HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-29 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
November 29, 1988
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/29/88, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic
Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco,
Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald. Absent: None.
Staffinembers present: Atkins, Melling, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser, Shaffer.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 88-62, Side 2, 427-1; 88-64, Side 1,
1-391.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of 11/15/88,
j as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - 11/14/88,/7.5,0
11/17/88; Bd. of Adjustment - 11/9/88; Riverfront Comm. - 10/19/88•/73/
Council Goal Setting Session - 10/11/88; Historic Preservation Comm./73z
11/9/88; Sr. Center Comm. and Council of Elders - joint mtg, / 933
9/19/88; Airport Comm. - special mtg. 10/20/88 and regular mtg. 1 735
10/20/88. _735
Permit Motions: Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Pan Style/7.36
Pizza Corporation of Iowa dba Rocky Rococo's, 118 S. Dubuque Street.
Approving a Class E Liquor License for Randall's International, Inc.17.3 7
dba Randall Foods, 1851 Lower Muscatine Road. Approving a Class C
Beer Permit for Inn Ho Shinn dba East-West Oriental Foods, 624 s.1739
Gilbert Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for INC., Limited 11.3?
dba The Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $4,169,007.80L2*,o_
for the period of 10/1 thru 10/31/88.
Correspondence: Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting a
certified list of applicants for the position of Treatment Plant w1
Operator - Water Division.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: March/9'2
of Dimes Walk America to be held on 4/23/89, approved. Mail Boxes,/74,�3
Etc., to put lights on the shrubs on city property adjacent to the
building, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Larson, to set a public hearing for
12/13/88, on an ordinance to vacate a portion of excess right-of-way on /704
the south side of U.S. Highway 6, immediately north of Robo Car Wash. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers
present.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Larson, to set a public hearing for
12/13/88, on an ordinance to vacate a portion of excess right-of-way on /704
the south side of U.S. Highway 6, immediately north of Robo Car Wash. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers
present.
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Council Activities
November 29, 1988
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-237, Bk. 99,
p. 237, AMEND THE 1983 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE TO CHANGE THE LAND USE
CLASSIFICATION OF A 16.95 ACRE PARCEL SOUTHEAST OF HIGHWAY 1 NORTH BETWEEN / 7�S
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 Councilmembers tpr sent. AThe Mayor edeclared the resolution adopted. roll call vote unamous, 6/0,
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
consideration hebei given rst mat ethis time. ration and votAffirmativee be d roll and tsecondhe
call vote
unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance to
rezone a 16.95 acre parcel located southeast of Highway 1 North between/7416
Dubuque Road and Hickory Hill Park from RS -5 to RDP, be given second vote
for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Ambrisco
nottheeefforts of the Planning ndence ved andbZoning Commission individual nacknowledging
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moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to vacate
Loos Street, an unimproved local street, extending between Black Springs /7. 7
Circle and Rocky Shore Drive, be given second vote for passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, 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 second vote for/7_`/8
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-238, Bk.
99, p. 238, SETTING FORTH REASONS FOR THE DENIAL OF REZONING OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 528 AND 530 IOWA AVENUE AND 15 NORTH JOHNSON STREET (University /7119
Credit Councilmembers il
present. The declaredtheoresolution adte opted.Daiel all
nd Telecouicans
alerted
Counciilnand the 1public ofrthe aestablishmentnof aonon-profit ioganization/75o
initial Board of Directors to help shape the future of cable TV Public
channel 26 and encouraged interested individuals to apply. Forms are
available from tCity Clerk with the deadline of 12/14. Charlie
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Ruppert, 1406 N. Dubuque Rd., appeared re improvements made at the
intersection of Hwy. 1 and Dubuque Rd.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Broadband Telecomm. 7/ sz
onevacancy for an six-year termor a eending 3/1/95;ear term d CCN Comm 9- threeort vacancies�
9for three-year
terms ndn City/C2. These appointments will be made at
the 1/10/8
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November 29, 1988
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to appoint Mike Dreckman,/ 75S
117 N. Governor, to the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers as a representative
of the public for a two-year term ending 12/31/90. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Ambrisco noted an article in the recent issue of the/756
Iowa Municipalities magazine re Legislative Policy and Resolutions 1988-89
and pointed out resolution N6 dealing with City Government Reorganization
by Home Rule. Ambrisco commented on the impact such legislation would
have on the Library Board and the Airport Commission and questioned
whether the City Council should have a position on such legislation. The
Mayor stated the matter will be scheduled for discussion when the Council
legislative committee meets with area legislators early in the year.
Balmer complimented City employees on their United Way contribution. Z757
Balmer raised concerns re the Benton Street Bridge project and asked that
the City document studies and work already done to Rep. Nagle and Senators
Grassley and Harkin in hopes of moving this project along relative to
federal funding. The Mayor stated the joint City/County meeting scheduled /7S9,
for Thursday, 12/1, has been rescheduled to Thursday, 12/15. He also
appointed John Balmer to the Human Services Hearing Committee and Randy/75
Larson to the Legislative Committee to fill vacancies created by the
resignation of Councilmember Dickson.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-239, Bk. 99,
p. 239, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN A PARTIAL RELEASE OF
REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FOR LOT 1, B.D.I. FIFTH ADDITION AND AUTHORIZING THE/ 6 6
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH RELEASES IN THE FUTURE (Central States Can
Co.). The City Manager explained this was necessary to finalize
paperwork for land being sold to Central States Can Co. and noted the
resolution also authorized the City Manager to sign similar partial
releases for lots being sold with regard to mortgages in the future.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 88-240, Bk. 99,
p. 240, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
STATEMENT FOR 1989 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF
1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES THEREIN AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR
THE GRANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 88-241, Bk. 99CTS FOR TE ,
AND2REMODELINGNOFAWARDIGPTHESPOLICE ANDGFIRER
STATION AT�THE IOWAHCITYDCIVIC/76�
CENTER to Janice Sweet (contract documents production manager) -514,000;
Howard R. Green (mechanical/electrical engineering services) -521,812; and
IIW Associates/Van Winkle & Hart Engineering (structural engineering
services) -$5,800. The City Manager stated monies would be taken from the
contingency fund and outlined the procedure for selecting the three firms.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Council Activities
November 29, 1988
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 88-242, Bk.
99, p. 242, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE U.S. 6 AND,0! .3
KEOKUK STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, Metro Pavers, Inc.,
$104,984.95. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adapted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-243, Bk.
99, p. 243, RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS IN THE PARKING DIVISION AND THE/ 76 4
ACCOUNTING DIVISION, Maintenance Worker 1 -Parking changed to Maintenance
Worker -Traffic and Accountant changed to Senior Accountant. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to defer and schedule for
informal discussion the ordinance Amending Chapter 9.1, Entitled "City
Plaza" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by
Amending Section 9.1-7(a) therein to provide for an additional permitted
use of the City Plaza to be used for the solicitation of funds for the
benefit of Non -Profit Organizations. Council requested the matter be
scheduled for informal discussion to allow staff time to research
registration of non-profit organizations. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn 8:20 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers
present.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
JOHN McDONALD, MAYOR
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 18, 1988
TO: City Council (Memo for Record)
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding pending development issues.
Copy of letter from John Mlancy expressing appreciation to the members of
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Copy of letter from Heritage Cablevision to the Broadband Telecommunications
Commission regarding new services and rate changes. ,
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 23, 1988
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager and Council Member Susan Horowitz regarding
solid waste management planning.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Benton Street Bridge
b. United Way
c. Pending Development Issues
Copy of letter from the City Manager to Ms. Sara Ralston regarding the
alley between Old Brick and the Shaumbaugh House Honors Center.
Copy of letter from Heartland Management Company to Willowcreek Neighbor-
hood Center regarding H.U.D.'s response to a request for a neighborhood
center at Cedarwood Apartments.
To Council Only:
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Police Chief Recruitment
b. New Sheriff
c. Heritage Cablevision Senior Center Promotion
Copy of letter from City Manager to the Chairman of the Housing Commission
regarding appeal of Kent Gregg.
Copy of letter from City Manager to Mr. Robert Carpenter.
Monthly Progress Report of Wastewater Treatment Facilities 177
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City of Iowa city
= MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 18, 1988
TO: City Council (Memo for Record)
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding pending development issues.
Copy of letter from John Mlancy expressing appreciation to the members of
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Copy of letter from Heritage Cablevision to the Broadband Telecommunications
Commission regarding new services and rate changes.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 23, 1988
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager and Council Member Susan Horowitz regarding
solid waste management planning.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Benton Street Bridge
b. United Way
c. Pending Development Issues
Copy of letter from the City Manager to Ms. Sara Ralston regarding the
alley between Old Brick and the Shaumbaugh House Honors Center.
Copy of letter from Heartland Management Company to Willowcreek Neighbor-
hood Center regarding H.U.D.'s response to a request for a neighborhood
center at Cedarwood Apartments.
To Council Only:
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Police Chief Recruitment
b. New Sheriff
c. Heritage Cablevision Senior Center Promotion
Copy of letter from City Manager to the Chairman of the Housing Commission
regarding appeal of Kent Gregg.
Copy of letter from City Manager to Mr. Robert Carpenter.
Monthly Progress Report of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
77
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