HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-03-15 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
March 15, 1988
Iowa City Council, special mtg., 5:15 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, Boren, Vitosh,
Trueblood. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 88-C21, Side 1, 1-424.
Letters of appreciation were presented to Herbert Michael, Chad Wade
Christina Hardy, and B.J. Ramsey for their efforts in providing clean-up
around the College Street Bridge.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received or approved, and/or
adopted as presented:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. -
2/16/88; Historic Preservation Comm. - 2/24/88; Sr. Center Comm. -
1/18/88; Civil Service Comm. - 2/18/88; Airport Comm. - 2/18/88,
2/22/88, 3/3/88; Bd. of Adjustment - 2/10/88.
Setting Public Hearings: To set a public hearing for 4/5/88 on
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use
designation for approximately 20 acres east of Hickory Trail extended
from residential 2-8 DU/acre in the long-range plan to residential 2-
8 DU/acre in the short-range.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Peter
D. Ocar for the use of public sidewalks for a film project on
3/10/88, approved. J. Carlos Rojas-Cardoni for use of public walks
for a film project on 3/11/88, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract
and Estimate of Cost for the construction of Excess Flow and Wastewater
Treatment Facilities at the Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant. No one
appeared.
A public hearing was held on Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract
and Estimate of Cost for the construction of the South Wastewater Treat-
ment Facility Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-46, Bk. 97,
p. 46, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXCESS FLOW AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITIES AT THE THE WASTEWATER T EATMENTEFA I ITIES,STESTABLISHINGT AMOUNT LOFT BIDDSECURIT�UTO
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ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. 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. 88-47, Bk. 97,
p. 47, INTENT TO ACCEPT, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 3, 1988, ON
OFFERS TO PURCHASE FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT PARCELS B AND D, LOCATED IN
THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK AREA OF IOWA CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID ACTIONS, as amended. Council requested addi-
tional information prior to the public hearing. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
resolution adopted. The Mayor declared the
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 88-48, Bk. 97,
p. 49, AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND THE AFSCME CLASSIFICATION PLANS AND
THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE TREASURY DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT,
deletion of City Treasurer and accountant positions; addition of Customer
Service Manager and Senior Accountant positions; and changing title of
Finance Director to Finance Director/City Treasurer. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, 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 Courtney, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance
amending the Code of Ordinances Provisions relating to Alcoholic
Beverages, Wine, and Beer in Public Places and Buildings and authorizing
consumption of Alcoholic Beverages and Beer in Municipal Buildings if a
liquor control license is obtained, 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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suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and the second
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unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance
amending Chapter 32.1, entitled "Taxation and Revenues" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Sections 32.1-65
and 32.1-73 therein to, respectively, increase fees for use of swimming
pools and to amend the listing of Water Main Tapping service fees.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 1/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn to executive
session to discuss strategy with counsel 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 call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned to executive session 5:45 p.m.
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