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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/6193
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Iowa City City Council, regular mtg" 7:30
p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney
presiding. Council members present: Ambrtsco,
Courtney, Horownz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick.
Council members absent: none.
Moved and seconded thai the following
nems 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 and 6129, and
the regular meeting of 6122, as published,
subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Design Review Comm. . 4/19, 6122:
Rlvertront & Natural Area ,Comm. . 3/17,
4/21,5/19: Airport Comm. - 5/18: Sr. Center
Comm. . 5/17: P&Z Comm. . 6/17; Human
Rights Ccimm. - 6/28.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License
for Soho's, 1210.12 Highland CI. Class C
Liquor License for Memories, 928 Malden
Lane. Class C Beer Permn for Sinclair Retail
#14025, 2153 ACT Circle. Class E Beer
Permit for 1\merlean Drug Slores, 2425
Muscatlne Ave. Outdoor Service Area for
Legends Sports Diner, 224 S, Clinton, RES.
93.168, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. RES,
93.169, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. Class
E Beer Permit for Osco Drug Store #448,
201 S. Clinton St. Permanenltransfer for
The Kitchen, 215 E, Washlnglon SI.
Motions: Accept Abstract of Votes for
the special Iowa City Primary Election of
June 15,1993,
Resolutions: RES. 93.1.70,
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, 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
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OHlclal Actions
July 6, 1993
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tenants. Pemlon from nineteen Rundell
Street residents requesting the resurfacing
of the 800 block of Rundell 51. Imogene
Rohovn regarding Highway 6 and the Iowa
City Airport. Charles Mullen representing
C.B. development Ltd" requesling an
extension of time to submll a Final Plat for
Whispering Meadows Subd, Part 2. Project
GREEN and Riverfront & Natural Area
Comm. regarding the Herllage Tree
Program (Historic Urban Forests). Civil
Service Comm, submitting certHled list of
applicants for: Emergency Communlcalions
Dispatcher/Police Dept.; Maintenance
Worker II/Wastewater Treatment;
Maintenance Worker I/P&R, Depl.;
Community Service Officer/Police Depl.;
Maintenance Worker I!Transll; Parking
Enforcement Attendant/Parking;
Maintenance Worker IVP&R Dept.
Appllcalions for City Plaza Use Permits:
Committee to Organize Graduate Students
to set up a table on City Plaza 6116 to solicit
. signatures on a pelition, approved. Bruno
Pigott to set up a table on Clly Plaza 6128 &
7/2 to distribute Informalion and accept
contributions, approved. Bill Howell.Slnnard
for Baha'Is of Iowa Clly to set up a table on
City Plaza 6127.30 to distribute free
lIIerature, approved.
Appllcalion for Use of Streets & Public
Grounds: Iowa Clly Area Chamber of
Commerce to close WaShington Street
between Clinton & Linn Streets on 7/3 for
the Pil Stop for the Greal American Road
Race, approved.
The Mayor declared the molion carried,
Moved and seconded to sel a public hearing
for 7/20 on an ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance to allow conslderalion of bed and
breakfast homestays and Inns as accessory uses
In all resldenlial zones, except the RFBH zone.
The Mayor declared the molion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolulion
approving a proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendment: the Neighborhood Open Space
Plan. Members olthe Neighborhood Open Space
Commlllee (Ann BovbJerg, Dee Vanderhoef,
Casey Cook, and John Watson), presented
Informalion on the plan. The following Individuals
appeared supporting the plan: Larry Wilson,
Chairperson of the Riverfront and Natural Areas
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Commission: Karen Jordan, Blulfwood
Neighborhood; Tom Scott, paz Chairperson.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from: Jean Kendall, Edward & Julie Law, MargeI}'
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, Kathl}'n Tade, Bruce & Carolyn Miller,
Lois Gannon, Garl}' Hamdorf, Riverfront &
Natural Area Comm. The Mayor declared the
motion carried,
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by ,adopting
Section 36-16.1, the resldentlaVOfflce (RIO) Zone
and amending Section 36-58, Off.Street Parking
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 Streel between Gilbert
and Van Buren Streets from CB.2 to RIO.
Comments from previous nem were Incorporated
as part of this hearing. Moved and seconded to
accept/elter from residents of E. Jefferson SI.;
correspondence from Northslde Neighborhood
Assn.; and Marc Moen. The Mayor declared the
motion carried,
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
vacating the alley located west of Gilbert Slreet
and north of Kirkwood Avenue between 210 and
230 Kirkwood Avenue. No one appeared. Moved
and seconded to continue the public hearing to
7/20. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.172,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CllY CLERK TO ATTEST A SECOND
AMENDED ANCILLARY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION, INC,
AND THE CllY OF IOWA CllY, CONCERNING
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS
FOR MT. PROSPECT ADDITION, PARTS V-VIII,
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.173,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MT.
PROSPECT ADDITION, PART VI, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Moved and seconded to defer until 7/20 a
resolullon approving the final plat of South Polnle
Addlllon. The Mayor declared the mollon carried. '
Moved and seconded to accept the Paz
Comm. recommendallon that the Council forward
a comment to the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors recommending that CZ.9320
(Hwy.1), be denied, but II Ills approved by the
County, II be approved wllh conditions. Ann
Ench, applicant, presented Informallon regarding
the nature emporium planned for the property.
After discussion, the Mayor declared the mollon
defeated. Moved and seconded that the Paz
Comm. recommendallon regarding CZ.9320 be
forwarded to the County removing the denial
language and listing the condlllons If approved.
The Mayor declared the mollon carried.
Nancy Selbarllng" ProJect GREEN Steering
Commlltee, requesllng Council consideration of
matching amounts earned by neighborhood
groups for grant monies for historic urban forests
within Iowa City.
The Mayor noted the previously announced
vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment. one vacancy for
an unexpired term ending 111/98; Design Review
Comm. . three vacancies for 3.yr terms ending
7/1/96 and one vacancy for an unexpired term
ending 711/95. These appointments will be made
althe 7/20 meellng of the Clly Council.
Moved and seconded to appoint Anna Buss,
525 W. Benton Sl., to the Bd. of Appeals to fill an
unexpired term ending 12131193; re.appolnt
Mayor Courtney as the Council representative to
the Convenllon and Visitor's Bureau; and appoint
Council members Horowitz and 'Kubby to a Joint
Iowa CllylUniverslty Heights commillee on the
Neuzil tract. The Mayor declared the mollon
carried.
A public hearing was held on plans,
speclllcallons, form of contract and esllmate of
cost for construcllon of the 1993 Asphalt
Resurfacing pro/ect.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.174,
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
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EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING
TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS,
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending Section 10-35 of the Code 01
OrdInances ot Iowa City, amendIng the
boundaries ollhe voting precincts In Iowa City to
Include properties annexed since 1991.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Section 10.35 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 vole for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending Chapter 18, enlitled 'Human Rights,'
of the Code of Ordinances 01 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 Walson,
representing Habit for Humanity, explained the
organization and the need for the ordinance
revision.
Moved and seconded to accept the
recommendation 01 the Design Review Comm.
that the Cny Council approve the Old Capitol Mall
exterior slgnage and canopy proposal, Delrde
Castle, Old Capitol Mall representative, present
for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion
carried,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93-175,
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.
Moved and seconded 10 adopt RES. 93-176,
APPROVING 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF
CORALVILLE TO JOINTLY BID ON ASPHALTIC
CONCRETE STREET IMPROVEMENTS,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93.177,
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.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.178,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Chapter32.1 '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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:50 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
1,\ ' ": s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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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, Horcwltz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick.
Council members absent: ncne. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Fosse,
Franklin, Bormann, Trueblood, Schoon. Ccuncll 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 Ct. 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
Drug Stores, 2425 Muscatine Av~ Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Leegh
mdba. osco~ ,.", "Enterprises, Inc. dba Legends Sports Diner, 224 S. Clinton. RES. 93-168, Bk. 109, p. 168,
'Vruj Store ",-,,3 ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. RES. 93-169, BK. 109, P. 169, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT.
0;0 Approving a Class E Beer Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug Store
7/J.9/93 #448, 201 S. Clinton SI. Approving a permanent transfer for Pamela J. Sabin dba The
Kitchen, 215 E. Washington St.
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: Betty 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 St. Imogene Rohovlt
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 (Historic Urban Forests). Civil Service Comm. submitting
certified list of applicants for: Emergency Communications Dispatcher/Police Dept.;
Maintenance Worker IIlWaslewater Treatment; Maintenance Worker I/P&R Dept.;
Community Service Olflcer/Pollce Dept.; Maintenance Worker I/Translt; Parking
Enforcement AttendanUParklng; Maintenance Worker IIIP&R Dept.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Committee to Organize Graduate Students
to set up a table on City Plaza 6/16/93 to solicit signatures on a petition, approved. Bruno
Pigott 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 literature, approved,
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Application for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: Iowa City Area Chamber of
Commerce to close WashIngton Street between Clinton & Unn Streets on 713/93 for the
Pit Stop for the Great Amwll;.an Road Race, approved.
Novick referenced the leller from Sl\lfleVJones 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 beller suited
to 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
Commlllee (Ann BovbJerg, Dee Vanderhoef, Casey, Cook, and John Watson), presented
Information on the plan. Asst. City Attorney Marsha Weg-Bormann and PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. The following Individuals appeared supporting the plan: Larry Wilson,
Chairperson of the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission; Karen Jordan, Blutfwood
Neighborhood; Tom Scott, paz 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 & Unda Bendorf, Ann & Drew Bossen, James & Katherine Gloer, Gina Lee, Pamela
& Mark Wilson, Duane & Unda 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
Section 36-16.1, the residential/Office (RIO) Zone and amending Section 36-58, Off-Street
Parking 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 Northslde 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
7120/93. 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 STORMWATER 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 adopt RES. 93-173, Bk. 109, p. 173,
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 untll7/20/93 a resolution approving the
final plat 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
the Council forward a comment to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending that
CZ-9320 (Hwy.1), be denied, but II It Is approved by the County, It be approved with conditions.
Ann Ench, applicant, presented Information regarding the nature emporium planned for the
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 Committee, requesting Council consideration
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
for an unexpired term ending 1/1/98; Design Review Comm. - three vacancies for 3.yr terms
ending 7/1/96 and one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/95. These appointments will be
made at the 7/20/93 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to appoint Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton St., to
the Bd. of Appeals to fill an unexpired term ending 12/31/93; re-appolnt Mayor Courtney as the
Council representative to the Convention and Visitor's Bureau; and appoint Council members
Horowitz and Kubby to a Joint Iowa CltylUnlverslty 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
before they wash Into storm sewers and plug them; she also thanked City Engr. Fosse for all his
extra work during the flooding, and stated sand bags are available at the Public Works BUilding
at 1200 South Riverside Drive; and acknowledged City Purchasing Agent Cathy Elsenhofer In her
efforts saving the city $13,000 on a maintenance contract for radio equipment. Horowitz
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
parade. The Mayor acknowledged the work of the Chamber of Commerce when the Great '
American Race went thru the downtown area on 7/3; Mark Ginsberg on the Iowa City Jazz
Festival held 7/4; and Jerry Watts for his distribution of over 2000 American flags on the east end
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of Iowa City. Mayor Courtney noted the residents of Taft Speedway and Normandy Drive were
hurting with the rising flood waters and acknowledged the efforts of the Corps of En9lneers.
In response to the Mayor, City Manager Atkins reported the two major problem areas
appear to be Normandy and Taft Speedway, with Showers Addition experiencing difficulty. He
stated major employers had been contacted regarding staggering employee hours to aid traffic
flow problems with streets being closed. Additional city concerns are the city's water plant and
the Park Avenue Bridge. Kubby reminded citizens evacuated from their homes of shelter available
at Southeast Junior High. The Mayor applauded the work of the Public Works Department for the
sand and sand bags made available.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost
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,
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 BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at
10:30 A.M. July 27, 1993. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/0, Kubby absent from
room.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Section 10-35 of the Code of
Ordinances of Iowa Clly, amending the boundaries of the voting precincts In Iowa City to Include
properties annexed since 1991. No one appeared.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, that the ordinance amending Section 10-35
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, alt Council members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 18, entilled "Human Rights,"
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 Habit 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 Castie, 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,
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 Counclt members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93-176, Bk. 109, p. 176,
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, that 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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JULY 20,1993
Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney
presiding. Council members present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, McDoneld,
Novick, Pigott. Council members absent: none. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry,
Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Yucuis, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93-67 & 93-
68, both sides.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and to delete items 2g(6HaHbHcl from the Consent Calendar and to consider as a
separate item, 2c(8).
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 7/6/93 as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Civil Service Comm. - 7/1/93; Bd. of
Library Trustees - 6/24/93; Riverfront & Natural Aree Comm. . 6116/93; Historic
Preservation Comm. - 6/9/93; Broadband Telecomm. - 6/16/93; Housing Comm. _
5111/93, 6/8/93.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for K.J. Enterprises Co. dba
Gas Co. Inn., 2300 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for James J.
Tucker dba Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn SI. Approving a Class C Liquor License for 6:20
Inc. dba 6:20 Club, 620 S. Madison S1. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee
Food Stores, Inc. dba Drugtown #2, 1221 N. Dodge SI. Approving a Class E Beer
Permit for Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Drugtown #2, 1221 N. Dodge SI. Approving
a Class C Liquor License for Maxies, Inc. dba Maxies, 1920 Keokuk. Approving an
Outdoor Service Area for Maxies, Inc. dba Maxies, 1920 Keokuk. RES. 93-184, Bk.
109, p. 184, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. RES. 93-185, Bk. 109, p. 185, ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 93-186, Bk. 109, p. lB6, REFUND DANCING PERMIT.
Setting public hearing: RES. 93-187, Bk. 109, p. 187, FIXING DATE of August
3, 1993, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Motions: Approving a letter cartifying population of areas recently annexed into
Iowa City.
Resolutions: RES. 93-188, Sk. 109, p. 188, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
PROMISSORY NOTE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT900 CLARK STREET,IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Correspondence: Letters regarding the Neighborhood Open Space Plan from
Cam & Kathy Campbell and Katy Carlson. Iowa City Community School District
regarding SEATS services to persons with disabilities. Mary Lewis, Pres. of Grant
Wood Neighborhood Association regarding crossing at Fairmeadows and Highway 6
intersection. Tom Slockett ragarding satellite early voting station at University
Hospitals. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified list of applicants for the position
of police officer. Mamoranda from the Traffic Engr. regarding: one.hour parking in the
400 block of East Collega St.
Applications for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: Craig Carney, Racquet
Master, for usa of public sidewalk for Sidewalk Sales on 7115-17/93, approvad.
Amarican Haart Association to have the "Haart Ride" on 7/10/93, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Intarnational Socialist
Organization to sat up a table on City Plaza on 7/10/93 to distribute information
and solicit signaturas on a patition, approved. Grace Trlfaro to have candlelight
vigil for homeless animals on City Plaza on 8/21/93, approved. Billy Howell-
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Sinnard to set up a table on City Plaze on 7/2/93, to distribute free literature,
approved. Molly Leahy to set up table on City Plaza on 7/19/93,8/17/93 &
8/23/93, to solicit signatures on a petition, approved. Sr. Center to set up a
table on City Pleza on 8/2-6/93, to offer raffle tickets for a quilt for a fund
raiser, epproved. Debra Conklin, Iowa City Ecumenical Peace Comm. to gather
at the peace pole on 8/8/93, approved.
Council member Horowitz and Mayor Courtney stated that items 2g(6)(e)(b)(c) were deleted
to allow a maeting between the School District (City High), the City Council sefety committee,
end the neighborhood regarding new parking prohibitions at City High. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declarad the motion carried and
rapaated the public haarings as set, and noted the public hearings set at Councils special
meeting on 7/19/93 relative to public housing. The Mayor statad items 2c(8), renewal of the
liquor license for The Field House, had been deleted for separate discussion and action. Kubby
raisad concerns regarding continued violations for underage drinking. Council agreed to
discuss the Item later in the meeting to allow the City Clark time to reviaw the establishmants
file and report back on the expiration date of the current Iicansa,(See separate discussion at
the end of the meeting.)
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the alley west of Gilbert Street end
north of Kirkwood Avenue between 210 & 230 Kirkwood Avenue (McDonald Chiropractic).
PCO Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to
continue the public hearing to 8/3/93. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council members present.
A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Kubby, to
accept correspondence from Clarence Haverkamp. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council members present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, thet the ordinance amending Zoning
Ordinance by adopting Section 36-16.1, the Residential/Office (R/O) Zone and amending
Section 36-58, Off-Street Parking requirements, end Section 36-62, Sign Regulations, to
include provisions for the R/O Zone, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance emending 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 R/O, be given first
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present.
The Meyor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 93-189, Bk. 109, p. 189,
AMENDING THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 8Y REPEALING THE NEIGHBORHOOD
OPEN SPACE SECTION OF THE PLAN AND INCORPORATING THE NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN
SPACE PLAN. PCD Director Franklin and Committee member John Watson prasent for
discussion. Council acknowladged tha work done by the committee in daveloping the plan,
and thanked them for their efforts. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
members present. The Mayor declered the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to defer to 8/3/93, e resolution epprovlng
the finel plet of South Polnte Addition. The Meyor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council members present.
Tom Carsner, 430 N. 7th Ave., questioned Council member Horowitz on her statement
regarding candidate qualifications. Hank Mlgual, Iowa City Yacht Club, requasted Council
approval of a fund ralsar (sarvlng baar) for tha Amarlcan Red Cross to banafit flood victims.
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Individual Council members expressed their views but the majority were not in favor of en
alcoholic fund raiser. Kevin Burt and Jon Fogerty eppeared supporting the request. Rene Peine,
Director of Public Access Television, updated Council on ectivities and distributed copies of
the 1993 Annual Report. Bill Gilpin, 301 Taft Spaedway, encouraged Council to move the
Dubuque Street reconstruction higher on their list of street priorities. City Engr. Fosse present
for discussion. Tom Muller, Senior Center Commissioner, briefed Council on summer activities,
and invited them to attend the Volunteer Apprecietion Dinner scheduled 10/1. Clara Oleson,
721 N. Van Buren, encoureged Council to presant a public policy of judging individuels on
thair individual merit and not on stereotypical characteristics of a group.
The Meyor announced the following vacancies: CCN Comm. . one vacancy for an
unexpired term ending 411/95. This appointment will be made at the 8/31/93 meeting of the
City Council.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Ambrisco, to appoint Patricie Eckhardt, 514 N. Linn
St., to the Bd. of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending 1/1/98; appoint William Nowysz,
1025 Rivar St., to the Design Review Comm. for three-year term ending 711/96 and appoint
Gary Nagle, 18 Warwick Circle, for an unexpired term ending 7/1/95. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council membars prasent.
Council membar Horowitz invited citizens to attend the picnic sponsored by the
Alliance for the Mentally III, 7/21, at College Green Park; noted that FEMA representatives
would be at West High School thru 7/21 to answer questions regarding flood disaster
assistance; and announced that Johnson County was a recipient of the 1993 National
Association of Countias Award in public health for the Healthy Paople 2000 Project. Ambrisco
asked the City Atty. to research whether the City has an ordinance, or should consider one,
imposing severe penalties on individuals using tha Iowa River for recreational purposes during
the flooding; and welcomed new council membar Bruno Pigott. Novick asked the City Atty.
to explore an ordinanca requiring individuals to buy flood insurance bafore purchasing a house
along the river; and reported on the cooperation between the neighbors and the National
Guard. Pigott thanked individuals who worked on his campaign and voted for him; and stated
his belief that the bast way to handle disagreements is thru dabata and not physical
dastruction or malicious behavior. Kubby welcomed new Councilor Pigott; and thanked the
Mayor, City Manager, City Engr., refuse crews, and other city employees for the extra tlma
spant during the flooding. Novick reminded citizens of the joint P&Z City and County Planning
Commission meating on tha Fringe Araa Agreement scheduled 7/22 in Council Chambers. The
Mayor cautioned citizens of scams being conducted regarding the clean-up process, noting
that forms to get disaster money do not cost anything; echoed Council member Horowitz
earlier comments regarding FEMA representetives at West High thru 7/21 , and stated requests
thru Senator Harkin's office to extend the time had bean unsuccessful; repeated a requast (at
the 7/19 work session) from residents along Normandy Driva for some sort of mosquito
control; and thanked all the volunteers for their sandbagging efforts and acknowledgad
American College Testing (ACT) and First National Benk amployees for their involvemant.
Tha City Manager reported on the flooding within the City; damagas already incurrad;
end City efforts to kaep the public informed. He also reportad on conversation with the
Johnson County Haalth Department regarding the mosquito problem In the Normandy Drive
aree.lndivldual Council members expressed their concerns regarding options presentad. After
discussion, tha majority of Council were not interestad in insect control at this time. The
Mayor stated other options would be researched.
The City Atty. (noted the work of city employees during the flooding end) stated she
wes proud to ba associated with city employeas.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt a resolution awarding contract and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clark to attest a contract for the construction of
tha 1993 Sanitary and Storm Sawer Project, to Maxwall Construction for $824,820.50. City
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Engr. Fosse present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 0/7, ell Council
members present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-190, Bk. 109, p. 190,
PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS INTHE CITY
OF IOWA CITY,IOWA. (1993 Paving Assessment Project - Bowery St. alley) Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to edopt RES. 93-191, Bk. 109, p. 191,
RESOLUTION FIXING VALUE OF LOTS. (1993 Paving Assessment Project - Bowery St. alley)
City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-192, Bk. 109, p. 192,
ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST AND PROPOSED
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1993 PAVING
ASSESSMENT PROJECT. IBowery St. alley) Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.193, Bk. 109, p. 193,
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY (PROPOSED). (1993 Paving Assessment Project - Bowery St.
alley) Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 93-194, Bk. 109, p. 194,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
SIXTEENTH RENEWAL OF THE 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
JOHNSON COUNTY FOR TRANSIT SERVICES. JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson
present for discussion. Individual Council members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93-195, Bk. 109, p. 195,
AWARDING THE VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES CONTRACT TO HOLIDAY
WRECKER SERVICE, INC. Individuel Council members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
McDonald, Novick, Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz. Nays: Kubby, Pigott. Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to defer to 8/3/93, a resolution awarding
contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to ettest the contract for the
removel and replecement of the roof and insulation on the Robert A. Lee Community
Recreation Center. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
members present.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 93-196, Bk. 109, p. 196,
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, INC. IBDII FOR FINANCING HEINZ ROAD CONSTRUCTION.
Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion.IMcDonald absent from room.) Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 93-197, Bk. 109, p. 197,
ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO ROHRET ROAD FROM THE IOWA
CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (Irving Weber Elementary Schooll. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
IMcDonald returned.)
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 93.198, Bk. 109, p. 198,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE POLICE RECORDS DIVISION OF THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT, temporary part.time police records to permanent part-time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, ell Council members present. The Mayor declared tho resolution
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adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt a resolution amending the
budgeted positions in the Library, upgrade Library Clerk to Sr. Library Clerk. After discussien,
original motion withdrawn. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Ambrisco, to defer this resolution
to 8/3/93 to allow steff to furnish additional information regarding costs. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, ell Council members present.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to edopt ORD. 93-3583, Bk. 36, p. 26,
AMENDING CHAPTER 32.1 "TAXATION AND REVENUES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OFTHE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA BY AMENDING SECTION 32.1-56 THEREIN TO REVISE
SOLID WASTE LANDFILL USE FEES. Affirmative roll cell vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Section 10.
36 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 second vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unenimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The
Mayor daclered the motion adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Chapter 18,
entitled "Human Rights" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to expend
the exemption from the ordinance for the rental, lease or sale of housing by non-profit
corporations, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor steted that Consent Calendar item 2c(8) had been deferred to this time.
Individual members expressed their views. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to defer a
motion approving the Liquor License for the Field House until 8/3/93 to allow the City
Attorney and Police Chief time to report back to Council with additional information. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes:
Horowitz, Kubby, Novick, Pigott. Nays: Ambrisco, Courtney, McDonald. Absent: none.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance
or discharge Is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury
to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council members present. (10:35 p.m.)
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to edjourn 12:00 midnight. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unenimously, 7/0, all Council members present.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 29, 1993
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 19, 1993 - 7:43 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Darrel Courtney presiding. Council members present: Courtney, Ambrisco, Pigott,
Horowitz, Novick, Kubby. Absent: McDonald. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr,
Franklin, Trueblood, Fowler, Yucuis. Tape recorded on Reels 93-65, All; 93-66, Side 1.
PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS:
PCD Director Karin Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion:
a.
Public hearino on an ordinance va catino the a~lev I~c;ted west of Gilbert Street and
north of Kirkwood Avenue between 21 0 an 23 irkWQod Avenue. (McDonald
ChirooracticNAC93-0001 )
Franklin requested that Council continue the public hearing. Franklin also requested
direction from Council as to if staff could tell the applicant if Council is going to use
the information from previous sales in the evaluation of what would be a good price
for the property.
In response to Council, Franklin stated that she will obtain information about U.S.
West's requirements for the property.
b.
Public hearino on an ordinance amendino th: zo;~n~ ~;dinance to allow consideration
of bed and breakfast homestavs and inns s a e s v uses in all residantial zones.
exceot the RFBH Zone.
c.
Ordinance amendino the Zon/no Ordinance bv adantina Secti~~ ~~_ ~6.;. ~~e
ResidentlallOffic~ (RIO) Zone ?nd amendi~n Secti~~ 16'~8: ~~!-~~~:e~ a,~~n~ ~c~~~:-
ments. and Section 36-62. Sian Reaulallons. to inc lid or IS f r t I . '
(First consideration)
d.
Ordinance amendina tha Zonlno Ordinance bv c:a:t~:~ th~ ~~~ r:~ul~~~n~ for
orooerties located on the north side of Jefferson Str ,we n ,n d " ~~~n
streets and orooerties located on the south ~~de ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~ :i~e~~ Girt
and Van Buren streets from CB-2 to RIO. IFIr tel i I _ 0 I
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Resolution amendino the Iowa Citv ~omore~:n~~e ~~a~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~e~e~~hab~~~~:
Ooen Soace section of the Plan and rncoro~ tl t c .
CB.2 Amendments
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Novick asked if the Planning and Zoning Commission can review this CB.2 zone and
evaluate its need for an amendment. Novick stated she would pre para a list of
concerns.
f. Resolution aoorovlna the final olat of South Pointe Addition. a 30 acre, 130 lot
residential subdivision. located west of Svcamore Street and north of the coroorate
limit, ISUB93-0008) 160-dav limitation oeriod: Julv 20. 1993)
Franklin stated that staff may ask Council to defer this item at Council's formal
meeting.
URBAN PLANNING DIVISION WORK PROGRAM - FY1994:
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In response to Council, PCD Director Franklin presented information regarding the July 9
memo from the Senior Planner on the work program.
COTTONWOOD TREE DISCUSSION:
Council requested staff follow-up on the complaint.
NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE PLAN:
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peD Director Franklin, City Attorney Gentry, Parks and Recreation Director Trueblood, Parks
and Rec Commission mamberWatson, and Planning and Zoning Commission member Bovbjerg
presented Information about the proposed r1Bighborhood open space plan.
CHAUNCEY SWAN PARKING GARAGE:
Reel 93-66, Side 2
Parking Director Fowler presented information about the new Chauncey Swan parking facility
and the proposed use of the Dynameter. Council directed staff to allow establishments to
reserve 30 parking space permits maximum; review the parking usage at the ramp after a
three-month period; and follow-up on the Sr. Center Commission request for parking in the
ramp.
COUNCIL AGENDAfTlME:
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1. In response to Kubby, Novick and Horowitz stated they are attending the adult day
care meeting.
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2. Horowitz stated that she would like to be on the solid waste comprehansiva plan
update committee. Atkins stated that is fine. Horowitz noted that the next ECICOG
meeting is being videotaped, Pam Erheart is the only non.elected official, and Hills and
Lone Tree have not responded. Horowitz noted that the next ECICOG meeting has
been changed from being a public hearing to a purely Informational meeting beceuse
of the flood conditions.
APPOINTMENTS:
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Board of Adjustment - Pat Eckhardt
Design Review. William ,Nuaserand Gary Nagle
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3. In response to Horowitz's request for en outside contractor to assist Public Works
when the flood water finally recedes, Atkins responded that he will present a report
at Council's formal meeting.
4. Kubby requested an update about the flooding. Courtney noted another crest will
occur on Wednesday or Thursday. In response to Kubby, Courtney stated that all
precautions should still continue. Horowitz inquired about using send bags to cover
basement floor drains. Courtney explained a better solution is to use a five-foot stand
pipe of PCV that screws into the drain. Atkins stated that a press releese was
prepared on how to preserva water. Kubby Inquired about the City's policy on paying
people who have incurred damage from sewage in their basements. Atkins stated he
has instructed City staff to teli people to file a claim, additionally paoplo are entitled
to file a claim with FEMA.
6. 'Courtney asked Council for a response to the Normendy Drive neighborhood's request
for mosquito spraying. Council requested more Information.
6. Horowitz asked when Council will respond to the City sefety committee/Iowa City
schools safety report.
7.
(Agenda Items #2g(6)(a)(b)(c) - City High parking.l Courtnl'Y stated a committee of
City High parents and neighbors should discuss parking issues around City High prior
to Council ection.
8.
(Re: July 13 City Mgr. memo on EPA/Sanitary Sewer Discherge Permits.) Atkins
stated a public hearing had been requested regarding additionel treatment require-
ments.
9. Atkins noted Council received correspondence from Mike Kanellis requesting that
anothar person be appointed to the Melrose Avenue focus group. Council agreed thet
University Heights would have one representetive. Atkins stated that he will prepare
a letter of response to Kanellis.
10. Atkins informed Council that downtown ber owners will present information et
Council's formel meeting regarding their request for the fund relser for flood relief.
11. Kubby requested informetion about The Field House ber. Kubby asked how many
violations have occurred, what age categories, and how many violations have occurred
since The Field House did the employee training.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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