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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 31, 1984
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/31/84, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker,
Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin,
Helling, Jansen, Karr, Farmer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape
84-C8, Side 1, 267 -End and all Side 2; 84-C15, Side 1, 1-98.
The Mayor recognized the excellent job done by Cable TV Assistant Don
Bailey in enabling the public to view the Council proceedings.
Mayor McDonald proclaimed February 14, 1984, Salute to Hospitalized
Veterans Day.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented:
Approval of official Council actions of the meeting of' -1/17/84,
as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications
Comm. -11/15/83; Planning & Zoning Comm. -11/17/83, 12/1/83; Senior
Center Conn. -12/8/83; Historic Preservation Comm. -12/14/83; Airport
Comm. -1/10/84, 1/18/84; Bd. of Library Trustees - 1/12/84.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer and
Sunday Sales for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #509, 323 E.
Burlington. Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee Food
Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store #3 and Drugtown #2, 1201 and 1221
N. Dodge Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for Vanessa's of
Iowa City, Inc. dba Vanessa's, 118 E. College. Approving Class C
Liquor License for Crow's Nest, Inc. dba The Crow's Nest, 313 S.
Dubuque Street. RES. 84-15, Bk. 81, p. 44, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT to
Crow's Nest, Inc. dba The Crow's Nest, 313 S. Dubuque Street.
Setting public hearings: RES. 84-16, Bk. 81, P. 45, TO SET A
PUBLIC HEARING 2/14/84 AT 7:30 P.M., TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHOR-
IZING A LEASE TO THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF A PARCEL
OF LAND ON THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR A ONE YEAR TERM WITH
OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR 21 ADDITIONAL YEARS. RES. 84-17, Bk. 81, p. 46,
TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2/14/84, ON BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1, 1984, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1985.
Motions: Approving Disbursements in the amount of $1,843,985.37
for the period of December 1 thru December 31, 1983, as recommended by
the Finance Director, subject to audit.
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January 31, 1984
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Resolutions: RES., 84-18, Bk. 81, p. 47, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
A PORTION OF THE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION, PART
III, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Carole G. Gauger of Every Bloomin' Thing, Inc.
regarding loading zones in the CBD, City Mgr. will reply. Chairperson
of the Committee on Community Needs re funding for the proposed
Brookland Park improvements, City Mgr. will reply after Council
finalizes the FY85 budget. Memo from the Civil Service Commission
submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions:
Maintenance Worker II/Water Division; Mass Transit Operator/Transit
Department; Senior Accountant/Accounting Division; P.M. Ramp Man-
ager/Parking Systems Division.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Timothy
Ganske to picket in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on 1/21/84,
approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as
set.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
THE PROPOSED SOUTH SUMMIT STREET HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT, be given
first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
THE WOODLAWN AVENUE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT, be given first vote
for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 31
to provide that signs on public property be licensed, and for elimination
of such signs by June 30, 2003. No one appeared.
Bill Newbrough, Director of Television Development Association of
Iowa, presented a statement and urged Council endorsement of the proposed
television tower. Elliott Keller, President of KRNA, present. Individual
Councilmembers expressed their concerns. Phil Nychay, 802 S. Summit,
appeared re two matters on the Council's top priority list, the wastewater
treatment plant and the Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Franchise. Staff
will report to Council on use of methane fuel and clean-up of the area
around the existing plant. Councilmembers thanked Nychay for comments on
the franchise and welcomed other citizen input during deliberations.
Councilmember Ambrisco noted a number of concerns received re the
narrowness of the sidewalk north of Old Capitol Center. The City Manager
stated the matter had been studied and copies of the reports and alterna-
tives would be sent to Council. Ambrisco requested a catalog of possible
tax exempt gifts be drawn up. The City Manager reported the idea had been
explored earlier but would be developed further. Mayor McDonald inquired
as to the status of the flood plain map revisions. The Manager replied a
letter of acknowledgement had been received from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and Public Works would report to Council re
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January 31, 1984
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timetable for completion. Councilmember Baker asked when amendments to
the Solid Waste Ordinance re dumpsters in front yards and in parking
Spaces would be ready for Council action. Staff will report.
Councilmember Zuber asked that a news release and additional publicity on
Policy and priorities on snow removal be issued. The City Manager
reviewed the policy and stated it would be publicized 2-3 times during the
winter. Councilmember Strait asked for a review of transit routes and
schedules in relationship to rapidly growing areas. Strait reiterated his
concerns re monitoring of the hotel project.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Zuber, to authorize the City Engineer to
sign application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommoda-
tion (electric lines) to the University of Iowa for the Burlington Street
Bridge. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to authorize the City Engineer
to sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities
accommodation (steam lines) to the University of Iowa for the Burlington
Street Bridge. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-19, Bk. 81, P.
48, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 2/14/84, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC. ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. The City Manager explained that the foot bridge would be bid
as an alternate on this project and a full discussion would be scheduled
with the University and Council. After discussion, Council agreed to
proceed and schedule the matter for joint discussion on 2/13. 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. 84-20, Bk. 81, pp•
49-62, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES
ESTABLISHING DESIGN AND RELATED FEES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
HIGHWAY 1/INTERSTATE 80 SEWAGE PUMPING FACILITIES PROJECT. Council noted
the work by the City Legal and Public Works departments. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-21, Bk. 81, PP.
63-70, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
CONTRACT AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE ADVANCE FUNDING OF
FEDERAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE USING STATE USE TAXES. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-22, Bk. 81, pp.
71-74, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MIDWEST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION AFFIRMING THE FACT THAT MIDWEST FEDERAL'S MORTGAGE ON THE
HOTEL PROPERTY IS SUPERIOR TO THE CITY'S RIGHTS TO RE-ENTER AND TAKE
POSSESSION AS STATED IN THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVEL-
OPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-23, Bk. 81, pp.
75-77, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A QUIT
CLAIM DEED TO THOMAS ALBERHASKY OF A PARCEL OF LAND ABUTTING LOT 5, BLOCK
13, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-24, Bk. 81,
pp. 78-79, STATING INTENT TO ACQUIRE PARK LAND AND AUTHORIZING THE
INITIATION OF LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR THE 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT BLOCK GRANT (B -84 -MC -19-0009) MILLER/ORCHARD NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
ACQUISITION PROJECT. The City Manager reported that the total amount
would not be known until later in the process. Councilmember Baker
encouraged Council to explore mandatory parkland dedication this year.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-25, Bk. 81, pp.
80-82, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A QUIT
CLAIM DEED TO RESOLVE TITLE PROBLEM ON PROPERTY AT 1701 RIDGE ROAD. Atty.
Steve Gerard, representing adjoining property owners, appeared voicing
concern for the proposed development and impact on natural environment,
the action requested was a different piece of land and would not resolve
the issues. Atty. Tom Gelman, representing Dave and Linda Ostedgaard,
appeared and explained reasons for favorable consideration of this
resolution. Councilmember Strait stated reasons he would vote against
this resolution. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald,
Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker. Nays: Strait.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, that ORD. 84-3171, BK. 23, PP.
41-57, ADOPTING THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFIORM BUILDING CODE AS AMENDED.
SAID CODE TO BE KNOWN AS THE IOWA CITY BUILDING CODE, be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to adjourn, 8:55 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
N MCDONALD, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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AGENDAtix�
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 31, 1984 j
7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER. i
ROLL CALL
Item No. �P OCLAMATION. 1
a. Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day, February 14, I I
1984.
Item No. 3 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
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AMENDED. I
a. Approval of official Council actions of the meeting of
January 17, 1984, as published, subject to correction,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. i
(1) Broadband Telecommunications Commission meeting of
November 15, 1983.
(2) Planning and Zoning Commission meetings of
November 17 and December 1, 1983.
(3) Senior Center Commission meeting of December 8,
1983.
(4) Historic Preservation Commission meeting of
December 14, 1983.
(5) Airport Commission meeting of January 18, 1984.
(6) Airport Zoning Commission meeting of January 10,
1984.
(7) Library Board of Trustees meeting of January 12,
1984.
Agenda
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January 31, 1984 7:30 P.M.
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c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the
City Clerk:
(1) Consider motion approving Class C Beer and Sunday
Sales for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #509,
323 E. Burlington. (renewal)
(2) Consider motion approving Class C Beer and Sunday
Sales for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food
Store #3 & Drugtown #2, 1201 and 1221 N. Dodge.
(renewal)
(3) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor License
for Vanessa's of Iowa City, Inc. dba Vanessa's,
118 E. College. (renewal)
(4) Consider motion approving Class C Liquor License
for Crow's Nest, Inc. dba The Crow's Nest, 313 S.
Dubuque Street. (renewal)
(5) Consider Resolution to Issue Dancing Permit to
Crow's Nest, Inc. dba The Crow's Nest, 313 S.
Dubuque Street. (renewal)
d. Setting Public Hearings.
(1) ConsiderAA setting public hearing to be held at
7:30 p.m. on February 14, 1984, to consider a
resolution authorizing a lease to the Iowa City
Community School District of a parcel of land on
the Iowa City Municipal Airport for a one year
term with options to renew for 21 additional
years.
Comment: The School District recently purchased
property next to the Airport. The proposed lease
would give the School District the right to use a
parcel of land on the Airport property for
outdoor, fenced storage of materials and supplies.
The lease is for one year and gives the School
Board the option to renew for 21 additional years.
In return, the City will obtain a permanent access
easement over the School Board property abutting
the Airport, $300.00 in rent for each of the first
ten renewal periods of one year, and thereafter
such rent as may be agreed upon.by the parties.
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January 31, 1984 7:30 P.M.
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1,7 (2) Consider resolution setting public hearing for
February 14, 1984, on budget estimate for the
fiscal year July 1, 1984, through June 30, 1985.
Comment: This public hearing is being held in
accordance with State law. The budget includes
both the proposed Operating Budget and also the
proposed Capital Improvements Program. The budget
must be certified by March 15, 1984.
e. Motions.
(1) Consider motion to approve disbursements in the
amount of $1,843,985.37 for the period of December
1 thru December 31, 1983, as recommended by the
Finance Director, subject to audit.
`Q f. Resolutions.
L (1) Consider resolution accepting the work for a
portion of the paving improvements for Ty'n Cae
Subdivision, Part III, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comment: See attached Engineer's Report.
g. Correspondence.
(1) Letter from Carole G. Gauger of Every Bloomin'
Thing, Inc. regarding loading zones in the CBD.
This letter has been referred to the City Manager
for reply.
(2) Letter from the Chairperson of the Committee on
Community Needs regarding funding for the proposed
Brookland Park improvements. The City Manager
will reply after Council finalizes the FY85
budget.
(3) Memoranda from the Civil Service Commission
submitting certified lists of applicants for the
following positions:
(a) Maintenance Worker II/Water Division
(b) Mass Transit Operator/Transit Department
(c) Senior Accountant/Accounting Division
(d) P.M. Ramp Manager/Parking Systems Division
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January 31, 1984 7:30 P.M.
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h. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds.
(1) Application from Mr. Timothy Ganske to picket in
front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on January 21,
1984. (approved)
END OF CONSENT CAVENUAR �,/ . A a4 cif
Item No. 4 - PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
(a) Consider an ordinance establishing the proposed South
Summit Street Historic Preservation District (first
consideration)
j Comnent: The Planning & Zoning Commission at their
regular meeting on November 3, 1983, unanimously
approved the adoption of an ordinance establishing the
South Summit Street area as an Iowa City historic
preservation district. According to the procedures
outlined in the ordinance, the proposed historic
district was sent to the Iowa State Historical
Department on November 16, 1983, for review and
comment, and a report was received with no adverse
- i comments. A public hearing was held an this item at
the Council's January 17, 1984, meeting, also with no
adverse comments.
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(b) Consider an ordinance establishing the Woodlawn Avenue
Historic Preservation District. (first considera-
tion)
Comment: The Planning & Zoning Commission at their
regular meeting on November 3, 1983, unanimously
approved the adoption of an ordinance establishing the
Woodlawn Avenue area as an Iowa City historic preser-
vation district. As with the ordinance regarding the
South Summit Street district, no negative comments
were received from the Iowa State Historical Depart-
ment or during the public hearing held by the Council
at their January 17, 1984, meeting.
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January 31, 1984 7:30 P.M.
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Item No. 5 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31
TO PROVIDE THAT SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY BE LICENSED, AND
FOR ELIMINATION OF SUCH SIGNS BY JUNE 30, 2003.
Comment: The proposed ordinance would allow existing signs
on public property to remain for up to 20 years subject to
annual permit procedures designed to regulate the locations
and configuration of such existing signs. Right-of-way
signs for which permits are not obtained would be removable
by the City. This ordinance was originally adopted in
October of 1983 but is being revised to eliminate the
requirement for a fee to accompany the request for permis-
sion to use public property and to reference the new Zoning
Ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance was attached
to the agenda of January 17, 1984.
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Regular Council Meeting
January 31, 1984 1:30 P.M.
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Item No. 8 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
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Item No. 9 - CONSIDER MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN
APPLICATION FOR USE OF HIGHWAY RIGHT -OF -NAY FOR UTILITIES
ACCOMMODATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR THE BURLINGTON
STREET BRIDGE.
Comment: This project involves removing the University
electric lines from the South Burlington Street Bridge over
the Iowa River and placing them on the north bridge to
allow the south bridge to be reconstructed.
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Item No. 10 - CONSIDER MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN AN
APPLICATION FOR USE OF HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR UTILITIES
ACCOMMODATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR THE BURLINGTON
STREET BRIDGE.
Comment: This project involves removing the University's
steam lines from the south Burlington Street Bridge over
the Iowa River and placing them on the north bridge to
allow reconstruction of the south bridge.
Action: XZ�
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Item No. 11 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 14,
1984, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PLACE SAID PLANS,
ETC. ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project involves the reconstruction of the
Iowa Avenue Bridge spanning the Iowa River. Also included
in this project is the construction of a temporary foot-
bridge. The estimated cost of the project is $1,210,000.
The City of Iowa City has entered into an agreement with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for Federal -Aid
Bridge Replacement Program funding, whereupon the City of
Iowa City will be reimbursed $650,000 of Federal monies.
Action: r4llild
d_ Item No. 12 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ANO/THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES ESTABLISHING DESIGN
AND RELATED FEES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE HIGHWAY
1/INTERSTATE 80 SEWAGE PUMPING FACILITIES PROJECT.
Comment: This project involves a pumping station which
will eliminate the Highlander and Westinghouse sewer
lagoons. This project has also been referred to as the
Highlander Lift Station Project. Total estimated project
cost is $358,860, which includes cost for engineering
services. Total cost to the City is $93,885.73. The
City's share includes $16,300.00 to abandon the
Westinghouse lagoon and $77,585.73 of the Westinghouse
assessment. The amount remaining will be assessed against
the affected property owners as per approved estimated
assessment schedule. This agreement with Shive-Hattery and
Associates defines the scope of engineering services and
establishes a "not to exceed" fee of $58,430 for the
various services. On December 20, 1983, Council adopted a
resolution directing the Engineer to proceed with said
project. A copy of the agreement is attached.
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January 31, 1984 1:30 P.M.
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_ Item No. 13 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT AND MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR THE ADVANCE FUNDING OF FEDERAL TRANSIT
ASSISTANCE USING STATE USE TAXES.
Comment: The Iowa Legislature has allocated $1.0 million
of vehicle use taxes to be made available to Iowa transit
systems as an interest-free loan of future Federal transit
funds. The amount available to Iowa City is $111,406.
Future Federal funds will be used to repay this loan. The
City Council authorized participation in this program on
August 16, 1983. There is a slim chance the 1984 legisla-
ture will forgive the loan.
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`Item No. 14 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
I CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND MIDWEST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
AFFIRMING THE FACT THAT MIDWEST FEDERAL'S MORTGAGE ON THE
HOTEL PROPERTY IS SUPERIOR TO THE CITY'S RIGHTS TO RE-ENTER
AND TAKE POSSESSION AS STATED IN THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF
LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT.
Comment: Midwest Federal has requested that the City
execute the Subordination Agreement which, in essence,
spells out the fact that the first mortgagee's rights are
rand etakell continue the property in
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oper. The Subordination Agreement does not create any new
rights, it merely restates what the Contract for Sale of
Land for Private Redevelopment says. n/
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Item No. 15 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO THOMAS ALBERHASKY
OF A PARCEL OF LAND ABUTTING LOT 5, BLOCK 13, COUNTY SEAT
ADDITION.
Comment: In 1963, the City agreed to sell a parcel of land
to Thomas Alberhasky for $301.00. That was the amount
offered in a sealed bid. A resolution authorizing the sale
was adopted on April 2, 1963, and Mr. Alberhasky's recol-
lection is that he paid for the property. However, no
executed deed was ever delivered to him, and this resolu-
tion merely confirms the earlier transaction.
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Item No. 16 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION STATING INTENT TO ACQUIRE PARK LAND
AND AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF LAND ACQUISITION PROCE-
DURES FOR THE 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
TI4009) MILLER/ORCHARD NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ACQUISI-
ONPROJECT.
Comment: As part of the 1984 CDBG Program, stemming from a
project initiated by neighborhood residents, the City
allocated $42,550 for the purchase of park land within the
Miller/Orchard neighborhood. Approximately five acres of
land has been targeted for acquisition. Passage of this
resolution will allow the City to begin activities to
purchase the park land.
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_,S Item No. 17 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO RESOLVE TITLE
PROBLEM ON PROPERTY AT 1701 RIDGE ROAD.
Comment: This item relates to the property which was the
subject of neighbors' concerns at Council's informal meeting
on January 24, 1984. In 1915, Maude Ball conveyed to the
City a 250 foot by 40 foot strip of land extending westerly
from the right-of-way of Whiting Avenue and a 340 foot by 40
foot strip of land extending northerly from the first strip,
the deed reciting that the conveyance was for right-of-way
purposes. In 1927, after it was determined that the
right-of-way was not usable because of a ravine most of the
east -west strip was vacated and .reconveyed to Maude Ball,
but the north -south strip was never reconveyed. The area
has been subdivided, and at least one house appears to be
located on the 'easement. Art Leff, attorney for the heirs
of Maude Ball, has requested that the City quit claim its
interest in order to resolve a title objection on the
remaining undeveloped lot upon which David Ostedgaard is
preparing to build his home. The City Engineer hat no
objection.
The Legal Department is of the opinion that the City has no
valid continuing interest in the easement and for the
foregoing legal reasons it is recommended that the resolu-
tion be adopted.
Action: ���'+!�oa% /_5 `//
3)-71 Item No. 18 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1982 EDITION OP THE
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AS AMENDED. SAID CODE TO BE KNOWN AS
THE IOWA CITY BUILDING CODE. (passed and adopted)
j Comment: The Board of Building Appeals met and reviewed the
1982 Uniform Building Code and applicable state law. The
Board recommended Code changes substantially similar to
existing amendments presently in force.
Action:Y �i0n9 QJ
Item No. 19 - ADJOUR oft
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 27, 1984
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule
January 28, 1984
7:30 P.M.
- Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
imeewtive Ses --
PENDING LIST
-Saturday
Priority A:
Space Needs for City Operations
8:00 A.M.
- 12:30
P.M. Public Library, Room A
Iowa Avenue Bridge Project - Temporary Foot Bridge
8:00
A.M. -
Review
Program Division Budget Proposals
10:00
A.M. -
Review
FY 85-89 Capital Improvement Program
Duty/Procedure Changes - Housing and Inspection Services
January 30, 1984
Lower Ralston Creek Parcels - Use and Configuration
Congregate Housing Development Alternatives
Discuss Request for TV Tower Approval
Discuss Newspaper Vending Machines - Downtown
Monday
5:30 P.M.
Meeting
of the City Council Rules Committee -
Conference Room
5:30
P.M. -
Review
Resources Conservation Commission Bylaw
Changes
5:40
P.M. -
Discuss
Council Abstentions
5:50
P.M. -
Discuss
Design Review Committee
6:30 - 9:15 P.M. Informal Council Meeting - Conference Room
6:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters
6:45 P.M. - Discuss Parking Study
7:30 P.M. - Final decisions on Human Services Agencies funding for FY 85
8:00 P.M. - Final budget review and decisions
8:45 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports
9:00 P.M. - Executive Session
January 31, 1984 Tuesday
7:30 P.M.
- Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
imeewtive Ses --
PENDING LIST
Priority A:
Space Needs for City Operations
Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Franchise
Iowa Avenue Bridge Project - Temporary Foot Bridge
Discuss Amendments to Non -Discrimination Ordinance (February)
Board of Trustees for Police and Fire Retirement and Civil
Service Commission
IRB Policy - Housing
Priority 8:
Duty/Procedure Changes - Housing and Inspection Services
Lower Ralston Creek Parcels - Use and Configuration
Congregate Housing Development Alternatives
Discuss Request for TV Tower Approval
Discuss Newspaper Vending Machines - Downtown
Traffic Signals - Flashing Mode
Mandatory Parkland Dedication
Forestry Plan
City Employees on Boards and Commissions
Priority C:
Housing Inspection Funding Policy
Housing Fiarket .Analysis Recommendations