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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 14, 1984
Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 8/14/84, 7:30 PM at the Civic Center. Mayor
McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Erdahl,
McDonald, Strait. Absent: Zuber. Staffinembers present: Melling, Jansen, Karr,
Franklin, Lundell, Vitosh, Hauer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape
84-C61, Side 2, 144 -End; 84-C63, Sides 1 and 2, 1 -End.
Mayor McDonald proclaimed August 18, 1984, as Knights of Columbus Tootsie /50.2
Roll Sale Day.
The Mayor announced the addition of one item to the Consent Calendar:/`593
motion approving liquor license for Mama's Bar, 5 S. Dubuque Street. Moved by
Strait, seconded by Baker, that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
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Approval of Official Council Actions of the reg. mtg., 7/31/84, as
published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation Ed
Conn. -5/14/84; Charter Review Comm. -7/9/84; Bd. of Library Trus -l'
tees -7/26/84; Parks and Rec. Comm. -7/11/84; Airport Zoning Comm. -7/25/84 8 sa
8/1/84; Riverfront Comm. -6/6/84; Committee on Community Needs n
Comm. -7/17/84; Historic Preservation Comm. -5/16/84, 6/13/84, 7/11/84.
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Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for
George's Buffet, Inc. dba George's Buffet, 312 Market Street. Approving/5'/2
Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Micky's Ltd. dba Micky's, 11 S.6-1-3
Dubuque. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Plamor/5/1f
Bowling, Inc. dba Plamor Bowling, Inc., 1555 First Avenue. Approving Class
C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Cardan, Inc. dba Joe's Place, 115/
Iowa Avenue. Approving Class A Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Loyal
Order of Moose Lodge /1096 dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge /1096, 2910/s/6
Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for/Y77
John's Grocery, Inc. dba John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market. Approving
Class C Beer Permit for Rosalie Vitosh dba Russ' Standard, 305 N. Gilbert.4157Y
Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc./S/9'
dba Hy -Vee Food Store it and Drugtown 81, 501 Hollywood Blvd. Approving 14
day Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for St. Mary's Roman CatholicL3-zD
Church dba St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 2150 Rochester Avenue.
Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Mid -City Hoteli5r2/
Associates dba Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque. RES. 84-226, Bk. 83,.5 z
p. 807, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 84-227, BK. 83, P. 808, DANCING
PERMITS. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Mama's/5
Ltd. dba Mama's Bar, 5 S. Dubuque.
Motions: Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use
of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Iowa -Illinois GasZ�
and Electric Company for Highway N6 and 218 at Hawkins Drive to Rocky Shore
Drive. Authorizing the City Engineer to sign an application for use of
highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Northwestern Bell/ -5--24
Telephone Company for Highway Al South and Mormon Trek Boulevard.
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Correspondence: Daniel F. Nolan requesting to purchase the west half
of Beldon Avenue from Willis Drive to Oakridge Avenue.
Lee Copenhaver and Stephen West of the Iowa City Community BandJtx41E
referred to Parks & Ret. Director. Jeff Davidson regarding "bug zappers"./5;-?f?
Dan and Martha Holm regarding "bug zappers". Glenn D. Shoemaker regarding?, -40r
consultant selection process. Claude and Loretta Tomlinson regarding -
problem caused by air conditioning units. Daniel L. Bray regarding�3
sidewalks, referred to PW Dir. AFSCME Council 61 stating intention to open 9�¢
negotiations, City Mgr. will reply. Memoranda from Civil Service Commis-
sion submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions:/s3s
Police Officer -first list; Police Officer - second list.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Knights of
Columbus to offer Tootsie Rolls for sale in the Central Business District
on 8/18/84, approved. V.F.W. Post 3949 to offer Buddy Poppies for sale oN53
9/7 and 9/8/84, approved. Kathy Mitchell for the use of Blackhawk Minipark:4 3 _
to register voters every Saturday from 8/25/84 thru 10/27/84, approved.
Riley Grimes for the use of Blackhawk Minipark to register voters Monday/s39
thru Friday from 9/1/84 thru 10/12/84, from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM,
approved. Chamber of Commerce to hold the Annual Bed Races on 9/7/84,75#0_
approved. Sherry L. King for the Regina Fall Festival Run to be held/9v/
9/1/84, approved. Frank Rochwick, Jr., for permission to picket in front
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of the Firestone Store for a period of thirty days, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 9/11/84 on
an ordinance to amend the flood hazard overlay zone, Section 36-31(c) to adopt/03
new flood maps and a new flood insurance study. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Baker, to defer indefinitely consideration of
a resolution approving the preliminary and final Large Scale Non -Residential
Development (LSNRD) plan for R -Plaza, Phase 2, located at 463 Highway 1 West2E#_1/
The Mayor stated this would allow time for the City Attorney to review recent
correspondence from the FAA. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani-
mously, 6/0, Zuber absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance to amend the Tree
Regulations, Section 36-72 of the Zoning Ordinance, be given first vote for/ _T'
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to amend the
off-street parking requirements to include provisions for traffic islands, be/541
given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to amend the
definitions sections of the Zoning Ordinance to include a definition oiL-S 7
planting area, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring that ordi-
nances 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. 84-3196, Bk.
23, pp. 186-190, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO BRING THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE INTO COMPLIANCE WITH RECENT STATE LEGISLATION REGARDING MANUFACTURED
HOUSING, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance to rezone property
at 624 S. Gilbert Street from CI -1 to CC -2, be given first vote for passage
Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. Staffinember Franklin and
Atty. David Poula, representing the applicant, appeared. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 4/2/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Ambrisco, Baker, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Dickson, Erdahl. Absent: Zuber.
A public hearing was held on Intention to Issue Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds (Southgate Development Company, Inc. Project). No one appeared
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-228, Bk. 83, pp.
809-815, ADJOURNING TO AUGUST 28, 1984, THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE DECISION
WHETHER OR NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE ON NOT TO EXCEED $3
MILLION AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS
(SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWAl;a:/
AND CHANGING THE NAME OF THE DEVELOPER AND OWNER OF THE PROJECT TO SOUTHGATE
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Ernie Lehman, President of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared and requested
Council consideration of a joint venture with the Chamber to help finance
renovation of either Bates Field Track at City High or the West High Track to
insure hosting the 1985 Junior Olympics, in the event the University could not/SS._z
guarantee a track before September 15th. The money would be reimbursed by the
School District. Council directed staff to research the matter with the
Chamber. John Johnston, associate pastor of Good News Bible Church, appeared/5:63
requesting Council explore possible amendments to the zoning ordinance that
would allow his Church to continue their group homes. The City Attorney will
research this matter, report to Council at an informal session, and Council
will refer the matter to Planning and Zoning if so inclined. Moved by Erdahl,
seconded by Strait, to accept all correspondence submitted by Good News Bible 153
Church into the record. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Zuber absent.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Board of Appeals - one/5-6-5
vacancy for a five-year term ending 12/31/89. Board of Examiners of Plumbers -s5-4.
one vacancy for a master plumber for a two-year term ending 12/31/86. Sr. 55
Center Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending 12/31/87. Resources
Conservation Comm. - four vacancies for three-year terms ending 1/1/88. These
appointments will be made at the 9/24/84 meeting of the City Council.
Councilmember Strait requested a proclamation be prepared for the next/ss
Council meeting to acknowledge the Olympic success of the wrestling and
basketball teams. Baker noted the promotion of Karin Franklin to Senior2SG o
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Planner and applauded the choice. Baker questioned whether a sign permit was
necessary for the sign in front of the Cliff Apartments. Staff will investi-./So/
gate. Ambrisco noted the high number of damage claims due to accidents under
the low railroad bridge on Iowa Avenue and requested staff explore additional/SGS
warning signs or devices. Dickson noted the first employee newsletter and/.563
questioned authorship. Asst. City Mgr. Helling replied that the Human Rela-
tions Department had compiled the newsletter, but plans for other departments
submitting material in the future. Baker asked if copies of the AFSCME/5-15//
newsletter could be sent to Council also.
Recommendations of the Resources Conservation Commission noted as follows:
The consultant employed by the City to evaluate the Sewage Systems Facilities/5-105,
Plan be directed to conduct a feasibility study regarding the capture, scrub-
bing, and use of methane gas generated at the treatment facility, to be used by
the City or sold to another user, possibly the University of Iowa.
Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: (1)
The Committee on Community Needs recommends to the City Council that it pursue
the acquisition of Miller/Orchard Park pending the sale of Elm Grove Park. This
topic was discussed at the 7/30/84, informal Council meeting. (2) The
Committee wishes to inform the Council of its concern at the lack of progress/54-4
of the congregate housing project. CCN will consider recommending reallocation
of these funds in the near future. A report concerning progress by the
Congregate Housing Coordinating Committee has been scheduled for discussion at
the August 13th informal Council meeting. (3) The Committee on Community
Needs recommends the adoption of the 1985-86 Community Development Plan.
Action was taken at the July 31st City Council meeting.
Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission noted as follows: The
City property adjoining the Lily Miller estate on South Dodge be retained, and/5,47
recommended to the City Council not to purchase the Miller property for
$96,000.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-229, Bk. 83, pp.
816-823, ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR
THE PAYMENT THEREOF; FOR THE 1983 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS (LYON'S 2ND ADDITION)./ -54Y
Baker requested a memo re the location and funding of this project. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-230, Bk. 83, p. 824,
SETTING PARKING RATES FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM. Finance Director SG
Vitosh appeared for discussion. Individual Councilmembers expressed their
views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
825-854, ed MODIFYING1THEeConded URBAN RENEWAL Strait,
FOR adopt
PROJ CT BIOWA1R-114 (SEVENTH/6-70
RESOLUTION). Staffinember Hauer present for discussion. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Lounci+ Hccivirses
August 14, 1984
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Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 84-232, Bk. 83, p. 855,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR 14 SECTION 8
EXISTING HOUSING CERTIFICATES AND REQUESTING FUNDS, Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing 9/11/84, on
an application for 14 Section 8 Existing Housing Certificates, Affirmative s
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 84-233, Bk. 83, pp,
856-857, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE REVISED ANNUAL/s73
CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT, Section 8 Housing. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Mov
seconded
858-859, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGNiAND,to THE CITYtCLERK TO ATTES7Bk.
AN8AMEND-
MENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT, INC, Affirmative roll
I call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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j Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-235, Bk. 83, pp,
860-862, APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE UNITED STATES POSTAL
SERVICE AUTHORIZING POLICE PERSONNEL TO GO UPON FEDERAL PROPERTY FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to defer for two weeks a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with von Briesen and /576
Redmond, S.C., by Steven B. Rynecki, for Labor Negotiation Services. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-236, Bk. 83, pp,
863-864, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY85
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR1577
THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to adjourn 9:30 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent.
JOHN MCDO LD, M R
ATTEST:
MARIAN K. KARR, C1TY CLER
City of Iowa city
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 3, 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. Financing of Central Business District Projects - Parking and
Human Services 1,579
b. Clear Creek Investment CompanySY6
c. Newspaper Vending Machines / xU
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager and the Broadband Telecommunications
Specialist regarding cablecasting of informal Council meetings.
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding spraying program for
mosquito control. /5 93
Material from Ms. Vida Brenner regarding "bug zappers." /S 8
Memorandum from the City Manager and the Fire Chief regarding Fire
Department organizational analysis recommendations.
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding the June expenditure listing.
Memorandum from the Finance Director and the Parking Systems Supervisor
regarding parking on Block 64-1A.
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade
b. Engineering Inspection Selection Procedure - Rochester Avenue
Storage Tank
c. Highway 1 and Highlander Drive
Copy of notice regarding meeting with plumbing contractors.
Memorandum from the Human Rights Commission regarding Fair Housing
Assistance Training Program. S .Z
PERB Ruling on Senior Center Program Specialist position.
Article: "Bill would exempt cities from paying in antitrust cases." �5
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 10, 1984
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald to President Freedman regarding the
Junior Olympics.
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding tour of Downtown
Holiday Inn.
Memoranda from JCCOG:
a. Expansion of Dubuque Street Ramp
b. Charter Coach Request
c. Council Referral - Mormon Trek and Melrose Avenue Intersection
Memorandum from the Director of Human Relations regarding City Employee
Newsletter.
Monthly report of the Police Department for July
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 3, 1984
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Informal agendas and meeting schedule.
15 78
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Financing of Central Business District Projects - Parking and
Human Services L579
b. Clear Creek Investment Company 80
c. Newspaper Vending Machines
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager and the Broadband Telecommunications
Specialist regarding cablecasting of informal Council meetings. 157.7-
Memorandum
58zMemorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding spraying program for
mosquito control. AW
Material from Ms. Vida Brenner regarding "bug zappers." S
Memorandum from the City Manager and the Fire Chief regarding Fire
Department organizational analysis recommendations.
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding the June expenditure listing
Memorandum from the Finance Director and the Parking Systems Supervisor
regarding parking on Block 64-1A.
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade
b. Engineering Inspection Selection Procedure - Rochester Avenue
Storage Tank
c. Highway 1 and Highlander Drive
Copy of notice regarding meeting with plumbing contractors.
Memorandum from the Human Rights Commission regarding Fair Housing
Assistance Training Program. S .z
PERB Ruling on Senior Center Program Specialist position.
Article: "Bill would exempt cities from paying in antitrust cases." �S `
Calendar for August, 1984 1594a