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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/26/86, 7:30
pm. at the Civic Center. Mayor Arbrisco presiding.
Counciirerbers present: Anbrisoo, Baker, Courtney,
Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: none.
The Mayor proclained PCW -MIA Recognition Day
for September 19, 1966, and September 6, 1966, as
Celebrate Iona City Day.
Moved and seconded that the following items and
recamiendatio s in the Consent Calendar be received,
or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of
the regular meetirg of 8/12/86, as polished,
subject to correction, as recarmerded by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Carmissions: Air-
port Comm. -7/17/86, 8/14/86; Ed. of Adjust-
ment -7/9/86; Housing Comm. -8/12/86;
P&Z-7/24/86; 8/7/86; Design Review
Carmittee-7/24/86; CCN -7/15/86.
Minutes and Resolutions: RES, 86-266,
ISSUING A WEE PERMIT. B Liquor License and
Club, Sales ib,2525 N. Dodge. 0o ge HighlanderWySales Peermitfofor
Iva & Conpany, 1910 S. Gilbert Street. Class B
Beer Permit and Way Sales for Duds 'n Suds,
5 Sturgis Corner. Special Class C Beer -Wire
License and Sunday Sales for 8ishnell's Turtle,
127 E. College Street, Class B Liquor License
and Sunday Sales for Holiday Inn-Ioke City, 210
S. Dubuque Street. PES. 86-267, ISSUING A
[WAGING PER4IT. Class C Bev Hermit and Way
Sales forRuss' Super Standard, 305 N. Gilbert
Street.
Motions: To approve disbursements in the
amtnt of $2 744,549.48 for the period of 7/1
through 7/31%86, as recammended by the Finance
Director, subject to audit. Authorizing the
City Ergr, to sign an application for use of
highvay right-of-tay far utilities accamiodati-
on to PbrUwRstern Bell Telephone Conpany on
Burlington Street between Madison Street and
the Iona River bridges.
resolutions: FES. 86-268, AFFIRIING AN
IMFLOYEE DISCrWRGE.
Public Hearings: To set a public hearing
for 9/9/86 to consider an ordinance ameding
Chapter 1 of the Mmicipal Code addirg proce-
dures and penalties for municipal infractions.
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Official Actions
August 26, 1986
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Correspondence: Paul and Sandra Squillan
requesting rezoning of property on Nath Suimit
Street from Ib -8 to RS -5. John Karmen Byer re
the pedestrian crossing over Crandic Railroad
and Highway 6 at the south ed of Person Ave-
nue. Lynda Bishop requesting the 45 mih spend
limit on Highway 6 Bypass be lowered to 35 DO -
Maim fron the Traffic Engr. re parking prohibi-
tion on Plaen View Drive.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public
Grounds: August Kray to have the
Regina
akFall
Fun Festival on 8/30/86, approved.
have the Dietetic Association Road Races on
9/14/86, approved. Big Mountain Support Gray
for use of Blackha* Minipark to distribute
information on 8/14, 8/16, 8/20 and 8/23/86,
approved. Central Anerira Solidarity Corm. for
permission to rally on City Plaza on 8/8/86,
approved.
Lynda Bishop, 1820 H Street, appeared it her letter.
-The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an an idiot to
the sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to
prohibit the internal illumination of more than 25%
of an avning. Dave Long, 2211 Nevada Avenue, ap•
peared. The Mayor rotor a slide presentation will
be presented by M'. Long at Council infomal session
on 9/8.
I Moved and seceded to adopt MPS. 86-269, PRO-
VIDING FOR A CHItED FEE ON BOARD OF AUJS1MW
APPLICATIONS.
k ppblic hearing vas held on an application for
eighteen units of Section 8 Existing housing Vouch-
ers. Staffnerba' Seydel reported that as many as 24
volunteers may be available and requested that the
item be changed to include 24 vouchers. MNed and
seconded NES. 86-270, MIPDIMG PRIOR RESOLUTION
FOR
1WEM -FOLK SECTION 8 E247 Afj) XIISSTIING ZING tG UGICATION VCIDGS Abid
fEUSTING FINDS.
A public hearing vas held on plans, specifica-
tions, f" of contract, and estimated cost for the
construction of the lea City recreation Ceder Heat
Recaery Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 86-271, AP-
pWVIhG PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FOfM OF CONE = AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CW RJCTI0N OF 11E IOWA
CITY RECREATION OUR HEAT RECOVERY PM ECF AND
AUMIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED ON 9/9/86.
A public hearing was held on the intention to
issue industrial development revenue bads (Millard
Warehouse Project). Lyon Milherin, Bad Counsel for
Millard Warehouse, appeared.
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August 26, 1986
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Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 86-272, AD-
JOI1dlING TO 9/9/86 H RELIC WA t& AM H DECI-
SION WWTFER OR NOT TO PROCEED WITH H IS9ME AND
SALE 0"r NOF TO ERC® $4,500000 AGMGATE PRIfDIPAL
AM W OF MISTRIAL LEVU' Pt474I FEVENIE BM,
SERIES A (MILLAR) WAREIDLISE, IDA CITU PRUEL7) TO
HCITY CF IM CITY, IOW4.
Ron Stoddard, Rt. 4, Box 95 a n_forcercnt problem and parking PMog
the
bo block alley frau Clinton Street to College
Street.
The Ma annowed y
i �' one vacant for a
three-year term ending 12/1/89 on the Riverfront
Carmission. This appointment will be made at the
10/7/86 meeting of the City Council.
Councilmenber Strait inquired as to the $20,000
ezperditure for a roof over the locker roars at City
Park Fool. Couicilmarber Dickson requested an
appreciation plaque be given to fon nen Councilmenbe-
Clenens Fidahl.
The City Manage' requested Council =wrece
to proceed with the selling of inside bus advertis-
ing and the decision to hire, on a ccmnission basis,
the sales mgr, for CAtB . Council agreed to the
A� Sol. Atkins ftware Inc.)ad acquired an that �I (�el-
) acquired ecaanic devel-
opnait grant fran the State and would be breaking
ground this fall.
R?comendation of the Daanittee on Comity
Needs noted as follows; That the
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KM Services Coordinator be Madesiai Position
mme
position and funded by CWG funds this year. Ibw-
ever, the position should be furled in the future by
a nnre stable funding source.
Ftrved and seconded to adopt FES. 86.273, WE-
ING CONTRXT AND AUTHORIZING THE MyCR TD SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR DE CUl-
S1RLlCTIQ4 OF 'RE BRIDGE DECK REPAIR PF&ECr (PWLSG
I) TO CRM DW. CCl5TRLMON CCM OF LES
WIIES, IOWA.
JEMMNed and seconded to adopt FES. 86-274, RE -
BIOS FOR FUR TIE lANFILL FORCE MAIN AND
LEAD ATE R PING FACILITIES PRD,IECr AND ALFhplIZING
BIOS TO BE FMIVEB ON 9/25/86.
MNed and seconded to adopt FES. 86-275, AP-
PfOVING, AW AM ORIZING AND DIREMM 11E VAyCR TO
EIECLITE AND 1FE CITY CIERK TO ATTEST, A FERVPENF
SIGN SEVER EASSW F04 UVRLES A. BNM OF IDA
CITY, IOWA.
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August 26, 1986
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Moved and seconded to adopt. MS. 86-276,
APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY
SPEETS AND PARKING IVO THE OFFICIAL STREET. CON-
SIWTION PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR 11E
FISCAL. YEAR ENDING 6/30/86.
Moved and seconded to adopt FEs. 86-277, AU-
IMUIDG TIE MAYOR TO HEM AND THE Cm CLEW ID
ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AL#IIe f BETWEEN TIE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST.
Mored and seconded to adapt FES. 86-278, AP-
PROVING THE REVISED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, A
POLICY GUIDE FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN RE CORMI-
NITY DEVELOPPENT BLOCK GRAM PPDGRAM IN IOWA CITY,
TO REFLECT TIE 1983 AMROeM TO TIE Cafl LAITY
DEVELOPMENT ACT (URBAN RU& RECOVERY ACT, MUC
LAW 96-181).
Moved ad seconded to adopt FES. 86-279, AU-
THORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREE -
MW WITH VON BRIESEN AND RUM, S.C, BY STEVEN B.
RYNECKI, FOR LABOR NEGOTIATION SERVICES.
Moved and seconded to adopt. TES. 86-280,
AUrMIZING A JOINT AGfFJOW BETWEEN TIE IM CITY
LiBPARY MW OF TRUSTEES AND W CITY CONCIL OF
TIE CITY OF IDA CITY TD COONDIMTE NEGOTIATING
PROVISIONS FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 86-281, AMEND-
ING 11E AIMINISTPATIVE CLASSIFICATION RM AND
CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIOS IN THE DEM FEIATIONs
LEPART W.
Moved ad seconded to adopt TES. 86-282,
FUINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 86-234 AND AUTHORIZ-
ING AM DIRECTING THE MAYOR M E)ECUTE AND TIE CITY
CLEW TO ATTEST AN RIM AG(ZM M FOR IDE PROVI-
SION OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH *-UMM MOSON,
P.C, ARCHITECTS, FOR TIE DESIGN! cF TIE JOINT
CITY/SCHOOL. DISTRICT SWIPHINRG POO- FACILITY AT
hENCER PARK IN IM CITY.
Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 85-283,
FMINDING PRIOR 1FSOl.UTICN NO. 86-233 AND AUMOtII-
ING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EDECUTE AND 11E CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AM AGREE EHT FOR TDE POVI.
SIDS OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH MUM MO M,
P.C. ARCHITECTS, FOR TIE DFSI(H OF IPE pVFMEfNTS
TO AND TIE RENOVATION OF CITY PARK POOL IN IOWA
CITY.
Mored and seceded to defer iters 26 and 27
until 9/9/86, an ordinance granting to Iowa -Illinois
Gas b Electric Comy, it successors and assigns,
the right and franchise to acquire, construct,
erect, maintain and operate in the City of Ione
City, an electric light and pgwe- system for a
period of fifteen years end to furnish and sell
electric energy to said city and its inhabitants,
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and an ordinance granting to Iove-Illinois Gas 8
Electric CaWy, it successors and assign, the
right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect,
maintain and operate in the City of Iaa 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 Ioe City and elsedxre, The Mgyor
declared the motion carried,
The City Atty, explained two anednerts that
should be made in the regulatory ordinance. Moved
and seconded to aped the Utility fogulatory Ondi-
, Section 1 thereof, Code Section 33-178 on
page 6, so that the last line of that section will
require the utility today to report erergency tree
trinmirg or cutting to the City Forester within
seven calendar days of such tri
mning or cutting, and
to aped Section 4 of the ordinance to provide that
the ordinance be published on 11/14/86 and that that
be the effective date of the ordinance. The Mgyor
declared the motion carriedMored and seconded
that the Utility logulatory 'Ordinance, as mended,
be given first vote far passage.
the motion carried. 7h MgyQ rel
decla
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:3D p.m.
For a more detailed b corplete description of
Council Activities 8 Disbursements, see Office of
Ci y Clerk and Finance Deparhnert,
(� /WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO MYIYOR
s M>aFt K. KARR, CM CLEW
Sdmitted for publication on 9/4/86.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIONS
August 26, 1986
Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 8/26/86, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker,
Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: none. Staffinembers
present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Timmins, Seydel, Franklin, Farmer. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 86-C64, Side 2, 50 -End, and 86-C67, Side 1,
1-131.
The Mayor proclaimed PON -MIA Recognition Day for September 19, 1986, and
September 6, 1986, as Celebrate Iowa City Day.
Mayor Ambrisco noted the addition of 2 beer/liquor permits and a dancing
permit to the agenda. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, that the follow.
ing items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or ap-
proved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
8/12/86, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. -7/17/86, 8/14/86;
Bd. of Adjustment -7/9/86; Housing Conn. -8/12/86; P&Z-7/24/86; 8/7/86;
Design Review Committee -7/24/86; CCN -7/15/86.
Minutes and Resolutions: RES. 86-266, Bk. 93, p. 867, ISSUING A
DANCE PERMIT. Approving Class B Liquor License and Sunday Sales for
Highlander Inc. dba The Highlander Inn and Supper Club, 2525 N. Dodge.
Approving Sunday Sales Permit for Chris Cutbirth dba Iva b Company, 1910
S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for
B, S, b 8 Enterprises, dba Duds 'n Suds, 5 Sturgis Corner; Approving
Special Class C Beer -Mine License and Sunday Sales for Bushnell's Tur-
tle, Inc. dba Bushnell's Turtle, 127 E. College Street. Approving Class
B Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Pineapple Management Company dba
Holiday Inn -Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque Street. RES. 86-267, Bk. 93, p.
868, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday
Sales for Rosalie Vitosh dba Russ' Super Standard, 305 N. Gilbert
Street.
Motions: To approve disbursements in the amount of $2,744,549.48
for the period of 7/1 through 7/31/86, as recommended by the Finance
Director, subject to audit. Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an
application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation
to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company on Burlington Street between
Madison Street and the Iowa River bridges.
Resolutions: RES. 86-268, 8k. 93, P. 869, AFFIRMING AN EMPLOYEE
DISCHARGE.
Public Hearings: To set a public hearing for 9/9/86 to consider an
ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code adding procedures and
penalties for municipal infractions.
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Correspondence: Paul and Sandra Squillan requesting rezoning of
property on North Summit Street from RS -8 to RS -5, referred to the City
Manager for reply. John Kammermeyer re the pedestrian crossing over
Crandic Railroad and Highway 6 at the south end of Ferson Avenue, re-
ferred to the City Manager for reply after Council discussion. Lynda
Bishop requesting the 45 mph speed limit on Highway 6 Bypass be lowered
to 35 mph, staff will research. Memo from the Traffic Engr. re parking
prohibition on Plaen View Drive.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: August Kray to
have the Regina Fall Fun Festival on 8/30/86, approved. Jan Oaks to
have the Dietetic Association Road Races on 9/14/86, approved. Big
Mountain Support Group for use of Blackhawk Minipark to distribute
information on 8/14, 8/16, 8/20 and 8/23/86, approved. Central America
Solidarity Comm. for permission to rally on City Plaza on 8/8/86, ap-
proved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Lynda
Bishop, 1820 H Street, appeared re her letter requesting the speed limit on
the Highway 6 Bypass be lowered. Staff will investigate. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
A public hearing was held on an amendment to the sign regulations of the
Zoning Ordinance to prohibit the internal illumination of more than 25% of an
awning. Dave Long, 2211 Nevada Avenue, appeared. The Mayor noted a slide
presentation will be presented by Mr. Long at Council informal session on
9/8.
Moved to
870, PROVIDING McDonald, FOR ACOMBINED by
Dickson, ONBARD OF adopt RES.
6APPLICATIONS.
Staffinember Franklin noted the attachment had been revised, per Council
informal discussion the previous evening, to include a refund -of the variance
fee if the variance was granted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an application for eighteen units of Sec-
tion 8 Existing Housing Vouchers. Staffinember Seydel reported that as many
as 24 volunteers may be available and requested that the item be changed to
include 24 vouchers and not 18. The City Atty. stated Council had passed a
resolution 7/29 authorizing application for 18 vouchers. Because the dead-
line is rapidly approaching, the City Atty, stated an amendment resolution
had been prepared for action this evening to authorize application for 24
vouchers. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, RES. 86-270, Bk. 93, p.
871, RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 86-247 AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
TWENTY-FOUR SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING VOUCHERS AND REQUESTING FUNDS. Af-
firmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the construction of the Iowa City Recreation Center
Heat Recovery Project. No one appeared,
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Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-271, Bk. 93, p.
872, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY RECREATION CENTER HEAT RECOVERY PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED ON 9/9/86. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
A public hearing was held on the intention to issue industrial develop-
ment revenue bonds (Millard Warehouse Project). Lynn Mulherin, Bond Counsel
for Millard Warehouse, appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-272, Bk. 93, p.
873, ADJOURNING TO 9/9/86 THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE DECISION WHETHER OR NOT
TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,500,000 AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES A (MILLARD
WAREHOUSE, IOWA CITY PROJECT) TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor de-
clared the resolution adopted.
Ron Stoddard, Rt. 4, Box 95, appeared re enforcement problems and park-
ing, problems along the two block alley from Clinton Street to College Street.
Staff will investigate.
The Mayor announced one vacancy for a three-year term ending 12/1/89 on
the Riverfront Commission. This appointment will be made at the 10/7/86
meeting of the City Council.
Councilmember Strait inquired as to the $20,000 expenditure for a roof
over the locker rooms at City Park Pool. Asst. City Mgr. Helling noted the
architects, Neumann Monson, had recommended it be enclosed. Courtney re-
viewed discussion of this matter at the committee meetings and explained the
need for a roof with the new keyed lockers replacing the present basket
system and noted that staff had wanted the roof. Councilmember Dickson
requested an appreciation plaque be given to former Councilmember Clemens
Erdahl. Staff will follow-up.
The City Manager requested Council concurrence to proceed with the,
selling of inside bus advertising and the decision to hire, on a commission
basis, the sales mgr, for CAMBUS. Council agreed to the proposal. Atkins
announced that CADSI (Computer Aided Software Inc.) had acquired an economic
development grant from the State and would be breaking ground this fall. He
complimented the work of the Planning b Program Dept., and in particular Patt
Cain, for reworking the terms of the agreement.
Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows:
That the position of the Human Services Coordinator be made a full-time
position and funded by CDBG funds this year. However, the position should be
funded in the future by a more stable funding source.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-273, Bk, 93, p.
874, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRIDGE DECK REPAIR PROJECT
(PHASE I) TO CRAMER BROS. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF DES MOINES, IOWA, for
$256,957.10. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-274, Bk. 93, P.
875, REJECTING BIDS FOR THE LANDFILL FORCE MAIN AND LEACHATE PUMPING FACILI-
TIES PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED ON 9/25/86. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.. The Mayor de-
clared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-275, Bk. 93, p.
876, APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, A PERMANENT STORM SEWER EASEMENT FROM CHARLES A. BARKER
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt. RES. 86-276, Bk. 93,
p. 877, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING
AND THE OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/86. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-277, Bk. 93, p.
878, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND HILLS BANK
AND TRUST, re Charles and Judith Ford. Strait inquired as to the City's lien
position before and after this resolution. The City Manager stated staff
would prepare a memo to address the question. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-278, Bk. 93, p.
879, APPROVING THE REVISED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, A POLICY GUIDE FOR
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN
IOWA CITY, TO REFLECT THE 1983 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT
(URBAN RURAL RECOVERY ACT PUBLIC LAW 98-181). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Counc?lmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-279, Bk. 93, p.
880, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH VON BRIESEN
AND REDMOND, S.C, BY STEVEN B. RYNECKI, FOR LABOR NEGOTIATION SERVICES.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt. RES. 86-280, Bk. 93,
p. 881, AUTHORIZING A JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE NEGOTI-
ATING PROVISIONS FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-281, Bk. 93, p.
882, AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND CLASSIFICATION OF
POSITIONS IN THE HUMAN RELATIONS DEPARTMENT, deleting Human Relations Direc-
tor and Personnel Generalist positions and adding a Personnel Administrator
and a second Personnel Assistant. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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MovebyCourtney, to adopt RES.
883, RESCINDING�PRIOR,
RESOLUTIONbNO. 86-234 AND AUTHORIZING8AND8DIRECTING�THp.
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MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDED 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. The Asst. City Mgr. noted the revised agreement did not
change the fee paid to the architects. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-283, Bk. 93, p.
884, RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 86-233 AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR THE
PROVISIONS OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH NEUMANN MONSON, P.C, ARCHITECTS,
FOR THE DESIGN OF THE IMPROVEMENTS TO AND THE RENOVATION OF CITY PARK POOL IN
IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to defer items 26 and 27 until
9/9/86, an ordinance granting to Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company, it
i 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
c ener
tostem saidfor a city andiod of fifteen its inhabitants, andand
an oordinancefurnish
grantingsell
tolIowa-Illinois
Gas & Electric Company, it 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Cihe
ty
ordinance. explained he ifisttamendment amendmentsthat
hwiths the effecti ve datehod be mae intof
the ordinance and the second with emergency tree trimming and notice to the
City Forester. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to amend the Utility
Regulatory Ordinance, Section 1 thereof, Code Section 33-178 on page 6, so
that the last line of that section will require the utility company to report
emergency tree trimming or cutting to the City Forester within seven calendar
days of such trimming or cutting, and to amend Section 4 of the ordinance to
provide that the ordinance be published on 11/14/86 and that that be the
effective date of the ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by
Zuber, that the Utility Regulatory Ordinance, as amended, be given first vote
for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 8:30 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
WILLIAM J. MBR S , M OR
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
September 9, 1986
Iowa City Council, reg: mtg:, 9/9/861 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center:
Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker,
Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber: Staffinembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Timmins, Karr, Rockwell, Donner, Franklin, Boothroy, Schmadeke.
Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 86-C67, Side 1, 131 -End, Side 1 -End;
86-C69, Side 1, 1-35.
The Mayor presented the 1986 Sumner Iowa Youth Conservation Corps
Outstanding Enrollee Awards to John Beck, a Coralville resident; Angelina
Kron, a Riverside resident; and Jenny Rowray, a Solon resident. The Mayor
complimented the fine work of Mayor's Youth and its Director, Peg McElroy.
The Mayor proclaimed September 13, 1986, as BUDDY POPPIES DAY:
The Mayor noted the addition of two beer/wine permits to the Consent
Calendar. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by McDonald, that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or
approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
8/26/86, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm: -
7/14/86; P&Z Comm. - 8/21/86; Human Rights Comm. - 7/28/86; Riverfront
Comm: - 8/6/86; Bd: of Library Trustees - 8/28/86.
Motions: Approving an Outdoor Service Area License for Bushnell's
Turtle, Inc. dba Bushnell's Turtle, 127 E. College Street. Approving
an Outdoor Service Area License for Pineapple Management Company dba
Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 South Dubuque Street. Approving a Class B
Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Dubuque Street Deli Incorporation dba
Fries BBQ & Grill, 5 South Dubuque Street. Approving a Class C Liquor
License for Deadwood, Inc. dba Deadwood, 6 South Dubuque Street.
Approving a Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Aria Kroeze dba
Pleasant Valley Orchards & Nursery, 1301 S. Gilbert Street. Approving
a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for I:C.B:B. Ltd, dba The
Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington Street. Approving a Class C Beer
Permit and Sunday Sales for Doc's Standard Inc. dba Doc's Standard
Inc., 801 S. Riverside Drive. Approving a Class C Beer Permit and
Sunday Sales for T&M Mini -Mart Ltd. dba T&M Mini -Mart, 2601 Hwy. 6
East. Approving a Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Daniel J.
Glasgow dba Dan's Short Stop, 2221 Rochester Avenue. Approving a
Class C Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for H.S.L. Foods ltd. dba
Country Kitchen, 1402 South Gilbert. Approving a Class B Wine Permit
for Goldie's Fresh Seafood Company, Inc. dba Goldie's Fresh Seafood
Company, Inc., 922 Maiden Lane.
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Correspondence: John A. Gross regarding reduced hours of opera-
tion for the Library. Dick Siefers, President of Bicyclists of Iowa
City, regarding traffic enforcement for bicyclists, referred to the
City Mgr. for reply. Memo from Civil Service Conm. submitting certi-
fied lists of applicants for the following positions: Parking Cash-
ier/Parking System; Maintenance Worker I/Parking System; Senior
Maintenance Worker/Pollution Control; Senior Clerk Typist/Senior
Center; Civil Engineer/Engineering; Technical Assistant/Planning &
Program Development.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Patricia
Van Eck to sell Buddy Poppies in Iowa City on 9/13/86, approved.
Michael S. Connell to have the Diabetes Bike Ride and Stride on
9/28/86, approved. Sigma Chi Fraternity to have the Run For Your Life
on 9/6/86; approved, subject to receipt of certificate of insurance.
KRNA Radio to park a van and broadcast live from the City Plaza on
Friday nights before home football games and to play the radio over
the sound system on the Plaza, approved parking of van on Plaza on
9/12/86 only and approval of following dates will be considered.
Permission to play radio over sound system, denied. Jan Oakes to have
the Dietetic Association Road Races on 9/14/86, approved. Edmund
Kelley to sell Buddy Poppies in Iowa City on 9/13/86; approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Baker noted a correction to item 4c(2) and stated the proper address of
the Holiday Inn as 210 South Dubuque Street. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for
9/16/86, on an application to rezone property located at 19 Evans Street
from RNC -20 to C001. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance to amend the
sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit the internal illumi-
nation of more than 25 percent of an awning, be given first vote for
passage. After discussion original motion withdrawn. Moved by McDonald,
seconded by Zuber, to defer consideration of this matter and refer it back
to the Planning and Zoning Commission for exploring possibilities of
developing design standards. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani-
mously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on the proposal to issue not to exceed
$4,500,000 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Millard Warehouse, Iowa
City Project). No one appeared.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-284, Bk. 93, p.
885, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,500,000
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (MILLARD WAREHOUSE,
IOWA CITY PROJECT), SERIES A OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 1
of the Municipal Code adding procedures and penalties for municipal
infractions. No one appeared.
Dave Caplan, Barfunkel's & The Hobby Shop, appeared to express concern
over the possible expansion onto City Plaza of Bushnell's Turtle. The
Mayor explained the item requested by Bushnell's was renewal of their
existing outdoor service area located in the rear of the building and
would not intrude onto the Plaza.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to appoint Thomas Sunmy, 2504
Rochester, to the Bd. of Library Trustees for an unexpired term ending
7/1/89 and .to readvertise the vacancy on the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.
The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Airport Comm. - one va-
cancy for an unexpired term ending 3/1/88. This appointment will be made
at the 10/21/86 meeting of the City Council.
Baker requested information re Millard Warehouse. The City Attorney
suggested he contact the City Planning Dept. Courtney noted the sale of
property on the corner of Washington and First Avenue from the school
district to a private owner and requested staff rezone the property from
"P" status.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-285, Bk. 93,
p. 886, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA FOR ,THREE BUSES. The
City Mgr. noted the fleet would be reduced from 29 to 27. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Recommendation of the Riverfront Commission noted as follows: That
Council approve amendments to Resolution No. 73-158 and the 1980 River -
front Commission bylaws to enable the Commission to extend its charges to
tributaries of the Iowa River in Iowa City, such as Ralston Creek. (1.)
Resolution No. 73-158. Resolution Establishing a Riverfront Commission
for the City o owa City, Iowa, and Establishing the Membership, Terms,
Duties, Powers and Authority of said Commission. Item 4: The Commission
shall investigate, study, review and analyze Riverfront needs within the
floodplain areas along the Iowa River and its tributaries, and shall
investigate and determine what rules and regulations are needed and what
policies should be established relating to the Riverfront in Iowa City,
Iowa, and shall study and investigate and make recommendations relating to
the problem of clearing, planting, and construction of riverbank and
creekbank areas and the problem of providing green areas in floodplains
along the Riverfront. (2.) Bylaws, December 1980, Article IV, Section 4:
Periodically, the Commission shall review the policies and programs of the
City, relating to the River, the Riverfront, and including the
tributaries, such as Ralston Creek and make such recommendations to the
City Council as are deemed necessary. PPD Director Don Schmeiser
requested the matter be deferred until City Commission/Committee reorgani-
zation issues are resolved. Council concurred.
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Moved
887,AWAR AWARDING CONTRACT sAND nAUTHORIZINGr ded bMAYOR to adTOt SIGN AND2CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY RECREATION CENTER
HEAT RECOVERY PROJECT TO AAA Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for b30;521:00;
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
oved bZuber seconded
888,MAUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO by
I N� AND nTHEoCITYpCLERK TO6ATTEadot RES ST 8AN AGREE-
MENT AMENDING THE 9/1/85 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HOLIDAY WRECKER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney; to adopt RES. 86-288, Bk. 93,
P. 889, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDED
AGREEMENT WITH LARRY SVOBODA AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF STEPS ON PUBLIC
PROPERTY. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the fol-
lodivision of roll call vote: Ayes: Strait;
Courtney', Zuber, Ambrisco,
Dickson, McDonald. Nays: Baker. Absent: None.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-289, Bk. 93,
p. 890, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND MULTI -MENTIONS,
A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald; seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance amending the
Fire Code TO PROVIDE THAT EACH DAY A VIOLATION CONTINUES SHALL BE A SEPA-
RATE OFFENSE, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0; all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
The ttorney
ted a cane in the
Commission itandArequestedothe ordinan e be amended eproiortto itshe IowaadComme
option.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to amend the Electric Franchise
Ordinance by changing Sections 3, 7 and 13 of the Ordinance to delete
references in those sections to the "Iowa Commerce Commission,-" and to
substitute in place of that term the "Utilities Division of the Iowa
Department of Commerce." The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried
by unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded
ANZuber, that ORD.
86-3296, Bk. 27
DELECTRICCOMPANY ITS SCCESSORS AND ASS GNS TITHE TRIGHTAANDLFRANCHISE
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, as
amended, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted,
Dic6/1, with the
following
s n, McDonald, Strait Zuber, Ambris o. Nays: vote- aker. Absent: None.'
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Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to amend the Gas Franchise
Ordinance by changing Sections 3, 7, and 12 of the Ordinance to delete
references in those sections to the "Iowa Commerce Commission,' and to
substitute in place of that term "Utilities Division of the Iowa Depart-
ment of Commerce." The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber,
that ORD. 86-3297, Bk. 27, p. 96, GRANTING TO IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS AND ELEC-
TRIC COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT AND FRANCHISE TO
ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, ERECT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, 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, as amended, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker.
Absent: None.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to amend the Public Utilities
Ordinance by changing Section 1 thereof, Section 33-174(f) of the City
Code, to delete the reference in that section to the "Iowa Commerce Com-
mission," and to substitute in place of that term the "Utilities Division
of the Iowa Department of Comnerce." The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 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 consideration and vote
be waived and that ORD. 86-3298, Bk. 27, p. 97, 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
SECTIONS 33-171 THROUGH 33-188, AND RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC
UTILITIES IN THE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, as amended, be voted on for
final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-290, Bk. 93, p.
891, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL GENERATION, DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS & ELECTRIC
COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH A CITY PROJECT TO ESTABLISH A HYDRO -ELECTRIC
GENERATION PLANT AT THE CORALVILLE MILLDAM SITE ON THE IOWA RIVER. Tom
Hayden, representing Shive-Hattery, present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-291, Bk. 93,
p. 892, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON PROPOSITIONS TO GRANT GAS AND ELEC-
TRIC FRANCHISES TO IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, for November 4,
1986. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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de Courtney;
io%;al lourn lMayor
declaredmotionarr ed unanimously-, 70Councimembers presen-
MARIAN
A
Informal Council Meeting
September 8, 1986
Informal Council Meetin : September 8, 1986, at 7:05 p.m, in the Council
Chambers at -the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding.
Council Present: Ambrisco, Zuber, Strait, Courtney, McDonald, Dickson,
Baker (710 p.m.).
Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Timmins, Donner, Boothroy,
ran n, osh, Fowler, Schmeiser.
Tape-recorded: Reel 86-C66, Side 2, 289 -End; 86-C68, Side 1, 1 -End, Side
2, 1-303.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Reel 86-C66, Side 2
Council agreed to add the following requests to the Consent Calendar: Iowa
City Country Kitchen, beer and wine permit; Tic Toc Tenderloins, liquor
license; and Goldie's Fish Market, wine permit.
COUNCIL TIME: Reel 86-C66, Side 2
1. Susan Horowitz requested that a three-way stop sign be installed
temporarily at the intersection of Summit and Kirkwood Avenue.
Ambrisco referred her request to the City Manager for action.
PLANNING b ZONING MATTERS: Reel 86-C66, Side 2
A. Consider settinu a public hearing for September 16. 1986_ an an annli-
B.
$cuss
Franklin stated that the Planning 5 Zoning Commission recommended, by
a vote of 4-1, that the amendment which prohibits fully internally
Illuminated awnings be adopted. In response to Strait, Franklin said
a "no" vote by Council means that Council wishes to consider fully
internally illuminated awnings as a signing option. In response to
Courtney, Franklin stated the ordinance says that if you illuminate an
entire awning, with or without script, it becomes a sign and it is
prohibited. However, you may illuminate and have script on 25 percent
of the awning's surface. Franklin stated the Zoning Code interpreta-
tion Panel has interpreted the Zoning Ordinance to say that if an
awning is illuminated to more than 25 percent of the awning's surface,
It is a full sign and is contrary to the existing ordinance, Strait
inquired if awnings could be lighted ail night. Franklin stated that
no time limitations are included in the ordinance. In response to
Strait, Franklin stated the ordinance applies to all awnings signage
throughout the entire city. Ambrisco inquired about the enforcement
of the ordinance. Franklin said the square footage of awnings could
be checked to determine the amount of illumination and illumination
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can be confined to 25 percent of the awning's surface by making the
rest of the awning's surface opaque. Baker asked if the intensity of
the light was considered. Franklin explained that an ordinance al-
ready controls the wattage of the light source. Franklin said the
light intensity was discussed by the Design Review Committee, Planning
& Zoning Commission and City Relations Committee of the Chamber of
Commerce.
URBAN ENVIRONMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: Reel 86-C66, Side 2
Franklin stated Council received her September 5, 1986, memo regarding
environmental regulations. Franklin asked Council to decide to what
extent grading and erosion control plans and site development review for
natural features should be required. Franklin said the Planning & Zoning
Commission has recommended that any grading and erosion control require-
ments or site plan review for natural features be applied only to subdivi-
sions, large scale developments, and planned housing plans. The Urban
Environment Ad Hoc Committee has recommended that grading and erosion
control plan be applied to any land disturbing activities greater than 50
cubic yards and a site development review for natural features be applica-
ble to beginning on the building permit level. Franklin said the Urban
1, Environment Ad Hoc Committee did exempt individual single-family lots and
duplexes from the recommendation.
i
In response to Strait, Franklin stated The Cliffs Apartments would not
have been prevented under the Planning & Zoning Commission recommenda-
tions. Ambrisco asked if construction of a home with an exposed basement
would be possible. Franklin stated specifics in the ordinance have not
been worked out, but the Planning & Zoning Commission and staff do not
want to eliminate the possibilities of walk -out basements. Franklin
explained that any regulations which are adopted do not eliminate the
possibility of development but look at development which takes into con-
sideration the environment. In response to Baker, Franklin stated that if
mplti-family building permits were included in the Planning & Zoning
Commission's recommendations, additional review process steps would not be
needed, Franklin stated more information, identifying natural features,
obtaining a grading plan, including existing contours and proposed con-
tours, would be presented at the beginning of the project. Baker inquired
about natural features checklists. Franklin explained that a developer
would inventory natural features on the land before starting a development
project, A point system value would be attributed to the natural features,
the natural features points would be added up, and if the natural features
added up to a certain threshhold, the natural features would be required
to be included on the preliminary plan.
In response to Ambrisco, Timmins stated that if the City can find that it
is within the health, welfare and safety interests of the citizens of Iowa
City to regulate and preserve natural features, the City can adopt the
recommendations, Baker recommended including administrative review of
multi -family developments to the Planning & Zoning Commission recommenda-
tions. McDonald raised concerns about burdening property owners with
additional work and increasing the costs of development. McDonald asked
if the recommendations could be incorporated into the subdivision regula-
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tions. Franklin stated the environmental reconnendat ions and open space
ordinance would be made part of the revised subdivision regulations -
which would carry over in full or part the large scale development regula-
tions. Franklin explained that if Council concurs with the Planning &
Zoning recommendations, staff will incorporate those recommendations into
the subdivision regulations.
McDonald inquired about increased costs to the developer. Franklin stated
that the Planning & Zoning recommendations would add some increment to the
cost of development and there would be additional inspection costs.
Franklin stated costs could be better estimated once a specific ordinance
is developed. Ambrisco noted the recommendations would force developers
to exercise extraordinary care. Courtney asked staff for examples demon-
strating various slopes. Franklin stated Brown Street to Dubuque Street
is a 50 percent slope and The Cliffs Apartments are built on a 20-23
percent slope. In response to McDonald, Franklin said the current tree
ordinance has an incentive to preserve trees but that it is not required.
Council agreed with the Planning & Zoning recommendations as outlined with
the addition to include multi -family dwellings. Franklin stated staff
will start developing specific recommendations in the context of the
subdivision regulations. Courtney requested information regarding addi-
tional staff needed to enforce the new regulations.
MONTH PARKING RAMP PERMITS: Reel 86-C68, Side 1
Vitosh stated Council received her August 29th memo regarding parking ramp
monthly permits. Vitosh reviewed the two proposals outlined in the memo
which included selling an additional 95 permits for the municipal ramp and
revising waiting list procedure. In response to Courtney, Fowler stated
permit holders for the Dubuque Street parking ramp will be required to
park above the second floor of the ramp.
Council approved the proposals as outlined in the August 29th memo.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA CONTINUED: Reel 86-C68, Side 1
2. (Agenda Item No. 22 - Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric agreement for
electrical generation milldam site.) Courtney asked if IIG&E will pay
the City for excess capacity generated over and above what the City
uses. Timmins stated the City will give Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric
any power generated in excess of what the City uses. Council asked
staff to obtain information regarding the amount of energy that will
be generated by the milldam project.
Timmins noted the Iowa Commerce Commission name has been changed to
the Iowa Department of Commerce in the milldam agreement and the
franchise agreement.
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(Agenda _Item No. 17 - Multi -Mentions Agreement.) In response to
Courtney, Melling explained the software package will allow inter-
communications between someone watching the government access channel
and the material actually generated on the screen. Melling said the
agreement will allow the City to use the software.
4. (Agenda Item No. 4.d.2. - BIC Dick Seifers' letter.) Dickson inquired
about the correspondence from Dick Seifers regarding Ames Police
Department bike action. Atkins said Ames placed police officers on
bikes for enforcement. Atkins said he will obtain more information.
5. Dickson referred to Harvey Miller's September 4th memo regarding alley
enforcement. Dickson asked if vehicles could be towed from the alley.
Timmins stated constitutional issues as they relate to the towing of
vehicles will need to be researched. Atkins raised concerns about
being able to get emergency vehicles through the alleys. Atkins
suggested regulating alleyways at certain times each day.
6. Dickson said the elected and appointed women of Iowa will have a
hospitality room at the September 25th League of Municipalities meet-
ing in Des Moines.
7. Baker noted he will contact Timmins regarding the iIGEE wheeling
agreement, Page 2, Part 2, Section A.
8. In response to Strait, Atkins stated plans are to integrate the tran-
sit system microcomputer into the City's main frame.
9. In response to Strait, McDonald stated 18,000-110,000 has already been
committed for the feasibility study of the milldam project. Timmins
stated the wheeling agreement does not take effect and neither party
has any obligation until the milldam is constructed and operating.
10. In response to Strait, Atkins said the Council will be kept apprised,
updated and fully informed on any action relating to the sewage treat-
ment facility. Ambrisco stated he has met with citizens and more
public meetings will be held.
11. Ambrisco referred Council to Atkins' September 4th memo regarding
budget amendment requests - Fire Department: Council agreed with the
budget amendment as requested. Atkins said the money will come from
the fund balance. Atkins nottd polity recomendation5 are being
developed regarding how the fund balance is managed.
APPOINTMENTS: Reel 86-C68, Side 2
Board of Library Trustees - Ton Sunny
Mayor's Youth - readvertise
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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