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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-10-03 Minutes Numbered■ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 3, 1989 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser, Boren, Cain, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-54, Side 2, END -1; 89.56, Side 1, 1 - END, Side 2, END -1. The Mayor 21 as ALPHA PHI OMEGA R MEGA SERV CE WEEK; October 15I 989 as WHITE ANE SAFETYION WEEK; teDAY; 14 �F9 October 1989 as LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH; October 1-7, 1989 as MENTAL ILLNESS /650 AWARENESS WEEK. //157 The Mayor Introduced City Inspector Steve Faga, Vice President of the Iowa Association /6 52 of Housing Officials (IAHO) who presented a membership plaque to Housing and Inspection /653 Services Director Doug Boothroy and the City of Iowa City for the City's leadership and dedication to IAHO over the past eight years. 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 presented: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 9/19/89, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. L Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City Council Rules Comm. - 9/19/89; CCN 6sb Comm. - 9/19/89; Design Review Comm. - 9/21/89; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 14-57 7/18/89; Airport Comm. - 8/15/89; Human Rights Comm. - 8/28/89; Police and Fire -&5 I Retirement System Bds. - joint mtg. 8/29/89; P&Z Comm. - 9/21/89. /GGo G/ Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Kermit Shaker dba Central Pharmacy Center, 701 E. Davenport Street. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Kwik /6 0 Shop, Inc, dba Kwik Shop #567, 820 First Avenue. Approving a Class 8 Beer Permi /t 6 444 for Pizza Hut of America, Inc. dba Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk Street. Approving an Outdoor Service Area application for R.T. Grunt's, Inc. dba R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton Street, /665, Approving a Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, Inc. dba Iowa City Yacht /664 Club, 13 S. Unn Street. Approving a Liquor License refund for Rose and Crown, Inc. /L 4 7 dba The Polo Club, 313 S. Dubuque. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Hilltop /6 —/-F Tavern Ltd. dba The Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge Street. Approving a Class 8 Beer /4 6 Permit for Pan Style Pizza Corporation of Iowa dba Rocky Rococo, 1540 First Avenue. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Baja, Inc, dba Mama's, 5 S. Dubuque Street. /9 70 Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Now Life Fitness World, Inc, dba New Life Fitness /6 7/ World, 2220 Mormon Trek. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for LTL Restaurants, Inc. dba Mazzio's Pizza, 1950 Lower Muscatine. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $5,721,753.76 for the period l6 73 of 8/1 thru 8/31/89, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. I ®■ 0 Council Activities October 3, 1989 Page 2 Resolutions: RES. 89-235, Bk. 102, p. 235, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR /R 67� STORM SEWER FOR ROCHESTER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, Setting Public Hearings: To set a public hearing for 10/17/89, to amend the Iowa /675 City Housing Code to require the designation and registration of a local agent by condominium associations and absentee landlords. To reset a public hearing for /676 10/17/89, on the Intent to enter into a long-term lease with Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Iowa, in conjunction with the operation of a neighborhood center. Correspondence: John Cruise, representing Terry P. Huff, owner of the new /d 77 56 -unit apartment building at 630 South Capitol, requesting permission to install a canopy extending from the building entrance to the street. Petition signed by 23 /6 7P property owners on Mayfield Road requesting parking on one side only on their street. Memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition on the north side of /677 McLean Street at its intersection with Ellis Avenue. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Latin American Human Rights Advocacy- Po Center for permission to set up a table on City Plaza from which to distribute literature and offer crafts for donations during the period of 9/20 through 10/1/89, approved. Sherry Ann Henley for permission to set up a table on City Plaza on 9/22/89, from /19 8/ which to distribute literature on recycling in the homes, approved. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Raymond Halloway for 14 8a - permission to picket in front of Emma Goldman Clinic during the period 10/1 through 6/89, approved. Emma Goldman Clinic for permission to distribute literature from the —95 public sidewalk during the period 9/23 through 30/89, approved, Iowa City Road Races G P for permission to have the 13th Annual Hospice Road Races on 10/29/89, approved. Joe Merchant to have the D.O.C. Dash on 9/29/89, approved. Defenders for Life fo /r LlrS permission to picket in front of Emma Goldman Clinic during the period of 10/9-14/89, approved. Pro -139 Action Committee of Dubuque, Iowa, for permission to picket in front/LP6 of Emma Goldman Clinic during the period of 10/9-14/89, denied. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 10/24/89, on an ordinance to rezone a 12.0 acre tract of land generally located in the 2600 block of Rochester/Gg7 Avenue, north of Rochester Avenue, and south of the north branch of Ralston Creek from ID - RS to RS -5 (S&M Properties). 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 by changing the use regulations of certain property zoned at 615 East Jefferson Street from RNC, --L4-9-81 20 to CO -1 (Pediatric Associates). Dr. Peter Wallace appeared and asked for expedited action on this rezoning, noting they would like to start construction prior to winter. G t I I I, 1 Council Activities October 3, 1989 Page 3 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 first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all it is to be finally passed be suspended, the Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing thezG_E use regulations of certain property located at 615 East Jefferson Street from RNC -20 to CO - 1, be given second vote for passage. Horowitz stated her Intent to vote in favor of this but staled her distress over the chain of events that affected this property. She noted that the staff memo did not include parts of the chain, stating that after Council originally denied the rezoning for the parcel it was sold to Pediatric Associates from the bank and that Pediatric Associates tore the house down. Horowitz said she felt strongly that the house could have been rehabilitated and could have been saved. The Comprehensive Plan was changed and Horowitz stated she supported the change since the house was no longer there and would vote in favor of the rezoning but considered it a dangerous precedent. Kubby noted she had also voted for the Comprehensive Plan but would not vote for the rezoning as she had concerns regarding trading housing stock for parking lots. 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. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of certain property in northwest Iowa City, generally located 14 90 , northeast of U.S. Highway 218 and west of Camp Cardinal Road from ID -ORP to ID -RS (Deer Creek). No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations of a 7.966 acre tract of land generally located south 14 9/ of Ventura Avenue and north of B)aysville Lane on North Dubuque Street (Old Highway 216) from PDH -12 to RS -5 (Meadow Ridge). No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, 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. Balmer commented that several factors are involved in waiving the readings on an ordinance. He noted that one factor is the time of the year, building season. Planning and Zoning had reviewed this application and recommended approval. Horowitz said this particular developer had been before Planning and Zoning quite along time and had gone the extra mile to get approval. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations of a 7.966 acre tract of land generally located south of Ventura /69a Avenue and north of B)aysville Lane on North Dubuque Street (Old Highway 218) from PDH - 12 to RS -5 (Meadow Ridge), be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. I Council Activities October 3, 1989 Page 4 A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance regulations of the Neighborhood Commercial, CN -1 Zone. No one appeared. Kubby noted previous 6YJ Informal discussion on 10/2 regarding the deletion of living space from the proposed ordinance and that Council would be discussing it later. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to define /d 9O variety stores. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate Olympic Circle west of Boyrum/695 Street. No one appeared, Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, 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 to vacate Olympic Circle west of Boyrum Street, be -66-94 given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a portion of the vacated alley in Block 47, Iowa City, Iowa, the east -west alley between Mercy Hospital and /6 9 % Gilbert Street, Atty. Dan Boyle, representing Mercy Hospital, appeared to reassure Council that Mercy is aware that the alley Is subject to an easement and that the City Is aware of Mercy's intentions for the alley which will require relocation of the sanitary and storm water Imes. He stated It Is his client's Intent to request the City to vacate that easement in exchange for new easements. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89.236, Bk. 102, p. 236, INTENT TO CONVEY TO SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY THE VACATED OLYMPIC y6 9J' STREET RIGHT-OF-WAYAND SETA PUBLIC HEARING FOR 10/17/89, ON THE CONVEYANCE. Larson noted the developer gave the land to the City a couple of years ago and that the developer has changed development plans and could use the street back. He stated the developer has recommended that the land be swapped for a couple of acres of wooded land. Larson applauded the developer noting this could be a win-win situation for both parties. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-237, Bk. 102, P. 237, INTENT TO CONVEY TO SUSAN JAECOUES, ELSIE VITOSH, AND DAVID GOSS A PORTION OF THE VACATED ALLEY BETWEEN J STREETAND THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAIL LINE WEST/6 99 OF FIRST AVENUE AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 10/17/89, ON THE CONVEYANCE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities October 3, 1989 Page 5 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-238, Bk. 102, P. 238, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF PRAIRIE VIEW ESTATES, PART THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF 7,00 JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, Kubby noted she had voted against the development in the � preliminary approval stages because of a concern regarding secondary access. Horowitz said li ' the proposal does Include the addition of an emergency breakaway access. Larson noted that as more lots develop a secondary access would have to be put in. PPD Director Schmelser said that reflectionized ballards have been added to the emergency breakaway secondary point j of access that were not Included in the preliminary plat. Larson stated that the preliminary plat j approval was not subject to deficiencies and was approved the way It is presented at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll vote: Ayes: Larson, McDonald, Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz. Nays: Kubby. 1 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89.239, Bk. 102, p. 239, f APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SCOTT'S SECOND ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION OF 170 JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, to accept the letter from Jana Wessel. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to approve the recommendation of the P&Z Commission that the City Council recommend to Johnson County that the widest allowable 17,1Z turning radii be permitted at the intersection of Highway 1 and Naples Avenue and the entrance i drive to Lot 1 of Scott's Second Addition. Horowitz noted that the turn off for this development is right before the highway divides and stated she hoped it would be designed in such a manner that trucks will not have to sway Into the lett lane to make a right turn. She noted that the City can only advise the County on this request. Larson stated that the City did not have Input Into kinds of pavement but just wanted to alert the County of these concerns prior to ! I review of design standards for the project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-240, Bk. 102, p. 240, APPROVING PMENT PLAN FOR CAPiTOLPRELIMINARY VIIEW A ARTMENTS, TWO. E Larson EnotedlDthatT IAL DEVELOPMENT the /703 development would increase the density in that area but felt it was a plus for the community If and only if Council goes ahead with the proposal from the City Manager to look at the district south of Burlington Street and the Impact on parking. Horowitz noted the impact is being felt in that area In terms of traffic going In and out. Kubby said she was confused with parking regulations not being good for that area versus revising what is happening to that area. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution ` adopted. by Balmer, seconded by the recommendation of the P&Z Commission tthat short-term metered parking beHorowitz, refer Instituted the east side of Capitol Street 70 adjacent to the high-rise multi -family residential developments at 600 and 630 S. Capitol Street, to the Traffic Engineer. Kubby stated that her favorable vote to refer this matter to the Traffic Engr, did not Indicate her agreement with the recommendation. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Council Activities October 3, 1989 Page 6 Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Courtney, to accept and refer the recommendation of the P&Z Commission to shift parking on the south side of Prentiss Street between Clinton 1705 and Capitol Streets, to the north side of the street, to the Traffic Engineer. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Larson, to refer the recommendation of the P&Z Commission that short-term metered parking be Instituted on the north side of Prentiss Street /706 between Clinton and Capitol Streets, to the Traffic Engineer. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Jackie Johnson, 2018 Waterfront Dr., appeared Indicating her dissatisfaction with the /707 policy of the Animal Shelter regarding ferrets. Councilmember Larson stated he was unaware that the group had not received word of the Animal Advisory Committee meeting regarding this matter, and said the Council Is willing to ask the chairperson of the Committee to hold another meeting to allow the group an opportunity to discuss this. Ms. Johnson presented a list of group suggestions and announced the formation of the Eastern Iowa Ferret Assoc. Carolyn /705 Kohler, 3040 Sweetbriar Ave., presented information regarding the inclusion of ferrets into the petting zoo at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago and encouraged letting children handle ferrets. Kristin /70 9 Lein, 621 Walnut, presented Information from a book regarding ferrets as domesticated animals. Dr. Jean Fitzgerald, Box 121-Rt.1, asked for a firm commitment from Council that the group be /7/0 allowed to present information to the Committee and asked when and where the next meeting would be. AI Axeen, Animal Advisory Committee Chairperson, stated the Committee had set /7// 10/18 as a tentative date but not all members had been contacted yet, He stated the Committee did receive Dr. Fitzgerald's letter and did review it prior to making their recommend- ation. Council stated that no action would be taken regarding ferrets currently housed at the Shelter until after the Committee meets again and reports back to Council. Axeen stated there would be no problem with that proposal as long as Council was aware that if any shelter personnel was bitten by a ferret during that time, the ferret would be destroyed and a brain cross-section done to be checked for rabies. The Mayor requested that the City Clerk act as a contact person. between the Committee and newly formed Eastern Iowa Ferret Assoc. to insure everyone was Informed as to the meeting time and location. Balmer agreed that another meeting should take place but stressed his intention to go by the recommendation of this advisory panel, whatever it may be, and indicated his feeling that this issue should be in the hand of this advisory body. Lynn Vermace, Box 2928, reported statistics regarding ferrets /7/^Z housed at the shelter and asked that the group be allowed to sign a hold harmless agreement to allow members to handle the strays. Council requested that no action be taken on this request until after the recommendation is received from the Committee, and reassured the group that the ferrets would not be destroyed until after the recommendation is accepted by Council. Courtney asked that the Committee and staffs of both municipalities examine the procedure as he had concerns regarding a recommendation from a joint committee being reviewed by two separate councils. He stated that the recommendation should not have to come back to Council if already approved through a joint committee. Jackie Johnson asked If the ferrets could be exercised on a regular basis by a member of the group. The request was denied because the ferrets are in public custody. Rita Edwards, representing the Iowa / 7/.3 City Care Center, asked that Council consider annexing them into the City as they are in need of water, sewer, and Ore protection. The matter was referred to the Planning Department. a; - Council Activities October 3, 1989 Page 7 Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, that the correspondence from Ms. Edwards be /7/� accepted. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Senior Center Commission - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/91. This appointment will be made at the 11/14/89, Council meeting. i Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to re -appoint D. Roger Bruner, 3016 Raven /'1//0 Street and Loren Horton, 3367 Hanover Ct., to the Riverfront Commission for three-year terms ending 12/1/92. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Courtney noted a recent letter to the editor in the Press -Citizen regarding housing '717 discrimination and asked what avenues people had who wished to follow-up. The City Manager explained that individuals could pursue such claims through HUD or through the City's Human Rights Ordinance, noting that our ordinance was stronger than the HUD j regulations. Courtney asked that information be distributed through our Leased Housing Program. Courtney announced that the Convention and Visitors Bureau had hired a new/ 71'? ; Executive Director, Wendy Roe, and urged everyone to stop by during a reception in her honor on 10/12. Horowitz reminded everyone that Saturday, 10/14, is Toxic Clean -Up Day in Iowa /7/f I City and encouraged everyone to participate. Any questions should be addressed to the Johnson County Health Department. Kubby noted the event was due to the persistence of the Health Department and Environmental Advocates. Horowitz said the League of Women Voters /7aO will sponsor a legislative forum at the Senior Center from 5:00 to 7:30 on 10/4. Ambrisco / d/ noted a recent speech by University President Hunter Rawlings concerning a more pedestrian campus and questioned if the proposal Involved the closing of the Iowa Avenue bridge. McDonald stated the proposal did not include closing the bridge and that speech centered i around long range goals and a general overview of ideas. He felt the City would have an ample opportunity to discuss these Ideas with the University. The City Manager stated that a I joint committee has not been formulated to date but that the Fire Department and Public Works Department had reviewed the proposal. Larson praised the efforts of staff and the owners of/Un7 the Cliff Apartments on continuing to address the problem of erosion behind the apartments, i Larson stated he was Impressed with their plans and noted that the completion of their plans will not be hindered by the end of the construction season. Kubby noted the success of the /7a3 j recycling program within the City offices and urged the University to get Involved. I The Mayor noted the recommendation from the City Council Rules Committee that the proposed by-laws as presented by the Design Review Committee be adopted. Staffinembe /7d Patt Cain stated that it was important that the Committee establish by-laws and that they would y be coming back to Council with changes after the Committee had an opportunity to address certain issues. One Item that will be looked at would be the question of indefinite terms of members, Moved by Ambriso, seconded by Horowitz, to approve the recommendation of the City Council Rules Committee that the Council adopt a policy that any Councilmember who/7a.5 utilizes City Stationery for correspondence purposes copy the Council, and that any correspondence that Infers to reflect the entire mood of the entire Council be signed by the j Mayor. i I Council Activities October 3, 1989 Page 8 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Larson, that the recommendation of the Design Review Committee that the City Plaza Ordinance be revised to eliminate provisions for ambulatory/7d(, vendors except in cases of special events and festivals, be referred to City staff to prepare an ordinance amendment. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that the 1990.1992 7.7 Community Development Plan be adopted, noted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-241, Bk. 102, p. 241, ADOPTION OF BY-LAWS FOR THE IOWA CITY DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE. Affirmative roll / 7d8 call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-242, Bk. 102, p. 242, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN HOWARD R. GREEN COMPNAY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS FOR THE CITY'S /Za9 WASTEWATER FACILITIES. Horowitz noted previous discussion at Council's informal session regarding the contract recently awarded to Stanley Consultants, Public Works Director Schmadeke stated that the contract with Stanley did not include the operations manual, but did cover start-up language. He stated funds for the manual were budgeted into the overall sewer budget. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-243, Bk. 102, p. 243, ADOPTING THE 1990-92 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) COMMUNITY /730 DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO BE USED AS A POLICY GUIDE FOR ALLOCATING CDBG FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CERTIFY THAT THE CITY OF IOWA CITY HAS DEVELOPED A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Council applauded the work of the Committee on Community Needs (CCN). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Counciimembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-244, Bk, 102, p. 244, AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THE CONTRACT FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, CIVIC /73/ CENTER/POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PROJECT, to Mid -Iowa Insulation Corporation for $14,187. Asst. City Manager Halling reported that seven bids had been received and noted that the City estimate for the project was $25,000 and low bid was 57% below estimate. Larson noted that a number of estimates for City projects have been off by a considerable margin and asked staff to prepare a memo about the process explaining why they are so widely ranged. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, iMoved by Horowitz, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn 9:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. j - JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR ' MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK h i r, c. 1 City Of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO : Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE : Material Sent to Council Only DA•T E : September 22, 1989 Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Yard Waste Disposal/Composting b. Airport c. CDBG Program - Curb Ramp Replacement Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council meeting schedule. Property Taxes August Progress Report - Public Works Projects LetterfromDepartment of Human Services regarding Foster Family Home Recruiting. Speech of President Hunter R. Rawlings III at Faculty Convocation. Invitation to The Romance and Reality of Leadership from The University of Iowa. Notice of public meeting of JC-ACCAN. Article: For Recyclers, the News is Looking Bad Memo from City Mgr. re pending policy items. Copy of letter from Mayor Emery Rhodes re proposed joint purchase of property known as the Neuzil tract. I t i i i f S t i� I I _ i 1. I.' City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: September 29, 1989 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Pending Development Issues b. Transformer - Washington Street C. Emergency Generator d. Council Informal Meeting - Monday, October 2, 1989 Copy of letter from City Manager to Johnson County Board of Superviso regarding food storage space at the Senior Center. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding the Energy Coord being invited to participate in a "working group on energy efficiency Memorandum from the Purchasing Agent regarding paper recycling. Memorandum from the Public Works Department regarding plastic bottle recycling. Memorandum from the Animal Control Advisory Committee regarding the ferret adoption policy. Letter from Allan Axeen of Coralville regarding the meeting of the Ani Control Advisory Board. Copy of letter sent to residents regarding Southeast Interceptor Sewer Project. Copy of letter from Senator Harkin to the City Manager regarding the CDBG Program. Letter from the Downtown Association regarding Fall Cleanup Day. Free Lunch Program Newsletter. Notice of meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League. TO COUNCIL ONLY: Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Annual Chamber Dinner b. Absence from City Boards and Commissions Annual Report FY89- I JCCOG Services Index, Seventh Edition August 1989 L p i I i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: September 29, 1989 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Pending Development Issues b. Transformer - Washington Street C. Emergency Generator d. Council Informal Meeting - Monday, October 2, 1989 Copy of letter from City Manager to Johnson County Board of Superviso regarding food storage space at the Senior Center. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding the Energy Coord being invited to participate in a "working group on energy efficiency Memorandum from the Purchasing Agent regarding paper recycling. Memorandum from the Public Works Department regarding plastic bottle recycling. Memorandum from the Animal Control Advisory Committee regarding the ferret adoption policy. Letter from Allan Axeen of Coralville regarding the meeting of the Ani Control Advisory Board. Copy of letter sent to residents regarding Southeast Interceptor Sewer Project. Copy of letter from Senator Harkin to the City Manager regarding the CDBG Program. Letter from the Downtown Association regarding Fall Cleanup Day. Free Lunch Program Newsletter. Notice of meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League. TO COUNCIL ONLY: Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Annual Chamber Dinner b. Absence from City Boards and Commissions Annual Report FY89- I JCCOG Services Index, Seventh Edition August 1989 L p i i i+ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM =� I DATE : September 22, 1989 TO : Memo for Record FROM: City Manager R E : Material Sent to Council Only 1 Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Yard Waste Disposal/Composting 732 b. Airport 73 j c. CDBG Program - Curb Ramp Replacement Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council meeting schedule. 173 Property Taxes 1731, August_ Progress Report - Public Works Projects 1737 Letter from Department of Human Services regarding Foster Family Home Recruiting. / 39 Speech of President Hunter R. Rawlings III at Faculty Convocation. i3 Invitation to The Romance and Reality of Leadership from The University of Iowa. /7�0 Notice of public meeting of JC-ACCAN. 7�f /• Article: For Recyclers, the News is Looking Bad Memo from City Mgr. re pending policy items. /7q-3 Copy of letter from Mayor Emery Rhodes re proposed joint purchase of property known as the Neuzil tract. /794 E 1 i l j 'i a y j a y City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: September 29, 1989 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Pending Development Issues b. Transformer - Washington Street c. Emergency Generator d. Council Informal Meeting - Monday, October 2, 1989 Copy of letter from City Manager to Johnson County Board of Supervisc regarding food storage space at the Senior Center. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding the Energy Coord _ being invited to participate in a "working group on energy efficiency Memorandum from the Purchasing Agent regarding paper recycling. Memorandum from the Public Works Department regarding plastic bottle recycling. Memorandum from the Animal Control Advisory Committee regarding the ferret adoption policy. Letter from Allan Axeen of Coralville regarding the meeting of the An' Control Advisory Board. Copy of letter sent to residents regarding Southeast Interceptor Sewey Project. Copy of letter from Senator Harkin to the City Manager regarding the CDBG Program. Letter from the Downtown Association regarding Fall Cleanup Day. Free Lunch Program Newsletter. Notice of meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League. TO COUNCIL ONLY: Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Annual Chamber Dinner b. Absence from City Boards and Commissions Annual Report FY89- JCCOG Services Index, Seventh Edition August 1989 I I I i J _ i , i h I II li f