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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/11/93
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Iowa Cny City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p,m.
at the Civic Cenler. Mayor Courtney presiding.
Council members present: Ambrisco, Courtney,
Horowitz, KUbby, McDonald, Novick.
The Mayor proclaimed 1993 as SENIOR
CENTER YEAR, Mary Geasland, Sr. Center
Commissioner, accepted; May 16.22 as PUBLIC
WORKS WEEK.
Moved and seconded that the following nems
and recommendations In the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the
Special Council meetings of 4/20, 4/26, and
5/3, and the regular meeting of 4/27, as
published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Sr.
Center Comm. .3/15; Human Rights Comm, .
4/26; Bd, of Library Trustees. 4129; Design
Review Comm. . 3/15; Housing Comm. . 3/9,
3/12.
Permn Motions: Class C Liquor License
for Carol J's, 1578 1st Ave. Class C Liquor
License for Colonial Bowling Lanes, 2253 Old
Hwy. 218 S. Class C Liquor License for
Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St.
Class C Liquor License for Fnzpatrick's, 525
S. Gilbert St, Class E Beer Permn for
Walgreen, 1646 Sycamore, Class E Beer
Permn for John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E,
Market. Class E Beer Permn for Kum & Go
#422, 513 S. Riverside Dr. Class B Beer
Permn for Chili & Grill, 206 N, Linn St.
Refund for an unused portion 01 a Special
Class C Liquor License for Roy's, 1540 S. ls1
Ave.
SeWng Public Hearings: RES, 93.96,
SEITING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AMENDING THE FY93 OPERATING
BUDGET.
Motions: Approving disbursements In the
amount of $7,034,478.40 for the period of 3/1
through 3/31, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audn.
Resolutions: RES. 93-97, AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT KC.
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9033E, PROJECT NO, IA05.E022.903. RES,
93.98, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
PROMISSORY NOTE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 913 NORTH GILBERT
STREET. RES, 93.99, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
PROMISSORY NOTE AND MORTGAGE
EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
125 SHRADER ROAD.
Correspondence: Judy Hartig regarding
parking regulations in capnol Street ramp.
Linda Murray regarding allocation of CDBG
funds, League of Women Voters regarding
their State Convention which was held In the
Council Chambers. Mary Lewis, Grant Wood
Neighborhood Association regarding
pedestrian crossing of Hwy. 6. Traffic Engr.
regarding parking prohibition on Stevens
Drive west of Gilbert St.
Application for Use 01 Streets and Public
Grounds: Opal Kennard for permission to
offer poppies for donations on Iowa Cny
sidewalks on 5/21-22, approved. Carousel
Motors to park vehicles on frontage road
adjacenlto their place of business 5/13,28,
approved, Del Holland to use park area on
northwest comer of College Green Park to
offer refreshments to participants of the
Anything But Drive Day 5/6, approved. James
Steffen to have Special Olympics Law
Enforcement Torch Run on 5/22, approved.
Cystic Fibrosis FoundaUon to have the Great
Strides Walk on 5/16, approved, Iowa Cny
Pollee Dept. In beha~ of OpUmlsts Club of
Iowa Cny to close WaShington Street between
Gilbert and Van Buren for a Bike Safety
Program on 5/16, approved,
Applications for Cny Plaza Use Permns:
Catherine Rymph, Committee to Organize
Graduate Students, for permissions to set up
a table to collect signatures on a petnlon on
517, approved,
The Mayor declared the motion carried,
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally
changing the use regulaUons from RS'5 to
OPDH.5 and approving an OPDH plan for 55,14
acre tract 01 land located west 01 ScoU Blvd, and
north 01 Iowa Interstate Railway,
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the
use regulations of 15.1 acre tract, known as
Pepperwood XII, from ID.RM to RM.12 for 6.8
acres and to RS.5 for 8.3 acres. Mace
Braverman, Southgate Development Company,
asked that the "em be referred back to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for a
recommendation based on the layout and zoning
and w"h the caveat " cannot proceed wilhout
sanitary sewer service to the area.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the
use regulations of 15.1 acres tract, known as
Pepperwood XII, from ID.RM to RM-12 for 6.8
acres and to RS.5 for 8.3 acres, be referred back
to P&Z Comm. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. '
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93.100,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 86.101 TO
CLARIFY THAT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO
ROHRET ROAD WEST OF FREEWAY 218 MAY
BE APPROPRIATE BEFORE 1998,
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by condltlonaliy
changing the use regulations of 71.05 acre tract,
located north of Rohret Rd., between Hunters
Run and Southwest Estates Subdivisions, from
ID.RS, to RS.5.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditlonaliy
changing the use regulations of 71.05 acre tract,
located north 01 Rohret Rd., between Hunters
Run and Southwest Estales subdivisions, from
ID.RS to RS.5, be given IIrst vote for
conslderallon. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution
approving the voluntary annexalion of an
approximate 6,92 acre tract 01 land located south
01 Scoll Park and north of Falrvlew Go~ Course.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.101,
APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
OF AN APPROXIMATE 6.92 ACRE TRACT OF
LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF SCOTT PARK
AND NORTH OF FAIRVIEW GOLF COURSE,
JDHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by condltlonaliy
changing the use regulations of an approximate
6.92 acre tract located south of Scoll Park and
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north of Falrvlew Goff Course from County RS to
ID.RS.
Moved and seconded that the 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 Falrview Go~ Course from County RS to
ID.RS, be given first vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried,
A public hearing was held on ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by adopting
Section 36-82(d) to permn, on a case-by-case
basis, construction of a slngle.family dwelling on
a lot of record which falls to meet the
requirements of the zone for lot area.
Moved and seconded thai the ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by adopting
Section 36.82(d) to permn, on a casG.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, be given
first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the
use regulations of an approximate 13.98 acre
tract of land located soulhwest of Teg Drive and
east of the westem section of Aber Ave. from
RS.5 to P (Kiwanis Park), be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded thai the rule requiring
ordinances to be co~sldered and voted on for
final passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which n Is to be finally passed be
suspended, the second consideration and vote
be waived, and thai ORD. 93.3571, 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, be voted on for final passage al
this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.102,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
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SOUTHWEST ESTATES, PART FIVE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93-103,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF HUNTERS
RUN, PART 9, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93-104,
CERTIFYING TO THE TREASURER OF STATE
THE ACTUAL POPULATION OF ANNEXED
TERRITORY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH
OF IOWA HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST OF THE
IOWA CITY AIRPORT.
Kelly Sather, 702 E. Washington, appeared
regarding erosion In College Green Park.
Mlchaelanne Wldness, 629 Melrose Ave.,
updated Council on correspondence wllh lOOT,
clly officials, State Historical Society, Federal
Highway Adm., and State Representatives
regarding Input on the environmental Impact
statement for the Melrose Avenue project.
The Mayor noted the previously announced
vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - one
vacancy for a representative 01 the Woodlawn
district for an unexpired term ending 3/29/94, this
appointment will be made at the 5/25 meeting of
the Clly Council; Bd. of Appeals - one vacancy
for an unexpired term ending 12/31/93, this
appointment will be made at the 6/8 meeting of
the Clly Council.
Moved and seconded to appoint Jim Pugh,
2263 Riverside Dr., to the Riverfront & Natural
Areas Comm. for an unexpired term ending
12/1/94; re-appolnt Anne Hargrave, 504 Stuart
Cf. and appoint K. Jesse Singerman, 1176 Hotz
Ave., to the Bd. of Library Trustees for six-year
terms ending 7/1/99; appoint John Pellon, 704
Arbor Drive, to the P&R Comm. for an unexpired
term ending 1/1/96; appoint Jane Hagedorn,
1208 Arthur, to the Bd, of Appeals as a licensed
plumber for a live-year term ending 12/31/97; and
to accept the recommendation of the Project
Green Steering Comm. to appoint Bruce Haupert
as a trustee 01 the Green fund for a term ending
3/1/96. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93-105,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY94
RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION
OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.106,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO 92.256 AND
SUPPORTING A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
FOR THE AMENDED CITIZEN BUILDING
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93-107,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA AND EASTERN IOWA LIGHT AND
POWER COOPERATIVE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93-108,
ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATlONI
COMPENSATION PLANS FOR CONFIDENTIAU
ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR FY94.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93-109,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Moved and seconded to consider an
appointment to fill the District C Council Seat
created by the resignation of Randy Larson, April
14, 1993, The Mayor declared the motion
defeated.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Chapter 32.1, enmJed "Taxation and
Revenues' of the Code of Ordinances of the Clly
of Iowa City, Iowa by amending Section 32.1-65
to revise certain fees for the reservation, rental,
and use of Parks and Recreation facilllles
equipment, be given first vote for consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Chapter 32.1, enmJed "Taxation and
Revenues' of the Code of Ordinances of the Clly
of Iowa Clly, Iowa, by amending Section 32.1-70
to revise fees for transit vehicle charter service,
be given second vole for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 93-3572,
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. Saverlo 'Chuck' Sirna,
Iowa Division of Labor, present for discussion of
Incorporating a contractor registry Into the
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Building Code. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Patrick Hughes. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 93.3573,
AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE IV, "THE
MECHANICAL CODE,' BY ADOPTING THE
1991 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS THERETO.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 93-3574,
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.
Moved and seconded 10 adopt ORD. 93.357K ~vJ 5/~5/f3
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
THERETO.
Moved and seconded to adjoum 10:20 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
For a more detailed & complete description of
Council Actlvllles & Disbursements, see Office of
City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/DARREL G. COURTNEY, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Submitted for publication 5/19/93.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 11,1993
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Iowa City City Council, regular mlg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney
presiding. Council members present: Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick.
Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Moen, Meisel, Winkelhake. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tapes 93-45, Side 1, 93-49, Both Sides; and 93.50, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed 1993 as SENIOR CENTER YEAR, Mary Geasland, Sr. Center
Commissioner, accepted; May 16.22, 1993 as PUBLIC WORKS WEEK.
Moved by Ambnsco, 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 Special Council meetings of 4/20,4/26,
and 5/3, and the regular meeting of 4/27/93, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Sr. Center Comm.. 3/15/93; Human Rights
Comm. . 4/26/93; Bd. of Library Trustees. 4/29/93; Design Review Comm. . 3/15/93;
Housing Comm. . 3/9/93, 3/12/93.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Charlie's East, Ltd.
dba Carol J's, 1578 1st Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Pershell
Corporation dba Colonial Bowling Lanes, 2253 Old Hwy.218 S. Approving a Class
C Liquor License for J.S. Mummey, Inc. dba ,Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W.
Benton St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Fitzpatrlcks Alehouse, Inc., dba
Fitzpatrick's, 525 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Walgreen Co.
dba Walgreen, 1646 Sycamore. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for John's
Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market. Approving a Class E Beer
Permit for Krause Gentie Corp., dba Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Dr.
Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Chili & Grill, Inc., dba Chili & Grill, 206 N.
Linn St. Approving a refund for an unused portion of a Special Class C Liquor
License for Roy L. Van Blarlcome dba Roy's, 1540 S. 1 st Ave.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 93.96, Bk. 109, p. 96, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON May 21,1993, AMENDING THE FY93 OPERATING BUDGET.
Motions: Approving disbursements In the amount of $7,034,478.40 for the period
of 3/1 through 3/31/93, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 109: RES. 93-97, p. 97, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT KC.9033E. PROJECT NO.
IA05.E022.903. RES. 93.98, p. 98, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY
NOTE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 913 NORTH GILBERT STREET. RES. 93.99, p.
99, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF A PROMISSORY NOTE AND MORTGAGE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 125 SHRADER ROAD.
Correspondence: Judy Hartig regarding parking regulations In Capitol Street
ramp. Linda Murray regarding allocation of CDBG funds. League of Women Voters
regarding their State Convention which was held In the Council Chambers. Mary
Lewis, Grant Wood Nolghborhood Association regarding pedestrian crossing of
Hwy. 6. Traffic Engr. regarding parking prohibition on Stevens Drive west of Gilbert
St.
Application for Use of Streets and PubliC Grounds: Opal Kennard for permission
to offer poppies for donations on Iowa City sidewalks on 5/21.22193, approved..Carousel
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Motors to park vehicles on frontage road adjacent to their place of business 5/13.28/93,
approved. Del Holland to use park area on northwest corner of College Green Park to
offer refreshments to participants of the Anything But Drive Day 5/6/93, approved. James
Steffen to have Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on 5/22/93, approved.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to have the Great Strides Walk on 5/16/93, approved, Iowa
City Police Dept. In behalf of Optimists Club of Iowa City to close Washington Street
between Gilbert and Van Buren for a Bike Safety Program on 5/16/93, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Catherine Rymph, Committee to Organize
Graduate Students, for permissions to set up a table to collect signatures on a petition on
5/7/93, approved.
Council member Horowitz noted the letter from CCN member Unda Murray regarding Council
recommendations received from the Committee, and stated her feeling that boards and
commissions are advisory groups to the elected Council with CounCil then voting their conscience.
Kubby said her understanding of the letter dealt with the change of Council direction from
Monday's work session to Tuesday formal meeting. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all
Council members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public
hearing as set.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by
conditionally changing the use regulations from RS.5 to OPDH.5 and approving an OPDH plan
for 55.14 acre tract of land located west of Scott Blvd. and north of Iowa Interstate Railway
(Village Green, Parts 3.8). Kubby registered concerns regarding maintenance responsibilities and
promoting more greenbelts within subdivisions. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing
the use regulations of 15.1 acre tract, known as Pepperwood XII, from ID-RM to RM.12 for 6.8
acres and to RS.5 for 8.3 acres. Mace Braverman, Southgate Development Company, asked that
the item be referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation based
on the layout and zoning and with the caveat It cannot proceed without sanitary sewer service
to the area.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by changing the use regulations of 15.1 acres tract, known as Pepperwood XII, from
ID.RM to RM.12 for 6.8 acres and to RS-5 for 8.3 acres, be referred back to P&Z Comm. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Council members present.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93-100, Bk. 109, p. 100,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 86.101 TO CLARIFY THAT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO
ROHRET ROAD WEST OF FREEWAY 218 MAY BE APPROPRIATE BEFORE 1998. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A publiC hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by
conditionally changing the use regulations of 71.05 acre tract, located north of Rohret Rd.,
between Hunters Run and Southwest Estates Subdivisions, from ID.RS, to RS.5 (Kennedy.
Hilgenberg). No one appeared.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, thaI the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations of 71.05 acre tract, located north of
Rohret Rd., between Hunters Run and Southwest Estates subdivisions, from ID-RS to RS-5
(Kennedy.Hllgenberg), be given first vote for consideration. Kubby and Horowitz stated their
concerns regarding the decision to locate a school In the area. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the voluntary annexation of an
approximate S.92 acre tract of land located south of Scott Park and north of Falrvlew Golf Course
(Mitchell-Phipps). No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.101, Bk. 109, p. 101,
APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF AN APPROXIMATE S.92 ACRE TRACT OF
LAND lOCATED SOUTH OF SCOTT PARK AND NORTH OF FAIRVIEW GOLF COURSE,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, (Mltchell.Phlpps). Kubby stated the City should not annex anymore
land until the present level of services could be maintained to already existing properties. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
McDonald, Novick, Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz. Nays: Kubby.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by
conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate S.92 acre tract located south of
Scott Park and north of Falrvlew Golf Course from County RS to ID-RS (Mitchell-Phipps). No one
appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by McDonald, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by conditionally Changing the use regulations of an approximate S,92 acre tract located
south of Scott Park and north of Fairview Golf Course from County RS to ID-RS (Mitchell-Phipps),
be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, SID, all CounCil members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
A public hearing was held on ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by adopting
Section 3S-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. Council commended
staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission for this recommendation. No one appeared.
Moved by Horowitz, se~onded by Novick, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by adopting Section 3S-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, be given first vole for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, SID, all Council
members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, that the 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 weslern section of Aber Ave. from RS-5 to P (Kiwanis
Park), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council
members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrlsco, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which
It Is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 93-3571, Bk. 35, p. 14, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONAllY
CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 5.59 ACRE TRACT lOCATED
NORTH OF AMERICAN LEGION ROAD ATTHE NORTH TERMINUS OF OWL SONG LANE SE,
FROM COUNTY RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL, TO RS.5, lOW DENSITY SINGlE.FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (Windsor Ridge II), be voted on for final passage at this time. Sr. Planner Moen
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all CounCil members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrlsco, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, SID, all Council
members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93.102, Bk. 109. p. 102,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHWEST ESTATES, PART FIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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Sr. Planner Moen present for discussion. Individual Council members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote; Ayes:
McDonald, Novick, Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz. Nays; Kubby.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93.103, Bk. 109, p. 103,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF HUNTERS RUN, PART 9, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The City Atty.
stated the resolution ref/ected the same Changes as the previous agenda Item. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the fOllowing division of roll call vote; Ayes: McDonald,
Novick, Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz. Nays; Kubby.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93-104, Bk. 109, p. 104,
CERTIFYING TO THE TREASURER OF STATE THE ACTUAL POPULATION OF ANNEXED
TERRITORY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF IOWA HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST OF THE
IOWA CITY AIRPORT (Dane/Menards). Affirmative rollcall vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council
members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Kelly Sather, 702 E. Washington, appeared regarding erosion In College Green Park.
Council member Kubby stated she had received a number of calls regarding the problem and
reported the contracted company will finish the work, weather permitting. Mlchaelanne Wldness,
629 Melrose Ave., updated Council on correspondence with IDOT, city officials, State Historical
Society, Federal Highway Adm., and State Representatives regarding input on the environmental
impact statement for the Melrose Avenue project. Council encouraged Ms. Widness to keep In
contact with any Council member as well as JCCOG staff
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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 5/25193 meeting of the City Council; Bd. of Appeals _ one
vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/93, this appointment will be made at the 6/8193
meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to appoint Jim Pugh, 2263 Riverside Dr., to the
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. for an unexpired term ending 12/1194; re-appolnt Anne
Hargrave, 504 Stuart Ct. and appoint K. Jesse Singerman, 1176 Hotz Ave., to the Bd. of Library
Trustees for six-year terms ending 7/1/99; appoint John Pelton, 704 Arbor Drive, to the P&R
Comm. for an unexpired term ending 1/1/96; appoint Jane Hagedorn, 1208 Arthur, to the Bd. of
Appeals as a licensed plumber for a five-year term ending 12/31/97; and to accept the
recommendation of the Project Green Steering Comm. to appoint Bruce Haupert as a trustee of
the Green fund for a term ending 3/1/96. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, all Council members present.
Council member Kubby requested Council concurrence to contact lOOT regarding keeping
the speed limit lower until after lakeside Drive. Staff will prepare a report. Kubby also requested
the sidewalk width from Fair Meadows to Gilbert allow for bike and pedestrian movement. The
City Mgr. stated Council would be kept apprised of the width. In response to Novick, the City
Mgr. stated the Traffic Engr. has begun work on the crossing lights In the area. Novick stated
Agape Cafe has opened In Old Brick and serves breakfast to the needy and the homeless
Wednesday of each week. She noted that the Cafe Is In need of donations of food, time, and
money. Interested Individuals can call 351-2211. A dinner Is also planned for 6/12. Ambrlsco
reported on a number of Iowa communities recruiting economic development In their area, and
commented on the CEBA grant applied for MlllardJlPM. Horowitz reminded citizens of the Historic
Preservalion Awards scheduled 5/12 In the Johnson County Courthouse; a meeling scheduled
5/12 In the Longfellow School Gym regarding the neighborhood planning process; and an Initial
meeling of the Lucas Farms Neighborhood Assoclalion at Mark Twain School on 5/18. Courtney
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noted the absence of 30 mph speed limit sign on Rochester, between Scott Blvd.(posted al35
mph) and Reglna(posted at 20 mph). Staff will follow up. Novick requested an update on the
flashing yellow light for schools zones discussed at the 4/27 meeting. The City Mgr: stated staff
was gathering cost estimates and would report back. In response to Courtney, the City Clerk
reported that 9 sets of candidate papers had been picked up and two candidates had filed for the
District C seat. Courtney noted letters to the editor regarding the special election and stated his
belief that the cost of a special election was not a good expenditure of City funds considering the
upcoming November election.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.105, Bk. 109, p. 105,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY94
RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all
Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93.106, Bk. 109, p. 106,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO 92.256 AND SUPPORTING A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
FOR THE AMENDED CITIZEN BUiLDING PROJECT. Developer Bob Burns present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93.107, Bk. 109, p. 107,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA AND EASTERN IOWA LIGHT AND POWER COOPERATIVE. Individual Council
members expressed their concerns. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. '
Moved by McDonald, to adopt a resolution directing Traffic Engr. to erect a sign so as to
prohibit rfght turns on red for southbound traffic on Mormon Trek Blvd. at lis Intersection with
Melrose Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93.108, Bk. 109, p. 108,
ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR CONFIDENTIAU
ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR FY94. The City Mgr.
updated Council on the procedure utilized for the classification study. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93.109, Bk. 109, p. 109,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, adding one full.time
pOlice officer. Police Chief Winkelhake present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to consider an appointment to fill the District
C Council Seat created by the resignation of Randy Larson, April 14, 1993. The Mayor declared
the motion defeated, 0/6, all Council members present.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrlsco, that the ordinance amending Chapter 32.1,
entitied "Taxation and Revenues' of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa by
amending Section 32.1.65 to revise certain fees for the reservation, rental, and use of Parks and
Recreation facilities equipment, be given first vote for consideration. Kubby stated she would be rK
abstaining as she utlllzEfthe pottery studio and the fees are contained In the ordinance. Courtney II
stated he would be voting against the ordinance because of the double Increase In one fee, The
Mayor declared the moUon carried, 4/1/1, with the fOllowing division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick,
Ambrlsco, Horowitz, McDonald. Nays: Courtney. Abstaining: Kubby.
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Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, thai 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 second vote
for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 93.3572, Bk. 35, p. 15,
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 BYTHE 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. Saverlo 'Chuck' Sima, Iowa Division of Labor, present for discussion of Incorporating a
contractor registry Into the BUilding Code. After discussion, Council agreed to proceed with the
final reading on the Code as presented and refer the registry back to the City Atty. and staff for
review. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Ambrisco, to accept
correspondence from Patrick Hughes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
all Council members present.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt ORD. 93.3573, Bk, 35, p. 16,
AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE IV, "THE MECHANICAL CODE,' BY ADOPTING THE 1991
EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by McDonald, to adopt ORD. 93.3574, Bk. 35, p. 17,
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. Affirmative roll call vote
. unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. "
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 93.357,Zf Bk. 35, p, 18, d/k/13
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 THERETO. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adjourn 10:20 p,m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Council members present.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
May 21,1993
Iowa City City Council, special mtg., 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney
presiding, Council members present: Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz, KUbby, McDonald, Novick.
Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Trueblood, Fosse,
Schmadeke, Winkelhake, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93-50, Side 2.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, 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 5/11/93, as published,
subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk,
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Sr. Center Comm, - 4/12/93; P&R Comm, _
4/14/93; Bd. of Adjustment. 4/14/93; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 4/21/93; CCN
Comm. - 4/8/93, 4/19/93; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 3/31193, 4/7/93.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe,
Inc" dba Linn Street Cafe, 121 N. Unn St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for
J.S. Mummey, Inc., dba Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Approving an
Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's Alehouse, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's Alehouse,
525 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Tennis & Fitness
Center, dba Iowa City Tennis & Fitness Center, 2400 N. Dodge St. Approving a
Class A Liquor Ucense for VFW Post 3949 dba VFW Post 3949, 609 Highway 6
East.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $6,647,856.72 for the period
of 4/1 through 4/30/93, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 93-110, Bk. 109, p. 110, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER
58 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Hilda Howell regarding right turn on red prohibition at
Washington and Linn St.
Application for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Weldon Decker on behalf of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for the First Annual Mormon Trek Commemo-
rative Fun Run on 6/12/93, approved, Patricia Van Eck on behalf of the Iowa City
Memorial Day Association for a Memorial Day Observance on 5/31/93, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Chris Remple, Socialist Workers
Campaign, for permission to set up a table to distribute literature on 5/12/93, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on amending the current FY93 bUdget. Finance Director Yuculs
stated the resolution handbook should reflect the publication of notice as May 14th, No one
appeared.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93-111, Bk, 109, p. 111,
AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1993.
Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all
Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-112, Bk. 109, p. 112,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
SHIVE-HATTERY ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS, INC" TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING
ROOFS ATTHE ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER. Parks and Recreation
Director Trueblood present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council
members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Kubby, to adopt the resolution awarding contract and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for the construction of the
FY1993 Storm & Sanitary Sewer Repair project. The Mayor noted the memo received from the
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City Engr. requesting the contract not be awarded and declared the resolution defeated, 0/6, all
Council members present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93-113, Bk. 109, p, 113,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE BURLINGTON STREET/GILBERT
STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, all Councll members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES, 93-114, Bk. 109, p. 114,
TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET 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. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all
Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93-115, Bk. 109, p. 115,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TILE SYSTEM EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND CB DEVELOPMENT, LTD. (for Whispering Meadows Part One). City
Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members
presenf. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93-116, Bk. 109, p. 116,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE REMOVAL, LOWERING, AND
RECONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN KIRKWOOD AT-GRADE RAILROAD CROSSINGS IN IOWA
CITY, IOWA. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
all Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-117, Bk, 109, p. 117, FOR
THE CONSTRUCTIONS OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA (Malden Lane Paving and Sanitary Sewer Assessment Project). Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which
It Is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 93-3576, Bk. 35, p. 19, AMENDING CHAPTER 32,1, ENTITLED 'TAXATION AND
REVENUES' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 32.1-65 TO REVISE CERTAIN FEES FOR THE RESERVATION,
RENTAL, AND USE OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES EQUIPMENT, be voted on for
final passage at this time. Affirmative rOil call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrlsco, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/1/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Novick, Ambrlsco, Horowitz. Nays:
Courtney. Abstain: Kubby,
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93-118, Bk, 109, p. 118,
AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION
FOR A HISTORIC RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (HRDP) GRANT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PREPARING A CONSERVATION DISTRICT ORDINANCE. Kubby thanked the
Historic Preservation Commission for their efforts, Horowitz stated volunteers are stili needed for
helping at the storage bUilding, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Courtney reported on a number of phone calls both he and the City Manager had
received regarding the train crossing near the old train depot. He stated that trains have been
blocking the Intersection for more than 2 hours at a time and a loud bell would ring for the same
duration. The City Attorney reported she and the City Engr. were Investigating different tones for
the bell, and stated POlice would cite trains blocking Intersections over 10 minutes. Staff will
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research the matter and report back. Courtney noted the letter received from University Heights
Council member Yarbrough requesting a Joint meeting for discussion regarding Melrose Avenue,
and asked members to check their schedules against the dates presented In the letter.
Discussion of the dates would occur at the Council work session the following week. The City
Attomey reported that a draft memo had been prepared regarding questions that have arisen
concemlng political signs In yards. Novick stated the League of Women Voters would be
sponsoring a candidates forum In Council Chambers, June 2.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn 8:45 a,m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Council mem r pre
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