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Icwa City Council, reg. mtg., 1171T, 1:30
P.N. at the Civic Center. Mayor Morisco presiding.
Councilmanbers present: Mbrisco, Baker, Courtney,
Strait, Zuber. Absent: Dickson, McDonald.
moved and seconded that the follodirg item; and
recmnedations in the Consent Calendar be received,
or approved, and/or adapted as anended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the
regular oeeting of 11/4/86, and special meeting
of 11/10/86, as published, subject to correc-
tion, as recamended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Canmissions: City
Council and Bd./Co4n. representatives -10/30/86;
Huren Rights Como. - 9/29/86; Housing Corm.
-10/21/86; Resources Conservation Came.
-10/13/86, 10/21/86; Airport CTM. - 10/9/86;
P&R Corm. - 10/8/86; Police and Fire Retirenent
Joint System Bd. - 9/30/86, 10/29/86; Brnad)and
Telecan unications Cama. - 10/28/86.
permit motions and Resolutions: Approving
the transfer of a Class C Beer Permit for
East-West Driental Foods, 624 S. Gilbert Street.
Approving a Class E Liquor License for Osco Drug
Store 044B, 201 South Clinton. Approving a
Class C Liquor License for mane's, 5 S. Dubuque
Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for
the Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert. Ap-
proving a Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales
for East-West Oriental Foods, 624 S. Gilbert
Street. RES. 86.333, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT.
RES. 86-334, ISSUING A CIGAWM PERMIT. Ap-
proving a Class C Beer -Wine License and Suday
Sales for Pagliai's Pizza LTD, 302 East
Bloa dngton. Approving a Class C Liquor License
and Sunday Sales for Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803
Boynm. Approving a Class E Liquor License for
Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway. Approving a
Class E Liquor License for Ioda City Liquor
Store, 1922 Keokuk. Approving a Class B Wine
Pemit for Rocky Rococo's Pizza, 118 S. Dubuque
Street. FES. 86-335, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Approving a Class C Liquor License for Coaches
Comer, 1220 Hwy. 6 West.
motions: Approving disburserrents in the
amount of $2,547,847.03 for the period of 10/1
thru 10/31/86, as recommended by the Fin. Dir.,
subject to audit. Approving Abstract of Special
Election of 11/4/86, granting Gas & Electric
Franchises to Ioe-Illinois Gas & Electric.
Council Actions
November 18, 1986
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Resolutions: FES. 86-336, ACCEPTING TIE
HOW FOR TRE BURLINGTON MEET BRIDGE RECON-
STRUCTION PROACT B[F-00O1-5-(32)-2K-52.
Correspondence: Mary Parden expressing
appreciation to the City Council for the oppor-
tunity of saving on the CCN Camn. ham from
the Traffic Engr.: Parking prohibition on
Ridgarood Lane; Parking prohibition on Virginia
Drive; Parking on Orchard Court.
Application for the Use of Streets and
Public Grounds: Rebecca Rosenbaum to have a
peace vigil at the carer of Gilbert and Wash-
ington on 11/7/86, approved.
The Mayor declared the notion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for
12/16/86, on an ordinance to establish a Planned
Development Housing Overlay (OP6i-12) Zone an an
8.11 acre tract located at 1900 North Dubuque Street
(Old Highway 218) and to be known as Meadow Ridge.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to
rezone property located at 401 South Gilbert Street
from CC -2 to CB -2.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance to vacate
an alley between South Gilbert Cart and South Van
Buren Street, in Block 3, Lyon's First Addition, be
given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared
the notion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance to amend
Section 36-58(b)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance concern-
ing the parking regulations, be given second vote
for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 86.3303, UPENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF
ROOMER AID OF ROOMING WIT, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 86-337, APPRDV-
ING TIE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE WrESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT PLM FOR TLE IOWI INTERSTATE RAILROAD
OFFICE BUILDING, LOCATED ON A TORITON OF THE
11EMILIVD PAIL CORPORATION RIGHT -OF -W ky, ADJACENT TO
BOCK 4, PAGE'S ADDITION, IOVA CITY, IOTA. George
Ruppert, 823 Webster, presented a letter of concerns
re the proposed development. Larry Schnittjer, Mt45
Consultants, appeared representing the developer.
Moved and seconded to adapt RES. 86-338, APPRDV-
IME A MINOR APEMDMENT TO TIE FINAL LARGE SCALE
WWR€SIDENTIAL DEVEI.OPKNT (LM) R -Ai for
Hy-Vee/Drugb&n at 1201 North Dodge Street.
A public hearing was held on a resolution au-
thorizing conveyance by quit claim deed of the
City's interest in a utility easenent located on Lot
3, Auditor's Plat 32 (ODI).
Council Actions
November 18, 1986
Page 3
Moved and seconded to adopt PES. 86-339, AU HOR-
IZIliG OWPNCE BY QUIT CLAIM DEED OF THE CITY'S
INTEREST IN A UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT N3,
AUDITOR'S RAT 32.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to
remove Michael McDonald frau the Ices City Board of
Adjustment.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 86-340, TO
REHM MICHAEL MCDONALD FROM THE IM CITY BOARD OF
P USIW.
Bruce Nestor, representing the Iaa Coalition
Against Apartheid and The Progressive Student Net-
work, appeared to urge Council support of sanction
against South Africa. E.L. Gvovig, AARP merber and
hammer, appeared re salary negotiations and the
pension system of Fire and Police Deparbrents.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies:
Humes Rights Corm. - one vacancy for an unexpired
term ending I/1/89; Bd. of Adjustnemt - one vacancy
for an unexpired term ceding 1/1/91. These appoint -
merits will be made at the 1/13/87 meeting of the
City Council.
The Mayor rated there were no applications for
the vacancies on the Riverfront Crnm. and Civil
Service Calm., and stated they will be readvertised.
Councilmember Courtney rated the abandoned cars
and requested an update on the property adjacent to
the car wash on First Avenue. The City FT. stated
the matter is being pursued. Arbrisco congratulated
Councilrtember Strait on his 72nd birthday on Thurs-
day. Baker questioned whether foetal action was
necessary to direct staff to place stop signs at the
three-way intersection of Summit and Kirkwood. roved
and seconded to direct staff to install a three-way
stop at Summit and Kirkwood. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Strait asked when the Sokol prop-
erty would be cleaned up. The City Atty. reported
the matter had gone to court and the judge passed
sentence. City Mr. will follow-up.
City Mgr. clarified an issue raised at the
informl session the previous evening re the speed
limit on the HigMy 6 Bypass. io stated the speed
would be reduced from 45 to 35 west of Keokuk and
from 45 to 50 east of Keokuk.
Recommendations of Boards and Cmmissions noted
as follows: Recarmadation of the Housing Conm. to
resolve the question of eligibility for housing
assistance of single persons vho are living in
Rental Rehabilitated Units. Recomer&tion of the
Broadband Teleccnm. Corm. that the Production Coor-
dinator position be upgraded to full-time in the
FY88 Budget.
Council Actions
Novenber 18, 1986
Page 4
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 86.341, AUTHOR-
IZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMD THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN X4EDENT WITH THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD
COMPANY, for inpovmmts to railroad crossings.
Moved and seconded to adopt TES. 86.342, APPTDV-
Itx IM CITY'S 19811 TINDII,H 1992 STFE7 CA -w -
TION PROGRAM.
MNed and seconded to adopt RFS. 86.343, MM-
IZIDG FILING OF A COHM.NITI DEVELGHENT e= GRANT
PRO01M STATEMENT FOR 1981 LADER THE HOUSING IVO
CO4MINITY OEVELOPPENT ACT OF 1914, AS AMfJDE D,
INCLUDING ALL UOERSTALOINGS AHD ASSURNMFS CON-
TAINED THEREIN AT OESIMTING 1FE CITY M9VALER AS
THE AU W12ED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE
GRANT, as waded.
Moved and seconded to adopt TES. 86.344, AUTHOR-
IZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLBK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN TEGAMING A PROMISSORY NOTE
EXECUTED BY RDSEM4RY V. FTE -SER.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 86-345, AUROR-
IZItG THE EXECUTION OF AN NUK CQMBJTIONS
CONTRACT, HOUSING VOL1M PROGRAM PROJECT
MIA05-VO22-003.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending
Section 23-189 of the Municipal Code of Ioke City to
change speed limits an parts of Gilbert Street and
Dubuque Street, be given first vote for passage. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 86346, ESTAB-
LISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
REAL PROPERTY AMD/OR PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE WEST
EENTON STTEET BtIOGE WIDENING PROJECT
(BRM -M•4044(1) -8B-52), PARCELS A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J, L AND N.
Moved and seconded to adjourn, 8:35 P.M. The
Mayor declared the notion carried.
For a more detailed 8 complete description of
Council Activities b Disbursenents, see Office of
the C erk and Finance Dgmarhmnt.
jw:�.sAr<LLIAM J. AM BRISCO, MWYOR
s AN K. KA[R, CITY CLERK
Submitted for Publication - 11/25/86.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
November 18, 1986
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/18/86, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco,
Baker, Courtney, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Dickson, McDonald.
Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Moen, Milkman,
Nugent, Penney, Farmer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 86-C80,
Side 2, 233 -END; 86-C83, Side 1, 1 -END.
The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar. Moved by
Courtney, seconded by Strait, 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 11/4/86, and special meeting of 11/10/86, as published, subject to
correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City Council and Bd./Comm.
representatives 10/30/86; Human Rights Corn. - 9/29/86; Housing
Comm. - 10/21/86; Resources Conservation Comm. - 10/13/86, 10/27/86;
Airport Comm. - 10/9/86; P&R Comm. - 10/8/86; Police and Fire
Retirement Joint Systems Bd. - 9/30/86, 10/28/86; Broadband Telecomm.
Comm. 10/28/86.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving the transfer of
a Class C Beer Permit for Inn Ho Shinn dba East-West Oriental Foods,
624 S. Gilbert Street. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Osco
Drug, Inc. dba Osco Drug Store #448, 201 South Clinton. Approving a
Class C Liquor License for Michael Evans dba Mama's, 5 S. Dubuque
Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Inc. Limited dba The
Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert. Approving a Class C Beer Permit
and Sunday Sales for Inn Ho Shinn dba East-West Oriental Foods, 624
S. Gilbert Street. RES. 86-333, Bk. 93, p.934, ISSUING A DANCING
PERMIT. RES. 86-334, Bk. 93, p. 935, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Approving a Class C Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for Armond
Pagliai dba Pagliai's Pizza LTD, 302 East Bloomington. Approving a
Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Yen Ching Restaurant, Inc.
dba Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum. Approving a Class E Liquor
License for Nash Finch Company dba Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway.
Approving a Class E Liquor License for Bravco Investments, Inc. dba
Iowa City Liquor Store, 1922 Keokuk. Approving a Class B Wine Permit
for Pan Style Pizza Corp. of Iowa dba Rocky Rococo's Pizza, 118 S.
Dubuque Street. RES. 86-335, Bk. 93, p. 936, ISSUING A CIGARETTE
PERMIT. Approving a Class C Liquor License for James Burr dba Coaches
Corner, 1220 Hwy. 6 West.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of
$2,547,847.03 for the period of 10/1 thru 10/31/86, as recommended by
the Fin. Dir., subject to audit. Approving Abstract of Special Election
of 11/4/86, granting Gas & Electric Franchises to Iowa -Illinois Gas
& Electric.
Resolutions: RES. 86-336, Bk. 93, p. 937, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
BHF -0001-5-(32)--2K-52.
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Council Activities
November 18, 1986
Page 2
Correspondence: Mary Parden expressing appreciation to the
City Council for the opportunity of serving on the CCN Comm.
Memo from the Traffic Engr.: Parking prohibition on Ridgewood
Lane; Parking prohibition Virginia Drive; Parking on Orchard
Court.
Application for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds:
Rebecca Rosenbaum to have a peace vigil at the corner of Gilbert
and Washington on 11/7/86, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson, McDonald absent.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. t
Moved by Strait, seconded 'by Zuber, to set a public hearing for
12/16/86, on an ordinance to establish a Planned Development Housing
Overlay (OPOH-12) Zone on an 8.11 acre tract located at 1900 North
Dubuque Street (Old Highway 218) and to be known as Meadow Ridge.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson,
McDonald absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property located
at 401 South Gilbert street from CC -2 to CB -2. No one appeared.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance to vacate
an alley between South Gilbert Court and South Van Buren Street in Block
3, Lyon's First Addition, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson, McDonald absent. The Mayor j
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to amend
Section 36-58(b)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance concerning the parking re- '
gulations, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, that ORD. 86-3303, Bk. 27,
p. 102, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF ROOM-
ER AND OF ROOMING UNIT, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-337, Bk.
93, P. 938, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD OFFICE BUILDING,
LOCATED ON A PORTION OF THE HEARTLAND RAIL CORPORATION RIGHT-OF-WAY,
ADJACENT TO BLOCK 4,PAGE'S ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. George Ruppert,
823 Webster, presented a letter of concerns re the proposed development.
Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, appeared representing the developer.
Council requested information be furnished to them re the size of the
storm sewer after review by the Engineering Dept. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-338, Bk.
CALE NON-
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT MAMENDMENTVING A MINOR T
OPMENT (LSNRD)PLANforHy- 0
Vee/DrugtownatHE FINAL LARGE S 1201 North
Dodge Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson,
McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance
by quit claim deed of the City's interest in a utility easement located
on Lot 3, Auditor's Plat 32 (BDI). No one appeared.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 86-339, 8k. 93,
P. 940, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE BY QUIT CLAIM DEED OF THE CITY'S INTEREST
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November 18, 1986
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IN A UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT #3, AUDITOR'S PLAT 32. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson, McDonald absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to remove Michael McDonald
from the Iowa City Board of Adjustment. No one appeared. The City Atty.
explained the State and City Codes relative to holdinga public hearing
on unexcused absenses.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 86-340, Bk. 93,
p. 941, TO REMOVE MICHAEL MCDONALD'FROM THE IOWA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson, McDonald absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Bruce Nestor, representing the Iowa Coalition AgainstrApartheid
and The Progressive Student Network, appeared to urge Council support
of sanction against South Africa. E.L. Gvovig, AARP member and homeowner,
appeared re salary negotiations and the pension system of Fire and Police
Departments.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Human Rights Comm.
- one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/89; Bd. of Adjustment
- one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/91. These appointments
will be made at the 1/13/87 meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted there were no applications for the vacancies an
the Riverfront Comm. and Civil Service Comm., and stated they will be
readvertised.
Councilmember Courtney noted the abandoned cars and requested an
update on the property adjacent to the car wash on First Avenue. The
City Mgr. stated the matter is being pursued. Ambrisco congratulated
Councilmember Strait on his 72nd birthday on Thursday. Baker questioned
whether formal action was necessary to direct staff to place stop signs
at the three-way intersection of Summit and Kirkwood. Moved by Baker,
seconded by Courtney, to direct staff to install a three-way stop at
Summit and Kirkwood. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
5/0, Dickson, McDonald absent. Strait asked when the Sokol property
would be cleaned up. The City Atty. reported the matter had gone to
court and the judge passed sentence. The City will probably remove
the debris and charge him for the clean-up, City Mgr. will follow-up.
City Mgr. clarified an issue raised at the informal session the
previous evening re the speed limit on the Highway 6 By-pass. He stated
the speed would be reduced from 45 to 35 west of Keokuk and from 45
to 50 east of Keokuk.
Recommendations of Boards and Commissions noted as follows: Recommend-
ation of the Housing Comm. to resolve the question of eligibility for
housing assistance of single persons who are living in Rental Rehabilitated
Units. Recommendation of the Broadband Telecomm. Comm. that the Production
Coordinator position be upgraded to full-time in the FY88 Budget..
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-341, Bk.
93, p. 942, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AND AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD COMPANY, for improvements
to railroad crossings. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson,
McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-342, Bk. 93,
p. 943, APPROVING IOWA CITY'S 1987 THROUGH 1992 STREET CONSTRUCTION
PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson, McDonald
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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November 18, 1986
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Moved by Courtney, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 86-343,
Bk. 93, p. 944, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR 1987 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES
CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT, as amended, with revisions from
the informal session as distributed. Staffinember Milkman outlined the
procedure for adding or deleting projects at a later-fime,and reviewed
recommendations from CCN Comm. from their meeting of 11/18/86. Affirm-
ative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson, McDonald absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-344, Bk. 93,
p. 945, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY ROSEMARY V.
FEESER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson, McDonald
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-345, Bk.
93, p. 946, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT,
HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM PROJECT RIA05-VO22-003. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance amending
Section 23-189 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City to change speed limits
on parts of Gilbert Street and Dubuque Street, be given first vote for
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson, McDonald
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 86-346, Bk.
93, p. 947, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISTION OF REAL
PROPERTY AND/OR PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE WEST BENTON STREET BRIDGE WIDE-
NING PROJECT (BRM -M -4044(1)-8B-52), PARCELS A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H,
I, J, L AND N. The City Atty. stated this was the first step in implement-
ing the Benton Street Bridge Improvement Project and hoped that all
parcels could be acquired at values stated in the resolution. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson, McDonald absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn, 8:35 P.M. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson, McDonald
j absent.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
WILLIAM J. AMBRISC , M YOR
OFFICIAL CW CIL ACTIONS -11!25/86
The cost of publishing the following proceedings
& claims is E . Cumulative cost for this
calendar year for said pibl ication is $
Iowa City Council, spec. mtg., 1125/86, 12:00
noon at the Civic Center. Mayor Ahbrisco presiding.
Councilmebers present: Aabrisco, Dickson,
Courtney, McDonald, Strait, Zube•. Absent: Baker.
Monad and seconded to adopt RES. 86-341, AUTHOR-
IZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA
CEPARTNENr OF ECONOMIC CEVELDRENT FOR IOWA COMMU-
NITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT FINDING.
A public hearing was held on intention to issue
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Mid -City Hotel
Associates - lova City Project), Ther Mayor and the
City Mgr. outlined the agreement and $150,ODO pay-
ment to the City from the Holiday Ion.
Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 86.348, AUTHOR-
IZING TIE ISSLAWE OF $8,375,000 COd1EFCIAL DEVELOP -
MEM REWN1E REFUNDING BONDS (MID -CITY HOTEL
ASSOCIATES - IOWA CITY PROJECT) SERIES 1986 CF TIE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR TIE PURPOSE OF MAKING A
LOW TO ASSIST MY A. JOIPSON, JR., O/B/AMIX ITY
HOTEL ASSOCIATES IOWA CITY, IN THE REFINDING OF TIE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, LENDER -ASSISTED COMMERCIAL
LEVELOMIT REVENE BONDS (MID -CITY HOTEL ASSOCIATES
- IOWA CITY PROJECT) SERIES 1983; AUTHORIZING THE
EIECLfION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN FPMDIG DDCU-
*NIS PERTAINING TO TIE FRODLCr; AUTHORIZING AN
ASSIGMENT OF CERTAIN FINANCING DOCMNTS FOR FUR-
THER SECURING TIE FANNf OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING
TIE SALE OF SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT
OF A TRUSTEE; AND RELATED MATTERS.
Mtoved and seconded 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 consideration and vote be waived and the
second consideration be given at this tire. The
Mayor declared the nation carried. Moved and sec-
onded that the ordinance amending Section 23-189 of
the Municipal Code of lova City to change speed
limits on parts of U.S. Highway 6, be given second
vote for passage. The Mayor declared tMe motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 12:10 p.m. The
Moyer declared the motion carried.
A more caplete description of Council activi-
ti is file in the office of the City Clerk.
�C� 1 A%-. ' !+'QILLIAM J. AMBRISCO, MAYOR
sMARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERKaua�J %
Submitted for publication 12/4/86
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
November 25, 1986
Iowa City Council, spec. mtg., 11/25/86, 12:00 noon at the Civic
Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco,
Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Baker. Staffinembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Boyle, Karr, Cain. Council minutes recorded
on Tape 86-C83, Side 2, 1-98.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-347, Bk. 93,
p. 948, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR IOWA COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT
ACCOUNT FUNDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on intention to issue Industrial
Development Revenue Bonds (Mid -City Hotel Associates - Iowa City
Project). The Mayor and City Mgr. outlined the agreement and $150,000
payment to the City from the Holiday Inn. No one appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-348, Bk.
93, p. 949, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $8,375,000 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (MID -CITY HOTEL ASSOCIATES - IOWA CITY PROJECT)
SERIES 1986 OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING
A LOAN TO ASSIST HARRY A. JOHNSON, JR., D/B/A MID -CITY HOTEL ASSOCIATES
- IOWA CITY, IN THE REFUNDING OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
LENDER -ASSISTED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MID -CITY HOTEL
ASSOCIATES - IOWA CITY PROJECT) SERIES 1983; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN FINANCING DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT;
AUTHORIZING AN ASSIGNMENT OF CERTAIN FINANCING DOCUMENTS FOR FURTHER
SECURING THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID BONDS;
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE; AND RELATED MATTERS. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/0, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Nays: None.
Abstained: Courtney. Absent: Baker.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by McDonald, 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 consideration and vote be waived and the seconded
consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by McDonald, that the ordinance amending Section
23-189 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City to change speed limits on parts
of U.S. Highway 6, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn 12:10 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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, Melling, 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 3g(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:
of 11/18 Approval
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spec.mtg.of11/25/86, aspublished, subject tog
correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - 10/8/86,
Riverfrront Comm.- 11/5/8618/Historic Preservation /
ervationComm.
86, 11-2011/12/86;
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
11/20/86; Resources Conservation Comm. - 11/10/86; Airport Comm.
- 11/13/86, 11/21/86; Design Review Comm. - 11/12/86.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class E Liquor
License for Hy -Vee Food Store, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store #1, 501
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,
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
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,
206 N. Linn. Approving a Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for
Randall's International, Inc, dba Randall Foods, 1851 L. Muscatine
Road. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Gabe'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
#1334 dba 7 -Eleven Store #18048, 820 First Avenue. RES. 86-349,
Bk. 93, p. 949, APPROVING A CIGARETTE REFUND. RES. 86-350, Bk. 93,
P. 950, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT.
Setting on a resolution btocauthorize proposed design Hearings: To set a iplans rand letting3ing for of7,
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
adjacent to Linn Street.
Council Activities
12/16/86
Page 2
Resolutions: RES. 86-351, Bk. 93, p. 951, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT
NO. 30 to the Iowa City Code of Ordinances.
Correspondence: Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting
certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Assistant
Streets Superintendent/Streets and Sanitation; Housing Management
Aid/HIS Assisted Housing; Clerk Typist/Leased Housing. Memo from
the Traffic Engineer re: Parking prohibition on Roberts Road; Stop
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
prohibition on Southgate Avenue; Parking prohibition on Keokuk Street
from Southgate Avenue to Sandusky Avenue.
Correspondence: Lynn Griebahn regarding Recreation Department
rental of Santa suits, referred j to the City Mgr. 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
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
South Industrial Park from I-1 to CI -1. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, 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
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,
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
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 CONCERNING
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
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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12/16/86
Page 3
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 to
Linn Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
A resident appeared to urge Council to keep the transit system fully
functional for the community. Leonard Yeggy, 840 St. Anne's Drive, appeared
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
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 Ed.
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
Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/1/90; Historic Preservation
Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/29/87; Housing Comm.
- one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/1/88; Mayor's Youth Employment
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
a convention to choose a member of the Johnson County compensation Board;
Dick Buxton, 2655 Hillside, to the Civil Service Commission for an unexpired
term ending 4/1/90; Ray Haines, 19 Glendale Crt., to the Human Rights
Comm. for an unexpired term ending 1/1/89; Nancy Madison Rowley, 1606
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
Comm. for an unexpired term ending 1/1/89; D. Roger Bruner, 111 Sixth
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
zoning. Strait acknowledged the Public Library had been awarded a challenge
grant of $125,000 by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Mayor
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
of the Design Review Committee on the revised facade plan for the west
wall of the Paul -Helen Building. The Mayor declared the motion carried
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.:
Council Activities
12/16/86
Page 4
(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, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL E. HODGE AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF A SIDEWALK RAMP
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,
p. 954, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF IOWA FOR THE USE OF 1986
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 CDBG 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, p. 955, APPROVING A COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR $100,000
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'S
OPERATIONS. Staffinember Cain present for discussion. Council requested
a breakdown of job functions for the projected 36 new jobs. 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
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, p. 957, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REVISED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
CONTRACT, KC -9033, HOUSING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM PROJECT #IAO5-E022-001/011.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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12/16/86
Page 5
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-358, Bk. 93,
p. 958, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $2,000,000 VARIABLE RATE
DEMAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REFUNDING REVENUE BOND (MILLARD WAREHOUSE
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), SERIES
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
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
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 discussion is exempted from
the provisions of Chapter 21 according to Chapter 20.17(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.
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MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 15, 1986
Informal Council Meeting: December 15, 1986 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Cham-
bers at the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding.
Council Present: Strait, Zuber, Baker, Ambrisco, Courtney, McDonald, Dickson
Staff Present: Karr, Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Milkman, Cain, Beagle, Moen,
Donner, Trueblood, Rockwell, Vitosh, Bieri.
Tape recording: Reel 86-C82, Side 1, 406 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; Reel 86-C84, Side
1, 1 -End, Side 2, 1-205.
Planning and Zoning
A. Setting a public
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Reel 86-C82, Side 1
e
werdulon
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan which-wouluwwmd changectheuob designation
of Streb South Industrial Park from Industrial to Intensive Commercial. A
motion to approve the proposed amendment failed for lack of a second. In
response to Ambrisco, Beagle stated CI -1 zone contains more intensive and
land consumptive food establishmentsuses. Baker
or fast
could beestablisheaskeif d u�kBeaglet stateds�those stypes of
businesses are allowed in the CI -1 zone.
B. Setting a public hearin for January 13 1987 on
13.83 acre subdivision known as Streb South Ind
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C. Public hearino on
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--- I—.... UUUuquu avreec. moen explained the developer, Mr. Phipps,
proposes to eve op 1 condominium dwellings, clustered in three groups on
three acres of the 8.11 acre tract. Moen stated the remaining 5 acres
would remain undeveloped. In response to Baker, Moen stated the condomin-
ium owners' agreement will include provisions requiring the remaining 5
acres to remain in its natural state. Moen said there is also a provision
allowing for the extension of Tanglewood Street in the northeast corner of
the tract. Moen explained the City staff and the Planning and Zoning
Commission feel development to the east of the tract has not yet been
determined and provisions to allow for the extension of Tanglewood provide
flexibility. In response to Strait, Moen said the tract is located at 1900
S. Dubuque Street, south of Interstate 80 and north of Bjaysville.
D. Ordinance to a rove the PDH Ian for Meadow Rid e. Moen noted the appli-
can as reques a expe i e ac on on s or finance and the owner south
of the development, Mr. Slezak, approves of the development.
E. Ordinance to rezoneproperty located at 401 S Gilbert Street from CC -2 to
B L.L. No Council discussion.
F. Ordinance
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i Council discussion.
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December 15, 1986
Page 2
G. Ordinance to amend Section M -58(b)(41 of the Zoning Ordinance concerning
the parking regu actions. No Counci discussion.
H. Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone a 1.69
acre tract. ocated aDDroxim to e v 1.5 mi es southeast of Iowa Citv. from
I.
purchased the 1.69 acre tract and an adjacent 5 acre tract; the Lyvers have
built a personal dwelling and an additional building to house equipment for
their tree surgery business on the 5 acre tract; and the Lyvers would like
to rezone the 1.69 acre tract from Rural to Highway Commercial to allow for
future expansion of their tree surgery operation. Moen stated the Fringe
Area 6 policy encourages agricultural use for this particular area but that
staff feels the request is not unreasonable and would not contradict the
intentions of the Area 6 policy because the area is isolated from the
adjacent agriculturally zoned land and is adjacent to a sizeable Highway
Commercial -zoned property. Moen said staff and the Planning and Zoning
Commission reconmend approval of the rezoning request. McDonald noted that
he has not been notified of any problems concerning the Area 6 policy in
the area.
tion of me city DarK on the eastern Dort70n of vacated Harrison btreet
asscent co Linn street, moen expiainea Hanoicare inc. nas suomittea a
reques o es ab fs a park on Harrison Street vacated right-of-way immedi-
ately west of Linn Street. The park will be developed by Handicare Inc.
with CDBG funds and owned and maintained by the City. Moen noted the
project has been endorsed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Parks
and Recreation Commission. In response to Strait, Moen said CDBG funds
could be used to fund this type of project. Parks & Re. Dir. Trueblood
stated maintenance of the park would not increase the Parks and Recreation
Department's budget but there may be costs associated with future replace-
ment of equipment. Rockwell said Handicare proposes to establish the play-
ground on public property because of the expense and size limitations to
establish the playground adjacent to St. Patrick's Church. In response to
McDonald, Rockwell stated the proposed playground would be located on
Harrison Street vacated right-of-way imnediately west of Linn Street, on
the west side of the street.
Item /11 -
ion of an aooli
Moen said this resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the
Iowa Office of Historic Preservation requesting Certified Local Government
(CLG) status for the City of Iowa City. Moen explained that communities
that qualify for CLG status are eligible to receive financial aid through
this program for preservation related activities.
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December 15, 1986
Page 3
Plaza Minipark Design Reel 86-C82, Side 2
Bill Nowysz presented information regarding renovation of the Paul -Helen Build-
ing and the design of the Plaza Minipark. Nowysz explained the Plaza Minipark
design takes into consideration criteria established by the renovation of the
Paul -Helen Building, City staff and committees involved in determining the use
of the park. The design of the park provides for a large gathering area, an
intimate seating area, and continuation of the existing mall. Nowysz referred
Councilmembers to design drawings of the Paul -Helen Building and Plaza Mini -
park. Nowysz stated tuckpointing, cleaning and resalvaging of the brick is
being done on the Paul -Helen Building facade, the entrance to the Paul -Helen
Building will remain as previously proposed, and an archway salvaged from the
University of Iowa old Armory will be used at the entryway into the building.
Nowysz presented details regarding the design of the minipark. Nowysz
explained criteria used in the design of the minipark were the east of mainte-
nance, watering and maintenance of planters, and matching the existing mall.
Nowysz stated the area should be considered a•gateway into downtown Iowa City
and the kiosk in the existing mall presents a blockage to that gateway. In
response to Zuber, Nowysz said estimated costs for the minipark is $143,900 and
it would cost an additional ;17,000 to move the kiosk. In response to Baker,
Nowysz said the north end of the minipark is open to allow people to cut
through the minipark. McDonald inquired about the construction timetable.
Nowysz said the minipark could be set up for spring construction and would take
three to four months to complete. Rockwell said the project could be bid out
in February and that Project GREEN received information regarding the design of
the park.
Paul -Helen Building Facade Reel 86-C82, Side 2
Nowysz presented the design and information regarding the renovation of the
Paul -Helen Building. In response to questions from Councilmembers, Nowysz said
upper floors of the Paul -Helen Building will be accessible from the north
entrance, there is a new stairway and elevator in the building, and the brick
on the west facade of the building may need to be stained to match the new
brick. A Project GREEN representative asked Nowysz to research the installa-
tion of a working underground watering system. The Project GREEN representa-
tive also raised concerns about the lack of available funding for maintenance
and plant replacement in the entire downtown Plaza area. Courtney noted he has
been in contact with the management of the Dain -Bosworth building regarding
work on that building.
Handicapped Children's Park Reel 86-C82, Side 2
Gary Kiebl, Board of Directors of Handicare Inc., explained Handicare is a
nonprofit daycare for preschool children and asked Council to consider the
proposal to develop a public park. Kiebl said he has met with the Planning and
Zoning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and City Engineering staff.
Kiebl requested approval from City Council to proceed with the design of the
park. In response to Ambrisco, Kiebl said Handicare has a ten year lease with
St. Patrick's Church and has fust completed the fied the rst; year of that lease. Ann
childrendirector
theoequivalHandicare,
f 58 Inc..,ull-time positionshare beingcused. fRiley
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Informal Council Meeting
December 15, 1986
Page 4
noted the proposed park and equipment could also be used by elderly. Kiebl
said that Project GREEN has been contacted. Riley said Father Benda, St.
Patrick's Church, has written a letter endorsing the project.
Parks and Recreation Foundation Reel 86-C84, Side 1
Craig Willis stated Council received copies of the articles of incorporation
and bylaws for the proposed Iowa City Parks and Recreation Foundation. Willis
stated the Foundation will allow citizens to contribute and a gift catalog will
be developed and coordinated by staff that will identify priority items needed
by the Parks and Recreation program. The Foundation will serve to channel the
charitable impulses of Iowa Citians. Willis said the Foundation may be eligi-
ble for grants. Willis noted that Mary Weideman and Daryl Henry should be
recognized for their efforts to establish the Foundation. In response to
Zuber, Willis explained the Parks and Recreation Foundation will be similar to
the Library Foundation in structure but will be different in its marketing
approabylaws should ch. kbe Recreationer stated the Parks and
rev ewwed by the City'sLegalincorporation
Department. Bakernq
inquired about
the Articles of Incorporation, Article 6.2. regarding Board of Director member-
ship, and the legal responsibility of the Foundation and Iowa City in lawsuits.
Baker asked what is the Foundation's Board of Directors power to enter into
lawsuits or acquire property without the review of the City Council. Willis
stated that Article 6.2, was deliberately non-specific. Timmins stated the
City's umbrella of liability coverage would not extend to an independent foun-
dation; and the foundation would have to ensure itself. Willis said work to
establish the Parks and Recreation Foundation began in 1984 and this discussion
serves to inform Council about the proposed Foundation. Timmins stated there
should be an accountancy of the Foundation and the City may be able to provide
some accounting service.
Swimming Pool Status Update Reel 86-C84, Side 1
Zuber complained that Council did not receive the proposed 28E Agreement from
the Iowa City School Board. Melling stated staff just received a copy of the
proposed 28E agreement from the Iowa City School Board and it is being reviewed
by City staff. A copy of that agreement and staff comments will be forwarded
to Councilmembers. Ambrisco said the 28E Agreement should be analyzed in
detail. Courtney stated the last joint pool committee meeting included discus-
sions with the School Board and he had asked the Board to address issues re-
lated to cost sharing percentages, liability insurance, and supervisors.
Courtney said the School Board elected to formally vote on and present the City
with the complete 28E Agreement. Courtney recommended: 1) to draw up a simi-
lar agreement, vote on it and send it to the School Board, or 2) make recommen-
dations to staff and begin negotiating on a smaller facility, or 3) develop a
pool facility without the school district. Council agreed with Ambrisco's
recommendation to have the City Attorney and Assistant City Manager review the
School Board's proposed 28E Agreement and present information to the Council.
Council requested staff to schedule a Council meeting for December 23 to dis-
cuss that information.
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December 15, 1986
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FY86 Financial Report Reel 86-C84, Side 1
Vitosh stated that Council received the City of Iowa City, Iowa, comprehensive
annual financial report for FY86 (ended June 30, 1986) and her December 11 memo
regarding comprehensive annual financial report. Vitosh noted City staff spent
3,000 hours and McGladrey Hendrickson & Pullen staff spent 1,000 hours to
prepare the financial report. Vitosh said Council was provided with management
recommendation from McGladrey's. Dave Johansen, McGladrey Hendrickson &
Pullen, reviewed the comprehensive annual financial report and emphasized that
Councilmembers should closely read Vitosh's introduction, pages 24 and 25 -
Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance, page 29 - Footnote 1, page
71 - En�ter�nse Fund, and page 85 - Statistics. Ambrisco asked if Johansen
discovere a— n_y glaring oversights iniC-expenditures. Johansen stated he
could not comment regarding the types of expenditures made by Iowa City and
that it is only his goal to ensure the City is in compliance regarding State
and Federal accounting regulations.
Council Time/Agenda
Reel 86-C84, Side 1
Strait noted the Iowa City Public Library has been awarded a challenge
grant of $125,000 by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Zuber recognized that Iowa City Firefighters assisted Coralville in fight-
ing the Abbey Inn fire and credited Chief Donner with establishing the
Johnson County Association of Mutual Aid. Fire Chief Donner stated all the
fire departments that are members of the Johnson County Association Mutual
Aid assisted with that fire. In response to Baker, Donner stated a build-
ing like the Abbey Inn could be built without a sprinkler system within
Iowa City. Donner said Iowa City's Fire Code is based on the Federal
Uniform Building Code and a City Code could be modified to be made more
stringent.
3. Baker asked if correspondence received by or sent by an Iowa City Board or
Commission is part of public record. Tinmins stated that anything received
by a Board or Commission that is created by ordinance or resolution or that
is created by State Statute is public record. Baker requested copies of
the letter written to the Library Board from Mary Neuhauser and the Library
Board's response to that letter.
4. Council agreed to Ambrisco's recommendation to change eligibility require-
ments for Boards and Commissions to read "eligible voter" instead of
"qualified voter".
5. In response to Atkins, Council reviewed the letter from Lynn R. Grfebahn
regarding Santa Claus suit rental. Council declined to change the current
Parks & Recreation department policy.
6. (Agenda Item /13 - Coffelt Place repairs/COBG funds) Atkins recommended
approving the resolution but not releasing any CDBG funding for the pro-
ject. Atkins noted Iowa City has been informed by HUD that Iowa City COBB
allocation is in jeopardy and may be redistributed to needier cities.
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December 15, 1986
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7. In response to Ambrisco, Atkins stated Iowa City received $150,000 from the
Holiday Inn hotel this morning as full payment of the fee generated out of
refinancing the bond issue.
S. (Consent Calendar) Council agreed to add City Atty. Timmins' recommenda-
tion to donate three legal volumes to the University of Iowa law school.
9. Ambrisco reminded Council members that a JCCOG meeting is scheduled on
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Appointments Reel 86-C84, Side 1
Resource Conservation Commission - Irene Pelsang
Riverfront Commission - Roger Bruner I,
Mayor's Youth - Nancy Rowley
Planning 8 Zoning Commission - Dave Clark
Human Rights Commission - Ray Haines
Civil Service Commission - Dick Buxton
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Council Time (cont.) Reel 86-C84, Side 2' i
10. In response to Strait, Ambrisco stated Councilmember McDonald will repre-
sent the County at the convention to choose a member of the Johnson County
Compensation Board,
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
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