HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-04-21 Council minutesInformal Council Discussion
April 6, 1987
Informal Council Discussion: April 6, 1887 at 7:00
Chambers in the Civic Center, Mayor Bill Ambrisco
p•m• in the Council
Council Present: presiding,
A sen Bad Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco
Dickson, Courtney, McDonald,
Staff Barnes,Present: Mi kmans' Relling, Timmins, Karr, Smith, Rockwell, Moen,
Tape Recorded:
—� Reel 87-C17, Side 1, 251 -End, Side 2, 1-160,
Consent Calendar Additions:
City Council agreed to add to the consent calendar a Class C liquor license
and Sunday sales and a dancing permit for College Street Club.
Planning & Zoning
Moen stated agenda items 4,A, Reel 87-C17, Side 1
earings for
zoning ordinance amendments ahrough 4,F. regard setting
Prior
to eachhearing
Council will receive specific ublic hinformation
scheduled to bepu heldonariAprj'21 Moen noted all of the
1987, public hearings are
A. Concis..._..,
B,
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-- ulscussion,
-••I menuractured housi ks"`
Strait asked why a public hearing is required when the Cit Y is merely
adopting a state law. Karr said the City is establishing an additin i
review beyond the state requirement,
---'iLu giscussion,
ii 21, 1
Moen noted this amendment is used in conjunction withthe
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Mations.
RDP zone regu-
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No Council discussion.
Moen stated this item will be considered by the Planning and Zoning
Commission on April 16 and is in conjunction with an LSNRD for Hy -Vee,
located on First Avenue and Rochester.
Moen explained the developer, Al Wells, is proposing to remove the single
structure on the lot and to build three buildings, each containing three
dwelling units. Moen stated this particular development is the first
the Council will review under the new OPDH regulations that were adopted
in November. Moen noted that administrative approval will be given on
the final plans. Ambrisco inquired about the preservation of the brick
fence. Moen explained the developer plans to retain the existing fence
foundation and the general design of the fence and brick sections of the
fence will be replaced with wrought iron sections. Moen said the fence
will be located in its existing location and also extended along Marcy
Street. In response to Dickson, Moen said a minimum of 34 trees are to
be retained. Moen said she met with Mr. Wells and the City Forester at
the site to tag trees for removal. Moen said all deficiencies listed in
the staff report have been remedied or resolved. In response to
Courtney, Moen said no recommendations have been made by staff regarding
the stop signs on Summit Street and Kirkwood Avenue. Moen stated the
developer has requested Council give expedited consideration of this
ordinance.
See above item.
I. Resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Southside Addi-
tion.
Rockwell said this is a three -lot subdivision located 1400 feet west of
Miller Street on the south side of Highway 1, the Planning and Zoning
Commission has approved the preliminary and final plat, and there are no
outstanding deficiencies. Rockwell presented Council with a plat map.
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Housing Rehabilitation Program Amendments:
Milkman said
programs was
Milkman said
one another,
revolve the
March 31 memo
rehabilitation
the programs.
Reel 87-C17, Side 1
a complete revision of the City's five different rehabilitation
done and the five different program manuals were combined.
the revisions resulted in making the programs consistent with
streamlined the rehabilitation process, and created a means to
rehabilitation funds. Milkman noted Council received her
regarding proposed policy and procedural changes in the housing
programs and Admnistrative Policy and Procedural Manual for
Milkman reviewed the proposed changes in the housing rehabilitation program
as outlined in her memo. Milkman stated changes in the comprehensive reha-
bilitation program include a one-half life lien on property provision -re-
quiring payment of one-half of the loan back to the program when the property
is sold. Milkman explained the proposed different recommendations for pay-
back
experi nceu nds relatinghto whaCitt Peopleforfcould tactually afford toincome levelsrpay aback �n Mipast
lk-
man said the other owner -occupied rehabilitation programs are weatherization,
paint/siding, and residential accessibility and changes were made to make the
programs consistent.
Milkman said staff is recommending an emergency repair program for low income
persons.
Milkman said changes in the rental rehabilitation program established a "gap"
financing for projects.
Milkman requested that Council approve changes in the Administrative Policy
and Milkmanocsaidachangeslarecstillg the beingmadesinathetten teance nants ascsistancebpolicy
and that policy will be presented to Council separately.
Council Time/Agenda:
Reel 87-C17, Side 1
1. (Agenda Item #20 - Subordinate agreement between the City of Iowa City
and Banc Iowa) Milkman stated there are no reasons to authorize the
subordinate agreement and staff recommended denial. Courtney noted it
would be a change from previous policy.
2. (Agenda Item B18 - Agreement with ESA/Housing Repair Program) Milkman
stated Mary Nugent prepared the manual for ESA's Home Repair Program.
3. Courtney inquired about the recommendation regarding reduction to part-
time of the Broadband Teleconmunications Specialist. Helling explained
the position would be reviewed when the pending litigation is settled.
Helling said the current Broadband Telecommunications Specialist would
like to devote some time to some personal things and he recognized that
many projects are on hold.
4. Courtney inquired about the March 27 memorandum from Broadband Telecommu-
nications regarding possible changes in Heritage Cablevision ownership.
Helling said Council needs to consider that reconmendation. Timmins said
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legal staff is studying the question regarding changes in ownership and a
determination has not been made as to whether or not there has been a
violation.
5. Ambrisco noted Councilmembers received a letter from Alex Boyd, Jr. of
the Iowa City Community School District inviting Council members to
attend a discussion conducted by Dr. John Odom on equity and race rela-
tions on April 8 at the Central Administration Offices.
6. Ambrisco announced that the following meetings will be held on April 8:
1) The Citizens Committee on City Revenue (CCCR), City of Iowa City
Recreation Center, 7:00 p.m.
2) The Planning and Zoning Commission and Historic Preservation Commis-
sion/neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposed historic district,
Horace Mann School at 7:30 p.m.
Appointments:
Trustee of the Green Fund - Joanne Madsen(concurred with Project GREEN recom-
mendation).
Design Review Committee - Barbara Waters
Housing Commission - Mary Parden and Bob Stadtlander
Mayor's Youth Board - Bill Casey and Jacque McClure
Planning 8 Zoning Commission - Susan Horowitz
Courtney inquired about the County representative to the Library Bd. of
Trustees. Ambrisco explained the Code of Ordinances (Sec. 20-17) of Iowa
City states that the Mayor makes recommendations to the County Board of
Supervisors regarding the County Library Board appointment. In response to
Courtney, Karr said the County had advertised that position but all applica-
tions will be returned to the City.
Wastewater Treatment Plant/Offer to Sell Property: Reel 87-C17, Side 2
Hell
Ambrisco
explained nthem City sreceivedd n cofferfan fromothe Langenberto sell grofamily
selling 160 acres of land for $300,000. Helling said Council will be pro-
vided with an updated resolution at tomorrow's formal Council meeting.
Council Time/Agenda Continued: Reel 87-C17, Side 2
7. Karr reminded Council to keep the City Clerk's office or City Manager's
office apprised of their vacation schedules or absences.
8. Ambrisco urged Council members to attend the Southeast Iowa Municipal
League meeting, April 15, 1987, at the Iris Restaurant, Mt. Pleasant,
Iowa.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 417/87
The cost of publishing the following proceedings
& clains is S . Curulative cost for this
calendar year for said publication is $
Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 4/7/977.7M -P.m.
at the Civic Center. Mayor Mbrisco presiding.
Councilrarbers present: Annbrisco, Courtney,
Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Baker.
The Mayor proclaimed April, 1987 at FAIR HOUSING
IM; April 5-11, 1987, as BUILDING SAFETY WEEK;
3pril 10, 1987, as SOLE OF TIE MARCH OF DIMES DAY;
Ipril 11, 1987, as CLEW FOR HUNGER DAY; April
11-18, 1987, as COMMUNITY DEVELORVIT WEEK; April
.2-18, 1987, as MEDICAL LABORATORY lm; April
.8-25, 1987, as SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK.
Moved and seconded that the following iters and
'ecamendations in the Consent Calendar be received,
r approved, and/or adopted as anerded:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the
regular meeting of 3/10/87, as published, sub-
ject to correction, as recomerded by the City
Clerk,
Minutes of Boards and Carnissions: Mayor's
Youth Emplafwt Bd. -3/18/87; Airport Carm.
-2/19/87, 2/24/87; Historic Preservation Carm. -
2/11/87; Bd. of Adjustment - 2/11/87; Resources
Conservation Carm. -2/9/87; Broadband Telecarm.
Corm. - 2/17/87; CCN Corm, - 2/17/87; P&Z
Cam. - 3/5/87, 3/19/87; Design Review Corm, -
3/12/87; Housing Appeals Bd. - 3/10/87; purer
Rights Carn, - 2/23/87; Riverfront Cam. -
3/4/87,
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Class E Beer
Permit and Sunday Sales for Claret & Friends,
323 East Market Street. Class C Beer Permit and
Sunday Sales for Leo's Standard Service, 130
North Dubuque Street. Class C Beer Permit and
Sunday Sales for Pester Derby M59, 302 S.
Oubuque Street. Class C Beer Permit and Sunday
Sales for Pester Derby A58, 606 S. Riverside
Drive. Class C Liquor License for Billaro's
Bar, 1210 Highland Cart. Class C Beer Permit
and Sunday Sales for Mazzio's Pizza, 1950 Laser
Muscatine Road. RES. 87-51, CIGARET1E PERMIT
REFUND. RES, 87-52, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for
College Street Club, 121 E. College Street. RES,
87-53, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the
a cunt of $2,238,851.92 for the period of 2/1
thru 2/26/87, as recomended by the Finance
Director, subject to audit.
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Official Actions
April 7, 1987
Page 2
Resolutions: FE. 87-54, ADOPT SIPPLE_
KX CAMBER 31. RES. 87-55, ACCEPTING THE STOR4
SEWER NMVD MS FOR SOUTHWEST ESTATES anl-
VISION, PART TWO, Lots 6 through 13. RES,
87-56, AFFIWING AN EMROYEE SUSPENSION.
Setting Public Hearings: RES, 877, SET-
TING A PUBLIC HARING ON 4/21/87 ON PIANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FOR4 OF CONpy!DT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TIE PLAZA MINI -
PAR( PROJECT. To set a public hearing on
4/21/87 to consider the adoption of the 1965
edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code as amended.
To set a public hearing on 4/21/87 to consider
the adoption of the 1985 edition of the Uniform
dkchanical Cade as aneded. To set a public
hearing on 4/21/87 to consider the adoption of
the 1985 edition of the Uniform Code for the
Abaterent of Dangerous Buildings, as anode,
Correspondence: Four petitions regarding
the transit system signed by a total of 49
people. Sarah hbrbeck suggesting that the
Transit Systen contract with major advertisers
as a solution to financial problems. Sarah
Norbeck regarding the City's financial problem.
Peg McElroy expressing appreciation for the
Council's continued funding of the Mayor's Youth
Program. Jonathan Grabe regarding the Sidewalk
Assessment Program, Mem from the Traffic Engr.
re: loading zone on the wast side of the 100
block of North Madison Street; loading zone on
the north side of the 10 block of Davenport
Street; parking prohibition on Broadway Street,
M3ro firm the Civil Service Conn, sutmitting
certified lists of applicants far the following
positions: Cashier-Finance/Parking Division;
Assistant Superintendent -Solid Waste/Streets and
Sanitation Division;Production Coordinator -
Broadband Telecom. 6XZAdninistration,
Applications for Use of Streets and Public
Grounds: puce A. Reynolds for the use of
streets for the Old Capitol Criterium bike races
to be held on 4/26/87, approved, Lori M:Quillen
for the use of streets for the March of Dimes
Activitiescall to be Deparld on tment oftheUniversity
Of IM for the use of streets for the Ronald
McDonald House Walk/Ron to be held on 5/2/87,
approved.
Applications for City Plaza Vending Permits:
Tan Miller dba Circus Time Popcorn Wagon,
approved. George Mihalopoulos dba Gyros Cart,
approved. %rris Schaller dba Fries BBQ and
Grill, approved, Michael Brawner dba Sandwich,
idup and Salad Cart, approved. Mickey and Julie
iotyko dba Chicago Mickeys, approved. Nancy
3urhans dba Gringo's of Iova City, approved.
lelen Moorhead dba Ala Cart, disapproved.
layor declared the rmtion carried.
loved and seconded to set a public hearing for
87 on an arendrent to the Research Development
(ROP) zone. The Mayor declared the notion
ed.
bved and seconded to set a public hearing for
B7 on an ordinance to wend Chapter 22 of the
City Code of Ordinances, concerning the elimi-
n of the requirarents for licensing rnanufac-
housing parks (mobile hares). The Mayor
'ed the motion carried.
Ned and seconded to set a public hearing for
37 on an ordinance to anerd Section 36-65 of
oning Ordinance regarding the regulation of
and hedges. The Mayor declared the motion
d.
rved and seconded to set a public hearing for
J on an arendrent to the Zoning Ordinance to
fitness centers and health spas. The Mayor
ed the rmtion carried.
ved and seconded to set a public hearing for
7 on an anEndrent to the Zoning Ordinance to
the Flood Hazard Overlay Zone. The Mayor
ad the notion carried.
red and seconded to set a public hearing for
on an ordinance to wend Section
:) (3)a.3, of the Zoning Ordinance regarding
cation of parking areas in a C or I zone
five feet of an R zone boundary. The Mayor
d the motion carried.
public hearing was held on an ordinance to
sh a Planned Development Housing Overlay
) zone on a 1.69 acre tract known as Sun it
ud located on the southeast comer of the
ction of Marcy Street and Kirkwood Avenue.
ed and seconded that the ordinance to estab-
Planned Developnent Housing Overlay (W-5)
a 1.69 acre tract known as Surmit Place and
on the southeast corner of the intersection
y Street and Kirkwocd Avenue, be given first
rr passage. The Mayor declared the notion
d and seconded to adopt RES. 87-58, APPROV-
I. PRELIMINARY AND FINN. FLAT OF SOHIHSIDE
iblic hearing was held on plans, specifica-
'orm of contract, and estimated cost for the
tion of the Parking Pap "A" Maintenance and
Repairs Project.
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Official Actions
April 7, 1987
Page 4
Moved and seconded toadopt WS. ING FLANS, SPECIFICATIOtS, FORM OF 87.591PROV-
APAP
CONTRACT MV
ERNMP STIMATE OF COSI FOR TlE CO ST131CfION OF THE PARKING
"A" MAINTENANCE At11 REPAIRS PRoIECr AND Xr HOR-
IZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED pry APRIL 28 1987•
tion for-
t A Public hearing was held on an applica
Section 8 Housing Vouchers.
A Public hearing was held on plans, specifica-
thions, form of contract
e construction of the, Joint City/School District
and estimate of cost for
Indoor Swimming Fool Facility at Mercer Paris,
loved and seconded to adopt IES. 87-60, APPROv-
IhG R,", SPECIFICATIOS, FORM OF C(NTRgCT No
CITY,-
OF COST FCY2 7}E awsra CTION OF THE J0
AT CITY'Sam DISTRICT IPDOOR SWIM1% POOL FACILITY
TO �0 p� EACH
BIDS4ING R4ptryT OF BID SECURITY
PUBLISH LATTICE T�i1 BIDOIERS AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. FIKING TIDE AAD PLACE
Jim Council considerationDofis'appeared and requested
Highway 6 &Taylor Drivee traffic patterns on
fied of plans for the intersectlonUeSHed�ebe�'
715 N. Linn Street, appeared
a City Plaza Vending permit. to appeal her denial of
P&Z Comemiyor anvnounced the following vacancies:
5/1/90; Airport Come for an une)pired term ending
term aiding 3/1/89• one vacancy for an une>pired
vacancies for of Library Trustees - two
Courtney
six-year terns ending • 7/1/93.
the Countyprep. On 8 advertising procedure for
City Clerreported on the of Library Trustees. The
Position, City application the County had advertised the
by the ounty arid tion forms will be distributed
City for review, T�applirations returned to the
the 5/12/87 special �tiingoinbrents will be Mede at
Moved and seconded to make then following City
Council and
Joanne Madsen as a Trustee of
the Green
r �r� as �Q�ded by the Co -Chairmen of SSieN
' Barbara Waters, 1644 G n (rloa
Parden, 225RiverSt for an indefinite t- to the
E, Washi reet, and Bob Stadtlander, 3 pryg 'b N l aiT
Bill Cason, for three-year tens ending 5/1/R' Miz
1316 Dov' Oakland Avenue, and Jacque McClure,
threeyear' terns McYor s Youth Enplendioyneat Bd. for
Horowitz, 1129 Kirkwood dAven�'to pij nn Susan
Zoning Conon, for a five- ue
year ailng
The Mayo' declared the motion c 5/1/92.
aterm term i
The Mayor no a retiramnt reception for Dean
Emie Zubar to be held at the University Theatres
Lobby, April 10, 4:00 to 6:DD.
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Official Actions
April 7, 1987
Page 5
City Mgr. Atkins outlined discussions with the
County Bd. of Supervisors re the Scott Blvd, Pro-
ject. Approximately $1.6 million of RISE monies
at stake and the County would be required to are ay
$150,000 of their funds for Local Road. Atkipns
suggested that the City participate in the cost by
rendtting $50,000. After disassion Council
curred with the City Manager's recomendationcon-
,
Recomendations of the Boards and Commissions
noted as follows; the Committee on Camunity Needs
recanmeids that the changes in the City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program to approved, Recomendation
of the Riverfront Comiission; (1) Council approval
of the Commission's ametdpent of its bylaws
enabling resolution to delete the requir mart for and
d
Planning & Zoning Carmission representative on the
Riverfront Carmission; (2) that the Floodplain
Ordinance be adopted with an anerdrent for mi
strearbank erosion control projects nor to be exempted
frau the engineer's certification requirement fcr
floodplain development permit applications. Broad-
band Telecom Cams recomrendatiop that the Ice
City Cable Ordinance Section 14-83(a) be amnded to
include the performance standards. A fried]
"andnapt that language be included to the effect
that the modern equivalent of
LeValley should fect
ming Cuter ei
nt list d be
supplied to the BTC d'
the Camunity Prog
in the ordinance as well. Haman
Rights Carm, recamends that Council approve the
amendments to the City's Nm -Discrimination Ordi-
nance which the Commission feels strengthens the
current City ordinance.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.87-61, AU11CR-
IZING THE MAYOR TO MOM AND Tit CITY OJDX To
ATTEST AN *0011£NT TO TIE NINTH PE%WL OF A 28E
AGRIETW SETWM IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON CM FOR
TTVVSIT SERVICES,
Moved and seconded to adapt ROS. 87-62, ACCEPTING
WIT CLAIM DEED TO A SMU PARCEL OF TEAL ESTATE AT
THE CORNER IF L04ER MUSCATINE RW AND FIRST AVEXE
FOR RIJOLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, Deli -tart location.
Moved and seconded to adopt PES. 87-63, kql- R-
IZINS 1}E MAYOR TO SIGN TVD H CITY CLEW TO ATTEST
AN AGIEEMW wITH THE ELDERLY %RVICES Ar
ADMINISTERA HOUSING REPAIR PROGRdM FOR ELOERLy�
OISAELED AND HANDICAPPED PEISOtS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-64, A MIOR-
IZING THE CITY OF IDA CITY TD IFQLENETIT f€VISED
REHABILITATION PRROGRA'S FOR OVNER-000NPIED AN0
RENTAL PROPERTIES IN IOWA CITY, excluding Exhibit 1,
Tenant Assistance Polity.
Official Actions
April 7, 1987
Page 6
Moved and seconded to adopt a resolution author-
izing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to
attest a subordination agrement between the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, and Banc Iowa. The Mayor declared
the resolution defeated.
Moved and seconded to adopt the following reso-
lutions relating to the FY87 Alley Paving Assessment
Project: RFS. 87-65, PRELIMINARY RESDi.UTIOI FOR M
COW Rl1CTIDN OF STREET IWROVEMENT4 IN THE CITY OF
IM CITY, IDA; IES. 87 -fib, FIXING VALUES OF LOTS;
RES. 87-6/, Bk. 94, p. 67, ADOPTING PWMINARY R.AT
PLANS AND
SPE SCHEDULE, ONST
ATIONS FCR TFE CR11CTI PROPOSEF TIE FY87
ALLEY PAVING ASSESWU PROJECT; 0. 87-68, RESOLU-
TION OF NECESSITY (PROPOSED).
Moved and seconded to adapt FES. 87-69, AUIIpR_
IZING TIE MAYOR TO SIIN AW TIE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT WITH HNIER'S RN DEVELOPMENT Co.
CONCER41M DUCK CREEK DRIVE OVETWIDTII PAVEMENT.
Moved and seconded to adept RES. 87-70, REVISING
M FY87 ANN1A1. BDGET FOR PUBLIC HORSING.
Moved and seconded to adapt FES. 87-71, AURIDR-
IZING THE EXECUTION OF A REVISED NWA. CpWTRI_
BITIOS CONTRACT, HOUSING VWM PROGR5M TND.
IA-05-VO22-009.
Moved and seconded to adopt RFS. 87-72, AUTHOR-
IZING AND DIRECTING TIE M1YOt AND CITY CLEW TO
EXEUTE AMD ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THE airs ACCEP-
TANCE OF AN OFFER TO SEL PROPERTY WIDE TO TIE CITY
IN COIJWCTION WITH THE CITY'S PROJECT TO MSTRICT
A MEW WASWTER TREATMENT FACILITY, from the
Langerberg family for 160 acres at 51,875/acre
(5300,000). The following people appeared for
discussion: Aleda Kroeze, Arie Kroeze, and Jim
Sueppel.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-73, ENGAGING
AUDITOR FOR YEAR EMDING JUNE 30, 1987.
Moved and seconded to refer to the Council Rules
Committee a resolution approving the Riverfront
Comnisson's arnendnent of its Bylaws and Enabling
Resolution to delete the requirement for a Planning
& Zoning Crnmission representative on the Riverfront
Commission. The Mayor declared the notion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 87-74, RECLAS-
SIFYING POSITIONS IN TIE LTBRm IND AMENDING THE
AFSrE PAY RAN.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance arending
Section 23-189 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City to
change Speed Limits on parts of Iowa Higghway 1, be
given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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Official Actions
April 7, 1987
Page 7
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordi-
nances to be considered and voted on for passage at
two Council meetings prior to the meeting at %hick
it is to be finally passed be suspended, that second
consideration and vote be waived and that OBD.
87-3314, ADOPTING TIE 1985 EDITION OF HE UNIFORM
WILDING CODE AS MmED, SAID CDOE SHALL (E IM
AS TiE IOWA CITY WILDING CODE, te voted on for
final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance be finally adapted at this tine.
Moved and seconded 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, that second
consideration and vote be waived and that OIO.
87-3315, ADOPTING THE 1985 EDITION OF TIE LNIFD'�i
FIFE CODE AS *ENDED, SAID CODE SHALL BE KNOW) AS
THE IOWA CITY FIRE CODE, be voted on for final
passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seceded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time.
Moved and ordinance wx di seconded
cChapChapter 91e.1ofrthe Code of ordi-
nances Of the City of Iowa City, entitled "City
Plaza," ly amending Section 9.1-7 relating to Lia-
bility Insurance and Indemity Agreement for Plaza
Use Permits and an ordinance amending Chapter 31,
Streets, Sidedalks, and Public Places, of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iava, Arti-
cle VI, Thereof, Use Permits, by amending Section
31-137 therein to provide gr flexibility in
meeting Insurance and Hold Harmless requirements for
Use Permits. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:50 P.M. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
For a none detailed and complete description of
Council Activities and Disbursements, see Office of
City Cl Finance Department.
,s�TY MEW SCO � O
Submitted for Publication - 4/16/87
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
April 7, 1987
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/1/87, 7:30 P-M'
at the Civic Center.
Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco
Dickson: McDonald, Strait, Zuber (7:35�, Absent: Bakerins Karr,.
present: Atkins Courtney,
Seydel• Council minutes ntape rnecorded on Tara 87 C1Moen StaffKinne ,
Side 2, 1 -End. , Gannon, Kinney,
Side 1, 74 -End and
1987 Th as Mayor proclaimed
WEEK; April t FAIR
HOUSING MONTH; April 5-I1,
DIMES DAY; April 11, 1987, as CLEANUP FOR HUNGER THE OF THE MARCH OF
as COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK; April 12-18, 1987, as MEDICAL LABORATORY
WEEK; April 18-25 April 11-18, 1987,
1987, as SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK.
The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar.
Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and reconnMovedendatony
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, Moved by
amended: PP
and/or adopted as
Of
j 3/10/87,oas1 Published, asubjectcil Actions Of to correction, the
recommended by ting of
I City Clerk.by the
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. -
3/18/81; Airport Conm. - 2/19/87, 2/24/87; Historic Preservation Comm.
- 2/11/87• Bd, of
2/9/81, Broadband Telecomm tComm/11/87; Resources Conservation Comm,
Conn 7,
- 3/5/87, 3/19/87; Desi n - 2/17/87; CCN Comm.eview Co - 2/17/87; P&Z
3/4/81eals Bd - 3/10/87; Human RightsRConn. Mm 3/813/12 87; HntsComnAp-
Permit
nfornClaret 1&tFriends Approving a Class E Beer Permit
and Sunday Sales
East Market Street. Approving a Class C Beer bPermita Clareand SundaysSales
for Stephen P• Lenoch dba Leo's Standard Service, 130 North Dubuque
Street. Approving a Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Coastal
Branded Marketing, Inc, dba Pester Derby A59, 302 S. Dubuque Street.
Approving a Class'C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Coastal Branded
Marketing, Inc, dba Pester Derby 858, 606 S. Riverside Drive,
ing a Class C Liquor License for Small Enterprises Ltd, dba Billaro's
Bar, 1210 Highland Court. APprov-
Sales for Johnson & Purdon Restaurants, CInc. dbalass C eer Permit and Sunday
Lower Muscatine Road, RES. 87-51, Bk. 94 Ma51 ZziO's Pizza, 1950
REFUND, RES. 87-52, Bk. 94, p, 52, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. EgPERMIT
ing a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Silver L.G.
dba College Street Club pprov-
p. 53, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT, E' College Street. RES. 87-53, Bk.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,238,851,92
for the period of 2/1 thru 2/28/87, as recommended b
Director, subject to'audit. y the Finance
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Resolutions: RES. 87-54, Bk. 94, P. 54, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT
NUMBER 31 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
RES. 87-55, Bk. 94, p. 55, ACCEPTING THE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR
SOUTHWEST ESTATES SUBDIVISION, PART TWO, Lots 6 through 13. RES.
87-56, Bk. 94, p. 56, AFFIRMING AN EMPLOYEE SUSPENSION.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 87-57, Bk. 94, p. 57, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON 4/21/87 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLAZA MINI -PARK
PROJECT. To set a public hearing on 4/21/87 to consider the adoption
of the 1985 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code as amended. To set a
public hearing on 4/21/87 to consider the adoption of the 1985 edition
of the Uniform Mechanical Code as amended. To set a public hearing on
4/21/87 to consider the adoption of the 1985 edition of the Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as amended.
Correspondence: Four petitions regarding the transit system
signed by a total of 49 people. Sarah Norbeck suggesting that the
Transit System contract with major advertisers as a solution to finan-
cial problems. Sarah Norbeck regarding the City's financial problems.
Peg McElroy expressing appreciation for the Council's continued fund-
ing of the Mayor's Youth Program. Jonathan Grabe regarding the Side-
walk Assessment Program, referred to Public Works Department. Memo
from the Traffic Engr, re: loading zone on the west side of the 100
block of North Madison Street; loading zone on the north side of the
10 block of Davenport Street; parking prohibition on Broadway Street.
Memo from the Civil Service Cam. submitting certified lists of appli-
cants for the following positions: Cashier-Finance/Parking Division;
Assistant Superintendent -Solid Waste/Streets and Sanitation Division;
Production Coordinator -Broadband Telecomn. Comn./Administration.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Bruce A.
Reynolds for the use of streets for the Old Capitol Criterium bike
races to be held on 4/26/87, approved. Lori Mc Quillen for the use of
streets for the March of Dimes "Walk America" to be held on 5/3/87,
approved. Activities Therapy Department of the University of Iowa for
the use of streets for the Ronald McDonald House Walk/Run to be held
on 5/2/87, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Vending Permits: Tom Muller dba
Circus Time Popcorn Wagon, approved. George Mihalopoulos dba Gyros
Cart, approved. Morris Schaller dba Fries BBQ and Grill, approved.
Michael Brawner dba Sandwich, Soup and Salad Cart, approved. Mickey
and Julie Motyko dba Chicago Mickeys , approved. Nancy Burhans dba
Gringo's of Iowa City, approved. Helen Moorhead dba Ala Cart, disap-
proved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for
4/21/87 on an amendment to the Research Development Park (RDP) zone. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
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Moved by Courtney, seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing for
4/21/87 on an ordinance to amend Chapter 22 of the Iowa City Code of
Ordinances, concerning the elimination of the requirements for licensing
manufactured housing parks (mobile homes). The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to set a public hearing for
4/21/87 on an ordinance to amend Section 36-65 of the Zoning Ordinance
regarding the regulation of fences and hedges. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for
4/21/87 on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to define fitness centers
and health spas. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Baker absent.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing for
4/21/87 on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend the Flood Hazard
Overlay Zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Baker absent.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to set a public hearing for
4/21/87 on an ordinance to amend Section 36-58(c)(3)a.3. of the Zoning
Ordinance regarding the location of parking areas in a C or I zone within
five feet of an R zone boundary. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance 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. No one appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance 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 intersec-
tion of Marcy Street and Kirkwood Avenue, be given first vote for passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-58, Bk. 94, p.
58, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHSIDE ADDITION.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor de-
clared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the construction of the Parking Ramp "A" Mainte-
nance and Repairs Project. No one appeared.
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Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-59, Bk. 94,
P. 59, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKING RAMP "A" MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED ON APRIL 28, 1987. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an application for Section 8 Housing
Vouchers. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Joint City/School Dis-
trict Indoor Swimming Pool Facility at Mercer Park. No one appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 87-60, Bk. 94,
P. 60, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE JOINT CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT INDOOR SWIM-
MING POOL FACILITY AT MERCER PARK, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND
FIXIunanlimoust4E6/0,DBakerEFOR ab absent.
The The OF Mayordeclared Affirmative
the resolution adopted.
Jim Spratt, 2119 Davis, appeared and requested Council consideration
of the traffic patterns on Highway 6 & Taylor Drive and requested he be
notified of plans for the intersection. Helen Moorhead, 715 N. Linn
Street, appeared to appeal her denial of a City Plaza Vending Permit.
Staff will report back.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: P&Z Comm. - one vacancy
for an unexpired term. ending 5/1/90; Airport Comm. - one vacancy for an
unexpired term ending 3/1/89; Bd. of Library Trustees - two vacancies for
six-year terms ending 7/1/93. Courtney questioned the advertising proce
dure for the County rep. on the Bd. of Library Trustees. The City Clerk
reported the County had advertised the position, City application forms
will be distributed by the County and all applications returned to the
City for review. These appointments will be made at the 5/12/87 special
meeting of the city Council.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to make the following City
Council appointments: Joanne Madsen as a Trustee of the Green Fund as
recommended by the Co -Chairman of Project Green; Barbara Waters, 1644
en, 225
River Street, anto the d Bob iew Comm. for an Stadtlander, 3009 indefinite
E. Washington, Mary
Pthree-year
terms en n 5/1/90 Bill Casey, 623 Oakland Avenue, and Jacque McClure,
1 Dover, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. for three-year terms
N `agending 5/5/90; reappoint Susan Horowitz, 1129 Kirkwood Avenue, to the
k� Planning & Zoning Conn. for a five-year term ending 5/1/92. The Mayor
a\,g1 declared the motion carried, 6/0, Baker absent.
eception for Dean Ernie Zuber to be held
The Mayor noted a retirement r
at the University Theatres Lobby, April 10, 4:00 to 6:00.
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City Mgr. Atkins outlined discussions with the Count
sors re the Scott Blvd. Project. Approximately
monies are at stake and the CountY Bd. of Supervi-
sors
funds for Local Road, Y would be reqired tom�al70n of RISE
the cost by remittin Atkins suggested that the City y $150,000 of
the City Manager's recommen� ation.o. After discussion Council concurred participate
Recommendations of the Boards and Conmissions noted as follows:
Committee on Community Needs recommends that
Housing Rehabilitation Program be a
the changes in the City hs
City -
front Commission: (1) Council a approved. Recommendation of
its bylaws and enablithe River -
ng resolutionrovalto of he Commission's
amendment o
that 8 Zoning Commission representative on the Riverfront Commfor a ission; (2)
that the Floodplain Ordinance be adapted with an
cereambanktification
erosion u control projfor f1 ects to ed
certification re amendment for men's
Broadband Telecommir0moemnm recommendfrom the engineer's
oodation lain evil henlowermity pplicCablOrdi-
nance Section 1q-83 a permit applications.
friendly amendment that
be amended to in the performance standards.
equivalent of that language be included to the effect that the modern
the BTC by LeValleyommhould Programming Center equipment list supplied
well
Conor, recommends that Council approvbe in e the d amendments to the Human
Rig to
Discrimination Ordinance which the Commission feelinance s strengthens mathe {curs
rent City ordinance. Non -
Moved by Zuber, seconded b
61, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTEtAND o THE adopt
CITY SCLERK61T0 ATT94 EST qA
AMENDMENT TO THE NINTH RENEWAL OF A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN IOWA CITY AND
JOHNSON COUNTY FOR TRANSIT SERVICES. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 87-62
P• 62, ACCEPTING QUIT CLAIM DEED TO A SMALL PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE AT THE
CORNER OF LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD AND FIRST AVENUE FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS
Deli -Mart location. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous 6/0, Baker,
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved
to
63, AUTHORIZING°THEBMAYORoTOeSIGN AND THE CITY RES.
TO ATTEST Bk AN WEE-
MENT WITH THE ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY TO ADMINISTER A HOUSING REPAIR
PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY, DISABLED AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS.
C111 vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted. Affirmative roll
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-6q, Bk 9q, p
6q, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO IMPLEMENT REVISED REHABILITATION
PROGRAMS FOR OWNER -OCCUPIED AND RENTAL PROPERTIES IN IOWA CITY, excluding
Exhibit 1, Tenant Assistance Policy. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt a resolution authorizing
the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest a subordination agree-
ment between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and Banc Iowa. The Mayor de-
clared the resolution defeated, 0/6, Baker absent. Council noted that
adoption of this resolution would be a major change in policy.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt the following resolu-
tions relating to the FY87 Alley Paving Assessment Project: RES. 87-65,
Bk. 94, P. 65, PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 87-66, Bk. 94, p. 66,
FIXING VALUES OF LOTS; RESCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OFSCOST AND PROPOSED PLA S 7 ANDD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ARY
PLATFOR
THE Bk. 94,CONSTRUCTION., RESOLUTION8OFALLEY NECESSITYNG ASSESSMENT (PROPOSED). TheEMayorEnoted the
public hearing date as 5/12/87. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted.
Moved by
69, AUTHORIZINGb
THE er, seconded b
MAYOR TO SCourtney,
SIGN adopt
S
CLERK TO ATTESTBAN AGREE-
MENT WITH HUNTER'S RUN DEVELOPMENT CO. CONCERNING DUCK CREEK DRIVE OVER -
WIDTH PAVEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
70, REVISING Strait, THE FY7sAANNUAL dBUDGETcFOR nPUBLICto dHOUSING. t RES. BAffirmative4rp.
oll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
seconded by
71, AUTHORIZINGrTHE,
EXECUTION OF Ai cksonREVISEDtANNUALadotCONTRIBUTIONSRES. 87-71,Bk. CONTRAC94, T,
HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM NO. IA-05-VO22-004. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by
72, AUTHORIZING AND dDIRECTINGdT E MAYOR AND Dto aCITY RES.87-72,
7T02 EX CUTE SAND
ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THE CITY'S ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER TO SELL PROPERTY
MADE TO THE CITY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY'S PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, from the Langenberg family for 160 acres at
$1,875/acre ($300,000). The following people appeared for discussion:
Aleda Kroeze, Arie Kroeze,and Jim Sueppel. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by
seconded
73, ENGAGING AUDITOR �FORY YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, to 1987, retaining McGladrey,
Hendrickson & Pullen. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to refer to the Council Rules
Committee a resolution approving the Riverfront Commission's amendment of
its Bylaws and Enabling Resolution to delete the requirement for a Plan-
ning & Zoning Commission representative on the Riverfront Commission. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
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Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-74, Bk. 94, p.
74, RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS IN THE LIBRARY AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY
PLAN, for Library Clerk and Sr. Library Clerk. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance amending
Section 23-189 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City to change Speed Limits
on parts of Iowa Highway 1, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. 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,
! that second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 87-3314, Bk.
I 28, p. 7, ADOPTING THE 1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AS
AMENDED, SAID CODE SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE IOWA CITY BUILDING CODE, be voted
on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Baker absent. 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, 6/0, Baker absent. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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,
that second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 87-3315, Bk.
28, p. 8, ADOPTING THE 1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AS AMENDED,
SAID CODE SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE IOWA CITY FIRE CODE, be voted on for final
passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, sec-
onded by Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor de-
clared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald, to defer indefinitely an ordi-
nance amending Chapter 9.1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa
City, entitled "City Plaza," by amending Section 9.1-7 relating to Liabil-
ity Insurance and Indemnity Agreement for Plaza Use Permits and an ordi-
nance amending Chapter 31, Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places, of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, Article VI, Thereof,
Use Permits, by amending Section 31-137 therein to provide greater flexi-
bility in meeting Insurance and Hold Harmless requirements for Use Per-
mits. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker
absent.
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Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 8:50 P.M. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO, MA OR
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, Melling, 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-
gram. Outstanding Enrollee category: Cindy Wittwer, Iowa City West High and
Hoang Le, Iowa City West High. Honorable Mention: 1%kny, 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, (Jest High. The Mayor congratulated all
recipients and commended Peg McElroy, Director of the program.
The Mayor proclaimed April 22, 1987, as EARTH DAY; April 24, 1987, as
ARBOR DAY; April 25, 1987, as SPRING CLEAN UP DAY; April 26 -May 2, 1987, as
VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK; April 26 -May 2, 1987, as AMERICAN HOME WEEK; May 4,
1987, as CHAUNCEY SWAN DAY; May 3-9, 1987, as NURSES WEEK.
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
4/7/87, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Comnissions: Citizens Committee on City
Revenues - 4/8/87; CCN Comm. - 3/17/87; Historic Preservation Comn.
3/11/87; Bd. of Library Trustees - 3/26/87; Airport Comm. - 3/19/87;
Housing Comm. - 2/10/87 (corrected minutes), 3/10/87; P&Z Comm. -4/2/87;
Gd. of Adjustment - 3/11/87; Civil Service Comm. - 4/1/87.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Liquor License and
Sunday Sales for Kennedy Investments dba The Vine, 330 E. Prentiss.
Approving a Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Thomas E. Harris
dba Harris Discount, 71 Commercial Drive. Approving a Special Class C
Beer -Nine License for Mei-Lee Szeto dba Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant,
119 Iowa Avenue. Refund a Liquor License for HIDA Corp. dba College
Street Club, 121 E. College Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License
and Sunday Sales for Magnifico Inc. dba Magnifico's Mostly Italian, 1925
Broadway.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,642,620.25
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, Bk. 9F P• 7C T SET A
PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/5/87, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE FY88 ASPHALT RESURFACING AFFIRMING AN EMPLOYEE
Resolutions: RES. 87-76+ Bk. 94, p'
SUSPENSION. Highway 6, staff to reply.
ratt regarding a school
Correspondence: of Regina Elementary School requesting year.
Sister Jean Marie Brady the Heritage lawsuit.
crossing guard at Rochestere9aeddingrst Avenue for the next schoo Y
Broadband Telecomm. Cortin•
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Phi Gamna
ic
n on
the
ket
Delta for the use of streets for roved Is1Hi11son Screst Oormufor a "RunBof
approved. Riverfest Comm. for the use eC Concern Intnorm 'onalreet nf'orrthe
and Bloomington for a Capproved.
r Push, approved.
the Hill on 4/11/87, PP approved. Phi Delta Ph VedegaleffaHeim
Walk for the World on 5/2/87, PP
adjacent to 409 South Dodge far a party, aP
nity for the "Race Judicata" to be held on 4/11/8 eP
for the use of the alley a River Run to be held t pplaza8on
proved. Riverfest Comm. for ission to shoot a film on City
approved. Steve Stein for p
roved. t, The
414/87, aPP present. 7/O, all Councilmembers.P as set.
Bated the public hearing
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
Mayor declared the motion carried and rep to set a public hearing for
McDonald, seconded by Dickson, of the Zoning ordinance
Moved by The Mayor declared the
arking and storage. resent.
5/5/87 on an ordinance to amend Section 36-58(g)
concerning special vehicle 7110, all Councilmembers p
motion carried unanimously, to McDonald,
A public hearing was held on an amendmeDicksoo esecondedhbyeMc Development
eared. Moved by supporting the amendment.
Park (ROP) Zone. No one appeared 7/O all Councilmembers
to accept the letter from the Chamber of Commerce
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, Ordinance to
present. nt to the
A public hearing was held on naN dm etZoning appeared,
define fitness centers and health spas.Ordinance to
A public hearing was held on an amendmen to the Zoning
amend the Flood Hazard Overlay Zone. No one appeared.ordi-
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring
passage at two Council meetings
on passed be suspended,e
nances to be considered and
dis t for
finally P all Councilmembers
prior to the meeting 1/D, seconded
first consideraAffirmative roll call vote unanimous,d consideration
e given
at this time. Zone of the
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved y
by Zuber, that the ordinance to amend the Flood Hazard Overlay
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Zoning Ordinance, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present
motion carried. . The Mayor declared the
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
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
Moen
Zoning Ordinance regarding the regulation of fences and hedgesadopt. Staffinember
mendedbyreminded
staff, that a Joint finee they wished
the P1 nningrmit and Zoningprovisions
would have to be scheduled. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend Section
areas(i)(3)a.3. of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the location of parking
areas in a C or I zone within
peared, five feet of an R zone boundary. No one ap-
Moved be considered by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that the rule requiring ordi-
prior nances
toothe meeting at whdhvotedsotofor
Passage at two Council meetings
first consideration and vote be waived and the secondaconsideratissed be onnbedgthe
iven
at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
Present. that The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded
Ordinance,concerni�ngothenance to locationaofnd Section parking aeas58nc)a3Caor 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-
nrior ances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetin
second tconsiderationmeeting
and vote which
be waived and thatfinally
ORD. 87-3316, Bk. 28, p, g
TO ESTABLISH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERL Y (OPDH 5)assed e ZONE ONeA'1t69
gs
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, Ok. 94, p.
77, TO DENY AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL SUBDIVI-
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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Page 4
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the construction of the Plaza Mini -Park Project. No
one appeared.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-78, Bk. 94, p.
78, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLAZA MINI -PARK PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIOS TO
BE RECEIVED ON 5/19/87. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance adopting the 1985 Edition of
the Uniform Plumbing code, as amended. This Code shall be known as the Iowa
City Plumbing Code. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance adopting the 1985 Edition of
the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), as amended. This Code shall be known as
the Iowa City Mechanical Code. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance adopting the 1985 Edition of
the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as amended. This
Code shall be known as the Iowa City Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code.
No one appeared.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Broadband Telecomm. Comm.
- 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-
sion members broken down by sex, University affiliation, etc.
The City Manager stated that documents will be drawn up for Council
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
Rental 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 OF AN ADDENDUM TO
THE CITY'S AGREEMENT WITH METCALF AND EDDY FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
TO AUTHORIZE THE PERFORMANCE OF ADDITIONAL DESIGN, INSPECTION, AND PROJECT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORCHARD -DOUGLASS STORM SEWER
PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Council Activities
April 21, 1987
Page 5
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-80, Bk. 94, p.
80, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (MYEP) FOR THE USE OF 1987 COMMU-
NITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MYEP/IOWA CONSERVATION
CORPS/SUMMER COMPONENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-81, Bk. 94, p.
81, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO FUNDS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT 22-5.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-82, Bk. 94, p.
82, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988 ENDING JUNE 30, 1988, FOR
PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS 3, 4, 5. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-83, Bk. 94, p.
83, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW IOWA CITY SWIMMING POOL AT MERCER PARK,
to Larsen Construction Co. for $2,997,600. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by McDonald, that the rule requiring ordinances
to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 87-3317, Bk. 28, p. 10, AMEND-
ING SECTION 23-189 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY TO CHANGE SPEED LIMITS
ON PARTS OF IOWA HIGHWAY 1, be voted on for passage at this time. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by McDonald, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn 8:15 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
/ WILLIAM
J.
BR
U,
MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Informal Council Discussion
April 20, 1987
Informal Council Discussion: April 20, 1987, at 7:00 p,m, in the Council
Chambers in the Civic Center, Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding.
Council Present: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney, McDonald, Baker
(7:45).
Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Smith, Franklin, Moen, Milk-
man, 0 Ma ey, Vitosh, Boothroy, Rockwell, Trueblood, Schmadeke, Brinton,
Cain, Nugent, Davidson.
Ta P2 Recorded: Reel 87-C17, Side 2, 160 -End; Reel 87-19, Side 1, I -End, Side
2, 1- n . eel 87-20, Side 1, 1-23.
Consent Calendar
Reel 87-C11, Side 2
City Council agreed to add to the consent calendar a Class C liquor license
and Sunday Sales for Magnifico's, Mostly Italian.
Planning and Zoning Matters
A.
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Reel 87-C17, Side 2
on an ordinance to amend
Franklin explained the proposed ordinance applies to vehicles which are
either more than 7-1/2 feet in height or more than 17-1/2 feet in length;
the amendment places a time limit, 48 hours, on which special vehicles
may be parked within a front yard and also eliminates non -conforming
provision one year from adoption. Boothroy said there has been problems
with enforcing the present ordinance as it is written because of the
non -conforming issue; the intent of the regulations established in 1983
was not to allow large, special vehicles in front or side yards; and
enforcement is done on a complaint basis. In response to Zuber, Moen
explained the 17-1/2 foot length was arrived at by determining the amount
of space a special vehicle would require to fit within a 19 foot parking
space and to not encroach upon a public sidewalk and the 7-1/2 foot
height was determined after contacts were made to several vehicle dealers
and it was intended not to prohibit passenger vans that would be used on
a daily basis. Moen stated the proposed ordinance would permit the
enforcement staff, within 48 hours of a complaint, to regulate special
vehicles. Boothroy labeled the present ordinance non -enforceable. Zuber
said ordinances regulating RVs or other special vehicles are not needed.
McDonald explained the original ordinance adopted in 1983 was due to the
numerous complaints received from citizens regarding RVs parked in drive-
ways, Courtney said the whole ordinance should be reviewed again. In
response to Ambrisco, Boothroy explained that when a complaint is re-
ceived, enforcement staff verifies the vehicle's location, staff returns
in two days and if the vehicle is still present, a letter is sent to the
vehicle owner indicating they are in violation of the Zoning Ordinance.
Ambrisco stated a public hearing will be set May 5, 1987.
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B. Public hearing on an amendment to the research development park (ROP)
zone.
Franklin stated Council received a summary of this ordinance; the amend-
ment would redefine' the ROP zone to require that at least 60% be in
office and research use and 40% be in manufacturing or assembly use; and
it was decided that a one acre lot would be more appropriate. Franklin
said that one acre lots would not require an LSNRD and to get a review
before the zoning takes place, a concept plan and covenants that would
cover the park would have to be submitted. Franklin said the public
hearing is just on the ordinance revision, but there has been a request
by Southgate Development to have this ordinance applied to Northgate
Development Park. Franklin stated the Planning and Zoning Commission has
indicated a desire for Council to consider the ordinance amendment and
Southgate's request in tandem. Franklin suggested Council proceed with
the public hearing and readings as planned. In response to Zuber,
Franklin said the reference to Clear Creek was made with regards to
statements made by outside experts in the University's Charette Seminar
indicating that a city the size of Iowa City cannot anticipate getting
national headquarters; Iowa City should look at smaller developments; and
a one acre lot size might be more appropriate than the two acres in the
zone. Franklin said staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission feel
the ordinance amendments would be advantageous for Iowa City regardless
of who uses it. Dickson asked why there would be a limitation on public
review. Franklin explained public review would occur when the park is
being designed; a concept plan and covenants would be required and then,
when the developer wants to sell individual lots within the park, build-
ing permits for the individual lots would be reviewed administratively.
C. Public hearing on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to define fitness
cenTers�health spas.
Franklin said fitness centers and health spas are included as special
exceptions in the amended RDP zone and the proposed definition distin-
guishes fitness centers from other commercial recreational uses.
D. Public hearing on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend the flood
hazard overlay zone.
Franklin said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has adopted new
rules that relate to manufactured housing in the floodplain and Iowa City
is required to amend the local floodplain ordinance to comply with the
rules in order to continue to participate in the Federal Insurance Pro-
gram. Franklin said it is proposed that the model ordinance provided by
the Iowa Department of Natural Resources be adopted locally. Franklin
explained changes made from the model ordinance are: 1) the appeal of
regulations would go to the Board of Adjustment, and 2) to require certi-
fication for floodplain development by an engineer. Franklin noted that
small stream bank erosion control projects less than 500 feet and that do
not extend three feet into the floodway are exempted from the certifica-
tion requirement and the City Engineer can waive certification if a
person is competent to handle an evaluation.
H.
E.
F.
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See above item.
Franklin stated the State Legislature eliminated the possibilities of
municipalities
removes allcparks
thoselicensi g procedures ensinouto housing Chapter a22. this
anklindsaid
the amendment would require that any alteration or addition to an exist-
ing park be brought into compliance
ordinance. with all provisions of the
G. Public hearinq on
ion
Moen explained the proposed ordinance amendments affect the location of
fences and hedges within vision triangles. Also included is a provision
that would allow an individual to specifically request a special excep-
tion to modify height or location of the particular fence. Moen said the
Planning and Zoning Commission, at their March 19, 1987 meeting, recom-
mended approval of the proposed amendments. Moen said staff proposed a
third provision which would require that permits be obtained for the
construction of all fences. Presently, only fences that exceed the
height of six feet or all electric or barbed wire fences are obligated to
obtain a permit prior to their construction. Moen stated the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended against this particular provision.
Boothroy explained a permit process allows for more uniform enforcement.
Moen said Council needs to decide if the provision requiring that permits
be obtained for construction of all fences should be included in the
ordinance amendment. Courtney asked if Council would be required to meet
with the Planning and Zoning Commission if Council decided to include the
permit provision. Timmins stated he would need to review the policv.
Moen explained a parking area is defined as any area that allows space
for four vehicles; the proposed ordinance addresses only existing parking
areas that have a hard surface and the purpose of the proposed ordinance
is to allow existing parking areas with hard surfaces to be located
within five feet of a residential zone provided a solid fence is placed
on the property line or within the commercial or industrial area. The
ordinance not the
without a hard dsurface. IntresponseetopZuber9 Moen statedareas orpthe Planning
and Zoning Commission met April 16, 1987, and recommended unanimously in
favor of the ordinance.
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Moen noted
tion be that 18h consultants have requested that ex
given to this ordinance,
lydina"..,
expedited considera-
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In response an° Kir woo ^_ 3uuLneasl
P to Dickson venue,
area neighbors. Moen said she is not aware
of eration be Moen stated developers have requested nexpedit dots from
submission given to this ordinance. Moen explained that
developerof this proposal to the Planning consid-
Proposddevelobl� obligated g and Zonin prior to the
development and tt notify all individuals g Commission, the
noted those obligations 0 meet with the adjacent within 600 feet of the
have been sat isheadjacent property owners,
tesoluti,,...- - Moen
an° final
Franklin stated there is not a r
lot subdivisions, this provision in the
litigation, and staff is particular
insubdivision subdivision code for one
by approval of this resolution, is subject to pending
9 Council deny this particular plat
Coralville Milldam Project Reco
Atkins stated mmendation
Council received Reel 87-C19' Side I
Project)le be Mtabtled odroelectric project�l Atkins st memorandum regarding the
its A 1987
Schmadeke explained then re4iewed annually, In response
recommends the
six months to the City is required to
Iowa Cit FERC (Federal Energy Regulator submit to McDonald,
Y would have to notifya Progress report every
pursuing the project, them that y C°mnission) and at this
Johnson Count Atkins said Iowa City is no longer interested in'
Y Conservation Board and City is also obligated to notify the permit, The Council that Iowa y the
agreed to table the Cora)vity will be relinquishing
Other public Works Matters Milldam project,
In response to Strait Reel 87-C19
disposition re Schmadeke said Side 1
quest for Virginia Drive he will check on the status
In res ROW from Phil Old is, of the
response to Dickson, Schmadeke said it
complete the concrete work on the bridge
Avenue and Dubuque Street, should take about one week to
ge located on the intersection of park
Scott Boulevard Project
- BDI Agreement
Atkins stated Council received Reel 87-C19, Side I
Of proposed agreement with BDI for April 17 memorandum re
City's RISE project, Atkins construction of Road
as the outline
Ci participate an said BDI does not havethezfinancialpart of Iowa
anticipated in the cost of construction of
wherewithal
Heinz Road.
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This is due to the local cost of the project being increased since the origi-
nal application was filed. In response to Ambrisco, Davidson said the Heinz
Road segment of the project was included in the original RISE application.
Courtney noted the proposed subordinate lien puts the City on a second lien
position to the current debt that is held by local banks. John Krieger said
there is a $420,000 bank debt with three banks in Iowa City and the remaining
$200,000 special assessments of the property. Krieger said the BDI board is
pricing land at $15,000-520,000 per acre. Tom Hoogerwerf said land needs to
be sold to pay the debt back and it should be done before 1990.
In response to Baker, Cain said the interest rate paid back by BDI will be
determined from the bond sale. Baker inquired about the loss of opportunity
costs of fund and administrative expenses. Cain said the opportunity costs
that would be lost would be those costs for any money that the City would
spend above the $66,000 prior to the sale of the bonds and the opportunity
cost on the bonds and interest is figured into the repayment schedule. Cain
said potentially the City could recover the opportunity costs for those funds
that the City would expend prior to the sale of bonds if lot sales occur
sooner than projected. In response to Courtney, Vitosh said GO bonds can be
used for the project. Vitosh said Ken Haynie, the City's bond attorney, has
reviewed the proposal. Vitosh explained the proposed debt can be issued by
Iowa City will be less than 10% of the total bond issue because the new tax
laws state that if more than 10% of a bond issue chiefly benefits private
property, it could jeopardize the tax exempt status of the entire bond issue.
In response to McDonald, Vitosh said the City is fronting the cost and it has
been done
Atkins said bthere is noefore in eg aranteecial sthattthe projects.
would allownIowaoCityeto
remove the construction of Heinz Road from the RISE project. Baker asked if
BDI has approached the private sector to secure financing necessary for the
construction of Heinz Road. Krieger replied the banks were asked, and did not
approve the request. Courtney asked if there was any consideration given to
the City for a higher lien holding. John Krieger said the banks gave up
quite a bit so that Iowa City would receive 15% of the next sale price of the
BDI lots. Krieger said in the years when there have not been any sales of
lots, the banks have capitalized the interest and paid the special assess-
ments through bank loans, and banks will have to continue to pay special
assessments through additional bank debt until land is sold. Krieger said in
the
new bankodebtsal tbuthe bareshave unwillingeed to to funddthece an entireCou through
additional
$0001memberrs
agreed to the proposed agreement with BDI for the construction of Heinz Road
as outlined. Atkins said City staff will prepare formal resolutions for the
agreement.
Ralston Creek Bank Stabilization - Ma or's Youth Project
Reel 87-C19, Side 1
LeAnn Weih, environmental coordinator of Mayor's Youth Employment Program,
presented overhead projector transparencies of the design work for the Ral-
ston Creek bank Stabilization Project. Rockwell stated Council will have the
opportunity to approve the contract with Mayor's Youth Employment Program at
tomorrow's formal meeting.
Youth Homes Property Acquisition
Reel 87-C19, Side 2
Mary Nugent reviewed Youth Homes Inc, 's
acquire and rehabilitate two structures an application for Iter o funding to
Street and a girls' group home. Youth Home, Inc- hc
asdh
developed afinancial
package that incorporates private and public funding, the Ronalds Street
property has been purchased and CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate that
project, and an offer has been made to purchase a home located at 19 Evans
Street for the girls' group home contingent on Council approval and Evans
release of funds. Nugent said that with Council approval, Youth Homes wiHUD
ll
in Parkingcr requirements tormit9gate home in an RNC -20 zone and a reduc-
tionparking lot . Nugent said HUD requires any envvironmenossible talbi pact treviewarbe
done. Nugent said Youth Homes Inc, would vacate the Washington Street prop-
erty if the Evans Street property were purchased. In response to Zuber, Bill
McCarty, Director of Youth Homes Inc.
, Evansmore desirable and it will probably coststateseveralhthousandStreet dollarsrtoerepaiis
r
the Washington Street house. McCarty explained that in addition to the
$100,000 from CDBG, Youth Homes has obtained a
oan from First Ma -
a Depanal Bank, a $5,000 grant from the Gannett Founda$73tion,land has applied for
a Department of Economic Development grant - establishing sufficient funds to
Purchase and rehabilitate both properties. The payback on the loan
of the funds would not exceed what Youth Homes Int. is currently paying in
rent. In response to McDonald portion
Purchase and rehabilitate the 'Washington s Street aid tpropertyh Homes lbecausei theEvanto
s
Street property i
needs better. s substantially more valuable and fits Youth Homes Inc.'s
McCarty explained 11 criteria (zon{ng, location, price, condi-
tion of
neighbors property
neighborhood,
to rehabilitate,, andsuitabilityof floor plan)
were used when looking for an appropriate lo 'location for the girlsng' upho Proximity.
In response to Zuber, McCarty said there are indications that the courts will
look more favorably on the new location. group home,
the $90,000 purchase price has been offered for pthe eEvanto sa Street cCproperty.
Ambrisco inquired about Youth Homes Int.'s rules relating to curfews. McCarty
explained that curfew depends upon age of the children and the level of
responsibility earned by the children, children are not allowed to have cars,
and there are restrictions regarding guests. McDonald stated area neighbors
may raise concerns about Youth Hames moving into the Evans Street property,
Jim Swain, resident of 1024 Woodlawn, said area neighbors that he has con-
tacted have been supportive of Youth Homes Inc. moving into the Evans Street
property. Council agreed that Youth Homes Inc. should pursue the purchase of
the property located at 19 Evans Street.
Additional Street Lighting
Peel 81-C19, Side 2
McDonald stated the eight lights recommended by Brachtel did fall under the
north side lighting study criteria and the area has high density and high
pedestrian
adns said ditional eight lightsglistedldincGroups23 ach liht wouost $10 and 4 einr. Brachtel's
inril 17, 1987, memo regarding requests by LASA for additional street light -
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Swimming_ Pool Bids
Councilmembers received Reel 87-C19
Park swimming Trueblood's Side 2
background g Pool bids. Ambrisco asked �l 20, 1987, memo r
9 oCon of the lowest bidder. City staff regarding Mercer
Larsen Construction Trueblood t0 check references and
is familiar with that opan said the general
Y, appears to be very reputable and contractor,
subcontracting firm• very
urged the architect
asked how the architegtt paid promptl gad staff to assure
that staff s estimate of y for services that local
said Prepare an itemized breakdown 53,198,000 was they, provide. Zuber
Iowa City needs to award ebid o of the figured
Company and the Cit a bid architect, eimate requested
City has available $3,p milj?o�97,600 to Larsen Atkins
_Y Mana er Construction
Cit Report for the project.
I. Atkins reported there is a Reel 87-C19
ate Of Iowa
from HUD for $113,000 grant available Side p
rants
0 are el -
aPPlicatiothan 0n for Oomestbcegency sforttheer ggrant' and1esta with
tPopulatitons greater
9
Youth Homes, Atkins Violence Project, Emergencyhas prepared a
said the application is due
Housing Project,ant
Z• Atkins
stated he authorized April Zq
for Bl000mingrie i rie Wa ehouser xpansiionease of tproject.ndation buildin
Bloomin g permit
it would take until May �s an LSNRD Atkins explained
Atkins said release y 12 to a review process is required
slab of the foundationCouncil approval for the Project
and
cure for over 30 days before Permit would P Ject.
If Council did not a installation of a allow the concrete
unit. PProve the LSNRD, the slab refrigerator
would not be used fort.
I Council lime/A enda
1• McDonald stated Reel 87-C19
Elementary correspondence was received from Side Z
y School requesting a crossing guard
the new elementary school the principal of Regina
uled to be installed Opens. Atkins said °n Rochester Avenue when
agreed to meet with this year and Regina traffic lights are sched-
guard. Council approved
staff to g Elementary School
pproved Regina's requestsforhe location of staff has
Z• Courtneythe crossing the crossing
Council agenda asked that the east g guard.
agenda pend in side storm water studies be
9 list, put on the City
3• (Agenda Item NIO
Ings•) Dickson aske198f Uniform Code for Abatement
will ) impacted b University°f Dangerous Build_
prepare a r Y this ordinance, °f Iowa s building
report.
Atkins said Fire a fire hazards
In Chief Donner will
4 tions sponse to Dickson, Atkins
to the transit system is being a report re
9 prepared, regarding public contribu-
5, Inplresponse to Zuber, Trueblood stated the estimate to r e
$650,000 and was included in the bond issue. Pair City Park
r-ir
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trait, Helling said Helen Moorheaddwould not rceive a
stated
mit unless there is a change policy Timmins
official Council action is required on the app
:he state and local Masonic Lodge has a formal presenta-
3 of a cornerstone of a public building. Council agreed
sonic Lodge to participate in the laying of the corner -
swimming facility.
plaque of the names of Councilmembers will be installed
facility.
ed McDonald to the Council Rules Committee to ensure two
mt during the summer months.
ad that Dickson,
McDonald
and
pleasaattended the League of
meeting last
t 9:15.