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Home My WebLink About1993-03-16 Minutes numbered ',' , "-'I' -.': ""'f-"':-' "kJ::' :IC) · ,':;"', ,:,,;\;' ,~/,:<' ...::, /~ ',' .,'~: 1'/,)71: ::SJ':: ','~'. '" .:.: !, .',_ "(, ,t 'T,' h,}_' ,"'I' ,A, .' q .. I \ . ',' I ~. : . " " t\, . :" ,~' , '" . , COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIYITIES MARCH 16, 1993 I Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p,m. at the Civic Center, Mayor Courtney presiding, Councilmembers present: Courtney, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick. Absent: Ambrlsco, Horowitz, Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Moen, McElroy-Fraser. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93-29, both sides; 93.30, Side 1. The Mayor proclaimed April 1993 as CHILD ABUSE PREYENTlON MONTH; March 1993 t/-q (., as AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH. J.}i?7 Moved by Novick, seconded by McDonald, that the following Items and recommendations I.J f:K' In the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: JI C'1 Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of 2/23/93 and 3/1/93 119~ and the regular meeting of 3/2193, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended ;(9/ by the City Clerk. 1/9J Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Civil Servlc7, Comm, - 219/93; 'Housing 1/'1, Comm. -1/12193, 2/9/93;'Bd, of Library Trustees - 2/25/93; Bd. of Adjustment- 2110/93; 'I'll JHistoric Preservation Comm. - 2/10/93;'Broadband Telecomm. Comm, _ 2117/93; Airport t/'l1 Comm. - 2116/93/Rlverfront & Natural Area Comm. - 2/17/93;1p&Z Comm. _ 3/4/93. '/9(, Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart, Corp" dba Dell 1/'i1 Mart #2, 1920 L. Muscaline Rd, Approving a Class C Liquor License for Sports Column, t/tJf Inc. dba Sports Column, 120 S, Dubuque SI. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Gringo's of Iowa City dba Gringo's, 115 E. College SI. Approving a Class C Liquor 1/19 License for Elks Lodge B.P,O,E. #590 dba Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #590, 637 Foster Rd, ,{/)t, Approving a Class B Beer Permit for M& T Investments, Inc., dba Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice 5t!/ Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Rigel Corporation dba Godfather's Pizza, 207 E, Washington SI. Approving a Class C Liquor License for The "th~ Regina Foundation dba The Regina Gala, 2140 Rochester Ave, ,'ilJ'? Resolutions, Bk, 109: RES. 93-56, p. 56, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF 5M CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT KC-9033E. PROJECT NO. IA05.E022-017. RES. 93-57, p. 57, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ,1M ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT KC-9033Y. PROJECT NO.IA05-Y022-014 AND AMENDMENT NO.2. RES. 93.58, p. 58, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND '11)/' THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSO. RY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 431 NORTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA RES. 93-59, p. 59, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE <:tJ 7 CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT640 SOUTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, Correspondence: Letiers regarding Melrose Avenue/Bridge project from: E.L Kral; 5ot? Diana Lakes; Leland McCormick; Barbara Anderson, Sue Feeney suggesling the .'if1'l formation of a neighborhood coalition. Louise Murray regarding various Issues. Dalssy ,,/0 Owen and Dorothy and Clarence Haverkamp regarding garbage service for bed and 5' / / breakfast establishments. Memoranda from Traffic Engr. regarding parkJng prohibition on <)'1 J Gilbert SI. from Hwy. 6 S, to the south City limits. Amy Spencer Wilcox requesting a traffic 5/ =? light at Foster Road and N. DUbuque SI. Larry Olesen regarding his rental property In <)'14 Iowa City. Nlla Haug regarding refuse collection. 'lIS Application for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Diane Denneny to have the -..SJ.L. Ronald McDonald House race on 5/8/93, approved, Pat Gingrich to have the 1993 CROP ,117 walk on 5/2/93, approved. Stephen and Nan Trefz to have the Iowa City Community :518 School District Music Auxiliary Road Races on 5/22/93, approved. Northslde Neighbor. hood Assn. to have a children's parade as part of the Neighborhood Association Fair on 1/9 5/30/93, approved, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrlsco and Horowitz absent, The Mayor declared the motion carried, ~.;: :" :", ,~ .. ,<t~,',', .~.~: ' '.,' : ~"":,; ',:-. ': . ,,' " ;:., !" . .. ' > -' , .1./", '" I ' " '", , .. ~~'.': :~1\1':"l":': :.\~.\J.\~~'.~"~,,~. ,.,.L_.:~~,.,:", . '. .; ,"','<,\: "~~'. Council Activities March 16, 1993 Page 2 \ Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for 3/30/93, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations for a 30 f)d.p acre parcel located west of Sycamore St. and north of corporate limits from ID-RS to RS-8(lowa Realty Company), The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Ambrisco and Horowitz absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations of 240 acre located east of Scott Park, south of Lower West Branch Rd. and north of American Legion Rd. from the county designation ,1J / of RS, Suburban Residential, to RS.5, Low Density Single-Family Residential (Windsor Ridge), be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0. Ambrlsco and Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of 14,25 acre tract of land located west of U.S. Hwy. 218 and north of Rohret Rd. from ID-RS, Interim Development Single-Family Residential, to p. ,q;; Public (Iowa City School District), be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco and Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, entitled 'Zoning' by adopting Section 36.10.5, 'i 1:1 Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone (RNC-12), be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco and Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, thatlhe 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, ,'l;; tf from RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential, to RNC-12, Neighborhood Conservation Residential, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrlsco and Horowitz absent. The 'Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD, 93-3563, Bk. 35, p. 6, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONDITIONALLY CHANGE THE USE REGULA. TIONS OF 19.18 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 1 AND 'i),) SUNSET STREET FROM COUNTY COMMERCIAL (C-2) AND RURAL (A'1) TO INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) (Dane's/Menards). The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Larson, McDonald, Novick, Courtney, Nays: Kubby. Absent: Ambrlsco, Horowitz. Peter Isacson, 500 Whiting Avenue, and Dick BovbJerg, 1710 Ridge Rd., reported the 'l'] 6 purchase of 19.17 acre tract of land In north Iowa City by area residents. Residents elected to keep approximately 5 acres contiguous to private residences and donate the remaining 14 acres to the Johnson County Heritage Trust to be left totally undisturbed, Peg McElroy-Fraser, Mayor's Youth Employment Director, echoed the support 01 Johnson County Heritage Trust to her .....5.J..L organization. The following individuals appeared regarding the CEBA application for IPM/Mlllard: Roberta TIII-Retz, 600 Manor Drive; Clara Oleson; and Richard Greenwood, 1009 Rochester Ave. <)':J~ A public hearing was held on the conveyance of city-owned property at2258 Russell Drive to Robin M. Haaland and Jennifer L. Haaland. No one appeared. 'l:}9 Moved by Larson, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93.60, Bk, 109, p. 60, AUTHORIZ. ING CONVEYANCE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 2258 RUSSELL DRIVE TO ROBIN M. :;71) HAALAND AND JENNIFER L. HAALAND. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrlsco and Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, A public hearing was held on conveyance of the City's Interest in property located at 1421 C) =I / Waterfront Drive (Gay's Locker) to Moss Farms, an Iowa General Partnership, as a corrective __ ~ legal action. No one appeared, -.. I ':,' "'I" ';' 'J-" :"":"~':":''''''iEffl''':.. ,<"",-", :';:: ':':::",,\ ,,',', '-I'" , "', ',' 'I " ", " '.. . ~. -1 ,I, " ' I , '." ' , , " I .' . :., :"; '~t,~.,....i".,'.'~~.~';;-:':\I.1 "';:":i:'~1 . ,,{',";',\:.: 'I," ,i,_.. ," Council Activities March 16, 1993 Page 3 Moved by Novick, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 93-61, Bk, 109, p. 61, AUTHORIZ- ING CONVEYANCE OF THE CITY'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1421 ~.;t WATERFRONT DRIVE (Gay's Locker) TO MOSS FARMS, AN IOWA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, AS A CORRECTIVE LEGAL ACTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrlsco and Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance, by quit claim deed, portions of vacated Old Dubuque Road in Iowa City, Iowa to American College Testing Program, --lJ..3_ Inc. (ACT). No one appeared. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93-62, Bk. 109, p. 62, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE, BY QUIT CLAIM DEED, OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF VACATED OLD DUBUQUE ROAD IN IOWA CITY, IOWA TO AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING 'I'.-~l/ PROGRAM, INC, (ACT). The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Courtney, Larson, McDonald. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Ambrisco, Horowitz, The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. . one 53 5 vacancy for unexpired term ending 12/1/94; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. _ one vacancy for an 53(" unexpired term ending 3/13/94. These appointments will be made at the 4/27/93 meeting of the City Council. Previously announced vacancies: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. _ one vacancy for 53 7 an unexpired term ending 11/4/95; Historic Preservation Comm. - one vacancy for a three-year 53 9 term ending 5/29/96, These appointments will be made althe 4/13/93 meeting of the City Council, , Moved by Novick, seconded by McDonald, to appoint Mayor Courtney, to the Johnson --.5..2.L County Land Preservation and Use Comm.; defer Indefinitely the vacancy on the Design Review 2'f..L Comm. for an unexpired term ending 7/1/95; re-appoint James Harris, 219 Ronalds, and Robin Paetzold-Durumeric, 168 Ravencrest, to the Housing Comm, for three-year terms ending 5/1/96; 5 4/ appoint Paul Engler, 902 N. Dodge, Apt B-2, and Joan Vandenberg, 1129 E. College, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd, for three-year terms ending 5/5/96. The Mayor declared the 5 't:J. motion carried unanimously, 5/01 Ambrisco and Horowitz absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Larson, to re-appolnt Tom Scolt, 419 E. Fairchild, and George Starr, 830 E, Davenport, to the ,.,'I~ P&Z Comm.for five-year terms ending 5/1/98. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1, with Kubby voting "no", Ambrisco and Horowitz absent. Councilmember Novick reminded citizens of the Legislative Forum scheduled 3/27, 9:30 .'1 'I t/ a,m., In the Iowa City Public Library. Larson reported on the JCCOG meeting held that afternoon, 5 '/5 and speclllcally on discussion of the extension of Camp Cardinal Road from Hwy. 6 In Coralville to Melrose Avenue. Kubby requested Input on de.personallzlng explaining of minority votes. 5 flto Individual Councllmembers expressed their views, Mayor Courtney noted the accomplishment of the Solon Lady Spartans with the second place finish In the state baskelball tournament, and 5 '17 secondly Jeff McGinness on his excellent wrestling record and four state championships. 5 tf f The City Manager reported that the City has received notlllcatlon from the state DOT thaI an environmental assessment will need to be performed regarding Melrose Avenue. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES, 93.63, Bk, 109, p. 63, RESOLU. It d f), TION OF INTENT TO CONVEY CITY.OWNED PROPERTY AT 1830 I STREET TO A ->LL:f_ QUALIFIED BUYER AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 30, 1993, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrlsco and Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 93.3564, Bk, 35, p.7, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE VII, OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING THE 1991 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE WITH CERTAIN 5,?o AMENDMENTS, TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION AND ALTERATION OF ALL PIPING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PLUMBING I - ...~. -...,-- '--r '.-r - - ..~ .-. ,.- - ....T- ...-, ': .,:", <.or:, . '. , '.':1 :,,:: ,,' : '," ,:,',' C "', " L , ,l ,I, ,~I ",;' . ".., ,":\ ' ' ~;' ";~'l\J:'~:'J~:,\:':,>~~?J,~"i"~I"'., ," -,.,,', ,:','/1 Council Activities March 16, 1993 Page 4 SYSTEMS, TO DJSSOL VE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS AND TO ASSIGN THE DUTIES OF THAT BOARD TO AN EXPANDED BOARD OF APPEALS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambnsco and Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Larson, that the ordinance amending Chapter 23, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic' of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City. Iowa, to .tJ.1 I revise and clarify the definition of commercial vehicle, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambnsco and Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion earned. Moved by McDonald, seconded by KUbby, to adjourn 9:45 p,m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Ambnsco and Horowitz absent. Darrel G. Courtney. Mayor Manan K. Karr, City Clerk clerkl3.16Co,mln ~--. ~ -. ,,-'- ... ..............-'-~----."...,--~-- ~. ,- ..-' , .' ".' " "'. , . ,I " ", ",- ' " 81" , "," ,'''" ',', " ',:1,; /,<;:ft:, :..: ttf" 'i ">,' :::::':' ;-';,,:::::'-: '::' ,':': .' c' 'u ..~ ',' I~" ',~l" .......' ','" .' .' _'/ "'.' City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: March 5, 1993 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material Sent to Council Only Copy of letter from Mayor Courtney to Gary Carlson, Chair, Rotary Sco Camp, regarding Camp Cardinal. Copy of letters from the City Manager to: a. Ossama Elwakeil regarding his request for a stairway b. Iowa Legislators regarding Senate File 94 Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Pending Development Issues (February 22, 1993) b. Pending Development Issues (March 5, 1993) c. Agricultural Regulations Copy of letter from the Grant Wood Neighborhood Association to John a Michae1anne Widness regarding involvement in issues. Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council work session of Febr 22, 1993. ' I An update of the City Recycling Program. Building Permit Information for the months of January and February 19 Minutes of the January 21, 1993, meeting of FIRST (Friends of the low River Scenic Trail). Memorandum from the Mayor's Youth Employment Director regarding Camp Cardinal. Copy of letter from the Finance Department to Opal Allen regarding re back bill ing. Article: Cities vs. farms: A modern drama Iowa cities given "an economic declaration of independence' Agendas for the March 4 and March 9, 1993, meetings of the Johnson Co Board of Supervisors. ut 1.'1:J ii:"'1'":l , <;c; <f 'l!i'!i ~ nd o5~ uary ,e:.ljq, 'i6Q 93 St:./ a 5' &, ?, ~- fUs,*, If Sf, '1 , c;t,1.. unty '5&'7 ..... fII' - - .....'- -. ...--.........-....-......,.,- ';.:: , :/,1" ,': ',1:1' : "Lk 'ih,',',:, ..-:: ,:.' ':,:'<';<, I', I " f' ( ~:'(.l>:; 'i71'" " I ' :'.,"?-t'~~\'''::;'~'';~;'' ."~1\''''' ,: ,t ..\,", . '" '~ , ',:.',' -:'i' City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: March 12, 1993 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Copy of letter from Mayor Courtney to the State Leg,islators regarding_S6'~ REAP funding. 0 Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Pedestrian Overpass tv/ S//l1/t l4/rr7 des1r b. Soccer Fields - Scott Boulevard c. Kirkwood Avenue Project d. Johnson County SEATS Contract e. Pending Development Issues f. Developing a More Responsive Organization --5.2,!I_ \ Copy of letter from the City Manager to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding a traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 1 West and Mormon Trek Boulevard. Copy of letter from the City Manager to Betty Funk in reply to her letter which was on a recent consent calendar. ~ Copy of letter from Prairie Fire to the City Manager regarding Iowa Processed Meats. 577 Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council Work Session of March 1, 1993. t Memorandum from the Finance Department regarding fiscal year-to-date parking usage through February 1993. /;79 Agenda for the March 11, 1993, meeting of the Johnson County Board of t( '?() Supervisors. '__ Agenda for the 3/16/93 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors. ,<J[? I