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2. Yard waste service will be provided at the curb to each household currently receiving 4
refuse service. Atkins explained the City will have to notify other businesses and other
cities regarding the yard waste disposal program.
3. Yard`waste service will be provided by separate collection crews and equipment. Kubby
asked If one truck with two separate sections could be used. Floyd Pelkey said it
would hot be as efficient because when one section gets full it would have to be
dumped. Larson asked why full-time employees would be used and could the City
make the that 85 percent of Landfill users pay for the cost of the city's 15 percent.
Atkins said is policy assumes equal pa
ym t by everyone.
4. Each househol will be required to sopa tae yard waste from other household wastes.
This will Involve t e physical separatio of refuse material in separate containers. Yard
waste containers a d/or bags are to a identified by tape markings. Atkins stated it is
proposed tape snit Ily be orovid d by the City to refuse customers a $15000
investment. Atkins is
households will be res
crew will come to the c
Is in a plastic bag, the b
another area. The only
YARD WASTE COLLECTION 01
Atkins stated It is est
proposed to initially
stated it is expected
response to Larson,
$75,000 packer. Atk.
assigned. Council
pick-ups, one pic -u
using the same qui
need to be co olete
LANDFILL
at waste not separated will not be picked up and
a or disposal at the Landfill. Atkins explained the refuse !
and waste is in a container it will be dumped, and if it
be picked up, ripped and emptied, and the bag put Into
that will go into the packer will he clean yard waste, i
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it perating cost will be $175,000 a year, and it is initially j
lep he two curre ly used packers for the yard waste programa Atkins
usiest time in y rd waste to be March 1 through mid-November. In i
kins noted concer \the
ut using part-time employees to operate a II'
> stated additionally, ployees will be available for Landfill work as
nbers and staff discard waste pick-up. Courtney asked If two i
for household wastne pick-up for yard waste, could be done l
rent on the same dyd Pelkey explained the equipment would
washed out betweeIfferent pick-ups.
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Construction of Com ost Site at Landfill. Atkins explained this assumes a compost site will be
designed at the Landfill. In response to Horowitz, Atkins said sufficient amount of water is
availabl at the Landfill and would be charged under operational costs. Atkins stated costs `
for con'ruction of the compost site Include site
grading, construction of concrete compost II
base ads,' construction of dr"If pad and storage
bin, and leachate collection and
recidr�(rlation system. Because of the leachate collection, Atkins stated it precludes locating the i
yar waste compost at other locations. Courtney inquired about the ten-year replacement of
capital expense. Atkins explained the City will have a $230,000 up - front Investment that will
be charged back to the users at en estimated annual cost of $36,000.
Equipment Purchase for Compost Site at Landfill. Atkins said egWpment purchases are
estimated to cost $240,000. Horowitz asked if there would be p Opel area around the
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2. Yard waste service will be provided at the curb to each household currently receiving
refuse service. Atkins explained the City will have to notify other businesses and other
cities regarding the yard waste disposal program.
3. Yard waste service will be provided by separate collection crews and equipment. Kubby
asked if one truck with two separate sections could be used. Floyd Pelkey said it
would not be as efficient because when one section gets full it would have to be
dumped. Larson asked why full-time employees would be used and could the City
make the other 85 percent of Landfill users pay for the cost of the city's 15 percent.
Atkins said this policy assumes equal payment by everyone.
4. Each household will be required to separate yard waste from other household wastes.
This will Involve the physical separation of refuse material in separate containers. Yard
waste containers and/or bags are to be identified by tape markings. Atkins stated it is
proposed tape initially be provided by the City to refuse customers, a $15,000
investment. Atkins stated yard waste not separated will not be picked up and
households will be responsible for disposal at the Landfill, Atkins explained the refuse
crew will come to the curb, if yard waste is in a container it will be dumped, and If it
is in a plastic bag, the bag will be picked up, ripped and emptied, and the bag put into
another. area. The only thing that will go Into the packer will be clean yard waster
YARD WASTE COLLECTION COSTS - IOWA CITY
Atkins stated it is estimated the annual operating cost will be $175,000 a year, and it Is initially
proposed to initially keep the two currently used packers for the yard waste program. Atkins
stated it is expected the busiest time in yard waste to be March 1 through mid-November. In
response to Larson, Atkins noted concerns about using part-time employees to operate a
$75,000 packer. Atkins stated additionally, the employees will be available for Landfill work as
assigned. Councllmembers and staff discussed yard waste pick-up. Courtney asked if two
pick-ups, one pick-up for household waste and one pick-up for yard waste, could be done
using the same equipment on the same day. Floyd Pelkey explained the equipment would
need to be completely washed out between the different pick-ups.
LANDFILL OPERATIONS - YARD WASTE COMPOST
Construction of Compost Site at Landfill, Atkins explained this assumes a compost site will be
designed at the Landfill. In response to Horowitz, Atkins said sufficient amount of water is
available at the Landfill and would be charged under operational costs. Atkins stated costs
for construction of the compost site Include site grading, construction of concrete compost
base pads, construction of drop-off pad and storage bin, and leachate collection and
recirculation systema Because of the leachate collection, Atkins stated It precludes locating the
yard waste compost at other locations, Courtney Inquired about the ten-year replacement of
capital expense. Atkins explained the City will have a $230,000 up -front Investment that will
be charged back to the users at an estimated annual cost of $36,000.
Equipment Purchase for Compost Site at Landfill, Atkins said equipment purchases are
estimated to cost $240,000. Horowitz asked if there would be a buffer area around the
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compost area. Atkins stated that 80 acres out of the 180 acres are being used and a compost
system will be located as close to the leachate collection system as possible.
Estimated Annual Operational Costs for Yard Waste Compost. Atkins explained the estimated
annual operational costs Include construction of compost site, major equipment annual
operational costs, leachate treatment, maintenance and other services, two full-time employees,
and seasonal employees. Regarding the major equipment annual operating costs, Atkins said
these figures were based on depreciation and operational schedule using a seven to ten year
life. Kubby inquired about employee needs. Atkins said the yard waste program would require
six new full-time employees - 4 for collection and 2 for landfill. Horowitz asked if the City's
current insurance would cover the yard waste operation. Atkins said the, insurance would
probably need to be re -written. Atkins stated the total estimated annual yard waste at the
Landfill is 22,000 tons and the annualized cost for operating the compost/landfill process is
$223,600;
Atkins stated the cost per ton is outlined. Atkins said to Implement the service as proposed,
the current $5.50 per month cost will need to be Increased to $7.25. Horowitz inquired about
using sludge from the wastewater treatment facility. Atkins said sludge could be used, but he.
didn't know as of yet how to implement that use. Councilmembers asked if all 11,500
residents would be charged the same regardless of the amount of use of the yard waste
program. Councilmembers and staff discussed citizen use of the proposed yard waste
program and the per month disposal costs. Atkins said administratively there would need to
be a uniform system for charging for the program.
Horowitz stated the City will need to meet with other communities regarding the yard waste
collection and disposal. Atkins said all of the other political jurisdictions will need to receive
correspondence regarding the program. In response to Councilmembers, Atkins explained the
City's per ton charge is intended to recover capital costs and the City's per month charge to
residential refuse customers is Intended to cover. collection costs. Atkins said communities are
charged a per ton charge. Atkins said a closure fee would also be added on to those
charges. Horowitz Inquired about enforcement. Atkins said enforcement will be a problem,
but can be handled by turning away users whose waste does not comply with the regulations.
Balmer emphasized the need for education and Information.
Atkins noted the proposed yard waste collection disposal program has not yet been accepted
by DNR. Atkins said with Council's informal approval, staff will prepare a budget for the
program. Larson said Iowa City citizens should not be charged the same as other users of
the Landfill. Atkins said the program figures assumes all users will be charged the same.
Council Informally approved the yard waste collection and disposal program as presented.
Balmer noted the October 23rd correspondence from Donald A, Mower, 708 Normandy Drive,
as distributed.
nrrUIN1Mtnib: Reel 89.60, Side 1
Human Rights Commission: re -appoint Rosalie Reed, Dorothy Paul, Haywood Belle.
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Parks & Recreation Commission: re -appoint Mary Weideman, John Watson.
Board of Adjustment: re -appoint Catherine Johnson.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 89-60, Side 1
1. Horowitz inquired about the Community Development Plan as it relates to Atkins'
October 17, 1989, memo regarding Boards and Commissions' planned activities for
FY90. Kubby stated the Community Development Plan is really a wish list,
2. (Consent Calendar, Item 3a(6)) Larson inquired about the new Joint Animal Control
Advisory Board. Kubby asked when Council will discuss the Animal Control Advisory
Committee's decision regarding their adoption policy for ferrets. McDonald stated it
is not necessary to have that issue as a separate agenda item and the recommendation
that came forth from the Animal Control Advisory, Board was to maintain the same
policy. Timmins stated the Advisory Board is supposed to develop recommendations j
for joint changes in the Iowa City and Coralville animal control ordinances so both cities
follow the same set of policies and procedures. McDonald stated that he couldn't
Imagine circumstances couldn't be worked out between Iowa City and Coralville City
Councils. Larson noted that persons interested in the Advisory Board's recommendation
regarding the ferrets will attend the Council's formal Council meeting. McDonald stated
Council has the option to discuss any item on the Consent Calendar as a separate item `!
and by motion could delete for separate discussion.
3. (Agenda Item No. 14 - Ordinance amending Chapter 17...to require owners of rental
property not residents of Johnson County ... to designate a local operator.) Courtney
Inquired whether this ordinance required the hiring of managers. Atkins replied that
regarding hiring a manager, there just needs to be some individual who is going to be
assigned the responsibility. McDonald stated that Housing & Inspection Services is just
looking for a contact person, t
4. Balmer requested information regarding an update on the Joint Communications Facility
S. Horowitz referred to the October 17, 1989, memo from the City Manager regarding the
Boards and Commission's planned activities for FY90. Horowitz stated that Transit,
Solid Waste Management, and Housing will need to be given some consideration as
It relates to the budget for 1990.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
strategy with Council in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent
where Its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present, The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session, 8:17 p.m.
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/17/89
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and
claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year
for said publication Is $
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7:30 p.m, at the Chic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present:
AmbdsCO, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson,
McDonald. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed October 24, 1989 as UNITED
NATIONS DAY.
The Mayor presented a Certified Public Purchasing Officer
Certificate to Catharine Elsenhofer, Purchasing Agent for the
City of Iowa City.
Moved and seconded, that the following hems and
recommendations In the Consent Calendar be received, or
approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of
10/3/89, as published, subject to correction, as recom-
mended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&R Comm. -
9/20; Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers - 7/27; Ed. of Adjust-
ment - 9/13; Bd. of Library Trustees - 9/28; Riverfrora
Comm. - 9/20; P&Z Comm. - 10/5; Broadband Telecomm.
Comm. - 9/20; Sr. Center Comm. - 8/14.
Permit Motions: Class C Beer Permit for Kirkwood
76, 300 Kirkwood Avenue. Class C Beer Permit for Dell
Mart 525 Highway 1 West Class C Liquor License for La
Casa, LTD., 1200 S. Gilbert CL Class E Beer Permit for
Eagle Food Center #157,600 North Dodge Street- Class
E Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center #220,,1101 South
Riverside,
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of
$5,898,811.39 for the period of 9/1 thru 9/30, as recom.
mended by the Finance Director, subject to audh.
Resolutions: RES. 89.245, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZA11ON OF THE INTERSEC-
TION OF DODGE STREET AND CHURCH STREET.
Correspondence: Memo from the Traffic Engineer
regarding handicapped parking staff In the 800 block of
South Second Avenue. Memo from the Civil Service
Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the
following positions: Maintenance Worker Irrransh Division;
Maintenance Worker Water Division. Memo from the
Finance Department giving notice of intent to purchase the
following equipment: 1) medium duty cab and chassis, 2)
one adertal bucket and platform body. This notice has
been provided 10 the City of CoraNllle, Johnson County
Bd, of Supervisors, and the Iowa City Community School
Distdct, In accordance with state law.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds:
Rachael Kindred for permission to picket at 328 East
Washington during the period of 10/2.6, approved. March
of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation to have the March of
Dimes Walk America on 5/6, apprcved, Regina Schools
to have the Regina Homecoming Parade on 10/5,
approved.. Rachael Kindred for permission to picket on
the public sidewalk In trod of Ofd Caphof Mall on 10/9-
13, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Lynne
Vermace for permission to set up a table on City Plaza
from which t0 distribute literature and to collect signatures
on a petition on 10/16.17, approved. Latin American
Human Rights Advocacy Center to set up a table on City
Plaza from which to distribute literature and offer crafts for
donations during the period of 10/345, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/17/89
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and
claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year
for said publication Is $
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7:30 p.m, at the Chic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present:
AmbdsCO, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson,
McDonald. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed October 24, 1989 as UNITED
NATIONS DAY.
The Mayor presented a Certified Public Purchasing Officer
Certificate to Catharine Elsenhofer, Purchasing Agent for the
City of Iowa City.
Moved and seconded, that the following hems and
recommendations In the Consent Calendar be received, or
approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of
10/3/89, as published, subject to correction, as recom-
mended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&R Comm. -
9/20; Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers - 7/27; Ed. of Adjust-
ment - 9/13; Bd. of Library Trustees - 9/28; Riverfrora
Comm. - 9/20; P&Z Comm. - 10/5; Broadband Telecomm.
Comm. - 9/20; Sr. Center Comm. - 8/14.
Permit Motions: Class C Beer Permit for Kirkwood
76, 300 Kirkwood Avenue. Class C Beer Permit for Dell
Mart 525 Highway 1 West Class C Liquor License for La
Casa, LTD., 1200 S. Gilbert CL Class E Beer Permit for
Eagle Food Center #157,600 North Dodge Street- Class
E Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center #220,,1101 South
Riverside,
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of
$5,898,811.39 for the period of 9/1 thru 9/30, as recom.
mended by the Finance Director, subject to audh.
Resolutions: RES. 89.245, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZA11ON OF THE INTERSEC-
TION OF DODGE STREET AND CHURCH STREET.
Correspondence: Memo from the Traffic Engineer
regarding handicapped parking staff In the 800 block of
South Second Avenue. Memo from the Civil Service
Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the
following positions: Maintenance Worker Irrransh Division;
Maintenance Worker Water Division. Memo from the
Finance Department giving notice of intent to purchase the
following equipment: 1) medium duty cab and chassis, 2)
one adertal bucket and platform body. This notice has
been provided 10 the City of CoraNllle, Johnson County
Bd, of Supervisors, and the Iowa City Community School
Distdct, In accordance with state law.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds:
Rachael Kindred for permission to picket at 328 East
Washington during the period of 10/2.6, approved. March
of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation to have the March of
Dimes Walk America on 5/6, apprcved, Regina Schools
to have the Regina Homecoming Parade on 10/5,
approved.. Rachael Kindred for permission to picket on
the public sidewalk In trod of Ofd Caphof Mall on 10/9-
13, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Lynne
Vermace for permission to set up a table on City Plaza
from which t0 distribute literature and to collect signatures
on a petition on 10/16.17, approved. Latin American
Human Rights Advocacy Center to set up a table on City
Plaza from which to distribute literature and offer crafts for
donations during the period of 10/345, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Official Actions
October 17, 1989
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Moved and seconded, to set a public hearing for 10124,
on an ordinance to amend the Conditional Zoning Agreement
for the First and Rochester, Pan Three Subdivision. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to set a public hearing for 10/24,
on an ordinance to vacate portions of Harrison and Unn
Streets. The Mayor declared the motion carded.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing
conveyance of portions of a vacated alley between J Street
and the Iowa Interstate Railroad, west of First Avenue.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.246, AUTHORIZ-
ING CONVEYANCE TO SUSAN JAECOUES, ELSIE VfTOSH,
AND DAVID GOSS OF A PORTION OF THE VACATED ALLEY
BETWEEN J STREET AND THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAIL UNE
WEST OF FIRST AVENUE.
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of certain
property In northwest Iowa City, generally located northeast of
U.S. Highway 218 and west of Camp Cardinal Road from ID -
ORP to IDAS, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance to amend -
Chapter 36.18, the Zoning Ordinance Regulations for the
Neighborhood Commercial, CNA Zone, 10 permit office and
other uses In the zone, be given first vote for passage. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. - ' -
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance to amend
Chapter 36, The Zoning Ordinance, to define vadety stores, be
given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded, that ORD. 893434, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGUL-
ATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 615 EAST
JEFFERSON STREET FROM RNO-20 TO CO -1. be passed
and adopted.
Moved and seconded, that ORD. 893435, VACATE
OLYMPIC CIRCLE WEST OF BOYRUM STREET, be passed
and adopted.
A- public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing
conveyance of the vacated right-of-way of Olympic Circle, to
Southgate Development Company.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.247, AUTHORIZ-
ING CONVEYANCE OF VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF
OLYMPIC CIRCLE.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.248, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PIAN FOR LOTS 10, 11 AND 12 OF
BLOCK 5 AND LOT 1 OF BLOCK 6 OF A RESUBDIVISION OF
PORTIONS OF BLOCKS 5 AND 6, BRAVERMAN CENTER
PARTS 1 AND 2 AND VACATED OLYMPIC CIRCLE,
Moved and seconded, that ORD. 893436, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING
THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN EIGHT ACRE OF LAND
GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF VENTURA AVENUE AND
NORTH OF BJAYSVILLE LANE ON NORTH DUBUQUE
STREET (OLD HIGHWAY 218) FROM PDH -12 to RSS, be
passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 89-249, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF MEADOW RIDGE,
A SUBDIVISION OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
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Moved and seconded, to set a public hearing for 10124,
on an ordinance to amend the Conditional Zoning Agreement
for the First and Rochester, Pan Three Subdivision. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to set a public hearing for 10/24,
on an ordinance to vacate portions of Harrison and Unn
Streets. The Mayor declared the motion carded.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing
conveyance of portions of a vacated alley between J Street
and the Iowa Interstate Railroad, west of First Avenue.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.246, AUTHORIZ-
ING CONVEYANCE TO SUSAN JAECOUES, ELSIE VfTOSH,
AND DAVID GOSS OF A PORTION OF THE VACATED ALLEY
BETWEEN J STREET AND THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAIL UNE
WEST OF FIRST AVENUE.
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of certain
property In northwest Iowa City, generally located northeast of
U.S. Highway 218 and west of Camp Cardinal Road from ID -
ORP to IDAS, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance to amend -
Chapter 36.18, the Zoning Ordinance Regulations for the
Neighborhood Commercial, CNA Zone, 10 permit office and
other uses In the zone, be given first vote for passage. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. - ' -
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance to amend
Chapter 36, The Zoning Ordinance, to define vadety stores, be
given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded, that ORD. 893434, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGUL-
ATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 615 EAST
JEFFERSON STREET FROM RNO-20 TO CO -1. be passed
and adopted.
Moved and seconded, that ORD. 893435, VACATE
OLYMPIC CIRCLE WEST OF BOYRUM STREET, be passed
and adopted.
A- public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing
conveyance of the vacated right-of-way of Olympic Circle, to
Southgate Development Company.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.247, AUTHORIZ-
ING CONVEYANCE OF VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF
OLYMPIC CIRCLE.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.248, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PIAN FOR LOTS 10, 11 AND 12 OF
BLOCK 5 AND LOT 1 OF BLOCK 6 OF A RESUBDIVISION OF
PORTIONS OF BLOCKS 5 AND 6, BRAVERMAN CENTER
PARTS 1 AND 2 AND VACATED OLYMPIC CIRCLE,
Moved and seconded, that ORD. 893436, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING
THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN EIGHT ACRE OF LAND
GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF VENTURA AVENUE AND
NORTH OF BJAYSVILLE LANE ON NORTH DUBUQUE
STREET (OLD HIGHWAY 218) FROM PDH -12 to RSS, be
passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 89-249, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF MEADOW RIDGE,
A SUBDIVISION OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
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Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 99.250, APPROVING
1111 THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF HIDDEN VALLEY SUB.
DIVISION OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Michael Flanigan,
I 1901 Windsor Ct., presented a petition from 14 property
1 owners In the area asking that they not be assessed for the
cost of future sewer and street upgrades made necessary by
the construction of this development. PPD Director Schmelser,
Dan Head, developer of the project, Larry Schninjer, MMS
Consultants, also appeared. Council Informed Mr. Flanigan
that the existing City policy Is not to assess for street repairs.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 99.251, APPROVING
THE PREUMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL
I DEVELOPMENT- PLAN FOR MERCY CENTRE MEDICAL
i BUILDING ON CENTRE MARKET.
1 Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 99.252, AUTHORIZ-
ING CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF THE VACATED ALLEY
IN BLOCK 47, IOWA CITY, IOWA, THE FAST -WEST ALLEY
BETWEEN MERCY HOSPITAL AND GILBERT STREET.
Moved and seconded, to set a public hearing for 10/24 on
an ordinance vacating an easement In Block 47, Iowa City,
Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Bud Gods, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council
on the Senior Comer and Invited Council to attend the
volunteer recognition dinner.
A public hearing was hold on an ordinance amending
Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, by amending Sections 17-2 and 173 to require owners
of rental property not residents of Johnson County and/or
condominium associations to designate a local operator/mans-
ger/agent empowered to represem a property owner(s)
concerning compliance with the Iowa City Housing Code..
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance amending
Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, by amending Sections 17.2 and 173 to require owners
of rental property not residents of Iowa Johnson County and/or -
condominium associations to designate a local operator/mana-
ger/agent empowered to represent a property owner(s)
concerning compliance with the Iowa City Housing Code, be
given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion
carded.
A public hearing was held on the Intent to enter Into a
long-term lease with Neighborhood Comers of Johnson
County, Iowa, in conjunction with the operation of a neighbor-
hood comer.
Moved and seconded, to make the following appoint-
ments: re -appointment of Robert Carlson, 1122 Penkridge, to
the Board of Appeals for a Me -year term ending 12/31/94; re-
appointment of James Alberhasky, 1906 Rochester Ct. for a
two-year term ending 12/31/91 for a journeyman plumber and
the appointment of Franklin Kilpatrick, 3025 Creighton St., for
a two-year term ending 12/31/91 as a representative of the
public to the Ed. of Examiners of Plumbers; re -appointment of
Jean Hood, 26 Rocky Shore Dr., to the Senior Center Commis-
sion for a three-year term ending 12J31/92; re -appointment of
Grace Cooper, 600 W. Benton and Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert,
and the appointment of Mary Ann Dennis, 914 Fairchild, to the
Commitee On Community Needs for three-year terms ending
11/1/92; appoint Paul Burian, 3 Georgetown Circle, to the
Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. for a three-year term ending
12/30/92. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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October 17, 1989
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Recommendations of the RNerfronn Commission noted as
follows: (1) That the Iowa Cly area State legislators be
connected asking for reintroduction of legislation horn last year
requiring an agricultural setback from waterways to improve
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dependent upon rivers as a source of water. (2) That the Cly
Council accept the land adjacent to Napoleon Park in ex.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
October 17, 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, Vitosh, Elsenhofer,
Schmelser, Boothroy. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-58, Sides 1 and 2; 89.59,
Side 1, 1-337.
The Mayor proclaimed October 24, 1989 as UNITED NATIONS DAY.
The Mayor presented a Certified Public Purchasing Officer Certificate to Catharine
Eisenhofer, Purchasing Agent for the City of Iowa City, noting there were only 650 CCPO's in
the country.
The Mayor noted corrected minutes of the Council informal of 10/2 and formal of 10/3
as distributed. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of 10/3/89, as published,
subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&R Comm. - 9/20/89; Bd. of Examiners
of Plumbers - 7/27/89; Bd. of Adjustment - 9/13/89; Bd. of Library Trustees 9/28/89;
Riverfront Comm. - 9/20/89; P&Z Comm. - 10/5/89; Broadband Telecomm. Comm.
9/20/89; Sr. Center Comm. - 8/14/89.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Inland Transport Co, dba
Kirkwood 76, 300 Kirkwood Avenue. Approving a Class C' Beer Permit for Deli Mart
Corp dba Deli Mart 525 HI h 1 W
g wayest. Approving a Class C Liquor License for La
Casa, LTD. dba La Casa, LTD., 1200 S. Gilbert Ct. 'Approving a Class E Beer Permit
for Eagle Food Centers, Inc, dba Eagle Food Center #157, 600 North Dodge Street.
Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Eagle Food Centers, Inc. dba Eagle Food Center
#220, 1101 South Riverside.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $5,898,811.39 for the period
of 9/1 thru 9/30/89, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 89.245, Bk. 102, P. 245, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION OF THE INTERSECTION OF DODGE STREET AND CHURCH
STREET.
Correspondence: Memo from the .Traffic Engineer regarding handicapped
parking stall in the 800 block of South Second Avenue. Memo from the Civil Service
Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions:
Maintenance Worker Ifrransit Division; Maintenance Worker I/Water Division. Memo
from the Finance Department giving notice of Intent to purchase the. following
equipment: 1) medium duty cab and chassis, 2) one arterial bucket and platform body.
This notice has been provided to the City of Coralville, Johnson County Bd. of
Supervisors, and the Iowa City Community School District, In accordance with state law.
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Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Rachael IGndred for
permission to picket at 328 East Washington during the period of 10/2.6/89, approved.
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation to have the March of Dimes Walk America on
5/6/90, approved. Regina Schools to have the Regina Homecoming ParadS on 10/5/89,
approved. Rachael IOndred for permission to picket on the public sidewalk in front of
Old Capitol Mall on 10/9.13/89, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Lynne Vermace for permission to set
up a table on City Plaza from which to distribute literature and to collect signatures on
a petition on 10/16-17/89, approved. Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Center
to set up a table on City Plaza from which to distribute literature and offer crafts for
donations during the period of 10/3-15/89, approved.
Balmer noted the Parks & Rec. minutes and the reference made to meeting with Legal
Department re putting some teeth in the present ordinance for posting of flyers in the
downtown area. The City Attorney reported that some downtown establishments have been
posting flyers everywhere and have been warned and prosecuted. He stated the Issue is an
enforcement one and legal will follow-up. Balmer also noted the Riverfront Comm, minutes and
the reference made to $200,000 owed the Commission by the City. Balmer stated this matter
has been brought up before and thought resolved and asked the City Manager to explore this
matter and report back to Council Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmem-
bars present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 10/24/89, on an
ordinance to amend the Conditional Zoning Agreement for the First and Rochester, Part Three
Subdivision. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 10/24/89, on an i
ordinance to vacate portions of Harrison and Linn Streets. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of portions of a
vacated alley between J Street and the Iowa Interstate Railroad, west of First Avenue. No one
appeared.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89.246, Bk. 102, p. 246,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE TO SUSAN JAECOUES, ELSIE VITOSH, AND DAVID GOSS OF
A PORTION OF THE VACATED ALLEY BETWEEN J STREET AND THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAIL
UNE WEST OF FIRST AVENUE, for $422, $487 and $503, respectively, Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0 all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by changing the use regulations of certain property in northwest Iowa City, generally
located northeast of U,S. Highway 218 and west of Camp Cardinal Road from ID -ORP to ID -
RS, be given first vote for passage (Deer Creek). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present,
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Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to amend Chapter 36-
18, the Zoning Ordinance Regulations for the Neighborhood Commercial, CN -1 Zone, to permit
office and other uses in the zone, be given first vote for passage. Kubby questioned the
process that would be required it a developer wished to put housing in the CN -1 zone.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to amend Chapter 36, The
Zoning Ordinance, to define variety stores, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carded.
p Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. 89-3434, Bk. 31, p. 35, AMENDING
i THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 615 EAST JEFFERSON STREET FROM RNC -20 TO CO -1 (Pediatric Associates),
be passed and adopted. Kubby stated that she would be voting against this ordinance as she
is disturbed by the taking down of houses for parking lots, especially close to the downtown
area , The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/i, on the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Ambrisco, Balmer. Nays: Kubby.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, that ORD. 89-3435, Bk. 31, p, 36, VACATE
OLYMPIC CIRCLE WEST OF BOYRUM STREET, be passed and adopted. Larson clarified that
the developer had originally given the street to the City and now, because of a major
development proposed to be located over the street, wishes to exchange the street for a parcel
next to a park. He complimented the developer for providing this service to the citizens and
creating new )obs. Horowitz noted the development had proceeded prior to Council action at
the risk of the developer who had agreed to move the development and re-establish the area
if Council did not vote in favor of the proposal. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of the vacated right-
of-way of Olympic Circle, to Southgate Development Company. No one appeared.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-247, Bk. 102, P. 247,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF OLYMPIC CIRCLE, to
Southgate Development Company. Council noted that the City would not be accepting the
land abutting Napoleon Park as an exchange for this parcel until after staff had Investigated
the condition of the area. 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. 89-248, Bk. 102, p. 248,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD)
PLAN FOR LOTS 10, 11 AND 12 OF BLOCK 5 AND LOT 1 OF BLOCK 6 OF A RESUBDNISION
OF PORTIONS OF BLOCKS 5 AND 6, BRAVERMAN CENTER PARTS 1 AND 2 AND VACATED
OLYMPIC CIRCLE. Horowitz asked that the staff explore erecting a no parking sign before
the intersection of Southgate and Boyrum. Mace Braverman, developer/owner, said he had
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contacted the Traffic Engr, requesting a recommendation and the possibility of at least no
parking on one side of the street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 89.3436, Bk. 31, p. 37, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN
EIGHT ACRE TRACT OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF VENTURA AVENUE AND
NORTH OF BJAYSVILLE LANE ON NORTH DUBUQUE STREET (OLD HIGHWAY 218)
(MEADOW RIDGE) FROM PDH -12 to RS -5, be passed and adopted, Kubby raised questions
regarding traffic concerns of residents at the corner of Dubuque and Foster. The Mayor stated
that Council would have ample opportunity to discuss the whole traffic situation in that area
of Iowa City in the near future. Horowitz noted an earlier staff report done on that area by
JCCOG. In response to Kubby, PPD Director Schmeiser stated that the street maintenance
and waste disposal for the development would be provided by the City. Larson noted that this
area is a beautiful area and that a development had been approved for the area a few years
ago but that this rezoning would decrease the density. Horowitz said that the concern that the
neighbors and the Spencers had expressed regarding driveways had been cleared up.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 89.249, Bk. p. 249, "( I
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF MEADOW RIDGE, A SUBDIVISION OF
IOWA CITY. Balmer noted the memo from the Fire Chief recommending a wider street. The
City Manager stated the development would include the width suggested by the Fire Chief.
Horowitz stated the developer had gone the extra mile in maintaining environmental concerns
but still wished the City had not recommended waiving the requirement for sidewalks in this
development. Balmer said he felt this waiver would lower the cost of housing in the area.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-250, Bk. 102, p. 250,
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF HIDDEN VALLEY SUBDIVISION OF JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA. Michael Flanigan, 1801 Windsor Cl., presented a petition from 14 property
owners in the area asking that they not be assessed for the cost of future sewer and street
upgrades made necessary by the construction of this development. Mr. Flanigan indicated that
he had been informed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and legal counsel that the
existing property owners would be assessed. The Mayor and Council said that was not current
City policy to assess property owners for storm water requirements and other Improvements.
The City Manager stated the developer had the obligation to pay the cost for any damages
during construction. PPD Director Schmeiser indicated that the Council always has the option
under state code to assess although that had not been the City's policy on such matters, Mr.
Flanigan expressed concerns regarding storm water drainage for the surrounding area.
Schmeiser noted the memo from Asst. City Engr. Gannon stating that any damage to City
facilities is the responsibility of the developer and further stating that there was an adequate
drainage system being provided for the development. Dan Heal, developer of the project,
appeared. Council again Informed Mr. Flanigan that the existing City policy is not to assess
for street repairs. The City Atty. noted that in newer developments the responsibility for the
maintenance of storm water detention basins is placed on either a home owners association
or on the property owners owning land on which the basin is located. PPD Director
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October 17,1989 of stormwater management upstream from this subdivision.
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those upstream developments is allowed to pass thru `
without the stormwater being detained. Tt�
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-d''�appeared.("'Afrirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-251, Bk. 102, p. 251,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
MERCY CENTRE MEDICAL BUILDING ON CENTRE MARKET. In response to Kubby, PPD
Director Schmeiser indicated that the building was more than 25 feet high, and that they had
requested a special exception from the Bd. of Adjustment to reduce the 10 foot setback.
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. 89-252, Bk. 102, p. 252,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF THE VACATED ALLEY IN BLOCK 47, IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THE EAST -WEST ALLEY BETWEEN MERCY HOSPITAL AND GILBERT STREET,
to Mercy Hospital. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 10/24/89 on an
ordinance vacating an easement In Block 47, Iowa City, Iowa (Mercy Hospital). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Bud Gode, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on the Senior Center and
invited Council to attend the volunteer recognition dinner on Monday evening, 10/23, at 5:00
p.m.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Code o1
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Sections 17-2 and 17.3 to require
owners of rental property not residents of Johnson County and/or condominium associations
to designate a local operator/manager/agent empowered to represent a property owner(s)
concerning compliance with the Iowa City. Housing Code. No one appeared.
Moved by Larson, second by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Sections 17-2 and 17-3 to
require owners of rental property not residents of Iowa Johnson County and/or condominium
associations to designate a local operator/manager/agent empowered to represent a property
owner(s) concerning compliance with the Iowa City Housing Code, be given first 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 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to make the following appointments: re-
appointment o1 Robert Carlson, 1122 Penkridge, to the Board of Appeals for a five-year term
ending 12/31/94; re -appointment of James Alberhasky, 1906 Rochester Cf. for a two-year term
ending 12/31/91 for a journeyman plumber and the appointment of Franklin Kilpatrick, 3025
Creighton St., for a two-year term ending 12/31/91 as a representative o1 the public to the Bd.
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October 17,1989 of stormwater management upstream from this subdivision.
Page 5 PPD Director Schmeiser indicated that stormwater from
those upstream developments is allowed to pass thru `
without the stormwater being detained. Tt�
1 Schmeiser said that was not the case with this basin. Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, also
-d''�appeared.("'Afrirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-251, Bk. 102, p. 251,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
MERCY CENTRE MEDICAL BUILDING ON CENTRE MARKET. In response to Kubby, PPD
Director Schmeiser indicated that the building was more than 25 feet high, and that they had
requested a special exception from the Bd. of Adjustment to reduce the 10 foot setback.
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. 89-252, Bk. 102, p. 252,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF THE VACATED ALLEY IN BLOCK 47, IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THE EAST -WEST ALLEY BETWEEN MERCY HOSPITAL AND GILBERT STREET,
to Mercy Hospital. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 10/24/89 on an
ordinance vacating an easement In Block 47, Iowa City, Iowa (Mercy Hospital). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Bud Gode, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on the Senior Center and
invited Council to attend the volunteer recognition dinner on Monday evening, 10/23, at 5:00
p.m.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Code o1
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Sections 17-2 and 17.3 to require
owners of rental property not residents of Johnson County and/or condominium associations
to designate a local operator/manager/agent empowered to represent a property owner(s)
concerning compliance with the Iowa City. Housing Code. No one appeared.
Moved by Larson, second by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Sections 17-2 and 17-3 to
require owners of rental property not residents of Iowa Johnson County and/or condominium
associations to designate a local operator/manager/agent empowered to represent a property
owner(s) concerning compliance with the Iowa City Housing Code, be given first 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 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to make the following appointments: re-
appointment o1 Robert Carlson, 1122 Penkridge, to the Board of Appeals for a five-year term
ending 12/31/94; re -appointment of James Alberhasky, 1906 Rochester Cf. for a two-year term
ending 12/31/91 for a journeyman plumber and the appointment of Franklin Kilpatrick, 3025
Creighton St., for a two-year term ending 12/31/91 as a representative o1 the public to the Bd.
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of Examiners of Plumbers; re -appointment of Jean Hood, 26 Rocky Shore Dr., to the Senior
! Center Commission for a three-year term ending 12/31/92; re -appointment of Grace Cooper,
600 W. Benton and Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert, and the appointment of Mary Ann Dennis, 914
Fairchild, to the Committee On Community Needs for three-year terms ending 11/1/92;
appointment of Paul Burian, 3 Georgetown Circle, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. for
! a three-year term ending 12/30/92. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Courtney acknowledged the letter received by Council from Michael
Kennedy to Sgt Widmer of the Police Department regarding neighborhood meetings and stated
it was his intent to expand this worthwhile program. Ambrisco noted long delays on major City
streets because of the railroads, citing a recent 25 minute delay on the Hwy. 6 By -Pass, and
asked if there was some way of alleviating the problem. He also questioned such delays in
case of emergencies. The City Atty. stated that cities have the ability under state law to
regulate certain crossings with a recent revision. Staff will report back. Ambrisco Informed
the public of a presentation held on Council's informal session earlier in the evening from the
Arts Committee of the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce relative to parcel 64-1 a, and urged j
Council to pursue the matter. Balmer thanked Dale Halling and other city staff that had been I
meeting with the nelghbors around Longfellow School regarding the closure of the alley east ( s L
of the school. Balmer noted the correspondence from an individual on Westwinds Drive I ;�
regardingno parking signs. The City Manager stated the matter had been referred to the
Traffic Engr. for a recommendation. Balmer Invited everyone to the homecoming open house !:
at City High School, Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Larson acknowledged the
compliments received by the Police Department; urged everyone to vote 11/7; and noted noise
barriers constructed near Waterloo on 1.380. Kubby briefed Council on the success of the
Toxic Waste Day held 10/14 and thanked volunteers for all their help; reported on the town
summit on youth issues held at Oakdale 10/14 and 10/15; distributed recycle buttons; and
noted the Invitation contained in BBTC minutes for a council demonstration of Interactive I!
programming. Staff will schedule the demonstration. McDonald stated that the agenda was
now being prepared on recycled paper and asked that the analysis report of the transit system
be furnished to CAMBUS and Coralville for their comments prior to Council discussion, The
Mayor also acknowledged the work of Cable TV Production Assistant Don Bailey and stated 1
he would be leaving the City for employment in New York.
The City Manager reminded everyone of the upcoming Candidates Workshop scheduled
10/18 in Council Chambers and Informed Council of an additional 46 housing assistance
vouchers just received by the City. The vouchers reflect $200,000 a year on a five year
commitment to provide for housing assistance aid, i
Recommendations of the Riverfront Commission noted as follows: (1) That the Iowa
City area State legislators be contacted asking for reintroduction of legislation from last year
requiring an agricultural setback from waterways to Improve water quality for municipalities such
as Iowa, City, which are dependent upon rivers as a source of water. Larson stated the
proposed legislation was complicated due to the fact it takes land away from farmers but thus
far does not outline how farmers are compensated for it, Horowitz urged citizens to contact
their legislators and support the concept. Larson asked that the City review the proposed
legislation prior to giving approval. Staff will forward text of the legislation to Council for review.
(2) That the City Council accept the land adjacent to Napoleon Park In exchange for Olympic 1
Circle as proposed by Myles Braverman of Southgate Development and to retain the land In
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its natural state. The City Manager stated that the City was reviewing a more official map of
the property and stated he was concerned about the recommendation regarding retaining the
land in its natural state. In response to Kubby, he explained that an affirmative vote was simply
a vote accepting the recommendation but not necessarily approving it. Staff will follow up to
be sure what is understood about the term natural state.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89.253, Bk. 102, p. 253,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CiTY CLERK TO ATTEST AN APPLICATION
TO THE IOWA DOT CAPITAL MATCH LOAN BANK: Affirmative roll call vote unanimous 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Larson, to defer indefinitely a resolution approving
the acquisition of a sewer easement from Hawkeye Land Company in connection with
Sycamore View Subdivision, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Ij
Councilmembers present
Moved by Balmer; seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-254, Bkr 102, p. 254,
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declared the resolution adopted.
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JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
MARIAN K KARR, CITY CLERK
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/24/89
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and
claims Is S . Cumulative cost for this calendar year
for said publication Is $
Iowa City Council, reg. mfg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councllmembers present:
Ambrlsco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson,
McDonald. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed October 29, 19x9, as CHANGE
YOUR CLOCK CHANGE YOUR BATTERY DAY.
Members of the Historic Preservation Commission
presented framed copies of 'A Guide to Historic Iowa City' to
the City Council.
Moved and seconded, that the following Mems and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or
approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Sr. Center
Comm. - 9/25; Bd. of Directors of Public Access Televi-
sion, Inc. - 9/19; CCN Comm. - 9/20; Civil Service Comm.
- 10/5; Airport Comm. - 9/19.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for The Oue,
211 Iowa Avenue. Class C Liquor License for The Ground
Round, SW South Riverside Drive.
Setting Public Hearings: To set a public hearing on
.11/14,. to. hear comments from the public regarding the
recommendations by the Committee on Community Needs
(CCN) on the use of 1990 Community Development Block
Grant funds.
Correspondence: Memo from the Civil Service.
Commission sub:nMing a certified list of applicants for the
position of Mass Transit Operator.. ,
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds:
Christine Arrasmhh for. permission to film a student
production on the corner of Market and Unn Streets on
10/21, approval contingent upon receipt of signed Agree.
ment to Assume Responsibility and Defend.. Patricia
Whittenbaugh to picket in from of the Emma Goldman
Clinic during the week of 10/23 through 28, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Keith Meyer
for permission to set up a table In City Plaza for the
support of the candidacy of Joe Bolkoom and to register
voters during the period of 10/13 through 1117, approved.
Latin American Human RIghIs Advocacy Center for
permission to set up a table In City Plaza from which to
distribute literature and offer crafts for donations during
the period of 10/1630, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carded. The Mayor stated that
the Animal Control Advisory Board presently had an adoption
policy concerning ferrets at the Animal Shelter. He stated the
Board had met again to discuss this Issue and In 119M of the
fact that no known rables vaccine exists, the Board had not
changed their policy. Moved and seconded, to accept the
pethlons presented by the Eastern Iowa Ferret Association.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, The Mayor reported
that he had received a phone call from the Greater. Chicago
Area Ferret Association, a licensed organization, willing to take
the five ferrets currently housed at the sheiter and signing a
waiver to Indemnify the City. He recommended that the City
accept the offer from the Chicago Ferret Association for the
five ferrets currently at the sheiter. Council agreed with the
recommendation. Jackie Johnson, President of the Eastern
Iowa Ferret Association, thanked Council for their consldera.
tion. Moved and seconded, to accept the minules of the
Animal Control Advisory Board meeting of 10/18. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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Iowa City Council, reg. mfg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councllmembers present:
Ambrlsco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson,
McDonald. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed October 29, 19x9, as CHANGE
YOUR CLOCK CHANGE YOUR BATTERY DAY.
Members of the Historic Preservation Commission
presented framed copies of 'A Guide to Historic Iowa City' to
the City Council.
Moved and seconded, that the following Mems and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or
approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Sr. Center
Comm. - 9/25; Bd. of Directors of Public Access Televi-
sion, Inc. - 9/19; CCN Comm. - 9/20; Civil Service Comm.
- 10/5; Airport Comm. - 9/19.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for The Oue,
211 Iowa Avenue. Class C Liquor License for The Ground
Round, SW South Riverside Drive.
Setting Public Hearings: To set a public hearing on
.11/14,. to. hear comments from the public regarding the
recommendations by the Committee on Community Needs
(CCN) on the use of 1990 Community Development Block
Grant funds.
Correspondence: Memo from the Civil Service.
Commission sub:nMing a certified list of applicants for the
position of Mass Transit Operator.. ,
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds:
Christine Arrasmhh for. permission to film a student
production on the corner of Market and Unn Streets on
10/21, approval contingent upon receipt of signed Agree.
ment to Assume Responsibility and Defend.. Patricia
Whittenbaugh to picket in from of the Emma Goldman
Clinic during the week of 10/23 through 28, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Keith Meyer
for permission to set up a table In City Plaza for the
support of the candidacy of Joe Bolkoom and to register
voters during the period of 10/13 through 1117, approved.
Latin American Human RIghIs Advocacy Center for
permission to set up a table In City Plaza from which to
distribute literature and offer crafts for donations during
the period of 10/1630, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carded. The Mayor stated that
the Animal Control Advisory Board presently had an adoption
policy concerning ferrets at the Animal Shelter. He stated the
Board had met again to discuss this Issue and In 119M of the
fact that no known rables vaccine exists, the Board had not
changed their policy. Moved and seconded, to accept the
pethlons presented by the Eastern Iowa Ferret Association.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, The Mayor reported
that he had received a phone call from the Greater. Chicago
Area Ferret Association, a licensed organization, willing to take
the five ferrets currently housed at the sheiter and signing a
waiver to Indemnify the City. He recommended that the City
accept the offer from the Chicago Ferret Association for the
five ferrets currently at the sheiter. Council agreed with the
recommendation. Jackie Johnson, President of the Eastern
Iowa Ferret Association, thanked Council for their consldera.
tion. Moved and seconded, to accept the minules of the
Animal Control Advisory Board meeting of 10/18. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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of the Animal Control Advisory Board meeting of 10/18. The
Mayor declared the motion carded, j
Moved and seconded, to set a public hearing for 11/14,
on an ordinance to change the name of Dynevor Circle to '
Little Creek lane. The Mayor declared the motion carded.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the
Conditional Zoning Agreement between Plum Grove Acres, Inc.
and the City Of Iowa City for the subdivision known as First
and Rochester, Part Three.
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 finally passed
be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and
the second consideration be given at this time. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded, that the
ordinance to amend the Conditional Zoning Agreement ,
between Plum Grove Acres, Inc. and the City of Iowa City for
the subdivision known as First and Rochester, Pad Three, be
given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held On an ordinance to amend the
Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regula•
tions of certainpropertylocated at 2602 Rochester Avenue, �
north of Rochester Avenue and south of the North Branch of
Ralston Creek from RS -5 and ID -RS to RS -5. John Moreland, -
applicant, stated that Planning and Zoning had recommended
approval unanimously, and that neighbors In the area were I� j
satisfied with the proposal.
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 finally passed
be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and
the second consideration be given at this time. The Mayor
declared the motion carded. Moved and seconded, that the i
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally
changing the use regulations of certain property located at
2602 Rochester Avenue from RS5 and ID -RS to RS -5, be
given second vote for passage. John Moreland appear5d. The
Mayor declared the motion carded.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate the
easterly ten feet of Unn Street between Harrison Street and
Ralston Creak and the southerly ten test of Harrison Street
between Malden Lane and Unn Street The following people
appeared: John Rummelhart, Grace Jochimsen, Developer
Moreland, and PPD Director Schmeiser.
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance to vacate the
easterly ten feet of Unn Street between Harrison Street and
Ralston Creek and the southerly. len feet of Harrison Street
between Maiden Lane and Unn Street, be given first vole for
passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a
ulillty easement in Block 47, Iowa City, Iowa '
Moved and seconded that the rude requiring ordinances to i
be considered and voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be Maly passed
be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and
the second consideration be given at this time, The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded, that the i
ordinance vacating a utility easement in Block 47, Iowa Cityi
Iowa, be given second vole for passage. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. 9
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of the Animal Control Advisory Board meeting of 10/18. The
Mayor declared the motion carded, j
Moved and seconded, to set a public hearing for 11/14,
on an ordinance to change the name of Dynevor Circle to '
Little Creek lane. The Mayor declared the motion carded.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the
Conditional Zoning Agreement between Plum Grove Acres, Inc.
and the City Of Iowa City for the subdivision known as First
and Rochester, Part Three.
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 finally passed
be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and
the second consideration be given at this time. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded, that the
ordinance to amend the Conditional Zoning Agreement ,
between Plum Grove Acres, Inc. and the City of Iowa City for
the subdivision known as First and Rochester, Pad Three, be
given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held On an ordinance to amend the
Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regula•
tions of certainpropertylocated at 2602 Rochester Avenue, �
north of Rochester Avenue and south of the North Branch of
Ralston Creek from RS -5 and ID -RS to RS -5. John Moreland, -
applicant, stated that Planning and Zoning had recommended
approval unanimously, and that neighbors In the area were I� j
satisfied with the proposal.
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 finally passed
be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and
the second consideration be given at this time. The Mayor
declared the motion carded. Moved and seconded, that the i
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally
changing the use regulations of certain property located at
2602 Rochester Avenue from RS5 and ID -RS to RS -5, be
given second vote for passage. John Moreland appear5d. The
Mayor declared the motion carded.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate the
easterly ten feet of Unn Street between Harrison Street and
Ralston Creak and the southerly ten test of Harrison Street
between Malden Lane and Unn Street The following people
appeared: John Rummelhart, Grace Jochimsen, Developer
Moreland, and PPD Director Schmeiser.
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance to vacate the
easterly ten feet of Unn Street between Harrison Street and
Ralston Creek and the southerly. len feet of Harrison Street
between Maiden Lane and Unn Street, be given first vole for
passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a
ulillty easement in Block 47, Iowa City, Iowa '
Moved and seconded that the rude requiring ordinances to i
be considered and voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be Maly passed
be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and
the second consideration be given at this time, The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded, that the i
ordinance vacating a utility easement in Block 47, Iowa Cityi
Iowa, be given second vole for passage. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. 9
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U.S. Highway 218 and west of Camp Cardinal Road from ID -
ORP to ID -RS, be given second vote for passage. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance to amend the
Zoning Ordinance regulations of the Neighborhood Commer-
cial, CN -1, Zone, be given second vote for passage. The
Mayor declared the motion carded.
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance to amend the
Zoning Ordinance to define variety stores, be given second
vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to make the following appoint-
ments: re -appoint Roselle Reed, 730 Brown St., Dorothy Paul,
2 Glendale CL and Haywood Belle, 311 Haywood Drive, to the
Human Rights Commission for three-year terms ending 1/1/93;.
re -appointed Mary Weideman, 1308 Muscatine Ave. and John
Watson, 403 Elmddge Avenue, to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for four-year terns ending 1/1/94; re -appoint
Catherine Johnson, 242 Ferson Ave., to the Bd. of Adjustment
for a five-year term ending 1/1/95. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to adopted RES. 89.255, LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH NEIGHBORHOOD. CENTERS OF
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR OPERATION OF A NEIGH-
BORHOOD CENTER FACILITY ON CITY PROPERTY.
Moved and seconded, to adapt RES. 89.256, AUTHORIZ-
ING AND DIRECTING. THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH NEUMANN
MONSON, P.C., ARCHITECTS, FOR THE. PROVISION OF
ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND PLANNING SERVICES
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DESIGN OF A PARKISPORTS
COMPLEX ADJACENT TO THE NEW WASTEWATER TREAT-
MENT PLANT SOUTH OF IOWA CITY.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.257, APPROV-
ING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH
MIKE. FURMAN BUILDERS FOR TEMPORARY USE OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 612 SOUTH CAPITOL STREET.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.258, AUTHORIZ-
ING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 89.259, AUTHORIZ-
ING EXECUTION OF A REVISED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT MIA-05-VO22.008.
Moved and seconded, to defer to 11/14 consideration of
an ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Iowa City, lava, by amending Sections 17.2 and
173 to require owners of ramal property not residents or
Johnson County and condominium associations to designate
a local operator empowered to represent a property owner(s)
concerning compliance with the Iowa City Housing Code, The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to adjourn 9:20 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description or Council activities is on file
In the office of the City Clerk.
KAP,
MCDONALD, M OR
A. KA7T , CLERK
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
October 24, 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, Halling, Gentry, Karr, Schmelser, Boothroy,
Seydel. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89.59, Side 1, 337 -END and Side 2, END -1; �.
89-61, Side 1, 1-444.
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The Mayor proclaimed October 29, 1989, as CHANGE YOUR CLOCK, CHANGE YOUR
BATTERY DAY.
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Members of the Historic Preservation Commission presented framed copies of "A Guide
to Historic Iowa City" to the City Council.
Balmer requested that item 3a(6) minutes of the Animal Control Advisory Board be
deleted from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and approval. Moved by Ambrisco,
seconded by Horowitz, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar.
be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: �I
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Sr. Center Comm. • 9/25/89; Bd. of
Directors of Public Access Television, Inc. - 9/19/89; CCN Comm. - 9/20/89; Civil Service
Comm, - 10/5/89 Airport Comm. - 9/19/89. I
Permit Motions Approving a Class C Uquor License for Yelder Enterprises, Inc. �I
dba The Oue, 211 Iowa Avenue. Approvinga Class C U
Liquor License for The Ground
Round, Inc, dba The Ground Round, 830 South Riverside Drive..
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Settin;j Public Hearings: To set a public hearing on 11/14/89, to hear comments 1
from the public regarding the recommendations by the Committee on Communi Needs
(CCN) on the use of 1990 Community Development Block Grant funds, ty i�
Correspondence: Memo from the Civil Service Commission submitting a certified {
list of applicants for the position of Mass Transit Operator.
Applications for -Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Christine Arrasmith for
permission to film a student production on the corner of Market and Unn Streets on
10/21/89, approval contingent "upon receipt of signed Agreement to Assume
Responsibility and Defend. Patricia Whittenbaugh to picket in front of the Emma
Goldman Clinic during the week of 10/23 through 28/89, approved.
Applications for, City Plaza Use Permits Keith Meyer for permission to set up
a table In City Plaza for the support of the candidacy of Joe Bolkcom and to register t
voters during the period of 10/13 through 11/7/89, approved. Latin American Human
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Rights Advocacy Center for permission to set up a table in City Plaza from which to
distribute literature and offer crafts for donations during the period of 10/16-30/89,
approved. I
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. The Mayor stated that the Animal Control Advisory Board presently had an
adoption policy concerning ferrets at the Animal Sheller. He stated the Board had met again
to discuss this Issue and In light of the fact that no known rabies vaccine exists, the Board had
not changed their policy. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to accept the petitions
presented by the Eastern Iowa Ferret Association. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor explained the Board had met on
two different occasions concerning their recommendation on the adoption of ferrets. He
reported that he had received a phone call from the Greater Chicago Area Ferret Association,
a licensed organization, willing to take the five ferrets currently housed at the shelter and
signing a waiver to indemnify the City. He recommended that the City accept the offer from
the Chicago Ferret Association for the five ferrets currently at the shelter and accept the policy
as presented by the Animal Control Advisory Board concerning the adoption of ferrets with one
stipulation. Council agreed with the recommendation. The Mayor suggested that anyone
calling or bringing in a ferret in the future to the shelter be given the phone number of the
Eastern Iowa Ferret Association and be given the opportunity to contact that representative.
Any ferret left at the shelter henceforth would be handled under the new policy. Jackie
Johnson, President of the Eastern Iowa Ferret Association, thanked Council for their
consideration. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Courtney, to accept the minutes of the Animal
Control Advisory Board meeting of 10/18/89. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 11/14/89, on an
ordinance to change the name of Dynevor Circle to Little Creek Lane (Ty'n Cae, Part 5). The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Conditional Zoning Agreement
between Plum Grove Acres, Inc. and the City of Iowa City for the subdivision known_ as First
and Rochester, Part Three. 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 present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer,
seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to amend the Conditional Zoning Agreement
between Plum Grove Acres, inc. and the City of Iowa City for the subdivision known as First
and Rochester, Part Three, be given second vote for passage. Courtney stated he hated to
see a unanimous vote by Council when the developers and builders did not uphold their end
of the agreement-, The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Ambrisco, Balmer. Nays: Courtney, Kubby.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance by
conditionally changing the use regulations of certain property located at 2602 Rochester
Avenue, north of Rochester Avenue and south of the North Branch of Ralston Creek from RS -
5 and ID -RS to RS -5 (Oakbrooke Place). John Moreland, applicant, stated that Planning and
Zoning had recommended approval unanimously, and that neighbors in the area were satisfied
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. The Mayor stated that the Animal Control Advisory Board presently had an
adoption policy concerning ferrets at the Animal Sheller. He stated the Board had met again
to discuss this Issue and In light of the fact that no known rabies vaccine exists, the Board had
not changed their policy. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to accept the petitions
presented by the Eastern Iowa Ferret Association. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor explained the Board had met on
two different occasions concerning their recommendation on the adoption of ferrets. He
reported that he had received a phone call from the Greater Chicago Area Ferret Association,
a licensed organization, willing to take the five ferrets currently housed at the shelter and
signing a waiver to indemnify the City. He recommended that the City accept the offer from
the Chicago Ferret Association for the five ferrets currently at the shelter and accept the policy
as presented by the Animal Control Advisory Board concerning the adoption of ferrets with one
stipulation. Council agreed with the recommendation. The Mayor suggested that anyone
calling or bringing in a ferret in the future to the shelter be given the phone number of the
Eastern Iowa Ferret Association and be given the opportunity to contact that representative.
Any ferret left at the shelter henceforth would be handled under the new policy. Jackie
Johnson, President of the Eastern Iowa Ferret Association, thanked Council for their
consideration. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Courtney, to accept the minutes of the Animal
Control Advisory Board meeting of 10/18/89. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 11/14/89, on an
ordinance to change the name of Dynevor Circle to Little Creek Lane (Ty'n Cae, Part 5). The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Conditional Zoning Agreement
between Plum Grove Acres, Inc. and the City of Iowa City for the subdivision known_ as First
and Rochester, Part Three. 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 present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer,
seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to amend the Conditional Zoning Agreement
between Plum Grove Acres, inc. and the City of Iowa City for the subdivision known as First
and Rochester, Part Three, be given second vote for passage. Courtney stated he hated to
see a unanimous vote by Council when the developers and builders did not uphold their end
of the agreement-, The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Ambrisco, Balmer. Nays: Courtney, Kubby.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance by
conditionally changing the use regulations of certain property located at 2602 Rochester
Avenue, north of Rochester Avenue and south of the North Branch of Ralston Creek from RS -
5 and ID -RS to RS -5 (Oakbrooke Place). John Moreland, applicant, stated that Planning and
Zoning had recommended approval unanimously, and that neighbors in the area were satisfied
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with the proposal. He requested that Council give two considerations to the ordinance tonight
and it be passed at the next meeting 11/14.
Moved by Horowitz, 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 present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Horowitz,
seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally
changing the use regulations of certain property located at 2602 Rochester Avenue from RS -
5 and ID -RS to RS -5 (Oakbrooke Place), be given second vote for passage. Kubby noted that
the property was considered moderately to steeply sloping terrain and regarded as
environmentally sensitive and questioned what types of terracing would be used. John f
Moreland explained he initiated the request for conditional zoning of the 18 lots. He explained
that the street will come In at the high end of the property and will not require nearly as much I j
grading. In response to the question regarding terracing, he stated that all but two lots will I
have walk out basements, allowing the yards to remain natural but requiring some terracing {
and/or fencing. Horowitz noted she had toured the property that day and that at the far end
of the cul-de-sac there were a large number of lots but the floodplain would not be developed, i
Balmer and Courtney complimented Mr. Moreland on the proposed development: Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate the easterly ten feet of Linn Street
between Harrison Street and Ralston Creek and the southerly ten feet of Harrison Street ,
between Maiden Lane and Linn Street (S&M Properties). John Rummelhart asked Council how
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parcels had been bid on three separate occasions to the public, The last time they were bid
an additional ten feet was Incorporated in the sale in hopes of Improving the value of the
property. He explained that the street right-of-way was 80 feet and that vacation of the 10 feel
would not affect the street design now or in the future. The City Manager explained that the
ten feet had not been vacated and was being incorporated into the sale of adjoining property.
Asst. City Atty. Gentry explained that the public was notified through the publication of the
vacation notice and throughout the entire bidding process for the parcels, Mr. Rummelhart
stated he felt the proposed development was great but urged Council to be aware of parking
problems in the area. Larson stated that this parcel does not affect any plans for a footbridge
in that area and was glad to see that parcel sold and put back on the tax rolls. Grace
Jochimsen, property owner in the area, appeared objecting strongly to the selling of the ten
foot right-of-way. She stressed the Importance of more parking for the area and asked If that I
ten feet could be used for angle parking for the area. Developer Moreland explained the
Importance of the ten feet on his development, PPD Director Schmelser explained that the
vacation of the ten teat will not affect the parking options in the area because of the remaining
width of the street, Larson asked staff and Council to be aware of and look at parking needs
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Moved by Larson, seconded by Balmer, that the ordinance to vacate the easterly ten
feet of Unn Street between Harrison Street and Ralston Creek and the southerly ten feet of
Harrison Street between Malden Lane and Unn Street (S&M Properties), be given first vole for
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a utility easement in Block 47, Iowa
City, Iowa (Mercy Hospital). 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 roil call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer,
seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance vacating a utility easement in Block 47, Iowa City,
Iowa (Mercy Hospital), be given second vote for passage.. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded' by Courtney, that the ordinance amending theZoning
Ordinance by changing the use regulations of certain property in northwest Iowa City, generally
located northeast of U.S. Highway 218 and west of Camp Cardinal Road from ID -ORP to ID-
RS (Deer Creek), be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance to amend the Zoning
Ordinance
regulations of the Neighborhood Commercial, CN -1, Zone, be given second vote
for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
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unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to make the following appointments: ro-
appoint Rosalie Reed, 730 Brown St., Dorothy Paul, 2 Glendale Ct, and Haywood Belle, 311
Haywood Drive, to the Human Rights Commission for three-year terms ending 1/1/93; re-
appoint Mary Weideman, 1308 Muscatine Ave. and John Watson, 403 Elmridge Avenue, to
the Parks and Recreation Commission for four-year terms ending 1/1/94; re -appoint Catherine
Johnson, 242 Ferson Ave., to the Bd. of Adjustment for a five-year term ending 1/1/95. Balmer
encouraged citizens to apply for City Boards and Commissions, noting that the re -appointments
made tonight will add continuity to the Boards and Commission. Ambrisco encouraged
Individuals to call him regarding their qualifications after they had applied. The Mayor declared '
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Councilmember Kubby noted that City Council agendas and meeting packets are being
printed on recycled paper. Larson urged everyone to look Into the issues and candidates and i
vote 11/7. Kubby noted two upcoming forums, 10/26, sponsored by Environmental Advocates i
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at 7 p.m, at the Ubrary and one 10/30 at 6:30 P.M. sponsored by the League of Women Votes
also in the Library. McDonald noted that a third forum is scheduled for 11/5 at the First
Christian Church at 9:15 a.m. Balmer noted that there will be a ballot question concerning
Westport Plaza on the ballot and urged everyone to read the question and encouraged groups
to help educate people on the language of the question. Larson noted that if you're in favor
of Westport Plaza you wouldbe voting "no," those not in favor would be voting 'yes."
Ambrisco noted an operational policy of the City Manager's office requiring a certificate of
Insurance with specific limits of liability be filed prior to the Issuance of a permit to picket. The
City Manager explained his office has had a number of requests to picket on public right-of-
way and that the policy has been in place that would require groups requesting permission to
picket with 12 or more people indemnify the City with a certificate of Insurance. Roughly one
month ago he received a request from one group that in his judgment was requesting an
Inordinate amount of time, and stated he felt authorization of groups and/or individuals on a
week to week basis wasproper. Ambrisco stated he had confidence in the City Manager's
judgment and taking things on the basis of what is reasonable. The City Manager stated any
group or individual has the right to come to City Council with such mariers. Horowitz reported
on her 31/s' hour meeting with the Technical Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Management:
She stated the study would take another three months to complete and that the Committee j
was looking at ways to reduce the amount of time needed to complete'the study. She stated
that a number of people are participating and that a six county region is Involved in the long
range plan for solid waste management. She Informed citizens that a public hearing will be it
held. Horowitz stated she had received phone calls regarding leaf burnind 1 4
g an c arified that
individuals could call the Fire Dept, and ask that the fire be put out. Courtney reported on a
recent encounter with actress Roseanne Barr at the Homecoming football game. McDonald
stated he had received a phone call from the Mayor of Owensboro Kentucky,{
regarding a
recent project completed by an Intern at the City. Owensboro studied midwestern cities similar � it
to them in character and nature and will be visiting ten top cities. The Mayor stated that Iowa j
City is among those ten and City officials will be visiting Iowa City around the first of
November. 11
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-255, Bk. 102, p, 255,
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR
OPERATION OF A NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER FACILITY ON CITY PROPERTY. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Counciimembers present, The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-256, Bk. 102, P. 256,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT WITH NEUMANN MONSON, P.C., ARCHITECTS, FOR THE PROVISION OF
ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND PLANNINU SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
DESIGN OF A PARK/SPORTS COMPLEX ADJACENT TO THE NEW WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT SOUTH OF IOWA CITY, Courtney stated that the proposed complex
would Include 10-12 full-size soccer fields, 4.5 softball diamonds and be family oriented,
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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at 7 p.m, at the Ubrary and one 10/30 at 6:30 P.M. sponsored by the League of Women Votes
also in the Library. McDonald noted that a third forum is scheduled for 11/5 at the First
Christian Church at 9:15 a.m. Balmer noted that there will be a ballot question concerning
Westport Plaza on the ballot and urged everyone to read the question and encouraged groups
to help educate people on the language of the question. Larson noted that if you're in favor
of Westport Plaza you wouldbe voting "no," those not in favor would be voting 'yes."
Ambrisco noted an operational policy of the City Manager's office requiring a certificate of
Insurance with specific limits of liability be filed prior to the Issuance of a permit to picket. The
City Manager explained his office has had a number of requests to picket on public right-of-
way and that the policy has been in place that would require groups requesting permission to
picket with 12 or more people indemnify the City with a certificate of Insurance. Roughly one
month ago he received a request from one group that in his judgment was requesting an
Inordinate amount of time, and stated he felt authorization of groups and/or individuals on a
week to week basis wasproper. Ambrisco stated he had confidence in the City Manager's
judgment and taking things on the basis of what is reasonable. The City Manager stated any
group or individual has the right to come to City Council with such mariers. Horowitz reported
on her 31/s' hour meeting with the Technical Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Management:
She stated the study would take another three months to complete and that the Committee j
was looking at ways to reduce the amount of time needed to complete'the study. She stated
that a number of people are participating and that a six county region is Involved in the long
range plan for solid waste management. She Informed citizens that a public hearing will be it
held. Horowitz stated she had received phone calls regarding leaf burnind 1 4
g an c arified that
individuals could call the Fire Dept, and ask that the fire be put out. Courtney reported on a
recent encounter with actress Roseanne Barr at the Homecoming football game. McDonald
stated he had received a phone call from the Mayor of Owensboro Kentucky,{
regarding a
recent project completed by an Intern at the City. Owensboro studied midwestern cities similar � it
to them in character and nature and will be visiting ten top cities. The Mayor stated that Iowa j
City is among those ten and City officials will be visiting Iowa City around the first of
November. 11
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-255, Bk. 102, p, 255,
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR
OPERATION OF A NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER FACILITY ON CITY PROPERTY. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Counciimembers present, The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-256, Bk. 102, P. 256,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT WITH NEUMANN MONSON, P.C., ARCHITECTS, FOR THE PROVISION OF
ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND PLANNINU SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
DESIGN OF A PARK/SPORTS COMPLEX ADJACENT TO THE NEW WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT SOUTH OF IOWA CITY, Courtney stated that the proposed complex
would Include 10-12 full-size soccer fields, 4.5 softball diamonds and be family oriented,
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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at 7 p.m, at the Ubrary and one 10/30 at 6:30 P.M. sponsored by the League of Women Votes
also in the Library. McDonald noted that a third forum is scheduled for 11/5 at the First
Christian Church at 9:15 a.m. Balmer noted that there will be a ballot question concerning
Westport Plaza on the ballot and urged everyone to read the question and encouraged groups
to help educate people on the language of the question. Larson noted that if you're in favor
of Westport Plaza you wouldbe voting "no," those not in favor would be voting 'yes."
Ambrisco noted an operational policy of the City Manager's office requiring a certificate of
Insurance with specific limits of liability be filed prior to the Issuance of a permit to picket. The
City Manager explained his office has had a number of requests to picket on public right-of-
way and that the policy has been in place that would require groups requesting permission to
picket with 12 or more people indemnify the City with a certificate of Insurance. Roughly one
month ago he received a request from one group that in his judgment was requesting an
Inordinate amount of time, and stated he felt authorization of groups and/or individuals on a
week to week basis wasproper. Ambrisco stated he had confidence in the City Manager's
judgment and taking things on the basis of what is reasonable. The City Manager stated any
group or individual has the right to come to City Council with such mariers. Horowitz reported
on her 31/s' hour meeting with the Technical Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Management:
She stated the study would take another three months to complete and that the Committee j
was looking at ways to reduce the amount of time needed to complete'the study. She stated
that a number of people are participating and that a six county region is Involved in the long
range plan for solid waste management. She Informed citizens that a public hearing will be it
held. Horowitz stated she had received phone calls regarding leaf burnind 1 4
g an c arified that
individuals could call the Fire Dept, and ask that the fire be put out. Courtney reported on a
recent encounter with actress Roseanne Barr at the Homecoming football game. McDonald
stated he had received a phone call from the Mayor of Owensboro Kentucky,{
regarding a
recent project completed by an Intern at the City. Owensboro studied midwestern cities similar � it
to them in character and nature and will be visiting ten top cities. The Mayor stated that Iowa j
City is among those ten and City officials will be visiting Iowa City around the first of
November. 11
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-255, Bk. 102, p, 255,
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR
OPERATION OF A NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER FACILITY ON CITY PROPERTY. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Counciimembers present, The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-256, Bk. 102, P. 256,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT WITH NEUMANN MONSON, P.C., ARCHITECTS, FOR THE PROVISION OF
ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND PLANNINU SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
DESIGN OF A PARK/SPORTS COMPLEX ADJACENT TO THE NEW WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT SOUTH OF IOWA CITY, Courtney stated that the proposed complex
would Include 10-12 full-size soccer fields, 4.5 softball diamonds and be family oriented,
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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at 7 p.m, at the Ubrary and one 10/30 at 6:30 P.M. sponsored by the League of Women Votes
also in the Library. McDonald noted that a third forum is scheduled for 11/5 at the First
Christian Church at 9:15 a.m. Balmer noted that there will be a ballot question concerning
Westport Plaza on the ballot and urged everyone to read the question and encouraged groups
to help educate people on the language of the question. Larson noted that if you're in favor
of Westport Plaza you wouldbe voting "no," those not in favor would be voting 'yes."
Ambrisco noted an operational policy of the City Manager's office requiring a certificate of
Insurance with specific limits of liability be filed prior to the Issuance of a permit to picket. The
City Manager explained his office has had a number of requests to picket on public right-of-
way and that the policy has been in place that would require groups requesting permission to
picket with 12 or more people indemnify the City with a certificate of Insurance. Roughly one
month ago he received a request from one group that in his judgment was requesting an
Inordinate amount of time, and stated he felt authorization of groups and/or individuals on a
week to week basis wasproper. Ambrisco stated he had confidence in the City Manager's
judgment and taking things on the basis of what is reasonable. The City Manager stated any
group or individual has the right to come to City Council with such mariers. Horowitz reported
on her 31/s' hour meeting with the Technical Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Management:
She stated the study would take another three months to complete and that the Committee j
was looking at ways to reduce the amount of time needed to complete'the study. She stated
that a number of people are participating and that a six county region is Involved in the long
range plan for solid waste management. She Informed citizens that a public hearing will be it
held. Horowitz stated she had received phone calls regarding leaf burnind 1 4
g an c arified that
individuals could call the Fire Dept, and ask that the fire be put out. Courtney reported on a
recent encounter with actress Roseanne Barr at the Homecoming football game. McDonald
stated he had received a phone call from the Mayor of Owensboro Kentucky,{
regarding a
recent project completed by an Intern at the City. Owensboro studied midwestern cities similar � it
to them in character and nature and will be visiting ten top cities. The Mayor stated that Iowa j
City is among those ten and City officials will be visiting Iowa City around the first of
November. 11
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-255, Bk. 102, p, 255,
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR
OPERATION OF A NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER FACILITY ON CITY PROPERTY. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Counciimembers present, The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-256, Bk. 102, P. 256,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT WITH NEUMANN MONSON, P.C., ARCHITECTS, FOR THE PROVISION OF
ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND PLANNINU SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
DESIGN OF A PARK/SPORTS COMPLEX ADJACENT TO THE NEW WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT SOUTH OF IOWA CITY, Courtney stated that the proposed complex
would Include 10-12 full-size soccer fields, 4.5 softball diamonds and be family oriented,
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. 89-257, Bk. 102, p. 257,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH MIKE FURMAN
BUILDERS FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 612 SOUTH CAPITOL
STREET (Capitol View Apartments). Horowitz questioned if any more has been done about I
the possibility of restricting parking near the alley on Lafayette between Clinton and South
Capitol. The City
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers The
present. Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-258, Bk. 102, p. 258,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A SUBORDINA-
TION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA
COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION. In response to Larson, the City Manager explained that
this procedure was fairly common. Jeff Kern, owner of the
property, explained that 1/7th of
the loan is forgiven each year. 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 Kubby, to adopt RES. 89-259, Bk. 102, P. 259,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REVISED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT
WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF; HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,. PROJECT ANA-05-VO22-008.
Kubby noted she was glad that some of the vouchers were multi
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for -family bedroom units.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, The Mayor declared the
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to defer to 11/14/89 consideration of an {
ordinance amending Chapter 17 of, the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by
amending Sections 17-2 and 17.3 to require owners of rental property not residents of Johnson i
County and condominium associations to designate a local operator empowered to represent
a property'owner(s) concerning compliance with the Iowa City Housing Code.`' Courtney
questioned whether the proposed ordinance applies to mobile home
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Boothroy stated that mobile homes were treated as Individual dwellingunits. The Mayor
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn 9:20 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present
JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
b 1 1989
n Novem er 4,
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. Stailmembers present: Atkins, Halling, Timmins, Karr, Milkman, Schmeiser,
Vitosh, Penney, Cain. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-61, Side 1, 444 -End and
Side 2, End -1; 89.64, Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, End -1.
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The Mayor proclaimed November 15, 1989, as COMMUNITY READ -IN.
The Mayor acknowledged Boy Scout Pack 240 from Grant Wood School
Balmer requested 3f(3)(a) and (b), two memos from the Traffic Engr., be deleted from
the Consent Calendar. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the following items
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and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
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Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 10/17/89, and the
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special meeting of 10/24/89, as published, subject to correction as recommended by
the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: CCN Comm. - 10/17/89; P&Z Comm. -
- 10/19/89, 11/2/89; Human Rights Comma - 9/25/89; p&R Comm. = 10/11/89; Bd. of
Adjustment - 10/11/89; Historic Preservation Comm. -10/11/89; Bd. of Library Trustees -
10/26/89; Civil Service Comm. -10/25189.
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Permit Motions: Approving a Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Pagliai's
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Pizza Palace, Ltd. dba Paglia's Pizza, 302 East Bloomington. Approving a Class E
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Liquor License for Randall's International, Inc. dba Randall Foods,1851 Lower Muscatine
Road.
Resolutions' Bk. 102: RES. 69-260, p. 260, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A RIGHT-OF-WAY ASSURANCE STATEMENT FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS.
RES. 69-261, p. 261, APPROVING IOWA CITY'S 1990 through 1995 STREET
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 89-262, Bk,102, p, 262, FIXING DATE FOR A i
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PUBLIC HEARING ON 11/21/89, ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
$2,960,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF.'
Correspondence: Suzanne Richerson endorsing the university campus pathways
proposal of University of Iowa President Hunter Rawlings III. Memo from the Civil
Service Commission submitting a certified list of applicants for the position of Program-
mer/Data Processing Division. Memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Loading zone
south side of the 500 block of East Bloomington.
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Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Downtown Association for the use of
City Plaza for Holiday Promotion events between the dates of 11/19 and 12/25/89,
approved. ;
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Lauren Flaum for the use
of Johnson Street between Washington and Iowa Avenue for a special holiday
celebration by the children of Agudas Achim Synagogue on 10/22/89, approved, j
Defenders for Life for permission to picket Emma Goldman Clinic 11/6 - 11/11/89,
approved,
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Balmer requested discussion of items `
3f(3)(a) and (b) from the Traffic Engr. Larson pointed out that (a) dealt with a parking
prohibition on Mayfield Rd. and stated that in fall it was difficult to get emergency vehicles
thru because of parking for football games. He informed neighbors that this prohibition could
be tried and changed if necessary by contacting the Traffic Engr. Balmer noted that (b) dealt
with a parking prohibition on Boyrum Street and suggested alternate parking for the area, Y -a
Horowitz said the issue had been raised a number of council meetings ago and that the
problem has to do with a blind spot as you approach Southgate. The City Manager stated
local area businesses had been contacted regarding removing parking on the street due to the -
traffic volume in the area, and suggested that both sides of the street be noticed. He indicated i
that parking In the area was to be off Horowitz stated that the street was slated as a
thru street to Sand Road, and suggested that it would be useful to start with prohibiting
parking on one side of the street only. Larson stated he was comfortable in going along with 1
the Traffic Engr. recommendations, Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to accept the !!
correspondence from the Traffic Engr. regarding: Parking prohibition on Mayfield Road, and �I i
Parking prohibition on Boyrum Street, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, l 1
7/0, all Councilmembers present,
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance to change the name of Dynevor Circle to
Little Creek Lane. 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 present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer,
seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to change the name of Dynevor Circle to Little
Creek Lane, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, 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 the
ordinance be voted on for final passage at this time. Ambrisco noted that two property owners'
had appeared opposing the vacation, citing that parking potential could be lost if the ordinance
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Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Downtown Association for the use of
City Plaza for Holiday Promotion events between the dates of 11/19 and 12/25/89,
approved. ;
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Lauren Flaum for the use
of Johnson Street between Washington and Iowa Avenue for a special holiday
celebration by the children of Agudas Achim Synagogue on 10/22/89, approved, j
Defenders for Life for permission to picket Emma Goldman Clinic 11/6 - 11/11/89,
approved,
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Balmer requested discussion of items `
3f(3)(a) and (b) from the Traffic Engr. Larson pointed out that (a) dealt with a parking
prohibition on Mayfield Rd. and stated that in fall it was difficult to get emergency vehicles
thru because of parking for football games. He informed neighbors that this prohibition could
be tried and changed if necessary by contacting the Traffic Engr. Balmer noted that (b) dealt
with a parking prohibition on Boyrum Street and suggested alternate parking for the area, Y -a
Horowitz said the issue had been raised a number of council meetings ago and that the
problem has to do with a blind spot as you approach Southgate. The City Manager stated
local area businesses had been contacted regarding removing parking on the street due to the -
traffic volume in the area, and suggested that both sides of the street be noticed. He indicated i
that parking In the area was to be off Horowitz stated that the street was slated as a
thru street to Sand Road, and suggested that it would be useful to start with prohibiting
parking on one side of the street only. Larson stated he was comfortable in going along with 1
the Traffic Engr. recommendations, Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to accept the !!
correspondence from the Traffic Engr. regarding: Parking prohibition on Mayfield Road, and �I i
Parking prohibition on Boyrum Street, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, l 1
7/0, all Councilmembers present,
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance to change the name of Dynevor Circle to
Little Creek Lane. 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 present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer,
seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to change the name of Dynevor Circle to Little
Creek Lane, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, 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 the
ordinance be voted on for final passage at this time. Ambrisco noted that two property owners'
had appeared opposing the vacation, citing that parking potential could be lost if the ordinance
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were passed, and stated staff had explained that council action on this ordinance would in no
way affect parking options in the area. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer,
i seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 89-3437, Bk. 31, p. 38, TO VACATE THE EASTERLY TEN j
r FEET OF LINN STREET BETWEEN HARRISON STREET AND RALSTON CREEK AND THE
SOUTHERLY TEN FEET OF HARRISON STREET BETWEEN MAIDEN LANE AND LINN STREET
(Smith -Moreland Properties), be passed and adopted. Chuck Johnson, representing three
additional properties in the area, appeared to object to the ordinance. The Mayor stated the
ten foot parcels were included in the property bid and was sold to Mr. Moreland. Larson
explained that the street rightof-way was wider than usual and that the street would still be
a wide enough to park on both sides. PPD Director Schmelser present for discussion. Horowitz
clarified that there was no conflict between the development proposed by Mr. Moreland and
City discussions about the Maiden Street development area. She stated she was satisfied with
staff assurances and the integrity of the project and did not see a reason to delay voting on
the ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 89-3438, Bk. 31, p. 39, TO AMEND I +
THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT BETWEEN PLUM GROVE ACRES, INC. AND THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR THE SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS FIRST AND ROCHESTER, PART
THREE, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the I
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Ambrisco, Balmer,
Nays: Courtney, Kubby. I I
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 89-3439, Bk. 31, p. 40, TO
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AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN
r PROPERTY IN NORTHWEST IOWA CITY, GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHEAST OF U.S.
HIGHWAY 218 AND WEST OF CAMP CARDINAL ROAD FROM ID -ORP TO ID -RS (Deer Creek),
be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 89.3440, Bk. 31, p. 41, TO AMEND
THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATIONS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, CN -1,
ZONE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
t present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 89-3441, Bk. 31, p. 42, TO
p AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO DEFINE VARIETY STORES, be passed and adopted.
f Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
it ordinance adopted,
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. 89.3442, Bk. 31, p. 43, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2602 ROCHESTER AVENUE FROM RS -5 AND ID -RS TO i
RS -5 (Oakbrooke Place), be passed and adopted. Ainrmative roll call vote unanimous. 7/0. Au
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t Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89.263, Bk. 102, p. 263,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OAKBROOKE PLACE, AN 18 LOT, SINGLE-FAMILY
6 RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON A 13.7 ACRE TRACT LOCATED AT 2602
z ROCHESTER AVENUE. Kubby stated this topic was a balancing act with public safety and
environmental protection and fairness considerations. She requested that Council review
environmental regulations prior to further development. Horowitz asked that P&Z be put on
I notice that Council wants staff work and joint discussion of this matter. She stated her
intention to vote for this, noting that the closer to the top of the hill and Thomas Rd, that
houses are placed, the more the fragile aspects of the lots will not be disturbed. Kubby stated
it was the City's responsibility to let the developer know the policy regarding direct access and
that the City is being inconsistent. McDonald stated Council has to take Into consideration the
whole area. Balmer noted that one of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan was to encourage
in -fill development and that this area was a prime area for such development. Ambrisco noted
that some areas ready for development aren't always available for development, noting that this
subdivision was for 18 dwelling units. Kubby stated she was concerned that four access
points were so close together in this area. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 89-3443, Bk. 31, p. 44, VACATING
A UTILITY EASEMENT IN BLOCK 47 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY ADDITION
(Mercy Hospital), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted,
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-264, Bk. 102, p. 264,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
(LSNRD) PLAN FOR THE MERCY HOSPITAL MRI PROJECT AT 500 MARKET STREET.
Ambrisco noted that this project was one of several to be undertaken in the area and
requested the City entertain the Idea of making the Market Street parking lot a parking garage
by adding another level. Kubby noted her approval to expanding existing lots. The City
Manager stated staff was looking at alternatives at the present time and options would be
presented to Council. Ambrisco noted that Mercy Hospital would be shuttling employees to
and from outer lots. Atty. Dan Boyle, representing Mercy Hospital, stated arrangements had
been made for the shuttling but a new parking structure for Mercy Hospital would be one of
the first structures completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Marjorie Hayden Strait, 1314 Pine Street, appeared and shared Ideas for increasing
ridership on the city buses. Lynne Vermace, P.O. Box 2928, appeared and stated her concern
that the Eastern Iowa Ferret Association had not been given time to speak at the 10/17 Council
meeting. The Mayor stated that the President, Jackie Johnson, had addressed Council and
It was felt she spoke for the group. Larson asked that the policy be clarified regarding the
handling of ferrets who are not dropped off but rather caught at large. McDonald stated the
existing policy as outlined by the Animal Control Advisory Board had been agreed to by
Council. Nancy Seiberling, Project GREEN, extended an Invitation to Councilmembers to attend
the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Coralvllle Connection, a paved nature path at Crandic Park,
on Saturday, 10/18, at 10:30 a.m, at the Park. Senior Center Commissioner Ruth Wagner
updated Council on Senior Center events.
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A public hearing was held to receive comments from the public regarding the
Recommendations by the Committee on Community Needs (CCN) on the use of 1990
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Stailmember Marianne Milkman
Introduced a video of some projects funded by CDBG. No one appeared. Milkman noted that
the recommendations are included in a memo as well as Item #11 on the agenda, and
requested Council make any changes so that staff could prepare a resolution for consideration
at the 10/21 Council meeting. Council agreed with the recommendations as discussed and
presented.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: P&R Comm. - one vacancy for an
unexpired term ending 1/1/91; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for an indefinite term to
replace Councilmember Elect Naomi Novick. These appointments will be made at the 12119/89,
Council meeting.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to appoint Vincent Maurer, 415 Whiting
Ave., to the Senior. Center Commission for an unexpired term ending 12/31/91. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Courtney congratulated Heartland Express for being designated by
Forbes to be in the top 25 of the 200 best small companies in America; requested the Traffic
Engr, look at the intersection of Wayne and William noting he had received concerns, re
congestion in the.area; and noted that the property at corner of First and Washington was stili
Ozoned P for public and had sold to a private owner some time ago and a makeshift addition
added to the building. Ambrisco noted that the north plant of the wastewater treatment plant
facility was scheduled to be completed 11/15 and stated that he felt it was a remarkable
achievement for staff that the plant would be on line 11/28. Balmer requested that the curb
ramps be monitored closely by staff in areas by Systems Houses. The City Manager stated
that staff would make an extra effort to monitor homes where people are physically challenged.
Balmer asked that the County be approached re traffic challenges surrounding the proposed
development of the gas station/truck facility near Hwy. 1 and 1-380 and look into a conditional
zoning agreement for traffic control improvements. The City Manager stated he would follow
up and said a variety of issues would be forthcoming from the Traffic Engr., including a
recommendation regarding the traffic light at Miller and Hwy. 1, noting that IDOT wants it
removed. Larson asked that staff start a cursory look at traffic sound barriers and congratu-
lated everyone Involved with the City elections.
Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs as follows: (1) That the City
Council fund the following 1990 CDBG projects in the following amounts: Housing
Rehabilitation - $300,000; Broadway Street Neighborhood Center - $40,500; Johnson
County/Iowa City Health` Services Ctr. $30,000; Roosevelt Neighborhood Open Space
Development - $24,410; Transitional Housing - HACAP - $30,000; Elderly Services/Small Repair
Program $6,000; Youth Center Improvements - $22,700; Photo Darkroom for Recreation
Center $4,740; Hoover School Accessible Playground - $7,800; Lafayette Street Paving -
$14,000; Aid to Agencies (15% of Entitlement) - $90,000; Administration and Planning -
$129,800; Assistance to Small Businesses - $3,000; Contingency - $47,050. The Mayor noted
that preliminary approval and direction had been given with agenda item #6. (2) That the
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Council allocate an amount not less than $20,000 in Road Use Tax funds for curb ramp
installations. The Mayor stated that Council had increased the amount to $25,000.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89.265, Bk. 102, p. 265,
AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES
1981 OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DATED AUGUST 1, 1981, AND DIRECTING NOTICE
BE GIVEN OF THE SAME. 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. 89-266, Bk. 102, p. 266,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 528
RUNDELL STREET. Staffmember Milkman stated that the rehabilitation program has a
graduated scale regarding who has loans and that staff would be coming to Council to
Increase the number of loans in the near future. 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. 89.267, Bk. 102, p. 267,
APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF A SEWER EASEMENT FROM HAWKEYE LAND COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH SYCAMORE VIEW SUBDIVISION. 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. 89-268, Bk. 102, p. 268,
(� APPROVING LOAN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY, THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE IOWA CAN MFG. COMPANY FOR $500,000 OF
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT FUNDS, AND FOR $50,000 FROM THE CITY'S URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT REPAYMENTS, ALL MONIES TO ASSIST IN CONSTRUCTION
OF A NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY. Kubby noted that the company had been very
responsible to important aspects such as pollution control and recycling. Ambrisco stated that
those aspects are of great concern to a lot of people. Staffmember Patt Cain distributed a
prototype of the new recyclable can to be produced by the company. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt a resolution approving, and
authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement and covenant
with Montessori School of Iowa City, Iowa, for the purchase of a portion of a lot adjacent to
Reno Park. Larson noted he has received the resolution but did not receive a copy of the
purchase agreement and covenant. The City Attorney distributed a copy. Larson raised
concerns regarding the City securing first option on the property if Montessori ever wanted to
sell, the City's ability to use the park If a portion were sold, and the division of the property
with a fence or hedge. After discussion, original motion withdrawn. Moved by Ambrisco,
seconded by Horowitz, that the resolution be deferred. The Mayor declared the motion to
defer carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES, 69.269, Bk. 102, p, 269,
AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN AND RECLASSIFYING A POSITION IN THE CDBG
DIVISION OF THE PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (HOUSING
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REHAB. ASST.) AND A POSITION IN THE WATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT (MAINTENANCE WORKER IIIANATER PLANT). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Counclimembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
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the agenda comment. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending Chapter
17 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Sections 17-2 and
17-3 to require owners of rental property not residents of Johnson County and/or condominium :
associations to designate a local agent empowered to represent a property owner(s) concern- )
Ing compliance with the Iowa City Housing Code, be given second vote for passage as P
amended., Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89.270, Bk. 102, p. 270, �I
RESCINDING AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE AN AVIGATION EASEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH #
RUNWAY 6.24 EXTENSION PROJECT AT THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Affirmative #
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Counclimembers present.The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted. i l
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to set a public hearing for 11/21/89 on an
ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
entitled "Airports and Aviation," by repealing Article thereof, entitled "Airport Zoning," and by
enacting in lieu thereof Article V as amended, which amendments provide for the rearrange-
ment and renumbering of sections, provide for a revised airport zoning map, provide for
provisional modification of height and use limitations, and clarifies the provision requiring
notification of the Federal Aviation Administration of proposed development. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, I `'
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation of where litigation is imminent
where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session
10:15 p.m.
/OHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
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REHAB. ASST.) AND A POSITION IN THE WATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT (MAINTENANCE WORKER IIIANATER PLANT). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Counclimembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
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the agenda comment. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending Chapter
17 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Sections 17-2 and
17-3 to require owners of rental property not residents of Johnson County and/or condominium :
associations to designate a local agent empowered to represent a property owner(s) concern- )
Ing compliance with the Iowa City Housing Code, be given second vote for passage as P
amended., Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89.270, Bk. 102, p. 270, �I
RESCINDING AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE AN AVIGATION EASEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH #
RUNWAY 6.24 EXTENSION PROJECT AT THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Affirmative #
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Counclimembers present.The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted. i l
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to set a public hearing for 11/21/89 on an
ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
entitled "Airports and Aviation," by repealing Article thereof, entitled "Airport Zoning," and by
enacting in lieu thereof Article V as amended, which amendments provide for the rearrange-
ment and renumbering of sections, provide for a revised airport zoning map, provide for
provisional modification of height and use limitations, and clarifies the provision requiring
notification of the Federal Aviation Administration of proposed development. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, I `'
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation of where litigation is imminent
where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session
10:15 p.m.
/OHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Informal Council Session
October 17, 1989
Informal Council Session: October 17, 1989, at 6:40 p.m. In the Council Chambers. Mayor
John McDonald presiding.
Councilmembers Present: Courtney, Horowitz, Ambrisco, McDonald, Balmer, Larson, Kubby.
Staffinembers Present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Timmins, Smith, Cain, Schmeiser.
Tape-recorded: Reel 89-57 Side 1, 1-722, Side 2, 722-683.
PROPOSED ARTS FACILfTY FROM THE ARTS COMMfrTEE OF THE IOWA CITY AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Reel 89.57, Side 1
McDonald noted Council received the October 11th proposal from the Iowa City Area Chamber
of Commerce regarding the proposed arts facility from the Arts Committee. Karen Chappell
and Deborah Burger, members of the Arts Committee, presented information about the
proposed arts facility. Karen Chappell stated the Arts Committee was formed two and one-
half years ago to work with arts In the Iowa City-Coraiville area and is made up of a good
cross-section of business community, arts community, University community, and local'
community. Chappell stated the Arts Committee established two priority items: 1) an annual
arts festival, and 2) development of a central arts facility. Chappell noted the Arts Committee
of the Chamber of Commerce has voted unanimously for the proposal, the proposal has been
discussed by the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and there is strong endorsement
from the arts community. Chappell stated that the proposal and community support dovetails
beautifully with the City's current discussions of the development of Parcel 64-1a and the
downtown expansion south of Burlington, Street. Chappell stated the Arts Committee requests
the City Council give serious consideration to the development of an arts facility.
Deborah Burger stated that survey regarding the proposed arts facility was distributed to over
80 organizations and the Arts Committee received response from 40 percent of the people
surveyed. Burger stated there is an overwhelming interest for the proposed facility. Burger
stated It has been proposed arts facility include a central ticket sales department; the City of
Iowa City could market Itself as a culturally and artistically rich community; the arts facility could
Join other civic organizations such as the Recreation Center; and it is envisioned the facility
would also serve as a rollover space for existing spaces such as the Sao Center and the Iowa
City School District.
Kubby asked if the old Press -Citizen building could be used for the proposed arts facility.
Wallace Chappell stated the Press -Citizen building would be appropriate for visual arts, but did
.not have a large performance space. Horowitz asked If performance space could be located
where the Press -Citizen presses are located. Wallace Chappell stated that area would be good
for a TV studio and could accommodate 100-150 seats at most. He stated the arts facility
could be used in combination with a business used as well as recreation. Horowitz inquired
about display space. Chappell stated the arts facility should have a lobby -exhibition space.
Horowitz Inquired about funding. Chappell stated that currently the proposed arts facility is a
dream and the Arts Committee would like to meet with the City regarding how to proceed.
Larson Inquired about the timetable for the project. Chappell stated the Arts Committee would
like to work along with the City, needing the City's endorsement and wanting to be on the
ground floor of the City's planning for south of Burlington Street.
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McDonald stated there Is interest to explore the concept, but It is premature to make any kind
of commitment. McDonald noted that it is hoped to develop the last parcel, 64-1a, as an
outstanding anchor for the downtown area. McDonald suggested directing the City Manager
to develop a report including different scenarios, options and alternatives for the proposed arts
facility. Courtney inquired about the 64-1a building prospectus. Atkins stated the arts facility
could be Included in the prospectus as an option on the urban'renewal parcel, but Council
should not preclude the possibility of some other locations for the arts facility. Balmer stated
that concept should be endorsed whole-heartedly. In response to Courtney, Atkins stated the
64-1a marketing is being delayed until the Holiday Inn bankruptcy is resolved. McDonald
stated that before the Parcel 64-1a prospectus goes out, Council should review it. Kubby
asked If the Arts Committee has considered any other location for the proposed arts facility.
Wallace Chappell stated the old library location has been discussed. Horowitz asked if Iowa
City Schools had been contacted. Wallace Chappell stated the Iowa City School District will
be involved. Council discussed the proposed arts facility concept. In response to
Councilmembers, Wallace Chappell stated there are funding sources available such as the
Kresge Foundation challenge grant match.
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Larson noted that Dr. Law was unable to obtain a building permit due to the Zoning
Agreement limiting building permits to 27. Courtney inquired about the establishment
of 29 lots. Schmeiser explained that 27 lots were platted, but two lots were subdivided
Into three lots and one lot Into two lots, ending up with 29 lots. McDonald explained
that what happened was that there were 27 lots'platted and the buyers of a couple of
different lots subdivided these lots thereby increasing the maximum number of lots. The
maximum number of building permits which could be issued is 27, resulting in two lots
for which building permits could not be Issued. McDonald stated It was unknown to
the purchasers of the subsequent two lots that the maximum number of permits had
already been reached and that their lots could not be built on. Councilmembers
discussed the maximum number of lots permitted. Schmeiser said the original zoning
agreement was based on the Issuance of 27 building permits and should have been
designed to limit the number of lots. Courtney emphasized that the original zoning
agreement was bargained for in good faith.. Courtney noted that the last lot has not
been sold yet and that the agreement should be based on 28 lots not 29 lots.
McDonald stated he was under the impression the last lot had been sold. Councilmem-
bers agreed that future discussions will be held with the developer when that developer
further develops the area.
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Kubby asked if other Councilmembers wanted to meet with the Planning & Zoning
Commission to discuss allowing dwelling units in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone.
Horowitz stated she would like to see what happens in the zone after the City has
allowed offices In it. Horowitz noted that the CN -1 Zone is scattered throughout the city
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Commission to discuss allowing dwelling units in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone.
Horowitz stated she would like to see what happens in the zone after the City has
allowed offices In it. Horowitz noted that the CN -1 Zone is scattered throughout the city
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Kubby asked if other Councilmembers wanted to meet with the Planning & Zoning
Commission to discuss allowing dwelling units in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone.
Horowitz stated she would like to see what happens in the zone after the City has
allowed offices In it. Horowitz noted that the CN -1 Zone is scattered throughout the city
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and for the most part undeveloped. McDonald stated that the Planning & Zoning
Commission would like the Council to proceed with the amendment as proposed to
permit office uses in the zone. Councilmembers discussed office uses and the impact
of dwelling uses in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone. Schmeiser noted that the
office area is limited to 15 percent of the whole zonal area and that residential uses
are limited to above and below the ground floor of the commerical uses in this zone.
McDonald suggested Kubby meet with Planning & Zoning Commission members to
discuss the Issue of permitting dwelling units in the zone.
B. PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 24 1989 ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE
PORTIONS OF HARRISON AND LINN STREETS.
Larson Inquired about the ordinance to vacate portions of Harrison and Linn streets.
Schmeiser staled that Council recently disposed of a triangular piece of land to S&M
Property, Inc. and a proposal was Included to vacate and dispose of a ten foot strip
of right-of-way along Harrison Street and Linn Street in conjunction with that triangular
piece. Horowitz asked if the right-of-way onto Ralston Creek was bein
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ACRE FIVE -LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
ROCHESTER AVENUE AND ON WINDSOR COURT EXTENDED. �I i
Schmeiser explained that the Hidden Valley Subdivision is a five -lot subdivision north
of Rochester Avenue and the plat does comply with all the City's 'ordinance ) '
requirements and the preliminary plat Schmeiser stated a number of people have
voiced concerns regarding the drainage and street maintenance. Schmeiser stated he
met with the Assistant City Engineer who assured him that this new development wouldx.d
not affect the drainage and street and that the drainage should be Improved. Balmer
stated the cost of any street repairs would not be directlyattributable to homeowners.
Councilmembers :discussed drainage and street repairs. In response to 'Kubby,
Schmeiser stated the City does inspect street work to make sure of proper backfill
Kubby asked if the developer is relieved of the responsibilities when the City inspects
and approves work, Timmins stated there is normally a bond for two years on the
Improvement but that once the public Improvements are approved by the City, the
responsibilities become ours.
R. PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 24 1989 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN
EASEMENT IN BLOCk 47 IOWA ary, IOWA (mercy Hosoitall.
Regarding the Mercy Hospital Expansion Project, Horowitz staled she wanted to make
sure that no houses were purchased in the future and torn down for the relocation of
utilities. Schmeiser stated that the re-routing of the storm sewer and sanitary sewer
would all be done on the Mercy Hospital property they presently own.
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1. In response to Courtney, Atkins stated that correspondence received from persons
requesting to be considered for the Housing Task Force should be given to the City'
Manager.
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Board of Examiners of Plumbers: Franklin Kilpatrick.
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Informal Council Session: October 23, 1989, 6:35 p.m., Council Chambers. Mayor John
McDonald presiding.
Councilmembers Present: McDonald, Ambrisco, Balmer, Larson, Kubby, Horowitz, Courtney.
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Gentry, Stockman and Pelking.
Tape-recording: Reel 89-57, Side 2, 683-1; Reel 89-60, Side 1, 1 -END, Side 2, END -699.
PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS: Reel 89-57, Side 2
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A. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 14 1989 ON AN ORDINANCE TO .
CHANGE THE NAME OF DYNEVOR CIRCLE TO LITTLE CREEK LANE ITY'N CAE PART
Schmeiser explained the owners of lots in the`Ty'n ,Cae Subdivision, Part 5 have j{
requested the name of Dyne4or Circle be changed to Little Creek Lane. In response
to Councilmembers, Schmeiser said there `ras been no objection to the name change.
B. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCEr TO AMEND THE CONDITIONAL ZONING I iI
AGREEMENT BETWEEN PLUM GROVE ACRES INC. AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
FOR THE SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS FIRST AND ROCHESTER PART THREE.
Schmeiser stated Councilmembers received the 10/19/89 memorandum from Assistant Ii I
City Attorney Gentry regarding the amended Conditional Zoning Agreement. Schmeiser
presented a plat map of the subdivision. Schmeiser explained that Lots 91 and 92 were
resubdivided into three lots, Lot 94 is split Into two lots, and there is one remaining
lot that has not been sold. Horowitz Inquired about the Conditional Agreement, Gentry 111
explained that the Conditional Agreement supersedes prior restrictive covenants that
were privately filed and in conflict. Larson asked if the additional resubdivision of lots
could occur in the future. Gentry stated it could not happen in this development.
Gentry explained that it would not occur in future developments if there Is a Conditional
Zoning Agreement which restricts it. Gentry explained if the City does not have a
Conditional Zoning Agreement restricting the lots, building permits, or residences, there p
still is the lawful one -lot split unless the Subdivision Regulations are changed.
McDonald stated the change made put a maximum limit on the number of building
permits that could be Issued rather than the maximum number of lots. Ambrisco asked I
If the Conditional Zoning Agreement would be recorded. Gentry stated yes, upon
execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. Balmer suggested Council could condense the V
readings to assist Dr. Law, an individual who has purchased a lot but is preempted
from obtaining a building permit because of the existing zoning agreement.
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Schmeiser stated because of the environmental sensitivity of this property, the zoning
Is being conditioned by a proposed Conditional Zoning Agreement to limit the maximum
number of lots to 18. Larson asked that if there are only X number of lots permitted
because there is not secondary access, once a secondary access has been
established, was it fair to retain a Conditional Zoning Agreement. Schmeiser stated no, '
but the stipulation would have to be amended out of the Conditional Zoning Agreement.
Horowitz asked that in an environmentally sensitive area; should the City; keep the
restriction for environmentally sensitive purposes. Ambrisco asked at what point does
the City require more than one access Schmeiser stated each situation has to be
Judged on its own merits. Schmeiser explained that the staff had originally taken the
position that not more than 27 lots should be permitted without secondary access
based on a criterion in the City's Subdivision Ordinance, which states that no cul-de-
sac can be greater than 900 feet long. The maximum number of lots which could be
provided around a cul-de-sac 900 feet Jong in a single family residential zone is 27. ,
Schmeiser stated that this criteria assumes a street will never be extended. Kubby
asked what the developer would be doing to protect steep slopes during the
construction. Schmeiser stated there is a drainage and erosion control ordinance which
has.to be met during construction, but there are no requirements that pertain to
development either before the Issuance of,a permit or atter the development is
completed. Kubby noted that environmental concerns are very Important. Casey Cook,
Planning & Zoning Commission member, stated that environmental regulations are the
Planning & Zoning Commission's next highest priority and the Planning & Zoning
Commission did not see this specific site as a great potential for environmental
problems. McDonald stated that the Council does not know whet type of regulations
are going to be adopted and therefore development should not be stopped. Kubby
proposed holding off on development until environmental regulations are established.
Horowitz stated that the City knows there are environmentally sensitive areas in the city
and steps have not been taken to inhibit the development of houses in those areas.
Ambrisco noted there could be certain legal ramifications relating to the taking of
people's property. John Moreland presented information regarding the development and
stated that the City's Inspection staff is stringent with regard to building regulations.
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E. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING
THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2602 ROCHESTER
AVENUE FROM RS -5 TO ID -RS TO RS -5 (OAKBROOKE PLACE),
See above Item D.
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F. ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE EASTERLY TEN FEET OF LINN STREET BETWEEN
HARRISON STREET AND RALSTON CREEK AND THE SOUTHERLY TEN FEET OF
HARRISON STREET BETWEEN MAIDEN LANE AND LINN STREET (S&M PROPERTIES).
Schmeiser stated that S&M Properties acquired Parcel D and their bid was subject to
the Inclusion of these portions of right-of-way. Schmeiser stated the City Is now
proceeding formally to vacate the rights-of-way, so they can be transferred to S&M r
Properties. Horowitz asked how this affects plans for the Maiden Lane pedestrian area.
Schmeiser stated it does not affect the Maiden Lane pedestrian area because it does
not extend that far. _
G. ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE EASTERLY TEN FEET OF LINN STREET BETWEEN
HARRISON STREET AND RALSTON CREEK AND THE SOUTHERLY TEN FEET OF l '
HARRISON STREET BETWEEN MAIDEN LANE AND LINN STREET (S&M PROPERTIES).
See above Item F. !' ,
H. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING A UTILITY EASEMENT IN BLOCK
47 IOWA CITY. IOWA (MERCY HOSPITAL).
Schmeiser explained this easement is located in a vacated alley located west of Mercy
Hospital, south of its emergency ward. Hospital officials are now asking the easement
be vacated so the hospital may be extended over the easement. The utilities within
this easement will be relocated on land owned by Mercy Hospital.
I. ORDINANCE VACATING A UTILITY EASEMENT IN BLOCK 47 IOWA CITY IOWA
(MERCY HOSPITAL).
See above Item H.
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L ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO DEFINE VARIETY STORES.
No Council comment.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL POLICY: Reel 89.57, Side 2
Atkins referred Councilmembers to his October 19, 1989, memorandum regarding yard waste
collection and disposal. Atkins reviewed the yard waste collection and disposal policy step-
by-step with Councilmembers. Atkins stated the proposed yard waste collection and disposal
policy would affect 11,500 Iowa City refuse collection customers. The disposal policy affects
80,000+ people throughout Johnson County, Washington County, and the city of Katona.'
Atkins stated the assumption is being made that Iowa City will continue to provide the Iowa
City Landfill service to all of Johnson County residents.
Atkins reviewed the yard waste collection and disposal policy as follows:
YARD WASTE POLICY
Atkins explained State laws will require separation of yard waste from household and other
wastes. In. July 1990,Iowa City must separate house
P hold waste from yard waste and by
January, 1991, the. City will no longer be able to landfill yard waste. Atkins' emphasized this
policy would, apply to all users of the Landfill. Atkins stated local Issues Include curbside pick-
up, landfill, and personnel issues, Atkins stated that participation will be encouraged; there will
be mandatory qualities to the program and a need to develop enforcement provisions. The
Landfill policy includes best technology for compost operation, a f nal compost product { r
available for use by many,- and there will be no plastic in the compost In response to
Ambrisco, Atkins said the final form of the yard waste will be a compost and large branches I ! +-
will,be mulched. In response to Courtney, Atkins said the woodchips program at the Public
Works yards will continue. In response to Ambrisco, Atkins explained nurseries and other
businesses will have to separate out the yard waste. Atkins notedthe plastic Jug pick-up
program will be continued.
YARD WASTE OPERATIONS
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estimates is 20 percent of total tonnage. Atkins explained City crews service 11,500
households in Iowa City and that total landfill tonnage amounts to 15 percent of the total
annual tonnage at the Landfill Atkins explained It is estimated the City crews will pick up
4,400 tons of yard waste in Iowa City. 1i
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Atkins outlined yard waste pick-up policies as follows:
1. Yard waste will be picked up at the curb on normal refuse pick-up days,
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L ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO DEFINE VARIETY STORES.
No Council comment.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL POLICY: Reel 89.57, Side 2
Atkins referred Councilmembers to his October 19, 1989, memorandum regarding yard waste
collection and disposal. Atkins reviewed the yard waste collection and disposal policy step-
by-step with Councilmembers. Atkins stated the proposed yard waste collection and disposal
policy would affect 11,500 Iowa City refuse collection customers. The disposal policy affects
80,000+ people throughout Johnson County, Washington County, and the city of Katona.'
Atkins stated the assumption is being made that Iowa City will continue to provide the Iowa
City Landfill service to all of Johnson County residents.
Atkins reviewed the yard waste collection and disposal policy as follows:
YARD WASTE POLICY
Atkins explained State laws will require separation of yard waste from household and other
wastes. In. July 1990,Iowa City must separate house
P hold waste from yard waste and by
January, 1991, the. City will no longer be able to landfill yard waste. Atkins' emphasized this
policy would, apply to all users of the Landfill. Atkins stated local Issues Include curbside pick-
up, landfill, and personnel issues, Atkins stated that participation will be encouraged; there will
be mandatory qualities to the program and a need to develop enforcement provisions. The
Landfill policy includes best technology for compost operation, a f nal compost product { r
available for use by many,- and there will be no plastic in the compost In response to
Ambrisco, Atkins said the final form of the yard waste will be a compost and large branches I ! +-
will,be mulched. In response to Courtney, Atkins said the woodchips program at the Public
Works yards will continue. In response to Ambrisco, Atkins explained nurseries and other
businesses will have to separate out the yard waste. Atkins notedthe plastic Jug pick-up
program will be continued.
YARD WASTE OPERATIONS
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Atkins explained the total annual tonnage at the Landfill is 110,000 tons; and yard waste
estimates is 20 percent of total tonnage. Atkins explained City crews service 11,500
households in Iowa City and that total landfill tonnage amounts to 15 percent of the total
annual tonnage at the Landfill Atkins explained It is estimated the City crews will pick up
4,400 tons of yard waste in Iowa City. 1i
YARD WASTE PICK-UP POLICIES i
Atkins outlined yard waste pick-up policies as follows:
1. Yard waste will be picked up at the curb on normal refuse pick-up days,
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Informal Council Session: November 14, 19B9, 6:30 p.m. Pro tem Mayor Darrel Courtney
presided.
Councilmembers Present: Kubby, Larson, Ambrisco, Courtney, Balmer, Horowitz. Absent:
McDonald.
Staffmembers Present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Boothroy, Donner, Penney, Vitosh,
Schmadeke, Milkman, Nugent.
Tape-recorded: Reel 89-60, Side 2, 699-1; Reel 89-61, Side 1, 1 -END, Side, 2, END -1.
Courtney stated the Executive Session has been rescheduled to November 14, 1989, at 6:30
p.m., prior to Council's formal Council meeting. Ambrisco noted that an invitation should be
extended to Naomi Novick for her to attend executive sessions.
PLANNING &ZONING MATTERS: Reel 89.60, Side 2
A. .. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF DYNEVOR CIRCLE
TO LITTLE CREEK LANE.
No Council comment.
B. ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF DYNEVOR CIRCLE TO LITTLE CREEK LANE.
No Council comment.
C. ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE EASTERLY TEN FEET OF LINN STRFFT RFTwFFAI
Schmeiser noted that there was a previous question regarding how the disposition
would affect potential parking along the right-of-way of Harrison Street. Schmeiser ;
presented a map to Councilmembers and explained the map shows how parking could Ilj
be provided along Harrison Street and preliminarily what is being proposed for Maiden
Lane. Schmeiser explained that Maiden Lane would be reconstructed to allow for
metered. parking along Its extremity with a pedestrian footbridge over the creek
connecting both the north and south portions of Maiden Lane. Schmeiser noted that II
Susan Horowitz had a question regarding how the disposition wouldaffect the
pedestrian bridge. Schmeiser stated the disposition of the rights-of-way would not affect
the pedestrian bridge. Horowitz asked where the pedestrian footbridge would connect
with the handicapped parking spaces. Schmeiser stated the bridge would have to be
elevated to some extent with a ramp up to the bridge, parking would be adjusted so ;
it would not interfere with the pedestrian bridge. Schmeiser noted the plan shows a 34
foot aisle width would result between two rows of parking along Harrison Street In
response to Larson, Schmeiser stated that in the case o1 Maiden Lane, there is not
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sufficient width to provide parking on both sides, Atkins stated that area property
owners have not seen final details, but staff has been working with them over the past
few months. Kubby asked if the ordinance to vacate is denied, would the applicant
need to get a special exception. Schmeiser said yes, for front yard setback
s. requirements, Kubby noted she felt uncomfortable with the process used. Schmeiser
��.. noted that S&M Properties has requested expedited action.
D. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT BETWEEN PLUM
GROVE ACRES, INC. AND THE CiTY OF IOWA CITY FOR THE SUBDIVISION KNOWN
AS FIRST AND ROCHESTER, PART THREE.
No Council comment.
E. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN NORTHWEST IOWA CITY. GENERALLY
LOCATED NORTHEAST OF U.S. HIGHWAY 218 AND WEST OF CAMP CARDINAL ROAD
FROM ID -ORP TO ID -RS (Deer Creek).
In response to Balmer, Schmelser agreed the City's present sewer systems would need
to be extended to provide service to the area
F. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATIONS OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, CN -1, ZONE.
No Council comment.
G. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO DEFINE VARIETY STORES.
No Council comment.
H. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING
THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2602 ROCHESTER
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SII Schmeiser noted staff raised the following concerns: 1) the termination of a street down
a rather severe grade and 2) access to Rochester Avenue. Schmeiser stated staff has
(n recommended that the street be extended easterly to allow for Its eventual connection
to streets and future subdivisions with more gradual street grades. Schmeiser noted
zxy that Council denied a subdivision a year ago which allowed the marginal access road
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proposal by staff for one lot to access onto Rochester. In response to Courtney,
)!� Schmeiser. noted that it would be a private road and maintenance would be the
responsibility of the property owners. Councilmembers discussed the preliminary plat
of Oakbrooke Place. Tom Scott, Planning & Zoning Commission member, stated there
are two Issues. A marginal access lane on the front of the property was unanimously I
rejected by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Scott explained when the subdivision
platcame in, it showed three access points and the applicants were directed to j
redesign the plat. Scott stated the developer agreed to provide joint access to Lots
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18 and 19 and Include that in the Subdivider's Agreement. Kubby requested information
from Scott regarding past decisions relating to access. Scott stated that he believed
that the Council had previously been confronted with requests for single building permits
of singular structures that were not presented to the Commission and that our
agreement to allow joint access on Lots 17 and 18 does not preclude evaluation and
review of future questions. Scott noted previously with the Rita Lyn Subdivision the
original plat was filed with access onto Rochester and that was redesigned. Balmer
raised concerns about frontage roads, especially in residential areas. Balmer noted
there have been problems with the frontage road on Hollywood Boulevard. Horowitz
stated that part of the access road on Highway 6 works. Atkins commented that the
marginal access is really one option and there are examples of other developments
where the houses have been turned around and backed up to Rochester. Atkins stated
the most Important Issue is dealing with points east of the development where there is
potential for a whole area of high quality residential development. Atkins stated that the
Planning staff needs to lay out some kind of general concept for the area. Balmer
emphasized the area is going to be a highly desirable one from a residential
development point of view. Kubby raised concern about the four access points onto
Rochester in a very small space. Schmeiser noted that every additional access point
you have to a major arterial street just impedes the traffic that much more and that it's
better to have congestion on the local streets than on major arterial streets. Atkins
emphasized the need for conceptualizing and planning traffic patterns in the area. In
response to Larson, Schmeiser said the staff's recommendation is to approve the plat
subject to the amendments being made. Atkins noted that the Planning & Zoning
Commission had considered the staffs report and rejected f. Kubby noted that the staff
report did not say anything about sidewalks. Schmeiser stated staff had recommended
the street be extended and on any thru streets, staff would recommend there be a
sidewalk. Schmeiser stated in this case, because the street is being viewed as a cul-
de-sac, staff would not be disagreeable to the sidewalks being waived. Dave Clark,
Planning & Zoning Commission member, stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission
considered this an environmentally fragile area and the Commission felt that the less
soil disturbed Is better development in an environmentally fragile area. Atkins stated
that with in -fill development there is a balancing act you have to strike between public
safety, environmental and service issues.
J. ORDINANCE VACATING A UTILITY EASEMENT IN BLOCK 47 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN
OF IOWA CITY ADDITION (Mercy Hospital).
K.
Schmeiser stated the officials at Mercy Hospital will relocate utilities within the alley over
the property they currently own.
Schmeiser presented plans which showed the re-routing of the utilities. Council
reviewed those plans, Schmeiser noted the legal papers are still under review.
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18 and 19 and Include that in the Subdivider's Agreement. Kubby requested information
from Scott regarding past decisions relating to access. Scott stated that he believed
that the Council had previously been confronted with requests for single building permits
of singular structures that were not presented to the Commission and that our
agreement to allow joint access on Lots 17 and 18 does not preclude evaluation and
review of future questions. Scott noted previously with the Rita Lyn Subdivision the
original plat was filed with access onto Rochester and that was redesigned. Balmer
raised concerns about frontage roads, especially in residential areas. Balmer noted
there have been problems with the frontage road on Hollywood Boulevard. Horowitz
stated that part of the access road on Highway 6 works. Atkins commented that the
marginal access is really one option and there are examples of other developments
where the houses have been turned around and backed up to Rochester. Atkins stated
the most Important Issue is dealing with points east of the development where there is
potential for a whole area of high quality residential development. Atkins stated that the
Planning staff needs to lay out some kind of general concept for the area. Balmer
emphasized the area is going to be a highly desirable one from a residential
development point of view. Kubby raised concern about the four access points onto
Rochester in a very small space. Schmeiser noted that every additional access point
you have to a major arterial street just impedes the traffic that much more and that it's
better to have congestion on the local streets than on major arterial streets. Atkins
emphasized the need for conceptualizing and planning traffic patterns in the area. In
response to Larson, Schmeiser said the staff's recommendation is to approve the plat
subject to the amendments being made. Atkins noted that the Planning & Zoning
Commission had considered the staffs report and rejected f. Kubby noted that the staff
report did not say anything about sidewalks. Schmeiser stated staff had recommended
the street be extended and on any thru streets, staff would recommend there be a
sidewalk. Schmeiser stated in this case, because the street is being viewed as a cul-
de-sac, staff would not be disagreeable to the sidewalks being waived. Dave Clark,
Planning & Zoning Commission member, stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission
considered this an environmentally fragile area and the Commission felt that the less
soil disturbed Is better development in an environmentally fragile area. Atkins stated
that with in -fill development there is a balancing act you have to strike between public
safety, environmental and service issues.
J. ORDINANCE VACATING A UTILITY EASEMENT IN BLOCK 47 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN
OF IOWA CITY ADDITION (Mercy Hospital).
K.
Schmeiser stated the officials at Mercy Hospital will relocate utilities within the alley over
the property they currently own.
Schmeiser presented plans which showed the re-routing of the utilities. Council
reviewed those plans, Schmeiser noted the legal papers are still under review.
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RENTAL PROPERTY: DESIGNATION OF LOCAL AGENT: Reel 69-62, Side 1
Boothroy stated Councilmembers received his November 7 memo regarding this matter in their
Council packets. Boothroy stated staff is requesting Council give second consideration of the
ordinance as amended. Boothroy reviewed changes including separating the definition of
designating agent from the current definition In the Housing Code and the addition of ten
month residency requirement. Boothroy explained how the plan would be implemented through
the regular licensing process. Boothroy noted that it will take up to four years to get through
all the cycles of the regular licensing process to implement the plan. Courtney asked if mobile
home parks are affected. Boothroy said no, not the park owners. Dave Clark stated he
received complaints related to the inspection of owner -occupied units and the requirement of
rental permits. Boothroy explained the Housing Code was changed a couple of years ago to
remove the exemption for condominium owners from rental inspection process. Boothroy
stated the issue of safety of structure is not related to ownership and that the entire building
needs to be Inspected for fire safety protection and that with owner -occupied units, the primary
purpose of that Inspection is to deal with life safety issues. Boothroy stated the City is
inspecting all units within a condominium building and the City is licensing the building, not
the individual unit.
GO BOND SALE: Reel 89-62, Side 1
Vitosh noted Councilmembers received her November 7 memo regarding the 1989 General
Obligation Bond Issue. Vitosh noted the memo Included a timetable for the Issue and listed
all projects funded by that bond issue. Vitosh stated the issue is closely tied with the City's
financial plan in terms of the debt the City would issue. Vitosh stated the biggest change
relates to the Benton Street Bridge Project where the proposed $800,000 funded in the 1989
issue and the remainder funded In the 1990 Issue was moved forward to this bond issue.
Kubby inquired if University Heights will contribute to the Melrose Avenue bridge replacement.
Vitosh stated the bridge is entirely in Iowa City. Schmadeke noted the west approach of the
project is in University Heights. Vitosh stated the amount in this bond Issue is just for the
design of this project and that staff will contact University. Heights regarding cost sharing.
Ambrisco inquired about Melrose Avenue widening. Schmadeke stated all of the additional
widening will occur on the north side of Hawkins Drive east. Courtney stated timing of the
project is crucial and should be done before October. Regarding the Benton Street bridge,
Kubby asked if there will be a two-lane and a four -lane bridge and then a two-lane road.
Schmadeke said, "Correct and the four -lane facility will extend from Riverside to Capitol.,,
Balmer Inquired about the amount of the GO bond for the Handicapped Accessibility Project.
Vitosh explained typically the City does not have that small of an issue, but staff is now looking
at the park project as a whole. Vltosh stated the restroom in Lower City Park and the $10,000
for accessibility equals $70,000 and the City Is starting to fund annually some of the ongoing
improvements in the park system, Horowitz asked if quality of life bonds could be used for
the parks project or for the expenses for composting. Vitosh stated staff looked at using the
City's current fund balance to fund the capitalization cost for the composting project initially.
The City Is increasing the landfill fee to pay for the ongoing cost of the composting operation.
Vitosh noted the City has a fund balance there now over $1.5 million to fund the start-up costs.
Balmer stated a method should be used to spread the costs over a greater section of the
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population. Vitosh stated staff would look at revenue bonds or sell GO bonds and abate with
revenue.
CDBG PROGRAM FUNDING;
Reel 89-62, Side 1
Anne Rawland, Chairperson of CCN, presented information regarding the CCN recommenda-
tions. Rawland presented Information relating to the St. Clements Street alley paving,
Broadway Street Neighborhood Center, administration and planning, and curb ramps.
ST. CLEMENTS STREET ALLEY PAVING, Rawland noted that Mr. Kavanaugh only sought out
CCN funds and it was possible that other sources of City funds may be more appropriate.
Also, it appears that repairing the street in the manner suggested would not solve the stated
drainage problem. Rawland explained CCN felt that Mr. Kavanaugh had approached CCN
prematurely and that CCN would like residents of the neighborhood to seek out more broad
range areas of funding.
BROADWAY STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, Rawland stated that a basement was added
to the original plan. Rawland noted that use at Broadway Street is expected to be nearly at
capacity, the applicant has shown wisdom in the decision to add the basement, and there has
been an outstanding job done at seeking funding from a variety of sources. Rawland stated
CCN urges Council to support the Broadway Street project.
ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING, Rawland stated CCN recommended to allocate an
additional $1,500 to staff's planning budget to conduct a study on the size of the need in the
community for small emergency repairs in homes of frail elderly citizens and whether or not
the ESA Small Repair Program is able to meet those needs. Rawland noted that Marge
Penney recommended CCN gather data and present it to the appropriate United Way agency,
CURB RAMPS. Rawland stated that CCN did not recommend funding for curb ramps based
on the assertions from City Mgr. Atkins that this money could be funded from Road Use taxes.
Rawland noted that CCN is alarmed at the length of time It will take to complete the process
at Its current rate. Atkins proposed the City fund $25,OOD for the project. Atkins stated that
a full-time employee and two summer employees could do a lot for the program. Atkins stated
the $25,000 is a proposal for the FY91 budget and that the Road Use Tax is in good shape.
Rawland expressed that the CCN understands the School Board is committed to the Roosevelt
Open Space Project as being a community project and that CCN recommends that Council
make a formal written agreement so this project will serve as a firm foundation for future
endeavors. Balmer stated the project makes sense.
Horowitz Inquired about Mrs. Becker's concerns about extending loans as it relates to Youth
Center Improvement loans. Rawland noted that it was CON's determination that they were
doing a good job and that the agency was able to repay another loan under certain conditions.
Staffmember Milkman reminded Council that HUD could cut the program $20,000-$40,000 and
CCN may need to review their priority listings. Milkman also noted that the St, Clements Street
Neighborhood was made into an eligible neighborhood for rental rehab funds. Larson asked
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population. Vitosh stated staff would look at revenue bonds or sell GO bonds and abate with
revenue.
CDBG PROGRAM FUNDING;
Reel 89-62, Side 1
Anne Rawland, Chairperson of CCN, presented information regarding the CCN recommenda-
tions. Rawland presented Information relating to the St. Clements Street alley paving,
Broadway Street Neighborhood Center, administration and planning, and curb ramps.
ST. CLEMENTS STREET ALLEY PAVING, Rawland noted that Mr. Kavanaugh only sought out
CCN funds and it was possible that other sources of City funds may be more appropriate.
Also, it appears that repairing the street in the manner suggested would not solve the stated
drainage problem. Rawland explained CCN felt that Mr. Kavanaugh had approached CCN
prematurely and that CCN would like residents of the neighborhood to seek out more broad
range areas of funding.
BROADWAY STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, Rawland stated that a basement was added
to the original plan. Rawland noted that use at Broadway Street is expected to be nearly at
capacity, the applicant has shown wisdom in the decision to add the basement, and there has
been an outstanding job done at seeking funding from a variety of sources. Rawland stated
CCN urges Council to support the Broadway Street project.
ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING, Rawland stated CCN recommended to allocate an
additional $1,500 to staff's planning budget to conduct a study on the size of the need in the
community for small emergency repairs in homes of frail elderly citizens and whether or not
the ESA Small Repair Program is able to meet those needs. Rawland noted that Marge
Penney recommended CCN gather data and present it to the appropriate United Way agency,
CURB RAMPS. Rawland stated that CCN did not recommend funding for curb ramps based
on the assertions from City Mgr. Atkins that this money could be funded from Road Use taxes.
Rawland noted that CCN is alarmed at the length of time It will take to complete the process
at Its current rate. Atkins proposed the City fund $25,OOD for the project. Atkins stated that
a full-time employee and two summer employees could do a lot for the program. Atkins stated
the $25,000 is a proposal for the FY91 budget and that the Road Use Tax is in good shape.
Rawland expressed that the CCN understands the School Board is committed to the Roosevelt
Open Space Project as being a community project and that CCN recommends that Council
make a formal written agreement so this project will serve as a firm foundation for future
endeavors. Balmer stated the project makes sense.
Horowitz Inquired about Mrs. Becker's concerns about extending loans as it relates to Youth
Center Improvement loans. Rawland noted that it was CON's determination that they were
doing a good job and that the agency was able to repay another loan under certain conditions.
Staffmember Milkman reminded Council that HUD could cut the program $20,000-$40,000 and
CCN may need to review their priority listings. Milkman also noted that the St, Clements Street
Neighborhood was made into an eligible neighborhood for rental rehab funds. Larson asked
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if it was really the City's responsibility for streets. Atkins stated that residents are deserving
of reasonable access to their homes and property and it is a public safety, health and welfare
type of issue. Atkins explained Schmelser has put together street realignment preliminary plans
for the area, but all the details are not yet complete.
Larson Inquired about the Johnson County/Iowa City Health Services Center and asked if
giving them more space would enable them to institute new programs that could be funded
on Federal and State levels. Graham Dameron, Director of the J.C. Health Dept., stated that
they have applied for some child health grants and received one as of October 1, 1989, and
will continue to seek grants and some expansion. Horowitz noted that most of the grants
received are operational and asked how much more is going to be needed. Dameron said
they are hoping to receive support from the County and assistance from the City would be
helpful in that direction. Horowitz Inquired about VNA moving out. Dameron said some
communication could be lost in the Home Health Program as a result of the move.
Milkman stated that after Tuesday's public hearing, staff needs to hear Council's decision
regarding funding levels. Larson asked if the $90,000 Aid -to -Agencies is the maximum allowed.
Milkman stated yes, and it could be lower if there is less entitlement received. Balmer asked
if the City realizes more funds because of the sale of the property. Milkman stated the City
has received $125,000 income, half from the sale of property and half from the return of rehab
loans.
INTERACTIVE CABLE TV DEMONSTRATION: Reel 89-62, Side 1
Drew Shaffer presented the interactive cable TV demonstration. Shaffer explained that there
Is currently a signal on the cable system going out to people's homes (cable channel 29) and
persons can use the telephone to call Into the City and hook into the system. Shaffer
demonstrated the system. Shaffer stated the Interactive cable TV system was Initiated to better
inform the citizenry of Iowa City to allow better service, save the City money, and save staff
employee time. Shaffer explained that all calls and all numbers that are input are documented,
printed out and staff keeps a record of the number of calls, the number of screens and
responses to questions. Shaffer explained that each person who calls in gets a limited amount
of time on the system and that only one person can get in at a time. Shaffer noted his
department has worked with other departments in the City on the project. Councilmembers
practiced the interactive cable TV system.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 89.62, Side 1
1. Horowitz asked if the granting of permit motions (beer, liquor, wine) could be extracted
from the Consent Calendar with the rationale that Council really needs to take a look
at to whom Council is giving permits and If there can be some questions raised to the
Police Department regarding the number of citations they have given. Horowitz stated
she would rather highlight the permit motions as a separate Item. Karr stated that
Council can take from the Consent Calendar at any time for separate discussion any
item that is on there and information would be needed from the Legal Department
regarding the basis to deny a liquor license for the reasons stated. Balmer explained
Council went to the Consent Calendar process to expedite them and that Council
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should continue in the present fashion. Balmer noted that if there is specific incident
of a permit that is a problem, it can be pulled out for separate discussion. Karr noted
that the Police Department does review each of the permit applications. Atkins staled
that Chief Winkelhake is taking a far more serious review of the licensing process.
Larson suggested that with every motion for approval, the Police present a report on
the previous year's calls and a Police Chief Informal opinion regarding that permit
motion. Atkins stated he will prepare a set of printouts for Council.
2. Horowitz Inquired about the bankruptcy of Pineapple Management (regarding Holiday
Inn) and asked N the City owns the right-of-way between the pedestrian mall and
Dubuque Street. Balmer stated yes. Horowitz asked if it was possible to Incorporate
the development of 64/1a with the Holiday Inn. Atkins stated yes. Courtney asked at
what point could the City exercise the right to enter the third lien and go for a forced
sale. Timmins said not as long as It Is in bankruptcy and that any sale done now has
to be approved by the Court. Larson requested an update from Asst. City Atty. Linda
Gentry. Karr noted that Council just received an update from Gentry distributed that
evening. Ambrisco asked if the City is getting paid for the parking contract. Atkins
stated yes, the City Is receiving a parking contract and water and sewer payments.
3. Horowitz asked if somebody Is filling out the U.S. Conference of Mayors Survey of
Export Assistance Program. Horowitz noted that she would like see the City participate.
4. Balmer requested information regarding the Library's new State Open Access Program.
5. Balmer Inquired about the Riverfront Commission's Involvement in the Resource
Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP). Atkins stated that appointments have
to be elected officialsand Johnson County has to make the appointments. Atkins
stated the City Council will get a seat on the Board and the County Chair will contact
City Councilmembers. Atkins stated a letter can be drafted stating that the City Council
is Interested.
6. Balmer noted that it appears that both the City of Iowa City and Johnson County are
going to have two communications facilities (and not pursue a joint communication
center). Atkins stated they still may have a joint communication center, but Iowa City
will have to upgrade their system.
7. (Agenda Item No. 16 - Resolution Approving Purchase with Montessori School a Portion
of a Lot Adjacent to Reno Park) Larson inquired about the expenditure of $2,500 for
the cost of demolishing the structure located on the lot. Atkins stated that was
previously agreed upon.
8. Courtney requested an update about meetings held with Mr. Donald Mawer regarding
the compost proposal. Atkins noted Council received the November 3rd memo
regarding the Donald Mawer compost proposal and stated that staff met with Mr. Mawer
to present Information.
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should continue in the present fashion. Balmer noted that if there is specific incident
of a permit that is a problem, it can be pulled out for separate discussion. Karr noted
that the Police Department does review each of the permit applications. Atkins staled
that Chief Winkelhake is taking a far more serious review of the licensing process.
Larson suggested that with every motion for approval, the Police present a report on
the previous year's calls and a Police Chief Informal opinion regarding that permit
motion. Atkins stated he will prepare a set of printouts for Council.
2. Horowitz Inquired about the bankruptcy of Pineapple Management (regarding Holiday
Inn) and asked N the City owns the right-of-way between the pedestrian mall and
Dubuque Street. Balmer stated yes. Horowitz asked if it was possible to Incorporate
the development of 64/1a with the Holiday Inn. Atkins stated yes. Courtney asked at
what point could the City exercise the right to enter the third lien and go for a forced
sale. Timmins said not as long as It Is in bankruptcy and that any sale done now has
to be approved by the Court. Larson requested an update from Asst. City Atty. Linda
Gentry. Karr noted that Council just received an update from Gentry distributed that
evening. Ambrisco asked if the City is getting paid for the parking contract. Atkins
stated yes, the City Is receiving a parking contract and water and sewer payments.
3. Horowitz asked if somebody Is filling out the U.S. Conference of Mayors Survey of
Export Assistance Program. Horowitz noted that she would like see the City participate.
4. Balmer requested information regarding the Library's new State Open Access Program.
5. Balmer Inquired about the Riverfront Commission's Involvement in the Resource
Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP). Atkins stated that appointments have
to be elected officialsand Johnson County has to make the appointments. Atkins
stated the City Council will get a seat on the Board and the County Chair will contact
City Councilmembers. Atkins stated a letter can be drafted stating that the City Council
is Interested.
6. Balmer noted that it appears that both the City of Iowa City and Johnson County are
going to have two communications facilities (and not pursue a joint communication
center). Atkins stated they still may have a joint communication center, but Iowa City
will have to upgrade their system.
7. (Agenda Item No. 16 - Resolution Approving Purchase with Montessori School a Portion
of a Lot Adjacent to Reno Park) Larson inquired about the expenditure of $2,500 for
the cost of demolishing the structure located on the lot. Atkins stated that was
previously agreed upon.
8. Courtney requested an update about meetings held with Mr. Donald Mawer regarding
the compost proposal. Atkins noted Council received the November 3rd memo
regarding the Donald Mawer compost proposal and stated that staff met with Mr. Mawer
to present Information.
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should continue in the present fashion. Balmer noted that if there is specific incident
of a permit that is a problem, it can be pulled out for separate discussion. Karr noted
that the Police Department does review each of the permit applications. Atkins staled
that Chief Winkelhake is taking a far more serious review of the licensing process.
Larson suggested that with every motion for approval, the Police present a report on
the previous year's calls and a Police Chief Informal opinion regarding that permit
motion. Atkins stated he will prepare a set of printouts for Council.
2. Horowitz Inquired about the bankruptcy of Pineapple Management (regarding Holiday
Inn) and asked N the City owns the right-of-way between the pedestrian mall and
Dubuque Street. Balmer stated yes. Horowitz asked if it was possible to Incorporate
the development of 64/1a with the Holiday Inn. Atkins stated yes. Courtney asked at
what point could the City exercise the right to enter the third lien and go for a forced
sale. Timmins said not as long as It Is in bankruptcy and that any sale done now has
to be approved by the Court. Larson requested an update from Asst. City Atty. Linda
Gentry. Karr noted that Council just received an update from Gentry distributed that
evening. Ambrisco asked if the City is getting paid for the parking contract. Atkins
stated yes, the City Is receiving a parking contract and water and sewer payments.
3. Horowitz asked if somebody Is filling out the U.S. Conference of Mayors Survey of
Export Assistance Program. Horowitz noted that she would like see the City participate.
4. Balmer requested information regarding the Library's new State Open Access Program.
5. Balmer Inquired about the Riverfront Commission's Involvement in the Resource
Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP). Atkins stated that appointments have
to be elected officialsand Johnson County has to make the appointments. Atkins
stated the City Council will get a seat on the Board and the County Chair will contact
City Councilmembers. Atkins stated a letter can be drafted stating that the City Council
is Interested.
6. Balmer noted that it appears that both the City of Iowa City and Johnson County are
going to have two communications facilities (and not pursue a joint communication
center). Atkins stated they still may have a joint communication center, but Iowa City
will have to upgrade their system.
7. (Agenda Item No. 16 - Resolution Approving Purchase with Montessori School a Portion
of a Lot Adjacent to Reno Park) Larson inquired about the expenditure of $2,500 for
the cost of demolishing the structure located on the lot. Atkins stated that was
previously agreed upon.
8. Courtney requested an update about meetings held with Mr. Donald Mawer regarding
the compost proposal. Atkins noted Council received the November 3rd memo
regarding the Donald Mawer compost proposal and stated that staff met with Mr. Mawer
to present Information.
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9. Courtney asked what Coralville is going to do regarding composting. Atkins staled he
spoke with Kelly Hayworth and Coralville would like to do as close as to what Iowa City
is proposing. Courtney suggested partnership between Coralville and Iowa City
regarding the use of equipment and personnel for pick-up. Horowitz suggested that
the City Manager and Mayor go to other communities to personally offer assistance
regarding instituting programs for the reduction of yard waste. Councilmembers
discussed yard waste programs. Kubby stated she would like additional information
regarding how citizens are reacting to programs in other communities. Atkins noted that
making Iowa City's program convenient is going to Increase compliance. Courtney
asked why the City needs a separate bulldozer for the program. Atkins stated a
separate bulldozer is not needed, that the City will use an endloader to move and turn
the compost,
10. (Agenda Item No. 3.f.3.a&b - Parking Prohibition on Mayfield and Boyrum streets)
Courtney inquired about the proposal for parking on Mayfield. Ambrisco noted the
neighborhood brought the petitions to his house and there have been parking problems
during football game nights. Atkins stated he would rather see the street posted
temporarily. Councilmembers discussed parking on Mayfield Road.
Atkins suggested Council defer decisions regarding parking on Boyrum because Council
may want to receive additional Input from businesses. Councilmembers discussed
parking problems on Boyrum and Mayfield Road.
11. Timmins noted that the Executive Session was rescheduled due to the Mayor's absence
and will begin at 6:30 Tuesday evening. Timmins noted there are a number of lawsuits
dealing with the airport and staff will present for Council consideration an ordinance to
amend the Airport Zoning Ordinance. Timmins explained the new Airport Layout Plan
calls for pulling In some of the clear zones on some of the runways and that the Airport
Zoning Commission has recommended that. Timmins also explained that in 1986
Council approved a resolution authorizing acquisition of an airport navigation easement
over the airport property and that the FAA has backed away from that requirement in
conjunction with the project the airport was doing at that time. Timmins stated now staff
wants Council to rescind that resolution. Timmins stated therefore, there are two
additional Items on the Agenda and staff will explain those during closed session.
Balmer noted he would prefer more time to review the resolutions. Timmins stated he
is asking Council for only one consideration and there is not anything too controversial.
Timmins noted the City is actually decreasing the Impact of the airport on surrounding
properties.
APPOINTMENTS:
Senior Center Commission - Vincent Mauer
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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9. Courtney asked what Coralville is going to do regarding composting. Atkins staled he
spoke with Kelly Hayworth and Coralville would like to do as close as to what Iowa City
is proposing. Courtney suggested partnership between Coralville and Iowa City
regarding the use of equipment and personnel for pick-up. Horowitz suggested that
the City Manager and Mayor go to other communities to personally offer assistance
regarding instituting programs for the reduction of yard waste. Councilmembers
discussed yard waste programs. Kubby stated she would like additional information
regarding how citizens are reacting to programs in other communities. Atkins noted that
making Iowa City's program convenient is going to Increase compliance. Courtney
asked why the City needs a separate bulldozer for the program. Atkins stated a
separate bulldozer is not needed, that the City will use an endloader to move and turn
the compost,
10. (Agenda Item No. 3.f.3.a&b - Parking Prohibition on Mayfield and Boyrum streets)
Courtney inquired about the proposal for parking on Mayfield. Ambrisco noted the
neighborhood brought the petitions to his house and there have been parking problems
during football game nights. Atkins stated he would rather see the street posted
temporarily. Councilmembers discussed parking on Mayfield Road.
Atkins suggested Council defer decisions regarding parking on Boyrum because Council
may want to receive additional Input from businesses. Councilmembers discussed
parking problems on Boyrum and Mayfield Road.
11. Timmins noted that the Executive Session was rescheduled due to the Mayor's absence
and will begin at 6:30 Tuesday evening. Timmins noted there are a number of lawsuits
dealing with the airport and staff will present for Council consideration an ordinance to
amend the Airport Zoning Ordinance. Timmins explained the new Airport Layout Plan
calls for pulling In some of the clear zones on some of the runways and that the Airport
Zoning Commission has recommended that. Timmins also explained that in 1986
Council approved a resolution authorizing acquisition of an airport navigation easement
over the airport property and that the FAA has backed away from that requirement in
conjunction with the project the airport was doing at that time. Timmins stated now staff
wants Council to rescind that resolution. Timmins stated therefore, there are two
additional Items on the Agenda and staff will explain those during closed session.
Balmer noted he would prefer more time to review the resolutions. Timmins stated he
is asking Council for only one consideration and there is not anything too controversial.
Timmins noted the City is actually decreasing the Impact of the airport on surrounding
properties.
APPOINTMENTS:
Senior Center Commission - Vincent Mauer
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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