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Home My WebLink About1987-10-20 Minutes numberedo• COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 20, 1987 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 10/20/87, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Zuber. Absent: Strait. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Franklin, Kinney, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-C47, Side 1, 598 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; 87-050, 1-50. The Mayor proclaimed November 2-8, 1987, as RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY WEEK j�s October 24, 1987, as UNITED NATIONS DAY; October 18-24, 1987, as BUSINESS AND /u 6 PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S WEEK. 14'e.1 The Mayor noted one addition to the Consent Calendar. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the following items and recommendations in the Con- sent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the spec, mtg, of 9/29/87, the reg, mtg. of 10/6/87, and the spec. mtg. of 10/12/87, as published subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. I... Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - 9/17/87; P&Z Conn - 10/1/87; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 9/16/87; P&R Comm. -9/9/87 •/f1L b Resources Conservation Conn. - 9/14/87; Sr. Center Comm. -8/17/87; Broad -/,/6 7 band Telecomm. Comm. - 9/22/87; Bd. of Adjustment -9/9/87; Historic /K6 8 Preservation Comm. - 9/23/87• /uL 9 GiZ Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for John Moreland,/4/ 7i Jr. dba Deli Mart, 525 Hwy. 1 West. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for/q- 7z Pizza Hut of America, Inc. dba Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Mercy Sueppel dba La Casa Ltd., 1200 S. /5'73 Gilbert Ct. Approving a Class C Liquor License for The Ground Round, /u 7 Inc. dba The Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Drive. Approving a Class C /jA75 Beer Permit for Inland Transport Co. dba Kirkwood 76, 300 Kirkwood Ave- nue. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,680,208.98 for the period of 9/2 thru 9/30/87, as recommended by the Finance Director./5�76 subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 87-268, Bk. 96. p. 268, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RISE PRO -1,177 GRAM FUNDS. Setting Public Hearing: To set a public hearing for 11/10/87, to hear comments from the public regarding the recommendations by the Com -/'/79 mittee on Community Needs (CCN) on the use of 1988 Community Development Block Grant funds. Correspondence: Gary Lundquist suggesting ways in which to help with /4 7 9 the City's budgeting task. Petition from residents of Foster Road re- 80 garding extension of the sanitary sewer north of Taft Speedway. Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the Council Activities October 20, 1987 Page 2 following positions: Cashier - Finance/ Parking; Maintenance Worker I/4 8/ -Transit. Memo from the Traffic Engr. re: Parking prohibition on Lowell/4 9a Street; Parking on Magowan Avenue between Bayard Street and River Street.,83 Parking prohibition on the south side of the 200 block of East Prentissiu-84 Street; Removal of two-hour parking limit on south side of the 20 block/4?-6' of West Prentiss Street; Removal of a loading zone on the north side of /u RG the 200 block of East Market Street; Parking on Woolf Avenue north o of q47 River Street. /I/P8 Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: David Dunlap/K 89 for permission to use sidewalks in the downtown area for a parade in connection with the opening of an art show at Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Center on 10/9/87, approved. Eric Peterson for the use of city/y-90 streets for the Regina High School Homecoming Parade on 10/8/87, approved. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Maris Snider for the use of/5j/ Cit10/5/87dzapproved,nson Dorie Levin Citizens' SigmaCDeltatee Taufor forthe permissionptodon set/" a up a table from which to solicit donations for Committee for the National Prevention of Child Abuse on 10/12-16/87, approved. Karen Kubby for 93 permission to set up a table to publicize her candidacy for City Council on 10/8/81, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 11/10/87, on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to require a demonstration of special circumstances for the granting of certain special exceptions. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for 11/10/87, on an amendment to CI -1 zone to permit light manufacturing, com- /,f9S pounding, assembly or treatment of articles as a provisional use and as a special exception. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Strait ab- sent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit accessory apartments in residential zones. No one appeared. /�46 A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a walkway between Lots 1 and 2 of Cambria Court Subdivision. No one appeared. I�ZZ o• Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed by suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Maythat theoordinancedthe vacati�ngianwalkwayd. Moved by between Lotsc1 McDonald,seconded ofcCambrriayCourtrZueSubdi-/ 9A vision, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unani- " mous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 1. e Council Activities October 20, 1987 Page 3 Moved Baker, to 69 INTENT TO DISPOSE rOFSAcVACATED yWALKWAY BETWEEN tLOT SI AND22 SOF k.96,CAMBRA COURT/,/?I SUBDIVISION and SETTING PUBLIC HEARING for 11/10/87. adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution Moved by McDonald, seconde property at 528 Iowa Avenue f passage. The Mayor declared t division of roll call vote: Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker. Absent: d by Courey, that the ordinance Courtney. orm RNC -20 to CB -2, be given first he motion defeated, 1/5, with the Ayes: Courtney, Nays: Dickson, Strait. to rezone vote for/9111) following McDonald, Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 87-270, Bk. 96, p. 270, TO DENY THE PROPOSED REZONING OF 528 IOWA AVENUE FROM RNC -20 TO CB -2.1.6-0 / The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the fallowing division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson. Nays: Courtney. Absent: Strait. Moved by Courtney, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 87-271, Bk. 96, p. 271, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF BOYRUM SUBDIVISION PART 3. 1-5-6 z Staffinember Karin Franklin stated the legal papers had been revised per Council informal session, signatures would be obtained, and Council could proceed with a vote on the subdivision as presented. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/2, with the following division of roll Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Courtney, McDonald. Nays: Baker, Dickson. Absent: call vote: Strait. The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Design Review Comm. - one/5,03 vacancy for an indefinite term. This appointment will be made at the 12/1/87, meeting of the City Council. Coun- cil appointments: Re -appoint Jr., 403 Amhurst following to make the tottheoBd L of Electrical Examiners and Appeals as a representative of the public for a four-year term ending 10/26/91; to appoint John Pelton, 704 Arbor Drive, to S/ 0 5 the Bd. of Adjustment for a five-year term ending 1/1/93; to re-appoint/50 G Harold Weilbrenner, 1525 California Ave. aRay Haines 19 Glendale Ct. and nd appoint Chia -Using Lu, 1219 Tyler Ct. to the Human Ri80 Esther Ct. and William Zghts Comm. for four-year terms ending 1/1/91; to re -appoint Daryl Henry, 12So 7 Steinbrech, 404 Magowan to the Parks and Recreation Conn. for four-year terms ending 1/1/92; to appoint James Throgmorton, 508 S. Summit Street to thee308 Resources Conservation Comm, to a term effective immediately and a three-year term ending 1/1/91 and re -advertise the remaining two vacancies. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. willCoinvestigaterand Zuber reportmbackconBaker questioerns re nedtheprocding issuesure to increasf/e tfo hotel/motel tax. The City Mgr. stated a change would have to go to the voters. Council Activities October 20, 1987 Page 4 Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated that a report would be to Council for their informal session on 11/9 elaborating on the upfront costs the City would incur if it were to become eligible for federal funding on the waste/5// water project. A written list of expenses and the latest update on federal monies available will also be presented. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 87-272, Bk. 96, p. 272, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE_/Sim PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 87-273, Bk. 96, p. 273, APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. (ICAD GROUP) for $40,000. Zuber raised concerns/S/3 re ICAD funding. The City Manager stated he would ask the ICAD staff to prepare a full account for Council review. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Ambrisco. Nays: Zuber. Absent: Strait. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-274, Bk. 96, p. 274, SUBORDINATION OZAGREEMENT BETWEEN ING THE MAYOR OTHE EXECUTE ITY OFNDIOWA CITY, IOWA, THE CITY CLERK AND OI WATE TATE /5/ BANK & TRUST COMPANY, for Malvina and Manly Sorenson. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-275, Bk. 96, p. 275, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A 10TH AMENDMENT TO THE 1975 AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC. ADJUSTING THE FINAL "INDIRECT COSTS" (OVERHEAD)/S/-- AMOUNT AS PROVIDED IN AMENDMENTS 6, 7, AND 8 for the wastewater facility. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt a resolution to pro- hibit parking at all times on the east side of Sunset Street from its inter- section with Iowa Highway 1 north to a point 100 feet north of Aber Avenue./5-/b Councilmembers pointed out a problem on Ashley Drive and not Sunset Street. After roll call vote, the Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 0/6, Strait absent. 0 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to defer indefinitely a resolu- tion establishing fees for certificates of structure compliance and rental /5/7 permits as part of the Iowa City Housing Code. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that the rule requiring ordi- nances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the a first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, V Y Cantil Activities October Page 5 20, 1987 that the ordinance establishing the edge of slab grades of certain alleys in/_5-/g Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor de larede.Affirmative the motion crll call arried. Moved by McDonald, seconded b ordi- nances to be considered and voted on for that the rule Council prior to the meeting at which it is to be passage a two Council meetings first consideration and vote be waived and the finally consideration be given at this time. passed be suspended, the Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. that the ordinance amending Cha ter 40 of the Cved by ode Of�Ordinanc s of the City /Siq of Iowa City, Iowa pp Courtney, Substances% be given�secondavoteg fthereto a new Article unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. or Passage. Affirmative roll 'callrvote The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to adjourn 8:30 P.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Attest: WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO, MAYOR .V• Y City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 15, 1987 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Budget Policy b. Preparation of Budget - FY89 c. Special Vehicle Regulations d. University Request - Renegotiate Sewer Rates Letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson regarding discussion item scheduled for Monday's informal Council meeting regari the subdivision proposal by Bruce Glasgow. Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarc Credit Union screening. Letter from MMS Consultants, Inc., regarding the development of First Rochester, Part Two. Copy of letter from Mayor Ambrisco to the Independent Insurance Agents Johnson County expressing appreciation for their contribution of funds the Fire Department. Copy of press release regarding the contribution of funds to the Fire Announcement of meeting of Southeast Iowa Municipal League in Coralvil October 28, 1987. Copy of letter to Atty. hfi. Meardon re extension of runway 6-24 at tht Iowa City Airport. Memo from the City Atty. updating status of the Legal Department Invitiation from United Nations Association to attend community meal e program on Sunday, October 25, 1987. Memo from City Manager re Old Fire Truck/Park Equipment; Senior Center Roof Repair; Heinz Road Project. Memo from City Mgr: Crossing Guard - Court and Muscatine Preparation of Budget - FY89 Copy of ltr. from Mayor Ambrisco to chairperson of Jo. Co. 13d. of Supo Copy of ltr. to Councilmember McDonald from Jerry L. Bauer. Copy of Ltr. from U of I ro assistance by members of IC Police Dept. .o1 0 Page 2 Material in information packet 10/20/87 mtg. Press release re Scott Blvd. Improvements Project - Construction Copy of ltr. from Harry Lewis, Chairperson, Iowa City Airport Comm. Copy of ltr. from E.I. Kra] re proposed new taxation. Proclamation - WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY - October 15, 1987. .V' City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 15, 1987 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Budget Policy b. Preparation of Budget - FY89 c. Special Vehicle Regulations d. University Request - Renegotiate Sewer Rates Letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson regarding a discussion item scheduled for Monday's informal Council meeting regarding /S�y the subdivision proposal by Bruce Glasgow. Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding Credit Union screening. /575 Letter from MMS Consultants, Inc., regarding the development of First and Rochester, Part Two. /s,7L Copy of letter from Mayor Ambrisco to the Independent Insurance Agents of Johnson County expressing appreciation for their contribution of funds to the Fire Department. 15.77 Copy of press release regarding the contribution of funds to the Fire Departme aj Announcement of meeting of Southeast Iowa Municipal League in Coralville on October 28, 1987. 154 Copy of letter to Atty. 11m. Meardon re extension of runway 6-24 at the Iowa City Airport. /590 Memo from the City Atty. updating status of the Legal Department 15-41 Invitiation from United Nations Association to attend community meal and program on Sunday, October 25, 1987. /53.2 Memo from City Manager re Old Fire Truck/Park Equipment; Senior Center Roof Repair; Heinz Road Project. Memo from City Digr: Crossing Guard - Court and Muscatine Preparation of Budget - IY89 Copy of ltr. from Mayor Ambrisco to chairperson of Jo. Co. Bd. of Copy of ltr. to Councilmember McDonald from Jerry L. Bauer. Copy of Ltr. from U of I re assistance by members of IC Police Dept. Page 2 Material in information packet 10/20/87 mtg. Press release re Scott Blvd. Improvements Project - Construction /539 Copy of ltr. from Harry Lewis, Chairperson, Iowa City Airport Cortin. .15q0 Copy of ltr. from E.I. Kral re proposed new taxation. 75 ui Proclamation - WHITE CANE SA[•M DAY - October 15, 1987. o•