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lowe City CiIy Council, regular mtg" 7:30 p,m. at the
Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding. Councllmembers
present: Ambr~co, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, Novick.
Absent: McDonald.
The Mayor proclaimed 11/18/92 as PHILANTHROPY
DAY,
The Mayor presented the D~t1ngulshed Budget'
Presentation Award for Government Flnancs OlIlcers
Association to the CiIy of Iowa City. Finance Director Yucule
accepted,
Moved and seconded that the following ~ems and
recommendations In the Consent Calendar be received, or
approved, and/or adopted as preBented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regulBr
meeting of 10127, as publ~hed, SUbJect to correction as
racommanded by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human R~htB
Comm. . 10126: AIrport Comm. . 9/15; Bd. of Ubral)'
Trustees .10/15, 10123; Bd. of Adjustment .10/14; H~torlc
Praservatlon Comm. . 1112.
Perm~ MotionB: Speclel Class C L~uor Ucanse for
Pagllal's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington, Class C L~uor
License for The Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Class
E Beer Perm~ for Expres.Stop, 2545 N. Dodge St,
Resolutions: RES. 92.298, 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 RlchmdB Borsa regardIng Public Access
Television, Michael J, Hathaway regarding Public AccosB '
T elavlslon. Douglas W. Jonea, ChBlr of Iowa City Area
Group of Sierra Club suppo~lng the original versIon of the
,propoBed pesticide ordinances. Friends ollhe Iowa River
Scenic Trail expresBlng appreciation for support for the
FIRST Annual Bike Ride. Memo18nda from the T18fflo
Engr. regarding: parking prohlbnlon In the cul-de-sac of
Olympic Ct.; parking prchlb~lon on Mornlngslde Drive at "s
Intersection w~h High Street: parking prohlb~lon on Terrace
Rd. at Cou~ St.
Application for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: Fire
Marshal to exhlb~ new lire apparatus In a parade on 11122,
approved.
Application for C~y Plaza Uee Perm~: Art Smsll for use
of lhe siege area In the Plaza for a pomlcal ral~ on 10/31,
approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing waB held on a resolution approving
the voluntal)' annexation of an spproxlmate 7.08 acre trect of
land located no~h and east of the present Iowa C~y corporate ,
IIm~s, east of Scott Blvd. and no~h of Court St.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance emending
the Zoning Ordinance to chsnge the uee regulatlone of certaIn
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property located east of Scott Blvd. and nonh of coun SI. from
the County designation of RS, Suburoan Residential, to RS.5,
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the
Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan. The following people
appeared: Doug Russell, Historic Presarvatlon Chalr; Nick
Russo, 828 N, Dodge; Connie Champion, 430 S. Summl; Kevin
Hanlck, 1830 Friendly; lIIene Holbrook, 430 Brown; Patricia
Eckhardt, 514 N, Linn; Mike Lewls.Beck, 417 Brown; Corinns
Suter, 809 Brown; Kate Franks Klaus, 416 Reno; John Shaw,
437 S. Summl; Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson; Joan Hart, 328
E. Jefferson; Baibal Anderson, 614 N. Johnson; MlchBelanne
Wldness, 629 Melrose; Kristen Van Gildner, 330 S. Summl;
Sandra Eskin, 1047 Woodlawn; Susan Scott, 722 Rundell;
Thomas Scott, 419 E. Fairchild; Alben 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 and seconded to accept
correspondence from: Marybeth Slonneger; Sue Feeney;
Sandra Eskln; Frank Gersh & Manha Gordon; Wendy Roe;
Richard Breon; Jay Honohan; petitions from E. coun St. and
Collaga ,Green Park homeowners; and Dan Shannon, The
Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to
continua the public hearing to the 12/8 Council maetlng. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer the resolution adopting
the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan, to the 12/8 Council
meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing waa held on a resolution amending
the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan by Incorporating the Iowa
City Historic Presarvatlon Plan Executive Summary and the
Nelghboihood Strategies, Moved and seconded to continue the
public haaring to the 1218 Council meeting. The Meyor declared
the motIOn carried. Moved and seconded to eccept
correspondence from Maryboth Slonnogor; Sue Feeney; Sendra
Eskln; Frank Gorsh & Menha Gordon; Wendy Roe; Richard
Breon; Jay Honohan; petlllons from E. Coun St. and Colloga
Grean Park homllOWners; and Dan Shannon. Tho Mayor
declared the motion carried,
Movad and saconded to dafer the resolution amending
the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan by Incorporating the Iowa
City Historic Proservatlon Plan Executive Summary 8nd the
Nelghboihood StrategleB, to the 12/8 Council meeting. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating
portlonB of tho allay located adjacent to the eaBt side of 410
Reno Street, be wlhdrawn at tho request of the applicant. The
Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded thatthe rule requiring ordinances
to be voted on for final paBsage at two Council mootlngs prior
to the maetlng at which l Is to bo finally passad be suspended,
the socond consldaratlon and vota bo waived, and that ORD.
92.3554, 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 be voted
on for final passaga atthlB time. The Mayor daclared tha mollon
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canled. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time, Barbara Ludke, ADS Property Committee
01 the Longfellow Nolghborhood Assoclatlon, thanked Council
for their support and stated their desire for future development
to be consistent wnh lhe neighborhood.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending
Chapter 36 01 the Code of Ordinances 01 the City 01 Iowa City,
Iowa, entllled 'Zoning' by adopling regulations permitting non-
required off.street parking on a sepalale lot In commercial and
Industrial zones, be given second vote for conslderallon. The
Mayor declarad the motion carriad.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 92-3555,
VACATING PORTIONS OF DUBUOUE ROAD RIGHT-OF.
WAY. Moved and secondad to accept the letter from Atty. Wm.
Meardon, representing the Hunter property owners. The Mayor
declared the motion canled.
Balbara Welch Breder, 623 College St., appeared and
requested Council aid In toning down the new lights In College
Green Park. Project Green end the Parks Department will
follow up. Cari Orgren, 5 Melrose Place, Invited c1t~ens to a
public hearing on the refranchlslng of cable television (11/16)
and a potluck and annual meeting of public access television
(11/19).
A public hearing was held on the Clty'e proposed
Comprehensive Housing Affordabllity Strategy (CHAS) Annual
Plan for FY1993, Moved and secondad to accept a letter from
Robert Bums. The Mayor declared the motion carriad. Moved
and seconded to accept the ECICOG letter. The Mayor
declared the motion canled.
Moved and seconded to appoint Councllmember
Kubby, to the HACAP Board of Directors (wnh Councllmember
Horowitz as an alternate). The Mayor declared tho motion
canled.
Movod and seconded to re.appolnt John Roffman,
1314 Burry Dr., to the Board of Appeals for a flve.year term
ending 12/31/97: re.appolnlJane Hagedorn, 1208 ArthUT St., as
a MasteT PlumbeT, 10 the Board of examiners of Plumbers for
a two-year term ending 12/31/94 and re.advertlse for a
representative of the Public; appolnt Julie PulkTabek, 42 Bon
Alre, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board for a three.year
term ending 12/30/95; appoint Patrick Peters, 342 Rnkblne'l 0,
and Harold Engen, 3029 Comell, to the Sr. Center Comm. for
three.year terms ending 12/31/95, The Mayor declared the
motion canled,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 92.299,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RELEASE FOR A
PORTION OF LOT 8, WEST SIDE PARK ADDITION,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 92-300,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CllY CLERK
TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BElWEEN WILLOWBROOKE
POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AND THE CllY OF
IOWA OIlY FOR TEMPORARY LOCATION OF A BUS
SHELTER ON PRIVATE PROPERlY.
Moved and SOOlnded to adopt RES. 92-301,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CllY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
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FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CIVIC CENTER EAST
LOWER LEVEL REMODELING PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 92-302,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT.OF.WAY AND
TEMPORARY EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded thatlhe ordinance Increasing the
Holel and Motel Tax, be given first vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session
to discuss strategy w~h counsel In matters that are present~ In
Iftlgallon or where litigation ill Imminent where ~B disclosure
would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the pos~lon of the
governmental body In thatl~lgatlon and to discuss as a publlo
amployer, stratagy regarding collective bargBlnlng w~h 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. Council adjourned to
executive session 10:45 p.m,
Council returned to open session, 11 :22 p,m. Moved
and seconded to adjoUrn 11:23 p.m, The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A more complete description 01 Council acllvnles Is on
file In lhe office of the City Clerk.
slDARREL G. COURTNEY, MAY. R
siMARI~ K. KA~5 CIJJ CLEijK
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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: Ambrtsco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, Novick.
Absent: McDonald. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helilng, 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.
The Mayor presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Govemment
Finance Officers Association to the City of Iowa City. Finance Director Yuculs accepted.
Moved by Ambrlseo, 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 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
Comm. -9/15/92; Bd. of Ubrary 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 Paglial's Pizza
Palace, Ltd., dba Pagllal's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington. Approving a Class C Uquor License
for Ground Round, Inc" dba The Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Approving a Class
E Beer Permit for B.J. Partnersnlp dba Expres-Stop, 2545 N. Dodge St.
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.
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 piOposed
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 Ct.; parking prohibition o'n Mornlngslde
Drive at Its Intersection with High Street; parking prohibition on Terrace Rd. at Court St.
Application for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: Fire Marshal to exhibit new fire
apparatus In a parade on 11/22, approved.
Appllcallon for City Plaza Use Permit: Art Small for use of the stage area In the
Plaza for a political rally on 10/31, approved.
Affirmallve 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 annexallon 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 St. (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 of Scott Blvd. and north of Court SI. from the
County designation of RS, Suburban Residential, to AS-5. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolullon 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 Lewls.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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Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. MaYO~ourtney
pre~ Ing. Councllmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larso , Novick.
Absen . McDonald. Staffmembers present: Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 92-100 &
101, Bo Sides; and 92-102, Side 1. /
Th Mayor proclaimed 11/18/92 as PHILANTHROPY DAY. ,o'
The ayor presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Government
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Finance Offlc Association to the City of Iowa City. Finance Director 'QJculs accepted.
Moved b mbrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, that the following I~e santi recolT1'" 'idatlons
In the Consent Ca ndar be received, or approved, and/or adopted presen '~ti:
Appr al of Official Council Actions of the re~ul meeting "1 10/27/92, as
published, sub ct to correction as recommended by the Ity Clerk.
Minutes Boards and Commissions: Human ~ ghts Comm. - 10/26/92; Airport
Comm. - 9/15/92; d. of Ubrary Trustees - 1 0/~51 2, 10/23/92; Bd. of Adjustment _
10/14/92; Historic P servatlon Comm. -11/2/92.
Permit Motions Approving a Special CIB.j C Liquor License for Pagllal's Pizza
Palace, Ltd., dba Pagllal Pizza, 302 E. Bloomlrygton. Approving a Class C Uquor License
for Ground Round, Inc., d The Ground Roqn'd, 830 S. Riverr!de Dr. Approving a Class
E Beer Permit for B.J. Part rshlp dba Exgres.Stop, 2545 N. Dodge SI.
Resolutions: RES. 92- 98, Bk. 1 8, p. 298, ACCEPTING THE WORK TO THE
STORM SEWER, WATER MA AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR WESTPORT
PLAZA (LSNRD).
Correspondence: John Kam rmeyer regarding noise pollution caused by concerts
on University property, Cynthia Icti rds Borsa regarding Public Access Television.
Michael J. Hathaway regarding ubllc ccess Television. Douglas W. Jones, Chair of
Iowa City Area Group of sf.te a Club su ortlng the original version of the proposed
pesticide ordinances. Friend of the Iowa er Scenic Trail expressing appreciation for
support for the FIRST An al Bike Ride. Me oranda from the Traffic Engr. regarding:
parking prohibition In th cul.de.sac of Olympl Ct.; parking prohibition on Mornlngslde
Drive at Its Intersectlo Ith High Street; parking ohlbltlon on Terrace Rd. at Court SI.
Application fa se of Streets & Public Gro ds: Fire Marshal to exhibit new fire
apparatus In a par e on 11/22, approved.
Appllcatlo for City Plaza Use Permit: Art Sma for use of the stage area In the
Plaza for a pollt al rally on 1 0/31, approved.
Affirmative rolt call v e unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absenl. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public arlng was held on a resolution approving the va ~tary annexation of an
approximate 7. acre tract of land located north and east of the pres t Iowa City corporate
limits, east of colt Blvd. and north of Court SI. (Plum Grove Acres). No ne appeared.
A pu c hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordl nee 10 change the
use regul ons of certain property located east of Scolt Blvd. and north of urt SI. from the
County d slgnatlon of RS, Suburban Residential, to RS.5 (Plum Grove Acres). N one appeared.
public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Iowa City Hlstorl Preservation
Plan. he following people appeared: Doug Russell, Historic Preservation Chair; Ick Russo,
828 . Dodge; Connie Champion, 430 S. Summit; Kevin Hanlck, 1830 Friendly; lIIene olbrook,
) Brown; Patricia Eckhardt, 514 N. Linn; Mike Lewis-Beck, 417 Brown; Corinne Su {,609
rown; Kate Franks Klaus, 416 Reno; John Shaw, 437 S. Summit; Pam Michaud, 10\:
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Johnson; Joan Hart, 328 E. Jefferson; Bartlel 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 Ambrisco, 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 Ambrlsco, 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 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
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 Ambrisco, 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 RS-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 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
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 Ambrisco, 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 refranchlslng 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 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
Board of Directors (with Councllmember Horowitz as an alternate). 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 five-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; staled that the city's leaf burning polley 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. 10S, 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. lOS, 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.Laclna 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 Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92-302, Bk. 10S, 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 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 Horowitz, seconded by Novick,
to adjourn 11 :23 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, McDonald absent.
Darrel G. Courtney, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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NOVEMBER 24,1992
Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. MayoT Courtney
presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald,
Novick. Absent: Kubby. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Moen, Milkman,
Klingaman. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 92-102, Side 2; and 92-104, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed 12/1/92 as WORLD AIDS DAY.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, 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 1111 0/92, as
published, subject to correction as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. _
10/21/92; Housing Comm. -1 0113/92; Broadband Telecomm. -1 0/21/92; P&Z Comm.
- 11/5/92.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Clean Livin' Inc., dba Duds
n Suds, 5 SlUTgis Dr. ApprOVing a Class C Liquor License for Randall's International,
Inc., dba Randall's Pantry, 1851 L. Muscatine Rd. ApprOVing a Class C Liquor License
for INC. Limited dba The Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert. ApprOVing a Class C
Beer Permit for MilleTmart, Inc. dba Millermart, Inc., 2303 Muscatine Ave.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for 12/15/92, on the City's
proposed Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Annual Performance
Report for Federal FY1992. Setting a public hearing for 12/15/92, on the City of Iowa
ptY's proposed application to the State of Iowa Department of Economic Development
for HOME Investment Partnership Program funds.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $5,959,353.47 for 1011
through 10/31/92, as recommended by the Finance Dir. subject to audit. Approve the
abstract of 11/3/92, General Election as certified by the Johnson County Auditor.
Resolutions, Bk. 108: RES. 92-303, p. 303, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND HAWKEYE STATE BANK FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 509 S. LINN STREET. RES. 92-304, p. 304, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1426 FRANKLIN
STREET. RES. 92-305, p. 305, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER,
STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARK WEST,
PART 1. RES. 92-306, p. 306, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CIVIC CENTER
NORTH COURT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
CorTespondence: Letters requesting the City to build a pedestrian skywalk over
Highway 6 from: Andy Litton, Ashley Lynch, Chad Grems, Ben Higgerson, Daniel Bell,
Kary Engler, Brandon Owens, Sara Davis, Melissa Lock, Cory Funk, Brian, Josh Pogue,
Stacy Coiner, Mark Bridenstine, Tabitha Widmer, Tyler Witt, Chad Griffin, Scott Link,
Mary Lewis, Tina Hutson, Philip Wood, Danielle Watkinson, Nick Peterson. Ronald
Vogel regarding All American Turf Beauty, Inc, Herbert Hoover Elementary School
expressing appreciation for the speed zones around the school. Kathy Alter and Esther
Weygant regaTding an easement problem at 506 S. Seventh Ave. Alicia Zauder
expressing support for Public Access Television, Letters regarding leaf burning from:
Audrey Scott, James Boorman, Carl Beyerhelm, Mary Buffington, Daniel & Janet
Greenwald, Rosie & Dale Wilhelm, Sandra Wilson, Mr. & Mrs. R.M. Boggs, Johnson
County Health Department, Holly Berkowitz, Theresa & Bruce Guither, Dr. John
Kammermeyer, Pete Brokaw, Feather Lacy. Letters regarding the Historic Preservation
Plan from: Joy Smith & David Rust, Liz Miller. Letters regarding dangerous traffic
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conditions on Lee St. & Highwood St. from: SaTah Hanley and Malcolm Rohrbough,
Stephen Arndt, Jo & Cosmo Catalano, Johannes LeDolter & Lea VanderVelde, Susan
Kaliszewski & Peter Thorne, Stavros Deligiorgis, Constance Irwin, Joyce & Richard
Summerwill, Maurine Summerwill, Robin Stryker, MirTiel Bedell. Lynn Lidwell regarding
the Coralvillellowa City Animal Shelter. Memoranda from the Civil Service Comm.
submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Maintenance Worker
I - Refuse; Maintenance Worker III - Equipment. Memorandum from Traffic Engineer
regarding parking prohibition on the east side of the BOO block of S. Capitol St.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permit: Old Capitol Merchants Assn. for the
arrival of Santa and transport through City Plaza in horse-drawn carriage on 11/22/92,
approved.
Application for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Salvation Army for use of
public sidewalks for use of Christmas Kettles for soliciting funds during the period of
11/20 through 12/24/92, approved. -"
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 610, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
The Mayor announced that the next item was the setting of a public hearing on use
regulation for property located on Jeffarson and Market Streets. Councilmember McDonald
asked that the matter be deferred so that the developer and neighborhood could discuss their
differences. DevelopeT Jim Muller and Judy Sivertsen, 947 E. Market, appeared. Senior
Planner Monica Moen present for discussion. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald,
to defer indefinitely setting a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
by changing the use Tegulations of property generally located on Jefferson & Market Streets
between Dodge and Clapp Streets from RM.12 to RS-12. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to set a public hearing for 12/15/92, on
ordinance amending the conditions of a rezoning of a certain 95.61 acre property, known as
the Whispering Meadows tract, located south of Highway 6 and west of Bon Aire Mobile
Homes from ID.RS to RS-8. Senior Planner Monica Moen presant for discussion. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92-307, Bk. 108, p. 307,
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 BOULEVARD, AND NORTH OF COURT STREET (Plum Grove Acres).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance to change the use regulations of certain property located east of Scott Boulevard
and north of Court Street from the County designation of RS to RS-5 (Plum Grove Acres), be
given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambriscc. seconded by McDonald, to adopt ORD. 92-3556, Bk. 34, p. 39,
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.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 92-308, Bk. 108, p. 308,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PARK WEST SUBDIVISION, PARTS TWO, THREE
AND FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Senior Planner Monica Moen present for discussion.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. Tha Mayor declaTad the rasolution
adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, secondad by McDonald, to accapt the recommendation of the
P&Z Comm. regarding acceptance of funds which may be donated by the developeTs of Park
West Subdivision to Mayor's Youth or a like agency. Co.Developer John Moreland appeared
updated Council on the first phase of the projet 1: acknowledged the donation of approximately
10 acres from John Dane to the City of Iowa City for extension of Willow Creek Park, and
suggested the park be named after Mr. Dane. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 92-309, Bk. 108, p. 309,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF PORTION OF
LOTS 6 AND 7, WEST SIDE PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 92-310, Bk. 108, p. 310,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTHWEST ESTATES, PART FIVE AND SIX,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor
declared the ISsolution adopted.
Senior Center Commissioner Rufine Anciaux briefed Council on upcoming events at the
Center.
A public heaTing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of
cost for remodeling of the Civic Center Main Lobby. No one appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92-311, Bk. 108, p. 311',
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COSTFOR
REMODELING OF THE CIVIC CENTER MAIN LOBBY, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO
BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS, at 10:30 a.m. on 12/15/92.
AffiTmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor re-announced the fOllowing vacancies: Design Review Comm. _ one vacancy
for an unexpired term ending 711/95, this appointment will be made at the 12115/92 Council
meating; Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers for a representative of the public for a two-year term
ending 12/31/94, this appointment will be made at the 115/93 Council meeting.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by McDonald, to re-adveTtise until 12/15/92 the
vacancy on Bd. of Adjustment for a five'year term ending 1/2/98i appoint Patricia Harvey,
717 Willow, to the Human Rights Comm. for a three-year term ending 1/1/96, and to ra.
adveTtise until 12/15/92 two vacancies on the Human Rights Comm. for three.year terms
ending 111/96i IS-eppoint Debore Liddell, 2608 E. Court and appoint Matthaw Pacha, 59
Wakefield Ct. to the P&R Comm. for four-year terms ending 1/1/97. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent.
Councilmember Larson reiterated his position on the leaf buming policy. Horowitz
reported on the open house for engine #3 attended by fellow Councilmembers Ambrisco,
Novick and herself. The Mayor announced a revised Holiday and Council meeting schedule as
follows: No regular Council sessions on 12/7, 12/8, 12/21, and 12/22. Special sessions are
scheduled for 12/14 and 12/15. Budget sessions have been scheduled for 1/12 and 1/14.
Regularly scheduled maetings remain on 1/4, 1/5, 1/18, and 1/19. The Mayor encouraged
citizens to vote on tha school bond question(s) 12/8.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 92-312, Bk. 108, p, 312,
ADOPTING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
STRATEGY (CHAS) ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CHAS. Affirmative
roll c811 vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to defer indefinitely (at the request of the
City Mgr.) e resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest Amendment
#2 to the Agreement to develop a Comprehensive Water Supply Plan between Howard R.
Green Company of Cadar Rapids, Iowa and the City of Iowa City to pTovide services to
perform a Comprehensive Water Distribution System Analysis. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unenimously, 6/0, Kubby absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 92-313, Bk. 108, p. 313, TO
DESIGNATE TWO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY AREAS ADJACENT TO HICKORY
HILL PARK AS PUBLIC PARKLAND. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance increasing the Hotel
and Motel Tax, be given second vote fOT consideration. Affirmative roll cell vote unanimous,
6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
M, ~ by McDonald, seconded by Horowit2, to adopt RES. 92-314, Bk. 108, p. 314,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION 84-45 AND ESTABLISHING A NEW POLICY FOR USE OF FUNDS
DERIVED FROM THE HOTEL-MOTEL TAX. The Mayor noted a revised resolution distributed
showing a slight wording change/clarification in the parkland fund distribution. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to adjourn 8:30 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 30, 1992
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 23, 1992 - 6:30 p.m. In the Council Chambers
Mayor Darrel Courtney presiding. Councllmembers: Courtney, McDonald, Ambrlsco, Horowitz,
Novick, Larson. Absent: Kubby. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Pumfrey,
Schm!:deke, Fosse, Trueblood, Moen, Burnside. Tape recorded on Tapes 92-99, Side 2; 92-103,
Side 1.
PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS:
Reel 92-99, Side 2
Senior Planner Monica Moen presented the following Planning and Zoning Items:
a. Settlna a oubllc hearlna for December 22, 1992, on an ordinance amendlna the Zonlna
Ordinance bv chanolna the use reaulatlons of orooertv aenerally located on Jefferson and
Market Streets between Dodae and Claoo Streets from RM.12, Low Densltv Multi-Family
Residential to RS-12, Hlah Densltv Slnale-Famlly Residential.
Novick requested that staff consider the house for rehabilitation. Larson asked staff to
look at a wide area and not Just a "spot zoning."
b. Settlna a oubllc hearlna for December 8, 1992, on an ordinance amendlna the conditions
of a rezonlna of a certain 95.61 acre orooerty. known as the Whlsoerlna Meadows tract,
located south of Hlahway 6 and west of 80n Alre Mobile Homes from ID-RS to RS-e. (Z-
9013)
Moen stated that Council will receive more Information prior to the public hearing.
Planning and Zoning Commission member Tom Scott provided Input about the similarities
of the project to Village Green.
c. Resolution aoorovlno the voluntary annexation of an aooroxlmate 7,Oe acre tract of land
located north and east of the oresent Iowa City corporate limits, east of Scott Boulevard,
and north of Court Street. (Plum Grove Acres/ANN 92.0001)
. d. Ordinance amendlna the Zonlno Ordinance to chanae the use reaulatlons of certain
orooertv located east of Scott Boulevard and north of Court Street from the Counl'i
deslanatlon of RS. Suburban Residential, to RS.5, Low Density Slnale-Famlly Residential.
IPlum Grove Acres/REZ 92-0010) (First conslderatlon\
e. Ordinance amendlna Chaoter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
entitled "Zonlna" by adootlna reoulatlons oermlttlnQ non.reQulred off-street oarklnQ on a
seoarate lot In commercial and Industrial zones. (Passed and adooted)
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 30, 1992
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 23, 1992 - 6:30 p.m. In the Council Chambers
Mayor Darrel Courtney presiding. Councllmembers: Courtney, McDonald, Ambrlsco, Horowitz,
Novick, Larson. Absent: Kubby. Slaff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Pumfrey,
Schmadeke, Fosse, Trueblood, Moen, Burnside. Tape recorded on Tapes 92-99, Side 2; 92-103,
Side 1.
PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS:
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Reel 92-99, Side 2 .
Senior Planner Monica Moen presented the following Planning and Zoning Items:
a. Settlna a public hearlna for December 22. 1992, on an ordinance amendlno the Zonlna
Ordinance bv chanalna the use reaulatlons of property aenerally located on Jefferson and
Market Streets between Dodae and Clapp Streets from RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family
Residential to RS-12. Hlah Density Slnale-Famlly Residential.
Novick requested that staff consider the house for rehabilitation. Larson asked staff to
look at a wide area and not Just a 'spot zoning.'
b. Settlna a public hearlna for December a, 1992, on an ordinance amendlna the conditions
of a rezonlna of a certain 95.61 acre property. known as the Whlsperina Meadows tract.
located south of Hlahway 6 and west of Bon Alre Mobile Homes from ID-RS to RS-a. {Z-
90131
Moen stated that Council will receive more Information prior to the public hearing.
Planning and Zoning Commission member Tom Scott provided Input about the similarities
of the project to Village Green.
c.
Resolution approvina the voluntary annexation of an approximate 7.0a acre tract of land
located north and east of the present Iowa City corporate IImlls, east of Scott Boulevard,
and north of Court Street. (Plum Grove Acres/ANN 92.00011
d.
Ordinance amendlna the Zonlna Ordinance to chanae the use reaulatlons of certain
property located east of Scott Boulevard and north of Court Street from the County
deslanatlon of RS. Suburban Residential, to RS.5, Low Denslly Slnale-Famlly Residential.
(Plum Grove Acres/REZ 92.0010) (First conslderatlon\
e.
Ordinance amendlna Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa Cltv, Iowa.
entitled "Zonlna' by adoptlna reaulatlons permlttlna non.reaulred off-street parkin a on a
separate lot In commercial and Industrial zones. {Passed and adopted}
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f. Resolution approvlna the prellmlnarv plat of Park West Subdivision, Parts Two. Three and
Four, Iowa Cltv. Iowa. (SUB 92-00011
In response to Novick, Moen stated she will obtain additional Information from the
Transportation Planner Jeff Davidson regarding Impact on traffic flows.
g. Recommendation of the Plannlna and Zonlna Commission reaardlna acceptance of funds
which mav be donated bv the developers of Park West Subdivision.
h. Resolution approvlna the prellmlnarv and final plat of a subdivision of Auditor's Parcel H.
a resubdlvlslon of portions of Lots 6 and 7 of West Side Park Subdivision, Iowa Cltv. Iowa.
(SUB 92.0022) (60-dav limitation period: December 14. 1992)
I. Resolution approvlna the prelimlnarv plat of Southwest Estates. Parts Five and Six, a
subdivision of Johnson County. Iowa. {SUB 92-00231
OPEN BURNING POLICY/LEAF BURNING:
Reel 92-99, Side 2
Council decided not to rescind the ban on open leaf burning.
LIGHTING FOR BOYS BASEBALL:
Reel 92-99, Side 2
Parks and Recreation Department Director Terry Trueblood and boys baseball representatives
DlckJackson and Howard Vlllhauer presented Information. Council approved a plan, as proposed
by boys baseball, to light two of the eight youth baseball diamonds In, City Park. Boys baseball
to pay entire cost of purchase and Installation; City to pay operating (maintenance) costs.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA:
Reel 92-99, Side 2
1. Novick noted appreciation to the Parks and Recreation Director for correspondence to
residents adjacent to College Green Park regarding sod.
2. Atkins reported that staff Is continuing to support the efforts by the City of Cedar Rapids
regarding the compost study.
3. (Agenda Items #3.g.(8)). Larson requested that staff respond to correspondence
regarding pedestrian access on Lee Street. Atkins stated staff will follow up.
4. Horowitz noted that the Mayor of New Orleans has requested members attending the
National League meeting bring Christmas gifts to the needy people In New Orleans.
5. Courtney stated that the First Avenue railroad crossing Is clearly a dangerous crossing,
Courtney requested staff actively pursue this matter.
6. Ambrlsco noted the memo from the City Manager re registering as lobbyists as It relates
to the new Iowa Ethics and Gift Law. Larson requested that this Item be scheduled for
separate discussion.
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Board of Adjustment - Re-advertlse 1 vacancy.
Human Rights Commission. Patricia Harvey and re-advertlse 2 remaining vacancies.
Parks and Rec Commission. Debora Liddell and Mall Pacha
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