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OFFICIAL COU~!CIL ACTIONS. 10/27 iIl2
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Iowa City City Council, regular mlg,. 7:30 p.m. at the Civic
Cenler, Mayor Courtney presiding, Councllmembers present:
Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowhz. Kubby, Larson. McDonald,
Novick. Absent: None.
Parks and Recrestion Director Terry Trueblood displayed
the NaUonsl Gold Medal Awards received by the department.
Also present were Recreational SUpl. Mike Moran and
Recreallon DIv. SPI Supr. Cindy Coffin.
Moved a(ld seconded that the following hems and
recommendallons In the Consent Calendar ba received, or
approved. and/or adopled as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular
meellng 01 10/13, as published, subject to correction as
recommended by the CIIy Clerk.
Minutes of Bosrds and Commissions: P&Z Comm. _
10/15; Brosdband Telecomm. Comm.. 9/16; Civil Service
Comm. . 9130; P&R Comm, . 1017; Hlslorlc Preservallon
Comm. . 9/8. 10/13; Joint mtg of P&Z Comm. & Historic
Preservation Comm. . 10/6; Design Review Comm, _
10119; CCN Comm. - 9/23.
Permh Motions: Clsss C Liquor License for La Casa
LId" 1200 S, Gilbert Ct. Class C Beer Permh for Dell Mart.
525 Hwy. 1 West. Class C Liquor License for The Que.
211 Iowa Ave. Class E Beer Permh for Eagle Food Center
1157, 600 N. Dodge SI. RES. 92.287, ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT.
Selling Public Hearings: RES. 92.288. SmlNG
PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
EXECUTION OF THE CIVIC CENTER MAIN LOBBY
REMODELING PROJECT DIRECTING CllY CLERK TO
PU8LISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE
FOR PU8L1C INSPECTION. Selling public hearing for
11110 on the City's proposed Comprehensive Housing
AffonJabllhy Stralegy (CHM) Annual Plan for FY93.
Motions: Approve dlsbursemente In the amount of
$4,874,897,89 for the period of 9/2 through 9f.l0. as
recommended by the Fin. Dlr. subject to audh.
Resolutions. RES. 92.289. ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING
IMPROVEMENTS FOR WALNUT RIDGE PART fl. RES.
92.290. ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER. WATER MAIN AND PAVING
IMPROVEMENTS FOR MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION.
PART V, RES. 92.291, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER
MAIN AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PORTION
OF BLOCK 1. BRAVERMAN CENTER. RES. 92.292,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1992
STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 92.
293, APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING
MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (PHMAP)
CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY,
Correspondence: Lellers expressing support for the
Public Access Television from: Todd Chase, Glenn Gell,
Grelchen Hersman, Jim Levi, Gayle Sand, Teresa
Carbroy. Emperatrlz Arreaza. Iowa Department of
Econcmlc Development regerdlng Procter & Gamble
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Manufecturlng Company. Pat Knoble rogardlng ban on
bumlng yard refuse, Ma~orle Davls rogardlng recycling,
Loret Mast regarding the proposed pesticide ordinances,
Julie Law regerding date designated for "Irick or treating'
and City Mgr, reply aUached. Bonnie Love rogardlng air
quality In Iowa City. Memorandum from Traffic Engr,
regarding addition of protec1ed left turn slgnsl for Mormon
Trek Blvd, at ~s Intersec1lon w~h Melrose Ave. LeUers
regarding the proposed pesticide ordinances from: Frank
Gersh & Marthe Gordon. Jack Tank of f1{J Risk Insurance.
Sue Futrell of Blooming Pralria Warehouse, Peter Small.
George Carlo of Heahh & Envlronmental Sciences Group.
Daryle Johnson of All American Turl Beauty, Inc. Leah
Cohen regerdlng date for 'rlck or treating'. Iowa Alliance
of Envlronmental Concerns regarding registry for chlzens
seeking pre-nolWlcatlon of pesticide application, Woodlawn
Historic District residents regarding leaf pick-up, Robert
Dostal regarding garbage collec1lon.
Application for City Plaza Use Perm<<: Lynda Tocci
to set up a voter registration table on City Plaza 10112-16,
approved. Johnson County ERA Coal~lon to set up a voter
registration table on City Plaza 10119-24. approved.
Jacqueline Gharib to set up table on City Plaza 10/17.
10/22. 10/24, 10/29, 10/31, approved. Latin American
Human Rights MV0C8':f Center to set up a table on City
Plaza 10/5.18, to distribute Information and offer cralls for
donatlone. approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the
Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan. The following Indlvlduals
appeared: Doug Aussell. Historic Preservation Chair: Joyce
BarreU, Historic Preservation Commissioner; Nick Russo, 828
N. Dodge; Jay Honahan, 330 E. Court; Jonl Kinsey, 423
Church: Coclle Kuenzli. Longfellow Neighborhood Assn.
President; Ilene Holbrook, 430 Brownj Jim Throgmorton, 1026
Friendly: Glnalle Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn: Jan Nash, S, Lucas;
Marti Milani, 730 E. Aonalds; Mike Lewls.Beck, 417 Brown;
Paula Brandt, 824 N, Gilbert; Dean Sullivan, 428 S. Governor;
Carl Klaus, 416 Renaj Mal}' Beth Slonneger, 1109 Davenport:
Jan Dull. 320 E. Jefferson; Tom Charhon. 621 S. 7th: Mrs.
Joseph (TIllie) Baker. 30 S. Governorj and Steve VandelWoude.
730 N, Van Buren. Moved and seconded to acceptlettelll from:
Marls & Bill Snider. Dr. John Kammermeyer and Jay Honohan.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded
to continue the public hearing to 11/10, The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the
Comprehensive Plsn by Incorporeting the executive Summary
and the Neighborhood Strategies from the Historic Preservation
Plan Into the Comprehensive Plan. Moved and seconded to
accept letters from: Marls & Bill Snider. Dr. John Kammormeyer
and Jay Honohan, Moved and seconded to continue the public
hearing to 11110. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordlnanco amending the
Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of
approxlmatoly live acres of land located at 1301 Sheridan
Avenue from 1-1 to AS.8, be given first vote fOl consideration,
Tho Mayor declared the mctlon carrlod,
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating the alley
located adjacent to the east side of 410 Reno Stree~ be
deferred to the 11/10 Council meeting, The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending
Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordlnancas of the City of Iowa City.
Iowa, ent"led 'Zonlng' by adopting regulations permittlng non.
required off.street parking on a separate lot In commercial and
Industrial zones, be given first vote for consideration, The Mayor
declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to
be voted on for final passage at two meetings prior to the
meeting at which ~ Is to be finally passed be suspendoo. the
first consideration and vote be walvoo. and that the ordinance
vacating portions of Dubuque Road right-cf.way, be given
second vote for consideration. AItt. Wm, Meardon representing
Hunter property owners, appearoo. The Mayor declS/ed the
motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be
given second vote at this time. The Mayor deetS/ed the motion
carried,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 92.294, APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE, PART THREE. IOWA
CllY. IOWA.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Design
Review Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending
711/95, This appointment will be made at the 12/8 meeting of
the City Council.
Moved and seconded to appoint Richard Hoppln. 426 Lee
SI., and Karen Mumford, 630 Dover SI., to the Rlveriront &
Natural Arsas Comm, to fill two vacanclas for three.year tsrms
ending 12/1/95. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 92.295, RATIFYING
PERFORMANCE.BASED COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1993 FOR THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS OF CITY
MANAGER, CllY CLERK AND CllY ATTORNEY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 92.296. ACCEPTING
THE AMENDED CONSENT TO SUBDIVISION AND
DEDICATION OF FIRST AND ROCHESTER, PART THREE,
AN ADDITION TO THE CllY OF IOWA CllY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which h Is to be flnal~ passed
be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and thst ORD. 9203553, TO VACATE, AS A CORRECTIVE
LEGAL ACTION, THE WESTERLY 105,29 FEET OF THE
ALLEY BETWEEN MAIDEN LANE AND GILBERT COURT AT
LAFAYETTE STREET, 8LOCK FOUR, LYON'S FIRST
ADDITION, IOWA CllY, IOWA. AND THE NORTHERLY
PLATTED ALLEY IN 8LOCK FOUR. LYON'S FIRST
ADDITION. IOWA CllY, IOWA, bo voted on for final passage
st this time. The Mayor declared tho motion csrrled. Movod and
seconded that the ordinance bo flnal~ adoptoo at this time, The
Mayor declared the ordlnsnce sdopted,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 92.297, CONVEYING.
BY QUIT CLAIM DEED. A PORTION OF VACATED MAIDEN
LANE AND A PORTION OF LOTS 3 AND 4 OF COUNlY
SEAT ADDITION TO IOWA CllY, IOWA. AND ALLEYS
LOCATED IN BLOCK FOUR. LYONS FIRST ADDITION, IOWA
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CITY. IOWA TO CAPITOL IMPLEMENT COMPANY, AS A
CORRECTIVE LEGAL ACTION.
Movad and sacondad to adjourn 10:05 p.m. Tha Mayor
daclarad tha motion canlad.
For a mora datailad & complata dasCllptlon of Council
Ac1lvnlas & Dlsbursamants, saa Off~a of City Clork and Ananca
Dopartmanl.
slDARREL G, COURTN
siMARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 27,1992
Iowa Clly Clly Council. regular mfg., 7;30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney
presiding. Councllmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald,
Novick. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Burnside, Karr, Franklin, Miklo,
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
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 Div.
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
published, subject to correction as recommended by the City Clerk.
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
Preservation Comm. - 10/6/92; Design Review Comm. -10/19/92; CCN Comm. - 9/23/92.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for La Casa Ltd. dba La Casa
Ltd., 1200 S. Gilbert Ct. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Dell Mart Corp.. dba Deli
Mart, 525 Hwy. 1 West. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Yelder Enterprises, Inc.,
dba The Que, 211 Iowa Ave. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Eagle Food Centers,
Inc., dba Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. RES. 92-287. Bk. 108, p. 287,
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 92-288, Bk. 108, p. 288, SETTING PUBLIC
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
Comprehensive Housing Affordablllty Strategy (CHAS) Annual Plan for FY93.
Motions; Approve disbursements In the amount of $4,874.697.89 for the period of
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
STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR WALNUT RIDGE
PART II. RES. 92.290, p. 290, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER,
STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR MOUNT
PROSPECT ADDITION, PART V. RES. 92-291. p. 291, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER. WATER MAIN AND PAVING
IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PORTION OF BLOCK 1, BRAVERMAN CENTER. RES. 92-292,
p. 292. ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1992 STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 92-293, p. 293. APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING
MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (PHMAP) CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA
CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Correspondence: Letters expressing support for the Public Access Television from:
Todd Chase, Glenn Getz. Gretchen Hersman, Jim Levi, Gayle Sand. Teresa Carbrey,
Emperatrlz Arreaza. Iowa Department of Economic Development regarding Procter &
Gamble Manufacturing Company. Pat Knoble regarding ban on burning yard refuse.
Marjorie Davis regarding recycling. Loret Mast regarding the proposed pesticide
ordinances. Julie Law regarding dale designated for "trick or treating" and City Mgr. reply
attached. Bonnie Love regarding air quality In Iowa City. Memorandum from Traffic Engr.
regarding addition of protected left turn signal for Mormon Trek Blvd. allts Intersection
with Melrose Ave. Letters regarding the proposed pesticide ordinances from: Frank Gersh
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& 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.notificatlon 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
Advocacy Center to set up a table on City Plaza 10/5-18. to distribute Information and
offer crafts for donations, approved.
Kubby referenced item 2.1,(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 Councllmembers 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 Preservallon
Plan. The following Individuals appeared: Doug Russell, Historic Preservallon Chair; Joyce
Barrett. Historic Preservation Commissioner; Nick Russo, 828 N. Dodge; Jay Honohan, 330 E.
Court; Jonl Klnsey, 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 Lewls.Beck, 417 Brown; Paula Brandt, 824
N. Gilbert; Dean Sullivan, 426 S. Governor; Carl Klaus, 416 Reno; Mary Beth Slonneger, 1109
Davenport; Jan Dull. 320 E. Jefferson; Tom Charlton, 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: Marls & Bill Snider, Dr. John Kammermeyer and Jay Honohan. 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 Council members present.
Moved by Ambrlsco, 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.8 (Advanced Drainage Systems/ADS), be given first vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. all Councllmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrlsco, 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 meellng. 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
Councllmembers present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, entllled 'Zoning" by adopting regulations
permitting non-required off.street parking on a separate lot In commercial and Industrial zones,
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be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by McDonald. seconded by Horowitz, thaI the rule requiring ordinances to be voted
on for final passage at two meeting prior to the meeting at which it Is to be finally passed be
suspended. the first consideration and vote be waived. and that the ordinance vacating portions
of DUbuque Road right-of-way, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor noted the
ordinance is being given first consideration agaJn 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. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers 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 following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Larson,
McDonald. Novick, Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz. Nays; Kubby.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 92-294. Bk. 108, p. 294,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE. PART THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous. 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for
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 appolpt Richard Hoppin, 426 Lee St., and
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, 710, all
Councllmembers present.
Councllmember Kubby requested that the Item of broadcasting Council wot'~ sessions be
scheduled for further discussion. Cable TV Specialist Bob Hardy present for discussion. Kubby
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
Informed the audience that Council had agreed to designate the stormwater retention area
adjacent to Hickory Hili Park as parkland, and encouraged citizens to call the Parks and
Recreation Dept. with any suggestions for programming In that area. The City Mgr. stated a
resolution will be prepared for Council action. Kubby reviewed events commemorating the one
year anniversary of the November 1 shootlngs In Iowa City. Larson outlined reasons for
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 cily has been retreading tires for 15 years In an effort to save money and
landfill space. Novick announced that the City had received a REAP grant for a low Impact trail
In Ryerson's Woods, and publicity Is being planned regarding the project. Kubby and Larson
requested that signs be posted at the site. Novick acknowledged the 20th anniversary celebration
at Hancher 10/30. Ambrlsco noted the memo from the Trafflo Engr. regarding the addition of a
protected turn signal for Mormon Trek Blvd.lMelrose Ave., and noted the positive Impact on the
area. Ambrlsco also acknowledged a $9,400 gift from the Independent Insurance Agents of
Johnson County to the Iowa City Fire Department for computer enhancement. Horowitz reported
on her attendance at the Senior Center Volunteer Recognition Banquet and thanked all the
volunteers. Ambrisco reminded citizens that Mayor Courtney, and Councllmembers Horowitz and
Ambrlsco would be attending the Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn. meeting 10/28, and Invited
Interested citizens to attend.
Asst. City Atty. Burnside reminded Council and the public of the Human Rights Breakfast
scheduled 10/29.
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Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco. to adopt RES. 92-295, Bk. 10B, p. 295,
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 roll call
vote; Ayes; Novick. Ambrlsco, Courtney. Horowitz, Larson, McDonald. Nays: Kubby.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 92-296, Bk. 10B, p. 296.
ACCEPTING THE AMENDED CONSENTTO SUBDIVISION AND DEDICATION OF FIRST AND
ROCHESTER, PART THREE, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting atwhich
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 call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded
by Horowitz. that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call 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. 10B, p. 297.
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 call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers 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, all Councllmembers present.
Darrel G. Courtney. Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 10, 1992
Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney
presiding. Councllmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, Novick,
Absent: McDonald. Staffmembers present: Atkins. Helling, Gentry, Karr, Moen, Yucuis, 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.
The Mayor presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Government
Finance Officers Association to the City of Iowa City. Finance Director Yucuis accepted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the following items and recommendations
In the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Counclt 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
Comm. -9/15/92; Bd. of Library Trustees - 10/15/92, 10/23/92; Bd. of Adjustment _
10/14/92; Historic Preservation Comm. - 11/2/92.
Permit Motions: Approving a Special Class C Liquor License for Pagllal's Pizza
Palace, LId" dba Pagllal's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington. Approving a Class C Liquor License
for Ground Round, Inc.. dba The Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Approving a Class
E Beer Permit for B.J. Partnership dba Expres-Stop, 2545 N. Dodge SI.
Resolutions: RES. 92-298, Bk. 108, p. 298, ACCEPTING THE WORK TO THE
STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR WESTPORT
PLAZA (LSNRD).
Correspondence: John Kammermeyer regarding noise pollution caused by concerts
on University property. Cynthia Richards Borsa regarding Public Access Television, /i
Michael J. Hathaway regarding Public Access Television. Douglas W. 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 for
support for the FIRST Annual Bike Ride. Memoranda from the Traffic Engr. regarding:
parking prohibition In the cul-de-sac of Olympic CI.; parking prohibition on Mornlngslde
Drive at Its intersection with High Street; parking prohibition on Terrace Rd. at Court SI.
Application for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: Fire Marshal to exhibit new fire
apparatus In a parade on 11/22, approved,
Application for City Plaza Use Permit: Art Small for use of the stage area In the
Plaza for a political rally on 10/31, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried,
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the voluntary annexation of an
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 SI. (Plum Grove Acres), No one appeared,
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change the
use regulations of certain property located east 01 Scott Blvd. and north of Court SI. 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
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; Patricia Eckhardt, 514 N. Linn; Mike Lewis-Beck, 417 Brown; Corinne Suter, 609
Brown; Kate Franks Klaus, 416 Reno; John Shaw, 437 S, Summit; Pam Michaud, 109 S,
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Johnson; Joan Hart, 328 E. Jefferson; Barbel Anderson, 614 N, Johnson; Michaelanne Widness,
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
Historic Preservation Plan, to the 12/8/92 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
by incorporating the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan Executive Summary and the
Neighborhood Strategies. Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrisco. 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 Kubby, 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 Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to defer the resolution amending the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan by Incorporating the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan Executive
Summary and the Neighborhood Strategies, to the 12/8/92 Council meeting. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0. McDonald absent.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by KUbby, that the ordinance vacating portions of the alley
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 Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring ordinances to be 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. 92.3554, 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 AS.8 (ADS/Advanced Drainage Systems), be voted on for final
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 Commlllee 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
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
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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 permitting
non-required off-street parking on a separate lot In commercial and Industrial zones, be given
second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt ORD. 92-3555, Bk. 34. p, 38.
VACATING PORTIONS OF DUBUQUE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (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 Atty. Wm. Meardon, representing the
Hunter property owners. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald
absent.
Barbara Welch Breder. 623 College St., appeared and requested Council aid In toning
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 refranchislng of
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
Strategy (CHAS) Annual Plan for FY1993. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz. to accept a
letter from Robert Burns. 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 rnotlon carried unanimously,
6/0. McDonald absent. No one appeared.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Novick, to appoint Councllmember Kubby, to the HACAP
Board of Directors (with Councllmember Horowitz as an aiternate). The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0. McDonald absent.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to re-appolnt John Roffman, 1314 Burry Dr.,
to the Board of Appeals for a flve'year term ending 12/31/97; re-appolnt Jane Hagedorn. 1208
Arthur St.. as a Master Plumber. to the Board of Examiners of Plumbers for a two-year term
ending 12/31/94 and re.advertlse for a representative of the Public; appoint Julie Pulkrabek. 42
Bon Alre, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board for a three.year term ending 12/30/95; appoint
Patrick Peters, 342 Flnkblne #10. and Harold Engen, 3029 Cornell, to the Sr. Center Comm. for
three-year terms ending 12/31/95. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0. all
Councllmembers present.
Councllmember Horowitz reminded citizens of an open house scheduled 11/22 at Fire
House Engine #3, Lower Muscatlne Rd. Ambrlsco reported on the success of the first recycling
of glossy magazines held 11/7 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
Council agenda until an appointment Is made to allow more opportunities for Interested Individuals
to hear about them, Kubby Inquired Into the aspect of energy conservation In regards to the new
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 burning 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the
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resolution adopted,
Moved by Novick, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 92.300, Bk. 108, p. 300,
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 Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES, 92-301, Bk. 108, p. 301,
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 ArchltecVEnergy
Coordinator Schoenfelder present for discussion. lIfflrmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by AmbrlsGo, to adopt RES. 92-302, Bk. 108, p. 302,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF.WAY AND TEMPORARY EASEMENTS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Asst.
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 Horowitz, that the ordinance Increasing the Hotel and
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 Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, 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 as a public employer. strategy regarding collecllve 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 Horowitz, seconded by Novick,
to adjourn 11 :23 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent.
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Marla K. Karr, City Clerk
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 10, 1992
To; Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 9, 1992 - 5:30 p.m. In the Council Chambers
Mayor Darrel Courtney presiding. Councllmembers: Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, Ambrisco,
McDonald, Novick. Absent; Kubby. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Moen, Franklin,
Mlklo, Milkman, Undsay. Tape recorded on Tapes 92-96, Side 2; 92-99, Side 1.
PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS:
Reel 92-95, Side 1
Senior Planner Monica Moen presented the following Planning and Zoning Items:
a. Public hearina on a resolution approvlna the voluntary annexation of an approximate 7.08
acre tract of land located north and east of the present Iowa Cltv coroorate IImlls, east of
Scott Boulevard, and north of Court Street. (Plum Grove Acres/ANN 92.0001)
PCD Director Franklin and Larry Schnlttjer, MMS Consultants, presented Information.
b. Public hearina on an ordinance amendlna the Zonlno Ordinance to chanae the use
reaulations of certain properlY located east of Scott Boulevard and north of Court Street
from the County deslanatlon of RS, Suburban Residential, to RS-5, Low Densltv Sino le-
Famllv Residential. (Plum Grove Acres/REZ 92-001.91
Moen stated the public hearing had been set for RM.12 and RS-5 but upon further review
(Code Section 36-87) It was decided that the boundary between the RM-12 and the AS.5
would be determined at the time the tract Is subdivided.
h. Ordinance amendlna the Zonlna Ordinance bv chanalno the use reaulations of
approxlmatelv five acres of land located at 1301 Sheridan Avenue In Iowa Cltv, Iowa. from
1-1 , General Industrial, to RS-8, Medium Densltv Slngle-Famllv Residential. (ADS/REZ 92-
001l) (Second conslderatlon\
James O'Brien, 1301 Sheridan Avenue property owner, presented comments.
c. Publlo hearlna on a resolution adoptlno the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan.
See separate discussion (for c, d, e, and ij.
d. Aesolutlon adoptlno the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan,
e. Public hearlno on a resolution amendlna the Iowa Cltv Comprehensive Plan b~
Incorooratlno the Iowa Cltv Historic Preservation Plan Executive Summary and the
Nelahborhood Strateoles,
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I. Resolullon amendlna the Iowa City Comorehenslve Plan by Incorooral/no !he Iowa CI~
Historic Preservation Plan Execul/ve Summarv and Nelahborhood Strateales.
g. Ordinance vacatlna oortlons of the alley located adlacentto !he east side of 410 Reno
Street. (Jim JensenN AC 92-0003) (First consideration)
Moen stated that the applicant has requested that the application to vacate portions of the
alley be withdrawn. PCD Director Franklin suggested that Council take action by making
a motion to withdraw consideration of the ordinance.
I. Ordinance amendlna Chanter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
entitled 'Zonlna' by adootina reaulatlons oermlltina non.reaulred off.street oarklno on a
separate lot In commercial and industrial zones. (Second consideration)
j. Ordinance vacal/na oortions of Dubuaue Road rlaht.of-wav. (ACT/Passed and adooled)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN:
Reel 92-96, Side 2
Historic Preservallon Commission Chair Doug Russell and PCD Director Franklin presented
Information about the Historic Preservation Plan. McDonald asked Russell to present a synopsis
of the Historic Preservation Plan at Council's formal meeting Tuesday night. Council agreed to
not take action on the two resolutions and to continue the public hearings for two weeks to allow
for additional public Input.
C.H.A.S. UPDATE:
Reel 92-99, Side 1
Community Development Coordinator Marianne Milkman and Community Development Planner
Marcl Undsay presented an update.
CABLECASTING FOR WORK SESSION:
Reel 92-99, Side 1
Council agreed to discuss cablecasting of Council work sessions during budget discussions.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA:
Reel 92-99, Side 1
1, Larson Inquired about the status of laptop computers for Councllmembers. Mayor
Courtney stated that It Is currentiy being checked Inlo.
APPOINTMENTS:
Reel 92-99, Side 1
HACAP Board of Directors - Council Representallve: Susan Horowitz and/or Karen Kubby
Board of Appeals - re-appolnt John Roffman
Board of Examiners of Plumbers - re-appolnt Jane Hagedorn and re-advertlse public
representative
Mayor's Youth Employment Board - Julie Pulkrabek
Senior Center Commission - Patrick Peters and Harold Engen
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p,m.
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