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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
December 16, 1986
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/16/86, 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, Timmins, Karr, Vitosh, Cain, Moen, Milkman. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 86-C83, Side 2, 98 -END; 86-C85, Side 1,
1 -END.
The Mayor presented a plaque of appreciation to former Councilmember
Clemens Erdahl.
The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar and deletion
of item 39(1).
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended: /9/G
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting
of 11/18/86 and spec. mtg. of 11/25/86, as published, subject to
correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - 10/8/86, Ig.?/
11/12/86; CCN Comm. - 11/18/86; P&Z Comm. - 11/6/86, 11/20/86;
Riverfront Comm. - 11/5/86; Historic Preservation Comm. - 11/12/86; /9.7 3
Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 11/19/86; P&R Comm. - 11/12/86; Housing
Comm. - 10/21/86 (corrected minutes), 11/18/86, Library Bd. of Trustees-dWs
- 11/20/86; Resources Conservation Comm. - 11/10/86; Airport Comm. /9o?c
- 11/13/86, 11/21/86; Design Review Comm. - 11/12/86. If -77
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class E Liquor
License for Hy -Vee Food Store, Inc, dba Hy -Vee Food Store #1, 501 /9dg
Hollywood Blvd., and Drugtown #1, 521 Hollywood Blvd. Approving
a Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food Store, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food
Store #2, 310 North First Avenue. Approving a Class B Liquor License
and Sunday Sales for MS Restaurant Corporation dba Denny's Restaurant, 11730
North Dodge Street, Hwy. 1 & I-80. Approving a Class C Beer -Wine
License and Sunday Sales for Bien Le dba Saigon Restaurant of Iowa 193 /
City, 209 N. Linn. Approving a Class C Beer -Wine License for Neil
0. Wicks & Kevin M. Lenane dba Maid -Rite Corner, 630 Iowa Avenue.
Approving a Class C Liquor License for Virgil Pollard dba Magoo's, 19,33
206 N. Linn. Approving a Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for
Randall's International, Inc. dba Randall Foods, 1851 L. Muscatine /93
Road. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Gabe's,9/ 9 S
Inc. dba Gabe's/Oasis, 330 E. Washington Street. Approving a Class
E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for 7 -Eleven Sales Corporation, District 1934
#1334 dba 7 -Eleven Store 918048, 820 First Avenue. RES. 86-349, /9 3
Bk. 93, p. 949, APPROVING A CIGARETTE REFUND. RES. 86-350, Bk. 93,
p. 950, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. 19.3t
Setting Public Hearings: To set a public hearing for 1/13/87,
on a resolution to authorize proposed design plans and letting of /93 9
construction bids for the development of the Plaza Mini -Park. To
set a public hearing for 1/13/87, on a resolution to authorize establish-
ment of a City park on the eastern portion of vacated Harrison Street / 15Z o
adjacent to Linn Street.
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Resolutions: RES. 86-351, Bk. 93, p. 951, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT / V/
NO. 30 to the Iowa City Code of Ordinances.
Correspondence: Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting 42
certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Assistant iff43
Streets Superintendent/Streets and Sanitation; Housing Management /9 j411
Aid/HIS Assisted Housing; Clerk Typist/Leased Housing. Memo from /9 ys
the Traffic Engineer re: Parking prohibition on Roberts Road; Stop /9tlG
sign on Gryn Drive at Mormon Trek Blvd.; Stop sign on Phoenix Drive
at Rohret Road; Stop sign on Walden Court at Rohret Road; Parking iy yP
prohibition on Southgate Avenue; Parking prohibition on Keokuk Street / 4z9
from Southgate Avenue to Sandusky Avenue. so
Correspondence: Lynn Griebahn regarding Recreation Department
rental of Santa suits, referred to the City Mgr. /9S/
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings
as set.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for
1/13/87, on a resolution to amend the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update to /fsa
change the land use classification of Streb South Industrial Park from
Industrial to Intensive Commercial. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for
1/13/87, on an ordinance to rezone a 13.83 acre subdivision known as Streb /953
South Industrial Park from I-1 to CI -1. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/O, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to approve the preliminary
Planned Development Housing Plan for Meadow Ridge to be located on an /f5
8.11 acre tract at 1900 North Dubuque Street (Old Highway 218). No one
appeared.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to approve
the preliminary Planned Development Housing (PDH) Plan for Meadow Ridge, 55
be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Courtney,
Dickson, McDonald, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Strait.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to rezone
property located at 401 South Gilbert Street from CC -2 to CB -2, be given
first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney, Dickson, McDonald,
Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 86-3304, Bk. 27,
p. 103, TO VACATE AN ALLEY BETWEEN SOUTH GILBERT COURT AND SOUTH VAN BUREN /f✓`
STREET, BLOCK 3, LYON'S FIRST ADDITION, be passed and adopted. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 86-3305, Bk. 27,
p. 104, AMENDING SECTION 36-58(b)(4) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING9/ 58
THE PARKING REGULATIONS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to approve the favorable recommend-
ation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on the rezoning a 1.69 acre /f.59
tract, located approximately 1.5 miles southeast of Iowa City, from A-1,
Rural, to CH, Highway Commercial. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, to approve the favorable recommend-
ation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on the authorization of a
City park on the eastern portion of vacated Harrison Street adjacent to9�
Linn Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.fully/96 /
A resident appeared to urge Council to keep the transit system ered 9G�
functional for the community. Leonard Yeggy, 840 St. Anne's Drive, app I --
re herbicide and pesticide applications within the City limits. Staff
will report back to Council re enforcement and process for citizens to
make complaints. Marjorie Hayden Strait, 1314 Pine Street, read a letter
from Citizens for Transit and requested a separate public hearing be held
on transit budget issues. Dean Thornberry, 1202 Oakes Dr., asked if a/9("/j
solution has been decided upon for the vehicles parked in the alley between
Linn & Clinton Streets. Thornberry noted concerns re fire trucks being
able to get thru the alley. The Asst. City Mgr. stated the matter is
being reviewed by City staff and options discussed at the Downtown Association
meeting in January. _
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Sr. Center Comm.
one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/88; Airport Zoning Bd. /g G b
of Adjustment - one vacancy for a five-year term ending 2/26/92; Broadband
Telecomm. Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/13/90; CCN /9 6
Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/1/90; Historic Preservation
Conn. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/29/87; Housing Comm. /970
- one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/1/88; Mayor's Youth Employment 19'71
Bd. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/27/90; These appointments
will be made at the 1/27/87 meeting of the city Council.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to make the following City
council appointments: Councilmember John McDonald as representative to /9�'Z
a convention to choose a member of the Johnson County compensation Board;
Dick Buxton, 2655 Hillside, to the Civil Service Commission for an unexpired /� 7_3
Human Rights /9 7�
term ending 4/1/90; Ray Haines, 19 Glendale Crt., to the
comm. for an unexpired term ending 1/1/89; Nancy Madison Rowley, 1606 /9-75
Morningside Dr., to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. for a three-year term
ending 1/1/90; Irene Pelsang, 2026 Glendale Rd., to the Resources Conservation 1,974,
/89; D. Roger Bruner, 111 Sixth /9/ 9 7 7
Comm. for an unexpired term ending 1/1
Avenue, to the Riverfront Comm. for a three-year term ending 12/1/89;
David Clark, 922 Benton Drive, to the Planning and Zoning Comm. for an
unexpired term ending 5/1/91. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Baker, requested a copy of an ordinance re conditional /9 7 9
zoning. Strait acknowledged the Public Library had been awarded a challenge If l
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grant of $125,000 by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The May
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recognized and commended City Mgr. Atkins and Asst. City Atty. Boyle for
research done re the $150,000 fee generated out of refinancing of the
bond issue for the Holiday Inn. The Mayor noted the death of Max Hawkins.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to approve the recommendation /9X.9
e west
of the Design Review Committee on The Mayorthe d facade declaredthenfor mot oo carried
wall of the Paul -Helen Building.
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The following recommendations
noted: Design Review Committee: That the City coordinate completing
streetscape improvements on the east side of Clinton Street (between Washington
Street and Iowa Avenue) with the timing and design of the University of
Iowa's landscaping on the west side. Recommendations of the CCN Comm.: /gds
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(1) Endorses the City Council's plan to fund the Ralston Creek bank stabilization
project for the Mayor's Youth program. (2) That the City Council fund
the Homeless Needs Study in the amount of $2,000 from the contingency
fund. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to move favorable consideration
of a $2,000 allocation from the contingency fund for the Homeless Needs
Study. Marjorie Hayden Strait appeared to support the request. After
discussion the Mayor announced that Councilmembers McDonald, Courtney,
Zuber, and himself did not favor the allocation. The matter will be discussed
at an upcoming JCCOG meeting.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-352, Bk. 93,
p. 952, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA OFFICE OF
HISTORIC PRESERVATON FOR CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) STATUS FOR THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. 86-353, Bk. 93,
p. 953,TO ATTEST
AGREEMENTUWITH IMICHAELEE. HODGEMAYOROAUTHORIZIINGSIGN ANDHPLACEMENTCITYERK OF A SIDEWALKARAMP /9pv 7
ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE CORNER OF LINN AND MARKET STREETS. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-354, Bk. 93,
ST AN
AGREEMENTUWITHITHE LUTHERANALSERVICCESOFIOWAFORTHE USE
GOSOCIIHGN AND THE CITY CKTO EOF 1986
1988
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING
REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER FOR YOUTH
(COFFELT PLACE) LOCATED AT 416 SOUTH DODGE STREET. Morrie Adams, Director
of Coffelt Place, appeared. After discussion, Council agreed to revise
the agreement and release $5,000 now from the 1986 contingency fund and
the remaining $8,000 will be held until a decision from HUD regarding
continuation of the CDBG program. The City Atty. requested the minutes
reflect an amendment to the effect that all but $5,000 was contingent
upon 1987 COBB funds. 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. 86-355, Bk.
93, THE CSAPPROVING
COMMUNITY ECONCRIt
BETTERMENT
ITYANDTHEIOWA DEPARTMENTOFECONOMICDEVELAAGREEMENT BETWEEN
DEVELOPMENT FOR
WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN SOFTWARE, INC. (CADSI) TO
ASSIST IN PURCHASE OF LAND AND CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING TO HOUSE CADSI IS
OPERATIONS. Staffinember Cain present for discussion. Council requested
a breakdown of job functions for the projected 36 newjobs. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-356, Bk. 93,
p. 956, APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND COMPUTER AIDED
DESIGN SOFTWARE, INC. (CADSI) FOR $100,000 OF COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT /9 yO
FUNDS TO ASSIST IN PURCHASE OF LAND AND CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING TO
HOUSE CADSI'S OPERATIONS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-357, Bk.
93, CONTRACT57KCA9033RIHOUSINGEEXECUTION OF A CERTIFICATE PROGRAMISED PROJECTUAL ylA05NE022UO0INS
/011. / 9 9 /
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-358, Bk. 93,
p. 958AND
RATE
DEMAND�INDUSTRIALNDEVELOPMENTTHENCE REFUNDINGLREVENUE,
BOND (MILLARDOF $2000,000BLE WAREHOUSE%/ 5?2
PROJECT), THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST TO SECURE
SAID BOND, THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH MILLARD
WAREHOUSE, IOWA CITY, A NEBRASKA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, AND THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MILLARD WAREHOUSE, IOWA
CITY, A NEBRASKA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, LARRY A. LARSEN, L&B CORPORATION,
A NEBRASKA CORPORATION, NORWEST BANK MINNEAPOLIS, N.A., AND DAILY TAX
FREE INCOME FUND, INC. Finance Director Vitosh present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-359, Bk. 93,
p. 959, AUTHORIZING A RESOLUTION FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $2,000,000
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (MILLARD WAREHOUSE PROJECT), SERIESj_/ 93
1986, THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST TO SECURE SAID
BOND, THE EXECUTION, AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH MILLARD WAREHOUSE,
IOWA CITY, A NEBRASKA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MILLARD WAREHOUSE, IOWA CITY, A NEBRASKA
GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, L&B CORPORATION, A NEBRASKA CORPORATION, LARRY A.
LARSEN, MERRRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INCORPORATED AND NORWEST
BANK MINNEAPOLIS, N.A. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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. 86-3306, Bk. 27, p. 105,
AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY TO CHANGE SPEED
LIMITS ON PARTS OF GILBERT STREET AND DUBUQUE STREET, be voted on for 19934
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 Baker, that ORD. 86-3307, Bk. 27, p.
106, AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY TO CHANGE 99✓r
SPEED LIMITS ON PARTS OF U.S. HIGHWAY 6, be passed and adopted. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session
to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining
with City employee organizatons; as such discussionis exempted from
the provisions of Chapter 21 according to Chapter 20.11(3) and to discuss
strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where
litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice
or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session
8:50 P.M.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO,
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 12, 1986
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Information in Friday's Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Budget Review
b. Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet �y
c. Artwork - Terrill Mill Park �9
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Memorandum from the Planning Staff regarding Plaza Minipark design presenta-
tion.
Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding the proposed
Iowa City Parks and Recreation Foundation.
Minutes of November 19 meeting of the Wastewater Treatment Project - Staff
Project Management Committee. 46
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Copy of memo from Metcalf & Eddy regarding subcontractors.
Copy of letter from HUD regarding Housing Assistance Plan.
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News release from Library regarding $125,000 challenge grant. o,
News release regarding availability of salt/sand mixture for residents. _oi
Memoranda from the Director of Finance:
a. Cash Management and Review
b. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report oa
c. Management recommendations from McGladrey, Hendrickson & Pullen. 0
Copy of letter from Mary Neuhauser and reply from Library Bd. President
Riley Grimes re library service reductions. ode
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