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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-27 Council minutes ~" ",", 1";::, ~,.'.... ',,' ....,:. .. H ': -,,',. " ,', ",:' -':.," . '. '.~ " Lt,. ,,;am . -, .' ,', , :(,' ,:> tJ::~:,::~;~#.l:',:')J!" ,'~::; ; " :- ' ' ,,' " "',:." ,'..:',:-:::" I OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/13/93 The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings and claims is $ , Cumula- tive cost for this calendar year for said publica- tion is $ 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, 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: 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, Moved and seconded 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, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk, Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm, - 4/1; Bd, of Adjustment - 3/1 0: Design Review Comm, - 2/22; Mayors Youth Employment Bd, . 1/27 & 2/4; Com. minee On Community Needs - 2/24, 2/25, 3/16, & 3/17, Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for C,J.'s, 320 E, Burlington St, Approving a Class C Liquor License for The Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E, Prentiss, Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Sam's Pizza, 321 S, Gilbert St, Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Panchero's, Inc" 32 S, Clinton St, Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Season's Best, 325 E, Washington St, Setting public hearings: RES, 93.76, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 27, 1993, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OFTHE 1993 STORM AND SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, Resolutions: RES, 93.77, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO, 57 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, RES, 93.78, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 514 EAST FAIR. CHILD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, Correspondence: Letters in support of PATV from: Rev, Charles Klink, Asbury United Methodist Church: Rev, Robert W, '. ' : ":f'''''!'l':: ',....';W...' ""LI .:,i':::>: -: >' ':, .,'", "i:' ',i,,' - >. ~: .;," . . 'f. :"""<I,~:) ~ ':UJ ' '..... ,;' .. .. '~: ':': 'or';- ., I. >'. " \I ..... ~~. '. . . I ." , . I ,", ~,J.. '\~"".._.,,! '. " ." \, Official Actions April 13, 1993 Page 2 I 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 Mel. rose between West High and Hwy, 218, Amy Wilcox regarding traffic problems on North DUbuque St. Depart of Economic Development IDEDI regarding CEBA applica- tion 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. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding parking prohibition in the 10 block of E. lafayette St, Application for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Application from Iowa City Rugby Club to have a table on City Plaza on 4/3, approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for 4/27, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approximate 13,98 acre tract located south. west of Teg Drive and east of the western section of Aber Avenue from RS.5, low Densi. ty Single-Family Residential to P, Public, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for 4/27, on a resolution approving the volun. tary annexation of an approximate 6.92 acre tract of land located south of Scott Park and north of Fairview Goif Course, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for 4/27 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionaliy changing the use regulations of an approximate 6.92 acre tract located south of SCOtt Park and north of Fair- view Golf Course from County RS, Suburban Residential, to ID.RS, Interim Development Single. Family Residential, The Mayor declared the motion carried, 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 tho north terminus of Owl Song lane SE. I .- "-" 't:I~':' tll"':' '~' "'" r'" ,'"'' '." .... ""'L"" :,"; ',,',. " 'I ' , .',:: .'.. ~"'" ,,';, ;, .>, "~", : :~~ ,', ::" : -..'" .~.~~: ," :, .', ., ',<. ,: ':, .< "~ ;'. Official Actions April 13, 1993 Page 3 A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditional- ly changing the use regulations of an approxi- mate 5,59 acre tract located north of American Legion Road at the north terminus of Owl Song Lane SE, from County RS, Suburban Residen- tial, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Resi- dential. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditional- ly changing the use regulations for a 30 acre parcel located west of Sycamore St, and imme- diately north of the corporate limits from ID-RS to RS-a, Medium Density Single-Family Resi. dential, be given second vote for consideration, The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93-79, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA, Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Bruce Glasgow, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Develop- erlOwner Bruce Glasgow present for discus- sion. Moved and seconded to amend the reso- lution to allow lots 40, 41, and 42 to be com. bined 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, The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted, Doyle Detroit, Co-Director of Public Access Television (PATVI, updated Council on activl. ties, and Informed Council that the payment check from TCI, due 4/1, had not yet been received, The City AllY, requested the informa- tion 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 previ. ous 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 Till-Retz appeared regarding CEBA and 2BOB application processes. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Oleson and TiII-Retz, The Mayor declared the motion carriod, A public hearing was held to hear comments from the public regarding the recommendations by the Committee On Community Needs ICCNI on the use of 1993 Community Development :;":,,'C),',':,'.:i~:,';:':B,,.; . 'n....',' '< '..",:,::., ,':"',';' ':,>:' l',' ",I2f\..r ,:iI>~~ ','''---.', ,.1 fl", .,' :', . t. , .""t,;.~ Official Actions April 13, 1993 Page 4 I Block Grant Funds, The following individuals appeared: Charles Eastham, Iowa City Housing Commission; Robert Burns, The Citizen Build- ing; 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 sugges- tions for some funding of the Burns project (The Citizen Building), prior to discussion on 4/26, A public hearing was hold to hear comments from the public regarding the City's proposed non-housing Community Development Plan for federal fiscal years 1993-1998, Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93-81, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A NON-HOUS- ING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR FFY93 THROUGH FFY98 UNDER THE HOUS- ING 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, 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, Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93-82, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO AT- TEST A LEASE OF THE UNION 8US DEPOT PROPERTY, 404 EAST COLLEGE STREET, PURSUANT TO WHICH LEASE GREYHOUND liNES, INC WiLL LEASE SAID PROPERTY FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF FIVE YEARS, 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 present for discussion, Moved and seconded 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, :",:', ", ~::"...._;~.. ,': .:'tfI.;;." ,;' '.'fZl-', .,; ", " ',," ::,',\'>:./;'.' _ ..' ~,l. , I .' 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Official Actions April 13, 1993 Page 5 \ 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, Bd, of Appeals Chairperson Carlson present for discus- sion, Moved and seconded to amend the ordi- nance 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, The Mayor declared the motion on the first consideration as amended carried, 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 protec- tion of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa. Moved and seconded 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 certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protec- tion of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article IV, 'The Mechani- Ih ,J cal Code, ' by adopting the 199~ Edition of the " Uniform Mechanical Code with certain amend- ments thereto, Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article IV, 'The Mechani- /1111 cal Code, ' by adopting the 199~ Edition of the 1\ Uniform Mechanical Code with certain amend. ments thereto, be given first vote for passage, The Mayor declared the motion carried, A public hearing was held on an ordinance ,) amending Chapter 8, Article III, the Dangerous Ihfi, Building Code, by adopting the 199t Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dan. gerous Buildings with certain amendments thereof, Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article III, the Dangerous m II Building Code, by adopting the 199P Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dan. gerous Buildings with certain amendments thereof, be given first vote for passage, The Mayor declared the motion carried, ..' i " '_.' ','~ ,~,,~-,~~~---._~,:,"------,- , (- ...'~ ----,."----~ '--"--, , " ,',,' . :'i-:-';~L..L.'."!a',, :;'.2:1, ,) ,,' "::: ,~' ','; ,: ',":_c ,'..,'f:\,.l~,J:':';'.',);J~I~:.-,-<~~~':;.")' ,'~ .~.:~ ',:: \',', ::~. ,,..:,::;_ ',,', . ,:'.\ The Mayor announced the following vacan- cy: Historic Preservation Comm,- one vacancy for a representative of the Woodlawn District for an unexpired term ending 3/29/94. This appointment will be made at the 5/25 meeting of the City Council, Previously announced vacancies: Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm, _ one vacancy for unexpired term ending 12/1194; Bd, of Library Trustees - two vacan- cies 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 unex- pired term ending 12/31/97, These appoint- ments will be made at the 5/11 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 the 4/27 meeting of the City Council, Moved and seconded to re-appoint Betty Kelly, 11 OB Sunset Street to the Historic Pres- ervation 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, Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93-B3, DIRECTING THE TRAFFiC ENGINEER TO APPLY TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE FEDERAL HIGH- WAY ADMINISTRATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN AN EXPERIMENTAL SCHOOL CROSSING SIGN PROGRAM, Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:10 p,m. The Mayor declared the motion carried, A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk, s/DARREL G, COURTNEY, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITy 5LERK 7k~ cf' ~ Submitted for publication 4/22/93, Official Actions April 13, 1993 Page 6 I 4.13co,nw, .. I I I i ~>,..~.t'7a,>,:" :7Zi,,' :,P!I::,:,,',':~t]: ,:,:',;,<'" ':',' ,:' :"i'::~:,,~;:.,,':':;:" ,,,,.' "':r,.:,,,;.,,...TI.. ,~S1" ,1_: ;,,; :,," , ,," " " :"::...~~~. '\))~::l' ILl, ' , ..., \ . COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 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 Fowler, 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 ATTESTTHE 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 arid Hwy, 218, Amy Wilcox regarding traffic problems on North Dubuque St, Depart of Economic Development (OED) regarding CEBA application for Iowa Processed Meets, 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, Lafayette St, ""..,',.: ~> .,':'~,.. ", '.'~"" ;',:,; ,: ' ,.' ,",', ,': ,-'" ,.' <";,:-' ~',,, t" i~'" " "", , ,,,,.,, .'.',,', , r' _'.J. '.~'" .,J~ ,'.' ,~, ~~ :'1 ,.." " '.',. : ' . . " :1" .~, ,........,. l, "t ,', ,. ( J " . . I .' '. .r rv-,., Council Activities April 13. 1993 Page 2 I 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 declared 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 section 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 approximete 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 Fairview 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 ' Councilmembers present, A public hearing was held on a resolution epproving the voluntary annexation of an epproximate 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-S. 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 Glesgow, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimousiy, 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 ell ow lots 40, 41. and 42 to be combined into two lots and have one curb access onto Court Street and thet all other espects 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, Lerson. McDonald, Nays: Horowitz. Kubby. Novick, The Mayor declared the emended resolution adopted, 5/2. with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Courtney. Kubby. Larson. McDonald, Nays: Horowitz. Novick, "... -- ------.--' I " :....;., . ",~,.;.'~... '''~l ',",' \ .,' '" .',,' , .' , .",.; .:'!~'';'.:-~r .:' ,',:. !~:" ',~ ".j,',: .'",.: :,:. '::, ".\:,: ,\ .:J, t:.. :~_,: " .'1" ,AZi : ,,' ,/' '.''' ' ." - .,.-"'":, ,', ",..." ,"'. ,I" , .... Council Activities April 13, 1993 Pege 3 \ Doyle Detroit, Co-Director of Public Access Television (PATV), updated Council on activities, and informed Council that the payment check from TCI, due 4/1/93, had not yet been 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 end Roberta TiII-Retz eppeared 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 the 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 the resolution because he felt the rent was substandard for downtown property. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1. with the following division of roll call vote: 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" es 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 - ~, ~.. --y...... y-.-- - .. ,,---~.~-"""r "....,-~..--r-- --- , - .." T-- ... !'", ;". 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'" <:, Council Activities April 13, 1993 Page 4 \ Appeals Board had reached a 2-2 deadlock on inclusion of such language into the Building Code, Fire Marshail Rocca and Sr, Building Inspector Boose present for discussion, Individual Councilmembers 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 B, 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 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, Fire Marshall Rocca present for discussion, 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 B, Article IV, 'The Mechanical Code,' by adopting the 1 99~ Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code with certain amendments thereto, No one appeared, Moved by Larson, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Chapter B, Article IV, 'The Mechanical Code,' by adopting the 1 99~ Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code mt 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 B, Article III, the Dangerous Building Code, by adopting the 1 99~ Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings with certain amendments thereof, No one appeared, Moved by Larson, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Chapter B, Article III, the Dangerous Building Code, by adopting the 1 99~ Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings with certain amandmants theraof, ba given first vote for passage, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembars presant. The Mayor declared the motion carried, The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Historic Preservation Comm,- one vacancy for a represantative of the Woodlawn District for an unexpired term anding 3/29/94, This appointment will be made at the 5/25 meeting of the City Council, Previously announcad vacancies: Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm, . one vacancy for unexpired term ending #/.;{ lilf /IIK -.......~---r-- V-'- - .. .---~,.~--......r ., -r - -............,..~ ~, .:' ~'" "..'I"'.'".~'. ,- ~l ,,;'~r, .,~ . :,:' ,.. "~I ,< ',:.\;. ,:_:,I',,.:.~" ",. 'LI . .21 ,LZI., , " ,,' ','.. '.. -1'-, ",1<(1.,'." I~'~{:~;J'.,; '~"i,1w': "J""', ,_ ~'; . ,.1:. '::;.', ,"'~.: t.,: ' ..'. :.' ',-" ~.'", ;.~,. l ,1 . . , ,. )0. . <, 'I.. "J, . " 1 .' - ,'I ~'. ", . J '.' . . Council Activities April 13, 1993 Pege 5 I 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 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 the 4/27 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to re-appoint Betty Kelly, 1108 Sunset Street to the 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 update 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, seconded 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 Councilmembers present. , I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I , , ! Darrel G, Courtney, Mayor Marian K, Karr, City Clerk .-;::,.,..... I "....... ~ - -.....~...- '*', \ .::~' '::,};ifI" ',', 1- ";',', 'J'--"~': ~'~'n' :,I.! ,,':\' '....~ :~...~.\ , - ~ " ,.31 ",,[], "[i,,, '.', '. c.' ;~\~...;,I~i<,~/,::,:~,Tl".:;~Ll:'<,;':.','''':'': ~:...":' :>:~ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 27, 1993 .,/ Iowa City City Council, regular mtg" 7:30 p,m, at the Civic Center, Mayor Courtney presiding. Councllmembers present: Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Novick, Absent: McDonald, Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Moen, Fosse, Shaffer, Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93.41, Side 2, 1-End; and 93-44, Both Sides, Councllmember Ambrlsco noted the upcoming Ken 'Ducky' Derby, a fund raiser benefitting Handlcare and the Variety Clubs and Individual councllmembers displayed their entries, The Mayor and Human Rights Commissioner Chla-Hslng Lu presented awards to the following winners of the Human Rights Commission essay contest (SubJecl: Helen Lemme - A Hero for our Time): Emily Wynes, Ben Sparrow, and Andrew Buns, The Mayor proclaimed April 30, 1993 as ARBOR DA V; May 6.8, 1993 as ANYTHING BUT DRIVE DAVS; May 9.15, 1993 as HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK, Douglas Russell, Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission accepted the proclamation and Invited citizens to the Historic Preservation Program 5/12 at the Johnson County Court House honoring Historic Preservation Week, Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, 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 4/13/93, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk, Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd, of Library Trustees - 4/1/93; Broadband Telecommunications Comm, - 3/17/93 & 4/21/93; Historic Preservation Comm, - 3/10/93; Airport Comm, - 3/9/93; P&Z Comm, - 4/15/93. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Thomas E, Harris dba Harris Discount, 71 Commercial Dr, Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Nordstrom 011 Company dba Dubuque Street Handimart, 204 N, Dubuque St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Cafe Pacifico of Iowa City, Inc, dba Mondo's Sports Cafe, 212 S, Clinton St. Approving a Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose, Iowa City Lodge #1096 dba Loyal Order of Moose, Iowa City LOdge #1096, 950 Dover St. Approving a refund for a Class C Liquor License for Oidles, Inc, dba Golden Oldies, 1910 S, Gilbert St. RES, 93.84, Bk, 109, p, 84, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT FOR LOVAL ORDER OF THE MOOSE, Motions: Approving disbursements In the amount of $5,993,644,27 for the period of 211-2128/93, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Correspondence: John Kammermeyer regarding the Iowa City Airport, Dlstrlctwlde Parents' Organizations Executive Board regarding the DPO Traffic Safety Chairperson position, Tom Summy regarding parking restrictions In the Old Capitol Street ramp, Public Access Television, Inc, regarding late payment by TCI of annual service fee, WIlliam Meardon regarding peninsula development. Diane and Mark Eglseder regarding residential basketball courts. Application for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Harold Cox for use of City sidewalks to offer Forget.Me-Nots for donations to benefit veterans on 4/23.24 and 4/30. 511/93, approved, Application from New Pioneer Co-op to close south half of 20 block of Van Buren for a Mexican Food Festival 5/2/93, approved, Ed Grattan to have the Home and Family Care Walkathon on 6/5/93, approved. Habitat for Humanity for the use of two parking spaces In the parking lot adjacent to the Holiday Inn for a L1ve.a.thon on 4/26- 27/93, approved, Applications for City Plaza User Permits: ICARE/New Pioneer Co.op to have the annual pancake benefit 6/20/93, approved, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried, ----.... P'" V'" .... ...... ....-----~ - r.................-~_-....-~-r - - .--r- _.,.~ - .... T- ".. ~.:':. ','L7,.. ,,:..l:!li:/: .}!I, ~ ,:i11<,: ' ': ': ',:': ,,:',:::,<,'~;:' ~., . ":I..,f4t:,'. '!Y~'. ;', .,.~q , . f' It-f ,.< ~ . ". \ ,,:' 'I' '. r. ~ I" Council Activities April 27, 1993 Page 2 " Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for 5/11/93, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by adopting Section 36-82(d) to permit, on a case-by- case basis, construction of a single-family dwelling on a lot of record which falls to meet the requirements of the zone for lot area, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald absent. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to set a public hearing for 5/11/93 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations from RS- 5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-S, Planned Development Housing Overlay, and approving an OPDH plan for an approximate SS,14 acre tract of land located west of Scott Boulevard and north of the Iowa Interstate Railway (Village Green South, Parts 3-8), The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, S/O, McDonald absent, A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approximate 13,98 acre tract of land located southwest of Teg Drive and east of the western section of Aber Avenue from RS-S, Low Density Single-Family Residential to P, Public (Kiwanis Park), No one appeared, A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the VOluntary annexation of an approximate 6,92 acre tract of land located south of Scott Park and north of Falrvlew Golf Course (Mitchell-Phipps), No one appeared, The City Atly, noted the public hearing should be continued as no signed conditional zoning agreement had been filed and a question of ownership of the property exists, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to continue the public hearing to S/11/93, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, S/O, McDonald absent. A public hearing was held 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 Falrvlew Golf Course from County RS, Suburban Residential, to ID-RS, Interim Development Single-Family Residential (Mltchell.Phlpps), Kubby requested an explanation from the owner regarding annexation and property zoning, Sr, Planner Moen present for discussion, Moved by KUbby, seconded by Horowitz, to continue the public hearing to S/11/93, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, S/O, McDonald absent. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES, 93-8S, Bk. 109, p, 8S, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF AN APPROXIMATE S,S9 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF AMERICAN LEGION ROAD ATTHE NORTH TERMINUS OF OWL SONG LANE SE, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA (Windsor Ridge II). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, S/O, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate S,S9 acre tract located north of American Legion Road at the north terminus of Owl Song Lane SE, from County RS, Suburban Residential, to RS-S, Low Density Single-Family Residential (Windsor Ridge II), be given first vote for passage, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, S/O, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, that ORD. 93-3S70, Bk. 3S, p. 13, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF SYCAMORE STREET AND IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE CORPORATE L1MITS, FROM ID- RS, INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGlE.FAMll Y RESIDENTIAL, TO RS-8, MEDIUM DENSITY SINGlE.FAMll Y RESIDENTIAL (Iowa Really Company), be voted on for final passage at this time, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, S/O, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the FY93 Storm & Sanitary Sewer Project. No one appeared, <,', '1.:', "Ji!iii-. ',: -....;" ,J "~l""" .,' . ,,','. ' ' .':.: ,,,I: ",,: ..:> ' 'J-m." ,'-2J ". ,c."" "~,I .,,....,, ,. ,,". ' , ~';"::~(J;;:...:)li1.",,.'i ~~?,l":,,;' '. ,'",:.,", .' ; ':', ': ' ,,/'.',' Council Activities April 27, 1993 Page 3 " \ Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES, 93-B6, Bk, 109, p, B6, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1993 STORM AND SANITARY SEWER REPAIR PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS, at 10:30 a,m, 5/1 B/93, City Engr, Fosse present for discussion, Affirmative roll call vole unanimous, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Bd, Appeals - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/93, This appointment will be made at the 6/B/93 meeting of the City Council. Previously announced 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 711/99; 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 meeting of the City Council, Historic Preservation Comm, . one vacancy for a representative of the Woodlawn District for an unexpired term ending 3/29/94, This appointment will be made at the 5/25 meeting of the City Council, The Mayor read the publication notice for the District C Council seat vacated by the resignation of Randy Larson, stated Council's decision to fill the position by appointment, and noted the deadline for lellers of Interest of 5:00 p.m, on 5/5. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to appoint Judy Pfohl, 2229 Aber Ave, to the Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm, to fill an unexpired term ending 12/1/94; and Joyce Pallon, B57 Normandy Dr, to the Broadband Telecommunications Comm, to fill an unexpired term ending 3/13/94, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald absent. Councllmember Kubby reminded clllzens that 4/28 was Take Your Daughter to Work Day; requested that the City explore applying to be a Household Waste Collection Site; and asked staff to create a more festive atmosphere at the Farmers Market by exploring musician Involvement, Novick reported on her allendance and participation In a panel discussion at Horace Mann School on the environment and cleaning up Hickory Hili Park; noted she would be a judge for the comedy contest at the Wheel Room of the Iowa Memorial Union 4/2B and Invited all to allend; and stated Oskaloosa has recently passed a new city charter, Ambrlsco requested Council re.conslder the 20 mph speed limit signs posted around area elementary schools and requested the signs be replaced by a yellow flashing light activated when children are not on school campus, The City Manager will report back to Council regarding speed cheeks, lighting costs, and sources of funding, Horowitz reminded clllzens of the Salvation Army open house 5/1 from 11 :00 to 2:00 on Highland Ct. The City Atty, reported she would be participating In a radio panel show on 4/2B, regarding Johnson County Bar Association's observation of Law Week, Tom Muller, Senior Center Commissioner, noted that two staff members coordinate 500 volunteers and that addlllonal slaff Is a primary goal for the coming year, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES, 93.87, Bk, 109, p, 87, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC RIGHT.OF-WAY BETWEEN THE JOHNSON COUNTY SONGBIRD PROJECT, INC, AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to defer until 5/11/93 a resolution directing the Traffic Engineer to erect a sign so as to prohibit right turns on red for southbound traffic on Mormon Trek Boulevard at Its Intersection with Melrose Avenue, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald absent. j - _, V'- ~-- ~_. - ... ...----..-~--....r , -y - - --r- -- ,-- - .....~-... I', .', '~... .' ,...,', ....'....,:' "~ "',:', ',' '..' :' '. '~. ',. :':,~, ". "', 'L'" ,,;,ZJ, , .,,1.21, 'j '.' ,,' "'" , " , :;,:,',!.;,,"[ ,.I",,'r~':\:-'j{~,:I'.I', ;,'.,<' ," ":','1;:'-", ',.:, ,~. '. I~' _ ' ~~\ . ~I,._, I ,",." .".., , , . ,.' ~' ,II. ", \. "!'''' " 1,,. ." I I . . Council Activities April 27, 1993 Page 4 "', I Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES, 93.88, Bk, 109, p, 88, DIRECTING TRAFFIC ENGINEERING TO ERECT A SIGN SO AS TO PROHIBIT RIGHTTURNS ON RED FOR WESTBOUND TRAFFIC ON WASHINGTON STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH LINN STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES, 93-89, Bk, 109, p, 89, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PERMANENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE SYCAMORE MALL ASSOCIATES, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES, 93.90, Bk, 109, p, 90, DIRECTING TRAFFIC ENGINEERING TO CHANGE THE CONTROL OF THE INTERSECTION OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE AND KEOKUK STREET FROM A ONE-WAY STOP CONTROL TO AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL. Kubby outlined the traffic control plan for the area, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES, 93-91, Bk, 109, p, 91, DIRECTING TRAFFIC ENGINEERING TO CHANGE THE TRAFFIC CONTROL OF THE INTERSECTION OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE AND SUMMIT STREET FROM AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL TO A ONE-WAY STOP CONTROL. Individual Councllmembers expressed their views and requested six month accident statistics In the area, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES, 93-92, Bk, 109, p, 92, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR 1993 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT, as amended, After discussion, moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to amend the budget by deleting $30,000 from the Downpayment Assistance fund (which Is currently $45,400), leaving $15,400 and putting $30,000 In land acquisition (for affordable housing), The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 4/1, with KUbby voting 'no', Affirmative roll call vote on the amended resolution carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted, Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES, 93-93, Bk, 109, p, 93, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS AND PERMANENT SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1993 STORM AND SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES, 93.94, Bk, 109, p, 94, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO BE SUBMITTED TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF EASTERN IOWA. Individual Councllmembers expressed their views, Cable TV Specialist Drew Shaffer present for discussion, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowltz, to defer until 5/11/93 an ordinance amending Chapter 32,1, entitled 'Taxation and Revenues' of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa Clty,lowa, by amending Section 32,1.65 to revise certain fees for the reservation, rental, and use of Parks and Recreational facilities equipment. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald absent. - ..r' .., .. .. "... -- - -".-.----- .. ... ~"-....-r}-- ""'-r ",~ " ~:.'.\I"'.' ",,'-, 'i~'," :,~,.., .'~,',,:,<,~:':'.:'::~> , ,t'".., :2j, ..1.2.1'" ," ,',' ..^ ...., ", ;~:',,:,:}~, ',^;;;,~~t :':"\~:?J, ,':;: ",'.::: '.', ',':,,' ,'" ~ : " " ,,", :::~' Council Activities April 27, 1993 Page 5 '""\ ..-...., Moved by NovIck, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Chapter 32,1, entitled 'Taxation and Revenues' of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Section 32,1-70 to revise fees for Transit Vehicle Charter Service, be given first vote for passage, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Chapter 8, Artlcle 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 second vote for passage, Moved by KUbby, seconded by Horowltz, to amend the ordinance that accessory buildings as defined In the Iowa City Code of Zoning Ordinances shall be exempt from said notice requirements (seven day delay remains but the signage would not be required), The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald absent. After discussion, the City Atty, was directed to contact other Iowa cities regarding use of the state contractors registry as noted In a letter received from Patrick Hughes, Affirmative roll call vole on second consideration of the amended ordinance unanimous, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried on second consideration of the ordinance as amended, Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to accept the correspondence received from Patrick Hughes, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald absent. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article IV, 'The Mechanical Code,' by adopting the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code with certain amendments thereto, be given second vote for passage, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Chapter 12, Article II, Fire Prevention and Protection I 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, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Chapter 8, ArtIcle III, the Dangerous Building Code, by adopting the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous BUildings with certain amendments thereof, be given second vote for passage, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried, The Mayor announced the following schedule for May meetings: 513, CIP work session; 5/10, work session cancelled; 5/11, formal meeting with work session at 6:30; 5/21, 8:00 a,m" special formal meeting; 5/24 and 5/25, work session and formal meeting cancelled, Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn 9:18 p,m, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, McDonald absent. /' ' , I;;' ;: liJ; ~- ,. /{al it, 1(:Itft ~ ~ Darrel G, Courtney, MaYOr I ~ .J!. ~w Mar an K, Karr, City Clerk clorkl4.27,mln ------.-.,. .. -- .... -::: ':t'~l:,::,~"~'''';':''':\;'':''itj'''';'''''' ': ..:., '::,::,... .,',:,: ~"', .' ~ , '""' '" 'l~'( "I' ," ' :,' ""." "....,..' , ' " ..:' t \~ ' I '.'" , \ ' . ",' , I", t. ""~' J ,:..~.. :\'~', ~ ';: ,,';', ,'" ";" ',' ".. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: May 20, 1993 REVISED 5-20-93 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, April 26, 1993 - 6:55 p,m, in the Council Chambers Mayor Darrel Courtney presiding, Council members: Courtney, Kubby, Horowitz, Novick, Ambrisco, Absent: McDonald, Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Moen, Lundell, Boose, Milkman, Moran, Tape recorded on Tapes 93-42, All; 93-43, All, AGENDA ITEM #23 - REVISE FEES FOR TRANSIT VEHICLE CHARTER SERVICE: Reel 93-42, Side 1 Transit Manager John Lundell presented information about the proposed revised fees for transit vehicle charter service, PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: Reel 93-42, Side 1 Senior Planner Monica Moen presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion: a, Settino a oublic hearino for Mav 11. 1993. on an ordinance amendino the Zonino Ordinance bv adootino Section 36-82(dl to oermil. on a case-bv-case basis. construction of a sinole-familv dwellino on a lot of record which fails to meet the reouirements of the zone for lot area \ Moen stated that staff will provide information to Council prior to the public hearing. b, Seltino a oublic hearino for Mav 11. 1993, on an ordinance amendino the Zonino Ordinance bv conditionallv chanoina the use reoulations from RS-5, Low Densitv Sinole-Familv Residential. to OPDH-5, Planned Develooment Housino Overlav, and aoorovina an OPDH olan for an aooroximate 55,14 acre tract of land located west of Scolt Boulevard and north of the Iowa Interstate Railwav, (Villaoe Green South, Parts 3-8/REZ 92-00171 Moen stated Council will receive more detailed information prior to their next meeting, c, Public hearino on en ordinance amendino the Zonino Ordinence bv chanoino the use reoulations of an aooroximate 13,98 acre tract of land located southwest of Teo Drive, end eest of the western section of Aber Avenue from RS-5. Low Densitv Sinole-Femilv Residential to p, Public (Kiwanis Perk/REZ93-00051 .]"-)4 --~"V"'''''' I "... --. ",..'- - .. - "~"'-~----""'-r -,....... - - .... r- -- "1- -- ~...,..- ...- J".;. ~ "',,:~._ " .....~' ",'w> ,....' ,I ;:: .',:',',:1,; ':". :,~", , ., t ..' .,t!I" '0"'" "'I ' .,.' ".' ",'., ' , " ',-..' , ' . r'. , "', ',I. ,(" I .', . -' ", ' .::'~'; \ _ ,"" . "" \ ':, ", "_. '. , I " , \ , ,. ~ , J, :', ',',~~~ '.- }..... "':'~' , . ... \ ", " .' ,; . .. 2 d, Public hearina on a resolution aoorovina the voluntarv annexation of an ~oor~xim::e 6.92 acre tract of land located south of Scott Park and north ~f Fairview olf our . (Mitchell-Phi 0 asiAN N93-000 21 Moen recommended that Council continue the public hearing until Council's May 11 meeting because of questions relating to ownership of the property. e, Public hearina on an ordinance amendina the Zonino Ordinance bv conditionallv chanaino the use reaulations of an aooroximate 6,92 acre tract located south of S~ott Park and north of Fairview Golf Course from Count v RS, Suburban Residential. to ID- RS. Interim Develooment Sinole-Familv Residential. (Mitchell-Phioos/REZ93-0004) Moen recommended that Council continue the public hearing until Council's May 11 meeting, Moen distributed a draft copy of the conditional zoning agreement. f, Resolution aoorovina the voluntarv annexation of an aooroximate 5.5g acr~ trac~ of land located north of American Legion Road at the north termin~s of wi S no L ne SE, (Windsor Ridoe II/ANN93-0001) g, Ordinance amendina the Zonina Ordinance bv conditionallv chanoina the use reoulations of an aooroximate 5.59 acre tract located north of American Leoion R~~d at the north terminus of Owl Sona Lane SE. from County RS, Suburban Residenti~1. to RS-5, Low Densitv Sinole-Familv Residential. (Windsor Ridae II/REZ93-0003) (Fir~\ consideration) Moen distributed copies of the revised resolution and ordinance, Novick requested that some type of protection for trees located on property that is annexed be included in the tree ordinance, h, Ordinance amendino the Zonina Ordinance bv conditionallv chanoino the use reoulations for a 30 acre oarcellocated west of Sycamore Street and immediatelv north of the comorate limits, from ID-RS to RS-S. Medium Densitv Sinole-Familv Residential, (Iowa Realtv/REZ 93-0001) (Passed and Adooted) DEMOLITION PERMITS: Reel 93-42. Side 1 Senior Building Inspector Ron Boose and Community Development Coordinator Marianne Milkman presented information about the demolition permit process and fees, Council asked staff to prepare language that would not require posting a notification sign for residential accessory buildings unless the accessory building is of historic significance, State Contractors Registration, Senior Inspector Boose and City Attorney Gentry stated they would review correspondence presented by Patrick Hughes, Erosion, Kubby reported on a phone call from a woman in a newer neighborhood with infill development and experiencing erosion on her private property, Boose stated there were steps the City could take to stop erosion but the City could not order one private party to go on another private property for clean-up, ' :[-/'-1 -~~--r""" , i ...-. -- - ... .---~..~- .....". "........ - - "'-y-- -. ,.~ .. .......,..-...-- ..'@.,...""-'16'...:.'---"",.,.',:'."<".,', '" '. . ,', :'; ,-' '.:.I~I\"~' '..- ',,' ,:' . ;',' '.: '...'.... ., ., t .0" :.",,., ,I ,,,' " ','",'..'" .:: ' ~t /. JE]>~ :', ~'. \ "", ,',," ", '...." t " ,.: " ~l~" ,~,'" . I 3 RECOMMENOATIONS FOR CDBG FUNDING: Reel 93-42, Side 2 Community Development Coordinator Marianne Milkman and CCN members Bruno Pigott and Linda Murray presented information about the recommendations for CDBG funding, Council agreed to CCN's recommendation to allocate $30,000 to the Burns (Press-Citizen) project by applying $20,000 from (Community Development Division's request) land acquisition plus $10,000 from the contingency fee, RECREATION FEES: Reel 93-42, Side 2 Recreation Superintendent Mike Moran presented information, Council directed staff to prepare a multi-year budget plan for adopting fees and to consider removing such fees from the City Code. Councilmember Ambrisco recommended that Council defer action on this item until all Councilmembers could be pr~sent. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 93-43, Side 1 1. (Agenda Item #21 - RFP to TCI.) Kubby stated that TCI should be asked the reason behind outages (page 33, item #26), Novick recommended the language provide a summary of the outages experienced in 1992 and the reason for those outages, Kubby also noted that the language in the RFP should not limit the use of kiosks, Novick raised concerns about the provision of access channels to whoever asks for it free of charge (page VII, '2), Assistant City Manager Helling stated that he would contact Drew Shaffer regarding this issue, Horowitz stated language should be included "but not limited to interconnection between communities" (VI...XXIV, item #2); and there should be language under access that would also be inter-company or inter-district connection capability, Kubby raised concerns about the cable company suggesting a time frame of the franchise agreement. Helling stated that the proposal asked the company what they have to offer in terms of the time frame, Kubby stated she would want a franchise agreement shorter than 15 years, 2, Horowitz inquired about the status of the gas station located at Muscatine Avenue and First Avenue, Atkins stated that he will check into the gas station located at Muscatine Avenue and First Avenue and the Coastal property on Burlington Street, 3, (Agenda Item #4e(5),) Horowitz commented on correspondence received from William Meardon regarding peninsula development. Horowitz asked if there was any way the City could look into an environmental assessment of the area, Atkins noted that Council Is scheduled to discuss the peninsula sewer during CIP discussions on Monday and will review information, 4, Ambrisco inquired about progress being made on the retaining wall located behind the Cliff Apartments, Gentrv stated that there is an April deadline and that she will check into the matter, 1- ILl ...-:" v ~... ~ ~ -- .".-.----- ---.. --r~...- ...... ~- ......-- .. t~l" ,'. flI~ ': '.... ,~,., ~""'" -" .,', "".,.;,' :", ."":'" I. ."....,., :',:.\ ''''''~'r' 'l,. ,,", " ':". :"', "" _ " ,.., . - -....... \,';, I' .." "'~,.~ ," "', .. ''., , '.., .',' '. ",~, , '.,.- ,":-. .', . I". " ' " . 4 5, Novick inquired about the Capitol Street (Capitol View Apartments) construction site, Atkins explained they had a contract to do specific things but was unsure whether the judge gave them a specific date, Atkins and City Attorney Gentry stated they will review information, 6, (City Atty. letter to J,C, Atty, regarding access to Iowa City Watershed Treatment Plant via Napoleon Road; Threatened Embargo,) Novick inquired about the county road situation, Atkins stated that the road was being graded on Friday, Gentry stated she did receive a response from the County Engineer, 7. (Agenda Item #14 - Prohibits right turn on red on Mormon Trek/Melrose,) Novick raised concerns about the proposed no right turn on red from Mormon Trek into Melrose where there are only two lanes, Novick stated she is concerned about the people merging very quickly and suggested that a sign be posted stating "stay in your own lane," Courtney recommended deferring action on this item, Atkins stated that he will request that Traffic Engr, Brachtel draw a map of the intersection for discussion, 8, Novick stated Councilmembers received an article from Nation's Cities Weeklv regarding curb ramps, Novick asked if the City will need to redo all the curb ramps on Kirkwood Avenue, Atkins explained that there is one curb ramp problem located on Kirkwood .and Van Buren Streets, Helling explained that the ADA accepts two different specs - one with truncated domes and the other without, Gentry noted the City is not going to use the truncated domes, 9, Novick requested an opinion on the restriction on newspaper vending racks, I 10. (Agenda Item #18 - Traffic control at Kirkwood and Summit.) Horowitz raised concerns about the removal of stop signs at Keokuk and Summit Streets, Horowitz noted that there is an independent living home located at that intersection and those individuals need to cross Kirkwood to walk on the south side of Kirkwood all the way down to Sycamore Mall then cross to Goodwill, She also noted the bus goes east on the south side of Kirkwood where there is no sidewalk, Atkins stated staff will have to take a look at it, 11, Councilmembers discussed the May meeting schedule, Tentatively, Council agreed to cancel the May 10 and 24 meetings and hold meetings on May 3, 11, and 25, Courtney stated meetings are also scheduled for June 7, 8, 21, and 22, APPOINTMENTS: Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - Judy Pfohl, Broadband Telecommunications Commission - Joyce Patton, ADJOURNED: 9: 15 p,m, ctllklcc4-26,inl J~/1 ~,' ...,~... "........ -."..... - , 1 , I~ ~1 I I '.... I . ~ , , ' ".',', ._p'~ J~...," " " " " '" " ....'... ~ :"'~ : ' ,'t,"""':'" """ " :..... ,.,'; ,. ,',"'", ," '.' I' ,. ."" " >":>JJ.;~;..:rL,,: "<:-,' ,J.,.;,,: ','. .," ',J,,. ,".': City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: Session, April 26, 1993 - 6:55 p,m, in e Council Chambers Mayor Darrel Courtney presi ' g, Council members: Courtney, bby, Horowitz, Novick, Ambrisco. Absent: McDonald, Staff present: Atkins, Helling, ntry, Karr, Moen, Lundell, Boose, Milkman, Moran. Tape r corded on Tapes 93-42, All; 3-43, All, HARTER SERVICE: Reel 93-42, Side 1 bout the proposed revised fees for PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: Reel 93.42, Side 1 Senior Planner Monica Moen presented discussion: Planning and Zoning items for a, b. c. +-1'1 - _-.-0.....- ." ~,' ,':i~i' ':::::.~,) :'..:121;'.,.':'.:; ',,' . ,>:. "c:~ '., ,~:- ~'~ ,::' ,"'~.'::<:~:,;:' ". .\ (Nf _, J0!l." 1\,0TJ ,~. ' I, ,"" , :", .~ ~~". ;:,,;"~,1 _'. ".~'" 'II" I' ',' . I, '. ",' ,,' 2 ,""" , d, e, f, g, ,_....., , , .....,./ h, D Reel 93-42, Side 1 Senior Building I spector Ron Boose and Community velopment Coordinator Marianne Milkman present d information about the demolition permi process and fees, Council asked staff to prepare language that would not require posting notification sign for residential accessory buil ngs unless the accessory building is,of histo 'c significance, ors Registration, Senior Inspector Boose and City ttorney Gentry stated they correspondence presented by Patrick Hughes, Erosion, K bby reported on a phone call from a woman in a newer eighborhood with infill developme t and experiencing erosion on her private property, Boose sated there were steps the City c uld take to stop erosion but the City could not order one priv~te party to go on another private property for clean-up, \ .:] -/ r . ---~'V"''''' I .... ...... - ..".....------ .,.- -.-............-..-~,.-~-.....---.--- ~.~.. 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" .{:. ~,' ,'~':~~'.~,:,\~,:~::' .~~ZJ,~ : L ,wi I""" .: " ',: ,'',':,:,'' ;-'" ,::' ; J: ..:, fj RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CDBG FUNDING: 3 Reel 93-42, Side 2 , Community Develop ent Coordinator Marianne Milkman and c~:~embers Bruno Pigott and Linda Murray presen ed information about the recommendation for CDBG funding, Council agreed to CCN's reco mendation to allocate $30,000 to the rns (Press-Citizen) project by applying $20,000 fro (Community Development Division' request) land acquisition plus $10,000 from the con 'ngency fee, RECREATION FEES: Reel 93-42, Side 2 Recreation Superintenden Mike Moran presented in ormation, Council directed staff to prepare a multi-year budge plan for adopting fees a to consider removing such fees from the City Code, Councilmem er Ambrisco recommen ed that Council defer action on this item until all Councilmembers cou d be present, COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 93-43, Side 1 1. (Agenda Item #21 - RFP 0 TCL) Kub stated that TCI should be asked the reason behind outages (page 33, item #261, Novick recommended the language provide a summary of the outages e perience in-1992 and the reason for those outages, Kubby also noted that the la guag in the RFP should not limit the use of kiosks, '~\ I I ,.,!" Novick raised concerns about free of charge (page VII, '2). contact Drew Shaffer regardin provision of access channels to whoever asks for it ssistant City Manager Helling stated that he would his issue, Horowitz stated language s ould be included "but not limited to interconnection between communities" (VI ..XXIV, item #2); and there should be language under access that would also be 'nter-com any or inter-district connection capability. Kubby raised concerns bout the ca e company suggesting a time frame of the franchise agreement. H IIing stated tha the proposal asked the company what they have to offer in terms f the time frame, Kubby stated she would want a franchise agreement shorter tha 15 years, Horowitz inquired ab ut the status of the gas ation located at Muscatine Avenue and First Avenue, Atk ns stated that he will c ck into the gas station located at Muscatine Avenue nd First Avenue and the Co stal property on Burlington Street, 2, (Agenda Item #4e 5),) Horowitz commented on corr spondence received from William Maardon regardi g peninsula development, Horowit asked if there was any way the City could look nto an environmental assessment 0 the area, Atkins noted that Council is sche led to discuss the peninsula sewer durin CIP discussions on Monday and will review information, '\ -, Ambrisco inqu red about progress being made on the retainin~elllocated behind the Cliff Apartme ts, Gentry stated that there is an April deadline and'that she will check into the matt r, 3, 4, I-I'I I .....-- .. "~'''''''''-'-''' r 1 -y - - .. - r- - .,.- .........". - ...-- '\: "'-.', ~,;', )t1I"'" -, ' ,~;--'~ .,.;....', ." " - ~--::;:-::'" ': "" :,;,' .,,', ."t ,.,' , ,,\L...I,.,. ' "ill, ,,';} :. .,' ,', ' .': <': ,.'~/." ,<1..'1 ,I,>. ..,.~~'!: 1,:.3:' ,"," '.. " 4':, ~'::.' ;:' ~ ',: t,? 4 r'"' I 5, Novick inquired about the Capitol StreetlCapitol View Apartments) construction site, Atkins explained th had a contract to do specific thinf but was unsure, whether the judge gave them a specific date. Atkins and CitZYOrney Gentry stated they will review information. (City Atty, letter to ,C, Atty, regarding access Iowa City Watershed Treatment Plant via Napoleon R d; Threatened Embargo.) ovick inquired about the county road situation. Atkins stat d that the road was bein graded on Friday, Gentry stated she did receive a respons Irom the County Engin er, 6, 7, (Agenda Item #14 - P hi bits right turn on ed on Mormon Trek/Melrose.) Novick raised concerns about he proposed no ri ht turn on red Irom Mormon Trek into Melrose where there are only two lanes, ovick stated she is concerned about the people merging very quic Iy and suggest that a sign be posted stating "stay in your own lene." Courtney rec mended del rring action on this item, Atkins stated that he will request that Tral ic Engr, Br chtel draw a map 01 the intersection lor discussion, 8, Novick stated Councilmem rs re ived an article Irom Nation's Cities Weeklv regarding curb ramps, Novick ske il the City will need to redo alithe curb ramps on Kirkwood Avenue, Atkins exp in d that there is one curb ramp problem located on Kirkwood and Van Buren Stre t. Helling explained that the ADA accepts two different specs - one with trunc ed domes and the other without. Gentry noted the City is not going to use the tru ted domes, '") 1.." 9, Novick requested an opinion th restriction on newspaper vending racks, 10, 1,1, Councilmembers discu ed the May meetin schedule. Tentatively, Council agreed to cancel the May 10 a d 24 meetings and old meetings on May 3, 11. and 25, Courtney stated mee ngs are also schedule for June 7. 8, 21, and 22. APPOINTMENTS: Riverlront and Natural Ar as Commission - Judy Plohl, Broadband Telecommuni ations Commission - Joyce Pa ton, ADJOURNED: 9:15 p, , d_k\(c4-2e,1n1 \ \ v ::[:-/1