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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
April 21, 1987
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/21/87, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker,
Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. Staffinembers
present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Moen, Franklin, Beagle, Trueblood,
Gannon, Seydel, Frantz, Schmadeke, McElroy. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tape 87-C21, Side 1, 1 -End.
The Mayor presented awards for outstanding enrollees and outstanding
supervisors in the in -school component of the Mayor's Youth Employment Pro- 50 �
gram. Outstanding Enrollee category: Cindy Wittwer, Iowa City West High and
Hoang Le, Iowa City West High. Honorable Mention: htlry Roberts, Iowa City
West High and Alex Ballantyne, Iowa City City High. Outstanding Worksite
Supervisors: Warren Dexter, University of Iowa Greenhouse. Outstanding
School Referrals Awards: Mike Rose, Special Education Teacher, West High and
Jody Lehr, Special Education Teacher, West High. The Mayor congratulated all
recipients and commended Peg McElroy, Director of the program. 5-05
The Mayor proclaimed April 22, 1987, as EARTH DAY; April 24, 1987, as.sa 7_
ARBOR DAY; April 25, 1987, as SPRING CLEAN UP DAY; April 26 -May 2, 1987, as-5:y—
VICTIMS
s-5:yVICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK; April 26 -May 2, 1987, as AMERICAN HOME WEEK; May 4 So
1987, as CHAUNCEY SWAN DAY; May 3-9, 1987, as NURSES WEEK. _5io
The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar. Moved by
McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the following items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
4/7/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Siz
Clerk. 7
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5 -154 -Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Citizens Committee on City.ZQ5
Revenues - 4/8/87; CCN Comm. - 3/17/87; Historic Preservation Comn5/1,
3/11/87; Bd. of Library Trustees - 3/26/87; Airport Comm. - 3/19/87;.517
Housing Conn. - 2/10/87 (corrected minutes), 3/10/87; P&Z Comm. -4/2/87; 518
Bd. of Adjustment - 3/11/87; Civil Service Comm. - 4/1/87. .sig
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Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Liquor License and
Sunday Sales for Kennedy Investments dba The Vine, 330 E. Prentiss. $2/
Approving a Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Thomas E. Harris 8-722
dba Harris Discount, 71 Commercial Drive. Approving a Special Class C
Beer -Wine License for Mei-Lee Szeto dba Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant, S.23
119 Iowa Avenue. Refund a Liquor License for HWA Corp, dba College 5.2
Street Club, 121 E. College Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License
and Sunday Sales for Magnifico Inc. dba Magnifico's Mostly Italian, 19255.75
Broadway.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,642,620.25 5-744
for the period of 3/1 through 3/31/87, as recommended by the Finance
Director, subject to audit.
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Setting Public Hearings: RES. 87-75, 3k. 94, p. 75, TO SET A
PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/5/87, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND 5..7 7
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE FY88 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT.
Resolutions: RES. 87-76, Bk. 94, P. 76, AFFIRMING AN EMPLOYEE S la
SUSPENSION.
Correspondence: Jim Spratt regarding Highway 6, staff to reply.S.Q9
Sister Jean Marie Brady of Regina Elementary School requesting a school 5 30
crossing guard at Rochester and First Avenue for the next school year.
Broadband Telecomm. Conn. regarding the Heritage lawsuit. 59 /
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Phi Gamna 53Z
Delta for the use of streets for the Island Classic Run on 5/2/87,
approved. Riverfest Conn. for the use of Madison Street between Market53 3
and Bloomington for a Car Push, approved. Hillcrest Dorm for a "Run of 5 3 -1
the Hill" on 4/11/87, approved. Project Concern International for the 535
"Walk for the World" on 5/2/87, approved. Phi Delta Phi Legal Frater- S 36
nity for the "Race Judicata" to be held on 4/11/87, approved. Jeff Heim -5.37
for the use of the alley adjacent to 409 South Dodge for a party, ap-
proved. Riverfest Comm. for a River Run to be held on 4/25/87, S3 8
approved. Steve Stein for permission to shoot a film on City Plaza on 5 3 9
4/4/87, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for
5/5/87 on an ordinance to amend Section 36-58(g) of the Zoning Ordinance —EVO
concerning special vehicle parking and storage. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Research Development
Park (RDP) Zone. No one appeared. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, SvF/
to accept the letter from the Chamber of Comnerce supporting the amendment.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to
define fitness centers and health spas. No one appeared. SSzz
A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to
amend the Flood Hazard Overlay Zone. No one appeared. 5Sc3
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring ordi-
nances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the
first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given
at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded
by Zuber, that the ordinance to amend the Flood Hazard Overlay Zone of the S`/i<
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Zoning Ordinance, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend Chapter 22 of the
Iowa City Code of Ordinances concerning the elimination of the requirement S i4S
for licensing manufactured housing parks (mobile homes). No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend Section 36-65 of the
Zoning Ordinance regarding the regulation of fences and hedges. Staffinember $'SQL
Moen reminded Council that if they wished to adopt permit provisions recom-
mended by staff, that a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission
would have to be scheduled. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend Section
36-58(c)(3)a.3. of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the location of parking -5'47
areas in a C or I zone within five feet of an R zone boundary. No one ap-
peared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that the rule requiring ordi-
nances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the
first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given
at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded
by Strait, that the ordinance to amend Section 36-58(c)(3)a.3. of the Zoning 5�8
Ordinance concerning the location of parking areas in a C or I zone within
five feet of an R zone boundary, be given second vote for passage. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring ordi-
nances 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. 87-3316, Bk. 28, p. 9, 559
TO ESTABLISH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5) ZONE ON A 1.69
ACRE TRACT KNOWN AS SUMMIT PLACE and located on the southeast corner of the
intersection of Marcy Street and Kirkwood Avenue, be voted on for final
passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-77, Bk. 94, D.
77, TO DENY AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL SUBDIVI_ 550
SION PLAT, H&L ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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A public was held nand estimated c sting For the construct
one appeared. ion sofsthe�Plaza �Mini-Park Projectrac= �/No
78, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM,
OFoCONTadoRACTSS. ANDB7-78 ESTIAATBk.E OF4COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLAZA MINI -PARK PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS T055:2 -
BE RECEIVED ON 5/19/87. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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the Uniform public
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City Plumbing Code. No one appeared. o
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the UniformiMechanical Code e( MC)r, as amended. hist Code shalthe 985bedknown as 5552
the Iowa City Mechanical Code. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held an an ordinance adopting the 1985 Edition of
the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as amended. This SSS
Code shall be known as the Iowa City Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code.
No one appeared.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Broadband Telecomm, Conm. S S 4.
two vacancies for unexpired terms ending 3/13/88 and 3/13/89. These ap-
pointments will be made at the 6/2/87 meeting of the City Council.
Councilmember Baker requested an updated list of all Board and Commis- S S %
Sion members broken down by sex, University affiliation, etc.
The City Manager stated that documents will be drawn up for CouncilS5'f
action regarding the proposed agreement with BDI for construction of Heinz
Road as part of Iowa City's RISE project.
The recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows:
Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that up to 20% of the -S-59 Rehabilitation Program Vouchers be made available to single, non -
elderly, non -handicapped persons.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adopt. RES. 87-79, Bk. 94, p,
79, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION 8 79 ADDENDUM TO
THE CITY'S AGREEMENT WITH METCALF AND EDDY FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, SL o
TO AUTHORIZE THE PERFORMANCE OF ADDITIONAL DESIGN, INSPECTION, AND PROJECT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORCHARD-DOUGLIONASS STORM SEWER
PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7D -D all CoSTORMeSEWER
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES,
80, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A 87-80 TTEST AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ) THE USE OF, Bk. 94, p, /
NITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR
FOR
CORPS/SUMMER COMPONENT. THE 1987 COMMU- a "/
Councilmembers r Affirmative roll call MYEP/IOWA CONSERVATION
present. The Mayor declared the r vote unanimous, 7/0, all
esolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson
81, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING 70 FUNDS FOR aPUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT 22-5.
EIS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all PUBLIC
Hayor declared the resolution adopted.
present. The
Moved b
82, ADOPTING THEtANNUALseconded
FOR FISCAL Dickson.
AL YEAR 1488adopt
EHD NG JUNE 30 8k. 94, p,
alBLCouncU7members ECTS 3 press t, 4 5. The Mayorideclaredrall
1us FOR -6-43
tail vote unanimous, 7/0
Moved b the resolution adopted.
83, AWARDING CONTRACTANDAUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO
seconded y to adopt RES. 87-83, Bk. 94, p,
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW IOWA CITY SWIMMING POOL AT MERCER PARK, 561L
to Larsen Construction Co. for $2,997,600. ATTEST
adopmous ted /O' all Councilmembers present, Affirmative roll call vote unani-
7he Mayor declared the resolution
Moved by Zuber, seconded by McDonald, that the rule requiring
to be considered whi h viteisotofor
all
passageat two Council meetings
ordinances
consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 87-3317, Bk 28 g Prior to
' the second
ING SECTION 23-189 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA eCITY TOuCIIANGE SPEED LIMITS SG S
ON PARTS OF IOWA HIGHWAY 1, be voted on for p 10, AMEND -
TO roll call vote unanimous, 7/0 Passage at this time.
declared the motion carried. all Councilmembers Affirma-
ordinance be finally Moved by Zuber, seconded by present. The Mayor
mous, 7/0 Y adopted at this time- Affirmative rlMcDall votehunanie
adopted• all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn 8;15
p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present,
W1LLI M MBRIS OR
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M RI K. KAR C CLERK
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 17, 1987
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Miscellaneous
s 6
b. Riverfront Commission - April 25 Clean-up Day
6 7
Notice for Citizens' Committee on City Revenue meeting of April 22, 1987.
54-0
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding Helen Moorhead's
application for vending permit.
.669
Memorandum from Administrative Assistant regarding Mercy Hospital Luncheon.
570
Memorandum from Planning staff regarding Youth Homes, Inc.
57/
Memorandum from Traffic Engineer regarding additional street lighting.
57Z
Memorandum from Human Rights Commission regarding amendments to Chapter 18.
57-3
Memorandum from City Forester regarding Arbor Day Ceremony.
S7`f
Invitations to:
a. Herbert Hoover Highway re -dedication ceremony - May 16, 1987
5 7.6'
b. Systems Unlimited - April 26, 1987
S 7f
Memo from City hfgr. re Citizens Committee on City Revenue upcoming meeting
-5-77
Memo from City MGr. to Citizens Committee on City Revenue re budget charts.
571?
Memo from City Mgr. to Citizens Committee on City Revenue re information
5 79
requests.
Memo from City Mgr. re Coralville Milldam Hydroelectric Project.
5 86
Responses from post card survey of property owners on North Side re S8/
designating the area an historical district.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 17, 1987
T0: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Miscellaneous
SG 6
b. Riverfront Commission - April 25 Clean-up Day
S6 77
Notice for Citizens' Committee on City Revenue meeting of April 22, 1987.
54.0
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding Helen Moorhead's
application for vending permit.
56 9
Memorandum from Administrative Assistant regarding Mercy Hospital Luncheon.
570
Memorandum from Planning staff regarding Youth Homes, Inc.
57/
Memorandum from Traffic Engineer regarding additional street lighting.
S7z
Memorandum from Human Rights Commission regarding amendments to Chapter 18.
f7-3
Memorandum from City Forester regarding Arbor Day Ceremony.
.6W
Invitations to:
a. Herbert Hoover Highway re -dedication ceremony - May 16, 1987
5 7S
b. Systems Unlimited - April 26, 1987
5-7f
Memo from City Mgr. re Citizens Committee on City Revenue upcoming meeting
6-17
Memo from City MGr. to Citizens Committee on City Revenue re budget charts.
S 79
Memo from City Mgr. to Citizens Committee on City Revenue re information
5 79
requests.
Memo from City Mgr. re Coralville Milldam Hydroelectric Project.
5 8d
Responses from post card survey of property owners on North Side re
S8/
designating the area an historical district.
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