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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-30 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 30, 1986 Iowa City Council, spec. mtg., 9/30/86, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Cen- ter. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Zuber. Absent: Strait. Staffinembers pres- ent: Atkins, Timmins, Smith, Karr, Beagle, Franklin, Cain. Tape recorded on Tape 86-C72, Side 1, 1-148. Moved by Zuber, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-297, Bk. 93, p. 898, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR HARTWIG MOTORS, INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 629 S. RIVERSIDE DRIVE. Staffinember Beagle present for discussion. Council noted the turning movement of vehicles going into the service area in relation to use of Orchard Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to approve the following recom- mendation of the Design Review Committee: To allow the First National Bank to refurbish the landscaped islands in front of the bank on East Washington Street in accordance with the design elements approved by the Committee and contingent upon approval of the planting plan by the Parks and Recreation Department. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-298, Bk. 93, P. 899, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY INTERESTS BY NEGOTIA- TION OR CONDEMNATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE LANDFILL FORCE MAIN AND LEACHATE PUMPING FACILITIES PROJECT. The City Attorney briefed Council on negotiations with the property owners and their attorney. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-299, Bk. 93, p. 900, ESTABLISHING FY87 SALARY FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY at $52,733 effec- tive 7/1/86. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to approve the recommenda- tion from the Traffic Engineer regarding installation of a loading zone at the front walk of 1825 Morningside Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn to informal session, 6:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Strait absent. JILIAM J. BRISCO, MAYOR -V. kLt� MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK bi Informal Council Discussion September 30, 1986 Informal Council Discussion: September 30, 1986, 6:50 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. Council Present: Ambrisco, McDonald, Dickson, Courtney, Zuber, Baker. 1 A sent: Stra t. Staff Present: Atkins, Karr, Smith, Timn ins, Beagle, Cain, Franklin. Tape Recorded: Reel 86-C71, Side 1, 248-End, Side 2, 1-54. Council Time: Reel 86-C71, Side 1 1. McDonald inquired about the status of the street lighting project for the near south side of Iowa City. City Manager Atkins stated he will prepare information for Council re the project. 2. McDonald asked Council and staff to consider scheduling informal Council meetings only every other week - on the Monday before the regularly scheduled Tuesday formal Council meetings. Councilmembers and staff agreed to hold the meetings that are already scheduled and then try the meeting schedule as proposed by McDonald. Atkins noted he will schedule a special goal setting session with Council in the near future. 3. Courtney stated Goodwill Industries has requested the City to consider some type of traffic control at the First Avenue/Mall Drive intersection. Atkins reported he is working with Southeast Junior High to resolve pedestrian problems in the area and that he will have staff look at that intersection. 4. Courtney inquired as to the status of swimming pool negotiations with the School District re Mercer Park. Atkins stated he has received correspon- dence from the school district and stated he will review the correspon- dence and inform Council of the status of the negotiations later in the week. 5. Dickson asked for an update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Atkins said minutes of the Wastewater Treatment Committee meetings are being forwarded to Council and he will ask Public Works Director Chuck Schmadeke to make a presentation to Council. Atkins said he is working to keep citizens informed about the project. 6. Baker asked about traffic signalization at Sunset/Highway 6 intersection. Atkins said he has prepared a summary re: status of signalization instal- lation at various locations within Iowa City. 7. Baker referred Councilmembers to the article in Nations Business, "Home Construction on a New Road." Baker asked Council to make a request to the Home Builders Association to address outdated ordinances. Atkins stated he will contact Realtors Association and Home Builders Associa- tion. Ambrisco suggested that architects should also be contacted. X- 35 . L 2 8. Zuber stated that two businesses on Dubuque Street have lost 60% of their business due to the Dubuque Street construction. Atkins stated he will ask Public Works Department for a status report on the project, and alternative routes for the businesses. In response to Zuber, Timmins stated the law has not yet required a city to pay damages to businesses for situations like this. 9. Ambrisco stated that he and McDonald attended a Fringe Area Committee meeting and discussed the Rapid Creek Road area. McDonald stated that both Johnson County and Iowa City will need to compromise to resolve the issues. Meeting adjourned 7:20 p.m.