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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-10-27 Minutes numbered COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 27,1992 Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding. Councllmembers present: Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atklns, Helling, Bumslde, Karr. Franklin, Mlklo, Davidson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 92-97, and 92-98, Both Sides, Parks and Recreation Director Terry Trueblood displayed the National Gold Medal Awards :1303 received by the department. One award recognized excellence and overall park and recreation operations and programming, and the other recognized excellence In programming and activities for special POPulations. Also present were Recreational Supt. Mike Moran and Recreation Dlv. SPI Supr. Cindy Coffin. Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, that the following 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 10/13/92, as .;2.304 published, subject to correction as recommended by the City Clerk. ~I'J'/:; Minutes of Boards and Commissions; P&Z Comm. - 10/15/92; Broadband~ Telecomm. Comm. - 9/16/92; Civil Service Comm. - 9/30/92; P&R Comm. - 10/7!92;~ Historic Preservation Comm. - 9/8/92, 10/13/92; Joint mtg of P&Z Comm. & Historic ~30~ Preservation Comm. -10/6/92; Design Review Comm. -10/19/92; CCN Comm. - 9/23/92. .rI.~ :~ Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for La Casa Ltd. dba La Casa .23 ldo.. Ltd., 1200 S. Gilbert Ct. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Dell Mart Corp., dba Dell .3.3/ 3 Mart, 525 Hwy.1 West. Approving a Class C Liquor License forYelder Enterprises, Inc,. :231~_ dba The Que, 211 Iowa Ave, Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Eagle Food Centers, ..2315. Inc., dba Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. RES. 92-287, Bk, 108, p. 287, J.311p ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 92-288, Bk. 108, p, 288, SETTING PUBLIC .l31 7 HEARING for 11/24/92 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE CIVIC CENTER MAIN LOBBY REMODELING PROJECT DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, Setting public hearing for 11/10/92 on the City's proposed .:2.311i' Comprehensive Housing Affordablllty Strategy (CHAS) Annual Plan for FY93. Motions; Approve disbursements In the amount of $4,874,697,89 for the period of ..23/9_ 9/2 through 9/30/92. as recommended by the Fin. Dlr. subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 108: RES. 92-289, p. 289. ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE .13:lD STORM SEWER. WATER MAIN AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR WALNUT RIDGE PART II. RES, 92-290, p. 290, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, ;1.30'2../ STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION, PART V. RES. 92-291, p. 291, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR .:23.1.;), THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PORTION OF BLOCK 1 , BRAVERMAN CENTER. RES, 92-292, .:l.? :>.3 p. 292, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1992 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 92-293, p. 293, APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING .;)3:1 ~ MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (PHMAP) CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY. Correspondence; Letters expressing support forthe Public Access Television from; .7. 'Oo'l5 Todd Chase, Glenn Gell, Gretchen Hersman, Jim Levi, Gayle Sand, Teresa Carllrey, Emperatrlz Arreaza. Iowa Department of Economic Development regarding Procter & 023~(. Gamble Manufacturing Company, Pat Knoble regarding ban on bumlng yard refuse. .23.:1 ~ Marjorie Davis regarding recycling. Loret Mast regarding the proposed pesticide ~~:3 q ordinances. Julie Law regarding date designated for 'trick or treating' and City Mgr. reply .!J .~3 0 attached. Bonnie Love regarding air quality In Iowa City, Memorandum,from Traffic Engr. ~331 regarding addition of protected left turn signal for Mormon Trek Blvd, at Its Intersection .?aa.:l.. with Melrose Ave. Letters regarding the proposed pesticide ordinances from: Frank Gersh .n a 3 -. Council Activities October 27, 1992 Page 2 & Martha Gordon, Jack Tank of Ag Risk Insurance, Sue Futrell of Blooming Prairie Warehouse, Peter Small, George Carlo of Health & Environmental Sciences Group, Daryle Johnson of All American Turf Beauty, Inc. Leah Cohen regarding date for 'trick or treating'. Iowa Alliance of Environmental Concems regarding registry for citizens seeking pre-notification of pesticide application. Woodlawn Historic District residents regarding leaf pick-up, Robert Dostal regarding garbage collection. Application for City Plaza Use Permit: Lynda Tocci to set up a voter registration table on City Plaza 10/12-16, approved. Johnson County ERA Coalition to set up a voter registration table on City Plaza 10/19-24, approved. Jacqueline Gharlb to set up table on City Plaza 10/17, 10/22, 10/24, 10/29, 10/31, approved. Latin American Human Rights AdNocacy Center to set up a table on City Plaza 10/5-18, to distribute Information and offer crafts for donations, approved. Kubby referenced item 2.f.(5), and requested staff clarification on the number of days a unit Is vacant In preparation of re-rental. Staff will report back. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan. The following Individuals appeared: Doug Russell, Historic Preservation Chair; Joyce Barrett, Historic Preservation Commissioner; Nick Russo, 828 N. Dodge; Jay Honohan, 330 E. Court; Jonl Kinsey, 423 Church; Cecile Kuenzli, Longfellow Neighborhood Assn, President; Ilene Holbrook, 430 Brown; Jim Throgmorton, 1026 Friendly; Glnalle Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn; Jan Nash, S. Lucas; Marti Milani, 730 E. Ronalds; Mike Lewis-Beck, 417 Brown; Paula Brandt, 824 N. Gilbert; Dean Sullivan, 426 S. Govemor; Carl Klaus, 416 Reno; Mary Beth Slonneger, 1109 Davenport; Jan Dull, 320 E. Jefferson; Tom Chariton, 821 S, 7th; Mrs. Joseph (Tillie) Baker, 30 S. Governor; and Steve Vanderwoude, 730 N. Van Buren. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to accept letters from: Marls & Bill Snider, Dr. John Kammermeyer and Jay Honohan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to continue the public hearing to 11/10/92. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan by incorporating the Executive Summary and the Neighborhood Strategies from the Historic Preservation Plan Into the Comprehensive Plan. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to accept letters from: Maris & Bill Snider, Dr. John Kammermeyer and Jay Honohan, Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to continue the public hearing to 11/10/92. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of approximately five acres of land located at 1301 Sheridan Avenue from 1-1 to RS-S (Advanced Drainage Systems/ADS), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vole unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance vacating the alley located adjacent to the east side of 410 Reno Street, be deferred to the 11/10/92 Council meeting, The Mayor announced that the applicant had verbally indicated a withdraw of his request, but no written notice had been received to date. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council members present. . Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Chapter 36 of t~A Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, entitled 'Zoning' by adopting regulations permitting non-required off-street parking on a separate lot In commercial and Industrial zones, .233'1 :1335 ::1331,. ,2 '137 .1.3311 .!I '1"19 ~3"O :1.39/ :;3'1:1. 2....'13 ~3tJi.f :L"ltJ5 ~8~~ !J 3'/.7 -. Council Activities October 27, 1992 Page 3 be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roil cail vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring ordinances to be voted :l3 'II? on for final passage at two meeting prior to the meeting at which It Is to be finaily passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived, and that the ordinance vacating portions of Dubuque Road right-of-way, be given second vote for consideration, The Mayor noted the ordinance Is being given first conslderalion again because of a change required to maintain access for a farm operation In the area, Atty. Wm. Meardon representing Hunter property owners, appeared. PCD Asst. Dlr. Jeff Davidson present for discussion. Afflrmalive roil call vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance be given second vote at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the foilowlng division of roll cail vote: Ayes: Larson, McDonald, Novick, Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz. Nays; Kubby. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92-294, Bk. 108, p, 294, ,;/31/9 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE, PART THREE, IOWA CITY. IOWA. Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the foilowlng vacancies: Design Review Comm, . one vacancy for ,1350 an unexpired term ending 7/1/95. This appointment will be made at the 12/8/92 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to appoint Richard Hoppln, 426 Lee St., and .2.'3 51 Karen Mumford, 830 Dover St., to the Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. to fill two vacancies for three-year terms ending 12/1/95. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, ail Councilmembers present. Councilmember Kubby requested that the Item of broadcasting Council work sessions be tl3S:<. scheduled for further discussion. Cable TV Speclailst Bob Hardy present for discussion. Kubby ol.:,,5 '3 also requested that the site plan review process, relative to design review, be scheduled for further discussion. The majority of Council did not wish to pursue the matter at this time, Kubby .;235 ~ Informed the audience that Council had agreed to designate the stormwater retention area adjacent to Hickory Hili Park as parkland, and encouraged citizens to cail the Parks and Recreation Dept. with any suggestions for programming In that area, The City Mgr, stated a resolution will be prepared for Council aclion. Kubby reviewed events commemorating the one ~.355 year anniversary of the November 1 shootings In Iowa City, Larson outlined reasons for ~35i. designating and leaving Trick or Treat Night 10/31. The Mayor stated that the 10/31 Is a suggested Trick or Treat Night and neighborhoods could select another evening If they wish, Novick noted that the city has been retreading tires for 15 years In an effort to save money and :J. 35 7 landfill space, Novick announced that the City had received a REAP grant for a low Impact trail ~.'l5 y in Ryerson's Woods, and pubilcity Is being planned regarding the proJ~ct. Kubby and Larson requested that signs be posted althe site. Novick acknowledged the 20th anniversary celebration .!) ':/59 at Hancher 10/30. Ambrlsco noted the memo from the Traffio Engr. regarding the addition of a .2.'l("tJ protected tum signal for Mormon Trek Blvd./Melrose Ave" and noted the positive Impact on the area. Ambrlsco also acknowledged a $9,400 gift from the Independent Insurance Agents of .t31..1 Johnson County to the Iowa City Fire Department for computer enhancement. Horowitz reported .a ~ ft,J. on her attendance at the Senior Center Volunteer Recognition Banquet and thanked all the volunteers. Ambrlsco reminded citizens that Mayor Courtney, and Councilmembers Horowitz and :l. ,31.3 Ambrisco would be attending the Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn, meeting 10/28, and Invited Interested cllizens to attend. Asst. City Atty, Burnside reminded Council and the pubilc of the Human Rights Breakfast .;l3lP1 scheduled 10/29. --. Council Activities October 27, 1992 Page 4 Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambnsco, to adopt RES. 92-295, Bk. 108, p, 295, .23~5 RATIFYING PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993 FOR THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS OF CITY MANAGER, CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY, at 4% respectively. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roil cail vote: Ayes: Novick, Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald. Nays: Kubby. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 92-296, Bk. 108, p. 296, ~3" ~ ACCEPTING THE AMENDED CONSENTTO SUBDIVISION AND DEDICATION OF FIRST AND ROCHESTER, PART THREE, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roil cail vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to thaI the rule requiring ordinances to be .:J 3(" 7 considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings pnor to the meeting at which it Is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 92-3553, Bk. 34, p, 36, TO VACATE, AS A CORRECTIVE LEGAL ACTION, THE WESTERLY 105.29 FEET OF THE ALLEY BETWEEN MAIDEN LANE AND GILBERT COURT AT LAFAYETTE STREET, BLOCK FOUR, LYON'S FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE NORTHERLY PLATTED ALLEY IN BLOCK FOUR, LYON'S FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll cail vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Council members present. The Mayor declared the motion carned. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance be ilnaily adopted at this time. Affirmative roll cail vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES, 92-297, Bk. 108, p. 297. .,'231.8' CONVEYING, BY QUIT CLAIM DEED, A PORTION OF VACATED MAIDEN LANE AND A PORTION OF LOTS 3 AND 4 OF COUNTY SEAT ADDITION TO IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND ALLEYS LOCATED IN BLOCK FOUR, LYONS FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA TO CAPITOL IMPLEMENT COMPANY, AS A CORRECTIVE LEGAL ACTION, Affirmative roll cail vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adjourn 10;05 p.m, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, ail Councilmembers present. Darrel G. Courtney, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ctork\10.27Co.mln -. City of Iowa City MEr\llORANDUM DATE: October 16, 1992 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Sent to Council Only Copies of letters from Mayor Courtney to: a. Chair, Board of Supervisors, regarding Furrows Edge Acres b. Mayor Emery Rhodes regarding Melrose Avenue Bridge Memoranda from the City Manager regarding: a. Out of the City - October 22, 1992 b. Miscellaneous (Economic Development Awards Breakfast) Copy of letter from the City Manager to neighbors in the area of 1830 I Street regarding planned move of a house to that location. Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding use of search lights at Hancher Auditorium on October 30. Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding U of I bus stop improvements on Clinton and Madison, Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding initial meeting with codifier, Copy of letter from the Senior Planner to Ariana Betenbender regarding location of basketball court near property line. Copy of letter from John F. Shaw expressing appreciation for assistance from the Rehab staff. Article: What is Project GREEN? Copy of Iowa Energy Bulletin, special issue, October 1992, I ., i :23t.~ :1.370 i 1 I , 73 i I ~37 I I I 375 37 :2377 .'1.378, :2379 ~.3 0 Memorandum from the Solid Waste Management Planner r.egarding update of 2388 ECICOG Regional Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan. Memorandum from the Chair of Broadband Telecommunications Commission regarding cable TV refranchising pUblic hearing, Copy of letter from the ,Senior BUilding Inspector regarding 600 South Capi to 1 Street, Minutes of the September 29, 1992, meeting of the Neighborhood Open Space Plan Committee. Agendas for the October 20 and October 22, 1992, meetings of the Johnson 9~ County Board of Supervisors. Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council's Work Session of 10-~ Agenda for the 10/27 Informal meeting of Bd. of Supervisors, TO COUNCIL ONLY: -. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 23, 1992 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a, Recycling Update b, Annual Paper Contracts c. Pending Development Issues d. Americans with Disabilities Act e. Financial Assurance - Landfill f. Hickory Hill Park Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding update on pesticide ordinance redraft, Memorandum from the City Manager regarding training for dormitory resident assistants. :j ., , , ....; .,.., :'