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Informal Council Discussion
February 18, 1986
Informal Council Discussion: February 18, 1986, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Cam ers at a 1vic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding.
Council Present: Ambrisco, Zuber, Strait, McDonald, Baker, Courtney,
Dickson p.m.).
Staff Present: Melling, Karr, Timmins, Smith.
Tpe-recorded: Reel 86-C15, Side 1, 165 -End, Side 2, all; 86-C18, all;
a 86-C20, Side 1, 1-47.
MERCER PARK SWIMMING POOL: Reel 86-C15, Side 1
Neuhauser, co-chair of the Joint Swimming Facility Committee, introduced
Ken Wictor, Neumann Monson. Wictor reviewed the Report on Mercer Park
Pool; discussed the codes, recommended practices, discretionary/functional
considerations and existing conditions as they relate to the Mercer Park
pool facility; and reported that standards from FINA, NCAA, and the U.S.
Swim Group should be considered the minimum standards for safe operation
of the pool facility.
Wictor said the Mercer Park pool does not meet all of the code require-
ments or minimum standards of the recommended practices of FINA, NCAA and
USS; the pool is located below the grade water table; the facility is
using four times the amount of water it should be using, water leakage is
creating soil erosion and voids beneath the pool., and the facility does
not have a recirculating system.
Wictor outlined alternatives and costs for renovation of the pool as
follows:
$664,700 - Complete renovation of all major systems to meet all
codes.
$482,000 - Meet code requirements, reduce to one diving board.
$300,000 - Only includes repairs directly related to code require-
ments and does not include new filters or new deck.
$ 10,000 - Repairs to use pool one year and requires discussion
with State regarding acceptable repairs.
Strait inquired about designs for the new facility. Wictor stated a new
facility cannot be designed until the future disposition of the Mercer
Park pool is decided upon and demolition of the existing pool would cost
$34,000-$35,000. Ambrisco asked about recommendations from the State
regarding meeting code requirements. Wictor recommended the City submit a
specific proposal to the State to keep the pool operational for one year,
to remove all diving boards, remove racing stripes, repair wading pool,
and repair filters. Wictor explained that the State will not give written
approval but may approve some type of contingent operation. Wictor stated
that some repairs are needed due to hazardous conditions. Councilmembers
discussed the various repair alternatives. McDonald asked if there would
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be additional costs each year if the $600,000 renovation was done. Wictor
stated there would be additional costs associated with the filtering
system. Strait asked about the maintenance and life of the pool after the
$600,000 repairs. Wictor said there will always be problems associated
with the pool's location in a high water table. Underground water needs
to be pumped out when the pool is drained. The bathhouse design does not
function for handicapped and it is difficult to supervise.
Zuber suggested that Council approve the Joint Facility Committee's recom-
mendation to expend minimum funds necessary to meet safety and maintenance
needs to keep the Mercer Park pool open until a new facility is built and
the City Park pool is renovated. Councilmembers discussed the liability
of keeping the Mercer Park pool open. In response to Courtney, Wictor
recommended eliminating diving boards. Neuhauser stated a bond issue
needs to be submitted to the Commissioner of Elections by April 9.
Ambrisco asked Council to approve the Joint Facility Committee's recommen-
dations as outlined February 6, 1986, Iowa City Community Aquatic Center
Conference memorandum by Kevin Monson. Zuber recommended that if the
State does not approve minimum repairs for operation for opening the pool,
the pool should be closed. Strait raised questions concerning liability.
Neuhauser said the pool should be closed if the State does not approve the
minimum repairs and the new pool should serve recreational and instruc-
tional purposes. Baker asked if the City would be absolved of liability
if the State approves the stop gap repairs. Timmins stated that as long
as the City is insured for general liability, staffing is kept up, and
some operational changes are made to address major concerns at the pool,
the risk to the City in continuing to operate the pool would be accept-
able. Baker recommended closing the pool. Ambrisco noted that Council is
interested in a swimming pool with future expansion capabilities. Council
approve the Joint Facility recommendation with the additional provision
that if the State does not approve minimum repairs, the pool should be
closed.
Council Time
Reel 86-C15, Side 2
1. Helling stated Council received a February 13, 1986, memo from the
City Manager regarding vacant positions and it is anticipated that the
seven full-time positions will be filled in FY87. In response to
Baker, Helling stated he will check on the status of the vacancy in
the Planning Department.
2. Helling stated Council received a February 10, 1986, memo from the
City Manager regarding selection of Human Relations Director. Council
discussed when the.Human Relations Director should be hired and agreed
to proceed immediately with the hiring of that position.
3. Helling reviewed his February 14, 1986, memo regarding purchase of
police patrol cars. In response to Ambrisco, Helling stated three
bids were received. Courtney asked Helling to contact the local Ford
dealership regarding promptness of warranty service. Ambrisco asked
Helling to contact all local bidders and explain the bid process.
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4. Strait inquired about discussion of the Iowa Community School District
thing. Helling said that discussion could be scheduled for an infor-
mal Council meeting.
5. Ambrisco noted that the Park -and -Shop discussion should also be sched-
uled.
6. Strait stated the first committee meeting on the transit will be held
Thursday.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM'S INTERVIEWS: Reel 86-C15, Side 2
Councilmembers interviewed the following executive search firms:
Wolf and Associates - Mercer & Slaven.
Mercer & Slaven of Wolf and Associates presented information about the
City Manager selection process and stated they will personally be
involved. Slaven explained a critical path process will be used and will
include development of job description, recruitment, personal interviews,
reference checks, first-hand observations and providing a detailed report
on each recommended candidate. Slaven said he will work with the City
Council, citizens' committees, communicate with Council frequently
throughout the process, and complete the search within 60 days. Mercer
emphasized his experience with Midwest recruiting, open meetings laws, and
recruitment of women and minorities. In answer to Council questions,
Mercer stated Slaven would be the primary person handling the search,
salary information could be provided, and he is experienced in working
with promotions from staff within the City government.
Korn -Ferry - Paul Reaume
Reaume stated Korn -Ferry is the largest executive search firm, recruits
nationally, and has a strong background in recruitment of women and mi-
norities. Reaume noted he personally would be the recruitment director
and he has worked with the International City Manager Association's minor-
ity program. In response to Strait, Reaume said the $13,500 fee is not
negotiable. Reaume stated salary ranges for the City Manager position
would be established during the recruitment profile development process,
candidates should be flexible in working with Council and communities
since Iowa City has strong community participation and candidates should
not be selected without full knowledge of the Council's concerns. Reaume
stated he will attempt to interview candidates in their own communities
and spouses should be invited to the interviews held in Iowa City. Reaume
is a native of Kansas and is familiar with the Midwest.
Jensen-Oldani & Associates - Jerrold Oldani
Oldani explained that a task team will be used for the search and will
include a primary consultant, backup consultant, research associate and
clerical support person; although the client -based is only west of the
Mississippi, the candidate -based is nation-wide; and Jensen-Oldani &
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Associates is familiar with executive recruitment in Iowa. In response to
Strait, Oldani outlined his experiences with recruitment of women and
minorities. Oldani explained that the initial candidate list would be
reduced to 35 candidates through an in-house rating system, principals
would then telephone interview the 35 applicants and prepare a spread
sheet analysis for Council, and then would visit each candidate on the
Council's approved candidate list. Oldani stated that four to five hour
interviews are held with each potential candidate. Oldani said that
preliminary research will be done in Iowa City to establish a profile of
the community, City Councilmember and staff interviews will be held, and
contacts will be made with the Library and Airport commissions. Oldani
noted that no individual in Jensen-Oldani & Associates carries more than a
five assignment workload. Baker inquired about background checks of
candidates. Oldani stated that each candidate is interviewed and refer-
ences are checked. Oldani noted that his firm does not conduct police
investigations or use private investigating services. Strait inquired
about the length of the City Manager search. Oldani said the search may
take up to 90 days because the firm uses a fresh recruitment process for
each new executive search assignment. Strait inquired about establishment
of salary ranges for the position. Oldani stated a salary range should be
based on what the City can pay and research regarding the fob worth.
Baker inquired about the Jensen-Oldani & Associates obligations after
placement of the City Manager. Oldani explained that he would contact the
City at three months, six months, and 12 months to do a performance
evaluation with Council and candidate, and Jensen-Oldani & Associates
offers a one-year guarantee on the placement. Oldani explained his firm
will come back and do another search for only expenses if there is a
voluntary termination or termination for cause of the position.
Ralph Anderson & Associates - Gary Brown
Brown explained that Ralph Anderson &.Associates is a full service con-
sulting firm that contains divisions in executive recruitment, personnel,
management organization, and finance; the firm is active in the Interna-
tional City Manager Association's minority program; and specialize in
government recruitments. Brown explained that the search process will
include interviewing City Councilmembers, placing ads ih journals for
candidates, collecting resumes, background checks, and presenting Council
with verbal and written summaries of each candidate. Brown stated
bi-weekly reports would be supplied to the City regarding the status of
candidates, cost of the search is $11,000 plus reimbursement for direct
expenses, and candidates would be identified in a 60-90 day period.
Strait asked what policies were established regarding affirmative action.
Brown stated his firm is currently working with the International City
Managers Association to establish a data bank of women and minority candi-
dates. In response to Courtney, Brown stated that his firm does national
recruitment and he is currently carrying a five assignment caseload.
Dickson inquired about participation with potential candidates. Brown
stated that candidates are given continual feedback about the process.
Courtney inquired about the establishment of a salary range. Brown ad-
vised Councilmembers to negotiate a complete compensation package and said
salary information would be provided.
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Discussion:
Councilmembers discussed selection of an executive recruitment firm.
Councilmembers decided to retain Jensen-Oldani & Associates for City
Manager recruitment. Councilmembers discussed the function of the citi-
zens committee as it relates to the City Manager recruitment process and
decided the committee would work with the executive recruitment search
firm in the review and reduction in the number of potential candidates
before the final five candidates are presented to Council.
Ambrisco will contact Jerrold Oldani regarding the appointment and sched-
ule a 7:30 a.m. breakfast meeting at the Holiday Inn.
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
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Informal Council Discussion
February 24, 1986
InCH formal Council Discussion: February 24, 1986, 6:35 p.m, in the Council
am ers C e TV TF en liter. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding.
Council Present: Ambrisco, Strait, Dickson, Zuber, Courtney. Absent:
8a er;McDonald.
Staff Present: Berlin, Timmins, Karr, Lundell, Beagle, Helling, Vitosh,
Moen, FowleFT
Tape-recorded: Reel 86-C16, Side 2, 283 -End; 86-C21, Side 1, 1 -End.
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: Reel 86-C16, Side 2
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ot monument signs and provides greater flexibility of placement of the
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by placing the City's sewage discharge regulations in one part of the
Code of Ordinances. Councilmembers agreed to waive second considera-
tions of agenda items 5d.'and 5e.
E. Ordinance to rezone 2.10 acres located located west of Old Hinhwav
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ning an on ng omnlssion recommended a the request to rezone 5.2
acres is inconsistent with the policy of Area 2 of the Fringe Area
Policy Agreement be conveyed to the Johnson County Board of Supervi-
sors.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 86-C16, Side 2
1. Strait reported a transit organizational meeting was held, he was
elected Chairperson, three University of Iowa students are assisting
with marketing, and the Council will receive agendas and minutes of
the meetings.
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2. Courtney inquired about the availability of FAUS funding for the North
Dubuque Street project. Helling stated Councilmembers received the
February 18, 1986, memo. regarding North Dubuque Street reconstruction
project and delay in that availability of funds may delay the project.
Berlin recommended that Council contact congressional delegations
while in Washington. Council requested no additional trees be cut
until the funding question is resolved.
3. In response to Courtney, Berlin stated that the Traffic Engineer can
compile figures about the First Avenue and Muscatine intersection and
assesment of left turn arrows for north/south traffic.
4. Courtney requested staff research Bed and Breakfast establishment
provisions in the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance. Berlin stated he will
check past Zoning Interpretation Panel opinions regarding this mat-
ter.
5. Dickson noted Councilmembers received City Attorney Timmins' February
19th memo regarding the removal of the Max Yocum house from the middle
of the street.
6. Dickson consented Councilmembers had received the February 11, 1986,
Housing Audit memorandum from Rosalie Reed.
7. Ambrisco inquired about the parking for the County office facility.
Berlin stated he had discussions with Harold Donnelly and requested a
proposed layout. A map was included in Council's packet. In re-
sponse to Ambrisco, Berlin stated a gift of the proposed parking area
is not intended. Staff will obtain an appraised value of the parcel.
8. Ambrisco reminded members of a special informal Council discussion
with the Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled February 27, 1986.
9. Zuber reviewed information received at Tuesday's and Wednesday's Clear
Creek development meetings.
10. Strait inquired about changes to the proposed FY87 budget. Vitosh
explained a public hearing will be held tomorrow and Council needs to
approve the budget on March 11. Vitosh stated that Council cannot
increase the tax levy without holding an additional public hearing.
PARK -AND -SHOP PROGRAM: Reel 86-C16, Side 2
Tom Muller, Barb Waters, and David Rodman, representing the Downtown
Association, asked Council to consider charging Park -and -Shop users 30
cents per hour for parking instead of 40 cents per hour. Muller stated 11
out of 65 merchants involved with the Park -and -Shop program have dropped
out since the City increased parking rates to 40 cents per hour. Dickson
inquired about cost to the City. Vitosh explained the ten cent subsidy
would cost the City $12,300 in FY86 and $36,800 in FY87. Vitosh noted
concerns about merchants' employee use of the program. Of 636 park-and-
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shop tickets checked on one day, Fowler explained 254 tickets had three or
more stamps from the same store. Berlin recommended against approving
subsidizing the Park -and -Shop program until employee use problems are
resolved. Rodman stated the Downtown Association will work to resolve
employee use of the program. Strait asked if merchants would be willing
to accept 35 cents per hour. Muller stated a 35 cents per hour charge
would not be a viable alternative.
Councilmembers discussed parking, availability of parking permits, and use
of the transit system. Vitosh explained that funds to subsidize the
Park -and -Shop program would have to come from the General Fund and would
reduce funding available for transit. Berlin recommended that Fowler work
with the Downtown Association to resolve employees' problems. Ambrisco
stated that the Council has a commitment to downtown Iowa City and input
on the Park -and -Shop program will be solicited from the two absent
Councilmembers. Ambrisco asked the Downtown Association to consider
raising the minimum purchase to $10 to receive one-hour parking.
AUDIO SYSTEM: Reel 86-C21, Side 1
Karr asked Councilmembers for direction regarding installation of a new
audio system in Council Chambers. Ambrisco stated plans to install a new
audio system should be put on hold until money becomes available. Council
concurred.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Reel 86-C21, Side 1
Moved by Strait, seconded by tuber, to adjourn to executive session under
Section 20 Collective Bargaining to discuss as a public employer strategy
regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations as such
discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 21, according to
Chapter 20.17(3) and Section 21.5.I Evaluation to evaluate the profes-
sional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, and perform-
ance where discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent
needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that
individual requests a closed session (City Attorney evaluation). Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and McDonald absent. Mayor
declared the motion carried. Council adjourned to executive session at
7:30 p.m.
Informal Council Session - Consultation with P&Z Commission
February 27, 1986
Informal Council Discussion: February 27, 1986, 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Civic Center.
Council Present: Strait, Dickson, Courtney, Baker, Ambrisco, McDonald.
Absent: e r.
Planning & Zoning Commission Present: Scott, Perry, Jordan, Dierks, Cooper,
Wallace.
City Staff Present: Karr, Smith, Helling, Boyle, Timmins, Franklin,
Schmeiser, Te Paske.
Tape Recorded: 86-C20, Side 1, 47 -End, Side 2, 1-406.
Scott stated that Council needs to decide if they want the P&Z Commission to
amend the Comprehensive Plan policy and map, as it applies to the development
sequence in the southwest area. Scott explained the P&Z Commission (voting
5-2) sent a recommendation to the Council that the development sequence not
be changed or altered. Strait asked if input from the developer of the
proposed development in the area should be received. Scott said a decision
should be made about changes to the development sequence in the southwest
area before holding a discussion about the Southwest Estates development
proposal. Ambrisco stated the proposed development would not comply with the
Comprehensive Plan as amended in 1983.
Perry stated the Council needs to consider if there are compelling reasons to
update the Comprehensive Plan, including the costs incurred if the City would
change the development sequence as outlined by Farmer in Franklin's February
20, 1986 memo. Scott reviewed costs for City services if development occurs
in the southwest area: Rohret Road paving from Mormon Trek to Highway 218 =
$343,250; road improvements- and water and sewer line construction =
$2,204,500; and total costs for capital improvements = $1,379,500 plus land
costs for easements and right-of-way acquisition. Ambrisco asked who else
would pay for improvements. Franklin explained improvements would be done as
an assessment project and anyone along the road would be assessed. Franklin
said the City initially assesses above 505 but that percentage usually de-
creases in the face of public opposition. Strait inquired about land costs
for easements and right-of-way. Franklin said she could not estimate those
costs.
Courtney said consideration should be given to changing the Comprehensive
Plan because of recent developments, such as the Rockwell plant and Clear
Creek Development in the northwest area. Jordan noted the Comprehensive Plan
is due to be updated in 1988 and there are no capital improvements scheduled
for the area within the next five years. Franklin stated there are no capi-
tal improvements scheduled west of Highway 218 in the next five years. Scott
stated that if development were allowed out of sequence, the Council needs to
decide if the City can ask the developer to pay for more of the public ex-
penses. McDonald stated it is difficult to discuss changing for the Compre-
hensive Plan for the southwest area and the proposed Southwest Estates
development as two separate issues. Scott said municipal services, including
water, sanitary sewer, street maintenance, street plowing, garbage pick-up
and police and fire protection would need. to be extended to the southwest
area if Eicher's proposed development was approved.
Strait asked if the Council and the P&Z Commission would be willing to con-
sider changing the Comprehensive Plan if the developer would be willing to
pay a large portion of the costs for public improvements. Scott stated that
if anyone wanting to develop out of sequence was willing to pay the addi-
tional costs the City would incur associated with the development, he would
be willing to consider changes. Scott noted that the P&Z Commission recom-
mended that Scott Boulevard be completed and the City should consider com-
pleting the capital improvement projects that have not been completed in the
developed areas of Iowa City before making improvements to undeveloped areas.
Ambrisco said the Council will discuss the Scott Boulevard issue at the next
informal Council meeting. McDonald stated cost is the major factor when
considering improvements to the southwest area. Jordan stated the Comprehen-
sive reouest on is to change theood rfive Comprehensive Plaears and n a PerryCouncistatedld not rehe would act l ke toeknow
how rapidly the development would take place. Cooper stated there is cur-
rently developable land located east of Highway 218. Courtney said some of
public improvements could be delayed. McDonald stated the Council has flexi-
bility
developer ooffered dto pay ule afor aany of the public l improvement oimprove ents.ne Scotteexplained
Eicher agreed to extend a 6" water line from Hunter's Run subdivision and
dedicate 20' right-of-way construction easement.Courtney noted the proposed
development contains quite a bit of green space.
Scott stated the developer indicated he will develop the area this year.
Scott said the area is within the City limits and the development would be
required to meet City standards. Baker asked about future hook-ups to a
sewer line if septic systems were installed. Franklin explained that prop-
erty owners are required to tie into a sewer line if they are located within
300' of the City sewer, at the expense of the property owner. Scott noted
that if City services are extended to Southwest Estates, services may need to
be extended to the other 150 acres of developable land.
Scott and Dierks explained their reasons for voting negatively to affirm the
present policy. Scott voted so as to send the proposal to Council and Dierks
voted so as to allow a 'development with larger lots on the west side of Iowa
City. Schnittjer stated the proposed development uses R1A standards.
Ambrisco stated there is not a Council consensus to change the existing
development.policy and there
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developer to fund the public improvements and his decision would be based on
costs that would be incurred by the City. Scott stated the developer may be
willing to research other alternatives.
McDonald asked about review of Area 4. Scott stated the P&Z Commission has
not reviewed. Area 4 yet. Te Paske stated County P&Z has reviewed Area 4;
public hearings are being held; a formal recommendation will be forwarded;
and the Fringe Area Committee will be convened to review the recommendations.
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Frank Eicher, owner of Southwest Estates, requested time to speak. Attorney
Cruise stated the developer is willing to work with the City and wants to
develop the area this year. Cruise asked Council about rezoning the area.
McDonald stated he does not oppose rezoning and is concerned about City costs
associated with any development. Cruise stated the developer will work on
alternatives under both RR1 and RS -5 zoning. Schnittjer presented a Febru-
ary 27, 1986 memo outlining costs of a proposed sketch plan of an RS -5 devel-
opment (see attached memo).
Cruise asked if the developer should develop under RS -5 or RR1. Courtney
stated his preference for RS -5 development. Scott stated the p8Z Commission
would probably consider the RS -5 more attractive if the developer would be
willing to escrow money for public improvements. Baker asked how much extra
is the developer willing to pay for public improvements as proposed in the
cost estimate outlined in Schnittjer's February 27, 1986 memo. Schnittjer
stated the developer is willing to pay $36,300 plus $93,000 over the normal
subdivision's costs. Ambrisco stated the Scott Boulevard development takes
precedence over west side development. McDonald stated he is interested in
knowing the timing sequence for public improvements for development in the
southwest area.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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Informal Council Discussion
March 4, 1986
InformalCouncil Discussion: March_4, 1986; at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
am ers a t e 1vic en er. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding.
Counciol Present: Ambrisco, Zuber, Baker, Dickson, Strait, Courtney,
Mc on .
Staff Present: Helling, Vitosh, Karr, Smith, Timnins, Beagle, O'Malley,
Fowler, Fran in, Lundell, Davidson, Kimble, Farmer, Downer.
Ta e -recorded: Reel 86-C20, Side 2, 406 -End; 86-C21, Side 2, 1 -End; 86-C24,
Sides & a11; 86-C25, Side 1, 1-172.
SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE STREET NAME CHANGE: Reel 86-C20, Side 2
Jim Pugh explained that the original name of South Riverside Drive was Pleas-
ant Harris Road, named after an early resident of Johnson County, and an
earlier suggestion was made to the Parks & Rec Department to rename Mesquakie
Park to Pleasant Harris Park. Councilmembers decided to retain the South
Riverside Drive name request IDOT to designate former 8218 as "Old Highway
218 South," and directed the new Parks & Rec Department Director to research
the suggested renaming of Mesquakie Park to Pleasant Harris Park.
PARK AND SHOP PROGRAM: Reel 86-C20, Side 2
Tom Muller, Barb Waters and Dave Rodman representing the Downtown Association
present for discussion.
Councilmembers received a February 26, 1986, letter from the Downtown Asso-
ciation regarding the Park and Shop Program. B. Waters, Downtown Association
President Elect, stated efforts as outlined in the letter are being made to
address employee use of the Park and Shop Program and the minimum purchase
requirement was raised from E5 to $10 to receive a Park and Shop stamp.
Zuber said he would favor billing the Downtown Association only 30 cents per
hour if the subsidy would not affect the City budget and that any reductions
would come out of the Transit budget. McDonald stated that the five cent
increase in parking rates is projected to generate $140,000 next fiscal year,
the Downtown Association proposal may cost $38,000, and therefore there would
still be $112,000 available to the transit system. Strait stated he
requested assistance from Acting Finance Director O'Malley regarding a slid-
ing scale alternative to the Downtown Association proposal. O'Malley pre-
sented a worksheet outlining three scenarios, including an ascending scale,
descending scale and 35 cents per hour. Zuber noted that overall parking
revenue could decrease due to the increase to 40 cents per hour in parking
rates. In response to Baker, O'Malley explained the City previously paid the
five cents difference when rates were 35 cents per hour and the Downtown
Association was charged 30 cents per hour. Baker said the subsidy to the
Downtown Association would reduce the transit system budget. Baker suggested
a proposal by Mary Neuhauser to keep the rate at 40 cents per hour and if the
Downtown Association wants to only pay 30 cents per hour for the Park and
Shop Program, the customer would pay the difference. Rodman, Downtown Asso-
ciation representative, stated the Downtown Association would be willing to
explore all proposals. In response to Dickson, O'Malley stated Strait's
proposal would not create additional paperwork. Vitosh noted the City only
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bills the Downtown Association for the Park and Shop Program. Courtney noted
that the transit service may not need to be cut due to the reduction in fuel
costs.
Baker stated that the subsidy to the Downtown Association would cut the
transit budget. Councilmembers discussed parking revenues' impact on the
transit budget. Helling stated that with current usage rate of the Park and
Shop Program, the Downtown Association proposal would reduce revenue $12,300
in FY86 and $36,800 in FY87, equally ten percent of the amount that was going
to be used to subsidize the transit system. Helling said to make adjust-
ments, the operating the budget would need to be reduced $12,300 immediately
for the remainder of FY86 and reduced $36,800 in FY87 or if projections are
accurate based on current usage, face a deficit at the end of the year.
Ambrisco requested monthly reports about parking revenues in the transit
budget. Baker 'asked if the Downtown Association proposal is a change in
policy that would require a public hearing. Vitosh stated a public hearing
would not be required. Helling stated the proposal would reduce revenue that
was going to be collected to subsidize the transit system and as long as
enough revenue was generated to meet the parking bond covenants, the City is
not operating in a deficit in that area. Councilmembers agreed to accept the
Downtown Association proposal as outlined in their letter.
WEST HIGH SCHOOL WALKWAY. Reel 86-21, Side 2
Beagle reviewed background information and stated a meeting was held February
7, 1986, with area residents and School District representatives. Beagle
stated Council received a letter from Jerry Palmer (Executive Director of
Administrative Services for the Iowa City School District) reflecting the
outcome of that meeting, two walkways were proposed, one at the south end of
Cedar Point and adjacent to Trail Ridge and the other on the north boundary
between Cedar Point and Regency Gardens, and the School District opposed
connecting to the south walkway because of the location of softball fields on
school grounds. Helling stated he understands that the School District does
not want to construct a connecting walkway to the proposed northernmost or
southernmost walkways. Zuber stated a written commitment from the School
District is needed before any Council decision can be made.
Strait asked who was going to pay for easements and construction of the
sidewalk. Beagle said the FY87 CIP includes a $2,000 allocation for con-
struction of the single sidewalk and the easements would need to be provided
to the City without cost or obligation. Zuber inquired about future mainte-
nance of the walkway. Ambrisco said a School District representative is
needed. Gene Fisher, Trail Ridge Homeowners Association representative,
stated the Trail Ridge Homeowners Association would encourage use of the
walkway. In response to Courtney, Beagle said there would not be any water
problems at the proposed sidewalk locations. Zuber noted that the bus stop
can be moved. Strait questioned possible liability.
Ambrisco asked how the walkways were prioritized, if only one were to be
selected. Beagle stated the proposed walkways were prioritized by pedestrian
volume. Ambrisco stated discussion of the proposed walkways should be de-
ferred until a School District representative is present and directed Helling
to contact School District representatives. McDonald inquired about con-
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struction schedule. Helling said construction of the walkway depends upon the
weather and obtaining easements. Ambrisco encouraged Councilmembers to tour
the area.
Scott Boulevard Reel 86-C24, Side 1
Ambrisco stated that Council needs to review development of Iowa City prior
to the 1988 review of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mary Hartwig, Keith Kafer and John Green, members of the Iowa City Chamber of
Commerce Transportation Committee, presented information in support of imme-
diately proceeding with the Scott Boulevard project and recommended that the
City apply for RISE funding for the project. Kafer noted that an eastern
approach to Interstate 80 is needed and therefore Scott Boulevard should be
developed. Zuber inquired about the status of local road. Kafer said the
IDOT and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors representatives have agreed
to work out a package to get the local road fixed. Zuber stated that devel-
opment of Scott Boulevard may create more problems for area residents and
suggested noise bafflers be included in the project.
Kafer stated the Chamber of Commerce will meet with the Johnson County Board
of Supervisors when the Council makes a decision about development of Scott
Boulevard. Green stated that an agreement was drafted between the Board of
Supervisors and the IDOT but was never approved because of lack of funds.
McDonald stated there was a commitment by the Board of Supervisors that if a
majority of the City Council decides to proceed with Scott Boulevard, they
would work out an agreement with the IDOT regarding maintenance and upkeep of
local road.
Ambrisco asked how the project would be funded if it was rescheduled in the
CIP. Melling explained the City could sell bonds or make a joint application
with the state for RISE funds. Ambrisco said the Council should not be
insensitive to area neighborhood concerns and asked if RISE money could be
used to obtain baffling to mitigate noise. Helling stated that if a design
of the project is accepted, a portion of the total design would be funded.
Councilmembers discussed the City commitment to the project. McDonald said
the Board of Supervisors would not take any action until the City makes a
commitment to proceed with the project. Kafer cautioned that if the Council
does not take positive action, nothing would get done.
Dr. January, a resident of the neighorhood, stated that development of Scott
Boulevard may create safety hazards and decline of property values and asked
Councilmembers to consider alternative routes.
Councilmembers looked at maps of the Scott Boulevard area and reviewed a
Scott Boulevard development proposal as presented by Bruce Glasgow.
Bob Wolf spoke in support of Scott Boulevard development. Classie Hoyle
stated that some homes in the area were built before 1978 and property owners
were unaware of the plans to locate the highway close to those homes.
Ambrisco stated that Council is aware of concerns raised by area residents
and persons representing business development industry.
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McDonald stated the design of Scott Boulevard should be scheduled for FY87
and construction implemented in FY88. McDonald said the City should work to
protect the existing neighborhood. Zuber stated the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors, Chamber of Commerce, and Iowa Roads Association should meet to
discuss obtaining funding assistance. Councilmembers agreed to schedule the
design of Scott Boulevard in the FY87 CIP and construction in FY88.
Council Time Reel 86-C25, Side 1
1. In response to Courtney, Councilmembers directed the Joint Pool Committee
to establish a marketing committee to make presentations to the public.
2. Strait stated the Transit Ad Hoc Committee makes recommendations to the
City Council and strives to keep everyone informed. Strait noted the
next transit committee meeting is scheduled on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
3. McDonald inquired about the status of the keg ordinance and sidewalk
cafes. Timmins stated both issues are on the City Attorney's referral
list. Council needs to review that list. McDonald suggested Council
review the list at the next informal Council meeting.
4. Council agreed to meet with Jerry Oldani regarding the City Manager
position at 6:00 p.m. and the League of Women Voters at 7:00 p.m. on
March 11.
5. Ambrisco requested that all Councilmembers attend the joint executive
session with the Airport Commission on March 24, 1986.
6. Helling noted that Council needs to review the FY87 engineer design
schedule in view of the fact Council moved the Scott Boulevard project to
FY87.
7. Helling said the application for FAUS.funding on the North Dubuque Street
proforJect thehas not Octoberbeen allocation. and
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contacted. level and legislators should be
Executive Session Reel 86-C25, Side 1
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson to adjourn to executive session under
Section 20, collective bargaining, to discuss as a public employer strategy
regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations as such
discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 21 according to Chapter
20.17(3) (Fire). Affirmative roll call vote, 6/0, Baker absent. Mayor
declared motion carried. Council adjourned to executive session at 8:55 p.m.
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Informal Council Discussion
March 11, 1986
Informal Council Discussion: March 11, 11986, 6:05 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding.
Council Present: Ambrisco, McDonald, Baker, Zuber, Courtney, Strait. Absent:
Dickson.
Staff Present: Helling, Vitosh, Karr, Smith, Timmins, Beagle, Donner.
Tape-recorded: Reel 86-C25, Side 1, 172 -End; Side 2, 1-300.
CITY MANAGER PROFILE/JENSEN-OLDANI ASSOCIATES Reel 86-C25, Side 1
Oldani reviewed accomplishments to date on the City Manager search, the draft
position specification, draft marketing letter and announcement.
Oldani stated the specification interviews and draft copy of the position
profile have been completed, marketing letter and announcement will be used
in the initial mailings to city managers in comparable based cities, adver-
tising has been listed in ICMA, Town and Countr News and Jobs Available, and '
preliminary mailings will >1e ma e i s weer o ie com-- es en fled.
Council approved Oldani's recommendation to utilize the City of Iowa City's
Personnel Department's standard notification list and advertise the City
Manager position in the local newspaper. Oldani noted that all typographical
errors in the draft copies of the profile and marketing letter will be cor-
rected and Acting Human Relations Director Sylvia Steinbach has been desig-
nated as the logistical coordinating point for the City Manager search.
Oldani stated the Citizens Committee met last Wednesday night and there was a
desire by that committee to be involved with the preliminary interviewing
process. The Citizens Committee will make recommendations on a non -ranked
basis to the Council, and they will report to Council after Council has had
theopportunity to interview the final candidates and cast a preliminary
ballot. Oldani stated the final candidate interviews will be complete before
June 7.
Oldani reviewed the draft specification for the City Manager position. Zuber
noted the franchise fee is no longer an issue and Strait suggested that
Oldani meet with the University of Iowa Vice -President of Finance. Changes
to the draft as proposed by Councilmembers and Oldani are as follows:
Draft Page 1: Oldani stated that "Fraternal Order of Police" will be changed
to read 'Po ice Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City."
Draft Pae 2: Community orientation (second and third paragraph) Strait
recomnenTe-rEhat additions be made to the description of the University of
Iowa and the County, United Way and Mercy Hospital be noted as community
services. Oldani stated he would obtain more information about the Univer-
sity of Iowa from the Vice -President of Finance and the Public Information
Office. Courtney stated the University of Iowa Sports programs should be
included in the description. Ambrisco stated HLM should be added.
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Page 2
Draft Page 3:
A. Oldani stated the terms "human relations" and "new Water Superinten-
dent" will be used.
B. McDonald suggested stating that Iowa City is completing an Urban
Renewal project and one parcel remains to be developed within that
project.
Draft Page 4:
0. Oldani stated the franchise fee issue will be deleted, "Heritage"
will be changed to "Heritage Cablevision" and "non -obligation to make
payment" changed to "non -obligation to make payment beypnd 3%."
Timmins stated the City is still actively negotiating the franchise
and there are still a number of outstanding issues. McDonald sug-
gested stating that the City is in the final stages of negotiating
the franchise contract with the utility company.
E. Oldani stated the starting date for the sewer treatment project will
be changed to mid -1986. Oldani stated he will contact Vitosh regard-_
ing cost figures for the sewage treatment project and the swimming
pool facility.
Draft Page 5:
K. Oldani stated human service programs will be referenced.
Draft Page 6:
Experience Desired: Oldani stated 7-10 years management experience will
be added. Strait stated the word "consensus" means a unanimous vote.
Draft Page 7: No comment.
Draft Page 8: No comment..
Oldani stated the profile will only be sent out to applicants that have
reasonable qualifications and could be considered strong candidates for the
position, a final copy of the profile will be sent to Councilmembers and
input from the Citizens Committee will be attached as an addendum for Council
consideration. Oldani said that the Citizens Cpmmittee is now a five member
committee. Oldani noted he will be in contact with Council sometime the week
of April 18 to the 23 and will present a semi-final list of applicants. In
response to Baker, Oldani said advertisement for the position will begin
March 17 and the closing date is April 11. In response to Strait, Oldani
stated he anticipates approximately 100 applicants.
PLANNING AND ZONING Reel 86-C25, Side 1
4A. Setting public hearing for March 25. 1986. on ampnrlmpn*e r„ rF" F". o,
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4C. Ordinance to amend the Zonina Ordinance oertainino to the 1
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ouncilmembers present to waive this
40. Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordini
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lar a scale non-resiaentmai aeveio mens ian ror naceriae Aaaition.
eag a exp a ne a amendment wouldnc u e mann ac uring as perTnitted
use in the building and the owner would be required to meet parking
requirements at the time of any conversion of the building from office
and warehouse to manufacturing. In response to Strait, Beagle said
there is no tax abatement.
4F. Resolution a rovingq�__an amendment to the reI'minar and final __large__
scale non -resp en aT eveeve a e�Tnt o o s an Seco�nc
APPOINTMENTS:
Committee on Community Needs: N. James McCoy
Housing Commission: Benjamin Moore, reappt. Gary Watts and Ruth Dawson
Civil Service: Michael Kennedy
Bd. of Police Trustees and Bd. of Fire Trustees: Robert Duane Allison
reappt. Thomas O'Brien
Historic Preservation: Bonnie Sierk and Alexander Kern
Broadband Telecommunications: Susan McGuire
Planning and Zoning: reappt. Sally Dierks and Horst Jordan
Resources Conservation: Don Friedman and readvertise two vacancies
COUNCIL TIME Reel 86-C25, Side.2
1. Council agreed to Ambrisco's recommendation to retain the select Waste-
water Treatment Committee through completion of the Wastewater Treatment
Project.
2. Ambrisco stated that a letter from Frank DePirro and Don Roth re Park and
Shop proposal should be forwarded to the Transit Committee.
3. Strait referred to the March 7, 1986, letter from Shive-Hattery Engineers
and asked Council to support Shive-Hattery and Stanley Consultants as the
local contractors.
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March 11, 1986
Page 4
4. (Agenda items 14, 15, 16, and 17) Council agreed to Zuber's recommenda-
tion that agenda items be collapsed into one item. McDonald suggested
that the allocated amounts be noted for each item.
5. Baker inquired about Council policy regarding Councilmembers utilizing
staff time for research. Melling stated Councilmembers are encouraged to
contact City department heads directly with specific questions. Issues
that require a lot of time and effort and have an effect an overall
priorities, Councilmembers should contact the City Manager; and items
T that involve considerable. work, a majority of Council should want the
information before staff is directed to pursue that information.
6. Zuber inquired about the rescheduling of engineering projects as it
relates to delaying the Melrose Project and initiating the Scott Boule-
vard Project. Helling stated Council will review the FY88/92 CIP project
schedule and schedule changes can be made.
7. (Agenda item 28) Timmins stated a resolution will be presented to Coun-
cil to authorize use of City buses by the University of Iowa during the
NCAA 'wrestling tournament. Karr noted the resolution will be presented
as agenda item d28.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/11/86
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/11/86,
7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers Pres-
ent: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, McDonald,
Strait, Zuber. Absent: Dickson.
Mayor Ambrisco presented the 1985
Historic Preservation Awards as follows:
Milman -Foster Home, 417 Brown Street;
Eskin Home, 1047 Woodlawn; Braverman Home,
503 Melrose Avenue; and Mid -Eastern Iowa
Community Mental Health Center, 505 East
College.
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the reg. mtg. of 2/25/86,
as published, subject tor
CO
as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Design Review Comm, - 2/5/86, 2/19/86;
Airport Comm, - 2/12/86; Bd. of Li-
brary Trustees - 2/27/86; Housing
Appeals5/86; P&R/11/86- Comm. - 2/12/86Riverfro; Mayoorr''s
Youth Employment Bd. - 2/19/86; Human
Rights Comm. - 1/28/86; CCN Cortin.
-2/18/86; Historic Preservation Comm.
-2/12/86.
Motions and Resolutions: Class C
Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Kum &
Go, #104, 1104 S. Gilbert, Class B
Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Long
John Silver's, #9, 1940 Lower Musca-
tine Road. Class C Liquor License and
Sunday Sales for Gringo's -I.C., 115
E. College Street. Special Class C
Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for
All American Deli, 269 Old Capitol
Mall. Class C Beer Permit and Sunday
Sales for Iva & Company, 1910 South
Gilbert Street. RES. 86-54, ISSUING
CIGARETTE PERMITS. Class C Liquor
' License and Sunday Sales for Towncrest
Inn, 1011 Arthur Street. RES. 86-55,
AFFIRMING AN EMPLOYEE SUSPENSION. To
set a public hearing for 4/8/86, Iowa
City Transit's FY87 Iowa DOT State
Transit Assistance application.
Official Actions
March 11, 1986
Page 2
Correspondence: Bryon and Suzanne
Bork regarding Skaugstad drainage
problem. David P. Poula regarding
public hearing on FY87 budget. Frank
DePirro and Don Roth regarding Park
and Shop Proposal. Downtown Associa-
tion regarding the Park and Shop
Program. Mr. 8 Mrs. David Pepper
regarding a residential historical
district on the north side of Iowa
City. Dr. J.W. Carberry objecting to
the proposed subsidy of the Park and
Shop Program. Tricia Johnston express-
ing appreciation for the city Coun-
cil's support of the proposal of the
City Lighting Committee. Iowa Depart-
ment of Water, Air and Waste Manage-
ment regarding submittal of plan of
Action for Municipal Improvement
Program. Republic of South Africa
acknowledging the Mayor's letter
concerning the Nuclear Free Zone Ordi-
nance. Peg McElroy, Director of
Mayor's Youth Employment Program,
expressing appreciation for the Coun-
cil's continuation of funding for
FY87. Letters from Chamber of Com-
merce and Dr. Lewis E. January regard-
ing the Scott Boulevard Project. Memo
from the Civil Service Comnission
submitting lists of certified appli-
cants for the following positions:
Treatment Plant Operator/Water; Assis-
tant Treatment Plant Operator/Water.
Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding:
Parking on Southlawn Drive; Parking
Prohibition on College Street at Van
Buren; Parking Prohibition on Pepper
Drive.
Applications for the Use of
Streets and Public Grounds: Tim
Seelinger for use of public sidewalks
in front of Amelia's for a student
film project on 2/22/86, between the
hours of 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 P.m.,
approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing on 3/25/86, on amendments to
Chapter 27, Division 2, Large Scale
Non -Residential Development Regulations.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Official Actions
March 11, 1986
Page 3
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
86-56, GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR
THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$1,000,000 OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BONDS, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL
BE LOANED TO MILLARD WAREHOUSE, IOWA CITY,
A NEBRASKA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, DIRECTING
THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO ISSUE $1,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE
BONDS (MILLARD WAREHOUSE PROJECT), SERIES
A OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL
TO ISSUE SAID BONDS, for 4/8/86.
The Mayor noted the publication re-
quirements for item 3e(1), public hearing
on FY87 Transit DOT State Assistance
Application.
A public hearing was held on an amend-
ment to the Zoning Ordinance to revise the
definition of Monument Signs and to permit
Monument Signs in the CB -10 zone.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
to amend the Zoning Ordinance pertaining
to the location requirements of signs
located in the triangular area at street
intersections, be given second vote for
passage. The Mayor declared the motion
carried,
Moved and seconded that ORD. 86-3282,
TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING
THE GRACE PERIOD AND NON -CONFORMING ROOM-
ERS IN THE RS -5, RS -8, RS -12 AND RM -12
ZONES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
86-57, APPROVING A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE
NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN
FOR MACBRIDE ADDITION, INC., LOT 2, BDI
SECOND ADDITION.
Moved and seconded to adopted RES.
86-58, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE
NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN
FOR LOTS 7 AND 8, BDI SECOND ADDITION.
Steve Lorenz, 143 Potomac Drive,
appeared and stated concerns of the Syca-
more Mall Association regarding Council
decision to the Park & Shop proposal made
by the Downtown Association. Ambrisco
urged all groups and citizens to work with
the JCCOG Transit Committee.
Official Actions
March 11, 1986
Page 4
The Mayor announced the following
vacancies: Committee on Community Needs -
one vacancy for a three-year term ending
7/1/89. This appointment will be made at
the 4/22/86 meeting of the City Council.
Moved and seconded to make the follow-
ing City Council appointments: N. James
McCoy, 218 North Dubuque Street, to the
CCN Comm. for a three-year term ending
3/1/89; reappoint Gary Watts, 6 Melrose
Circle, and Ruth Dawson, 820 Woodside Dr.,
and appoint Benjamin Moore, 304 Oberlin
Street, to the Housing Comm. for
three-year terms ending 5/1/89; Michael
Kennedy, 30 Ealing Drive, to the Civil
Service Comm. for six-year term ending
4/1/92; reappoint Thomas O'Brien, 2007
Glendale Road and appoint Robert Duane
Allison, 1203 Rochester, to the Bd. of
Police Trustees and Bd. of Fire Trustees
for a four-year term ending 4/1/90; Bonnie
Sierk, 536 S. Summit Street and Alexander
Kern, 1639 Ridge Road, to the Historic
Preservation Comm, for three-year terms
ending 3/29/89; reappoint Susan McGuire,
145 S. Westminster, to the Broadband
Telecommunications Comm. for a three-year
term ending 3/13/89; reappoint Sally
Dierks, 905 Weeber Street and Horst Jor-
dan, 1433 Buresh Avenue, to the Planning &
Zoning Cam. for five-year terms ending
5/1/91. Don Friedman, 1424 Center Avenue,
to the Resources Conservation Conn. for a
three-year term ending 1/1/89 and to
readvertise the two remaining vacancies;
Bernadine Knight, 425 Lee Street,
reappointed as a trustee of the GREEN Fund
Y' for a three-year term ending 3/1/89,
recommendation of Project GREEN Steering
Comm. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried.
Councilmember Courtney reported on the
public hearing held by the Joint Swimming
Pool Committee on 3/6 and stated a report
would be coming to Council shortly. Baker
noted the 2/28 memo from the Acting City
Manager re Duplicator and Department
Copier Replacement. In response to a
question by Baker, the Acting City Manager
updated Council on the replacement process
for the Human Relations Director and
stated he hoped interviews could be sched-
uled for the week of 3/31. Strait noted
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March 11, 1986
Page 5
interest by the Sycamore Mall merchants to
increase bus ridership in outlying areas
and stated the JCCOG Transit Committee
minutes would be forwarded to Council.
Ambrisco noted the letter from Atty, David
Poula, on the Consent Calendar, regarding
theFY87 budget and encouraged citizens to
contact Council or staff with any ques-
tions.
Recommendations of Boards and Commis-
sions noted as follows: Recommendations
of the Design Review Committee: (1) The
Design Review Committee recommends that
the landscaping plans for the east and
west sides of Clinton Street (adjacent to
the Pentacrest) now be completed in con-
sultation with the University's architects
for the Pentacrest landscaping in order to
develop a coordinated design concept for
this important area. (2) The Design
Review Committee recommends that regula-
tions be instituted to control the place-
ment of newspaper vending machines in the
downtown, especially within the City
Plaza. Recommendations of the Human
Rights Commission: That the City Council
review the most recent housing audit
testing compliance with renting to fami-
lies with children and to accept and
authorize implementation of the recommen-
dations. Recommendations of the Historic
Preservation Commission: That the City
Council initiate action to change the
State Enabling Legislation to allow tempo-
rary tax relief for property owners com-
pleting acceptable restoration and
rehabilitation work on historic struc-
tures. Recommendation of the Committee on
Community Needs: CCN requests clarifica-
tion of the City Council's policy regard-
ing the use of CDBG funds for staff
positions and operational expenses.
A public hearing was held on the
Operating Budget Estimate for the Fiscal
Year July 1, 1986, through June 30, 1987,
a proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing
Monies for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1986
through June 30, 1987 and the proposed
Five Year Capital Improvements Ptogram for
Fiscal Years 1987-1991.
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March 11, 1986
Page 6
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
86-59, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1987.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
86-60, APPROVING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1987-1991, as
amended.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
86-61, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR THE USE OF 1986 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO PURCHASE HANDICAPPED
ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE
MARK TWAIN SCHOOL PLAYGROUND. RES. 86-62,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA
CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER FOR THE
USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE AND
UTILIZE A FACILITY FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS
WITH EMERGENCY NEEDS AND TRANSIENTS. RES.
86-63, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH FOR THE USE OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRONIC ARTS
EQUIPMENT FOR THE SYNTHESIS ARTS WORKSHOP.
RES. 86-64, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
WITH SYSTEMS UNLIMITED DEVELOPMENT CO. FOR
THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE
SITES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE HOMES
FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
86-65, APPROVING THE RETENTION OF A PRO-
JECT MANAGER FOR THE WASTEWATER FACILITIES
PROJECT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION AND AU-
THORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN
AGREEMENT WITH METCALF & EDDY, INC;,
ENGINEERS, FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERV-
ICES, and to accept the letter from
Shive-Hattery Engineers.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
86-66, AUTHORIZING A 25 CENT FEE PER
TRANSIT RIDE DURING NON -PEAK HOURS FOR
PERSONS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND FREE
PASSES FOR PERSONS WHO MEET LOW-INCOME
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES.
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March 11, 1986
Page 7
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
86-67, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
ME140RANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH BLOOMING
PRAIRIE WAREHOUSE, INC., authorizing the
preliminary approval of the issuance of
$200,000 of Industrial Revenue Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt. RES.
86-68, FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON PRO-
POSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 1986, (BLOOMING PRAIRIE
WAREHOUSE, INC. PROJECT), for 4/8/86.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
86-69, ESTABLISHING FILING FEES FOR HOUS-
ING CODE APPEALS TO THE HOUSING APPEALS
BOARD
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
86-70, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
ENTER INTO A MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH
HAROLD J. PETERS AND ELINORE PETERS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE NORTH DUBUQUE STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 86-71, APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL
BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH THE WOMEN'S HEALTH
PROJECT, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE NORTH
DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES.
86-72, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
ENTER INTO A MUTUAL BE14EFIT AGREEMENT WITH
THE LUTHERAN CAMPUS COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, IN CONNECTION WITH THE NORTH DUBUQUE
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 86-73,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A
MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH THE SIGMA PI
FOUNDATION, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE
NORTH DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT;
RES. 86-74, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
ENTER INTO A MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH
THE IOWA B'NAI B'RITH HILLEL FOUNDATION,
INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE NORTH DUBUQUE
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 86-75,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A
MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH THE GLORIA
DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN
CONNECTION WITH THE NORTH DUBUQUE STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 86-76, APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL
BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH ADELAIDE BALLUFF
Official Actions
March 11, 1986
Page 8
KUNCL IN CONNECTION WITH THE NORTH DUBUQUE
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 86-77,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A
MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH KENNETH
MACDONALD AND MARGARET MACDONALD IN CON-
NECTION WITH THE NORTH DUBUQUE STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt. RES.
86-78, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO
A MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH PHI DELTA
THETA HOUSE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THEREBY CONVEYING TO THE ASSOCIATION
A PARCEL OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY IN EX-
CHANGE FOR A STRIP OF PROPERTY OWNED BY
SAID ASSOCIATION, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH
THE NORTH DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING RE-
GARDING THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY FpOR 3/25.
Moved and 86-79, ESTABLISHING seconded
FOR CITY PLAZA
USE PERMITS
Moved and seconded to adopt. RES.
86-80, RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS IN THE
EQUIPMENT DIVISION, WATER DIVISION, ENERGY
CONSERVATION DIVISION AND LIBRARY AND
AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN.
The Mayor noted an addition to the
agenda of a resolution dealing with City
buses being used for the NCAA Wrestling
Tournament. Moved and seconded to adopt
RES. 86-81, APPROVING AND AUTHOR-
IZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR THE
USE OF CITY BUSES IN CONNECTION WITH, THE
NCAA WRESTLING TOURNAMENT.
p.m. Moved and seconded to adjourn, 8:50
Amore complete description of Council
activities on file m e ffi a of\the
City Cle
S 9ILLIAM ' RIS i
s/MARLAN K. KARR, CITY CLERI(
Submitted for publication - 3/26/86
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
March 11, 1986
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/11/86, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker,
Courtney, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Dickson. Staffinembers present:
Penney, Boren, Farmer, Schmadeke, Milkman. Council O'Malley,
ess tape lrecordedeon
Tape 86-C23, Side 2, 152 -End; 86-C26, Sides 1 and 2.
Mayor Ambrisco presented the 1985 Historic Preservation Awards as fol-
lows. Milman -Foster Home, 417 Brown Street; Eskin Home, 1047 Woodlawn;
Braverman Home, 503 Melrose Avenue; and Mid -Eastern Iowa Community Mental
Health Center, 505 East College.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, that the following items and recommen-
dations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the reg. mtg. of 2/25/86, as
published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Min
es of
2/19/86; Airport Boards and 2/12/86; Bd. of LibrarysTrusteesi2/27 86; Housing
Youth Employment EmploymentRiveBrdfr2�19/86;m Human Rights Comm/11/28/86; CCN
Comm. -2/18/86; Historic Preservation Comm. -2/12/86.
Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday
Sales for Krause Gentle Oil Corporation dba Kum & Go, 6104, 1104 S.
Gilbert. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Common Stock
Trust of Ellis I. Levitt & Central Management Corporation dba Long John
Silver's, d9, 1940 Lower Muscatine Road. Approving Class C Liquor Li-
cense and Sunday Sales for Rugger -Burns Restaurants Inc. dba Gringo's -
e Street.
and Sunday115 E Sales for All AmericanoDeli,roving S Inc. dba All Aecial Class C mericaninDeliCense
269
Old Capitol Mall. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Iva
89, LP. 156, ISSUING CIGARETTEI910 South PERMITS. Approvingert tClass CRLiquor License
and Sunday Sales for Burg Investments, Ltd, dba Towncrest Inn, 1011
Arthur Street.
Resolutions: RES. 86-55, Bk. 89, pp. 157-158, AFFIRMING AN EMPLOYEE
SUSPENSION in the Parking Division.
Settingpublic hearings: To set a public hearing for 4/8/86, Iowa
City Transit's FY87 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance application.
pp
Correspondence: Bryon
Bryon and Suzanne Bork regarding Skaugstad drainage
hearing,onc FY87 budget r. Frank DePirro andiDon RothiregardingPararding pkblic
and
Mr.p&P Proposal.
owntown Pepper regardingonarresidentialePark and histo historical districtaon
the north side of Iowa City. Dr. J.W. Carberry objecting to the proposed
subsidy of the Park and Shop Program. Tricia Johnston expressing appre-
Council Activities
March 11, 1986
Page 2
ciation for the City Council's support of the proposal of the City Light-
ing Committee, a committee of the Liberal Arts Students Association. Iowa
Department of Water, Air and Waste Management regarding submittal of plan
of Action for Municipal Improvement Program. Republic of South Africa
acknowledging the Mayor's letter concerning the Nuclear Free Zone Ordi-
nance. Peg McElroy, Director of Mayor's Youth Employment Program, ex-
pressing appreciation for the Council's continuation of funding for FY87.
Chamber of Commerce regarding the Scott Boulevard Project. Or. Lewis E.
January regarding the Scott Boulevard Project. Marro from the Civil
Service Commission submitting lists of certified applicants for the
following positions: Treatment Plant Operator/Water; Assistant Treatment
Plant Operator/Water. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding: Parking on
Southlawn Drive; Parking Prohibition on College Street at Van Buren;
Parking Prohibition on Pepper Drive.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Tim
Seelinger for use of public sidewalks in front of Amelia's for a student
film project on 2/22/86, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing on 3/25/86,
on amendments to Chapter 27, Division 2, Large Scale Non -Residential Develop-
ment Regulations. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Dickson absent.
The Mayor requested item 20 be moved up on the agenda and considered at
this time. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-56, Bk. 89,
P
p. 159-161, GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP-
MENT REVENUE BONDS, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO MILLARD WARE-
HOUSE, I014A CITY, A NEBRASKA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION
OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE $1,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MILLARD WAREHOUSE PROJECT), SERIES A OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO
ISSUE SAID BONDS, for 4/8/86. Atty. Lynn.Mulherin, counsel for Millard
Warehouse appeared. Council requested a site plan for review prior to the
public hearing and final consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted concern re the publication requirements for item 3e(1),
public hearing on FY87 Transit DOT State Assistance Application. Staff will
investigate. Council returned to item 4b, on the agenda.
A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to
revise the definition of Monument Signs and to permit Monument Signs in the
CB -10 zone. No one appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to amend the
Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the location requirements of signs located in
the triangular area at street intersections, be given second vote for pas-
Council Activities
March 11, 1986
Page 3
sage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following divi-
sion of roll call votes: Ayes: Courtney, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco.
Nays: Baker. Absent: Dickson.
31-330VeTO bAMENDMcDonald,
THE ZONINGseconded
ORDINANCEerCON ERNINGD THE GRACE Bk.
PER OD pp.
ND
NON -CONFORMING ROOMERS IN THE RS -5, RS -8, RS -12 AND RM -12 ZONES be
The be passed
and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson ab
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-57, 8k. 89, 'pp,
168-170, APPROVING A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE
NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR MACBRIDE ADDITION, INC., LOT 2,
BDI SECOND ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to adopted RES. 86-58, Bk, 89, P. 171,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDEN-
TIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR LOTS 7 AND 8, 8DI SECOND ADDITION. Af-
firmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent, The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Steve Lorenz, 143 Potomac Drive, appeared and stated concerns of the
Sycamore Mall Association regarding Council decision to the Park & Shop
proposal made by the Downtown Association. Ambrisco urged all groups and
citizens to work with the JCCOG Transit Committee,
Needs a one °vacancynfor athe
three-yearntermvacancies:
ending 7/1 Committee his°appoointment
will be made at the 4/22/86 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to make the following City Council
appointments: N. James McCoy, 218 North Dubuque Street, to the CCN Comm. for
a three-year term ending 3/1/89; reappoint Gary Watts, 6 Melrose Circle, and
Ruth Dawson, 820 Woodside Dr., and appoint Benjamin Moore, 304 Oberlin
Street, to the Housing Comm. for three-year terms 'ending 5/1/89; Michael
Kennedy, 30 Ealing Drive, to the Civil Service Comm, for six-year term
ending 4/1/92; reappoint Thomas O'Brien, 2007 Glendale Road and appoint
Robert Duane Allison, 1203 Rochester, to the Bd. of Police Trustees and Bd.
of Fire Trustees for a four-year term ending 4/1/90; Bonnie Sierk, 536 S.
Summit Street and Alexander Kern, 1639 Ridge Road, to the Historic Preserva-
S. tion Comm. for three-yyear terms ending 3/29/89; reappoint Susan McGuire, 145
term Westminster,
3/13/89; reappoint BroadbandDierks,
a ks, a905nsWeebe Street and three-year
rst
Jordan, 1433 Buresh Avenue, to the Planning & Zoning Comm, for five-year
terms ending 5/1/91. The Mayor noted the fine array of candidates who had
applied and asked the ones who were not appointed to keep in mind vacancies
that may be coming up on other Boards and Commissions. Don Friedman, 1424
Center Avenue, to the Resources Conservation Comm. for a three-year term
ending 1/1/89 and to readvertise the two remaining vacancies; Bernadine
Knight, 425 Lee Street, reappointed as a trustee of the GREEN Fund for a
three-year term ending 3/1/89, recommendation of Project GREEN Steering Comm.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Dickson absent.
Council Activities
March 11, 1986
Page 4
Councilmember Courtney reported on the public hearing held by the Joint
Swimming Pool Committee on 3/6 and stated a report would be coming to Council
shortly. Baker noted the 2/28 memo from the Acting City Manager re
Duplicator and Department Copier Replacement and questioned whether this
could have been anticipated in the budgetary process. Helling and Vitosh
explained a budget is not done during the original budget process, but is
amended later in the year as the Print Shop is self-supporting and is funded
by department user fees. In response to a question by Baker, the Acting City
Manager updated Council on the replacement process for the Human Relations
Director and stated he hoped interviews could be scheduled for the week of
3/31. Strait noted interest by the Sycamore Mall merchants to increase bus
ridership in outlying areas and stated the JCCOG Transit Committee minutes
would be forwarded to Council. Ambrisco noted the letter from Atty. David
Paula, on the Consent Calendar, regarding the FY87 budget and encouraged
citizens to contact Council or staff with any questions.
Recommendations of Boards and Commissions noted as follows: Recommenda-
tions of the Design Review Committee: (1) The Design Review Committee recom-
mends that the landscaping plans for the east and west sides of Clinton
Street (adjacent to the Pentacrest) now be completed in consultation with the
University's architects for the Pentacrest landscaping in order to develop a
coordinated design concept for this important area. (2) The Design Review
Committee recommends that regulations be instituted to control the placement
of newspaper vending machines in the downtown, especially within the City
Plaza. Recommendations of the Human Rights Commission: That the City Coun-
cil review the most recent housing audit testing compliance with renting to
families with children and to accept and authorize implementation of the
recommendations. Recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission:
That the City Council initiate action to change the State Enabling Legisla-
tion to allow temporary tax relief for property owners completing acceptable
restoration and rehabilitation work on historic structures. Recommendation
of the Committee on Community Needs: CCN requests clarification of the City
Council's policy regarding the use of CDBG funds for staff positions and
operational expenses. The Mayor stated the recommendations would be
prioritized and brought back to Council later this spring. The Acting City
Manager clarified the recommendations as follows: 1) Regarding the Clinton
Street amenities, staff will consult with the University design engineer; 2)
Regarding the Housing audit, City Attorney to review No. 1 dealing with media
advertising and staff proceed with No. 2 and No. 3; 3) Historic Preserva-
tion/legislation, Boards and Conniissions should let Council know before it
pursues policy matters before legislation. Councilmember Baker stated he
thought staff was preparing a piece of legislation to cover this procedure.
In reference to the recommendation from CCN re clarification of Council
policy for use of CDBG funds, the Mayor stated the decision to fund the Human
Services Coordinator with CDBG funds was an exception to the policy and not a
permanent policy change.
A public hearing was held on the Operating Budget Estimate for the Fiscal
Year July 1, 1986, through June 30, 1987, a proposed use of Federal Revenue
Sharing Monies for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1986 through June 30, 1987 and the
proposed Five Year Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 1987-1991.
No one appeared.
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Council Activities
March 11, 1986
Page 5
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-59, Bk. 89, pp.
172-175, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ELIDING JUNE 30, 1987.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor de-
clared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-60, Bk. 89,
pp. 176-178, APPROVING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1987-1991, as amended by staff (moving
1 Melrose Avenue Paving, Rohret Road Paving and Dodge Street - Dubuque to
Governor back on the schedule and Scott blvd. up to FY87). Baker stated he
would be voting against the CIP as proposed because of the inclusion of the
Dodge Street - Dubuque to Governor project. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Courtney. Nays: Baker. Absent: Dickson.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-61, Bk. 89, pp.
179-181, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREE-
MENT WITH THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE USE OF 1986 COMMU-
NITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO PURCHASE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE MARK TWAIN SCHOOL PLAYGROUND, for $1,000; RES.
86-62, Bk. 89, pp. 182-189, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER FOR THE
USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILI-
TATE AND UTILIZE A FACILITY FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS WITH EMERGENCY NEEDS AND
TRANSIENTS, for $156,500; RES. 86-63, Bk. 89, pp. 190-195, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED
ACTION FOR YOUTH FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRONIC ARTS EQUIPMENT FOR THE SYNTHESIS ARTS
WORKSHOP, for $6,000; RES. 86-64, Bk. 89, pp. 196-204, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH SYSTEMS UNLIMITED
DEVELOPMENT CO. FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE SITES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE HOMES FOR DEVELOP-
MENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS, for $70,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted.
Movedby McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-65, Bk. 89, p.
205, APPROVING THE RETENTION OF A PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE WASTEWATER FACILI-
TIES PROJECT DESIG14 AND CONSTRUCTION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH METCALF & EDDY, INC., ENGINEERS, FOR PROJECT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, and to accept the letter regarding the project from
Shive-Hattery Engineers. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved
206-207, AUTHORIZING Aeconded 25 CENT by
PER TRANSIT RIDto EtDUR NG BNON PEAK HOURS FOR
PERSONS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND FREE PASSES FOR PERSONS WHO MEET
LOW-INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES. Vitosh reviewed the low-income eligibil-
ity guidelines. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Council Activities
March 11, 1986
Page 6
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-67, Bk. 89, pp.
208-211, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH BLOOMING
PRAIRIE WAREHOUSE, INC., authorizing the preliminary approval of the issuance
of $200,000 of Industrial Revenue Bonds. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adapted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt. RES. 86-68, Bk. 89, pp.
212-215, FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 1986, (BLOOMING PRAIRIE WAREHOUSE, INC. PROJECT), for 4/8/86.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor de-
clared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-69, Bk. 89, p.
216, ESTABLISHING FILING FEES FOR HOUSING CODE APPEALS TO THE HOUSING APPEALS
BOARD, at $30. Motion by Strait to increase the filing fee to $50 failed for
lack of a second. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-70, Bk. 89, pp.
217-221, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
ENTER INTO A MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH HAROLD J. PETERS AND ELINORE
PETERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE NORTH DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES.
86-71, Bk.. 89, pp. 222-226, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH THE WOMEN'S
HEALTH PROJECT, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE NORTH DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT; RES. 86-72, Bk. 89, pp. 227-231, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT
WITH THE LUTHERAN CAMPUS COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN CONNECTION WITH THE
NORTH DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 86-73, Bk. 89, pp. 232-236,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER
INTO A MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH THE SIGMA PI FOUNDATION, INC. IN CONNEC-
TION WITH THE NORTH DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 86-74, Bk. 89,
pp. 237-241, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA B'NAI B'RITH HILLEL
FOUNDATION, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE NORTH DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT; RES. 86-75, Bk. 89, pp. 242-246, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT
WITH THE GLORIA BEI LUTHERAN CHURCH OF I014A CITY, IOWA, IN CONNECTION WITH
THE NORTH DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 86-76, Bk. 89, pp.
247-251, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE 14AYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
ENTER INTO A MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH ADELAIDE BALLUFF KUNCL IN CONNEC-
TION WITH THE NORTH DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 86-77, Bk. 89,
pp. 252-256, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH KENNETH MACDONALD AND 14ARGARET
MACDONALD IN CONNECTION WITH THE NORTH DUBUQUE' STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor de-
clared the resolutions adopted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Strait, to adopt. RES. 86-78, Bk. 89, pp.
257-258, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH
PHI DELTA THETA HOUSE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THEREBY CONVEYING TO
THE ASSOCIATION A PARCEL OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY IN EXCHANGE FOR A STRIP OF
PROPERTY OWNED BY SAID ASSOCIATION, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE NORTH DUBUQUE
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Council Activities
March 11, 1986
Page 7
STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE EX-
CHANGE OF PROPERTY FOR 3/25. Courtney questioned whether the agreement
contained an escape clause if the project was not done. Baker requested a
map of the area be provided prior to the public hearing. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-79, Bk. 89, p.
259, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR CITY PLAZA USE PERMITS, and setting the fees for
mobile vending carts at $400 annually. Councilmembers discussed phasing in
the new fee and decided to establish the fee immediately. Helling noted that
applicants must be certified by the Johnson County Health Department and
review of the carts were done this year by Design Review. Affirmative roil
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt. RES. 86-80, Bk. 89, p.
260, RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS IN THE EQUIPMENT DIVISION, WATER DIVISION,
ENERGY CONSERVATION DIVISION AND LIBRARY AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN.
Zuber questioned the amount increase for FY87. Helling estimated between
$1,800 and $2,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson ab-
sent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted an addition to the agenda of a resolution dealing with
City buses being used for the NCAA Wrestling Tournament. The item was added
at the request of the City Attorney. Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney,
to adopt RES. 86-81, Bk. 89, pp. 261-263, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR THE USE OF CITY BUSES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE NCAA WRESTLING TOURNAMENT. The Mayor noted the City would be reim-
bursed at a rate of $17.25 per hour, per bus. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted
and wished Coach Gable good luck on pursuing their ninth straight title.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn, 8:50 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO, MAYOR
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
March 25, 1986
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/25/86, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney,
Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Baker. Staffinembers present:
Helling, Vitosh, Timmins, Karr, Franklin, O'Malley, Davidson, Farmer,
Bieri, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 86-C29, Side 1,
1 -End and Side 2, 1-304.
The Mayor presented a plaque of appreciation to former Mayor John
McDonald.
The Mayor proclaimed April 1986 as FAIR HOUSING MONTH.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
3/11/86, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. -
2/3/86; Sr. Center Comm. - 2/12/86; Broadband Telecomm. Comm.
-2/18/86; Bd. of Library Trustees - 3/15/86.
Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for
Hollywood's Inc. dba Hollywood's Lounge, 1134 S. Gilbert Street.
Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Sports Column,
Corp. dba Sports Column, 12-14 S. Dubuque Street. Approving Class B
Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for M&T Investments, Inc. dba Happy Joe's
Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class E
Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Food
Center 5220, 1101 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class E Beer Permit
and Sunday Sales for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Food Center 5157,
600 N. Dodge Street. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales
for Eugene H. Mueller dba Iowa City Racquet & Health Club, 2400 North
Dodge Street. Approving Class.0 Liquor License and Sunday Sales for
BPO Elks 5590 dba BPO Elks 5590, 637 Foster Road. RES. 86-82, Bk. 90,
p. 264, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,246,819.90
for the _period of 2/1 thru 2/28/86, as recommended by the Finance
Director, subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 86-83, Bk. 90, p. 265, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT
NUMBER 27 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
RES. 86-84, Bk. 90, p. 266, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ROCHESTER
AVENUE RESERVOIR CONTRACT II - pumping station.
Setting public hearings: RES. 86-85, Bk. 90, pp. 267-270, FIXING
DATE FOR A MEETING, APRIL 8, 1986, ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
OF $1,665,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, and
providing for publication of notice thereof.
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March 25, 1986
Page 2
Correspondence: Brian Boyer requesting that the parking meters on
Iowa Avenue be changed to 90 -minute meters, referred to the Acting
City Mgr, for reply. Letters from Sally Smith and Nancy Barcelo
regarding the designation of the North side as a local historic dis-
trict. Memo from the Civil Service Commission submitting lists of
applicants for the following positions: Maintenance Worker II/Public
Works/Streets; Maintenance Worker I/Refuse; Maintenance Worker
II/Refuse. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding parking on Oakland
Street at Sheridan Avenue.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Todd
Sloan of the Riverfront Comm. to have a Riverfest River Run on
4/26/86, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on
4/8/86, on an ordinance to establish the name of Old Highway 218. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on
4/8/86, on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to regulate Monument
Signs in the CB -10 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani-
mdusiy, 6/0, Baker absent.
A public hearing was held on amendments to Chapter '27, Division 2,
Large Scale Non -Residential Development Regulations. Joe Pugh, 510 Penn
Circle, appeared representing the Bd, of the Chamber of Commerce and First
Capitol Development Task Force on Sites and Facilities in support of the
ordinance amendment. Ralph Stoffer, 325 East Washington, also appeared in
favor of the amendment. Council requested the matter be scheduled for
further informal discussion. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to
continue the public hearing until 4/8/86. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that ORD. 86-3283, Bk. 27,
pp. 34-36, TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE LOCATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS OF SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TRIANGULAR AREA OF THE STREET INTER-
SECTIONS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-86, Bk. 90, p.
271, TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVEL-
OPMENT PLAN FOR NEW LIFE FITNESS WORLD AT MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AND
WESTSIDE DRIVE. Staffinember Franklin stated the building had been modi-
fied to 25 feet in height to bring it beneath the floor of the airport
approach zone. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on disposition of excess City property in
conjunction with the Dubuque Street Improvements Project. The City Attor-
ney reviewed the historical background of the property. No one appeared.
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March 25, 1986
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Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-87, Bk. 90, pp.
A
272-279, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO AT
MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH PHI DELTA THETA HOUSE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THEREBY CONVEYING TO THE ASSOCIATION A PARCEL OF CITY -OWNED
PROPERTY IN EXCHANGE FOR A STRIP OF PROPERTY OWNED BY SAID ASSOCIATION,
ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on applications for four (4) units Section 8
Existing Housing Vouchers. No one appeared.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Mayor's Youth Employment
Bd. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/27/86; Riverfront Comm -
one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/1/88. These appointments will
be made at the 5/6/86 meeting of the City Council.
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G Transt Com-
mitteemeetingseandtinvitedptheepublicd on htotattend wo PrevtheiousnextJCCOmeetingisched-
uled for 3/27 at 4:30 p.m. in the Transit Building. Dickson inquired as
to street cleaning schedule. The Acting City Manager stated the process
started this week in the downtown area. Courtney requested information re
street cleaning of downtown alleys. Courtney stated the Joint Swimming
Pool Committee had reached agreement re the site, configuration, and size
of the proposed joint facility and the matter will be scheduled for infor-
mal discussion on 4/7 and formal action on 4/8. Ambrisco reminded the
public of the JCCOG meeting scheduled for 3/26 at 4:00 P.M. for discussion
of the JCCOG budget and joint animal shelter.
The recommendation of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission
noted as follows: That an amendment be made to the cable ordinance and
for BTC bylaws as necessary, enabling one Commissioner to serve a joint
appointment on the BTC and County Cable Commission (JCBTC).
Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-88, Bk. 90, p.
280, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY87
APPLICATION FOR IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
by
by Zuber to
Moved
AUTHORIZINGdTHEeMAYORdTO EXECUTE ANDaTHEtCITY CLERK9TOBATTESk. T THE
RELEASE REGARDING THE SETTLEMENT IN CITY OF IOWA CITY v. SHELLER -GLOBE
CORPORATION, Sheller -Globe agreeing to pay e y , ary an -
ers, 728 1 2 Oakland, appeared in opposition to the settlement. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted5/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald. Nays:
Strait. Absent: Baker.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-90, Bk. 90,
pp. 284-292, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE MID -EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER FOR THE
USE OF 1986 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO ACQUIRE,
REHABILITATE AND UTILIZE A FACILITY FOR THE TREATMENT OF INDIVIDUALS
Council Activities
March 25, 1986
Page 4
HAVING MENTAL DISORDERS, for #115,000. The Acting City Manager reported
several estimates had been received and a formal appraisal was currently
underway to determine the fair market value of the property. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-91, Bk. 90,
pp. 293-295, ADOPTING THE REVISED ANNUAL BUDGET, FY86, FOR PUBLIC HOUSING
PROJECTS IA -022003, IA05P022004 AND IA05P022005. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution.
Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-92, Bk. 90,
pp. 296-304, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987 ENDING JUNE
30, 1987, FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IA -022003, IA05P022004 AND
IA05P022005. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-93, Bk. 90, pp.
305-307, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
CONTRACT AKC9033. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker ab-
sent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-94, Bk. 90, pp.
308-309, AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION THROUGH JUNE 15, 1986, FOR RECEIVING A
BINDING FINANCIAL COMMITMENT AND AN EXTENSION THROUGH JULY 15, 1986, FOR
FINALIZING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF PARCEL C LOCATED IN THE
LOWER RALSTON CREEK AREA OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, to John Roffman. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-95, Bk. 90, pp.
310-316, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH LARRY SVOBODA AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF STEPS ON PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-96, Bk. 90, pp.
317-21, AUTHORIZING RETIREMENT PLANS. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance amending
Section 15-62(A) of the City Code of Ordinances, relating to refuse col-
lection, to establish limits on refuse pick up service, be given first
vote for passage. Public Works Director Charles Schmadeke present for
discussion. Council directed staff to notify all residents who will have
pick up discontinued as a result of the amendment prior to second consid-
eration of the amendment on 4/8. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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March 25, 1986
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Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn, 8:25 P.M. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
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Informal Council Discussion
March 24, 1986
Informal Council Discussion: March 24, 1986, at 7:00 p.m. at the Council
Chambers in e v c en er. Mayor Bili Ambrisco presiding.
Council Present: Ambrisco, McDonald, Dickson, Strait, Zuber, Courtney.
sen : Baker.
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Staff Present: Helling, Vitosh, Timmins, Karr, Franklin, Milkman, Boyle,
ey e , O,Mal ey, Schmeiser, Zehr.
Others Present: Airport Commission: Lewis, Tiffin, Ashby, Knowling.
Ta e -recorded: 86-C25, Side 2, 300 -End; 86-C27, all; 86-C28, Side 1,
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: Reel 86-C2, Side 2
A. Sett in a ublic hearin on Aril 8, 986 on an ordinance to estab-
s e name o 0 i wa 21 ran in s a e a or finance s
require o es a s e name o the street.
B. Settin a ublic hearin on A ril 8, 1986 on an ordinance to amend
e on n Ordinance o re u a e monumen s ns n e
ran m s a e a pu nc ear ng was e - zone.
vered that thee
ordinance to regulate monument signs could be construed that more than
one monument sign per lot could be allowed; and the additional amend-
ment would allow only one monument sign per lot. In response to
Strait, Franklin said the size of the monument sign depends on the
setback from the street right-of-way at a maximum of 36 square feet
would be allowed.
C. Public hearin on amendments to Cha ter 27 Division 2 Large Scale
on- esn en a eve o en regulations. ran n exp a ne e
or finance amen s e proce ure so a Planning and Zoning Commission
and City Council approves the preliminary plan and, at that time,
parameters are set for the particular development. Franklin said the
changes allow flexibility in the preliminary stage so that the plan
could be used to market the land and the final plan would be within
the parameters set in the preliminary plan and approved administra-
tively. Franklin stated currently it takes about one month to get a
final plan approved and the administrative approval of the final plan
would save time.
In response to concerns raised by Councilmembers, Franklin said devel-
opments of less than two acres are approved administratively through
the building permit process. Large scale development regulations are
ministerial functions that are bound by zoning and code requirements,
and preliminary plan parameters would be entirely controlled by Coun-
cil. Franklin said the amendment was precipitated by the desire of a
business development to have preliminary plans approved for the mar-
keting of three lots. Councilmembers agreed to hold the public hear-
ing at tomorrow's formal Council meeting. Courtney requested that a
Planning and Zoning Commission member be present at that meeting.
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.V'1111» vl ims recommended approval and all deficiencies have been
resolved. Franklin stated a Shive-Hattery engineer was hired to
obtain an exact reading from the end of the runway and the building
plans were modified so that the building would not be in the airport
approach zone. Franklin explained that Council should consider two
notes contained on the plans: 1) the applicant may request a variance
before
Iowa
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sueyoris equir d to
shoot the building elevation to ensure the building structure is
underneath the floor of the approach zone.
A ends Item No. 3. 2 - Local historic district request. In re-
sponse to McDona Fran n sa the proposa to establish a local
historic district on the north side will be forwarded to the Planning
and Zoning Commission after the Historic Preservation Commission holds
the public hearing.
Bed and Breakfast Inns. Courtney requested that the Planning and
on ng Commiss on cons der an ordinance amendment to allow bed and
breakfast inns in owner -occupied residential districts.
SHELLER -GLOBE:
Reel 86-C27, Side 1
Ken Chaloupek presented information about Sheller -Globe. Chaloupek stated
Sheller -Globe produces padded foam safety products for automotive interi-
ors, employs 1,000 persons, and occupies 243,000 square feet of manufac-
turing space. Chaloupek explained a full-time professional is employed to
monitor production as it relates to local, state and federal environmental
standards and requirements. Chaloupek noted that Sheller -Globe has ob-
tained several contracts from automotive companies within the United
States to produce automotive parts in the future and that Sheller -Globe is
currently undertaking a $4.5 million renovation project to adapt to a
product flow type of manufacturing.
In response to Strait, Chaloupek stated Sheller -Globe does use manufactur-
ing materials that are considered carcinogenic and toxic, has taken safety
precautionsducatonarorams
rkersand
willcomply with ethe Fe eraleRightitolKnowgLaw. orplant
up kwonoted,that
Sheller -Globe does not use any nuclear materials, any toxic materials used
in the plant are shipped to a hazardous waste facility in Indiana, and
Sheller -Globe works with EPA and OSHA officials on a regular basis.
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MARCH 24, 1986
PAGE 3
CITY ATTORNEY PRIORITY LIST: Reel 86-C27, Side 1
Timmins stated that Council received his March 13, 1986, memo regarding
detailed status report on City Council referrals to Legal Department and
the February, 1986 Legal Department pending issues and referrals. Timmins
asked Council to identify any priority items.
Ambrisco inquired about the status of the Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric
Company franchise. Timmins stated there are two to three outstanding
issues and further discussion with Council will be scheduled.
In response to Courtney, Timmins said the School/City 28E Agreement is the
top priority of the Parks & Rec Department.
McDonald asked if it has been determined that the power pole in right-of-
way at the Mormon Trek and West Benton intersection obstructs vision.
Timmins stated the Legal Department is assisting the Public Works Depart-
ment in assessing whether or not vision is obstructed by the power pole,
reviewing standards and looking at history of the development line. Strait
noted a traffic light is scheduled to be installed at that intersection.
(Item was discussed again prior to executive session.)
McDonald said that if the Legal Department cannot present a kegger and
sidewalk cafe ordinance in the new two weeks, the work on these ordinances
should be shelved: Timmins stated the Iowa City Police Chief has drafted
a keg ordinance and the Legal Department is reviewing some policy issues
involved with that ordinance, the kegger ordinance was not assigned a high
priority because he did appreciate the urgency of the problem, and the
Legal Department could present something to Council within a week or two.
Timmins said the sidewalk cafe will take longer because it will have to be
completely re -drafted. McDonald stated a preliminary sidewalk cafe ordi-
nance had been drafted. Zuber stated he had requested information from
the Downtown Association. Timmins said that he will work through issues
as they appear on the list unless Council reprioritizes those issues.
Strait said Councilmembers wanted the pending issue participation in
meetings via telephone (electronic meetings) to be dealt with. Ambrisco
said preliminary work has been done.
Ambrisco asked about the Risk Management Team. Timmins said the Risk
Management Team has been meeting regularly. Dickson and Courtney raised
concerns about Councilmember liability. Timmins explained that the Iowa
Code, Chapter 6.13A contains provisions making cities responsible to
indemnify and defend their agent, officers, and employees regardless of
the city's insurance situation. Courtney requested something in writing
from the City regarding Councilmember liability. Timmins stated that the
City stands behind any lawsuit to the full extent of the City's bonding
capacity and to the extent of their full evaluation.
McDonald requested the City Attorney assign anticipated dates of comple-
tion to the list of pending issues and referrals.
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MARCH 24, 1986
PAGE 4
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 86-C27, Side 2
1. (Agenda Item No. 19 - Sale of Parcel C contract extension.) McDonald
asked if the best alternative is to allow the extension. Milkman
explained the original requirement to demonstrate the financial capa-
bility was not complied with, therefore the $110,000 was committed.
Boyle stated one requirement of the bid packet was that capability be
shown by a financial statement, Mr. Roffman did not comply, and some
people who could not have complied with that requirement may not have
bid.
2. (Agenda Item No. 22 - Refuse collection limits.) In response to
McDonald, Helling said there have been problems with refuse collection
at condominiums and zero lot line developments and the change will
limit local pickup of refuse to four-plexes or less. Zuber noted that
there are refuse problems on the alley located off of Iowa Avenue,
and asked if private refuse collectors are licensed by the City. Karr
stated private haulers are not licensed. Dickson asked how much in
fees will be lost as the result of cutting service to the
condominiums. Courtney recommended that a public hearing be held.
Helling stated he will furnish information regarding persons affected
by the ordinance before tomorrow's formal Council meeting.
3. Strait reported that the JCCOG Ad Hoc Transit Study Committee will
hold a meeting on Thursday to discuss area transit service duplica-
tion, market service activities and bus advertising activities.
4. In response to Strait, Vitosh stated there are no legal requirements
requiring the City's annual financial audits to be bid out.
5. In response to Strait, Council agreed to endorse the concept of the
boathouse at CRANDIC Park and direct the staff to contact the Rowing
Club.
6. Strait inquired about the status of the easements on North Dubuque
Street. Timmins explained that if the City ever does anything to the
property, the City will own the strip of property along Dubuque Street
originally owned by the City, and the City would eventually lose the
temporary construction easements.
7. (Agenda Item No. 20 - Placement of steps in right-of-way.) In re-
sponse to Dickson, Boyle explained that the City Council cannot grant
a permanent right to use the right-of-way and the City is giving
Svoboda an agreement to use it unless the City gives a 30 -day notice
to not use it anymore.
8. (Agenda Item No. 14 - Sheller -Globe settlement.) Courtney asked if
there will be any further discussion about Sheller -Globe. Timmins
stated closed executive sessions were held by the City Council and
that Council arrived at this agreement. Ambrisco commented that
Council agreed upon the settlement amount.
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9. Heliing stated that Lyle Seydel was present to respond to any ques-
tions about agenda items number 16 through 18. There were no ques-
tions.
10. Helling announced that a Southeast League of Municipality meeting will
be held Wednesday night in Winfield, Iowa.
11. Karr noted that Councilmembers had requested to utilize the dais in
the Council Chambers during future informal Council discussions,
i instead of the folding table.
f 12. Ambrisco announced that a JCCOG meeting is scheduled on Wednesday,
4:00 p.m. at the Transit Facility.
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E 13. Ambrisco stated the Council Legislative Committee will meet with area
legislators Saturday at noon.
LEGAL COMMENTS PRECEDING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION: Reel 86-C28, Side 1
Timmins explained that the Legal Department requested the following Joint
City Council -Airport Commission executive session because of the pending
Timmins litigation
nsstated regarding
acquisition
matters l
thatfoll wingtheexecutivesession,furtherhediscussion
may be held between the Airport Commission and City Council in open ses-
sion regarding other matters involving the airport.
WEST BENTON/MORMON TREK POWER POLE IN RIGHT-OF-WAY DISCUSSION CONTINUED
see previous Citv Attorney oriority list Daraaraph 4 d scusslonZ.
Roffman stated a stoplight at the intersection would create additional
rtment
egarding thatbintersection. Councilareque ted Legalinformtion from theTr ndfiPubliafc carWorks
determine what the City can do to require relocation of the power pole
prior to installation of the traffic light.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald to adjourn to executive session
under Sections 21.SC litigation to discuss strategy with Council in mat-
ters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is eminent where
its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position
of the government body in that litigation; and Section 21.5J real estate
to discuss the disclosure could purchase
particular
reaso ablyexpected toeincrease al ethe 1pricerthergovern-
mental*body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape
recording of the session closed under this paragraph should be available
for public examination when the transaction discussion is complete.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 8:45 PM.
Council did not return in to open session following the executive session.