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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-15 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 15, 1988 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/15/88, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Fosse, Beagle, Milkman, Penney, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 88-62, Side 1, 1-723; Side 2, 723-427. The Mayor proclaimed November 16, 1988, as COMMUNITY READ -IN DAY /G Y Dwight Seegmiller, President of Hills Bank, accepted the proclamation and presented a gift to the Mayor. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, 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 11/1/88, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Ally Library Trusteesutes of Boa100/27/88; Police and Fire Retirement/SystemBd. of'1651 Bds.-/L joint meeting 8/23/88; Bd. of Adjustment - 10/12/88; P&R Comm.-8.S:J 10/12/88; Human Rights Comm. /6s Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 10/20/88. /GSS Permit Motions: Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Eagle Food Centers, Inc. dba Eagle Food Center 9157, 600 N. Dodge Street✓657 Approving a C1Ess E Beer Permit for Eagle Food Centers, Inc. dba/6S9 i Eagle Food Center 9220, 1101 S. Riverside Drive. Approving an application for a beer permit refund for 7 -Eleven Sales Corporation/45Y dba 7 -Eleven Store 918048, 820 1st Avenue. Resolutions: Bk. 99; RES. 88-228, p. 228, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A RIGHT-OF-WAY ASSURANCE STATEMENT FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS.,/446 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM. APPROVING 88-230/, p. 2 0 ACCEPTINCITY)S 1989 G THE 9WORK STREET,//,4/ FOR/61z THE SCOTT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 88-231, p. 231,L64,3 ACCEPTES 88-2321Np T23 32, ACCEPTING SANITARYRLANDFILLE WORK FOR THE FY89 SEM IMPROV IMPROEXCAVATION VEMENTS RPROJECT. FIRST RAND 64 ROCHESTER, PART THREE. Correspondence: Allen D. Stroh regarding the proposed rezoning//,6-6- requested by the University of Iowa Credit Union. K.K. Merker /G6 G regarding the proposed rezoning requested by the University of Iowa Credit Union. signed _ rezoningrequest d by theUiversi0people Credit Union.ardinMemopfrom//-6T' the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants 144 ,9 for the following positions: Customer Service Representative- A� 7d Finance/Treasury; Account Clerk - Finance/Treasury; Senior Accountant /G 7/ . Finance/Accounting; Maintenance Worker III - Public Works/Water;/­(.7_.'_ Maintenance Worker III - Public Works/Water; Central Services Clerk -ILL'? Finance/Purchasing; Operations Specialist - Finance/Data Processing;/ 7 Maintenance Worker I - Public Works/Streets. ,i ys Minutes Council Activities November 15, 1988 Page 2 Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Kappa Alpha Theta to set up a table on City Plaza from which to take orders for Christmas /6 76 Trees as a fund-raiser to benefit several local charities, approved. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Palestine Solidarity Committee to have a motorcade in downtown Iowa City at/677 12:00 noon on 11/15/88, denied. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. 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 classification of a 16.95�� 78 acre parcel southeast of Highway I North between Dubuque Road and Hickory Hill Park from Residential at a density of 2-8 dwelling units per acre to Office, Research and Development Center (Iowa City Press -Citizen). Mary Stier, Publisher of the Press -Citizen, appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone a 16.95 acre parcel located southeast of Highway 1 North between Dubuque Road and/6'79 Hickory Hill Park from RS -5 to RDP. No one appeared. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, that the ordinance to vacate Loos Street, an unimproved local street, extending between Black Springs// -,?O Circle and Rocky Shore Drive, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt a resolution to amend the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update to change the land use classification of 528 3 530 Iowa Avenue and 15 North Johnson Street from Residential at a /68 1 density of 25+ dwelling units per acre to Mixed Land Use (University of Iowa Credit Union). Individual Councilmembers outlined their reasons for voting against the proposal. Council accepted correspondence from: Monty Monick, 1147 E. Court; Frank Riehl, 630 E. Washington; Gary E Mary Rick, 1027 E. Market; Donald McCloskey, 320 Melrose; Paul Weber, 942 Iowa; Jan Holland, 1039 E. College; Carolyn Hardesty, 109 S. Summit; Ceil Pickering, 417 Crestview; Agnes Kuhn, 1185 E. Jefferson; Jim Maynard, 1909 Winston; Clark Staflay, 701 -18th Ave. (C); Marion Jones; Joanand Gary Snyder; Christy Galloway, 400 S. Dubuque; Robert Allen, 910 W. Benton; Dick and Jan Lee, 1500 Brookwood; Robert Kutcher, 1334 Bristol; Mary Elizabeth Pechous; Bonnie Rubin; Lisa Ingram, 1905 F Street; Donita Langholdt, 805 Fairchild; Elizabeth and W. Philip Phair, 425 Hutchinson; Lawrence Lynch, Atty. for Credit Union; Patricia Passmore, 1701 Hwy. 1 W; Mary Brummel; Lorna Cress, 604 Beldon Avenue; Teresa Smith, 193 Bon Aire; Herman 6 Freda Villhauer, 1911 H St.; Mary Fay, 106 Bon Aire; Patty Villhauer, 1417 Ash; Eleanor Kron, 1127 E. Washington; David and Suzanne Koury, 2 Kirkwood Circle; Jeri Knipfer, 4214 Lakeside; Paul Burgess, 1211 Bloomington; Petition from 758 members of the Credit Union supporting the request; Petition from 95 members of the Credit Union undecided/opposed to the request. After discussion the Mayor declared the resolution defeated on unanimous roll call vote, 0/6, all Councilmembers present. Minutes Council Activities November 15, 1988 Page 3 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance to rezone 528 1 530 Iowa Avenue and 15 North Johnson Street from RNC -20 to CB -2, bet given first vote for passage (University of Iowa Credit Union). The Mayor declared the ordinance defeated on unanimous roll call vote, 0/6, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to amend the accessory uses section of the Zoning Ordinance to permit manufacturing uses in commercial zones to have accessory uses, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that ORD. 88-3395, Bk. 29, p. 37, AMEND THE SIGN REGULATIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT ONE LARGE FREE-STANDING SIGN FOR HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR ANS`/ INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-233, Bk. 99, 'PLAN 233, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT StaffinemberOBeagle8DI FIFTH eported thatTthe,AND Pla ningTand ZoningDI ECOND ComnissDionlhad1G25 voted unanimously in favor of the proposal at their meeting the previous evening. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. 88-3396, Bk. 29, p. 38, VACATING A 9,720 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF THE MADISON STREET RIGHT -OF- L WAY BETWEEN assed and aoted. Affirmative MARKET r fcallANvoteLunanimo s, STREETS,OOMINGTON 6/0, ll Coube ncil embe s present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to approve the recolimit on Highway 1ndation of h Northnsouthaof I-80. Thaind Zoning meission to Mayor declaredetheemotion eed �8 carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of h 8 P City property, to -wit, a portion of Madison Street right-of-way between -Z Market Street and Bloomington Street to the University of Iowa. No one appeared. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 88-234, Bk. 99, p. 234, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF MADISON STREET RIGHT-. OF -WAY BETWEEN MARKET STREET AND BLOOMINGTON STREET AND APPROVAL OF intheAGREEMENT legal description H and HIN SUBJECT itAREA. wouldThe beC correctenoted d Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Minutes Council Activities November 15, 1988 Page 4 A public hearing was held on the Facilities Plan Update and Environmental Review for the Wastewater System Improvements Project. No/6510 on appeared. The City Manager updated Council on the grant eligibility process. Councilmember Horowitz recommended the Facilities Plan Update and Environmental Review document to anyone interested in the subject. The Mayor noted the recommendation from CCN re CDBG funds and stated it would be entered into the record at this time (Item 014a). Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs that the City Council 16 L fund the CDBG projects in the following amounts: Housing Rehabilitation (6 programs) arwood Neighborhood $Center/Headstart $50,000; HooverElementary Curb P/Sid stan edS ool Handicapped Ramp and Playground Facilities - $5,000; Youth Services Facility Renovation (Mayor's Youth Employment Program) - $7,675; Hillcrest Family Services Renovation - $25,000; Small Repair Program (Elderly Services Agency) - $6,000; Riverfront/Ralston Creek Cleanup (Mayor's Youth Employment Program) - $4,325; Aid-to-Agencies (specific Agency funding levels to be determined) - $90,000; Disposition - $3,000; Program Administration - $105,000; Planning & Program Development $12,000; Assistance to Minority and Women Business Enterprises - $2,500; Contingency - $32,500. The Mayor noted changes after Council informal session of 11/14 as follows: Riverfront/Ralston Creek Cleanup-MYEP from $4,325 to $0 with the understanding that the project would be funded from other funds; Recreation Center Accessibility to Photo and Potter's Studio from $0 to $6,805; Contingency from $32,500 to $30,020. A public hearing was held to receive comments from the public regarding the Recommendations by the Committee on Community Needs (CCN) on//022 the Use of 1989 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. No one appeared. In response to the Mayor, Karen Kubby, CCN Chairperson, acknowledged that the Commission was in agreement with the Council changes as proposed. The Mayor thanked the Commission for their time and efforts in preparing the recommendations. The Mayor announced one vacancy on the Human Rights Commission for an/6 9.3 unexpired term ending 1/1/90. This appointment will be made at the 1/10/89 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to appoint Mary Geasland, 53 /6 9�1 Regal Lane, to the Sr. Center Commission for an unexpired term ending 12/31/90. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Council noted that no applications were received until 11/15 and encouraged citizens to apply for City Boards and Commissions. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, to appoint Robert Hicks, 3116/6'7s Juniper, to the Airport Commission for an unexpired term ending 3/1/91. The Mayor declared the motion carried, unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Horowitz encouarged females to apply when another vacancy comes up. Councilmember Larson reminded the community of the Scouting for Food/4V6 Program currently being done in the community and urged citizens to participate. Horowitz asked that the open burning of leaves policy be-l-6 9 r Minutes Council Activities November 15, 1988 Page 5 discussed by Council and noted a number of complaints re the heavy smoke conditions on certain days. The matter will be scheduled for an upcoming informal session. In response to Courtney, the City Manager stated a 14V?' press release is prepared re City holidays and trash pick-up. The City Manager asked that the matter of land acquisition be added//07 to the reasons for adjourning to executive session after tonight's formal meeting. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 88-235, Bk. 99, PLA235 FOR THE COMMUNITYTIAL ANTI DEVELOPMENTBLOCK GRANT -DISPLACEMENT AND LOCATION ASSISTANCE ao Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor declared the resolution adopted. ed seconded p. 236, ISSUANCEOFNOT TO EXCEED 53,000,000 IN AGGto REGATE Pt RES. RINCIPALBk. AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MICHAEL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT),/7,9/ SERIES 1989, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE, CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel 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; 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 a shallbe available pfor epublic gexamination owhen othe transaction sed under this pdiscussed is completed; and to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 21 according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 8:45 p.m. JOHN Mc ONALD, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR ,CITY CLERK City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE November 1, 1988 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager. If: Material Mailed to Council Only Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald to Bureau of Community Services, Department of Human Rights, expressing support for the proposed neighborhood center at Cedarwood Apartment Complex. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Pending Development Issues b. Chamber of Commerce L c. Max Yocum - Showers Addition L d. Marilyn Bennett Grievance Arbitration Memorandum from the City Manager to the Airport Manager regarding economic development of airport properties. _ Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager to the City Attorney regarding recruitment for assistant city attorney. / A City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: November 4, 1988 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Sent to Council Only Memorandum from Mayor McDonald regarding goal -setting session. /7 Memorandum from the City Manager regarding substance abuse. Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding items of concern on University's Sewer Rate Proposal. L Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding joint human services funding hearings. Notice of meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League on November 16, 1988. /7 Memorandum from the Engineering staff along with copy of the facilities plan update for the wastewater treatment plant. 17 City of Iowan City MEMORANDVM IDATE: November 7, 1988 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Mailed to Council Only Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Road Use Tax Study b. Melrose and Grand Avenue Intersection c. Large Lot Policy/Environmental Ordinance d. Deaths in Staffinembers' Families e. Speaking Engagements f. Benton Street Bridge Copy of letter from Central States Can Company expressing appreciation for assistance of city staff. City of Iowa City _ MEMORANDUM DATE: November 10, 1988 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding the Kegger Ordinance/alcohol abuse. Copy of letter from the City Manager to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation regarding the Benton Street Bridge. Memorandum from the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding funding of the potter's studio accessibility. Letter from Chairperson of University Envionmental Committee re the alley between Old Brick and the Shambaugh Honor House needing repair. Sent to Council Only: Letter from Sheller -Globe expressing appreciation for CPR training. Letter from IDOT to JCCOG expressing appreciation for the work of Jeff Davidson in applying for UMTA grants on behalf of several systems. Letter from Economy Advertising Company inviting the Mayor and Council to the ABI legislative briefing. KJ I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM OATS= November 1, 1988 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager. If: Material Mailed to Council Only Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald to Bureau of Community Services, Department of Human Rights, expressing support for the proposed neighborhood center at Cedarwood Apartment Complex. i Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Pending Development Issues b. Chamber of Commerce c. Max Yocum - Showers Addition d. Marilyn Bennett Grievance Arbitration L' Memorandum from the City Manager to the Airport Manager regarding economic L development of airport properties. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager to the City Attorney regarding recruitment for assistant city attorney. I City of lows City MEMORANDUM DATE: November 4, 1988 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager If: Material Sent to Council Only Memorandum from Mayor McDonald regarding goal -setting session. Memorandum from the City Manager regarding substance abuse. Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding items of concern on University's Sewer Rate Proposal. Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding joint human services funding hearings. Notice of meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League on November 16, 1988. Memorandum from the Engineering staff along with copy of the facilities plan update for the wastewater treatment plant. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATI: November 7, 1988 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager If: Material Mailed to Council Only Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Road Use Tax Study b. Melrose and Grand Avenue Intersection c. Large Lot Policy/Environmental Ordinance d. Deaths in Staffinembers' Families e. Speaking Engagements f. Benton Street Bridge Copy of letter from Central States Can Company expressing appreciation for assistance of city staff. City of Iowa City r7-- MEMORANDUM DATE: November 10, 1988 TO: City Council FWM: City Manager If: Material in Information Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding the Kegger Ordinance/alcohol abuse. Copy of letter from the City Manager to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation regarding the Benton Street Bridge. Memorandum from the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding funding of the potter's studio accessibility. Letter from Chairperson of University Envionmental Committee re the alley between Old Brick and the Shambaugh Honor House needing repair. Sent to Council Only: Letter from Sheller -Globe expressing appreciation for CPR training. Letter from IDOT to JCCOG expressing appreciation for the work of Jeff Davidson in applying for UMTA grants on behalf of several systems. Letter from Economy Advertising Company inviting the Mayor and Council to the ABI legislative briefing.