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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 6, 1993
Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney
presiding. Council members present: Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick.
Council members absent: none. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Fosse,
Franklin, Bormann, Trueblood, Schoon. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93-62 & 93-63,
both sIdes.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, that the following Items and recommendations
In the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of 6/21/93 and 6/29/93,
and the regular meeting of 6/22/93, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. - 4/19/93, 6/22/93;
Riverfront & Natural Area Comm. - 3/17/93, 4/21/93, 5/19/93; Airport Comm. - 5/18/93; Sr.
Center Comm. - 5/17/93; P&Z Comm. - 6/17/93; Human Rights Comm, - 6/28/93.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Dome, Ltd. dba Soho's,
1210-12 Highland CI. Approving a Class C Liquor License for New Walt's Ltd. dba
Memories, 928 Malden Lane. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Sinclair Mkg. Co. dba
Sinclair Retail #14025, 2153 ACT Circle. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for American ,
&bo.. Drug Stores, 24'25 Muscatlne ~ Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Leegh ,
OSeo llruf Enterprises, Inc. dba L~~enos ::;ports Diner, 224 S. Clinton. RES. 93-168, Bk. 109, p. 168,
StD~ u,_:lCl:! ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. RES. 93-169, BK. 109, P. 169, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT.
."......... Approving a Class E Beer Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug Store
#448, 201 S. Clinton SI. Approving a permanent transfer for Pamela J. Sabin dba The
Kitchen, 215 E. Washington SI.
Motions: Accept Abstract of Votes for the special Iowa City Primary Election of
June 15, 1993.
Resolutions, Bk. 109: RES. 93-170, p. 170, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RELEASE CONCERNING STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT FOR MT. PROSPECT, PART V. RES. 93-171, p. 171, ADOPTING
SUPPLEMENT NUMBER 59 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Belly and AI Thomas regarding garbage rates. Sharon Jones,
regarding a problem encountered by rental tenants. Petition from nineteen Rundell Street
residents requesting the resurfacing of the 800 block of Rundell SI. Imogene Rohovit
regarding Highway 6 and the Iowa City Airport. Charles Mullen representing C.B.
development Ltd.. requesting an extension of time to submit a Final Plat for Whispering ,
Meadows Subd. Part 2. Project GREEN and Riverfront & Natural Area Comm. regarding
the Heritage Tree Program (Hlstorlo Urban Forests). Civil Service Comm. submltilng
certified list of applicants for: Emergency Communications Dispatcher/Police Dept.;'
Maintenance Worker IIlWastewater Treatment; Maintenance Worker I/P&R Depl.;
Community Service Officer/Police Depl.; Maintenance Worker I/Translt; Parking ,
Enforcement AllendanVParklng; Maintenance Worker II/P&R Depl.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Commlllee to Organize Graduate Students '
to set up a table on City Plaza 6/16/93 to solicit signatures on a petition, approved. Bruno
Plgoll to set up a table on City Plaza 6/28 & 7/2/93 to distribute Information and accept
contributions, approved. Bill Howell-Slnnard for Baha'Is of Iowa City to set up a table on
City Plaza 6/27-30/93 to distribute free lIlerature, approved.
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July 6, 1993
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Application for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: Iowa City Area Chamber of
Commerce to close Washington Street between Clinton & Linn Streets on 713/93 for the
PII Stop for the Great Am~lcan Road Race, approved.
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Novick referenced the letter from ~ones and asked that her comments regarding the renlal
housing ordinance be scheduled for further council discussion, and questioned the exclusion of
that block of Rundell Street in the City's asphalt project. City Engr. Fosse stated that the block
was researched and did not make the cut for Inclusion at this time, noting It may be better suited
10 concrete repair versus asphalt overlay. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council
members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for 7/20/93 on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow consideration of bed and breakfast homestays
and Inns as accessory uses In all residential zones, except the RFBH zone. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Council members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendment: the Neighborhood Open Space Plan. Members of the Neighborhood Open Space
Committee (Ann Bovb/erg, Dee Vanderhoef, Casey Cook, and John Watson), presented
Information on the plan. Asst. City Attorney Marsha Weg,Bormann and PCD Director Franklin
presenl for discussion. The following Individuals appeared supporting the plan: Larry Wilson,
Chairperson of the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission; Karen Jordan, Bluftwood
Neighborhood; Tom Scott, P&Z Chairperson. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Kubby, to accept
correspondence from: Jean Kendall, Edward & Julie Law, Margery Steiner, K.B. & Vanda
Chandran, Ravlndra Datta, Bill & Elizabeth Field, Eleanor & Merle Trummel, Dr. & Mrs. Thomas
Casale, Carl & Linda Bendorf, Ann & Drew Bossen, James & Katherine Gloer, Gina Lee, Pamela
& Mark Wilson, Duane & Linda Whitaker, Kathryn Tade, Bruce & Carolyn Miller, Lois Gannon,
Garry Hamdorf, Riverfront & Natural Area Comm. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, all Council members present..
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by adopting
Soctlon 36-16.1, the residential/Office (RIO) Zone and amending Section 36-58, Off-Street
Parklng requirements, and Section 36,62, Sign Regulations, to Include provisions for the RIO
Zone. The following Individuals appeared: Joan Hart, 300 block of E. Jefferson; Jan Dull, 320 E.
Jefferson; and Pat Eckhardt, 514 N. Linn.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing
the use regulations for properties located on the north side of Jefferson Street between Linn and'
Van Buren Streets and properties located on the south side of Jefferson Street between Gilbert
and Van Buren Streets from CB-2 to RIO. Comments from previous item were Incorporated as
part of this hearing. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to accept letter from residents of
E. Jefferson St.; correspondence from Norlhslde Neighborhood Assn.; and Marc Moen. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Council members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the alley located west of Gilbert Street
and north of Kirkwood Avenue between 210 and 230 Kirkwood Avenue (McDonald Chiropractor).
No one appeared. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to continue the public hearing to
7/20/93. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Council members present.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-172, Bk. 109, p. 172,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SECOND
AMENDED ANCILLARY AGREEMENT BETWEEN FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND THE
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CITY OF IOWA CITY, CONCERNING STORMWA TER MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR MT.
PROSPECT ADDITION, PARTS V-VIII. Horowitz noted appreciation to the developer for the
agreement and stated her desire to move ahead on the regional stormwater management
concept. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopl RES. 93-173, Bk. 109, p. 173, 13.51
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MT. PROSPECT ADDITION, PART VI, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Ambrlsco, to defer until 7/20/93 a resolution approving the /35 a.
f1~ai pial of South Polnte Addition. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all
Council members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Ambrlsco, to accept the P&Z Comm. recommendation that / ;~.') 3
the Council forward a comment to Ihe Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending that
CZ-9320 (Hwy.l), be denied, but If It Is approved by the County, It be approved with conditions.
Ann Ench, applicant, presented Information regarding the nature emporium planned for Ihe
property. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. After discussion, the Mayor declared the
motion defeated, 0/6, all Council members present. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald,
that the P&Z Comm. recommendation regarding CZ-9320 be forwarded to the County removing
the denial language and listing the conditions if approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/0, all Council members present.
Nancy Seiberling, Project GREEN Steering Commltiee, requesting Council consideration /3.'j' ~
of matching amounts earned by neighborhood groups for grant monies for historic urban forests
within Iowa City (see consent calendar Item 2f(6) for additional Information). Council directed the
City Manager to work with Project GREEN on the grant.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Bd. of AdJustment- one vacancy 1355
for an unexpired term ending 1/1/98; Design Revlew'Comm. - three vacancies for 3-yr terms 13:1v.
ending 7/1/96 and one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/95. These appointments will be
made al the 7/20/93 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, 10 appoint Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton St., 10 J357
the Bd. of Appeals 10 fill an unexpired term ending 12/31/93; re-appolnt Mayor Courtney as the J 3 Sf{
Council representative to the Convention and Visitor's Bureau; and appoint Council members IH?
Horowitz and Kubby to a Joint Iowa City/University Heights committee on the Neuzil tract. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Council members present.
Council member Kubby reminded citizens to pick up grass clippings that get Into the street 1.1 ~ 0
before they wash Into storm sewers and plug them; she also thanked City Engr. Fosse for all his 1 3 (" /
extra work during the flooding, and stated sand bags are available at the Public Works Building
al1200 South RlviJrslde Drive; and acknowledged City Purchasing Agent Cathy Elsenhofer In her /3 ~ :l..
efforts saving the city $13,000 on a maintenance contract for radio equipment. Horowitz J 3~ 3
expressed distress over newspaper articles regarding SEATS and urged citizens with questions
to call Council members; and reported on her ribbon winning entry In the Coralville 4th of July 131, t/
parade. The Mayor acknowledged the work of the Chamber of Commerce when the Great I.?/. Ii
American Race went thru the downtown area on 7/3; Mark Ginsberg on the Iowa City Jazz 1 ?I.t.
Festival held 7/4; and Jerry Watts for his distribution of over 2000 American flags on the east end 1?1. 7
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of Iowa City. Mayor Courtney noted the residents of Taft Speedway and Normandy DrIve were /% 8
hurting with the rising flood waters and acknowledged the efforts of the Corps of Engineers. I ~ I 0
In response to the Mayor, City Manager Atkins reported the two major problem areas.Jl.h
appear to be Normandy and Taft Speedway, with Showers Addition experiencing difficulty. He 11'70
stated major emr!0yers had been contacted regarding staggering employee hours 10 aid traffic
flow problem~ with streets being closed. Additional city concerns are the city's water plant and 137/
the Pl\r!; Avenue Bridge. Kubby reminded citizens evacuated from their homes of shelter available 137')..
at Southeast Junior High. The Mayor applauded the work of the Public Works Departmenl for the /3'73
sand and sand bags made available.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cosl 137't i
for construction of the 1993 Asphalt Resurfacing project. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-174, Bk. 109, p. 174, / ?,'7'i
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTiMATE OF COST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1993 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH aiD, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS al
10:30 A.M. July 27, 1993. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/0, Kubby absent from
room.
A publlo hearing was held on an ordinance amending Section 10-35 of the Code of 13 7 ~
Ordinances of Iowa City, amending the boundaries of the voting precincts In Iowa City to Include
properties annexed since 1991. No one appeared.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending Section 10,35~ j 77
of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, amending the boundaries of the voting precincts In Iowa
City to Include properties annexed since 1991, be given first vote for consideration. Economic
Development Planner Schoon present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, all Council members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 18, entitled "Human Rights,' J 3 7 ~
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to expand the exemption from the
ordinance for the rental, lease, or sale of housing by non-profit corporations. John Watson,
representing Habll for Humanity, explained the organization and the need for the ordinance
revision.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrlsco, to accept the recommendation of the Design
Review Comm. that the City Council approve the Old Capitol Mall exterior slgnage and canopy
proposal. Economic Development Planner Schoon and Delrde Castle, Old CapitOl Mall
representative, present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, all Council
members present.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES, 93-175, Bk. 109, p. 175,.J380
EXTENDING THE DEADLINE BY WHICH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. MUST RESPOND TO
THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROVIDING CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE TO THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, 10 adopt RES. 93-176, Bk. 109, p. 176" } ~ '6/
APPROVING 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF
CORALVILLE TO JOiNTLY BID ON ASPHALTIC CONCRETE STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-177, Bk. 109, p. 177,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HEITMAN
PROPERTIES OF IOWA LTD. FOR PORTIONS OF CAPITOL STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA
(Old Capitol Mall). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-178, Bk. 109, p. 178,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT, addition of one full-time civil engineer. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, thai the ordinance amending Chapter 32.1
'Taxation and Revenues' of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa by amending
Section 32.1-55 therein to revise Solid Waste Landfill use fees, 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 Ambrlsco, to adjourn 10:50 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Council members present.
Darrel G. Courtney, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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DATE: July 2, 1993
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Memorandum from Council Member Kubby regarding special meetings for _/385
licenses/permits.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Voice Mail
b. Radi 0 Ma intenance Contracts (3R7
Copy of letter from City Manager to Martin Jones regarding animal S
control agreement with University Heights.
Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services ~
regarding receipt of a grant.
Memorandum from the Community Development Coordinator regarding HOME
Funding Award.
Memorandum from the Executive Director of JCCOG regarding FY94 SEATS
contracts for Coralville and Iowa City.
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding transit shuttle service.
Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding Fair Meadows Walk signal.
Memorandum from the City Clerk regardin9 Council work session of
June 21, 1993.
Agendas for the June 29 informal and July 1, 1993, formal meetings of
the Johnson County 80ard of Supervisors.
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Memoranda from the City Attorney:
a. Annual report on Litigation Year (June 1992.June 1993)
b. Report from Environmental Law Seminar
Agenda for the 7/6 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
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Memo from Asst. Transporation Planner & On-80ard Survey of Iowa City Transit.
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