HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-07-16 Council minutesInformal Council Discussion
June 3, 1985
Informal Council Discussion: June 3, 1985, at 6:45 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at the Civic Lenter. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
Council Members Present: McDonald, Dickson, Strait, Zuber, Erdahl, Ambrisco,
Baker.
Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Franklin.
Tape-recorded: Reel 85-C46, Side 2, 261 -End; 85-C47, Side 1, all, Side 2,
1-4.
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
A. Set ub11c hearin June 18 1985 ordinance to amend the Flood Hazard
Over av one to a opt rev sed maps and flood in
study. Frank to
explained fnaf"the Federal rgency management ngenty s revised maps set
the flood lines along Ralston Creek and reflect the changes due to
completion of the north and south branch of the retention basin and Lower
Ralston Creek improvements.
B. Set oublic hearing for June 18 1985 to amend. the Sin Re ulations of
the Zoning ordinance regarding 5 n5. ranKT—In statethat
Tlort ga a esires to up a sign larger than a monument sign. Franklin
explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the
amendment this week; at issue is the definition of a development sign;
and the proposed amendment would allow a development sign in industrial
or commercial zones to be either a monument sign or a free-standing sign. i
In response to Strait, Franklin said the sign would not be as high as the
Aldi's sign and Northgate would be permitted to have 125 square feet per
sign face. Strait requested a diagram of the sign before Council takes
action on the amendment. In response to Baker, Franklin said staff felt
the changes were best handled through an amendment to the ordinance.
C. Public hearin /amendment to the Zonin Ordinance to revise notice
ria0rements for Board of Adjustment actions. Frank in said the amend-
menf to the Zoning urdinande Eu revise the nutice requirements will bring
the Board of Adjustment notice requirements into alignment with state
statutes and apply only newspaper notices.
0. Ordinance to chane name of Highlander Drive to North ate Drive. No
d scuss on.
E. Consider Iowa Cit Zonin Ordinance and Ma Franklin explained the
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w take act on on the Iowa C ty Zoning Ordinance and Map by
three votes: 1) text (simple majority vote), 2) map as recommended by
the Planning and Zoning Commission - RS -8 north of Shimek and RM -44 at
Harlocke/Weeber (six votes). If this vote fails the Council would then
vote on a map that would have the current zoning north of Shimek RS -12
and RM -44 at Harlocke and Weeber (simple majority vote). 3) To readopt
Zoning Ordinance and Map (simple majority vote). In response to Berlin,
Franklin said staff recommended RS -12 for north of Shimek.
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F/G Consider ordinance to rezone the Melrose Lake area. Consider ordinance
to rezone Wt tams property an an or mance to rezone the Neuzil
property. Franklin explained that when the Council votes on the Zoning
Ordinance Map, the Council will be voting on the RM -44 zone for the area
and will be rezoning the area to RS -8 when action is taken on this
specific proposal for the Melrose Lake area.
H. Consider ordinance to re eal the PDH lan for Hunters Run Subdivision i
60-family
s an FranKlin explainedtat the amen ment repea s t e
mu - am y portion of Hunters Run Subdivision Parts 2 and 3.
I. Consider resolution a rovin resubdivision Lots 52 and 53 and ortions
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and o Hunters un ubd v s on art rank n sa d the
resu v s on w c ange a area rom mu - am y to single-family and
this item depends on Council's completing action on Planning b Zoning
agenda item 8.
J/K Consider recommendation ofthe Plannin 8 Zonin Commission on rezonin
o one acres n e coun rom o an rez0n n o acres n
county rom o Franklin sat s a agrees w the Planning
Zoning Commission recommendation that the rezoning is inconsistent with
the Area Policy which favors agricultural development in that area.
Franklin stated the 40 acre rezoning is inconsistent with Area 4 Policy
now. Erdahl said the Council should look at the spirit of the plan of
the one acre request. Baker suggested that staff recommend to the
agreed applicant wait
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McDonald, Franklin covenantcould
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suggested the City ask the County to postpone their final decisions on
the 40 acre rezoning request until the County and City commissions
complete their review of Area 4. Erdahl directed Franklin to draft
letters to the County and to the applicant for Council review tomorrow
evening.
SIDEWALK CAFES: Reel 85-C44, Side 2
McDonald stated the president of the Downtown Association requested Council
allow the Downtown Association Board of Directors to consider sidewalk cafes
and present Council with additional information. McDonald stated Mr. Zuber
and Mr. Strait were not present at the sidewalk cafe discussion two weeks ago
and asked if they would like to pursue the sidewalk cafe concept. In
response to Strait, McDonald stated he has received comments from the j
Downtown Association in favor as well as against sidewalk cafes.
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McDonald explained that if sidewalk cafes are approved, those establishments
would need to be willing to sign separate agreements with the City contract-
Ing the number of hours that the business establishment can use the sidewalk J
frontage. In response to Ambrisco, McDonald said sidewalk cafes would be
included in the CB -2 and CB -10 zones. In response to Strait, Jansen said
State law says liquor businesses can remain open the hours that are set forth
in State Code, there is nothing in the Code that says they have to stay open,
The Legal Department believes that under home rule, the City has the author -
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ity to regulate hours of sidewalk cafes if the business voluntarily signs an
agreement to do so. Jansen said that a permit can be terminated if there is
a breach of the agreement. McDonald noted that permits would be reviewed on
a yearly basis.
Zuber raised concerns about only allowing eating establishments to utilize
the sidewalk frontage for businesses and the affect on pedestrian traffic.
Zuber and Strait agreed to consider the sidewalk cafe concept and requested
that additional information be received from the Downtown Association before
final decisions are made. McDonald stated the Downtown Association will
provide Council with additional information within three to four weeks.
URBAN ENVIRONMENT AD HOC REPORT: Reel 85-C44, Side 2
Baker requested that the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee be granted a one
year extension to complete work and ask Council to give further direction
about the future role of that committee. Baker said the committee feels
performance standards and regulations should be established that would apply
ggto the entire city. Baker explained the Committee could recommend general
forlCouncili'snapproval. Strait bsaidsthedUrbanoEnvironment Ad Hoc Committee
should eventually be disbanded. Council agreed to a one year extension for
the Committee. Dickson suggested the Committee contact the State Geological
Survey for assistance. Baker said the Committee will be forwarding informa-
tion to the Council. Berlin said staff will draft a resolution for the one
year extension.
COUNCIL TINE/AGENDA: Reel 85-C47, Side 1
I. Strait stated that a citizen has proposed an ordinance to permit stage
coach and horse tours of Iowa City. Jansen stated the Legal Department
is reviewing the 40 -page ordinance and will present it to the City
Council in two weeks.
2. Baker requested a report on how area legislators voted on issues that
affect Iowa City. Helling will prepare a report regarding the voting
records of area legislators on major issues.
3. In response to Strait, Berlin said the Council can discuss the local
option tax before the budget session. McDonald stated a pre -budget
Council discussion is scheduled in September to talk with staff regarding
sources of revenue.
4. Berlin stated that every informal Council discussion, he and/or Helling
will seek response on pending agenda items:
a.Council agreed to the recommendation to use CON funding for Domestic
. Violence remodeling project.
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b. Council agreed to the HLM/Airport Commission Lease Agreement. Jansen
stated the City Legal Department helped negotiate and has reviewed
the lease agreement. In response to Baker, Jansen said the lease is
for 15 years with three five-year options and the 15 years is based
on the GO bond payback.
c. Council agreed to hold a public hearing on Phase 3 IRBs for Millard
Warehouse and to pass the resolution to issue the IRBs at the same
time.
APPOINTMENTS: Reel 85-C47, Side 1
Board of Library Trustees:
1. Alan Buchanan.
2. Lois Cox.
Resources Conservation Commission:
1. Jeff Duffy.
Airport Commission:
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1. Robert Sokol.
Mayor's Youth:
1. Robert Miller.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session under
Section 28A.5.i. to evaluate the professional competency of an individual
whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge 1s being considered when
necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's
reputation and that individual requests closed session, City Attorney hiring.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker.
Nays: Strait.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session under
Section 28A.5.i. to evaluate the professional competency of an individual
whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when
necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's
reputation and that individual requests a closed session, City Manager and
City Clerk evaluations. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned
to Executive Session at 7:55 p.m.
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Informal Council Discussion
City Attorney Interviews
June 3, 1985
Informal Council Discussion: June 3, 1985, at 1:15 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
Council Present: McDonald, Erdahl, Strait, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Zuber.
Staff Present: Berlin, Karr, Jansen (2:00 p.m.), Helling.
Tape-recorded: Reel 85-C46, Side 1, 211 -End, Side 2, 1-261.
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McDonald stated that both City Attorney applicants have requested closed
sessioninterviews. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adjourn to
executive session under Section 21.5.1 to evaluate the professional compe-
tency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is i
being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to
that individual's reputation as that individual requests a closed session.
(City Attorney interviews.)
Erdahl noted that the applicants, Mr. Timmins and Mr. Kelinson , have cited
reasons for the closed session. Strait stated the City Council has a duty to
follow the Iowa Open Meetings Law statute regarding the interpretation of
'needless and irreparable injury:• Strait quoted another section of the
statute, 'reasonably relied upon decision of a court or a formal opinion of
the attorney general or the attorney for the governmental body.' Strait
requested an opinion from the City Attorney regarding holding the interviews
1n open or closed sessions.
Erdahl said closed session interviews would allow more candor in the evalu-
ation process and would protect the reputation of the applicants.
McDonald noted that it was his understanding that when an applicant to be
interviewed requests a closed session and provides reasons for the closed i
session that under the statute the Council can legally grant the applicant
that request. Baker asked how a closed session interview differs from closed
session evaluations of the City Manager. In response to Baker, Erdahl said
both types of dosed sessions are under the same section of the statute.
Council recessed to allow for the arrival of the City Attorney.
Council recovened the informal discussion upon the arrival of the City
Attorney. Jansen reviewed the applicant's request for closed session. Jansen
noted that Mr. Timmins stated in his letter that he would support his request
for a closed session with specific information at the time of his interview.
Jansen stated that two requirements have to be met for a closed session: 1)
applicant must request closed session; and 2) applicant must indicate that
irreparable injury may occur. Jansen said attorneys are treated differently
in that an attorney's prized asset is his reputation as a lawyer and,
therefore, certain considerations are made for attorneys that might not be
present for another person. Jansen said that the Attorney General has stated
that mere inconvenience or embarrassment is not enough to justify a closed
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session for the applicant and there must be some indication of irreparable
injury or harm. Jansen stated that the Council cannot hold partly closed and
partly opened interviews.
Jansen stated that he was satisfied with Mr. Kelinson's indication of serious
harm or injury if the interview was held in open session.
Jansen said the Council needs to establish, on record, the request and
justification for the closed session.
Inresponse to Strait, Jansen said the Council is capable of going into a
closed session if Mr. Timmins' request and specific justification for a
closed session is recorded before the Council goes into the closed session.
Council agreed to have Mr. Timmins state his reasons for a closed session
prior to a decision.
Berlin introduced Terry Timmins. Timmins stated that a closed session would
allow for certain types of questions and for him to answer them sincerely and
honestly; he would feel constrained in a public session; and answers could be
injurious and could do his client irreparable harm.
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In response to Erdahl, Jansen said motions to hold a closed session should be
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Timmins has firmly stated irreparable injury could occur.
In response to McDonald, Jansen said Mr. Timmins has stated proper reasons
for a closed session.
Erdahl withdrew his previous motion and moved to adjourn to executive session
under Section 21.5.1 to evaluate the professional competency of an individ-
ual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered
when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individ-
ual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session to interview
Craig Kelinson. Seconded by Baker. Roll call vote 6/1 with the following
division: Ayes: McDonald, Erdahl, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, tuber. Nays:
Strait. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Strait to recon-
sider. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Strait to adjourn the
meeting. Motion died for lack of second. Council adjourned to executive
session, 2:30 p.m.
Council reconvened into informal session at 3:40 p.m. Berlin stated he will
contact Mr Kelinson this evening after the Council meeting.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adjourn to executive session under
Section 21.5.1 to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose
appointment, hiring,performance or discharge is being considered when
necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to the individual's
reputation and that individual requests a closed session to interview Terry
Timmins. Erdahl noted Mr. Timmins has indicated that discussion of matters
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in open session could needlessly and irreparably injure him in that Mr.
Timmins formally requested a closed session interview. Council adjourned
into executive session at 3:55 p.m.
Council reconvened into informal session at 5:10 p.m. Moved by Erdahl,
seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session under Section 21.5.1 to
evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment,
hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to
prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and
that individual requests a closed session to discuss applicants. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session at 5:15 p.m.
Meeting adjourned 5:45 (until informal 6:30 p.m.).
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in open session could needlessly and irreparably injure him in that Mr.
Timmins formally requested a closed session interview. Council adjourned
into executive session at 3:55 p.m.
Council reconvened into informal session at 5:10 p.m. Moved by Erdahl,
seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session under Section 21.5.1 to
evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment,
hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to
prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and
that individual requests a closed session to discuss applicants. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session at 5:15 p.m.
Meeting adjourned 5:45 (until informal 6:30 p.m.).
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Informal Council Discussion
June 17, 1985
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ato the unci1 iDv�ccuenter, Mayor Johssion- June n McDonald presi1985 at 6:30 ding, �n the Council
Council Present: McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco, Dickson (6:45), Baker, Absent:
rdah , u er.
Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Smith, Jansen, Franklin, Beagle,
tos , got roy, Peterson, Meisel.
Tape Recorded: Reel 85-C47, Side 2, 4 -End; Reel 85-050, Side 1, 1-445.
Bette Meisel, Senior Center Director, was available to answer questions
regarding the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center agency contracts.
Councilmembers did not request additional information.
Planning and Zoning
A. Settinn nuhii,
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signage allowance of up to -
15% far fasciassigns u nse d Council willbuildinreceive
additional information before the public hearing. Berlin said that the
amendment was a result of the signage at Sycamore Mall but that there
have been no problems with their signs.
receives a summary repot e rom t Planning and�Zoning�Commission Lnecin
their packet and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to have
the development pay their pro rata share of the assessment for the cost
Of the extension with the City paying the balance of the cost. Franklin
explained the escrow (type) accounts were set up for various lots when
the area was developed, Peterson Street was going to be the alignment for
Scott Boulevard, the alignment got shifted to the east and was paid for
as a public cost. Berlin said neighbors have indicated they will file a
petition to drequire
eveloper has inicatednthattther development ay not take Franklinsaid
aif they
have to pay full cost of the street and staff's position is the City has
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never paid for such streets in the past. The P B Z Commission recom-
mended the cost of extending Peterson Street be borne by the City and the
Developer,
F. Resolution extendin theterm of the Urban Environment Ad Hoc CommitteetFrDugF MY 1, 1986F. Nodiscussion.
G. Resolution re uestin the IDOT to etition far voluntar annexation of
certain ro er w c is ar o owa Amar wa ri -o -wa
locatednortheast o ormonre u evar ounce receive a memo rom
Milkman explaining an
e circum tes behind the Ctty-initiated annex-
ation. Berlin said the problem has existed for 15 years and now a
satisfactory arrangement has been worked out with one property owner. i
H. Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to revise the notice re vire-
ments or Boar o Adjustment actions. ran in sa ere was one
s a emen Or PUD11C opposition at the June 4 hearing. Berlin stated the
Planning Department should develop an administrative policy that spells
out the circumstances under which there will be a seven day notice.
Amendment to Consent Calendar Reel 85-C47, Side 2
Karr stated that agenda item 3c(1') of the consent calendar should be changed
to read: Class E beer permit for AM -PM Mini -Mart. Karr explained that E, F,
and G are the new classifications denoting off premises sale of wine and
there may be a number of new wine permit applications scheduled for Council
action at the June 26, 8:00 a.m. special Council meeting. Strait said the new
wine permit applications should be closely reviewed.
Council Agenda/Time Reel 85-C47, Side 2
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1. In response to Dickson, Berlin explained that Dave Frantz had constructed
a fence on the City right-of-way in violation of the fence ordinance; the
fence will have to be moved or an easement given; staff recommends
requiring the fence to be moved and constructing the sidewalk in cine
with existing sidewalk. Berlin said Mrs. Frantz will attend Tuesday's
formal Council meeting. Berlin also raised concerns about enforcing
fence ordinance violations consistently and noted that a citizen recently
submitted a list to the City of 35 areas where there are fence viola-
tions.
2. Dickson reported that the County Attorney has ordered the cottonwood tree
on Penfro Drive to be removed.
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Space Needs Reel 85-C47, Side 2
In response to McDonald, Vitosh said a building on the Civic Center site
would cost $500,000 over a 20 -year period and that it would take an estimated j
six months to prepare a prospectus and receive bids for the project. Berlin
said the process would include the City preparing a prospectus stating the
requirements of the project and the recommended contract; the private
developer would submit a proposal; the City would evaluate the proposal and
make recommendations to the Council for a preferred developer; the developer
would proceed to build the building; and the City would finance it by issuing
IRBs. McDonald said the proposal to build on the Civic Center site would
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allow the City to acquire space designed with exact specifications to meet
City needs. In response to Strait, Berlin said it would take about one year
to complete construction at the Civic Center site. Braverman noted it would
take one year to prepare the Elks Building for City use. Svoboda said his
proposal would still be available to the City in 6-8 months. Ambrisco
inquired about IRB financing. Vitosh explained the Civic Center site project
would be financed through the issuance of IRBs to a private developer and the
building would be lease purchased by the City over a 20 -year period. Baker
inquired about the basis for cost estimates. Vitosh said the $60 per square
foot was used to project the new construction cost estimates and the $60 per
square foot figure was derived from recent local contract bids and construc-
tion costs of the County's new building. Council directed City staff to
pursue the proposal to build between the existing Civic Center building and
Van Buren Street. McDonald noted the Council's appreciation for proposals
submitted by Braverman and Svoboda.
Harry Wolf stated that IRB financing cannot be used for more than 35% of a
building. Berlin stated that tax laws may be changed and the City's bond
.attorney has assured the City that the City could now use IRB financing as
proposed.
City Plaza Fountain Barrier Reel 85-050, Side 1
McDonald stated he is in favor of posting warning signs at the City Plaza
fountain. Baker explained the Design Review Committee suggested inbedding
four warning signs, one on each side of the fountain, into the bricks
bordering the base. Franklin said that signs would be flat on the outer part
so that people could walk over them. Franklin suggested installing signs on
the fountain risers and Berlin suggested placing the signs on the side walls
of the fountain. Council directed staff to proceed with the design and
placement of warning signs at the fountain.
Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance Reel 85-050, Side 1
Berlin explained that 30% of calls are complaints of abandoned vehicles and
the court system has not been effective in dealing with the problems. In
response to Ambrisco, Jansen said parking on other than the driveway 1s
prohibited under the Zoning Ordinance. Berlin said the Housing Department
will enforce the abandoned vehicle ordinance.
Horse-drawn Carriage Ordinance Reel 85-050, Side 1
Jansen stated that the Legal Department has reviewed the horse-drawn carriage
ordinance and the horse-drawn carriage provisions will be in Chapters 23 and
35 of the City Code. Jansen said there 1s a question about page two
"...provided stands ... in core of downtown area" as it relates to the Plaza.
Strait requested all readings be waived. Berlin said the staff has not yet
reviewed the ordinance and may need to amend the ordinance if the Council
passes the ordinance on all readings at tomorrow's formal Council meeting.
Strait said Hesseltine would like to start operating by July 4. Strait
reviewed the horse-drawn carriage concept as proposed by Hesseltine. Council
inquired about route locations, horse experience in traffic, locations of
horse stands, competition with taxis, fees, and allowing the horse-drawn
carriages where animals are prohibited. McDonald said Council will consider
the ordinance at tomorrow's formal Council meeting and on June 26.
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Council Time/Agenda Reel 85-050, Side 1
3. Baker asked when Traffic Engineer Brachtel's report on street lighting
will be discussed. McDonald said it will be scheduled.
4. Councilmembers discussed the July meeting schedule. Karr noted meetings
will be held July 15, 16, 29 and 30,
5. Baker inquired about tree removal as noted in the proposal from John
Bramwell regarding Grant Street. Berlin said the trees were probably
removed when the new bridge was built. Berlin said the City would like
to sell a reasonable piece of the land at reasonable price and negotia-
tions are continuing.
6. Baker inquired about language used in the City Attorney -employee agree-
ment on page 2, "...illegal act involving personal gain..." and the hours
worked provision on page 3. Berlin stated he will check if language on
page 2 in the City Attorney employment agreement is standard and said
only the City Manager and City Clerk have the hours worked provision and
there is a policy that applies to department heads that they may take off
time during the day if they have worked extra hours in the evening.
Baker asked for examples to the statement on page 5, "arising out of
alleged acts of omission." Jansen gave an example and said the provision
is consistent with state law.
Ambrisco said a provision should be added stating. the City Attorney
should be a resident of Iowa City. The resolution will be amended to
include the provision.
7. Council reviewed the letter from the League of Municipalities. McDonald
said a meeting will be held July 20.
8. Berlin stated the comment for agenda item 22, awarding contract for the
public restrooms at Upper City Park, should read $31.940 for the low
bidder.
Appointments
Riverfront Commission: Ray Helmer
Design Review Committee: Naomi Novack
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTICUS-6118185
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/18/85,
at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor
McDonald presiding. Councilmembers
present: Ambrisco, Baker, Erdahl,
McDonald, Strait. Absent: Dickson,
Zuber.
The Mayor proclaimed July, 1985 as
Parks and Recreation Month.
The Mayor announced the addition of a
Class E Beer Permit for AM -PM Mini Mart to
the agenda. Moved by Strait, second by
Ambrisco, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be
received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions, reg. mtg., 6/4/85, as pub-
lished, subject to correction, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Human Rights Commission -4/22/85;
Airport Commission -5/9/85; Housing
Appeals Board -5/14/85; Design Review
Committee -5/15/85; Planning & Zoning
Commission -5/16/85; Mayor's Youth
Employment Board -5/22/85; Housing
Commission -6/11/85.
Permit Motions and Resolutions,
Bk. 86:
Approving Class E Beer Permit and
Sunday Sales for AM -PM Mini Mart, 2303
Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C
Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for
Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Approving
Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales
for Hungry Hobo, 517 S. Riverside
Drive. Approving Class C Liquor
License for American Legion, Roy L.
Chopek Post 817, 3016 American Legion
Road. Approving Class C Liquor
License for The Mill Restaurant, 120
E. Burlington. Approving Class C
Liquor License for Dave's Foxhead
Tavern, 402 E. Market Street. Ap-
proving Class C Liquor License and
Sunday Sales for Iowa City Aerie 695
of Fraternal Order of Eagles, 225 Hwy.
1 South. Approving Class C Liquor
License for Copper Dollar Inc, of Iowa
City, Iowa, 211 Iowa Avenue. Ap-
proving Special Class C Beer -Wine
License for The Kitchen, 9 South
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Dubuque. Approving Class C Liquor
License for Diamond Dave's Taco, Old
Capitol Center. Approving Class C
Beer Permit for People's Drug, 121 E.
Washington Street. Approving Class C
Liquor License and Sunday Sales for
Vito's, 118 E. College.
Res. 85-176, pp. 523-525, issuing
cigarette permits. Res. 85-177, p.
526, issuing dancing permit.
Setting Public Hearings: To set a
public hearing on 7/16/85, to consider
amending Chapter 24, Article VI
(Nuisances) of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Iowa City by adding
standards and procedures for the
abatement of inoperable/obsolete
vehicles. To set a public hearing for
6/26/85, to receive citizen comments
on a proposed amendment to the 1985
CDBG program and budget. Res. 85-178,
Bk. 86, p. 527, TO SET PUBLIC HEARING
FOR JULY 16, 1985, ON PLANS, SPECIFI-
CATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE FY86 ASPHALT RESURFACING
PROJECT.
Motion: Authorizing the City
Engineer to sign an application for
use of highway right-of-way for
utilities accommodation to the
University of Iowa across Burlington
Street (Iowa Highway A1). Authorizing
the City Engineer to sign an applica-
tion for use of highway right-of-way
for utilities accommodation to the
University of Iowa across Riverside
Drive (Highway 6 and 218). To approve
disbursements in the amount of
$2,011,145.01 for the period of May 1
thru May 31, 1985, as recommended by
the Finance Director, subject to
audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 86: RES. 85-179,
pp. 528-529, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN ALL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND AGENCIES
USING SPACE IN THE SENIOR CENTER ON A
REGULAR, PART-TIME BASIS. RES. 85-180,
pp. 530-536, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT WITH THE COMMUNITY & HOME
HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY FOR SPACE AT
THE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE ADULT DAY
PROGRAM. RES. 85-181, pp. 537-544,
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AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH
THE BOARD OF ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY
FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER. RES.
85-182, pp. 545-551, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED
PERSONS FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR
CENTER. RES. 85-183, p. 552, ACCEPT-
ING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER
FOR HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION, PARTS 2
AND 3.
Correspondence: Ltr. from Jane
Jacobsen resigning her position on the
Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee.
The Planning & Zoning Commission will
be asked to recommend a representative
member for appointment by Council to
succeed Ms. Jacobsen; ltr, from John
Bramwell regarding purchasing a
portion of the property at 406 Grant
St. Staff will attempt to develop a
more satisfactory proposal; ltr. from
Robert G. Bray regarding sidewalk
cafes; ltr. from John Hayek, attorney
for Terence H. and Glenys 0. Williams,
regarding notice of tort claim. This
matter has been referred to the City
Attorney; memorandum from the Traffic
Engineer regarding parking prohibition
on Arbor Drive.
Application for Use of City Plaza:
Application from Every Bloomin' Thing,
Eichers, and Heaven Scent to sell
flowers on 6/2/85, to benefit the
Children's Network Telethon, ap-
proved.
Applications for the Use of
Streets and Public Grounds: Applica-
tion from Marnetta Shetler to hold a
Prayer Vigil for Peace at the corner
of Clinton and Washington on 6/5,
6/12, 6/19, and 6/26/85, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor
repeated the public hearings as set.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl,
to set a public hearing for 7/16/85 on a
resolution to dispose of an alley in Block
1 Manville Heights Addition, to John B.
Harper. The Mayor stated staff would
review the matter and suggest a new
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purchase price at the public hearing. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber absent.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco,
to set a public hearing for 7/16/85 on an
amendment to the sign regulations to
permit facia signs to cover up 15% of a
building
gcarriedMay
, 5/0, Dcksonecanded
the
motionZuber
absent.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait,
to set a public hearing for 7/16/85 on an
amendment to the sign regulations of the
Zoning Ordinance regarding development
signs. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and
Zuber absent.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance to amend the flood hazard
overlay zone to adopt revised maps and
flood insurance study.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving the preliminary
plat/planned development housing plan for
Vista Park Village. The following people
appeared: Randall Hill, 3424 Arbor Drive;
Alice Werch, 2 Arbor Circle; Beth Hill,
3424 Arbor Drive; Jerry Atkins, 3417
Shamrock; Ted Werch, 2 Arbor Circle; Larry
Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Bruce
Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson; Bruce Randall,
3328 Shamrock Drive; Rodney Schultz,6
Arbor Circle; Loran Hershberger, 2620
Bluffwood Circle; Pam Zehr, 4 Arbor
Circle; Vickie Jackson, 3406 Arbor Drive;
Jack Fiorito, 3323 Shamrock Drive; Bill
Phipps, 3430 Arbor Drive. Staffinembers
Beagle and Franklin presentfor
discus-
sion. Darrell Courtney, 9
and
Zoning Commission member, stated the vote
of the Commission was not 7-0 as the
agenda indicated but rather 5 -0 -2 -
Council requested plans be presented to
them prior to their vote on the matter.
The City Attorney will prepare a legal
opinion re possible extraordinary vote
required by Council. The City Manager
will notify neighbors when the matter is
scheduled for consideration.Moved by
Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to accept
correspondence received as part of the
public hearing and to note a number of the
audience represented the neighborhood.
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The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber
absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait,
to adopt RES. 85-184, Bk. 86, p. 553,
EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE URBAN ENVIRON-
MENT AD HOC COMMITTEE THROUGH JULY 1,
1986. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco,
to adopt RES. 85-185, Bk. 86, pp. 554-555,
REQUESTING THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANS-
PORTATION TO PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WHICH IS
PART OF THE IOWA PRIMARY HIGHWAY NO. 1
RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTHEAST OF MORMON
TREK BLVD. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker,
that the Ord. to amend the zoning ordi-
nance to revise the notice requirements
for Board of Adjustment Actions, be given
first vote for passage. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 4/1, with the
following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco, Baker.
Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Dickson, Zuber.
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for the construction of
the Burlington Street Bridge Reconstruc-
tion Project. The City Manager stated
actual construction will not begin until
September after completion of work on the
Iowa Avenue bridge.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait,
to adopt RES. 85-186, Bk. 86, p. 556,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON STREET
BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of
the Sidewalk Assessment Project-FY86.
Rita Frantz, 1320 Rochester Avenue,
appeared and requested Council realign the
proposed sidewalk to maintain her existing
fence and retaining wall. After discus -
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sion Council decided to proceed with the
sidewalk as outlined in the original
plans.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco,
to adopt RES. 85-187, Bk. 86, pp. 557-561,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE
SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROJECT - FY86 AND
AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 7/9/85.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the
proposed fare increase for Iowa City
Transit. The following people appeared:
Jeff Cox, 112 S. Dodge; Max Yocum; Phil
Nychay; Karen Kubby, 914 S. Dubuque.
Staffinember Jeff Davidson appeared for
discussion.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber,
to adopt RES. 85-188, Bk. 86, p. 562,
AUTHORIZING A FARE INCREASE FOR IOWA CITY
TRANSIT. The City Manager will meet with
staff to discuss the process and time
frames for a complete study of the transit
system. Council requested monthly
ridership figures compared to prior year
figures. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted, 4/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Erdahl, McDonald, Ambrisco, Baker. Nays:
Strait. Absent: Dickson and Zuber.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait,
to adopt RES. 85-189, Bk. 86, pp. 563-567,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM
OF AGREEMENT WITH THE ECONOMY ADVERTISING
COMPANY, for issuance of not to exceed
$1,800,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds. Bill
Bywater, President of Economy Advertising,
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco,
to adopt RES. 85-190, Bk. 86, pp. 568-572,
FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP14ENT REVENUE BOND SERIES
1985 (THE ECONOMY ADVERTISING COMPANY
PROJECT), for 7/16/85. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted. Council requested
plans be available at the time of the
hearing.
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A public hearing was held on the
issuance of $400,000 Industrial Develop-
ment Revenue Bonds (Millard Warehouse
Project), Series C. A representative from
Millard Warehouse appeared to answer
questions.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker,
to adopt RES. 85-191, Bk. 86, pp. 573-582,
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE INITIAL
ISSUANCE AUTHORIZED AND GRANTED BY THE
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FROM $2,450,000 TO
$2,500,000, AND RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$400,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS
(MILLARD WAREHOUSE PROJECT), SERIES C OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative
roll call vote unamimous, 5/0, Dickson and
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker,
to adopt RES. 85-192, Bk. 86, pp. 583-587,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
$400,000 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE
BOND (MILLARD WAREHOUSE PROJECT), SERIES
C. THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SECOND
SUPPLEMENT TO INDENTURE OF TRUST TO SECURE
SAID BOND, AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT
WITH LARRY A. LARSEN, D/B/A MILLARD
WAREHOUSE. Affirmative roll call vote a )
unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber ppesent. f//4�g'
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, n!K
to appoint Naomi Novick, 306 Mullin
Avenue, to the Design Review Committee to
fill an unexpired term of indefinite
duration and to appoint Ray Helmer, 915 E.
Bloomington to the Riverfront Commission
to fill an unexpired term ending 12/1/86.
The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber
absent.
Council noted the recommendation from
the Housing Commission that the Rental
Rehabilitation Program be amended by
extending target neighborhoods to include
RS -8 and RM -12 areas immediately east of
Horth Governor Street, as indicated in the
map, as well as the five blocks on the
west side of North Dubuque Street from
Jefferson Street to . Church Street.
Further, that unit size eligibility be
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increased by lifting 11 unit maximum but
retaining "preference" for projects of
1-11 units.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl,
to adopt RES. 85-193, Bk. 86, pp. 588-590,
AUTHORIZING AND FILING OF OWNERS CONSENT
TO SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS RYERSON'S WOODS,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Councilmember
Strait said he would be abstaining as land
is partly owned by the law school. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
4/0/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, Erdahl, '
i McDonald. Nays: none. Abstaining:
Strait. Absent: Dickson and Zuber.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait,
to adopt RES. 85-194, Bk. 86, p. 591,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC RESTROOMS, j
UPPER CITY PARK TO BROGAN CONSTRUCTION OF
NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, for $31,940.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco,
to adopt the following resolutions, Bk.
86, re the FY86 Alley Paving Assessment
Project: RES. 85-195, pp. 592-596,
PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 85-196, p. 597,
FIXING VALUES OF LOTS; RES. 85-197, pp.
598-599, ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND
SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST AND PROPOSED
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE FY1986 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT
PROJECT; RES. 85-198, pp. 600-602,
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY (PROPOSED).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber absent. The City Clerk
noted petitions opposing the project and
stated they would be filed at the time of
the public hearing. The Mayor declared
the resolutions adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait,
to adopt RES. 85-199, Bk. 86, pp. 603-636,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF URBAN RENEWAL
CONTRACT AND DELIVERY OF DEED FOR URBAN
RENEWAL PARCEL 65-2b, adjacent to former
Blackhawk Minipark. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker,
to adopt RES. 85-200, Bk. 86, pp. 636-638,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY86 AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF
TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, for $26,064.
Staffinember Davidson noted the payment is
based on population and not usage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to
adopt RES. 85-201, Bk. 86, pp. 639-640,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE
LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
WASHINGTON PARK, INC. FOR THE SUITE, FIRST
FLOOR CENTER, DAVIS BUILDING, 322 E.
WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, for $7,500 a
year. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 5/O, Dickson and Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco,
to adopt RES. 85-202, Bk. 86, pp. 641-645,
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LEASE WITH THE
JOHNSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION,
for $3,500 a year. Affirmative roll call
.tr vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber
pFesen: The Mayor declared the resolu-
11IrjqS tion adopted.
P7 Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco,
to adopt RES. 85-203, Bk. 86, p. 646,
AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSI-
TIONS IN THE BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
DIVISION. Affirmative 'roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco,
to adopt RES. 85-204, Bk. 86, p. 647,
ESTABLISHING SALARY FOR FY86 FOR THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK, at $56,617.60
and $25,833.60 respectively. Max Yocum
appeared for discussion. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait,
that item number 36 be voted upon before
the next item. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson
and Zuber absent. Moved by Erdahl,
seconded by Strait, that ORD. 85-3243, Bk.
307-308, REVISING CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES,
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CHAPTER 2, DIVISION 4, TO PROVIDE FOR A
FULL-TIME CITY ATTORNEY, be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait,
to adopt RES. 85-205, Bk. 86, pp. 648-655,
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF TERRENCE L.
TIMMINS AS CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO, AND AUTHOR-
IZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY, as amended to include the
provision that the City Attorney reside
within the city limits. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait,
to adopt RES. 85-206, Bk. 86, pp. 656-657,
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE PROGRAM
MANUAL AND DESIGNATED TARGET NEIGHBORHOODS
FOR THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker,
to adopt RES. 85-207, Bk. 86, p. 658,
SETTING PARKING RATES FOR OFF -HOUR USAGE
OF THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT, after 5 PM
Monday thru Friday and all day Saturday
and Sunday at $1.25 per space per day.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker,
that the Ordinance amending Chapters 23
and 35 of the City Code of Ordinances in
order to allow horse-drawn vehicle service
to the city, be given first vote for
passage. The Mayor stated the City
Manager and City Clerk will review the
ordinance prior to further consideration
by Council. Ambrisco questioned where the
horses would be stabled. Staff will
report. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Strait requested the matter be scheduled
for final consideration by Council at the
special meeting of 6/26.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker,
that the Ordinance amending Section 8-89
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
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CHAPTER 2, DIVISION 4, TO PROVIDE FOR A
FULL-TIME CITY ATTORNEY, be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait,
to adopt RES. 85-205, Bk. 86, pp. 648-655,
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF TERRENCE L.
TIMMINS AS CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO, AND AUTHOR-
IZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY, as amended to include the
provision that the City Attorney reside
within the city limits. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait,
to adopt RES. 85-206, Bk. 86, pp. 656-657,
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE PROGRAM
MANUAL AND DESIGNATED TARGET NEIGHBORHOODS
FOR THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker,
to adopt RES. 85-207, Bk. 86, p. 658,
SETTING PARKING RATES FOR OFF -HOUR USAGE
OF THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT, after 5 PM
Monday thru Friday and all day Saturday
and Sunday at $1.25 per space per day.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker,
that the Ordinance amending Chapters 23
and 35 of the City Code of Ordinances in
order to allow horse-drawn vehicle service
to the city, be given first vote for
passage. The Mayor stated the City
Manager and City Clerk will review the
ordinance prior to further consideration
by Council. Ambrisco questioned where the
horses would be stabled. Staff will
report. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Strait requested the matter be scheduled
for final consideration by Council at the
special meeting of 6/26.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker,
that the Ordinance amending Section 8-89
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
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Iowa City, Iowa, to clarify a standard
relating to issuance of house movers
permits, be given first vote for passage.
Max Yocum appeared. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber
absent, The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait,
that the Ordinance amending Chapter 31 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, by adding thereto new Section
31-11, prohibiting the deposit of dirt,
mud, or other debris on public right-of-
way, be given second vote for passage.
Max Yocum appeared. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco,
to adjourn, 11:15 PM. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber absent.
For a more detailed & complete
description of Counci Activities &
Disbursements, see Offi a Cit erk
and Finance Department.
s/JOHN CDONALD, MA 0R
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CIT CLERK J! �.�+✓
Submitted for publication - 6/27/85
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
June 18, 1985
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/18/85, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Erdahl,
McDonald, Strait. Absent: Dickson, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin,
Helling, Jansen, Karr, Beagle, Franklin, Fosse, Farmer, Gannon. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-C49, Side 2, 1 -End; 85-051, all; 85-052,
Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, 1-143.
The Mayor proclaimed July, 1985 as Parks and Recreation Month.
The Mayor announced the addition of a Class E Beer Permit for AM -PM Mini
Mart to the agenda. Moved by Strait, second by Ambrisco, that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. mtg., 6/4/85, as pub-
lished, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Commission -4/22/85;
Airport Commission -5/9/85; Housing Appeals Board -5/14/85; Design Review
Committee -5/15/85; Planning & Zoning Commission -5/16/85; Mayor's Youth
Employment Board -5/22/85; Housing Commission -6/11/85.
Permit Motions and Resolutions, Bk. 86:
Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for AM -PM Mini Mart
Corporation dba AM -PM Mini Mart, 2303 Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class
C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Walgreen Company dba Walgreens, 1646
Sycamore. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for HHIC
Corporation dba Hungry Hobo, 517 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class C
Liquor License for American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post d17 dba American
Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post 117, 3016 American Legion Road. Approving
Class C Liquor License for Keith W. Dempster dba The Mill Restaurant, 120
E. Burlington. Approving Class C Liquor License for David L. Alberhasky
dba Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market Street. Approving Class C
Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Iowa City Aerie 695 of Fraternal
Order of Eagles dba Iowa City Aerie 695 of Fraternal Order of Eagles, 225
Hwy. 1 South. Approving Class C Liquor License for the Copper Dollar
Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, dba Copper Dollar Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, 211
Iowa Avenue. Approving Special Class C Beer -Wine License for Pamela J.
Gaines dba The Kitchen, 9 South Dubuque. Approving Class C Liquor
License for Diamond Dave's Taco Company dba Diamond Dave's Taco, Old
Capitol Center. Approving Class C Beer Permit for Drug Fair, Inc. dba
People's Drug, 121 E. Washington Street. Approving Class C Liquor
License and Sunday Sales for Vito's of Iowa City Inc, dba Vito's, 118 E.
College.
Res. 85-176, pp. 523-525, issuing cigarette permits. Res. 85-177, p.
526, issuing dancing permit.
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Setting Public Hearings: To set a public hearing on 7/16/85, to
consider amending Chapter 24, Article VI (Nuisances) of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by adding standards and procedures
for the abatement of inoperable/obsolete vehicles. To set a public
hearing for 6/26/85, to receive citizen comments on a proposed amendment
to the 1985 COBB program and budget. Res. 85-178, Bk. 86, p. 527, TO SET
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 16, 1985, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY86 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT.
Motion: Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use
of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to the University of
Iowa across Burlington Street (Iowa Highway #I). Authorizing the City
Engineer to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for
utilities accommodation to the University of Iowa across Riverside Drive
(Highway 6 and 218). To approve disbursements in the amount of
$2,011,145.01 for
the
period e o t t aud
yi{ru May 31, 1985, as recommended
by the Finance
Resolutions, Bk. 86: RES. 85-179, pp. 528-529, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN ALL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND AGENCIES
USING SPACE IN THE SENIOR CENTER ON A REGULAR, PART-TIME BASIS. RES.
85-180, pp. 530-536, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK. TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH THE COMMUNITY 8 HOME HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY FOR
SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE ADULT DAY PROGRAM. RES. 85-181, pp.
537-544,AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY FOR SPACE AT THE
SENIOR CENTER. RES. 85-182, pp. 545-551, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF AMERICAN
ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER. RES.
85-183, p. 552, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER FOR HUNTER'S
RUN SUBDIVISION, PARTS 2 AND 3.
Correspondence: Ltr. from Jane Jacobsen resigning her position on
the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee. The Planning 8 Zoning Commission
will be asked to recommend a representative member for appointment by
Council to succeed Ms. Jacobsen; ltr. from John Bramwell regarding
purchasing a portion of the property at 406 Grant St. Staff will attempt
to develop a more satisfactory proposal; ltr. from Robert G. Bray
regarding sidewalk cafes; ltr. from John Hayek, attorney for Terence H.
and Glenys 0. Williams, regarding notice of tort claim. This matter has
been referred to the City Attorney; memorandum from the Traffic Engineer
regarding parking prohibition on Arbor Drive.
Application for Use of City Plaza: Application from Every Bloomin'
Thing, Eichers, and Heaven Scent to sell flowers on 6/2/85, to benefit
the Children's Network Telethon, approved.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Application
from Marnetta Shetler to hold a Prayer Vigil for Peace at the corner of
Clinton and Washington on 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, and 6/26/85, approved.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The
Mayor repeated the public hearings as set.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing for
7/16/85 on a resolution to dispose of an alley in Block 1 Manville Heights
Addition, to John B. Harper. The Mayor stated staff would review the matter
and suggest a new purchase price at the public hearing. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for
7/16/85 on an amendment to the sign regulations to permit facia signs to
cover up to 15% of a building wall-, Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber absent.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for
7/16/85 on an amendment to the sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance
regarding development signs. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani-
mously, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the flood hazard
overlay zone to adopt revised maps and flood insurance study. No one
appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the preliminary
plat/planned development housing plan for Vista Park Village. The following
people appeared: Randall Hill, 3424 Arbor Drive; Alice Werch, 2 Arbor
Circle; Beth Hill, 3424 Arbor Drive; Jerry Atkins, 3417 Shamrock; Ted Werch,
2 Arbor Circle; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Bruce Glasgow, 834 N.
Johnson; Bruce Randall, 3328 Shamrock Drive; Rodney Schultz, 6 Arbor Circle;
Loran Hershberger, 2620 Bluffwood Circle; Pam Zehr, 4 Arbor Circle; Vickie
Jackson, 3406 Arbor Drive; Jack Fiorito, 3323 Shamrock Drive; Bill Phipps,
3430 Arbor Drive. Staffinembers Beagle and Franklin present for discussion.
Darrell Courtney, Planning and Zoning Commission member, stated the vote of
the Commission was not 7-0 as the agenda indicated but rather 5-0-2. Council
requested plans be presented to them prior to their vote on the matter. The
City Attorney will prepare a legal opinion re possible extraordinary vote
required by Council. The City Manager will notify neighbors when the matter
is scheduled for consideration. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to
accept correspondence received as part of the public hearing and to note a
number of the audience represented the neighborhood. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-184, Bk. 86, p.
553, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE THROUGH
JULY 1, 1986. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-185, Bk. 86, pp.
554-555, REQUESTING THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PETITION FOR
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WHICH IS PART OF THE IOWA PRIMARY
HIGHWAY NO. 1 RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTHEAST OF MORMON TREK BLVD. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the Ord. to amend the zoning
ordinance to revise the notice requirements for Board of Adjustment Actions,
be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait,
Ambrisco, Baker. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Dickson, Zuber.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Burlington Street Bridge
Reconstruction Project. The City Manager stated actual construction will not
begin until September after completion of work on the Iowa Avenue bridge. No
one appeared.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-186, Bk. 86, p.
556, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Sidewalk Assessment Pro-
ject-FY86. Rita Frantz, 1320 Rochester Avenue, appeared and requested
Council realign the proposed sidewalk to maintain her existing fence and
retaining wall. After discussion Council decided to proceed with the
sidewalk as outlined in the original plans.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-187, Bk. 86, pp.
557-561, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE
FOR THE SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROJECT - FY86 AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE
RECEIVED 7/9/85. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the proposed fare increase for Iowa City
Transit. The following people appeared: Jeff Cox, 112 S. Dodge; Max Yocum;
Phil Nychay; Karen Kubby, 914 S. Dubuque. Staffinember Jeff Davidson appeared
for discussion. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-188, Bk. 86, p.
562, AUTHORIZING A FARE INCREASE FOR IOWA CITY TRANSIT. The City Manager
will meet with staff to discuss the process and time frames for a complete
study of the transit system. Council requested monthly ridership figures
compared to prior year figures. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, McDonald,
Ambrisco, Baker. Nays: Strait. Absent: Dickson and Zuber.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-189, Bk. 86, pp.
563-567, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
ECONOMY ADVERTISING COMPANY, for issuance of not to exceed $1,800,000
Industrial Revenue Bonds. Bill Bywater, President of Economy Advertising,
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-190, Bk. 86,
pp. 568-572, FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BOND SERIES 1985 (THE ECONOMY ADVERTISING COMPANY PROJECT), for
7/16/85. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council requested plans
be available at the time of the hearing.
A public hearing was held on the issuance of $400,000 Industrial Develop-
ment Revenue Bonds (Millard Warehouse Project), Series C. A representative
from Millard Warehouse appeared to answer questions.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-191, Bk. 86, pp.
573-582, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE INITIAL ISSUANCE AUTHORIZED AND
GRANTED BY THE PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FROM $2,450,000 TO $2,500,000, AND
RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $400,000
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL *AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MILLARD
WAREHOUSE PROJECT), SERIES C OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative
roll call vote unamimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-192, Bk. 86, pp.
583-587, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $400,000 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BOND (MILLARD WAREHOUSE PROJECT), SERIES C, THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO INDENTURE OF TRUST TO SECURE SAID BOND,
AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT WITH
LARRY A. LARSEN, O/B/A MILLARD WAREHOUSE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to appoint Naomi Novick, 306
Mullin Avenue, to the Design Review Committee to fill an unexpired term of
indefinite duration and to appoint Ray Helmer, 915 E. Bloomington to the
Riverfront Commission to fill an unexpired term ending 12/1/86. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent.
Councilmember Baker noted two new locations of newspaper vending ma-
chines, corner of Iowa Avenue and Clinton Street, and the south side of the
Holiday Inn downtown, blocking the sidewalk. Staff will investigate whether
the hotel machines are on City property. Councilmember Ambrisco encouraged
the citizens to support the Community Band starting its summer season on
Saturday.
Council noted the recommendation from the Housing Commission that the
Rental Rehabilitation Program be amended by extending target neighborhoods to
include RS -8 and RM -12 areas immediately east of North Governor Street, as
indicated in the map, as well as the five blocks on the west side of North
Dubuque Street from Jefferson Street to Church Street. Further, that unit
size eligibility be increased by lifting 11 unit maximum but retaining
"preference" for projects of 1-11 units.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 85-193, Bk. 86, pp.
588-590, AUTHORIZING AND FILING OF OWNERS CONSENT TO SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS
RYERSON'S WOODS, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Councilmember Strait said he would be
abstaining as land is partly owned by the law school. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 4/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, Erdahl, McDonald. Nays: none. Abstaining: Strait.
Absent: Dickson and Zuber.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-194, Bk. 86, p.
591, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC
UPPER CITY
Affirmative Rroll TO callAvoteNunanimous,05/0, Dickson RanF NORTH d
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt the following resolutions,
592-5866 , PREL MINARY6 RESOLUTIONvFOR THEeCONSTRUCTIONcOF STREET IMPR VEMENTS
IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 85-196, p. 597, FIXING VALUES OF LOTS;
RES. 85-197, pp. 598-599, ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF
COST AND PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY1986
ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT; RES. 85-198, pp. 600-602, RESOLUTION OF
.NECESSITY (PROPOSED). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and
Zuber absent. The City Clerk noted petitions opposing the project and stated
they would be filed at the time of the public hearing. The Mayor declared
the resolutions adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-199, Bk. 86, pp.
603-636, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF URBAN RENEWAL CONTRACT AND DELIVERY OF DEED
FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 65-2b, adjacent to former Blackhawk Minipark.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-200, Bk. 86, pp.
636-638, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY86
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVER-
SITY HEIGHTS, for $26,064. Staffinember Davidson noted the payment is based
on population and not usage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/O,
Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-201, Bk. 86, pp.
639-640, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN
AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WASHINGTON PARK,
INC. FOR THE SUITE, FIRST FLOOR CENTER, DAVIS BUILDING, 322 E. WASHINGTON
STREET, IOWA CITY, for $7,500 a year. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, Dickson and Luber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-202, Bk. 86, pp.
641-645, AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LEASE WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION, for $3,500 a year. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-203, Bk. 86, p.
646, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN THE BROADBAND TELECOIMIU-
NICATIONS DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-204, Bk. 86, p.
647, ESTABLISHING SALARY FOR FY86 FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK, at
$56,617.60 and $25,833.60 respectively. Max Yocum appeared for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that item number 36 be voted upon
before the next item. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that
ORD. 85-3243, Bk. 307-308, REVISING CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2,
DIVISION 4, TO PROVIDE FOR A FULL-TIME CITY ATTORNEY, be passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll tali vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-205, Bk. 86, pp.
648-655, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF TERRENCE L. TIMMINS AS CITY ATTORNEY
FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT RELATING
THERETO, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
SAME FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, as amended to include the provision that
the City Attorney reside within the city limits. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-206, Bk. 86, pp.
656-657, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE PROGRAM MANUAL AND DESIGNATED TARGET
NEIGHBORHOODS FOR THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-207, Bk. 86, p.
658, SETTING PARKING RATES FOR OFF -HOUR USAGE OF THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT,
after 5 PM Monday thru Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday at $1.25 per
space per day.' Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, that the Ordinance amending Chapters
23 and 35 of the City Code of Ordinances in order to allow horse-drawn
vehicle• service to the city, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor
stated the City Manager and City Clerk will review the ordinance prior to
further consideration by Council. Ambrisco questioned where the horses would
be stabled. Staff will report. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Strait
requested the matter be scheduled for final consideration by Council at the
special meeting of 6/26.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, that the Ordinance amending Section
8-89 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to clarify a
standard relating to issuance of house movers permits, be given first vote
for passage. Max Yocum appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Dickson and Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the Ordinance amending Chapter
.31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding
thereto new Section 31-11, prohibiting the deposit of dirt, mud, or other
debris on public right-of-way, be given second vote for passage. Max Yocum
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn, 11:15 PM. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Dickson and Zuber absent.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS-6/26/85
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings & claims is $
Cumulative cost for this ca en ar year or
said publication is $
Iowa City special mtg., 26/85, at
8:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of
the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presid-
ing. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco,
Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait.
Absent: Zuber.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, to
adopt RES. 85-208, p. 568, RESOLUTION OF
COMMENDATION FOR MARY COBURN, in recogni-
tion of 21 years of service. The Mayor
presented the resolution to Ms. Coburn.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Mayor McDonald noted the memo from the
City Clerk dated 6/24/85 adding several
items to the Consent Calender. Moved by
Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Senior Center Comm. meeting of
5/9/85.
Permit Motions and Resolutions:
Approving Class B Wine Permit for
Hy-Vee Food Store No. 3 and Drugtown
No. 2, 1201 N. Dodge. Approving Class
E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for
Hy-Vee Food Store No. 2, 310 N. First
Avenue. Approving Class E Beer Permit
and Sunday Sales for Hy-Vee Food Store
No. 1 and Drugtown No. 1, 501 Holly-
wood Blvd. Approving Class B Wine
Permit for Eagle Discount Center 9220,
1101 S. Riverside Dr. Approving Class
B Wine Permit for Eagle Discount
Center 9157, 600 N. Dodge Street. RES.
85-209, Bk. 871 p. 569, ISSUING
CIGARETTE PERMITS. Approving Class E
Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for
Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Approving
Class B Wine Permit for Randall Foods,
1851 L. Muscatine Rd. Approving Class
E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for
John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market.
Approving Class C Beer Permit and
Sunday Sales for QuikTrip 9539, 301
Market. Approving Class B Wine Permit
for QuikTrip 9539, 301 Market.
Approving Class B Wine Permit for
QuikTrip 9503, 123 W. Benton. Ap-
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proving Class B Wine Permit for
QuikTrip 8509, 323 E. Burlington.
Approving Class B Wine Permit for
QuikTrip #548, 955 Mormon Trek.
Approving Class B Wine Permit for
QuikTrip #552, 25 W. Burlington.
City Council Appointments:
Approval of recommendation of the I
` Planning & Zoning Commission to
appoint Sue Horowitz as the P&Z repre-
sentative to the Urban Environment Ad
Hoc Committee.
Correspondence: Dale Welt
expressing appreciation for the
Council's decision regarding the
sidewalks on Friendship. This letter
was furnished to the Council in the
information packet of June 14 and is
included on the agenda to be offi-
cially received and placed on file;
Lori Weitzell regarding a dangerous
pedestrian crossing at Keokuk Street 1
and Highway 6 Bypass. The Public
Works Department will prepare a f
response and a cost estimate of the
project; Ursula Delworth regarding ;
housing inspection policies. A
response will be prepared by the
Director of Housing & Inspection
Services; Memoranda from the Civil
Service Commission submitting certi-
fied lists of applicants for the
following positions: Maintenance
Worker I/Recreation; Maintenance
Worker II/Traffic Engineering; Senior
Radio Dispatcher/Police.
Applications for the Use of
Streets and Public Grounds: Philip
Faucon to have a Gay and Lesbian Pride
Week March and Rally on 6/22/85,
approved. Suzanne Randall to sell
balloons in front of 01d Capitol ;
Center to benefit March of Dimes
approved. Richard Bray to close the
100 block of Davenport Street for a
block party with two live bands on
7/4/85, denied,
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Zuber absent.
The Mayor announced the following
vacancy: Urban Environment Ad Hoc I
Committee - one vacancy for an unexpired
term ending 7/1/86. This appointment will
be made at the 7/30/85 meeting of the City
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Council. The person appointed to this
position should be a representative of
environmental concerns.
A public hearing was held on a
proposed amendment to the 1985 CDBG
Program and Budget. Erdahl noted prior
Council discussion of this matter.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait,
to adopt RES. 85-210, Bk. 87, pp. 570-571,
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE 1985 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM AND BUDGET. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson,
to adopt RES. 85-211, Bk. 87, pp. 572-580,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH OUT OF
DANGER, INC. FOR THE USE OF 1985 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR RENOVA-
TION OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT
SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE, for
$50,000. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by
Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-212, Bk. 87, p.
581, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE IOWA OFFICE FOR
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING FOR AN IOWA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOAN, for Economy
Advertising in the amount of $200,000.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by
Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-213, Bk. 87, p.
582, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FY86 LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJECT, to
Armstrong Company for $118,500. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco,
to adopt RES. 85-214, Bk. 86, p. 583,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUBUQUE STREET
PARKING RAMP EXPANSION PROJECT, to Max
Selzer Construction Co. for $1,107,737.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco,
to adopt RES. 85-215, Bk. 87, p. 584,
AMENDING A POSITION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE
CLASSIFICATION PLAN, reclassifying
Assistant Superintendent -Streets.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl,
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. 85-3244, Bk.
26, pp. 309-314, AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF
THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ORDER TO
ALLOW HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLE SERVICE IN THE
CITY, be voted upon for final passage at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by
Baker, seconded by Strait, to amend page
4, Sec. 35-38b to read "Any excrement
which falls upon the City streets shall be
removed immediately at the licensee's
expense." The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, that
the ordinance as amended be finally
adopted at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait,
to APPROVE TAXICAB STAND FOR HORSE-DRAWN
VEHICLE, as recommended by staff in the
memo of 6/21/85. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson,
to adopt RES. 85-216, Bk. 87, pp. 585-586,
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LEASE
FOR OFFICE SPACE WITH CENTER CITY PROPER-
TIES. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson,
to adjourn 8:25 a.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber
absent.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
June 26, 1985
Iowa City special mtg., 6/26/85, at 8:00 a.m, in the City Council
Chambers of the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers
present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait. Absent:
Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Karr, Miller, Stock, Coburn, Lundell,
Farmer, Cook, Cain, Penney, Moen. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape
85-052, Side 2, 143-446.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-208, p. 568,
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR MARY COBURN, in recognition of 21 years of
service. The Mayor presented the resolution to Ms. Coburn. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Mayor McDonald noted the memo from the City Clerk dated 6/24/85 adding
several items to
conanahiseconded by he the
items and recommendations the
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Senior Center Comm. meeting of
5/9/85.
Permit Notions and Resolutions: Approving Class B Wine Permit for
Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store No. 3 and Drugtown No. 2,
1201 N. Dodge. Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee
Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Yee Food Store No. 2, 310 N. First Avenue.
Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Hy -Yee Food Stores,
Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store No. 1 and Drugtown No. 1, 501 Hollywood Blvd.
Approving Class B Wine Permit for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Discount
Center /220, 1101 S. Riverside Or. Approving Class 8 Wine Permit for
Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Discount Center #157, 600 N. Dodge Street.
RES. 85-209, Bk. 87, p. 569, ISSUING CIGARETTE•PERMITS. Approving Class
E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Walgreen Co. dba Walgreens, 1646
Sycamore. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Randall's International,
Inc. dba Randall Foods, 1851 L. Muscatine Rd. Approving Class E Beer
Permit and Sunday Sales for John R. Alberhasky dba John's Grocery, Inc.,
401 E. Market. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for
QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #539, 301 Market. Approving Class B
Wine Permit for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #539, 301 Market.
1p3rW i BentoClass BApproving Permit
QuikTrip ermit forloQuikTripiCorporatiion
dba QulkTrip #509 323 E. Burlington. Approving Class B Wine Permit for
QuikTrip Corporat?on dba QuikTrip #548, 955 Mormon Trek. Approving Class
B Wine Permit for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #552, 25 W. Burling-
ton.
City Council Appointments: Approval of recommendation of the
Plannirepresen-
tative the Urban
Urban�Environmentission to pAdnHocue HorowitCommittee? as the P&Z Jane J kobsene5has
served in this capacity but is no longer a member of the PdZ Commission.
Council Activities
June 26, 1985
Page 2
Correspondence: Dale Welt expressing appreciation for the Council's
decision regarding the sidewalks on Friendship. This letter was fur-
nished to the Council in the information packet of June 14 and is
included on the agenda to be officially received and placed on file; Lori
Weitzell regarding a dangerous pedestrian crossing at Keokuk Street and
Highway 6 Bypass. The Public Works Department will prepare a response
and a cost estimate of the project; Ursula Delworth regarding housing
inspection policies. A response will be prepared by the Director of
Housing 8 Inspection Services; Memoranda from the Civil Service Commis-
sion submitting certified lists of applicants for the following posi-
tions: Maintenance Worker I/Recreation; Maintenance Worker II/Traffic
Engineering; Senior Radio Dispatcher/Police.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Philip
Faucon to have a Gay and Lesbian Pride Week March and Rally on 6/22/85
approved. Suzanne Randall to sell balloons in front of, Old Capitol
Center to benefit March of Dimes, approved. Richard Bray to close the
100 block of Davenport Street for a block party with two live bands on
7/4/85, denied.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent.
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The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Urban Environment Ad Hoc
Committee - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/86. This appoint-
ment will be made at the 7/30/85 meeting of the City Council. The person
appointed to this position should be a representative of environmental
concerns.
A public hearing was held on a proposed amendment to the 1985 CDBG
Program and Budget. Erdahl noted prior Council discussion of this matter.
No one appeared.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-210, Bk. 87, pp.
570-571, AUTHORIZING AND •APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1985 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-211, Bk. 87, pp.
572-580, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH OUT OF DANGER, INC. FOR THE USE OF 1985 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR RENOVATION OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT SHELTER FOR
VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE, for $50,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-212, Bk. 87, p.
581, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SUBMIS-
SION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA OFFICE FOR PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING FOR AN
IOWA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOAN, for Economy Advertising in the amount of
$200,000. Bill Bywater, President of Economy Advertising, appeared.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
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June 26, 1985
Page 3
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-213, Bk. 87, p.
582, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY86 LANDFILL EXCAVATION
discussion Armstrong
emroll callEvlote500 unanimous, Zuberrabsent.�t for
The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-214, Bk. 86, p,
583, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUBUQUE STREET PARKING RAMP EXPANSION
PROJECT, to Max Selzer Construction Co. for $1,107,737. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by
584,AMENDINGrdAh1POSITIONedINy THEriscoto adot ADMINISTRATIVE�CLASSIFICS. ATION BPLAN,
reclassifying Assistant Superintendent -Streets. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, 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. 85-3244, Bk. 26, pp, 309-314,
AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ORDER TO ALLOW HORSE-
DRAWN VEHICLE SERVICE IN THE CITY, be voted upon for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Baker, seconded by Strait, to amend
i page 4, Sec. 35-38b to read "Any excrement which falls upon the City streets
shall be removed Immediately at the licensee's expense." The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent. Moved by Strait, seconded
Affirmative roll callthat the ovoteance unanimous, 6 ed be 0, Zuber absent. The Mayor adopted at is declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to APPROVE TAXICAB STAND FOR
HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLE, as recommended by staff in the memo of 6/21/85,
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-216, Bk. 87, pp,
585-586, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LEASE FOR OFFICE SPACE WITH
CENTER CITY PROPERTIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 8:25 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent.
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MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
July 16, 1985
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/16/85, at 7:30 PM at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson,
Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. Staffinembers present:
Helling, Jansen, Karr, Farmer, Beagle, Franklin, Boothroy, Patterson. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-054, Sides 1 and 2; 85-055, Side 1, 1-115.
The Mayor announced the addition of a resolution issuing dancing permits,
motions refunding portions of beer/liquor licenses, and a correction to the
6/18 Council minutes. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the
following items and recommendations in the consent calendar be received, or
approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of 6/18/85 and
the special meeting of 6/26/85, as published, subject to correction, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Connissions: Parks & Rec. Comm. - 6/12/85;
Historic Preservation Comm. - 6/12/85; Civil Service Comm. - 5/8/85;
Mayor's Youth Employment Program - 6/19/85; Airport corm. - 6/13/85;
Committee on Community Needs Comm. - 6/18/85; Design Review
Como. -6/5/85.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and
Sunday Sales for Sinclair Marketing, Inc. dba Sinclair Service Station &
Convenience Store, 2153 A.C.T. Circle. Approving Class C Liquor License
for Field House, Inc. dba The Field House, 711 E. College. Approving
i Class C Liquor License for James J. Tucker dba Tuck's Place, 210 North
Linn Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for William
B. Kron, Jr. dba Bill's I-80 Conoco, 2545 N. Dodge. Approving Class C
Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Stonewall's Tavern, Inc. dba Broadway
Cafe, 127 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Krause Gentle
Oil Corporation dba Kum & Go &422, 513 S. Riverside Drive. Approving
Class B Wine Permit for Krause Gentle Oil Corporation dba Kum & Go #104,
1104 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Jon S. Lorenz
dba Lorenz Cheese House, Inc., 1616 Sycamore Mall. Approving Class C
Liquor License for 6:20, Inc. dba 6:20, 620 South Madison. RES. 85-217,
Bk. 87, pp. 587-588, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 85-218, Bk. 87, p.
589, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS. Refund Class C Beer Permit for Walgreens
Co. dba Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Refund portion of Class C Liquor
License for Lorna K. Smith dba Smith & Co., 1210 Highland Court. Refund
portion of Class C Liquor License for Vaughn Catering Co. dba Sycamore
Eating and Drinking, Mall Shopping Center.
Motions: Authorizing the City Engr, to sign an application for use
of highway right-of-way utilities accommodation to Northwestern Bell
Telephone Company for Burlington Street east of Dodge Street.
Resolutions: RES. 85-219, Bk. 87, p. 590, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
BURLINGTON STREET CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT.
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July 16, 1985
Page 2
Correspondence: Tom J. Cilek, representing J.M.D. Realty, new owner
and mgr. of Sycamore Mall, regarding amendment to the Sign Ordinance.
Petition signed by 14 residents regarding the installation of sidewalks
on Pleasant Street, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Chamber of
Commerce regarding sidewalk cafes and vendors, Asst. City Mgr. will
attend a meeting of the Downtown Association with the City Relations Bd.
of the Chamber of Commerce regarding this matter scheduled for 7/16/85 at
8:00 AM. Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to install brackets
and hang flags on the street light poles in the downtown area during the
AAU Junior Olympic Games, City Mgr. will reply. Linda A. Rabben regard-
ing bicycle lanes on Jefferson and Market Streets, City Mgr. will reply.
William Peck requesting approval for access from a city street for a
private drive onto an undeveloped lot, referred to the PW Dept. Memo from
the Traffic Engr. regarding Parking Meter Zone in the 300 block of South
Linn Street.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: John Funk for
the use of Broadway Street between Cottonwood and Euclid for a block
party on 8/3/85, approved. Barbara Buhr for the use of the area next to
the Blackhawk Minipark to show slides on 6/23/85, approved. Daniel S.
Sheldon to place a pig roasting wagon on a public street on 7/8/85,
approved. Committee for a Nuclear Free Iowa City for the use of Blackhawk
Minipark to collect signatures on 7/1 thru 7/5/85, approved.
The Mayor reviewed informal Council discussion of 7/15 re items listed
under correspondence: Council agreed to the request from the Chamber to hang
flags on the street light poles, item (4) and the City Manager will write a
letter indicating the bicycle lanes will not be replaced on Jefferson and
Market Streets, item (5) William Peck appeared re item (6) request for
access from a City Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on
7/30/85 on an ordinance to rezone 3.74 acres of portions of Lots 7 and 8 of
Block 1, Braverman Center, from RM -12 to CC -2. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to dispose of an alley in Block
1, Manville Heights Addition, to John B. Harper. No one appeared.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-220, Bk. 87, p.
591, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A VACATED ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY ABUTTING LOT 12,
BLOCK 1, MANVILLE HEIGHTS ADDITION, to John Harper for $1,000. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco.
Absent: None. Abstaining: Baker.
A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Sign Regulations to
permit facia signs to cover up to 15% of the building wall. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson to accept and place on file letter
from David Twomey, manager of Sycamore Mall. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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July 16, 1985
Page 3
A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Sign Regulations of the
Zoning Ordinance regarding development signs. Staffinember Karin Franklin
present for discussion. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to continue
the public hearing to 7/30/85 at the request of the owner/developer. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, to refer the ordinance approving
the preliminary plat/Planned Development Housing Plan for Vista Park Village,
as now drafted back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for possible
changes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council -
members present. Erdahl noted the formal request from the developer for such
action.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, that the Ordinance to amend the
flood hazard overlay zone to adopt revised maps and a flood insurance study,
be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Move
by Diksonthat t
aend the
Zoning Ordinancertocrreviseothednoticcecrequirements hforrthea
BoardoofmAdjust-
ment actions, be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the
Motion carried, 6/1, Erdahl voting "no". Staffinember Franklin present for
discussion. Council requested that the ordinance not be placed on the agenda
for final consideration until after the administrative procedure maintaining
the 15 -day notice in practice is developed and reviewed by the Board of
Adjustment and the Council.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 85-221, Bk. 87, pp.
592-593, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION, PART 2.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
cost estimate for the FY86 Asphalt Resurfacing Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-222, Dk. 87, p.
594, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR
THE FY86 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED
8/6/85. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on proposed Resolution of Necessity for the
FY86 Alley Paving Assessment Project. The following people appeared: Charles
Skaugstad, representing The Mansion; Robert Singerman, 1176 Hotz; Jesse
Singerman, 1176 Hotz; Harley Rogers, 1150 Hotz, rep. John Oakes and reading a
letter from Dr. Tan & Kathryn Lehmann; David Dudley, 1172 Matz; Marshall
Hunter, 704 Ronalds; Terry Vargason, 1112 Hotz; Kris Dudley, 1172 Hotz;
Jerald Vickel; and Rita Turner -Sheerin, 1307 Rochester. City Engr. Frank
Farmer present for discussion. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait to accept
the following correspondence and make it part of the public hearing: Marilyn
Zurmuehlen, Gaylord Graham, David Dudley, Omer & Betty Letts, Dorothy
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Oonhoue, Marshall Hunter, Dr, Tom & Kathryn Lehmann, and a number of peti-
tions. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council -
members present.
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Individual Councilmembers discussed their views on the three alleys
included in the project. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to delete the
acarried lley from Clapp to Parsons from the project. The Mayor declared the motion
seconded by Dickson, toadoptRES. 85-223be Councilmembers present. pp Moved by Erdahl,
WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITYSPROPOSED SFOR TTHE I
FY86 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT, as amended. Affirmative roll call vote I
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the amended
resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-224, Bk. 87, p.
600, DIRECTING PREPARATION OF DETAILED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS 014 THE FY86 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The 1
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-225, Bk. 87
p.
601-602, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/30/85, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, �FORM i
j. OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY86 ALLEY I i
PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 24, Article VI
(Nuisances) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by adding
ab e/obsolete vehi
Standards and Procedures for the abatement of inopecles.
No one appeared.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring ordinances
to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally
second consideration and vote be waived andsthat sed bORDI.s8S 3245,tBk first and
315-321, AMENDING CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE VI (NUISANCES) OF THE CODE OF ORUI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY BY ADDING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF INOPERABLE/OBSOLETE VEHICLES, be voted on for final passage at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Counmebers
cilm
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded
by Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative i
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on intention to issue Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds (Economy Advertising Company Project). Atty. Robert Downer,
representing Economy Advertising appeared. Ray Bywater, Chair of the Board
and Bill Bywater, President, reviewed sketches of the proposed facility.
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July 16, 1985
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Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-226, Bk. 87, pp.
603-606, ADJOURNING TO 7/30/85, THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE DECISION WHETHER
OR NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,800,000
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (ECONOMY
ADVERTISING COMPANY PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor !
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Housing Comm. - one vacancy
for an unexpired term ending 5/1/87; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for an
indefinite term. These appointments will be made at the 8/27/85 meeting of
the City Council.
t
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to appoint Susan Mask, 1715
Glendale Road, to Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment
for a four-year term ending 2/26/89 and to defer the second appointment for a
two-year term ending 2/26/87 until after the next Bd. of Adjustment meeting,
Councilmember Erdahl complimented the Hancher Guild, the Downtown
Association and all others involved in the success of Arts Fest and the
Scandinavian Festival. Councilmember Strait requested the intersection of
Sunset and Hwy. E6 be explored for the possible installation of a traffic
signal. Councilmember Zuber noted that the intersection of Mormon Trek and
Hwy. 06 should also be investigated. Council requested staff report on these
two intersections, and First Avenue & Rochester mentioned at Council informal
the previous evening, in two weeks. Erdahl congratulated Councilmember
Strait on the many honors bestowed upon him on his retirement from the
University.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-227, Bk. 87, p.
607, RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR ROBERT JANSEN, in recognition of 4 years
of service. Individual Councilmembers expressed appreciation to City
Attorney Jansen.
The recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows:
(1) The CCN recommends to the City Council that $12,000 in 1985 CDBG funds
be granted to the Mary 0. Coldren Home for the purpose of making repairs.
Council agreed at their informal session on 7/15 to approve the $12,000
request. The Mayor noted the approval of this request would leave the
contingency fund for the remainder of the calendar year at $700. (2) The
CCN recommend to the City Council that the deadline to acquire or negotiate
an option to acquire property for the Miller/Orchard Park from the present j I
owner be extended to September 30, 1985. The Mayor stated that he wanted to
assure CCN a decision would be made by the 9/30/85 deadline. j !
The recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: (1)
No change be made to the City Plaza Fountain. If the Council feels compelled
to take some action to decrease the City's liability, the Committee suggests
that changes be limited to imbedding four warning signs, one on each side of
the fountain, into the bricks bordering the base. These signs should be
designed especially for this purpose upon consultation with the fountain
architect. This recommendation was made at the June 5 meeting of the
Committee, and the Council has since made a decision regarding the signs.
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Erdahl questioned why the water didn't flow as it was designed to and
requested staff investigate. Dickson raised concerns re the signs being
visible to both the children and the parents. (2) The Dubuque Street Ramp
expansion should include trees and landscaping along Burlington and Linn
Streets, in planters if necessary, and should also include design of graphics
for the entire ramp. These recommendations have been incorporated in the bid
documents.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-228, Bk.87, pp.
608-615, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E
AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY FOR SPACE AT THE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE SEATS
PROGRAM. 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. 85-229, Bk. 87, p. 616,
ENGAGING AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING 7/30/85, MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON, AND PULLEN.
Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-230, BK. 87, pp.
617-618, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, FOR GRANTS UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF
1964, AS AMENDED, FOR TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING, AND DESIGNATING THE
CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND PROCESS SAID
APPLICATIONS. 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. 85-231, Bk. 87, pp.
619-623, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E
CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND CITY AND YELLOW CAB COMPANY FOR
THE FY86 SEATS SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-232, Bk. 87, pp.
624-625, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT AMENDING THE 8/2/83, AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HOLIDAY WRECKER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-233, Bk. 87, pp.
626-631, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
I CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT
PROJECT - FY86, to Wolf Construction, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa for $32,819.06.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance to amend City
Code of Ordinances Chapter 26 relating to Peddlers and Solicitors to provide
procedures for appeal of denial or revocation of such permits, be given first
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Following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco,
Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald. Nays: Baker.
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Moved by Strait, Seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance amending Section
4-1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa (hot air
balloons), be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Zuber,
Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Erdahl.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending Section
8-82 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to clarify a
standard relating to issuance of House Movers Permits, be given second vote
for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 85-3246, Bk. 26, pp.
322-324, AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, BY ADDING THERETO NEW SECTION 31-11, PROHIBITING THE DEPOSIT OF
DIRT, MUD, OR OTHER DEBRIS ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, be passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Baker requested that the intersection
of Iowa and Van Buren Streets be investigated in light of the passage of this
ordinance.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn at 9:20 PM. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
July 15, 1985
Informal Council Discussion: July 15, 1985, at 6:35 PM in the Council
Chambers at UFFrivic Center. Mayor Pro tem Clemens Erdahl presiding.
Council _ resent: Erdahl, Baker, Ambrisco, Strait, Zuber, Dickson (6:38).
A senb t: McDonald.
Staff resent: Jansen, Karr, Smith, Helling, Franklin, Beagle, Farmer,
osse, gin, itosh, Brachtel.
Tape Recording: Reel 85-050, 85-053.
Planning and Zoning Reel 85-050, Side 2
Setting public hearing, July 30, 1985, ordinance to rezone Lots 7 and 8 of
Franklin said the Council will receive more information before the public
hearing and the public hearing should be well attended. In response to
Erdahl, Franklin explained there is a stormwater management problem in the
Pepperwood Addition but it is not related to the proposed commercial develop-
ment. Franklin said notices will be sent to the people who attended the
Planning and Zoning public hearing.
Public Hearin on a resolution to dispose of an alley in Block 1 Manville
Heights ddttion to John Harper.
Franklin explained that Mr. Harper has tried to acquire the alley for a
number of years. In response to Strait, Franklin said the $1000 offer is
reasonable as compared to a previous case using the assessed value to
determine the land value. Franklin said the University of Iowa, as the
adjacent land owner to the north, has not expressed opposition to this
disposition.
Consider a resolution authorizing conve ance vacated alleyri ht-of-wa
abutting Lot 2, Block , Manv a HP Ig
s Add tion.
No discussion.
Public hearinamendment to the sign regulations to permit facia signs to
cover up o o e 0Iaing wa
Franklin said that because of the nature of the Sycamore Mall structure,
window signs and awnings cannot be used and Sycamore Mall would like to be
able to use their full building signage allowance of 15 % for facia signs.
Atty. Tom Cilek, representing the Sycamore Mall, has requested the readings
be waived.
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Public hearing amendment to the sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance
regarding development signs.
Council reviewed the development sign design for the Northgate Corporation
Park Signs. Erdahl said the City has tried to preserve the corridors that
enter into Iowa City. Franklin explained that the zones can have free
standing or monument signs and that the ordinance specifies that development
signs which give name of the development shall be monument signs - thereby
regulating the content and the style of that sign. Franklin said that
Northgate wants to put a sign on a planter. In response to Baker, Franklin
said that for Northgate to be able to appeal to the Board of Adjustment they
would need to demonstrate the hardship of not being able to put up a sign as
required. Franklin said the amendment would allow the content of the signs
to not be just for a business but also for an industrial park in all commer-
cial and industrial zones. Council requested more information including
sizes, colors, materials of signs in the area.
Consider ordinance a ng preliminaryplat/planned development housing
p an or is a
parT Village.
Discussed as separate agenda item.
Consider ordinance to amend flood hazard overlay zone to adopt revised maps
and floodInsurance s u y.
No discussion.
Consider ordinance to amend zoning ordinance to revise notice requirements
or Board of Adjustment actions.
Franklin explained an administrative procedure to maintain the 15 day notice
in practices being developed by staff.
Cnnsider a resolution approving the final plat of Kennedy's Waterfront
Beagle explained the plan is complete and legal documents have been submit-
ted.
Vista Park Proposal Reel 85-050, Side 2
Beagle stated that an ordinance is required for the preliminary approval of
the Vista Park planned development; plans have been submitted in preliminary
and final forms; and letters were received from the applicant and Court Hill
Addition residents. Beagle said a meeting was held on July 19 and an
alternative design was developed involving taking access off of Scott
Boulevard. The plan would involve the swap between City owned land with a
j triangular open space portion at the south end of the project. Staff
recommended that the proposal be referred back to the Planning and Zoning
Carcnission for review. Beagle stated the letter from the Court Hill Addition
should be in affidavit format to nullify the original opposition. Beagle
stated an extraordinary majority Council vote is needed to proceed on the
i existing plan because 20% of the neighbors object. Franklin said the Traffic
Engineer and City staff have not reviewed the newest proposal. In response
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to Erdahl, Beagle said the Court Hill Addition residents prefer that Peterson
Street be vacated officially; that the vacated property be conveyed down the
center line to property owners; and that there would only be a pedestrian
access that would allow children to go to and from school. Franklin said the
vacation of Peterson Street could be handled as part of the review and
approval process of the whole development. Larry Schnittjer, MMS Con-
sultants, reviewed the alternative proposal site plan and said Peterson
Street right-of-way is not needed.
In response to Erdahl, Jansen said vote on the ordinance should be deferred
to allow P&Z review. In response to Franklin, Beagle said there is a de-
veloper initiated amendment to the ordinance. Franklin said it could be
referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Strait said a formal
request to amend the proposal should be submitted. Council agreed to refer
the proposal to Planning and Zoning. Erdahl said property owners will be
notified, Planning and Zoning will review the proposal and a public hearing
held.
Input was received from a Court Hill Addition resident in opposition to the
proposed high density development and inquiring about the feasibility of an
access off Scott Boulevard. Baker raised concerns about the location of
housing on Lots 1 and 28 of the development. In response to Baker,
Schnittjer said the Council received preliminary designs and final design
plans will address location of housing on those lots.
Asphalt Overlay Program Reel 85-050, Side 2
Helling stated that Council received a memo outlining the specific areas to
be overlayed, including two one block segments of brick and cobblestone that
will be overlayed. In response to Ambrisco, Farmer said chip seal will be
used but a latex product will be added to the asphalt to make the rock
adhere. Erdahl stated Council will vote on the public hearing and approve
plans and specs at tomorrow's formal Council meeting.
FY86 Alley Paving Assessment Project
Council reviewed the special assessment alley project. Farmer presented a
map and stated that there are two projects that have been unanimously
accepted by the property owners. Karr noted that agenda item R7 (the
resolution relating to the FY86 alley paving assessment project) requires six
Council votes. Karr noted that all three alley projects have to be voted
upon as part of one project by the Council.
Student Senate Street Lighting Survey Reel 85-050, Side 2
Mike Skinner, Student Senator, presented a letter to the Council. In
response to Erdahl, Skinner said Northside lighting project was not coordi-
nated with the Student Senate lighting survey. Strait recommended that
Skinner read the Northside lighting project report. Brachtel explained that
lights were not installed in four or five mid -block locations in the North-
side lighting project because of conflicts with mature trees. Erdahl said
the Council is scheduled to look at street lighting in the next budget
session and urged the Student Senate to be involved. Helling said staff will
check on lighting as it relates to budget planning. Baker stated that he
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toured Iowa City and checked on the lighting locations reconmented by the
Student Senate. Erdahl requested the staff develop a map indicating lights
recommended by Student Senate and the City Traffic Engineer, report on the
costs involved. Baker requested information about the number of people that
had requested lights at the various locations and that Student Senate make a
priority list.
Erdahl inquired about the possibility of installing a street light at
Rochester and First Avenue to enable school children to safely cross the
street. Brachtel explained that the Federal Government has established a
body of eight warrants that take into consideration traffic volumes, pedes-
trian volumes, accidents, etc. Based on the data and when the warrants are
satisfied, Brachtel then will ask Council to consider funding the street
light at the CIP program. Brachtel stated that information is being col-
lected for the Rochester and First Avenue intersection due to the requests
handled through the City Manager's office and the results will be presented
to Council. In response to Strait, Brachtel said a City, absent Federal
guidelines, can install traffic lights on its own streets and FAUS funding
j handled through the IDOT, may be available for traffic light installation.
Civic Center Expansion Project Reel 85-053, Side 1
Melling asked Council if staff could set aside the private development option
and explore another lower cost finance option involving the sale of Certifi-
cates of Participation to finance a lease purchase agreement. In response to
Erdahl, Vitosh explained that bond counsel is not aware of proposed tax
legislation that would change Certificates of Participation and that the
advantage of this alternative is that the City has full control over design
and construction. Vitosh said that this alternative would not need to be
presented to the voters for approval and it would take two or three months to
put together the financing package. Erdahl asked if Certificates of Partici-
pation are available for construction of a City -owned amenity within urban
renewal. Vitosh said the Certificates could be used if the project is a major
capital improvement building and the City would want to enter into a lease
purchase agreement.
Erdahl stated that the Council should be kept informed and suggested that a
Council representative be appointed to Committee overseeing the space needs
project. Strait recommended that Zuber be appointed to the Committee.
Helling said staff will present Council with more information.
Newspaper Vending Machines
Reel 85-053, Side 1
Erdahl noted that two newspaper vending machines, Meet the Rich and Pr_ ogres -
sive Student News, have been installed by the Plaza oun ain. trait sated
a e newspaper vending machines issue should be referred to the new City
Attorney as a high priority matter. Helling stated that staff had surveyed
newspaper vendors two years ago and newspaper vendors, with the exception of
one, agreed to place newspaper vending machines in a specific plaza location.
Helling said an issue was raised if the City could legally control the
location of the newspaper vending machines.
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Erdahl stated that by having centrally located newspaper vending machines,
people will be able to find the newspapers of their choice and the freedom of
the press function will be fulfilled. Erdahl suggested putting the ordinance
on the agenda, debating the issue at a public hearing, apprising new City
Attorney Timmins that this is a priority, and directing staff to look for a
centrally located area in the mall. Helling said Timmins should review the
information before the public hearing and staff will look at a location and
research cost estimates. Baker stated that newspaper vending machines
locations in residential areas should also be addressed. Helling noted that
the new City Attorney Timmins will begin Monday.
Council Agenda/Time Reel 85-053, Side 1
1. Ambrisco inquired about Berlin's July 12, 1985, memo, regarding Market
Reconnaissance and Asis for Parcel 64-1a. The matter wf)lTie
discuss�e Tateer� i�nalyigfit's meeting.' --
2. Ambrisco asked when the new City Attorney will begin. Melling had
previously noted that Timmins will begin Monday, July 22nd.
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! 3. Ambrisco asked when Council is scheduled to discuss the wastewater
treatment plant. Helling said that a discussion will be scheduled when
Berlin returns.
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4. Strait noted that Lea VanderVelde will be on leave next year and raised
concerns about her appointment on the Johnson County/Iowa City Airport
Zoning Board of Adjustment. (Item 16b) Erdahl directed the City Clerk
to check on it and report tomorrow evening.
5. Zuber noted that minutes of the formal Council meeting of 6/18/85 need to
be corrected with regard to the attendance of Zuber and Dickson.
6. In response to Baker, Helling said Council received a staff recommenda-
tion regarding the Mary 0. Coldren Home request for funding. Melling
reported that there is $12,700 in the contingency fund for the remainder
of the calendar year. Baker inquired about establishing arrangements to
have the City's monies returned if the home is sold. In response to
Baker, Helling said he will direct the legal staff to research if an
agreement could be written to that effect and if CDBG guidelines would
allow such an arrangement. Council agreed to the $12,000 request.
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7. Baker inquired about the location of access on Hutchinson Street. Helling
said he would give Council a map of the area. (Item (6) under Correspon-
dence)
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8. Baker noted the proposed procedure re appeals and denials of peddler's
permits to the City Manager's office and inquired if the Council should
be notified of the appeal process. Karr stated that no procedure cur-
rently exists for denial or appeal and that Council had previously I
requested that staff handle matters internally. Karr noted it enabled
staff to respond promptly to out-of-town peddlers rather than wait for
the next scheduled Council meeting. (Item 26)
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No. 1 Continued. Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1a. Erdahl stated that the Parcel
should be scheduled for an informal Council discussion and Zuchelli should
make a presentation to the Council.
9. In response to Helling, Council agreed to allow the Chamber of Commerce
to install flight brackets on City light poles and put up flags on
special occasions. (Item (4) under Correspondence)
10. In response to Helling, consensus of the Council was to not re -install
bike lanes on Gilbert and Market Streets. Council noted that there is
confusion about the bike lane marking and directed staff to send a letter
of explanation to Linda Rabben. (Item (5) under Correspondence)
11. In response to Melling, Council stated that additional information
regarding the Mary 0. Coldren Home funding is not needed prior to the
agreement to fund the $12,000.
12. Helling noted that there is a request to expedite the readings on the
abandoned car ordinance.
13. Melling stated that Council received a memo regarding the usability and
feasibility on the market revenue bonds. Melling said the Iowa Housing
and Finance Authority Program seems to be a duplication of that program
and therefore the recommendation is not to proceed with the market
revenue bonds at this time.
14. Helling noted that Council received a memo stating that the Southwest
tripper bus service has been discontinued and staff has made a recommen-
dation to not make any changes with the bulk rate pass program until the
overall study of the transit system is completed. In response to Strait,
Helling said bus ridership statistics are being kept.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.