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Home My WebLink About1993-02-02 Minutes numbered ~--. ~ - ".-.-- '"" r.,.-_ .....~__ .......r .,...._____T.,....,-~ ,._ .. ...-..,. --".--. ------- , ., . ,'''" . .', ,,'.. , : " , I ,'1'" ,''':,' ,..., , t" ';......,..." .tI' ,,' ,,,' "".' ; :'1' ,,:,':1. ,".' ,i .:'i .. .'. ::: ;. : _,j , "<'. ..':~ ,,;: ~' ',',' ::', ,." ' ',:',.: - .,I.,I'"''''I~'''~''' I ' ,'., ,"" '::...:;' ,,~v:..:~;,::..,,~.~<,~~.,\:~~~ J' ,.' 'j . <. . r .,~ '" :J'," ::.,1 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACfIVITIES FEBRUARY 2, 1993 Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m, at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding, Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick, Absent: Horowitz. Staffmembers present Aikins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Moen, Fosse, Gannon, Council minutes tape recorded ~ on Tapes 93-7, Side 2; 93.14, both sides; and 93-15, both sides, ,t,O~ The Mayorproclaimed February 1993 as AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH; February 10- 12, 1993 ~ as SALUTE TO HOSPITALIZED VETERAN'S DAYS; February 14.20, 1993, as SERTOMA'S ~ 10 FREEDOM WEEK. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Ambriseo,to move item #13 on the agenda, to after Planning & Zoning items(item #3), The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Counell Actions of the special meetings of 1/12193 and 1/14193, and the regular meeting of 1/19193, as published, sGbjecllo correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront & Natural Area Comm. . 12/16/92; Sr, Center Comm. . 11/16192; P&Z Comm. - 1/21193; Airport Comm. - 12/15192. Pennit Motions: Approving a Gass C Liquor License for R.T. Grunts, Inc., dba R.T. 's, 826 S, Clinton St. Approving an Outdoor SelVice Area for R.T, Grunts, Inc., dba R.T. 's, 826 S. Clinton, Approving a Gass E Liquor License for John's Grocery, Ine" dba John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Approving a Gass C Liquor License for Mike's Place Ine" dba Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St. Approving a Class E Beer Pennit for QuikTrip COljl, dba QuikTrip #509, 323 W. Burlington St. Approving a Gass C Liquor License for Vanessa's of Iowa City, Ine" dba Givanni's Ilalian Cafe, 109 E. College St. Approving a Gass C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo James, 118 E, Washington St. RES. 93.20, Bk. 109, p. 20, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Approving a Special Gass C Liquor Lieense for Leegh Enteljlrises, Inc., dba Legends Sports Diner, 224 S, Clinton St. Selling public hearings: RES, 93.21, Bk. 109, p. 21, SE'ITING PUBLIC HEARING, for, :JJ. q 2(23193, ON THE OPERATING BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY I, 1993 THROUGH JUNE 30,1994 AND THE PROPOSED TWO.YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN WHICH INCLUDES THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 1994.1995. Resolutions, Bk. 109: RES. 93.22, p. 22, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND .1J,~ THE CITY CLERK TO AITESTTHE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1114 EAST DAVENPORT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 93-23, p. 23, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE 1j,/P CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5 IS OAKLAND A VENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA, RES. 93.24, p, 24, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK ,2.17 TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 406 NORTH V AN BUREN STREET, lOW A CITY, IOWA. .J.J.'J RES. 93-25, p. 25, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 903 WEBSTER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, RES. 93-26, ~q p, 26, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 927 EAST DAVENPORT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, Correspondence: Robert Seaholm regarding parking in Ole Capitol Street Ramp, Lellers )30 supporting the downzonlng of property in the area bounded by Dodge and Clapp Streets and .2 ,'j I Markel and Jefferson Streets from: Susan Kratz and Todd Kratz. Myrna Arner regarding JJ? pedestrian safety when crossing Hwy. 6, Memoranda from Traffic Engr, regarding: parking ----J3 3 prohibition on tile cast side of George Street; metered handicapped parking stalls on the north side ,;!,j Lj of tile 300 block of East College St, Ed Aallerty regarding moniloring well sites for Iowa City J3.rl .;2/1 ,)1). 113 :J I~ ,;/15 .1/1. dO .JlfI .9IQ !.laO J:J./ .a~~ j{J3 -..rr-...... - ;w; - ...., V-'- . .. .--.....---., ~- .... r .,......-------...........,- -...... ,.~ - .... -.rr - "....-.- ---- --~-------......- ',:' -:"J""',' ,'".iif.-: ""~" ,',:,' '\t';;'{ " '.", ',,' ,.", ,-..'.,,;'',.::,,'':,,:, ':.,:" "A';'\:":';:/,:" ':"l',:/~~<:'<,;:,I 1/ ~"!i",.S!1':'~:', :,.'<:~."-',,:, ,IJ~'; . "~:'.',: .' '." .'( \'\' 1'.' .\I..;.J '1. .~\(.. ,'.. '1,','" ,',. ".',: ^ '.." ',' ," 'l \, '. 'J'e'..' . ,I. ',I " , . , . Council Activities February 2, 1993 Page 2 1<(e,Ji~ed ~~/q3 Waler Supply Plan, Letters regarding lhe Melrose Ave, Project from: Don McCloskey; John and ~:\I , Michaelanne Widness; Nicholas Johnson; Mark and Carole Ramsey, Mayor of Lone Tree. B 1 regarding an invitation to a meeting on Jowa City's Waler Supply Plan in Lone Tree on 2(22, Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent The Mayor declared lhe motion earned and repealed lhe public hearing as set. Moved by Kubby, seconded by McDonald, to set a public hearing for 2(23f)3, on a resolution {J. ~~ amending the Iowa Cily Comprehensive Plan by Incorporating revised growth policies for Iowa City Into lhe Plan, The Mayor declared lhe motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent Moved by Ambriseo, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for 2(23/93, on a resolution ~ approving lhe voluntary annexation of an approximate 240 acre tract, known as Windsor Ridge Development The Mayor declared lhe motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for 2(23f)3, on an ordinance :J.~O amending the Zoning Ordinance to conditionally change lhe use regulations of an approximate 240 acre tract, known as Windsor Ridge Development. The Mayor declared the motion carned unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent Moved by Ambriseo, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for 2(23/93, on an ordinance ~L\ I amending lhe Zoning Ordinance by adopting Section 36-10.5, lhe Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone (RNC-12). The Mayor declared lhe motion earned unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent ~,\~ Moved by Novick, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing 2(23/93, on an ordinance "'JI" amending lhe Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of property located in the RM-12 zone In the general vicinity of Johnson Street on the west, Clapp Street on the cast, Market Street on the north and Jefferson Street on the south, from RM-12 to RNC-12. The Mayor declared the motion carned unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent Moved by Novick, seconded by Ambriseo, to set a public hearing for 2(23/93, on an ordinance ~ amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of 70,05 acre tract, generally located north of Rohrct Road, between Hunters Run and Southwest Estates subdivisions, from ID.RS to RS.5 (Kennedy/Hilgenberg). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent Moved by Kubby, seconded by Larson, to set a public hearing for 2(23/93, on an ordinance A ~,\ amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of 14.25 acre tract, generally located north of Rohret Road, between Hunters Run and Southwest Estates subdivisions, from ID-RS to P (Iowa City School District). The Mayor declared lile motion carned unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent Moved by Ambrisco, secondcd by Larson, to adopt RES, 93.27, Bk, 109, p. 27, APPROVING 2'/5 THE FINAL PLATS OF PARK Will SUBDIVISION, PARTS TWO, THREE AND FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. City Atty. noted that both legal papers & plans were in order. Affinnative roll call votc unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES, 93.28, Bk. 109, p. 28, APPROVING --1'LL THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF COUNTRY HILLS, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Senior Planner Moen present for diseussion, Affinnative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent The Mayor deelared the resolution adopted, Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 93-29, Bk. 109, p. 29, ACCEPTING~ THE CONVEYANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 13,98 ACRES OF LAND BY JOHN AND ALLEGRA DANE TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,IOWA, FOR USE AS PARKLAND AND A STORM WATER DETENTION FACILITY, AND NAMING SAID TRACf OF LAND "KIWANIS PARK", John Dane appeared. Paul Healil, President of lile Iowa C~r-Old Capitol Kiwanis Club read a statement supporting the park. Moved by Kubby, seconded by ~&'ftlWlff. to accept correspondence from the Iowa City-Old'" Capitol Kiwanis Club. TIle Mayor declared the motion carned unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent. Affinnatlve roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz abscnt. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, ~ ,J d The following Individuals appeared regarding the Melrose Avenue widening project: Michaelanne !2!::ill. Widness, 629 Melros,e Ave.; John Wldness, 629 Melrose Ave.: Cllarles Burroughs, 125 Grand Ave,; Joyce Barrcll, 1011 Woodlawn; Joanne McCloskey, 320 Melrose Ave,; Mary Hall Reno, 410 Melrose Ct.; Nicholas Johnson, 508 Melrose Ct; TIlOmas Baldridge, 306 Melrose Ct,; CalilY Roller, 605 Brookland Pk, Rd,; and Marcl Thomas, 3 Melrose Circle, Moved by Novick, seconded by Ambrisco, to accept " .l!l\l.......... .........._1111 !!o1'l'irl'IlIIl."r......' lMj\\~~fllln\J.N'IIM -..........--- .. ~'-- ~- ....-- ....., . ......- .. ..........-,.-- -~ .,..... -------- ...~......... ,- .. - T - .-- .............-..- - ............-..... ':,', ",', ~j, ~."':i;,j;. :,,">:':-~', ".>.~":"','':''~'.~:\, '.~\:' <:":,,' ~::\ "'il,' ,...~,..,' ,..' I" ".. ""j'k/l ~~:'\'Ik';;rl .\' ..;'. '~'~'~',J. ',::' .' '<.:" "'. "."":'_:'~'''I~".:..r ,.".".,:..,;,.L.,)~,-}iIi.,:,rl,\. '....:' :" ., -. ,,',,,, Council Activities February 2, 1993 Page 3 correspondence from Michaelanne Widness and Sue Feeney, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent. John Morrisey, 505 Westwinds Dr" appeared regarding the parking~ prohibition before 10:00 a,m, in the lower two levels of the Capitol Street Ramp. Moved by Larson, seconded by Kubby, to accept Jolm Morrisey correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, fonu of contract and estimate of cost for ~M construction of the College Street Bridge Deck and Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project. No one appeared " ~I Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Lal1ion, to adopt RES. 93-30, Bk, 100, p, 30, APPROVING '^" PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRAcr AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUC- TION OF THE COLLEGE STREET BRIDGE DECK AND SIDEWALK REHABILITATION PROJEcr, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TiME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPI' OF BIDS, at 10:30 A.M. on 2/23m. Asst. City Engr, Dennis Gannon present for discussion. Affinilative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Housing Comm. . two vacancies for three.year 2,1 ~ tenus ending 5/1/96; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - two vacancies for three-year tenus ending 5/5/96; (). 53 P&Z Comm. - lwo vacancies for five-year tenus ending 5/1/98. These appoin!ments will be made at the t). 5 4 3/16/93 meeting of the City Council, Previously announced vacancies: Historic PreselVation Comm, _ two .'255 vacancies for three-year tenus ending 3/29196; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - two vacancies for three. .:I S ( , year tenus ending 3/27196; Bd, of Examinel1i ofPlumbel1i . one vacancy for a representative of the public :;, .'17 for a two.year lenu ending 12/31/94, these appoin!menlS will be made at the 2123193 Council meeting; Design review Comm.. one vacancy for an unexpired tenu ending 7/1/95, this appoin!ment will be made .;l,Sg at the 3/16/93 Council meeting, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lal1ion, to consider a resolution of intent to convey portions of ;), ~<1 vacated Old Dubuque Road in Iowa City, Iowa to American College Testing (ACf) and setting a public hearing, After discussion, motion withdrawn, Moved by Larson, seconded by Kubby, to defer the resolution to the 2/23/93 Council meeting, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93.31, Bk. 100, p. 31, AUTHORIZ!NG ;1~ 0 THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK 1'0 A'ITEST, AS A CORRECTIVE LEGAL AcrION, THE RELEASE OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED IN WINDSOR HEIGHTS SIXTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, Affinuative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrisco, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considercd~ and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to Ule meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, Ule second consideration and vote be waived, and Ulal ORD. 93.3562, Bk. 35, p. 5, TO AMEND CHAPI'ER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, BY AMENDING SECfIONS 17-2, 17-5,17.6, AND 17-7 TO IMPROVE THE LEVEL OF FIRE SAFETY IN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUcrURES AND TO ENSURE THAT HOUSING REQUIREMENTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT H.U.D. REGULATIONS (Housing Code), be voted on for final passage at this time. Affinuative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared Ule motion carried, Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrisco, Ulal the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affinuative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0. Horowitz absent. TIle Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adjourn 10:50 p.m, TIle Mayor declared Ule motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent. Darrel G, Courtney, Mayor Marian K. KarT, City Oerk 2,2coullC.min -----.--.. .",,~.'IU""~.IJIUl8lMtll!llftlll\l~'II''IlY~ -..__...___ I _U~ \ \':~')'.,I":':>.'::~:> ::iis<<;' }'L:, <;',> ':,:: :.:,',: ':/.:,,:> ...::.:.' t'. "I. ,j \. ,~"?l, " ,ft . \ , . ..... " J ."'r .,'ri;'\:",. ,J~,..'.. ,.,~,,':. I',,~\." ",',' '," ; .:. , City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 22, 1993 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material Sent to Council Only Memoranda from the City' Manager: a. Pending Development Issues :1.(,~ b. Pedestrial Overpass - Highway 6 ~3 c. Wellhead Protection Policy 6 Copies of letters from the City Manager to: a. Philip A. Leff regarding Melrose Avenue Bridge Project &5 b. Robert Sierk regarding community reinvestment act report .?~~ Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding cable re-regulation. 7 ~iI~ Memoranda from the Finance Department: a. Year-to-Date Parking Usage .2tJ8' b. Moody's Investor Service-Credit Rating Memorandum from the Assistant City Attorney regarding Max Yocum: H.1.S. 0 letter to Thermogas. Memorandum from the Economic Development Coordinator regarding Cultural/ ~ Conference Center Feasibility Study. tliJ Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding the codification project. ;l Copy of letter from the Community Development Coordinator to James ~73 Balmer in reply to his' letter to the Press-Citizen.. Memorandum from the Solid Waste Superintendent regarding Grantwood ;;17{ Neighborhood meeting. Copy of letter from TCI regarding reconfiguration of basic service. 5i . Copy of letter from Parks and Recreation Commission to John and Allegra ,,171 Dane. "'Lib Copy of letter from State Historical Society regarding Muscatine Avenue . Moffitt Cottage Historic District. .. . J.77 Article: For Sale: Airport (Cheap) N.?R Agenda for January 21 meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Memnrandum from the Director of PCD and copies of Growth Policies Report. ~i(1? .' \ :'" '," :" . ',:. .' ,..;. ., :' ~:;'" I...... :', " "'::"" "~ ' ';'.',' ..:'> , , '''. ,. " :/'I ".~. '. .' C:: I ". '" " . ." . :0',. :i'!' "."''''~ '" ',' '.'. "~ ,:,", ,', '" ,.' ;' "'j \ " '.'" ,I 'I \' I jJ . '. . ~ .' . " , '.. , ',. , ' . . ~ I ,I...;, ~_.. I~.. ~ 'I '. ~: . \', .~. ,_ " ".\.. "'~ ""'-' ..." 1/22/93 Material Sent to Council page 2 FY92 Annual Report for Mayor's Youth Employment Program. b?8'1 Letter from City Mgr. to Gloria Jacobson (University Heights Councilmember) regarding ~f~ Melrose Avenue Bridge Replacement Proejct. Letter from City Mgr. to Residents regarding reconstruction of Melrose Ave. & Melrose, 028'.3 Ave. Bridge. \ - fIP - - ~.- - ---...~. .......~- ....... ~~",;':.' 'l""'~:v',"::~""'" ,I:'~:'(: ""ffl-' .... ,:':'<,,:'::; :.~::-" . '1"1' ,;:;I,,~ " '_' '.'..., _" "'.., ,~. ,I. .,...'" , .. . I' .'.1','1 . I " I '" ' '. " . . , ". '.' .~ ' . , " ' ",:,.' ., "J. ' , , , '.... . ',. ...... r '.' " 1"'''".\ '. . ,\ . "........ ~.; \ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: January 29, 1993 City Council City Manager Material' in Information Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Camp Cardinal Road area properliYF1 Copy of letter from City Manager to Agribusiness Committee expressing appreciation for the opportunity to present issues related to the water improvement project. ~F5 Memoranda from the City Attorney's office: a. Partial Litigation Update b. Areas of assigned responsibility for City Attorney's staff Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Effluent limits for mercury b. On-site wastewater treatment and disposal 8' ':<0 ~&'l? systems on Foster Road :lC Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding recommendations for FY94 Human service funding. ~ 0 Memorandum from the Nei9hliorhood Open Space Planning Committee regarding J{ 1 the proposed Open Space Plan. Memoranda from the City Clerk: a. Council Work Session of January 12, 1993 b. Council Work Session of January 14, 1993 c. Council Work Session of January 19, 1993 Memorandum from the Superintendent of Solid Waste regarding recycling program. Minutes of the November 12, 1992, meeting of the Fringe Area Subcommit ee~ Articles: a. Dumps, loss, Iowans and changing tides :<97 b. Negotiating intergovernmental relationships Agendas for the January 26 and January 2B, 1993, meetings of the Johnson Cou~ty Board of Supervisors. Agenda and information from Iowa City Assessor regarding Iowa City Conference Board Meeting February 1, -1993. (inClUding material distributed by Auditor 2/1) 300 Agenda for the Informal meeting of 2/2/93 Bd. of Supervisors. C?OI ........ Ill: oM" ~11.lln.llI!I! - Klj"IIlNJII~lfliliNI ~- -,