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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-03-02 Council minutes ""'" .....- ~- - .....-.----~.---..-~. --. ~- .....r T-r - - '--r- --- , - .. ~ T - ...- .........~ - ...... ' ..~ ~' . f~I'. .:~......:, :~''''' n' "", ", ,:' " , ' ':, . :' ~.,::',;(: .:,r!~,.:..\,\ I::',,~,,:! /:.' ,:::,71......'< .'~" ',". ......"'.:/.j. ',;,' .', ,,.l","':":..:.:. .~,:',~"'~:,:.. ':,~: <. -~ I ~ '" .-' .'; ..' '. ",' ';', .''<'" ~ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MARCH 2, 1993 I Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p,m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding, Councllmembers present: Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Milkman, Doyle, Schmadeke, Brachtel, Winstead, Fosse, Yucuis, Gannon. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93-19, Side 2; 93-26; 93-27. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, that the following Items and recommendations In the Consent Calendar be recelved, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - 2/18/93; Human Rights Comm. - 2/22/93. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Coastal Mart, Inc., dba C Mart #58, 606 S, Riverside Dr. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Rigel Corporation dba Godfather's Pizza, 531 Hwy. 1 W. Resolutions, BK. 109: RES. 93-42, p. 42, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING THE PROMISSORY NOTE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 930 E. COLLEGE STREET. RES, 93.43, p. 43, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER 56 TOTHE CODE OF ORDINANCES. Correspondence: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Johnson County expressing appreciation to the City Council for continued funding. Lelters regarding Melrose Bridge and Street project from: John Nesbitt; Christine Luzzle & Patrick Bauer; Alice Haugen; Melrose Ave. Neighborhood Assn.; Petition from 230 University Heights residents; Michaelanne Widness; Northslde Neighborhood Assn,; University of Iowa; Wallace Taylor; Myrna Arner; Historian of the Bureau of Historic Preservation; Bradley Grupe; James Andrews. Frances Sladek regarding the proposed airport relocation. Connie Brothers calling attenllon to road work needed between West High School & Hwy. 218. Carl & Bea Beyerhelm supporting construction of an overpass over Hwy,6. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. regarding funding. Vice-chair of P&Z Comm. & President of Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail regarding funding for the Iowa River Trail segment between Iowa Ave. & Burlington. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of 15.1 acre tract, known as PeppeJWood XII, from ID.RM to RM-12 & RS.5. No one appeared, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to continue the public hearing to 5/11/93. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 93-44, Bk, 109, p.44, AMENDING THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY REVISING THE POPULATION PROJECTIONS, THE DEVELOPABLE LAND ANAL YSIS, THE DEVELOPMENT SEQUENCE, THE ANNEXATION POLICY, THE FRINGE AREA 5 AND THE FRINGE AREA 6 SECTIONS OF THE PLAN. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Individual Councllmembers expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1 , with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Novick, Ambrlsco. Nays: Kubby. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from: Dan Lechay, George Matheson, Nancy Droll and Tim Lehman. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 93-45, Bk. 109, p. 45, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 240 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT PARK, SOUTH OF LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD AND NORTH OF AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (Windsor Ridge). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion, The Mayor declared the resolution carrled, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Novick, Ambrlsco, Courtney. Nays: Kubby, Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Larson, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate 240 acre tract located - V'""'- - ...~..-~-....r """"'F - - --r- -~,.- --.. .......,..- .,. ......, '!: . :tJ1I;" " ' :i4;,; ;'.;iL'EI:' -: ':f:t:"'" ,'. ,:', ":"" r/ ,.' : '.:.,::' . . 'I . . " '~~,.. . '1'M/. "~::m . \ , ,- . .',' ',"" ) " :,',;;'>;, , ,'I.:\<'~)~.-:I~:~:('",:~ ~ 't~r ~I<~[ ,"" "":"',' ,'" ':."':'1' Council Activities March 2, 1993 Page 2 I east of Scott Park, south of Lower West Branch Road and north of American Legion Road, from RS to RS-5 (Windsor Ridge), be given first vote for consideration, PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of 71.05 acre tract, generally located north of Rohret Rd., from ID-RS to RS- 5(Kennedy/Hilgenberg). Developer Jerry Hilgenberg and PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Individual Councllmembers expressed their views. Moved by Larson, seconded by Kubby, to continue the public hearing to 5/11/93. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Larson, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by Changing the use regulations of 71.05 acre tract, generally located north of Rohret Rd" from ID-RS to RS-5(Kennedy-Hllgenberg), be deferred to 5/11/93. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Larson, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of 14.25 acre tract of land located north of Rohret Rd" from ID-RS to P (Iowa City School District), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Novick, seconded by Larson, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by adopting Section 36-1 0,5, Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone (RNC-12), be given first vote for consideration, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novicki that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of property located In the general vicinity of Johnson Street on the west, Clapp Street on the east, Market Street on the north and Jefferson Street on the south, from RM-12 to RNC-12, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Larson, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to conditionally change the use regulations of 19,18 acre parcel located south and east of the Intersection of Sunset Street and Highway 1 West from C-2 & A-1 to CI-1, be given second vote for conslderatlon(Dane/Menards), The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, wllh the following division of roll ~all vote: Ayes: Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Novick. Nays: Kubby. Clara Oleson, 721 N. Van Buren, appeared regarding Council process/procedure In CEBA application matters and furnished new Information relative to the Iowa Processed Meat(IPM}/Mlllard application. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to accept material as distributed by Atty. Oleson, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. A public hearing was held on the Clly of Iowa City's FY94 Iowa Department of Transportation State Transit Assistance Grant Application. No one appeared, Moved by Horowltz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES, 93.46, Bk, 109, p, 46, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A REQUEST WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY94 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plan, specifications I form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the Kirkwood Avenue Reconstruction Project. Barb Nlcknlsh, 832 Kirkwood and John Gross, 820 Klrkwood, appeared, Civil Engr, Winstead present for discussion. Moved by Horowltz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 93-47, Bk, 109, p, 47, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIRKWOOD AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, .......-~ ,., -' v-,-- ....., - ... -----.~-- .....-~ , -v - - '-r- -rr,.- -r - T - ... ;,i':;,' ',t~~.",,:',l1rl\< "GI; ":':':,l1;,;,,'~:' ',> :'.)':..., :::~'", :,:' ',.<', :,..:,.~J.it.lr''';~~L,.}~".~l'.,~;Dl .,: '.", '\.. "" '. ".::.> -, ' Council Activities March 2, 1993 Page 3 I ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITYTO 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 3/23/93. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the City of Iowa City's application to the State of Iowa Department of Economic Development for Home Investment Partnership Program funds. Charles Eastham, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship, appeared, Community Development Coordinator Milkman present for discussion. Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt. RES. 93-48, Bk. 109, p. 48, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS TO BE USED TO CONSTRUCT FOUR DUPLEXES (EIGHT UNITS) OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING IN WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - one vacancy for unexpired term ending 11/4/95; Historic Preservation Comm. - one vacancy for three- year term ending 5/29/96. These appointments will be made at the 4/13/93 meeting of the City Council. Previously announced vacancies: Housing Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending 5/1/96; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending 5/5/96; P&Z Comm. - two vacancies for five-year terms ending 5/1/98; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for expired term ending 7/1/95. These appointments will be made at the 3/16/93 meeting of the City Council. Council member Ambrlsco noted a letter received from Belly Funk on their 2/23 agenda and requested staff response. The City Manager will follow-up. Horowitz reminded citizens of the Big BrotherlBlg Sister Bowl for Kids Sake to be held 3/13. Novick requested Information regarding the policy on city services to home businesses, especially garbage pick-up, The City Manager will follow-up. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-49, Bk. 109, p. 49, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE KIRKWOOD AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-50, Bk. 109, p. 50, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLEGE STREET BRIDGE DECK AND SIDEWALK REHABILITATION PROJECT (Cramer & Associates for $145,138.15). Asst. City Engr. Gannon present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Ambrlsco I seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-51, Bk, 109, p. 51, AMENDING AGREEMENT NO. 92-F-9 RELATIVE TO THE REPLACEMENT OF MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE WHICH SPANS THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD NEAR KINNICK STADIUM. Asst. City Engr. Gannon present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-52, Bk, 109, p. 52, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CiTY CLERK TO ATTEST A WATER MAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT, A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A STORMWATER DETENTION FACILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR COURT HILL CONDOMINIUMS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. , Moved by Larson, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93-53, Bk, 109, p. 53, RESOLUTION RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION. (Myrtle Schnelder, for I - ..-- -..~- ........ .,...,~.~-........,.~ .... ....-..,..--- .. ~ '~""f1l';;" " ~l;O;",' '. ~- ' " '",:' ,",:,' ,",',: :", ,...-'; "'..I~;:""""""";" ,,",C,,' ~'.~\:.::,~.':: J.: ":':';~~I"" '>~~.> -,~~!~t: '.--: ,:~ -;,:..:: ~'. '.'.'; .:,,1:.: Council Activllles March 2, 1993 Page 4 $26,000) Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 93-54, Bk. 109, p. 54, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1994. Individual Councllmembers expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93-55, Bk. 109, p.55, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30,1994 AND JUNE 30,1995, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Chapter 23, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to revise and clarify the definlllon of commercial vehicle, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance adopting the 1991 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code as amended, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adjourn 10:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councllmem s presen . ~ .,f .,;L/ Ma an K. Karr, City Clerk clark\3.2Counc,mln ~.... - '" - ...-.----- ... .. ~----.~- -II" .,......------..---r--...r,.- ... ... ~.--.......... >" ,)i'I:. ',' ,,~,'," iZ:I/::'C'Y::;',. ,: ,: ",;:",',',;, .'<;' ')', "Ii "i'I~," .",...z!:, '~~~">" ','", ,..: .' ;:,":', I. .. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 8, 1993. To: Mayor and City Council From: City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 1, 1993 - 7:55 p.m. in the Council Chambers Mayor Darrel Courtney presiding. Councilmembers: Courtney, McDonald, Kubby, Larson, Horowitz, Novick, Ambrisco. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Fosse, Gannon, 8rachtel, Burnside, Fowler, Yucuis. Tape recorded on tapes 93-19, Side 2; 93.24, Sides 1 and 2; 93-25. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: Reel 93-19, Side 2 PCD Director Karin Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items: a. Public hearina on an ordinance amendina the Zonina Ordinance bv chanaina the use reaulations of a certain 15.1 acre tract. known as Peoeerwood XII. and located east of S. Gilbert Street and west of Sanduskv Drive on Cherrv Avenue extsnded from 10. RM.lnterim Daveloement Multi-Familv Residential. to RM.12. Low Densitv Multi-Familv Residential. for 6.8 acres. and to RS-5. Low Densitv Sinale-Familv Residential. for 8.3 acres. lREZ92.00121 Franklin recommended this item be deferred to the May 11 meeting, to follow the Council's discussion of the Capital Improvements Program in April. I b. Resolution amendina the Iowa Citv Comerehensive Plan bv incoreoratina revised arowth eolicies for Iowa Citv into the Plan. Franklin noted that she will provide Council with PCD's work program and the priorities as have been identified. c. Resolution aeerovina the voluntarv annexation of an aeeroximate 240 acre tract of land located east of Scott Park. south of Lower West Branch Road and north of American Leaion Road. (Windsor Ridae/ANN92.00021 Transportation Planner Davidson presented information about American Legion Road. d. Ordinance amendina the Zonina Ordinance bv conditionallv chanaina the use reaulations of an aeeroximate 240 acre tract located east of Scott Park. south of Lower West Branch Road and north of American Leaion Road. from the Countv desianation of AS, Suburban Residential. to RS-5. Low Densitv Single-Familv Residential. IWindsor Aidae/AEZ92.00131 lFirst Considerationl I-f ...........-......- ~- - ,,----- '-. .. .. ______'(~-....r , ---.,. '-Y - - -'-r-- --- .,.- - .......,..- .. >,",,:':",'''~ W,' " "":;9""" ',,:, ,','1,:, . ", ; ,,' ;~'I" "J2t ,lei.." 'i~ I'," " "i :.. ',:~,\~",',:',\~:i,'~M::,:'_ 0:-,." :';" ::' ,;, '. :' " " - 2- e, Public hearina on an ordinance amendina the Zonina Ordinance bv chanaina the use reaulations of a 71 ,05 acre tract. aensrallv located north of Rohret Road. between Hunters Run and Southwest Estates Subdivisions. from ID-RS. Interim Devslooment Sinal~-Familv Residential. to RS-5. Low Densitv Sinale-Familv Residential. (Kennedv- Hilaenbera/REZ92-00161 f. Ordinance amendina the Zonina Ordinance bv chanaina the use reaulations of a 71.05 acrs tract. aenerallv located north of Rohret Road, between Hunters Run and S~uthwest Estatss Subdivisions. from ID-RS. Interim Develooment Sinale-Familv Residential. to RS-5. Low Densitv Sinale.Familv Residential. lKennedv-Hilaenberal REZ92-00161 (First Considerationl g. ~r~i:~nc~ amendina the Zonina Ordinance bv chanaina the use reaulations of an o r im te 14.25 acre tract of land located west of U,S. Hiahwav 218 and north of Rohret Road. from ID-RS.lnterim Develooment Sinale-Familv Residential. to P. Public. (Iowa Citv School DistrictlREZ92-00161 lFirst Consideration I h, Ordinance amendina the Zonina Ordinance bv adootina Section 36-1 0.5. Neiahborhood Conservation Residential Zone lRNC-121, lFirst Considerationl i. Ordinance amendina ths Zonina Ordinance bv chanaina the uss reaulations of orooertv I~c~ted in the aeneral vicinitv of Johnson Street on the west, Claoo Street on the east. Market Street on the north and Jefferson Street on the south. from RM-12. Low Densitv Multi-Familv Residential. to RNC-12. Neiahborhood Conservation Residential Zona. lREZ92-00181 lFirst Considerationl j. Ordinance amend in a ths Zonina Ordinance to conditionallv chanae the use reaulations of an aooroximatslv 19.18 acre oarcellocated south and east of the interssction of :u~s:t ~~~e~ ~nd Hiahwav 1 West from the Countv desianations of C2. Commercial. n 1 r I t~ CI-1. Intensive Commercial uoon annexation. lDane-MenardslZ- 90031 (Second Considerationl I Franklin stated the applicant has requested expedited action. Transportation Planner Davidson presented information about traffic issues at the Mormon Trek and Highway 1 intersection. MELROSE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION: Reel 93-24, Side 1 Don Yarbrough, University Heights Mayor pro tem; MichaelAnne Widness, Melrose Avenue Neighborhood Association; Dick Gibson, Director of Facilities Planning - University of Iowa; Sue Scott, Longfellow Neighborhood Association Vice President; Wallace Taylor, Melrose Avenue Neighborhood Association attorney; City Engineer Rick Fosse; and Assistant City Engineer Denny Gannon presented information to City Councilmembers and staff, Kubby requested that City Attorney Gentry provide a legal opinion as to the need for an environmen- tal impact statement. Kubby also requested that Atty. Taylor provide the City's legal staff with copies of citations relating to the required environmental impact statements. Novick requested informetion about accident rates on four-lane arterials in Iowa City. City Council delayed further discussion and, direction on the Melrose reconstruction until after meeting with University Heights City Council. I-r " ... fIF - ...-. - ------..-~1"" -'1 - ...... , ... - - ./ " , , , ;;,,' .': .',. ",::,t':-:-,:, :'fd" ',' >"'" ',,~, ',": ',' ":.", ., . "/'/' ,".' ' ) "" ," " ': ' , " ," , " .. )\': ,":.,' ".:'.;}: .:,.-./~, ~t~ "'~:'_': " " ,,- 'i~.,'] ,':.' ....',,\ ,I"~,,, ,J 1, :.,1. \' " . ','" _,"', , , - 3- FY94 ANNUAL BUDGET AND TWO-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN: Reel 93-24, Side 1 City Council members decided to: -fund the historic preservation $4,000 request from the contingency fund, -fund the trails project with road use tax funds, -not to fund Iowa Festival request for funds, -to leave the Senior Center building rehab funding level at $10,000. Council agreed to schedule discussion about the Highway 6 pedestrian bridge during CIP discussions. Larson requested information about the timing of traffic lights, don't walk lights, etc. as it relates to the Highway 6 pedestrian bridge project. In response to Courtney, City Manager Atkins stated the debt service amount can be discussed during CIP discussions. Council agreed to scheduls CIP discussion on April 20, 1993. ' COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT: Reel 93-25, Side 2 Department of Finance Director Don Yucuis presented comments to Council. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 93-25, Side 2 1. (Agenda Item #21 - Definition of commercial vehicle.l Courtney inquired about the new loading zone commercial vehicle definition. Traffic Engineer Jim Brachtel and Parking Supervisor Joe Fowler reviewed the revisions and clarifications of the definition of the commercial vehicle. 2. Courtney noted appreciation for the memo regarding the Capitol Street parking ramp revenues and requested a discussion be scheduled regarding parking revenues. 3. Horowitz noted that an Iowa City parking ticket is framed on a wall at Humboldt University in East Berlin. 4. In response to Kubby, City Maneger Atkins stated that staff has contacted the state regarding the CEBA grant application. (iowa Processed Meat/Millards) 5. Kubby noted Council received Gentry's 3/26 memo regarding Public Hearings and Public Comment. Kubby asked when it is appropriate for persons to speak on an item on the agenda when there is no space on the agenda for the public to speak on that item. Gentry stated it is appropriate for the Mayor to decide. Council discussed receiving public input during Council meetings. Atkins requested that Council schedule discussion on public participation as outlined in his February 26, 1993, memo regarding public participation - capital projects. Meeting adjourned at 11 :00 p.m. erl/klcc3.1.lnl :.J-,?