from Jay Honohan regarding agreement for Weeber Street
extension.
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Copy of letter from Chair of the Chamber of commerce Downtown Expansion Task
Force re long term parking in the Central Business District (CBD).
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE : August 15, 1969
TO : Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
R E : Material Mailed to Council Only
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Drainage Improvements - Ralston Creek
b. Pending Development Issues / 3
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July 1989 Progress Report, Sewer Projects.
1989 Fiscal Year End Report for the Fire Department.
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Letter from the Johnson County Health Department regarding Toxic
Cleanup Day, October 14, 1989.
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Copy of comments by John Lundell at National Transportation Policy
Outreach Program.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 18, 1989
TO : City Council
FROM: City Manager
R E : Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
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a. Solid Waste Management
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b. Summary - Waste Volume Reduction and Recycling Act - New State
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c. Water Quality - Chlorine Dioxide
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d. Burning of Shredded Tire Material - ADM
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Copies of letters from the City Manager to:
a. Mary Jo Small regarding right-of-way planning policy
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b. State Board of Regents regarding U of I sewer rate structure
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c. Appliance/white goods dealers
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d. Gary Haymond regarding changes in operations of landfill
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e. Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding painting of interior
of Senior Center kitchen
Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding year-end financial status_zy�f
Memoranda from the City Clerk:
a. League of Iowa Municipalities Meeting
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b. Special Election Dates
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c. Board and Commission Minutes (copy of memo to Department Heads)
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Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding
status of 713 East Jefferson Street and 420-422 Church Street.
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Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding parkland
acquisition.
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Copy of letter from Walter Rouse regarding help received from City Forester/` -4e
Copy of letter from Montessori School regarding purchase of property.
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Copy of letter from Jay Honohan regarding agreement for Weeber Street
extension.
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Copy of letter from Chair of the Chamber of Commerce Downtown Expansion Task
Force re long term parking in the Central Business District (CBD).
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