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Home My WebLink About1992-07-07 Minutes numbered Iowa City City Council, reg. mtg" 7:30 p,m_ at the Civic Center, Mayor Courtney presiding, Councilmembcrs present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz. Kubby, Larson. McDonald (7:40), Novick, Absent: None. Staffmembcrs present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin. Fosse, Schmadeke. Yucuis, Doyle. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 92.66 and 92.67, Both Sides. _ Mayor's Youth Employment Program Awards were prescnted by the Mayor and Program Director _ 1 t/~:3 Peg McElroy Frascr in three categories, Assisting the presenters were Linda Miller, Programs Coordinator and Mick Bowers, Program Specialisl Outstanding Enrollees honored were: Natalie Cronk. Youm Apprenticeship & Career Exploration; Dixie Bockenstedt, Transition Program; Amy Cain, In-School; Scils. Falanga & Mwamini Sula. Honored Worksite Supervisors: leery Nixon, City of Iowa City Production Asst./Cable TV: Samantha Scott, Disc JockcylKRNA Radio; Lori Powell, Community Education Center!Day Care Center, Marcia Ceaser, City of Iowa City, Accounts Payable/Accounting Div.: Joyce Freestone, United Action For Youth, SecretarytReceptionist; Robbie Albertsaon, Holiday Inn/Housekceping Director. Recipients of the 1992 Prcsidents Award are Carol Thompson and Sally Murray of the Department of Social Services. The Mayor proclaimed July 12-18, 1992 as THERAPEUTIC WEEK. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, that the following items and recommendations in the Conscnt Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of 6(22192 and me regular mceting of 6!23192, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutcs of Boards and Commissions: P&R Comm. - 6/10192; Bd. of Adjustment - 6/10192; P&Z Comm. - 6/18192; Civil Scrvice Comm. - 6/19192; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. . 5(20192. Pennit Motions: Approving a Special Oass C Liquor License for Pamela Io Sabin, dba The Kitchen, 9 S. Dubuque Sl Approving a Class C Liquor License for New Walt's Ltd., dba Mcmories, 928 Maiden Lane. Approving a Oass C Liquor License for Field Housc, Inc" dba The Field House, III E. Collegc SI. Approving a Oass B Becr Pcnnit for Dubuquc Street Deli, Inc" dba Fries BBQ & Grill, 5 S. Dubuque SI. Approving a Oass C Beer Pcnnit for Sinclair Marketing Co" dba Sinclair Rctail #14025. 2153 Act Circlc. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Oldies, Inc., dba Golden Oldies, 1910 S, Gilbert Sl Approving a Oass C Liquor License for Six Twenty, Inc., dba 6:20, 620 S. Madison SI. Approving a Oass C Liquor License for Maxie's Inc., dba Maxie's. 1920 Keokuk SI. Approving a Temporary Outdoor Service Area for Maxie's, 1920 Keokuk. RES. 92.193. Bk. 108, p. 193, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS. RES, 92.194, Bk. 108, p. 194, ISSUING CIGARE'ITE PERMITS, Resolutions, Bk. 108: RES, 92.195, p.195, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR HICKORY HILL RIDGE SUBDIVISION. RES. 92-196, p. 196, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR t </ f2- THE OAKLAND CEMETERY RETAINING WALL REHABILITATION PROJECT. RES. 92- 197, p. 197, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT FOR 11f?.'l NORTH EXCESS FLOW AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AND SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES. RES, 92-198, p. 198, RELEASING AN /lfK1 EXISTING AND ACCEPTING A NEW STORM SEWER AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 177 AND 178 OF PEPPERWOOD ADDITION, PART 9 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF NEW EASEMENT AGREEMENT. RES, 92.199, p, 199, RELEASING AN EXISTING EASEMENT AND ll/f.5 ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A NEW STORM SEWER, DRAINAGE AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOT 11. BLOCK 1, CHAUTAUQUA HEIGHTS, Correspondence: Letters regarding the proposed lawn chemical ordinancc from: Dick & 11/((, Loni Parrou, Hamid Tewfik, and Terri Larson, Letters regarding proposed KirkwoodlL, Muscatine jlI17 .', \ ' I - - - - -, r. '\'-/ 't- -, I' 'I' i'.-t,; (I __I, ,.I' ,-,." ~ \' _ -!-,',' ~, I~ " .., I,g \~_ '\,J ..~. ',^ ,-.," I,,: ' '.', , ..... COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES July 7, 1992 11/& t/. 1'/1,,5 ~. N"q /'/7r> Int 1'17.2. 11/73 1'I7~ 11/7~ N7~ IV?7 In; ,v79 1'/8'0 Nil (. ~ Ot.:-l . - (1),":"'., '.;/ ,L,: ;;-t _ - / ' - ~; I J;. r ,. ,:1 . .V - I , 1_- ':. _,,' '. ~., :--'. '. -, ,. . Council Activities July 7, 1992 Page 2 project from: L. Weldon Decker, Mrs, Stephen Maxey, Paula Brandt, Gordon Mixdorf, L.B, Jonker, Jean James, H.R. Amidon, Earl Rodgers, Marjorie Wilhite, Nonna Cross, Memorandum from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified list of applicants for lhc position of firefighter. Memorandum from the Traffic Engr. regarding: parking prohibition on the north side of Court Sl. cast of Rose aUey; parking prohibition on Clallc St. at its intersection with Sheridan Ave.; pallcing prohibition on Oakland Ave. at its intersection with Sheridan Ave.; parking prohibition on Black Springs Circle. leiter from Teri Franks regarding traffic on Park Rd. Application for City Plaza Use Pennil: Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Center to set up table on City Plaza 6/21.7(3, approved. Anti.Racist Mobilization organization to set up table on City Plaza to distribute literature and, offer bultons for donations, approved. Cnrol deProsse to set up table on City Plaza 7/6, 7/8. for the purpose of soliciting signatures, approved. Hubbard Dianetics Foundation to set up table on City Plaza 7/6, m, 7/11, for the purpose of distributing literature and offering books for donations, approved. Senior Center to set up a table on City Plaza 7/31-8n for the purpose of selling raffle tickets, approved, Iowa City Ecumenical Peace Commiltee to use area around the Peace Pole on 819 for a commemorative service, approved. Application for Use of Sl/eets and Public Grounds: Anne Jennison to use Tracy Lane for a NeighborllOod Watch Dessert Potiuck on 7(2. approved. Councilmember Ambrisco questioned the criteria for individuals requesting use of City Plaza. The City Altorney reported that the procedure was currently under review. Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0. McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambriseo, to set a public hearing for 8/4192, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 36.27, Gencrallndustria1 (I-I) Zone, to pennit grain milling and processing as a provisional use(General Mills). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, Ml, McDonald absent Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to defer unlit the 8/4 Council meeting consideration of a resolution approving the preliminary and final plats of Westport Plaza, Iowa City. Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent. (McDonald arrived 7:40 p,m.) Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92.200, Bk. 108, p. 200" APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MOUNT PROSPECI' ADDITION PART V, lOW A CITY, lOW A, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANCILLARY AGREEMENT BETWEEN FRANTZ CONSTRUcrlON, INC" AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. IOWA CONCERNING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR MT. PROSPECI' ADDITION. PARTS V-VIII. Affinnative roll call vote unanimous. 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared me resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, fonn of conl/act and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City LandfiU Scale House Project. No one appeared. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92.201, Bk. 108, p. 201, APPROVING PLANS,SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACI' AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCI'ION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL SCALE HOUSE PROJECI'. ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECI'ING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 A,M. on 7(29192, Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, A public hearing was held regarding a $75,000 loan to United Action for Youth to aid in purchasing property at 422 Iowa Ave. No one appeared. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92.202, Bk. 108, p. 202, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACI'ION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF $75,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES, 1992, Jim Swaim, United Action Youth Director, thanked City Council and staff - ligg 11/99 /'/90 "jqt 'I~~~ 1'/9'/ /'195 i'/r~ 1m Nqf I'Iqq 1500 /501 150:1 f./j1J3 150</ /5/)5 150(; /507 151Jf' ...--- - -. -/.... ..... - ... - . r' - - - - f~- ~" !-- - :,t- I 't ,I': -.1' J ' k:,:, ,." }.'. I I ~'. " I" ~ .,',1.' . '. . . .' - '1 't. . '. . _ _ .~.., . , -- '. ,,". ,.>' -( '. .' Council Activities July 7. 1992 Page 3 for their efforts. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councibnembers prescnt. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 92-203. Bk. 108. p. 203, ~ AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNITED ACfION FOR YOUTH AND CITY OF lOW A CITY SECURING PARTIAL ANANCING FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 422 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: One vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3fl7/93 /510 on the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. This appoinbnent will be made at the 8/18/92 Council meeting. Councibnember Kubby requested an update on the lawn chemical ordinance from the Law School /5/1 Clinic. City Attorney will follow-up. Kubby invited citizens to attend a lawn chemical forum, 7/8. at 7:30 p,m,. in the Public Library. The City Attorney stated that the forum would be broadcast live on the cable library channel. Larson asked staff to research possible city regulation of unanswered car phones _151;). triggering the vehicle horn. In response to Novick, the City Manager reportcd on the installation of speed 15/3 humps on Lexington A venue. and stated mat item would be to Council within the year, Public Works Dir. Charles Sclunadeke present for discussion. Ambrisco noted the correspondence from Peppy's Ice 15/1 Cream regarding their intention to vend on City streets, and stated he had no objection. Horowitz 151 '1 referenced the green recycling pamphlets distributed City wide over the past week and suggested citizens solicit help in proper labeling of containers from school age children on summer vacation. Courtney noted 1.'11 ~ the letter from D.A.R.E, Officer Ockenfels recapping the past year's activities, noting the resounding success. and wished Officer Ockenfels well in her further expansion of the program. The City Manager reported that a cursol)' analysis of recent tax freeze legislation shows an 15 n approximate $200,000 shortfall within the City's general fund over the three year period. He stated adjusbnent recommendations will be prepared for Council consi~eration within the next few weeks. The City Attorney stated that a list has been prepared of pending items and Council discussion /51f will be scheduled in me near future to prioritize the items. Moved by Larson, seconded.by Ambrisco, to accept the recommendation of the Civil Service /s /1 Corom. that the Council approve the certified list for the position of firefighter, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0. all Councibnembers present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92-204, Bk. 108, p. 204. / 'i :26 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO ENTER INTO A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - AIR AND TRANSIT DIVISION FOR TRANSIT CAPITAL FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION UNDER SECfION 3 OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACf OF 1964, AS AMENDED, ICCOG Asst. Transportation Planner Kcvin Doyle present for discussion. Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. all Councibncmbers prescnt. The Mayor declared me resolution adopled. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz. to adopt RES. 92-205, Bk. 108, p. 205,. /5::1 I AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATIEST THE RELEASE OF TWO LIENS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2118 F STREET. Affirmative roll call vole unanimous, 7/0, all Councibnembers prescnt. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES, 92-206, Bk, 108. p. 206, 1501;J.. AUTHORIZING THE MA YOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A TIEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 IOWA AVENUE. Affirmative roll call vole unanimous. 7/0. all Couneilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES, 92.207. Bk, 108, p, 207, /5;;' i AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR LIBRARY SERVICE TO RURAL JOHNSON COUNTY, Affirmative roll call vole unanimous, 7/0. all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared _- , ~J _"' i - - - ,- -l !"': 'J' l,' -It;;. , _ ':' (" ,_LL - U, ><_ , )J, ':,"- " - ~ ..:,' , , , Council Activities July 7, 1992 Page 4 the resolution adopted, Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92-208, Bk. 108, p. 208, D1RECfING CITY STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN OF THE KIRKWOOD AVENUEILOWER MUSCATINE ROAD RECONSTRUCfION PROJECf as follows, (I) 37 foot width from Gilben Street 10 approximately 100 feet east of Gilben Street (three lanes), and (2) 31 foot width from approximately 195 feet east of Gilben Street to the cast lenninus of the project near Franklin Street. Within this segment of Kirkwood Avenue, lhrce lanes will be designated in the vicinity of the intersections with Dodge Street, Keokuk Street and Summit Street. City Engr. Rick Fosse present for discussion. Council noted their appreciation to the City Engr. and his staff for the time on this project. Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 610/1. Horowitz abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by McDonald. to adopt a resolution authorizing execution of an agreement in consideration of the location of public streets in northeast Iowa City between the City of Iowa City, Iowa and American College Testing (ACD. The following individuals appeared: Acr President Richard Ferguson: Mike Gatens, 2045 Dubuque Rd,; IOM Clancy, 2003 N. Dodge; Jeff Lmon, 2201 Dubuque Rd,; Don Gatens, Dubuque Rd.; Frank Boyd, 2511 Rochester Ave.: Charles Ruppen, 1406 Dubuque Rd" distributed a map of the area; Dean Hunter, 1460 N. Scott Blvd.: Joe Lehman, RR 5, Box 268: and Carn Campbell, 967 Evergreen a. Moved by Larson, seconded by Kubby, to defer consideration of the resolution for one week and schedule a special meeting on 7/14. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, Novick. Nays: McDonald, Ambrisco, Courtney, The Mayor announced that a special meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers on 7/14 for consideration of the resolution. Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92-209. Bk. 108, p, 209, ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR ASCAL YEAR 1993 FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY, at $60,132.80, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Larson. McDonald, Novick, Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Nays: Kubby. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz. that the rule requiring ordinances 10 be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be SUSpended, the first consideration and vote be waived, and that the ordinance amending Chapter 35. entitled "Vehicles for Hire," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to provide for the use and regulations of pedicabs, be given second vote for consideration at this time, Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Kubby. that the ordinance be given second consideration at this time. Affirmatlv~ roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Kubby, 10 adjourn 10:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembcrs present. DARREL G, COURTNEY, MAYOR ATIEST: MARIAN K, KARR, CITY CLERK ;' !{:J'! /S;)5 - /1).2(., /'ii17 \' 'h L ur~ -~;fHO,. _ "\:i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: June 26. 1992 TO: City Council (Memo for Record) FROM: City Manager RE: Ma teri a 1 Sent to Counci 1 Only Copy of letter from Mayor Courtney to the First Mennonite Church /5;;{rt expressing appreciation for a check for $200, Memorandum from the City Manager regarding pending development issues, I Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding appointment of new assistant 530 city attorney. Copy of letter from D,A,R,E. Officer regarding a recap of the past year's activities, /531 Copies of letters from: a. David E. Brown regarding Fitzgarrald Mandamus Case b, Procter & Gamble regarding delay of expansion project c. Iowa Interstate Railroad regarding relocation of corporate headquarters to Iowa City, d. Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding proposed fly ash dump site in Benton County. e. National Employee Health and Fitness regarding Corporate Challenge awards ' Agenda for June 30 meeting of Johnson County Board of Supervisors. 1537 /53;1.. '" . /5.35 153 Community Profil e for the Iowa Ci ty Area, 1992. 153? Proposed contract with Johnson County for library services, .1 Minutes of April 14, May 6, June 3 and June 19 meetings of the Library /5QO Contract Committee. - ~ - ii , ! .\ \ i . I ; , j , ., , ! I I : , '1 I I .,i 1,',