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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/2/87, 7:30 P.M.
at the Civic Center. Mayor Affbrisco presiding.
Councilmerbers present: Pubrisco, Baker, Courtney,
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Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented the 1987 Iowa City River -
front Commission's Special Recognition Avard to
Shirley Wyrick, Sculptor of The River" and pre-
sented certificates of appreciation with awarding of
cash prizes by Emilie Rubright, Project GREEN, to
the following photo contest winners: 1st
Place -Wilford Yoder; 2nd Place -Robert Rude; 3rd
Place -Claudine Harris; Honorable Mention: Emily
Birdsong, Darcy Duppong, Chris Hovda, Laureen Ipsen,
Delores Meister, and Ida Roth.
The Mayor proclaimed June 1987 as IOWA RIVER
MDtMi; June 20-24, 1987, as GAY IND LESBIAN PRIDE
WEEK.
Moved and seconded by Strait, that the following
items and recamendations in the Consent Calendar be
received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
iApproval of Official Council Actions of the
regular meeting of 5/12/87, as published, sub-
ject to correction, as recomended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Camissions: Airport
Corm. - 4116/87; Sr. Center Conm. - 3/11/87;
Resources Conservation Cann. - 4/13/87; Wren
Rights Camn. - 4/27/87; CCN Comm. - 4/21/87,
5/21/87; Housing Camn. -5/12/87; Citizens' Com.
on City Revenues - 5/13/87, 5/20/87.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Class C
Beer Permit for Sinclair Retail & Cony. Store,
731 Riverside Drive. Class E Beer Permit for
Kum & Go #0422, 513. S. Riverside. Special Class
C Beer/Wine Permit for Canton House, 713-715 S.
Riverside Drive. Class C Beer permit for Iowa
Oil Co., 2229 Muscatine. Special Class C
Beer/Wine Permit for Pizza Hut, 127 Iowa Ave-
nue. Beer Permit refund for Pester Marketing
Carpany #59, 302 S. Dubuque Street. Class E
Beer Permit for Peoples Drug #5276, 2425 Musca-
tine Avenue. FEES. 87-110, ISSUING CIGAREI E
PERMITS. Class C Liquor License for V.C.'s
Lounge, Ltd. 1578 First Avenue. Class B Beer
Permit for Iowa City Tennis & Fitness Center,
Inc., 2400 North Dodge.
Motions: Approving disbursenenrts in the
amount of $2,286,641.07 for the period of 4/1
thru 4/30/87, as recmmended by the Finance
Director, subject to audit. Adopting a payment
standard for the Housing Voucher Program to be
effective 7/1/87. Authorizing the City Engr. to
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sig' an application for approval to do grading
within the State highway right -of ,ray near the
intersection of North Dubuque Road and Highway
I. Setting a public hearing for 6/30/87, to
consider an arrerdment to the Urban Rene al Plan
relating to changing the boundaries of the
University area of the Urban Reneal Land Use
Plan and referring this iten to the P&Z Conn.
for its recomerdation.
Resolutions: RES. 87-111, AFFIRgNG AN
EMPLOYEE S1JSPEtISICN.
Correspondence: Mr, and Mrs. Howard Sokol
regarding the proposed ordinance regulating the
Parking of recreational vehicles. Gary Jondle
regarding the rezoning of Page Street addition.
Thornes Breese requesting temporary waiver of
screening requirevents along south property line
of a new building at 611 Southgate Avenue. Mann
from the Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on
Oakcrest Street at its intersection with George
Street.
Applications for the Use of Streets and
Public Grounds: Iowa City Jaycees for the use
of public property for the Fourth of July Cele-
bration, approved. Signa Chi Fraternity for the
use of public grounds for "Run For Your Life" to
be held on 9/12/87, approved. Willewcreek
Neighborhood Center to have a bake sale on
5/28/87, approved. Stephen J. Atkins to close
Stuart Court for a neighborhood picnic on
5/25/87, approved. Mental Health Clinic to have
a bake sale on 5/16/87, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for
6/16/87, on an ordinance areding Section 27-44 of
the Large Scale Non -Residential Develgmt (Lm)
Regulations. The Mayor declared the notion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for
6/16/87, on an ordinance to arend Sections
36-62(c)(3)b.2 and 36-62(c)(6)b.2 of the Zoning
Ordinance concerning signs permitted in the CH -1,
CC -2 and CI -1 zones and in the I-1 and I-2 zones.
P The Mayor declared the mrotion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer setting a public
hearing on an ordinance to rezone 84.73 acres, fran
ID -RS and RR -1 to RS -5 (Southwest Estates), until
after discussion with P&Z Canon. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for
6/16/87, on a resolution to amend the 1983 Crnpre-
hensive Plan Update to change the land use classifi-
cation of property located within the northeast
corner of Iowa City, north of Interstate 80 from
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Highway Camercial and Office Camercial to Office,
Research and Development Centers. The Mayor de-
clared the notion carried.
The Mayor announced that the public hearing
continued frau the last meeting re amending Section
36-58(g) of the Zoning Ordinance concerning special
vehicle parking and storage, would be continued to
give the camdttee studying the matter an opportu-
nity to work out a corpromise. Del Knight, 55 Regal
Lane, appeared. Council agreed to close the public
hearing on this proposed ordinance, and set another
Public hearing after the carmittee completes its
work.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to
rezone property at 225 East Prentiss Street from
CC -2 to CI -1.
j Moved and seconded that the ordinance to rezone
property at 225 E. Prentiss Street from CC -2 to
CI -1, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor
i declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance to amend
Section 36-56 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the
regulation of fences and hedges, be given first vote
for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 87-3320, TO NUO
TIE RESEARCH DEVELOPNENr PARC (ROP) ZONE, be passed
and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 87-3321, TO Nei)
THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO DEFINE FITNESS CENTERS ND
WALTH SPAS, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that OID. 87-3322, TO A471)
CHAPTER 22 OF 111E IM CITY CODE OF OUNW10ES,
CONCERNING ELIMINATION OF THE REQUIREMY FOR LI-
CENSING MANUFACTURED HOUSING PAWS, be passed and
adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-112, APPROV-
ING TIE PRELIMINARY RAT OF DEAN OAKES SECOO ADOI-
TION.
Moved and seconded seconded to adopt IES.
87-113, APPROVING TIE PRELIMINARY AND FIUk LART
SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOR4Nr (LSNRO) RAN FOR
HY-VEE FOOD STONE NO. 2, located on the southeast
comer of First Avenue and Rochester Avenue.
Moved and seconded to defer action on the recon.
mendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission
concerning a request submitted by Clifford Bell to
rezone a tract located in the Canty from A-1, Rural
to RS, Suburban Residential, until after the Fringe
Committee neets. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to accept the recommendation
+ of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the
rezoning of 51.5 acres in the Canty from A -I to M-1
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for the new nunicioal sewage treatrrent plant. Yet
Braverman and .Arie Kroeze appeared. The Mayor
declared the motion carried,
A public hearing continued on plans, specifica-
tions, form of contract and cost estinete for the
construction of the South Wastewater Trea nest
Facility Project.
Moved and PRDV
ING PANS, SPECIFICATIONS FORMdopt OF. 87-114��, ESTI_
MATE OF COST ANO NJIHDRIZING THE CITY WRAGER TO FIX
TIME FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE CONSiR1CTION OF THE
SOUNH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY PROJECT AND
ESTABLISHING ANOINT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCCMMII'
EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLEW TD PUBLISH NOTICE TD
BIDDERS, ANO FIXING THE PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing continued on Proposed Resolu-
tion of Necessity for the FY87 Alley Paving Assess-
rnent Project.
Moved and seconded to arrend the resolution of
necessity by deleting the Lyon's Second Addition,
Block 9 alley located south off Bowery Street be
been Johnson and Dodge Streets; and by modifying
the alley south off Bowery Street between Dodge and
am
Lucas Streets to ply with the Proposal recom-
mrended by Gary Slager Which is to Pave a point 254
lineal feet south of the south aid of the existing
tioe re(jic-
n paving
followingis aestimatledr assessments: Mr.
and Mrs. Eldwin hells south Property from original
$1,013.57 to Proposed $0,00; Mr. and Mrs. Eldwin
Wells north Property from original $2,027.14 to
Proposed $0.00; Mrs. Genevieve Lutgen from original
$2,027.14 to Proposed $551.93; M•. and Mhs. Gary
Slager south Property fran original $2,229.85 to
Proposed $0.00; Furman Construction fron original
$1,689.28 to Proposed $0.00; Mr. and Mrs. Gary
Slager north property from original $2,702.85 to
Proposed $2,365.44. The Mayor declared the motion
to artend carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
87-115, RESOLUTION 14I1H RESPECT TO THE ADOPTION OF
a RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY PROPOSED FOR THE FY87
ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT, as amended.
Moved and seconded to adapt RES. 87-116, DIRECT-
ING PREPARATION OF DETAILED AM A43SPECIFICA-
TIONS, FORM OF MMKT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS ON THE
FY87 ALLEY PAYING ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-117, ORDER-
ING BIDS, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS IVO FORM
OF CONTRACT AM NOTICE TO BIDDERS, FIXING *RUNT OF
BIO SECURITY, NO ORDERING CLERC TO PUBLISH NOTICE
AND FIXING A DATE FOR RECEIVING SME, NO FOR A
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RieLIC HEARING ON JUE 16, 1987, Ol PLANS, SPECIFI-
CATIONS, FORA OF COJfWT AJU ESTIMATE OF COSTS FOR
FY87 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
A public hearing was held on a proposed amend -
trent to the 1987 Cmmunity Developrent Block Grant
Program and Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-118, AIJM-
IZING AND APPROVING AN MENDED 1987 COMMNITY DEVEL-
OPMENT BLOCK GAJWT PROGRAM AMU BIDGET.
Lea VaderVelde, 947 Iowa Avenue, appeared and
raised neighborhood concerns re the proposed site of
Youth Hanes, Inc. on Evans Street. Bill McCarty,
Executive Director of Youth Hanes, Jim Swaim,
Woodlam Avenue, and Beth Walsh, President of Youth
Hanes, appeared. Council requested the City Attor-
ney review contracts for purchase of the Evans
Street site and the City -Youth Hanes agreemnt and
report back with a recarmendation. Fr. Peter Cross
appeared re the inclusion of his alley in an upam-
ing assessment project. The Mayor stated the alley
had been deleted frau the project.
The Mayor announced one vacancy on Bd. of Ap-
peals for an unexpired term ending 12/31/88. This
appointment will be trade at the 7/14/87 meeting of
the City Council.
Moved and seconded to appoint Joyce Patton, 857
Nonrendy Drive, to the Broaklbard Telecamn. Cann. for
an unexpired term ailing 3/13/88 and Suzanne
Summrwill, 302 Morningside Drive, to the Broadband
Telecom. Corm. for an unexpired term ending
3/13/89. The Mayor declared the option carried.
Councilneber Courtney requested staff explore
upgrading of the current Civil Defense Warning
System for better coverage and for back-up power
source. Councilmerber Baker requested a need for
expansion of the neighborhood review process and
Council sensitivity to neighborhood reaction to any
project.
Recamnxdations of Boards and Camhissions noted
as follows: Recamendations of the Carmittee on
Camunity Needs: (1) That the City Council allocate
$7,500 in 1987 CDBG funds to extend the asphalt
trail at Napoleon Park approximately 500 feet to the
south parking lot, and create two to three handi-
capped accessible parking spaces. (2) That the City
Council use the rareinder of the $10,000 originally
allocated for handicapped accessible doors at the
Old Capitol Mall ramp, to install handicapped acces-
sible doors at both entrances of the Iola City
Recreation Center and if funds permit at the Civic
Center. (3) That $3,000 in 1987 CDBG funds be allo-
cated toArd the disposition of two parcels located
in the Laker Ralston Creek Area. The $3,000 will be
used to update appraisals, prepare bid packets and
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for related expenses. (4) That $70,000 be allocated
to United Action for Youth (UAY) to be used for the
purpose of acquiring and renovating a structure to
house a joint Youth Center Agency. Recamendation
of the Housing Como.: That the Council adopt a new
Paynent Standard for use with all new or renewed
Vouchers effective 7/1/81, as follows: Eff. -
$305.00; i-bedroan - $371.00; 2-tedraan -;436.00;
3 -bedroom -$546.00; 4-bedroan - $611.00. Recamen-
dation of the Huron Rights Cann.: The Hunan Rights
Camnission has carefully considered Roger Sinon's
request that the protected class of ex -convicts be
added to the City's Non -Discrimination Ordinance as
requested by Mr. Sime.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-119, AUTHOR-
IZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A TENTH fEPEWL OF A 2BE AGFEEMENi EEIIEEN
IO'e14 CITY AAD JOHNSON COUNTY FOR TRANSIT SERVICES.
Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 87-120, AUTHOR-
IZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND TIE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN NUDMENI' TO THE FY87 FUMING AGREEMENT
FOR YOUTH SERVICES WITH BIG BROTIERS/BIG SISTERS OF
JOHNSON COUNTY, ADJUSTING 1HE AGENCY'S LEVEL. OF
FUDING.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-121, AUTHOR-
IZING RENEWAL OF LEASE WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-122, APPROV-
ING NO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIE MAYOR AND THE
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, AN
ADDENDUM TO LEASE - BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR SUITE 300
IN THE SAVINGS E LOAN BUILDING, PROVIDING FOR THE
RENEWAL OF SAID LEASE FOR ADDITIONAL TERMS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-123, RESOLU-
TIO1 OF INTENT 1D DISPOSE OF AN EASEMENT OVER LOTS
13 AND 14 IN SAAR LAKE ADDITION TO AM IN FAVOR OF
IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS A ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR INiSTAL1A-
TIO! OF A GAS SERVICE LINE.
Moved and seconded to adopt IES. 87-124, AWARD-
ING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION OF THE PIRA MINI -PARK PROJECT, to Selzer
Construction Coupany, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, for
$132,673.00.
Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 87-125, ANARD-
ING CONTRACT ND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A COOTRICT FOR THE FY88
ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, to L.L. Pelling Can-
pany, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa, for $202,469.99.
Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 87 -126, ESTAB-
LI94ING CLASSIFICATIO/COMENSATIOI RAM FOR CONFI-
DENTTAL EMPLOYEES FOR FY88 AND FY89 and RES. 87-127,
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ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION RM FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR FY88 AN)
FY89.
Moved and seceded that the ordinance wending
Section 20-19(d) of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, regarding attendance of
nrnnbers at meetings of the Board of Library Trus-
tees, be given first vote for passage. Moved and
seconded to aped the ordinance by changing the word
"ned' to "appointed." The Mayor declared the notion
to amend carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Section 20-19(d) of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, regarding
attendance of narbers at meetings of the Board of
Library Trustees, be given first vote for passage as
wended. The Mayor declared the notion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance wending
Section 23-253 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Icw City, Iowa, regarding handicapped parking
spaces on private property, be given first vote for
passage. The Mayor declared the notion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 87-3323, ADOPTING
TIE 1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLWMBING CODE, AS
AMENDED. SAID CODE SHALL BE MM AS TIE I%A CITY
PLU43ING CODE, be passed and adapted.
Moved and seconded that OPD. 87-3324, ADOPTING
THE 1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECI LAICAL CODE, AS
AMENDED. SAID CODE WU BE MM AS TIE IOWA CITY
MECHANICAL CODE, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 87-3325, ADOPTING
THE 1985 EDITION OF TIE UNIFORM CODE FOR ABAT W
OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, AS AMENDED. THIS CODE SKL
BE KNOW AS THE IOWA CITY ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS CODE, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:25 P.M. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A Wore complete description of Council activi-
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO, MAYO
s PN K. KAR2, CITY CLERC
Submitted for publication - 6111Y87.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
June 2, 1987
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg:, 6/2/87, 7:30 P:M, at the Civic Center:
Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker,
Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. Staffinembers
present: Atkins, Helling, Tinnins, Karr, Milkman, Moen, Penney, Boothroy,
Schmadeke, Doyle, Farmer, Rockwell. C23Council minutes tape recorded on Tape
Side 1, , 1-193. Side 1, 512 -End and Side 2, 1 -End; 87-C26, Sides 1 and 2; 87-C27,
Sid
The Mayor presented the 1987 Iowa City Riverfront Commission's Special
Recognition Award to Shirley Wyrick, Sculptor of "The River" and presented
certificates of appreciation with awarding of cash prizes by Emilie
Place -Wilford Project
Yode - 2nd Place -Robert Ruthe de;photo
3rd Place -Claudine sHarris;
Honorable Mention: Emily Birdsong, Darcy Duppong, Chris Hovda, Laureen
Ipsen, Delores Meister, and Ida Roth.
The Mayor proclaimed June 1987 as IOWA RIVER MONTH; June 20-24, 1987,
as GAY AND LESBIAN PRIDE WEEK.
The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar, Moved by
McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
5/12/87, as of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
City Clerk, published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Conn. - 4/16/87; Sr.
Center Comm. - 3/11/87; Resources Conservation Comm, - 4/13/81; Human
Rights Comm. - 4/27/87; CCN Comm. - 4/21/87 5/21/87; Housing Comm,
-5/12/87; Citizens' Comm, on City Revenues - 5/13/87, 5/20/87,
ermit Motions and
forPSinclair Marketing Company idba SinclairiRetail CA Conv.lass CBStorePermit
, 731
Riverside Drive. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Krause Gentle
Oil Corporation dba Kum 8 Go 00422, 513. S. Riverside. Approving a
Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Michael O,L. Chan dba Canton
House, 713-715 S, Riverside Drive. Approving a Class C Beer permit
for Iowa Oil Company dba Iowa Oil Co„ 2229 Muscatine, Approving a
Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Pizza Hut of America Inc. dba
Pizza Hut, 127 Iowa Avenue. Approving a Beer Permit refund for Pester
Marketing Company 059, 302 S. Dubuque Street. Approving a Class E
Beer Permit for Drug Fair, Inc, dba Peoples Drug 05276, 2425 Muscatine
Avenue. RES. 87-110, Bk. 95, p. 110, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS,
Approving a Class C Liquor License for V.C.'s Lounge, Ltd, dba V.C.'s
Lounge, Ltd. 1578 First Avenue. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for
Iowa City Tennis 8 Fitness Center, Inc, dba Iowa City Tennis & Fitness
Center, Inc., 2400 North Dodge.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,286,641.07
for the period of 4/1 thru 4/30/87, as recommended by the Finance
Director, subject to audit. Adopting a payment standard for the
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Housing Voucher Program to be effective 7/1/87: Authorizing the City
Engr, to sign an application for approval to do grading within the
State highway right-of-way near the intersection of North Dubuque Road
and Highway 1. To set a public hearing for 6/30/87, to consider an
amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan relating to changing the bounda-
ries of the University area of the Urban Renewal Land Use Plan and
referring this item to the P&Z Comm, for its recommendation.
Resolutions: RES. 87-111, Bk. 95, p, 111, AFFIRMING AN EMPLOYEE
SUSPENSION.
Correspondence: Mr. and Mrs, Howard Sokol regarding the proposed
ordinance regulating the parking of recreational vehicles. Gary
Jondle regarding the rezoning of Page Street addition. Thomas Breese
requesting temporary waiver of screening requirements along south
property line of a new building at 611 Southgate Avenue. Memo from
the Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Oakcrest Street at its
i
intersection with George Street.
Jaycees
Applications
usefor
ofthe
publicopropertyStreets
forand
thePublic
FourthoofdJulyIowa
City
Celebra-
tion, approved. Sigma Chi Fraternity for the use of public grounds
for "Run For Your Life"
on
Neighborhood Center to have a bake sale 28/87, approvedillStephen
J. Atkins to close Stuart Court for a neighborhood picnic on 5/25/87,,
approved. Mental Health Clinic to have a bake sale on 5/16/87, ap-
proved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set,
Councilmember Zuber requested item 4f(3) letter from Tom Breese re screen-
i
ing requirements be referred,to staff for investigation.
6/16/87,donyan ordinan,cesamendingbSect on,21t44sof theuLargehearin Noor
Residential Development (LSNRD) Regulations. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/0, Dickson absent.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to set a public hearing for
36
36162(c)(6)b 2 of thedinance Zoning 0 dinancenconcerning Secssigns permitted 2and
1n the
CH -1, CC -2 and CI -1 zones and in the I-1 and I-2 zones. permitted
i Moen
and Boothroy present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion car-
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ried, 4/1, Zuber voting "no" and Courtney, Baker absent.
ved by
seconded b
on anoordinancertotrezone 84.73 aces, from IDf RS andtRRaker, to deer -latouRSi5 (South-
west Estates), until after discussion with P&Z Comm. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved
6/16/87, on a resolutionotoeamend the 1983to set a ComprehensiveiPlaneUpdatefto
change the land use classification of property located within the north-
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east corner of Iowa City, north of Interstate 80 from Highway Commercial
and Office Commercial to Office, Research and Development Centers. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor announced that the public hearing continued from the last
meeting re amending Section 36-58(g) of the Zoning Ordinance concerning
special vehicle parking and storage, would be continued to give the com-
mittee studying the matter an opportunity to work out a compromise.
Councilmember Courtney reported on a committee meeting held earlier in the
day. Staffinember Boothroy present for discussion. Del Knight, 55 Regal
Lane, appeared. After discussion Council agreed to close the public
hearing on this proposed ordinance, and set another public hearing after
the committee completes its work.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property at 225
East Prentiss Street from CC -2 to CI -1. No one appeared.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance to rezone
property at 225 E. Prentiss Street from CC -2 to CI -1, be given first vote
for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to amend Sec-
tion 36-56 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the regulation of fences and
hedges, be given first vote for passage. Staffinember Moen present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried 4/3, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, McDonald, Zuber, Ambrisco.
Nays: Courtney, Strait, Baker.
Moved by McDonald; seconded by Zuber, that ORD. 87-3320, Bk. 28, p.
13, TO AMEND THE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK (RDP) ZONE, be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 87-3321, Bk. 28, p.
14, TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO DEFINE FITNESS CENTERS AND HEALTH
SPAS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, that ORD. 87-3322, Bk. 28, p. 15,
TO AMEND CHAPTER 22 OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CONCERNING ELIMI-
NATION OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSING MANUFACTURED HOUSING PARKS, be
:o• passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-112, Bk. 95,
p. 112, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF DEAN OAKES SECOND ADDITION. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson,
McDonald. Nays: Strait.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-113, Bk. 95, p.
113, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR HY-VEE FOOD STORE NO. 2, located on the
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southeast corner of First Avenue and Rochester Avenue. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to defer action on the recom-
mendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning a request
submitted by Clifford Bell to rezone a tract located in the County from
A-1, Rural to RS, Suburban Residential, until after the Fringe Committee
meets. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, to accept the recommendation of
the Plannig and
the Countyn
nfrom A-1 Zoning
M-1 ffor a the on enewdmunici�palthe esewage acres of 51.5
treatmentplant.
or
declared the motion carried r
Kent Braverman and Ariedunanimooeze ue aAfter ly 7/0, al lC uncilmembers present.
A public hearing continued on plans, specifications, form of contract
and cost estimate for the construction of the South Wastewater Treatment
Facility Project. No one appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-114, Bk. 95,
p. 114, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, ESTIMATE OF
COST AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FIX TIME FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY PROJECT AND
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BIO SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING THE PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
present. The Mayor declaredall vote the resolution adopted.
O' all Councilmembers
adopted/
A public hearing continued on proposed Resolution of Necessity for the
FY87 Alley Paving Assessment Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to amend the resolution of neces-
sity by deleting the Lyon's Second Addition, Block 9 alley located south
off Bowery Street between Johnson and Dodge Streets; and by modifying the
alley south off Bowery Street between Dodge and Lucas Streets to comply
with the proposal recommended by Gary Slager which is to pave a point 254
lineal feet south of the south end of the existing alley paving. This
change will result in the reduction of the following estimated assess-
ments:
, l 11property
$
013.57
to proposed $0.00Mr. and Mrs.EldwinWllsnorhprpertyfromoriiginal
;2,027.14 to proposed $0.00; Mrs. Genevieve Lutgen from original
$2,027.14 to proposed $551.93; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Slager south property
from original $2,229.85 to proposed $0.00; Furman Construction from origi
nal $1,689.28 to proposed $0.00; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Slager north property
The mfr otionrto namend ,carr8iedtunanimously;27/0, 44.
all Councilmembersor present.
pr senared t
115ed RESOLUTION, WITH seconded T RESPECT TO THE nADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION t RES. 87-115 k
to adoON OF NECES-
SITY
E-
SITY PROPOSED FOR THE FY87 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT, as amended.
The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted, 6/0, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait,
Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: None. Abstaining: Baker.
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pp Moved by McDonald, sspeTcondded�Fby�EStrait, to adopt RES. 87-116, Bk. 95,
OF CONYRACTE AND GNOTICE TOIOBIODERSTONL THEPLANS
F 87 AND
ALL ALLEYSPECIFICATIONS
ASSESSMENT
PROJECT. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0, with the follow-
ing division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber,
Ambrisco, Courtney. Nays: None. Abstaining: Baker.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 87-117, Bk. 95, p.
117, ORDERING BIDS, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT
AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS, FIXING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY, AND ORDERING CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE AND FIXING A DATE FOR RECEIVING SAME, AND FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON JUNE 16, 1987, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COSTS FOR FY87 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/0, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson.
Nays: none. Abstaining: Baker.
A public hearing was held on a proposed amendment to the 1987 Commu-
nity Development Block Grant Program and Budget. No one appeared.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-118, Bk. 95, p.
118, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDED 1987 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM AND BUDGET. The City Manager alerted Council of a budget
shortfall in the Handicare Playground equipment project previously ap-_
proved with COBB monies. Staffinember Milkman present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Lea VanderVelde, 947 Iowa Avenue, appeared and raised neighborhood
concerns re the proposed site of Youth Homes, Inc. on Evans Street. Staff -
members Moen and Milkman appeared. Bill McCarty, Executive Director of
Youth Homes, Jim Swaim, Woodlawn Avenue, and Beth Walsh, President of
Youth Homes, also appeared. Council requested the City Attorney review
contracts for purchase of the Evans Street site and the City -Youth Homes
agreement and report back with a recommendation. Fr. Peter Cross appeared
re the inclusion of his alley in an upcoming assessment project. The
Mayor stated the alley had been deleted from the project.
The Mayor announced one vacancy on Bd. of Appeals for an unexpired
term ending 12/31/88. This appointment will be made at the 7/14/87 meet-
ing of the City Council.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to appoint Joyce Patton, 857
Normandy Drive, to the Broadband Telecomm. Comm. for an unexpired term
ending 3/13/88 and Suzanne Summerwill, 302 Morningside Drive, to the
Broadband Telecomm. Comm. for an unexpired term ending 3/13/89. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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Page 6
Councilmember Courtney requested staff explore upgrading of the cur-
rent Civil
Def CoocWmemberSake reouebettercoverage and for back-up
P q p
neighborhood review process and Council sensitivitydtooneighborhoodoreac-
tion to any project.
Recommendations of Boards and Commissions noted as follows: Recommen-
dations
allocate o$7 500 inf the m1987eCDBG funds e on ntoyextend the(
Needs:(asphalt t aeilCat1) That thityNapoleon
Park approximately 500 feet to the south parkinglot, and create two to
three handicapped accessible parking spaces. (2) That the City Council
accessible the lCaiol use the remainder of the $10,000 originally allocated for handicapped
accessible doorss attboth entrances tof he lIowamCity Recreation to InstallhCenterpaned
d
if funds permit at the Civic Center. (3) That $3;000 in 1987 CDBG funds be
allocated
eaard ch Thei$3,000 will beosition of two arcels
used to upda located
acted in the
Lower
bid packets and for related expenses.
United Action for Youth PAY) to be used(4)
Tthe purhat pose of acquiring00 be allocated
ato
nd
renovating a structure to house a joint Youth Center Agency. Recommenda-
tion of the Housing Comm.: That the Council adopt a new Payment Standard
Eff.for use with all new or renewed Vouchers effective 7/1/87, as follows:
"41 - $305.00; 1 -bedroom - ;371.00; 2 -bedroom -$436.00; 3 -bedroom
$546.00; 4 -bedroom - $611.00. Recommendation of the Human Rights Comm.:
The Human Rights Commission has carefully considered Roger Simon's request
that the protected class of ex -convicts be added to the City's Non-Ois-
crimination Ordinance as requested by Mr. Simon.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 87-119, Bk. 95
119, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TSTENTH
RENEWAL OF A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR TRAN-
SIT SERVICES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 87-120, Bk. 95,
P. 120, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AMENDMENT TO THE FY87 FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR YOUTH SERVICES WITH BIG BROTH-
ERS/BIG SISTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, ADJUSTING THE AGENCY'S LEVEL OF FUND-
ING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
i
Moved
121,AUTHORIZINGeRENEWALnOF LEASE StrWITH THEaJO NSON COUNTYldot RES. ABk. 95 GRICULTHRAL
ASSOCIATION. Affirmative roll
members present. The Mayor declarcall vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
ed the resolution adopted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 87-122, Bk. 95
p.
T02 E ECUT E IANDNG AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELYZING AND RE AN NADDENDUMMAYOR
TO AND
LEASETHE CIBUSINESS
PROPERTY FOR SUITE 300 IN THE SAVINGS '& LOAN BUILDING, PROVIDING FOR THE
RENEWAL OF SAID LEASE FOR ADDITIONAL TERMS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the rvote
lution adopted.
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Page 7
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 87-123, Bk. 95, p.
123, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN EASEMENT OVER LOTS 13 AND 14 IN
SAND LAKE ADDITION TO AND IN FAVOR OF IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
FOR INSTALLATION OF A GAS SERVICE LINE. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-124, Bk. 95, p.
124, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLAZA MINI -PARK
PROJECT, to Selzer Construction Company, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, for
$132,673.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-125; Bk. 95, p.
125, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE FY88 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, to
L.L. Pelling Company, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa, for $202,469.99. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 87 -126, Bk. 95, p.
126, ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR CONFIDENTIAL
EMPLOYEES FOR FY88 AND FY89 and RES. 87-127, Bk. 95, p. 127, ESTABLISHING
CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOY-
EES FOR FY88 AND FY89. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all'
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance amending Sec-
tion 20-19(d) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
regarding attendance of*members at meetings of the Board of Library Trus-
tees, be given first vote for passage. The City Manager stated that the
Library Bd. had requested a minor change in the ordinance by changing the
word "new" to "appointed" in the last line of 20-19(d). Moved by Zuber,
seconded by Dickson, to amend the ordinance by changing the word "new" to
"appointed." The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously,
7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney,
that the ordinance amending Section 20-19(d) of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa, regarding attendance of members at meetings
of the Board of Library Trustees, be given first vote for passage as
amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present, The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance amending
Section 23-253 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
o. regarding handicapped parking spaces on private property, be given first
vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 87-3323, Bk. 28, p.
16, ADOPTING THE 1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, AS AMENDED.
SAID CODE SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE IOWA CITY PLUMBING CODE, be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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Moved by Baker, seconded by Courtney, that ORD. 87-3324,, Bk. 28, p.
17, ADOPTING THE 1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, AS AMENDED.
SAID CODE SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE IOWA CITY MECHANICAL CODE, be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by 18, ADOPTING Dickson, seconded
THE1985 EDITIONOF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGER-
OUS BUILDINGS, AS AMENDED. THIS CODE SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE IOWA CITY
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adjourn 10:25 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO, MAYOR
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June 16, 1987
Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 6/16/87, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker (7:55),
Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait. Absent: Zuber. Staffinembers present:
Atkins, Melling, Timmins, Karr, Franklin, Farmer, Milkm
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-C27an, Penney, Davidson.
, Side 1, 193 -End and Side 2,
1-141.
The Mayor presented Certificates of Appreciation to Matthew Hayek and
Anne Margaret Adelfinger for aiding a heart attack victim.
The or
the
ed
McOonald,Msecondedtby Strait additions,to
following items andl
that therecommendaoved by
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as am din
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular men ed.
eeting of
6/2/87, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Sr. Center Comm. - 4/20/87 -
Airport
Comm, - 5/6/87; Citizens' Comm, on City Revenues - 5/27/87;
Airport Comm. - 5/14/87, 5/21/87, 6/1/87;
d.
Trustees -5/28/87; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 5/19/87;BResouoces Conserv
vation Comm. - 5/21/87..Desl�n Reui�✓ Cen„n _ s/87; R
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class E Beer Pl
Permit for
Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store A2, 310 N. 1st ap-
proving a Class E Beer Permit for AM -PM Mini -Mart Corporation dba Ave.. Ap-
Mini Mart, 2303 Muscatine Avenue, Approving a Class E Beer Permit for
John R. Alberhasky dba John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market. Approving a
Class E Beer Permit for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip A539, 301 E.
Market Street. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Walgreen Co, dba
Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for M. Vee
EoBeertores Permitlnc for Ny VeeuFoodnStores?lInc�ldba wood{y vee Food Store a Class
Hollywood Blvd , Approving a Class C Liquor License for American Leg501
ion
Post A17 dba American Legion Post A17, 3016 American Legion Road. Ap-
proving a Class B Liquor License for MS Restaurant Corporation, Inc. dba
Denny's Restaurant At Howard Johnson Motel, North Dodge Street. Approv-
ing a Class C Liquor License for Motif, LTD dba Diamond Dave's Taco Co.,
Old Capitol Center. Approving a Class C Liquor License for David L.
Alberhasky dba Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market Street. Approving L.
Class C Liquor License for Keith Dempster dba The Mill Restaurant, 120 E.
MIT. ApprovingeatClassES. C LiquorBLicense5for 1128,TISSUING A DDANCING
dba PER-.
I.C., 223 E. Washington Street. RES. 87-129, Bk. 95, P. 129, ISSUING A
DANCING PERMIT.
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Page 2
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $3,309,417.09 for
the period of 5/1 thru 5/31/87, as recommended by the Finance Director,
subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 87-130, Bk. 95, p. 130, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT 32 TO
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Correspondence: Sandra Eskin regarding location of a group home at
19 Evans Street. Karla Miller, Coordinator of the Rape Victim Advocacy
Program, regarding location of a group home at 19 Evans Street. Memo
from the Traffic Engr. regarding Sunday parking in the 10 and 100 Block
of North Dubuque Street.
Carropplandtions fr the Use of Kristin Streets
Summerwill for ArtsFestn187Pt lobe held n6/21-27/87,
approved. Gloria Williams to distribute literature regarding Big Moun-
tain on 6/12, 20, 28, 1987, approved. Susan Darwin for a Gay and Lesbian
Pride March on 6/20/87, approved. Latin American Human Rights Advocacy
Center to distribute literature and sell hand crafted items on 6/3-6/87
iand 6/7-10/87, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for
6/30/87, on an ordinance to vacate a portion of the north -south alley between
Benton Street and Ralston Creek, west of Gilbert Street. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker, Zuber absent.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for
6/30/87, on an ordinance to rezone property located at 410 Iowa Avenue from P
to CB -2. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker,
Zuber absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Section 27-44 of the
Large Scale Non -Residential Development (LSNRD) regulations. No one
appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Sections
36-32(c)(3)b.2 and 36-62(c)(6)b.2 of the Zoning Ordinance concerning signs
permitted in the CH -1, CC -2 and CI -1 zones and in the I-1 and I-2 zones. Pio
one appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to amend the 1983 Comprehensive
Plan Update to change the land use classification of property located within
the northeast corner of Iowa City, north of Interstate 80 from Highway Com-
mercial and Office Commercial to Office Research and Development Centers. No
one appeared.
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Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to rezone
ss
froperty at nd vote
orr passage. 225 Affirmative�roll tcall vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker, Zuber reet from CC -2 to CI -I, bBakiven oaabsent.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. (The ordinance was later adopted
during Council information time.)
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to defer indefinitely an ordinance
to amend Section 36-65 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the regulation of
fences and hedges. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Baker, Zuber
absent.
A on an
Public
hearing
inaSandlLake Addition ole and to and innfavorce of an easment
of Iowa -Illinois
Gas & Electric Company for installation of a gas service line. No one ap-
peared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-131, Bk. 95, p.
131, AUTHORIZING SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT FOR A GAS SERVICE LINE TO
IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on adoption of plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost of the FY87 Alley Paving Assessment Project. No
one appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 87-132, Bk. 95, p.
132, ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR
THE FY87 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED
ON JULY 7, 1987. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker, Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
IowaCityonHwyJohnson,1842 The City requested
ate on staff ishcurrentlyunk rs South of
working on
an agreement to bring the three owners into compliance. Johnson noted the
new commercial building on the corner of Burlington and Gilbert and ques-
tioned where parking would be provided. Courtney stated the building is
located in the central business zone which does not require site parking.
Johnson questioned the use of property on the corner of Dubuque and Church
(Lutheran Campus Ministry) and wondered if it was not being used for church
ut bck on the
Jill investiate.
ohns sonnoted it odeliberaulbe tionsaby Counciltre aotax increase ax rlls. Staffwand stated taxes
o• were already high.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Bd. of Examiners of Plumb-
ers - two vacancies, one for an unexpired term ending 12/31/87 and one par-
tial term ending 12/31/87. Resources Conservation Comm. - one vacancy for an
unexpired term ending 1/1/88. These appointments will be made at the 7/28/87
meeting of the City Council. (Baker arrived at 7:55 p.m.)
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to appoint Douglas Jones, 1136
Franklin ndin
12/1/88. St The etMayor declaredrthe motion carriednunanimunexoiusly,redt6/0, erm eZuber
absent.
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aasked that
and Zoing
matterrsnbe
reconsidered. thMoved bynMcDo aild,ncseconded byaStrait, thatn
nthe
rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two
Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be
suspended, the third consideration and vote be waived and that ORp
.87-3326,
Bk. 28, p. 19, REZONING PROPERTY AT 225 E. PRENTISS STREET FROM CC -2 TO CI -1,
f be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
The City Manager announced that the City Finance Department has received
the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and
congratulated the department. The City Manager notified Council that the
City will be receiving $29,000 from the Emergency Shelter Grant program to be
used at the Ronald Street Youth Home, Domestic Violence Program and the
Emergency Shelter Program. The City Manager announced a new program begin-
ning Monday "Swim & Ride" whereby Towncrest buses will stop three times a
day at Mercer Park to pick up people and transport them downtown to the
Recreation Center pool. The program will run from 1-4 p.m., Monday thru
Saturday, and participants will be provided with a free ride back to Mercer
Park. Ambrisco questioned the delay in the Benton Street Bridge project. The
City Manager stated the City has received notice that the funds will not be
available until fall. Staffinember Davidson available for discussion.
Moved
133,RESOLUTION OF a INTENTcTO ACCEonded PT Aa8I0 BY THE to pPREFERRED t RES. 7DEVELOPER,9(IOWA
CITY LAW BUILDING PARTNERSHIP) ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS A-2 AND A-3, LOCATED
IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK AREA OF IOWA CITY, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
j FOR JULY 28, 1987, ON THE PROPOSED SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF PARCELS A-2 AND A-3
I AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH ACTIONSThe Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the followi. ng division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco.
Baker. Absent: Zuber. Nays:
Moved
134, RESOLUTION DOFaINTENT cTOdDISPOSE ed by �OFsAnSEWER aLINE EASEMENT dopt RES. 1ON�PLAZA 9MINI-
PARK AS PART OF A RECIPROCAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT ALLOWING USE OF ADJOINING
LAND FOR PLANTER BOXES AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL, for
6/30/87. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 87-135, Bk. 95, p.
135, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREE-
MENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND OLD CAPITOL CAB CO. FOR FY88 SEATS SUPPLEMENTAL
TAXI SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
i
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt the following funding
BRresolutions
for
8RES.
OTHERS/BIGSISTERSOF JOHNSONCOUNTY($25,300); RES. 875-137p,Bk. 95 Bp.
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Page 5
137, IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER ($18,138); RES. 87-138, Bk. 95, p.
138, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT ($13,200); RES. 87-139, 8k. 95, p. 139, JOHN-
SON COUNTY HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM PROJECT HEADSTART ($2,600);
RES. 87-140, Bk. 95. p. 140, MID -EASTERN COUNCIL ON CHEMICAL ABUSE ($10,000);
RES. 87-141, Bk. 95, p. 141, RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM ($10,350); RES.
87-142, Bk. 95, p. 142, JOHNSON COUNTY CHAPTER, AMERICAN RED CROSS ($1,000);
RES. 87-143, Bk. 95, p. 143, WILLOW CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER ($10,250).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared
the resolutions adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt the following funding
agreement resolutions with CDBG monies: RES. 87-144, Bk. 95, p. 144, ELDERLY
SERVICES AGENCY OF JOHNSON COUNTY ($34,671); RES. 87-145, Bk. 95, p. 145,
MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ($30,000). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adopt the following funding
agreement resolutions: RES. 87-146, Bk. 95, p. 146, UNITED ACTION FOR
YOUTH/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING ($28,479); RES. 87-147, Bk.
95, p. 147, UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH/GENERAL FUND ($11,521). Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions
adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-148, Bk. 95, p.
148, RETAINING MR. DAVID BROWN OF THE HAYEK, HAYEK, AND HOLLAND LAW FIRM TO
REPRESENT THE CITY OF IOWA CITY IN CERTAIN DESIGNATED LAWSUITS AND LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor commended Mr. Brown for his
role as Asst. City Atty. and wished him well in his new position.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consid-
eration and vote be waived and that ORD. 87-3327, Bk. 28, p. 20, AMENDING
SECTION 20-19(d) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
REGARDING ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS AT MEETINGS OF BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES, be
voted on for final passage at this time . Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
Baker, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that the rule requiring ordi-
nances to be considered and voted on for 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. 87-3328, Bk. 28, p. 21,
AMENDING SECTION 23-253 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, REGARDING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, be voted on
for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald,
seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Council Activities
June 16, 1987
Page 6
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 8:20 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
WILLIAM JMBHISGU,P
ATTEST: �>
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY—CLERK.
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MINUTES
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
APRIL 20, 1987
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jean Hood, Dorothy Whipple, Ruth Wagner, Jack Bock, Fred
Goss, Lorraine Dorfman, Mike Kattchee.
GUESTS PRESENT: Betty Ockenfels, Board of Supervisors; Nora Landes,
Practicum Student; two other students from Urban Admini-
stration Class
STAFF PRESENT: Bette Meisel, Joyce Phelps
MINUTES/PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Hood moved that the minutes of the March 11 meeting be approved as read.
Goss questioned the change in meeting day in his absence. Kattchee ex-
plained that it was discussed and the majority agreed to the new day and
time. This would be the third Monday at 3 P.M. until all business was
finished. Kattchee asked if there was a motion to change the meeting
back. There was none. The minutes were approved, all ayes.
Kattchee announced that the next meeting would be May 18, 1987 at 3 P.M.
SENIOR CENTER UPDATE:
Meisel handed out two statistics sheets and explained the difference
between them. The new one which should be kept included the addition of
the Adult Day Program people who had been omitted previously.
Meisel asked which commissioners would attend City Council and Board of
Supervisor meetings in the upcoming months. Wagner and Goss would attend
the April meeting of the supervisors. Goss would attend the June meet-
ings, Hood in July, and Bock in August.
Hood asked about the Congregate Meals Nutrition Advisory Board meeting
which Kattchee had attended.
Kattchee explained that he, Wagner, and Whipple attended. He reported
that he told the Board he had no disagreement with honoring volunteers,
and that since the agencies housed at the Senior Center were autonomous,
each one could honor its volunteers in any way it liked. He pointed out
that the dinner provided by the S.C. Commission annually required a great
deal of time and some money, approximately $600, and was included in our
budget.
Kattchee said he also expressed his feeling that if a joint dinner was
ever held for Senior Center volunteers and Congregate Meals volunteers, it
could never be accomplished by any discrimination accusation. He added
that if the staff of both agencies discussed such a suggestion and decided
in an amiable manner to do such an activity, it would be fine. Although,
he said, the dinner would also have to include the volunteers from the
other agencies in the Senior Center.
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April 20, 1987
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He said that one of the main objections to Congregate Meals volunteers
recognition appeared to be the lack of a newspaper ad with all the names
listed. There was general discussion about what if anything could or
should be done. Wagner said she would like to see a committee of members
from both the Commission and the Nutrition Board to discuss it. Kattchee
felt such a committee should include all the other agencies in the build-
ing using volunteers. He questioned if it should be the Commission's
obligation to solve the problem, which basically is that the Congregate
Meals volunteers are not satisfied with the recognition they receive.
Hood stated that she felt the problem was not the Senior Center Commis-
sion's problem but belonged to Congregate Meals. She said if we formed a
committee, it would take ownership of their problem.
The general feeling was that there could and should be more discussion on
this issue at the May meeting.
ORIENTATION:
Each commissioner was given an agenda for this portion of the meeting and
also an overview past and present of the Senior Center which Susan Rogusky
had prepared.
Meisel spoke briefly about the Decade of Becoming. She touched on the
beginnings at the Close Mansion, and the decision made that the best place
for a Senior Center was downtown where it was accessible to the most
people. She explained how the building was bought and furnished at a time
when grants and public monies for such projects were readily available.
They were able to furnish the building including the second floor a year
later with this money.
She explained about the Council of Elders, Organization of Service
Providers, and the Senior Center POST. Meisel explained the funding for
the Center and went over the organTzafion flow chart.
She explained that the Commission is composed of 6 City Council appointees
and 3 appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Six appointees must live in
the city and the three in the county.
The Council of Elders is elected by their peers. This is a group of
senior citizens who by their interest in the Center and their participati-
on in its activities make them qualified to belong to this group whose
purpose is to work for the interests of the Center and to advocate for
them.
CONCEPT OF VOLUNTEERS AND COORDINATORS:
Meisel showed the Senior Center slide show and then spoke about the con-
cept of volunteers and coordinators.
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She explained that the most important activity at the Center was volun-
teering; She gave a brief summary of reasons people volunteer anaTiow
Senior Centers fit into this picture. Senior Centers provide structure
and allow volunteers to use their abilities where their abilities are
needed. The staff coordinate and facilitate the projects volunteers
undertake.
PROGRAMMING AT THE SENIOR CENTER:
Lori Benz, Program Specialist, explained that the programs, classes,
events, etc., that she plans must first meet the following criteria:
1. There must be a need and/or an interest;
2. There must be volunteer resources;
3. There must be participation.
She explained that there was no funding to hire teachers or pay honor-
ariums or fees. Her job is to plan the programs and find the volunteer
resource person for the program. This is sometime done in reverse. She
has the volunteer and then develops the program to fit the abilities of
the volunteer.
She reviewed a survey done in July, 1986. This survey pinpointed the sex,
age groups, marital status and educational background of the people who
use the Center and the frequency of usage. Benz explained that all of
this data had an impact on her program planning.
Benz said the building, furnishings and special equipment, all set the
tone and give senior citizens a feeling of welcome and caring. Benz said
the programs are meant to offer more opportunity to grow individually and
expand horizons of those who participate.
Then, using the analogy of serving a banquet, Benz outlined all of the
different entertainment activities, educational and instructional classes,
health programs, learning opportunities, recreational programs, advisory
groups, arts and humanities and creative opportunities that were provided
at the Center. Benz described the service programs which various support
groups, VNA, and AARP provide throughout the year, and finally, she said
that the volunteers were the centerpiece which made the whole feast com-
plete.
During the questions period, Dorfman asked about widowed persons support
,• services and evening activities. Benz answered that in the past when
evening programs had been scheduled, particularly in the wintertime, they
had not been successful. Benz pointed out that the programming had been
developed by trial and error through the years, and that input is being
sought regularly.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AT THE SENIOR CENTER:
Susan Rogusky, Volunteer Specialist, spoke about her job at the Center.
She explained that she worked primarily with the Host/Guides, Council of
Elders, Library volunteers, and Eldercraft Shop manager and staff.
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She stated that her chief duty was to recruit, train and coordinate new
volunteers and by doing so to help them find the volunteer job that would
be the most rewarding and fulfilling for them. She explained that she
regarded herself as a facilitator who helps volunteers do their jobs for
their own good.
in her
developedxseveral trights" to which she recruiting It allnd volunteersprocedures,
They are:
I. The right to be interviewed carefully for the purpose of determining
an appropriate volunteer job;
2. The right to expect training and have supervision in order to do a
good job;
3. The right to have a person available who would act as a sounding board
and with whom to discuss problems;
4. The right to have a staff person available to do planning and to
evaluate programs in which they participate.
5. The right to be regarded as a person with uniqueness and value.
Rogusky then described her work with the Johnson County Volunteer Coordi-
nators Group and told about the Volunteer Telethon scheduled for 8 hours
on May 2, 1987 on Channel 26.
During the question period, Rogusky explained that the job of recruiting
leave many volunteers was particularly important because many senior citizens
for
expected ractivities the rneed toand tbenfilledhfor te She explained' itoisnbetterltosummer. Thus vluteer shave
4 volunteers who work for 5 hours each than have one volunteer work for 20
hours.
Some of her goals are: to recruit a marketing volunteer to update the
Eldercraft Shop staff to new ways of merchandising, to have workshops for
consignors on the same subject and to explain what sells and what does
not, Other goals are to have an in-house volunteer bureau, a speaker's
bureau, more rural outreach, and an updated discount directory,
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Meisel and Kattchee discussed several of the areas of responsibility of a
Commission such as being familiar with the funding and budgeting process.
Meisel explained the long process beginning with the Budget Preparation
Form and ending with the actual budget. She explained that personnel,
City account number 6000, for example, is one of the largest items and is
determined in part by the union negotiations with the City, and thus,
neither she nor the Commission has any influence over it. Travel, on the
other hand, is something which can be increased or decreased as is desir-
able.
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April 20, 1987
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During the general discussion on the budgeting process, Meisel explained
how Trips and Tours and Eldercraft Shop both make money.
Meisel reported that two years ago a committee composed of two Senior
Center commissioners, 2 Council of Elders members, and 2 Senior Center
staff persons went through the NCOA standards for a Senior Center and
compared our Senior Center to the standards.
Meisel pointed out that this was a long and laborious process, but one in
which the committee proved that the Center more than met National Senior
Center standards.
Kattchee stressed that he sees the roles and responsibilities of the
Commission to lie in the areas of budgeting, lobbying, and advocating. He
sees the Commission as an advisory board that advocates for things that,
in their judgment, would be beneficial to the Center. Kattchee feels the
Commission should recommend to the Senior Center staff with regard to
policies, rules, and budget.
Kattchee stated that the purpose of orientation is to familiarize new
commissioners with the Center and their duties. He said that since the
Commission advocates for the Center, a united front is more beneficial to 3
the Center t an
any discord publicly discussed. All discussion should be
done at the meeting, so that the Commission speaks with one voice pub-
licly.
Whipple asked about a minority report in the event that one is deemed
necessary. Kattchee said in order to be effective, a united front must be
presented and as an advocate for the Center, generally, members should not
be at cross-purposes. Kattchee stressed his belief in much discussion
until disagreements are ironed out and the Commission can speak with one
voice.
There was general discussion concerning the agenda for the May meeting.
It was decided to have the presentation of the Senior Center survey at
that time.
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Submitted by
Ruth Wagner, Secretary
Senior Center Commission
Prepared by
Joyce Phelps, Secretary
Senior Center
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MINUTES
IONA CITY RIVERFRONT COM14ISSION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1987 - 7:30 P.M.
SENIOR CE14TER CLASSROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Lovell, Stroh, Wachal, Watson, Wielert
NO QUORUM
Bruner, Daly, Gerleman, Helmer, O'Brien, Wallace
Rockwell, Reggentin
Kay Gillies, Merle Neubauer, Dave Gordon, Jim Lenz, Mike
Singer, Mark Reggentin
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:
None.
CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS:
Wielert called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. Neubauer, Gordon, Lenz,
Gillies, Singer and Reggentin were introduced to the Comnission.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF APRIL 1, 1987, MINUTES:
Minutes not approved due to lack of quorum.
STUDENT PRESENTATION:
Singer and Reggentin, University of Iowa Urban and Regional Planning graduate
students, presented their time series analysis of 11 years of data by Profes-
sor Donald McDonald on the levels of nitrates and dissolved oxygen in the
Iowa River just upstream from the Burlington Street Dam.
yearsSinger discussed the trend line of high point nitrate concentrationsHis
. Singers statedatthat ifere the currenere less nitrate end continues, within 8to drought10
ears.
years the level of nitrates will consistently exceed the state standard of 10
m9. per liter. This could constitute a health hazard, particularly for
infants. Singer advised the Commission to continue monitoring the nitrate
level data collected by McDonald.
Reggentin discussed his analysis of the low points of dissolved oxygen in the
Iowa River and its relationship to recreational potential/fish survival. He
found that the dissolved oxygen content in the Iowa River maintains at fairly
that
tthe dissoland vedr oxygen levels
level appearst in to beIowa rPositively grelatedentin ptonrelease
rates from the Coralville Dam than to precipitation rates.
to the Wachal asked if fertilizer use in Johnson County was the primary contributor
regionalnithanta locals in one.thSingeraRiver or wheheresponded thattherdidn'the trknow,n buts
tmore a
hought
that a bigger reduction in nitrates could occur if everyone upstream reduced
their fertilizer use,
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MAY 6, 1987
PAGE 2
Gordon said that lawn care businesses contributed to urban nitrate runoff.
He thought fertilizer use could be better justified for keeping crops alive
than for growing grass. Watson asked if there was any evidence that nitrates
were toxic to fish. Singer indicated that there was no conclusive evidence,
but any increase in pollutants has a detrimental impact. Lovell stated that
the nitrate levels were a collective, not an individual problem.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Iowa River fish in access. Merle Neubauer expressed his concern about access
to the area below the Burlington Street Dam for the purpose of fishing.
Neubauer had a prepared statement with an attached petition. He had acquired
nearly 600 signatures over a four week period. The petition stated in gen-
eral that the area needed to be improved for parking and accessibility to the
river. Neubauer stated that many non-residents signed, showing that the area
below the Burlington Street Dam was not only of local importance. The peti-
tion also stated that an access area at the foot of Prentiss Street and
unlimited parking was needed. Neubauer presented the Commission with a copy
of the statement and petition for the record. Gordon added that the main
concern is that other areas are now being fenced off and prohibit fishing.
He gave the example of the Coralville Milldam. He also stated that the
reservoir is too far away for many people.
Watson stated that he was impressed with the level of support for the peti-
tion and requested that the issue be placed on next month's agenda. Lovell
strongly concurred! It was suggested that the petition be forwarded to the
Council for review. Stroh indicated that he would share the petition and
supporting statement with University of Iowa officials and Watson indicated
he would inform the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission of the peti-
tion.
Parkin Neubauer also spoke of his concern on parking restrictions that
prevented parking on the lot on the west side of the Iowa River south of the
Burlington Street Dam. Stroh had checked with the University Parking Office
and found that the lot is used for sports camp parking during the summer and
sometimes the lot is open for public use when school is out. Stroh also
stated that from the 15th to the 29th of August, it is not patrolled. He
also said that $4.50 per month parking permits were available from the Uni-
versity. Stroh suggested that Neubauer check with the University to see the
exact procedures and time limits on parking stickers.
Neubauer was also concerned with what the University is doing with the land
south of the Rock Island viaduct embankment. Wachal established that the main
problem is parking rather than access. He also restated the view that trash
cans are needed in the area. He suggested that a gate and a fence could
possibly be constructed to allow fishermen in and out.
RIVER MONTH AWARDS:
Watson reported that of the nominations received, the Awards Committee recom-
mended that the 1987 Iowa River Month Special Recognition Award by given to
• Shirley 14yrick, sculptor of "The River," a 2-1/2 story steel artwork depict-
ing the Iowa River in Johnson County, Iowa. The members present unanimously
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MAY 6, 1987
PAGE 3
concurred with the recommendation, and based on previous Commission discus-
sions when positive support was expressed for Wyrick, decided to go with the
Committee's recommendation. Watson asked Rockwell to notify the nominees of
the outcome of the award selection.
Photo Contest. Stroh stated that the winners of the photo contest had been
se ec ilford Yoder took first place, followed by Robert Rude with
Claudine Harris taking third place. He also stated that the photos (winners
and honorable mentions) will be displayed at the public library and at the
Civic Center. Wielert suggested that winners from past years be framed and
put on a permanent display.
ET CETERA:
Wachal stated that failure to achieve a quorum at past meetings has slowed
business by the Commission. It was the feeling of all members present that
those who could not attend the meeting should be required to call in. How-
ever, because this policy has not worked in recent months, the PPD secretary
will be requested to poll the Commission members prior to meetings to deter-
mine if a Riverfront Commission quorum will be achieved.
ADJOURNMENT:
Wielert moved to adjourn the meeting and Watson seconded. The meeting ad-
journed at 9:40 P.M.
Minutes respectively submitted by Mark Reggentin.
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Citizens' Committee on City Revenues
May 27, 1987
Citizens' Committee on Cit Revenues: May 27, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Iowa City Senior Center Classroom. Chairperson Craig Willis presiding.
Committee Members Present: Ann Bovbjerg, Mace Braverman, Peter Fisher,
Tom oe in, avi Hughes, Katherine Kurth, David Leshtz, Anne Rawland,
Clayton Ringgenberg, Jessie Singerman, Jean Snow, Richard Stevenson, Mary
Anne Volm, Craig Willis.
Committee Members Absent: Ernest Lehman.
Ex -Officio Members Present: Coralville - Jim Faucett.
Ex -Officio Members Absent, North Liberty, University Heights, Hills,
Johnson County Board of Supervisors.
Staff Present: Atkins, Vitosh, Helling, Smith.
Tape-recording: Reel CCCR-8, Side 1, 382 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; Reel CCCR-9,
Side 1, 1-46.
CALL TO ORDER:
Willis called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Minutes of the May 20,
1987, CCCR meeting, "revenue options" handout "alternatives strategies to
balance the City budget: a property tax increase" handout, "reasons for
supporting the property tax alternative" handout, and "the need for better
alternatives" handout were distributed. The minutes of May 13, 1987, were
approved with the following spelling corrections: Anne Rawland, Mary Anne
Volm.
DISCUSSION:
Willis asked CCCR members to divide into the property tax and sales tax
subcthankediCitysto staff for theheir technicalctive tax support d andinotedsappreciationlfor
the thatQCCCRtmembersof rtakenstrongCCR support for thers llis basictse vice packait is ger
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vided by the City government. Braverman noted that strong support was
also given to the hotel/motel tax and supplementary reconmendations.
Atkins stated City Council can be provided with the tax policy positions
by June 1, 1987 and a discussion with City Council can be scheduled on
June 15, 1987.
CCCR members divided into property tax and sales tax subcommittees to
discuss their tax policy positions. The property tax and sales tax sub-
committee submitted their final written positions. Atkins stated the
final positions will be forwarded to City Council and distributed to all
CCCR members. Atkins said discussion will be scheduled with City Council
on June 15, 1987.
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Citizens' Committee on City Revenues
May 27, 1987
Citizens' Committee on CitRevenues: May 27, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Iowa City Senior Center Classroom. Chairperson Craig Willis presiding.
Committee Members Present: Ann Bovbjerg, Mace Braverman, Peter Fisher,
Tan oe in, evi Hughes, Katherine Kurth, David Leshtz, Anne Rawland:
Clayton Ringgenberg, Jessie Singerman, Jean Snow, Richard Stevenson, Mary
Anne Volm, Craig Willis.
Committee Members Absent: Ernest Lehman.
Ex -Officio Members Present: Coralville - Jim Faucett.
Ex -Officio Members Absent: North Liberty, University Heights, Hills,
Johnson County Board of Supervisors.
Staff Present: Atkins, Vitosh, Helling, Smith.
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Tape-recording: Reel CCCR-8, Side 1, 382 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; Reel CCCR-9,
Side 1—.
CALL TO ORDER -
Willis called the meeting to order at 7:05
1987, CCCR meeting , "revenue options" handout "alternatives. Minutesfstrategies2tthe o
balance the City budget: a property tax increase" handout "reasons for
III supporting the property tax alternative" handout, and "the need for better
alternatives" handout were distributed. The minutes of May 13, 1987, were
approved with the following spelling corrections: Anne Rawland, Mary Anne
Volm.
DISCUSSION:
( Willis asked CCCR members to divide into the property tax and sales tax
subcommittees to review their respective tax
thanked City staff for the technical supported ai
the ndnotedsappreciation lfor
thatQCCCRtmembersrtakenstrongCsupportefor thelbasictservice packambrs. Wilis sated it is gerpro-
aided by the City government. Braverman noted that strong support was
also given to the hotel/motel tax and supplementary recommendations.
Atkins stated City Council can be provided with the tax policy
by June Ipositions
June 15, 19,87. 1987 and a discussion with City Council can be scheduled on
P I CCCR members divided into
discuss their tax olic Property tax and sales tax subcommittees to
comoittge submitted theirofinalnswritten Property tax and sales tax sub -
final Positions will be forwarded to City Councilnand istosit.tributedtto athe
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CCCR members. Atkins said discussion will be scheduled with City Council
i on June 15, 1987.
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Moved by Fisher, seconded by Singerman to adopt "the need for better
alternatives" resolution as amended ("the CCCR finds each of the alterna-
tives...," (5) a local excise tax on tobacco and alcoEFT. Motion passed
unanimously. Committee members discussed the supplementary recommendations
prepared by Clayton Ringgenberg in his May 11, 1987, City memorandum. The
property tax subcommittee asked that those supplementary recommendations
be submitted to City Council with the property tax final written position.
Willis stated the CCCR will not hold another meeting unless City Council
requests future meetings be held. Atkins stated a cover memorandum and
final position statements will be forwarded to City Council. Ringgenberg
noted the Committee's appreciation to Willis for his efforts as chair of
the Committee. Willis commented that work done by the Committee is an
example of the way a good government can work.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.
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Informal Council Discussion
June 15, 1987
j Informal Council Discussion: June 15, 1987, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers in the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding.
Council Present: Strait, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney, McDonald, Baker
j 40 p.m. sent: Zuber.
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Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Smith, Franklin, Moen,
t os i man, Kimble.
Ta e-recordin : Reel 87-C25, Side 1, 321 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; Reel 87-C28,
t e - n Side 2, 1-184.
CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONS:
The City Council agreed to add to the Consent Calendar a Class "C" Liquor
License and Dancing Permit for Tycoons I.C.
PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS: Reel 87-C25, Side 1
A. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 30. 1987. ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A
rumiiuii ur Int nVnln/�uuln ALLtl Dtlwttl4 ULM Un JlKttl AnU KALJIUN
RE K Wtbi V bILBERTFranklin stated this tem is associa e
with a Lower Ralston Creek parcels located across from the County
Administration Building.
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B. SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 30, 1987 ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 410 IOWA AVENUE FROM P TO CB -2. Franklin state
this is the State Historical Society house tat is in the process of
being acquired by United Action for Youth (UAY).
C. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27-44 OF THE LSNRD
REGULATIONS. Franklin explained the Panning & Zoning Commission
recommenF9 approval by a 4-1 vote (Dierks voting "no"); the amendment
would apply only to existing developments approved prior to May 6,
1987, and the amendment would allow minor deviations in the size and
placement of existing buildings.
D. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 36-62(c)(3
statea the amendment would apply to certain comiierciaT end industrial
zones with substantial amount of frontage on a lot; the proposed
ordinance amendment allows two monument signs or a combination of one
° monument and one free-standing sign on a lot; and the property owner
can decide the appropriate location of those signs. Moen explained
the minimum distance of 150 feet between signs would no longer apply
to two monument signs or a combination of a monument sign and free-
standing sign. The minimum distance of 150 feet between two free-
standing signs on the site would be retained. In response to Strait,
Moen said the ordinance amendment is in response to a particular
situation with two monument signs on the property.
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JUNE 15, 1987
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E. PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION
OPMENT CENTERS.Moen said the area is appropriate for research and
development—nters and office and research park usage because of the
accessibility and visibility from the interstate and Highway 1. Moen
said it is recommended the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update be revised
to reflect the northeast quadrant is appropriate for office research
and development centers. In response to McDonald, Franklin stated the
area has been zoned Highway Commercial since the 1970's.
ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 225 EAST PRENTISS STREET FROM CC -2 TO
C-1. Moen explained this ordinance would allow construction of a
itonal warehouse space for property owned by Hawkeye Medical Supply.
Moen said the property owner would be restricted in the amount of
warehouse space that could be permitted in the CC -2 zone. Moen noted
the applicant has requested that Council give expedited consideration
of this ordinance and vote for final passage at tomorrow's formal
Council meeting.
G. ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 35-65 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE
REGULATION OF FENCES AND HEDGES. Timmins stated Legal—staff-has
discussed inconsistencies in this ordinance and other provisions in
the City Code relating to the placement of hedges and trees in the
triangle at intersections. Timmins asked Council to defer action on
the ordinance amendment to allow staff an opportunity to further study
this issue and to develop appropriate standards regarding the planting
of trees and shrubs in the City right-of-way.
OUTDOOR SERVICE AREA - APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Reel 87-C25, Side 1
Timmins explained Council will be presented with an application for an
outdoor service area located on the north -south alley bounded by Dubuque
Street, Iowa Avenue and Washington Street. Timmins stated the applicant
wishes Council to make a decision on the approval of the outdoor service
area before he goes to the expense and trouble of putting in the required
improvements for the outdoor service area. Timmins recommended to Council
that the application be presented to Council once the plans have been
approved by the Building Department. Timmins explained if the application
is approved by City Council, the applicant will then be required to con-
struct the improvements and once the improvements have been approved by
the Building Inspection Department, then the application will be sent to
the state and a license obtained. In response to McDonald, Timmins said
the proposed outdoor service area would close off the north -south alley.
P. Timmins stated the applicant has made a purchase by quit claim of an
interest in the alley. McDonald said the alley is presently used for
parking by abutting property owners. Timmins said he cannot find any
record of formal easements, but there may be rights to the alley through
easements by prescription. In response to McDonald, Timmins said in the
City's review process of the outdoor service area application, the City
Clerk is required to send out letters to each of the abutting property
owners within 100 feet to notify them of the application and when discus-
sion will be scheduled by Council. Timmins noted Frank Fowler, attorney
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representing the Sports Column, will be available for comment later in the
evening. In response to Ambrisco, Timmins said abutting property owners
would be notified as soon as the application is received. Council agreed
with the application procedure as recommended and asked that the Fire
Chief be contacted.
ALCOHOL AWARENESS: Reel 87-C25, Side 2
Atkins stated Council received his June 8, 1987, memorandum regarding
alcohol awareness. Atkins explained the alcohol awareness program would
be an attempt to reduce and control police present in liquor establish-
ments, reduce problems created by persons publicly intoxicated, and create
a network of people trained and educated in the area of alcohol awareness.
Atkins proposed establishing the bartender licensing program whereby
individuals serving in the capacity as bartenders would be obligated to
attend classes, be certified and certification would be subject to annual
renewal of the license.
Ambrisco asked if Atkins had contacted the local Tavern/ Restaurant Asso-
ciation. Atkins stated he has not made a formal presentation to the local
Association. In response to McDonald, Atkins said it would take 18 months
to two years to implement the program and have everyone certified. Atkins
said there would be mandatory participation and sanctions could be made
against liquor establishments or the actual person if a person was found
dispensing alcohol without a license. Atkins said local ordinances and
State statutes would need to be researched. McDonald noted liquor li-
censes are issued by the State, not by the City. Atkins said the commu-
nity college would conduct a certification program and costs for the
program would be paid by participants. Atkins said it is estimated the
training would include 12 classroom hours and cost an estimated $20 for
each participant. In response to Dickson, Atkins said Police Chief Miller
is very receptive to the alcohol awareness program. Atkins stated a large
beer company has contacted the City Police Department regarding offering a
similar program to all of their customers. In response to Baker, Karr said
State liquor license applications can be obtained from the City Clerk's
office or through the State. Baker questioned if the program should be
done on the State level. Atkins said the program needs to be started
locally and should also be approached on the State level. Baker suggested
that Coralville and Johnson County be contacted. Courtney asked if the
number of liquor licenses in Iowa City could be limited. Timmins stated
Iowa does not provide for a cap to the number of liquor licenses issued in
a community. McDonald said the idea to limit the number of liquor li-
censes was discussed about five years ago. Council gave the City Manager
approval to pursue the alcohol awareness program. Ambrisco asked the City
Manager to contact the local Restaurant and Tavern Owner Association.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 87-C25, Side 2
Strait stated the Supreme Court recently cited on the case First En 11
Evan elical Lutheran Church of Glendale vs. County of Los Angeles in
California, a case dealing —WiTh landuse panning ana zoning. Strait
prop�hat the City hold a workshop involving the Legal Department,
Planning and Zoning staff and Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss
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the case. A-,:orisco requested a memo from the City's Legal Department
regarding the case. Atkins said other communities should be contacted re
possible impact.
APPOINTMENTS: Reel 87-C25, Side 2
Riverfront Commission - Douglas Jones.
CITIZEN COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY REVENUES RECOMMENDATIONS:
Ree 87-C25, Side 2
Craig Willis, Chairperson of CCCR, stated Council received two written
recommendations representing a 10-5 split by the CCCR. Willis emphasized
that the Committee agreed (14-1 vote) the basic service package provided
by the City should be preserved. Committee members were not thrilled
about the revenue options; the recommendation to maintain the service
package is not inconsistent with good management in saving costs; and an
increase in the hotel/motel tax is supported. Willis explained each
position was carefully considered and carefully taken with high quality
deliberations.
Ambrisco referred to the City Manager's May 29, 1987, memo regarding
recommendations from CCCR, Attachment B, Item I and asked how the City
could get a commitment that school taxes would not be increased. Willis
stated Clayton Ringgenberg offered the supplemental recommendations and
the recommendations were made as suggestions. Baker asked what work was
done by the Committee regarding fees. Willis explained Clayton
Ringgenberg did study the fee structure and the Committee felt the City
has done a good job with the fees. In response to Baker, Willis said
Committee members did not receive Dick Boyle's report regarding legal
aspects of the City charging impact fees for capital improvements and the
Committee did briefly discuss the City's land development cost. Courtney
asked if the Committee did a breakdown of the City's service package.
Willis said there was a strong support by the Committee to first seek
additional revenues rather than cut particular services.
Ambrisco noted a majority of the CCCR recommended temporarily raising
property taxes above the current six percent policy. Ambrisco asked how
Council could insure that increase would only be temporary. Willis said
to raise the necessary revenues, the rate of increase of property tax has
to be increased above the Council's current six percent policy to the
level of taxation that will remain the same. The rate of increase is
temporarily high, but the level of taxation would remain the same.
Ambrisco asked what amount of dollars and what percentage increase is
needed in FY89.
Atkins stated in FY89 there will be a $923,000 shortfall in revenue and an
11.7% budget increase would be needed to pay for that shortfall. In
response to Courtney, Atkins said wage considerations, private market
purchases for goods and services, loss of federal revenue sharing will
create the shortfall in the budget.
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Strait inquired aoo-it the impact on the swimming pool bond. Vitosh ex-
plained the swimming pool bonds are 15 year
service level will peak in FY90 and then bonds.
decrease a noted that
substantially.
Atkins stated that the projected budget assumes there will be no service
restoration.
Courtney inquired about the wheel tax. Willis stated CCCR felt the tax
was not predictable and did not offer much in broadening the tax base.
Atkins stated there are 70,000 vehicles registered in Johnson County and
the assumption was made that 60 percent of those vehicles are from Iowa
? City. Atkins stated one provision in the local option tax law is that some
f[ Willisfsaid the Committeetax edidsto be discuss pledged.
In reantstaxooStrait,
Atkins stated a 515 wheel tax and 2% increase in hotel/motel tax would
( generate an estimated $500,000 a year in new revenue. Ambrisco asked how
`i the student dormitory population and population living outside of Iowa
City limits who use Iowa City services was dismissed by the majority
Position. Willis stated it was the minority's position that those persons
should be one of the criteria used to examine the revenue -raising activi-
ties. Ambrisco said there are people in the retail business adamantly
I opposed to a sales tax. Ambrisco asked
communities if Iowa Ciif people would shop in other
ty if a sales tax, Willis stated that members
of the minority position
of an felt that a sales tax is not significant enough
impact to change sales. Willis said cars, for example, are not
sales taxable; the local option sales tax uses the statutory definition of
sales; and it is the point of delivery, not the location of the sale that
governs taxability,
In response to Ambrisco, Willis said the Committee agreed that there is
askedrifritsiis themresp nsiboillityhOfpCouncil oxnotdonlyemakeaxthe sales
tax available as an option for the voter, but for
Position for or against the sales tax. Willis dleadership
Council to take e
should be taken by Council and Council as a whole may not beabletake
one position. Courtney asked what affect increased property tax would
have on the low-income housing project. Milkman said rents are restricted
by fair market values and HUD would probably take into cons
increase in property tax. ideration the
I Willis said the CCCR is waiting for further direction from Council
available as a resource, tl and is
David Leshtz stated there are studies available demonstrating that sales
tax may indeed affect shopping patterns and that property tax is not a
° I critical factor in how people actually behave. Baker asked why
ity of the Committee did not want sales tax. Leshtz explained
sales tax was not predictable and a sales tax is difficult to chanthat the the
Courtney asked for information regarding car registration, Timmins stated
the owner of the vehicle has to register the vehicle in the county of his
or residence. Staff will research the matter further,
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Jean Snow stated many elderly are opposed to the increase in property
taxes and property tax relief for low-income elderly is outdated. In
response to Ambrisco, Snow said she felt elderly were well -represented on
the CCCR. Leshtz stated Committee members tried to find what would bene-
fit the community as a whole.
Jessie Singerman stated she supports the property tax increase increase
because of the distribution of the sales tax revenue calculations and it
is deductible on State and Federal income tax. Ambrisco noted that an
estimated one million visitors come to Iowa City and spend money.
E.L. Gjovig, 15
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erty taxes. Gjovig WakefieldCourt,
low-income persone in spandtpeople onion to cfixednincomes
cannot afford a property tax increase. Gjovig stated the tax relief for
low-income persons is too low to help anyone. Gjovig stated the CCCR
should study where savings in the City budget can be made.
Courtney requested information regarding the number of vehicles from Iowa
City registered in Johnson County. Baker asked the City Manager to pres-
ent Council with a more detailed breakdown of the projected shortfall in
FY89. Ambrisco said discussion regarding recommendations from CCCR should
be continued. Atkins noted a local option tax referendum cannot be held
during a regular City Council election. Baker requested the next discus-
sion be scheduled June 30th during a televised formal Council meeting.
OUTDOOR SERVICE AREA CONT'D.: Reel 87-C28, Side 2
Timmins introduced Atty. Frank Fowler to answer questions regarding the
outdoor service area application. Council raised no additional questions.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA CONT'D.: Reel 87-C28, Side 2
2. Council agreed to meet with the Planning and Zoning Commission on July
1 for a special meeting to discuss development policies for southwest
Iowa City,
3. Melling stated the City was advised by personnel from the Department
of Natural Resources that Iowa City would possibly be eligible for
some Federal funding for the sewer project by the fall of 1987.
Melling said staff is continuing to explore eligibility requirements
for the grant monies. Melling explained a construction schedule will
need to be revised to place construction in the proper phase to be
eligible for the grant. Hell ing said the City may need to do a minor
portion of renovation of the existing sewer plant first, then complete
the new plant and delivery systems to the new plant, the southeast
intercenecessary to to revi er and pthee side.ments on the east
se er project specs and construction a documents
to include the Federal requirements. Melling stated Metcalf & Eddy
will also work to get an updated approval from the Department of
Natural Resources on the sewer facility plans. Courtney raised con-
cerns about delaying east side improvements.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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