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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-09-29 Minutes numbered COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 29, 1992 Iowa City City Council, regular mtg" 7:30 p,m. at the Civic Center, Mayor Courtney presiding, Councilmembers present: Ambrlsco Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick, Absent: None, Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Rocca, Pumfrey, Yuculs, Robinson, Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 92.86, 92-87, 92-88, Both Sides, The Mayor proclaimed 10/4-10/92 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, Fire Marshal Rocca & 1W ~~ Fire Dept. Mascot Sparky accepted; 10/4-10/92 as AVIATION EDUCATION WEEK, Alrport~ Commissioners Blum & Ockenfels accepted; 10/31/92, between dusk & 8:30 p.m, as TRICK OR 8-0~~_ TREAT NIGHT DESIGNATION, Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the foilowing items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 9/15/92, as publlshed,~ subject to correction as recommended by the City Clerk. :$Oft: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm, . B/18/92; Civil Service 2oY'il Comm, - 7/20/92, 9/3/92, CCN - 8/26/92; P&R Comm, . 8/26/92; Sr, Center Comm. - AO 1/9 8/17/92; P&Z Comm, - 9/17/92. ;'17517 Permit Motions & Resolutions: Approving a Class C LIquor LIcense for Iowa City ,ws I Yacht Club, Inc" dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. LInn St. Approving a Class B Beer :1052 Permit for L TL Restaurant, Inc" dba Mazzio's Pizza, 1950 L. Muscatine Ave. Approving .~oS '3 . a Class C Beer Permit for Inland Transport Company dba Kirkwood 76, 300 Kirkwood Ave. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Company dba SunsetHandlmart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr. RES, 92-262, Bk. 108, p. 262, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT.. Approving a Class C LIquor LIcense for Diamond Dave's Taco Company Leasing Corporation, dba Diamond Dave's Taco Co" 1604 Sycamore #33D Sycamore Mail. Refund of a Class A LIquor LIcense for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096 dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 950 Dover St. Appi'llving a Class C LIquor LIcense for Michael H. Tanchlnh, dba China Palace, 21 Sturgis Corner, Approving a transfer of a Special Class C LIquor LIcense for Magnifico's Mostiy italian, 227 E, Washington St. Setting Public Hearings: RES, 92-263, B~, 108, p. 263, SETTING PUBLIC .oo~ 0 HEARING, for lD/13/92, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE CIVIC CENTER EAST LOWER LEVEL REMODELING 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 disbursements In the amount of $9,615,999,51 for the period of~t;..I_ 8/1 through 8/31/92, as recommended by the Fin, Dlr, Resolutions: RES, 92.264, Bk, 108, p. 264, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ,),N.:J.._ AMENDMENT #5 TO CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT KC- 9D33E, Correspondence: Letters regarding the proposed pesticide application ordinance .:2() Co J from: Mr, & Mrs, Glen Bradley, Environmental Advocates Urban Pesticide Comm., Leigh & Doug Hornick, Candida Maurer & Michael Santangelo, Mary Price, Ron Vogel. Letters J() t:. ~_ regarding the Capitol Street Ramp restrictions from: Mlchelie Brophy.Baermann, Jim Ubben, Robert Van Natta. Letters regarding the Advanced Drainage Property (ADS) from: r.:l'J (n 5 Edward & Eudenia Gruweil, Lavina Mliler, Ariana & Larry Betenbender requesting ~o to(~ regulation of outdoor basketbail courts, Hal Brainerd opposing the closing of Old DUbuque .20& 7 Road, Anne Armknecht, Mental Health Task Force, requesting free bus rides for persons t<.0(.8 ~~'I- -'loSS ~(J5~ _ ::1.057 Q.o5g- ryOl,1 ....4~..'..."_...,,'_.......""'-..._,_.........w_.........__..~_....___...........__.. ~n ! /1M Council Activities September 29, 1992 Page 2 :J.ol"q , ~f'JO ~~ with disabilities, Memorandum from the Civil Service Comm, submlltlng certified Ust of -<<~7~ applicants for the following positions: Fire LieutenanVFire Dept.; Buyer I/Equfpment Buyer;~_ Maintenance Worker II/Refuse; Cashier/Parking; ChemlsVPollutlon Control; Malntena11ce~~ Worker VRefuse; Maintenance Worker I/Government Buildings; Maintenance Worker ~g ~ III/Streets; Maintenance Worker II/Streets; Account Clerk/Accounting; Sr. Treatment Plant ~~_ OperatorlWater; Maintenance Worker I/Sr, Center; Water Meter ReaderlWater; Sr. ,1 tjg, ., Engineering Technlclan/Engineerin~; Sr, Maintenance Worker/Streets; Maintenance 4~ Worker I/Streets, --.:I.a~ --..: Application for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: Craig Cameyor of Racquet Master ~ 011<:; for use of public sidewalks for Sidewalk Days on 9/24.26, approved. James Humston for :J.oRf" use of the 14DO block Of Franklin St. for a neighborhood block party on 9/19, approved, Application for City Plaza Use Permit: Johnson County ERA Coalition to set up J.on table on City Plaza to register voters & offer buttons & shirts for donations 9/18-26, 9/27- 29, 10/1-2, approved, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the mollon carried and repealed the public hearing as set. Kubby noted that all discussion woukJ take .:< ofi"g place on the closing of Dubuque Road on October 13th, Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 10/13/92, on an ~Off'? ordinance vacating the alley located adjacent to the east side of 41 0 Reno SI. (Jim Jensen), The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/D, all Councllmembers present. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to set a public hearing for 10/13/92, on an ~f)96 ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting regulations permitting non.required off.street parking on a separate lot within commercial and Industrial zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring ordinances 10 be_~ considered at and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD, 92.355D, Bk, 34, p, 33, AMENDING CHAPTER 27 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED 'PLANNING,' BY REPEAliNG ARTICLE 1/1 ENTITLED 'LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENTS' AND ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE 1/1 ENTITLED "SITE PLAN REVIEW;'be voted on for final passage at this time.' The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division or roll call vote: Ayes: Larson, McDonald, Novick, Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Nays: Kubby. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance finally adopted at this time, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring ordinances 10 be .:;.O? J.. considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which It Is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD, 92.3551, Bk, 34, p, 34, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA ENTITLED 'ZONING' BY ADOPTING SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE (CB-5), be voted on for final passage at this time, The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald. Nays: Kubby, Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded . ;.,r', ' . , ... ./,-/,; '/',/ '-'r.f'L~~' :: \I,"",';:";';,..,:' ,',,~.,.,., .';..;1...,.,.,!.,..,~.. .. . ~".' . . "" , . , ), J ,t> , - . ." Council Activities September 29, 1992 Page 3 by Horowitz, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/D, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by McDonald, to adopt ORD. 92-3552, Bk. 34, p: 35, ~ 0 q '3 AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA ENTITLED 'ZONING,' TO ESTABLISH NEW PARTICULATE MATTER EMISSION REQUIREMENTS, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. ' Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES, 92-265, Bk. 108, p. 265, )094_ APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF FURROWS EDGE ACRES SUBDIVISION OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, PCD Director Karin Franklin present fordiscusslon, Council directed staff to send a letter to the County stating City concerns about access onto Highway 1 and to include it as a part of the Fringe Area discussion, Affirmative roll cail vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92-266, Bk, 108, p, 266, ~ 095 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART XII, IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Dlr. Karin Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Larson, McDonald, Novick, Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Nays: Kubby. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Bd, of Appeals - one vacancy for a five. ),09(p year term ending 12/31/97; Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers - two vacancies for two-year terms -iOq 7 ending 12/31/94; Mayor's Youth Emp:~yment Bd, - one vacancy for a three-year term ending .1oq g 12/30/95; Sr. Center Comm, - two vacancies for three.year terms ending 12/31/95. These .1oQQ appointments will be made at the 11/10/92 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to appoint Velma Tribble, 1326 Bristol Dr. and ::J I 00 John Staska, 33 Norwood Circle, to the Bd, of Appeals for unexpired terms ending 12/31/93; appoint Charles Eastham, 1152 E. Court St., to the Housing Comm, for an unexpired term ending 21 b I 5/1/94, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. Councilmember Kubby noted the Parks & Recreation Department receipt of the Iowa ,2 I () .l.. lIIinolsrrrees Forever grant for a tree planting program within the City. She also stated that City .2/0 '1 Carton would be accepting magazines for ono day only on 1117. Larson referenced letters .P.IO~ received regarding a amphitheater being built In the backyard of a university fraternity and a basketball court In the backyard of a residential property, and stated staff was researching whether restriction currently exist as well as neighbor's rights, Larson asked Council concurrence_~ for the City Manager to meet with University representatives urging University booking more concerts, The Mayor suggested that the Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau also be Involved, Novick invited citizens to a meelthe candidates reception sponsored by the League of JIO(, Women Voters 10/8, Iowa State Bank; a candidate forum is scheduled for 10/28 at 7 PM at the Iowa City Public Library, Novick reported that Mallbu, California had recently passed legislation .:1107 requiring anyone planting a tree, shrub or flower that may reach a height of six feet to get a permit. Ambrisco acknowledged the recent Iowa Supreme Court favorable decision to the City .;lIDX' regarding University water rates, and commended City Atty. Linda Gentry, the City legal department, and the law firm of Hayek and Hayek. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to set a public hearing on lD/13/92, on an :2/09 ordinance to vacate as a corrective legal acllon, the westerly 105,29 feet of the alley between . . ..- '-'-' .-... ......_._--....~.........--------*--,...---..__.,,"..--...._I_'--_.....I...~ - ... 11 L ,~~ ~. Council Activities September 29, 1992 Page 4 Maiden Lane and Gilbert Court at LaFayelte Street, Block 4, Lyon's First Addition, Iowa City, Iowa, and the northerly plaited ailey In Block 4, Lyon's First Addition of Iowa City, Iowa (Capitol Implement), The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 92-267, Bk, 108, p. 267. ), 110 INTENT TO CONVEY, BY QUIT CLAIM DEED, A PORTION OF LOTS THREE AND FOUR OF COUNTY SEAT ADDITION TO IOWA CITY, IOWA AND ALLEYS LOCATED IN BLOCK FOUR, LYON'S FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA AS A CORRECTIVE LEGAL ACTION (Capitol Implement), Affirmative roll cail vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92-268, Bk. 108, p. 268, ,,( /II DIRECTING SALE OF $3,450,ODO GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES. Dave Dirks, Evensen Dodge Inc, updated Council on the bid opening. The Mayor declared the resolution carried, 611, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Novick, Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson. Nays: Kubby. Pubilc commants were received on the proposed commercial application of pesticides and J. II;). private appilcation of pesticides ordinances. The following Individuals appeared: Mary Lou Hillery, 2866 Sterling Dr,; Douglas Jones, 816 Park Rd,; Jennifer Britton, 2128 Muscatine Ave.; Ed Rlnderspacher, RR 2 (West Branch), Quality Care; Curt Moore, RR 6; Mark Smith, 205 N) Westminster; John Balmer, 10 Princeton Ct., Chamber of Commerce President; Tom Summy, 2505 Rochester; Darryl Johnson, Ail American Turf Beauty; Ron Vogel, 307 3rd Ave.; John Crossmook, Tru Green; Dianna Harris, 1025 E, Davenport St., presented a lelter from oiane Eglseder; Rusty Martin, 802 E, Washington St.; John Chaney, Ail Pro Maintenance; Mary Lohse; Jim Murphy, 711 E. Church St.; Jack Tank; GeoffWllmlng, 1117 W, Benton St.; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St,; Tim Madsen, 2108 Hollywood Blvd., Sunshine Lawn Care; Don Daklns, 710 S, 1 st Ave,; Kerry Sesker, 2820 Brookside Dr.; Barbara Chaney, All Pro Maintenance; Mark P~llIips, 1165 Oakes Dr.; Charles Thayer, 7 Montrose Ave,; Russ Wise, Quality Care; Mona BonG, Iowa Alliance of Environmental Concems; Mary Latta, 11 D6 Muscatine Ave,; Kevin Johnson, All American Turf Beauty; Chris Soldat; Jim St. John; Ron Salisbury, Des Moines, Iowa Pest Control; Ron Stutsman; Nathan Shepherd, 517 S, Lucas; Carol deProsse, 1113 E. College St.; Marv Hartwig, 212 Post Rd,; Kevin Houlahan, 1020 Tower Ct.; Bob Braverman, 2040 Waterfront Dr.; Joe Bolkcom, 328 S, Governor. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92-269, Bk. 108, p. 269, :111'1 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REIMBURSEMENT FOR OVERWIDTH PAVING ON GALWAY DRIVE, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/D, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92-270, Bk, 108, p. 270, !)\I Y- RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (Malden Lane Paving Assessment Project). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared tne resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES, 92-271, Elk, 108, p, 271,-21lL AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PERMANENT SAMPLING WELL EASEMENT (Fay Hurt). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, -"""!'I_~"_~_~'''''~'''''_''''''''''''''''",'''''''''I''___.....~._.~___...__...__.....___. ~ ......,11'.. -,~ - - . Council Activities September 29, 1992 Page 5 Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES, 92-272, Bk. 108, p, 272,~ TEMPORARILY CLOSING MELROSE AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM THE EAST CURB LINE OF HAWKINS DRIVE TO THE WEST CURB LINE OF SOUTH GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN THE NORTH CURB LINE AND THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF MELROSE AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT.OF-WA Y BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Affirmative roil cail vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92-273, Bk, 108, p. 273, .Q 117 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH IOWA-ILLINOIS GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE CHAUNCEY SWAN PARKING FACILITY PROJECT. Affirmative roil cail vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, : Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92-274, Bk, 108, p. 274,~ AUTHORIZING JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF i TRUSTEES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE I NEGOTIATING PROCEDURES FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Affirmative roll cail vote unanimous, 7/D, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adjoum 12:10 a,m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Darrel G, Courtney, Mayor Marian K, Karr, City Clerk . --- -...."""'....-- .-----.--- ....---.-.. .- l.I."~.~'MI~~. __.~ . - .,.. - ..... ....... I 1 1 - ...... Ji""IliIf' -'~~:v"r'" ~. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: September 18, 1992 TO: City Council (memo for record) FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Copy of letter from Mayor Courtney to Kerr-McGee regarding property at First Avenue and Muscatine. Memorandum from the City Manager regardin9 pendin9 development issues. Copy of letter from City Manager to John Dane regarding ten acres of land west of Willow Creek. Memorandum from the Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development regarding Highway 6 Pedestrian Study. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding Trick or Treat Night. Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council Work Session of September 15, 1992. Copies of news releases: a. Temporary home for sculpture b. Work at Highway 6/Lakeside Drive Intersection c. Ma i ntenance of Fi re Hydrants ::IlICj ~I ~Id,\_ do ~~ g,\;J,3 d.\~~. iRl;A5 :m.~ ~1.?1 ~\a~ Invitation from Johnson County Department of Health regarding Adult Day Program Open House. Copy of letter from Dan Pomeroy regarding Iowa City Police. B,I:J.~ Agenda for the September 22, 1992, meet i ng of the Board of Supervi sors. ~ 13 0 . Comparison of Budget to Actual Revenues, Expenditures and Cash Position, 0\\3\ June 3D, 1992. _ _ . Copy of letter from Betty Rosse regarding discussion regarding College a\38' Green Park. ~. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 25, 1992 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Material In Information Packet Letter from the Chairpersons of the Johnson County Planning Commission and Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission regarding updaling of the Fringe Area Agreement. 3~ Memoranda from the City Manager regarding: a. Railroad grade crossings, b. CEBA grant for Procter & Gamble, c. Vicious dog complaint. d. Iowa City Community School District strategic plan, ?13~ OW\t; 113~ .1../:1,7 Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council Work Session of September 15, 1992. .2 1.3'6' Copy of a notice from the Central Procurement and Services Division regarding the purchase of ~~~~ ~~ Copy of a letter from the Parking Systems Superintendent to Deirdre Castle, Old Capitol Center, regarding business hours of Old Capitol Center merchants. ;Zil/O Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding receipt of $s.oOO Iowa- IlIInols/Trees Forever grant. ~L Copy of a letter from Melissa Guthrie, Iowa-Illinois Tree Program Coordinator to Terry Rob,lnson regarding the Iowa-illinois Trees Forever grant. JI'I2. Copy of a memorandum from Jim Larew, on behalf of the Iowa City Area Science Center, Inc. regarding possible sites for a science center. -213- Agendas for the September 24, 1992, and September 29, 1992, meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. ,211.{ Information regarding the 1992 Human Relations Conference, ,)1'15 b'M~~ from City Mgr. regarding Melrose Avenue Project. ~/I/('_, Letter from Health & Environmental Sciences Group re proposed lawn chemical~~7- ordinance. Invitation to Governor's Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities 9/30. Iln " .;Jh~ Letter from Downtown Association re parking restriction in Capitol St. ramp. ;;,/lft Letter from Chamber of Commerce re parking restriction in Capitol St. ramp------ - ~/50 ..- u:. ~_..._......" i 1 . ' . ., J , . .~ , " ",; , " .1'1 I' I _/, { " :L~: -~ -".. " . -' ' ,~ ~. Information packet September 25, 1992 page 2 Letter from City Architect/Energy Coordinator regarding Cor.~truction of'Chauncey Swan Parking Facility. Invitation to the First Annual Iowa River Bicycle Ride 10/17. Agenda for the ID/l Formal meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Information from Parking Supervisor regarding revenues in parking ramps since parking was prohibited in Capitol Street ramp on first three levels till 10 a.m. . 'j 1 ,I :2/5 / ,:l/5':1. ~1,t:J,':1, !JI,t{1