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Home My WebLink About1988-05-03 Minutes numberedComplete Description of Council Activities May 3, 1988 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/3/88, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Courtney, Dickson, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Strait. Absent: Ambrisco. Staffinembers Present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser, Schmadeke, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 88-C29, Side 1, 149 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; 88-C31, Side 1, 1-62. The Mayor proclaimed May 1988 as BETTER HEARI14G AND SPEECH MONTH; May 60 9 1-7, 1988, as RESPECT FOR LAW WEEK; May 6, 1988, as NURSES' DAY; May 8-14, 6 %/ WEEK; May as H14r�5IC1988PRESERVATION MIRACLEWEEK, MILEaWEEKENO;lIdaB'2ag IOWA CITY HOSPITAL iz WATER WEK. Y 1988, as DRINKING /3 6is-Z Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and Z -/—S recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actionsof the regular meeting of 4/19/88, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes Bd. ofAdjustme to- 4/1388CoHistorlcsZ COMM. Preservation Comm/7/83%94/21/CCN-T/-7 d Conn. - 3/8/88. Permit Motions: Approving a Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Mei-Lee Szeto dba Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant, 119 Iowa Ave. Gao Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba 6-7� Drugtown ®2, 1221 N. Dodge. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,617,328.59 for the period of 3/1 thru 3/31/88, as recommended by the Finance _47Z Director, subject to audit. Setting Public Hearings: To set a public hearing for 5/17/88, to G Z.5 receive citizen comments on the program description for the proposed use of ;93,000 in rental rehabilitation grant funds for 1988. RES. TH 81, Bk. 97, P. 81, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/17/88, ON AMEE TTINDING (�75< THE FY88 OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 88-82 Bk. 97 PUBLIC HEARING ON 5NG A /17/88, ON AMENDING THE FY88 pCAPITAL82 S P OJECTS a r BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR FY89. Correspondence: Kerry Bower regarding the proposed rezoning of 4 -11 - the Northwestern Bell Building. Memo from the Traffic Engr, regarding stop sign on Rita Lyn Court at Rochester Avenue; stop sia7 Street at Highland Avenue. gn on Boyru Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Sarah e..79 Norbeck for a "Take Back the Night" march on 4/28/88, approved. Jane Dinsmore for permission to distribute Veterans poppies on the side- e&4 walks of Iowa City on 5/20-21/88, approved. Juli Hagstrom for permis- 6 3/ sion to picket at the McDonald's Restaurant on Riverside and Benton Streets on 4/22/88, approved. Ralph Rieks for the Ronald McDonald G 3i MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 3, 1988 PAGE 2 House Walk/Run on 5/7/88, approved. Terry Fikes for the Race Judicata 33 on 4/16/88, approved. Don Deacon on behalf of the Evening Lion's Club _434, to sell candy on Iowa City sidewalks on 4/16/88, approved. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Randy Richmond to film 3s during a 24-hour period on the City Plaza for a university film class project on 4/21-22/88, approved. Bill Douglas for the Iowa Socialist 631 - Party 3GParty to set up a table to distribute literature on City Plaza on 4/28/88, approved. Mike Henry of the Latin American Human Rights G 3 7 Advocacy Center to set up a table on City Plaza from which to distrib- ute literature and offer crafts for donations on 4/27-29/88, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 5/17/88, on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance parking require- 4 :39 ments in the CB -2 zone. Staffinember Franklin explained the ordinance addresses parking requirements for office usage in CB -2 zones by exempting office uses over 8,000 square feet in a single building from complying with parking requirements. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6/O, Ambrisco absent. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 5/17/88, on an ordinance to amend the high-rise dwelling, grade, and story �3 definitions in the Zoning Ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion car- ried unanimously, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 5/17/88, on an ordinance to amend Chapter 32, Subdivision Regulations, to permit a waiver of certain requirements and correct an error in Section 32-7, Exceptions. Councilmember Strait requested staff provide informa- tion clarifying good design standards. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 88-3376, Bk. 29, p, 18, ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR COLLECTION OF FEES TO REPAY DEVELOPERS FOR COSTS INCURRED IN INSTALLING OFF-SITE PUBLIC FACILITIES NEEDED TO SUP- PORT OUT -OF -SEQUENCE DEVELOPMENT, be passed and adopted. Staffinember Franklin explained that when a development is done out of sequence of the planned timeframe set out in the City's Comprehensive Plan, the costs are imposed upon the subdivider. This ordinance would allow the subdivider to recoup costs as adjacent properties are developed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 88-3377, Bk. 29, p. 19, REZONE 4.75 ACRES IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF WALDEN ROAD AND MOR14014 TREK BOULEVARD FROM RS -8 TO RM -12 (Walden Retire- ment Residence) be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 3, 1988 PAGE 3 Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 88-3378, Bk. 29, P. 20, ESTABLISH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (OPOH-12) ON 4.75 ACRES IN THE SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD (Walden TROF THE etir mentlResidence)', be passed andOF WALENAadoptDed.ORMAffirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. to adopt RES. 88-83 Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, .ALDEN WOOD, Bk. 97, P• 83, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL on at SUBDIVISION PLAT OF Wof 6 �� PART Road and a Mormon Trresidential ardsubdiAffsrmat Affirmative trollhe �ncall evote n unanimous, n adopted. ,,r 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolutioBk 97, Moved by Dickson, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-84, P. 84, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVEL- OPMENT PLAN FOR ffinemberADonTSchmeiserMpresentENT lforCdiscussionRre�acccess��S Residence). Sta roaAmbds co o Mormon TTrek *he Mayor declaredAffirmative the resolution adoptednanimous, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring Moved by Courtney, passed be ordinances to be considered and at twhich it istobesfiinallyt P Council meetings prior to the meetingand suspended, the seco20d consideration HUNTER'S RUNS1PARTS 88-3379, Bk. 29, p• RSp5Dbe,AND votedAon for 6final passage ACRE TRACT MatOthis Ltime. THAffirmatiST veMroll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent• HorowThe Mti�rthatlthedthe motion ordinance 6/bbe carried. Moved by Courtney, seconded I ll vote i Ambriscoaabsent.atTheis time. Mayor declared the Affirmative ante adopted. unanimous, Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-85, Bk. 97, p. 85RT , APPROVE AN AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HUNTER'S RUN SUBNORTH DIVISION, 6`f! ROHRET 9, A 57.66AffARE, 5-LOTroll RESIDteENTlunaniAL mo0sVI6%0, LpmbrisDo absent. OF ll vO The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. SUBDIVISION, 97, p• 86, APPROVE RESIDENTIALIMSUBDIV SIGN OFSAMUEL LOCATED WEST DRIVEOf: OAKLAWNAVENUE. �� ACRE, 5 -LOT lained the Planning 8 Zoning Commission recommen- Staffinember Franklin exp es; dation to waive the with the fo 11owi gndivision Moforollccalldvote:regyiu- tion adopted, 5/1, with Larson, McDonald. Nays: Horowitz. Absent: Strait, Courtney, Ambrisco. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-87 Bk. 97 87, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS FOR WASHINGTON EAS ADDITION, PART 10, A 5.75 ACRE, 8 -LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED EAST OF GREEN aMOUNTAI"TheRMaYor declaredtthe resolution adopted. MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 3, 1988 PAGE 4 Strait, seconded by Horowitz, to defer consideration f the Moved by A resolution approving the preliminary plat of Idy il following items: 68-lot residential subdivision located west of Subdivision, a 20.80 acre, a recommendation of Dubuque Street between Foster Roadoveand mentfofS Foster �Road�aTaft Idyllwild the P&Z Comm. concerning Council and Calibria a°Urecomnendation son with theof the P&Z preliminary the City Subdivision; Council of Governments that a traffic study request of the Johnson County of Dubuque Street be 180 and Park Road be done. The Cn y reported that the final plat for Idyll had been filed the end of April to State Code, Council must act on treliminarysand and that according Council within 60 days of the filing date. Consideration of t e p final p Department outlining circumstances where tats could a scheduled forDep the 6/14 Council meeting. flung The Mayor requested a memo from but merely has an option. developer does not own the property , declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Am private redevelop- A public hearing was held on offeower rs to purchase for 6-52 Ment Parcels B and nB0 located Washington, appeared. Creek Area of Iowa City. Benjamin Chait, Manager re Women and6'"0 Councilmember Strait noted the memo from the City goal established at Minority Enterprises/Participation nterprises/Partic pa rt to make the ccs for 1988 and encour- aged staff to make every upcomingAmerican-Soviet SSS eo le to contact members of off employees emade 656- for 520,000. Dickson reminded everyone about the Peace Walk and encouraged p P ways they could help. Larson noted the decision to ray past budget session and stated his desire to toff make during the ppositions- every65 effort to have these individuals placed in other The City Manager stated the City received word last week from SAAB eould no ons will have to be rewritten and �g that the three buses on order would not be delivered as SAAB is pulling out of the American market. SP that upon execu- new bids taken. The City Manager reported that he has received n verbal commitment from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) couple of weeks, the tion and filing of a Consent Decree, within the next sewer extension permits would be released. tee on Community Needs that the City Recommendation of the Commit to the 1988 Community Development Block Grant-59 Council approve the changes budget, noted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-88, Bk. 97, P. 88, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR n SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMEND- MENT TO THE 10TH RENEWAL OF ICES.A Affirmat AGREEMENT roll lWcall EEN IOWA Oot Cunanimous�H6/ON 6� o COUNTY FOR TRANSIT Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resotOt adopt RES. 88-89, Bk. 97, Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, p• 89, RESOLUTION OF INTENT AND PROPOSAL TO DISPOSE OF A VACATED PORTION/161- OF THE HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY, EXTENDING 225 FEET WEST OF BROAD- Director Schme pUiser explained that the parcel was excess State WAY STREET AND SETTING A PI CLIC HE ON THE PROPOSAL ON MAY 17, Planning MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 3, 1988 PAGE 5 right-of-way, the price was negotiated with the office park first and that the City was facilitating the sale. The City Manager stating additional information would be provided at the time of the public hearing. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-90, Bk. 97, p. 90, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREE- MENT WITH THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (MYEP) FOR THE USE OF 1988 (-6-2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MYEP/IOWA CONSERVATION CORPS/SUMMER COMPONENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-91, Bk. 97, p. 91, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH EXCESS FLOW AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AND SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES,,',/e3 to Paul A. Laurence for $25,236,000. Terry Krause, Metcalf 8 Eddy, pres- ent for discussion. The City Attorney stated that the approval of the resolution and acceptance of this bid does not necessarily mean that the City approves all of the equipment specified in the bid, the contractor is required to provide equipment that satisfies the requirements. (Allan Nelson, Vice -President of Operations for Paul A. Laurence Co. in audi- ence.) Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-92, Bk. 97, p. 92, AMENDING THE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS BY MODIFY-4�`� ING SECTION IX - ROADWAY LIGHTING. Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated lights will be changed from mercury vapor street lighting to high pressure sodium which will prc.'ice more light for less costs. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/C, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 88-93, Bk. 97, p. L93, EAAUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN MAYORTO OCITY OF SIGN N IOWA T CITYAND WASHINGTON ATTESTERK TO O WASHINGTONPARK,INCE � SE ` FOR THE SUITE, FIRST FLOOR CENTER, DAVIS BUILDING, 322 E. WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Councilmembers raised concerns re the increase from the previous agreement. The City Mgr. pointed out the previous lease was for two years. This lease reflects an agreement for three years, remodeling of the premises, and the cost includes heat, water, taxes and insurance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Larson, that the ordinance amending Chapter 32.1, entitled "Taxation and Revenues of the Code of Ordinances/,6 G ofthe City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Section 32.1-55 and Section 32.1-63 therein to, respectively, increase fees for residential Solid Waste Collection and for Landfill use and also add an annual advance - payment option for monthly all -day Parking Permits, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 3, 1988 PAGE 6 Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. ATTEST: 13L1;7LII 71:1:1;7?1<9UIffq E JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR II i i f i i r l 1 i City o4 Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 20, 1988 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Sent to Council Only Copy of letter from City Manager to Darrell McAllister of the Department of National Resources dated April 20, 1988. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Preucil School Expansion/North Market Park b. Termination/Separation Pay - Fred Zehr c. Airport Operations Employee Invitation to The Emergency Housing Project open house. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 29, 1988 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding the American -Soviet Walk on July 3 - 4, 1988. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding Energy Savings Payback Fund (ESPF). Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald to the Department of Natural Resources regarding feasibility study for recycling. Memorandum from the Fire Chief regarding ladder truck delay. Memorandum from the Executive Director of the Mayor's Youth Employment Program regarding the Floating Pier and Canoe Access Project. Article: Bellevue's Natural Determinants Implementation Project Calendar for May 1988. 67.2 673 I 0751 G 7S G 76 City of Iowa City �- MEMORANDUM DATE: April 29, 1988 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Sent to Council Only Memorandum from the City for 1988. Manager regarding WMBE - Participation in CDBG Projects Memorandum from Marianne Milkman regarding Lower Ralston Creek Parcels B 6 79 & D, 68D Police Department monthly report for March 1988. g Copy of Financial Plan for FY89-91 %1 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 20, 1988 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager If: Material Sent to Council Only Copy of letter from City Manager to Darrell McAllister of the Department of National Resources dated April 20, 1988. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Preucil School Expansion/North Market Park b. Termination/Separation Pay - Fred Zehr C. Airport Operations Employee Invitation to The Emergency Housing Project open house. City of low& city MEMORANDUM DATE: April 29 198 TO:8 City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding the American -Soviet Walk on July 3 - 4, 1988. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding Energy Savings Payback Fund (ESPF). Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald to the Department of Natural Resources regarding feasibility study for recycling. Memorandum from the Fire Chief regarding ladder truck delay. Memorandum from the Executive Director of the Mayor's Youth Employment Program regarding the Floating Pier and Canoe Access Project. Article: Bellevue's Natural Determinants Implementation Project Calendar for May 1988. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 29, 1988 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Sent to Council Only Memorandum from the City Manager regarding WMBE - Participation in CDBG Projects for 1988. Memorandum from Marianne Milkman regarding Lower Ralston Creek Parcels B & 0. 68 Police Department monthly report for March 1988. Copy of Financial Plan for FY89-91 i o