HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-03-12 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 12, 1985
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/12/85, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson,
Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling,
Jansen, Karr, Franklin, Milkman, Gannon, Fosse, Seydel, Vitosh, Moen, Cain.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-C24, Side 1, 319 -End and Side 2,
1 -End; 85-C27, Sides 1 and 2; 85-C28, Side 1, 1-222.
The Mayor proclaimed the week of March 11-1B, 1985, as IOWA CITY WEST'S 3%Z
GOOD TIME COMPANY WEEK.
The Mayor announced the addition of
the Consent Calendar. Moved by Strait,
ing items and recommendations in the
approved and/or adopted as amended:
a Sunday Sales Permit for Micky's to -290
seconded by Erdahl, that the follow -
Consent Calendar be received, or
Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of 2/26/85, as
published, subject to correction, and as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning Cortin. -2/21/85;3-9-7-
Parks
2/21/85; 39 -7 -Parks & Rec. Come. - 2/13/85; CCN Conn. - 2/19/85; Human Rights Comm. 597
-1/28/85; City Conference Bd. - 2/25/85; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. 0 V
-2/27/85; Bd. of Library Trustees - 2/28/85. 09,,go17
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class B Beer Permit and
Sunday Sates for Common Stock Trust of Ellis I. Levitt & Central Manage-
ment Corp. dba Long John Silver's #9, 1940 Lower Muscatine Road. Approv- -'/o
ing Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Pamela A. Hanes dba The
Kitty Hawk, 800 S. Dubuque Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and 40-2-
Sunday
0zSunday Sales for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Discount Supermarket #157, //0 3
600 N. Dodge Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for
Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Discount Supermarket #220, 1101 S. Riverside s`o
Drive. Approving Class C Liquor Sunday Sales for Crow's Nest Inc, dba '/oS
Crow's Nest, 313 S. Dubuque Street. Approving Class C Liquor Sunday
Sales for Gary Fitzpatrick dba Fitzpatrick's, 525 South Gilbert Street. 6
Approving Refund of a Portion of a Class C Beer Permit to Robert D. 1-10
Finley dba Bob's University Shell, 1910 S. Gilbert Street. Approving
Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Rugger -Burns Restaurants,
Inc. dba Gringo's, 115 E. College. Approving Class C Liquor License and
Sunday Sales for BPO Elks #590 dba BPO Elks #590, 637 Foster Road. 4.a 9
Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for D&M Promotions
Corp. dba The Gas Co. Inn, 2300 Muscatine. Approving Class C Liquor �O
License for Christopher S. Wilke dba Wilke's, 122 Wright Street. Approv-
ing Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for M&T Investments, Inc. dba
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert. Approving Class C 4/i -Z
Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for E -J Corporation, Inc. dba Iowa City d// 3
Racquet Club, I-80 & N. Dodge Street. Approving Class C Liquor License
for Hollywood's Inc, dba Hollywood's Lounge , 1134 S. Gilbert Street. .4//
11
Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Towncrest Inn, LTD -/is
dba Towncrest Inn Restaurant, 1011 B Arthur. Approving Class C Liquor
License and Sunday Sales for The Sports Column Corp, dba The SportsIY416
Column Corp., 12 S. Dubuque Street. RES. 85-50, Bk. 85, p. 115, REFUND 4//7
CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving Class C Liquor Sunday Sales for James A. ,�vP
Mondanaro dba Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque Street.
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March 12, 1985
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Motions; Approving taxicab stand for City/Yellow Cab Co. in front of u /9
Wilson Sporting Goods on College Street.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 85-51, Bk. 85, p, 116, SETTING PUBLIC Y g
HEARING FOR 4/9/95, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON STREET CONCRETE
REPAIR PROJECT. RES. 85-52, Bk., 85, p. 117, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR '{'21
4/9/85, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GROUNDWATER CUT-OFF TRENCH, IOWA CITY
SANITARY LANDFILL PROJECT. RES. 85-53, Bk. 85, P. 118, SETTING PUBLIC �� z
HEARING FOR 4/9/85, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OUTFALL RELIEF SEWER SYSTEM
REHABILITATION PROJECT.
Correspondence: Irving B. Weber regarding articles on Iowa City !!��-3
Mayors and his recommendation that city streets be named after mayors,
City Mgr, will reply, George DeMello regarding the proposal to establish
a zoo in Iowa City, City Mgr, will reply. Iowa Conservation Commission.—/Z_s
naming Iowa City as a "Tree City USA." John Green regarding the exten- 'fes
sion of Scott Boulevard, referred to City Manager for reply. Jeffrey A. Al 7
Smith regarding the proposed rezoning of the Melrose Lake area, was
furnished to Council in packet of 3/1/85, to be officially received and
placed on file. Chamber of Commerce recommending that the City Council Al �7P
approve a franchise agreement with Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company.
Chamber of Comnerce regarding the sign ordinance. Memo from the Traffic ya P
Engineer regarding parking prohibition on Ridge Road, 3 a
Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Oh, Sae Pill to N.3/
film scenes in the downtown area as a class project on 2/28/85 and
3/1/85, approved, Oh, Saw Pill to complete a film in the downtown area. 3z
on 3/6 & 7/85, approved. Iowa City Striders to hold a St. Pat's Day Run y33
on 3/17/85, approved. Jim Newton to have the 8th Annual Old Capitol '/3
Criterium on 4/28/85, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Baker requested that work on the Burlington Street Bridge be scheduled in 1713s -
May. Staff will investigate.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on
4/9/85, on a resolution to dispose of a portion of the Mormon Trek Boulevard
right-of-way near Plaen View Drive (Ty'n Cae Part Four) and the Iowa City -1136
corporate limits. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property at the
southern city limits east of Old Highway 218 South and north of the Izaak X37_
Walton League Road from I-1 to I-2. The applicant Gordon Russell and his
attorney, Jay Honohan, appeared in support of the rezoning.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution to dispose of a portion of the
right-of-way adjacent to 624 South Gilbert Street. Staffinember Milkman
pointed out the City must provide access to Gilbert Street for Mr. Shinn and ,4i3 8
that the parcel should have been disposed of in 1973 with the adjoining
parcel. Staff recommended splitting the difference between the appraisal
price and the Shinn offer.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-54, Bk. 85, pp.
I 119-120, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A VACATED PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
ADJACENT TO 624 SOUTH GILBERT STREET. Baker requested Council consider zf3 �
giving the parcel to Mr. Shinn in exchange for design review control of the
building, and he would not vote for a resolution selling the parcel for $5100
and no review. Majority of Councilmembers agreed to $5100. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays:
Baker.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to dispose of permanent box
culvert easements at Lots 37 and 38 of First and Rochester Part One Subdivi-
sion. No one appeared.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-55, Bk. 85, p. 121,
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERMANENT BOX CULVERT EASEMENTS AT LOTS 37 AND 38 4441
OF THE FIRST AND ROCHESTER PART ONE SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to dispose of a portion of the
permanent flowage easement for the Ralston Creek North Branch Detention J'144z
basin. The City Manager explained that the location of the easement had been
agreed upon prior to the final layout of the subdivision. Staffinember
Franklin and Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, appeared for discussion.
A public hearing was held on the urban environment policies as recom-
mended by the Planning and Zoning Commission as an addendum to the 1983 1/V43
Comprehensive Plan Update. Emily Rubright, co-chair Project GREEN, commended
the committee and staff and encouraged adoption of the policies. Moved by
Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to accept letters from Alexander Kern, Jean
Kern, and Dr. John Kamnermeyer re the policies. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to rezone
property in the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of the northwest
quarter of Section 16 in Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th Principal
Meridian (aka Neuzil property) from RM -12 to RS -8, be given first vote for
passage. Individual Councilmembers expressed their view on the parcel. A
letter from Don Yarbrough was noted. Staffinember Franklin present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco, Baker,
Dickson, Erdahl. Nays: Zuber.
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March 12, 1985
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by
properMoved tyboun ed Ambrisco,
Universityseconded
Heights Baker,
to the north, tihencformer rezone
CRI&P
railroad to the east, the Lakewood Addition to the south and the southwest
quarter of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 16,
Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th Principal Meridian to the west
from RM -12 to RS -8, be given first vote for passage. Individual Council- `Y41
members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Strait, Ambrisco,
Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald. Nays: Zuber.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance to rezone the
Lakewood Addition of Iowa City and abutting property from RM -44 to RNC -20 be
given first vote for passage. Staffinember Franklin explained that RNC -20 `f' 6
zone would allow owners to rebuild at present density while the RM -44 would
allow building up to the density and in some cases the density could be
increased. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the motion defeated, 1/6, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Strait. Nays: Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl,
McDonald.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to amend the
sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance, be given second vote for passage.
Staffinember Franklin outlined two changes requested by Council: 1) taking
real estate signs from the temporary sign category and putting it in
36.62(a)1.g., Signs Permitted In All Zones; 2) 36.63(h) Non -conforming Signs,
any signs made non -conform ng by adoption of this ordinance wou d remain so
until any change or alteration is made. Planning & Zoning Commissioner Jane
Jakobsen present for discussion. The original motion for second considera- 4 417
tion was withdrawn. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance
be amended in the two categories as outlined. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl,
seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it
is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote
be waived and that ORD. 85-3226Bk. 25, pp. 27-45, TO ADOPT THE AMENDED SIGN y5v8
REGULATIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, 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
Erdahl, 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. Council requested Planning &
Zoning review the suggestion for permitting detailed information signs in
addition to certain other signs. Councilmembers noted appreciation to
Planning and Zoning Commissioner Jane Jakobsen for her years of service.
Moved
122,APPROVING THE PRELIM NARYb PLATb OF cKENNEDY'So riso, to WAT WATERFRONT ADt RES. DITION85PART `14Y
TWO, TO ESTABLISH A FIVE LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
i STEVENS DRIVE AND GILBERT STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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March 12, 1985
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-57, Bk. 85, pp.
123-124, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT To A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE
NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR NATIONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS INC.,
located at 2510 North Dodge Street. The City Manager stated that the
building would comply with all existing codes, including run-off during
construction. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to defer to 4/9/85 a resolution
adopting a preferred alignment for Foster Road at its intersection with North
Dubuque Road near Bristol Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on intention to issue Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds (Southgate Development Company, Inc. Project). No one ap-
peared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-58, Bk. 85, pp.
125-126, ADJOURNING TO 4/9/85 THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE DECISION WHETHER OR yS3
NOT TO THE000
AGGREGATE PROCEED
PRINCIPALTUANCE AMOUNT OF SINDUSTRIAL EVELOPMENTD SALE OFOREVENUEXCEED BONDS (SOUTH$1,100GATE
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Baker
requested staff update the status of the Sturgis Ferry property. Affirmative
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
cost estimate for the Kirkwood Circle Improvements Project. No one appeared. HSS
Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 85-59, Bk. 85, p. 127,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE
KIRKWOOD CIRCLE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS To BE RECEIVED `7SS
APRIL 2, 1985. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Lyle Seydel, 445 Garden Street, presented a petition from 23 of 25
property owners on Friendship Street requesting Council delete Friendship 1156
Street from the proposed Sidewalk Assessment Project. Council asked that
time be scheduled during an informal session to discuss the policy of
separating areas out of assessment projects. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by
Strait, to accept and file the petition. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to reappoint George Mather as a
trustee of the Green Fund for a three-year term ending March 1, 1988. The *5
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Councilmember Ambrisco announced his parish would be having a second S8
offering next weekend to be distributed to needy farmers in the area to use
for seed money, and urged other churches to do the same. Council requested
the tree removal notification policy be scheduled for an informal session to 41-69
discuss the procedure for marking trees to be removed. Councilmember Strait
reported on the public hearing on congregate housing held at the Senior -/60
Center.
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March 12, 1985
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The City Manager reminded Council of the Legislative Committee meeting
considered that would lose Saturday mionndollarls indrevenueation to the Citytly. being`��/
The City Attorney noted the conclusion of trial last week re the airport �� z
and a decision should be handed down in 60 days.
The recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission noted as
follows: (1) That requests for funding by outside groups to the Parks and
Recreation Commission be included in the regular budgetary process, not at
other times in the fiscal year. This action was taken in response to the
Arts Council and Community Theatre's request for funding made after the Parks
and Recreation Commission had presented its budget. In the future, these and
other outside groups will be contacted in advance of the budget presentation.
(2) That a Director of Parks and Recreation be hired, and that Al Cassady be
named as Director.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to approve a tentative agreement
between the City of Iowa City and the Police Labor Relations Organization of
Iowa City for the FY86-87 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Mayor !!�4
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt the Financial Policies
for the Operatinq Budget. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, hyG S
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-60, Bk. 85, p. 128,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1985. yG
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. TY O BIO 85', pp.
A
129-130, APPROVING CPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF OWA CITY, 44 7
90.
7/0, all THE FISCAL Councilmembers CouncilmembersARS prese nt.19The MayorAffirmative
roll
declared resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-62, Bk. 85, pp. y`
131-134, AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION—
PLAN WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORA-
TION. Finance Director Vitosh noted membership was limited to administrative
Cand ounciimembersapresent. The Mayor l employees. rdeclared mative othe ll cresolution adoptedall vote , 1/0, all
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a deed conveying Elm Grove Park to Johnson County, Iowa. No 4
one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-63, Bk. 85, pp. 4.7d
135-136, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED CONVEYING ELM
GROVE PARK TO JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, for $200,000. The Mayor stated the money
would be placed in ll vote
unanimous, 7/0a all t Couhe ncil a bersupresent.isition fuThe Mayor r declared mative la
the resolu-
tion adopted.
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Moved by eseconded y to adopt
137-169, AUTHORIZING FILING OFNOTICEsOF�S85 pp.
INTENTION TOACCEPT4URBAN RENEWAL y 7/
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR PARCEL 65-2b; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 4/23/85,
ON THE PROPOSED SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF SAID PARCEL FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT;
AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH ACTION. The City
Manager stated the proposal would be reviewed by Design Review. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt revised "Statement of
Policies Governing participation in Assisted Housing Program Administered by_`�72.
the Iowa City Housing Authority." Staffinember Seydel present for discussion.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved
170-174, REVISINGh1THEseconded
ANNUAL byBUD ET sco FOR tFY85adopt
PUB IC 85-65, HOUSINGk PROJECTS // 73
IA022003 AND IA05P022-004. Strait requested clarification re a replacement
automobile. The City Manager explained funding is from two separate ac-
counts; bids had been received, and staff reviewed the necessity and felt it
was appropriate to take the lowest bid at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by
eOIZi to dtRES
C175,AMENDINTHE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONSINTHE HOUSINGAND INSPE- -,17V
TION SERVICES DEPARTMENT - ASSISTED HOUSING, Maintenance Worker I, Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmember present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved
176, AMENDING THE hCLASSIFI ATIONyPLANrAND NUMBERisco. to OFPOSITIONS6IN THE EQUIP- 47
FENT DIVISION, Body Repair Mechanic and a Parts Clerk. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
oved
ed by
177,MAMENDING THE NUMBERcOFdAUTHORIZEDKson to POSITIONS IN TRANSITt RES. , Opek. rations74
and Maintenance Worker I. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Move
by
ded
178-179,dAUTHORIZING,THEc MAY R bTOESIGNI,A Do THEadopt
CITYRES.
CLERK9TOBkATT ST pp.
N X77
AMENDMENT TO THE FY85 FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
by Dickson
onded
180-181,dAUTHORIZING,
THEcMAYOR TOAmbriscoEXECUTE,AND THE CITY CLERKto adopt RES.OTOBATT STpAN H7f
AMENDMENT TO THE FY85 FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
PROGRAM CLARIFYING THE EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF THE DIRECTOR. The City Manager
explained that this amendment relates only to FICA and IPERS benefits, other
benefits are the discretion of the Mayor's Youth Board. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-71, Bk. 85, pp.
182-185, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E
CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND CITY 8 YELLOW CAB CO. FOR THE FY85 SEATS 4 � �
SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE, for $6500. The City Clerk clarified the taxicab
company previously awarded the contract was no longer in business. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-72, Bk. 85, pp.
186-192, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN.//80
AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHWEST IOWA, FOR THE USE OF 1985
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR RENOVATION OF THE GOODWILL
INDUSTRIES EMPLOYMENT TRAINING FACILITY FOR VOCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED
PERSONS. The City Manager pointed out the agreement being considered
contains an audit provision required by federal regulations. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 85-73, Bk. 85, pp.
193-195, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR THE USE OF 1985
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO PURCHASE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR
THE LONGFELLOW SCHOOL PLAYGROUND. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-74, Bk. 85, pp.
196-197, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE AUDITOR OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, TO �8Z
PLACE BEFORE THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS AT THE GENERAL ELECTION OF 11/5/85, THE
QUESTION OF AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR NOMINATION AND ELECTION
OF DISTRICT COUNCILMEMBERS SOLELY BY THE VOTERS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DIS-
TRICTS. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. John Balmer,
Charter Review Commission Chair, present for discussion.Council expressed
appreciation to the Commission for their work on reviewing the Charter. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, Strait.
Nays: McDonald.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring ordinances
to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and
second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 85-3227, Bk. 25, pp. !/ 8 3
46-63, TO AMEND THE CITY CHARTER TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF CERTAIN PROVI-
SIONS, AND TO CONFORM TO CERTAIN TERMS AND PROVISIONS TO THE STATE CODE, be
voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, 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.
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Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, 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 first and
second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 85-3228, Bk. 25, pp. /
64-65, TO AMEND THE CITY CHARTER WITH RESPECT TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE,
be voted upon for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson,
Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker. Moved by Erdahl,
seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson.
Nays: Baker.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance granting to
Iowa -Illinois Gas & 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 25 years and
to furnish and sell electric energy to said city and its inhabitants, be
given first vote for passage. Tom Hoogerwerf, representing Iowa -Illinois Gas
& Electric, appeared. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance be amended and the
length of the franchise changed from 25 years to 10 years. The Mayor
declared the motion defeated, 3/4, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco voting #f-1'
"no." After discussion, the Mayor declared the motion to give first reading
to the ordinance as presented carried, 4/3, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker,
Dickson, Erdahl.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance granting to
Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company, its successors and assigns, for a
period for 25 years the right and franchise to acquire, erect, maintain and
operate in the City of Iowa City, a gas plant or plants for the production,
storage, transmission, distribution, sale, delivery or furnishing of gas for
public and private use in the City of Iowa City and elsewhere and to use the
streets, avenues, alleys and public grounds and bridges in the City of Iowa
City for the purpose of laying, constructing, maintaining, replacing and
substituting mains, pipes, conduits and other facilities for the transmis-
sion, distribution, sale, delivery or furnishing of gas for public or private
use in the City of Iowa City and elsewhere, be given first vote for passage.
Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. After discussion, the Mayor
declared the motion to give the ordinance first consideration carried, 4/3,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Strait, Zuber,
Ambrisco, McDonald. Nays: Baker, Dickson, Erdahl.
Moved by Erdahl, 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 first and
second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 85-3229, Bk. 25, pp. 497
66-78, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BUILDING AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS, BY CREATING ARTICLE VII, ELECTRICITY, BY ADOPTING THE 1984
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS; AND DELETING CHAPTER 11 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl,
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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 Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adjourn 10;40 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
MARIAN K, KARR, CITY CLERK
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 1, 1985
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Informal agendas and meeting schedule.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Federal Programs
b. Downtown Iowa City Parking Study
C. Office Space for the City Attorney and Staff
d. Policy for Application and Execution of Grant Agreements
e. Articles regarding privatization of services
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding FY86 City Council
Program Division Statement.
Copies of letter from the Mayor to Representatives Jean Lloyd -Jones an
Minnette Doderer regarding local option taxing alternatives.
Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development:
a. Foster Road/Bristol Drive/North Dubuque Road
b. Mandatory Open Space Ordinance
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding financial policies for
Operating Budget.
Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer:
a. Status - Streetlight 700 block of Miller Avenue
b. North Side Lighting
Memorandum from the Energy Coordinator and Assistant City Manager regar
Iowa City Energy Conservation Program.
Letter from Jeffrey A. Smith in reply to John Hayek's letter regarding
proposed rezoning of Melrose Lake area.
Notice of meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League.
Calendar for March 1985.
Proclamation: March 6, 1985 as FREEDOM OF INPOILMATION DAY in Iowa City
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 8, 1985
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding response to letter from
the Chairperson of Broadband Telecommunications Commission.
—
Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development:
a. 1985 Community Development Block Grant Allocation
506
b. Referral item concerning Women Mayors
,Fo2
c. Renewal of Mobile Home Park Licenses
sob
Memorandum from Lorraine Saeger furnishing update of members of boards
and commissions.
Memoranda from the City Clerk:
a. Beer/Liquor License/Conditional Approval for Sycamore Eating and
Drinking Co.
5/D
b. Beer/Liquor License/Conditional Approval for Rocky Rococo.
5"//
Letter from the Chamber of Commerce regarding the Sign Ordinance. w/
5/�2
results of survey.
Legislative Bulletin No. 4 and Special Bulletin.
5/3
Councilmember Zuber hand-out 3/11/85 re Light Rate No. 43 on Iowa City
Street Lights
575
Chamber of Commerce ltr, re Ioiva-Illinois Gas & Electric Co. figures on
their investment in facilities for urban renewal
5/6
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 1, 1985
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Informal agendas and meeting schedule.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Federal Programs
b. Downtown Iowa City Parking Study
c. Office Space for the City Attorney and Staff
d. Policy for Application and Execution of Grant Agreements
e. Articles regarding privatization of services
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding FY86 City Counci
Program Division Statement.
Copies of letter from the Mayor to Representatives Jean Lloyd -Jones a
Minnette Doderer regarding local option taxing alternatives.
Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development:
a. Foster Road/Bristol Drive/North Dubuque Road
b. Mandatory Open Space Ordinance
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding financial policies for
Operating Budget.
Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer:
a. Status - Streetlight 700 block of Miller Avenue
b. North Side Lighting
Memorandum from the Energy Coordinator and Assistant City Manager reg
Iowa City Energy Conservation Program.
Letter from Jeffrey A. Smith in reply to John Hayek's letter regardin
proposed rezoning of Melrose Lake area.
Notice of meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League.
Calendar for March 1985.
Proclamation: DIarch 6, 1985 as FRGGDDI OF INFORMATION DAY in Iowa Ci
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 8, 1985
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friaay's Packet
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding response to letter from
the Chairperson of Broadband Telecommunications Commission.
Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development:
a. 1985 Community Development Block Grant Allocation
b. Referral item concerning Women Mayors
c. Renewal of Mobile Home Park Licenses _
Memorandum from Lorraine Saeger furnishing update of members of boards
and commissions.
Memoranda from the City Clerk:
a. Beer/Liquor License/Conditional Approval for Sycamore Eating and
Drinking Co.
b. Beer/Liquor License/Conditional Approval for Rocky Rococo.
Letter from the Chamber of Commerce regarding the Sign Ordinance. w/ _
results of survey.
Legislative Bulletin No. 4 and Special Bulletin.
Councilmember Zuber hand-out 3/11/85 re Light Rate No. 43 on Iowa City
Street Lights
Chamber of Commerce ltr. re Iowa -Illinois Gas B Electric Co. figures on
their investment in facilities for urban renewal
L