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Informal Council Discussion
April 4, 1988
Informal Council Discussion: April 4, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers to the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
Council Present: Strait, Horowitz, Larson, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney,
McDonald.
Staff Present: Atkins, Karr, Smith, Sueppel, Franklin, Boothroy, Cain,
c ma a e, Anton, Moreno.
Tape-Recordin Reel 88-23, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2, l -End; Reel 88-24, Side
n , t e 2, End -541.
Consent Calendar Additions: Reel 88-23, Side 1
City Council agreed to add a Class C liquor license for Season's Best to the
consent calendar.
Planning & Zoning Matters: Reel 88-23, Side 1
A.
No Council comment.
B. Set a Dublic hearinq for April 19, 1988, on a rezoning of 4.75 a
Franklin stated this request is for the Iowa City Retirement Center and
Council will get a subdivision and large scale development plan.
C. Set a public hearinq for April 19, 1988, on an ordinance establishing a
procedure for the collection of -fees to repay_ develo ers for costs in-
curreatn lnsa ino 6 -st eePu6Tic�actiiEies nee e o support
Franklin said this item is in connection with the Southwest Estates and
tap -in fees are to recoup costs of the capital improvements that are
charged to the developer at the onset of development.
D. Set a ublic hearin for A' ril 19, 1968, on a resolution to amend the
1993 ompre ensive an a e o c ange a an use estgna ton o an
12i..-arre tractnorthRochester venue on tc orY t rail
No Council comment,
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E. Public hearing on an ordinance to rezone Lot 93, Ty'n Cae Subdivision
Part c, �ocaLed ori Cam ria Court from - o -
Franklin explained the rezoning would allow standard residential family -
8 dwellings per acre. The applicant proposes to resubdivide the lot into
three duplex lots.
F. Ordinance to rezone Lot 93, T 'n Cae Subdivision, Part 2, located on
Cambria aur rom P - o
Franklin said Council received correspondence from Mr. Hodge requesting
expedited action on this item. In response to Courtney, Franklin said
that there was no public input received.
G. Public hearingon an ordinance to rezone the site of Hunter's Run Subdi-
vision,1`
Parts 2 and a 57.6 -acre tract immedia e y o the west from PDH -5
LO NJ -J.
Franklin stated this ordinance would permit development as a
conventional, single-family residential subdivision.
H. Public hearing on an
ordinance to rezone property located at 615 East
Jefferson Street rom RNC -20 to C6-1.
Franklin stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial -by
a vote of 5-2 which was consistent with staff recommendation for denial.
Franklin stated that included in Council packets was an ordinance to
rezone and a resolution expressing reasons for denial. Staff recommended
denial because it is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and it
violates the intent of the RNC -20 zone. Franklin said there was a con-
cern by the Planning and Zoning Commission that they be consistent.
Franklin asked Council if the resolution for denial should be placed on
the agenda. McDonald stated Council will discuss this item at Tuesday's
formal Council meeting.
I. Public hearing on an ordinance to rezone an 18.43 -acre tract north of
Rochester yen— Hic orTc—v Trac exl�enrTfr r�
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Franklin said this is a conditional zoning. The Planing and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning condition that future
development in the area would have to have secondary access. The condi-
tional zoning agreement says the City agrees to the rezoning of 18.42
acres from ID -RS to RS -5, allows development of 26 residential lots, and
no further rezoning of the 42 acres will be approved until secondary
access is provided. Dickson asked if 18 acres would be safe without
secondary access. Franklin referred Councilmembers to a memo from Fire
Chief Larry Donner outlining reservations. In response to Larson,
Franklin stated Pepperwood Addition, Normandy Drive area and existing
First and Rochester are developments with more than 29 units but without
secondary access. Franklin presented Councilmembers with a plat map of
the proposed development. McDonald noted the Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion is planning to review the secondary access policy and make recommen-
dations to Council. Councilmembers discussed secondary access
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possibilities for the area. Franklin said another concern is to increase
traffic generated by the extension of the development. Franklin said the
question to Council is if they agree with the Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion that the subdivision be allowed to be developed without secondary
access in anticipation of getting the secondary access in the future.
Franklin said the Planning and Zoning Commission should address the
secondary access issue by this summer. Ambrisco stated he had not prob-
lems with the proposed conditional zoning language. McDonald noted the
conditional zoning was a compromise worked out between the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the developer.
J. Ordinance to rezone an 18.43 -acre tract north of Rochester Avenue on
Hickor Trai , extended from IO -RS to RS -5 pursuant to a conditional
4011 MY ayeemen .
No Council comment.
K. Ordinance regarding storage of special vehicles.
No Council comment.
L. Resolution approving the preliminary plat of the resubdivision
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Franklin said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.by
a vote of 6-0 which was consistent with staff recommendation. Franklin
noted all deficiencies have been resolved.
M. Resolution a rovin the reliminar lat for Southwest Estates Subdivi-
sion, ar s an an a roxtma a -acre - o stn e- amt rest-
entta su ivision located nort o RVIIItL KUdO and east Ot Phoenix
Drive.
Franklin said secondary access was also an issue in this subdivision; the
Planning secondary and ngCommission
sidecided have a
written
yaccess;thisistiedto a tapline feeordinance; and this
ordinance was mentioned in Fire Chief Larry Donner's memo regarding
secondary access.
N. Resolution approving the
TIT --c - preliminary plat of Rapid Creek Ridge, a
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Franklin said this is a 47 -lot subdivision accessed from Rapid Creek Road
and Highway 1 North. Franklin said that Planning and Zoning recommended
approval by a vote of 7-0 and is consistent with staff recommendation.
Franklin asked Council to defer action on this item because the legal
papers have not been approved.
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P. Recommendations of the plan in and Zoning Commission that within the
V1 a e Green, part 11. Su division, arkin on Hampton Street be pro ib-
ite an Qarking on Hampton Court be restricte to one s1 e o t e
street
Franklin said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by
a vote of 6-0. Franklin said if Council concurs with these requirements,
this would be referred to the Traffic Engineer.
Appointments: Reel 88-24, Side 1
Housing Commission: 1) Al Kruse
2) Ralph Coty
Planning & Zoning Commission: 1) Tan Scott
2) Mary Ann Wallace
Animal Control Advisory Board: 1) One year - Janice Becker
2) Three year - Marvin Klahn
Horowitz noted the Historic Preservation Commission bylaws and requested the
vacancy (scheduled for 4/19) be filled by an architect.
Council Time/Agenda:
Reel 88-24, Side 1
1. (Agenda Item k46) Ambrisco said Council received a letter from Carry
Brandaw Architects, requesting expedited action on the Iowa City Re-
tirement Center project.
2. Ambrisco noted Councilmembers received a memo from City Manager Atkins
regarding the ICAD presentation. Ambrisco said he encourages their
activities.
3. Council agreed to not schedule a City Council meeting on May 31, 1988.
Additions to Holiday Inn: Reel 88-24, Side 1
Cain explained that because the original Holiday Inn was constructed with an
Urban Development Action Grant, the Council needs to give its consent to any
alterations to the original premises and to any additional financing. Cain
introduced Fred Katter, President of Pineapple Management; Diane Paauwe,
Director of Development; and Steve Tarara, Holiday Inn Manager. Fred Katter
presented information regarding the growth in revenues and the proposed
addition "to the Holiday Inn. Katter stated the expansion will add an eighth
and ninth floor, expand the hotel from 178 rooms to 236 rooms, upgrade the
elevator systems, and upgrade the electrical and mechanical systems. Katter
said the construction would begin in May and be completed by the start of the
University football season. Katter stated his company is strongly inter-
ested in the adjacent property to the east of the hotel. Katter asked Coun-
cil for their support for the proposed addition onto the hotel. In response
to Strait, Katter said the Holiday Inn has room for growth in the food and
beverage business and can accommodate additional parking. Katter said that
by adding rooms., the hotel will be able to encourage convention business. In
response to Horowitz, Katter said the height of the hotel as it relates to
the other downtown buildings was studied. In response to Courtney, Katter
said only two floors could be added to the present structure. Atkins said
the City will try to accommodate the parking needs for the construction
project.
Construction of Water Storage Tanks/University Parkin Ramp:
eel 88-24, Side I
Dick Gibson presented a model of an information relating to the proposed
construction of the water storage tank and University parking ramp. Gibson
explained issues relating to the 28E Agreement are: right-of-way on Capitol
Street, vacation of right-of-way on Bloomington Street, easements on Daven-
port Street, temporary construction easements, construction and cost reim-
bursement, ownership of storage tanks/City, ownership of land/University,
maintenance obligations of tank, maintenance obligations of parking struc-
ture, and the construction process.
Rod Kruse, Hebert, Lewis, Kruse, Blunck Architects, presented the model of
the proposed project. Kruse said the project is comprised of the parking
garage structure, central cooling tower elements, water storage tank and
recreation deck. Kruse said the project includes a handicapped accessible
bridge, elevator and stairway system that also serves the garage. Kruse
proposed closing Bloomington Street and maintaining a fire and service access
alley. Kruse noted the University long-range plans include closing North
Capitol Street for a pedestrian mall. In response to Strait, Kruse said the
University anticipates that construction will start mid or late summer. In
response to Larson, Schmadeke said construction and operating costs for the
storage tank at that location were considered. In response to Strait, Atkins
estimated cost of the project would be paid by an estimated 3% increase in
user rates. In response to Horowitz, Brinton said the new storage tank would
not improve/affect the taste of water.
Council gave their support for the project as proposed. Atkins stated Coun-
cil will be voting on the matter again. Gibson stated after adoption of the
resolution 4/5, the Board of Regents will be contacted and work begun on a
28E agreement.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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OFFICIAL CCI.NCIL ACTIC% - 4/5/88
The cost of publishing the following proceed-
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for this calendar year —for publication is
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Iara City Council, reg. mtg., ", 7:30 pxL
at the Civic Center. Mayer McDonald presiding.
Camilmmbers present: A61sco, Courtney,
Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Strait. Absent:
Dickson.
N Mayor proclaimed
MEDICAL LABORATORY WEE(;; April
9.15,119BB1a WEEK
OF THE YOUNG CHILD; April 1988 as FAIR H151%
MNTH; April 10-16, 1988, as BUILDING SAFETY WEEK;
April,
9, 19888, 1988, as GLOBAL AW UfZ WEEK April 2-
as M4TICNAL CQ44.NnY DEVEIDiW WEEK.
Ken Kauppi, Executive Director of the Lara City
Crisis Center; Arnie Rawlwy, Director of Hardicare;
and Jean Snow, Director of Elderly Services MVaered
and stressed the
their operations. importance of block Sart monies in
Moved and seconded that the following iten; and
lameddations in the Consent Calendar be received,
or approved, ancVor adopted as awnded:
Approval of Official Council Actions of
the regular meeting of 3/8/88 and the special
meeting of 3/15/88, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Carmissions:
Housing Can. - 2,/9/88; Resources Conservation
Comm. - 12/14/87; RM Rights Cum- V4S
2/22/M; Airport Corm. - 3/9/88; P&7 Comm.-
3/3/88; Senior Center Cum. - 2/22/88; Bd. of
Adjustment - 3/9/89; P&R COmm. - 12,/16/87,
1/13/88, 2/10/88; Design Review Cum. -
2/25/88.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Class C
Beer Permit for Pester Derby N58, 606 S.
Riverside Drive. Class C Beer Permit for
Pester Derby N59, 302 S. Dubuque Street.
Liquor License refund for Iiy-Vee Food Store Q.
121s E E Liquor License for People's Dag #2M,
License for College Street Clcb,lass 121E CoHeger
Street. Class B Beer Permit for Mwio's
Pizza, 1950 Laver Muscatine. Class E Beer
Permit for Claret & Friends, 212 E. Market
Street. 14 -day Special Class C Beer/Wine
Permit for lovra City Public Library Foundation
dba Gala 188, 123 S. Linn Street. RES. 88-49,
ISSUING DANCING PERMIT. Class C Liq= Licese
for Season's Best, 325 East Washington Street.
Resolutions: RES. 89-50, ACCFpTING THE
COURT STREET SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION,
installed by Plum Grove Acres, Inc.
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cert{fied list of appli carts
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for the position of Account Clerk/Treasury
Division. Mara fran the Traffic DW,
regarding U-turn prohibition at the %est ed of
the Melrose Avenue median.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits:
Latin American Horan Rights Advocacy Center to
put up a table on City Plaza from which to
distribute literature and offer weavings for
donations on 3/26-27/88, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
P.m., approved. Riverfest Cams for the use of
City Plaza for the Bram Bag Lunch Event on
4/18, 19, 20, 21, 22/88, bebeen the hours of
12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m., approved.
Applications for Use of Streets ad Rblic
Grounds: Riverfest Camn. for the Riverfest
River Run to be held on 4/24/88, between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., approved.
Riverfest Comm. to have the "rcenergy Boat
Race on 4/23/88, at 12:00 noon, approved. Phi
Gama Delta to have The Island Classic Rin on
4/30/88, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and
12:00 noon, approved. Joy Klamer to have the
Walk for the World on 4/30/88, betrseen the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., approved.
Central America Solidarity Committee to parade
through dontan Lara City from the Pentacrest
to the Armory on March 28, 1988, beginning at
5:00 p.m., approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for
4/19/88, on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
to charge the land use designation far an am south
of Willow Creek and vest of Mommn Trek Boulevard
from Residential 2-8 duelling units per acre to
Residential 8-16 ckellirg units per acre. The 14por
declared the motion carried.
Paved and seconded to set a public hearing for
4/19/8B, on the rezoning of 4.75 acres in the
southnest quadrant of the intersection of Walder
Road and Mormon Trek Boulevard from RS -8 to R4-12.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and secaded to set a public hearing for
4/19/88, on an ordinance establishing a procedure
for collection of fees to repay doelq ens for mats
incurred in installing off-site public facilities
needed to support out -of -sequence development. lie
Mayor declared the notion carried.
Paved and seconded to set a public hearing for
4/19/88, on a resolution to a erd the 1963 Com-
prehensive plan Update to charge the lard use
designation of an 18.43 acre tract north of
Rochester Avenue on Hickory Trail extended from
AgriculturOknal Residential to Residential at a
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density of 2-8 delling wits per acre.
declared the notion carried. Mow
rezone Lpblic hearing has hot 3,eld on an ordinarKe to
Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part 2, located
on Cambria Court from PEH-8 to RS -8.
ordinances to beseconded that the rule requiring
Passage at two votedered and on for final
at hhich it is to Nail
finally ngs mor to the meeting
the first consideration y suspended,
second consideration n and vote be wived and the
Mayor declared given rr this time. The
seconded that the ordinance tion o rez The
and
Cae Subdivision, Part 2 rezon Lot
93,
, TY'n
from PEH-8 to RS -8 located foam
Passage. The Mayor declared9the rtntionrrote for
A public hearing was held on
rezone the site of f nter's an ordinance to
end 3, and a 57.66 acre tract vision, Parts 2
hest from KH -S to RS -5. immediately to the
rezone public hearing was held on an ordinance to
Street
from
tPropero CD -1 located
at 615 East Haticml Bari �iatnt .
Peter ) The following people appeared. Atty.
�Yek, Dr. Pete Wallace, and Len Runt
W04 dlr awn. the applicants; Sandra Eskin, 1047
A Public
aring vas
ord,nance to
done n 18.43�acre tract northOfOfd on Rdmter �Aterw
on Hickory Trail extended from ID -RS to RS -5
pursuant to a Conditional Zoning Agreement Larry
Schnittjer, M•5 Consec sultants, appeal
an 18.43 Movedand
tr orded o o�nr10e to rMcne
Hickory Trail extended f� Ip.Rochester RS -5 en
to a Conditional Zoning AgreementVote be given first
carried. Passage. The Mayor declared the motion
Moved and i
storage specialecocies d that the ordinance re�rdiOf uy
gti�m�Passage-The Mayor declared the carriedfbr.
to
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Appolt& T)f PRELIMllQY PLAT OF TH RES. 8&51,
OF Hl(HL D HElGM MIVISICN, a 45 -acre h IVISICN
subdivision located approximately tho miles a l
Ime city.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88
APPROVING THE PRELIMI-52
NARY PIAT FOR SQRIhESf MAE
RMIVISION, PARTS 3 APD 4, an approximate 22 acre,
55-70t, single-family'
subdivision
located north of Rohret Road and east of Phoenix
Drive(.(, ��y.��f�� `- �[.
M Moved and seconded
to adopt RES.
88-53,
APPROVIM THE PRELIMIM4RY PLAT OF RAPID Go( RM:
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a 141.5 acre, 47 -lot subdivision located
approximately 1.5 miles north of Iowa City.
Moved and seconded to defer a resolution
approving the revised preliminary plat ad the final
plat of Village Green, Part XI, a 41 -lot single-
family residential subdivision located south and
west of the intersection of Muscatine Avenue and
Scott Boulevard. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to accept the recamerdation
of the Planing and Zoning Comnission that, within
the Village Green, Part XI Subdivision, parking on
Hanpton Street be prohibited and parking on Hanpton
Court be restricted to one side of the street. The
Mayer declared the motion carried.
Karen Kubby, 802 East Washington, appeared and
requested Council consider the traffic light on H�y.
1, near Danes Dairy, be made into a flashing mode
during ran -peak hours.
The Mayor announced the following vacancy:
Committee on Camnnity Needs - one vacancy for a
three-year term ending 7/1/91. This appointment
will be rade at the 5/17/88 meeting of the City
Council.
Moved and seconded to make the follaring
appoinbents: Approve recameudation of Project
GREEN that Joyce Leff be appointed to the GUN Fud
for a three-year tern ending 3/1/91; reappoint
Thorn s Scott, 419 E. Fairchild and Mary Am Wallace,
1509 Dwkvood, to the P&Z Corm. for five -dear tans
ending 5/1/93; reappoint Al Hulse, 711 Woodside
Drive and appoint Ralph Coty, 2730 Wayne Avenue, to
the Housing Caron. for three-year terms ending
5/1/91; appoint Janice Becker, 210 Windsor Drive for
a one-year term ending 4/5/89 and Marvin Klahn, 924
Friedly Avenue for a three-year term eding 4,W,
to the Animal Control Advisory Board. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Recommendation of the Housing Cormission that
the Council approve all proposed a aidients to the
Housing Rehabilitation Manual, noted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-54,
EXTENDING TIME FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS, APPfY7dING AN
ALO" TO THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AMD FORM OF
MMACT TO PROVIDE FOR ACDITICtS, DELETIONS,
CORRECTIM AND EXPLMkTICMS THEREOF, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO PIBLISH NDTICE 70 BIEMS CMIR4-
ING SAID THE EXTENSION AND ACOMM, ALL IN
CMMIECTICN WITH THE PROJECT TO CCNSITQICT THE EXCESS
FLOW AMD WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AT THE
EXISTING WASTEIYITER TREATM IT PLANT PMD 10 061M
THE SUR WW W1TER TREATMENT FACILITIES (bids to
be extended to 4/29).
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 86-55,
APPROVING IN CONCEPT A MINED lSE MCK OM IM
WATER, AIA WATER STORAGE FACILITY PROP06ED Fat
DEVELIP M BY THE LNIVERSITY OF IOAW PAD TIE CITY
OF IOWA CITY.
fted and seconded to adopt. RES. 88-56,
AUI MZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREE W WITH lHE CEN
RAPIDS AND IDA CITY RAILWAY CUM, for Hay. 6
signalization project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-57,
Nfr[ RIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AIA THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEM Ef WITH LEO W. & KAREN J. SEMFR,
AND CHILL & GRILL, INC., XMIZING PIACDEM OF
SOFFITS ON PIBLIC RIaiT-CF-WAY AT 206 N. LINK
STREET, IOW{ CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-58,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR 4a
RENEWAL PARCEL 93-3.
Moved and seconded to adapt RES. 88-59,
AMI)RIZING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO RFtOVISE
FOR PRIVATE REDEVELMENT PARCEL C IN TIE LGWER
RALSTON CREEK AREA OF IOWA CITY; INDICATING TIE
COI.NCIL'S INTENT TO SELL THAT MEL; SETTING A
RJBLIC HEARING FOR 5/17/89, ON OFFERS TO RRUjk E
PARCEL C; AND AIIRWZING AND DIRECTING THE CM
CLERK TO ME R.BLICATION OF NDTICES OF THE
INVITATICN 70 S MIT PR11P0SAIS AIA OF A PIRIC
HEARING ON OFFERS 70 RJRCHASE SAID PARCEL.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-60,
ALIDGRIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREENEM WITH THE ELDERLY SERVICES AGXY
TO AIMINISTER THE NOISING REPAIR PIOCRRAM FOR
ELDERLY, DISABLED AIA HVPDICAPPED PFRSGNS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RFS. 88-61,
AUDDRIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REVISED ANNIAL
CONIRIBUTICNS CCNTRXT, MING VOMER Rd7GRAM NA.
IA -05-V022-007.
Moved and secaded to adopt RES. 88-62,
REVISING TIE FY88 ANNIAL EIMET FOR PLBLIC TEASING.
Moved and secaded that ORD. 88-3370, AM MIM.
THE CCOE OF OPDINMICF.S PROVISICNS RELATING TO
ALU DLIC BEVERAGES, WINE, AND BEER IN RELIC RALES
AID BUILDINGS AND ALITHpRIZING CCNR PTICN OF
ALM-ULIC BEVERAGES AND BEER IN MLNICIPAL BUILDINGS
TIFF Aad
CWW LICENSE IS OBTAINED, be passed
andMoved and seconded that ORD. 8B-3371, MENDING
CHAPTER 32.1, ENTITLED "TAMTICN ND RENDERS" OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, BY MENDING SECTICN 32.1-65 APD 32.1-73
THEREIN TO, RESPECTIVELY, INCREASE FEES FCR USE ON
SWIMMING POOLS AND TO AMEND THE LISTING OF WATER
MAIN TAPPING SERVICE FEES.
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Moved and seconded that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and vote on for final
passage at two Council meetings prior to the meting
at ►hick it is to be finally passed be suspected,
the first consideration and vote be veived and the
second consideration be given at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance amending Chapter 9.1
entitled "City Plaza" of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Iowa City, Iara, by amending Section
9.1-4 therein to prohibit and regulate the use of
bicycles, skateboards, roller skates and coasting of
any kind in the City Plaza, be given seoord vote for
passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt. RFS. 88-63,
RATIFYING MENIMIT TO REMIND APPLICATION WITH
XFM CUM PM APPIVING CDDITIOWL ZONING
A&2EDW WITH XWUN MtR (Wastewater Treatment
Plant Site).
Moved and seconded to adjm 10:05 p.m. The
mayor declared the motion carried.
A more conplete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the City
Cleric.
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Submitted for publication 4/14/88
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
April 5, 1988
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/5/88, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney,
Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Strait. Absent: Dickson. Staffinembers
present: Atkins, Timmins, Karr, Franklin, Milkman, Cain, Trueblood,
Schmadeke, Brinton. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 88-C21, Side 1,
424 -End and Side 2, 1 -End; 88-C25, Side 1 and Side 2, 1 -End.
The Mayor proclaimed April 10-16, 1988, as MEDICAL LABORATORY WEEK;
April 9-15, 1988 as WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD; April 1988 as FAIR HOUSING
MONTH; April 10-16, 1988, as BUILDING SAFETY WEEK; April 3-9, 1988, as
GLOBAL AWARENESS WEEK; April 2-9, 1988, as NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WEEK. Ken Kauppi, Executive Director of the Iowa City Crisis Center; Anne
Rawlwy, Director of Handicare; and Jean Snow, Director of Elderly Services
appeared and stressed the importance of block grant monies in their
operations.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Strait, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
3/8/88 and the special meeting of 3/15/88, as published, subject td
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. - 2/9/88;
Resources Conservation Comm. 12/14/87; Human Rights Comm. -
1/25/88, 2/22/88; Airport Comm. - 3/9/88; P&Z Comm. - 3/3/88; Senior
Center Comm. - 2/22/88; Bd. of Adjustment - 3/9/88; P&R Comm. -
12/16/87, 1/13/88, 2/10/88; Design Review Comm. - 2/25/88.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit
for Coastal Mart, Inc, dba Pester Derby #58, 606 S. Riverside Drive.
Approving a Class C Beer Permi t for Coastal Mart, Inc, dba Pester
Derby #59, 302 S. Dubuque Street. Approving a Liquor License refund
for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store #2. Approving a
Class E Liquor License for Drug Fair, Inc, dba People's Drug #5281,
121 E. Washington Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for
Silver L.G.R. Corp, dba College Street Club, 121 E. College Street.
Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Johnson & Purdon Restaurants,
Inc. dba Mazzio's Pizza, 1950 Lower Muscatine. Approving a Class E
Beer -Permit for Claret & Friends Inc. dba Claret & Friends, 212 E.
Market Street. Approving a 14 -day Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit
for Iowa City Public Library Foundation dba Gala '88, 123 S. Linn
Street. RES. 88-49, Bk. 97, p. 49, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT.
Approving a Class C Liquor license for Season's Best, Inc, dba
Season's Best, 325 East Washington Street.
Resolutions: RES. 88.50, Bk. 97, p. 50, ACCEPTING THE COURT
STREET SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION, installed by Plum Grove Acres, Inc.
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Correspondence: Memo from Civil Service Comm, submitting a
certified list of applicants for the position of Account
Clerk/Treasury Division. Memo from the Traffic Engr, regarding U-
turn prohibition at the west end of the Melrose Avenue median.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Latin American Human
Rights Advocacy Center to put up a table on City Plaza from which to
distribute literature and offer weavings for donations on 3/26-27/88,
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., approved. Riverfest Comm. for the use of
City Plaza for the Brown Bag Lunch Event on 4/18, 19, 20, 21, 22/88,
between the hours of 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m., approved.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Riverfest
Comm. for the Riverfest River Run to be held on 4/24/88, between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., approved. Riverfest Comm. to have
the Hydroenergy Boat Race on 4/23/88, at 12:00 noon, approved. Phi
Gamma Delta to have The Island Classic Run on 4/30/88, between the
hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, approved. Joy Klammer to have the
Walk for the World on 4/30/88, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m., approved. Central America Solidarity Committee to parade
through downtown Iowa City from the Pentacrest to the Armory on March
28, 1988, beginning at 5:00 p.m., approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for
4/19/88, on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use
designation for an area south of Willow Creek and west of Mormon Trek
Boulevard from Residential 2-8 dwelling units per acre to Residential 8-16
dwelling units per acre. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to set a public hearing for
4/19/88, on the rezoning of 4.75 acres in the southwest quadrant of the
intersection of Walden Road and Mormon Trek Boulevard from RS -8 to RM -12.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for
4/19/88, on an ordinance establishing a procedure for collection of fees
to repay developers for costs incurred in installing off-site public
facilities- needed to support out -of -sequence development. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for
4/19/88, on a resolution to amend the 1983 Comprehensive plan Update to
change the land use designation of an 18.43 acre tract north of Rochester
Avenue on Hickory Trail extended from Agriculture/Rural Residential to
Residential at a density of 2-8 dwelling units per acre. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone Lot 93, Ty'n Cae
Subdivision, Part 2, located on Cambria Court from PDH -8 to RS -8. No one
appeared.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final 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, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to rezone Lot
93, Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part 2, located on Cambria Court from PDH -8 to
RS -8, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone the site of
Hunter's Run Subdivision, Parts 2 and 3, and a 57.66 acre tract
immediately to the west from PDH -5 to RS -5. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property located
at 615 East Jefferson Street from RNC -20 to CO -1 (First National
Bank/Pediatric Associates). The following people appeared: Atty. Peter
Hayek, Dr. Pete Wallace, and Len Rowat, representing the applicants;
Sandra Eskin, 1047 Woodlawn. Staffinember Franklin present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone an 18.43 acre
tract north of Rochester Avenue on Hickory Trail extended from ID -RS to
RS -5 pursuant to a Conditional zoning Agreement. Larry Schnittjer, MMS
Consultants, appeared and noted a correction in the agenda comment to read
the development would not be more than 27 residential lots and not 26 as
previously noted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to rezone
an 18.43 acre tract north of Rochester Avenue on Hickory Trail extended
from ID -RS to RS -5 pursuant to a Conditional Zoning Agreement, be given
first vote for passage. Horowitz stated she had reservations and noted
the Fire Chief memo regarding secondary access into subdivisions. The
Mayor noted the whole question of secondary access is going to be reviewed
by the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommendation will be made to
Council. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance regarding
storage of special vehicles be given second vote for passage. Affirmative
roll call -vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-51, Bk. 97,
P. 51, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF HIGHLAND
HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, a 45 -acre, five -lot subdivision located approximately
two miles north of Iowa City. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 88-52, Bk. 97,
p. 52, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SOUTHWEST ESTATES SUBDIVISION,
PARTS 3 AND 4, an approximate 22 acre, 55 -lot, single-family residential
subdivision located north of Rohret Road and east of Phoenix Drive.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-53, Bk. 97,
p. 53, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF RAPID CREEK RIDGE, a 141.5 acre,
47 -lot subdivision located approximately 1.5 miles north of Iowa City.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to defer a resolution
approving the revised preliminary plat and the final plat of Village
Green, Part XI, a 41 -lot single-family residential subdivision located
south and west of the intersection of Muscatine Avenue and Scott
Boulevard. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Dickson absent.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to accept the recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission that, within the Village Green, Part
XI Subdivision, parking on Hampton Street be prohibited and parking on
Hampton Court be restricted to one side of the street. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent.
Karen Kubby, 802 East Washington, appeared and requested Council
consider the traffic light on Hwy. 1, near Danes Dairy, be made into a
flashing mode during non -peak hours. Staff will report.
The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Committee on Community
Needs - one vacancy for a three-year term ending 7/1/91. This appointment
will be made at the 5/17/88 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to make the following appoint-
ments: Approve recommendation of Project GREEN that Joyce Leff be
appointed to the GREEN Fund for a three-year term ending 3/1/91; reappoint
Thomas Scott, 419 E. Fairchild and Mary Ann Wallace, 1509 Brookwood, to
the P&Z Comm. for five-year terms ending 5/1/93; reappoint Al Hulse, 711
Woodside Drive and appoint Ralph Coty, 2730 Wayne Avenue, to the Housing
Comm. for three-year terms ending 5/1/91; appoint Janice Becker, 210
Windsor Drive for a one-year term ending 4/5/89 and Marvin Klahn, 924
Friendly Avenue for a three-year term ending 4/5/90, to the Animal Control
Advisory Board. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Dickson absent. Larson noted the number of qualified applicants for the
Animal Control Advisory Bd. and thanked Patricia Farrant, Donald Bradford,
and Paul Cooper for their interest.
Courtney requested the intersection of Union/Rochester/Market be
reviewed for inclusion in the street painting program this year. Council -
members Horowitz and Strait noted the 20th anniversary of the assassina-
tion of Dr. Martin Luther King. Larson requested a public awareness
program be initiated regarding the storage of vehicles on streets,
especially during university vacations. Larson questioned the status of
charges against the property owner at 923 Rider Street. Staff will
report. Ambrisco invited the public and media to the laying of the
cornerstone for the Mercer Park Aquatic Center scheduled for Saturday,
April 9, at 10:00 a.m.
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Recommendation of the Housing Commission that the Council approve all
proposed amendments to the Housing Rehabilitation Manual, noted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-54, Bk. 97,
P. 54, EXTENDING TIME FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, CORRECTIONS AND EXPLANATIONS THEREOF, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS CONCERNING SAID TIME EXTENSION AND
ADDENDUM, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE EXCESS FLOW
AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AT THE EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT AND TO CONSTRUCT THE SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES (bids to
be extended to 4/29). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved
by
P. 55, APPROVING rINoCONCEPT dAdCOMBINED �USE PARKING, CHILLED Wtz, to adopt RES. ATER, AND
WATER STORAGE FACILITY PROPOSED FOR DEVELOPMENT BY THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt. RES. 88-56, Bk. 97,
P. 56, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CEDAR RAPIDS AND-
IOWCITY
for
wy 6
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,H Dickson gabsent. The Mayor declared ,the
resolution adopted.
Moved
P. 57,AUTHORIZING sTHE sMAYOR eTO SIGNd by ANDTHE CITY CLERK 880 ATTEST9AN
AGREEMENT WITH LEO W. & KAREN J. SEMLER, AND CHILL & GRILL, INC.,
AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF SOFFITS ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 206 N. LINN
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor noted that the Public Works Department
and the Building Inspector recommended against the approval of the soffit
because the public right-of-way should be saved for public purposes. The
City Manager stated each request is handled separately and this request is
similar to one approved for the New Pioneer Co-op. The City Attorney said
an agreement has been signed by the owner agreeing to indemnify the City
of any liability. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved bseconded
Bk. 97
p. 58, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY RY ESIGNraitPLANStFFOR UadoRBAN RENEWALt RES.S PARCEL 93'
3. Staffinember Cain present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
ed
p• 59,ovAUTHORIZING tTHEseconded
SOI SOLICITATION F COFFERS adopt
PURCHASER FOR Bk. 97
PRIVATE
REDEVELOPMENT PARCEL C IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK AREA OF IOWA CITY;
INDICATING THE COUNCIL'S INTENT TO SELL THAT PARCEL; SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR 5/17/88, ON OFFERS TO PURCHASE PARCEL C; AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE PUBLICATION OF NOTICES OF THE INVITATION
TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS AND OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON OFFERS TO PURCHASE SAID
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PARCEL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-60, Bk. 97,
p. 60, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY TO ADMINISTER THE HOUSING
REPAIR PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY, DISABLED AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-61, Bk. 97,
p. 61, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REVISED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
CONTRACT, HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM N0. IA-05-VO22-001. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-62, Bk. 97,
p. 62, REVISING THE FY88 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR PUBLIC HOUSING. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 88-3370, Bk. 29, p._
12, 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 passed and adapted. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 88-3371, Bk. 29,
p. 13, AMENDING CHAPTER 32.1, ENTITLED "TAXATION AND REVENUES" OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION 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.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and vote on for final 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, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending
Chapter 9.1 entitled "City Plaza" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Section 9.1-4 therein to prohibit and
regulate the use of bicycles, skateboards, roller skates and coasting of
any kind in the City Plaza, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Councilmembers noted the number of complaints, the amount
spent on the restoration of the Minipark, and stressed enforcement of the
ordinance.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt. RES. 88-63, Bk. 97,
P. 63, RATIFYING AMENDMENT TO REZONING APPLICATION WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND
APPROVING CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY (Wastewater
TreatmStraiten tolant amendipage 2A ofrthesagreement,noved itemb#I,offirst sentence, by
including the legal description of the road. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent. Affirmative roll call
vote on the amended resolution unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor reviewed the status of
negotiations with the County, the University, and the State Department of
Natural Resources. Council reminded the public of a public hearing
scheduled with the Bd. of Supervisors Thursday evening, April 7, at 5:00
p.m.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adjourn 10:05 p.m. The
mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent.
MARIAN K. KARR,CITY CLERK
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JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
April 19, 1988
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/19/88, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney,
Dickson, Larson, McDonald, Strait. Absent: Horowitz. Staffinembers
present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Franklin, Vitosh, Cain,
Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 88-C28, Sides 1 & 2, 1 -
End; 88-C29, Side 1, 1-149.
The Mayor proclaimed April 17-24, 1988 as VOLUNTEER WEEK; April 17-
23, 1988 as VICTIM RIGHTS WEEK; April 23, 1988 as SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY;
April 22, 1988 as GIRL SCOUT LEADERS' DAY.
The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar. Councilmember
Courtney requested the memo from Traffic Engr. regarding parking prohibi-
tion Princeton Road at First Avenue be deleted. Moved by Ambrisco,
seconded by Strait, that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
4/5/88, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City Council and P&Z Comm.
joint meeting - 3/31/88; P&Z Comm. - 3/17/88; Bd. of Library Trustees
- 3/31/88; Airport Comm. - 3/9/88, 4/5/88; Housing Comm. - 3/8/88;
Design Review Comm. - 3/31/88; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 3/1/88,
3/15/88; Resources Conservation Comm. - 3/14/88; P&R Comm. - 3/9/88.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Liquor
License for Small Enterprises, Ltd. dba Billaro's, 1210 Highland Ct.
Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Stephen P. Lenoch dba Leo's
Standard Service, 130 N. Dubuque. Approving a Class C Beer Permit
for Thomas E. Harris dba Harris Discount, 71 Commercial Drive. RES.
88-64, Bk. 97, p. 64, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving a
Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Magnifico Inc. dba Magnifico's
Mostly Italian, 1925 Broadway. Approving a Class C Liquor License
for Kennedy Investments, Inc. dba The Vine Tavern, 529 S. Gilbert.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,276,002.98
for the period of 2/1 through 2/29/88, as recommended by the Finance
Dir., subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 88-65, Bk. 97, p. 65, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT 35
TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Johnson County Auditor regarding cost of Local
Option Tax Election held 10/6/87. Attorney Emmit George regarding
proposal outside service area for Sports Column Bar and Grill. Memo
from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants
for the following positions: Treatment Plant Operator/Pollution
Control; Maintenance Worker I/Assisted Housing; Water Meter
Reader/Water Division.
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Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Scott
Turner for the Iowa Gay and Lesbian Pride Week Parade to be held on
6/25/88, approved. Michael Streicher for the National Kidney
Foundation -Iowa Run/Walk to be held 5/21/88, approved. Jackie Kaiser
for the March of Dimes Walk -America to be held on 5/1/88, approved.
Chris Metzler for the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity to use a city alley
for a fund-raising car wash on 4/16/88 (rain date 4/17/88), approved.
Application for City Plaza Use Permits: Latin American Human
Rights Advocacy Center to have a table on City Plaza from which to
distribute literature and accept donations for craft items, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. The City Mgr. stated the Traffic Engr. will
report back re the parking prohibition on Princeton Road.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance establishing a procedure
for collection of fees to repay developers for costs incurred in
installing off-site public facilities needed to support out -of -sequence
development. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final 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, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance establishing a
procedure for collection of fees to repay developers for costs incurred in
installing off-site public facilities needed to support out -of -sequence
development, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to amend the 1983
Comprehensive Plan Update to change the land use designation of an 18.43
acre tract north of Rochester Avenue on Hickory Trail extended from
Agricultural/Rural Residential to Residential at a density of 2-8 dwelling
units per acre. No one appeared.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 88-66, Bk. 97,
p. 66, AMENDING THE 1983 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE TO CHANGE THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION OF AN 18.43 ACRE TRACT NORTH OF ROCHESTER AVENUE ON HICKORY
TRAIL EXTENDED FROM AGRICULTURAL/RURAL RESIDENTIAL TO RESIDENTIAL AT A
DENSITY OF 2-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final 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 that ORD. 88-
3372, Bk. 29, P. 14, TO REZONE AN 18.43 ACRE TRACT NORTH OF ROCHESTER
a AVENUE ON HICKORY TRAIL EXTENDED FROM ID -RS TO RS -5 PURSUANT TO A CONDI-
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TIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-67, Bk. 97,
p. 67, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF FIRST AND ROCHESTER, PART 3, AN
18.43 ACRE, 27 -LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF ROCHESTER
AVENUE ON HICKORY TRAIL EXTENDED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
to change the land use designation for an area south of Willow Creek and
west of Mormon Trek Boulevard from Residential 2-8 dwelling units per acre
to Residential 8-16 dwelling units per acre. No one appeared.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-68, Bk. 97, p.
68, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND
USE DESIGNATION FOR AN AREA SOUTH OF WILLOW CREEK AND WEST OF MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD FROM RESIDENTIAL 2-6 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO RESIDENTIAL 8-16
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held to rezone 4.75 acres in the southwest
quadrant of the intersection of Walden Road and Mormon Trek Boulevard from
RS -8 to RM -12. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final 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, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to rezone 4.75
acres in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Walden Road and
Mormon Trek Boulevard from RS -8 to RM -12, be given second vote for
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to establish a Planned
Development Overlay (OPDH-12) on 4.75 acres in the southwest quadrant of
the intersection of Walden Road and Mormon Trek Boulevard. No one
appeared.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final 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, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to establish a
Planned Development Overlay (OPDH-12) on 4.75 acres in the southwest
quadrant of the intersection of Walden Road and Mormon Trek Boulevard, be
given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to
the site of Hunter's Run Subdivision, parts 2 and 3 and a 57,66
immediately to the rezone
west from PDN -5 to RS -5, be acre tract
Passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Horowitz
first vote for
Mayor declared the motion carried,
absent. The
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Larson, that the ordinance to
property located at 615 East Jefferson Street from RNC -20
given first rezone
vote for passage. Individual Councilmembers to expCO-lained
be
reasons for their vote on the matter. The Cit explained the
denial be formalized by acting on the resolution y Attorney
for denial which is the s ution settingf y suggested the
motion denied, next item on the a forth the reasons
1/5, with the followin Benda- The Mayor declared the
Courtney. Nays: Ambrisco, D' g division of roll call vote:
Horowitz. Dickson, Larson, McDonald, Ayes:
Strait. Absent:
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-69, Bk. 97,
LOCATED SETTING
615FORTH
EHSTREASONS
JEFFERSON STREET, FOR
STHEET,ENIAL OF
Affirmative NlNG roll0Fca11 pvote
unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
15 1 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that ORD, 88-3373, Bk. 29, P.
OU TO REZONE LOT 93, TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION, PART 2, LOCATED ON CAMBBIA
COURT FROimous,1_6 TO Horowitz z Passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous,
/O• Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. BB -70,
A 0771 ACRE,71TFIREE-LOTERESIDEITIAL aSUBD PIS ON 60CACTED RNORTN OFTC PART 2,
Bk. 97,
AND WEST OF CAMBRIA COURT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Horowitz absent, The Ma or AE DRIVE
Y declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 88-3374, Bk. 29, p,
16, STORAGE OF SPECIAL VEli=GEES, be passed
rdand adopted. Affirmative roll
inance adopted. mous, 6/O, Horowitz
call vote absent.. The Mayor declared the
o
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-71, Dk. 97
P. 71, APPROVING THE REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT AND THE FINAL PLAT OF
VILLAGE GREEN, PART EI, RESIDENTIAL A q] -LOT SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION
The Mayor declared
LOCATED SOUTH AND WEST THE INTERSECTION OF MUSCATINE AVENUE AND SCOTT
BOULEVARD. Affirmative roll_
l call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent,
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Larson, to defer the following
5/3/88 Council meeting: A resolution approving the preliminary Idyllwild Subdivision, 9 to the
located west of D a 20.80 acre, G8-loC residential Y plat of
Dubuque Street between Foster Road subdivision
recommendation of the PSZ Comm, concerning t and Taft Speedway'
Taft Speedwa g he improvement strRoa a
of Id llwildy� and Calibria Court in association with the re Foster Road,
y Subdivision; a recommendation of the p&Z Commrelimi.nary plat
T Council request of the Johnson County Council of
that the City
Governments that a
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April 19, 1988
Page 5
traffic study of Dubuque Street between I-80 and Park Road be done. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to accept the correspondence from
Don & Allison McCormack, Mary Ellen White, and Jim White. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor
stated the matter will be scheduled for the 5/3 meeting for an update and
not necessarily a vote, all the information may not be available.
Jeff Husak, 540 Hawkeye Ct., and Karen Boecker, 414 S. Dubuque,
distributed information re spraying of chemicals by pest control companies
in apartments of tenants that have not been notified and information/con-
tents of the chemicals used are unavailable. Council requested staff
investigate possible inclusion into the landlord legislation currently in
place or research possible regulation of pest control companies directly.
Staff will report back.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Riverfront Comm. - one
vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/1/89; Design Review Comm. - one
vacancy for an indefinite term. These appointments will be made at the
6/14/88 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to make the following
appointments: Sue Licht, 611 Brookside Drive, to the Historic Preserva-
tion Comm. for an unexpired term ending 3/29/90; Emmett Evans, 807 7th
South, to the Sr. Center Comm. for an unexpired term ending 12/31/89.
Councilmember Ambrisco noted an upcoming meeting of Council and the
Bd. of Regents. Larson complimented Bruce Haupert on his presentation to
Council the previous evening re the Parks & Rec. Dept. Adopt -A -Bed
program. Strait noted the departure of Civil Rights Coordinator Phyllis
Alexander. Courtney requested an update on the traffic study on Hwy. 1.
Staff will report back.
City Manager Atkins reported that Iowa City had been awarded $845,000
in state and federal aid from IDOT for a one million dollar project for
Hwy. 1 North improvements.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-72, Bk. 97, p.
72, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
ELEVENTH RENEWAL OF A 2BE AGREEMENT BETWEEN IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY
FOR TRANSIT SERVICES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-73, Bk. 97,
p. 73, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR URBAN
RENEWAL PARCEL 65-2b, part of the Paul -Helen Building. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-74, Bk. 97,
p. 74, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989, ENDING JUNE 30,
1989, FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS 3, 4, 5. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
s adopted.
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April 19, 1968
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Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-75, Bk. 97,
P. 75, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT FOR URBAN -STATE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
PROGRAM PROJECT FOR THE U.S. 6 AND KEOKUK STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVE-
MENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-76, Bk. 97,
p. 76, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN APPLICA-
TION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PERMISSION FOR USE OF
HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR UTILITIES ACCOMMODATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ALL SUCH APPLICATIONS ON THE CITY'S BEHALF IN THE
FUTURE, AND TO APPROVE SUCH APPLICATIONS BY THIRD PARTIES. Public Works
Director Schmadeke explained that any time the City works on highway
right-of-way we ask their approval, this resolution authorizes the City
Engineer to acquire those approvals without going through Council.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-77, Bk. 97, p.
77, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF AN ACCESS ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE SIDE
OF THE PLANNED SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN JOHNSON COUNTY, ALL IN
CONNECTION WITH IOWA CITY'S WASTEWATER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
The City Manager states bids were to be received and opened on Friday,
April i Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
The Maycr declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-78, Bk. 97, p.
78, APPROVING ADDENDUM NUMBER 2 TO THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF
CONTRACT TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM JANUARY 1, 1989, TO AUGUST 1, 1988, AND
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO ISSUE AS NECESSARY FURTHER
ADDENDA THERETO CLARIFYING AND EXPLAINING THE SAID PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS
AND FORM OF CONTRACT, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE
EXCESS FLOW AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AT THE EXISTING WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT AND TO CONSTRUCT THE SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-79, Bk. 97, p.
79, ENGAGING AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1988. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 88-3375, Bk. 29, p.
17, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.1 ENTITLED "CITY PLAZA" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION 9.1-4 THEREIN TO
PROHIBIT AND REGULATE THE USE OF BICYCLES, SKATE BOARDS, ROLLER SKATES AND
COASTING OF ANY KIND IN THE CITY PLAZA, be passed and adopted. Council -
member Larson requested the media dispense the information re this new
legislation to enable individuals advance notice of the new law. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
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April 19, 1988
Page 7
Moved by Larson, seconded by Strait, approving Holiday Inn to alter
their premises; authorizing them to proceed with appropriate subordination
agreement concerning mortgages not to exceed $2.4 million; and this be
done with the understanding that there be no occupancy certificate issued
for the expansion until the City has concluded all mortgages and financial
reviews that are necessary. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-80, Bk. 97,
p. 80, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE AND ENTER
INTO A CONSENT DECREE WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
REGARDING THE CITY'S WASTEWATER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. The City
Attorney reviewed the status of negotiations and summarized the provisions
of the resolution relative to the proposed consent decree. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:00 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
MARIAN KARR, CITY CLERK
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 4, 1988
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: Parking Prohibition on Princeton Road at First Avenue
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is
to advise you of the following action:
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-234 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City
Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER
on the north side of Princeton Road east of First Avenue. This sign will
be installed 60 feet east of the intersection of the north curb line of
Princeton Road and the east curb line of First Avenue. This action will
take place on or shortly after 20 April 1988.
COMMENT:
This action is being taken to insure that adequate roadway width exists
for vehicles turning into and out of Princeton Road. This action will
promote the free flow of traffic in the intersection.
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APR 51988
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
March 31, 1988
J71�oint Meeting p the Cit Council and Planning
R 2Onin Commission: March
pre 1988, 6;00 p.m, in the Ho ida Inn
presiding. Y - Lucas Room. Mayor John McDonald
Council Present: Strait, Horowitz, Larson
ouci d. , Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney,
Staff Atkins, Karr, Franklin, Schmeiser, Smith.
Plannin
e er & Zonin Commission Present: Scott, Dierks, Cook, Wallace,
ooper, ar ,
T2
2pe-1recorded• Reel 88-19, Side 2, I -End; Reel 88-22, Side 1, 1 -End, Side
,
McDonald stated the joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning and
Zoning Commission was scheduled to discuss major issues of policy ques.
tions relating to planning and zoning. Scott stated the Planning and
Zoning Commission hopes to receive direction from Council regarding policy
questions and direction from the City Manager and City staff on what they
can or cannot do on the staff level.
FUTURE CONFIGURATION OF DOWNTOWN:
Zoning CB-10/CB-2 and Parking/Transit policies. Scott background
information. Scott stated that Northw
their property from CB -2 to CB -10 whiestern Bell requested reviewed baa rezone
Ch raised concerns relating to rezone
ing, transit and changing the boundaries of the CB -10 zone. Scott ex-
plained that a committee was appointed by the Chamber of Commerce and the
Downtown Association (DTA) to study CB -10 boundary changes and changes in
thatthe pathe rking requirements for office use in the CB -2 zone. Scott stated
requirementsminitthe CBtee -2lzone to the Plannresent a ingnandnZoningon lCommissto ionparking
stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission is considering whether or
not to relax the parking requirements for office uses in the C8-2 zone or
moving the CB -10 zone boundary south of Burlington Street to Court Street.
Scott asked Council what is the City's position for providing parking for
uses south of Burlington Street and for transit bringing people to and
from the area.
Franklin explained that an interim solution suggested by the Chamber/OTA
Committee provides that if there is more than 8,000 square feet of office
space, tFie first 8,000 square feet would have to comply with the current
8,000nsquareifeetnwould not havespace
toer 300 comply Swithethe Parking and anything over
In response to Clark, Franklin said that the Task Frcewsrmader upofrepresentatives from the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Association
and that Patt Cain and Franklin served as an information resource,
Courtney asked for an explanation relating to the transit issue. Scott
explained that if the parking requirements were relaxed and there is an
office use in the CB -2 area, the City will have to provide transit serv-
ices. In response to Dierks, Franklin said that six buildings including
three banking institutions would be impacted by the proposed change in the
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CB -2 parking requirements. Councilmembers and Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion members discussed parking and transit issues and alternatives in the
downtown area. Larson stated that there is not enough parking in the
downtown area. Horowitz stated that the City needs to consider changing
demographics in the next ten years. Atkins said that the debt incurred by
a parking ramp is a major public expense that will have at least a 20 year
impact. In response to Dierks, Atkins said that Iowa law allows a special
taxing district and those revenues must be used for improvements or serv-
ices that specifically benefit that district. Wallace stated that the key
issue is parking. McDonald reminded Councilmembers and Planning and
Zoning Commission members that the urban renewal lot number 64-1A (95
parking spaces) and the old library parking lot (78 parking spaces) will
be developed in the near future. Franklin reported that a parking study
done in 1985 will be updated this summer by the JCCOG Transportation
Planner. Franklin noted that the 1985 study concluded that with the
development of Parcel 64-1A and the old library lot there will have to be
another parking facility. Atkins stated that it is not uncommon in some
cities that the developers of properties have to contribute financial
support for parking facilities. Larson stated it is important to allow
the Northwestern Bell building to be available for other office uses; the
City has been timid in providing enough downtown parking; and thirdly
there is a need to expand downtown district, although personally unfamil-
iar with all the issues involved in the expansion. Strait cautioned TAPE
Council not to rush into any decisions. Scott said that there is a need 88-22
to look at the area south of Burlington Street and the City can play a
role in directing the type of development in that area.
Council agreed to Atkins' suggestion that staff look at different scenar-
ios related to the downtown boundary changes.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE:
Franklin stated that the Comprehensive Plan Update will include the fol-
lowing items: population projections to the year 2000; the sequence of
development in relationship to the new sewer plant; reevaluation of area
studies, particularly in the southwest and northeast areas, the peninsula,
Area 5, Area 6 and the Clear Creek area; affordable housing; transporta-
tion corridors; incorporating the fringe area agreement into the Compre-
hensive Plan; neighborhood open space plan; downtown economic development
planning; proper locations for research and manufacturing; Capital Im-
provements Program; and long-range financial planning.
Franklin said the Comprehensive Plan will be updated annually rather than
every three to five years. An annual survey of decision -makers including
Councilmembers and department heads may be included. In response to
McDonald, Franklin stated the Comprehensive Plan Update is slated to be
forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission by July 1. In response to
Horowitz, Franklin stated that the update is planned to include fringe
areas in the County but not Coralville. Schmeiser stated the Comprehen-
sive Plan will be done on a continuous basis. Horowitz noted that the
School Board should be included. Cook encouraged cooperation between the
City and the University of Iowa. In response to Cook, Atkins stated the
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relationship between the University and the City is fairly positive. In
response to McDonald, Scott stated the Planning and Zoning Commission
should complete the Comprehensive Plan Update review by year's end.
Courtney inquired about changes in procedures to amend the Comprehensive
plan. Franklin stated that the technical procedures will not be changed,
but it will be much easier to insert addendums. Horowitz inquired about
the sequence of development in relationship to the transportation corri-
dors as they relate to Highway 6 and the area south of Highway 6. Franklin
stated that some type of major corridor will probably be needed south of
the current city limits at some time. Horowitz noted the Boyrum expansion
and possible expansion of Sandusky and sressed the importance of street
networking within the city.
Council and Commission members agreed with the general direction proposed
for the Comprehensive Plan Update.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAMS:
Scott requested an update on the sewer project as it relates to subdivi-
sion development; inquired about general public improvement funding
-specifically the extension of streets; and asked if it is still the --
policy of the City to use the assessment process if street improvements
are impacted by new development and/or if there is development in the
existing neighborhoods.
McDonald reported the City has filed an amended rezoning application with
the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, a public hearing has been sched-
uled by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, and the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors will vote on the rezoning within the next two weeks.
McDonald said the amended application answered concerns raised by the
County.
Ambrisco inquired about the status of the voluntary annexation. Atkins
explained four property owners have been contacted and progress is being
made. In response to Larson, Atkins said the City would not have to
pursue annexation if the rezoning is approved. Atkins said a memo has
been sent to Councilmembers regarding how construction of the sewer plant
facilities will be staged. Strait inquired about the bidding process.
Atkins said the bidding period will be extended from April 15th to April
29th to allow time for other firms to bid on the project.
Ambrisco asked Scott about his concerns relating to the City's funding
policies for the Capital Improvements Program. Scott said the Planning
and Zoning Commission will probably send a recommendation to Council soon
requesting a specific Capital Improvement Project. The Planning and
Zoning Commission is looking for a reaffirmation that the assessment
process has to be used even more today because of the financial situation
of the City. Scott stated that if Council states the assessment process
should be used, then it will behoove the Planning and Zoning Commission to
make the recommendation that the process be initiated at the time of
development. Atkins said that costs the community incurs from a new
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development should be considered. In response to McDonald, Atkins said
the use of impact fees is not uncommon. Scott stated the City's legal
counsel has cautioned the the Planning and Zoning Commission that
subdividers cannot be made responsible for off-site improvements.
Franklin pointed out that this advice was based on the lack of existing
local legislation permitting exactions for off-site on.
Scott asked how, under the present Subdivision Ordinance, additional
requirements could be placed on a developer. Schmeiser said the Subdivi-
sion Ordinance would need to be amended. Scott asked if the Planning and
Zoning Commission should pursue changing the Subdivision Ordinance to
allow for maximum off-site improvements being paid for by the developer at
the time the subdivision is applied for. Scott stated the Planning and
Zoning Commission will look at impact fees when the Subdivision Ordinance
is reviewed. Atkins noted the impact fees could be used to finance secon-
dary access. Wallace requested information regarding impact fees to be
sent o the
nninand
Zoning Commission n�discussed oexactionm fees nand impact l fees,and PlaThere was
consensus to look at such fees with revision of subdivision regulations.
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING/HISTORIC DISTRICTS:
No discussion. -
SECONDARY ACCESS POLICY:
Scott explained that the secondary access policy states that any develop-
ment of 29 units or greater triggers the consideration of secondary access
requirements for a subdivision. Scott said that 29 units is an unrealis-
tically low number, Scott said that staff is considering topography,
access when the party owns the parcel and can provide secondary access
through the
wn the
entireparcelandcannot l provide csecondary access cess when the arthrough theirty does noto entire
parcel. Schmeiser stated that access to remote fire stations must be
addressed when considering the issue of secondary access. Scott said the
Planning and Zoning Commission needs greater flexibility in looking at
subdivisions that need to provide secondary access and a written policy is
needed.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
Scott said the present ordinance for installation of
facilities forces developers to build facilities that
ponds. Courtney raised concerns that the stormwater
do not work. Atkins stated that he has asked Public
issue. Councilmembers and Planning and Zoning members
storm sewers.
stormwater detention
result in good-sized
retention facilities
Works to review that
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OTHER ISSUES:
Hebert inquired about the Sohm's property (Bent Brook Acres). Scott
stated the Planning and Zoning Commission made a recommendation to the
City Council and McDonald indicated that the Fringe Committee had
addressed the issue and resolved it.
Horowitz stated that another meeting of the City Council and Planning and
Zoning Commission is needed to discuss neighborhood planning and environ-
mental issues.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Informal Council Discussion
April 18, 1988
Informal Council Discussion: April 18, 1988 at 7:05 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
Council Present: Strait, Larson, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney, McDonald.
Absent: Horowitz.
Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Smith, Trueblood, Thomas,
Franklin, Beagle, Davidson, Robertson, Cain, Schmadeke.
Tape Recording: 88-24, Side 2, 541-1; 88-26, Sides 1 E 2; 88-27, Side 1,
1-202.
Consent Calendar Additions: Reel 88-24, Side 2
City Council agreed to add to the consent calendar a motion approving a
special Class C beer/wine permit for Manifico, Inc., a Class C liquor license
license for Vine Tavern, and a resolution authorizing the City Manager and
City Attorney to execute and enter a consent decree with the Iowa Department
of Natural Resources regarding the City's wastewater facilities improvement
project.
Planning R Zoning Matters:
A. Public hearing on an ordinance
Reel 88-24, Side 2
cedure for collec
Franklin said this item was initiated because of Southwest Estates pro-
ject. The ordinance allows for intervening property owners, when they
do develop their properties, to pay the cost of what would have been
their share of the infrastructure extensions.
B. Ordinance establish in a procedure for collection of fees to re a devel-
opers or cos s tncurre to installing off-site pu tc act t tes nee ed
to support out -of -sequence deve opment.
See above item a.
C. Public hearing on a resolution to amend the 1983 Comprehensive Plan
Update to change the land use designation of an 18.43 acre tract north of
a oens
Beagle said this would facilitate the rezoning of the tract ID -RS to
RS -5.
D. Resolution amend
use e�st'ana o
See above item c.
units oer acres.
ra
to chance the land
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E. Ordinance
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e an 18.43 acre tract north of
on
Beagle explained the Conditional Zoning Agreement would permit 18.43
acres of the 42.54 acre tract to be rezoned and platted into not more
than 27 residential lots with the agreement that no further rezoning of
the remaining tract shall be allowed until secondary access is provided.
Expedited consideration of the rezoning has been requested by the appli-
cant.
See above item e.
Franklin said this was precipitated by a request to rezone the area to
RM -12 to allow a planned development for 112 unit retirement residence
for the elderly.
See above item g.
1. Public hearing on an ordinance to rezone 4.75 acres in the southwest
3 ---'ant of the intersec ton of wa G p
Franklin said the rezoning request was recommended for approval by the
Planning and Zoning Commission by a vote of 6-0 to rezone property RS -8
to RM -12. The RM -12 zone was chosen because the planned development
(OPDH-12) underlying zone RS -12 is immediately north of this property and
willits be a plannedhouses
development ands ostilcloselyThe
r resembles aoroomiinhousing grhouse
kind of use. Franklin presented Council with elevations of the project.
J. Ordinance to rezone 4.75 acres in the southwest quadrant of the infprcpr_
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See above item i.
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K. Public hearing on an ordina
No Council comment.
L. Ordinance to establi
No Council comment.
M. Ordinance to rezone
3
ablish a P1
Development overlay (OPDH-12
of Hunter's Run Subdision, Parts 2
over
75
Franklin stated no comments were received at the public hearing.
N. Ordinanceto rezone property located at 615 East Jefferson Street from
liN�t� 0- .
Franklin said this is a request from First National Bank for a parking
lot for Pediatrics Associates. Franklin suggested Council defer consid-
eration of this item if the Council vote would be 3/3. In response to
Larson, McDonald said requests by individual Councilmembers to delay
action en an item are handled on a case-by-case basis.
0. Resolution settin forth reasons for the denial of rezoning of property
located at 6 tast ue Person Street.
See above item n.
P. Ordinance toLot 93 'n Cae Subdivision Part 2 located on Cambria
court rrom run -a to na-j
No Council comment.
0. Resolution a
nary and final
No Council comment.
R. Ordinance regarding storage of special vehicles.
No Council comment.
S.
is Cou
Resolution a rovin the revised reliminar lot and the final plot of
t age ---Green, ar a - o sing e- amt 1 v residentialsubTivisinn
Beagle said the legal documents should be in final form and ready for
Council consideration by Council's formal meeting.
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T, Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Id llwild Subdivisi
20 80^acre 68 lot resident,al subdivision located west of Dubuoue
Beagle said on April 5, 1988, the Planning and Zoning Commission recom-
mended approval by a vote of 4-2 subject to two stipulations:
1. warrants study being completed for signalization at Foster Road and
Dubuque Street, and at Taft Speedway and Dubuque Street, and
2. the Council authorizing an assessment project for the improvement of
Foster Road, Taft Speedway and Calibria Court.
All deficiencies and discrepancies concerning the plat have been
resolved. Beagle recommended deferral of this item until May 3 to allow
for completion of the warrant study. (See items U and V)
tion of the Planning and Zonin Commission concerni
t o Oster Road, Taft Speedway. and a , N,a r„��Nr ,.,
Beagle said the Commission made the following recommendations:
1. If the Council finds assessment inappropriate or not feasible, that
prior to preliminary plat approval, an amendment to the subdivision
regulations be adopted to require subdividers to place in escrow an
amount in cash, with interest staying in the escrow account, equal to
the estimated share of the cost of off-site improvements and
2. That a traffic study be done on Dubuque Street from I -8o to Park
Road.
Franklin explained that criteria normally used to indicate a need for a
traffic study such as accident history, capacity constraints, and lower
functioning roads in rapidly developing areas, are not present in this
situation. Franklin requested direction from the Council if Council
requests a traffic study. McDonald said roads that will serve the devel-
opment will need to be brought up to standards. Franklin said Council
will need to address who will pay for those road improvements. Larson
asked if the City does not have the funds budgeted to pay for the im-
provements and feels it is unfair to assess the existing property owners,
can that be used as grounds to deny the subdivision. Timmins said that
issue will need to be studied. In response to Strait, Franklin said Taft
Speedway would need to be built up approximately 1-112 feet; Frank Farmer
has indicated that Taft Speedway can remain below the 100 year flood
elevation and that there needs to be sufficient differentiation in the
grade of the road to allow water to runoff Taft Speedway into the
stormwater system. Franklin said Farmer recognized the need to consider
properties south of Taft Speedway and the ability of those properties to
gain access to Taft Speedway. In response to Strait, Franklin said that
a 1-112 foot increase in elevation of Taft Speedway would not create a
dike. Franklin suggested that Farmer present Council with additional
information. Strait asked if the City should retain a hydraulic Engi-
neer. Franklin noted that Mr. W itala provided information at the infor-
mal Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the flooding occurrences.
Franklin said Mr. Clark asked Mr. Wiitala if there would be a change in
the flooding elevations as a consequence of the proposed development and
Mr. Wiitala said there would be negliglble difference. Ambrisco inquired
about the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation that the City
accelerate improvement of the public roadway in the CIP and what the cost
would be to bring the roads up to standard. Atkins said he did not know
what the City's share of the costs would be but would find out.
Courtney asked staff to study the left turning movement off of Dubuque
Street onto Foster Road and the impact of the increased traffic. Jeff
Davidson explained the warrant study refers to the warrants for install-
ing the traffic signal and a capacity analysis could be used to forecast
what would be needed to have traffic operate on a level of service the
City considers acceptable. Davidson said issues to be considered are the
intersection of Foster Road, the intersection of Taft Speedway, intersec-
tion of Kimball and pedestrians. Larson said Council needs to know all
of the options for the intersections as they relate to the proposed de-
velopment. In response to Strait, Franklin said that Calibria is 18 to
20 feet wide, Taft Speedway is 25 feet wide and Foster Road is 28 feet
wide. Franklin said that Taft Speedway and Calibria will be upgraded to
28 feet wide and Foster Road will be upgraded to 28 or 31 feet. Strait
stated that he has received three letters relating to this issue that he
would like entered into the record. Karr recommended accepting corre-
spondence into the record at Council's formal meeting. McDonald asked if
any staff members have the expertise to address flooding issues.
Franklin responded that the staff uses the expertise of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) She explained that there are two philosophies about
floodplain development: 1) never develop in the floodplain and 2) permit
development by defining a floodplain and a floodway. The floodway is
where the water is right now in the Iowa River and the calculated area
that would contain the 100 year flood if the floodplain was completely
developed. The floodplain can be completely filled and developed to one
foot above the 100 year flood level and the floodway that remains would
have the capacity to carry that 100 year flood. Franklin said FEMA and
DNR subscribes to the second philosophy. The City of Iowa City also uses
this philosophy and has adopted DNR's model floodplain management ordi-
nance. Franklin noted that Barry Beagle has had lots of experience in
floodplain management. Franklin suggested that staff could prepare addi-
tional information on floodplain management for Council's next informal
session. Franklin noted that if the City adopted first floodplain man-
agement philosophy of no development in the floodplain, the City would
need to face buying the land. In response to Larson, Beagle stated that
there will be a slight increase in the floodwater elevation as a result
of development. Beagle explained that according to the floodway map
design in the flood insurance study produced by FEMA, if the floodway
fringe area outside the floodway is 100% developed, the area near the
proposed development will not experience more than 8/10ths of one foot
increase in the floodwater heights for the 100 year storm. Beagle stated
that the proposed subdivision will not really have any greater effect on
the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties than if that subdivision is
not developed. In response to Strait, Beagle said that the City has a
flood insurance study commissioned by and approved by FEMA, DNR, and the
City of Iowa City, which considered the watershed of the Iowa River.
Courtney requested 'information about flooding on Normandy Drive.
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Courtney also inquired about a March 30 correspondence from Joyce DeLong
regarding the depth of the water on paved surfaces. Beagle explained
that, for emergency services, emergency vehicles can in up to 1-112 feet
of water.
Ambrisco asked if the Planning and Zoning staff addresses marketability
of development. Franklin stated that it is discussed informally with the
developer; however, if the zoning is in place and the City codes are met,
staff cannot recommend denial of the subdivision based on a sense of the
project not being marketable. In response to Courtney, Franklin stated
that the proposed development was zoned R-18 prior to December 1983.
That tract was looked at in the 1978 Comprehensive Plan as being appro-
priate for low density single-family development, the tract was reviewed
in the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update, and the decision was to zone it to
RS -8 at the time. Larson asked what changes would be needed in the
floodplain ordinance to deny housing in the floodplain. Franklin stated
that the City would need to define under what conditions development
would be prohibited. In response to Strait, Franklin said that the Urban
Environment Ad Hoc Committee did not specifically target floodplains
because the floodplain ordinance was already in effect.
Larson asked if outside expertise should be utilized. Franklin stated
that if Council does not feel comfortable with the information provided
by City staff it would be advisable for Council to seek expertise in
hydrology. Franklin stated that City staff relies very much on federal
and state agencies that are trained in these areas. Franklin encouraged
Council to consider very carefully the consequences of a change in how
development is dealt with in the floodplain. Atkins stated that a hy-
draulics study and traffic study will be pursued.
Council received input from Samuel Fahr recommending deferral of this
item. Council agreed to defer this item and discuss it again in two
weeks.
Consider a recommendation of the Plannino and Zonino Commission that the
See above item u.
Recyclers of Iowa: Reel 88-26, Side 1
Joe Bolcom, representing Iowans for Recycling, provided information about the
recycling program for Iowa City. Bolcom reported that Iowans for Recycling
are preparing an Iowa DNR grant application to do a recycling feasibility
study that would encompass the City of Iowa City.
Bolcom requested that Council prepare a resolution of support for community
recycling in Iowa City and offer in-kind support such as office space and
telephone services. McDonald stated that he recently attended the National
League of Cities meeting with Courtney and Dickson and received information
on the disposal of solid waste. Larson noted that the Eastern Iowa Council
of Governments is addressing recycling. Councilmembers discussed the
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incineration, incentive programs and the general issue of recycling. Council
received input from Karen Kubby. Mayor McDonald agreed to prepare a letter
of support for the grant application.
Adopt -A -Bed: Reel 88-26, Side 2
Bruce Haupert introduced City staffinembers Terry Robinson, Terry Trueblood
and Sheri Thomas and presented information about the Adopt -A -Bed project.
Haupert said the Design Review Committee originated the idea to put together
a volunteer effort to assist the City in the downtown Plaza area. Haupert
stated the downtown Plaza plantings were reviewed by an Iowa State University
horticulturist, Design Review Committee members Patt Cain and Jim Maynard.
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The Downtown sociation and Project GREEN have donated funds to obtain
professional services. Jim Maynard was hired to prepare a general concept
plan, including a maintenance plan for each bed. Haupert reported that Peg
McElroy has obtained a grant to hire Mayor's Youth Corp youth to do the
initial work on the beds. Haupert explained work will be done on 36 of the
44 beds, 25 people have volunteered to help, and contributions have been
received from Project GREEN, the Downtown Association, Rotary Club, Heritage
Cable TV, area businesses, Stevens Sand and Gravel, and area residents.
Haupert informed Council that changes in the downtown area include removing
four Australian pines, two oak trees, dead plants and the half barrels. 50-75
bushes and timbers will be purchased.
Haupert asked that the City consolidate the newspaper vending machines into a
single location and to address the issues of the signs located at the north
entrance of the Plaza. Haupert said volunteers will be responsible for the
watering, cleaning and fertilizing of the beds. Terry Robinson will be
responsible for the major pruning. Councilmembers noted their appreciation
for Haupert's efforts. Haupert congratulated the efforts and tremendous
assistance from City rtaff. In response to McDonald, Timmins said the news-
paper vending machine ord :nce has been drafted and presented to Council.
Appointments: Reel 88-26, Side 2
Senior Center Commission - Emmett Evans
Historic Preservation Commission - Sue Licht
Council Time/Agenda: Reel 88-26, Side 2
1. (Item 3.F.2. - Correspondence) McDonald noted correspondence was received
from Atty. Emnit George regarding the beer garden for Sports Column Bar
and Grill. McDonald noted the beer garden had been discussed and denied
previously and suggested existing beer garden criteria be sent to Emmit
George.
2. (Item 17 - Auditor) Ambrisco reported that he had contacted McGladrey's
regarding the award of the annual audit to Pete Marwick, Main and Company
and after discussions agreed with the staff recommendation to award to
Pete Marwick.
3. (Item 3.F.3. - Strait) Courtney raised concerns re the parking prohibi-
tion on Princeton Rd. Atkins said he will obtain additional information.
Council agreed to remove this item from the agenda.
4. Melling noted Council received the April 13 memo from Roy Justis regard-
ing BTC's recommended course of action regarding a non-profit organiza-
tion (NPO) to operate and manage public access channel 26. Council
agreed to BTC's recommended course of action.
5. Strait noted the resignation of Phyllis Alexander, Civil Rights Coordina-
tor.
Executive Session:
Reel 88-26, Side 2
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn to executive session
under Section 21.5.c. to discuss strategy with Council on 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 and Section 21.5.j. to discuss the purchase of par-
ticular real estate only where premature disclosure be reasonably expected to
increase the price of the governmental body to have to pay for that property.
The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph
shall be available for public examination when the transaction and discussion
is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
Mayor declared motion carried. Council adjourned to executive session at 9:30
p.m.
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