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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09-14 Minutes numbered . t,',". " .', .' .~.: l....,~ . ....~' " \, " ,'". ~. . .:.. ':1 I ' jG;,-1 , LJ ':~, . '" ' ," : ,;' .;. '~ ' ~~', :c::r .~.-~,' . \, l' '. .' COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 14, 1993 Iowa City City Council, rsgular mtg., 7:30 p.m, at the Civic Center, Mayor Courtney presiding, Council Members present: Ambrlsco, Courtnsy, Horowitz, KUbby, McDonald, Novick, Pigott, Council members abssnt: None. Staffmembers pressnt: Atkins, Helling, Burnside, Karr, Pelksy, Franklin, Scott, Yuculs, Henderson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93-80, Side 2; 93-82, Both Sides, The Mayor and Police Chief presented a Certificate of Commendation to Officer David ~ Droll for his actions 7/26/93 In the rescue of three Individuals In the Iowa River, I <) U a The Mayor proclaimed 10/31/93 as TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT. -Ul..LL The Mayor remlndsd citizens of the School Board election and that the polls would be I g 5 0 open until 8:00 p.m, Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, that the following Items and recommendations In the Consent Calendar be recslved, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: I ~ ~ \ Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 8/31/93, as published, \ ~ ~ ~ subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk, I ~ 5~ Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. -7/28/93; 1'i!!15 Bd, of Adjustment - 8/11/93; P&R Comm. - 8/11/93; Bd. of Ubrary Trustees - 8/26/93; I €5/" Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 7/21/93; P&Z Comm, - 9/2193; Housing Comm. - 7/13/93; : ~~1 Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm, - 8/18/93; Rules Comm. - 9/13/93, 1~!1~ Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Clarissa T. Watt, dba Wall's 11/(,,0 Food Mkt, 1603 Muscatlne Ave. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for T&M Mini Mart, 1'1/(" I Lid" dba T&M Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy. 6 East. Approving a Special Class C Uquor License I g("d, for Masala, Inc., dba Masala, 9 S, Dubuque St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for ~ Larken, Inc., dba Holiday Inn, Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Motions: Approve disbursements In the amount $6,714,243.34 for period of 8/1 to 8/31/93, as recommended by the Fin. Dlr. subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 110: Res. 93-248, p, 248, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A FINANCING STATEMENT (UCC2 FORM) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 416 S. DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, RES, 93-249, p, 249, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO _ I ~ 1./0 EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ' TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ACT, AS AMENDED, TO BE USED FOR TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE FUNDING, Correspondence: Kenneth & Alfreda Galtlln regarding HUD's program for the_I~(o7 conversion of publiC housing to private ownership, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson I\?" g County requesting Council's support for combalUng gang actlvlUes In the Iowa City area, Eleanor McClelland regarding parking restrictions at Farmer's Market. Betty & Deane McKray expressing appreciation for service provided by city employees. E, Lorenz regarding proposed Changes to Lsxlngton Ave. Lellers regarding the proposed Increase In parking ticket fees from: Catherine Johnson; R.J, Rech; Marilyn Trumpp. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Kirkwood Community College to set up a table on City Plaza during the period of 9/2-10/93, for the purpose of distributing Information, approved. Fred Slocum to set up a table on City Plaza 917-10/93, to solicit 1~74 signatures on a p'etlllon and offering free literature, approved. Applications for Use of Slreets and Public Grounds: Esther Retlsh to close Penfro 1 g 7..5 Dr. on 9/6/93, for a block party, approved, Veterans of Foreign Wars 3949 to offsrveteran 1'37<0 /IWL. , 1%5 I ( I, I' !r; ,I , Ii I' I' I !1. , I Ii ! " I< i I. I , " r ! [ , . ,I I 1'1 , I I , , ,I I I ,I I I' . I: I 15/I,,'L I 51'?!') , /<il71 1'i/7:J... "~IB , f, . ~ ":, I' : ':-, ,: ',L;j' " Ij" , . .' ' ,', " , " ,:' '," . ," I~ , , ,', .. -(, . , ," I . .' . ". '" , \':' . 0".. .,_0, " '.. ..' . <:1 ",' 'I". revi sed 9/28/93 Council Activities September 14, 1993 Page 2 poppies for donations on Iowa City streets on 9/3.4/93, approvsd, Sue Schuster to close \ ~ 11 Eallng Dr, for a block party on 9/6/93, approved, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate a ten-foot wide walkway right-of-way -1 87 51 located along the southwest lot line of the 415 N. Seventh Avenue property (Stringer). Att, John Hayek, representing the applicant, appeared, A public hearing was hsld on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing I g I'J 'L. the use regulations of an approximate 1,65 acre tract of land located at 702 S, Gilbert St., Iowa City, Iowa, from CI-1to CC-2 (Kennedy Plaza), Atty, Mike Kennedy, representing the applicant, present for discussion, A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the conditional zoning agreement I ~ g 0 for an approximate 240 acre tract, known as Windsor Ridge, located east of Scott Park, south of Lower West Branch Road and north of American Legion Road, Iowa City School Board President George Matheson appeared to commend Council on the 13 acre donation of land and pursuing of Impact fees, and shared concems regarding site selection and the preference of a longsr time limit for construction, PCD Director Franklin and Developer Lowell Swartz present for discussion, After discussion, movsd by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to continue the public hearing to allow for discussion of a different time frame In the agreement. After further discussion, the second to the motion was withdrawn. Asst. City Atty. Bumslde stated the public hearing could not be closed until after the conditional zoning agreement had been signed, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to continue the public hearing to the 9/28/93 Council meeting, The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 93-3589, Bk, 36, p, 6, /1l'81 VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED WEST OF GILBERT STREET AND NORTH OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN 210 AND 230 KIRKWOOD AVENUE (McDonald Chiropractic). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald abstaining, The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES, 93-250, Bk, 110, p. 250, (~~ 1 APPROVING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE PLAT OF RAPID CREEK RIDGE, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-251, Bk. 110, p. 251, 1'i>1l3 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF RAPID CREEK RIDGE, PART TWO, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, PCD Director Franklin present for discussion, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Helen Lewis appeared regarding the towing of her vehicle from a parking space. Finance Director Yuculs present for discussion, Staff will report back, 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, 93-3590, Bk, 36, p. 7, AMENDING SECTION 2-100 OFTHE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, BY REVISING THE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, be voted on for final passage at his time, Kubby stated she would be supporting waiving the second consideration because of the need for a full quorum on the Design Review Committee, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance be I , , ~ Ii I: I 1\ , ~ I, , , , l I ( i', " I II i [, I, , , ' ( , I " I.! I " .. I' I " II j II I 11 II " l: [, I I~~_'. !g~s.. ,! - tI. 'IIff" r' - ~~.~~ ~""'l.4..-I.......----- --. ....- --- - -1~~ ...~ ...~~. .... r, (", .,' " - ' '- '- ", , . ' ." '. ;' ': ,; I d L~, 1'1 ,", . :. " : "" j" " , ". ; .: '. .;. R' _~ . ", r, ~~"..~. I, ' , Council Activities September 14, 1993 Page 3 finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by McDonald, to adopt Res. 93-252, Bk. 110, p. 252,J ~~(q AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 74-48 BY CHANGING MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND APPROVING ITS BY.LAWS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: P&Z Comm. . one vacancy for an l~t7 unexpired term ending 5/1/97. This appointment will be made at the 10/12/93 meeting of the City Council. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Bd. of Appeals. one vacancy for five. .J 8 <<9 year term ending 12/31/98; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. . one vacancy for a representative ~ of the University of Iowa for a three-year term ending 12/1/96; Sr. CenterComm.. two vacancies Iqq 0 forthree.year terms ending 12/31/96; Design Review Comm.. one vacancy for a three.year term I~ 91_ ending 10/26/96. These appointments will be made at the 10/26/93 meeting of the City Council. ,OQ 1 Council. Member Kubby shared her mixed feelings regarding the new Tip Hotline for ~ receiving of anonymous tips at the Pollee Department. Ambrlsco noted a recent article In a local \ ~ ~ 3 newspaper regarding a local bar/restaurant and stated his concern regarding the reference throughout the article of the establishment being a 'bar' only, stating a city ordinance prohibited bars other than on ground level. Horowitz reported on the first of a number of breakfasts with the I ~ '1 L school business partnership exposing the businesses to the needs of the schools In the future, I 8 '15 and on her attendance at the Oxford parade. Mayor Courtney updated the Council and the II? % community of Operation Payback flood relief benefits being conducted In Santa Rosa, Callfomla, and of plans for an auction 10/9 that he will be attending there. Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to accept the following recommendations of I ~ 9 '7 Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. that the City Council approve the BTC Annual Report; Housing Comm. to submit two applications for construction of 1)twenty pUbIlC~; housing units for replacement of homeowners hip sales and 2)twenty new unlllncrements, as published In the 6/28/93, Federal Register. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. ' Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93.253, Bk. 110, p. 253,.-tnL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROSEBAR TIRE SHREDDING CENTER, INC. OF VINTON, IOWA, FOR THE PROVISION OF TIRE RECYCLING SERVICES AT THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. . Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.254, Bk. 110, p. 254,-I.iQQ..... AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ALTER , . TRADING CORPORATION OF DAVENPORT, IOWA, FOR THE PROVISION OF SCRAP METALS RECYCLING SERVICES AT THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL. Solid Wastes Supt. Pelkey present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. . Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93.255, Bk. 110, p, 255,--I.iD.l-. AUTHORIZING SECTION 5(H) IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT FOR THE CONVERSION OF PUBLIC HOUSING TO PRIVATE OWNERSHIP. Housing Administrator Henderson present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.256, Bk. 110, p. 256,~ GRANTING EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF EASTERN IOWA (TCI) TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR PROVIDING CABLE TELEVISION ~ I \ I " Ii " Ii, , , Ii , , , Ii' I I i i, I i' , , , , !. , , i I '. Ii: I; , I j I ,i " ,! I :1 i: 'IIff"" . - - 'lI'1'---'" I I I I I I I I ,.",."'_,,.".". """ -"'"'QIIf~--- ~.... ~ --, --' .. -- ~ - . .. - ~. ~ , --- -;-- .... - ~ . . . -' f . " . - . '" ('" , , ", '. '. ',. ':1'1-. d t:/.. bi _ " " " ' "'" I, " , ' . - Council Activities September 14, 1993 Page 4 SERVICE TO IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. MOved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-257, Bk. 110, p. 257, -LQo3 AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, reClassifying two Maintenance Worker /I poslf/ons In WaslewalerTreafmenl Division 10 paygrade 5. Afflrmallve roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.258, Bk. 110, p. 258, ~ . DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER TREASURY REGULATION 1.150.2 TO ISSUE DEBT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR CERTAIN ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES PAID IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIFIED PROJECTS (reroofing and replacement of flooring for Robert A. Lee Community Center). Finance Director Yuculs present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. I C\ D5 Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Chapter 32.1-63, J Fees or Charges authorized In Chapter 23 of the Iowa City Code, be given first vote for consideration. Finance Director Yucu/s present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor announced that some attendance problems exist with the City and County Joint ~ ' meeting scheduled 9/20. Individual Members expressed an Interest In holding the meeting as ' . scheduled. The Mayor questioned the opening of Dubuque Street. The City Manager stated staff ~ ' was doing preliminary engineering work In the street to access damage but would not recommend It be open for traffic until after staff review. Kubby distributed her memo on bicycle Issues and I q D5"l asked that the matter be scheduled for discussion at a work session. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adJoum 9:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. : I , I: I II, Ii L, . ii Ii: :1' t ii;' ./1 '1:. :~ f: I I .~ I I I Darrel G. Courtney, Mayor Ii II J I " . ~ Marian K. Karr, City Clerk clork\9-14,mln .i , , r', " - 0, - ' -t'" " ',.' :1 I :."-' '!j. :I D' .' , , '. i' .;.. '_.."" 'I ~ ,r, . \ / , :"1 . !, "'- .-.... ----....-.. --...... .-- City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM I I ! DATE: September 3, 1993 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Sent to Council Only J ^ Copy of letter from Mayor Courtney to the First Mennonite Church 19{)q , expressing appreciation for their donation for public services in , I lieu of taxes. I ! ~ :i 1 II! Memoranda from the City Manager: I I -II a. FY95 Budget I :1 b. Melrose Focus Group I' Future Goals Session i ,I II' c. , Ii d. FEMA Funding/Match Requirement I I, i r .- e. Recreation Center Brochure , I) f. Flood-Related Damage , " , I " I' g. Normandy Area Iii f: h. Flood Update (dated 9/1) I " Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regardin9 Cable TV issues. I II ; " I Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Neuzil property. I , I .I Memorandum from the Fire Chief regarding City High School parking. News release regarding traffic related to football game. I~~I I .' Ii I ::i Agenda for the September 2 meeting of the Johnson County Board of \Q.l:1. Supervisors. Copy of the Commitment to Transportation Services by the City of Iowa City - August 1993. '. i 1\ '-'_~"'''_h''''",,,,,,_,,..,..,,,.",,__,,,,,_,,, .. , ' 1',1 , '. j; 'I I /, ,:' , ',-' \:'i . " : " ':1'" 'ji:J t I' 'Ft: '." ," ,--,,-_:', : . '" _ .' _ 1 1 ,.... / , /''1 -(. "- - - ---.-----.-- City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: September 7, 1993 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Mailed to Council Only Memoranda from the City Manager: ) a. Flood Update (drtl.Ld 9!7jq3 b. Pending Development Issues c. Council Candidate Workshop Memorandum from the Transit Manager re9arding Emergency Housing Project request. . .._~-_._...~"._,~-_....~"...__.~,-_._- IctaL\ ~ ~ ..... '.. '." ........ ---'- .-.. I' I I I I I , I ! I! 1\" Ii - I, ~! :' r. I! .. " .1 . '1 -1,1 'I: f: ;::1 .'i " , " I ' : J ;, . II. I . , , , . " I 0, ' -," ii-I 'Cr' 0,,: ' , " "':1 I" .1;..,', '-t l! ' , . , ' ;, ~ .\'. N. . ,_- " f '. ,~,' ... ,'" . . " , " I '.. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: September 10, 1993 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Agenda for September 13, 1993, meeting of the Council Rules Committee. Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Senior Center Parking _ Chauncey Swan Ramp. Memorandum from the Planning Department regarding Airport Economic Impact Study. Material sent to flood victims from the Neighborhood Services Coordinat5:uL MemoranJum from the City Clerk regarding Council Work Session of ~ August 30, 1993. Memorandum from the Superintendent of Solid Waste regarding recycling program. BUilding Permit Information for August 1993. , ' ; I , , J, i' ~ I,' ,'I'! Iii I,; , Iii "ii, !' !I' I:: Ii t: '110 I', 'I', ' i Ii ,r II I " ,Ii -.JW 5 Copy of letter from Congressman Leach's office regarding participation in the Melrose Avenue Bridge focus group. Copy of letter from Carol deProsse to the Traffic Engineer regarding parkIng on Gilbert Court. Agendas for the September 7 and September 9, 1993, meetings of the ~ , Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Agenda for 9/14 Informal meeting of the Bd. of Supervisors. ~ TO COUNCIL ONLY: Memorandum from the Airport Manager regarding the Airport Feasibility StUdy. Memorandum from the Transit Manager with accompanying transit map and Guide. Distributed 9/13/93 worksession: Memo from Asst. City Manager regarding flood update(dated 8/13). -\S!:I-L Distributed 9/14/93 Formal meeting: Copy of letter from Governor Branstad to President Clinton regarding funds for flood damage. Draft of agenda for the 9/20 joint meeting with,Board of Supervisors.~ :1 I .' "" .' -, ,'-' -:- '. . . " .' "I I 0':"" 't I i' t. ' , ,. , ',' ,.. '/ :' ,D - , ','.," .;. I,." ." _ _ T- .' . / l'j , ....., ,t,' "-.- --::"~.----...-- September 10, 1993 Material in Information Packet page 2 Distributed 9/14/93 Formal meeting: Memo from Council Member Kubby regarding Bicycle issues. . " ,.1', :1 , I i r, ) . l'; " --.--.-.--. J..9.:l!:L I , , \ , " II 'I " , Ii 1,1:,' )1 r " ' q .. !: ,\ I II ~ t't 1'1 (' . ~'t ,II Iii ,', L '.I ,I .': :1; "'I ';. " j' I il I' i I, I "