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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8131/93
The c9st of publishing the following
proceedings and claims Is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year tor said
publication is $
Iowa Cny City Council, regular mtg., 7:30
p,m. at the Civic Center, Mayor Courtney
presiding, Council Membars present: Ambrisco,
Courtney, Horownz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick,
PigOH. Council Members absent: None,
The Mayor proclaimed Septembor as
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS MONTH, Tom
Baldridga accepted,
Moved and seconded that the following
nems and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be racelved, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of OHiclal Council
Actions of Iha regular meeting of 8/17,
and the special meeting of 8/24, as
published, subJact to corrections, as
recommended by the Cny Clerk,
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Design Reviaw Comm, -
7/19, 8/23; P&Z Comm, - 8/19; Historic
Preservation Comm, - 7/14,
Permn Motions: Class C Liquor
License for Diamond Dave's Taco
Company, 201 S, Clinton St. #279, Class
C Liquor License for The Brown BOHle
Restaurant, 115 E. Washlnglon St. Class
C Liquor License for Highlander Inn &
Supperclub, 2525 N. Dodge St. Class E
Beer License for Econofoods #473, 1987
Broadway St. Class E Bear Permn for
Dan's Short Stop, 2221 Rochester Ave,
Class C Beer Permn for Doc's Standard,
Inc., 801 S, Riverside Dr. Rafund for an
unused portion of Class C Liquor License
for C,J:s, 320 E. Burlington St. RES, 93-
235, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Resolutions, Res, 93-236,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
LIMITED RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR
LOT 26, WALDEN WOOD PART 4, RES.
93.237, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT
NUMBER 60 TO THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
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Correspondance: P&R Chair
ragardlng Napoleon Park Improvements,
GlorIa Jacobson expressing her
disagreament wnh the makeup 01 the
focus group regarding the Melrose Ave,
Bridge project. Emergency Housing
Project regarding transn service to the
Salvation Army, Memorandum from
Traffic Engr, regarding parking prohibnion
on the northeast side 01 Wilson St.
betwean 7th Ave, and Lowell St.
Memoranda from Civil Service Comm,
submitting certilied lists of applicanls for
the following posUions: Asst. Treatment
Plant Operator/Water Division;
Maintenanca Worker I/Parking Division;
Maintenance Worker IVStreet Division;
Maintenance Worker I/Straet Division;
Maintenance Workar VSolid Waste
Division; Maintenance Workar I/P&R
Dept.; Maintenance Worker III/P&R
Dept.; Maintenance Worker IIlWater
Division; Mass Transit OperatorfTransn;
Animal Control Officer/Police Dept.
Application for Use of Streets
and Public Grounds: Cornfed Production
for use of several locations on public
property for the shooting of a film
between 8/20,29, approved. University of
Iowa Homecoming CommlUee to have
the Homecoming Parade on 10/15,
approved. Claire Noble for tha use of
Glenn Drlva for a block party on 8/28
with a rain date of 8/29, approved. '
Application for City Plaza Use
Permits: Internationalist Socialist
Organization to set up a table on City
Plaza on 8/19 & 8/28, to distribute
literature, approved. Socialist Workers
Campaign for permission to set up a
table on CUy Plaza on 8/18, to distribute
literature, approved. U of I Department of
Intemal Medicine to set up a table on
City Plaza on 8/20, to recrun patients for
a seasonal aliargy study, approvad, Billy
Howeil,Sinnard, Baha'I Faith, lor
pennlssion to set up a table on City
Plaza to distribute frea Ineralure on 8/26-
27, 9/1, approved, Mark Stemen,
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Committee to Organiza Graduate
Studants.\ to set up a table on City plaza
to sollcn signatures on a petition on 8/25,
27, approved, Fred Slocum, Commillae
to Organize Graduate Students, to set up
a table on City Plaza on 8/30,9/3, to
sollcn signatures on a petition, approved,
The Mayor declared the motion carriad,
Moved and seconded to sat a pUblic
haartng for 9/14, on an ordinance to vacata a
tan.foot wide walkway rtght,of,way located along
the southwest lot line of tha 415 N, Seventh Ave.
properly. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to set a public
haartng for 9/14, on an ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance by changing the use
regulations for properly located at 702 S, Gilbert
St. from Cl,l to CC.2, The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and saconded to set a public
hearing for 9/14, on an ordinanca amanding the
conditional zoning agreament for an
approximataly 240 acre tract, known as Windsor
Ridge. The Mayor declared tha motion carried,
A public haartng was held on a resoiutlon
to vacate a portion of the approved plat of Rapid
Creek Ridge Subdivision, containing Lots 25, 26
and 27 and a portion of Running Deer Woods
Road, located east of Highway 1 North in Fringe
Area 4.
Moved and secondad that the ordinance
vacating the alley located west of Gilbert St. and
north of Kirkwood Ave, between 210 and 230
Kirkwood Ave. ba givan second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carrlad.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 93,
3588, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED 'ZONING' BY
PERMITTING BED AND BREAKFAST
HOMESTAYS AND INNS AS ACCESSORY
USES IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES EXCEPT
THE FACTORY BUILT HOUSING RESIDENTIAL
(RFBH) ZONE,
Moved and secondad to adopt RES, 93-
238, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
WALNUT RIDGE, PART FOUR, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
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Moved and saconded to accept the
recommendation of the P&Z Comm, that the
Council fOlWard a comment to the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors recommending
denial of a request to rezone two 1,99 acre tracts
of land located In the northeast quadrant of the
Intersection of Kansas Ave. SW and 355th St.
SW from A'I, Rural, to RS, Suburban
Residantiat. Tha Mayor declared the motion
carried,
Bud Gode, Senior CenterCommisslonar,
updated Council on activnles at Ihe Center; noted
a transportation survey Is currently being done;
and Invited Council to the Center's 12th birthday
potiuck scheduled 9/8/93. Jim and Oonna
Carew, 1102 Essex, alerted Council to a water
problem in their basament which necessitated
their sump pump draining to the street. Council
agreed to allow the Carews to continue lhe
drainage Into the street, and to proceed with
reinforcing the basement wall and Installation of
dra'naga tile, Charlie Ruppert, 1406 N, Dubuque
Rd" distributed newspaper articles of previous
discussions regarding a park on the southwest
side of the City, and encouragad further
discussions.
A public hearing was held relative to
consideration of a housing project to be known
as the tenanHo,owner program, This project
entails the sale of public housing under program
guidelines. Jan Rutledge, Legal Services Corp, of
Iowa, appeared.
The Mayor announced the following
vacanclas: P&Z Comm, - one vacancy for an
unexpired term ending 5/1/97. This appointment
will be made althe 10/12 Council meeting,
Movad and secondad to appoint Marc
Llbants, 225 E. WaShington St., to the CCN
Comm. to fill an unexpirad term ending 4/1/95.
Tha Mayor daclared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to accept a
recommendation of the Oeslgn Review Comm.
that the City Council approve the Union Bar
canopy proposal. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously,
Moved and seconded to accept a
racommendation from the Design Review Comm.
to amend enabling resolution No, 74,48 and the
Commlttae's by,laws and to rafer this Itam to the
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Council Rules Comm, The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93,
239, PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF STREET
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93,
240, RESOLUTION FIXING VALUE OF LOTS,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93,
241, ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND
SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST AND
PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1993
PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adept RES. 93,
242, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93-
243, DIRECTING PREPARATION OF DETAILED
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT ANO NOTICE TO BIDOERS ON
THE 1993 PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93,
244, ORDERING BIDS, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT
AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS, FIXING AMOUNT
OF BID SECURITY, AND ORDERING CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE ANO FIXING A DATE
FOR RECEIVING SAME, AND FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COSTS.
The Mayor natad the public hearing on
plans, specfflcallons, form 01 contract and
estimate of cost for construcllon of the 1993
Paving Assassment proJacl had been
rescheduled for the 9/28 Councli meallng.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.
245, DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY TRAVEL
POLICY AND AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE NECESSARY
CHANGES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93-
246, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT,
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INC, OF SAUGET, ILLINOIS FOR TOXIC
WASTE CLEANUP DAY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93,
247, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS
IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
Moved and secondad lhat tha ordinance
amending Section 2.100 of the Code of
Ordinances of Iowa CHy, by revising the
mambershlp requirements for Board and
Commissions, be given first vole for
considaration, The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and saconded to adJoum 9:40
p,m, The Mayor declared the motion carried,
A more complete description of Council
activHlas is on fila in the oHice 01 the City Clerk.
s/DARREL G. COURTNEY, M YOR
sJMARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Submitted for publication 919/93,
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 31, 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,
Pigott. Council Members absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Scott,
Franklin, Fosse, Henderson, Schoon, Neumann. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93-75,
Side 2; 93-79, Both Sides.
The Mayor prodalmed September 1993 as INTERNATIONAL VISITORS MONTH. Tom
Baldridge accepted.
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:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 8/17/93, and the
special meeting of 8/24/93, as pUbilShed, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. _ 7/19/93, 8/23193;
P&z Comm. - 8/19/93; Historic Preservation Comm. . 7/14/93.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco
Company, Inc., dba Diamond Dave's Taco Company, 201 S. Clinton St. #279. Approving
a Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B., Ltd., dba The Brown Bottle Restaurant, 115 E.
Washington St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Highlander, Inc., dba Highlander
Inn & Supperclub, 2525 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class E Beer License for Nash.Flnch
Company, dba Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway St. Approving a Class E Beer Pennlt
for Dan's Short Stop Corp., dba Dan's Short Stop, 2221 Rochester Ave. Approving a
Class C Beer Pennit for Doc's Standard, Inc. dba Doc's Standard, Inc., 801 S. RiversIde
Dr. Approving a refund for an unused portion of Class C Liquor License for Jon Fowler
dba C.J.'s, 320 E. Burlington St. RES. 93-235, Bk. 110, p. 235, ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT.
Resolutions, Bk. 110: Res. 93-236, p. 236, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO A TrEST A LIMITED RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR LOT 26,
WALDEN WOOD PART 4. RES. 93.237, p. 237, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER
60 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: P&R Chair regarding Napoleon Park Improvements. Gloria
Jacobson expressing her disagreement with the ma.keup of the focus group regarding the
Melrose Ave. Bridge project. Emergency Housing Project regarding transit service to the
Salvation Army. Memorandum from Traffic Engr. regarding parking prOhibition on the
northeast side of Wlison St. between 7th Ave. and Lowell St. Memoranda from Civil
Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the fOllOWing poslllons; Asst.
Treatment Plant Operalor/Water Division; Maintenance Worker I/Parklng Division;
Maintenance Worker ti/Street Division; Maintenance Worker I/Street Division; Maintenance
Worker I/Soild Waste Division; Maintenance Worker I/P&R Dept.; Maintenance Worker
III/P&R Dept.; Maintenance Worker II/Water Division; Mass Transit OperatorlTransit;
Animal Control Officer/Police Dept.
Application for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Cornfed Production for use of
several locations on pubilc property for the shooting of a film between 8/20,29193,
approved. University of Iowa Homecoming Committee to have the Homecoming Parade
on 10/15/93, approved, Claire Noble tor the use ot Glenn Drive tor a block party on
8128/93 with a rain dale of 8/29/93, approved.
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Appilcation for City Plaza Use Permits: Intemationailst Socialist Organization to set
up a table on City Plaza on 8/19/93 & 8/28/93, to distribute literature, approved (denied
for 8/21193). Soclailst Workers Campaign for permission to set up a table on City Plaza
on 8/18/93, to distribute i1terature, approved. U of I Department of Intemal Medicine to set
up a table on City Plaza on 8/20/93, to recruit patients for a seasonal allergy study,
approved. Billy Howell,Slnnard, Baha'I Faith, for permission to set up a table on City Plaza
to distribute free literature on 8/26-27/93, 9/1/93, approved. Mark Stemen, Committee to
Organize Graduate Students, to set up a table on City Plaza to solicit signatures on a
petlllon on 8/25-27/93, approved. Fred Slocum, Committee to Organize Graduate
Students, to set up a table on City Plaza on 8/30,9/3/93, to soilclt signatures on a petition,
approved.
Kubby noted the letter from the Emergency Housing Project regarding permanentiy re-routing the
city bus to pass the Salvation Army, and requested Council schedule time for discussion at an
upcoming work session. The City Manager slated the Transit Manager has been asked to
research this matter and Information will be provided to Councll at their next meeting. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to set a pubilc hearing for 9/14/93, on an
ordinance to vacate a ten-foot wide walkway right-or-way located along the southwest lot i1ne of
the 415 N. Seventh Ave. property (Stringer). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Councll Members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to set a pubilc hearing for 9/14193, on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations for property located
at 702 S. Gilbert St. from CI-lto CC'2 (Kennedy Plaza). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, ail Council Members present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 9/14/93, on an
ordinance amending the conditional zoning agreement for an approximately 240 acre tract, known
as Windsor Ridge. In response to Mayor Courtney, the City Mgr. slated a letter has been written
to the County regarding road maintenance. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
A pubilc hearing was held on a resolution to vacate a portIon of the approved plat of Rapid
Creek Ridge SUbdivision, containing Lots 25, 26 and 27 and a portion of Running Deer Woods
Road, located east of Highway 1 North In Fringe Area 4. No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance vacating the alley located
west of Gilbert St. and north of Kirkwood Ave. between 210 and 230 KirkwOOd Ave. (McDonald
Chiropractic), be given second vote for consideration. In response to Horowitz, the City Ally.
stated thai Iowa common law defines fioodway and provides the conservation easement move
with property. Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald abstaining. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt ORD. 93-3588, Bk. 36, p. 5,
AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, ENTITLED 'ZONING' BY PERMITTING BED AND BREAKFAST HOMEST A YS AND INNS
AS ACCESSORY USES IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES EXCEPT THE FACTORY BUILT
HOUSING RESIDENTIAL (RFBH) ZONE. Afflrmallve roil call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93,238, Bk. 110, p. 238,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE, PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to accept the recommendation of the P&Z
Comm. that the Council forward a comment to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
recommending denial of a request to rezone two 1.99 acre tracts of land located in the northeast
quadrant of the intersection of Kansas Ave. SW and 355th St. SW from A-l, Rural, to RS,
Suburban Residential. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Bud Gode, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on activities at the Center;
noted a transportation survey is currentiy being done; and invited Council to the Center's 12th
birthday potluck scheduled 9/8/93. Horowitz expressed her concern that a volunteer could not
be located to transport extra food from Farmers Market on Wednesday to the Senior Center for
Thursday distribution. Jim and Donna Carew, 1102 Essex, alerted Council to a water problem In
their basement which necessitated their sump pump draining to the street. City Engr. Fosse
present for discussion. After discussion, Council agreed to allow the Carews to continue the
drainage onto the street, and to proceed with reinforcing the basement wail and installation of
drainage tile. Charlie Ruppert, 1406 N. Dubuque Rd., distributed newspaper articles of previous
discussions regarding a park on the southwest side of the City, and encouraged further
discussions.
A pubilc hearing was held relative to consideration of a housing project to be known as
the tenant-to-owner program. This project entails the sale ,of public housing under program
guidelines. Jan Rutiedge, Legal Services Corp. of Iowa, appeared. Housing Adm. Henderson
present for discussion.
The Mayor announced the foilowlng vacancies: P&Z Comm. - one vacancy for an
unexpired term ending 5/1/97. This appointment will be made at the 10/12/93 Council meeting.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to appoint Marc Ubants, 225 E. Washington
St., to the CCN Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending 4/1/95. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Kubby poted the opening of the Names Project (AIDS Quilt) at the Iowa
Memorial Union and encouraged citizens to attend the reading of names of Individuals who have
died from AIDS. Pigott announced the opening the Iowa City Community Theatre season with
the performance of The King and I; stated his office hours would be Wednesday evenings 6:30-
8:30 on the pedestrian mail in good weather and the Rec. Center in Inclement weather; and bid
fareweil to cable camera person Rick Amundson. Novick asked staff to explore creation of a
system that facliltates hazardous waste donations for use by local organizations prior to disposal.
Horowitz asked that the City participate In Oxford 125th anniversary parade scheduled 9/11; and
reported on conversations with University Heights Council Member Gloria Jacobson regarding an
additional representative for the Melrose Avenue environmental assessment focus group. After
discussIon, the majority of Members did not wish to add a second representative from University
Heights. The Mayor reported on various fund raising projects undertaken by the City of Santa
Rosa for flood relief, and slated the whole process Is scheduled to culminate In early October.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to accept a recommendation of the Design
Review Comm.that the City Council approve the Union Bar canopy proposal. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, ail Council Members present.
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Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to accept a recommendation from the Design
Review Comm.to amend enabling resolution No. 74-48 and the Committee's by-laws and to refer
this Item to the Council Rules Comm. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
ail Council Members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93-239, Bk. 110, p. 239,
PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (1993 Paving Assessment Project - Bowery St. ailey). Affirmative
roil cail vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 93-240, Bk. 110, p. 240,
RESOLUTION FIXING VALUE OF LOTS (1993 Paving Assessment Project- Bowery St. ailey).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93,241, Bk. 110, p. 241,
ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST AND PROPOSED
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1993 PAVING
ASSESSMENT PROJECT (Bowery St. alley). Affirmative roll cail vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93,242, Bk. 110, p. 242,
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY (1993 Paving Assessment Project - Bowery St. alley). Affirmative
roll cail vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93-243, Bk. 110, p. 243,
DIRECTING PREPARATION OF DETAILED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS ON THE 1993 PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT
(Bowery St. alley). Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93-244, Bk. 110, p. 244,
ORDERING BIDS, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT AND
NOTICE TO BIDDERS, FIXING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY, AND ORDERING CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE AND FIXING A DATE FOR RECEIVING SAME, AND FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COSTS
(1993 Paving Assessment Project. Bowery St. alley). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the public hearlng on plans, specllications, form of contract and estimate
of cost for construction of the 1993 Paving Assessment project (Bowery St. alley) had been
rescheduled for the 9/28/93 Council meeting.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93,245, Bk. 110, p. 245,
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY TRAVEL POLICY
AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE NECESSARY CHANGES. Affirmative
roll cail vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adopt RES. 93-246, Bk. 110, p, 246,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. OF
SAUGET, ILLINOIS FOR TOXIC WASTE CLEANUP DAY. JCCOG Solid Waste Planning
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Coordinator Neumann present for discussion. Affirmative roil cail vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Council
Members present The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.247, Bk. 110, p. 247,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE (add one full-time
administrative clerkltyplst). Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the foilowing division of roil call vote: Ayes: Horowitz,
Kubby, McDonald, Novick, Ambrlsco, Courtney. Nays: Pigott.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Section 2-100 of
the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, by revising the membership requirements for Board and
Commissions, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Affirmative roll cail vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrlsco, to adjourn 9:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carrled unanimously, 7/0, ail Council Members present.
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SEPTEMBER 14, 1993
Iowa City City Council, regular mlg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Canter. Mayor Courtney
presiding. Council Members present: Ambrlsco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick,
Pigott. Council members absent: None. Staffmembers present: AtkJns, Helling, Burnside, Karr,
Pelkey, Franklin, Scott, Yucuis, 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
Droli for his actions 7/26/93 In the rescue of three individuals In the Iowa River.
The Mayor proclaimed 10/31/93 as TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT.
The Mayor reminded citizens of the School Board election and that the polls would be
open until 8:00 p.m.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, 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 regular meeting of 8/31/93, as pubilshed,
subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk,
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Empioyment Bd. - 7/28/93;
Bd. of Adjustment - 8/11/93; P&R Comm. - 8/11/93; Bd. of Library Trustaes - 8/26/93;
Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 7/21/93; P&Z Comm. - 9/2/93; Housing Comm. - 7/13/93;
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - 8/18/93; Rules Comm. - 9/13/93.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Clarissa T. Walt, dba Walt's
Food Mkt., 1603 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for T&M Mini Mart,
Ltd., dba T&M Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy.6 East. Approving a Special Class C Liquor License
for Masala, Inc., dba Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for
Larken, Inc., dba Hoilday 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. Dir. 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
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 & Allreda Gaitlln regarding HUD's program for the
conversion of pubilc housing to private ownership. Neighborhood Centers of Johnson
County requesting Council's support for combatting gang activities 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 Lexington Ave. Letters regarding the proposed increase
In parkJng 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, ap,roved. Fred Slocum to set up a table on City Plaza 9/7-10/93, to solicit
signatures on a petition and offering free literature, approved,
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Esther Retlsh to close Pen fro
Dr. on 9/6/93, for a block party, approved. Veterans of Foreign Wars 3949to offer veteran
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poppies for donaUons on Iowa City streets on 9/3'4/93, approved. Sue Schuster to close
Eallng Dr. for a block party on 9/6/93, approved.
Affirmative roll cail 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
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 held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing
the use regulations of an approximate 1.65 acre tract of land located at 702 S. Gilbert St., Iowa
City, Iowa, from CI-lto CC-2 (Kennedy Plaza). Ally, Mike Kennedy, representing the appilcant,
present for discussion.
A pubilc hearing was held on an ordinance amending the conditional zoning agreement
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 Leg/on 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 concerns regarding site selection and the preference of a longer Ume
limit for construction. PCD Director Franklin and Developer Loweil Swartz present for discussion.
After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to conUnue the pubilc 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. Burnside 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 Ambrisco, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 93-3589, Bk. 36, p. 6,
VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED WEST OF GILBERT STREET AND NORTH OF KIRKWOOD
AVENUE BETWEEN 210 AND 230 KIRKWOOD AVENUE (McDonald Chiropractic). Affirmative
roll cail 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,
APPROVING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE PLAT OF RAPID CREEK RIDGE,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93,251, Bk. 110, p. 251,
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, ail Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
Helen Lewis appeared regarding the towing of her vehicle from a parking space. Finance
Director Yucuis 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 OF THE 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
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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,
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: paz Comm. . one vacancy for an
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-
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. Center Comm. . two vacancies
for three-year terms ending 12/31/96; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for a three-year term
ending 10/26/96. These appointments will be made at the 10/26/93 meeting of the City Council.
Council Member Kubby shared her mixed feelings regarding the new Tip Holllne for
receiving of anonymous tips at the Police Department. Ambrisco noted a recent article in a local
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
school business partnership exposing the businesses to the needs of the schools In the future,
and on her attendance at the Oxford parade. Mayor Courtney updated the Council and the
community of Operation Payback flood relief benefits being conducted in Santa Rosa, California,
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
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 public
housing units for replacement of homeowners hip sales and 2)twenty new unit Increments, 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 Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 93,253, Bk. 110, p. 253,
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,
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 Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 93-255, Bk, 110, p. 255,
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
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SERVICE TO IOWA CITY. 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. 93-257, Bk. 110, p. 257,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISION OF
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, reclassifying two Maintenance Worker" positions In
Wastewater Treatment Division to paygrade 5. 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. 93-258, 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.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Chapter 32.1-63,
Fees or Charges authorized In Chapter 23 of the Iowa City Code, be given first vote for
consideration. Finance Director Yuculs present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councll 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
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.
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MEMORANDUM
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Date: September 16, 1993
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, September 13, 1993 - 6:35 p,m. in the Council
Chambers
Mayor Darrel G. Couriney presiding. Council members present: Courtney, Ambrisco, Novick,
McDonald, Horowitz, Kubby, Pigott (6:38 p,m.), Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Burnside,
Karr, Franklin, Schmadeke, O'Malley, DoHman, Smith, Tape recorded on Reels 93,78, Side
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PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS
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PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion:
a. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A TEN,FOOT WIDE WALKWAY
RIGHT-OF,WAY LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHWEST LOT LINE OF THE 415 N.
SEVENTH AVENUE PROPERTY. IStrinaerNAC93,00021
b. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY
CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 1,65 ACRE TRACT OF
LAND LOCATED AT 702 S, GILBERT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, FROM CI,1,
INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL. TO CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL. (Kennedv
Plaza/REZ93,00091
Novick requested information from Traffic Engineer Brachtel regarding parking on
Gilbert Court. Horowitz requested information regarding Kirkwood Learning Center's
impact on the Gilbert Court area,
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PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL ZONING
AGREEMENT 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, IREZ92,00131
d. ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED WEST OF GILBERT STREET AND
NORTH OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN 210 AND 230 KIRKWOOD AVENUE.
IPASSED AND ADOPTEDI (McDonald Chirooractic/VAC93.0001l
e. RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF THE APPROVED PLAT OF RAPID CREEK
RIDGE SUBDIVISION, CONTAINING LOTS 25, 26 AND 27 AND A PORTION OF
RUNNING DEER WOODS ROAD, LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 1 NORTH IN FRINGE
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RIDGE, PART TWO, LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 1 NORTH IN FRINGE AREA 4,
ISUB93-0010l160,DAY LIMITATION PERIOD: SEPTEMBER 14,1993.1
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA
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1. City Manager Atkins and Transit Operations Supervisor Dollman presented information
about the Emergency Housing Project's requests to change the Broadway transit route
and the half'price ticket program, Atkins requested that Council allow City staff an
additional two weeks to review information before any decisions are made, Kubby
requested that staff look at ideas about how the City and other agencies can provide
transportation to that area. Council agreed to defer a decision two weeks for more
staff review of the Emergency Housing Projects requests,
2. Horowitz suggested that information about tree pruning should be included in
information furnished to the Riverfront Commission,
3. Horowitz raised concerns about the feasibility of renovating City Park.
4. Horowitz noted that the Iowa City Pubiic Library is waiting for a reply from the City
Council regarding their expansion. Atkins stated that he met with the Library board
and he didn't feel they have formalized their expansion plans yet.
5. (Consent Calendar 2.1.(3)) Kubby raised concerns about parking confusion at the
Farmers Market. Atkins noted that Farmers Market will be relocated soon to the
Chauncey Swan Facility,
6. (Agenda Item #19) Kubby commented about the proposed parking fine ordinance.
Kubby asked if tickets could remain on file in the City and not be deleted after one
year, Assistant City Attorney explained that the parking ticket comes under a criminal
code section and is a simple misdemeanor only prosecutable for one yaar after tha
date. Novick inquired if the City could tie parking tickets to Johnson County car
registration renewal. Assistant City Attorney Burnside stated that she would have to
look into that issue because car registration is controlled by state law. Atkins noted
that cities in Illinois have city vehicle stickers to allow parking on city streets and tie
parking tickets to those stickers, Kubby inquirad about the provision in the proposed
parking fine ordinance that states, "Thirty days after issue all illegal parking fees
except handicap shall increase to $10," Assistant City Attorney Burnside stated that
the City does have separate laws for the handicapped disabled parking. Kubby noted
that the policy to tow at $15 was not included in the ordinance.
7. Novick inquired about Senior Center parking in the new Chauncey Swan parking
structure. City Manager Atkins stated that Parking Superintendent Fowler has
proposed permitting the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Canter and Heritage Agency
on Aging to utilize 20 spaces. Council agreed the spaces should be set aside for the
Senior Center and Heritage.
8. In response to Courtney, Atkins stated that people may be concerned that Trick-or,
Treat night is on Sunday night because it is a Christian hoiiday.
9. Kubby announced that she will present Council Members with a memorandum
regarding bicycle issues at the formal meeting 9/14,
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10. In response to City Clerk Karr, Council Members agreed to hold the City/County joint
maeting on September 20, 4,5:30 p.m" with no dinner, Council Members asked that
the following items be added to the meeting's agenda: GIS mapping project, Year
2,000, traffic lights, rural tax levy vs, general tax levy for services, Atkins noted that
an issue to think about is developing an agenda of issues,
11. Kubby raquested that the information update that was sent to Normandy Manor
households should also be sent to places like Baculis Traiier Court.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.
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