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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-08-04 Council minutes T ~ ~ .,- ~, OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. 716192 The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ . Cum41ative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City City Council, special meeting. July 6. 1992, at 9:15 p.m, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding. Councilmembers present: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby. Larson, McDonald, Novick. Absent: Ambrisco. Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public inspection when the transaction discussed is completed, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting, 9:55 p,m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk, S/DARRELl' C RTNE , .S./MARIAN K, KARR, CITY CLERK "~J-!!. ~/ Submitted for publication 7116/92 chnk\7.6Coun.nwl _."" 4.1'''''_- .--- -. --.. J__ w --:.;: - 4 !I "" :~. "1 , , ' -, I I , OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. 7/7/92 The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ , Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City City Council, reg, mtg" 7:30 p,m; at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick, Absent: None, Mayor's Youth Employment Program Awards were presented by the Mayor and Program Director Peg McElroy Fraser in three categories, Assisting the presenters were Linda Miller, Programs Coordinator and Mick Bowers, Program Specialist. Outstanding Enrollees honored were: Natalie Cronk, Youth Apprenticeship & Career Exploration; Dixie Bockenstedt, Transition Program; Amy Cain, In,School; Scils, Falanga & Mwamini Sula, Honored Worksite Supervisors: Jerry Nixon, City of Iowa City Production Asst./Cable TV; Samantha Scott, Disc Jockey/KRNA 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, Secretary/Receptionist; Robbie Albertsaon, Holiday Inn/Housekeeping Director. Recipients of, the 1992 Presidents Award are Carol Thompson and Sall'/ Murray of the Department of Social Services. The Mayor proclaimed July 12'18 as THERAPEUTIC WEEK, " Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Con,ent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Oft/cial Council Actions of the special meeting of 6/22 and the regular meeting of 6/23, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk, Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&R Comm. ' 6/10; Bd, of Adjustment. 6/10; P&Z Comm. . 6/18; Civil Service Comm, ' 6/19; Broadband Telecomm. Comm, ' 5/20. Permit Motions: Special Class C Liquor License for The Kitchen, 9 S, Dubuque St, Class C Liquor License for Memories, 928 Maiden lane, Class C Liquor license for The Field House, 111 E, College SI. Ciass B Beer Permit for Fries BBO & Grill, 5 S, Dubuque St, Class C Beer Permit for Sinclair Retail #14025, 2153 Act Circle, Class C Liquor License for Golden Oldies, 1910 S, Gilbert St. Ciass C liquor license for 6:20, 620 S. Madison St, Class C Liquor License for Maxie's, 1920 Keokuk St. Temporary Outdoor Service Area for Maxie's. 1920 Keokuk, RES. 92.193, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS. RES, 92,194, ISSUING CIGARmE PERMITS, Resolutions. RES, 92,195, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR HICKORY Hill RIDGE SUBDIVISION, RES. 92.196, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE OAKLAND CEMETERY RETAINING WALL REHABiliTATION PROJECT, RES. 92.197, ------- --..~. - .-.-"'..---. ----....., . -- -, Official Actions June 9, 1992 Page 2 I ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SUPPlEMENTAL CONTRACT FOR NORTH EXCESS FLOW AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AND SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES. RES, 92-198, RELEASING AN 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, RELEASING AN EXISTING EASEMENT AND ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A NEW STORM SEWER, DRAINAGE AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOT 11, BLOCK 1, CHAUT AUOUA HEIGHTS, Correspondence: Letters regarding the proposed lawn chemical ordinance from: Dick & Loni Parrott, Hamid Tewfik, and Terri Larson. Letters regarding proposed Kirkwood/L, Muscatine project from: L.Weldon Decker, Mrs. Stephen Maxey, Paula Brandt, Gordon Mixdorf,L.B, Jonker. Jean James, H,R, Amidon, Earl Rodgers, Marjorie Wilhite. Norma Cross. Memorandum from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified list of applicants for the position of firaflghter, Men'lolandum ri"JfIl the TiaHic Engr. regarding: parking prohibition on the north side of Court SI. east of Rose aliey; parking prohibition on Ciark St. at its intersection with Sheridan Ave.; parking prohibition on Oakland Ave. at its intersection with Sheridan Ave,; parking prohibition on Black Springs Circle, Letter from Teri Franks regarding traffic on Park Rd. Application for City Plaza Use Permit: Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Center to set up table on City Plaza 6121-713, approved, Anti,Racist Mobilization organization to set up table on City Plaza to distribute literature and offer buttons for donations, approved. Carol deProsse to set up table on City Plaza 716, 718, 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 7131.8n for the purpose of selling raffle tickets, approved. Iowa City Ecumenical Peace Committee to use area around the Peace Pole on 8/9 for a commemorative service, approved, Application for Use of Streets and P\Jblic Grounds: Anne Jennison to use Tracy Lane for a Neighborhood Watch Dessert Potluck on 712, approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for 8/4 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 36,27, Generallnduslrial (1,11 Zone, to permit grain ~ ., -- ...._._._........____..... ..._w_.._.._..... __r ._.........,._....--._.....'1 ~., I I , ' 1 i i , I , . I 1 I I i ".1 .. " 'I , , -, Official Actions June 9, 1992 Page 3 I milling and processing as a provisional use. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to defer until the 8/4 Councii meeting consideration of a resolution approving the pre'iminary and final plats of Westport Plaza, Iowa City, Iowa, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 92,200, APFROVING THE FINAL PlAT OF MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION PART V, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANCilLARY AGREEMENT BETWEEN FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION, INC" AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. IOWA CONCERNING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR MT, PROSPECT ADDITION, PARTS V. VIII, A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City landfill Scale House Project. Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 92-201. APPROViNG PlANS,SPECIFICATlONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFill SCALE HOUSE PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CiTY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TiME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 A.M, on 7/29/92, A public hearing was held regarding a $15,000 loan to United Action for Youth to aid in purchasing property at 422 Iowa Ave, Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 92-202, iNSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF A lOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF $75,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPIT AlLOAN NOTES, SERIES, 1992. Jim Swaim, United Action Youth Director, thanked City Councii and staff for their efforts. Moved and seconded to adnpt RES, 92,203. AUTHORIZING EXECUTION or AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH AND CITY OF IOWA CITY SECURING PARTIAL FINANCING FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 422 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: One vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/27/93 on the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. This appointment will be made at the 8/18 Councii meeting. Moved and seconded to accept the recommendation of the Civii Service Comm, that the Council approve the certified list for the position of firefighter, The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 92,204, 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 SECTION 3 OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED. I . .. -~.....,-_.. .... " ;;' wr - - - . -, Official Actions June 9, 1992 Page 4 I Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 92,205, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF TWO LIENS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2118 F STREET. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 92-206. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SiGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A TTESTTHE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 IOWA AVENUE, Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 92,207, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR LIBRARY SERViCE TO RURAL JOHNSON COUNTY. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 92-208, DIRECTING CITY ST AFFTO PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN OF THE KIRKWOOD AVENUE/LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Moved and seconded 10 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 IACT), The following individuals appeared: ACT President Richard Ferguson; Mike Gatens. 2045 Dubuque Rd.; John Clancy, 2003 N. Dodge; Jeff Larson, 2201 Dubuque -Rd.; Don Gatens, Dubuque Rd.; Frank Boyd, 2511 Rochester Ave.; Charles Ruppert, 1406 Dubuque Rd" distributed a map of Ihe area; Dean Hunter. 1460 N, Scott Blvd,; Joe Lehman. RR 5, Box 268; and Cam Campbell, 967 Evergreen Ct, Moved and seconded to defer consideration of the rc!;olution for one week and schedule a special meeting on 7/14, The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried, 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 and seconded to adopt RES, 92.209, ON UNCLASSiFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993 FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY. Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to 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, The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded that the ordinance be given second consideration at this time, The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:25 p.m, The Mayor declared the motion carried, A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk, s/DARREL G. s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK J1t~v> -1(, -KtA/!/ Submitted for publication 7/16/92 c!olk\7.7Coun,nwl ..\ J l"'~f.II/IoO'_!__I_l '- ....... ....- - ,. - ... ... ~ I .1 " I......., , I , ' -, OFFICIAL COUNCn. ACTIONS. 7/14/92 The cosl ot pubUshinglh< following proceeding. and claim. is S . Cumulative co'l for thi. c.lendv year for said publication i. S low. City City Counci~ 'peci.l mlg" 7:30 p.m. .e the Civic Center, Mayor Cowtney presiding, Councilmembetl !K"enl: Ambrisco, Courtney. Horowil2, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick, Absent None, The M.yor proclaimed 7/14 IS DA VlD & DONNA MORRELL DAY. Robert Slein. 2020 Ridgeway Dr,. reported the comments of Ih< MorroU', on the proclllJ11alion and the City !Xior 10 their departure on 7/13, Moved and seconded thaI the following ilem. and recommendations in the Consenl Calendar be recaived, or approved, andlor adopled as presented: Minules of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Librnry Trustees.6(25, Pennil Motions: Class C Liquor Licanse for Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn SI, Class B Beer Pennil for Dan'. Muslang Marke~ 933 S, Clinton, Class E Becr Pennil for Druglown #2. 1221 N, Dodge, Correspondence: Lelters regarding the proposed Kirlcwood/L. Muscaline project from: Judith Macy. Cathy Livingston, Roderic Lakes. Julia Blair, Craig & Roxanne Guslaveson, Carl & laVern Couch. David Whiling. Letlers regarding the proposed pesticide ordinance from: Pele Brokaw. National Association of Leller Carriers, Local No. 483. Memor!!.nda from Civil SerJice Comm. submitting ccitmcd llit of applicants for the following positions: Maintenance Worker IICBD; Parking Enforcemenl AttendanlJParl:ing; Maintenanca Worker DlParks; Clerlr/l'ypist. Solid WaslcjRefuse Division; Mass Transil Operntor(fransil; Parking CashierlParking. Application for City Plaza Use Pen1]it Jacqueline Gharib, representing WINDS/Comrades, 10 set up a lable on Cily Plaza 7/12,7/19,7(26, from which to distribule infonnation and offer crafts for donalion~ approvcd. Sima Bruckner. re!Kesenling Anli,Racisl MobilizauUll, to "'I up . bble on Cily PI".. to distribule Iiteralure 718. approved, Mike Henry, representing Lalin American Human Rights Advocacy Center. to set up lable on City Plw 7{1. 719.10, 7/12.17, 7/19. approved. Carol Hauenstein to sel up alable on City Plaza on 7/12, 7/t4. 7/15, 10 solicil signatures on a nominalion petition for Ross Pero~ approved. Applicalion for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: American Heart Associalion 10 have a Cardioc Bike Classic on 7/11. approved. Downtown Association 10 have the annual Sidewall: Sale Days 7/16,19, approved Jeanette Moler to use Whenton Rd, for a block party on 7(25, approved, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Movcd and seconded to adopl RES. 92.210, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BE1WEEN THE CITY OF lOW A CITY, lOW A AND AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (ACT) CONCERNING,ACT'S MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN. The following individuals appeared: Atty. John Hayek. rep, American College Testing; Ally. WillillJ11 Meardon. rep. property owners; Jim SI. John, 735 Keswick Dr,; Dean Hunler. 1460 N, Scoll Blvd,; Dave Curry, 1333 Bristol Dr,; Jeff Larson. 2201 Dubuque Rd; Joe Lehman. RR 5, Box 268; Rochel Moss, IS37 Dubuque Rd,; Bob DeWitt. ChllJ11ber of CommelCt; Tom Werderitsch, 3 Eversreen PI,; Dean Thornberry. 1202 Oake' Dr.; Gnry Hunler, RR 5, Box 390; Charles Ruppert, 1406 Dubuque Rd,; John Clancy, 2003 N. Dodge; Mike Galens, 2(}j5 Dubuque Rd,; ACT President Richard Ferguson; Don Qalens, Dubuque Rd.; and Frank Boyd, 2511 Rochester Ave, Moved and seconded to llJ11end poge 1 of the agreement by adding lhe word "if' belween the words alignment and through in U" lecond .- - ~~~. ~.....__.. ..-....."..__.._.._.....-.....--..__....~ .~._,-_., I - ~ -. OfficiaJActions 1uly 14. 1992 Page 2 lentenee of HI, The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:15 p.m, The Mayor d",lared lhe motion carried. A more complete description of Council activiti.. ~ on me in the office of the City Clerk, slDARREL G, COURTNEY. s/MARIAN K, KARR. CITY CLERK ?1~J t. tuJ Submitted for publication 7123/92, _/ m1a7.14.nw. I ........ - - --.. ......- . ....... -'-.' T - '" ....... i ';1 , ' i. ,t. '";..,,. " , "'I , , -, COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES July 6, 1992 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, July 6, 1992, at 9:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding. Councilmembers present: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick. Absent: Ambrlsco. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Gentry, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 92.63, Side 2. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel In matters that are presently in i1t1gatlon or where i1tlgatlon Is Imminent where Its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body In that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to Increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shail be available for public Inspection when the transaction discussed Is completed. Affirmative role cail vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrlsco absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session, 9:20 p.m. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn special meeting, 9:55 p.m. The Mayor declared t~e motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Ambrlsco absent. DARRELG. COURTNEY, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK claik\7.6sp,cc ~._"'l" ...____....._.__. .'_1....4 ~ .....~...._.__._ -,'m___ r "r - - ..... - '.. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACfIVITIES July 7, 1992 Iowa City City Council, reg, mtg" 7:30 p.m, at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding, Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtncy, Horowitz. Kubby, Larson, McDonald (7:40), Novick, Absent: None. Staffmembers prescnt: Atkins. Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Fosse, Sctunadeke, Yucuis, Doyle. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 92.66 and 92-67, Both Sides, Mayor's Youth Employment Program A wards were prescnted by the Mayor and Program Director Peg McElroy Frascr in three categories. Assisting the presenters were Linda Miller, Programs Coordinator and Mick Bowers. Program Specialist Outstanding Enrollees honored wcre: Natalie Cronk, Youth Apprenticcship & Career Exploration; Dixie Bockenstedt, Transition Program; Amy Cain. In-School; Scils, Falanga & Mwamini Sula. Honored Worksite Supervisors: Jerry Nixon, City of Iowa City Production Asst./Cable TV; Samantha Scott, Disc Jockey/KRNA Radio; Lori Powell. Community Education Center[Day Care Center; Marcia Ceaser, City of Iowa City, Accounts Payablc/Accounting Div.; Joyce Freestone, United Action For Youth, Secretary/Reccptionist; Robbie A1bertsaon, Holiday lnn/Housekeeping Director. Recipients of the 1992 Presidents 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 thc following ilems and recommendatiops in the Conscnt Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special mceting of 6122192 and the regular meeting of 6!23192, as published, subject to correction. as recommendcd by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&R Comm. - 6/10/92; Bd. of Adjustment - 6/10/92; P&Z Comm. - 6/18192; Civil Service Comm. - 6/19/92; Broadband Te1ecomm, Comm. . 5{20/92. Pennit Motions: Approving a Special Class C Liquor License for Pamela Jo Sabin, dba The Kitchen, 9 S, Dubuquc St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for New Walt's Ltd., dba Memories, 928 Maiden Lane. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Field Housc, Inc" dba Thc Field House, 111 E. College St. Approving a Class B Bcer Pennit for Dubuque Strcct Deli. Inc., dba Frics BBQ & Grill,S S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C Beer Pennit for Sinclair Marketing Co., dba Sinclair Retail #14025, 2153 Act Circle. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Oldies, Inc., dba Goldcn Oldies, 1910 S, Gilbert St Approving a Class C Liquor Liccnse for Six Twenty, Inc., dba 6:20, 620 S. Madison Si. Approving a Cluss C Liquor License for Maxie's Inc., <lba Maxic's, 1920 Kcokuk St. 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 CIGARETIE PERMITS, Resolutions, Bk, 108: RES. 92-195, p.195, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, SfORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR HICKORY HILL RIDGE SUBDIVISION, RES. 92-196, p. 196, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE OAKLAND CEMETERY RETAINING WALL REHABILITATION PROJECf. RES. 92- 197, p. 197, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACf FOR NORTH EXCESS FLOW AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AND SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES. RES. 92.198, p. 198, RELEASING AN EXISfING 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 ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A NEW STORM SEWER, DRAINAGE AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOT II, BLOCK I, CHAUTAUQUA HEIGHTS. Correspondence: Letters regarding tile proposed lawn chemical ordinance from: Dick & Loni Parmtt, Hamid Tewfik, and Terri Larson. Letters regarding proposcd KirkwoodlL. Muscatinc ___....._'"_........._...__~...."._,_.......___'.....,.....__ .._Io"I_'-'~~ .__'.-'IWNII_ - .. ~.-\!.. ;.#, ," , .' ,:', ',.: '\';'" :\. '" Council Activities July 7, 1992 Page 2 project from: L.Weldon Decker. Mrs. Stephen Maxcy, 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 the position of firefighter. Memorandum from the Traffic Engr. regarding: parking prohibition on the north side of Court St cast of Rose alley; parking prohibition on Clark St, at its intersection with Sheridan Ave.; parking prohibition on Oakland Ave. at its intersection with Sheridan Ave.; parking prohibition on Black Springs Circle. Letter from Tcri Franks regarding traffic on Park Rd. Application for City Plaza Use Pcnnit: Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Ccntcr 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 litemturc and offer, buttons for donations, approved, Carol dcProssc 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 litemture and offering books for donations, approved. Senior Center to set up a table, on City Plaza 7/3l-8n for the purpose of selling raffle tickets. approved. Iowa City Ecumenical Peace Committee to use area around the Peace Pole on 819 for a commemomtivc scrvice. approved. Application for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Anne Jennison to use Tmcy Lane for a Neighborhood Watch Dessert Potluck on 7/2. approved. Councilmembcr Ambrisco questioned the criteria for individuals requesting use of City Plaza. The City Attorney 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 Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 8/4/92, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by amcnding Section 36.27. General Industrial (I-I) Zone. to pennitgmin milling and processing as a provisional use(General Mills). The Mayor declared the motion canied unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent Moved by Kubby, sccondcd by Horowitz, to defer until the 8/4 Council mceting considcmtion of a resolution approving the preliminary and final plats of Westport Plaza. Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion canied unanimously. 6/0, McDonald absent. (McDonald anived 7:40 p.m,) Moved by Ambrisco, secondcd by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92-200, Bk. 108, p. 200. APPROVING THE ANAL PLAT OF MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION PART V, lOW A CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORlZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANCILLARY AGREEMENT BETWEEN FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION, INC., AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA CONCERNING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR MT. PROSPECT ADDITION, PARTS V- VIII, Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmcmbcrs present. Thc Mayor dcclarcd thc resolution adopted. A public hcaring was held on plans, specifications, fonn of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Landfili Scalc Housc Project. No onc appeared. Moved by Ambrisco. sccondcd by Horowitz. to adopt RES. 92-201, Bk. 108, p, 201, APPROVING PLANS.SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL SCALE HOUSE PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 A,M. on 7/29/92. Affinnalivc roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmcmbcrs prescnt. The Mayor dcclared the resolution adopted. A public hcaring was held regarding a $75,000 loan to United Action for YOUtll to aid in purchasing property at 422 Iowa Ave, No one appeared, Movcd by Ambrisco. sccondcd by Horowitz, to adopt RES, 92.202. Bk. 108, p, 202, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION 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. tltankcd City Council and staff " ......._..,._-~_.. ~"'~--,.-, --........- _~_ T ..._.........._.___ _..__. -, Council Activities July 7, 1992 Page 3 for thcir efforts. Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmcmbers prescnt The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson. to adopt RES, 92.203, Bk. 108, p, 203, AUfHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH AND CITY OF lOW A CITY SECURING PARTIAL FINANCING FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 422 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affinnativc roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmcmbers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, The Mayor announced the following vacancies: One vacancy for an unexpired tenn ending 3/27/93 on the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. This appointment will be made at the 8/18192 Council meeting, Councilmcmber Kubby requested an update on the lawn chemical ordinance from the Law School 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 triggering the vehicle horn. In response to Novick. the City Manager reported on the inslallation of spccd humps on Lexington Avenue, and stated that item would be to Council within the year. Public Works Dlr. Charles Schmadckc present for discussion, Ambrisco noted the correspondence from Peppy's Ice Cream regarding their intention to vend on City streets, and stated he had no objection, Horowitz referenced the green recycling pamphlets distributed City wide over the past wcek and suggested citizens solicit help in propcr labeling of containers from school age children on summer vacation, Courtney noted the letter from D.A.R.E, Officer Ockcnfels recapping the past year's activities, noting the resounding success, and wishcd Officer Ockcnfcls wcll in her further expansion of the program. The City Manager reported that a cursory analysis of reccnt tax freeze legislation shows an approximate $200,000 shortfall within the City's general fund over the three ycar pcriod, He stated adjustment recommendations will be prepared for Council consideration within the next few weeks. The City Attorney slated that ~ list has becn prepared of pcnding items and Council discussiun will be scheduled in the near future to prioritize the items. Moved by Larson. sccondcd by Ambrisco, to accept the recommendation of the Civil Service Comm. that the Council approve the certified list for the position of firefighter. The Mayor dcclared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmcmbers present. Moved by Novick, sccondcd by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92-204, Bk, 108, p. 204, 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 SECI'ION 3 OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACI' OF 19.64, AS AMENDED. JCCOG Asst. Transportation Planncr Kevin Doyle present for discussion. Affinnativc roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers prescnt The Mayor dcclared the resolution adoptcd, ' Moved by Larson, sccondcd by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92-205, Bk. 108, p, 205. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF TWO LIENS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2118 F STREET, Affinnativc roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembcrs prescnt TIle Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Larson. sccondcd by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92-206. Bk. 108, p. 206, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 IOWA AVENUE. Affinnatlve roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. all Councilmcmbers prescnt. The Mayor declared thc resolution adopted. Movcd by Larson. sccondcd by Horowitz. to adopt RES. 92-207, Bk, 108. p. 207, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR LIBRARY SERVICE TO RURAL JOHNSON COUNTY. Affinnativc roll call vote unanimous. 7/0. all Councilmcmbers present. The Mayor dcclared ................,.. --...-.."........----..:.....:!>. ...-...--..-... ,..-- I , . ' u.l - . -r - -, 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, DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN OF THE KIRKWOOD AVENUE/LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT as follows, (I) 37 foot width from Gilbert Street to approximately 100 feet cast of Gilbert Street (three lanes), and (2) 3 I foot width from approximately 195 feet east of Gilbert Street to the cast tcnninus of the project near Franklin Street. Within this segment of Kirkwood Avenue. three lanes will be designated in the vicinity of the intersections with Dodge Street, Kcokuk 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. Affinnativc roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Horowitz abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, scconded 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 (ACT). The following individuals appeared: Acr President Richard Ferguson; Mike Galcns, 2045 Dubuque Rd.; John Clancy, 2003 N. Dodge; Jeff Larson. 2201 Dubuque Rd.; Don Gatens, Dubuque Rd.; Frank Boyd, 2511 Rochester Ave.; Charles Ruppert, 1406 Dubuque Rd.. distributed a map of the area; Dean Hunter, 1460 N. Scott Blvd,; Joe Lehman, RR 5, Box 268; and Cam Campbell, 967 Evergreen Ct. 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 carricd, 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 hy Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92-209, Bk. 108, p. 209. ON UNCLASSIFiED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL 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 volc: Ayes: Larson, McDonald, Novick, Arnbrisco, Courtney, Horowitz. Nays: Kubby. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the mecling at which it is to be finally passed be suspendcd, the first consideration and vote be waived, and that the ordinance amending Chapter 35, entitled "Vehicles for Hire," of the Code of Ordinances of thc City of Iowa City, Iowa, to provide for the use and regulations of pedicabs, be given second votc for consideration at this time. Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Kubhy, that the ordinance be given second considcration at this time. Affinnativc roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared thc motion carried. Moved by Horowitz, sccondcd by Kubby, to adjourn 10:25 p,m. The Mayor declared tlic motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmcmbers prescnl. DARREL G. COURTNEY, MAYOR ATTEST: MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ,"",-I'-'l!,lfltl\O_....__.... .. ...r....--........~_..-......_._._......,1liI..............._-_.... - .,. ~ 1i....~ 'j , . , ----. ~... ' COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACfIVITIES July 14, 1992 Iowa City City Council, spccial mtg.. 7:30 p.m, at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick. Absent: None. Slaffmembers present: Atkins. HeIling, Gentry; Karr, Franklin, Davidson. Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 92.68 and 92-69, Bolh Sidcs. The Mayor proclaimed 7/14192 as DAVID & DONNA MORRELL DAY. Robert Stein, 2020 Ridgeway Dr" reported the comments of Ihe Morrell's on the proclamation and Ihe City prior to their departure on 7/13. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and recommendations in the Cooscnt Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd, of Library Trustees _ 6(2.5192. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for James Tucker. dba Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Voss Petroleum of Iowa City, dba Dan's Mustang Maricet. 933 S. Clinton. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy- Vec Food Stores, Inc.. dba Drugtown #2, 1221 N, Dodge. Correspondence: Letters regarding the proposed KirkwoodlL. Muscatine project from: Judilh Macy, CatilY Livingston, Rodcric Lakes, Julia Blair, Craig & Roxanne Gustavcson, Carl & LaVern Couch, David Whiting. Letters regarding the proposed pesticide ordinance from: Pelc Brokaw, National Association of Letter Carriers, Local No. 483. Memoranda from Civil Service Comm. submitting certified list of applicants for the fOllOWing positions: Maintenance WoIker I/CBD; Parking Enforcement Aitendant/Parking; Maintenance Worker II/Parks; Clerk/fypist, Solid WastelRefuse Division; Mass Transit Operatorrrransit; Parking CashierlParking. Application for City Plaza Use Permit: Jacqueline Gharib, representing WINDS/Comrades, to set up a table on City Plaza 7/12, 7/19. 7/26, from which to distribute information and offer crafts for donations, approved. Sierra Bruckner, representing Anti-Racist Mobilization, to set up a table on City Plaza to distribulc literature 7/8, approved. Mike Henry, represcnti,ng Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Center, to set up table on City Plaza?n, 7/9-10, 7/12-17, 7/19, approved, Carol Haucnslein to set up a table on City Plaza on 7/12, 7/14, 7/15, to solicit signatures on a nomination pelition for Ross Perot. approved. Application for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: American Hcart Association to have a Cardiac Bike Classic on 7/11, approved. Downtown Association to have Ihe annual Sidewalk Salc Days 7/16-19, approved. Jcanctte Moler to use Wheaton Rd. for a block party on 7/25, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembcrs present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by McDomild, to adopt RES. 92-210, Bk. 108, p. 210, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF lOW A CITY, IOWA AND AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (ACf) CONCERNING ACf'S MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN. The following individuals appeared: Atty, John Hayek, rep, American College Testing; Atty, William Mcardon, rep. property owners; Jim St. Jolm, 735 Kcswlck Dr,; Dean Hunter, 1460 N. Scott Blvd,; Dave Curry. 1333 Bristol Dr,; Jeff Larson, 2201 Dubuquc Rd,; Joe Lehman, RR 5, Box 268; Rachcl Moss, 1837 Dubuquc Rd,; Bob DeWitt, Chamber of Commerce; Tom Werdcritsch, 3 Evergreen PI.; Dean Thornberry, 1202 Oakcs Dr,; Gary Hunter, RR 5. Box 390; Charles Ruppert, 1406 Dubuque Rd,; John Clancy, 2003 N. Dodge; Mike Gatcns, 2045 Dubuque Rd,; ACf Presidcnt Richard Ferguson; Don Gatcns, Dubuque Rd.; and Frank Boyd, 2511 Rocheslcr Ave. Individual Councilmcmbcrs cxprcssed their views. Afler discussion, moved by Larson, sccondcd by Horowitz. 10 amend page I of Ihc agreement by adding the word "if' between the words alignment and tilrough in tile second sentence of#1. The Mayordcclarcd the motion to amcnd carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmcmbcrs present. The Mayor declared the amendcd resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, McDonald. Novick. Nays: Kubhy, Larson, I . i , ; , -, Council Activities July 14, 1992 Page 2 t Moved by McDonald, sccondcd by Ambrisco, to adjourn 10:15 p,m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0. all Councilmcmbers present. DARREL G. COURTNEY, MAYOR ATIEST: MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK min7.14.co I I ., I , , -, COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES August 4. 1992 I Iowa City City Council. regular mtg.. 7:30 p,m. at the Civic Ccntcr, Mayor Courtney presiding. Councilmcmbcrs prescnt: Ambrisco. Courtney. Horowitz, Kubby. Larson. Novick. Absent: McDonald. Staffmembers present: Hclling. Gcntry. Karr. Fossc. Schoon, Franklin, Council minutcs tape recorded on Tape 92,72. Both Sides. and 92-73. Side I. Moved by Ambrisco. scconded by Horowitz. that the following items and recommendations in tile Consent Calendar be reccivcd. or approved. and/or adopted as amcndcd: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special mcetings of 7/6/92 and 7/14/92. and the regular mceting of 7n192, as published. subject to correction as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. - 5/12192; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - 6/17192; Civil Scrvice Comm, -7/6192; Bd. of Adjustmcnt-7/8192; P&R Comm. - 7/8/92; Historic Prescrvation Comm, - 619192; Airport Comm. - 6/16192, 7/9192; P&Z Comm. . 7/16192. Pcnnit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor Liccnscfor Carlos O'Kclly's Inc. dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mcxican Cafe. 1411 S. Walcrfront. Approving a Ciass B Bccr Penn it for Pan Style Pizza Corp. oflowa, dba Rocky Rococo, 118 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C Liquor Liccnsc for Senor Pablo's Ltd.. dba Senor Pablo's Ltd.. 830 1st Ave, Approving a Ciass E Bccr Pcnnit for American Drug Stores. Inc.. dba Osco Drug Store, 201 S. Clinton, Approving a Class B Beer Pennit for Regina Fall Fun Festival dba Rcgina Fall Fun Festival, 2150 Rochcslcr Ave, Approving a temporary Outdoor Service Area for Regina Fall Fun Festival dba Regina Fall Fun Festival, 2150 Rochestcr Ave. RES, 92-211. Bk. 108. p.21l, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. RES. 92, 212, Bk. 108. p,212.ISSUING CIGARETI'E PERMIT. RES. 92-213, Bk, 108, p. 213, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. ScUing Public Hearings, Bk. 108: RES. 92-214, p, 214, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING, for 8/18192. ON PLANS. SPECIFICATIONS. FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHAUNCEY SW AN PARKING FACILITY PROJECT. DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 92- 215. p. 215, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING, for 8/18/92. ONPLANS. SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES, 92-216, p. 216. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING for 8/18/92. ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS. FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE NORTH DODGE WATER RESERVOIR REPAINT & REPAIR PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Motions: Approve dlsburscments in tile anlount of $11.311.928.40 for thc period of 6/1 tilrough 6/30/92, as recommended by the Fin. Dlr. subject to audit. Resolutions. Bk. 108: RES. 92-217. p. 217. ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY9l LANDFILL EXPANSION PROJECT. RES. 92-218. p. 218. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCA TED AT 725 EAST DAVENPORT STREET. Correspondence: Lellers regarding Gcncral Mills from the Mayors of the following cilics: Lodi, Califomia; Friendly, Minncsota; Newton County. Covington. Georgia; West Chicago, Illinois; Buffalo. New York; Covington. Georgia; Albuquerque. New Mcxlco. Jim Calkins objecting to proposcd General Mills plant, Nclllc Kremenak regarding HcriIagc Cablcvision, Lcllcrs regarding extension of sewer on Foster Road from Bruce Glasgow and from Bud Louis, P&R Comm. rcgarding parkland acquisition fund/llotcl.Motcl Tax, Iowa DOT regarding pavement I .....ItU......,_'K_.,.l\'_~..OI._Of;\o..-........ --....,....-- ... ..." -.....---.".. - T . i I -" Council Activities August 4, 1992 Page 2 I planning project. Charlcs Eblc rcgarding proposal to vacate Dubuquc Road. Lcttcrs regarding thc proposed pcsticidc ordinancc from Jean Martin, Evan Falcs & Mary Eaglc, Thomas Mentz rcgardlng allcy betwccn Johnson and Dodgc Streets. Leonard Breka objecting to curbside recycling program. Margery Hoppin regarding Sunday morning parking for downtown churches. Environmenlal Advocatcs regarding Hickory Hill Park. John and Allegra Danc regarding ten acres of land west of Willow Creck Park. Memoranda from Traffic Enginccr regarding: Parking designation on thc north sidc of thc 10 block of W. Bloomington St.; Stop sign on Wcst Sidc Dr. at Monuon Trek Blvd.; Stop sign installation on Cross Park Ave. at its intcrscction with Kcokuk St.; Stop sign installation on Cross Park Avc. at its intcrscction witil Broadway St.; Alteration of parking prohibition in the 200 block of South Johnson St.; Parking dcsignation on thc north sidc of tile 10 hlock of W. Bloomington St.; Parking prohibition in the lower three Icvcls of thc Capitol Street Ramp, Applicaiion for City Plaza Usc Pcnuits: Billy Howcll-Sinnard to set up tablc on City Plaza 7/17, 7(24, 819, 8/14, to distributc literature regarding Baha'i Faith, approvcd. Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Center to sct up a tablc on City Plaza .7/13-19,.7(20-3h',8(2-9...1o distribute lilcrature and offcr crafts for donations, approvcd. Maureen Taylor to sct up a table on City Plaza 8/13- 19, for voter registration, approved. Dianctics Foundation to set up a tablc on City Plaza 7/13, 7(21, 7(26-29, to distributc infonuation. approved, Lcighton Christiansen to sct up a table on City Plaza 7/17, 7(24, 7/30,8(22,8(29, to distributc literature about International Socialist Organization, approved. Application for Usc of Strecls and Public Grounds: Racquct Maslcr to usc public sidewalks during Sidcwalk Salcs 7/16.20, approved. IslamicSocicty,of Iowa City to usc public sidewalks for a paradc on 7/17, approvcd, Affinuatlvc roll call volc unanimous, 6/0, McDonald abscnt. Thc Mayor declared the motion carried and rcpcatcd the public hearings as sct. Movcd by Ambrisco, sccondcd by Horowitz, to set a public hcaring for 8/18192, on an ordinancc amcnding Chapter 36, cntitlcd "Zoning Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, by rescinding all regulations pcrtainlng to thc High Rise Multi-Family Rcsidcntial Zonc, The Mayor dcclared thc motion carricd unanimously, 6/0, McDonald abscnt. . A public hearing was hcld on an ordinance amending Chapter 36, cntitlcd "Zoning Ordinance" oftllc Code of Ordinanccs ofIowa City, Iowa, to penuit grain milling and processing as a provisional usc witllin tilC I-l, Gcncral Industrial Zonc (Gcncral Mills). Thc following pcoplc appcared: PCD Director Karin FrankIln; Atty. Charles Mullcn, local counsc1 for Gcncral Mills; Larry Sawyer, Dircctor of Govcmmcnt Affairs for Gcncra1 Mills; John Balmer, Iowa City Chamber of Commcrcc Presidcnt; Marty Kelly, ICAD Director; Gail Kcllcr, 51 Wakcficld Ct.; Tom Albcrhasky; and Jim Mittler. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, that tile ordinance anlcnding Chapter 36, cntilIcd "Zoning Ordlnancc" of thc Codc of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, 10 pcnuit dry grain milling and proccssing as a provisional usc within thc 1.1, Gcncral Industrial Zone (Gcncral Mills), be given first vote for consldcratlon. PCD Director Karin Franklin prcscnt for discussion, Individual Councllmcmbcrs cxprcsscd thcir views, Affinuativc roll call votc unanimous, 6/0, McDonald abscnt. Thc Mayor dcclared thc motion carricd. Movcd by Ambrisco, sccondcd by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92-219, Bk. 108, p, 219, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF WESTPORT PLAZA SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Kubby slatcd hcr belicf tilat it was an inappropriate dcvclopmcnt for 1I1C cntrancc way to the City and would be voting against thc resolution, Thc Mayor declared 1IIc resolulIon adopted. 5/1, with 1IIC following division of roll call vole: Ayes: Larson, Novick, Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz. Nays: Kubby. Abscnt: McDonald. Movcd by Ambrlsco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 92-220, Bk, 108, p, 220, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PARK WEST SUBDIVISION, PART ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF ~___.""'-'_'_~r'''-''' -..-......- . --...- ~' "" Council Activities August 4, 1992 Page 3 JOHNSON COUNTY. lOW A. The following people appcared for discussion: Judy Pfohl, 2229 Aber Ave,; Developers Gcne Kroger and John Moreland; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Pat Gingerich, 2035 Aber Ave.; Doug Jones, 2047 Aber Ave,; and City Engr. Rick Fosse. Thc Mayor declared the resolution adoptcd, 4(l, with thc following division of roll call votc: Ayes: Ambrisco, Courtney, Kubby, Larson. Nays: Horowitz, Novick, Absent: McDonald. Moved by Ambrisco, secondcd by Horowitz, to accept a recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Comm. concerning an application submitted to Johnson County by Pleasant VaIley, Inc. to rezone onc acre of a 54.acre tract from Alto RS. as being consistcnt with the Urban Fringe Area Policy for Area 6, The Mayor declared the motion carricd unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absenl. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to defer indefinitely a public hcaring and resolution repealing thc 1987 policies governing participation in Housing Assistance programs administered by the Iowa City Housing Authorily and adopting the policy and proccdure manual of thc Iowa City Housing Authorily. Thc Mayor declared thc motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald abscnt. Thc Mayor announced the following vacancies: Bd, of Appeals - one vacancy for an uncxpired tcnn cnding 12/31/93; Bd, of Electrical Examiners & Appeals -one vacancy for a journeymen clcclrician for a four-year tenn ending 1O(l6196; CCN Comm. - three vacancies for three-year tcnns ending 11/1/95;' Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired tcnn ending 7/1194; Mayor's Youth Employmcnt Bd. - onc vacancy for a three-year tcnn cnding 11/4/95, Thcsc appointments will be madc at the 9/15192, meeting of thc City Council. Councilmcmbcr Kubby requcstcd a scparatc vote on UlC P&Z Comm, appointmcnt. Moved by LUl1ion, secondcd by Ambrisco. 10 appoint Scott Reynolds, 112 N. Johnson St., to the Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment for a five ycar tcnn ending 2(l6/97; to appoint Larry Baker,:1217 Rochester Ave" 10 thc Bd. of Adjustment for an unexpired tcnn ending 1/1/97; to appoint Kcn Merker, 604 Iowa Ave" and Clara Swan, 928 N, Dodge, to the Design Revicw Comm. for three-year tcnns ending 8/4/95; to appoint Sheila Creth, 109 Grove St., to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. for a Ulrec-year tenn ending 8/4/95. TIle Mayor dcclarcd the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent. Moved by Larson, sccondcd by Ambrisco, to appoint George Starr, 830 E, Davenport St., to the P&Z Comm. for an uncxplrcd tenn ending 5/1193. The Mayor declared thc motion carricd, 5/1, Kubby voting "no" and McDonald absent. Councilmcmbcr Horowitz noted the weather channc1 move to Channel 32 for thc Olympics and . commcnlcd on City staff's responsc to the change. Asst. City Mgr. Hclling stated that a letter had becn written to Heritage Cablcvision citing UIC violation of the franchise agrecmcnl and noting it would be taken into account at renewal of the franchisc. Helling said Utat anyone wishing to comment regarding eablevislon may direct thcir Ictter to Drew Shaffer, Broadband Telecommunication Spcclalist, 410 E. Washington St. Larson rcferenccd a similar situation in Dcs Molncs stating that U1C newspapcr statcd refunds were being offered, Horowitz commcntcd on Ute curbsidc recycling project and urged citizens to continue in Ulclr efforts whcthcr It Is at thc drop-off sites or at Utcir curbs. Ambrisco congratulatcd the City High baseball team, coaching staff, and parents on Ulelr magnificent season. Larson noted that City High had reccivcd a record sctting four state championships UlIs past school year and requcstcd an update on the issue of private land owners using city property for cattle grazing. TIte Assl, City Managcr statcd Umt lcgal is rcscarching the options and would report back 10 Council, Larson asked that UlO bus depot property be reviewcd In an effort to make sure thc city property is propcrly used and city taxpayers properly compcnsated for it. Larson notcd the parking prohibition passcd carlicr on Ule agcnda regarding 200 South Johnson and askcd Umt citizcns living in Ute area be notified, City Engr. Fosse stated Utat Ule Traffic Engr. will notify each Individual whose propcrty fronts on that onc block. Kubby noted Utatlhc footings had been poured and allowed tu be overgrown WiUl weeds at Capitol View Apartntcnls, Part 2, (Prentiss St.), and questioned the proccss of the already issucd building pennit or whcthcr it would sit Indcfinltely. PCD Direclor Karin Franklin slalcd tlmt progrcss has to be made or UtC pcnnil would expire aulomatically, Kubby requcsted an update concerning the Bluffwood devclopmcntlRochcster Hills, PCD Director Franklin staled that the Haddock House had not been purchased, In response to Kubby's question _~_l<\""___,,__,,._""""_o;o;~f~._''''__'''_'''''''~'_~'...----.....- __.....___.. I , . , -, Council Activities August 4, 1992 Page 4 concerning rcmcdlal action taken aftcr excess grading of !be site, City Engr. Fosse stated !bc matter would be discusscd by the City's Public Works, Housing & Inspection Services and City Attorney dcpartments. Kubby requcstcd a memo after the discussion, Mayor Courtncy slated !bat the City would be enforcing a parking prohibition on !bc lower three lcvels of!bc Capitol Strcet ramp between 6 AM and 10 AM. City Atty. Gentry stated she had received !be draft of the lawn chcmical ordinance from the law school, a mccting of staff would be schcduled to review !be draft. and hopefuIly would be back on track for mid-August discussion, She also announced arrival of new Asst City Atty. Marsha Bonnann. Moved by Larson, scconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 92-221, Bk. 108, p. 221, REGARDING BID FOR CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL SCALE HOUSE PROJECT, and rejccting!bc one bid reccivcd, City Engr, Rick Fosse present for discussion. Affinnativc roIl call vote unanimous. 6/0, McDonald absent. Thc Mayor declared !bc resolution adoptcd. Movcd by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92-222, Bk, 108, p, 222, RESOLUTION NAMING A STREET JEMA COURT (fonncrly Willow Creek Court), Affinnativc roIl call votc unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared !be resolution adopted, Movcd by Larson, scconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 92-223. Bk. 108.p. 223. APPROVING.. . AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF lOW A FOR USE OF THE MARKET STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NORTH CAPITOL STREETPATHW A YPROJECT. Affinnativc roIl caIl vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald abscnt. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Larson, scconded by Kubby, to dcfer to !be 9/1 Council mecting, !be resolution au!borizing staff to procccd wi!b acquisition of property for a coIlector street between Rochcstcr Avenue and Hickory Hill Trail, PCD Director Karin Franklin prescnt for discussion, Thc Mayor declared !bc motion carricd, 6/0, McDonald abscnt. Movcd by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES, 92-224, Bk. 108, p. 224, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO AITEST .'1. LEASE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 404 E, COLLEGE STREET PURSUANT TO WHICH LEASE H & H PROPERTIES WiLL LEASE SAID PROPERTY FOR A TERM OF FOUR MONTHS (bus depot), Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent The Mayor declared the resolution adoplcd. Moved by Ambrisco, sccondcd by Larson, to adopt 'RES. 92-225, Bk. 108, p, 225, AUfHORIZING AND DIRECTING AUDITOR OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, TO PLACE THE QUESTION OF INCREASING THE IMPOSITION OF A HOTEL-MOTEL TAX BEFORE THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF lOW A CITY, lOW A, AT THE GENERAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 3, 1992, AS AMENDED. Affinnativc roll call vole unanimous, 6/0.. McDonald abscnt. The Mayor dcclared !be resolution adopted. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92-226. Bk. 108, p. 226, RATIFYING THE SEITLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (Jane Olson), in UIC amount of $30,000. Affimlative roIl call vole unanimous, 6/0, McDonald abscnt. The Mayor dcclared U1C resolution adopted, Movcd by Ambrisco, scconrlcd by Horowitz, !bal UIC rule requiring ordinances to be voted on at two Council mccllngs prior to Ule mccting at which it is to bc finally passed be suspendcd, !be first consldcration and vote be waived, and that Ihc ordinance amending Section 32,1-63, cntiUcd "Fccs or Chargcs AuUlOrizcd in Chapter 23," of UlC Codc of Ordinances of Ule City of Iowa City, Iowa, to Increase !be penally for Illegally parking in a handlcappcd parking space 10 an amount equal to UIC finc providcd by Chapter 32lL, Code of Iowa, be given second vote for considcration. Affinnative roll call votc unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent, Thc Mayor declared UIC motion carricd. Moved by Ambrisco, sccondcd by Horowitz, !bat U1C ordinance be given second votc for conslderaUon at this time. AffinnaUvc roll call vole unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent, The Mayor dcclarcd the moUon carricd. Moved by Kubby, sccondcd by Novick, that ORD, 92.3545, Bk. 34, p. 28, 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, ____C"""'..>IIoII<.....----t1r.:v.:: ___'..r_____......._......'............. , ____ -. '--.r:o" - - ~ - -, Council Activities August 4, 1992 Page 5 be passcd and adoptcd at this time. Affinnativc roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDon!l1d abscnt. The Mayor dcclared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Arnbrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92-227, Bk. 108, p. 227, SETTING FEES AND CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF REGULATIONS OF PEDICABS AND TAXICABS, AND RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 92-23. Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor dcclared the resolution adopted, Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn 9:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carricd, 6/0, McDonald abscnt. ~''\V.i/I . ~~ ~~~~, 'CIT~;R~ _w ""_.~ M_ --- '....'V.~ -- .. 1 i I I. I I . ----,po ... - .... ":1 ., , 'i ......:-..". .,.., I . , City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: August 10, 1992 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Clerk Re: Work Session August 3, 1992 - 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers Mayor Darrel Courtney presiding. Councilmembers: Novick, Horowitz, Larson, Kubby, McDonald, Courtney, Ambrisco, Staff memhers present: Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Trueblood, Schoon. McElroy'Fraser. Tape recorded on Tapes 92-65, Side 2; 92-70, All; 92- 71, Side 1. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS: Reei"92.65, Side 1 PCD Director Franklin presented the fOllowing Planning and Zoning items for discussion: a. h. PCD Director Franklin and Planner Schoon presented information to Council. Novick requested that staff provide a map showing the location of all property zoned 1-1 in Iowa City. In response to Novick, City Attorney Gentry stated she will need to research if the City can adopt standards that are more restrictive than state standards, and report back to Council prior to Council consideration of the ordinance 8/4. Chuck Mullen, attorney representing General Mills, responded to questions, c. See item b. T-~y " , . , -, Council Work Session August 3, 1992 Page 2 d. Resolution aoorovina the oreliminarv and final olats of Westoort Plaza. Iowa Citv, Iowa, ISUB 92.00111160.dav limitation oeriod: Auaust 4. 1992.1 e. Resolution aoorovina the oreliminarv olat of Park West Subdivision, Part One. Iowa Citv. Iowa. (SUB92-00091 Developer John Moreland presented information and responded to Council questions, f. Recommendation of the Plannina and Zonina Commission concernin~ :n a~olica:ion submitted to Johnson Countv bv Pleasant Vallev, Inc, to rezone one a_r of 54-ucre tract from A 1. Rural District. to RS. Suburban Residential. Thi; ~roo~rt~ is I~cat:d in Frinae Area 6. aooroximatelv 1 Y, miles south of Iowa Citv on the southea;t orn r of the Sand Road and Nurserv Lane intersection. MAIDEN LANE PROJECT: Reel 92-70, Side 1 PCD Director Franklin reported that surveys have heen sent to property owners involved in the project. Franklin asked Council members to consider whether they will put through a special assessment even if some people object to the project. In response to Larson, Franklin stated she will provide Council with survey questions. . COLLEGE GREEN PARK PLANS - PROJECT GREEN: Reel 92-70, Side 1 Emilie Rubright, representing Project GREEN, presented information about the College Green Park renovations plans. In response to Ambrisco, Rubright stated that Project GREEN could look at using park equipment and products made out of recycled materials. RYERSON WOODS: Reel 92-70, Side 1 :" , Assistant City Manager Helling reported that the REAP application for a low-impact trail system, parking lot and shelter is being resuhmitted hy the Parks and Rec Department, Parks and Recreation Director Truehlood provided information. Courtney asked staff to schedule an informal discussion with the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding use of parkland acquisition funds. REPORT ON U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Reel 92.70, Side 1 . Mayor's Youth Director Peg McElroy-Fraser presented information on the U.S, Conference of Mayors annual conference. Assistant City Manager Helling distrihuted a draft letter supporting reestablishing of a youth camp at Camp Cardinal. McElroy-Fraser proposed the camp be operated through the Youth Services Foundation with Mayor's Youth and its Conservation Corps having primary restoration responsibility. Council agreed to the letter as presented. J:--rJ tj ....~..~,~_.-.-.,.~..-._.~..' ----_....\'''" -, Council Work Session August 3. 1992 Page 3 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE ALLOCATIONS: Reel 92-70, Side 1 Council informally agreed to allocate the 7 % hotellmotel tax as follows: 50% police 25% Convention Bureau 10% parkland fund (5% to acquisition, 2% to development) 15 % Mercer Aquatic Center Horowitz requested that a memo be prepared detailing the allocation. POLICY ON ABSTENTIONS: Reel 92-70, Side 2 City Attorney Gentry reviewed the City's position on abstentions. Council agreed that questions regarding parliamentary procedure should be referred to the City Attorney. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 92.70, Side 2 1. Larson requested an update regarding the Hickory Hill.Gatens cattie issue. Helling stated that a discussion will be scheduled when Atkins is available to respond to comments. 2. Larson requested that Council schedule discussion regarding long.term plans for the bus depot property, Larson stated he does not want the City renting out the property for less than fair market value. 3. (Agenda Item #2.g.(4) - Glasgow requesting sewer extension.) Kuhby requested staff provide a brief history. 4. (Agenda Item #2.g.(10) - Letter from T. Mentz regarding the alley between Johnson Street and Dodge Street.) Kuhby requested that staff follow-up, 5. Kuhhy requested information about the Heritage Cable TV Olympics/Weather Channel issue. Assistant City Manager Helling noted that Heritage Cable did restore the 24- hour weather channel on Channel 32. Further review is underway. 6. Kubby requested an update from the City Attorney on the timing of the lawn chemical ordinance. City Attorney Gentry noted that she has not received the draft of the lawn chemical ordinance from University of Iowa Law School Professor Paul Papak, 7, (Agenda Item #2.g.(12) . Margery Hoppin regarding Sunday morning parking for downtown churches.) Novick asked what the City can do to respond to Hoppin's request for Sunday morning parking on Clinton Street as well as Dubuque Street, Council requested that staff prepare information on the request. 8. Novick asked why the City has not accepted the Cross Park Avenue street, Kubby stated that project has not gone through the acceptance process, ,. , , , .....:' I-:<.y : .._.._..._.........,.___...~,u.""..,..._........~tl - -..._ ~......._--, li I.... ..............--- ~111 i.-..... " " , , ' -, , Council Work Session August 3, 1992 Page 4 9, (Agenda Item #2,g.(15).e. . Alteration of parking prohibitions in the 200 block of South Johnson Straet.) In response to Courtney, Assistant City Manager Helling stated he will check if area residences have been told ahout the parking prohihition, 10. (Agenda Item #2,g,(15).g. - Parking prohibition in the lower three levels of the Capitol Street ramp.) Courtney stated a letter needs to be sent to the Heitman Properties informing them of this parking prohibition. Assistant City Manager Helling stated that the parking prohibition will be implemented before school starts. Horowitz raised concerns about security in the upper levels of the parking ramp, Novick suggested that little cautionary signs be placed at each level asking people to remove their keys and lock their cars. 11, Novick stated she is happy to see that the City's release of liens on the Consent Calendar instead of a separate agenda item. 12, Horowitz announced that the Iowa League of Municipalities meeting is scheduled for September 24 and 25 in Waterloo. , 13. Courtney reviewed Council's meeting schedule as follows: August 17 Council Work r I Session rescheduled to August 18; September 14 & 15 Council meetings remain as I scheduled. Courtney announced that the National League of Cities meeting is scheduled in late November. I 14. Mayor Courtney reminded Councilmembers to return their City Attorney priority lists. I I 15. (Agenda Item #13 - Agreement with the University of Iowa for the use of Market I Street right-of-way in conjunction with the North Capitol Street pathway project.) City I Attorney Gentry stated she will provide copies of the revised agreement to Council i prior to action 8/4. 16. Assistant City Manager Helling noted that the City has received an invitation from the Iowa Underground Storage Tank Project Community Remediation Program. Helling stated City officials will meet with them on Wednesday at 1 :00 p.m. 17. City Clerk Karr reported that there are copies of the Airport Relocation Feasibility Study available for Councilmembers. 18. City Clerk Karr requested Councilmembers contact her regarding vacation plans. 19. City Clerk Karr stated that in 1982 City Council passed a resolution establishing fees for sound equipment permits but did not indicate duration of time as it relates to the fee charge. Karr asked Councilmemhers if they would like an annual fee, per event fee, or a timed duration placed on a permit. Mayor Courtney requested that Karr prepare a recommendation. :r -:11 . ----_........_--,- .----.. -~.._-.. .~-- . --.... Mil . "--:"'At ~-', -, , Council Work Session August 3. 1992 Page 5 APPOINTMENTS:' , Reel 92-71. Side 1 Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment. 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