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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09-28 Council minutes ;" ' ,i' . " , '.} " "'1 ; , :1 \ . ~ _., ~"""W\--- , ' . .' " , " ~ ( '- .' '. ',- . . - ,: I '~', t" il, "',: , tl' t'l"'tl:/' ", '; 'I f~.,'" _"" ~- ' r ,.' "" '.,... -'-~"".H..,....:.~..,,:..;...l ':,.....,;"......,...... / , {\ " l,' <. ._--:::...~._- -- ---.....~- OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. 9/13/93 ':,: The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims Is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City City Council. special mtg.. 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Council Members present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby. McDonald. Novick, Pigott, Absent: None, Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with Counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is Imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to Increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed, The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session. 7:36 p,m, Council returned to formal session. 9:03 p.m. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 9:05 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. MAYO s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK 7l(~ tf.' ~ .i' I 'Submitted for publication 9/23/93, II 1\I,,:r,n.....1 .."....".,. ! i' I! i! ! i I t' , I: " 'i I, i: ! : I I I I I I , " I 11: \ 'i, :i( h: " ',; , \, , I . i" .; . ! r '(1 , , /(, , 'j' " .'l , I, "-: ; .. , , \,J ',' Ilt:: :~,: c/ . t:-, ,tl, ': ',.;] '," ',; ',,, ' . ~ . ,Ii.._', "_ ". 13' ,.' _~I;, .' . '. ' :. '," I ,~ , :~'~',;: :.'l.','_,:1 ::~.,;i,; ,'.', ,'" ,-- ,....~,.".,.. .... ..-'.. / /'\ ~: " "i ", ---:::::-.- -----...- OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. 9/14/93 The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City City Council, regular mtg,. 7:30 p,m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney presiding, Council members present: Ambrisco, Courtney. Horowitz. Kubby. McDonald, Novick, Pigott. Council Members absent: None, The Mayor and Police Chief presented a Certificate of Commendation to Officer David Droll for his actions 7/26 in the rescue of three individuals in the Iowa River. The Mayor proclaimed 10/31 as TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT, Moved and seconded 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. as published, subject to corrections. as recommended by .the City Clerk, Minutes of 80ards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment8d.. 7/28; 8d, of Adjustment. 8/11; P&R Comm, . 8/11; Bd, of Library Trustees. 8/26; Broadband Telecomm. Comm, . 7/21: P&Z Comm. . 9/2; Housing Comm. . 7/13; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm, . 8/18: Rules Comm. .9/13, Permit Motions: Class C Beer Permit for Watt's Food Mkt,. 1603 Muscatine Ave. Class C Beer Permit for T&M Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy, 6 East. Special Class C Liquor License for Masala. 9 S, Dubuque St. Outdoor Service Area for 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, as recommended by the Fin. Dir. subject to audit, Resolutions. Res. 93.248. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A FINANCING STATEMENT IUCC2 FORM) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 416 S, DODGE STREET. IOWA CITY. IOWA, RES, 93.249, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT ! I : i I; " III , I ;I I il I" " III " 'j" " " ,i " , n: fi -.:}..' .. I' l > I: . Id j.).'l.' ., ;\ '.. ii. i, " " '..',.." ,<",.", ,,, ,';'.!, , .J' " i ., , " , I',. " ~,. -' ....... -'" -.., ~.....~ -,..,...- . ' ~ ... .~ 1'---' -,' . -:- ~. '"7t "': ,'.. :, ,,' I ' ";4.. ' , ,', . ' .. t r ,t I Ji.. '; .." -c :' : ,.' , : -, '-, -. ,"-' . ,:,.,;....,..,;.J.,;~..\,....'.....,~,....- ,?\ I, .... ~!i' , '- ....._~------- Official Actions September 14. 1993 Page 2 .........,'......- '-- -- OF TRANSPORT A nON FOR A GRANT UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE FEOERAL TRANSIT ACT. AS AMENDED, TO BE USED FOR TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE FUNDING, Correspondence: Kenneth & Alfreda Galtlin regarding HUD's program for the conversion of public 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 expre1.'slng appreciation for service provided by city employees, E. Lorenz regarding proposed changes to Lexington Ave, Letters 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. for the purpose of distributing information. approved. Fred Slocum to set up a table on City Plaza 9/7.10, to solicit signatures on a petition and offering free literature, approved. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Esther Retish to close Penfro Dr, on 9/6, for a block party, approved. Veterans of Foreign Wars 3949 to offer veteran poppies for donations on Iowa City streets on 9/3.4. approved, Sue Schuster to close Ealing Dr. for a block party on 9/6. approved, The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate a ten.foot wide waikway rlght'of'way located along the southwest lot line of the 415 N, Seventh Avenue property, 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.1 to CC.2. Atty. Mike Kennedy, representing tile applicant, present for discussion. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the conditional zoning agreement for an approximate 240 acre tract, known as \ --_..._~.. .d:L)4.,", i: , I 1 , J'; , ' ~ i !;i Iii ,I Ii :I " " \1 : ,i ,\ I II " ," II " , I ...."..,\ , , , ":"-......... ""'11II("''''' ...... --~ -----...-. -,,-- ~ ~"':"',..... --- -- ---......... , , :,,::' 'tf - '[I t-f, ~~l ,'" ,,-, Official Actions September 14, 1993 Page 3 '" ,JI "~'.,;..,."'i,",~'~""u."'-"" \,.,1 " / >~, ....... -~ '-" -'- - . ~~ - --.---..... ~-- --'-. --~ 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 concerns regarding site selection and the preference of a longer time limit for construction, Developer Lowell Swartz present for discussion, Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to the 9/28 Council meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to adOPt ORD, 93. 3589. VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED WEST OF GILBERT STREET AND NORTH OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN 210 AND 230 KIRKWOOD A VENUE, Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93. 250. APPROVING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE PLAT OF RAPID CREEK RIDGE. JOHNSON COUNTY. IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93. 251. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF RAPID CREEK RIDGE, PART TWO. JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Helen Lewis appeared regarding the towing of her vehicle from a parking space, Moved and seconded 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, 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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to adopt Res, 93. 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, The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: P&Z Comm. . one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/1/97. This appointment will be made at the 10/12 meeting of the City Council, The Mayor announced the " i' ";.' . " I I '! \ I,.r " , , , Ct' Cl Cr I:;' , ' '"-. '; ~.I.:.... ,"I~.', ,,:r ..,~v. ',' ',' -,' / I (,"\, . ) .t Official Actions September 14, 1993 Page 4 ~""""'~-""""---'''''''''''' ". " -. ..., .., -- -- -_'_h~_ ___. following vacancies: Bd. of Appeals - one vacancy for five-year term ending 12/31/9B; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm, . one vacancy for a representative of the University of Iowa for a three'year term ending 12/1196; 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 meeting of the City Council. Moved and seconded 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 l)twenty public housing units for replacement of horneownershlp sales and 21twenty new unit Increments, as published In the 6/28/93. Federal Register, The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93- 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93- 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93- 255, AUTHORIZING SECTION 5lHI IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT FOR THE CONVERSION OF PUBLIC HOUSING TO PRIVATE OWNERSHIP, Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93- 256, GRANTING EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS.INC, OF EASTERN IOWA (TCII TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR PROVIDING CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE TO IOWA CITY, Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93- 257. AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 93- 258. DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER I; " I,] ill il ji 01 i! " Iii ']\'- 11 I ~ I, I!, I}' ;~. , " I:' P t.: .j: ,r , , . Ii j , 'I I J Ii.." \ " ,i ! i I, , '; I, 1\" " ' ,1\ ,II' I , )' '.! , ", , ,... ----- ---.,----...--;----.,,--- ~ ~-!,~.... - -----~ ...~ --- ~ff - ~ , -( - J - - ' ',,03' " "~" ,U . tJ t:/, 'b ,.'. .,' : · / I,) / >,.. .' -"--<:.:::.--- -- -, Official Actions September 14. 1993 Page 5 " ' ,', , TREASURY REGULATION 1.150.2 TO ISSUE DEBT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR CERTAIN ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES PAID IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIFIED PROJECTS. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:55 p.m, The Mayor declared the motion carried, For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of City Clerk and Finance Departmen s/DARREL G. COURTNEY. MAYOR ,0 0 s/MARIAN 1<" KARI!~K ,c_SUb~blication 9/23/93. clerk\9.14,nw. .'\ ;\..,. , ~ , , i ._--,..--,~'''''_.-'_.. - p -- - 'T""'"....- --- - ,,;, ..'.'-..: -~ il , 1 ! i .....' - 1 , 1 , , I , I i ,i II li , II II' II, I "I IIi, .11. 'n: . i' :j 11 " I" \ iI'.~ I I' I ~: , , ,I , I.". '.1". , J. . " 'I , I'"~ ". .:1" " ' I' " i I. i:,' .. .:,' , I ',:: i I, ") ') j " \~,; ,. ... , , .' :-:. ,fr., n '"tI . ',:} ", '.,:~ " ,~ _." - -. !, ( ,/ 1, '<'::.~~~::::~._- COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 13, 1993 Iowa City City Council. special mtg" 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Council Members present: Ambrisco. Courtney. Horowitz. Kubby. McDonald, Novick. Pigott. Absent: None, Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Burnside. Karr, Schmadeke. O'Malley, Franklin. Council minutes tape racorded on Tape 93.80. Side 1. 1-End. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with Counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or whare litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price tha governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous. 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session, 7:36 p.m. Council returned to formal session. 9:03 p.m. Moved by McDonald. seconded by Novick. to adjourn the special meeting 9:05 p.m. The Mayor declarad the motion carried unanimously. 7/0. all Council Members present. Darrel G. Courtney, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk , clelkI9,13.pc.mlg ': ;, ,).....,.,....".......,,'>.,;,.'.._..M...............'"._..e.~_. . . ... _. .. "..e'" .. , , -. ~_...._~. -::..:----- , l \, !!I I Iii I , I, I Ii il 'I' ., ,I ;1 il " Ii : ,;. II I:; 'f L, I' ;~ :! I I I i I I \, " '.,;' , il. I' ! I I " "'If""" - ----""1----.. ......-- ~ ..-, ...... - -. -.....,... ...- - -- - -'ff ~ -......,....- ...__.r-~-..... I f, . ':'~':t"-/''''':''''':-f-' ,;;. . ~, '. " t"' "', i .,' ,'_ ,.' -. -~ -' .-" . ' '1 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 14. 1993 Iowa City City COllncll, 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: Atklns, Helling, Burnside. Karr, Pelkey,Franklln, Scott, Yuculs, Henderson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93.80, Side 2; 93.82, Both SIdes. The Mayor and Pollee Chief presented a Certificate of Commendation to Officer David Droll for his acllons 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 published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 7/28/93; Bd. of Adjustment. 8/11/93; P&R Comm. - 8/11/93; Bd. of Library Trustees - 8/26/93; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 7/21/93; P&Z Comm.. 9/2193; 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. Watt, dba Watt's Food Mkt, 1603 Muscatlne 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 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 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 Galllln regarding HUD's program for the conversion of public housing to private ownership. Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County requesting Council's support for combalUng 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 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, app'roved. Fred Slocum 10 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 3949 to offer veteran -- - --_..-~ ; ii' I I' II I:: 'j I~. L , iI, I',' I . I I I: , " I: 1'1 I I , II " , " ! 14" .. '.. .."..... "'''",'~, , , " j " , . , .' , I. ',' "-' I-t " . , - ,- , .." ' ,', :1/ >t I, t-i,,,,: ~,~., : - . . ,,', ,: \.: -. -. , revised 9/28/93 Council Activities September 14, 1993 Page 2 poppies for donations 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 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 rlght-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.1 to 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 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 concerns regarding site selecUon and the preference of a longer Ume limit for construcllon. PCD Director Franklin and Developer Lowell Swartz present for discussion. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to conUnue 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. Burnside staled the public hearing could not be closed until after the condlUonal 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, VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED WEST OF GILBERT STREET AND NORTH OF KIRKWOOD AVE~UE 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, APPROVING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE PLAT OF RAPID CREEK RIDGE, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vole unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resoluUon 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, 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 meeUngs 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 staled she would be supporting waiving lhe second consideration because of the need for a full quorum on the DGslgn 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: I Ii ! I " Ii I" ir I,' ., I I ,\ " ! I , !: II I:: II Ii! , I \ 1 I " ~ i I, , i! ......--~ -...-, ...... - ..... ... --- ~~ . ... -,-- ...-~. ,.... -. - I , ' I.,;" CI", ~-:-, ,7't'I'l~t, . ',,", ',"':, I: - ,rL. I.,:;,.. '. . :'" J., ,;,.~: . .' I, .' Council Activities Septomber 14, 1993 Page 2 poppies for donations 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 call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor dec~red the motion carried. A public hearIng weld on an ordinance to vacate a ten. foot wide walkway rI t-of.way located along the southwes lot line of the 415 N. Seventh Avenue property (String . All. John Hayek, representing the ap cant, appeared. A public hearing was Id on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordl ce by changing the use regulations of an appr Imate 1.65 acre tract of land located at 70 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, Iowa, from CI.1 to CC.2 ( nnedy Plaza). Atty. Mike Kennedy, re sentlng the applicant, present for discussion. A public hearing was held an ordinance amending the ndltlonal zoning agreement for an approximate 240 acre tract, own as Windsor Ridge, 10 ed east of Scoll Park, south of Lower West Branch Road and north 0 American Legion Roa . Iowa City School Board President George Matheson appeared to comm d Council on the acre donation of land and pursuing of Impact fees, and shared concerns re rdlng site sel on and the preference of a longer time limit for construction. PCD Director Fran and Dev oper Lowell Swartz present for discussion. After discussion, moved by Kubby, secon by owltz, to continue the public hearing to allow for discussion of a different time frame In th a eement. After further discussion, the second to the motion was wlthdraw~. Ass!. City Atty. B side stated the public hearing could not be closed until after the conditional zoning agreem t d been signed. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Plgoll, to continue the public hearing t he 9 8/93 Council meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Mem rs prese . Moved by Ambrlsco, se ded by Nov k, to adopt ORD. 93.3589, Bk. 36, p. 6, VACATING THE ALLEY LOCAT WEST OF GIL ERT STREET AND NORTH OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN 210 AN 230 KIRKWOOD A NUE (McDonald Chiropractic). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/ , all Council Members p sent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Amb co, seconded by Horowitz, t adopt RES. 93.250, Bk. 110, p. 250, APPROVING THE V CATION OF A PORTION OF T E PLAT OF RAPID CREEK RIDGE, JOHNSON COUN ,IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote animo us, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Ma r declared the resolution adopted. Moved Ambrlsco, seconded by Horowitz, to ado~RES. 93-251, Bk. 110, p. 251, APPROVIN HE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF RA ID CREEK RIDGE, PART TWO, JOHNSON OUNTY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin present f discussion. Affirmative roll call vote una ous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor ~clared the resolution adopted. elen Lewis appeared regarding the towing of her vehicle '~'m a parking space. Finance Direct r Yuculs present for discussion. Staff will report back. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, thaI the rule requiring ordinances to be co sldered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings p or to the meeting at which I s to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration an ,vote be waived, and that RD. 93.3590, Bk. 36, p. 7, AMENDING SECTION 2.100 OF THE CO~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 s e w9uld 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 I; \ , I" Ii I]; 'I ! I, il' I" il !i ,I I;' 1 ~ I, I' ,I 11 I J, ,I '1 I; /, I ! -~'l - . . . ' ~ I ' . , , . . . I, cf' cl' Ll, "'t', .,' ':':".''': ~ ~:.. . f: . ' " L.. " , , .f. "1 ,.,' , . . , , Council Acllvllles September 14, 1993 Page 3 finally adopted at this lime. Afllnnallve roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrtsco, 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. Afllnnallve roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolullon adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: paz Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired tenn ending 5/1/97. This appointment will be made at the 10/12193 meellng of the City Council. The Mayor announced the fOlloWing vacancies: Bd. of Appeals _ one vacancy for five- year tenn ending 12131/98; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - one vacancy for a representallve of the University of Iowa for a three-year tenn ending 1211/96; Sr. Center Comm. . two vacancies for three-year terms ending 12/31/96; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for a three-year tenn ending 10/26/96. These appolnlments will be made at the 10/26/93 meellng of the City Council. Council Member Kubby shared her mixed feelings regarding the new Tip Hotline for receiving of anonymous lips at the Police Department. Ambrlsco 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. 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 recommendallons of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. that the City Council approve the BTC Annual Report; HousIng Comm. to submltlwo applications for construction of 1 )lwenty public housing units for replacement of homeownershlp sales and 2)lwenty 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 Ambrtsco, 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. Afllnnallve 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. Afllrmallve 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, AUTHORIZING SECTION 5(H) IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT FOR THE CONVERSION OF PUBLIC HOUSING TO PRIVATE OWNERSHIP. Housing Administrator Henderson present for discussion. Afllnnallve 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, I Ii " i', I " If I P I I' i " I " j'i i' I '. I i I Ii I ,I 1\ I, ~ ; 'I I, , ,i " . , , " ! r j 1; " " , " f , " '. " . , , R'o . . ,\ \.' I' '- t-/ ' 'i-' c/ '":"1" ; , " " , , ' : ~. .' ',', 1 , . _ "', ;~l,' " ":, . '. 'J ^ , ''', '. ,_.., . . -, ,-' -, , , / , / " , ~" ' 1 .I. 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, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, reclassifying two Maintenance Worker II 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 presenlfordlscusslon. 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 wllh 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 stall 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 adjourn 9:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. i i Ii ! Iii I ii . ,'ii' i', . /1' :! 'J i - 1\" 'li- i [I , I " 1': n 'I. ! I r ,1 ,; I Darrel G. Courtney, Mayor I Marian K. Karr, City Clerk clerk\9014,mln ii .'\ ,..............-... ..J1..,. .. .,....... """",.. , I \,1" I.,. '," I .' i -,... ~-"" ---....., ~-- ~ ,;'...... - ~~ ....,...-.---------.'f".... ---...-....... . -... - r. ~.....;.............. - I , . ". f" 'It~/'" 't-/- tg- " ,=t " '., ", ". . , \ , , '" . r . . I , " .' . , , . ~,. ..-.' ~., -1 .'. '..~,-~ ,'" ,'. " "' 1 ,L . '_.._----~ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 2B, 1993 Iowa City City Council, regular mtg.. 7:30 p,m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtnay prasiding. Council Mambers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Horowitz. Kubby. McDonald. Novick, Pigott. Council Mambers absent: None. Staffmembers presant: Atkins. Helling. Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Fosse. Milkman, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93- 84. Both Sides and 93-85, Side 1. The Mayor proclaimed Octobar 3-9, 1993 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, Lt. Jensen accapted; October 2,1993 as HEAT'S ON DAY. Moved by Ambrisco. secondad by Horowitz. that the following items and recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be receivad, or approved. and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of 9/13/93, and the regular meeting of 9/14/93. as published, subject to corrections. as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. - 8/10/93; Riverfront & Natural Area Comm. - 9/15/93; P&Z Comm. - 9/9/93, 9/16/93; Airport Comm. _ 9/17/93. Permit Motions: Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Quik Trip Corporation dba Quik Trip #503, 123 W. Benton St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Quik Trip Corporation dba Quik Trip #548, 955 Mormon Trek. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Co.. dba Sunset Handimart. 1410 Willow Creek Dr. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for DaliMar! Corporation, dba Deli Mart #1, 525 Hwy. 1 West. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Michaal H. Tanchinh dba China Palace Restau- rant. 21 Sturgis Corner Dr. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Leasing Corporation.. dba Diamond Dave's Taco Company, 1604 Sycamore #330 Sycamore Mall. Approving a Class C Liquor License for J H Enterprise dba Texas Steak Company. 121 Iowa Ave. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 93-259, Bk. 110, p. 259, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING. FOR NOVEMBER 9, 1993, ON A PRO- POSED BLOCK 62 URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN REVI- TALIZATION AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Resolutions, Bk. 110: RES, 93-260, p. 260, AMENDING AGREEMENT BE- TWEEN MERCY HOSPiTAL AND CITY OF IOWA CITY. IOWA FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PLACEMENT OF ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC INFORMATION SIGN. RES. 93-261. p, 261. APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30. 1993. Correspondence: Karen & Brian Witzke ragarding northside naighborhood traffic. Mechanical Contractors Association of lowa,lnc.. inviting Council Members to join the "kickoff" for Projact HEAT'S ON. Notice of purchase of equipment, Memoranda from Traffic Engr. regarding: Book return loading zone in the 100 block of S. Linn St.; various parking prohibitions on the south curb of the 10 block east and the 10 block west of Jefferson St. Louise Wolf-Novak & Thomas Novak regarding traes being removed at 608 Eastmoor. Apnlications for Streets & Public Grounds: ~,ew Pioneer Food Co-op for use of Van Buren St, for a Midwest Food Festival on 9/20/93, approved. UniverSity of Iowa Homecoming Council for use of public grounds for a Flood Reliaf Banefit Walk on 10/10/93, approved, Racquet Master to use public sidewalk during Sidewalk Sales on 9/9-11/93. approved. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Socialist Workers Cempaign to set up a table on City Plaza on 9/11/93, to distribute campaign literature, approved. Billy II II, iI, ~ : , - I I " to I; ,,, ,:j , , : , [I i I .I II,! II :1 , " , . : ii " ,- \ ' '" .. -~~".. - ---~ ~-. .......--.~ ..-,.,."..--- ~ -- -qw-.-....- --- , ' " ~~- ... ..- r , :'-' ' 'C/ . :.t~l' :' tj. -, Lt,".'" '. '. ' .:. '. t..:. _,'. I,',. ' ~I" , ' ,'. " 1 I, Council Activities September 28, 1993 Page 2 Howell.Sinnard to set up a table on City Plaza on 9/11. 9/15/93, to distribute free literature, approved. Fred Slocum to set up a table on City Plaza 9/13-17/93, to distributa Iiteratura and offer t-shirts and buttons for donations, approvad. Affirmative roll call vota unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor repeatad the public hearing as set and declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Novick. to set a public hearing for 10/12/93, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate 1.2 acre tract of land located at 605 and 617 Kirkwood Avenue from CC-2 and RS-5to CO-1 (Lensing). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously. 7/0. all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz. to set a public hearing for 10/12/93, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of a 0.139 acre parcel located immediately south of Block 3 Braverman Center and west of Keokuk St. from ID-RM to RM-12. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously. 7/0, all Council Members present. A 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. No one appeared. Moved by McDonald. seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending the Condi- tional Zoning Agreament 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. be given first vote for consideration, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. all Council Mem- bers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco. seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance to vacate a ten-foot wide walkway right-of-way located along the southwest lot line of the 415 N. Seventh Ave. property (Stringer), be given first vote for consideration. Kubby and Horowitz stated they would be supporting this request, since the walkway leads to private property and saw no real purpose in City ownership. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco. that the 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-1 to CC-2 (Kennedy Plaza), be given first vote for consideration. Horowitz and Kubby shared concerns regarding clarification of zoning prior to construction. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous. 7/0. all Council Members present, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Larry Quigley, Advocates for an Accessible Environment, distributed copies of Program Accessibility of the ADA guidelines and asked for Council help in notifying businesses of the law concerning accessibility. Asst. City Manager Helling stated enforcement of the ADA is with the federal government. and stated that the Human Rights Commission could do educa- tion/promotion of the law. The City Attorney will report back regarding Housing and Inspec. tion Services possible involvement and if Council could consider accessibility when consider- ing beer and liquor licenses. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick. to accept the handout distributed by Mr, Quigley, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Michael Berkshire. environmental education planner for ECICOG. distributed materials regarding two educational programs currently being offered. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco.to accept materials distributed by Mr. Berkshire. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously. 7/0, ell Council Members present. Tom Novak and Louise Wolf.Novak. 609 Manor Drive. appeared regarding trees that had been removed at 608 - -"- \.... r, - - ~ ; , , !., I I, , I; " ii Ii If, 1, J" ';1 " , " \l " , i\ , " , , " J I' I I I I I I I" ; , '. I "r _ '1 - ~-- ~ .-'......- ~~ ,.,...---- ..,-.---.... ...~- (~ Or _ , "" I' " . 1-- , ,- - t4 I" , , .' . " , : " J I, : tr,., .~,., . '",,," ",. : : -'.- .' ''-1 , Council Activities September 28, 1993 Page 3 Eastmoor Drive. and their concerns regarding notification and re.landscaping of the property. The City Manager will prepare a report on the matter. Don Norris, Santa Rosa, California, updated Council on Operation Payback started by the city of Santa Rosa to payback Iowa City for help received after their 1906 earthquake. The Mayor updatad Council on a fund raiser in Allentown, Pennsylvania where a portion of all gate receipts at a local amusement park on 10/2 will be donated to flood relief in Iowa City; and stated he would be in Santa Rosa 10/8.9 for the fund raising auction. A public hearing was held on a proposed Resolution of Necessity for the 1993 Paving Assessment Project (Bowery St. alley). Property Owner Tom Mentz appeared in support of the project. Moved by Novick, seconded by McDonald, to accept correspondence from: Joan & John Keith Beddow; Katherine & Edward Carolan; and Gregg Geerdes representing property owners F. Neal & Ruth Miller. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-262, Bk, 110, p. 262, WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY PROPOSED FOR THE 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, A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the 1993 Paving Assessment Project (Bowery St. alley). No one appeared. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 93-263, Bk. 110, p. 263, ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST (1993 Paving Assessment- 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. 93-264, Bk, 110, p, 264, AWARDING CONTRACT, to Streb Construction Co, Inc. for $24,094.00 (1993 Paving Assessment- 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 adopt- ed. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: P&Z 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. Bd. of Appeals - one vacancy for a five-year term ending 12/31/98; River- front & Natural Areas Comm. - one vacancy for a representativa of the University of Iowa for a three.year term ending 1211/96; 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 atthe 10/26/93 meeting of the City Council. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment - one vacancy for a five-year term ending 1/1/99; Bd. of Appeals. one vacancy for a five.year term ending 12/31/98; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpirad term ending 7/1/95; Human Rights Comm.- three vacancies for three,year terms ending 111/97; P&R Comm, .two vacancies for four-year terms ending 111/98. These appointments will be made at the 11/9/93 meeting of the Council, Council Member Horowitz referenced the map and schedule for leaf pick-up in Iowa City and reminded citizens to pile leaves In the right-of-wey not In the street or on the side- walk. She updated Council on the Stata League of Iowa Municipalities maeting she and Council Member Novick attended by reporting on the main points of a speech by the director of FEMA (Federal Emergency Menagement Agency) concerning raducing city's risks in natural !".. ... - I - ---.-. .. ~ i I : , , ' I j; i 1,1 i , , ! Ii i I , I :: ,i I' L. , .1 'jo I ii 11, I I' II f' . I) i:1 I " 1': :1 : I .. , Ii I , ; '1 I ] , I . I i' I I I I I I " I,' !) : i \ , I I , I I : ; I , I ! I I , II "-- ~". ': I 'I, .... - ..,~-:---~.....- (,' - ""-l"'itl~' . ',",",' :'::':.7bJ~tr~~>J';I~" ' ',.. ".", // '. '1 -I.. Council Activities September 28. 1993 Pege 4 disasters, and the involvement of Iowa City City Manager on a panel regarding Home Rule. Ambrisco noted the bright chartreuse school crossing signs and requested that they be implemented throughout the City. City Mgr. Atkins stated the signs were part of a test program and that he has received a number of positive comments. Ambrisco reported on an incident where two clients were in town seeking hotel accommodations for one evening 9/27, and no rooms were available because of the Farm Progress Show. Lodging was secured in a nearby town at a lower price range hotel for $142. Ambrisco stated his disapproval with the price and the image projected of the Iowa City community. Novick reported on a presenta- tion by Nancy Burns of lOOT regarding bicycles and trails and an ordinance by the City of Urbandale for trail dedications and redevelopment and urged staff to follow-up on review of the ordinance; and reported on an incident involving a young mother receiving a ticket for parking on the lower level of the Capitol Street ramp prior to 10:00 AM. After discussion. the City Manager stated he would follow-up with the Parking Division regarding policy. Novick also raminded citizens to vote at the City primary on 10/5. Pigott encouraged peopla to attend the University program entitled "With Others of Their Own Kind" stagad raadings of oral historias of people who grew up in Iowa institutions schedulad 10/9 and 10/10 at Riverside Theatar. Kubby thankad everyone for their participation and patiance at Toxic Clean-Up Day. Horowitz asked that a bicyclist be included within the composition of tha Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC). After discussion it was decided that the matter should be placed on the October JCCOG Board meeting agenda. Horowitz asked if the Department of Art at the University could be contacted regarding designing a work of art. using sand bags. to remember this past summer, Staff will follow-up. In response to Kubby. City Engr. Fosse stated individuals could drop off their sand bags at the bus barn or call for a pickup. The Mayor announced the following changes to the Council meeting schedule for the remain- der of the year: The 10/11 work session is canceled and a work session will be held at 6:30 10/12 prior to the formal meeting; 11/8 work session canceled and a 6:30 work session scheduled 11/9; work session of 12/6 canceled and a 6:30 work session planned for 12/7; the 12/20 and 12/21 may be canceled and possibly rescheduled to 12/13 and 12/14. The City Clerk asked Council Members to keep her informed of absences should a special meeting need to be scheduled. The Mayor noted a Pancake Breakfast to aid flood relief held at Walden Place on 9/26 and thanked Clara Thompson who sold 40 tickets at $5 per ticket over the phone. City Atty. Gentry reported on the departmental open house and on City Manager Atkins' flood update presented to the Kiwanis. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93-265. Bk.11 0, p. 265. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR THE PROVISION OF ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES (Rohret Rd. padestrian overpass). 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 Novick. seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-266, Bk. 110, p. 266, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR THE USE OF $175.000 DOLLARS OF SUPPLEMENTAL CDBG FUNDS APPROPRIATED UNDER PUBLIC LAW 1 03.75. INCLUDING Al.L UNDERSTAND- INGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT (particularly In the Baculis and Thatcher Mobile Home Courts). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous. 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. ---.._.. .'0. i I, " I I' II r I;, Ii] 1/, :j, I' , - I : , ~ :: " , " i I; , !! 'I '1 , , I , II Ii JI Ii , i " .....,. __ - 'lE'l---~. ~-... ~L_...~- -'-.... L , " '. " N "'.' , . f~ -, - - - . , " ~., /,..1. ,L/,", "J". /";", " :' ::,'.',,1, I. ~, "b. , ' :. '...-- - '. ~ ! ", " .' / //\ /' ~ '-" "f ,,-'~~:. :'::'::-. ----~------.-... Council Activities September 28, 1993 Page 5 , Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt Res. 93.267, Bk. 110. p. 267, RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO INTENT TO FINANCE DISASTER COSTS. In response to Horowitz, the City Manager stated a summary of programs available for the public will be made available. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrisco, 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. 93.3591, Bk. 36, p. 8. AMENDING CHAPTER 32.1. ARTICLE IV, SCHEDULE OF THE CODF. OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY,IOWA BY AMENDING SECTION 32.1.63, PARKING FEES AND CHARGES AUTHORIZED IN CHAPTER 23. be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney. Horowitz. McDonald, Novick, Pigott, Ambrisco. Nays: Kubby. Absent: none. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Membars present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, Moved by Horowitz. seconded by McDonald, to adjourn 9:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. ~,r~ Mar n K. Karr, City Clerk Ii " " // " \, ; . " i' . j ., " ~ ',\! "', clork\9,28Co,min I """"""""'^""I..',""~,',",'~'J',,..._..;,,,...~".."'" .......".........-., -------.'.:-- -~ \ ---.....,.......- .__.....~.~.-.....1 .11I_" i: , , , I ji f :'1 ': 11 " i' ;! ,,' " II, II I i ~ " II I j' I !! 'I II I, ii II Ir !! , 'I /1 I I, " I' \, I: i\ Ii il . I: Ii Ii r,'. ,'j , " '. j , , I. I I if _,J. ",I ';1' " , , !! i', ", " ~r-'~"1---- ~""'~~-J.....---~.------""'''' -....- -Tf".... ........,...-. .. - ~. I.... .... i f ....:"" '.:- 'j-I . ""'" ':" , ' , .. t / ' ,LI - ,t''"b ' , , "-',, ': '. .. t., r. .:-.~ .~q,. .,',~., '. . . _. ., '1 -~-....- .-. . City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Mi-d' Date: October 6, 1993 To: Mayor and Clly Council From: CIIy Clerk Re: Council Work Session; September 27, 1993 - 6:30 p.m. In the Council Chambers Mayor Darrel Courtney presiding. Council members present: Courtney, Horowitz, Novick. Kubby, McDonald, PlgolL Absent: Ambrlsco. Staff present: Atklns, Helling, Gentry, Karr" Franklin, I" Milkman, Schoon, Long. Tape recorded on Reels 93-81, Side 2; 93.83, Sides 1 and 2. ! ! i: ADDITION TO THE CONSENT CALENDAR: Reel 93-81, Side 2 \ i Council agreell to add to the Consent Calendar a request for a liquor license from Texas Steak Ii .11 I! Company, 121 Iowa Avenue. ( ,[ I, PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: Reel 93-81, Side 2 ; j I' l' , , PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning Items for discussion: i I;' i !' a. Se"lna a oubllc hearlna for October 12. 1993. on an ordinance amendlna the Zonlna Ordinance bv condltlonallv chanalna the use reaulatlons of an BDoroxlmate 1.2 acre tract I " Ii of/and located at 605 and 617 Kirkwood Avenue from CC-2. Communltv Commerclal, and i ! RS.5. Low Densltv Slnale-Famlly Residential, to CO.1, Commercial Office. (Lenslna i I /REZ93.0008l I:' , I: b. Se"lna a oubllc hearlna for October 12, 1993. on an ordinance amendlna the Zonlna I, !I ' . [, Ordinance bv chanalna the use reaulations of a 0.139 acre oarcellocated Immedlatel~ ! soulh of Block 3 Braverman Center and west of Keokuk Slreet from ID-RM. Interim Develooment Multl-Famlly Residential. to RM.12. Low Densltv Multi-Family. lREZ93- , . 00111 I c. Public hearlna on an ordinance amendlna the conditional zonlna aareement for an i I aooroxlmate 240 acre tract. known as Windsor Rldae. localed east of Sco" Park. south I , of Lower West Branch Road and north of American Lealon Road. (REZ92-0013l d. Ordinance amendlna the conditional zonlna aareement for an aooroxlmate 240 acre tract. known as Windsor Rldae. located east of Sco" Park. south of Lower West Branch Road and north of American Lealon Road. (First consideration) (REZ92-001;ll e. Ordinance to vacate a ten.foot wide walkwav rlaht-of.way located alona the southwest lot line of lhe 415 N. Seventh Avenue orooerty. (First conslqeratlon) (StrlnaerNAC93.00021 , - , ! ,j :r-Jq " J. "'...... .....,.. ~--~-~, -~-- ~ .,-'..... - -- ~...--~--- -'~ff - .......,... 'r ~..~......-.-- \ I '~ ' Ll ' . t' ','.-;' ,'. ' :;': ",. '" " · L / ,,' g "~~,, ' ,'" I, ' \. i f-.." _. / " '1 !, '.." --- .~_.'" ...- , " l I ' I I I I I I I 2 f. Ordinance amendlno the Zonlno Ordinance bv chanolno the use reoulatlons 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. (First conslderatlonl (Kennedv PlazalREZ93-00091 Horowitz suggested that staff consider renaming the reconflgured Lafayette Slreel. Staff will follow-up. CDBG FLOOD RELIEF FUNDING: Reel 93-81, Side 2 PCD Director Franklin and PCD Community Development Coordinator Milkman presented Information. Council agreed with staff's recommendation regarding the use of the $175,000 supplemental CDBG funds for flood assistance as outlined In Milkman's September 20, 1993, memorandum. Council also directed staff to reevaluate the City's existing polley on building In the floodplain and to look at City Attorney Gentry's Idea regarding the 500-year floodplain. CITIZEN BUILDING PROJECT: Reel 93-81, Side 2 NEWSPAPER DiSPENSERS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY: Reel 93.83, Side 1 i i , " \ Ii Ii !j . i' 'I ", ~ , II ' u: PCD Director Franklin, Community Development Coordinator Milkman, and Economic Development Planner Schoon presented Information regarding the CItizen building project. Council directed City Manager Steve Atklns to develop a Plaza newspaper vending machine ordinance IncolpOratlng bike lockers behind the newspaper racks. Horowitz asked staff to be creative and explore utilizing planters In the design. " " " :, , Ii'. d i." f: COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA Reel 93-83, Side 1 , '. ! I I II 1. Kubby requested staff check into water retention at WeSlport Plaza and Godfather's Pizza to ensure It is working properly. 2. Kubby asked that Council schedule discussion regarding parking and transit policy as outlined In the City Manager's September 24, 1993, memorandum regarding parking and transit polley. 3. in response to Kubby, City Manager Atkins stated that staff Is exploring solutions for the Salvation Army transit needs. 4. Kubby noted Council received correspondence from Joseph Holland regarding multi. family residential parkIng. PCD Director Franklin stated staff Is currently looking at parking requirements and report back. 5. Kubby requested that staff evaluate comments regarding last Saturday's Toxic Cleanup Day. Council discussed holding the event more often and appointments, 6. Novick noted a correction on Council meeting minutes of September 14, 1993, page 2, McDonald abstained from voting on the Kirkwood Ave. vacation resolullon. " I i ;i I , i , I , .,-.-.._...-..,'...............-.~..,._..__...."......_'-. :T-dq .L ~- - ','I . ;i I '~,i' . \'j' '''ff''' . .... - "l------"'-:' -~.....~ -1_lJ",,- ~, " --.... - , , , :' I' ~ . I' . , , - .' C/ ,',' ty ,t ";1 l _,', "',,' . i f ,I n"" " ' \ J, _.', '.' '._' I ~ '. / /j- ~.=:::::.: ~'~::.::.:_._-- ----~ --, \ 3 , " i n 7. City Manager Atklns announced that the Melrose Avenue Focus Group meeting Is scheduled for October 13, 1993, 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. Atklns noted that representatives from Congressman Leach's office, the State Historical Preservation, IDOT, and Roosevelt PTO will not be attending. ' 8. City Manager Atkins noted that the Council candidate workshop Is scheduled for October 6,1993. 9. Mayor Courtney presented Council Member Horowitz with a construction hardhat for her outstanding but deliberate traffic directing on Kirkwood Avenue. 10. PCD Director Frank/In Introduced the new Planner In the Community Development DIvision Stephen Long. 11. Mayor Courtney stated that a visitor from Santa Rosa will be present at Council's formal meeting 10/28. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. _17,~1 .-"," \ --..---. I r I I I I I I 'I \ I I ! , I I i i' I , ", I I ! I ,; " I .... -._-.~~.__..~~.._-_..~--_.. .. -. ..... .... .-......._.."..,'"".'~.. ..,.....-... .... . ."--..............."... ." -.,,'. " - I-d,9/ .,,~ ,P.,.:',.,,!.....'.. I , I I I I , ' ! I' 'I I, i:i i , I I! [I ,I Ii c ..11' j I ~ i.i," i'i .' .l. "j. ,I,. '11 r I:. t, ,!' ! ,I il i i ,t 1".' . .:'