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May 21, 1985
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg „ 5/21/85, at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson,
McDonald. Absent: Erdahl, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin,
Helling, Jansen, Parrott, DeMarce, Franklin, Farmer, Cassady, Cain, Vitosh,
Penney. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-C43, Side 1, 388 -End and
Side 2, 1-206.
The Mayor announced the following changes to the Consent Calendar: item
2c(8) addition of resolution issuing cigarette permits and item 2c(9)
resolution adopting Supplement 824 to the Code of Ordinances. Moved by
Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, 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
5/7/85, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Appeals Bd. - 4/9/85
Resources Conservation Comm. - 4/8/85; Senior Center Conn. - 4/11/85
Airport Conn. - 4/17/85; Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comm. - 3/19/85
4/30/85; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 3/20/85; Parks & Rec. Comm
-5/8/85; Neighborhood Open Space Advisory Comm. - 4/11/85, 4/25/85
Housing Conn. - 5/14/85.
Permit Motions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for
Knox Corporation dba Knox Kerr McGee Station, 2229 Muscatine Avenue._ 3�
Approving Class A Liquor License and Sunday Sales for VFW LeRoy Weeks 99z
Post 83949, 609 Hwy. 6 By -Pass. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday
Sales for Morgan Dean Jones dba Michael's Cheese and Gourmet, Ltd., 201 319
S. Clinton Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for
Pershell Corporation dba Colonial Bowling Lanes, 2253 Hwy. 218 S. aa�1
Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Richard and Shelly 93s
Seymour dba King Richard's, Sycamore Mall. Approving Class C Liquor
License for Gary Fitzpatrick dba Fitzpatrick's, 525 South Gilbert. 5PJ 6
Approving Class C Liquor License for Spayer & Company, Ltd. dba The " 7
Airliner, 22 South Clinton. RES. 85-135, Bk. 86, pp. 357-358, ISSUING
CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 85-136, Bk. 86, p. 359, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT 824 93,f
to the Code of Ordinances. 91-37
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $1,952,792.25 for
the period of 4/1 through 4/30/85, as recommended by the Finance Dir., 93_10
subject to audit.
Setting public hearings: RES. 85-137, Bk. 86, p. 360, TO SET A
PUBLIC HEARING ON 6/4/85, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY86 LANDFILL VATION f�41
PROJECT. RES. 85-138, Bk. 86, p. 361, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARIN(�PLANS,
SPECIFICATION, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE DUBUQUE STREET PARKING RAMP EXPANSION PROJECT AND DIRECTING CITY �
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, To set a public
hearing for 6/4/85, concerning an amendment to Chapter 8, Article 5, of `/ 3
the Code of Ordinances relating to house moves. RES. 85-139, Bk. 86, pp.
362-365, DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A
SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE ISSUANCE GRANTED BY PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL FROM $2,450,000 TO $2,500,000 AND A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE
$400,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE y`f
BONDS (MILLARD WAREHOUSE PROJECT), SERIES C OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/18/85, ON THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT
THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION AND TO ISSUE SAID BONDS.
Correspondence: Letter of appreciation from HACAP for assistance
provided in finding a location for the Head Start Program. Nancy 6
Goldsmith regarding the petition to save the cottonwood tree on Penfro��
Drive. George Nagle requesting expansion of the IRB eligibility area to 944 7
include 510 South Clinton Street. John 0. Cruise, attorney representing
George Nagle and Michael Furman, requesting a reply as soon as possible 9`�f
to the request for expansion of the IRB eligibility area. Irving B. Weber. 9�f9
thanking the Council for the 1985 Preservation Week Award. Charles H.
Nadler, attorney, representing a client who wishes to have a business in 950
Iowa City of a horse-drawn vehicle for hire with attached proposed
ordinance, requesting that the City amend the Code to permit the linens-
ing of horse-drawn vehicles for hire, Legal Dept. to review. Memo from 9s/
the Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Scott Boulevard. Michael
Kattchee, Mayor of Coralville, endorsing Iowa City's efforts to regulate 9 sz
activities for a certain section of the Iowa River.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Marnetta Shetler 9s3
for use of public sidewalks for a silent peace vigil on 5/15, 22 and 29,
1985, approved. Anthony J. Hemann of the Homecoming Council for permis-
sion to have the Homecoming Parade on 10/4/85, approved. Bob Brown and SS
Jane Kerr for permission to have the Ronald McDonald House Run 6/2/85,
between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, approved. Ms. Pat Van Eck 17-5-4
to have the Memorial Day observance on Park Road Bridge and at Oakland
Cemetery on 5/27/85, approved. Ed Arensdorf to have a Library Staff Run 95"7
on 6/2/85, beginning at 12:00 noon, approved. Sherry King to have the ySP
Mother's Day Run on 5/12/85, approved.
City Plaza Use Permits: KRNA radio for permission to have a remote %-`
broadcast from City Plaza to benefit the Kenny Arnold Fund on 5/10/85,
approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing on 6/4/85,
on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to revise the notice requirements for 9� 0
Board of Adjustment actions. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani-
mously, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to repeal the Planned Develop-
ment Housing (PDH) plan for Hunter's Run Subdivision Parts Two and Three. po�-
one appeared.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing on 6/18/84,
on a resolution approving the preliminary plat/Planned Development Housing 96Z
plan for Vista Park Village. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani-
mously, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-140, Bk. 86, p.
366, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LSRD PLAN FOR MCBRIDE ADDITION, INC., 96 3
LOT 2, BDI SECOND ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0,
Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-141, Bk. 86, P.
367, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
(LSRO) PLAN FOR 510 CLINTON STREET COMPLEX. Affirmative roll call vote 9(/_,�/
unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to defer to 6/4/85 an ordinance
to change the name of Highlander Drive to Northgate Drive. The Mayor 96S
declared the motion carried, Baker voting "no," Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, to defer to 6/4/85 consideration of
the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance and Map. The Mayor declared the motion 96 G
carried, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, to defer to 6/4/85 an 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 967
Fifth Principal Meridian (aka Neuzil property) from RM -12 to RS -8. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, to defer to 6/4/85 an ordinance to
rezone property bounded by University Heights to the north, the former CRI&P
railroad tracks to the east, the Lakewood Addition to the south and on the
south and on the west by the east line of the southwest quarter of the
northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 16, Township 79 North,
Range 6 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian from RM -12 to RS -8. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Handicapped Accessible Public y6
Restroom, Upper City Park. Acting Parks & Recreation Director Cassady showed
a picture of the facility to the Councilmembers.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-142, Bk. 86, p.
368, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC RESTROOM, UPPER CITY 9 70
PARK AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 6/11/85. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the FY85 Operating Budget Amendment. No one _Y 7/
appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-143, Bk. 86, p.
369, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1985. %Z
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the FY85 Proposed Capital Projects Fund 973
Budget. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-144, Bk. 86, p.
370, ADOPTING THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 97r
JULIE 30, 1985. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait,
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the City of Iowa City's FY86 State Transit 9 "
Assistance Application. No one appeared.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to re -appoint Ann Bovbjerg, 1710 9 71-
Ridge
LRidge Road, to the Board of Library Trustees for six-year term ending 7/1/91
and defer the two remaining vacancies to the 6/4/85 meeting; to appoint Agnes
R. Kuhn, 1185 E. Jefferson Street, to the Committee on Community Needs for a
three-year term ending 7/1/88; to appoint Jan S. Wielert, 1414 Sycamore 9 7 f
Street, to the Riverfront Commission for an unexpired term plus a three-year
term ending 12/1/88 and readvertise the vacancy for the unexpired term ending
12/1/86; to defer appointments to the Resources Conservation Commission until
6/4/85. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Erdahl,
Strait, Zuber absent.
Councilmember Baker inquired about the rules for low flying airplanesy �0
over Iowa City near the Kirkwood, Diane Street area. City Mgr. will notify
the proper authorities. Councilmember Ambrisco inquired when the bicycle 9P�
lane markings on Market Street will be removed, referred to PW Dept. Council -
member Dickson questioned if anything more had been received about the toxic /09,7-
waste
Pawaste in relationship to the University. City Mgr. stated he discussed it
with Casey Mahon and will follow up.
The recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission that in light
of the solution proposed; of the critical historical problems, particularly
the over -use of the pool at the Community Recreation Center; the deteriorat-
ing condition of the two existing outdoor pools; the critical lack of
gymnasium space; that the Parks and Recreation Commission endorse heartily
the approach of renovating the west side (City Park) pool, abandoning the 9g3
Mercer Park pool, and constructing a multi-purpose facility. The Commission
authorizes the Acting Director of Parks and Recreation to take such steps, as
necessary, to bring this matter to the attention of the City Mgr., City
Council, the school district, and other interested groups, with the intent of
placing before the public a bond issue in the fall. The Mayor stated this
was discussed on the informal meeting of 5/14 and consensus of the Council at
that time was additional information should be received from staff. City
Mgr. noted that the engineering evaluation is being updated, also a similar
review made of the Mercer Park pool.
The recommendations of the Housing Commission noted as follows: (1) That l—r
the City of Iowa City not sell the property known as the Chauncey Swan
Parking area nor commit it for non-governmental usage until some kind of
long-range study as to the future needs of the City of Iowa City could be
made. (Extracted for Special Meeting of May 14, 1985.) (2) That Council
approve amendments to Rental Rehabilitation Program by a) increasing size of
target area by adding five blocks on west side of North Dubuque Street; b)
increasing unit size eligibility by lifting 11 -unit maximum but retaining
"preference" for projects of 1-11 units. No action is required at this time.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-145, 8k. 86, p.
371, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE COURT IMPROVEMENTS y-5
PROJECT TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Dickson noted the differ-
ence in the Engineer's estimate and actual bid received. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-146, Bk. 86, p.
372, ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEE. City Mgr. stated 9P6
the recent legislation passing a 25l per ton levy for all refuse except
rubble was not considered during discussions for next year's budget which
could affect the new collection fee. Baker noted that the press should be
notified regarding the new legislation. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-147, 8k. 86, pp.
373-378, EPISCOPAL AUTHORIZING
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Ambrisco inquired as to the counterpart of the program during other times of
the year. City Mgr. and staff member Penney assured Council that the school
lunch program is in effect during the school year. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-148, Bk. 86, pp.
379-380, TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND POLICY FOR THE y88
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENLARGING THE CHAPTER 403 AREA ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS. The Mayor noted the area is adjacent to the area
that is now eligible, north of the railroad tracks, east of Madison Street
and west of Gilbert Street, up to Court Street. Basically it would be the
privately owned areas from Court Street south to the railroad tracks with
Gilbert and Madison Streets being the other boundaries. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.Moved by p
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firmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adapted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance revising City
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Division 4, to provide for a full-time City 9io
Attorney, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that ORD. 85-3235, Bk. 25, pp.
101-107, AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY TO SET
THE SPEED LIMIT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that ORD. 85-3236, Bk. 25, pp.
108-110, AMENDING SECTION 23-161 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, (caution after a stop) be passed and adopted. Affirmative 99z
roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that ORD. 85-3237, Bk. 25, p.
111-121, AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, RELATING TO STREET EXCAVATIONS BY REPEALING SAID 993
ARTICLE II AND SUBSTITUTING IN ITS PLACE A NEW ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 31,
WHICH INCLUDES NEW SECTION 31-38, EXEMPTION, be passed and adopted. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 8:05 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent.
JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR
RAMONA PARROTT, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 17, 1985
T0: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding beer and liquor permit
suspension/revocation policy.
Copy of letter from Metcalf and Eddy, Inc., regarding Wastewater Plan
Alternative Study.
Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development:
a. 1985 Tax Abatement in Iowa City _
b. Analysis of Tax Abatement Literature _
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. 100 Block of East Church Street
b. City Council Request for NO DUMPING Signs in the area of
Mesquakie Park
Memorandum from the Parking Systems Supervisor regarding height restrictions
in the Capitol Street ramp.
Notice of meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League on May 22, 1985,
at the Holiday Inn in Iowa City.
Information regarding travel to China.
Article: Competitive advantage: Framing a strategy to support High -Growth
Firms
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 17, 1985
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding beer and liquor permit 777
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suspension/revocation policy.
Copy of letter from Metcalf and Eddy, Inc., regarding Wastewater Plan
Alternative Study.
Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development:
a. 1985 Tax Abatement in Iowa City 996
b. Analysis of Tax Abatement Literature 997
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. 100 Block of East Church Street 9 96
b. City Council* Request for NO DUMPING Signs in the area of
Mesquakie Park
Memorandum from the Parking Systems Supervisor regarding height restrictions
in the Capitol Street ramp.
Notice of meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League on May 22, 1985, �o
at the Holiday Inn in Iowa City.
Information regarding travel to China. L
Article: Competitive advantage: Framing a strategy to support High -Growth
Firms