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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-10 Minutes numbered * Revl sed 11/23/92 , COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 10, 1992 Iowa City City Councll, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m, at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding, Councllmembers present: Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, Novick. Absent: McDonald. Staffmembers present: Atklns, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Moen, Yuculs, Miklo, * Gannon, Schoenfelder, Milkman. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 92-100 & 101, Both Sides; and 92-102, Side 1. The Mayor proclaimed 11/18/92 as PHILANTHROPY DAY, rJ39& The Mayor presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Government ;1397 Finance Officers Assoclation to the City of Iowa City, Finance Director Yuculs accepted. Moved by Ambriseo, seconded by Horowitz, that the following Items and recommendations In the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Appr0val of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 10/27/92, as published, subject to correction as recommended by the City Clerk. ~:~%! Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm, . 10/26/92; Airport ~t.t'9 Comm. -9/15/92; Bd. of Library Trustees, 10/15/92, 10/23/92; Bd. of AdJustment, '/1) 10/14/92; Historic Preservation Comm. -1112192. ,gl/o:J.. Permit Motions: Approving a Special Class C Liquor License for Pagllal's Pizza ~'103 Palace, LId" dba Pagllal's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington. Approving a Class C liquor License ~ 'It) tJ for Ground Round, Inc., dba The Ground Round, 8305, Riverside Dr, Approving a Class ,g105 E Beer Permit for B,J. Partnership dba Expres.Stop, 2545 N. Dodge St. Resolutions: RES, 92-298, Bk, 108, p. 298, ACCEPTING THE WORK TO THE j'ltJ~ STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR WESTPORT PLAZA (LSNRD). Correspondence: John Kammermeyer regarding noise pollution caused by concerts ,g./tJ7 on University property. Cynthia Richards Borsa regarding Public Access Television,-4$!.- Michael J, Hathaway regarding Public Access Television. DouglasW. Jones, Chair of~ Iowa City Area Group of Sierra Club supporting the original version of the proposed pesticide ordinances, Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail expressing appreciation far ..,21/1/ support for the FIRST Annual Bike Ride, Memoranda from the Traffic Engr. regarding: .:;1//:l. parking prohibition In the cul-de.sac of Olympic CI.; parking prohiblllon o'n Mornlngslde ,:} ,/1 i Drive at lis Intersection with High Street; parking prohibition on Terrace Rd. at Court SI. MI4 Application for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: Fire Marshal to exhibit new fire ,gLjI5 apparatus In a parade on 11122, approved. Application for City Plaza Use Permit: Art Small for use of the stage area In the :li/I{a Plaza for a political rally on 10/31, approved, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absenl. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the VOluntary annexation of an ,2'-117 approximate 7,08 acre tract of land located north and east of the present Iowa City corporate limits, east of Scott Blvd. and north of Court St, (Plum Grove Acres), No one appeared. A publiC hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change the .JL)/f, use regulations of certain property located east of Scott Blvd, and north of Court 51. from the County designation of RS, Suburban Residential, to RS-5. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Iowa City Historic Preservation ,tl'i19 Plan, The following people appeared: Doug Russell, Historic Preservation Chair; Nick Russo, 828 N, Dodge; Connie Champion, 430 S, Summit; Kevin Hanlck, 1830 Friendly; lIIene Holbrook, 430 Brown; Patrlcla Eckhardt, 514 N. Linn: Mike Lewls.Beck, 417 Brown; Corinne Suter, 609 Brown; Kate Franks Klaus, 416 Reno; John Shaw, 437 S, Summit; Pam Michaud, 109 S, Council Activities November 10, 1992 Page 2 Johnson; Joan Hart, 328 E. Jefferson; Barbel Anderson, 614 N, Johnson; Mlchaelanne W1dness, 629 Melrose; Kristen Van Gildner, 330 S. Summit; Sandra Eskin, 1047 Woodlawn; Susan Scott, 722 Rundell; Thomas Scott, 419 E. Fairchild; Albert Soucek, 801 Brown; Jerome Full, 906 S. Lucas; Mike Haverkamp, 109 N, Van Buren; Chuck Scott, 722 Rundell; Joyce Barrett, 1011 Woodlawn; Jim St. John, 1006 Archer; and Nancy Carlson, 1002 E, Jefferson. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to accept correspondence from: Marybeth Slonneger; Sue Feeney; Sandra Eskin; Frank Gersh & Martha Gordon; Wendy Roe; Richard Breon; Jay Honohan; petitions from E. Court St. and College Green Park homeowners; and Dan Shannon. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Novick, to continue the public hearing to the 12/8/92 Council meeting, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Larson, to defer the resolution adopting the Iowa City J 140 Historic Preservation Plan, to the 1218/92 Council meeting, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent. A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan .) 'I J / by Incorporating the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan Executive Summary and the Neighborhood Strategies. Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrlsco, to continue the public hearing to the 1218/92 Council meeting, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from Marybeth Slonneger; Sue Feeney; Sandra Eskln; Frank Gersh & Martha Gordon; Wendy Roe; Richard Breon; Jay Honohan; petitions from E. Court St. and College Green Park homeowners; and Dan Shannon, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to defer the resolution amending the Iowa City ~ 7'~ Comprehensive Plan by Incorporating the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan Executive Summary and the Neighborhood Strategies, to the 1218/92 Council meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absenl Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance vacating portions of the alley d 'I:l3 located adjacent to the east side of 41 0 Reno Street, be withdrawn at the request of the applicant (Jim Jensen), The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring ordinances to be voted .5t L/,2 '-J 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. 92-3554, Bk. 34, p. 37, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY FIVE ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 1301 SHERIDAN AVENUE IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, FROM 1-1 TO RS-S (ADS/Advanced Drainage Systems), be voted on for IInal passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Barbara Ludke, ADS Property Committee of the Longfellow Neighborhood Association, thanked Council for their support and stated their desire for future development to be consistent with the neighborhood. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, ' Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring ordinances to be voted ,J 1.; 5 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 the ordinance amending Chapter 36 regarding parking spaces on a separate lot, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, Novick. Nays: Kubby. Absent: McDonald. Moved by Council Activities November 10, 1992 Page 3 Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, that the ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, entitled 'Zoning' by adopting regulations pennlltlng non-required off-street parking on a separate lot In commercial and Industrial zones, be given second vote for consideration. Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt ORD. 92-3555, Bk. 34, p. 38, d'iJ t, VACATING PORTIONS OF DUBUQUE ROAD RIGHT-OF'WA Y (ACT/American College Testing). The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Larson, Novick, Ambrisco, Courtney. Nays: Kubby. Absent: McDonald, Moved by Larson, seconded by Novick, to accept the letter from Ally. Wm. Meardon, representing the Hunter property owners. The Mayor declared the mollon carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent. Barbara Welch Breder, 623 College St., appeared and requested Council aid in toning 4 '1J.L down the new lights in College Green Park. Project Green and the Parks Department will follow up. Carl Orgren, 5 Melrose Place, Invited citizens to a public hearing on the refranchlslng of .2'11fi' cable television (11/18) and a potluck and annual meeting of public access television (11/19), A public hearing was held on the City's proposed Comprehensive Housing Affordablllty :<'/,J9 . Strategy (CHAS) Annual Plan for FY1 993. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to accept a letter from Robert Bums, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent. Horowitz read Into the record a statement from ECICOG. Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to accept the ECICOG letter, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent. No one appeared. Moved by Larson, seconded by Novick, to appoint Councllmember KUbby, to the HACAP ,21./.'3 tJ Board of Directors (wilh Councllmember Horowitz as an alternate). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to re-appoint John Roffman, 1314 Burry Dr" :l. '1,,/ to the Board of Appeals for a flve'year tenn ending 12/31/97; re.appolnt Jane Hagedom, 1208 ;;/ '/3:l. Arthur SI., as a Master Plumber, to the Board of Examiners of Plumbers for a two-year tenn ending 12/31/94 and re-advertlse for a representative of the Public; appoint Julie Pulkrabek, 42 4tH. Bon Aire, 10 the Mayor's Youth Employment Board for a three-year tenn ending 12/30/95; appoint ~ '13'1 Patrick Peters, 342 Flnkblne #10, and Harold Engen, 3029 Comell, to the Sr. Center Comm, for three-year tenns ending 12/31/95. The Mayor declared the mol/on carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council members present. Councllmember Horowitz reminded citizens of an open house scheduled 11/22 at Fire ~i/.J!j House Engine #3, Lower Muscatlne Rd. Ambrlsco reported on the success of the first recycling ~~, 3{; of glossy magazines held 11fl at City Carton, and announced another such event is being planned for 3/6, Novick asked that Board and Commission vacancies continue to appear on -21/37 CounCil agenda until an appointment Is made to allow more opportunllles for Interested Individuals ,0 to hear about them, Kubby Inquired Into the aspect of energy conservation In regards to the new ,:;(1/.1tJ.. COllege Green Park lights, The City Mgr, reported that the lights are probably one of the more efficient lights manufactured, The Mayor announced that the Longfellow Neighborhood Assn. will, sponsor a benefit chili supper 11/19 for Jose Otero, a Longfellow neighbor and parent who was Injured 10/29; stated that the city's leaf buming policy will be discussed at Council's work session 11/23; and congratulated the City High football team on their outstanding season, Moved by Novick, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES, 92-299, Bk. 108, p. 299, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RELEASE FOR A PORTION OF LOT 8, WEST SIDE PARK ADDITION, Afflnnatlve roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the jt.j,9 .JtJ1(} ) '11// ,J'N~ '-, Council Activilles November 10, 1992 Page 4 resolution adopled. Moved by Novick, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 92.300, BI<. 108, p. 300, ,2 '1'/1 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN WILLOWBROOKE POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR TEMPORARY LOCATION OF A BUS SHELTER ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Horowilz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 92-301, Bk, 108, p. 301, ~Lj'lt/ AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CIVIC CENTER EAST LOWER LEVEL REMODELING PROJECT, to McComas-Lacina for $249,536, City Architect/Energy Coordinator Schoenfelder present for discussion, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Horowilz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92-302, Bk. 108, p, 302, /}// '15 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT.OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Ass!. City Engr. Gannon present for discussion. Council affirmed their desire to notify neighbors about the project prior to negotiating easements, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowilz, that the ordinance Increasing the Hotel and ,J'/J./h Motel Tax, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowilz, to adjoum to executl'le session to discuss ,J '/1/ 7 ! strategy with counsel in mallers that are presently in litigation or where litigation Is Imminent where Its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the posillon of the governmental body in that litigation and to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion Is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 21 according to Chapter 20,17(3), The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, McDonald absent. Council adjourned to executive session 10:45 p,m. Council returned to open session, 11 :22 p,m. Moved by Horowilz, seconded by Novick, to adJoum 11 :23 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent. Darrel G. Courtney, Mayor Marian K. Kerr, City Cieri< "I I , ~, City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 27, 1992 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Mailed to Council Only , , , ' r ,-, City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 30, 1992 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Sent to Council Only Memorandum from the City Manager regarding rehab computer program sales ~ Copy 0: letter from the City Manager to the Woodlawn residents regarding~~,n leaf plckup. '" Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Community Development regarding meeting with local realtors. Memorandum from the Associate Planner regarding Neighborhood Open Space Plan Committee work update. Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding sCholarship winner. Letter to the Ci ty Manager from Buzz Mottet expressli ng appreci ati on for services of city staff. I \, I , , .:1'/55 21J5~ 021/5 ,J.,'l.5fI . ' ~'159 Letter from President, Grant Wood Neighborhood Association, for assistance of Police Department and Traffic Engineer. Letter to the Police Department from Dr. and Mrs. Kent Acherson t5/'//PO expressing appreciation for assistance. Mayor I s Youth Employment Program quarterly report (fi rst quarter FY93). .ii/wi News release from Senator Tom Harkin. ,21/1_;), Agenda for the October 29, 1992, meeting of the Board of Supervisors. .2L/t.,~ , 1 , City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: November 6, 1992 TO: Ci ty Counci I FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a, School Speed Zones - 20 MPH b, Pendin9 Development Issues "jtjlt/I _.111/',') Copy of letter from City Manager to LIM re9ardin9 development of storm- water management districts. Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a, Cable Refranchising - Technical Audit b, Collective Bar9aining c, Cablecasting City Council Work Sessions Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator and United Way Director regarding joint hearings, Memoranda from the Neighborhood Services Coordinator: a. Lakeside Apartments/Hollywood Boulevard Meeting :H71 b, Grantwood Neighborhood Meeting .':i 'I 7.J Copy of letter from the Building Inspector to John Fitzpatrick regarding r.7~7.1 his complaint of noise from adjoining fraternity property. ;l'l~ 7 :J.I/t,R JI/t,? J~7() Copy of letter from City Clerk advising the Director of Revenue and Financ~7" of the approved increase in hotel/motel tax. i~_~ Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council Work Session of October :/1'l~ 26, 1992, Building Permit information for October 1992. ~1j7t, Letters of appreciation from the Chamber of Commerce to the Broadband .:J.l/77 staff. Letter from the Director of Johnson County Historical Society and Museum ~tj7f regarding funding. Agenda for the November 3 and November 5, 1992, meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Memorandum from the Finance Department regarding Year-to-date parking usage. Agenda for the 11/10 Informal meeting of the Bd, of Supervisors, Agenda for the 11/12 Formal meeting of the Bd, of Supervisors. 7(. &.'IfP ~'if! ,;;I///).