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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
Or3ober 17, 1989
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding.
Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald.
Absent: None. StaHmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Vitosh, Eisenhofer,
Schmeiser, Boothroy. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-58, Sides 1 and 2; 89.59,
Side 1, 1-337.
The Mayor proclaimed October 24, 1989 as UNITED NATIONS DAY. 174
The Mayor presented a Certified Public Purchasing Officer Certificate to Catharine
Eisenhofer, Purchasing Agent for the City of Iowa City, noting there were only 650 CCPO's in�� 5
the country. ,
The Mayor noted corrected minutes of the Council informal of 10/2 and formal of 10/3
as distributed. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
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Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of 10/3/89, as published,
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&R Comm. - 9/20/89; Bd. of Examiners /7G 9
Plumbers - 7/27/89; Bd. of Adjustment - 9/13/89; Bd. 01 Library Trustees - 9/28/89; /770
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Riverfront Comm. - 9/20/89; P&Z Comm. - 10/5/89; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. -
9/20/89; Sr. Center Comm. - 8/14/89. /773
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Inland Transport Co. dbaLZ
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Kirkwood 76, 300 Kirkwood Avenue. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart/775
1 West. Approving a Class C, Liquor License for La 77
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Corp. dba Deli Mart 525 Highway
Casa, LTD. dba La Casa, LTD., 1200 S. Gilbert Ct. Approving a Class E Beer Permit
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for Eagle Food Centers, Inc. dba Eagle Food Center #157, 600 North Dodge Street,/77 7
Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Eagle Food Centers, Inc. dba Eagle Food Center/ 77A
#220, 1101 South Riverside.
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Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $5,898,811.39 for the period /77 9
of 9/1 thru 9/30/89, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 89.245, Bk. 102, p. 245, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
OF THE INTERSECTION OF DODGE STREET AND CHURCH 7 80
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Correspondence: Memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding handicapped/�L
Memo from the Civil Serviced
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parking stall in the Boo block of South Second Avenue.
Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions:.4Z83
Maintenance Worker I/Transit Division; Maintenance Worker I/Water Division. Memo1785�-
from the Finance Department giving notice of Intent to purchase the following
h I 2 one arterial bucket and platform body.
equipment: 1) medium duty cab and c ass., )
This notice has been provided to the City of Coralville, Johnson County Bd. of
Supervisors, and the Iowa City Community School District, in accordance with state law.
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Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Rachael Kndred for /78S
permission to picket at 328 East Washington during the period of 10/2.6/89, approved.
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation to have the March of Dimes Walk America on / 7 S'lo
5/6/89, approved. Regina Schools to have the Regina Homecoming Parade on 10/5/89,
approved. Rachael IOndred for permission to picket on the public sidewalk in front of /7 P7
Old Capitol Mall on 10/9-13/89, approved,
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Lynne Vermace for permission to set/7P8
up a table on City Plaza from which to distribute literature and to collect signatures on
a petition on 10/16-17/89, approved. Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Center/ 789
to set up a table on City Plaza from which to distribute literature and offer crafts for
donations during the period of 10/3.15/89, approved.
Balmer noted the Parks & Rec. minutes and the reference made to meeting with Legal
Department re putting some teeth in the present ordinance for posting of flyers in the
downtown area. The City Attorney reported that some downtown establishments have been
posting flyers everywhere and have been warned and prosecuted. He stated the issue is an
enforcement one and legal will follow-up. Balmer also noted the Rivedront Comm. minutes and/7?/
the reference made to $200,000 owed the Commission by the City. Balmer stated this matter
has been brought up before and thought resolved and asked the City Manager to explore this
matter and report back to Council. Affirmative roll call vole unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmem-
bers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 10/24/89, on an
ordinance t„ amend the Conditional Zoning Agreement for the First and Rochester, Part Three
Subdivision. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Counciimembers
present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 10/24/89, on an
ordinance to vacate portions of Harrison and Linn Streets. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of portions of a
vacated alley between J Street and the Iowa Interstate Railroad, west of First Avenue. No one/79`f
appeared.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89.246, Bk. 102, p. 246,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE TO SUSAN JAECOUES, ELSIE VITOSH, AND DAVID GOSS OF j
A PORTION OF THE VACATED ALLEY BETWEEN J STREET AND THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAID
UNE WEST OF FIRST AVENUE, for $422,$487 and $503, respectively, Affirmative roil call vote
unanimous, 7/0 all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by changing the use regulations of certain property In northwest Iowa City, generally
located northeast of U.S. Highway 218 and west of Camp Cardinal Road from ID -ORP to ID- / 7 96
RS, be given first vote for passage (Deer Creek). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Rachael Kndred for /78S
permission to picket at 328 East Washington during the period of 10/2.6/89, approved.
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation to have the March of Dimes Walk America on / 7 S'lo
5/6/89, approved. Regina Schools to have the Regina Homecoming Parade on 10/5/89,
approved. Rachael IOndred for permission to picket on the public sidewalk in front of /7 P7
Old Capitol Mall on 10/9-13/89, approved,
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Lynne Vermace for permission to set/7P8
up a table on City Plaza from which to distribute literature and to collect signatures on
a petition on 10/16-17/89, approved. Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Center/ 789
to set up a table on City Plaza from which to distribute literature and offer crafts for
donations during the period of 10/3.15/89, approved.
Balmer noted the Parks & Rec. minutes and the reference made to meeting with Legal
Department re putting some teeth in the present ordinance for posting of flyers in the
downtown area. The City Attorney reported that some downtown establishments have been
posting flyers everywhere and have been warned and prosecuted. He stated the issue is an
enforcement one and legal will follow-up. Balmer also noted the Rivedront Comm. minutes and/7?/
the reference made to $200,000 owed the Commission by the City. Balmer stated this matter
has been brought up before and thought resolved and asked the City Manager to explore this
matter and report back to Council. Affirmative roll call vole unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmem-
bers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 10/24/89, on an
ordinance t„ amend the Conditional Zoning Agreement for the First and Rochester, Part Three
Subdivision. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Counciimembers
present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 10/24/89, on an
ordinance to vacate portions of Harrison and Linn Streets. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of portions of a
vacated alley between J Street and the Iowa Interstate Railroad, west of First Avenue. No one/79`f
appeared.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89.246, Bk. 102, p. 246,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE TO SUSAN JAECOUES, ELSIE VITOSH, AND DAVID GOSS OF j
A PORTION OF THE VACATED ALLEY BETWEEN J STREET AND THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAID
UNE WEST OF FIRST AVENUE, for $422,$487 and $503, respectively, Affirmative roil call vote
unanimous, 7/0 all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by changing the use regulations of certain property In northwest Iowa City, generally
located northeast of U.S. Highway 218 and west of Camp Cardinal Road from ID -ORP to ID- / 7 96
RS, be given first vote for passage (Deer Creek). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to amend Chapter 36-
18, the Zoning Ordinance Regulations for the Neighborhood Commercial, CN -1 Zone, to permit
office and other uses in the zone, be given first vote for passage. Kubby questioned the
process that would be required if a developer wished to put housing in the CN -1 zone.
Horowitz explained that the developer would have to talk to Planning Department staff about
their proposal and request that there be an amendment to the CNA zone provisions. The
Mayor noted that the proposal would have to go to Planning and Zoning for their recommenda-
tion and then to Council. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to amend Chapter 36, The
Zoning Ordinance, to define variety stores, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll caller
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. 89-3434, Bk. 31, p. 35, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 615 EAST JEFFERSON STREET FROM RNC -20 TO CO -1 (Pediatric Associates). / 7f
be passed and adopted. Kubby stated that she would be voting against this ordinance as she
is disturbed by the taking down of houses for parking lots, especially dose to the downtown
area. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, on the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Ambrisco, Balmer. Nays: Kubby.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, that ORD. 89-3435, Bk. 31, p. 36, VACATE
OLYMPIC CIRCLE WEST OF BOYRUM STREET, be passed and adopted. Larson clarified that /1?00
the developer had originally given the street to the City and now, because of a major
development proposed to be located over the street, wishes to exchange the street for a parcel
next to a park. He complimented the developer for providing this service to the citizens and
creating new jobs. Horowitz noted the development had proceeded prior to Council action at
the risk of the developer who had agreed to move the development and re-establish the area
ff Council did rot vote in favor of the proposal. Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of the vacated right-
of-way of Olympic Circle, to Southgate Development Company. No one appeared.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89.247, Bk. 102, p. 247,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF OLYMPIC CIRCLE, to I8dz
Southgate Development Company. Council noted that the City would not be accepting the
land abutting Napoleon Park as an exchange for this parcel until after staff had investigated
the condition o1 the area. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89.248, Bk. 102, p. 248,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD)
PLAN FOR LOTS 10, 11 AND 12 OF BLOCK 5 AND LOT 1 OF BLOCK 6 OF A RESUBDIVISION
OF PORTIONS OF BLOCKS 5 AND 6, BRAVERMAN CENTER PARTS 1 AND 2 AND VACATED /9'03
OLYMPIC CIRCLE, Horowitz asked that the staff explore erecting a no parking sign before
the Intersection of Southgate and Boyrum. Mace Braverman, developer/owner, said he had
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Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to amend Chapter 36-
18, the Zoning Ordinance Regulations for the Neighborhood Commercial, CN -1 Zone, to permit
office and other uses in the zone, be given first vote for passage. Kubby questioned the
process that would be required if a developer wished to put housing in the CN -1 zone.
Horowitz explained that the developer would have to talk to Planning Department staff about
their proposal and request that there be an amendment to the CNA zone provisions. The
Mayor noted that the proposal would have to go to Planning and Zoning for their recommenda-
tion and then to Council. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to amend Chapter 36, The
Zoning Ordinance, to define variety stores, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll caller
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. 89-3434, Bk. 31, p. 35, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 615 EAST JEFFERSON STREET FROM RNC -20 TO CO -1 (Pediatric Associates). / 7f
be passed and adopted. Kubby stated that she would be voting against this ordinance as she
is disturbed by the taking down of houses for parking lots, especially dose to the downtown
area. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, on the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Ambrisco, Balmer. Nays: Kubby.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, that ORD. 89-3435, Bk. 31, p. 36, VACATE
OLYMPIC CIRCLE WEST OF BOYRUM STREET, be passed and adopted. Larson clarified that /1?00
the developer had originally given the street to the City and now, because of a major
development proposed to be located over the street, wishes to exchange the street for a parcel
next to a park. He complimented the developer for providing this service to the citizens and
creating new jobs. Horowitz noted the development had proceeded prior to Council action at
the risk of the developer who had agreed to move the development and re-establish the area
ff Council did rot vote in favor of the proposal. Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of the vacated right-
of-way of Olympic Circle, to Southgate Development Company. No one appeared.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89.247, Bk. 102, p. 247,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF OLYMPIC CIRCLE, to I8dz
Southgate Development Company. Council noted that the City would not be accepting the
land abutting Napoleon Park as an exchange for this parcel until after staff had investigated
the condition o1 the area. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89.248, Bk. 102, p. 248,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD)
PLAN FOR LOTS 10, 11 AND 12 OF BLOCK 5 AND LOT 1 OF BLOCK 6 OF A RESUBDIVISION
OF PORTIONS OF BLOCKS 5 AND 6, BRAVERMAN CENTER PARTS 1 AND 2 AND VACATED /9'03
OLYMPIC CIRCLE, Horowitz asked that the staff explore erecting a no parking sign before
the Intersection of Southgate and Boyrum. Mace Braverman, developer/owner, said he had
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contacted the Traffic Engr, requesting a recommendation and the possibliity of at least no
parking on one side of the street. Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, %/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE�USE REGULATIONS OF AN
EIGHT ACRE TRACT OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF VENTURA AVENUE AND
NORTH OF BJAYSVILLE LANE ON NORTH DUBUQUE STREET (OLD HIGHWAY 218)
(MEADOW RIDGE) FROM PDH -12 to RS -5, be passed and adopted, Kubby raised questions
regarding traffic concerns of residents at the corner of Dubuque and Foster. The Mayor stated
that Council would have ample opportunity to discuss the whole traffic situation in that area
Of Iowa City in the near future. Horowitz noted an earlier staff report done on that area by
JCCOG. In response to Kubby, PPD Director Schmeiser stated that the street maintenance
and waste disposal for the development would be provided by the City. Larson noted that this
area is a beautiful area and that a development had been approved for the area a few years
ago but that this rezoning would decrease the density. Horowitz said that the concern that the
neighbors and the Spencers had expressed regarding driveways had been cleared up.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 89-249, 8k. 31, p. 249,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF MEADOW RIDGE, A SUBDIVISION OF L'05
IOWA CITY. Balmer noted the memo from the Fire Chief recommending a wider street, The
City Manager stated the development would include the width suggested by the Fire Chlei.
Horowitz stated the developer had gone the extra mile in maintaining environmental concerns
but still wished the City had not recommended waiving the requirement for sidewalks in this
development. Balmer said he felt this waiver would lower the cost of housing in the area.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF HIDDEN VALLEY SUBDIVISION OF JOHNSON /,46
COUNTY, IOWA. Michael Flanigan, 1801 Windsor Ct., presented a petition from 14 properly
owners In the area asking that they not be assessed for the cost of future sewer and street
upgrades made necessary by the construction of this development. Mr. Flanigan Indicated that
he had been informed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and legal counsel that the
existing property owners would be assessed. The Mayor and Council said that was not current
City policy to assess property owners for storm water requirements and other Improvements.
The City Manager stated the developer had the obligation to pay the cost for any damages
during construction, PPD Director Schmeiser Indicated that the Council always has the option
under state code to assess although that had not been the City's policy on such matters, Mr.
Flanigan expressed concerns regarding storm water drainage for the surrounding area,
Schmelser noted the memo from Asst. City Engr. Gannon stating that any damage to City
facilities is the responsibility of the developer and further stating that there was an adequate
drainage system being provided for the development. Dan Heal, developer of the project,
appeared. Council again Informed Mr. Flanigan that the existing City policy is not to assess
for street repairs. The City Atty. noted that in newer developments the responsibility for the
maintenance of storm water detention basins Is placed on either a home owners association
or on the property owners owning land on which the basin Is located. PPD Director
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contacted the Traffic Engr, requesting a recommendation and the possibliity of at least no
parking on one side of the street. Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, %/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE�USE REGULATIONS OF AN
EIGHT ACRE TRACT OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF VENTURA AVENUE AND
NORTH OF BJAYSVILLE LANE ON NORTH DUBUQUE STREET (OLD HIGHWAY 218)
(MEADOW RIDGE) FROM PDH -12 to RS -5, be passed and adopted, Kubby raised questions
regarding traffic concerns of residents at the corner of Dubuque and Foster. The Mayor stated
that Council would have ample opportunity to discuss the whole traffic situation in that area
Of Iowa City in the near future. Horowitz noted an earlier staff report done on that area by
JCCOG. In response to Kubby, PPD Director Schmeiser stated that the street maintenance
and waste disposal for the development would be provided by the City. Larson noted that this
area is a beautiful area and that a development had been approved for the area a few years
ago but that this rezoning would decrease the density. Horowitz said that the concern that the
neighbors and the Spencers had expressed regarding driveways had been cleared up.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 89-249, 8k. 31, p. 249,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF MEADOW RIDGE, A SUBDIVISION OF L'05
IOWA CITY. Balmer noted the memo from the Fire Chief recommending a wider street, The
City Manager stated the development would include the width suggested by the Fire Chlei.
Horowitz stated the developer had gone the extra mile in maintaining environmental concerns
but still wished the City had not recommended waiving the requirement for sidewalks in this
development. Balmer said he felt this waiver would lower the cost of housing in the area.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF HIDDEN VALLEY SUBDIVISION OF JOHNSON /,46
COUNTY, IOWA. Michael Flanigan, 1801 Windsor Ct., presented a petition from 14 properly
owners In the area asking that they not be assessed for the cost of future sewer and street
upgrades made necessary by the construction of this development. Mr. Flanigan Indicated that
he had been informed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and legal counsel that the
existing property owners would be assessed. The Mayor and Council said that was not current
City policy to assess property owners for storm water requirements and other Improvements.
The City Manager stated the developer had the obligation to pay the cost for any damages
during construction, PPD Director Schmeiser Indicated that the Council always has the option
under state code to assess although that had not been the City's policy on such matters, Mr.
Flanigan expressed concerns regarding storm water drainage for the surrounding area,
Schmelser noted the memo from Asst. City Engr. Gannon stating that any damage to City
facilities is the responsibility of the developer and further stating that there was an adequate
drainage system being provided for the development. Dan Heal, developer of the project,
appeared. Council again Informed Mr. Flanigan that the existing City policy is not to assess
for street repairs. The City Atty. noted that in newer developments the responsibility for the
maintenance of storm water detention basins Is placed on either a home owners association
or on the property owners owning land on which the basin Is located. PPD Director
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Schmeiser said that was not the case with this basin. Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, also
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 89-251, Bk. 102, p, 251,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
MERCY CENTRE MEDICAL BUILDING ON CENTRE MARKET. In response to Kubby, PPD/?0'7
Director Schmeiser indicated that the building was more than 25 feet high, and that they had
requested a special exception from the Bd. of Adjustment to reduce the 10 foot setback.
Affirmativeroll tali vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89.252, Bk. 102, p, 252,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF THE VACATED ALLEY IN BLOCK 47, IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THE EAST -WEST ALLEY BETWEEN MERCY HOSPITAL AND GILBERT STREET /80q
to Mercy Hospital. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 10/24/89 on an
ordinance vacating an easement in Block 47, Iowa City, Iowa (Mercy Hospital). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Bud Gods, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on the Senior Center and /g/0
invited Council to attend the volunteer recognition dinner on Monday evening, 10/23, at 5:00
p.m.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Sections 17-2 and 17-3 to require
owners of rental property not residents of Johnson County and/or condominium associations /8//
to designate a local operator/manager/agent empowered to represent a property owner(s)
concerning compliance with the Iowa City Housing Code. No one appeared.
Moved by Larson, second by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Sections 17-2 and 17.3 to
require owners of rental property not residents of Iowa Johnson County and/or condominiums
associations to designate a local operator/manager/agent empowered to represent a property
owner(s) concerning compliance with the Iowa City Housing Code, be given first vote for
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on the Intent to enter into a long-term lease with
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Iowa, in conjunction with the operation of a /9/3
neighborhood center. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to make the following appointments: re-
appointment of Robert Carlson, 1122 Ponkridge, to the Board of Appeals for a five-year term/9/4,
ending 12/31/94; re -appointment of James Alberhasky, 1906 Rochester Ct, for a two-year term /SlS
ending 12/31/91 for a journeyman plumber and the appointment of Franklin Kilpatrick, 3025
Creighton St., for a two-year term ending 12131/91 as a representative of the public to the Bd.
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of Examiners of Plumbers; re -appointment of Jean Hood, 26 Rocky Shore Dr., to the Senior /8/6
Center Commission for a three-year term ending 12/31/92; re -appointment of Grace Cooper, /8/7
600 W. Benton and Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert, and the appointment of Mary Ann Dennis, 914
Fairchild, to the Committee On Community Needs for three-year terms ending 11/1/92;
appointment of Paul Burian, 3 Georgetown Circle, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. for 8/ / ?
a three,,,ear term ending 12/30/92. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Courtney acknowledged the letter received by Council from Michael/f/9
Kennedy to Sgt. Widmer of the Police Department regarding neighborhood meetings and stated
it was his Intent to expand this worthwhile program. Ambrisco noted long delays on major City/So7o
streets because of the railroads, citing a recent 25 minute delay on the Hwy. 6 By -Pass, and
asked if there was some way of alleviating the problem. He also questioned such delays in
case of emergencies. The City Atty. stated that cities have the ability under state law to
regulate certain crossings with a recent revision. Staff will report back. Ambrisco informed
the public of a presentation held on Council's informal session earlier in the evening from the
Arts Committee of the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce relative to parcel 64-1 a, and urged
Council to pursue the matter. Balmer thanked Dale Hailing and other city staff that had beenJl—A-L
meeting with the neighbors around Longfellow School regarding the closure of the alley east
of the school. Balmer noted the correspondence from an individual on Westwinds Driv 80?.3
regarding no parking signs. The City Manager stated the matter had been referred to the
Traffic Engr. for a recommendation. Balmer invited everyone to the homecoming open house R41-
at City High School, Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Larson acknowledged the/9-75
compliments received by the Police Department; urged everyone to vote 11/7; and noted noise
barriers constructed near Waterloo on 1-360. Kubby briefed Council on the success of the/sere
Toxic Waste Day held 10/14 and thanked volunteers for all their help; reported on the town
summit on youth issues held at Oakdale 10/14 and 10/15; distributed recycle buttons; and
noted the invitation contained in BSTC minutes for a council demonstration of Interactive
programming. Staff will schedule the demonstration. McDonald stated that the agenda was /8a
now being prepared on recycled paper and asked that the analysis report of the transit system "
be furnished to CAMBUS and Coralville for their comments prior to Council discussion. The g
Mayor also acknowledged the work of Cable TV Production Assistant Don Bailey and stated
he would be leaving the City for employment in Now York.
The City Manager reminded everyone of the upcoming Candidates Workshop scheduled
10/18 in Council Chambers and Informed Council of an additional 46 housing assistance/gay
vouchers just received by the City. The vouchers reflect $200,000 a year on a five year
commitment to provide for housing assistance aid.
Recommendations of the Riverfront Commission noted as follows: (1) That the low /a SLo
City area State legislators be contacted asking for reintroduction of legislation from last year
requiring an agricultural setback from waterways to Improve water quality for municipalities such
as Iowa City, which are dependent upon rivers as a source of water. Larson stated the
proposed legislation was complicated due to the fact it takes land away from farmers but thus
far does not outline how farmers are compensated for it. Horowitz urged citizens to contact
their legl.^lators and support the concept. ` Larson asked that the City review the proposed
legislation prior to giving approval. Staff will forward text of the legislation to Council for review.
(2) That the City Council accept the land adjacent to Napoleon Park in exchange for Olympic
Circle as proposed by Myles Braverman of Southgate Development and to retain the land in
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Its natural state. The City Manager stated that the City was reviewing a more official map of
the property and stated he was concerned about the recommendation regarding retaining the
land In its natural state. In response to Kubby, he explained that an affirmative vote was simply '
a vote accepting the recommendation but not necessarily approving it. Staff will follow up to t
be sure what is understood about the term natural state.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89.253, Bk. 102, p. 253,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN APPLICATION /f.3/
TO THE IOWA DOT CAPITAL MATCH LOAN BANK. Affirmative roll calf vote unanimous, 7/0, j
all Councilmembers present The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. j
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Moved by Courtney, seconded by Larson, to defer indefinitely a resolution approving i
the acquisitionof a sewer easement from Hawkeye Land Company in connection with /93Z
Sycamore View Subdivision. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-254, Bk. 102, p. 254, -
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
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TWO PROMISSORY NOTES AND MORTGAGES FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 728 BOWERY /83.3
STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn 9:30 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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MEMORANDUM
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FROM: City Manager
R E : Material in Friday's Packet
DATE : October 6, 1989
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding 9 g pending development issues.
Copy of memorandum from the City Manager to City Council candidates
regarding Candidate Workshop.
Memorandum from Monica Moen and Marian Karr regarding update on 1990
Census Committee. /83
Copy of letter mailed to residents regarding Southeast Interceptor
Sewer Project. 83 %
Copy of letter from Michael Kennedy to Sergeant Widmer regarding neighbor !;
hood meeting.
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Letter,from Children's Agenda Coordinator of the Volunteer Action Center
regarding a meeting on October 14, 1989.
Copy of paper regarding transit ridership written by Joel Horowitz.
Memo from HIS 0•
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City of Iowa City _
MEMORANDUM
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TO City Council
FROM: City Manager
R E Material in Information Packet ,
Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald to the Mayor of University Heights
regarding the Neuzil tract.
Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald to Ms. Jana Wessels regarding the
proposed truck stop at Highway 218 and Highway 1.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. - Pending Development Issues /
b. Fire Prevention Education 1
Copyof letter from the City Manager to Timothy Grady, attorney repre-
senting Defenders for Life regarding picketing permits.'
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding the alley between
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and street reconstruction.
Copy of letter from the Police Chief to the Commissioner of; Public
Safety.
Copy of ltter from BTC Chairperson regarding Access Week 1989.
Copy of letterfromBob Sierk'to the Historic Preservation Commission
regarding Summit Street.
Agenda for October 18 meeting of the Animal Control Advisory Board.
'Letter from the Chamber of Commerce Arts Coordinator regarding a
community arts center.
Proposal for a community arts center from the Chamber Arts Committee.
Letter of resignation from Assistant City Attorney Bill Sueppel.
TO COUNCIL ONLY:
Copy of note from Jean C. Gilpin to Police Department.
Copy of letter from Planning Interns regarding a survey of Iowa City's
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DATE : October 13, 1989
TO: City Council
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Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald to the Mayor of University Heights,
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Letter of resignation from Assistant
Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald to Ms. Jana Wessels regarding the
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Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Pending Development Issues
b Fire Prevention Education
Copy of letter from the City Manager to Timothy Grady, attorney 'repre-
senting Defenders for Life regarding picketing permits.
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding the alley between'
Longfellow School; and Oakland Avenue.
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Memorandum from the Finance Department regarding Christmas shopper
parking:
Copy of letter mailed to H Street residents regarding the sewer project'
and street reconstruction.
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Copy of ltter from BTC Chairperson regarding Access Week 1989.
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Agenda for October 18 meeting of the Animal Control Advisory Board.
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Proposal for a community arts center
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