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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-03-30 Council minutes ...... ~....-- - ."....~--.----..-..........- " i." ,'",' ";;",\, ,''l'' ': ':tj"., " '. ,'" ", ,,', " '1/' ,~" "t'/ " ,,', ' '" .' . '.'. ,,' I ,'" '" '" " "I' , " '. \ . . ~' ",.': f ':".' "I"'" " ' ,',' ,o', . . '.,., " , tl'l '\~I' ,','~ " '\, '.' ; I , I OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. 3116/93 The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ , Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication Is $ Iowa Cily Cily Council, regular mlg" 7:30 p,m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding. Councilmembers present: Courtney, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick. Absent: Ambrisco, Horowitz. The Mayor proclaimed April 1993 as CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH: March 1993 as AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH, Moved and seconded that the following i1ems and recom. mendatlons In the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of 2/23 and 3/1 and the regular meeting of 312, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the CilyClerk, Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Civil Service Comm, . 2/9; Housing Comm. . 1/t2, 219: Bd. of Library Trustees. 2/25; Bd. of Adjustment. 2/10: Historic Preserva. tlon Comm, .2/10; Broadband Telecomm. Comm, .2/17; Airport Comm, . 2/16: Riverlront & Natural Area Comm, . 2/17: paz Comm. - 3/4, Permil Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permil for Deli Mart #2, 1920 L. Muscatlne Rd, Approving a Class C Liquor License for Sports Column, 120 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E, College SI. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Elks Lodge B,P.O,E. #590, 637 Foster Rd, Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Happy .!<le's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert. Approving a Class B Beer Permil for Godlathe(s Pizza, 207 E, Washington St, Approving a Class C Liquor License for The Regina Gala, 2140 Rochester Ave. Resolutions: RES, 93,56, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTiONS CON. TRACT KC.9033E. PROJECT NO. IA05.E022.017, RES, 93,57, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT KC-9033V. PROJECT NO, IA05,V022'()14 AND AMENDMENT NO, 2, RES, 93,58, 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 431 NORTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, RES, 93.59, 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 640 SOUTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, Correspondence: Lellers regarding Melrose Ave. nuetBrldge prolect from: E.I, Kral: Diana Lakes; Leland McCormick; Barbara Anderson. Sue Feeney suggesting the formation of a neighborhood coalillon. Louise Murray regarding various Issues. Dalssy Owen and Dorothy and Clarence Haverkamp regarding garbage service for bed and breakfast establishments. Memoranda Irom Traffic Engr, regarding parking prohibition on Gilbert SI. from Hwy, 6 S, to the south Cily IImils, Amy Spencer Wilcox requesting a trallic Iighl at Foster Road and N. Dubuque SI, Larry Olesen regarding his rental property In Iowa City. Nlla Haug regarding refuse collection, Application for use 01 Slreets and Public Grounds: Diane Denneny to have the Ronald McDonald House race on 5/8, approved. Pal Gingrich to have the 1993 CROP " I ,.,. -- ...,-.-- .. ... .---.-~- ""'-r ':;:.' ';,'1, ,': :,::i3',,'::r-,. ':":tl: ' ,",', ',:,:',i', ,.',',:,''--,'' . .\ '~, '":. "..I '. ".,J_ ,. ~ '. ,',\,..: \ " ,~, "~~,,. .1.'- I " .. '. ' " ,,' Official AcMles March 16, 1993 Page 2 walk on 512, approved. Slephen and Nan Trefz to have the Iowa City Community School District Music Auxiliary Road Races on 5122. approved, Northslda Ne~hborhood Assn. to have a children's parade as part of the Neighborhood Association Fair on 5/30, approved, The Mayor declared the motion cauled, Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for 3/30, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations for a 30 acre parcel located west of Sycamore SI. and north 01 corporatellmils from ID,RS 10 RS, e, The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded that tha ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by condillonally changing the use regulations of 240 acre located east of Scott Park, south 01 Lower West Branch Rd. and north of American Legion Rd. from the county designation of RS, Suburban Residential, to RS'5, Low Density Single-Family Resldentlai, ba given sacond vote for consider. allon. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that Ihe ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations at 14.25 acre tract 01 land Iocaled west of U,S. Hwy. 218 and north of Rohret Rd, from ID.RS, Interim DevelopmentSlngle.Famlly Residential, to P, Public, be given second vote for consideration, The Mayor declared Ihe motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of iowa City, Iowa, entitled 'Zonlng' by adopting Section 36'10,5, Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone (RNC.12), be given second vote for consideration, The Meyor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by Changing the use regulations of property located in the general vicinity of Johnson Streel on the west, Clapp Street on the east, Market Street on the north, and Jefferson Street on the south, from RM.12, Low Density MunJ. Family Residential, to RNC.12, Neighborhood Conservation Residential, be given second vote tor consideration. The Mayor declared the motion cauled. Moved and seconded adopt ORD, 93,3563, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONDITIONALLY CHANGE THE USE REGULATIONS OF 19,18 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 1 AND SUNSET STREET FROM COUNTY COMMERCIAL (C.2) AND RURAL (A.1) TO INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI.1), Peter Isaeson, 500 Whiting Avenue, and Dick Bovbjerg, 1710 Ridge Rd" reported the purchase of 19.17 acre Iract of land In north Iowa Cily by area residents, Peg McElroy,Fraser, Mayor's Youth Employment Director, echoed the support of Johnson County Heritage Trust to her organization, The following Individuals appeared regarding the CEBA application for IPMlMlllard: Roberta TIII,Retz, 600 Manor Drive; Clara Oleson; and Richard Groenwood, 1009 Rochoster Ave, A public hearing was held on the conveyance of cily.owned property at 2256 Russell Drlvo 10 Robin M. Haaland and Jonniler L. Haaland, Movod and seconded to adopt RES. 93,60, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF CITY.OWNED PROPERTY AT 2258 RUSSELL DRIVE TO ROBIN M. HAALAND AND JENNIFER L, HAALAND. A public hoarlng was hold on conveyanco of tho City's Inlorost In proporty located at 1421 Watorlront Drivo to Moss I ...... f'F - ...- - .-. ". ':',...;' -,:' , ~':' ;'8' ,:,': ': ',"""",', " ""1',1' ,(3"" '~"/' ' 'I '.' " ", ' , ", .... , :::' :> ~\::.. '.:>\:~:l'( <.-, 1'4-,' " ::',~ ;_~ ':~ \ !... ~: ':', " " ".," ': ::~ ", Official Actlvhles March 16, 1993 Page 3 Farms. an Iowa General Partnership, as a corrective legal action. Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93.61, AUTHORiZING CONVEYANCE OF THE CITY'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1421 WATERFRONT DRIVE TO MOSS FARMS, AN IOWA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, AS A CORRECTIVE LEGAL ACTION. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance, by quit claim deed, portions of vacated Old Dubuque Roed In Iowa Chy, Iowa to American College Testing Program, Inc, Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93,62, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE, BY QUIT CLAIM DEED, OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF VACATED OLD DUBUQUE ROAD IN IOWA CITY, IOWA TO AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING PROGRAM, INC. (ACT). The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Riveriront & Natural Areas Comm. . one vacancy for unexpired lerm ending 1211194: Broadband Telocomm, Comm, . one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/13/94. These appointments wlil be made at the 4/27 meeting of the City Council, Previously announced vacancies: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. . one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 11/4/95; Historic Preser- vation Comm, . one vacancy for a three,year term ending 5/29/96, These appointments will be made at the 4/13 meeting of the City Council. Moved and seconded to appoint Mayor Courtney, to the Johnson County Land Preservation and Use Comm.; deler Indeflnhely the vacancy on the Design Review Comm. for an unexpired term ending 711/95; re,appoint James Harris, 219 Ronalds, and Robin Paetzold,Durumerlc, 166 Ravancrest, to the Housing Comm. for three-year terms ending 511/96; 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 motion carried. Moved and seconded to re,appolnt Tom Scoll, 419 E, Fairchild, and George Starr, 830 E. Davenport, to the paz Comm.for flve'year terms ending 5/1/98, The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Chy Manager reported that the City has received nollllcation from the state DOT that an environmental assess, ment wlil need to be perlormed regarding Melrose Avenue. Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93,63, RESOLUTiON OF INTENT TO CONVEY CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 1830 I STREET TO A QUALIFIED BUYER AND SmiNG A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 30, 1993, Moved and secondod to adopt ORD, 93.3564, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE VII, OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING THE 1991 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE WITH CERTAIN 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 SYSTEMS, TO DISSOLVE 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 ~--. fill' - y--- - .. -..---..-~--- '--r .~ " '" ",',"':"'. - , ." "RfoioIIl t ' '\' ,'::'., , . '. '.' ,~.- \. ,< "1 I' ,.LE", ~"I ' , "" , . , '" ,".. :.: .'~,\...\\,'.\'.,,\~,,\: .,~L." i,..\ :' .~ ',':";:".' .',.:' Official ActIv~les March 16, 1993 Page 4 COLLECTION OF FEES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Chapter 23, ent~led 'Motor Vehicles and TraHlc' of the Code of Ordl. nances of the City of Iowa City, lowe,to revise and clarify the defln~lon of commercial vehicle, be given second vote for conslderallon. The Mayor declared the mollon carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:45 p,m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete descrlpllon of Council actlv~les Is o~n file In the office of the City Clerk. ~ wDARRELG.COURTNEY,MAYO ~A~Ir;pE~ . Submitted for publication. 3125/93. c1.iII\3,t6Co,nws I :", ',\:,~- ' "", ,. ,''. 'l'ill"''': ,'., '::':',,' '.;,',.: ::'"'J~,~.,> ' , . I ' lilli' .' ," " Il ' " , , " .,', ::",:,.,",t' >,i:",;~:,:( _ ;.,":::l... ::,:~,,"',"', ,':'" :,,': ',:<',,: COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MARCH 16, 1993 I Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m, at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding. Councllmembers present: Courtney, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick, Absent: Ambrisco, 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 PREVENTION MONTH; March 1 993 as AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH. Moved by Novick, seconded by McDonald, 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 special meetings of 2/23/93 and 3/1/93 and the regular meeting of 3/2193, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk, Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Civil Service Comm, - 219/93; Housing Comm. - 1/12193, 2/9/93; Bd, of Library Trustees - 2/25/93; Bd, of Adjustment- 2110/93; Historic Preservation Comm, - 2110/93; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 2117/93; Airport Comm. - 2116/93; Riverfront & Natural Area Comm, - 2117/93; P&Z Comm. - 3/4/93. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart, Corp., dba Deli Mart #2, 1920 L. Muscatlne Rd. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Sports Column, Inc, dba Sports Column, 120 S. Dubuque SI. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Gringo's of Iowa City dba Grlngo'S, 115 E. College 51. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Elks Lodge B,P.O.E, #590 dba Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #590, 637 Foster Rd. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for M& T Investments, Inc., dba Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice 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 Regina Foundation dba The Regina Gala, 2140 Rochester Ave. Resolutions, Bk. 109: RES. 93.56, p. 56, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT KC-9033E. PROJECT NO. IA05.E022.017. RES. 93-57, p. 57, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT KC-9033V. PROJECT NO.IA05-V022.014 AND AMENDMENT NO.2. RES. 93-58, p. 58, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND 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 CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTYLOCATED AT640 SOUTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Letters regarding Melrose Avenue/Bridge project from: E.!. Kral; Diana Lakes; Leland McCormick; Barbara Anderson. Sue Feeney suggesting the formation of a neighborhood coalition. Louise Murray regarding various Issues, Daissy Owen and Dorothy and Clarence Haverkamp regarding garbage service for bed and breakfast establishments. Memoranda from Traffic Engr. regarding parking prohibition on Gilbert SI. from Hwy, 6 S.to the south City limits. Amy Spencer Wilcox requesting a traffic light at Foster Road and N. Dubuque 51. Larry Olesen regarding his rental property in Iowa City. Nlla Haug regarding refuse collection. Application for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Diane Denneny to have the Ronald McDonald House race on 5/8/93, approved. Pat Gingrich to have the 1993 CROP walk on 5/2/93, approved. Stephen and Nan Trefz to have the Iowa City Community 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 5/30/93, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco and Horowitz absenl. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ..... '....,..~ y-'-- - ...... ~'~- ........r ~-----.----- , .. ' --~,- .. ~ ~ - "'--' ..............- -...- ..~ :i_'-<')'l:'~;'<~:~::',';,:~,"r',,: '.,;.j", :' " '..',:' ""',", ,:,:,',:;. ~\ ,,:',,;~~t" ::,'._:r..~_,:~~),. .,1 :~Jf'~JJ':,',:,~:JI-"':""':' :",!,j:':::'.-,I;' 'i',' <'," Council Activities March 16, 1 993 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 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 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, 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, 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, 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, Low Density Multi-Family Residential, to RNC-12, Neighborhood Conservation Residential, 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, 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 SUNSET STREET FROM COUNTY COMMERCIAL (C-2) AND RURAL (A.l) 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: Ambrisco, Horowitz. Peter Isacson, 500 Whiting Avenue, and Dick Bovbjerg, 1710 Ridge Rd., reported the 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 of Johnson County Heritage Trust to her organization. The following Individuals appeared regarding the CEBA application for IPMlMlllard: Roberta TIII.Relz, 600 Manor Drive; Clara Oleson; and Richard Greenwood, 1009 Rochester Ave. A public hearing was held on the conveyance of city-owned properly at 2258 Russell Drive to Robin M. Haaland and Jennifer L. Haaland. No one appeared, 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. HAALAND AND JENNIFER L. HAALAND. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco and Horowitz absent, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, A public hearing was held on conveyance of the City's Interest In properly located at 1421 Waterfront Drive (Gay's Locker) to Moss Farms, an Iowa General Partnership, as a corrective legal aellon, No one appeared. .........,.-.... ~ -- .".-.--- '", - ... ..---.-~-- """'-r -~ ..... - - --.- :';' ,',.", I ,.~~ ~:,',..,',:"- . ~"',~t:,',.:' '':-,' '.,\',,:.~.~'" ':/r:' ,,,, -I""', ..(ill!" ':."1' ,',' I',c.;..\" ,,' ',''''' "I", ",,", ",:, <. ~\>'~f< ,1 .~r~ll~"!, :,'~ .',' ,t~;.;:, \' - ': ",.' ( ""';' ,: l t, .. I', '\.. \'" I~, '~'J\\" . W:." 1.. ' . "I .' " : I !',' "_,_I,....,,, . .,',., I. ' ." ," '.' Council Activities March 16, 1993 Page 3 I 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 WATERFRONT DRIVE (Gay's Locker) TO MOSS FARMS, AN IOWA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, AS A CORRECTIVE LEGAL ACTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco 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, 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 PROGRAM, INC. (ACT). The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 411, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Courtney, Larson, McDonald. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Ambrlsco, Horowitz, The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - one vacancy for unexpired term ending 12/1/94; Broadband Telecomm, Comm. - one vacancy for an 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 an unexpired term ending 11/4/95; Historic Preservation Comm. . one vacancy for a three-year term ending 5/29/96. These appointments will be made at the 4/13/93 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Novick, seconded by McDonald, to appoint Mayor Courtney, to the Johnson County Land Preservation and Use Comm.; defer Indefinitely the vacancy on the Design Review Comm. for an unexpired term ending 711/95; re-appoint James Harris, 219 Ronalds, and Robin Paetzold-Durumeric, 168 Ravencrest, to the Housing Comm. for three-year terms ending 5/1/96; 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 motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Ambrisco and Horowitz absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Larson, to re.appolntTom Scott, 419 E. Fairchild, and George Starr, 830 E. Davenport, to the 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. Councllmember Novick reminded citizens of the Legislative Forum scheduled 3/27, 9:30 a,m., In the Iowa City Public Ubrary. Larson reported on the JCCOG meeting held that afternoon and specifically on discussion of the extension of Camp Cardinal Road from Hwy. 6 In Coralville to Melrose Avenue. Kubby requested Input on de-personalizing explaining of minority votes. Individual Council members expressed their views. Mayor Courtney noted the accomplishment of the Solon Lady Spartans with the second place finish In the state basketball tournament, and secondly Jeff McGinness on his excellent wrestling record and four state championships. The City Manager reported that the City has received notification from the state DOT that 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- TION OF INTENT TO CONVEY CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 1830 I STREET TO A QUALIFIED BUYER AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 30, 1 993. 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 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 ...... -,,;:- - ....... - ..-..-~ ~, ;' ,:......". ,,:' "".td"""I:\"':~'~' ,".: ~: ,.....,., '/ I ,[3: ' "1'1 ' , ' " , '. ~. .: (," ..; -:'71', _..'J', " I'~ .'. ' "'. : ~".,~,~'.'.' I,. '. : ..' ',\ " ..' 'y, '.'-""'" ,~~.,.. , " . , .....,,' '\ '" . .':,,.' .- J'_' T '. Council Activities March 16, 1993 Page 4 SYSTEMS, TO DISSOLVE 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, Ambrisco 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" 01 the Code of Ordinances 01 the City 01 Iowa City, Iowa, to revise and clarify the definition 01 commercial vehicle, be given second vote lor consideration. Affirmative roil cail vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco and Horowitz absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn 9:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Ambrlsco and Horowitz absent. Darrel G. Courtney, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ! clerk\3.16Co,mln ........,.-..... ~- -- y-.--- ....... - .. ...----..~-- ""-r- !,..':,', :'!".'Ii"',".:.. ':'fB' ,:", ,,' tt '",,',, :."':,', \ . r ~I " ,~ .' I ~/' ."" . ':0.; . . ' : !"',"," . I . f' I, I', ,,' . , : '",'" ,',,:.. ,;\ 1. "0,;91.' '1,"':.1, ',",1 .' '<'" ,'" ' ',,' ,..",.,' .'.',", " r ". ",.., " . , i I ~ . , . COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MARCH 30, 1993 Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Centor. Mayor Courtney presiding. Councilmembers present: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald, Novick, Absent: Ambrisco. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Burnside, Karr, Barnes, Franklin, Fosse, Brinton, Schmadeke, Moreno, Yuculs, Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93.30, Side 2; 93-32, both sides. The Mayor proclaimed April 1993 as FAIR HOUSING MONTH; April 3, 1993 as SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY; APRIL 5-11, 1993 as COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK; April 11-17, 1993 as WEEK OF THE MISSING CHILD; April 7, 1993 as WORLD HEALTH DAY. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, 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 3/16/93, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd, of Examiners of Plumbers - 2/4/93 & 3/19/93; Parks & Recreation Comm.. 3/10/93 & 3/17/93; Senior Center Comm. -1/25/93 & 2/22/93; Comm. on Community Needs -1/27/93; Historic Preservation Comm. -1/13/93; P&Z Comm, - 3/18/93. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Coastal Mart, Inc., dba C- Mart #59, 302 S. Dubuque 51. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk Co., dba The Kitty Hawk, 1012 Glibert CI. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque 51. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Season's Best, Inc., dba Season's Best, 325 E, Washington 51. Approving a Class C Liquor License for COM Properties, Inc" dba New Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Glibert SI. Setting public hearings: RES. 93-64, Bk, 109, p. 64, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 13, 1993, ON A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT OF THE BUS DEPOT, 404 EAST COLLEGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, BETWEEN GREYHOUND LINES, INC. AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Setting a public hearing on 4/13/93, to adopt the 1991 edition of the Uniform Buliding Code, as amended. Said code to be known as the Iowa City Building Code. Setting a public hearing on 4/13/93, to adopt the 1991 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, as amended. Said code to be known as the Iowa City Mechanical Code. Setting a public hearing on 4/13/93, to adopt the 1991 edition of the Uniform Fire Code, as amended. Said code to be known as the Iowa City Fire Code. Setting a public hearing on 4/13/93, to adopt the 1991 edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous BUlidings, as amended. Said code to be known as the Iowa City Abatement of Dangerous Bulidings Code. Setting a public hearing for 4/13/93, on the City's proposed Non-Housing Community Development Plan for Fiscal Years 1993-1998. Setting a public hearing for 4/13/93, on the City's proposed Community Development Block Grant (COB G) program statement for the 1993 program year. Resolutions, Bk. 109: RES. 93.65, p. 65, APPROVING THE FY94, 95, 96, 97 AND 98 OFFICIAL REPORT OF MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FROM JULY 1,1993, TO JUNE 30,1998, Correspondence: Letter from Daniel Schramm, pastor of the Seventh'day Adventist Church, requesting permission to place a sign along Hwy 6, Larry L. Pacha, President of J.M. Swank Co., regarding Iowa Processed Meats, Ty'n-Cae Neighborhood Assoc. regarding the Intersecllon of Mormon Trek and Hwy 1 W" with a copy of the City Manager's response and letter to Johnson County. Karen K, Drake regarding Melrose Ave. and other traffic planning Issues. Chair of the Historic Preservation Comm, expressing appreciation for the potential matching funds for FY94. Robert Berry regarding traffic bottlenecks. Ariana Betenbender suggesting the need for a city ordinance concerning placement of courts (tennis, baskelbali, volleyball). John and Michaelanne '", :::" ,~:' /;'1' ':",JEi:,,~I;'1 >.. 1,:2,:, ".', ,i"",,,,'" '::," ;'..'."'. .' "'I'll , ~'\~" " .' ~3 ,:; . .' "J , , ) \,' \ , t. ~.' I ' \," . ,,) . " ".' " Council Activities March 30, 1993 Page 2 Wldness regarding Melrose Ave. Memos from the Traffic Engr. regarding yield sign on Vista Park Dr, at intersection with Peterson St.; yield sign on Arbor Dr, with Peterson St. Application for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Application from Riverfest Comm, to have the River Run on April 25, 1 993, approved. Application from Joanne Higgins to have the Old Capllol Criterium on April 25, 1993, approved. Application from March of Dimes Defects Foundation to have the March of Dimes Walk America on May 2, 1993, approved. Horowitz reported on a conversation wllh the City Engr. that two projects included in the Street Construction Report (item 3,e.(1)) have inverted dates, and noted that the Woolf Avenue Bridge Deck should be FY97 and Woolf Avenue from Newton Road to River Street should read FY9B, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrlsco absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 4/13/93, on a resolution approving the voluntary annexation of an approximate 5.59 acre tract of land located north of American Legion Rd, at the north terminus of Owl Song Lane SE (Windsor Ridge). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 4/13/93, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate 5.59 acre tract located north of American Legion Rd. at the north terminus of Owl Song Lane SE, from County RS Suburban Residential, to RS.5, Low Density Single-Family Residential (Windsor Ridge), The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations for a 30 acre parcel located west of Sycamore St. and immediately north of the corporate limits, from ID-RS to RS-B, Medium Density Single-Family Residential (Iowa Realty Company). Ralph Stoffer, Landmark Surveying and Engineering, appeared to answer questions. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Larson, that the .:rdinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations for a 30 acre parcel located west of Sycamore St. and Immediately north of the corporate limits from ID-RS to RS.B, Medium Density Single-Family Residential (Iowa Realty Company), be given first vote for consideration. Kubby questioned if the additional ground water being directed Into the storm sewers would cause problems for the City later on. The City Manager stated It would not be detrimental. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Larson, seconded by Novick, that ORD. 93-3565, Bk. 35, p. B, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 240 ACRE TRACT, LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT PARK, SOUTH OF LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD, AND NORTH OF AMERICAN LEGION ROAD, FROM THE COUNTY DESIGINATION OF RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL, TO RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE.FAMIL Y RESIDENTIAL (Windsor Ridge), be passed and adopted. Horowitz asked if the City was pursuing an overall city wide trail system. The City Manager stated no formal policy was In place but would bring this matter to the attention 01 the Parks & Rec. Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrlsco absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, that ORD. 93-3566, Bk, 35, p. 9, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 14,25 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED WEST OF U,S. HIGHWAY 218 AND NORTH OF ROHRET ROAD FROM ID.RS, INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO P, PUBLIC (IOWA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrlsco absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. ....., I fl't' ': " 'It -':: ~.., "< - ,: I'tj""\' I .' I . .F' _ . ;.:' I" -:::, (. -It. ,.[10" '/"""'1' I" ,\ ", '. :';.':\'j:<~l;l,~:,l~.'..,'i~:;~r":"'_'i~,~:'.' "\1, ',:,.', ,:', , '.:",>-.,'" ","",:1.. Council Activities March 30, 1 993 Page 3 Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Larson, that ORD. 93-3567, Bk. 35, p. 10, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED 'ZONING" BY ADOPTING SECTION 36-10,5, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RNC-12), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, that ORD. 93-3568, Bk. 35, p, 11, 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, LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESiDENTIAL TO RNC-12, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrlsco absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to defer two weeks a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Scott Boulevard East, Part Two, Iowa City, Iowa, PCD Director Franklin and Developer/Owner Bruce Glasgow present for discussion, The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald, Novick. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Ambrlsco. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 93-66, Bk, 109, p. 66, EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HUNTERS RUN SUBDIVISION, PARTS EIGHT AND NINE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrlsco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-67, Bk. 109, p. 67, CERTIFYING TO THE TREASURER OF STATE THE ACTUAL POPULATION OF ANNEXED TERRITORY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF COURT STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Larson, to forward a comment to the Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors finding that the request to rezone an approximately 3,9 acre tract of land located on the east side of Kansas Avenue, north of Rohret Road, from Alto RS is inconsistent with the mutually agreed upon Fringe Area Policy for Area 1 and should be denied. PCD Director Franklin noted a revised letter had been prepared, per Council request at their Monday work session, to explain in more detail the reasons for denial.The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. Doyle Detroit, Co-Director of Public Access Television (PATV), explained procedures for broadcasting tapes on their channel, and noted the channel was governed by Its Board of Directors with no connection to the City of Iowa City. Regarding the broadcasting of violent or explicit material, Councllmembers asked that the Board consider two Items: 1) broadcasllng a disclaimer and 2) review the present policy scheduling such material after 10:00 p.m. to later In the evening. Ms. Detroit Indicated she would bring both Items to the next Board meeting scheduled for 4/15 at 7:00 p.m. In Senior Center Classroom 1. Terry Muhlenbruck, 1804 Grantwood, appeared regarding material shown on PATV and asked Council for assistance In eliminating the situation ever repeating Itself. Tom Baldridge, 306 Melrose Ave., updated Council on a Melrose Neighborhood meeting held 3/29 and asked Council to Investigate obtaining a delay from the University on completing the parking ramp access onto Melrose until an environmental Impact statement Is done on the entire project. Councllmembers reported that the City Attorney has been asked to research whether the City had any legal authority to restrict access onto City streets, and report back to Council. A public hearing was held on the conveyance of city. owned property at 1830 I Street, to Valerie Vevera, No one appeared. ..... I "",'.;' ",'."....;:e, : ',;,: "'~J""I":,',;,''':', ':::;,<:": ,,;,;:' , , , -I' I T f.3') ," ''i I '1" ~ " ' , " .. ::.'~I . :j~,~',,:,;'::>:':-\~~'~,,,, "'v...,', "~" '~,,' "",:' ' . ',' ':' ".> Council Activities March 30, 1993 Page 4 Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 93-68, Bk. 109, p. 68, AUTHORIZ- ING CONVEYANCE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 1830 I STREET TO VALERIE VEVERA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. _ one vacancy for unexpired term ending 12/1/94; Bd, of Library Trustees - two vacancies for six year terms ending 7/1/99; Parks & Rec. Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/96; Bd. of Appeals. one vacancy for a licensed plumber for an unexpired term ending 12/31/97. These appointments will be made at the 5/11/93 meeting of the City Council. Previously announced vacancies: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 11/4/95; Historic Preservation Comm. - one vacancy for a three-year term ending 5/29/96. These appointments will be made at the 4/13/93 meeting of the City Council. Riverfront & Natural Area Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/1/94; Broadband Telecommunica- tions Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/13/94. These appointments will be made at the 4/27/93 meeting of the City Council. Councllmember Kubby requested a slaff update on the College Green Park Project, especially lighting, sod, and railings along the sidewalks. Kubby noted the Iowa City Community Development Block Party scheduled for 4/8, and stated she would be out of town and unable to attend; she also said she would not have office hours that week. Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.69, Bk. 109, p. 69, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #3 TO THE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE WATER SUPPLY PLAN FOR IOWA CITY'S POTABLE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY. Public Works Director Schmadeke oullined the study, monies spent thus far, and the steps to secure water from the Iowa River. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrlsco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by KUbby, to adopt RES. 93-70, Bk. 109, p. 70, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIRKWOOD AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, to Metro Pavers, Inc. for $1 ,279,249.50. Horowitz noted she would be abstaining from voting as she lives on Kirkwood Ave. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0/1, Horowitz abstaining and Ambrlsco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93-71, Bk. 109, p. 71, TEMPORARILY CLOSING PORTIONS OF MELROSE AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT.OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. Richard Gibson, Director of Planning and Administrative Services althe University of Iowa, present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Larson, to adopt RES. 93.72, Bk, 109, p. 72, RELEASING AN EXISTING AN EXISTING AND ACCEPTING A NEW STORM WATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT LOCATED ON PARCEL A OF WINDSOR HEIGHTS FIFTH ADDITION AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A NEW EASEMENT AGREEMENT (Ben Chait), Affirmative roll cail vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrlsco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-73, Bk, 109, p. 73, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE TO BE HELD ON MAY 16, 1993. Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrlsco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. I fIIl- -. ",-'- - \II. "'~1'" .....,.}- , , I", ,:.;, \ _~ ,: I,':. I .:,:~....., :'" :.: '." ":';, ":",', ;,,, 0/'1' ,~'", "1'/' ," i " ',," '." . '.,' .' I ~ I ' ., ~ , tf " ':'! ' ".,' , ,.' . : . ' \ I. ,I, \ I ,I'.,. '" _" ,', ',' " " ", ""'. ,;~ ',1, , '-I.' ' ".' Council Activities March 30, 1 993 Page 5 Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93-74, Bk. 109, p. 74, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE CHARGES TO JOHNSON COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrlsco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 93-75, Bk. 109, p. 75, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, addition of one part-time (50%) Maintenance Worker I - Recreation and Government Buildings. Affirmative roil cail vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, that ORD. 93-3569, Bk. 35, p. 12, AMENDING CHAPTER 23, ENTITLED 'MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANC- ES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO REVISE AND CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll cail vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrlsco absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn 9:18 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carned unanimously, 6/0, Ambrisco absent. ~~~~ /!. ~A/ Mar an K. Karr, City Clerk 3'3Occ,mln -,.:~ --- ...,.-.--- ~-- .. '. I .. ... ....-...~-- 1J"""'""~"'" - - .--r- _- ,--- ... ~...,.-.... ~'I' :-~. I ~'~,\'...,\>:7 ,.l..'.,if?l..;..'..',':'., >;-: ,"', ,:'::,::',/ ' ""1"1, ,Et ,;:;;,.1,.. ".' " . ' " '" ' ~~,,:.: ~'\.:'~l '>;', :~~';:-I:' .~'''. "'~";'\' :'.:, -,; r '~ ,.',,' ;,; ",,' " City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 8, 1993 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 29, 1993 - 6:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers Mayor Darrel Courtney presiding. Councilmembers: Courtney, McDonald, Kubby, Larson, Novick, Horowitz. Absent: Ambrisco. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Fosse, Barnes, Schmadeke, Klingaman, Davidson. Tape recorded on tapes 93-28, Side 2; 93- 31, Sides 1 and 2. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: Reel 93-28, Side 2 PCD Director Karin Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning Items: a. Settino a Dubllc hearino for Aorill3. 1993. on a resolution aoorovino the vOlun~arv annexation of an aooro~imate 5.59 acre tract of I~nd IO?a~:~ n~~;~~f A~~iC~i Le~ion Road at the north terminus of Owl Sono Lane 5 . (Win r Id /ANN 3- 01 b. Set~ino a oubllc h~~rino for Aori! 13. 1993. oon ~~,~r~i~a~ce ~~~~1~0 t~~ ZO~i~~ Ordlnence bv condllionallv chanolno the use re ul I n f .n a. r _""oate ~59 aCI tract located north of American Leoion Road ~t ~e north ~~rmin~~ of vwl ~un~ ~n~ SE. from Countv RS. Suburban Residential t RS-5. w D sitv Sin Ie. a il Residential. (Windsor Ridoe/REZ93-00031 Franklin stated that staff will present Council with more information prior to the public hearing. c. Public hearino on an ordinance amendlno the Zonlno Ordinance ~ ~on~~~;~v ?hanoi~o the use reoulations for a 3~ ~cre oarcel 10C~~~d ~~:~ ~ ~~~~" ~~ ~~ali~~;~d Immedlatelv north of the coroorate limits. from ID.~ 0 R. e I D Sit S _ Familv Residential. (Iowa Reeltv ComDany/REZ 9 .0 01 I In response to Kubby, Franklin stated she would find out the elevation of the property. Novick requested information about the difference between the water table here and at Whispering Meadows; and what the water table is in Mount Prospect and Village Green and how it compares to this area. d. Ordinance amendino the Zonino Ordinance by conditionallv ch;n~in~ ~ u~e reoulations for a 30 acr~ o.arcelloceted west ~~ ~~~~~r~ sg:~~.;nu I~ ~a~~a~~;v no~h of. the coroorate limits from ID.RS t~o~l--' : ~~C~m .;;;; I,~V Si 01 . v' Residential. (Iowa Realtv Comoany/REZ 93. I (Fir nSI atl nl ..r -IP ~ - - ...-. ----- - .. .-----............,.-....". ~-------..--...,,--........ ,.~ -. - ~ - .,.....-.- --- ---- --.' ,.- ",:' ':,/: :" : '.~;ij;;',:-:' ,>~~..;. , ::,:Jf:r.l"'; ':';,':' ..',:,"~': ':: I,,',,:':, . . I I. I I ~ . . :, I .." I] ',.~", ;: '.' . \ .: , . . .' . ' , 'I/o '. ~ .' " ~." _.', I . '1""'\ ,,'''t'.. ~. ,,,It~ , '.", '," .1 '. . ,I ".'/ '_' ,\" , ". 2 Franklin noted that the developer has requested expedited action. e. Ordinance amendino the Zon/no Ordinance bv conditionallv chanoino the use reoulations of an aooroximate 240 acre tract located east of Scott Park. south of Lower West Branch Road and north of American Leoion Road. from the Countv desionation of RS. Suburban Residential. to RS-5. Low Densitv Sinole-Familv Residential. (Windsor Ridoe/REZ92.00131 (Passed and Adootedl f. Ordinance emendino the Zonino Ordinance bv chanoino the use reoulations of an eooroximate 14.25 acre tract of land located west of U.S. Hiohwav 218 and north of Rohret Road. from ID-RS.lnterim Develooment Sinole-Familv Residential. to P. Public. !Iowa Citv School District/REZ92.0016) (Passed and Adooted) g. Ordinance amendino the Zonino Ordinance bv adootino Section 36-1 0.5. Neiohborhood Conservation Residential Zone (RNC.12l. (Passed and Adootedl h. Ordinance amendino the Zonino Ordinance bv chano/no the use reoulations of orooertv located in the oeneral 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. Neiohborhood Conservation Residential Zone. (REZ92.00181 (Passed and Adootedl i. Resolution aoorovino the orellminarv olat of Scott Boulevard East. Part Two. a 26.lot. 9.23 acre residential subdivision located east of Scott Boulevard and north of Court Street. (SUB 93-000~ I Franklin recommended that Council defer this resolution until the plat has been reconfigured, or refer the resolution to the Plenning and Zoning Commission, or deny it. Owner/Developer Bruce Glasgow reviewed the plat with Council. A citizen presented comments. j. Resolution extendina the exoiretion date for the amended oreliminarv olat of Hunters Run Subdivision. Parts Eioht and Nine. Council agreed to extend the preliminary plat, and indicated the lack of sewer and lack of Rohret Road improvements would influence their approval of any additional rezonings or preliminary plats in the area. k. Resolution certifvino to the Treasurer of State the actual oooulation of annexed territorv oenerallv located eest of Scott Boulevard and north of Court Street. I. Recommendation of the Plannino and Zonino Commission reaardina a reauest submitted to Johnson Countv bv Odin Hochstetler to rezone a 3.9 acre tract of land from AI. Rural. to RS. Suburban Residential. Kubby requested that the letter include more information as to why the City Council is recommending denial. .tII~ - ~- - -- ,J;-IIJ '..., I - ~. _ - .-'--------.-~1 r-~, _ _ ._., __ ,__ .....1 - ......... ... -.".- ...-. ':. ,::.' ',~. ' '.", ' "';9-' ,:: ,,;: I' :;,,:, ',' ,'..., ':.' ,: , ',.... ,'.' "'." . ',.',1 I".., :,~" : l ":',:~. .' \ :',,",', ',',,, ~ " '\'~i>... - ,~:...:-'.: " . ........,,,.., ': ~ \.0 .; , , 3 ~~~N~ ~~ENBENDER CORRESPOKNDENC~ R~~~~DING NEED FOR CITY ORDINANCE CONCERNING PLACEMENT OF BAS ETBAL C S: Reel 93.31, Side 1 City Council discussed correspondence received from Ariana Betenbender, and the majority of Council did not wish to pursue such an ordinance. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT: Reel 93'31, Side 1 Community Development Rehab Office Pam Barnes presented information about the City's housing project located at 1830 I Street. PCD Director Franklin noted that she is working with Community Development Coordinator Milkman to review the affordable housing projects done by the City. ][[SA: Reel 93-31, Side 1 City Engineer Fosse and Transportation Planner Davidson presented information. Council agreed to staff's recommendation to utilize the ISTEA funds for the Rohret Road pedestrian bridge project. PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE - HIGHWAY 6: Reel 93.31, Side 1 I I r I I I I I City Engineer Fosse, Transportation Planner Davidson, and Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn. President MarY,Lewis presented information. Atkins stated that staff would revise the concept sketch to add sidewalks from Fair Meadows to Sycamora in the highway right-of. wey. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 93.31, Side 2 1. Kubby referred to Traffic Engineer Brachtel's 3/1 memo (Pedestrian Protection at Sionalized Intersections) regerding walk lights on L1nn/Washlngton intersection. Kubby requested the City place a No Right Turn on Red sign at that intersection on all directions. Novick requested additlonel information about the Mormon Trek/Melrose Intersection. Atkins stated he will request that Brachtel attend Council's next work session. 2. (Agende Item #13 . Temporary use of Melrose Avenue right.of.way.) Kubby inquired about the easement with the University of Iowa beginning Apri/l for the temporary use of Melrose Avenue right.of-way. Schmadeke explained Melrose Avenue will be closed east of South Grand. Kubby asked if area neighbors and businesses had been notified. In response to Kubby, City Engineer Fosse stated that he has not researched how meny elderly are in the area and what plans the University has to contact property owners. City Engineer Fosse informed Councilmembers that the University will be presenting another project to Council relating to Riverside Drive/Burlington Street inters~ction. .I-/~ ~--~~ v-'-- ------....--~,.~ - .... -....,.. --- ......-.",'-....,.. --~.- ... ... ..---~'....-rJ- ........ .,...., " . : ':'. :........,' ,','-- " Q'" : '" .:-:" ,: , ' ',,'" ' 'I''''~ "~,., .. . '. \~ ' ,-' ",!,' "', ',' I ,,' ~ " ' , " ~' " li'l, ., l .~j ".' I '., .I..~~ _ I . '" , I '. "I, Y ,I, I.. I~~ ,. . . ( " . :. '\ -,,' ,1'1"" ,......'. , \ ' 'r . . . . r . " . .;> .' <..' .', , 4 In response to Councilmembers, Atkins stated thet staff will contact the University requesting signage and separate letters to be sent to property owners in the immediate area. Novick inquired about the environmental assessment project. Fosse stated that a consultant is preparing e proposal for the City of Iowa City to submit to the DOT. Kubby requested that information be sent to the Widnesses. Kubby requested the City obtain, in writing, an explanetion from the DOT regarding the whole process. Karr noted that John Staley and Steve Atkins will be talking jOintly to the University Community Relations Committee on Friday morning about the decision making process. 3. Larson requested a written opinion from the City Attorney as to whether the City can deny access to Melrose to a state agency such as the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Novick asked if the City can deny access based on the need for an additional curb cut. 4. (Agenda Item #3.e.(l) - Iowa City's 1993-1998 street construction program.) Horowitz inquired about the street construction program. Fosse explained that in his experience this particular document is one that the City sends and never hears from the DOT about. 5. Courtney asked Councilmembers to submit their summer schedules to City Clerk Karr. 6. (Agenda Item #11 - Comprehensive water supply plan.) Kubby stated she has Questions about the water study. Gentry noted that she will not be at Council's formal meeting but Asst. City Atty. Burnside would be there. Atkins stated he will esk Public Works Director Schmadeke to attend. Meeting adjourned 8:40 p.m. "03-29,.' I-ltJ ~__l_'" ~b. l'III ~.u _~.~~~.IfW._---L.11 lMlI'l~