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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. 11/23/93
The cost of publishing the followin9 pro.
ceedings and claims is $ . Cumula.
tive cost for this calendar year for said publica.
tlon is $
Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m.
at the Civic Center. Meyor Courtney presiding.
Council members present: Courtney, Horowitz,
McDoneld, Novick, Pigott. Throgmorton. Ab.
sent: Kubby.
The Mayor proclaimed 11/23 as CITY ,
HIGH'S LITTLE HAWKS GIRLS' CROSS COUN. I
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TRY TEAM RECOGNITION DAY, and 11/23 as I
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CITY HIGH'S LITTLE HAWKS BOYS' CROSS I
COUNTRY TEAM RECOGNITION DAY, Coach I
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Bud Williams and members of the team accept- ,
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ed; 12/7 as REGINA RUNNING REGALS BOYS' I I,
CROSS COUNTRY RECOGNITION DAY. Coach I , ~ '
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Bob Brown and team members accepted; I Iii
11/21 es CITY HIGH'S LITTLE HAWKS FOOT. i
BALL TEAM RECOGNITION DAY. I " .11
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items and recommendations In the Consent i ;:
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Approval of Official Council Actions of :1 I,:
the regular meeting of 11/9, as published, i I:
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by the City Clerk. "
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: iI.
Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 9/22: I !
Airport Comm. . 10/14; Broadbend i'
Taiecomm. Cornm. - 9/15; Historic Preser.
vation Comm. . 9/B. 10/12; P&R Comm. - Ii
10/13; Bd. of Librery Trustees . 10/28; I I)
P&Z Comm. .10/27, 11/4; Design Review I' :~ .'
Comm. .11/15; Sr, Center Comm. - 9/27.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor LI.
canse for the Sanctuary Restaurant, 405
S. Gilbert St. Class E Liquor License for
dba Randall's Pantry, 1851 L. Muscatine
Rd.
Motions: Approve disbursements In
the amount of $6,924,060.47 for The
period of 10/1 through 10/31, es recom.
mended by the Finance Director subjactto
audit. Accepting the abstract of votes for
the Iowa City Election of 11/2. I
Resolutions: RES. 93. 303, AUTHO. i
RIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A RIGHT. I
OF.WA Y ASSURANCE STATEMENT FOR ,
FEDERAL AID PROJECTS. I
i Correspondence: James D. Herd and
I Patrlcle J. Lohmenn regerding stop signs I
on Kirkwood Ave. Systems Unlimited, Inc" ,
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regarding zoning for housing. Aaron Wolfe, I ~ I
pUblisher of ICON, regarding newspeper I
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November 23, 1993 I
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alternative to the leaf vacuuming service. I
Stephen Bright inviting Council Members !
to visit the site of the proposed Sycamore
Farms Annexation. Mary Kay Hull regard.
ing the floodplain. Memoranda from the
Traffic Engineer regarding: parking prohibi-
tion on the north side of the 700 Block of
Whiting Avenue; parking meters in the
400 block of E. College St. Letter and
petition from Tom Wilson regarding park-
ing on E. College St.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for 12/7 on an ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance Section 36-5S, Off.Street i
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Parking requirements for Multi.Family dwell. ~ , ~
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ings; Sections 36-11(g), 36-12(g), 36-13(g) II:
and 36.14Ig), the special provisions sections of Ii
the RM-12. RNC.20, RM-20, RM-44 zones; Ii
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Sections 36-17Ic}(1) and 36-20(c}(1), the " Ii
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provisional use sections of the CO-1 and CB.2 r:
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zones and Section 36-19Id}(51 and 36-23(d}(3),
the special exception sections of the CC.2 end U
CI.1 zones. The Mayor declered the motion I"
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Moved end seconded to set a public hear- 'I:.
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Ing for 12/7, on an ordinance amending the !;
Zoning Ordinance to affirm the single-family Ii
character of the RNC-12, Neighborhood Con- I
servation Residential zone and to restrict the , I
number of principal buildings permitted on a lot !' I
In the RNC-12 zone. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. II
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance II (;
amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditional-
ly changing the use regulations of an approxl.
mate 7.S6 acre tract of land located at 2312
Muscatine Ave. from RFBH to CC.2. The fol.
lowing individuals appeared: Atty. Phil Lell,
representing Muscatine Properties; Ed Murphy,
former resident of Towncrest Mobile Home
Park; Atty. Jean Sartley, representing Town.
crest Mobile Home Court & Sales; Mike Cemp,
owner, Towncrest Mobile Home Court & Seles;
Ann Bovbjerg, P&Z Member; Tom Scott, P&Z
Chairperson; Jeff Martin, 1309 Chamberlein:
Tom Walker, Econofoods Store Manager;
Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut; and Dennis
Sloan, Towncrest Mobile Home Court resident.
Moved and seconded to continue the public
hearing to 1/4. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, Moved and seconded to eccept corre.
I spondence from: Bonnie Love; Oarek Meurer;
and Gerald Barber, President & CEO, Eegle 'i
Food Centers. Tho Mayor declerod the motion
cerrled,
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance ~y changing
the requirements for hard-surfaced driveways
that are accessed via an unpaved alley.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
vacating a 395 square foot portion of the la-
fayette SI, and Malden lane rights-of-way
located east of Gilbert St. and south of devel.
opment located at 702 S. Gilbert St., be givan
first vote for consideration, The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 93-
3596, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
BY CONDITIONAllY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 1.2
ACRES TRACT OF LAND lOCATED AT 605
AND 617 KIRKWOOD AVENUE, IOWA CITY.
IOWA,
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD, 93-
3597, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN
APPROXIMATELY 0.139 ACRE TRACT OF
LAND lOCATED SOUTH OF BLOCK THREE,
BRAVERMAN CENTER AND WEST OF KEOKUK
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93-
304, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION, PART VII,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved end seconded to adopt RES. 93-
305. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF Vll.
lAGE GREEN SOUTH, PART 3A, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93.
306, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF Vll.
LAGE GREEN SOUTH, PART 3B, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93-
307, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF Vil-
LAGE GREEN SOUTH. PART 4A, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.
30S, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF Vil-
lAGE GREEN SOUTH. PART 4B, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Larry Quigley, Advocetes for an Accessible
Environment, requested Council consideration
of special recognition to businesses that are
accessible, working with businesses on how
they could be made accessible, and Incorporat.
Ing perts of tho ADA Into City Codes. .
A public hearing was held on conveyance
of a vacated 10.foot wide walkway rlght.of.
way to C. Vivian Stringer.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.
309, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A VA-
CA TED 1 O.FOOT WIDE WALKWAY RIGHT.OF.
WAY TO C. VIVIAN STRINGER.
The Mayor noted the previously announced
vacancies: Sr. Center Comm. - one vacancy for
a 3.yeer term ending 12/31/96. This appoint.
ment will be made at the 12/7 meeting of the
City Council. Current vacancies: Airport Comm.
- one vacancy for a six.year term ending
3/1/00; Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment- one
vacancy for e five.year term ending 2/26/99;
Bd. of Adjustment. one vacancy for an unex.
pired term ending 1/1/97. These appointments
will be made at the 114 meetin9 of the City
Council.
Moved and seconded to appoint Peter
Simonson, 1218 E, College, to the Mayor's
Youth Employment Bd. to fill an unexpired term
ending 3/27/96. The Mayor declared the mo-
tion carried.
Moved and seconded to eccept the Design
Review Comm. recommendation regarding the
design and placement of newspaper vending
machines in City Plaza. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.
310, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY A
VACATED ALLEY LOCATED WEST OF GIL.
BERT STREET AND NORTH OF KIRKWOOD
AVENUE BETWEEN 210 AND 230 KIRKWOOD
AVENUE TO GREGORY MCDONALD.
Moved and seconded to edopt RES. 93-
311, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURCHASE THE PROPERTY AT 11 SOUTH
JOHNSON STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF
IMPROVING FLOOD CONTROL OF RALSTON
CREEK.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93.
312, ADOPTING A RESIDENTIAL ANTI.DIS.
PLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANTICDBGI, HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP, AND SECTION 108 LOAN
GUARANTEE PROGRAMS.
Moved and seconded to edopt RES. 93-
313. APPROVING THE 'IOWA RIVER CORRI.
DOR STUDY UPDATE, TRAILS' AS THE PLAN.
NING DOCUMENT FOR THE IOWA RIVER COR.
RIDOR TRAIL. Deb Liddell, representing the
Iowa River Trail Group, updeled Council on the
document. Larry Wilson, Riverfront and Netural
Areas Commission Chairperson, urged adoption
of the plan,
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.
314, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECU-
TION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MERCY HOS.
PIT AL FOR TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT
USE FOR PUSLIC RIGHT.OF.WAY ON
BLOOMINGTON STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and saconded to adopt RES. 93-
316, ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHED.
ULE OF ASSESSMENTS. AND PROVIDING FOR
THE PAYMENT THEREOF for the 1993 Paving
Assessment Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.
316, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN HOWARD R. GREEN COMPA-
NY AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PRO.
VIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR IMPROVE-
MENTSTO THE WATER TREATMENT, DiSTRI-
BUTION AND STORAGE FACILITIES.
Movad and saconded to adopt ORD. 93.
369S, AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
ENTITLED 'UTILITIES" BY REPEALING ARTICLE
II, DIVISION 1 ENTITLED "WASTEWATER
TREATMENT WORKS USERS' IN ITS ENTIRE-
TY AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW
ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1, TO BE CODIFIED AND
ENTITLED THE SAME AND CONTAINING CER-
TAIN DEFINITIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS TO
CONFORM TO STATE AND FEDERAL LAW.
Movad and sacondad to adopt ORD. 93.
3699, AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
ENTITLED 'UTILITIES" BY REPEALING ARTICLE
II, DIVISION 2 ENTITLED "WASTEWATER
TREATMENT WORKS INDIRECT DISCHARGE"
IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ENACTING IN LIEU
THEREOF A NEW ARTICLE II. DIVISION 2, TO
BE CODIFIED AND ENTITLED THE SAME AND
CONTAINING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND
CLARIFICATIONS TO CONFORM TO STATE
AND FEDERAL LAW.
Movad and sacondad that the ordinance
directing the regulations of rates charged by
cable telavision oparators for the basic service
tier and related equipment, and for cable pro-
gramming service tiers end related equipment,
be given second vote for consideration. The
Meyor declared the motion carried,
Moved and saconded that the ordinence
amending Chapter 9.1 of the Code of Ordinenc.
es of the City of Iowa City, Iowa entitled "City
Plaze" by repealing Section 9.1.71i1 entitied
"Newspeper-Vending Machines" and enacting
in lieu thereof a new subsection 9.1.71i1, to be
titled and codified the same, ba given first vote
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for consldaratlon. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Movad and saconded that an ordinance
daslgnating an araa 01 tha City of Iowa City,
Iowa, as an Urban Revitalization area which
shall be known as tha Block 62 Urban Ravltel-
Izatlon araa, ba given second vote for consider-
ation. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and second ad to adjourn 11 :50
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
For a more detelled & complete dascriptlon
of Council Actlvitlas & Disbursements, see
Office of City Clerk and Flnence Department.
s/DARREL G. COURTNEY, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK'A, JlIL-:-t..
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sub:iritled for publication 12/3/93.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 23, 1993
Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney
presiding. Council members pre~ent: Courtney, Horowitz, McDonald, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: Kubby. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin,
Denney, Klingaman, Fosse, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93-98, 93-
99 & 93-100, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed 11/23/93 as CITY HIGH'S LITTLE HAWKS GIRLS' CROSS
COUNTRYTEAM RECOGNITION DAY, and 11/23/93 as CITY HIGH'S LITTLE HAWKS BOYS'
CROSS COUNTRY TEAM RECOGNITION DAY, Coach Bud Williams and members of the team
accepted; 12/7/93 as REGINA RUNNING REGALS BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY RECOGNITION
DAY, Coach Bob Brown and team members accepted; 11/21/93 as CITY HIGH'S LITTLE
HAWKS FOOTBALL TEAM RECOGNITION DAY.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, that the following items and recommen-
dations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 11/9/93, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. -
9/22/93; Airport Comm. -10/14/93; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 9/15/93; Historic
Preservation Comm. - 9/8/93, 10/12/93; P&R Comm. - 10/13/93; Bd. of Library
'Trustees - 10/28/93; P&Z Comm. . 10/27/93, 11/4/93; Design Review Comm. -
11/15/93; Sr. Center Comm.. 9/27/93.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for INC. Limited dba the
Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class E Liquor License for
Randall's International, Inc., dba Randall's Pantry, 1851 L. Muscatine Rd.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $6,924,060.47 for The
period of 10/1 through 10/31/93, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit. Accepting the abstract of votes for the Iowa City Election of 11/2/93.
Resolutions: RES. 93.303, Bk. 110, p. 303, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A RIGHT-OF-WAY ASSURANCE STATEMENT FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS.
Correspondence: James D. Herd and Patricia J. Lohmann regarding stop signs
on Kirkwood Ave. Systems Unlimited, Inc., regarding zoning for housing. Aaron Wolfe,
publisher of ICON, regarding newspaper vending machines. Don Klotz regarding an
alternative to the leaf vacuuming service. Stephen Bright inviting Council Members to
visit the site of the proposed Sycamore Farms Annexation. Mary Kay Hull regarding the
floodplain. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: parking prohibition on the
north side of the 700 Block of Whiting Avenue; parking meters in the 400 block of E.
College St. Letter and petition from Tom Wilson regarding parking on E. College St.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubbl' absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 12/7/93 on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Section 36-5B, Off-Street Parking requirements for
Multl.Family dwellings; Sections 36.11 (g), 36-12(g), 36-13(g) and 36.14(g), the special
provisions sections of the RM.12, RNC-20, RM.20, RM.44 zones; Sections 36.17(cIl1) and
36.20(cIl1), the provisional uSElsections olthe CO-1 and CB.2 zones and Section 36.19(dIl5)
and 36.23(dIl3), the special exception sections of the CC-2 and CI.1 zones. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for 12/7/93, on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to affirm the single.family character of the RNC.12,
Neighborhood Conservation Residential zone and to restrict the number of principal buildings
permitted on a lot In the RNC.12 zone, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Kubby absent.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by condi-
tionally changing the use regulations of an approximate 7.86 acre tract of land located at
2312 Muscatine Ave.ITowncrest Mobile Home Court) from RFBH to CC-2. The following
individuals appeared: Atty. Phil Leff, representing Muscatine Properties; Ed Murphy, former
resident ofTowncrest Mobile Home Park; Atty. Jean Bartley, representing Towncrest Mobile
Home Court & Sales; Mike Camp, owner, Towncrest Mobile Home Court & Sales; Ann
Bovbjerg, P&Z Member; Tom Scott, P&Z Chairperson; Jeff Martin, 1309 Chamberlain; Tom
, Walker, Econofoods Store Manager; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut; and Dennis Sloan, Town-
crest Mobile Home Court resident. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Pigott, to continue the
public hearing to 1/4/94. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby
absent. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to accept correspondence from: Bonnie
Love; Derek Maurer; and Gerald Barber, President & CEO, Eagle Food Centers. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing
the requirements for hard.surfaced driveways that are accessed via an unpaved alley. No one
appeared.
Moved by Novick, seconded by McDonald, that the ordinance vacating a 395 square
foot portion of the Lafayette St. and Maiden Lane rights.of-way located east of Gilbert St. and
south of development located at 702 S. Gilbert St. (Kennedy Plaza), be given first vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 93-3596, Bk. 36, p. 13,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE REGULA-
TIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 1.2 ACRES TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 605 AND 617
KIRKWOOD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA (Lensingl. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt ORD. 93-3597, Bk. 36, p.
14, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN
APPROXIMATELY 0.139 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF BLOCK THREE,
BRAVERMAN CENTER AND WEST OF KEOKUK STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby. absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 93-304, Bk. 110, p. 304,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION, PART VII, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unani.
mous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 93-305, Bk. 110, p. 305,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH, PART 3A, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-306, Bk. 110, p. 306,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH, PART 38, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93-307, Bk, 110, p. 307,
APPROVING THE FiNAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH; PART 4A, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93-308, Bk. 110, p. 308,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH, PART 4B, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Larry Quigley, Advocates for an Accessible Environment, requested Council consider-
ation of special recognition to businesses that are accessible, working with businesses on how
they could be made accessible, and incorporating parts of the ADA into City Codes. City
Attorney and Asst. City Manager wW follow-up.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of a vacated 1 O.foot wide walkway right-of-
way to C. Vivian Stringer. No one appeared.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 93-309, Bk. 110, p. 309,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A V ACA TED 1 a-FOOT WIDE WALKWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY
TO C. VIVIAN STRINGER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Sr. Center Comm. - one
vacancy for a 3-year term ending 12/31/96. This appointment will be made at the 12/7/93
meeting of the City Council. Current vacancies: Airport Comm. - one vacancy for a six-year
term ending 3/1/00; Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment - one vacancy for a five-year term
ending 2/26/99; Bd. of Adjustment. one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/97. These
appointments will be made at the 1/4/94 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Horowitz, to appoint Peter Simonson, 1218 E.
College, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. to fill an unexpired term ending 3/27/96. The
Meyor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Kubby, McDonald absent.
Council Member Horowitz reported on her presentation of a welcoming resolution to
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority now located on the University of Iowa campus; and on the
Ralston Creek clean.up. Novick referenced the letter received from Jim Harris, Prairie Lights,
regarding the new Pizza Hut sign on Iowa Avenue and asked staff follow-up. Pigott requested
that recycling containers and volume based issues be placed on the agenda for Council
discussion; noted the memo of 11/18 from the PCD Director regarding environmental invento-
ry update and questioned the status of the advisory committee. The City Mgr. stated the
committee status would be determined after completion of the inventory. Pigott suggested
increasing city government visibility by holding Council meeting in different locations; placing
City planners in more public places for information sharing; moving public discussion to the
beginning of the formal meetings; and Council Members going out and knocking on doors on
a monthly basis to solicit input. The Mayor announced that $10,000 has been donated to the
City Park Restoration Fund.
The City Mgr. stated a check had been received from FEMA, the first payment for city
flood submittals. He updated Council on the diesel fuel spill on the Iowa River and stated he
would follow-up with DNR regarding notification procedures.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to accept the Design Review Comm.
recommendation regarding the design and placement of newspaper vending machines in City
Plaza. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.310, Bk. 110, p. 310,
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY A VACATED ALLEY LOCATED WEST OF GIL8ERT
STREET AND NORTH OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN 210 AND 230 KIRKWOOD AVENUE
TO GREGORY MCDONALD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0/1, McDonald abstaining,
Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.311, Bk. 110, p. 311,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY AT 11 SOUTH JOHN-
SON STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING FLOOD CONTROL OF RALSTON CREEK.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted. .
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 93.312, Bk. 110, p.
312, ADOPTING A RESIDENTIAL ANTI.DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBGI, HOME INVESTMENT
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PARTNERSHIP, AND SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAMS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.313, Bk. 110, p. 313,
APPROVING THE "IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR STUDY UPDATE, TRAILS" AS THE PLANNING
DOCUMENT FOR THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL. Deb Liddell, representing the Iowa
River Trail Group, updated Council on the document. Larry Wilson, Riverfront and Natural
Areas Commission Chairperson, urged adoption of the plan. Council Member Pigott read a
statement from Council Member Kubby endorsing the plan. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6/0. Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 93.314, Bk. 110, p. 314,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MERCY HOSPITAL
FOR TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT USE FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON BLOOMINGTON
STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 93-315, Bk. 110, p. 315,
ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PAYMENT THEREOF for the 1993 Paving Assessment Project. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Council recessed 10:45 p.m. and reconvened 10:55 p.m.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 93-316, Bk. 110, p. 316,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER TREATMENT, DISTRIBUTION
AND STORAGE FACILITIES. Individual (:ouncil Members expressed the views. Moved by
Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer consideration of this resolution until 2/15/94. After
discussion, the Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/4, with the following division of voice
vote: Ayes: Pigott, Throgmorton. Nays: Horowitz, McDonald, Novick, Courtney. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 4/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Horowitz, McDonald, Novick, Courtney, Nays: Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: Kubby.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt ORD. 93.3598, Bk. 36, p. 15,
AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY ENTI-
TLED "UTILITIES" BY REPEALING ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1 ENTITLED "WASTEWATER
TREATMENT WORKS USERS" IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW
ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1, TO BE CODIFIED AND ENTITLED THE SAME AND CONTAINING
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS TO CONFORM TO STATE AND FEDERAL
LAW. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt ORD. 93.3599, Bk. 36, p. 16,
AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY ENTI.
TLED "UTILITIES" BY REPEALING ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2 ENTITLED "WASTEWATER
TREATMENT WORKS INDIRECT DISCHARGE" IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ENACTING IN LIEU
THEREOF A NEW ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, TO BE CODIFIED AND ENTITLED THE SAME AND
CONTAINING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS TO CONFORM TO STATE AND
FEDERAL LAW. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance directing the regula.
tlons of rates charged by cable television operators for the basic service tier and related
equipment. and for cable programming service tiers and related equipment, be given second
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Chapter 9.1
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa entitled "City Plaza" by repealing
Section 9.1-7(j) entitled "Newspaper-Vending Machines" and enacting in lieu thereof a new
subsection 9.1-7(i), to be titled and codified the same, be given first vote for consideration.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Council Member Pigott read a statement
from Council Member Kubby indicating she would be voting against the ordinance if she were
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/2, with the following division of roll cail
vote: Ayes: Courtney, Horowitz, McDonald, Novick. Nays: Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent:
Kubby.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, that an ordinance designating an area of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as an Urban Revitalization area which shall be known as the Block
62 Urban Revitalization area, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent.
Moved by McDonald, se~onded by Horowitz, to adjourn 11 :50 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent.
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DECEMBER 7, 1993
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Iowa City City Council, regular mtg" 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney
presiding. Council members present: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Trueblood, Franklin, Yucuis.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93.102 and 93-103, Both Sides.
Emilie Rubright and Pat Boutelle, Project Green, updated Council on the College Green
Park Restoration Project and announced a rededication of the Park is scheduled for 5/15. The
Mayor presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and Certificate of Achievement
for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City, Finance Dir. Yucuis accepted. Executive Race
Director Fraser presented the Hospice Award to the City. Mercy Hospital Employee Activity
Committee presented a $1000 check to the City Park Restoration Project. The Mayor announced
a $1000 gift had also been made to the City Park Restoration Project from members of the
Amagasaki, Japan business community,
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Throgmorton, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 11/23/93, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. . 11/18/93; P&R Comm. _
11/10/93; Bd. of Adjustment. 11/10/93; Bd. of Library Trustees . 11/18/93; CCN Comm. .
11/17193.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Yen Ching Restaurant,
Inc" dba Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Pizza
Hut of America, Inc., dba Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk St. Approving a Special Class
C Liquor License for Pizza Hut of America, Inc" dba Pizza Hut #402041, 127 Iowa Ave.
Resolutions, Bk. 110: RES. 93,317, p. 317, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 412 DOUGLAS
COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES, 93.318, p. 318, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND HAWKEYE STATE BANK FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 229 S. SUMMIT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 93.319,
p. 319, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT #8 TO ANNUAL
CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT RELATING TO FRONT.END FUNDS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT
NO.IA05P022008. RES. 93,320, p. 320, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY
AGREEMENT #g TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COST
FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT NO. IA05P022008. RES. 93.321. p. 321,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT #10 TO ANNUAL
CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT RELATING TO FRONT.END FUNDS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT
GRANT NO. IA05P022009, RES. 93.322, p. 322, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AMENDATORY AGREEMENT #11 TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO TOTAL
DEVELOPMENT COST FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT NO.IA05P022009. RES. 93.
323, p, 323, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT KC.9033E. PROJECT NO.IA05.E022.904, RES. 93,324,
p. 324, AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. DOUGLAS BOOTHROY AS THE
PROJECT OFFICER FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT OF 20 UNITS
OF PUBLl0 HOUSING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IA05P02200S. RES. 93-325, p. 325, AUTHORIZING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MR. DOUGLAS BOOTHROY AS THE PROJECT OFFICER FOR
THE NEW CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT OF 13 UNITS OF PUBLIC HOUSING FOR
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Correspondence: Historic Preservation Comm. regarding Historic Preservation
activities. Chad Clark regarding parking around City High School and petition with 169
signatures. Raymond Pechous of Regina Education Center requesting a traffic study on
Rochester Ave. Amy Wilcox regarding the deer population. Emergency Providers of Cedar
Fails regarding leaf coilection methods (letter is signed by 40 people from Sartori
Hospital). Manny Watts regarding SEATS.
Application for Use of Streets & Pubilc Grounds: Royce Nelson to use city streets
for a Toys for Tots Parade on 12118/93, approved. Joanne Higgins for permission to use
city streets for the Old Capitol Criterium Bike Race on 5/1/94, approved.
Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 1/24/94, on an
amendment to the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan by revising the Fringe Area Policy Agreement
between Johnson County, Iowa, and Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for 1/4/94, on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to redefine "family care facility/family home" by
including 'community supervised apartment living arrangement." The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, ail Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Section 36-5S,
Off.Street Parking requirements for Multi-Family dweilings; Sections 36.11 (g), 36-12{g), 36.13{g)
and 36-14{g), the special prOVisions sections fo the RM.12, RNC-20, RM-20, RM-44 zones;
Sections 36.17{c)(1) and 36-20(c)(1), the provisional use sections of the CO-1 and CB.2 zones
and Section 36.19{d)(5) and 36-23(d)(3), the special exception sections of the CC.2 and CI.1
zones. The foilowing people appeared: Larry Svoboda, 16 Cherry Lane NE; and Joseph Hoiland,
4636 Sharon Center Rd. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to accept correspondence from
Joseph Hoilar.d, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, ail Council Members
present,
A public hearing was held on an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to affirm the
single-family character of the RNC.12, Neighborhood Conservation Residential zone and to
restrict the number of principal buildings permitted on a lot in the RNC.12 zone. No one
appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by changing the requirements for hard-surfaced driveways that are accessed via an
unpaved ailey, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roil cail vote unanimous, 7/0, ail
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance vacating a 395 square foot
portion of the Lafayette St. and Maiden Lane rights.of.way located east of Gilbert St. and south
of development located at 702 S. Gilbert St.(Kennedy 'Plaza), be given second vote for
consideration. Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 7/0, ail Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to defer to 12/17/93 the foilowing three
resolutions: approving the final plat of Windsor Ridge. Parts One & Two; approving the final plat
of Windsor Ridge. Part Three; and approving the final plat of Windsor Ridge. Part Four. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, ail Council Members present.
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Jim Murphy, 711 E. Clark Street, reported that Wal.Mart had 14 semi-trailers parked on
their lot being used for storage, and asked for City action concerning Code regulations, safety
issues, and equal enforcement. The City Mgr. will follow.up. John Balmer, 10 Princeton Ct.,
congratulated departing Council Members Courtney and McDonald on their years of service to
the community. Tom Scott, 419 E. Fairchild, thanked McDonald for his combined 24 years of
community service. Larry Baker, 1217 Rochester Ave., acknowledged the commitment of
McDonald and Courtney to the community, and thanked them for their public service.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of a vacated alley to Gregory McDonald. Tom
Scott, P&Z Commissioner, appeared regarding the possibility of a trail on the east side of the
creek. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 93-326, Bk. 110, p. 326,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED CONVEYING A VACATED ALLEY TO
GREGORY MCDONALD, AND ALSO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSERVATION
EASEMENT. Affirmative roll cali vote unanimous, 6/0/1, McDonald abstaining. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Comm. . one vacancy for
a six-year term ending 3/1/00; Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment. one vacancy for a five-year term
ending 2126/99; Bd. of Adjustment. one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/97; Bd. of
Appeals _ one vacancy for a five-year term ending 12131/98. These appointments will be made
at the 1/4194 meeting of the City Council. Current vacancies: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - two
vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/13/97; Assessors Examining Bd. - one vacancy for a
representative of Iowa City for a six-year term ending 12131/99. These appointments will be made
at the 1/18/94 meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Sr. Center Comm. for a three-year term ending
12131/96 will be re.advertised.
Council Member Kubby noted that the Public Library would be closed for staff inservlce
on 12110; noted the letter from emergency providers of Cedar Falls requesting Input on leaf pick-
up and safety issues (City Mgr. to respond); requested information on costs to keep the
Recreation Center open late at least one night a week and stated she would like to discuss this
matter during budget sessions; stated the lift equipped buses would be on public display In the
parking lot near the Public Library 12117-18; reported on a City Atty. opinion stating there was no
conflict of Interest if she taught classes at the Recreation Center; requested legal review of trailer
park tenants rights under the Tenant Landlord Ordinance (City Atty. to respond); questioned the
action needed to Initiate the Regina traffic study requested in a letter on the Consent Calendar
(City Mgr. stated the Traffic Engr. will be In contact with the Principal); stated support for the
Greater Iowa City Housing Authority request they pay money in lieu of taxes for their property and
that money be earmarked for affordable housing issues; noted the memo from the City Mgr.
regarding parking ticketslautomoblle registration stating that the process seemed complicated;
encouraged staff Information/education sessions with the public of water conservation Issues, and
asked for a Council tour of the old water plant; and encouraged a more public process for
mayoral selection (individual Council Members expressed their views). Pigott questioned whether
the banner signs displayed on The Field House Bar and Union Bar were regulated by City
ordinances (staff will report back); questioned the use of slgnage to Indicate the removal of the
stop sign at Kirkwood (Traffic Engr, to report back); noted that old phone books can be recycled
at Hy-Vee stores 11/30.12127; and expressed appreciation to Courtney and McDonald on their
years of service. Novick announced a public forum on water Issues scheduled for 213, 7 PM,
Room A of the Public Library; and asked for time with Councli and staff to share Ideas she
brought back from the National League of Cities meeting. Throgmorton noted a letter from
students regarding carnival rides at City Park (Horowitz noted that a response letter had been
sent); expressed concerns regarding approving subdivisions that cannot be accessed from city
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December 7,1993
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transit buses; noted a report from the US Department of Transportation called The Impact of
Various Land Use Strategies On Suburban Mobility, and said he would send a copy to
Transportation Planner Davidson; and requested further information on the City High parking
situation. Horowitz requested the issue of elevating North Dubuque Street be placed back on the
Council agenda. McDonald thanked family, fellow Council members, city staff and the public that
have aided him thru three terms on Council. Mayor Courtney echoed fellow member McDonald's
comments, and reminded Council of a special formal meeting scheduled 7:30 AM on 12/17.
City Atty. Gentry thanked both Council Members Courtney and McDonald for their service.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.327, Bk. 110, p. 327,
ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF TWO OPEN SPACES AS "DEDICATED PARKWAYS" IN
HUNTERS RUN SUBDIVISION, PARTS 3AND 6, AND DECLARING THE "PARKWAYS" OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.328, Bk. 110, p. 328,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RELEASE
CONCERNING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FOR MT. PROSPECT, PART VI AND A THIRD
AMENDED ANCILLARY AGREEMENT CONCERNING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
OBLIGATIONS FOR MT. PROSPECT ADDITION, PARTS V-VIII. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 93.3600, Bk. 36, p. 17,
DESIGNATING AN AREA OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS AN URBAN
REVITALIZATION AREA WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE BLOCK 62 URBAN
REVITALIZATION URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor deciared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt ORD. 93-3601, Bk. 36, p. 18,
DIRECTING THE REGULATIONS OF RATES CHARGED BY CABLE TELEVISION OPERATORS
FOR THE BASIC SERVICE TIER AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, AND FOR CABLE
PROGRAMMING SERVICE TIERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Chapter 9.1 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa entilled 'City Plaza" by repealing Section 9.1-
7(i) entitled "Newspaper-Vending Machines" and enacting In lieu thereof a new subsection 9.1-
7(1), to be titled and codified the same, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney,
Horowitz, McDonald, Novick, Nays: Kubby, Pigott, Throgmorton.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Kubby, to adjo n 10:10 p,m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members re ent.
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Date: December 27, 1993
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 7,1993 - 6:38 PM in the Council Chambers
Mayor Darrel Courtney presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Pigott, Novick, Courtney,
Throgmorton, Horowitz, McDonald. Council. Elect Present: Lehman. Staff present: Atkins, Helling,
Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Smith. Tape recorded on Reel 93-101, Side 1.
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS
Reel 93.101, Side 1
PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning & Zoning items:
a. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 24. 1994, ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE
IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY REVISING THE FRINGE AREA POLICY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY. IOWA. AND IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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b. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 4.1994, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REDEFINE "FAMILY CARE FACILlTY/FAMIL Y HOME" BY
INCLUDING "COMMUNITY SUPERVISED APARTMENT LIVING ARRANGEMENT."
c. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 36-58,
OFF.STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS: SECTIONS
36-11(G). 36-12(G), 36-13(G) AND 36.14(G), THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS SECTIONS OF
THE RM.12. RNC-20. RM.20 AND RM.44 ZONES: SECTIONS 36.17(C\l1) AND 36.20(C\l1 ),
THE PROVISIONAL USE SECTIONS OF THE CO-1 AND CB.2 ZONES: AND SECTIONS 36-
19(D\l5) AND 36.23(D\l3), THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION SECTIONS OF THE CC-2 AND CI-l
ZONES,
In response to Kubby, Franklin stated staff will prepare a bicycle parking requirement proposal
to bring back to Council for consideration.
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d. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO AFFIRM
THE SINGLE-FAMILY CHARACTER OFTHE RNC.12. NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
RESIDENTIAL. ZONE AND TO RESTRICT THE NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
PERMITTED ON A LOT IN THE RNC.12 ZONE.
e. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR HARD.SURFACED DRIVEWAYS THAT ARE ACCESSED VIA AN UNPAVED ALLEY.
(FIRST CONSIDERATION)
f. ORDINANCE V ACA TING PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN HALF OF LAFAYETTE STREET , ,
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g. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OFWINDSOR RIDGE. PARTS ONE & TWO. I!
A 35.75 ACRE. 34 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH 12.95 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE . :,
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I h. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE. PART THREE, A j
19.59 ACRE. 22 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH A 5.27 ACRE PRIVATE OPEN J
SPACE AREA LOCATED NORTH OF AMERICAN LEGION ROAD AND WEST OF TAFT
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Franklin requested Council defer this item to their December 17, 1993, special meeting.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE. PART FOUR, A 13.71
ACRE. 22 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF AMERICAN LEGION
ROAD AND WEST OF TAFT AVENUE. (SO.DAY LIMITATION PERIOD: DECEMBER 13.
1993)
Franklin requested Council derer this Item to their December 17, 1993, special meeting.
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MOUNT PROSPECT AND BASEMENTS
Reel 93.101, Side 1
PCD Director Franklin noted the Grant Wood Neighborhood Assoclallon newsleller Is being used to
ask new residents about basements.
NOVEMBER 18 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Reel 93-101, Side 1
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Kubby presented concerns about Planning & Zoning Commission work prlorilles Including dropping
barriers to the provision of affordable housing and developing an ordinance protecllng ravines and non-
Jurisdictional wetlands. Throgmorton requested that Council be presented with Information about the
Planning & Zoning Commission work schedule and priorities. PCD Director Frankiln stated that she
can schedule time to go over the specifics of the Planning & Zoning Commission work program.
AGENDA ITEM #6. VACATED ALLEY TO MCDONALD
Reel 93-101, Side 1
In response to Novick, City Allomey Gentry stated that her office could negotiate for the provision of
trails or paths through the easement.
PESTICIDE ORDINANCE/HOME RULE
Reel 93-101, Side 1
Clly Manager Atkins updated Council regarding the status of the current state legislation. City Allomey
Gentry stated the enforcement procedures would be a typical municipal infraction. Majority of Council
Members agreed to reconsider the ordinance (defeated 1/14/93) (commercial pre.notlflcatlon with
commercial registry).
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA
Reel 93-101, Side 1
1. Cily Manager Atkins reminded Council Members to contact his office regarding the January
meeting schedule.
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