HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-07-31 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
July 31, 1984
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/31/84, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic
Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco,
Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers
present: Berlin, Helling, Boyle, Karr, Knight, Hauer, Farmer, Hencin.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 84-058, Side 1, 425 -End, Side 2,
1 -End; 84-C61, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2, 1-244.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, 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 reg. mtg., 7/17/84,
as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City Council Rules -3/ _
Comm. -7/17/84; Joint City/County - 6/27/84; Housing Comm. spec. mtg./-:17r
- 6/12/84; Civil Service Comm. - 6/9/84, 6/11/84, 6/12/84, 6/14/84,
6/16/84; Planning d Zoning Comm. - 6/7/84, 7/5/84; Housing Appeals
Bd. - 6/12/84; Human Rights Comm. - 5/30/84, 6/25/84; Urban Environ-
ment Ad Hoc Comm. - 7/10/84; Broadband Telecomn. Comm. -5/15/84, d
5/22/84, 5/29/84, 6/26/84. - �to6 4a,6
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Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit
and Sunday Sales for Robert D. Finley dba Bob's University Shell / d i
1910 S. Gilbert. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for
Osco Drug, Inc. dba Osco Drug Store, 201 S. Clinton. Approving Class/4129,
C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Harold Dickey dba Dickey's /sed 9
Sav-A-Lot, 1213 S. Gilbert Court. Approving Class C Beer Permit and
Sunday Sales for Voss Petroleum Company of Iowa City, Iowa, dba/0/0
Discount Ban's Shell, 933 S. Clinton. Approving Class C Liquor
License and Sunday Sales for Cedar River Pasta Company, Inc. dbaL44/�
Carlos O'Kelley's, 1411 Waterfront Drive. Approving Class C Liquor
License and Sunday Sales for Senor Pablas Ltd. dba Senor Pablos Ltd.,
830 First Avenue. Approving Class C Beer/Wine License and Sunday
Sales for Leo D. Eastwood dba Maid -Rite Restaurant, 1700 First/
/ 3
Avenue. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Richard
Paul dba Lotito's Pizza Ltd., 321 S. Gilbert. RES. 84-210, Bk. 83, p.
690, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. /s
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $3,613,420.03 1,116
for the period of June 1 thru June 30, 1984, as recommended by the
Finance Director, subject to audit. Authorizing the City Engr. to./'f/ 9
sign an application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities
accommodation -to Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company for Highway
1, north approximately 300 feet south of Howard Johnson's Drive.
Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for use of highway / /_P_
right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Plum Grove Acres at
Highway 1, north approximately 600 feet north of the driveway for
NCS.
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Resolutions: RES. 84-211, Bk. 83, pp. 691-694, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE 1983 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS (LYON'S 2nd ADDITION) ASSESS -./V/2
MENT PROJECT OF AHRENS CONSTRUCTION OF HARPER, IOWA FOR $97,560.90.
RES. 84-212, Bk. 83, pp. 695-697, AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF BYLAWS FOR/,/ -7,0
THE IOWA CITY COMMITTEE ON C014MUNITY NEEDS.
Correspondence: Charter Coaches, Inc, of Cedar Rapids regarding
the possibility of establishing a commuter service between Cedar
Rapids and Iowa City and utilizing the downtown transit interchange
Employees of Cartwrights regarding the condition of the street at 20;/,/.?.z
and 210 Lafayette, requesting that this location
be added to the list of streets to be oiled, referred to the Public �z 3
Works Dept. Shoemaker 8 Haaland regarding engineering services for
the Rochester Avenue reservoir, memo from the Public Works Director
is included in Council material and the City Mgr. will respond after
Council discusses the memo. Letters regarding "bug zappers" from:_
Cynthia Nichols, Vida Brenner, Robert Burchfield, Dick and Lori
Parrott, Elias Zaharias. Charles Mullen requesting the City's/� ?5
consent to vacate a portion of Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part III,
referred to Planning staff for processing and referral to the
Planning and Zoning Comm. Memoranda from the Civil Service Commis-
sion submitting certified lists of applicants for the following /i/.?G
positions: Maintenance Worker I/Refuse Division; Building Inspector
-Plumbing/HIS; Associate Planner/PPD; Maintenance Worker I/Refuse 14,2r
Division; Mass Transit Operator/Transit; Engineering Techni- &,7 9
cian/Engineering Division. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer /V 3
regarding: Stop sign on Southgate Avenue at Keokuk Street; Parking
prohibition on Orchard Street; Yield sign on Roberts Road on Bartelt 1��—
Road; Yield sign at Roberts Road and Westwinds Drive; Stop sign at /43sz
the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Sheridan Avenue; No Right Turn 3s
on Red from Prentiss at Gilbert. Thomas Feldbush regarding supple -14136
mental funding request of Nelson Adult Center. .�
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: David
Trawick for the use of Blackhawk l4inipark on 7/20 b 21/84 to register4</ 39
voters and to collect signatures for the Nuclear Freeze Movement,
approved. Diane Pepetone for the use of Blackhawk Minipark on
7/21/84 for a bakesale to benefit Mark IV Neighborhood Center,
approved. Ms. Anne Barcus for the use of Grantwood Street between
California and Gleason for a neighborhood picnic on 7/22/84, ap-
proved. Chamber of Comnerce for the use of streets and sidewalks for
Sidewalk Days, 7/20 8 21/84, approved. Timothy Ganske for permission 14113
to picket in front of the Emna Goldman Clinic on 7/21/84, approved.
Procter and Gamble for the use of streets for a footrace on 7/14/84, /4 u
it
approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The denial of a sound variance of the Noise Ordinance for Sigma Chi
Fraternity was discussed. Terrence Brown, Sigma Chi Derby Chair, appeared
and requested Council set a public hearing on the matter. After discus-
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sion, moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for
8/14/84 to hear the appeal of the fraternity. The Mayor declared the
motion defeated, 0/6, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for
8/28/84 on proposed amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance/44Z
which establish a Certificate of No Material Effect and modify the
procedures for designating historic districts. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for
8/28/84 on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding theme
provisional use language for dwellings in the CB2 zone. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for
8/28/84 on a proposed amendment to Section 36-88 of the Zoning Ordinance '/44,00
amendment of the ordinance, to bring the procedures therein into compli-
ance with recent state legislation amending Chapter 414 of the Iowa Code.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
A public hearing was held on amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to
bring the Iowa City Municipal Code into compliance with recent State Ig -4-9
legislation regarding manufactured housing. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property at 624
S. Gilbert Street from CI -1 to CC -2. David Poula, attorney for the SD
purchaser, and Ken O'Donnell, realtor for the purchaser, appeared to
answer questions. Staffinember Knight present for discussion.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-213, Bk. 83, pp.
698-700, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF BDI 5TH ADDITION LOCATED AT THE / 5/
NORTHERNMOST END OF HEINZ ROAD, contingent on approval of legal papers.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Erdahl absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-214, Bk. 83,
DEVE701 LOPM NT APPROVING
(LSNRD)HEPLAN FIN PHARMACEUTICAL RY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT NON-RESIDENTIAL
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LOCATED ON LOT ONE OF BDI 5TH ADDITION Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-215, Bk. 83,
p. 702, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1453DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR H.P. SMITH COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Public hearing was held on amendments to the Urban Renewal Plan.
Ernie Lehman, representing the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, appeared re
the Blackhawk inipark and urged
uest
the Paul -Helen 14Bldg. owners app Council
aisedand aovalue assessed to the have the easement eproperty �5
owners of the building.
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Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to defer indefinitely the
public hearing on proposed signage easement agreement between the City of
Iowa City and Dr. Harry A. Johnson, Jr., dba Mid -City Hotel Associates
-Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl
absent.
Public hearing was held re acquiring and operating ten (10) dwelling
units pursuant to the United States Housing Act of 1937. Strait ques-
tioned if name, locations, and estimated costs had to be known and/�S/o
discussed at this time. The City Mgr. stated that no locations would be
pursued until the application was approved. A memo would be sent to
Council to clarify this matter. No one appeared.
Public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract �4/S%
and cost estimate for the construction of sanitary sewer improvements.
-Sewer System Rehabilitation. No one appeared.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-216, Bk. 83,
p. 703, ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - SEWER SYSTEM/_S-57
REHABILITATION AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED UNTIL 10:00 A.M. ON THE
21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 1984. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Leonard Yeggy, 840 St. Anne's Drive, appeared and raised concerns re Aff
spraying of chemicals and herbicides. Staff will contact the County Health
Department re the concerns. Glenn Shoemaker, Shoemaker and Haaland, /y40
appeared re his letter on the Council agenda Consent Calendar regarding
engineering services for the Rochester Avenue Reservoir project. Mr.
Shoemaker questioned the City bidding procedures. Staff will send
material to the Herbert Hoover Engineering Society for review.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Riverfront Comm. - one
vacancy for a three-year term for a representative of the University of/�/
Iowa. This appointment will be made at the 9/11/84 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Zuber thanked Press Citizen reporter John Campbell for/0-2—
the
or/yC-2—the fine job in service to the city with his stories and wished him well
in his new job in Rochester, New York. Councilmember Baker questioned if/2-L3
the gift of land around Sturgis Corner had been resolved. Asst. City
Atty. Boyle reported the matter would be discussed in the fall. Baker
reported on the Environmental Committee and requested public input re any
areas of the City that should be preserved in their natural habitat.
Councilmember Ambrisco asked when the landscaping around the Mercy.
Hospital parking lot would be complete. The City Mgr. reported that
plantings would be done in the fall. Councilmember Dickson asked that the/4(06
Environmental Committee include 624 S. Gilbert as an area for discussion.
Asst. City Atty. Boyle reported that a lawsuit had been filed against
the City by Plaza Centre One and that Atty. John Hayek will represent the. 41G
City in this matter.
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The recommendations of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission
noted as follows: (1) The BTC approved a prioritized list of conditions
for approval of sale. This matter has been considered by the City
Council. (2) The BTC approved a change in its bylaws calling for election
of officers on 3/13 or at the first regular meeting following appointment
by Council. The amended bylaws will be forwarded to the Rules Committee
for approval.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait,
704-705, ORDERING PREPARATION OF FINAL
FOR THE 1983 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS (LYON'S
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
declared the resolution adopted.
to adopt RES. 84-217, Bk. 83, pp.
PLAT AND SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS
2ND ADDITION) ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
6/O, Erdahl absent. The Mayor
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 84-218, Bk. 83,
pp. 706-709, APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR IMPROVEMENTSZV %y
(TANGLEWO00/VENTURA/ST. ANNE'S DRIVE SPECIAL PAVING ASSESSMENT). Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl absent and Baker abstaining.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-219, Bk. 83,
p. 710, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FY85 BRIDGE PAINTING PROGRAM TO ±z
OAIRYLAND IMPROVEMENT CO., INC OF COTTAGE GROVE, WISCONSIN, $23,626.38.
City Engr. Farmer reported that the Melrose Avenue bridge, the Woolf
Avenue bridge, and the Johnson Street bridge would be included with this
project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-220, Bk. 83, p.
711, AWARDING CONTRACT BID FOR THE REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERT AT_&_/'Z
FIRS AVENUE AND NORTHEAST BRANCH OF RALSTON CREEK PROJECT TO IOWA CULVERT
BUILDERS, INC. OF SIGOURNEY, IOWA for $160,167.72. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco,
ing parking at all times from east side
Burlington Street to railroad r -o -w. The
defeated, 1/5, with the following divisi
Baker. Nays: Dickson, McDonald, Strai
Erdahl.
to adopt a resolution prohibit- ����
of South Johnson Street from
Mayor declared the resolution
on of roll call vote. Ayes:
t, Zuber, Ambrisco. Absent:
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-221, Bk. 83, pp.
712-722, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $900,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE
BONDS (JACKSON SQUARE ASSOCIATES PROJECT) SERIES 1984, WITH THE PROCEEDS llr-Le
FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO BE LOANED TO JACKS0N SQUARE ASSOCIATES, AN
IOWA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING ALL OR A PORTION OF
THE COST OF ACQUIRING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING LAND, BUILDINGS AND IM-
PROVEMENTS SUITABLE FOR USE AS A 27 UNIT HOUSING COMPLEX FOR THE ELDERLY;
THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST TO SECURE SAID BONDS;
THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE; THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A DEED RESTRICTIONS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND JACKSON SQUARE ASSOCIATES; TILE ASSIGNMENT
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BY THE CITY TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE RIGHTS AND INTEREST OF THE CITY IN AND
TO SAID REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND SAID LOAN AGREEMENT; THE SALE OF SAID.H7.5
BONDS; APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE; AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-222, Bk. 83,
pp. 723-726, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED ACCESS EASEMENT FOR URBAN/4671/0
RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1b (HOTEL SITE). The City Mgr. noted that this easement
reduced the air rights from 25 ft. to 16 ft. Hotel representatives had
been contacted re the amended easement and indicated they might not favor
the change. However, no specific reason had been received by staff prior
to the meeting this evening. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-223, Bk. 83,
pp. 727-730, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 84-141 AND ADOPTING A NEW RESOLUTION 1117 7
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR OPERATION OF OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS BY
BUSINESSES LICENSED UNDER CHAPTER 123 OF THE CODE OF IOWA. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted. (Beer Gardens)
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-224, Bk. 83,
pp. 731-805, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO AMEND THE LOW INTEREST_/ 7f
LOAN AND FORGIVABLE LOAN MANUALS FOR THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM.
Staffinember Hencin noted the age limit would be 62 and would comply with
other federal programs. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to defer for two weeks
consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City 7
Clerk to attest the FY85 agreement between the City of Iowa City and the
City of University Heights for the provision of transit service within the
corporate limits of University Heights. The Mayor declared the motion to
defer carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-225, Bk. 83,
p. 806, ADOPTING THE 1985-86 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMUNITY / �O
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CERTIFY THAT THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY HAS DEVELOPED A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring that
ordinances must 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 the first and second consideration and vote be waived and
that ORD. 84-3195, Bk. 23, pp. 184-185, AMENDING SECTION 23-72(b) OF THE
CITY CODE REGARDING IMPOUNDMENT OF BICYCLES, be voted on for final passage
at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by
Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
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Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adjourn, 9:45 P.M. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 20, 1984.
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Informal agendas and meeting schedule.
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Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Phase II, Waste Water Plan Alternative Study plus copy of three stu
b. Annual Report
Copy of letter from City Manager to publishers of newspapers which are vended
S
ed
in Iowa City.
Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding Dubuque Street and Ridge Road
intersection.
Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding
supplemental funding requests, Emergency Shelter and Nelson Adult Center. J VY %
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding funding of Shamrock/Arbor
Storm Sewer Project. 14zf 9
Memorandum from the Legal staff regarding application of franchise fee to
sale of cable franchise.�f/ 8 7
Copy of letter from Federal Emergency Management Agency to Mayor McDonald
regarding flood plain management. tlU
Letter from Robert B. Ogesen with enclosed copy of remarks made at the
July 3 Council meeting regarding the Iowa -Illinois franchise. zy 9/
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 27, 1984
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development:
a. 5 Sturgis Corner Drive
b. House File 456
Memorandum from JCCOG Senior Planner regarding CDBG Human Services Buildin
Score and Rating Information. /491
Memorandum from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services regarding
property at 1121 East Burlington. 9S
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. Council Referral - Wales/Seventh Avenue/Friendship L
b. Council Referral - YIELD Sign at Clapp Street/Jefferson Street 1,1197
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding .beer/liquor Sunday sales/
conditional approval for The Sports Column.
Letter from the Convention and Visitors Bureau regarding update of goals,
accomplishments and fiscal 1985 budget.
Letter from Gary G. Gerlach, President and Publisher of the Des Moines
Register, regarding newspaper vending machines. / Oo
Minutes of staff meetings of July 11 and July 18, 1984. LSo
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 20, 1984 .
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Informal agendas and meeting schedule.
/gez
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Phase II, Waste Water Plan Alternative Study plus copy of three stud'
b. Annual Report
Copy of letter from City Manager to publishers of newspapers which are vended
in Iowa City.
Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding Dubuque Street and Ridge Road
intersection.
Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regardin '
supplemental funding requests, Emergency Shelter and Nelson Adult Center.
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding funding of Shamrock/Arbor
Storm Sewer Project.
Memorandum from the Legal staff regarding application of franchise fee to
i 9
sale of cable franchise.
Copy of letter from Federal Emergency Management Agency to Mayor McDonald
regarding flood plain management. L16)
Letter from Robert B. Ogesen with enclosed copy of remarks made at the /� 9/
July 3 Council meeting regarding the Iowa -Illinois franchise.