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Home My WebLink About1988-03-08 Minutes numberedComplete Description of Council Activities March 8. 1988 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/8/88, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Strait. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Schmadeke, Boothroy, Franklin, Lundell, Kimble, Vitosh, Davidson. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 88-C20, Side 1, 499 -End and Side 2, 1 -End. The Mayor proclaimed March 20-26, 1988, as NATIONAL WILDLIFE WEEK; March 3 0 1988 as SOCIAL WORK MONTH; March 19, 1988, as IOWA SPECIAL OLYMPICS DAY. 3 0.5- .3o6 s3o6 Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recom- mendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 2/23/88, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. 3o7 Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Library Trustees -2/25/88;.3— P&Z Comm. - 2/18/88; Riverfront Comm. - 2/3/88; Historic Preservation 3 0 Comm. - 1/13/88; Design Review Comm. - 3/2/88. 3/0 Permit Motions: Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Rigel of Iowa, 3/-z Inc, dba Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West. Approving a Class C Beer 3/3 Permit for Krause Gentle Corporation dba Kum & Go #104, 1104 S. Gilbert Street. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Common Stock Trust of Ellis 3/4f I. Levitt & Central Management Corporation dba Long John Silver's #9, 1940 Lower Muscatine Road. Approving a Liquor License refund for Hy -Vee .=/5 Food Store #1, 501 Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Liquor License refund for 3/6 Drugtown #1, 521 Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class C Liquor License for -3/7 Kitty Hawk Co., Inc. dba Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Approving a Class 3/8 E Liquor License for Drug Fair, Inc. dba Peoples Drug #5276, 2425 Muscatine Avenue. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Gringo's of -3/9 Iowa City, Inc. dba Gringo's, 115 E. College Street. Approving a Class C 3.70 Liquor License for Donald L. Stalkfleet dba Sports Column Corp., 12 S. Dubuque Street. Approving a Class B Beer permit for Chill and Grill Inc. 3 / dba Chill and Grill, 206 N. Linn Street. Approving a Class 8 Beer Permit 3 -7,2� for M&T Investments, Inc. dba Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert Street. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart Inc. 3.i.3 dba Deli Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine. Approving a Class C Liquor d_75/ License for Mama's Inc, dba Mama Capone's, 212 S. Clinton. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 88-32, Bk. 97, p. 32, SETTING A PUBLIC 375 HEARING ON 3/15/88 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTI- MATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF EXCESS FLOW AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AT THE EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. RES. 88-33, Bk. 3-z6 97, p. 33, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 3/15/88 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY PROJECT. Council Activities March 8, 1988 Page 2 Correspondence: Howard and Ruth Sokol regarding the ordinance regu-_ w� lating storage of special vehicles. Memoranda from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following posi- 3 -?e tions: Battalion Chief/Fire Department; Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department.-.12-9— Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding: Parking removal on Weeber Street- -'?30 Parking on Orchard Street; Parking on the north side of the 100 block of 3 ai East Washington. 33 s7 Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Robert L. 333 Cagle for permission to film a scene on public streets on 2/20/88, ap- proved. Rick Rohret for permission to use public streets for the O1d33,;l Capitol Criterium on 4/24/88, approved. Lynne Vermace for permission to 335' picket in front of the Civic Center on 5/2/88, in front of the County Attorney's Office on 5/11/88, and in front of the Court House on 5/20/88, approved. Application for City Plaza Use Permits: Lynne Vermace for permission 33(. to set up a table on City Plaza for the purpose of collecting signatures on a petition on April 23, 26 and 29, 1988, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 4/5/88, on an ordinance to rezone Lot 93, Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part 2,357 located on Cambria Court from PDH -8 to RS -8. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 4/5/88, on an ordinance to rezone the site of Hunter's Run Subdivision, Parts 33 69 2 and 3 and a 57.66 acre tract immediately to the west from PDH -5 to RS -5. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 4/5/88, on an ordinance to rezone 615 East Jefferson Street from RNC -20 to3i7 CO -1. Councilmembers Ambrisco and Horowitz urged Council to review the Planning and Zoning minutes and drive by the property before the public hearing. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 4/5/88, on an ordinance to rezone 42.54 acres north of Rochester Avenue on 3 `1° Hickory Trail extended from ID -RS to RS -5. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor McDonald summarized discussions of the ordinance regarding the storage of special vehicles with committee members, Council and the public. .�F y!. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to amend Section 36-58(g)(1)(a) by deleting the word "or" between height and more and substituting in its place the word "and." The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to amend Section 36-58(g)(1) to add new subparagraph (c) "Commercial vehicles more Council Activities March 8, 1988 Page 3 than 7-1/2 feet in height shall not be stored in any residential zone." The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers pres- ent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to amend Section 36-58(2)(f) to add new subparagraph (3) and renumber consecutively the remaining subpara- graphs. The new subparagraph to read "Should any property be sold, conveyed or transferred, the special vehicle storage area shall thereafter comply with the provisions of this section." The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that the amended ordinance regarding storage of special vehicles, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 88-3369, Bk. 29, p. 11, AMENDING CHAPTER 36-68 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PERMITTING OBSTRUCTIONS IN YARDS, TO PERMIT CANOPIES OVER GAS PUMPS IN THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD, be 3 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-34, Bk. 97, p. 34, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR BENT BROOK ACRES, a two -lot -5113 residential subdivision located in Johnson County. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the FY89 Application to the Iowa Department 3 ,/,/ of Transportation for State Transit Assistance. No one appeared. Moved by Strait, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-35, Bk. 97, p. 35, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF All APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY89 IOWA 00T STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE. Affirmative roll 34--5- call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Sr. Center Comm. - one 3 yb vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/89; Historic Preservation Comm. - 3 Y 7 one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/29/90. These appointments will be made at the 4/19/88 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Linda Levy, 336 MacBride Rd., to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission for an unexpired 3 yP term ending 3/13/89. The Mayor declared the nation carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Dickson noted that the City will have a number of Soviet 3 y 9 visitors on July 3 and 4 as participants of the 1988 American -Soviet Walks and encouraged Iowa Citians to contact her for information. Councilmember Larson stated he had received complaints re 923 Rider Street and appreciated iso the information provided by staff. Councilmember Ambrisco acknowledged an_3 sl upcoming reception for Airport Manager Fred Zehr and thanked him for the years of service. Ambrisco encouraged citizens to attend the laying of the 3 5.z cornerstone at the Mercer Park Aquatics Center on Saturday, April 9, at 10:00 a.m. Council Activities March 8, 1988 rage 4 Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to approve the recommendation of the Design Review Committee that the City Council approve the new, internally illuminated sign for Flour Pot Cookies on the northern exterior of the Holi- 3S3 day Inn. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-36, Bk. 97, p. 36, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDED 1988 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK 35'1 GRANT PROGRAM AND BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-37, Bk. 97, p. 37, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENTS FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT 3.5.5 ($12,500); and to adopt RES. 88-38, Bk. 97, P. 38, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENTS FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER 356 GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING WITH EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT, ($27,500). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-39, Bk. 97, p. 39, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1989.357 Councilmembers complimented staff on the process used in presenting the budget. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers pres- ent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-40, Bk. 97, p. 40, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL -3-5,? YEARS 1989-1991. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-41, Bk. 97, p. 41, NAMING DEPOSITORIES, United Federal Savings Bank of Iowa and the Mid -3s% America Savings Bank. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-42, Bk. 97, p. e 42, ESTABLISHING REVISED FEES FOR CITY PLAZA USE PERMITS, $750 for mobile vending carts; Fees for Ambulatory vending and sale for vending -temporary and occasional remain the same, $100 annually and $10 a day respectfully. The City Manager stated the popcorn wagon would also be paying $750 per Council request. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-43, Bk. 97, p. 43, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE, for 4/24/88 at 1:00 p.m. Affirmative_3 / roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor de- clared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-44, Bk. 97, p. 44, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, ADDENDUM NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFES-.Z b_ SIONAL ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY Council Activities March 8, 1988 Page 5 AND METCALF & EDDY, INC., ALL IN CONNECTION WITH IOWA CITY'S WASTEWATER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. The City Manager summarized the history of the contract concerns with Metcalf and Eddy and reported on the contract addendum. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-45, Bk. 97, p. 45, APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF LAWSUIT, CITY OF IOWA CITY V. GAS SERVICE ENERGY 3 6 3 CORPORATION, AND DISMISSAL OF THAT ACTION. The Mayor noted GSEC agreed to pay $15,000 cash, and to dismiss its $2,342.55 claims against the City for unpaid parts, in exchange for dismissal of the lawsuit, with prejudice, and mutual release of all claims. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to adjourn 8:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. JOHN McDONALD, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK u p City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 25, 1988 TO: Memo for Record FROM: Lorraine Saeger RE: Material Sent to City Council Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Miscellaneous (DNR and Affordable Housing) b. C. imam d. Land Use Near Sewage Treatment Plant Memorandum from Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding meeting held with Apartment Owners Association. Copy of letter from Iowa Peace Institute , Jean Lloyd -Jones, to Mayor McDonald V M City o4 Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: March 4, 1988 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memorandum from Mayor McDonald regarding a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Downtown Plaza - Food Vendors b. Status of Highway 1 North RISE Project c. Mercer Park Aquatic Center d. Large City Alliance Copy of letters from the City Manager to: a. The Honorable David R. Nagle b. Ms. Mary Jo Small Memorandum from the Administrative Assistant regarding farewell reception for Airport Manager. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding disposal of trees. Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding comparison of various special vehicle ordinance requirements. Letter from Lynne Vermace. TO COUNCIL ONLY: Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Iowa Peace Institute - Mediatio 36 Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding University of Iowa/Iowa-Illinois Electrical Duct. lAr a w City of lovas City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 25, 1988 TO: Memo for Record FROM: Lorraine Saeger RE: Material Sent to City Council Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Miscellaneous (DNR and Affordable Housing) b. C. d. Land Use Near Sewage Treatment Plant Memorandum from Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding meeting held with Apartment Owners Association. Copy of letter from Iowa Peace Institute , Jean Lloyd -Jones, to Mayor McDonald i Y M City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: March 4, 1988 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memorandum from Mayor McDonald regarding a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Downtown Plaza - Food Vendors b. Status of Highway 1 North RISE Project C. Mercer Park Aquatic Center d. Large City Alliance Copy of letters from the City Manager to: a. The Honorable David R. Nagle b. Ms. Mary Jo Small Memorandum from the Administrative Assistant regarding farewell reception for Airport Manager. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding disposal of trees. Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding comparison of various special vehicle ordinance requirements. Letter from Lynne Vermace. TO COUNCIL ONLY: Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Iowa Peace Institute - Mediation, Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding University of Iowa/Iowa-Illinois Electrical Duct. 3