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IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 1985
7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER
410 EAST WASHINGTON
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGJ+syco
NOVEMBER 19, 1985 - 7:30 P.M.Q,�
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ITEM NO. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL._
ITEM NO. 2 'S PROCLAMATION. U
a. Voice of Democracy Week: November 25 -December 1, 1985.
ITEM NO. 3 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDER AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Design Review Committee meeting of October 16, 1985.
(2) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of November 17,
1985.
b. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City
Clerk.
(1) Consider motion approving a Special Class "C" Beer -Wine
License and Sunday Sales for Pan Style Pizza Corp, of
Iowa dba Rocky Rococo, 118 Dubuque Street. (renewal)
(2) Consider motion approving Class "F" Liquor License and
Sunday Sales for I N C Limited dba The Sanctuary Res-
taurant and Pub, 405 S. Gilbert. (new)
C. Motions.
(1) Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of
$2,154,614.35 for the period October 1 thru October 31,
1985, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject
to audit.
(2) Motion authorizing the City Engineer to sign an appli-
cation for use of highway right-of-way for utilities
accommodation to Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Co. along
the west side of Riverside Drive from Riverside Court
approximately 800 feet north.
Comment: This project will allow Iowa -Illinois Gas &
Electric Co, to attach electric lines on existing
Northwestern Bell poles along the west side of River-
side Drive north of Riverside Court. See attached
application.
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(3) Motion approving the Abstract of Election for the
November 5, 1985, General Election, as certified by the
j Johnson County Auditor (District B - Darrel Courtney;
At -Large - Kate Dickson and John McDonald).
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I d. Resolutions.
i - 85- 3a8 (1) Consider resolution accepting work for the FY86 Asphalt
Resurfacing Project.
Comment: See attached Engineer's Report.
e. Correspondence.
(1) Letter from Michael R. Beck on behalf of the Liberal
Arts Student Association regarding street lighting.
This letter has been referred to the City Manager for
reply.
(2) Letter from E.I. Kral regarding taxes, cyclists, and
joggers. This letter has been referred to the City
Manager for reply.
(3) Letter from Joyce and Mike Myer regarding the Melrose
Lake area zoning and density. This letter has been
referred to the City Manager for reply. This relates
to Item No. 41 on this agenda.
1 (4) Letter from Rilla Esbjornson regarding infant burial
fees. This matter will be considered by Council at a
future meeting in the form of a resolution to adjust
this fee according to the recommendation of the fee
study. This letter has been referred to the City
Manager for reply.
(5) Letter from Rev. Dennis Martin regarding infant burial
fees. This letter has been referred to the City Man-
ager for reply [see item (4) above].
(6) Letter from the Old Capitol Center Board of Directors
regarding their recent marketing study. This letter
has been referred to the City Manager for reply.
(7) Letter from Charles and Marcia Wunder and Francis and
Beatrice Frees regarding a hedge on West Park Road.
This matter has been referred to the City Attorney for
determination of possible enforcement action. The City
Manager will reply to the letter.
(8) Letter from Richard W. Lutz regarding photographic
studios in CO -1 zones and requesting expedited passage
by waiving the readings. This relates to Item No. 4a.
on your agenda setting public hearing on the ordinance
amendment. This letter has been referred to the City
Manager for reply.
(9) Memoranda from the Civil Service Commission submitting
certified lists of applicants for the following posi-
tions:
(a) Police Dispatcher/Police
(b) Code Enforcement Attendant/Housing and Inspection
Services
(c) Senior Maintenance Worker/Streets
(d) Maintenance Worker I/Streets.
(10) Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding:
(a) Parking prohibition on Willow Creek Drive
(b) Gross weight limits on Summit Street bridge.
(11) Memoranda from the Acting Director of Parks and Recrea-
tion regarding parking limitations in Terrill Mill
Park.
f. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds.
(1) Application from Alternative School for use of public
grounds for picnic and games at corner of Linn and
Harrison streets on October 29, 1985. (approved)
(2) Application from Curtis L. VanMeter for use of side-
walks for a Great Peace March on November 3, 1985.
(approved)
(3) Application from Glenn Garringer for a Motorcycle Rally
(parade) for "Toys for Tots" on November 16, 1985.
(approved)
g. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits.
(1) Application from Mark Simmons to distribute free bal-
loons and business cards for his business,
"Balloonatics," on City Plaza for a period ending
January 1, 1986. (approved)
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(2) Application from Pro -Peace Organization for the use of
City Plaza for a rally on November 3, 1985. (approved)
ITEM NO. 4 - PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider setting a public hearing for December 3, 1985 on an
ordinance to permit photographic studios in the CO -1 zone.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a meeting
held November 7, 1985, recommended by a vote of 6-0 approval
of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit photo-
graphic studios in the CO -1 zone. In addition, an amendment
to the parking regulations is recommended which would re-
quire two parking spaces for each office, reception area,
and studio, with a minimum of five spaces being provided.
This recommendation is consistent with that of the staff.
Action:
b. Consider setting a public hearing for December 3, 1985 on an
ordinance to rezone 3.61 acres from County R1 -A to RS -5, for
property located northeast of U.S. Hwy. 218 and west of
Mormon Trek Blvd. (A -8503/Z-8505). 7.,35
Comment: On October 11, 1985, thePlanning and Zoning
Commission recommended the annexation and RS -5 zoning of the
3.61 acre parcel be approved by a vote of 4-0. The site
which is located immediately south of the present corporate
limits of Iowa City will be combined with 2.08 acres within
the city, and presently zoned RS -5, in order to construct a
church. Both staff and the Commission concur that the
proposed zoning is consistent with the objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan and surrounding land use patterns and
zoning.
Action: A'a
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c. Public hearing on a resolution approving the 1985 Neighbor-
hood Open Space Plan and on an ordinance providing for Open
Space Dedication in Developing Zones.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission has not yet
reached consensus on an "open space" ordinance and recom-
mends that the Council's public hearing be deferred indefi-
nitely.
Action: -A -ZV %l✓ 2 gf.
85- 3a 9 d. Consider a resolution extending approval of the preliminary
plat for Hunters Run Subdivision Parts 4-8 for eighteen
months.
i Comment: According to the City's subdivision regulations,
approval of a preliminary plat is effective for a period of
eighteen months unless the Council grants an extension of
time. The preliminary plat for Hunters Run Subdivision
Parts 2-8 indicates phased development of the subdivision
from 19841through 1993. Provided development is proceeding
substantially according to schedule, as is the case, it is
appropriate for Council to extend the preliminary plat
F approval for the remaining parts of the subdivision for
eighteen months. The preliminary plat for Hunters Run Parts
4-8 expires November 22, 1985. The Planning and Zoning
y' Commission has informally reviewed this extension and has no
objections to it. '
Action:
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e. Consider an ordinance to create a research development park
(ROP) zone. (first consideration)
f Comment: At a meeting held October 3, 1985, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended by a vote of 7-0 approval
of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish a
Research Development Park zone. The zone is distinguished
from the Office Research Park zone by the fact that manufac-
turing of. certain types of products is permitted by right in
the RDP zone.
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f. Consider an ordinance enabling local review of nominations
of local properties to the National Register of Historic
Places. (first consideration)
Comment: At a meeting held September 19, 1985, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended by a vote of 6-0 approval
of an amendment to Chapter 27 of the Municipal Code enabling
the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission to review
nominations of local properties to the National Register of
Historic Places. A public hearing was held October 22,
1985; no comments were made.
Action:
g. Consider an ordinance to rezone 3.74 acres from I-1 to CC -2
of property owned by Owens Brush, Inc. on Mall Drive.
(Z-8504) (second consideration)
Comment: At a meeting held on October 17, 1985, the Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission recommended by a vote of 4-0 that
the requested rezoning from I-1 to CC -2 of 3.74 acres owned
by Owens Brush. Inc. be approved. This recommendation is
consistent with that of the staff included in the report
dated October 3, 1985.
Action: -Adfj:'/
SJ` 3a 6 O h. Consider an ordinance enabling the Building Official to
Y issue a temporary Certificate of Occupancy. (second consid-
eration)
Comment: The Planning and .Zoning Commission, at a meeting
held September 19, 1985, recommended by a vote of 6-0 ap-
proval of an ordinance enabling the Building Official to
j issue a temporary Certificate of Occupancy when a parking
area cannot be paved due to settling of land or adverse
weather.conditions. The establishment of an escrow account
equal to 110% of the cost of the paving is required at the
time of issuance of the temporary Certificate. A public
hearing was held October 22; no comments were received.
Action:
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i. Consider an ordinance for Planned Development Housing
(PDH -8) on 7.44 acres for Melrose Lake Apartments located on
Woodside Drive extended. (S-8516) (passed and adopted)
Comment: At a meeting held September 5, 1985, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended by a vote of 4-1 (Horowitz
voting no) approval of the Planned Development Housing Plan
for Melrose Lake Apartments establishing a PDH -8 zone. This
recommendation is consistent with that of the staff. A
summary report detailing the Commission's reasons for recom-
mending approval of this Planned Development Housing zone
was included in the Council packet for October 8, 1985. At
a public hearing held on October 8, 1985, several comments
opposing the proposed PDH zone were received.
Action:
ITEM NO. 5 - PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF THE PARCEL
OF LAND KNOWN AS 'PARCEL Co LOCATED IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK
AREA OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT.
Comment: On September 24, 1985, the City Council authorized the
solicitation of offers and receipt of bids to purchase the
referenced City -owned property for private redevelopment. Two
bids were received by the City Clerk on October 28, 1985, and
S are described in a memorandum from the Department of Planning.
and Program Development in the Council packet. Copies of both
offers to purchase are on file in the City Clerk's office.
The City Clerk has provided the public with notice of the City's
intent to sell- Parcel C in accordance with Chapter 403 of the
Iowa Code.
This hearing is to receive comments from the public regarding
the sale of Parcel C. IZP
Action: * Alii:) W &Owes
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ITEM NO. 6 - PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE BY QUIT
CLAIM DEED OF THE CITY'S INTEREST IN A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED
IN BLOCK 7, BRAVERMAN CENTER.
Comment: When Braverman Center was subdivided, a 30 foot Drain-
age Channel Easement was granted to the City. However, when the
sewer was installed, it was placed outside the easement area.
The proposed conveyance is part of a transaction by which a new
Storm Sewer and Drainage Easement is being given to the City to
replace the original easement.
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SS- 3.30 ITEM NO. 7 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE BY QUIT CLAIM DEED OF
THE CITY'S INTEREST IN A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED IN BLOCK 71
BRAVERMAN CENTER:
Comment: See Item 6 above.
Action
ITEM N0. B - PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
ITEM No. 9 - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Consider approving the appointment of Naomi Novick to the
Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee to replace Kay Amert as
a representative of the Design Review Committee. o
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b. Consider approving recommendation of the Chamber of Commerce
that Linda Lundquist be appointed to the Urban Environment
Ad Hoc Committee to replace Ed Brinton as a representative
of the Chamber of Commerce Environmental Concerns Committee.
(see attached letter)
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c. Consider appointments to the Resources Conservation Commis-
sion to fill five vacancies:
(1) Three vacancies for three year terms ending January 1,
1989. (Terms of Jeffrey Duffy, Cynthia Parsons and
John Moreland end. Cynthia Parsons has resigned, and
the person appointed to fill this vacancy will take
office immediately.)
Action: -&-a*k P*e'y Q,.ii.. f as- 'aig"?
(2) Two vacancies for unexpired terms ending 'January 1,
1989. (Kathleen Uehling and Phil Nychay resigned.)
Action:
d. Consider appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission
to fill two vacancies for four-year terms ending January 1,
1990. (Terms of Mark Jennings and Ellen Martin end.)
Action: � i,, /mob a�„�� S�o3 f/�,..:�y Ale.
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e. Consider appointments to the Human Rights Commission to fill
three vacancies for three-year terms ending January 1, 1989.
(Terms of Rusty Barcelo, Anne Burnside, and Geraldine Felton
end.)
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f. Consider appointments to the Board of Examiners of Plumbers
to fill two vacancies for two-year terms ending December 31,
1987. (Terms of Chiles Mason and Douglas Deppey end.)
(1) Journeyman Plumber
Action: '1c -
(2) Representative of the Public
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g. Consider an appointment to the Board of Adjustment to fill
one vacancy for a five-year term ending January 1, 1991.
(Term of Scott Barker ends.)
Action: ,&
ITEM I 10 INFORMATION.
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ITEM NO. 11 REPORTON ITEMS1 I CITY ATTORKEY�.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
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5- ITEM N0. 12 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR 1986 UNDER THE HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL
UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING
THE .CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR
THE GRANT.
Comment: The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed
Program Statement on November 12, 1985, and considered citizen
comments in the final Community Development Block Grant fund
allocation for 1986. A summary description and comments for
requests received by the Committee on Community Needs and a
"project resource book" were forwarded to the Council prior to
the public hearing. Passage of this resolution will permit
filing of the program statement with the Department of Housing
and Urban Development. The Council will indicate its approval
of projects for inclusion in,the 1986 CDBG budget by adoption of
this resolution.
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5-33 ITEM NO. 13 - COONSISIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING IOWA CITY'S 1986 THROUGH 1991
STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM.
Comment: The Iowa Code requires that cities receiving allotments
of Road Use Tax Funds submit to the IDOT for review a five-year
program of streets. This report must be submitted to the IDOT
by December 1 of each year. The report submitted to the IDOT in
no way binds the Council to these projects or the timing, and
modifications can be made. A copy of the report is attached.
Action:
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Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND BANC IOWA.
Comment: Banc Iowa of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, has
requested that the City execute this subordination agreement
regarding the City's forgivable rehabilitation loan executed by
Michael and Marilyn Foster to ensure that said loan be subordi-
nated to the lien of the mortgage to be made by Banc Iowa to the
Fosters. There is sufficient value in the subject property to
secure said rehabilitation loan as a second lien.
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ITEM N0. 15 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REVISED
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT, HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM NO.
IA -05-V022-001.
Comment: The City applied for and received approval for ap-
proximately $70,000 in the Rental Rehabilitation program. Part
of that program was the allocation of a voucher for each $5,000
Rental Rehabilitation. The Council approved the original con-
tract in June 1985 by Resolution No. 85-171. That contract was
revised by Resolution No. 85-270 August 27, 1985.
This annual contributions contract is for 14 vouchers to aid
low-income families in obtaining and maintaining clean, decent
and safe housing. The Contract Authority is $42,820 annually
for five years. This is an increase of $5,146 per year and is
the reason for this revision. These 14 vouchers may be utilized
with the units being rehabilitated but are not necessarily bound
to those units. These vouchers will be incorporated with the
448 Section 8 certificate program now administered by the Au-
thority. Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
Action:
_21/x. ITEM N0. 16 ' CONSIDER DUOF
ASSESSMENTS SAND IPROVIDINGON INFORANTHELEPAYMENTVYING FINAL E
THEREOF FOR THE
FY1986 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
Comment: This resolution is required to finalize the assessment
proceedings as set up by bond counsel.
Action: ��',IAw l
8S 33 ITEM NO. 17 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A LANDFILL USE FEE.
Comment: The Iowa State Dept. of Water, Air, and Waste Manage-
ment has established a fund for research and clean up of land-
fills with leachate problems. That fund will be financed by a
surcharge of 25t per ton of solid waste disposed of at each
landfill in the State. This resolution adds 25t to the current
fee charged at the Iowa City Landfill resulting in an increased
fee of $7.75 per ton. n /
Action:
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R5- 33 7 ITEM N0. 18 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SERVICES AND ACTIVI-
TIES OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING 6 INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT:
Comment: This resolution authorizes new fees as recom-
mended by the Fee Study.
Action: 'A,e i / 7
�5 3g ITEM NO. 19 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES
PERFORMED BY THE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Comment: This resolution authorizes new fees as recom-
mended by the Fee Study.
Action: /7
9 %3,32 ITEM NO. 20 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES
PERFORMED BY THE IOWA CITY ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION AND LICENSE
FEES FOR ANIMALS KEPT BY RESIDENTS OF IOWA CITY.
Comment: This resolution authorizes new fees as recom-
mended by the Fee Study.
Action: _Z-, _ /q
ITEM NO. 21 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-255 OF THE CITY CODE
TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR CERTAIN PARKING VIOLATIONS. (first
consideration)
Comment: This amendment increases the overtime parking fines
from $2.00 to $3.00 as recommended by the Fee Study.
Action: ,6iTx.6 /.J,f /s�Lr: ir/..S ,f.,6e.� 6� IXC4),�
ITEM NO. 22 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15-65 OF THE CI CODE TO
ESTABLISH FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION. (first
consideration)
Comment: This amendment establishes fees for residential solid
waste collection. These fees were originally set by resolution.
However, State law requires that they be authorized by City
ordinance. The fees are not being increased. This is the first
of three considerations. arucdaw,t1 Ae
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ITEM N0. 23 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING THE RIVER REGULATIONS
IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE. (first consideration)
Comment: The purpose of the amendment is to bring the river
regulations section of the Municipal Code into conformance with
Iowa Conservation Commission rules, which regulate vessels on
Iowa rivers.
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AS - ✓� a G l ITEM NO. 24 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RESEARCH -SERVICE FACILITIES,
WAREHOUSES AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS AS ELIGIBLE FOR PARTIAL
EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXES. (second consideration)
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Comment: This ordinance will amend the City's tax abatement
provisions to incorporate additional types of new construction
as eligible for partial property tax exemption. This is now
possible because of laws (S.F. 576 and 2043) passed by the Iowa
General Assembly expanding the original state authorization. No
comments were received at a public hearing held on October 8,
1985.
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ITEM NO. 25 - ADJOURNMENT.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 14, 1985
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule
November 18, 1985
Monday
6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Council Chambers
6:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters
7:00 P.M. - Discuss CDBG Program Recommendations
7:45 P.M. - Discuss User Fee Resolutions
8:00 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee
reports
8:15 P.M. - Consider appointments to Resources Conservation
Commission,
Board of Adjustment, Board of Examiners of Plumbers, Human
Rights Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission
8:20 P.M. - Executive Session
November 19, 1985
Tuesday
7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers.
November 25, 1985
Monday
2:30 - 7:00 P.M. Highlander Inn - Gold Room
2:30 P.M. - City Council Goal Setting for Fiscal Year 1987
6:00 P.M. - Dinner
November 26, 1985
Tuesday
6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Council Chambers
6:30 P.M. - Meeting with Airport Commission regarding revenue sources
7:00 P.M. - Discuss Transit Funding
8:00 P.M. - Council time, Council committee reports
8:15 P.M. - Executive Session
November 28, 1985
Thursday
THANKSGIVING DAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
November 29, 1985 Friday
HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
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j PENDING LIST
jExtension of CDBG (403 Area)
Meeting with Library Board re: Revenue Sources (December 10, 1985)
Leasing of Airport Land for Commercial Use
City Administrative Procedures (December 1985)
Kirkwood/Dodge Signalization and Traffic Patterns
Coralville Milldam Project (December 1985)
Sidewalk Cafes (December 1985)
Newspaper Vending Machines (December 1985)
Stormwater Management Ordinance Review
Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance Evaluation-
Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission - December 17, 1985
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