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Home My WebLink About1989-11-21 Minutes numbered■ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 21, 1989 Iowa City Council, special mtg., 7;30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Counciimembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald. Absent: None. Staff members present: Halling, Timmins, Karr, O'Neil, Vitosh. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-67, Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, End -368. The Mayor proclaimed December 3-9,1989, as "CrrIES FIGHT BACK AGAINST DRUGS 433 WEEK. " a f Balmer requested item 3d(1), memo from the Traffic Engr, regarding the alley north of a3� i the 900 block of East Market Street, be deleted from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the following items and ! recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, amended: and/or adopted as Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. -10/18/89; 030 3S Riverfront Comm. -10/18/89; Design Review Comm. -10/16/89; Airport Zoning Comm. -.20 36 11/13/89. 09 1 Permit Motions: Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Pan Style Pizzaa039 II Corporation of Iowa dba Rocky Rococo, 118 S. Dubuque Street. Approving a Special I Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Binh Van Nguyen dba Liberty Restaurant, 1568 S. Firs dt DLO I Avenue. Approving a Class C Liquor License for INC, I Limited dba The Sanctuary,obi i Restaurant, 405 S. GllberL Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Clean Livin' Inc., db as a/.z 'n i Duds Suds, 5 Sturgis Drive. !! Motions: _Accepting Abstract of Election for City election held 11/7/89. (At -d0$43 Large: John McDonald and Naomi Novick; District B: Darrel Courtney; Ballot issue re Comprehensive Plan - failed). Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Latin American Human Rights Advocacy ilo_ Center for permission to set up a table from distribute which to literature and offer crafts . for donations, approved. , Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the i motion carried. Balmer stated that the Issue relative to the Traffic Engr.'s memo on East_ Market Street was two -fold. One, that the recommendation to change the one-way alley to two- way was based on the 6.5 response of the postcard survey and two, a question regarding the process itself. Balmer stated that the intent of the one-way alley was to discourage people ff from cutting through the alley to get to Governor Street and was concerned about the change to two-way from a safety factor. Larson noted earlier discussion at Council's informal session i to postpone consideration of this Item until after additional input was received from the Traffic I Engr, Council agreed to defer consideration of this item until more Information was received. I I 1 4, Council Activities November 21, 1989 Page 2 Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 89-3444, Bk. 31, p. 45, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF DYNEVOR CIRCLE TO LITTLE CREEK LANE, be passed and adopted do Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-271, Bk. 102, p. 271, APPROVING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR NATIONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS (NCS) LOCATED AT 2510 NORTHo70V7 DODGE STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Rob Wrisberg, 1100 Arthur, appeared and requested Council consideration of additional as Xy bus service to the southwest side of Iowa City, specifically Rohret Road and Mormon Trek west. The Mayor noted that this matter would be discussed during the budget discussions in January. Kubby Inquired as to whether there would be separate discussion at a separate time regarding transit. The Mayor stated that decision had not been made. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, entitled "Airports and Aviation," by repealing Article2o!F9 V thereof, entitled "Airport Zoning," and by enacting in lieu thereof Article V, "Airport Zoning," as amended, which amendments provide for the rearrangement 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 to the Federal Aviation Administra- tion of proposed development. Airport Commissioner Richard Blum distributed a handout regarding airport zoning. John Dane, R.R. #7 and owner of property around the airport, appeared. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to accept the correspondence from= ?4054 Commissioner Blum and a letter from Atty. Charles Barker, representing West Side Co. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on the Issuance of $2,960,000 General Obligation Bonds. 06/ Finance Director Rosemary Vitosh appeared and distributed a revised page entitled 'Debt Service Schedule" from the Presale Analysis. Wayne Burggraaff, representing Everson & Dodge, appeared. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-272, Bk. 102, p. 272, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,960,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Councilmembers noted the Aaa bond rating held,,?O by the City and complimented staff on their work to attain and maintain this rating. Kubby noted that the bonds were being sold for purpose of a number of capital Improvements such as the sewerage treatment works and facilities; existing City parks improvements; bridges and culverts; waterways; and acquisition of real estate for street Improvements. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted The Mayor announced the following vacancy; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - one-? vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/13/91. This appointment will be made at the Council meeting of 1/9/90. i f f i. i it Council Activities November 21, 1989 Page 3 Councilmember Kubby inquired as to how many temporary part-time City employees a7os had been with the City for a period of time. She requested staff provide a list of individuals and jobs. Larson updated the public on the status of erosion problems surrounding Cliff oss Apartments and stated materials had been ordered to preclude further erosion. Ambrisc os6 reminded everyone of his Interest to pursue an ordinance that would penalize railroads for blocking intersections for too long a period of time, noting a memo from the City Attorney on the subject. Horowitz reported on a speaking engagement to the third grade class at Mar os Twain School. Kubby asked for Information regarding the status of the Ardenia facade to be -76.5-9 used at Summit Place. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-273, Bk. 102, P. 273, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR 1990 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF E a5 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Kubby noted that amendments would have to be made if cuts were announced and that a worst case scenario would not allow the contingency to cover the cuts. Ambrisco complimented CCN for the report which accompanied the recommendations. Council discussed the procedure for citizen input and that the public was encouraged to attend these hearings even if their programs or projects were not recommended for funding. 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. 89.274, Bk. 102, p. 274, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINA- TION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CiTY OF IOWA CiTY, IOWA, AND MID -AMERICA SAVINGSao6 0 BANK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1830 1' STREET. 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. 89-275, Bk. 102, p. 275, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LIMITED RELEASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING STORM -d66 WATER MANAGEMENT WiTH HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION, PART IV. Horowitz stated that if the developer had put ground cover down and kept it so it was mowable, we wouldn't have this problem. Larson clarified that the City is changing the nature of the hold on the property to enable people to get mortgages on their lots and that the City was still maintaining control. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 893445, Bk. 31, p. 46, 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 N0Ti7aLz RESIDENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY AND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS TO DESIGNATE A LOCAL AGENT EMPOWERED TO REPRESENT A PROPERTY OWNER(S) CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH THE IOWA CITY HOUSING CODE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Council Activities November 21, 1989 I` Page 4 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 12/12/89, to receive citizens' comments on the extension of the Rental Rehabilitation Program Target Area .3 to include the Summit/North Dodge Neighborhood. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn 8:50 p.m. The Mayor declared . the motion carried unanimously, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. L ' JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ( 1 it ti� 1a 1 114. , f 1 1 S4 1 Ia lh . .. +#M.ur.,a+u[:Aa.wvr::+w..^—.....��.......__. .—+.»._....�. uK'.n:.n:..�._... -..�a..r..rr.�w�.--•> ..-. .�...��N :.. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM - DATE : November 17, 1989 To: City Council F ROM: City Manager R E : Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a a. City of Coralville - Yard Waste Program b. Enforcement of Weed Ordinance .icb c. First and Washington Property 45 av , d. Sidewalk Snow Removal { �H { 1 1 Copies of letters from the City Manager to; A a. Stan Miller, President, Downtown Association ` P i b. Sally Puttman, Chairperson, Long Range Planning Subcommittee F 1' �1 the State of Iowa Soil Conservation Committee ,?069 I Memorandum from the Library Director regarding Open Access Program. .2070- o 70 Memorandum Memorandum from the PATV,'Inc. Board of Directors regarding transition budget: ao7/ Memorandum from the Purchasing Agent regarding the Iowa City Fire Department � r L )t 2d73 , <ir ,1a 9� b Letter from Rick Usman regarding the Iowa City Police Department. 0 75 Letter from Betty and Al Thomas expressing support for the purchase of City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM - DATE : November 17, 1989 To: City Council F ROM: City Manager R E : Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a a. City of Coralville - Yard Waste Program b. Enforcement of Weed Ordinance .icb c. First and Washington Property 45 av d. Sidewalk Snow Removal oG I� Copies of letters from the City Manager to; a. Stan Miller, President, Downtown Association ` P i b. Sally Puttman, Chairperson, Long Range Planning Subcommittee 0706 of the State of Iowa Soil Conservation Committee ,?069 I Memorandum from the Library Director regarding Open Access Program. .2070- o 70 Memorandum Memorandum from the PATV,'Inc. Board of Directors regarding transition budget: ao7/ Memorandum from the Purchasing Agent regarding the Iowa City Fire Department Letter from the Environmental Advocates regarding composting. 2d73 Letter from Opal Allen regarding housing code and inspection. ,1a 9� b Letter from Rick Usman regarding the Iowa City Police Department. 0 75 Letter from Betty and Al Thomas expressing support for the purchase of the Neuzil tract for parkland.e i 7a } Letter from Max Swisher, Mayor of the City. of Warrensburg,' Missouri regarding Wal Mart. 02,0 77 TO COUNCIL ONLY: 4 Memoranda from the City Manager: I( a. Recycling of Newspapers 1 ao7: b. Out of the City Letter from the City Manager to Hunter Rawlings, President, U of I, { regarding concept of pathways. 020 80 i e. Job description of Assistant City Attorney. aQS :I f. Outside counsel costs. _ 7-T (`' WIT -I - ' �- ter✓ 14 1 s � l.. 11 , . °521+* SA �✓I i � , , i I Y . ,� . y M 1 �, .. ;� , :. '^-w.,u.ow�:.awl...uu..,,...----_'"�_._.........................�..._.....__....._ ._.___........ _ . ■ ;■ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE : November 21, 1989 TO : Memo for Record I FROM: City Manager. R E : Material Mailed to Council Only Y '"I Memoranda from the City Manager: a. North Market Square Park b. University Heights -Park Purchase Proposal 08 C. Maiden Lane Improvement Project 8 o Copy of letter from City Manager to Peter King of League I�. t of Iowa Municipalities regarding environmental agenda of the 1990s. ao90 ' Copy.of letter from Laurie Robinson of The Heritage Museum. ao Copy of letter from City Mgr.`to Senator Tom Harkin r housing. re affordable i < � I r ,} r s _ .I 1 F .,r r City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: November 17, 1989 TO : City Council F R OM : City Manager FIE : Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. City of Coraiville - Yard Waste Program b. Enforcement of Weed Ordinance C. First and Washington Property d. Sidewalk Snow RemovalCopies of letters from the City Manager to: a. Stan Miller, President,Downtown Association 1.�2070 b. - Sally'Puttman, Chairperson,long Range Planning Subcommittee ofthe State of Iowa Soil Conservation Committee Memorandum from the Library Director regarding Open Access Program. Memorandum from the PATV,Inc. Board of Directors regarding transition .budget. Memorandum from the Purchasing Agent regarding the Iowa City Fire Department. aiP Z Letter from the Environmental Advocates regarding composting. -207-3 Letter from Opal Allen regarding housing code and inspection. .20744 Letter from Rick Usman regarding the Iowa City Police Department. s Letter from Betty and Al Thomas expressing support for the purchase of the.Neuzil tract for park land: azo 7a Letter from Max Swisher, Mayor of the City of Warrensburg, Missouri, regarding Wal Mart. 02097 TO COUNCIL ONLY: Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Recycling of Newspapers Ao7f b. Out of the City ao 77 Letter from the City Manager to Hunter Rawlings, President, U of I, regarding concept of pathways. ,2080 I Additions to November 17, 1989 Council Packet Material distributed at Council Informal session: a. Composting Your Yard Waste in a Holding Bin distributed by Environmental Advocates. b. East Central Iowa Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan j Executive Summary.' ' eZ C. Memo from Asst. City Atty. Gentry and City Atty. Timmins re proposed amendments to Airport Zoning Ordinance. d. Memo from City Atty. re addition of full-time administrative i clerk -typist in the legal department. ao8� e. Job description of Assistant City Attorney. I t I 114 J 1 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM tY DATE : November 21, 1989, TO: Memo for Record " FROM: City Manager i R E : Material Mailed to. Council Only L Memoranda from the City Manager: a. North Market Square Park 08 b. University Heights - Park Purchase Proposal 1 t .9 c. Maiden Lane Improvement Project Copy of letter from City Manager to Peter King of League of Iowa Municipalities 1• I� regarding environmental agenda of the 1990s. as 90 Copy of letter from Laurie Robinson of The Heritage Museum. aL Copy, of letter from City Mgr. to Senator Tom Harkin re affordable ! housing. ✓ r 'r t 11 .1_ • i 1 , ,l 11 fn ,. ,.6• I tt1 J � 1 i t,