HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-05-03 Council minutesInformal 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,
Fran ln, eagle, Davidson, Robertson, Cain, Schmadeke.
Tape Recording: 88-24, Side 2, 541-1; 88-26, Sides 1 & 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 & Zoning Matters: Reel 88-24, Side 2
A. Public hearing on an ordinance establishing a procedure for collection of
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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 establishing a procedure for collection of fees to repay devel-
See above item a.
C. Public hearing c
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the 1983
Beagle said this would facilitate the rezoning of the tract ID -RS to
RS -5.
See above item c.
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Beagle explained the Conditional Zoning Agreement
latt would
into permit
lmore
acres of the 42.54 acre tract to be rezoned and p
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.
F.
See above item e.
G.
itated
est
o rezone
e area to
Franklin
to allowtaiswas plannedrdevelopmentb for 112u unitt h
retirementresidence
for the elderly.
H.
See above item g.
I.
Franklin said the rezoning request was recommended for approval oy Lne
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
(OPOH-12) underlying zone RS_12 is immediately north of this property and
permits rooming houses and multi -family. The elderly housing project
se
kwill be a ind of use. Franklin ned 1presented Councilopment and most with closely
of them projecint.
J. Ordinance to rezone 4.75 acres in the southwestromadrant oof the intersec-
See above item i.
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K. Public hearing on an ordinance to establish a Planned Development overlay
OPDH-12 on 4.75 acre tract to the southwest uadrant of the intersec
ion OT WdWell MUGU an ormon IT'UK bUU1eVCTU.
No Council comment.
L. Ordinance to establish a Planned Development overlay (OPDf 1, den Road
acre tract 1n the sout west uad Fnt 0 - c
ana Mormon IreK DUUICVGIU,
No Council comment.
M. Ordinance to rezone the site of Hunter's Run Subdision, Parts 2 and 3,
an acre rat imme is e y o e wes rom - o
Franklin stated no comments were received at the public hearing.
N. Ordinance 10 rezone ro ert located at 615 East Jefferson Street from
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Franklin said this is a request from First National Bank for a parking
lot for Pediatrics Associates. Franklin suggested Council defer co se
fo
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 on an item are handled on a case-by-case basis.
0. Resolution settin forth reasons for the denial of rezoning of property
locatedat bij La—a erson
i
See above item n.
P. Ordinance to Lot 93, T 'n Cae Subdivision, Part 2, located on Cambria
Court rom o
No Council comment.
Q. Resolution a rovin the reliminar and final lat of Cambria Court,
ar a acre ree o rest en is su iv s on oca a nor611o
Cae Drive an west o am r a Court.
No Council comment.
R. Ordinance regarding storage of special vehicles.
No Council comment.
S. Resolution a rovin the revised reliminar la and the final tat of
i a e reen ar a o sin a ami res en.ia su vision
oca a sou an wes o e 1114U1--11ion o usca ne venue an co
Bou evar .
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 Idyllwild Subdivision, a
20.80 acre, 68 -lot residential subdivision located west of Dubuque Street
between os er Road and TaftSpeedway.
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)
U. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoni
vision.
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-80 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 1-1/2 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 1-1/2 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. 6liitala 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.
V.
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 In
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.
See above item u.
Recycle 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.
ted
at
recyclinginIowathCityoandiofferpin-kind esupportn of such support
pofficer space nand
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.
The Downtown Association 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 staff. In response to McDonald, Timmins said the news-
paper vending machine ordinance has been drafted and presented to Council.
Appointments: Reel 88-26, Side 2
Senior Center Commission - Emnett 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. Emmit 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.
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4. Helling 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.
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/19/88
The cost of publishing the followug proceed-
ings ad claims is S. Cumulative cost
for this calendar year for said publication is
$
' -Iowa Council, reg. mtg., 4/19/88, .7:30
p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Md1Qald presiding.
Cancrlmabers present: duoI
Dickson, Larson, McDonald, Strait. Absent:
Horowitz.
The Mayor proclaimed April 17-24, 1988 as
VOLuiTEER WED(; April 17-23, 1988 as VICTIM RIGO
WEEK; April 23, 1988 as SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY; April
I 22, 1988 as GIRL SCOUT LEADERS' DAY -
Moved and seconded that the followirg itms and
reccmerdations in the Consent Calendar be received
or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of official council Act°f
the regular meeting of 4/5/88, as published,
subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Cleric.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City
Council and P8Z Comm. joint meeting - 3/31/88;
P8Z Comm. - 3/17/8B; Bd. of Library3 , T wtees-
4/5/88;
3/31/88; Airport Calm-
Housing Ccnm. - 3/8/88; Design Review Comm.-
3/31/88; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 3/l/8B,
fl 3/15/88; Resources Conservation Cc m.-
3/14/88; P&R Comm. - 3/9/8B•
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Class C
Liquor License for Billaro's, 1210 Hicjnlad Ct.
Class C Beer Permit for Leo's Standard Savice,
130 N. DibIW. Class C Baa" Petmit far H is
i Discount, 71 Camercial Drive. RES. 8B-64,
ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Special Class C
Beer/Wine Permit for C1WificO' Mostly
Italian, 1925 Broadway
for The Vine Tavern, 529 S. Gilbert.
Motions: Approving dish wwts in the
mount of $2,276,002.98 for the period ioFinance
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through 2/29/88, as reconnwW Y
Dir., subject to audit. CC
Resolutions: RES. 88-65, ADDPT%
SlRP1.M9 35 TD 11E CGDE OF DFOWO FOR 11E
CITY OF IM CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Johnson County Auditor
regarding cost of Local option Tax Election
pproposal outside 6/tservice area for Sports rge regarding
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.
Applications icaPublic
ons Tu r er for the lora Gay
Gand
t
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April 19, 1988
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Lesbian Pride Week Parade to be held on
6/25/88, approved. Michael Streicher for the
National Kidney Foundation-Iaa ftrV%lk to be
held 5/21/88, approved. Jackie Kaiser for the
March of Dimes Walk -America to be held on
5/1/98, 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),pi�iron or City Plaza Use Permits:
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Latin American Huron Rights Advocacy Center to
have a table an City Plaza from which to
distribute literature and accept donations for
craft item, approved.
1 The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
establishing a procedure for collection of fees to
incurred in r costs
off-site developers
facilities needed to sulpont aat�
idevel
4 s ted and recorded that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final
i passage at tin Cantil meetings prior to the meting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended,
Irst the f
second considerationon be 9ivenatbthisitime. The
ved and
the
t Mayor declared the notion carried. Moved and
j seconded that the ordinance establishing �
1 for collection of fees to repay
incurred in installing off-site Public facilities
needed to support out -of -sequence development, be
given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to
amend the 1963 CmPrehensive Plan Update to change
the land use designation of an 18.43 acre tract
north of Rochester Avenue on Hickory Trail extended
i from Agricultuural/fEural Residential to Residential
at a density of 2-8 daellirg units per acre.
Moved and seceded to adopt RES. 88-66,
AME?DIM 1iE 1983 CDMVISIVE PLAN UPDATE TO
pyM{ IM LAM 115E DESIGATICN OF AN 18.43 PURE
TRACT No CF MEM AVM SI HICKORY T TO
RAIL
IXTE W FO AGRICULTLM�TM
RESIDENTIAL AT A DENSITY OF 2-8 DiEI.LIMG UNITS PER
ACE." and recorded that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final
passage at two Cantil meetings Prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended,
the second consideration and vote be vaival and that
W. R AVMI
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SLFTRAIL EX M FR[M ID-
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RS TO RS -5 P1R51NM TO A CMITICN4L ZCNING AGE-
ft
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-67,
APPRDVING THE PRELIMINmFtV PLAT OF FIRST AND
FESMM
SIDIVVIISSIICN LAGITED NMM OF FMEST� AVME CN
HICIM TRAIL DCTENDED.
A public hearing was held an an anendmnt to
the Cmprdxwive Plan to charge the lard use
designation for an area south of Willa creek and
west of tbmon Trek Boulevard from Residential 2-8
dwelling units per acre to Residential 8-16 Belling
units per acre.
Moved and seconded to adopt
APPROMS AN AMMENT TO TLE CCHT&E?SE PUN To
GWM 11E LND USE DESIGIATICN FCR AN ALFA MM CF
WILLCW CREEK ND WEST OF MM TREK BDL DAF0 Fro
RESIDMIAL 2-8 GELLING LNITS PER ACRE To RESIMI-
TIAL 8-16 MELL.ITG LNITS PER ALRE.
A public hearing was held to rezone 4.75 acres
in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of
Walden Road and Wmion Trek Boulevard frau RS -8 to
R4-12.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final
passage at too Council meetings prior to the neeting
at hhich it is to be finally passed be susperdod,
the first consideration and vote be waived and the
second consideration be given at this time. The
j Mayor declared the motion Carried. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance to rezone 4.75 acres in
the Road sand %os �enBoulevardt of the intersection of fron RS -8 to R4.1�2,
be given second vote for passage. The Mayor
declared the nmtion carried.
A public hearing has held on an ordinance to
establish a Planned Development overlzy (a%12) on
4.75 acres in the southwest quadrant of the inter-
section of Walden Toad and Lbrmon Trek Boulevard.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and ,rated on for final
passage at two Council meetings prior to the maeting
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 tine. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seceded that the ordinance to establish a Planned
Developnent Overlay (OPDI-12) on 4.75 acres in the
southwest quadrant of the intersection of Walden
Road and Moron Trek Boulevard, be giver woad vote
for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordiraKe to ram
the site of ilrrter's Run Subdivision, Parts 2 and 3
and a 57.66 acre tract immediately to the wrest fran
t
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P31i-5 to RS -5, be given first vote for passage. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinarre to rezone
property located at 615 East Jefferson Street from
PNC -20 to CO -1, be given first vote for passage.
The Mayor declared the motion denied.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 8369, ffTTIN;
FORTH REASONS FOR THE DENIAL OF RE2CNIH& OF FRRRIY
LOCATED AT 615 EAST JFFFER9lY1 STREET.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 88.3373, TO REVE
LOT 93, TY'N CAE SL®IVISICN, PART 2, LOCATED ON
CHRIA COI1Rf FROM PCH -8 TO RS -8, be passed and
adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RFS. 88-70,
APPWVING TIE PRELIMIM AND FIML PIAT OF MOM
Ca f, PART 2, A 0.71 AGE, THREE -LOT RESIDENTIAL
RRIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF CAE DRIVE TVD WEST OF
CHRIA OM.
Mored and seconded that OCD. 88-3374, STORAGE
OF SPECIAL VEHICLES, be passed and adopted.
MYM and seconded to adopt RES. 88-71,
APpID11ING THE REVISED PRELIMINARY RAT APD THE FINV_
PLAT OF VILLAGE GREW, PART XI, A 41 -LOT SIH..E-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL WIVISION LOCATED SODIH AND
WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF KSCATINE Avg" AVD
SCOTT EIO BAFD.
Moved and seconded to defer the following to
the 5/3/88 Council meeting: A resolution approving
the preliminary plat of Idyllwild Subdivision, a
20.80 acre, 68 -lot residential subdivision located
west of D h que Street between Foster Road and Taft
Speedway; a recamendation of the PM Gm cooenr-
ing the inprovenent of Foster Road, Taft Speedway,
and Calibria Court in association with the prelimi-
nary plat of Idyllwild Subdivision; a reoamedaticn
of the PAZ Comm. that the City Council request of
the Johnson Canty Council of Governments that a
traffic sb* of Dubuque Street between 1-80 and
Paris Road be done. The Mayor declared the notion
carried. Mored and secaded to arnoe�clpct the
Ellen Wh� f Wite. ATThe Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Jeff llosak, 540 Hawkeye Ct., and Karen Bim,
414 S. Drfnuqute, distributed information re spraying
of chemicals by pest control companies in apartments
of tenants that have not been notified and infor-
matiorVoontents of the chemicals used are unavail-
able.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies:
Riverfront Com. - one vacancy for an ur�ired term
ending 12/1/89; Design Review Com. -one vacancy
for an indefinite term. These appointments will be
made at the 6/14/88 meeting of the City Council.
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Moved and seconded to make the following
appointments: Sue Licht, 611 Brookside Drive, to
the Historic Preservation Comm. for an wired
term ailing 3/29/9D; amtett Evans, 807 7th South, to
the Sr. Center Com. for an wired tern ending
12/31/89.
City Manager Atkins reported ilut Ioe City had
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been awarded $845,000 in state and federal aid fron
IDOT for a orae million dollar project for Wry. 1
North ioprovarents.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-72,
A KRIZING THE M1YOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLEX
TO ATTEST THE ELEVEMH RQNEDPNL OF A 28E PfREDMENT
BETWEEN IOWA CITY AD JOiN50N COUNiI FOR TRANSIT
SERVICES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-73,
AITDRIZING ISSIIWNCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF CU41HICN
FOR MAN RENDiaL IKEI 65-2b, part of the Paul -
Helen Building.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 8B-74,
i PDOPTING THE ARM FIDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989,
ENDING JUE 30, 1989, FOR PUBLIC H1BR8 MMIS 3,
4, 5.
Hoved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-75,
ATiH7RIZRG THE MAYOR TO SICU AND TIE CITY CLERK TO
AM -ATTEST AN IONA DEPARMW OF TR46MATICN
MDT FOR URBAN -STATE TRAFFIC ENGIWERING PROGRAM
pROXCT FOR TIE U.S. 6 AND KECHQK STREET INT9M-
! TION Ip TMIEMENTS.
i Moved and seceded to adopt RES. 88-76,
AIUKRIZ]NG AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
EXECUTE M APPLICATION TO TIE ION DEPMMMNT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR PERIISSICN FOR 115E OF HIOWIY
RIGHT -OF -MY FOR UTILITIES PLC)MATIOV, AND
AMIZING THE CITY ENGINEER 70 EXECUTE ALL SUCH
APPLICATIONS ON THE CITY'S BOW IN TIE RIfU+E, AD
TO APPROVE SUCH APPLICATIOS BY THIRD PARTIES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-77,
ARHORIZIM TIE AXNIISITION OF AN AD= FOOD RIGHT -
OF -WRY TO THE SIDE OF THE PLAtNEID SOUTH MSIDYN71R
TRFATMDIT PUPNT IN MMOR CONTY, A1. IN Mflr N
WITH IDN4 CITY'S WSTEYNTIR FACILITIES 11490VDENTS
PPDJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-78,
A'PBWING AODF?DtM NJM 2 TO THE PIM, SPECIFICA-
TIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT TO CHME THE DATE FOR
CO4RNCEMt]NT OF OSTRUCTION OF THE ON WU6ATER
TREATMENT PLANT FRCN JPNYKY 1, 1989, TO "UST 1,
1988, AND AUTHORIZING THE R1BLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO
ISSUE AS NECESSARY FIRM A)OM THERETO
CLARIFYING AD EXPLAINING THE SAID PLANS, SPfCIFIOA-
TIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT, ALL IN CONECTION WITH
TIE PROJECT TO CONSRU THE EXCESS FLOW AND
WASTB ATER TREATNfNT FACILITIES AT THE EXISTING
0
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April 19, 1988
Page 6
WISTEWATER TREATHNT PLANT AND TO CMTRLCT THE
SOM WISTEW4TER TREATFENT FACILITIES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-79,
ENGAGING AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING ME 30, 1988.
NNW and seconded that ORD. 88-3375, ARMING.
CWI7TM 9.1 ENTITLED "CITY PLAZA" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOlia CITY, ICA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 9.1-4 THEREIN TO PR WIBIT AND
REGIME THE USE OF BICYCLES, SKATE BOM, ROLLER L
SKATES AND COASTING OF ANY KIND IN THE CITY PLAZA,
be passed and adopted.
roved and seconded approving Holiday Im to
alter their pramses; authorizing than 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 e)Wion until
the City has concluded all mortgages and financial
reviews that are necessary. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
j roved and seconded to adopt RES. 86-80,
AI MJRIZING THE CITY M9NW NO CITY ATTORNEY TO j
i D(ECIlTE AND ENTER INTO A ODP W DECREE WTTN THE
i IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATLPX REMNES REGARDING THE
CITY'S WLSTE11aTER FACILITIES MOMENTS PROJECT. �
roved and seconded to adjourn 9:00 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
For a more detailed & complete description of
Council Activities 8 Disbisements, see Office of
City Cleric and Finance Department.
, C rfDUYQD, W1YOR
s/?YIRIAN KaR
M.a�J.,-K O j
Submitted for publication 4/28/88.
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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, Melling, Timmins, Karr, Franklin, Vitosh, Cain,
Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 88-C28, Sides 1 & 2, 1- L
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
AVENUE ON HICKORY TRAIL EXTENDED FROM ID -RS TO RS -5 PURSUANT TO A CONDI-
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April 19, 1988
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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
i 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 2-8 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.
�i Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring
I ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council
I 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 o
the intersection of Walden Road and Mormon Trek Boulevard. No one
I 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 pa
ssed 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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April 19, 1988
Page 4
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, that the 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, be given first vote for
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Larson, that the ordinance to rezone
i
property located at 615 East Jefferson Street from RNC -20 to CO -1, be
". given first vote for passage. Individual Councilmembers explained the
reasons for their vote on the matter. The City Attorney suggested the
denial be formalized by acting on the resolution setting forth the reasons
for denial which is the next item on the agenda. The Mayor declared the
- motion denied, 1/5, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Courtney. Nays: Ambrisco, Dickson, Larson, McDonald, Strait. Absent:
Horowitz.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-69, Bk. 97,
p. 69, SETTING FORTH REASONS FOR THE DENIAL OF REZONING OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 615 EAST JEFFERSON STREET. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
i
adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 88-3373, Bk. 29, p.
15, TO REZONE LOT 93, TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION, PART 2, LOCATED ON CAMBRIA
COURT FROM PDH -8 TO RS -8, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-70, Bk. 97,
p. 70, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF CAMBRIA COURT, PART 2,
A 0.71 ACRE, THREE -LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF CAE DRIVE
AND WEST OF CAMBRIA COURT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adapted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 88-3374, Bk. 29, p.
16, STORAGE OF SPECIAL VEHICLES, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the
i ordinance adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-71, Bk. 97,
' p. 71, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Dickson, seconded by Larson, to defer the following to the '
5/3/88 Council meeting: A resolution approving the preliminary plat of
Idyllwild Subdivision, a 20.80 acre, 68 -lot residential subdivision
located west of Dubuque Street between Foster Road and Taft Speedway; a
recommendation of the P&Z Comm. concerning the improvement of Foster Road,
Taft Speedway, and Calibria Court in association with the preliminary plat
of Idyllwild Subdivision; a recommendation of the P&Z Comm, that the City
Council request of the Johnson County Council of 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 6 Allison McCormack, Mary Ellen White, and Jim White. The Mayor
ed
stated
ethehmatterlwillon abelschedul doforythe/5/3Hmeetinz orean The Mayor
not necessarily a vote, all the information may not beg availableupdate and
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.
vacancy for an indefinite term. These appointments will be made at the
6/14/88 meeting of the City Council. one
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to make the following
appointments: Sue Licht, 611 Brookside Drive, to the Historic Preserva-
tion Commn. 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 at and federal aid from IDOT for a one million dollar project for
i Hwy. 1 North
improvements.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 80-72, Bk. 97, p,
72, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANp 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.
iMoved 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 i absent.
resolution adopted. The Mayor declared the
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson,
P. 74, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET to adopt RES. 88-74, Bk. 97,
FOR
1989, FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS 3 , 4, I AL YEAR 1969, ENDING JUNE 30,
FISCAffirmative roll call vote
adopted.
j unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
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April 19, 1988
Page 6
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 29. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-78, 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. 86-3375, 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
JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
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Complete Description of Council Activities
May 3, 1988
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wa City Mayor McDonald Co9presiding Cou7at
ncilmembersp present: Courtney, the cDickson,
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 HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH; May
1988,1a88HISTORICPECT FOR LAW PRESERVATIONWWEEK;1114ayay G8-14881988,IlasSIOWADCITYAY;1HOSPITAL
WEEK; May 14-15, 1988, as MIRACLE MILE WEEKEND; May 2-8, 1988, as DRINKING
WATER WEEK.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
4/19/88, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - 4/7/88, 4/21/88;
Bd. of Adjustment - 4/13/88; Historic Preservation Comm. - 3/9/88; CCN
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.
Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba
Drugtown 92, 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
Director, subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: To set a public hearing for 5/17/88, to
receive citizen comments on the program description for the proposed
use of $93,000 in rental rehabilitation grant funds for 1988. RES.
88-81, Bk. 97, p. 81, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/17/88, ON AMENDING
THE FY88 OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 88-82, Bk. 97, p. 82, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/17/88, ON AMENDING THE FY88 CAPITAL PROJECTS
BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR FY89.
Correspondence: Kerry Bower regarding the proposed rezoning of
the Northwestern Bell Building. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding
stop sign on Rita Lyn Court at Rochester Avenue; stop sign on Boyrum
Street at Highland Avenue.
I Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Sarah
Norbeck for a "Take Back the Night" march on 4/28/88, approved. Jane
Dinsmore for permission to distribute Veterans poppies on the side-
walks of Iowa City on 5/20-21/88, approved. Juli Hagstrom for permis-
sion to picket at the McDonald's Restaurant on Riverside and Denton
Streets on 4/22/88, approved. Ralph Rieks for the Ronald McDonald
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approved. Terry Fikes for the Race Judicata
House Walk/Run on 5/7/88, PP roved.
on 4/16/88, approved. Don Deacon on behalf of the Evening Lion's Club
to sell candy on Iowa City sidewalks on 4/16/88, app
Applications film
for City Plaza Use Permits: Randy Richmondto
class
during a 24-hour period on the City Plaza for a university
approved. 8i11 Douglas for the Iowa socialist
aion
project on 4/21-22/88, pp
Party to set up a table to distribute, literature
LatinatAmericanCHuman Rights
4/28/88, approved. Mike Henry
Advocacy Center to set up a table on City Plaza from which 4/ 7-29/ -
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
5I17I88, on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance parking require
ordinance
requirements for office usage in CB -2 zones by exempting
ments in the CB 2 zone. Staffinember Franklin explained fr m complying
addresses parking le building
office uses over 8,000 square feet in a sing
with parking requirements. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani
mously, 6/0, Ambrisco absent, public hearing for
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to set a P rade, and story
5/17/88, on an ordinance to0amend
the high
he Mayor decla9adgthe motion car -
definitions in the 15/0nA Zoning
absent.
ried unanimously, to set a public hearing for
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Horowitz, Subdivision Regulations, to
5/17/88, on an ordinance to amend Chapter 32,
and provide informa-
permitExa waiver ce tions of Counci�lmemberiStrait requested ostafct f error in Sect on
32-7, P ood design standards. The I4ayor declared
the motion
tion clarifying 9 6/0, Ambrisco absent.
carried unanimously,
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 88-3376, Bk. 29, P•
FOR ESTABLISHING
STA LINCURRED INR�I4STALLINGROFF COLLECTION
IPUOLIC FRCILITIESE NEEDEDV700SUP5
PORT OUT -OF -SEQUENCE DEVELOPMENT, be passed and adopted. Staffinember
s Comprehensive Plan, the costs are
Franklin explained that when a development is done out of sequence of the
wou
planned timeframe set out in the City
imposed upon the subdivide ro properties r to
Thisrare din adeveloped.alAffirmativedrollecall
recoup costs as adjacent p P
vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, that ORD. THE I7, Bk. 29, P•
19, REZONE 4.75 ACRES IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF
WALDEResldence4) be0RpassedREK BOULEVARD and adopted. FROM Affirmative S-8 To ro112caW11doteRunani-
mous, Residence)
Ambrisco absent. The I4ayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 88-3378, Bk. 29, p.
20, ESTABLISH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (OPDH-12) ON 4.75 ACRES IN THE
SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF 14ALDEN ROAD AND MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD (Walden Retirement Residence), be passed and adopted. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
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Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-83. Bk. 97, p.
83, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF WALDEN WOOD,
PART 2, a two -lot residential subdivision at the intersection of Walden
Road and Mormon Trek Boulevard. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-84, 8k. 97,
p. 84, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVEL-
OPMENT PLAN FOR THE IOWA CITY RETIREMENT RESIDENCE (Walden Retirement
Residence). Staffinember Don Schmeiser present for discussion re access
roads into Mormon Trek. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, 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.
88-3379, Bk. 29, p. 20, 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, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-85, Bk. 97,
p. 85, APPROVE AN AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION,
PART 4-9, A 57.66 ACRE, 115 -LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF
ROHRET ROAD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-86, Bk. 97,
p. 86, APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SAMUEL DRIVE SUBDIVISION, A 1.9
ACRE, 5 -LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED WEST OF OAKLAWN AVENUE.
Staffinember Franklin explained the Planning & Zoning Commission recommen-
dation to waive the sidewalk requirement. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes.
Strait, Courtney, Dickson, Larson, McDonald. Nays: Horowitz. Absent:
Ambrisco.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-87, Bk. 97,
p. 87, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS FOR WASHINGTON PARK
ADDITION, PART 10, A 5.75 ACRE, 8 -LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED EAST
OF GREEN MOUNTAIN DRIVE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Strait, seconded by Horowitz, to defer consideration of the
following items: A resolution approving the preliminary plat of Idyllwild
Subdivision, a 20.80 acre, 68 -lot residential subdivision located west of
Dubuque Street between Foster Road and Taft Speedway; a recommendation of
the P&Z Comm. concerning the improvement of Foster Road, Taft Speedway,
and Calibria Court in association with the preliminary plat of Idyllwild
Subdivision; a recommendation of the P&Z Comm. that the City Council
request of the Johnson County Council of Governments that a traffic study
of Dubuque Street between I-80 and Park Road be done. The City Attorney
reported that the final plat for Idyllwild had been filed the end of April
and that according to State Code, Council must act on that submission
within 60 days of the filing date. Consideration of the preliminary and
final plats could be scheduled for the 6/14 Council meeting. Council
requested.a memo from the Legal Department outlining circumstances where
developer does not own the property but merely has an option. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Ambrisco absent.
A public hearing was held on offers to purchase for private redevelop-
ment Parcels B and D located in the Lower Ralston Creek Area of Iowa City.
Benjamin Chait, 918 East Washington, appeared.
Councilmember Strait noted the memo from the City Manager re Women and
Minority Enterprises/Participation in CDBG Projects for 1988 and encour-
aged staff to make every effort to make the FY88 goal established at
j $20,000. Dickson reminded everyone about the upcoming American -Soviet
Peace Walk and encouraged people to contact members of the Committee for
ways they could help. Larson noted the decision to lay off employees made
during the past budget session and stated his desire to have staff make
every effort to have these individuals placed in other positions.
The City Manager stated the City received word last week from SAAB
that the three buses on order would not be delivered as SAAB is pulling
out of the American market. Specifications will have to be rewritten and
new bids taken. The City Manager reported that he has received a verbal
commitment from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that upon execu-
tion and filing of a Consent Decree, within the next couple of weeks, the
sewer extension permits would be released.
Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that the City
Council approve the changes to the 1988 Community Development Block Grant
budget, noted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 88-88, Bk. 97, p.
88, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMEND-
MENT TO THE 10TH RENEWAL OF A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON
COUNTY FOR TRANSIT SERVICES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-89, Bk. 97,
OF A
OF THE HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD. 89, RESOLUTION OFNRIGHT-OF-WAY, EXTENDI GAND PROPOSAL TO0SE 225 FEETVWEST EOFPORTION BROAD-
WAY STREET AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL ON MAY 17, 1988.
Planning Director Schmeiser explained that the parcel was excess State
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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
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,
to Paul A. Laurence for $25,236,000. Terry Krause, Metcalf & 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
92, AMENDING THE rDESIGNSSTANDARDS econded yFOR rPUBLIC oWORKStIMPROVEMENTS BY MODIFY-
ING ts
willSECTION
chang d from mercury vapor street lighAY LIGHTING. Asst. tingrtoHhighnpressure sostated dium
which will produce more light for less costs. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
j Moved by Dickson, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 88-93, Bk. 97, p.
93, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WASHINGTON PARK, INC.
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
of the 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.
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Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:10 P.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/0, Ambrisco absent.
J MC004 D, MAYOR
ATTEST:
I
Informal Council Discussion
May 2, 1988
Informal Council Discussion: May 2, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
Council Present: Strait, Horowitz, Larson, Dickson, Courtney, McDonald.
Absent: Ambrisco.
Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Smith, Franklin,
Schmeiser, Meisel.
Tape Recording: Reel 88-27, Side 1, 202 -End, Side 2, I -End, Reel 88-30,
Side 1-120.
Executive Session: Reel 88-27, Side 1
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn to executive session
under Section 21.5c to discuss strategy with Council on matters that are
presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent and its disclosure
would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the govern-
mental body in that litigation and Section 21.5.j. to discuss the purchase
of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have
to pay for that property. The minutes of the tape recording of the
session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examina-
tion when the transaction and discussion is completed. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. Mayor declared motion carried.
Council adjourned to executive session at 7:00 p.m. Council adjourned to
open session 7:40 p.m.
Planning 8 Zoning Matters: Reel 88-27, Side 1
A. 5etting a public hearing for May 17 1988 on an ordinance to amend
the Zoning Ordinance parking requirements in the CB -2 zone
Franklin stated Council will receive detailed information prior to
the public hearing.
B. Setting a public hearina for May 17. 19AR_ nn an nrdinanrn in ame,l
C.
See Item A.
See Item E.
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is
Franklin stated this consideration is the last reauiiy ..•l --
ance is appropriate for Planning an
Horowitz asked if this ordind
Zoning items currently under
ordinance would apply to planning con
zoningo n. matters that comeibefore
passedCouncil and adopted and will apply to
Southwest fEstates' final ter this aPlat. nce is
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E. or°rn�
interim i°n
RM -12 (Wal4
F.
G.
No comment.
H. eso tion
.*,+.A rnuncil will vote for pass and adoption.
I.
J.
et eme as approval by
Franklin stated items F, G, and H are recommended for
staff and Planning and Zoning Commission.
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3 a d A/.00 a�i� �. .._ .-.
Franklin said^Couwncil is fore nested tos passage this t me°sideration of
Informal Council Discussion
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Page 3
K.
2
Franklin stated the rezoning has to be approved prior to considera-
tion of this Resolution.
Franklin stated Samuel Drive is an existing platted street which has
never been opened; the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the subdivision and waiving sidewalk requirements on
Samuel Drive; and there was an additional recommendation to the Board
of Adjustment that they consider a variance or special exception to a
60' lot width requirement. The 60' lot width requirement would set
the houses on these lots farther back than the usual 20' and put them
further
numberof factors ravine.
takenn intoresponse
considerationnandra aclh nsaicased is
looked at when recommendations are made to waive the sidewalk
requirement. Strait asked if Samuel Drive is comparable to the
Nottingham Place Subdivision. Franklin said the Planning and Zoning
Commission made a distinction between Samuel Drive subdivision and
Nottingham Place in that the Samuel Drive subdivision did not require
cutting a roadway through the ravine and trees.
Franklin said this is recommended for approval by Planning and Zoning
Commission and staff concurs with that recommendation.
Franklin said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
subject to the warrant study and Council authorizing an assessment
project. Also there were recommendations to look at a subdivision
regulation amendment to establish an escrow account if the assessment
project was not feasible or appropriate and to do a traffic study on
Dubuque Street. Atkins requested Council defer action for two weeks
to allow staff to review previous planning discussions and prepare
additional information. In response to Strait, Atkins stated the
Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee recommendations will be con-
sidered. Larson stated he forwarded information to the City Manager
relating to a precedent set on the federal level for treating fragile
envirowithinnaental ce tainetimetable. Tiammins explaineded if lthatt 0 is Council rcaniuse
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N.
See Item M.
0.
See Item M.
AMENDED
5-16-88
as much time as needed to gather information and obtain expert advice
and when the information is gathered, Council has a reasonable length
of time to make a decision. Councilmembers agreed to defer Items m,
n, and o for two weeks.
DENIAL OF ZONING REQUEST - RESOLUTION STATING REASONS Reel 88-27, Side 1
Timmins stated the Planning and Zoning and Legal Department staffs
initiated the resolution designed to provide a clear record that Legal
staff can introduce in court as counsels reasons for denial. Timmins said
the resolution could be considered for action by Council one week after a
vote on a particular ordinance to allow staff to prepare the resolution to
incorporate the Council's reasons and Legal's reasons. In response to
Strait, Timmins said that if Council does not state reasons for denial,
perhaps difficulty there eresolution. astaff
ultyin drafting aresolutionthat containsreasonsfor denialof
zoning Council will uests. Franklin iCouncil votes
on the
not be voting on he substance of theordinance resFranklin
noted the resolution can be amended by simple vote to include correct
language or additional reasons. McDonald questioned the necessity of the
resolution because there are minutes and tape recordings of Council
discussions. Horowitz said the resolution may be needed because there are
people who are not giving reasons at various meetings. Atkins asked what
would be done when voting is based on philosophical preference. Timmins
said both reasons could be included in the resolution. Councilmembers were
split on the need for the resolution.
McDonald said Council will discuss this item again in two weeks when all
seven members could be present.
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION SLIDE PRESENTATION Reel 88-27, Side 1.
Bette Meisel introduced Senior Center Commission members Bud Gode and Jean
Hood and Council of Elders member Rosemary Spears. Jean Hood presented
the Senior Center slide show.
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Strait stated he was appointed a Commissioner on the Department of Elderly
Affairs by the Governor of Iowa; the Iowa City Senior Center facility and
administration are among the top in the nation; and there may be funds
available from Heritage for the Iowa City Senior Center.
Rosemary Spears invited Councilmembers to attend the Older Americans' Day
at the Senior Center on May 17, 1988.
DISPOSITION OF LOWER RALSTON CREEK PARCELS Reel 88-27, Side 2
Schmeiser stated Council received Milkman's April 26, 1988 memo regarding
the sale of Lower Ralston Creek parcels B, C and D. Schmeiser explained
staff recommendation was to dispose of Parcel D to Benjamin Chait and that
Chait has proposed to use the triangular parcel located at Linn d Harrison
Street as parking for a proposed St. Patrick's School redevelopment
project. Schmeiser referred Councilmembers to review page 3, paragraph 2,
of Milkman's memo which reads, "If Regina property conversion does not
prove feasible, Mr. Chait has no interest in Parcel D." Schmeiser said
that this is not correct and that Benjamin Chait has indicated he is
interested in Parcel D regardless of the St. Patrick's project.
Benjamin Chait presented Council with drawings of the proposed use of
Parcel D. Chait stated his primary objective is to provide parking on
Parcel D for St. Patrick's School redevelopment project. In response to
Horowitz, Schmeiser said the area was reviewed by a soils engineer and a
structure could be accommodated at the site. Council and staff discussed
layout of the site. In response to Larson, Timmins said a typical urban
renewal contract ties the person to a use and Council approval is needed
to change that use. Atkins asked if a change in the bid application would
void the bidding process. Timmins said as long as the bid price stays
constant and the City does not make any major concessions in the develop-
ment of the property, there should not be any problem.
Larson asked if the City used an aggressive enough bidding process.
Atkins said the price appears to be fair. Schmeiser said the sale of the
property was aggressively advertised. Strait noted that substantial
property tax will be generated by the property once it is developed.
Larson asked if Parcel D will be used for parking only. Chait explained
the parcel will be used for parking because of the low-rise zoning.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA
Strait referred to City Manager's
minority business enterprises and
Council's formal meeting.
Reel 88-27, Side 2
April 28 memo regarding women and
said he will raise questions at the
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2. (Agenda Item 011 -Dispose of a vacated portion of
right-of-way.) In response to Courtney, Schmeiser
purchased the land from the State a few months ago.
Amended
5-16-88
Hollywood Blvd.
said the City
3. Horowitz suggested Council read the article, "Bellevue's Natural
Determinants Implementation Project" included in the 4/29 packet.
4. Horowitz reported she forwarded an article
relating to corporate responsibility regarding
asked what is the City's policy relating to this
to the City Manager
AIDS. Horowitz has
issue.
5. Horowitz noted program evaluations on projects that were passed in
the budget and questioned when they would be available. Atkins said
the program analysis for Forestry and Investments are currently being
prepared.
6. Horowitz asked if the City replaces a tree everytime a tree is cut
down. Atkins said the City has an extensive tree planting program.
Horowitz suggested a tree be replaced at Kirkwood Ave. and Kirkwood
Ct.
7. Dickson reported on plans for the American -Soviet Peace Walk in July.
8. Strait asked where street access points are located south of QuikTrip
on Mormon Trek. Schmeiser said there will be an extension of the
existing street to provide access to the Iowa City retirement
residence. Schmeiser said Mormon Trek will carry additional traffic.
Reel 88-30
9. Council discussed Council meeting schedule and decided to schedule
informal Council meetings on Tuesday, 6:30 pm prior to the formal
Council meetings, through the summer months. Karr asked Council -
members to inform her of any vacation plans.
10. Horowitz noted the annual historic preservation dinner and awards
ceremony will be held May 11.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Larson, to adjourn back to executive
sessthation areupresentlyer iin litigation o orscuss where litigation is imminent whereitsdisclosure 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 particular real estate only where premature disclosure be
reasonably expected to increase the price of the governmental body to pay
for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of the 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, Ambrisco absent. Mayor declared motion carried. Council
adjourned to executive session at 9:10 p.m.
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