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Iowa City City Council, special meeting, August 18,
1992, at 5:30 p.m. In the Council Chambers of the Civic
Center. Mayor Courtney presiding. Councilmembers present:
Ambrisco, Courtney, KUbby, Larson, McDonald, Novick.
Absent: Horowitz.
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 disclo'
sure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position
of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the
purchase of particuiar 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,
6:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
s/DARREL G. COURTNEY
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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OFFICIAL COUNCn. ACflONS . 8/18/92
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Iowa City City CouncU, re8u1ar mt8. 7:30 p.m. atlbe Civic
Center. Mayor Courtney presidin8. Couneilmembell present:
Ambrisco, Courtney, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick. Absent:
Horowitz.
The Mayor proclaimed 8/26 as GENERAL ROBERT L.
SENTMAN DAY; September as IOWA CITY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE AWARENESS MONTII; and 8/22 as HOMELESS
ANIMAL'S DAY.
The Mayor presented Ibe Certificale oC Achievement Cor
Excellence in Financial Reporting 10 Asst. Financo Direclor Kevin
O'Malley; SMouneed tho APrA NeU Goldsclunidt Award 10 Iowa
City Transit and presented Ibe award to Transit Director John Lundell
and SaCety and Training Officer Aaron Leonard; SMouneed tho 1992
Iowa Energy Leadership Award from Ibe Department oC Natural
ResoUlCts and acknowledged Ibe work oC Energy Coordinator Jim .
SehoenCelder.
Moved and seconded, Ibat Ibe Collowing ilems and
recommendations in Ibe Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as presented:
Approval oC Official CouneU Actions oC the
regular meeling oC 8/4, as publ;,hed, subject 10 COllection
as recommended by Ibe City Clerk.
Minutes oC Boards and Comm;,sions: Riverfront
& Natural Areas . 7/15; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. .
718; Design Review Comm. . 6/15; Bd. oC Examiners oC
Plumbers. 7m; Housing Comm. . 6/9, 7/14; Sr. Cenler
Comm. . 618; Bd. oC Libr8/}' Truslees .7123; P&Z Comm.
.8/6.
Pennit Malians: Class A Liquor License Cor
Loyal Order of Moose, Iowa City Lodge #1096, 950 Dover
St. Class E Beer Permit Cor New Pioneer Cooperative
Society, 22 S. Van Buren. Class B Beer Pennit Cor Russ'
Amoco SelVice, 305 N. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License
Cor Goorge's, 312 E. Market St. Class E Beer Permit Cor
EconoCoods #473, 1987 Broadway St. Class E Beer Pennit
Cor L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burfington St. Class C
Liquor license Cor Joe's Place, US Iowa Ave. Class C
Liquor License Cor Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque. Class C
Liquor license Cor Plnmor Lanes, 1555 1st Ave. Ciass C
Liquor License Cor Wallaby'a Comedy Club, 130 S.
Dubuque St. RES. 92-228, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT.
RES. 92.229, ISSUING CIGAREITE PERMIT.
Resolulions: RES. 92.230, AUTIlORIZING AND
ALLOWING JOHNSON COUNTY, EAST LUCAS
NORTII TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS TO VOTE IN THE
CITY OF lOW A CITY PRECINCf 6.
COllespondence: President oC Bd. oC Libr8/}'
Trustees expressing appreciation Cor Council's ossislance on
Libr8/}' conlracl. Judith Laudie Pfohl regarding ten aeres oC
land adjacent to Willow Creek Park. Beny Sedlacek &
Cnmily regarding Ibe closure oC road for ACf development.
Mona Shaw regarding Ibe definition oC "Camily". William
Ackerman regarding the new zoning DC NeWlon Road
neighborhood. David L. Hammer regarding parking in Iowa
City. Greg Ludvigson & Lauric Comslock regarding the
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proposed pesticide ordinance. Memorandum from Traffic
Enginoor regarding parking prohibition e.ception on the
welllide of the 10 block of S. C1inlon SL
Application for City Plaza Use Pennie Latin
Ameriean Human Righls Advocacy Center for pennission
to set up a table on City Plaza 8/10-16 and 8/17.23, for the
purpose of distributin8 lileraturc and ollering erafls for
donations, approved. Ja"luoline Ghsrib 10 set up a Isble on
City Plaza 8120, g/22, 8129, 9/S, 9/12, to distribute literature
and oller crafts for donation~ approvcd.
The Mayor deelared the molion esrried.
Moved and seconded, to move item #24 to this point un the
agcndL The Mayor deelared the motion csrried. Moved and
seconded, that the ordinanco amending Chapter 23, entitled, "Molor
Vehicles and Traffic," of the Code of Ordinanoos of the City oflowa
City, Iowa to eresla Sehool Speed Zones on conain s~cots in Iowa
City, and 10 declare the speed limil for vehicles in such zones, be
given frrst vote for consideration. Jeny Palmer, Adm. for the Iowa
City Community Sehool Dis~icL acknowledged the work done by the
joint commillco and slaled suppon for the ordinance. The Mayor
deelared the motion csrried.
Moved and scoonded, 10 set a public hearing for 9/15, for
the rezoning of a ponion of the Advanced Drainage System property
localed at 1301 Sheridan Ave. from /.110 RS.8. The Mayor declared
the motion earried.
Moved and seconded, 10 set a public hearing for 9/1, on an
ordinanco amending Chapler 27 of the Code of Ordinancos of Iowa
City, Iowa, by repealing the Large Scale Residenlial and Non.
Residential Dovelopment regulalions and replacing them wilh the new
Site Plan Review Ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, 10 set a publie hearing for 9/1, on an
ordinanco amending Chapler 36, entitled, '"Zoning Ordinanco" of the
Code of Ordinancos of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting sign regulations
for the CB.5, Central Business Support Zone. The Mayor declared
the motion csrried.
Moved and seconded, 10 set a public hearing for 9/1, on an
ordinanco amending the Zoning Ordinanee by amending Soetion 36.
76, Performance Requirements, to establish new particulate matter
emission requirements. The Mayor declared thc motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinanec amending
Chapler 36, enlitled '"Zoning Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances
of Iowa City, Iowa. by rescinding the RM.145, High Rise Multi-
Family Residential Zone regulations and, as appropriate, replacing
certain RM.145 regulations with the PRM, Planned High Donsity
Multi.Family Residential Zone regulations.
Moved and seconded, thaI the ordinance amending Chapler
36, entitled "Zoning Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa
City, Iowa, to permit dry grain milling and procolSing as a
provisional use wilhin Ihe 1.1, General Industrial Zone, be given
second Vale for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
csrried.
Moved and seconded, 10 defer indefinitely the resolution
approving the preliminlll}' and final plats of the resubdivision of Lots
/2.15, Prairie View Estate, Part One, Johnson County, Iowa, atlhe
request of the applieanl. TIle Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded, 10 adopt RES. 92.231, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CROSS PARK APARTMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PARTIAL RELEASE OF
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENTS.
Jim Murphy appeared regarding designating city property
adjaccntlo city parks as parkland, and asked Ihe city 10 develop a
eily registry oC city owned property. He stated additional inConnation
will be presented to Council at an upcoming meeting.
A public hearing was held on plans, sp,dfication, Conn of
contract and estimate oC cosl Cor the complelion oC the North Dodge
Water ResOlVoir repaint and repair projeCL
Moved and seconded, 10 adopt RES. 92.232, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACf AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR TIlE COMPLETION OF THE NORTIl
DODGE WATER RESERVOIR REPAINT AND REPAIR
PRomCf, 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.
A public hearing was hcld on plans, specifications, Conn of
coulrocL and "timate oC cosl Cor construcLion oC Ihc Chaunccy Swan
Parking Facility projecl.
Movcd and second,d, 10 adopt RES. 92.233, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACf AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CHAUNCEY SWAN PARKING FACILITY PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECfING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, Conn of
conllact and eslimate oC cost Cor conslroelion oC the Highway 6
Intcrseclion Improvements Project. Jane Klil2ka, 2305 Hollywood
Blvd. and Mary Lewis, 56 Regal Lane, appclired represenling Lhe
Grantwood Neighborhood Ann. regarding traffic problems in tl1e
area.
Moved and seconded, 10 adopt RES. 92.234, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACf AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCfION OF THE IDGHW A Y
6 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PRomCf, 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.
Moved and seconded, 10 adopt RES. 92.235,
AUTIlORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE
HIGHWAY 6 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROlECfWl11l
THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
The Mayor announccd Lhe Collowing vacancies: Housing
Comm. - one vacaney Cor an unexpired lerm ending 5111'!4; Bd. of
Appeals. one vacancy Cor an unexpired I,nn ending 12{3lf.l3. 111<"
appointments will be made at the 9{29 meeling oC tl1e City Council.
Moved and seconded, 10 accept the recommendalion oC the
Coralville City Council that Stcven Ford be appointed 10 tl1e
RiverCront & NaLural Areas Comm. 10 fill an unexpired tenn ending
12/1,'!3; and to appoint Dr. Rosalyn Green, 113 CardiCCCirelc, Lo the
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Mayor'. Youlh Employment Bd. to flU an unexpired term ending
3fl7193. The Mayor declared llie motion carried.
The Mayor noted the recommendations of llie Housing
Comm. 8! follow.: lliat llie City Council endorse llie HOME
application for Owncr-oa:upied Housing Rehabilitation Project; lliat
the City Council furnish diJeetion for resolution of llie matter of
HUD interpretation of Section 4ll3A.28 of llie Iowa Code: lliat the
City Council approve submission of llie application for continuation
of llie Drug Elimination Grant to HUD; lliat llie City Council approve
the aUbmission of an application for one.bedroom Section 8 units
when NOFA is publisbcd.
Moved and s<conded, to adopt RES. 92.236,
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY CITY .OWNED
PROPERTY AT 451 RUNDELL STIlEET TO A QUALIFIED
BUYER AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TIlEREON, for
9/1/92.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 92.237,
AUTIiORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
OVERWIDTIi PAVING. '
Moved and s<conded, 10 adopt RES. 92.238, AMENDING
THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR TIlE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Moved and s<conded, to adopt RES. 92.239,
ESTABLISHING FEES AND TIMED DURATION FOR SOUND
EQUIPMENT PERMITS AND FOR SOUND VARIANCES.
Moved and seconded, thatllie ORD. 92.3546, AMENDING
SECTION 32.1.63, ENTI'ITLED ''FEES OR CHARGES
AUTIiORlZED IN CHAPTER 23," OF TIlE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF TIlE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO
INCREASE TIlE PENALTY FOR ILLEGALLY PARKING IN A
HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO
TIiE FINE PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 321L, CODE OF IOWA, be
passed and adopted at this time.
Moved and s<conded, to adjourn 9:20 p.m. The Mayor
declared llie motion carried.
A more complete description of Council aetivilies is on me
in llie office of llie City CIClk.
slDARREL G.
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
August 18, 1992
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, August 18, 1992, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding. Councilmembers present:
Ambrisco, Courtney, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick. Absent: Horowitz. Staffmembers
present: Atkins, Gentry, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 92-73, Side 2.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned. to executive session, 5:35 p.m.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn special meeting, 6:45 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
DARREL G. COURTNEY, MAYOR
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MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney
presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick.
Absent: Horowitz. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Klingaman,
Schoon, Yucuis, Lundell, Leonard, Brachtel, Schmadeke, Fosse, Fowler. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 92-73, Side 2; 92-74, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed 8126/92 as GENERAL ROBERT L. SENTMAN DAY; September
1992 as IOWA CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARENESS MONTH; and 8122/92 as
HOMELESS ANIMAL'S DAY. Councilmember Kubby noted an event scheduled for 8122 called
"Shed Light On An American Tragedy, Dog and Cat Overpopulation".
The Mayor presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
to Asst. Finance Director Kevin O'Malley; announced the APT A Neil Goldschmidt Award to
Iowa City Transit and presented the award to Transit Director John Lundell and Safety and
Training Officer Aaron Leonard; announced the 1992 Iowa Energy Leadership A ward from the
Department of Natural Resources and acknowledged the work of Energy Coordinator Jim
Schoenfelder.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Kubby, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 8/4/92, as
published, subject to correction as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront & Natural Areas - 7/15/92;
Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 7/8/92; Design Review Comm. . 6115/92; Bd. of
Examiners of Plumbers . 7128/92; Housing Comm. - 6/9/92, 7/14/92; Sr. Center Comm.'
6/8192; Bd. of Library Trustees - 7123192; P&Z Comm. - 8/6/92.
Pennit Motions: Approving a Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose,
Iowa City Lodge #1096 dba Loyal Order of Moose, Iowa City Lodge #1096, 950 Dover
St. Approving a Class E Beer Penuit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New
Pioneer Cooperative Society, 22 S. Van Buren. Approving a Class B Beer Penuit for
RSN- V Inc., dba Russ' Amoco Service, 305 N. Gilbert St. Approving a Class C Liquor
License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's, 312 E. Market St. Approving a Class E
Beer Pennit for Nash-Pinch Company dba Econofoods #473, 1987 .Broadway St.
Approving a Class E Beer Pennit for L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L&M Mighty Shop,
Inc., 504 E. Burlington St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Cardan, Inc., dba
Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Micky's of Iowa
City, Inc., dba Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque. Approving a Clas~ C Liquor License for Plamor
Bowling, Inc., dba Plamor Lanes, 1555 1st Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for
Johnson & Floss Entertainment, Inc., dba Wallaby's Comedy Club, 130 S. Dubuque St.
RES. 92-228, Bk. 108, p. 228, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT. RES. 92.229, Bk. 108, p.
229, ISSUING CIGARETIE PERMIT. .
Resolutions: RES. 92.230, Bk. 108, p. 230, AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING
JOHNSON COUNTY, EAST LUCAS NORTH TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS TO VOTE IN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY PRECINCT 6.
Correspondence: President of Bd. of Library Trustees expressing appreciation for
Council's assistance on Library contract. Judith Laudie Pfohl regarding ten acres of land
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adjacent to Willow Creek Park. Betty Sedlacek & family regarding the closure of road
for ACf development. Mona Shaw regarding the definition of "family". William
Ackennan regarding the new zoning of Newton Road neighborhood. David L. Hammer
regarding parking in Iowa City. Greg Ludvigson & Laurie Comstock regarding the .
proposed pesticide ordinance. Memorandum from Traffic Engineer regarding parking
prohibition exception on the west side of the 10 block of S. Clinton St
Application for City Plaza Use Pennit: Latin American Human Rights Advocacy
Center for pennission to set up a table on City Plaza 8/10-16 and 8/17-23, for the purpose
of distributing literature and offering crafts for donations, approved. Jacqueline Gharib to
set up a table on City Plaza 8120, 8122, 8129, 9/5, 9/12, to distribute literature and offer
crafts for donations, approved.
Afflflllative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to move item #24 to this point on the agenda.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent. Moved by Ambriseo,
seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Chapter 23, entitled, "Motor Vehicles and
Traffic," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa to create School Speed Zones
on certain streets in Iowa City, and to declare the speed limit for vehicles in such zones, be given
first vote for consideration. Jerry Palmer, Adm. for the Iowa City Community School District,
acknowledged the work done by the joint committee and stated support for the ordinance.
Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for 9115192, for the
rezoning of a portion of the Advanced Drainage System (ADS) property located at 1301 Sheridan
Ave. from I-I to RS.8. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz
absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Larson, to set a public hearing for 911/92, on' an
ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, by repealing the
Large Scale Residential and Non-Residential Development regulations and replacing them with
the new Site Plan Review Ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Horowitz absent.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for 911/92,' on an
ordinance amending Chapter 36, entitled, "Zoning Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa
City, Iowa, by adopting sign regulations for the CB-5, Central Business Support Zone. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for 9/1/92, on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 36-76, Perfonnance Requirements, to
establish new particulate mailer emission requirements. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 36, entitled "Zoning
Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, by rescinding the RM-145, High Rise
Multi.Family Residential Zone regulations ~nd, as appropriate, replacing certain RM-145
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regulations with the PRM, Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential Zone regulations. No
one appeared.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending Chapter 36,
entitled "Zoning Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, to pennit.dry grain
milling and processing as a provisional use within the 1.1, General Industrial Zone, be given
second vote for consideration. Affmnative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Larson, to defer indefinitely the resolution approving the
preliminary and final plats of the resubdivision of Lots 12.15, Prairie View Estate, Part One,
Johnson County, Iowa, at the request of the applicant. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 92-231, Bk. 108, p. 231,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CROSS PARK APARTMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A PARTIAL RELEASE OF STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
EASEMENTS. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affinnative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Jim Murphy appeared regarding designating city property adjacent to city parks as
parkland, and asked the city to develop a city registry of city owned property. He stated
additional infonnation will be presented to Council at an upcoming meeting.
A public hearing was held on plans, specification, fonn of contract and estimate of cost
for the completion of the North Dodge Water Reservoir repaint and repair project. No one
appeared.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92-232, Bk. 108, p. 232,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE NORTH DODGE WATER RESERVOIR REPAINT
AND REPAIR PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY
EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING
TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPI' OF BIDS, at 10:30 a.m. on 9/8/92. Public Works Director
Schmadeke present for discussion. Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. .
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, fonn of contract and estimate of cost
for construction of the Chauncey Swan. Parking Facility project. No one appeared.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92-233, Bk. 108, p. 233,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COSTFORCONSTRUCTIONOFTHECHAUNCEYSWANPAroaNGFAC~ITYPROJEcr,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPI' OF BIDS,.at 2:00 p.m. on 9/10/92. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Ambrisco, Courtney, Larson, McDonald.
Nays: Kubby. Absent: Horowitz.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, fonn of contract and estimate of cost
for construction of the Highway 6 Intersection Improvements Project. Jane Klitzka, 2305
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Hollywood Blvd. and Mary Lewis, 56 Regal Lane, appeared representing the Grantwood
Neighborhood Assn. regarding traffic problems in the area.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92.234, Bk. 108, p. 234,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 INTERSEcTION IMPROVEMENTS
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 9/8/92. City Engr. Fosse present for
discussion. Affmnative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 92.235, Bk. 108, p. 235,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY 6
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Housing Comm. - one vacancy for an
unexpired tenn ending 5/1/94; Bd. of Appeals - one vacancy for an unexpired tenn ending
12131193. These appointments will be made at the 9129/92 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to accept the recommendation of the Coralville
City Council that Steven Ford be appointed to the Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. to fill an
unexpired tenn ending 12/1193; and to appoint Dr. Rosalyn Green, 113 Cardiff Circle, to the
Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. to fill all unexpired tenn ending 3/27/93. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
Councilmember Kubby noted the Library Bd. of Trustees 7/23 minutes and asked that
their request for additional funds be placed on an upcoming work session agenda; asked that the
request from Wm. Ackennan regarding no parking on the east side of Valley Ave. be scheduled
for Council discussion; and clarified that the City's plastic recyclillg program will accept #1 and
#2 plastic containers with seams only. Novick referenced the award presented to Environmental
Advocates and the City of Iowa City for recycling and use of drop-offs, and encouraged other
cities to consider the 20 mph school speed zones. Ambrisco responded to a recent Press Citizen
article regarding Council attendance, and asked staff to explore televising Council work sessions
in addition to fonnal meetings.
The Mayor nOled the recommendations of the Housing Comm. as follows: that the City
Council endorse the HOME application for Owner-occupied Housing Rehabilitation Project; that
the City Council furnish direction for resolution of the matter of HUD interpretation of Section
403A.28 of the Iowa Code; that the City Council approve submission of the application for
continuation of the Drug Elimination Grant to HUD; that the City Council approve the'
submission of an application for one.bedroom Section 8 units when NOFA is published.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 92-236, Bk. 108, p. 236,
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 451 RUNDELL
STREET TO A QUALIFIED BUYER AND SETfING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON, for
9/1/92. Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 92-237, Bk. 108, p. 237,
AUTHORIZ!NG EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR OVERWIDTH PAVING (Sandusky
Dr. and Cherry Ave. in Pepperwood Addition, Part 9). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92.238, Bk. 107, p. 238,
AMENDING THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF row A CITY. Finance Director
Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 92-239, Bk. 108, p. 239,
ESTABLISHING FEES AND TIMED DURATION FOR SOUND EQUIPMENT PERMITS
AND FOR SOUND VARIANCES. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/2, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Ambrisco, Courtney, Larson. Nays: Kubby,
Novick. Absent: Horowitz.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Kubby, that the ORD. 92-3546, Bk. 34, p. 29,
AMENDING SECTION 32.1-63, ENTI'ITLED "FEES OR CHARGES AUTHORIZED IN
CHAP1ER 23," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, row A,
TO INCREASE mE PENALTY FOR ILLEGALLY PARKING IN A HANDICAPPED
PARKING SPACE TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE FINE PROVIDED BY CHAP1ER
321L, CODE OF lOW A, be passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrisco, to adjourn 9:20 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent.
Darrel G. Courtney, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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September I, 1992
Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding.
Couneilmembers present: Ambriseo, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick.
Staffmembers present: Aikins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Frank1in, Boothroy, Lindsay. Couneil minutes tape
recorded on Tape 92-78, Both Sides; 92-79, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed 9/5/92 as BUDDY POPPY DAY; Month of September as
INTERNATIONAL VISITOR'S MONTH.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of 8/18/92 and the regular
meeting of 8/18/92, as published, subject to correction as recommended by the City Oerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: CCN Comm. . 6/24/92; Airport Comm. - 7123/92,
8/4/92; Historic PreseIVation Comm. - 7/14/92; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 6/24/92; P&Z
Comm. . 8/20/92; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - 8/19/92; Sr. Center Comm. - 7/20/92.
Penuit Motions: Approving a Special Class C Wine Penuit for Bushnell's Turtle, Ine., dba
Bushnell's Turtle, 127 E. College St. Approving an Outdoor SeIVice Area for Bushnell's Turtle,
Inc., dba Buslmell's Turtle, 127 E. College St. Approving a Oass B Liquor License for
Highlander, Inc., dba Highlander Inn & Supper Club, 2525 N. Dodge St. Approving a Oass C
Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Company, Inc., dba Diamond Dave's Taco Company,
201 S. Clinton St. #279. Approving a Class C Becr Penuit for FAP Enterprises, Inc. dba Gasby's,
1310 S. Gilbert. Approving a Class C Beer Penuit for Doc's Standard, Inc., dba Doc's Standard,
Inc., 801 S. Riverside Dr. Approving a Class E Liquor Lieense for Reliable Drug Stores, Inc., dba
Reliable Drug #5276, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class E Beer Pennit for Reliable Drug
Stores, Inc., dba Reliable Drug #5276, 2425 Muscatine Ave. RES. 92-240, Bk. 108, p. 240,
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Resolutions, Bk. 108: RES. 92.241, p. 241, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATIEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF lOW A CITY, IOWA AND HILLS BANK & TRUST COMPANY
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 730 EAST COLLEGE STREET. RES. 92.242, p. 242,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'ITEST THE
RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 431 S. DODGE STREET.
Correspondence: Tom & Sue Aunan regarding Heritage Cablevision. Bob Stein
transmitting a letter from David & Donna Morrell expressing appreciation for tile proclamation
and key to tile city. David & Janet Chestnut regarding agreement between Iowa City and ACI'.
Marguerite Knoedel regarding condition of sidewalks and lack of sidewalks. Shelly Hadley
regarding the quality and variety of selections on Heritage Cablevision.
Application for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: Joe Shurson for use of 1400 block of
Derwin Dr. for a block party on 8/22, approved. Tim Finer to have tile 1992 Chamber/Student
Bed Races on 9/11 on Clinton St. between Washington & Jefferson Sts., approved. Marty Maiers
to have the Regina Fall Fun Festival Road Raees on 9/5, approved. Ed Grattan to have the Old
Capitol D.A.R.E. Duathlon on 9/13, approved. Jeffrey Halm to use Ginter Ave. between Pickard
& Yewell Sls. for a block party on 9/6, approved. Johnson County ERA Coalition for tile use of
public sidewalks for an ERA Walkathon on 8/29, ending wiUI a rally on City Plaza, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Pemlils: Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Ccnler
to set up lable on City Plaza 8/24.9/2 and 9/3.12 to distribute literature and offer crafts for
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donations, approved. Terrence Neuzil to set up table on City Plaza 8/21 & 8/30 to distribute
campaign literature & registering voters, approved. Billy Howell.Sinnard to set up table on City
Plaza 8/31 & 9/3 to distribute literature, approved. Mark Ginsberg, Jean Gilpin & Downtown
Association to use the fountain area for musical events on 9/4-5, approved.
Aflinnative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Couneilmembers present The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for 9/15192 on an ordinance
vacating portions of Dubuque Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councihnembers present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the Code of Ordinances of
Iowa City, Iowa, by repealing the Large Scale Residential and Non.Residential Development regulations
and replacing them with the new Site Plan Review Ordinance. No one appeared. Kubby requested staff
report back to Council on the number of developments approved by Council over the past five years.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance anlending the ZOning Ordinance by amending Section
36-76, Perfonnance RequiremenLI, to establish new particulate matter emission requirements. No one
appeared.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa entitled "ZOning" to establish new particulate matter
emissions requirements, be given first vote for consideration. PCD Director Franklin present fordiscussion.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to anlend Section l(b)(2) to include a licensed engineer not
employed by the entity. After discussion, the Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 3/4, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Novick, Kubby. Nays: Larson, McDonald,
Ambrisco, Courtney. Aflinnative roll call vote unanimous on first vote for passage, 7/0, all
Councihnembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A publlc hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 36, entitled "ZOning Ordinance"
of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting sign regulations for tlle CB-5, Central Business
Support Zone. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Code
of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, entitled "Zoning" by repealing the High Rise Multi.Family Residential
(RM-145) Zone regulations with the Planned High Density Multi.Family Residential (PRM) regulations,
be given first vote for consideration. Affimlative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, secondcd by Horowitz, to adopt ORD. 92-3547, Bk. 34, p. 30, AMENDING
CHAPTER 36, ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, TO PERMIT DRY GRAIN MILLING AND PROCESSING AS A PROVISIONAL USE
WITHIN THE I-I, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (Gcneral Mills). Aflinnativc roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmcmbcrs present. The Mayor dcclarcd tllC ordinancc adoptcd.
Movcd by Ambrisco, sccondcd by Horowitz, to considcr a resolution approving tllC preliminary
plat of Furrows Edgc Acres Subdivision of Johnson County, Iowa. Aftcr discussion, original motion
withdrawn. Movcd by McDonald, secondcd by Horowitz, to dcfcr thc rcsolution until Council has an
opportunity to mect with P&Z or thcir reprcscntativcs if thcy wish to. Thc Mayor dcelarcd thc motion
carricd unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmcmbers prcscnt.
Movcd by Novick, sceondcd by Horowitz, to approvc a recommcndation of thc P&Z Comm.
approving an application submittcd to Johnson County by Aric Kroczc to rezonc 1.95 acres from A-I,
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Rural District, to RS, Suburban Residential. This property is located in Fringe Area 6, approximately I
1/2 miles south of Iowa City at 4274 Nursery Lane. The Mayor declared tile motion carried unanimously,
7/0. all Councilmembers present.
Max Yocum appeared regarding the City demolition of a house on Waterfront Drive. Bud Gode
updated Council on upcoming activities at the Senior Center. Richard Soppc appeared regarding
construction of tile Olauneey Swan Parking Ramp; railroad tracks needing repair on Gilbert Street and
Hwy. 6 by-pass; and DNR monitoring of Sturgis Park.
A public hearing was held on tiIC conveyance of City-owned property at 451 Rundell Street. No
one appeared.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: one vacancy on the Historic Preservation Comm.
for an unexpired teml ending 3/19/93. This appointment will be made at the 10/13/92 Council meeting.
Couneilmember Kubby noted the recentiy passed cigarette education ordinance and complimented
Chief Winkelhake and Lt. Fort from the Police Department for their footwork and enforeement; and
requesled that individuals sending her correspondence include their name. Larson noted the letter from
Tom and Sue Aunan regarding Heritage Cablevision infonning Council of the ability to take off or "trap"
unwanted channels and the possibility of moving MTV to a different spot; noted that the City would be
compiling an inventory of City owned properties; infonned citizens of a product, Milorganite, to deter deer
from garden areas; and infomlCd citizens of an affordable housing project in the fonner Press Citizen
building and tile cities intent to abate taxes on the improvements. Ambrisco explained the experiment
currentiy underway in the Old Capitol parking ramp whereby parking is prohibited on tile bottom three
floors until 10:00 a.lII. and requested citizen input on the experiment; and noted the 60til wedding
anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pecina. Horowitz reported favorable comments from bus drivers on
the police bike patrol; urged citizens to register for the 10/18 Hospice Road Race; stated curbside pick-up
of recycled goods does not presently include white office paper, colored glass or cardboard but those items
can be discarded at drop-off sites: and alerted citizens of pop bottles Ihat may appear to be clear but when
held up to tile light have a greenish tint and should be recycled in the green glass container. Courtney
stated the City is selling a container for recyclables for $42.50, which includes the container with a lid
and three separale bins and tray inside, and each has a serial number for easy identification.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Larson, to accept tiIC recommendations of the Riverfront &
Natural Areas Comm. to endorse and support the Parks & Recreation Comm. position as stated in tile
memorandum from Mary Weideman, Chair of Ihe Parks & Recreation Conllu., dated 7/8/92. The
Riverfront & Natural Areas Conllu. specifically cndorses the following Parks & Recreation Comm.
recommendations: 1. Thatlhe Parkland Acquisition Fund retain its specific acquisition nature and that
hote]/motellax revenue distribution for parkland acquisition remain at 10% as indicated in tile 6/1 ]192
memorandum from Ihe City Mgr.; 2. That a cap not be placed on tile fund due 10 its acquisition nature,
for tile reasons identified in tile 7/8/92 memorandum from Mary Weideman; 3. That requests for
borrowing from the fund for non-acquisition needs be discouraged. If borrowing from the fund is deemed
necessary, however, the Parks & Recreation Conllu. requests that it be on short-Iem! payback basis. The
Commission further requests Ihat it be given advance notice and the opportunity 10 evaluate proposals and
provide inpul regarding the temls, and its justification In relationship to tile goals of the acquisition fund
and park and recreational needs. The Mayor declared Ihe motion carried lInanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Larson, to defer indefinitely the resolution authorizing staff 10
proceed with acquisition of property for a collector strect between Rochester Avenue and Hickory HIlI
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Trail. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Councilmembers present
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring ordinances to be voted on for
passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the
second consideration and vole be waived, and that Old. 92-3548, Bk. 34, p. 31, AMENDING CHAPTER
23, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO CREATE SCHOOL SPEED ZONES ON CERTAIN STREETS IN
lOW A CITY, AND TO DECLARE THE SPEED LIMIT FOR VEHICLES IN SUCH ZONES, be voted
on for final passage at tilis time. Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance
be finally adopted at this time. Myrna Amer, District Wide Parents Organization, appeared to thank
Council for their support and urge further consideration of other streets when the safety committee
reconvenes. Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn 9:05 p.m. The Mayor declared Ole motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: September 9, 1992
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 31, 1992 - 6:30 PM In the Council Chambers
Mayor Darrel Courtney presiding. Councilmembers: Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby,
Larson, Novick. Absent: McDonald. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Moen,
Schoon, Klingaman, Boothroy, Yuculs, Schmadeke, O'Malley, Milkman. Tape recorded on Tapes
92.76, Side 2; 92-75, Both Sides; 92-77, Side 1.
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS:
Reel 92-76, Side 2
Senior Planner Monica Moen presented the following Planning and Zoning lIems:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 1992, ON AN ORDINANCE
VACATING PORTIONS OF DUBUQUE ROAD.
In response' to Council, PCD Director Franklin stated she will report to the Planning and
Zoning Commission that there are concerns about vacating the easement prior to ACT's
ownership of the property. In response to Larson, Frankiln stated she will find out if the
average daily traffic count Included weekend or business day traffic.
B. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY REPEALING THE LARGE SCALE
RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND
REPLACING THEM WITH THE NEW SITE PLAN REVIEW ORDINANCE.
HIS Director Doug Boothroy presented Information.
C. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY
AMENDING SECTION 36-76, PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS, TO ESTABLISH NEW
PARTICULATE MATTER EMISSION REQUIREMENTS.
Economic Development Planner Schoon presented Information. In response to Courtney,
Gentry stated,she will research If the City Is required by the State to have quailfied people
on City staff If DNR regulations become less restrictive than the City's regulations.
D. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING
SECTION 36.76, PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS, TO ESTABLISH NEW
PARTICULATE MATTER EMISSION REQUIREMENTS. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
E. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36, ENTITLED 'ZONING
ORDINANCE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY,IOWA. BY ADOPTING
SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE CB.5, CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE.
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F. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY. IOWA. ENTITLED "ZONING" BY REPEALING THE HIGH
RISE MULTI.FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM.145) ZONE REGULATIONS AND, WHERE
APPROPRIATE, REPLACING RM-145 REGULATIONS WITH THE PLANNED HIGH
DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PRM) REGULATIONS. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
G. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36. ENTITLED "ZONING
ORDINANCE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY. IOWA, TO PERMIT
DRY GRAIN MILLING AND PROCESSING AS A PROVISIONAL USE WITHIN THE 1-1,
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (GENERAL MILLS). (PASSED AND ADOPTED)
H. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF FURROWS
EDGE ACRES SUBDIVISION OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. (SUB 92-0012)
I. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CONCERNING AN APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO JOHNSON COUNTY BY ARIE
KROEZE TO REZONE 1.95 ACRES OF A 2.28 ACRE TRACT FROM A-1. RURAL
DISTRICT. TO RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN
FRINGE AREA 6. APPROXIMATELY 1% MILES SOUTH OF IOWA CITY AT 4274
. NURSERY LANE. (CZ-9231)
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES VIDEO:
Reel 92.75, Side 1
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Marcia Klingaman and Cable TV Assistant Bob Hardy
presented the Neighborhood Services video.
OLD PRESS-CITIZEN BUILDING. TAX ABATEMENT PROPOSAL:
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Economic Development Planner Schoon and Developer Bob Burns presented information. Council
directed staff to prepare a resolutlon.~gereby Council authorized the staff to proceed with tax
abatement. In response to JSubb9f"d!fManager Atkins stated he will explore options regarding
limiting the abatement to a certain amount each year.
ACQUISITION OF INDUSTRIAL LAND:
Reel 92-75, Side 2
City Manager Atkins and Economic Development Planner Schoon stated that they are continuing
to look for Industrial land for acquisition.
RUNDELL STREET OVERLAY PLAN:
Reel 92-75, Side 2
City Manager Atkins stated plans are to not decrease the width of the street when repairs' are
made.
LIBRARY FUNDING REQUEST:
Reel 92-76, Side 2
City Manager Atkins presented Information. The majority of Council members approved the
Library's request for funding the $15,000 shortlall. Iowa City Public Library Director Eggers, and
Library Board Members Swaim and Hargrave present.
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PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS
FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES
Reel 92-77, Side 2
Mayor Courtney recommended the discussion be scheduled at Council's September 28th'
meeting.
COUNCIL COMPUTERS:
Reel 92-77, Side 1
CUy Assistant Finance Director O'Malley presented Information. City Manager Atkins stated staff
will prepare a memo detailing the cost to provide Councilmembers with laptop computers and
software. Mayor Courtney requested Information about the cost of log In.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA:
Reel 92-77, Side 1
1. In response to KUbby, CUy Attorney Gentry stated she Is unable to present an update on
the Rochester Hills until Information Is received from Engr. Ed Engroff. .
2. In response to Kubby, City Manager Atkins stated he will present Information about the
Ruth Grlmms property (Grimm's Orthopedic, 1840 S. Gilbert).
3. Kubby requested that the article regarding deer repellent be sent to cUlzens concerned
about deer In their neighborhood.
4. In response to Horowitz, Courtney stated that any amendments to the National League
of CIties Municipal Policy are due September 9.
5. (Agenda Item 2c(2))ln response to Novick, City Clerk Karr stated the objector for
Bushnell's Turtle Is the owner of the property where Giovanni's Is located.
6. Ambrlsco Inquired about the CapUol Street Mall Parking Policy (re no parking on lower 3
levels unlll1 0:00 am). CUy Manager' Atkins stated he will prepare an update. Ambrlsco
stated he will discuss U at Council's formal meeting.
7. Council members discussed the following Council meellng schedule:
September 14 .
September 15 -
September 15 -
September 28 .
September 29 -
October 12 .
October 13 .
Canceled
6:30 PM Work Session
Formal meeting. Set public hearing for 29th on pesticide
ordinances.
Council Work Session wUh scheduled discussion on pesticide
ordinances.
Hold public hearing on ordinances (continue If necessary).
Council Work Session 7:30 PM (tentative).
Continued public hearing or first consideration.
8. Courtney reported that the September 7 radio show has been canceled.
9. City Clerk Karr requested Council members Inform her of fall and winter schedules.
10. City Manager Atkins re~orted that he Is actively Involved In the cuUural cente~~.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM. . 8.31wks.mmo (f
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