HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-07-29 Council minutesInformal Council Meeting
June 30, 1986
Informal Council meetin June 30 1986
Chambers in the Civic Center. Mayor 8111 Pmbrisco Opresidingt the Council
Council -present: Ambrisco Courtney, Baker. McDonald, Dickson.
Strait, Zuber. Absent:
Staff resent: Melling, Karr, Timmins, Beagle, Cain, Milkman, Schmeiser,
Boothroy , eydel, Davidson, Shaffer.
Tae recorded: Reel 86-053, Side 2, 176 -End; 86-054, Side 1, 1 -End, Side
n -055, Side 1, 1-308.
Ambrisco welcomed guests and new City Manager Stephen Atkins to the meet.
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PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
Reel 86-053, Side 2
A. Public hearin on an ordinance to amend Section 36-6 c of the Zonin
Ordinance to erm t rCe sus Institut ions within the RR -1 zone.
regulations of S ctionc36 55.amenme Baker no nt esu ec he o e a oma
Attorney Timmins regarding potential conflict of interes11 t. with City
B. Public hearin on an ordinance to amend cow+a If
_�.3,jng language regarding the number of - "°`umull` ciarities
result of a use conversion; a unique feature of ordinancetheces amendired as -
mefour nt is that no tree having a minimum diameter of ten inches measured
feet above
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naturalfeatures gwould onstituteea ilimitation red to bertoothe' and no other
additional parking. In response to Dickson, Ambrisco saidvtheo treof
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located at Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity (711 Burlington Street), will
not have to be removed if this ordinance is adopted. Beagle explained
that the Zoning Code Interpretation Panel was unable to unanimously
decide what constitutes a "physical limitation," as it relates to the
provision of additional parking space. Therefore the matter was
referred to the City Manager. The City Manager requested staff to
pursue an ordinance amendment to recognize trees as a limitation to
the provision for additional parking spaces. Beagle noted that under
the use conversion procedure, that fraternity would provide 16 spaces
if the ordinance amendment is adopted.
Courtney inquired about the future problems created by the adoption of
the ordinance. Beagle explained the ordinance amendment only applies
to use conversions. Council discussed the location of the parking
theces fraternity ant the d Cima ty staffswilltcontinuertoelook at Parkingialter-
natives
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C. Ordinance to vacate a or"on of Holl wood Boulevard from 400 feet
east o roa way Stree o the east proper y line o the Iowa S ate
Bane. No discussion.
D. Ordinance to rezone approximate) 14 acres in Northoate Corporate Park
from CH -1 to CO -1. Beagle stated the Planning and Zoning Comnissio n
and Lity s a recommended approval of the rezoning. In response to
Courtney, McDonald said not enough Councilmembers would be present to
waive readings.
E. Ordinance to vacate Teeters Court from Rider Street south to the
railroad tracks. No discussion.
PARCEL 65-2b AND ADJACENT DEVELOPMENT: Reel 86-054, Side 1
Staffinember Cain reviewed the July 1, 1986, formal Council meeting agenda
items 24-27.
AGENDA ITEM 24. Cain stated the Small -Mears Building Company has received
an offer to purchase urban renewal Parcel 65-2b from the Hawkeye-Bay
States Limited Partnership and the urban renewal contract requires Council
approval for the sale or transfer of land prior to the completion of the
improvements of the project. Cain said Hawkeye-Bay States Limited Part-
nership owned by Rich Solowski and John Solowski has offered to buy the
entire project and financing for the project has been approved.
AGENDA ITEM 25. Cain stated the urban renewal contract requires Council
approval of the preliminary design and construction plans. Cain explained
the building is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic
Places and the developer has been working to get plans for the exterior
facade approved by the State Office of Historic Preservation. An architect
from Nowysz & Associates presented original and revised plans for the
exterior facade.
AGENDA ITEM 26 (substitute item). Cain explained the new brick facade and
arch will require an overlap onto the Blackhawk Minipark property. Cain
stated the Legal Department has recommended that the City should sell that
proposed strip to the new developer; this resolution also sets public
hearing on July 15; and the developer has requested Council take action on
the resolution after the public hearing.
AGENDA ITEM 27. Cain explained the developer will be using a local con-
struction firm and a resolution is necessary to allow use of the 25 foot
as a staging area during construction.
HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATOR POSITION: Reel 86-054, Side 1
McDonald stated Councilmembers received Schmeiser's June 26th memo.
McDonald recommended funding the position full-time but to revise the
funding formula for the position in next year's budget. In response to
Baker, Schmeiser said the supporting costs include usual office expenses,
rent and utilities. Baker stated the City needs to clarify to the County
that the full-time position funding formula needs to be revised in next
year's budget. Council agreed to the recommendation with the understand-
ing that the funding formula will be revised in next year's budget.
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BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: Reel 86-054, Side 2
Broadband Telecommunications Commission Chairperson Bill Terry explained
channel that C -SPAN II is considered a good use of the government channel on cable
Heritage29. Cableemay have to swsaid rII will itch C -SPAN II o about hours
day.
to allow more local programming on channel 29. In response to Baker,
Helling said the City Council meetings are not on as much because of the
greater flexibility provided by the new computer programming module. In
response to McDonald, Terry said that the amendments proposed give the
Broadband Telecommunications Commission more enforcement over commitments
made by the cable company, correct and precise language in the original
ordinance, and provide for notification of request for service to confirm
via a postcard back to the customer that cable service has been requested.
I, Terry said the coverage of the U.S. Senate will
switch from C -SPAN I onn response to Ambriscochannel 22 to C -SPAN II on channel 29.
GAS AND ELECTRIC FRANCHISES:
Reel 86-054, Side 2
Timmins noted that Councilmembers have copies of the proposed ordinance
and the public hearing will be held on July 1. In response to Baker
Timmins said that the Resources Conservation Comnission was not sent e
COPY of the proposed changes, but copies are on file at the City Clerk's
office. Timmins noted that Sections 2 and 14 are the only changes since
the draft copy was provided on June 16.
Baker and Dickson stated that the RCC should have received copies of all
drafts so they could consider proposed changes before the public hearing.
Timmins suggested opening the public hearing as planned but continuing it
to the July 15th regular Council meeting. Timmins noted that he didn't
want to distribute copies of the ordinance until it was in its final form
and negotiations were Complete. Baker responded that he is against hold-
ing the public hearing until everyone including the RCC has a chance to
prepare for it. Council agreed that the public hearing should be contin-
ued until July 15. Baker suggested that a timetable should be set up to
allow the ordinance to be placed on the ballot for the November General
Election. Timmins confirmed that the Council, not the utility company,
sets the date for the ballot.
COUNCIL TIME:
1.
Reel 86-054, Side _
Baker reported on the meeting of the Johnson County Council of Govern-
ments JCCOG Animal Shelter Joint Committee with local communities and
Coralville. He suggested that Iowa City staff and Council discuss the
renovation of the Animal Shelter at the July 14 informal Council
meeting, Baker said that there was a tentative drawing for the
$90,000 project, but other Johnson County governments want a clarifi-
cation on the cost before making a firm commitment.
2. In response to Dickson, Helling said he will check on the Crand is
railroad crossing on Gilbert Street.
3. (Agenda Item 35.) Courtney stated that there is confusion on the
language, lessee vs. lessor, relating to secretarial and phone answer-
ing services in the lease agreements with AARP and Visiting Nurses.
Legal will investigate.
4. (Agenda Item 28 - Resolution approving wastewater treatment improve-
ment plans.) In response to Courtney, Helling said he will check to
see if a change in the method of financing affects passage of the Plan
of Action and resolution.
5. In response to McDonald's question about Kevin O'Malley's June 27,
1986, memo regarding purchase of property and liability insurance for
FY87, Ambrisco explained that Gallagher Insurance Company from Chicago
did not notify the City of changes in their plan proposal in time for
the local insurance group to respond. Because the proposals are so
different in their types of coverage, the risk management opted for
the local insurance group.
6. Ambrisco reported that he travelled to New York City with Vitosh and
Helling to meet with Moody's Bond Rating Firm. The City has main-
tained its Triple "A" GO bond rating but has not yet heard the status
of the City revenue bonds rating. There was also a meeting between the
City representatives and representatives of three major investment
brokerage houses.
7. Melling stated Council received a June 20th memo regarding Production
Coordinator position for Broadband Telecommunications. Council raised
no objection to Melling's recommendation that the Production Coordina-
tor position remain three-quarter time as budgeted for FY87.
8. Melling noted Council received PPD Director Schmeiser's June 26th memo
regarding extension of the free bus ticket program. Melling stated
staff will continue the program and monitor it on a month-to-month
basis.
9. (Agenda Item 32 - Assisted Housing Program Computer.) In response to
Baker, Housing Coordinator Seydel stated an IBM computer will be
purchased because of its compatibility with the software programs that
are available to computerize the Assisted Housing Program operations.
10. (Agenda Item 21 - Roffman Extension.) Ambrisco stated Roffman has
requested an additional 30 day extension for funding a real estate
contract for the sale of Parcel C. Council raised no objections.
11. Atty. Tom Gelman, representing Herb Lyman, presented information and
preliminary designs for an alternate alignment of Scott Boulevard
extension. Gelman stated he will forward a written summary of his
presentation to City staff and Council.
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_EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session
under Section 21.5C litigation to discuss strategy with Council in matters
that are presently in litigation or where litigation is eminent where its
disclosure its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the government body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait and Zuber absent. Mayor declared motion
carried. Council adjourned to executive session at 9:05 p.m.
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_EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session
under Section 21.5C litigation to discuss strategy with Council in matters
that are presently in litigation or where litigation is eminent where its
disclosure its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the government body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait and Zuber absent. Mayor declared motion
carried. Council adjourned to executive session at 9:05 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
July 14, 1986
Informal Council Meetin • July 14, 1986, at 7:05 p.m. in the Council
am ers a e ivic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding.
Council resent: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, McDonald, Courtney, Baker.
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Ment: is Fson.
Staff resent: Helling, Vitosh, Karr, Smith, Franklin, Timmins, Beagle,
oo ror i ler, Horton, Rockwell, Schmeiser, O'Malley.
Tape-recorded: Reel 86-055, Side 1 308 -End, Side 2 1 -End; Reel 86-058,
Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2 1-20.
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
Reel 86-055, Side I
A. Ordinance to amend Section 36-6C of the Zoning Ordinance to permit
raiini'�7—i7iT7 xzcx zc
I.Y -1-11 uiscussion.
B. Ordinance to amend Sertion 36-5884 of the Zonin Ordinance regarding
use con vers ons an a re u re number
o ar in s aces.�ielTjng
no a s i em s sc e u or separa a scuss on.
C. Ordinance to vacate a portion of Hollvwond Rn1110vard from Ann c,.,.a ,
D. Ordinance to rezone a roximatel 14 acres in North ate Corporate Park
rom - 0 0 ounc sic -n.
E. Ordinance to vacate Teeters Court from Rider Street south to the
rallrudu tracKs.rio Council discussiFn.
F. Resolution of intent to diennco of *he
purchase -offer for the vacated right-of-way. uninn response to Strait,
Franklin explained the Seventh Day Adventist Church has been using
Teeters Court and the Teeters Court right-of-way for a number of years
for a driveway into their parking lot; no one uses the drive except
the church and the adjacent east property owner; and easements exist
over the property. Franklin said the property cannot be built on and
has little value.
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME: Reel 86-055, Side 1
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1. (Agenda Items 5 and 6 Hawkeye Bay -States conveyance.) Franklin stated
a public hearing will be held at tomorrow's formal Council meeting.
Council had no questions.
2. (Agenda Item 7 - Union Bus Depot.) in response to Strait, Vitosh
explained that the City will be paying the same rent amount that is in
the lease now and the lease will be adjusted December 1st, every two
years, based on the CPI increase.
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JULY 14, 1986
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ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS FOR PARKING -
Reel i e 1
Beagle stated a plan has been designed to provide Sigma Tau Gamma Frater-
nity with the required 28 parking spaces. Beagle stated 16 parking spaces
will be located on the fraternity property and 12 parking spaces located
on the adjoining duplex property. Helling said there have been problems
designing the parking area because the property owners have never provided
a plot plan with correct dimensions. Helling stated that if the ordinance
is not amended, the fraternity will have to provide the required number of
parking spaces on the two properties or provide 24 parking spaces on the
fraternity lot. Beagle said Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity is now willing to
consider utilizing both the fraternity lot and duplex lot. In response to
McDonald, Franklin said the special exception granted to Willow Wind
School by the Board of Adjustment was a similar situation. Baker sug-
gested making ordinance revisions more general to include all natural
features.
Steve Grubbs, representing Sigma Tau Gamna Fraternity, presented a plan
for parking at the fraternity. Beagle stated staff will review the park-
ing plan prior to Tuesday's formal Council meeting and provide a response
to Council. Grubbs stated he will present additional comments to Council
at the formal meeting.
Franklin stated one aspect of the ordinance, the reference to physical
limitations, should be addressed because the language is too ambiguous for
clear enforcement; Planning and Zoning's split vote (3-3) occurred because
the revision was not comprehensive enough in dealing with physical limita-
tions and natural features; and there could be problems with specificity
when defining natural features. Courtney stated a maximum percentage of
parking reduction should be included in the ordinance and the ordinance
referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
NORTH DUBUQUE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS: Reel 86-055, Side 2
Helling stated Council received background information and minutes from
preceding discussions regarding the North Dubuque Road improvements.
Council discussed when the improvements should be done and agreed to
proceed with the project as currently scheduled in the C1P. In response
to Strait, Karr noted the improvements will cost an estimated $189,000.
ANIMAL SHELTER STUDY COMMITTEE UPDATE: Reel 86-055, Side 2
Police Chief Miller said the JCCOG Animal Shelter Committee met three
times to study the possibility of an area -wide animal shelter facility.
Miller stated the JCCOG Animal Shelter Committee would like to continue
that pursue that concept until October or November to determine if there
is sufficient interest in a joint animal shelter facility by neighboring
communities. Baker stated area communities do not want to make commit-
ments to a joint facility until Iowa City has made a definite commitment.
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JULY 14, 1986
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Baker said the issue concerning the county animal pickup policy also needs
to be addressed. Baker asked if renovation of the animal shelter will
require additional staff. Miller said he will ask in a subsequent year
for additional staff whether they expand or not.
Strait asked staff to study privatization of the animal shelter. Bev
Horton gave background information about the privatization of Sioux City's
animal shelter operations. McDonald asked about the fees charged to the
county. Vitosh stated the fee was raised from E5 to $15 last November.
Miller stated the City has not charged the County more for animal shelter
use because the County has not been charging the City for housing city
prisoners in the County jail until recently.
Melody Rockwell stated conversations in meetings by JCCOG were based on
the Council's approval of the $96,000 remodeling and garage addition to
the animal shelter control as scheduled in the CIP. Ambrisco stated he
favors a joint animal shelter facility. Melling stated that if an agree-
ment is not reached by November for a joint facility, the City should
proceed with their own project. Council agreed that the JCCOG Animal
Shelter Committee should continue to pursue the concept of a joint animal
facility as suggested by Police Chief Miller and report back to Council in
November.
SEWER REVENUE BOND COVENANTS: Reel 86-058, Side 1
Vitosh stated Moody's Bond Rating Service has inquired whether or not the
City would be restricting the use
Interof surplus revenues in the Sewer Revenue
prise Fund. Vitosh said bond resolutions for previous Enterprise
Fund bond issues have always read that any surplus monies may be used for
any lawful purpose as designated by the City Council. Vitosh said the
wording "surplus monies may be used for any lawful purpose" has been
included in the Sewer Revenue bond resolution and two other partial re-
strictions are being considered as outlined in her July 11th memo. Vitosh
asked Council for the authorization to negotiate with Moody's and be able
to add a partial restriction covenant if it becomes evident that such
action is needed to obtain a Triple A rating on the bonds. Council agreed
to give Vitosh that authorization to add partial restriction covenant to
the sewer revenue bond resolution when negotiating with Moody's. Vitosh
stated that she will present additional information to Council if Moody's
asks for a more restrictive covenant than what has been discussed.
Ambrisco asked what affect partial restrictions would have if the City
decided to defease these bonds in the future, Vitosh said the bond reso-
lution would become null and void if the bonds were defeased.
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME CONTINUED: Reel 86-058, Side 1
3. Courtney referred to Council agenda item number 24 regarding GO bonds.
Vitosh stated language was omitted and revisions will be made prior to
Council action.
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JULY 14, 1986
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4. Hell ing noted information distributed re a sculpture donation to the
City from First National Bank. Baker recommended that Project GREEN
and Parks and Recreation staff assist with the site selection process
for the sculpture donated. Ambrisco asked that the City Manager also
be involved.
5. In response to Baker, Helling said the Mesquakie Park name change
discussion is still on hold. McDonald noted that it has been referred
to Irving Weber.
6. Strait noted his appreciation for visits and cards during his hospi- I+I
Strait about the care
received from
SEATS, ElderlyCho a Services, Mee
Meals Wheels, and Visiting Nurses
Assoc iation.
APPOINTMENTS:
Reel 86-058, Side 1
Airport Commission: Richard Blum.
COUNCIL AGENOA/TIME CONTINUED: Reel 86-058, Side 1
7. (Agenda Item 3.e.(3) - Kanmermeyer correspondence regarding
Ferson/Highway 6 sidewalk.) Kammermeyer stated a parked freight train
is blocking a walkway at the end of Ferson Avenue at Highway 6 and is
creating pedestrian problems. Helling said staff will contact Crandic
Railroad. Kammemmeyer also stated that the sidewalk concrete steps
are deteriorating and the walkway onto Highway 6 is a safety hazard.
Strait suggested that the City, University and Crandic meet to discuss
the matter and consider an overpass.
ERECUTIV�ION:
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn to executive session
under Section 21.5c to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are
presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclo-
sure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation(sewer/water claims). Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and adjourned to executive session, 8:20 p.m.
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OFFICIAL COIRiCIL ACTIONS - 7/14/86
The cost of pLblishing the following proceedings
b claims is $ Cumulative cost for this
caladar year or sa lication is $
Iowa City Council, spec. mtg., 171UW, T:oo
p.m., at the Civic Center. Mayor Anbrisco presid-
ing. Camcilmmbes present: Arbrisco, Baker,
Courtney, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Dickson.
Moved and seceded that the ordinance to rezone
approximately 14 acres in Nortlgate Corporate Park
from CH -1 to CO -1, be given second vote for passage.
The iiayor declared the notion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to informal ses-
sion, 7:05 pm.
A more ccnplete description of Council activities
is on file in the offittlyce of the City Clerk.
%4 sAJILLIAM J. Atj6}�RISCO, MgYOR
/ Submitted for publicationn7/23/86`.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
July 14, 1986
Iowa City Council, spec. mtg,, 7/14/86, 7:00 p.m., at the Civic Cen-
ter. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker,
Courtney, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Dickson. Staffinembers pres-
ent: Helling, Vitosh, Timmins, Karr, Beagle, Franklin. Tape recorded on
Tape 86-057, Side 1, 373-402.
Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald, that the ordinance to rezone
approximately 14 acres in Northgate Corporate Park from CH -1 to CO -1, be
given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adjourn to informal session,
7:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
ATTEST:
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/15/85
the cost of publishing the following proceedings
& clains is $ . Omulative cost for this
calendar year ar O ication is $
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/15/W, -7i30 P.M.
at the Civic Center. Mayor Anbrisco presiding.
Councilmanbers present: Arbrisco, Baker, Courtney,
WDonald, Strait, Ziber. Absent: Dickson.
Mayor Ambrisco proclaimed July 21-28, 1986 Great
Peace March Week; July Z7 -August 2, 1986 Nuclear
Medicine Week.
Moved and and seconded by Courtney, that the
following iters and recamendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
Presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the
regular meeting of 7/1/86, as published, subject
to correction, as recamuded by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Conmissions: River -
front Came. - 6/4/86; Housing Can. - 5/13/86,
6/10/86; P&R Canon. - 6/11/86; Design Review
Comm. -6/26/86; Meyer's Youth Employment Bel.
-6/25/86; Historic Preservation Comm. - 6/18/86.
Notions and Resolutions: Class C Liquor
License for The Field House, 111 E. College
Street. Class C Liquor License for 6:20, 620
South Madison. Class C Liquor License for
Tuck's Place, 210 North Lim Street. Class C
Liquor License for Billy's, 819 1st Ave. PES.
86-223, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS. Class C Liquor
License and Sunday Sales for The Gas Co., 2300
Muscatine Ave. HES. 86-224, ISSUING CIGWI E
PER4M.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 86-225, TO
SET A RELIC HEARING FOR 7/29/86, ON RAHS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF COMPACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE COHSHRLRON OF THE LANDFILL FORCE
WIN AND LEACHATE R PING FACILITIES PRUCT.
RES. 86-226, TO SEF A RIBLIC WMNG FOR
7/29/86, ON RM, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
COW= Ra ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTI&JC-
TION OF 11E BRIDGE DECK REPAIR PROJECT (PHASE
I).
Correspondence: Dave Clark regarding the
recent decision of the Planning and Zoning
Gmnission rat to extend Boynvn Street to High-
land Avenue. Letters regarding Scott Boulevard
from: Hobert L. Brennan, Karin Wragg, Kim
Malcom, Vivian Woodley, Charles Rope, Pearl
WCartt, Classie G. Hoyle, and Thams H. Gelan
representing Herb and Mary Lyman. John
KamoMer regarding a situation vhich has
developed at the stairvay and sidemlk crossing
of the railroad tracks and Highway 6 at the
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south end of Ferson Avenue. Faro fron the Traf-
fic Engr, regarding parking prohibition in the
400 block of Fairchild Street. Mann fron the
Civil Service Camission sutmitting a certified
list of applicants for the following positions:
Volunteer Specialist/Senior Center. Recreation
Superintendent/Parks and Recreation; Maintenance
Worker I/Refuse Division; Adninistrative Clerk
Typist/City Clerk's Office; Police Desk
Clerk/Police Department; Assistant Transporta-
tion Planner/PMD,
Applications for the lke of Streets and
Public Bards: Ione City Jaycees to paint
house nnbes on orbs as a fundraiser on
7/12-13/85, approved. Co menial Sign Painting
of Des Moines to paint house nrdoem on orbs in
Iove City, denied.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/o, Dickson
absent. Dave Km¢larick, representing Camercial
Sign Painting of Des Wines, appeared. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public
hearings as set.
Mtved and seceded that an ordinance to anend
Section 36fi(C) of the Zoning Ordinance to permit
Religious Institutions wdthin the RR -1 Zone, be
given first vote far passage. The Mayo- declarw the
notion carried.
Moved and seceded that an ordinance to arrrd
Section 36-58(8)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance regard-
ing the Use Corwersions and the required niter of
Parking Spaces, be given first vote for passage.
Steve OYtyps, Signe Tau Name, appeared, The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordi-
nances to be considered and voted on far passage at
two Council meetings prior to the meeting at rhich
it is to be finally passed be suspended, the secerd
consideration and vote be waived and that OD.
86-3291, TO VACATE A PCRTIDi OF IRLYWoM BOUEVARD
FRIM 400 FEET FAST OF DRD UY n ELT 10 TIE EAST
MPOM LINE OF DE IOTA STATE BANK, be voted on
for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. M Ned and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adoptsd at this time,
Mined and seconded that OPD. 86-329, TO REZONE
APPROXIIMTELY 14 ACRES IN NOR WATE CORNFATE PARK
FROM CN -1 TO CO -1, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that (M. 86-3293, To VACATE
TEETERS CM FRIM RIDER STNEET SOUM TO 11E R11L-
RO1D TRACKS, be passed and adopted.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 86-227, U09
TO DISPOSE OF A VACATED PORTION OF TEETERS COURT TVD
HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID DISPOSITION JULY 29,
1986.
A public hearing was held on a resolution au-
thorizing conveyance by Quit Claim Deed to
Nahkeye-Bay States Limited Partnership of a strip of
land along the easterly border of Blackhak Mini -
park.
roved and seceded to adopt FES. 86-228, AUDDR-
IZING CONVEYANCE BY QUIT CLAIM DEED TO HAWFEYE-BAY
STATES LIMITED drART U&IP OF A STRIP OF LAND ALQG
THE EASTEHiY BODER OF BH.ACWNK MINIPARC.
A public hearing was held on a proposal to lease
City property know as the Union Bus Depot, 404 E.
College Street, to Bobby J. and Karen K. Forex for
an initial tern of tAD years, with three two-year
renewal options.
Moved and seconded to adapt HES. 86-229, AUDOR-
IZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK To ATTEST
A LEASE OF TIE UNION BUS DEPOT PROPERTY, 404 FAST
COLLEGE STrM, RRSIM TO WHICH LEASE BOBBY J. AHD
KAREN K. ROREX WILL LEASE SAID PROPERTY FOR AN
INITIAL TERI OF 1Wo YEARS, WITH THEE Tho -YEAR
PEHEIIAL OPTIONS.
A public hearing was held upon the petition and
that the Cal tY IM-ty of I11inois Gas and Iowa City adopt proposed ed Gasic �and
Electric Franchise Ordinances, and upon the City's
proposal to adopt a Public Utilities Regulatory
Ordinance. rO Vogel, Resources Conservation Can-
mission,
ao-mission, presented the recamerdations of the Can -
mission concerning the proposed franchise agreements
of July 1986. Ton Hioogerverf, Iowa -Illinois Gas &
Electric, present for discussion.
A public hearing res held on plans, specifica-
tions, form of contract and cost estimate for the
Curb Tamp Installation Project - &aw 1986.
Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 86-230, APPROV-
ING PJVS MD SPECIFICATIONS, FDR4 OF CONTRACT A!D
COST ES NTE FOR THE CUD RIND INSTALLATION PROJECT
- am 1986.
Moved and seconded to appoint Richard B1un, 2D41
Rochester Court, to the Airport Canmission for an
wepired teen oiling 3/1/92. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Recomedation orf the Riverfront Cormission:
That the City Camil recognize and take appropriate
action concernirg the potential hazard of the river-
bank washout at the northeast comer of Darlington
Street and Riverside Drive.
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July 15, 1985
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Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 85-231, APPROV-
ING RAMS, SPE IFICATIONS, FORM GF CONTRACT AND C057
PROJECTS AND AUTTOMING BUTH IDS To ROAD ICE
ED ON
8/5/86.
MNed and seconded to adopt IFS. 86-232, AUBRpR-
IZING TIE MAYOR TD ACCEPT AM SIGN AN OFFER TD SELL
FROM GPJ&Es AND MARIE RIIPpERi OF 1466 NORTH D1BRItIE
ROAD, IM CITY, IOWA.
MNed and seconded to adopt RFS. 86-233, AUDDR-
IZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ARD TIE
CITY CERK TO ATTEST AN A(FfBW FOR M PROVISION
OF AR511TECTURAL SERVICES WITH NEUMANN MOwS P.C.,
ARCHITECTS. FOR THE DESIGN OF TME MVEvo TO
AID THE RFTDVATION OF CITY PARK POOL IN IDA CITY.
Moved and seconded to adopt IFS. 85-234, AU -
WE ING AND DIRECTING- MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND IDE
C CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGRERFIif FOR TIE PROVISION
OF ARCHNEUTLUL SERVICE WITH AMUTEC7S, FOR THE DESIGN OF THE ,DINfMN MCTYjSCIDOL
DISTRICT SWIMMING POOR. FACILITY AT WW PARR IN
IOWA CITY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RFS. 86-235, AUTHOR-
IZING TIE EXECUTION OF AN AGRMW BETWEEN 11E
JDNSUR CORWY COULD. OF GDVERIHENTS, THE Cm 1F
IN CITY, AND AM CUM, pertaining to a
full-time Nlman Services Coordinator.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 86-236, AUTHOR.
'ZING NO APPMVING AN MMD 1986 CMN11Y DEVEL-
OREHf BLOCK GRANT WOGWM AND BIDNGT.
Moved and secorded to adopt FES. 85-237, APPROV-
ING THE FUDIAG TRUST AGREDW DATED JUNE 30, 1986,
PND AUBDRIZING ITS EECUfION.
AUTHOR-
IZING LAND FRDVIed and DI FOR W IISSlY1N;E OF $6,35O,OOO
Rt7M OBLIGATION BUDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY
SAID BONDS.
Moved ard ned that �oordinances to be considered and voted n for requirings
at boC"c" meetings Prior to the meeting at
vlrich it is to be finally passed be suspended, the
second consideration and vote be veived and that
QO, 86-3294, AMENDING SECTION 14-89(b) OF TME CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO ADD
PROVISIONS FOR THE DOCUMENTATION OF REQUESTS FOR
CABLE SERVICES AND FOR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR THE
FAILURE OF TAE GRANTEE To MEETING DEADLINES FOR
REQUIRED CABLE Nb7WUDf EXTENSIONS be voted on for
final passage at this tine. The Mhyor declarai the
rmtion carried. Moven and seconded that tNe ordi-
nance be finally adopted at this tire.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:05 P.M.
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July 15, 1986
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/15/86, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney,
McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Dickson. Staffinembers present: Helling,
Timmins, Karr, Trueblood, Prior, Farmer, Fosse, Beagle, Franklin, Milkman.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 86-057, Side 1, 402 -End, Side 2, i -End;
86-059, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2, 1-175.
Mayor Ambrisco proclaimed July 21-28, 1986 Great Peace March Week; July
27 -August 2, 1986 Nuclear Medicine Week.
Moved by Strait and 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 7/1/86,
as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront Comm. - 6/4/86; Housing
Comm. - 5/13/86, 6/10/86; P&R Conn. - 6/11/86; Design Review Comm.
-6/26/86; Mayors Youth Employment Bd. -6/25/86; Historic Preservation
Comn. - 6/18/86.
Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Field
House, Inc. dba The Field House, 111 E. College Street. Approving a Class
C Liquor License for 6:20, Inc, dba 6:20, 620 South Madison. Approving a
Class C Liquor License for James J. Tucker dba Tuck's Place, 210 North Linn
Street. Approving a Class C Liquor
pLicense for Billy's Ltd. dba Billy's,
p8 19 1st roving a Ave.RES.
EC Liquor3Li cense 92,
and Sunday Sales for ISSUING theGas
DANCING PERMITS. Co. Inn dba
The Gas Co., 2300 Muscatine Ave. RES 86-224, Bk. 92, p. 825, ISSUING CIGA-
RETTE PERMITS.
Settin
UBLI
HEARING FORg
7/29/86, ON LANSRSPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF2Cp. ONTRACT A DTO SET APESTIC
MATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL FORCE MAIN AND LEACHATE
PUMPING FACILITIES PROJECT. RES. 86-226, Bk. 92, p. 827, TO SET A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR 7/29/86, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTI-
MATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRIDGE DECK REPAIR PROJECT (PHASE
I).
Correspondence:
ningandeZoningnCommissionOnotktoeextendgthe Boyrumecent Streetetosion of Highlandhe Plan -
Avenue,
referred to City Mgr. for reply. Letters regarding Scott Boulevard from:
Robert
L. Brennan, in le, Kim as,Visles oaPearlMcCat,ClsieG Hoyand Thomas repreentingHerbnd
Mary Lyman. John Kamnermeyer regarding a situation which has developed at
the stairway and sidewalk crossing of the railroad tracks and Highway 6 at
the south end of Ferson Avenue. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding
parking prohibition in the 400 block of Fairchild Street. Memo from the
Civil Service Commission submitting a certified list of applicants for the
following positions: Volunteer Specialist/Senior Center; Recreation Super-
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intendent/Parks and Recreation; Maintenance Worker I/Refuse Division;
Administrative Clerk Typist/City Clerk's Office; Police Desk Clerk/Police
Department; Assistant Transportation planner/PPD.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Iowa City
Jaycees to paint house numbers on curbs as a fundraiser on 7/12-13/86,
approved. Commercial Sign Painting of Des Moines to paint house numbers on
curbs in Iowa City, denied.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. Dave Kauzlarick,
representing Commercial Sign Painting of Des Moines, appeared and requested
Council reconsider the denial of their application to paint curb numbers.
Helling reiterated City policy relating to no commercial use of streets.
Council agreed to uphold the denial. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
repeated the public hearings as set.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that an ordinance to amend Section
36-6(C) of the Zoning Ordinance to permit Religious Institutions within the
RR -1 Zone, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, that an ordinance to amend Section
36-58(8)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the Use Conversions and the
required number of Parking Spaces be given first vote for passage. Staffinember
Barry Beagle stated the plan subm{tted by Sigma Tau Gamma for 28 parking spaces
had been reviewed by staff and found not to be acceptable. Steve Grupps, Sigma
Tau Gamma, appeared. Council requested the fraternity hire a contractor and
have a formal survey done of the property. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald,
Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker. Nays: Courtney. Absent: Dickson.
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 be suspended, the second considera-
tion and vote be waived and that ORD. 86-3291, Bk. 27, P. 90, TO VACATE A
PORTION OF HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD FROM 400 FEET EAST OF BROADWAY STREET TO THE
EAST
time, Affirmative rollwcallAvoteAunan unanimous, be voted
6/0, Dickson Dicksonfinal
absent, at
The
that
ther declared ordinancebeemotion carried, finally adopted atothisbtimee, Affirmativeseconded
rollZcall vote
unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by
seconded
TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 14 ACRES N NORTHGATEtC RPORATEhat ORO. BPARK9FROM CH -1 7TOpCO91,
be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson
absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved TO VACATEbIEETERSa COURT secFROMdRIDERoSTREET SOUTH thatOTO THE-3RAILROAD TRACKS, TRACKS,
passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson ab-
sent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-227, Bk. 92, p.
828, INTENT TO DISPOSE OF A VACATED PORTION OF TEETERS COURT AND HOLD A PUBLIC
HEARING ON SAID DISPOSITION JULY 29, 1986. Staffinember Karin Franklin stated
the property had three easements, was virtually unbuildable, and had no value
to anyone except the Church and the neighboring property owner. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance by Quit
Claim Deed to Hawkeye-Bay States Limited Partnership of a strip of land along
the easterly border of Blackhawk Minipark. No one appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-228, Bk. 92, p.
829, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE BY QUIT CLAIM DEED TO HAWKEYE-BAY STATES LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP OF A STRIP OF LAND ALONG THE EASTERLY BORDER OF BLACKHAWK MINIPARK.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a proposal to lease City property known as the
Union Bus Depot, 404 E. College Street, to Bobby J. and Karen K. Rorex for an
Initial term of two years, with three two-year renewal options. No one ap-
peared.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-229, Bk. 92, p. 830,
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE OF THE UNION
BUS DEPOT PROPERTY, 404 EAST COLLEGE STREET, PURSUANT TO WHICH LEASE BOBBY J.
AND KAREN K. ROREX WILL LEASE SAID PROPERTY FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF TWO YEARS,
WITH THREE TWO-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held upon the petition and proposal by Iowa -Illinois
Gas and Electric Company that the City of IowaCity adopt proposed Gas and
Electric Franchise Ordinances, and upon the City's proposal to adopt a Public
Utilities Regulatory Ordinance. Ron Vogel Resources Conservation Commission,
presented the recommendations of the Commission concerning the proposed fran-
chise agreements of July 1986. Tom Hoogerwerf, Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric,
present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
cost estimate for the Curb Ramp Installation Project - Sumner 1986. No one
appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-230, Bk. 92, p. 831,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE
CURB RAMP INSTALLATION PROJECT - SUMMER 1986. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait. to appoint Richard Blum, 2041
Rochester Court, to the Airport Commission for an unexpired term ending 3/1/92.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Dickson absent.
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Councilmember Strait acknowledged visits and flowers received during his
recent hospitalization and commented on the fine services of the University of
Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Johnson County SEATS, Elderly Chore Services, and
AtkinsnwouldSebeAstartingon. July�21 and complimentedhAct ng brisco notethat te newCCity ManagerS
agerSDteve
ale
Helling and Acting City Manager Rosemary Vitosh for the fine jobs done during
the search of a new City Manager. Helling credited staff for their coopera-
tion.
Recommendation of the Riverfront Commission: That the City Council recog-
nize and take appropriate action concerning the potential hazard of the river-
bank washout at the northeast corner of Burlington Street and Riverside Drive.
Moved seconded
832,APPROVING Courtney,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONto TRACT ANDt RES.S COST ,ESTIMATE6-231Bk. � FOR
THE NORTH DUBUQUE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED
ON 8/5/86. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following
division of roll call vote; Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Courtney, McDonald,
Strait. Nays; Baker. Absent: Dickson.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-232, Bk. 92, p. 833,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT AND SIGN AN OFFER TO SELL FROM CHARLES AND
MARIE RUPPERT OF 1406 NORTH DUBUQUE ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent, The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-233, Bk, 92, p.
834, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH NEUMANN
MONSON, P.C., ARCHITECTS, FOR THE DESIGN OF THE IMPROVEMENTS TO AND THE RENOVA-
TION OF CITY PARK POOL IN IOWA CITY. Helling noted the agreements were being
reviewed by the insurance representatives for Neumann Monson and could not be
finalized before the end of the week. He recommended Council authorize execu-
tion of the agreements and if changes were needed the matter would be referred
back to Council. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES.
835, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR 86-234, Bk. 92, p,
TO EXECUTE ANO THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH NEUMANN
MONSON, P.C., ARCHITECTS, FOR THE DESIGN OF THE JOINT CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT
SWIMMING POOL FACILITY AT MERCER PARK IN IOWA CITY, with the comments noted in
the previous item. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-235, Bk. 92, p.
836, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE JOHNSON COUNTY
toUaCIL full-timeEHumaniServiceslCoordinaIOWA
o CITA,ffirmaAND tOiveSrol1 call votetunani9
mous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by McDonald seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-236, Bk. 92, p. 837,
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDED 1986 COWUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM AND BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved
APPROVING THEZFUNDINGeTRUSTdAGREEMENTn ATEDoJUNEadopt
30, 19866 NG
2AND AUTHORIZINGITSEXECUTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
AUTHORIZINGyANDePROVIDINGeFOR THEoISSUANCE Fto op$6,3350,000S. 2GENERAL90BLIGATION
the language S AND change to the TO PAY firstlparagraph of pagS. The e 3. Ak read ffirmative the
call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Strait, 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 be suspended, the second considera-
tion and vote be waived and that ORD. 86-3294, Bk. 27, p. 93, AMENDING SECTION
14-89(b) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO ADD
PROVISIONS FOR THE DOCUMENTATION OF REQUESTS FOR CABLE SERVICES AND FOR LIQUI-
DATED DAMAGES FOR THE FAILURE OF THE GRANTEE TO MEETING DEADLINES FOR REQUIRED
CABLE NETWORK EXTENSIONS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Dickson absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn 9:05 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickson absent.
WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO, MAYOR
MARIAN K RR, C T LERK
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 29, 1986
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/29/86, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Ambrisco presiding, Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney,
Dickson, Strait, Absent: McDonald, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Timmins, Karr, O'Donnell, Bieri, Vitosh, O'Malley, Beagle, Moen,
Farmer, Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 86-059, Side 2, 275 -End;
86-C63, Sides 1 and 2; 86-C64, Side 1, 1-126.
The Mayor proclaimed August 12, 1986 as CIVIL RIGHTS DAY.
Deborah Neal, the Government Finance Officers Association State Representa-
tive, presented the Certificate Award to the City of Iowa City for its FY85
Annual Financial Report. Finance Director Vitosh and Controller Bieri present.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recom-
mendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of 7/14/86,
and the regular meeting of 7/15/86, as published, subject to correction, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm, - 6/12/86; Bd. of
LibrarCenteryCoTrustees
m s - 6/12/86; Resources Conservation Comm. - 5/12/86 5 P&Z Comm.Sr.
7/10/86; P&R Conn. - 7/12/86; Riverfront Comm. - 7/2/86.
Permit Motions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for
Dan's Mustang Market dba Dan's Mustang Market, 933 S. Clinton Street,
Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Cedar River Pasta
Company dba Carlos O'Kelley's, 1411 Waterfront, Approving Class E Beer
Permit and Sunday Sales for L & M Mighty Shop dba L&M Mighty Shop, 504 E.
Burlington Street, Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for
Senor Pablo's LTD dba Senor Pablo's, 830 1st Ave. Approving Class B Beer
Permit and Sunday Sales for Richard J. Paul dba Lotito's Pizza LTD., 320 S.
Gilbert Street,
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $4,299,525.94 for
the period of 6/1 thru 6/30/86, as recommended by the Finance Director,
subject to audit,
Resolutions: RES. 86-239, Bk. 92, p, 840, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRST AND ROCHESTER, PART
TWO, TO IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 86-240, BK. 92, p, 841, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN BARKER'S SECOND
ADDITION and for the PAVING IMPROVEMENTS
yyIN BARKER'S FIRST ADDITION.
Councilfor
Correspondence:
Lewis E.
when discussing appreciation
to the
from residents of the 800 and 900 blocks of North Gilbert regarding the
traffic which has been detouring from Dubuque Street onto North Gilbert,
referred to the City Mgr, for reply. David Leshtz regarding the inacces-
sibility of the Civic Center to handicapped persons, referred to the City
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July 29, 1986
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Mgr. for reply. Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified
lists of applicants for the following positions: Recreation Program Super-
visor (Aquatics)/Parks & Recreation; Cashier/Treasury Division.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Iowa City
Chamber of Commerce for permission to have a sidewalk sale on 7/18-19/86,
approved. Procter and Gamble Manufacturing Company to have a road race on
8/9/86, approved. Carousel Motors for permission to park new trucks on
public property, denied. Glynn Melchert for the use of Upland Avenue for a
block party, approved. David Leshtz to close the alley between Maple and
Seymour Streets for a neighborhood party, denied.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and briefly explained the purpose of the Consent
Calendar.
A public hearing was held on the disposition of a vacated portion of Tee-
ters Court to the Seventh Day Adventist Church. No one appeared.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-241, Bk. 92, p.
842, TO DISPOSE OF A VACATED PORTION OF TEETERS COURT TO THE SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to amend Section
36-6(C) of the Zoning Ordinance to permit Religious Institutions within the
RR -1 Zone, be given second vote for passage. Atty. Jay Honohan, representing
the Korean Methodist Church, present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to defer an ordinance to amend Sec-
tion 36-58(8)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Use Conversion and the
required number of Parking Spaces. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-242, Bk. 92, p.
843, APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING PLAN
FOR TY'N CAE PART 4. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald,,
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-243, Bk. 92, p. 844,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR CITY CARTON COMPANY, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF DENTON STREET AND CLINTON STREET. Staffinember Beagle noted two supplemen-
tary recommendations by the Planning and Zoning Commission: 1) Not to extend
the east/west sidewalk in front of the Johnson County Administrative Office
Building west of the north/south sidewalk on the east side of Clinton Street
and 2) That the southerly access off Clinton Street serving the Johnson County
Administrative Office Building be made one way east only. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to defer a resolution to approve the
preliminary and final plat of Dean Oakes Woods Addition located at the South-
west Corner of Rochester Avenue and Amhurst Street. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-244, Bk. 92, p. 845,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN SUBMITTED BY THE JOHNSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHEAST
OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to defer a resolution approving the
preliminary and final plat of Highland Heights Subdivision located on the
southeast corner of Highway 1 and Dingleberry Road, approximately two miles
north of Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Strait, Ambrisco,
Baker. Nays: Courtney. Absent: McDonald, Zuber.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to defer a recommendation to the
Planning and Zoning Commission that the Council apprise the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors of the City's intentions with regard to subdivision ap-
proval and design standards for County Subdivisions. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
i estimate of cost for the construction of the Landfill Force Main and Leachate
Pumping Facilities Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-245, Bk. 92, p.
846, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL FORCE MAIN AND LEACHATE PUMPING FACILITIES
PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Bridge Deck repair Project
(Phase I). No one appeared.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-246, Bk. 92, p.
847, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRIDGE DECK REPAIR PROJECT (PHASE I). Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted correspondence and phone calls regarding a problem at the
end of North Gilbert Street due to construction on North Dubuque Street. After
discussion, moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to place a truck embargo,
ten tons and over, on North Gilbert Street from Church to Kimball Road and on
Kimball Road from North Dubuque Street to North Governor Street. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald and Zuber absent. Gary
Sanders, 728 Oakland, appeared re the indoor pool planned for Mercer Park and
renovation of the City Park pool. Lowell Brandt, 824 N. Gilbert, appeared to
emphasize neighborhood concerns regarding North Gilbert Street and thanked
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Council for earlier action taken enacting a truck embargo. John Bennett, 909
Webster; requested staff do a study on railroad safety in the community. The
matter was referred to the City Manager.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Bd. of Library Trustees -one
vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/89; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - one
vacancy for a three-year term ending 9/9/89. These appointments will be made
at the 9/9/86 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Anne Rawland, 839
Roosevelt, to the Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending
3/1/87. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. I
Councilmember Strait inquired as to the status of the pedestrian crossing
on Ferson Street relative to the CRANDIC railroad. Asst. City Mgr. stated a
memo would be in next Friday's packet.
I Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to set a public hearing for 8/26/86,
on an application for eighteen (18) units of Section 8 Existing Housing Vouch-
ers. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-247, Bk. 92, p. 848,
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR EIGHTEEN SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING VOUCHERS AND
REQUESTING FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-248, Bk. 92, p.
849, DIRECTING SALE OF $38,950,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS. Financial Advisor
Wayne Burggraaff, representing Evenson Dodge, Inc., reported on the bid opening
and recommendation to award the bid to Smith Barney, Harris Upham, & Co., Inc.
with a net interest rate of 7.891840%. Bond Atty. Ken Haynie present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-249, Bk. 92, p. 850,
AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF
$38,950,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF
SAID BONDS, to Smith Barney, Harris Upham, & Co., Inc. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-250, Bk. 92, p
851, TO AMEND RESOLUTION 86-56 WHICH GRANTED 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, AND AMEND SAID
RESOLUTION 86-56 BY GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,500,000 OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS
THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO MILLARD WAREHOUSE, IOWA CITY, A NE-
BRASKA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, AND DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTEN-
TION TO ISSUE $4,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BONDS (MILLARD WAREHOUSE PROJECT), SERIES A OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
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IOWA, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS. Lynn
Mulherin, representing Millard Warehouse, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-251, Bk. 92, p.
852, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A DEPUTY CONTROLLER. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-252, Bk. 92, p. 853,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE/PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NEW ENGLAND MERCHANTS FUNDING
CORPORATION FOR CLSI COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AT THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, for
$2,986.58 monthly for five years. Finance Director Vitosh and City Attorney
Timmins outlined the need for Council action and source of funding for the
agreement. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-253, Bk.92, p.
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE
i LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY MONA JESPERSON. Affirmative
call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared
resolution adopted.
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Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance granting to
Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company, its successors and assigns, the right
and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of
Iowa City, an Electric Light and Power System for a period of fifteen years and
to furnish and sell Electric Energy to said City and its inhabitants, be given
first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson,
Strait. Nays: Baker. Absent; McDonald, Zuber.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance granting to
Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Company, its successors and assigns, the right
and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of
Iowa City, a Gas Plant or Plants for a period of fifteen years and to furnish
and sell gas for public and private use in the City of Iowa City and elsewhere,
be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney, Dickson,
Strait, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker. Absent; McDonald, Zuber.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending Chapter
33 of the Iowa City Municipal Code, Utilities, by adding thereto a new Article,
Article VI, to be entitled "Public Utilities Regulation," consisting of Section
33-171 through 33-188, and relating to the regulation of Public Utilities in
the use of public right-of-way, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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Moved by Dickson; seconded by Courtney; to adopt RES. 86-254; Bk. 92; p:
855, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE AND CONDUCT CONDEMNATION PRO-
CEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney, Dickson,
Strait, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker. Absent: McDonald, Zuber.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn 9:05 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald, Zuber absent.
ATTEST:
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Informal Council meeting: July 28, 1986, at 7:05 p.m, in the Council
ambers at the civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding.
Council resent. Strait, Baker, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney. Absent:
Lube r
er, c ono
Staff resent: Timmins, Karr, Atkins, Helling, Franklin, Moen, Beagle,
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me ser, eydel, Fanner, Davidson, Smith.
Tape-recorded : Reel 86-058, Side 2, 20 -End; Reel 86-C60, Side 1, 1 -End,
i e, I - End; Reel 86-C61, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; Reel 86-C62,
Side 1, 1-50.
PLANNING AND ZONING NATTERS:
A. Public hear in on the dis osition of a vacated ortion of Teeters
our o e even a ven is urc ran in stated the c urc
as offered 0 for the vacate rig t -of -way, there are easements on
the property, and representatives from the church are present.
B. Resolution to dispose of a vacated portion of Teeters court to the
C. Ordinance to amend Section 36-61cl of the Zoning Ordinance to permit
re sous ins u ions wi in a zone. eagles cedtie RR -1
zone s e onTy— residentialzon ng s rnct which does not accommo
date religious institutions. In response to Dickson, Beagle stated
staff does not anticipate that by allowing religious institutions in
RR -1 zones, traffic problems will be created.
D. Ordinance to amend Section 36-58�b1(4 0l f the Zoning Ordinance regard-
s,. ilea � nn-r--TF�a ion ir"e��nu`m6er of naiTina soac�Te
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state the Planning and Zoning Come ss on voted a split 3-3 vote; the
Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity has consulted with persons to prepare a
more detailed site plan; and a site plan has not yet been completed.
Chris Trout, representative from Sigma Tau Gamna fraternity, stated
the fraternity will present a complete site plan within two weeks.
Baker stated City staff should not have to do the site plan work for
the fraternity. Beagle stated the fraternity have been told to get an
accurate survey of the property that identifies the location of the
structures and has met with professional surveyors. Ambrisco stated
Council will defer action on this item for two weeks.
pIan is for single-family zero -lot 1 ne development. Franklin stated
the developer did agree to provide an eight foot sidewalk along Mormon
Trek Boulevard; one-half of the sidewalk costs will be paid for by the
City; and the sidewalk will serve pedestrian and bicycle traffic. in
response to Baker, Franklin explained the City always pays for part of
the extra wide sidewalks because the wide sidewalks serve community-
wide functions.
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F. Resolution approving the preliminary and final Large Sca
swcea cne ridnning ano toning Lomnission recommended approval of the
plan with the stipulation that the plan complies with the Stormwater
Management Ordinance. Beagle said the City Carton Company plans to
expand their operation and construct a new office building and vehicle
maintenance building on the west side of the CRANDIC railroad tracks.
Beagle asked Council to consider staff's recommendation to provide a
sidewalk on the south side of Benton Street across the frontage of the
City Carton Company property. Beagle explained that construction of
the new County Administration Building will create increased pedes-
trian traffic and a minor revision to the LSNRD plan would be needed
to provide for a sidewalk. Beagle stated the Benton Street bridge
plan includes designs for a sidewalk along the south side of the
bridge. In response to Baker, Beagle stated the City Carton Company
would be required to pay for the sidewalk across their property. Bob
Downer, representing City Carton Company, stated City Carton objects
to installing a sidewalk on the south side of Benton Street across
their property frontage because the location is not an appropriate
place to encourage pedestrian traffic. Downer stated pedestrian traf-
fic should not be encouraged because of City Carton's truck movement,
the distance from the curb to the property line is only six to seven
feet, City Carton would need to obtain consent from CRANDIC Railroad
to place a sidewalk on the property leased from CRANDIC Railroad, and
the traffic moves rapidly around the corner at the Benton Street and
Clinton Street intersection. Downer stated that fewer safety risks
would be created by pedestrians using the sidewalk on the north side
of Benton Street. Beagle stated staff recommended provision of a
sidewalk on the south side of Benton Street for public safety reasons.
In response to Courtney, Beagle said the Benton Street bridge plans
include sidewalks on both sides of the bridge. Baker asked for com-
ments from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Tom Scott stated the
Planning and Zoning Commission felt it was unsafe to put pedestrians
into the Clinton Street/Benton Street intersection and near the con-
siderable amount of semi truck traffic backing into City Carton's
loading dock. Scott stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recom-
mended that pedestrian traffic be discouraged at the new County Ad-
ministration Building by deleting the sidewalk west of the north -south
sidewalk that runs on the west side of the County Administration
Building and by making the entrance off of Benton Street to the County
Administration Building parking lot one-way eastbound. Scott stated
the Commission felt mixing the pedestrian traffic with industrial uses
was creating a safety hazard. Ambrisco said he was not in favor of
sidewalk along the south side of Benton Street and noted the resolu-
tion does not include the provision of the sidewalk. In response to
Baker, Ambrisco said four Council votes are needed to pass the resolu-
tion at the formal Council meeting.
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Ambrisco stated Council will defer action for two weeks. Baker asked
Timmins to consider if a formal policy is needed to limit access onto
Rochester. Franklin stated staff will address policy related to
arterials and secondary arterials when revisions of the subdivision
regulations are done.
H. Resca^olutiorn a�proving_the preliminary and final Larne Srala Nn ..
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that Planning an Zon ng recomnen e e - " -Vu 'rvarU. poen stated
along Mormon Trek Boulevard on this tract; the ttract wis locatedswithin
the Airport Overlay Zone and therefore no objects located on the tract
can exceed 763 feet in elevation; and upon rezoning the property from
recommended against the six lot subdivision Illy
would ecause one allu Luninglot, Lotission
access directly onto Rochester Avenue and Lower West Branch
Road, which borders the subdivision
to the southld
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proved to City street standards. Beagle noted staff had
in favor of the subdivision. recommended
Beagle explained the Comprehensive Plan contains a policy that
direct access to
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no
a secondary arterial street should be provided but
that there is no ordinance limiting access
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onto Rochester Street.
Beagle stated that staff recommended that the right-of-way easement
along Lower
West Branch Road be dedicated to the City as public
right-of-way and fall under the
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City's ownership and maintenance.
Beagle said it would not be detrimental to allow the
street to remain
in its current form and the street would be improved and paid for by
assessment when the
property immediately to the west is developed. In
response to Ambrisco, Beagle said a 40 -foot
setback would have to be
maintained on the lot directly accessing Rochester Avenue. In
sponse to
re-
Baker, Beagle stated the only principal means of access onto
Lot 5 is Rochester Avenue and Lot
Road. 6 is accessed from Lower West Branch
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Timmins asked Council to defer action on this item if Council is
considering denial of the resolution.
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Strait suggested redesign of the plat. Franklin asked for the Coun-
cil's position on the paving of Lower
West Branch Road to City Stan-
dards. Baker inquired about paving assessments. Franklin explained
that there
would be an assessment to property owners if the road is
paved later. Franklin said that if
%'
oer the road is paved now, the devel-
tool for on -half of the and
propertyeowner ea
ment he
on the south side dwproperty aon asses-
the intersection. wners sat
Marion Neely, representing Mr. Hodge and Mr. Oakes, stated that the
Council cannot require a limitation
on access onto Rochester because
it is not specifically required by ordinance.
Ambrisco stated Council will defer action for two weeks. Baker asked
Timmins to consider if a formal policy is needed to limit access onto
Rochester. Franklin stated staff will address policy related to
arterials and secondary arterials when revisions of the subdivision
regulations are done.
H. Resca^olutiorn a�proving_the preliminary and final Larne Srala Nn ..
n_o..a
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that Planning an Zon ng recomnen e e - " -Vu 'rvarU. poen stated
along Mormon Trek Boulevard on this tract; the ttract wis locatedswithin
the Airport Overlay Zone and therefore no objects located on the tract
can exceed 763 feet in elevation; and upon rezoning the property from
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County RIA to CO -1, a condition was agreed upon allowing only one
access point located within 200 feet of the north property line onto
Mormon Trek. In response to Strait, Moen stated the City Airport
Manager and City Engineer have determined that the 763 feet height
limitation is reasonable.
mei nts auoalv7slon iocateo on the southeast corner of N1 hwa 1 and
in a err oa gen said a su ivisnon is oca e a Jacen o
the northern boundary of Iowa City's two-mile extraterritorial juris-
diction and in Area 4 of the Fringe Area. Moen explained that the
Council and Planning and Zoning Commission previously denied a request
to rezone three acres of the 45 acre tract for residential purposes.
Now the Council is being asked to consider the request to subdivide
the tract of land to be used for residential purposes. The Planning
and Zoning Commission voted to approve the subdivision but recommended
that Council defer action pending resolution of the inconsistencies
with the Area 4 policy.
Franklin said the Fringe Committee met May 28th to discuss policy for
Area 4. Franklin explained the County Zoning Commission and City's
Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended an alternative develop-
ment policy that included limited residential development with per-
formance standards. The Fringe Committee representatives agreed to
ask the City Council and Board of Supervisors what density is appro-
priate for Area 4. Franklin asked the City Council to address the
Area 4 policy then reconvene the Fringe Committee. Franklin stated
the Fringe Area Agreement is enforced for 21 years and will be re-
viewed this year.
Tom McDonald, representing Boyds, McGurks and Jansens, asked Council
4-! to not defer action on this resolution. McDonald explained that each
family owns one acre and will own the remaining 42 acres as tenants in
common. McDonald said the restrictive covenants on the property are
such that no one else can build an the property and no one can sell
their property until it is first offered to the remaining two property
i owners. McDonald said one home may be built on the property now.
In response to Baker, Timmins stated the City has to approve plats
within the City's two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. Franklin
noted the applicant has requested expedited action on this resolution.
In response to Courtney, Franklin stated the Planning and Zoning
Commission voted to approve the subdivision with the recommendation
that Council defer action until the Fringe Area Policy is resolved.
Ambrisco stated Council will defer action for two weeks. City Manager
Atkins said discussion of the Fringe Area 4 Policy will be scheduled
for Council discussion within two weeks.
J. Recommendation for the Planning and Zonina Commission that the Council
in areas that have been found to be
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appropriate for agricultural purposes is to impose urban design stan-
dards on any rural subdivisions. Franklin said the standards were
imposed on rural subdivisions before the Fringe Area Agreement was
adopted. Ambrisco said Council will defer action on this reconnenda-
tion.
MEET WITH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGARDING ZONING ORDINANCE AMEND-
ENT- ee i e
Scott stated the Planning and Zoning Commission felt that the ordinance
should not be changed to address only one specific problem and if the
ordinance were changed, it should include other natural features in addi-
tion to the tree. Beagle said the ambiguity associated with "physical
limitations" was deleted. Beagle said the only natural feature recognized
by the current ordinance amendment is that of a ten inch diameter tree.
Baker asked that Planning and Zoning address the issue of other natural
features. Courtney expressed concern about waiving all parking require-
ments. Scott suggested using an incentive similar to that in the Tree
Ordinance for retaining trees on the lot.
Ambrisco stated action will be deferred on this item until August 12 when
the fraternity should hve a survey completed. Helling said if action is
not taken to amend the ordinance and the City enforces the current ordi-
nance, the fraternity will be required to construct all 24 parking spaces.
SCOTT BOULEVARD ALIGMIENT ALTERNATIVE: Reel 86-C61, Side 1
Franklin stated Council received a July 18th memo regarding Scott Boule-
vard alignment which was in response to a Council presentation by Tom
Gelman. Franklin summarized that memo. Franklin commented that Gelman's
proposed alignment would split the neighborhood commercial zoning.
Franklin noted that the intent of the Comprehensive Plan is to keep the
area as a neighborhood commercial site and a divided commercial site would
change how the commercial zone would operate. Franklin said staff recom-
mended retaining the alignment of Scott Boulevard as is currently
designed.
Strait asked what the cost difference would be for Gelma n's proposed
alignment and the alignment as it is currently designed. Farmer stated
that there would be an estimated ten percent or less difference in cost to
construct either alignment.
Tom Gelman, representing Herb and Mary Lyman, presented information,
Eand maps outlining alternative alignments for Scott Boulevard.
Courtney asked if the hill on the proposed alignment could be lowered.
Farmer said the hill could be cut four feet and fill used elsewhere.
Courtney stated his preference for a flatter alignment. Ambrisco inquired
about negotiations with the developer regarding exchanging of commercially
zoned property. Franklin stated the developer has indicated that for any
decrease in the amount of CN -1 zoning for right-of-way he would want 2-1
exchange - for every one square foot removed for right-of-way, he would
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want two square feet in commercial zoning. In response to Gelman's com-
ments, Franklin stated that people living in the area will see and hear
Scott Boulevard regardless of the alignment, lowering the road may create
noise -bouncing, and if the alignment is changed, persons to the west will
be impacted upon.
In response to Dickson, Farmer said intakes would be installed to handle
stornwater runoff from Scott Boulevard.
Council directed staff to proceed with the alignment as currently proposed
by the City. Councilmembers asked Farmer to consider lowering the grade
of the hill.
GREAT PEACE MARCH: Reel 86-C61, Side 2
Ambrisco stated the Great Peach March Group has requested that the City
accept a signed letter stating that they are a non-profit organization as
proof of their non-profit status. The non-profit status is required to
obtain permission to make solicitations within the'cortmunity. Council
approved the request, and directed the Clerk accept the letter. Council
noted this as a one-time exception to the procedure.
APPOINTMENTS: Reel 86-C61, Side 2
CCN - Anne Rawland
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 86-C61, Side 2
1. Dickson informed City staff that a street sign is down at Bloomington
and Elizabeth Street intersection.
2. Dickson inquired about the status of street signalization on Benton
and Sunset intersection. City Manager Atkins stated he will obtain
information and report back to Council.
3. Dickson inquired about street markings at the Sunset/Highway 1 inter-
section. Melling stated the IDOT does not have markings for that type
of island intersection and the installation of street lights should
resolve problems.
4. Baker stated the Council has not received information about energy
conservation programs as requested and that information should e
considered before Councilmembers vote on the utility franchises.
Melling stated that staffinember Jim Schoenfelder has contacted several
people for energy conservation information and is receiving responses
from them. Baker emphasized Council should consider that informa-
tion.
S. (Agenda Items No. 15 and 16 - Assisted Housing Vouchers.) Helling
noted that Seydel was available to answer any questions concerning
these agenda items. There were no questions.
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6. Ambrisco announced that the Southeast Municipal League meeting is
scheduled on August 13. Ambrisco asked Councilmembers to contact the
City Manager's office regarding reservations.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session
under Section 21.5 Strategy -Nan-Union Employees - under authority of Code
21.9 to discuss strategy in matters relating to employment conditions of
employees who are not covered by collective bargaining agreement" under
Chapter 20. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous 5/O, McDonald and Zuber
absent. Mayor declared the motion carried. Council adjourned to execu-
tive session at 9:50 p.m.
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