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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS,3r.JOill3
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Iowa City Cny Council. regular mtg,. 7:30 p,m. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Courtney presiding, Councilmembers present:
Courtney, Horownz. Kubby, Larson, McDonald. Novick. Absent:
Ambrlsco,
The Mayor proclaimed April 1993 as FAIR HOUSING
MONTH; April 3, 1993 as SPRING CLEAN.UP DAY; APRiLS.
11,1993 as COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK; April 11-17,
1993 as WEEK OF THE MISSING CHILD; April 7. 1993 as
WORLD HEALTH DAY.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recom-
mendations In the Consent Calendar be roceived, or approved,
and/or adopted as presenled:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular
meeting of 3/16. as published. subject to corrections. as
recommended by the City Clerk,
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Examin.
ers of Plumbers. 2/4 & 3/19; Parks & Recreation Comm. .
3/10 & 3/17; Senior Center Comm. .1/25 & 2122; Comm,
on Community Needs .1/27; Historic Preservation Comm,
. 1113; P&Z Comm. - 3/16,
Permn Motions: Class C Beer Permn for C,Mart #59.
302 S. Dubuque St, Class C Liquor License for The Kitly
Hawk. 1012 Gilbert CI. Class C Liquor License for Dead.
wood. 6 S, Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for
Season's Best, 325 E, Washington SI. Class C Liquor
License for New Golden Oldies. 1910 S. Gilbert St,
Selling public hearings: RES, 93,64. 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. to adopt the 1991
ednlon of the Unfform Building Code, as amended, Sold
code to be known as the Iowa Cny Building Code. Setting
a public hearing on 4/13, to adoptlhe1991 ednion of the
Unfform Mechanical Code. as amended, Said code to be
known as the Iowa City Mochanical Code. Selling a publlo
hearing on 4/13. to adopt the 1991 ednlon of the Unfform
Fire Code. as amended, Sold oode to be known as the
Iowa City Fire Code, Selling a public hearing on 4/13, to
adopt the 1991 edlllon of the Unfform Code for the Abate-
ment of Dangerous BUildings. as amended. Said code to
be known as Ihe Iowa City Abalement of Dangerous
BUildings Code. Selling a publIc hearing for 4/13, on the
City's proposed Non.Houslng Community Development
Plan for Fiscal Years 1993.1996, Selling a publIc heerlng
for 4/13, on the Cny's proposed Communny Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program stalement for the 1993
program yeer.
Resolullons: RES, 93-65. 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: Leller from Daniel Sohramm, pastor
of the Seventh'day Advenllst Churoh, requesllng permls.
sian to plaoe a sign elong Hwy 8. Larry L. Pacha, Presl.
dent of J,M, Swank Co" rogardlng Iowa Processod Meats.
Ty'n.Cae Neighborhood Assoc. regarding tho Intersoctlon
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of Mormon Trek and Hwy 1 W., wfth a copy of the City
Manager's response and leller to Johnson County, Karen
K. Drake regarding Melrose Ave, and other traffic planning
Issues, Chair of the Historic Prese/Vatlon Comm, express.
Ing appreciation for the potential matching funds for FY94,
Robert BellY regarding traffic bOlllenecks. Arlana
Betenbender suggesting the need for a cily ordinance
concerning placement of courts (tennis. basketball, volley-
ball), John and Michaelanne Wldness regarding Melrose
Ave, Memos from the Traffic Engr, regarding yield sign on
Vista Park Dr. at Intersection with Peterson SI.; yield sign
on Arbor Dr, with Peterson St, '
Application for use of Streets and Public Grounds:
Application from River/est Comm, to have the River Run on
April 25. 1993, 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,
The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for 4/13, on
a resolution approvin9 the voluntary annexation of an approxi-
mate 5,59 acre tract of land located north 01 American Legion
Rd, at the north terminus of Owl Song Lane SE, The Mayor
declared the motion.
Moved and seconded to sel a public hearing for 4/13, 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, The Mayor
declared the motion carried,
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance by condlllonally changing the use regulations
for a 30 acre parcel located west of Sycamore St, and Immedi.
ately north of the corporate limlls. from ID.RS to RS.8. Medium
Denslly Slngle'Family Residential, Ralph Stoffer, Landmark
Surveying and Engineering. appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use reguiations
for a 30 acre parcel located west of Sycamore SI. and Immedl.
ately north of the corporate limlls from ID.RS to RS-8. Medium
Denslly Slngle.Famlly Residential. be given first vote for
consideration, The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded that ORD. 93.3565, 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 SIN-
GLE-FAMIL Y RESIDENTiAL. be passed and adopted,
Moved and seconded that ORD. 93.3568, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGU-
LATIONS 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.FAMIL Y RESIDENTiAL TO p. PUBLIC. be passed and
edopted.
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Moved and seconded that ORD. 93,3567. AMENDING
CHAPTER 36 OFTHE CODE OF ORDINANCES OFTHE CITY
OF IOWA CITY. IOWA, ENTITLED 'ZONING' BY ADOPTING
SECTION 36-10,5, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RNC-12). be passed and adopted,
Moved and seconded that ORD. 93-3568. AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGU-
LATIONS OF PROPERTY lOCATED IN THE GENERAL
VICINITY OF ,'OHNSON 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,
Moved and seconded to defer two weeks a resolution
approving the preliminary plat of Scott Boulevard East, Part
Two. Iowa City. Iowa, Developer/Owner Bruce Glasgow present
for discussion, The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93.66, EXTENDING
THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR THEAMENDED PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF HUNTERS RUN SUBDIVISION, PARTS EIGHT AND'
NINE,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.67, CERTIFYING
TO THE TREASURER OF STATE THE ACTUAL POPULATION
OF ANNEXED TERRITORY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF
SCOTT BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF COURT STREET.
Moved and seconded to fOlWard 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, The Mayordeclared the
motion carried.
Doyle Detroh, Co-Director 01 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 explich material, Councilmembers
asked that the Board consider two Items: 1) broadcasting a
disclaimer and 2) review the present policy scheduling such
material alter 10:00 p,m. to later In the evening, Ms, Detroh
Indicated she would bring both hems to the next Board meeting
scheduled for 4/15 at 7:00 p,m, In Senior Cenler Classroom 1.
Terry Muhlenbruck. 1604 Grantwood, appeared regarding
material shown on PATV and asked Councli for asslslanceln
eliminating the shuatlon ever repeating hsell, Tom Baldridge.
306 Melrose Ave" updated Councli on a Melrose Neighborhood
meeting held 3/29 and asked Council 10 Investigate obtaining a
delay from the University on completing the parking ramp
access onlo Melrose unlil an environmental Impact slalementls
done on the entire project. Counclimembers reported thatlhe
City Morney has been asked to research whether the City had
any legal aUlhorlty to restrict access onlo Chy streets. and
report back to Council,
A public hearing was held on the conveyance of city-owned
property at 1830 1 Slreel. 10 Valerie Vevera,
Movod and seconded 10 adopl RES, 93.66, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 1830 I
STREET TO VALERIE VEVERA.
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The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Riverlront
& Natural Areas Comm. - one vacancy for unexpired term
ending 1211/94; Bd, of Library Trustees -\Wo vacancies for six
year terms ending 7/1199; Parks & Rec. Comm.. one vacancy
for an unexpired term ending 111/96; Bd. of Appeals - one
vacancy for a licensed plumber for an unexpired term ending
12!.l1/97. These appointments will be made at the 5/11193
meeting of the City Council. Previously announcad vacancies:
Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - one vacancy for an unexpired
term ending 11/4/95: Historic Preservation Comm, . one
vacancy for a three'yeer term ending 5/29/96. These appoint.
ments will be made at the 4/13/93 meeting of the City Council.
Rlverlront & Natural Area Comm, - one vacancy for an unex-
pired term ending 1211/94; Broadband Telecommunications
Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/13/94.
These appolntmenls will be made at the 4/27/93 meeting of the
City Council.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.69. 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,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.70, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE KIRKWOOD AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PRO-
JECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93,71, TEMPORARI-
L Y CLOSING PORTIONS OF MELROSE AVENUE RIGHT.OF.
WAY AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASE-
MENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF.WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopl RES, 93-72. 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 AGREE.
MENT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93.73. AUTHORIZING
ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE TO BE HELD ON MAY 16.
1993,
Moved and seconded to adopl RES, 93.74, CERTIFYING
UNPAID WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE CHARGES TO
JOHNSON COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME
MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93-75, AMENDING
THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE GOVERNMENT
BUILDINGS DIVISiON OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT,
Moved and seconded that ORD. 93.3569, 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 DEFINITION OF
COMMERCIAL VEHiCLE. be passed and adopted,
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:16 p,m, The Mayor
declared the motion carried,
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A mora complete descrlpt/on 01 Council acM/es /s on tile
in tho offlco of tho Chy Clark.
s/DARREL G. COURTNEY, MAYOa
slMARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 30, 1993
Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney
presiding. Councllmembers present: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby; Larson, McDonald, Novick.
Absent: Ambrisco. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Burnside, Karr, Bames, Franklin, Fosse,
Brinton, Schmadeke, Moreno, Yucuis. 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 foilowing 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 &
3119/93; 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... 3/18193.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Coastal Mart, Inc., dba C-
Mart #59, 302 S. Dubuque SI. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk Co.,
dba The Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert CI. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Ranger
Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque SI. Approving a Class C Liquor License
for Season's Best, Inc., dba Season's Best, 325 E. Washington SI. Approving a Class C
Liquor License for CDM Properties, Inc., dba New Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Gilbert 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 pubilc hearing on 4/13/93, to
adopt the 1991 edition of the Uniform Building Code, as amended. Said code to be
known as the Iowa City Building Code. Sel\Jng 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 Buildings, as amended. Said code to be known
as the Iowa City Abatement of Dangerous Buildings 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 (CDBG) 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 Intersection of Mormon Trek and Hwy 1 W., wilh 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. Arlana Betenbender suggesting the need for a city ordinance
concerning placement of courts (tennis, basketball, volleybail). John and Mlchaelanne
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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, 1993, approved. Application from Joanne
Higgins to have the Oid Capitol 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 with the City Engr. that two projects inciuded 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 FY98.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco 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 Iimlls, from ID-RS to RS-8, 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 ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations for a 30 acre parcel located west of
Sycamore SI. and immediately north of the corporate limits from ID-RS to RS-8, 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. 8, 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-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (Windsor Ridge), be passed and adopted. Horowitz asked If the City was pursuing
an overall city wide trail system. The City Manager slated no formal polley was In place but would
bring this matter to the attention of the Parks & Rec. Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Ambrisco 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, Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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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. Afflrnnatlve 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, Ambrisco 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: Ambrisco.
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, Ambrisco 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, Ambrlsco 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 A 1 to RS Is Inconsistent
with the mutually agreed upon Fringe Area Polley 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 denlal.The Mayor declared the motion carried
, unanimously, 6/0, Ambrlsco 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) broadcasting a
dlsclaJmer and 2) review the present polley 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 Councli to Investigate obtaining a delay
from the University on completing the parking ramp access onto Melrose unlll 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.
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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 STREETTO 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 LibraJy 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.
Councilmember Kubby requested a staff update on the College Green Park Project,
especially lighting, sod, and railings along the sidewalks. Kubby noted the Iowa City Community
Development Block P.arty 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 outlined the study, monies spent thus far, and the steps to secure water from the
Iowa River. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrisco 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 CLERKTO 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 at the University of Iowa,
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrlsco 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 call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrlsco absent. The Mayor declared the resoiution
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 roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ambrlsco absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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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, Ambrisco 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%) Malntenance
Worker I - Recreation and Govemment Buildings. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Ambrlsco 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 call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Ambrisco absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adJoum 9:18 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Ambrisco absent.
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APRIL 13, 1993
Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney
presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald,
Novick. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Milkman, Fraser,
Fowler, Yucuis. Boose, Rocca. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93-36 and 93-37; and
93-38, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed April 18-25, 1993 as DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE
VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST; April 18-24, 1993 as CRITICAL CARE AWARENESS WEEK
(Emily Melleker accepted); APRIL 22, 1993 as EARTH DAY; April 23-25. 1993 as CYCLING
WEEKEND IN IOWA CITY; April 18-24, 1993 as WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD (Darlene
McNulty accepted).
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, 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 3/30/93, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - 4/1 /93; Bd. of Adjustment-
3/10/93; Design Review Comm. - 2/22/93; Mayors Youth Employment Bd. - 1/27/93
& 2/4/93; Committee On Community Needs - 2/24, 2/25, 3/16, & 3/17/93.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Jon Fowlar, dba C.J.'s,
320 E. Burlington St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments,
Inc., dba The Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss. Approving a Class B Beer Permit
for Terry French, dba Sam's Pizza, 321 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class B Beer Permit
for Little Donkeys, Inc. dba Panchero's, Inc., 32 S. Clinton St. Approving an Outdoor
Service Area for Season's Best, Inc. dba Season's Best, 325 E. Washington St.
Setting public hearings, Bk. 109: RES. 93-76, p. 76. SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON APRIL 27,1993, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1993 STORM AND
SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Resolutions, Bk. 109: RES. 93-77, p. 77. ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 57
TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 93-78,
p. 78, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 514 EAST FAIRCHILD STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Letters in support of PATV from: Rev. Charles Klink, Asbury
United Methodist Church; Rev. Robert W. Dean, First United Methodist Church; Sharon
Thomas, Hoover Elementary School; and Robert Kinney and Donald Kinney,
Monozygate Productions. Marianne Michael regarding various issues. Letter from 21
persons requesting improvements of Melrose between West High and Hwy. 218. Amy
Wilcox regarding traffic problems on North Dubuque St. Depart of Economic
Development (DED) regarding CEBA application for Iowa Processed Meats, Inc. (IPM).
John Morrissey regarding Capitol Street Parking Ramp. City of Coralville regarding
annexation of property adjacent to the University of Iowa Research Park. Northside
Neighborhood Association regarding the open space policy. League of Women Voters
regarding the State Convention on 4/17/93. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding
parking prohibition In the 10 block of E. Lafayetta St.
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Application for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Application from Iowa City
Rugby Club to have a table on City Plaza on 4/3/93, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declarad the
motion carried.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 4/27/93, on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approximate
13.98 acre tract located southwest of Teg Drive and east of the western saction of Aber
Avenue from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential to p, Public (Kiwanis Park). The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 4/27/93, on a
resolution approving the voluntary annexation of an approximate 6.92 acre tract of land
located south of Scott Park and north of Fairview Golf Course (Mitchell-Phipps). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for 4/27/93 on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations of an
approximate 6.92 acre tract located south of Scott Park and north of Fairviaw Golf Course
from County RS, Suburban Residential, to ID-RS, Interim Development Single-Family
Residential (Mitchell-Phipps). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the voluntary annexation of an
approximate 5.59 acre tract of land located north of American Legion Road at the north
terminus of Owl Song Lane SE (Windsor Ridge). No one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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 Road at the north terminus of Owl Song Lane SE, from County RS, Suburban
Residential, to RS-5. Low Density Single-Family Residential (Windsor Ridge). No one appeared.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, that the 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-8, Medium
Density Single-Family Residential (Iowa Realty Company), be given second vote for
consideration. Kubby requested that the City Manager report back to Council in a year
regarding the provision of how basements would be provided. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0. all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
'Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-79, Bk. 109, p. 79,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART TWO, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Larson, to accept correspondence from Bruce
Glasgow. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. PCD Director Franklin and DeveloperlOwner Bruce Glasgow present for discussion.
Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. After discussion, moved by Larson,
seconded by Ambrisco, to amend the resolution to allow lots 40, 41, and 42 to be combined
into two lots and have one curb access onto Court Street and that all other aspects of the
subdivision as recommended by the P&Z Comm. be retained. The Mayor declared the motion
to amend carried, 4/3, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Courtney,
Larson, McDonald. Nays: Horowitz, Kubby, Novick. The Mayor declared the amanded
resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrlsco,
Courtney, Kubby, Larson, McDonald. Nays: Horowitz, Novick.
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Doyle Detroit, Co-Director of Public Access Television fPATVl, updated Council on
activities, and informed Council that the payment check from TCI, due 4/1/93, had not yet
baen received. The City Atty. requested the information regarding the payment be put in
writing. Hilda Howell, 320 E. Washington, appeared citing difficulties experienced by residents
trying to cross Linn and Washington with the traffic. The Mayor noted discussion the
previous evening regarding the intersection and stated Council had directed the Traffic Engr.
to place a "No Right Turn On Red" on Washington St. as it turns north onto Linn. Clara Oleson
and Roberta TiII-Retz appeared regarding CEBA and 280B application processes. Moved by
Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to accept correspondence from Oleson and TiII-Retz. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held to hear comments from the public regarding the
recommendations by the Committee On Community Needs (CCN) on the use of 1993
Community Development Block Grant Funds, The following individuals appeared: Charles
Eastham. Iowa City Housing Commission; Robert Burns, The Citizen Building; Community
Development Coordinator Milkman; CCN Chairperson MaryAnn Dennis; CCN member Rusty
Martin; James Ma, Kitty Davis, Capt. Miller, Salvation Army; and Bruno Pigott, CCN member.
Council directed staff to review the recommendations and offer suggestions for some funding
of the Burns project (The Citizen Building). prior to discussion on 4/26.
A public hearing was held to hear comments from tha public regarding the City's
proposed non-housing Community Development Plan for federal fiscal years 1993-1998.
Community Development Coordinator Milkman present for discussion.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93-81, Bk. 109, p. 81,
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
FFY93 THROUGH FFY98 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF
1992, INCLUDING ALL THE NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS AND DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE PLAN. Community
Development Coordinator Milkman present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a proposal to lease city property known as the Union Bus
Depot, 404 East College Street, to Greyhound Lines, Inc. for an initial term of five years.
Parking Supr. Fowler present for discussion.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-82, Bk. 109, p. 82,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A LEASE OF THE UNION BUS DEPOT PROPERTY, 404 EAST COLLEGE STREET,
PURSUANT TO WHICH LEASE GREYHOUND LINES, INC WILL LEASE SAID PROPERTY FOR
AN INITIAL TERM OF FIVE YEARS. Larson stated he would be voting against tha resolution
because he felt the rent was substandard for downtown property. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 611, with the fOllowing division of roll call vota: Ayes: Courtney,
Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick, Ambrisco. Nays: Larson.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article II, the Building
Code, by adopting the Uniform Building Code Standards, 1991 Edition and the 1991 Edition
of the Uniform Building Code edited by the International Conference of Building Officials, and
providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare,
and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa. Robert Carlson, Chairperson of the Bd. of
Appeals, noted the Code included the amended definition for "family" as defined in other Iowa
City Codes, and informed Council of a request from the Fire Department for additional
changes reflecting the National Standard on Sprinkling Apartment Buildings. He stated the
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Appeals Board had reachad a 2-2 deadlock on inclusion of such language into the Building
Code. Fire Marshall Rocca and Sr. Building Inspector Boose present for discussion, Individual
Council members expressed their views on the two issues. Motion to continue the public
hearing made by Ambrisco died for lack of a second, The Mayor declared the public hearing
closed.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Chapter 8,
Article II, the Building Code, by adopting the Uniform Building Code Standards, 1991 Edition
and the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Building Code edited by the International Conference of
Building Officials, and providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection
of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for
passage. Sr. Building Inspector Boose and Bd. of Appeals Chairperson Carlson present for
discussion. After discussion. moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to amend the ordinance
to allow seven working days delay in the issuance of a demolition permit and that the property
be posted listing a city phone number for inquiries and be consistent with other city postings.
The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion on the first consideration as amended carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald,
Novick, Courtney. Nays: Ambrisco.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 12, Article II, Fire
Prevention and Protection, by adopting the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code and
providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare,
and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Chapter 12,
Article II, Fire Prevention and Protection, by adopting the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Fire
Code and providing for cartain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the
health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for passage.
Fire Marshall Rocca present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council members present The Mayor declared tha motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article IV, "The
Mechanical Code," by adopting the 199~ Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code with certain Ai.
amendments thereto. No one appeared. I'
Moved by Larson, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article
IV, "The Mechanical Code," by adopting the 1 99~ Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code ~11L
with certain amendments thereto, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article III, the ,/
Dangerous Building Code, by adopting the 1 99~ Edition of the Uniform Code for the ;1/1-
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings with certain amendments thereof. No one appeared.
Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Chapter 8,
Article III, the Dangerous Building Code, by adopting the 1991. Edition of the Uniform Code /Ii{
for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings with certain amendments thereof, be given first
vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Historic Preservation Comm.- one
vacancy for a representative of the Woodlawn District for an unexpired tarm ending 3/29/94.
This appointment will be mada at the 5/25 meeting of the City Council. Previously announced
vacancies: Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - one vacancy for unexpired term ending
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12/1194; 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 unaxpired term ending 12/31/97. These appointments will be
made at the 5/1 1 meeting of the City Council. Riverfront & Natural Area Comm. _ one
vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/1/94; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. _ one
vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/13/94. These appointments will be made at tha 4/27
meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to re-appoint Betty Kelly, 1108 Sunset
Street to tha Historic Preservation Commission for a three-year term ending 5/29/96; and to
appoint Velma Tribble, 1326 Bristol Dr. for a three-year term ending 3/27/96 and Karen
Heimer, 703 S. Seventh Ave. for an unexpired term ending 11/4/95 to the Mayor's Youth
Employment Board. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Kubby requested an updata on the airport process, The Mayor stated
the Chamber of Commerce had appointed a Task Force to study the issue and requested the
Airport Commission slow down the process and delay their consideration until after the Task
Force evaluates economic benefits of the airport and reports back to the Commission. He
indicated no time frame had been established. Kubby noted concerns regarding Senate File
94 and requested further information on possible implications. The City Manager will follow
up. Councilmember Larson read a statement announcing his immediate resignation from City
Council. Councilmember Horowitz notified citizens of a Ralston Creek clean-up day scheduled
4/18; two tire collection days, 4/17 sponsored by Longfellow Neighborhood and Grant Wood
Neighborhood on 4/24; City Carton will accept magazines on 6/5; Project GREEN Garden Fair
at Hawkeye Area 5/8; the Dump No Waste-Drains to Stream educational program, a storm
sewer labeling program designed to keep unwanted materials out of storm sewers; urged
reporting of erroneous applications of lawn care chemicals to the Department of Agriculture
Pesticide Division (515-281 -8591); and complimented Officer Frank Cummings on his handling
of an auto accident inVOlving an elderly citizen.
Moved by Ambrisco, secondad by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-83, Bk. 109, p. 83,
DIRECTING THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO APPLY TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FOR PARTICIPATION
IN AN EXPERIMENTAL SCHOOL CROSSING SIGN PROGRAM. Horowitz requested information
be furnished to the schools regarding this program. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn 11: 1 0 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmem rs pre n.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
April 19, 1993
To:
Mayor and City Council
From:
City Clerk
Re:
Council Work Session, April 12, 1993 - 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Darrel Courtney presiding. Council members: Courtney, McDonald, Kubby, Larson,
Horowitz, Novick, Ambrisco. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin,
Klingaman, Brachtel, Penney, Milkman, Lindsay, Davidson, Fowler, Yucuis, Nasby. Tape
recorded on Tapes 93-33, All; 93-34, All; 93-35, Side 1.
PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS:
Reel 93-33, Side 1
PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items:
a. Settinc a Dublic hearinc for Aoril 27 , 1993 on an ordinance amendinc the Zoninc
Ordinance bv chancinc the use reculations of an aODroximate 1 3.98 acre tract located
southwest of Tec Drive and east of the western section of Aber Avenue from RS-5.
Low Densitv Sincle-Familv Residential to P. Public (Kiwanis Park/REZ93-00051.
b. Settinc a Dublic hearinc for Aoril 27. 1 993. on a resolution aoorovinc the voluntarv
annexation of an aDDroximate 6.92 acre tract of land located south of Scott Park and
north of Fairview Golf Course. IMitchell-PhiDOs/ANN93-0002)
c.
Settinc a oublic hearinc for Aoril 27. 1993. on an ordinance amendinc the Zoninc
Ordinance bv conditionallv chancinc the use reculations of an aDDroximate 6.92 acre
tract located south of Scott Park and north of Fairview Golf Course from Countv RS.
Suburban Residential. to ID-RS. Interim DeveloDment Sincle-Familv Residential.
(Mitchell. Phi DDS/REZ93-0004)
d. Public hearinc on a resolution aDDrovinc the voluntarv annexation of an aooroximate
5.59 acre tract of land located north of American Lecion Road at the north terminus
of Owl Sonc Lane SE. IWindsor Ridce/ANN93-0001)
e. Public he8rinc on an ordinance amendinc the Zoninc Ordinance bv conditionallv
chancinc the use reculations of an aDDroximate 5,59 acre tract located north of
American Lec/on Road at the north terminus of Owl Sonc Lane SE. from Countv RS.
Suburban Residential. to RS-5. Low Densitv Sincle-Familv Residential. IWindsor
Ridce/REZ93-0003)
f. Ordinance amendinc the Zoninc Ordinance bv conditionallv chancinc the use
reoulations for a 30 acre Darcel located west of Svcamore Street and immediateiv
north of the coroorate limits, from ID-RS to RS-8. Medium Densitv Sincle-Familv
Residential. 1I0wa Realtv ComDanv/REZ 93-0001) ISecond Consideration)
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Resolution aoorovinc the oreliminarv 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 93-00021.
Franklin presented a concept drawing/plat on the overhead projector. Developer Bruce
Glasgow presented information.
h. Resolution aoorovinc the second amendment to the Subdivision Acreement for Scott's
Second Addition.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ISSUES:
Reel 93-33, Side 2
City Traffic Engineer Brachtel presented information.
MELROSE LIGHTING: Council direcied staff to continue the procedure of lighting every other
light and asked lighting at the West High and Hawkeye Apartments locations be reviewed.
RIGHT TURN ON RED: Council directed the Traffic Engineer to install a No Right Turn on Red
sign on the Washington Street intersection (heading west) turning north onto Linn Street.
KIRKWOOD PROJECT: Council directed staff to proceed as outlined. Council agreed to install
an all-way stop at the intersection of Keokuk/Kirkwood and 'install a one-way stop at the
intersection of Summit Street/Kirkwood.
RECOMMENDATIONS ON CDBG FUNDING:
Reel 93-34, Side 1
MaryAnn Dennis, CCN Chairperson: JCCOG Human Service Planning Coordinator Penney;
Community Development Coordinator Milkman; and Mayor's Youth Director Fraser presented
information. Milkman asked Council to inform her of any changes to the recommendation
after tomorrow's public hearing or by Monday's 4/26 work session.
PARKING UPDATE:
Reel 93-34, Side 2
Parking Division Supervisor Fowler presented information to Council. Comments were
received from Stan Miller (DTA), Deb Scherer (Younker's), Daryl Marshall (J.C. Penney), Mike
McCue (Michael J's), Frieda Hieronymous (Gifted), Paul Smith (Austin Burke Clothiers), and
John Morrissey. Council agreed to maintain the parking policy for the Capitol Street parking
ramp that prohibits people from parking on the first three levels prior to 10:00 a.m. Monday-
Friday. Councilmembers asked staff to investigate a financial incentive plan for parking on
the upper levels and improved public relations regarding available parking downtown.
CITY/COUNTY JOINT MEETING AGENDA:
Reel 93-35, Side 1
Council agreed to submit the agenda items to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors as
outlined in the City Manager's 4/8 memo.
JCCOG Traffic Planner Davidson presented information about the County's request for
additional SEATS funding.
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COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA:
Reel 93-35, Side 1
1. Horowitz noted that Council received a letter (at their homes) from the Iowa City
Community School District DPO regarding the School Safety Subcommittee. In
response to Council, Courtney stated he will draft a reply letter.
2. Kubby stated that Councilmembers have not discussed the landfill annexation which
is on the joint City/County agenda for 4/19.
3. Kubby asked the City Attorney if the City can deny the University an access onto
Melrose Avenue. Gentry stated the answer is no, but research still needs to be done
regarding limiting the access as it relates to reasonableness.
4. (Agenda Items U1 1 and U1 2 - Ordinance adopting 1991 edition of the Uniform Building
Code as amended.) Kubby requested that Council consider amending the Uniform
Building Code to address a longer delay in the demolition permitting process and
posting of a sign in the neighborhood stating that the structure will be demolished.
5. City Clerk Karr noted that the joint City/County meeting is scheduled for 4:00 on
Monday (4/19). Karr asked Councilmembers to contact her regarding attendance at
the dinner following the meeting.
6. Novick noted two invitations for April 15 receptions and programs from International
House and Big Sisters/Big Brothers. Horowitz stated that she will attend the Big
Brothers/Big Sisters reception.
7. Novick noted that Councilmembers received a memo from Police Chief Winkeihake
regarding the policing of two bars. Novick requested information about other bars in
town. In response to Kubby, Karr stated that the first offense is a seven day
suspension and there are progressive suspension and revocations mandated by the
State.
8.
City Manager Atkins reminded Council that the CIP discussion is scheduled on the 20th
at 5:30 p.m.
9. Atkins stated that he received a letter from the Seventh Day Adventist Church
regarding signage. Halling explained that a few years ago Council did change Sunset
on all signs and right now the ordinance requires that all right-of-way signs are
sunsetted by the year 2003. Council did not wish to pursue signage.
10. Kubby noted Council received a memorandum from City Attorney Gentry regarding
mediation services. Courtney stated he is not interested in services.
APPOINTMENTS:
Reel 93-35, Side 1
Historic Preservation - reappoint Betty Kelly.
Mayor's Youth - Velma Tribble (1996 term) and Karen Heimer (1995 terml.
Session adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
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