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Informal Council Discussion
May 4, 1987
Informal Council Discussion: May 4, 1987, at 7:05 p.m. in the Council
am ers C a ivic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding.
Council resent: Strait, Courtney, Dickson, Ambrisco. Absent: McDonald,
Zu er, a er.
Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Timmins, Franklin, Boothroy.
Tape-recording: Reel 87-C20, Side 1, 23-270.
CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONS:
The City Council agreed to add to the Consent Calendar a Class G Liquor
License for Missouri Development Company and petitions from residents
regarding proposed installation of parking meters in the Central Business
District.
PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN 0
-4N.
."." ' rnrtnanU nnu DIUKHut. TranKlln
stated oo roy willpresentover ea pra3ec ion ransparencies at
tomorrow's formal Council meeting showing the distinction between a
required yard and a yard. Franklin said there is currently a provi-
sion in the Zoning Ordinance for regulating special vehicles in the
front yard and this ordinance strengthens the enforcement provision.
Ambrisco stated the public hearing will be continued until June 2,
1987. Franklin stated she and Boothroy will meet with Bud Means,
Local Chapter President of the Good Sam Association -Organization of
RV Owners, on Wednesday to discuss the proposed ordinance. Boothroy
said representatives from other local RV organizations will also be
present at that meeting. In response to Ambrisco, Franklin stated
boats could be defined as RV's if they meet size specifications.
B. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK ZONE. No Council
discussion.
C. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO DEFINE FITNESS CENTERS AND
HEALTH SPAS. No Council discussion.
D. ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22 OF THF Tnua rTTv rnnc nc nonTunurcc
E. ORDINANCE TO
the Zoning Ordinance and
Code, entitled "Environmf
ssion.
HALARU UVhRLAY ZONE ;,THE ZONING
ie amen men removes e Ordinance
it in another chapter of the Muni
Regulations."
F. ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 36-65 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE
R T ONF EN E D HED ES. Frank Tn rep 0"
the ann ng
Zoning Commission members were unable to attend Council's informal
discussion as planned. Planning & Zoning Commission members were to
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MAY 4, 1987
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discuss with Councilmembers the issue of whether permits would be
height. For all ranklinfences statedor for staff is sus only ortingreaterpermi than six feet in
ts
and the Planning & Zoning Commission was opposedtoComprehensive
permfor all fences
itting process. Franklin suggested deferring this item until June
2.
-• Ly dna me requestis to rezone the property
from A-1, Rural, to RS, Suburban Residential. Franklin said the
recommendation is to advise the County that this rezoning is inconsis-
tent with Area 5 Policy. Area 5 Policy calls for agricultural devel-
opment and faun family development. In response to Dickson, Franklin
said Council should take action on this item.
recommendation rom t e ann n - rrdnKiin said this —is as
reconvene the
Fringe Area Committee because proposed improvements ot tScott Boulevard
and Local Road and construction of the City's municipal sewage treat-
ment facility may place developmental pressures on Area 5 of the
fringe area. Ambrisco said the Fringe Area Committee will meet on
May 14, 1987.
ANNUAL WORK SESSION WITH BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS Reel 87-C20, Side 1
Atkins stated Council received his April 29, 1987, memo regarding annual
work sessions - City Boards and Commissions. Atkins said he would provide
a general overview of theCity'sverevenue and expenditures, City projects
and policies relating to City gornment for board and commission members.
Council agreed to Atkins' proposal to hold the work session.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA:
Reel 87-C20, Side I
I. Courtney noted Council received correspondence from Paula Brandt
regarding traffic problems on North Gilbert Street. Atkins stated
staff will study the problem and prepare a response.
2. Dickson requested installation of a deceleration right turn lane at
the intersection of Highway I and Sunset. Atkins said he will request
staff to prepare information.
3. In response to Strait, Timmins said Dick Boyle is preparing an opinion
regarding the Oldis property/Virginia Drive right-of-way vacation.
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4. Strait noted Council received correspondence from Greg Brown regarding
objections to the alley paving project. Karr said the project is part
of the alley assessment project and a public hearing is scheduled for
May 12. Atkins said he will review that correspondence.
5. In response to Strait, Atkins said that an informational form is being
prepared for City employees to report problems within Iowa City.
B• (Agenda Item No. 15 - ODI Agreement)
this item. Atkins requested Council defer
7. Karr stated that staff has requested Council return copies of the
Coralville Milldam Feasibility Study.
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EXECUTIVE
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under Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session
pesentlytinnlitigationC to dorcuss wheretliteigationhisouncil eminentnwhereeitstdisclo-
sure would be likely to prejudice or banish the position of the governmen-
tal body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0,
McDonald, Zuber, Baker absent. Mayor declared the motion carried. Coun-
cil adjourned to executive session at 7:25 p.m.
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OFFICIAL COKIL ACTIOIC - 5/5/87
The cost of is $ publishing the following Proceedings
& claims
calendar year r Sal Curmlative cost for this
Iove Cit ication is $
at the Civic Council, reg, arty , 5/5/87,
Center. Mayor pro ten 130 P.M.
Couicilnerb� preset. Baker P'esidirg.
McDonald, Strait. Absent: Baker, ourZ�ube, Dicks.,
The kOr Pru tan proclaim hay I-7, as FESPH,7
FOR 17W WOK; May 4-10, 1987, at EE KIND TO ANBMFS
as I
%Y 1016, I�7, as�HISTORIC, 1987� CITY HOSPITAL WEEX;
7, 1987, asas USING FiQE WOK IER*2DAY�y 0-16,ZVATION K19B7y
Moved and second
°C ions s that the following item and
or bin the Consent Calendar be receives
and/or adopted as aided.
APprcval of Official Council Actions of the
regular meeting of 4/21/87, as publish sub-
Clerk. correction,as recameWedbydCity
Minutes of Boards and Cmmissions: Citi-
zens Corm. on City Revenues - 4/14/87, 4/22/87;
Rishts�CarPreservation Coon, - 4/8/87; Human
9 3/23/87; Bs, of Libr
- 4/23/87; P&Z Conn 4/16/87 P&7 aary
nd Trustees
Preservation Carr.. joint meets Historic
PbrInIt Pbtions: Class C Liquor Licen ,
Liquor License Colonial Lanes, 2253 Old Hwy, 218 Sauth�C asst
i Corner Drive. Spec Pantera's Pizza, 21 Sturgis
i Mria Special Class CBee-Wine License
for sett*�POnes, 212 S. ClintonIng ,
TING A Pi1BLIC bFEARING FQ2 5/12 87-84, SET
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71f FY87 OPERATING Bim, 1. 1 ON ftftING
PUBLIC FEARING Fql 5/12/87 �' SETTING A
ON AVING
CAPITALP�� cis
B(D(E7 ApD ESTPABLI94I �A
public he C a&5% 2�Bl r �receiveOc set a
COMMts on the Pegram description for
ProPosai use of $93,000 in rental rehabilitation
grant fads for 1987. TES. 87146, SETTING A
ULIC FEARING FOR 5/12/87, CN RNNS, SPECIFICA-
TFE CONS FMq 0 �NTRACT AtD FSTIM4TE O' CST FOR
WN FACILITYION (F 11E SOUI}7 WASTEWATER TREAT-
Correa rPRGECT,
Of the Willoowereek WiJ�Varden &ry, Director
°9 thanks for W 9 hood Cute, express-
i Council s continued support,
Ing
tthe para regarding the Proposed ordinance regard-
Johnnie Shaffer. of recreational vehicles Iran:
Dorothy Kohler.Jaren B. Boorman; Dennisand
Traffic E 'Irving 0 oma. Mono fro
n the
Street at ntersection with �Q3kcrest St eet�,
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May 5, 1987
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Meso from the Civil Service Cmmission submit-
ting a certified list of applicants for the
Position of Animal Control Officer/Police De-
partment, Petition from residents regandirg
Proposed installation of parking meters in the
Central Business District.
Applications for the Use of Streets and
Public Grounds: Riverfest Corm, for a Brown Bag
Lunch Evert on 4/20-24/87, approved. Joanna
'wson for "Take Back the Night" march and rally
on 5/2/87, approved. Patricia Van Eck for the
use of public grounds far Manorial Day services
on 5/25/87, approved. Jane Dinsmore for permis-
sion to distribute poppies to aid veterans in
the downtown area of Iowa City on 5/15-16/87,
approved. Doris Abboud cn behalf of a metal-
sodthing class from the University of Iowe to
display and sell handcrafted iters from the
Plaza Mini -Park on 5/2-3/87 (rain dates
5/8-9/87), approved. Gloria William for the use
Of Plaza Mini -Park to distribute literature
regarding Earth Day on 4/18/87, approved. Kevin
Burton for the use of public grounds for a march
and rally by the Black Student Union on 4/29/87,
approved.
the Mayor Pro ten declared the motion carried.
A public hearing ores held on an ordinance to
arced Section 36-58(g) of the Zoning Ordinance
concerning special vehicle parking and storage. The
follm*rlg people appeared: Jim Boorman, 2705
Friendship; Glenn Roberts, 21 Aehwood; Charles Kent,
220 Richards; W.E. (Bill) Fischer, 1203 Tracy Lane;
Ray Willoughby, 2418 Washington; Dick Buxton, 2655
Hillside; John Shaffer, 901 Bloanington; Arlo Fry,
N. 45 7th Avenue. Mored and Seconded to continue
the Public hearing to June 2, 1987, The Mayor Pro
ten declared the motion carried and noted that a
meeting would be taking place with concerned cit.
zens and staff to review the ordinance prior to the
June meeting. Moved and seceded to accept ltr.
fron Ruth Weinard and Edward Kintz; petition from 40
residents objecting to Proposed Ordinance. The
Mayor Pro ten declared the motion carried
Moved and seconded that the a,dinance to anand
the Research Development Park (I)P) zone, be given
first vote for passage, The Mayor Pro tem declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance to amend
the Zoning Ordinance to define fitness centers and
health spas, be given first vote for passage. The
yor Pro ten declared the motion carried.
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May 5, 1987
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance to amend
Chapter 22 of the Iotie City Cade of Ordinances,
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oncerning the elimination of the requirement for
licensing manufactured housing parks (mobile hones
be given first vote for passage, The Mayor Pro
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seceded that CRD. 87-3318, TO"MTRE FLO00 HVARO OVERLAY ZONE of the Zoning Ord.
nance, be passed and adopted
Moved and seconded to defer to 6/2/87, an ordi-
nance to amend Section 36-65 of the Zoning Ordinance
regarding the regulation of fences and hedges. The
Mayor pro tan declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 87-3319, AMENDING
SECTION 36-8(c)(3)a.3. of the Zoning Ordinance
regabing the location of parkirg areas in a C or I
zone within five feet of an R zone boundary, be
Passed and adopted.
MNed and seceded to defer to 6/2/87, until
after the Fringe Committee meets, a recoamedatdon
Of the PQ Cam, that a request submitted, by
Clifford Bell to rezone a tract located in the
Canty fran A-1 Rural to RS Sububan Residential, be
denied. The Mayor pro ten declared the motion
carried,
lecomnedation of the p&Z Caron, noted as fol_
70y6: That the Fringe Area Committee reconvene to
discuss development policies for Area 5 of the
Johnson County/las City Fringe Area,
A public hearing ties held on plans, specifica-
tions, form of contract and cost estimate for the
FY89 Asphalt Resurfacing project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RFS. 87-87, APPROV-
ING RM, SPECIFICATIN FORM OF C NM= AMP COST
ESTIMATE FOR TME FY88 ASPHALT RESURFACIMG PROJECT
AHD AUIMORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED MAY 27, 1987.
Justine Retz, 529 East College, appeared repre-
sentang the Committee for Preservation of Free
Parking in Residential Areas, regardirg petitions
submitted to preserve non -metered parking in resi-
dential areas, Leonard Yeggy, 840 St. Anne's Drive,
Roberta Tared ill dangeOf lavn rs
Manor Drive, ing and pesticides,
ared re the
BOI agreement with the City. Darlene Clausen, 508
E. Bloomington, appeared in support of the petitions
to preserve note the 400 a d Parking in residential areas and
500 blocks of Bloomington, E.L.
GdOvig, 50 Wakefield Ct„ representing the local
chapter of the American Association of Retired
Persons (AqRp) re the City Transit System,
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May 5, 1987
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Moved and seceded to approve the recamendation
of the Airport Carm. to appoint Jade Ashby to the
Airport Zoning Cann. as a representative of the
Airport Corm., for an unecpired tens ending 1/l/8B.
The Mayor Pro ten declared the motion carried.
Recomendations of the Boards and Cormissions
noted as follows: The Hunan Rights Conn. recarmeds
that the Council approve an additional anadrgnt to
the City's Nbn-Discrimination Ordinance to assess
the costs of public hearing to the respondent when
the finding frau the public hearing is against the
respondent; the Bd. of Library Trustees recamends
that Section 2D -19(d) of the Library Ordinance be
arendai as follows: "Vacancies. The position of any
trustee shall be Vacant if he moves pernanently fran
the city, or county in case of a non-resident mem-
ber; or if he is absent for four 4 consecutive
regular meetings of the Bo Vacancies in the
Board shall be filled by appoinbrent of the Mayor,
with the approval of the Council, or the Board of
Supervisors in the case of the non-resident madxr,
and the new trustee shall fill out the enecpired
term for vhich the appointment is made."
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-88, AUiHOR-
IZING FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A
GRANT MR THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONiRDL ACT
UNUVENTS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-89, URDING
CONTPPCT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND TIE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR TIE CONSTRUCTION
CF TIE PARKING RW "A" MAINTE1010E AND REPAIRS
PROJECT, TO R.A. MWON CONTRACTING, INC. OF DMV Al
NEBRW, for $101,207.50.
Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 87-90, ESTAB-
LISHING A LANDFILL FEE.
Moved and seconded to defer to 5/12/87, a reso-
lution authorizing and approving agreernent between
the City and Business Developrent, Inc. (BDI) for
financing Heinz Road construction. The Mayor Pro
ten declared the nation carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-91, AUTHCRIZ-
ING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA
DEPMENT FOR AN EME]WCY
SHELTER GRANT AUUiORIZED BNr OF ECONOMIC y TIE HOMELM XT OF
1986.
Moved and seconded to adopt IES. 87-92, AUT1DR-
IZING ACQUISITION OF AVIGATION EASEMENTS BY NEGOTIA-
TION OR CONDMTION IN CONECTION WITH THE TathIAY
6-24 EXTENSION PROJECT AT TIE 1014A CITY MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT.
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and seconded to a1OPt MS. 87-93
IM1G AIUAUTHORIZ NG AND DIRECTING TW 1MYOR'PM CITyY-
OE"RK TO ERECUM AND ATTEST, TESPECTTVELY, A MIRUIL
IN CMECTIOIN NTW V 5T BWON S BRIE
PROJECT.
Chapter 8,Moved andsecondedt ortdinance ensiling
Ddinances relatingthelare City Cade of
adopting tle 1985 Edition IL },he Ung niform regulationsby
Crile, with certain aoendnents and additions, and
foro+idirg for its enforrenent, be given first vote
Passage. The Mayor Pro ten declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that
Chapter 8, Article Iv �e ordinance amending
adopting the 145 Edition of the LhMechanical
form Mechanical
Code with certain amendments thereof, be given first
vote for passage. The %yor Pro ten declared the
motion carried.
Moved and
Chapter 8, Article ill the U the ordinance anendi
by adopting the 1985 Edition of thhe lhifbnn Code forOUs Building r
the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings with certain
anednents thereof, be given first vote for passage.
The Mayor Pru ten declared the notion carriedAft"d and seconded .
complete description n f 9:0o p.m.
activi-
iaile in the office of the City Clerk.
s/M4RIAN K. s/KATE DICKSON, MAYOR PRD TEM
Submitted for publication 5/8/81
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
May 5, 1987
Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 5/5/87, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Pro tem presiding. Councilmembers present: Baker, Courtney,
Dickson, McDonald, Strait. Absent: Ambrisco, Zuber. Staffinembers pres-
ent: Atkins, Melling, Timmins, Karr, Franklin, Boothroy, Schmadeke,
Gannon, Frantz, Zehr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-C21, Side
2, 1 -End; 87-C22, Side 1, 1-488.
The Mayor Pro tem proclaimed May 1-7, as RESPECT FOR LAW WEEK; May
4-10, 1987, at BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK; May 10-16, 1987, as IOWA CITY
HOSPITAL WEEK; May 10-16, 1987, as HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK; May 7,
1987, as BARRIER AWARENESS DAY; May 10-16, 1987, as NURSING HOME WEEK.
The Mayor Pro tem noted the additions to the Consent Calendar. Moved
by Strait, seconded by Courtney, that the following items and recommenda-
tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
4/21/87, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Citizens' Conn. on City Reve-
nues - 4/14/87, 4/22/87; Historic Preservation Comm. - 4/8/87; Human
Rights Comm. - 3/23/87; Bd. of Library Trustees - 4/23/87; P&Z Cortin. -
4/16/87; P&Z and Historic Preservation Comms. joint meeting -4/16/87.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Pershell
Corp, dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Old Hwy. 218 South. Approving a Class
G Liquor License for Missouri Development Company dba Pantera's Pizza,
21 Sturgis Corner Drive. Approving a Special Class C Beer -Wine Li-
cense for Mama's Inc. dba Mama Capones, 212 S. Clinton.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 87-84, Bk. 95, p. 84, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 5/12/87, ON AMENDING THE FY87 OPERATING BUDGET.
RES. 87-85, Bk. 95, p. 85, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 5/12/87, ON
APPROVING THE FY87 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL
PROJECTS BUDGET FOR FY88. To set a public hearing for 5/12/87, to
receive citizen comments on the program description for the proposed
use of $93,000 in rental rehabilitation grant funds for 1987. RES.
87-86, Bk. 95, p. 86, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 5/12/87, ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION OF THE SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY PROJECT.
Correspondence; Joan Vanden Berg, Director of the Willowcreek
Neighborhood Center, expressing thanks for the Council's continued
support. Letters regarding the proposed ordinance regarding the
parking of recreational vehicles from: Johnnie Shaffer; James B.
Boorman; Dennis and Dorothy Kahler; Irving O'Harra. Memo from the
Traffic Engr. re: Parking prohibition on George Street at its inter-
section with Oakcrest Street. Memo from the Civil Service Commission
submitting a certified list of applicants for the position of Animal
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Control Officer/police Department. Petition from residents regarding
proposed installation of parking meters in the Central Business Dis-
trict.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Riverfest
Comm, for a Brown Bag Lunch Event on 4/20-24/87, approved. Joanna
Rawson for "Take Back the Night" march and rally on 5/2/87, approved.
Patricia Van Eck for the use of public grounds for Memorial Day serv-
ices on 5/25/87, approved. Jane Dinsmore for permission to distribute
poppies to aid veterans in the downtown area of Iowa City on
5/15-16/87, approved. Doris Abboud on behalf of a metalsmithing class
from the University of Iowa to display and sell handcrafted items from
the Plaza Mini -Park on 5/2-3/87 (rain dates 5/8-9/87), approved.
Gloria Williams for the use of Plaza Mini -Park to distribute litera-
ture regarding Earth Day on 4/18/87, approved. Kevin Burton for the
use of public grounds for a march and rally by the Black Student Union
on 4/29/87, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber absent. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings
as set.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend Section 36-58(g) of
the Zoning Ordinance concerning special vehicle parking and storage. The
following people appeared: Jim Boorman, 2705 Friendship; Glenn Roberts,
21 Lane;; Charles Willoughby, 2418220 Washington;�Diick Buxton, 2655hHillside;1203 TJohn
Shaffer, 901 Bloomington; Arlo Fry, N. 45 7th Avenue. Moved by McDonald,
seconded by Strait, to continue the public hearing to June 2, 1987. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Zuber,
Ambrisco absent, and noted that a meeting would be taking place with
concerned citizens and staff to review the ordinance prior to the June
meeting. Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald, to accept ltr, from Ruth
Weinard and Edward Kintz; petition from 40 residents objecting to proposed
ordinance. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 5/0, Ambrisco,
Zuber absent.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to amend the
Research Development Park (ROP) zone, be given first vote for passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber absent. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Moved
he ordnance to amend
the Zoning bOrdinance dtosdefine dfitness rcentershand thealthispas, be given
first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Ambrisco, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Moved
Baker, that the ordinnce to amend
Chap-
ter 22 of the SIowa tCity cC dedofy.Orrdinances, concerniingathe elimination of
the requirement for licensing manufactured housing parks (mobile homes),
be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion car-
ried.
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Moved by Baker, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 87-3318, Bk. 28, p. 11,
TO AMEND THE FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY ZONE of the Zoning Ordinance, be passed
and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber
absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, to defer to 6/2/87, an ordinance
to amend Section 36-65 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the regulation of
fences and hedges. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 5/0,
Ambrisco, Zuber absent.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Courtney, that ORD. 87-3319, Bk. 28, p.
12, AMENDING SECTION 36-58(c)(3)a.3. of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the
location of parking areas in a C or I zone within five feet of an R zone
boundary, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to defer to 6/2/87, until after
the Fringe Committee meets, a recommendation of the P&Z Comm. that a
request submitted by Clifford Bell to rezone a tract located in the County
from A-1 Rural to RS Suburban Residential, be denied. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the motion carried, 4/1, Courtney voting "no" and Ambrisco, Zuber
absent.
Recommendation of the P&Z Comm, noted as follows: That the Fringe
Area Committee reconvene to discuss development policies for Area 5 of the
Johnson County/Iowa City Fringe Area.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract
and cost estimate for the FY88 Asphalt Resurfacing Project. No one ap-
peared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-87, Bk. 95, p.
87, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE
FOR THE FY88 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RE-
CEIVED MAY 27, 1987. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco,
Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Justine Retz, 529 East College, appeared representing the Committee
for Preservation of Free Parking in Residential Areas, regarding petitions
submitted to preserve non -metered parking in residential areas. Leonard
Yeggy, 840 St. Anne's Drive, appeared re dangers of lawn spraying and
pesticides. Roberta Till Retz, 600 Manor Drive, appeared re the BDI
agreement with the City. Darlene Clausen, 508 E. Bloomington, appeared in
support of the petitions to preserve free parking in residential areas and
noted the 400 and 500 blocks of Bloomington. E.L. Gjovig, 50 Wakefield
Ct., representing the local chapter of the American Association of Retired
Persons (AARP) re the City Transit System. Staff will meet with the group
on the matter.
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Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to approve the recommendation
of the Airport Comm, to appoint Jack Ashby to the Airport Zoning Comm. as
a representative of the Airport Comm., for an unexpiredterm ending
1/1/88. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0,
Ambrisco, Zuber absent.
Councilmember Baker requested local papers cover the 801 agreement in
more detail. He also raised concerns re the FY87 Alley Paving Assessment
Project scheduled for public hearing on 5/12. Courtney requested more
history on the
The CityClerk noted cthe importance of taff will ecitizensefilingrobjections prior to
the hearing.
The City Mgr. noted Council discussion at the informal meeting of 5/4
re a turn lane at Hwy. I and Sunset Street and reported that the signals
had just been installed in October and the Traffic Engr, recommended going
through a full year of operations. A follow up will be done in the fall.
has
ins notified been preps ed andCouncwlillhat, in be added to the City'sonse to uncil utilit iesu bill thatmwill
provide a line for citizens to donate an amount to the City's transit
system.
Recommendations of the Boards and Commissions noted as follows: The
Human Rights Comm, recommends that the Council approve an additional
amendment to the City's Non -Discrimination Ordinance to assess the costs
of
hea heublic
public
ngl is against the respondent; 1ethe Bdnt .� ofhLibrary � Trustees from recommends
that Section 20-19(d) of the Library Ordinance be amended as follows.
"Vacancies. The position of any trustee shall be vacant if he moves
permanently from the city, or county in case of a non-resident member; or
if he is absent for four 4 consecutive regular meetings of the Board.
Vacancies in the Board shall be filled by appointment of the Mayor, with
the approval of the Council, or the Board of Supervisors in the case of
the non-resident member, and the new trustee shall fill out the unexpired
term for which the appointment is made."
meeting.) (Councilmember Baker left the
Y McDonald,
nded
68, AUTHORIZING FILING sOFoAPPLICATION iWITHoTHEo ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE FEDERAL WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL ACT AMENDMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
4/0, Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the reso-
lution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-89, Bk. 95, p.
89, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKING RAMP "A" MAINTE-
NANCE AND REPAIRS PROJECT, TO R.A. JOHNSON CONTRACTING, INC. OF OMAHA,
NEBRASKA, for $101,207.50. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0,
Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-90, Bk. 95, p,
4/0, Ambrisco, NG A Ba Baker, FEE * absent. A The Mayor Pro ve Item declaredunanimous
reso
ffirmati
lution adopted.
ed by
lutionvauthorizingnand approvingbaglreementdbetweenfer thetCity and , a Business
Development, Inc. (BDI) for financing Heinz Road construction. The Mayor
Pro tem declared the motion carried, 4/0, Ambrisco, Baker, uberdabsent.
ess
Moved
91,AUTHORIZ AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATIONoit, seconded bMcDonald to TO THE IOWA9DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR AN EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT AS AUTHORIZED BY THE
HOMELESS ACT OF 1986, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, q/0
Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution
adopted,
Moved by McDonald,
92, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION secondedby
AVIGATION Strait t EASEMEN So adtES BY 7NEGOTIATION' OR
CONDEMNATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUNWAY 6-24 EXTENSION PROJECT AT THE
IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0,
Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved
Strait
93, APPROVINGANDAUTHORIZING BAND DIRECTINGo THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, A MUTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS R, AND
MARILYN J. ATTEST
IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEST BENTON STREET BRIDGE
PROJECT. Affirmativeroll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Ambrisco, Baker,
Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Mov
conded
Chaptere8, by
VIlseoft a IowacCitylCodethat
of Ordinancesordinance
relatingito
Plumbing regulations, by adopting the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing
Code, with certain amendments and additionsfirst vote for, and providing for its en-
forc
4/0,gAmbrisco, Baker, Zuberraabsent. ThAffe Mayor Pro temrmative rollcdeclavte
red
the motion carried.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance amending
Chapter 8, Article IV, the Mechanical Code, by adopting the 1985 Edition
of the Uniform Mechanical Code with certain amendments thereof, be given
first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/O,
Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion
carried.
Moved
McDonald, honded roitb ordinance amendingChapter 8, ri III, te DageousBuilddngCode,
Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings with
certain amendments thereof, be given first vote for passage, Affirmatthe ivve
roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor
Pro tem declared the motion carried.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
May 12, 1987
Iowa City Council, spec. mtg., 5/12/87, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker,
Courtney, Dickson, Zuber. Absent: McDonald, Strait. Staffinembers pres-
ent: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Franklin, Milkman, Farmer, Vitosh,
Cain, Schmadeke, Davidson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-C22,
Side 1, 488 -End and Side 2, 1 -End; 87-C23, Side 1, 1-512.
The Mayor proclaimed May 18-22, as SENIOR CENTER WEEK; May 17-23,
PUBLIC WORKS WEEK; and May 1987 as BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH.
The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar. Moved by
Dickson, seconded by Zuber, 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
5/5/87, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront Comm. -4/1/87; Bd.
of Adjustment -4/8/87; Design Review Comm. -4/23/87; Housing
Comm. -4/14/87; Citizens' Committee on City Revenues -4/29/87; Mayor's
Youth Employment Bd.-4/15/87.
Permit Motions: Approving Class C Liquor License for
Fitzpatrick's Ale House Inc. dba Fitzpatrick's, 525 S. Gilbert. Ap-
proving Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's Ale House, Inc. dba
Fitzpatrick's, 525 S. Gilbert. Approving Class C Liquor License for
J.S. Mummey, Inc. dba Mum's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Ap-
proving Outdoor Service Area for J.S. Mumoey, Inc. dba Mumn's Saloon &
Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Approving Class C Beer Permit for Ware &
McDonald Oil Co. dba Wareco, 828 S. Dubuque St. Approving Class A
Liquor License for Veterans of Foreign Wars dba Leroy E. Weeks Post
#3949, 609 Hwy. 6 Bypass. Approving a liquor refund for Wine Ware-
house, Inc. dba Wine Warehouse, Inc. 409 S. Gilbert St. Approving
Class C Liquor License for Mark Michael Greb dba Studio 114, 114
Wright St. Approving Class C Liquor License for Richard and Shelly
Seymour dba King Richard's, 1578 1st Ave.
Setting Public Hearing: To set a public hearing for 6/2/87 on a
proposed amendment to the 1987 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program and budget.
Resolutions: RES. 87-94, Bk. 95, p. 94, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE LANDFILL FORCE MAIN AND LEACHATE PUMPING FACILITIES PROJECT. RES.
87-95, Bk. 95, p. 95, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY RECREATION
CENTER HEAT RECOVERY PROJECT,
Correspondence: Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) inform-
ing the City of a pavement repair project within the City of Iowa
City. Letters and petitions regarding the FY87 Alley Paving Assess-
ment Project (public hearing scheduled later on this agenda) from the
following people: Gregory and Rebby Brown; Sven and Kathleen Armens;
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Mary Parks Stier of the Press -Citizen; J.K. and J. Beddow; 11 resi-
dents; 5 property owners. John Gillespie, Jr, requesting permission
to establish a sidewalk cafe in front of American Bistro restaurant,
referred to the Planning Dept. Memos from the Traffic Engr. re: Stop
bar on the north leg of First Avenue and Lower Muscatine; left turn
designation at Keokuk St./U.S. Hwy. 6.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Univer-
sity of Iowa Homecoming Executive Council for the University of Iowa
Homecoming Parade on 10/23/87, approved. Gloria Marchman, Iowa City
Road Races, for the 11th Annual Hospice Road Races to be held
10/18/87, approved. Maris Snider, Johnson County Citizens' Committee
for the Handicapped, for permission to distribute literature about
their organization and to have speakers, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/O, McDonald, Strait absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for 6/2/87
on an ordinance to rezone property at 225 E. Prentiss St. from CC -2 to
CI -1. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald,
Strait absent.
Moved by Zuber'seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to amend the
Research Development Park (RDP) Zone,
Mayor declared the motion carried. be given second vote for passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Strait absent. The
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance to amend the
Zoning Ordinance to define fitness centers and health spas, be given
second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
McDonald, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance to amend
Chapter 22 of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances, concerning the elimination
of the requirement for licensing manufactured housing parks, be given
second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
McDonald, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by
96, APPROVING uANr Seconded by
SCALE adopt NONRESIDENTIAL,
(LSNRD) PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2340 HEINZ ROAD. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved
second
P. 97, TO EXTENDrTHEyAPPROVAL ePERIOD OFkHUNTERS UNto pSUBDIVISION7PARTS 458
FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait,
McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the FY87 operating budget amendments. NO
one appeared.
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Page 3
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-98, Bk. 95, p.
98, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/87.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Strait absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on FY87 and FY88 proposed Capital Projects
funds budget. No one appeared.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 87-99, Bk. 95, p.
99, ADOPTING THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING
6/30/87 and '88. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald,
Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments on the program
description for the proposed use of $93,000 in Rental Rehabilitation Grant
funds for 1987. No one appeared.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-100, Bk. 95, p.
100, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FOR 1987 RENTAL
REHABILITATION GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,000 UNDER SECTION 17 OF
THE UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1937, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND
CERTIFICATIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS
AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Strait, absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on proposed Resolution of Necessity for the
FY87 Alley Paving Assessment Project. The following people appeared:
Rick Brown, classified ad manager for the Press -Citizen; Atty. Joe Hol-
land; Joan Beddow; Sven Armens; Fr. Peter Cross. Moved by Dickson, sec-
onded by Zuber, to continue the public hearing to 6/2/87, and defer
consideration of a resolution with respect to the adoption of the Resolu-
tion of Necessity proposed for the FY87 Alley Paving Assessment Project
until 6/2/87, RES. 87-101, Bk. 95, p. 101. (Items 13 and 14 to be consid-
ered 6/2/87 also.) The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
5/0, McDonald, Strait absent. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to
accept all correspondence itemized 3f(2) as part of the public hearing.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald, Strait
absent.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract
and cost estimate for the construction of the South Wastewater Treatment
Facility Project. Asst. City Mgr. Helling recommended the hearing be
continued and defer consideration of a resolution. Moved by Courtney,
seconded by Zuber, to continue the public hearing to 6/2 and defer consid-
eration of a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimate of cost for the construction of the South Wastewater Treat-
ment Facility Project to 6/2. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0, McDonald, Strait absent.
The Mayor announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/1/88
on the Riverfront Commission. This appointment will be made at the 6/16
meeting of the City Council.
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Page 4
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Zuber, to appoint Gary Scott Reed, 114
N. Dodge St. and B. Kent Swaim, 3318 Arbor Dr. to the Bd. of Library
Trustees for six year terms ending 7/1/93; Ted Pacha, RR5 Box 33, as a
Johnson Cty. rep. to the Bd. of Library Trustees for a six year term
ending 7/1/93; John Ockenfels, 1202 Arthur St. to the Airport Commission
to fill an unexpired term ending 3/1/89. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald, Strait absent. Moved by Courtney,
seconded by Zuber, to appoint Donald Hebert, 419 Terrace Rd. to the Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending 5/1/90. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1, Baker voting "no" and McDonald,
Strait absent.
Councilmember Baker questioned the regulation of door-to-door solici-
tation by phone. The City Clerk outlined the requirements for obtaining a
license for solicitation in residential areas but noted telephone solici-
tation was not covered by the ordinance. Ambrisco reminded everyone of
the invitation to attend the rededication of the Herbert Hoover Highway,
Saturday, May 16, 10:30 a.m. in West Branch.
City Mgr. Atkins reported on a meeting of staff and individuals from
the recreational vehicle community and suggested another meeting be sched-
uled with these people, Council representative and a member from Planning
& Zoning. Council appointed Courtney as their representative.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-102, Ok. 95, p.
102, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS AND RECEIPT OF
BIDS TO PURCHASE CERTAIN LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, KNOWN AS PARCELS
A-2 AND A-3 LOCATED IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK AREA OF IOWA CITY; AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH ACTIONS. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Strait, absent. The Mayor de-
clared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 87-103, Bk. 95, p.
103, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREE-
MENT WITH YOUTH HOMES, INC., FOR THE USE OF 1987 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING AND REHABILITATING A STRUC-
TURE TO ACCOMMODATE THEIR GIRLS' GROUP HOME AND TO ASSIST THEM IN REMODEL-
ING THE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR YOUTH LOCATED AT 524 RONALDS STREET. Baker
raised concerns regarding action on the resolution prior to consideration
by the Bd, of Adjustment. Staffinember Milkman present for discussion.
Council requested a letter be prepared for the Bd, of Adjustment stating
that passage of this resolution was not a specific endorsement for the
facility to be at this location. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, McDonald, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 87-104, Bk. 95, p.
104, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEI4ENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT, INC. (BDI) FOR FINANCING HEINZ ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND A LETTER
OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BDI LENDERS. BDI representative Tom Hoogerwerf
briefly outlined their history. Staffinember Davidson present for discus-
sion. Baker raised concerns regarding funding of this request over other
_I
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Page 5
city services. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney, Dickson, Zuber,
Ambrisco. Nays: Baker. Absent: McDonald, Strait.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-105, Bk. 95, p.
105, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND
ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, AN AGREE14ENT FOR RISE FUNDING OF THE LOCAL
ROAD/SCOTT BOULEVARD/HEINZ ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-106, Bk. 95, p.
106, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE
LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY EFFECTIVE 7/1/87 THROUGH
6/30/89; RES. 87-107, Bk. 95, p. 107, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE-
FIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE 7/1/87 THROUGH
6/30/89; RES. 87-108, Bk. 95, p. 108, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183,
AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE 7/1/87 THROUGH 6/30/89. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the
resolutions adopted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 87-109, Bk. 95, p.
109, RECLASSIFYING A POSITION IN THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
McDonald, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, that an ordinance amending
Chapter 8, Article VII, of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances, relating to
plumbing regulations, by adopting the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing
Code, with certain amendments and additions, and providing for its en-
forcement, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, that an ordinance amending
Chapter 8, Article IV, "The Mechanical Code," by adopting the 1985 Edition
of the Uniform Mechanical Code with certain amendments thereto, be given
second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
McDonald, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, that an ordinance amending
Chapter 8, Article III, The Dangerous Building Code, by adopting the 1985
Edition of the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings with
certain amendments thereto, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Strait absent. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
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Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn 9:01 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald, Strait
absent. u
1LL 'i 0, MAYOR
MARfAN K. KARR, CITY LERK
Informal Council Discussion
May 11, 1987
Informal Council Discussion: May 11, 1987, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers in the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding.
Council Present
Council Absent:
Staff Present
Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney, McDonald.
Baker.
Atkins, Timmins, HelIing, Karr, Franklin, Farmer,
Vitosh, Kimble, DeLong
Tape-recording: Reel 87-C20, Side 2, 270 -End, Side 2, 1-181.
CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONS:
City Council agreed to add to the consent calendar a renewal of a Class C
liquor license for King Richard's and a new liquor license for Studio 114.
PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS:
A. PUBLIC HFAPTNr cno _viu
Reel 87-C20, Side 1
ntng and Zdntng Commission wi consider this item Iin May sal
21a Pand
the applicant has requested expedited action, 1987
B. ORDINANCE TO AMEND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT RDP ZONE. No Council discus-
sion.
C. ORDINANCF Tn amrmn ruo-,�...,.
a
E. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED FINAL LSNRD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2340 HEINZ ROAD. Franklin explained this is a minor addition to
re approve plan for Blooming Prairie to permit construction of
a 1224 square foot freezer addition and the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission considered this item on May 7 and recommended approval on 5-0
vote.
F. RESOLUTION TO
wes o ig way'218 along Rohret nRoad, parts 1 3Rund are already devel-
oped, and the owners of the development expect to proceed with Parts
4-8 with completion anticipated in 1993. Franklin stated there has
ple
already been an eighteen month extension on this subdivision.
Franklin stated Council should consider if circumstances or regula-
tions have changed when considering an extension and neither of those
conditions prevail. Franklin said the Planning and Zoning Commission
considered this item at their May 7, 1987, meeting and recommended
approval of the extension on a 5-0 vote.
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SERIES MT -8
PRECEDING
DOCUMENT
Informal Council Discussion
May 11, 1987
.—i
Informal Council Discussion: May 11, 1987, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers to the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding.
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Staff Present:
Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney, McDonald.
Baker.
Atkins, Timmins, He] ling, Karr, Franklin, Farmer,
Vitosh, Kimble, DeLong
Tape-recording: Reel 87-C20, Side 2, 270 -End, Side 2, 1-181.
CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONS:
City Council agreed to add to the consent calendar a renewal of a Class C
liquor license for King Richard's and a new liquor license for Studio 114.
PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS: Reel 87-C20, Side 1
A. PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 2, 1987, ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY AT
22 P N R - O I-1. ran to sat t o P an-
ning and Zoning Conmtssion wi I I consider this item May 21, 1987, and
the applicant has requested expedited action.
B. ORDINANCE TO AMEND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT RDP ZONE. No Council discus-
sion.
C. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO DEFINE FITNESS CENTERS AND
H S S. No ounct tscusston.
0. ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22 OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, i
CURCERN L N H N
TUREO HOUSING PARKS. No COunci discussion.
E. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED FINAL LSNRD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2340 HEINZ ROAD. Franklin explained this is a minor addition to
e approved LSNRU plan for Blooming Prairie to permit construction of
a 1224 square foot freezer addition and the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission considered this item on May 7 and recommended approval on 5-0
vote.
F. RESOLUTION TO EXTEND APPROVAL OF HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION PART 4-8 FOR
E ran to sai un er s on u tviston is oca e
Wt!bL OT Highway 218 along Rohret Road, Parts 1-3 are already devel-
oped, and the owners of the development expect to proceed with Parts
4-8 with completion anticipated in 1993. Franklin stated there has
already been an eighteen month extension on this subdivision.
Franklin stated Council should consider if circumstances or regula-
tions have changed when considering an extension and neither of those
conditions prevail. Franklin said the Planning and Zoning Commission
considered this item at their May 7, 1987, meeting and recommended
approval of the extension on a 5-0 vote.
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May 11, 1987
Page 2
Reel 87-C20, Side 1
CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED:
Council agreed to add to the Consent Calendt recovery project to allow
ar the resolutionopposing accepting theFY87
work on the Iowa City Recreation Center heaopp
petitions
payment in a timely fashion and two additional
alley pavement assessment project
Reel 87-C20, Side 1
FY87 ALLEY PAVEMENT ASSESSMENT PROJECT: opposing the alley pavement
i. Ambrisco stated Council received two petitions oPP g and S. Johnson
assessment projects located south of Bowery Street between the 600 block
i objections for the paving of the Press -
of S. Dodge and S. Lucas Streets and between S. Dodge
Streets. Farmer said there are no obj
i Citizen alley, 50% objections on the alley east of Dodge Street and 47%
rove the alley pavement assessment project and
objections on the alley west of Dodge Street. Farmer said six Council
votes are needed to app law to follow
seven Council insestatednIowadCityti�srrequired%by3ection to to
entire project. formulas. Dickson noted that elderly residents in
certain assessment typea the assessments. In response to tuber,
the area may not be able to pay. oke in
Farmer said the value of single-family homes in thee are, k to
b90,000. Gary Slager, owner of 646 and 650 S. ect ontheside of Dodge
favor of the alley paving assessment proj properties and there
ave access to the prop In response to
Street. Slager stated he has no roblems on the alley. assessment costs
are dust, pothole and traffic P paying Ambrisco, Sieger stated his portion of the alley located at 643
spoke in opposition of the alley pavement assess -
are $2,702 and $2,229. Eldon W. Wells, owner o properties
and 645 S. Lucas Street, P able to pay
ment project on the area have expreossed Street.
wells
said
retired resi-
dents living explained that agenda item
- re vires six Council votes and seven
the assessments. In response to Ambrisco, Karr
Council
- Resolution of requiredccessitY a assessment project consists of
4 Council votes would be required - there were 75% objection to the entire
project. Karr said the FY87 alresentingngpartnerships that owner 636 and
three alleys. Don Pauken, reP spoke in opposition of the alley paving
i 642 S. Dodge Street propertonse to Councilmembers, Farmer said the three
assessment project. In resp to reduce paperwork and costs.
alleys were included in the project
motion.
Timmins said the Co anreecto amend the resold the ution ontionoofnnecessityessitY btoStreete
Council informally 9
the two alleys, east and west of Dodge Street aAmbroisco noted agenda
from the FY87 alley paving assessment P Street to the railroad between
item All should read "...south of Bowery
Dodge and Lucas Streets."
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Reel 87-C20, Side 2
Vitosh said received her 1 17, memo
amendments. Counciledreferr d Council o, he expenditurearding budgetFamendbudet
ments(page 5 and 6) and explained amendments to the Police and Fire are the
reallocation of pension contributions to the general fund; the large
amount in the Enterprise Fund involve the issuance of revenue bonds sold
for parking, sewer and water; and the majority of the landfill amount was
for the leachate project. Vitosh said this year a contingency amount was
set up in the General Fund - the amount in the fund balance designated to
3 be used for budget amendments.
Vitosh said Council received information on the Capital Project funds,
I budgets for FY87 and FY88. Council had no questions regarding the capital
project budget.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA
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I. Council agreed to Courtney's request to change Monday's Council meet-
ing time to 7:30 P.M. during the months of May, June, and July,
2. Dickson invited Councilmembers to the May 13, 1987, Southeast League
of Municipalities meeting in Fairfield, Iowa,
3. Ambrisco reminded Councilmembers about Mercy Hospital's invitation to
attend lunch on Tuesday in recognition of National Hospital Week.
4. Ambrisco noted that McDonald and he will meet with Johnson County
Board of Supervisors' representatives for a fringe area
meeting on Thursday morning, committee
APPOINTMENTS__
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Library Board of Trustees: Ted Pacha W.C. rep,), B. Kent Swain, Gary
Scott Reed
Airport Commission: John Ockenfels
Planning and Zoning Commission: Don Hebert
EXECUTIVE
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Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adjourn to executive session under
authority of Code 21.9, to discuss strategy in matters relating to employ-
ment conditions of employee who are not covered by a collective bargaining
agreement under Chapter 20 (administrativeemployees), Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Mayor declared motion carried,
Baker absent.
Council adjourned to executive session at 8:50 P.M.
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