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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. 12/7/93
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Iowa City City Council, special meeting.,
7:20 p.m. In the Council Chambers. Council
Members present: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby,
McDonald, Novick. Pigott, Throgmorton.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to execu-
tlva session to discuss as a public employer,
strategy regarding collectlva bargaining with
City employee organizations; as such discus.
slon Is axempted from the provisions of Chap-
ter 21 according to Chapter 20.1713). The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special
meeting. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities Is on file In the office of tha City
Clerk. ~
s/DARREL G. COURTNEY, M Y R
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLE
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Submitted for publication 12/16/93.
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OFFiCIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. 1217/93
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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.
Emilie Rubrtght and Pat Boutelle, Project
Green, updated Council on the College Green
Park Resloratlon 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 Dlr. Yuculs
accepted, Executive Race Director Fraser
presented the Hospice Award to Ihe 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 Amagasakl, Japan
business community.
Moved and seconded 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, as published,
subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
Mlnules of Boards and Commissions:
P&Z Comm. . 11/18; P&R Comm. . 11110;
Bd. of Adjustment. 11/10; Bd. of Library
Trustees. 11/18; CCN Comm. . 11/17.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License
for Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum.
Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut #402005,
1921 Keokuk St. Special Class C Liquor
License for Pizza Hut #402041, 127 Iowa
Ave.
Resolutions: RES. 93.317,
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,
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
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Official Actions
December 7, 1993
Page 2
LOCATED AT 229 S. SUMMIT STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 93.319,
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,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AMENDATORY AGREEMENT #9 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, 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,
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, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT KC.9033E,
PROJECT NO.IA05.E022.904. RES. 93.324,
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF
MR. DOUGLAS BOOTHROY AS THE
PROJECT OFFiCER FOR THE NEW
CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT OF 20
UNITS OF PUBLIC HOUSING FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IA05P022008.
RES. 93.325, AUTHORIZING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MR. DOUGLAS
BOOTH ROY AS THE PROJECT OFFICER
FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION
DEVELOPMENT OF 13 UNITS OF PUBLIC
HOUSING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT IA05P022009,
Correspondence: Hlstortc Preservation
Comm. regarding Hlstortc Preservation
activities. Chad Clark regarding parking
around City High School and petition with
169 slgnalures. Raymon'd Pechous of Regina
Education Center requesting a Irafflc sludy
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Official Actions
December 7. 1993
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on Rochester Ave, Amy Wilcox regarding the
deer population. Emergency Providers of
Cedar Falls regarding leaf collection melhods
(letter Is signed by 40 people from Sariorl
Hospital), Manny Watts regarding SEATS.
Application for Use or Streets & Public
Grounds: Royce Nelson to use city streets for
a Toys for Tots Parade on 12/18, approved.
Joanne Higgins for permission to use city
streets for the Old Capitol Criterium Bike
Race on 5/1, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing
for 1/24, on an amsndment to the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan by revising the Fringe Area
Polley Agreement between Johnson County,
Iowa, and Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing
for 1/4, 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.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Section 36.58,
Off.Street Parking requiremenls for Mulll.Famlly
dwellings; Sections 36.11(g), 36.12(g), 36.13(g)
and 36.14(g), the special provisions sections to
Ihe RM'12, RNC.20, RM.20, RM.44 zones;
Sections 36.17(c)(l) and 36.20(c)(I), the
provisional use sections of the CO.l 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.l zones. The following people appeared: Larry
Svoboda, 16 Cherry Lane NE; and Joseph
Holland, 4636 Sharon Cenler Rd. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Joseph
Holland. The Mayor dsclared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an Ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance to affirm the
single.famlly character of the RNC.12,
Neighborhood Conservation Resldentiel zone and
10 restrict the number of principal buildings
permitted on a lot In the RNC.12 zone.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing Ihe
requirements for hard.surlaced driveways that
are accessed via an unpaved alley, be given flrsl
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared Ihe
motion carried,
Moved and seconded Ihal the ordinance
vacating a 395 square fool porilon of Ihe
Lafayette St, and Malden Lane rights.of.way
located, east of Gilbert SI, and south of
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December 7, 1993
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development located at 702 S. Gilbert 5t. be
given second vole for consideration, The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to 12/17 the
following three resolutions: approving th~ 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.
Jim Murphy, 711 E, Clark Street, reported
that Wal.Mart had 14 seml.trallers parked on
their lot being used for storage, and asked for
City action concerning Code regulations, safety
Issues, and equal enforcement. 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 commllmenl
of McDonald and Courtney 10 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,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.326,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM
DEED CONVEYING A VACATED ALLEY TO
GREGORY MCDONALD, AND ALSO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONSERVATION EASEMENT.
Ths Mayor noted the previously announced
vacancies: Airport Comm. . one vacancy for a
slx.year lerm ending 3/1/00; Airport Zoning Bd. of
AdJustment. one vacancy for a flve.year term
ending 2/26/99; Bd. of Adjustment. one vacancy
for an unexpired term ending 1/1/97; Bd, of
Appeals . one vacancy for a flve.year lerm
ending 12/31/98, These appointments will be
made at the 1/4 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
slx.year lerm ending 12/31/99, These
appolntmenls will be made at the 1/18 meeting of
the City Council,
The Mayor noted lhatthe vacancy on the Sr.
Cenler Comm. for a three.year term ending
12/31/96 will be re.advertlsed,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.327,
ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF TWO OPEN
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Decembsr 7, 1993
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SPACES AS 'DEDICATED PARKWAYS' IN
HUNTERS RUN SUBDIVISION, PARTS 3 AND
6, AND DECLARING THE 'PARKWAYS' OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93.328,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ArrEST 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 93-
3600, 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,
Moved and seconded 10 adopt ORD. 93-
3601, 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.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Chapter 9.1 of the Code of Ordinances
of Ihe City of Iowa City, Iowa entltied 'City Plaza'
by repealing Section 9.1.7(1) entitled 'Newspaper.
Vending Machines' and enacting In lieu thereof a
new subsection 9.1-7(1), 10 be titled and codified
Ihe same, be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:10 p.m,
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities Is on file In the oHice of Ihe Clerk,
&DARRELG.COURTNEY,M 0
, S/MARI~N K. KARR, C\T'f CLER
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. 12/17/93
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Iowa City City Council, special mtg" 7:35
a,m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney
presiding. Council Members present: Courtney,
Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton, Absent: None.
Moved and seconded thaI the following Ilems
and recommendations In the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
Mlnules of Boards and Commissions:
Housing Comm, . 10/12; Broadband
Telecomm. Comm. . 11/17; Rlvertront &
Natural Areas Comm. .11117; Human Rights
Comm. . 11/22.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License
for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Outdoor
Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington
Sf. Class C Liquor License for The Airliner,
22 S. Clinton St. Class E Beer Permit for
Randall's Pantry, 1851 L. Muscatlne Rd.
Class C Liquor License for Potte(s Pub, 819
S. First Ave. RES. 93,329, ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public
discussion for 1/4 on an ordinance amending
Chapter 34, entitled 'Vegetatlon,' Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by
adding a new Article IV, Division I, entitled
'Commercial Pesticide Application,' which
article shall provide for regulating commercial
application of pesticides and provide for
enforcement thereof.
Motions: Consider a motion to approve
disbursements In the amount of
$6,055,436.72 for the period of 11/1 through
11/30 as recommended by the Fin. Dlr.
subject to audit.
Correspondence: Gordon & Lynda Dyer
regarding proposed improvements 10 Rohret
Rd, Bd. 01 Directors of PATV requesting that
Ihe PATV contract be extended. Johnson
County Coalition for People wllh Disabilities
regarding ADA. Dorothy Paul & Sara Mehlln
regarding appointment to the Human Rlghls
Comm. Memoranda from the Traffic Engr,
regarding: Designated Sunday Only
Handicapped Accessible Parking Slalls In the
Civic Center Lot; Handicapped parking In the
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December 17, 1993
Page 2
600 Block of N. Johnson Sl. Copy of League
of Women Vote~s testimony given to the
Johnson County Solid Waste Management
Technical Advisory Comm,
Application for City Plaza Use Permit:
Geoffrey Hennies for permission to set up a
table on City Plaza on 12/4-5, for the purpose
of Informing people about Human Rights
Campaign Fund, approved,
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.330,
, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR
RIDGE.PARTS ONE & TWO, IOWA CITY,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93'331,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR
RIDGE.PART THREE, iOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 93'332,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR
RIDGE-PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 93.
3602, VACATING PORTiONS OF THE
NORTHERN HALF OF LAFAYETTE STREET
AND THE EASTERN HALF OF MAIDEN LANE.
Moved and ssconded to adopt RES. 93.333,
ADOPTING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILlTY
STRATEGY (CHAS) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID REPORT AND ALL NECESSARY
CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS
THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER FOR THE CHAS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93.334,
APPROVING THE BLOCK 62 URBAN
REVITALIZATION PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 93-335,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER
28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, FOR CERTAIN ROAD
MAINTENANCE PURPOSES.
Moved and seconded 10 adopt ORD, 93.
3603, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.1 OFTHE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA ENTITLED 'CiTY PLAZA' BY
REPEALING SECTION 9.1-7(1) ENTITLED
'NEWSPAPER.VENDING MACHINES' AND
ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW
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SUBSECTION 9.1-7(1), TO BE TITLED AND
CODIFIED THE SAME.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:15 a,m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
aclivilles Is on file In the office of the ty Clerk,
s/DARREL G. COURTNEY, M ~
slMARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLER '-;t""\
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DECEMBER 7, 1993
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 lape 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 Dlr. Yuculs 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
Amagasakl, 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 .11/18193; CCN Comm.'
11/17/93,
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 Americal Inc" dba Pizza Hut #402041, 127 Iowa Ave.
Resolutions, Bk. 110: RES. 93.3171 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 #9 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 BOOTH ROY AS THE
PROJECT OFFICER FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT OF 20 UNITS
OF PUBLIC HOUSING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IA05P022008. RES. 93.325, p, 325, AUTHORIZiNG THE
APPOINTMENT OF MR, DOUGLAS BOOTH ROY 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
Falls regarding leaf collection methods (letter is signed by 40 people from Sartori
Hospital). Manny Watts regarding SEATS.
Applicalion for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: Royce Nelson to use city streets
for a Toys for Tots Parade on 12/18/93, approved. Joanne Higgins for permission to use
city streels for the Old Capitol Criterium Bike Race on 5/1/94, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all 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 Polley 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, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the 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), Ihe special provisions sections fo the RM.12, RNC.20, RM.20, RM.44 zones;
Sections 36.17(c)(l) and 36-20(c)(1), Ihe 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 Ihe CC.2 and CI.l
zones. The following people appeared: Larry Svobodal 16 Cherry Lane NE; and Joseph Holland,
4636 Sharon Center Rd. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Horowitz, to accept correspondence from
Joseph HOiland. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to affirm the
slngle.famlly character of the RNC.12, Neighborhood Conservation Residential zone and to
reslrict Ihe number of principal buildings permitted on a lot In the RNC.12 zone. No one
appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, Ihatthe ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by changing the requirements for hard.surfaced driveways that are accessed via an
unpaved alley, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared Ihe motion carried.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Horowitz, Ihat the ordinance vacating a 395 square foot
portion of the Lafayette St. and Maiden Lane righls.of.way localed east of Gilbert St. and south
of development located at 702 S. Gilbert St.(Kennedy .plaza), be given second vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried,
, Moved by McDonald, seconded by Novick, to defer 10 12/17/93 the following 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, all Council Members present.
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Jim Murphy, 711 E. Clark Street, reported that Wal.Mart had 14 semi.lrailers 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
tho community. Tom Scott, 419 E, Fairchild, thanked McDonald for his combined 24 years of
community service. Larry Baker, 1217 Rochester Ave., acknowledged tho commitment of
McDonald and Courtney to the community, and thanked them for their public service.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of a vacaled 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 call 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 1/4/94 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 Ihe City Council.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Sr. Cenler Comm. for a three.year term ending
12131/96 will be re.advertised.
Council Member Kubby noted Ihat the Public Library would be closed for staff inservice
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 durlng budget sessions; stated the lift equipped buses would be on public display In the
parking lot near the Public Library 12/17-18; 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 Authorlty request they pay money in lieu of taxes for their property and
Ihat money be earmarked for affordable housing Issues; noted the memo from the City Mgr.
regarding parking tickets/automobile registration stating that Ihe process seemed complicated;
encouraged staff Information/education sessions with Ihe 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 Indlcale 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 Ihelr
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 Council and staff to share Ideas she
brought back from the National League of Cllles 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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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 Ally. 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 vole unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 93.3281 Bk. 110, p. 328,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATIEST A RELEASE
CONCERNING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FOR MT, PROSPECTl 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. 171
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 declared the ordinance adopted,
Moved by McDonaldl 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 entitied 'City Plaza' by repealing Section 9.1. ,
7(i) entitled 'Newspaper.Vendlng Machines' and enacting in lieu thereof a new subsection 9.1.
7(1), to be tltied 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 adjoum 10:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Iowa City City Council, special meeting., 7:20 p.m, in the Council Chambers, Council
Members present: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton,
Staffmembers present: Atldns, Helling, Karr, Gentry, Mejia, Council minutes tape recorded on
Tape 93.102,
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adjoum to executive session to discuss
as a public employer, strategy regarding coliectlve bargaining with City employee organizations;
as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 21 according to Chapter
20.17(3) (AFSCME, Fire, Police). Affirmative roli cali vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjoumed to executive session, 7:21 p,m,
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn special meeting, 7:50 p.m, The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, ali Council Members present.
Darrel G, Courtney, Mayor
Marian K, Karr, City Clerk
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Iowa City City Council, special mtg" 7:35 a,m, at the Civic Center. Mayor Courtney
presiding, Council Members presenl: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton, Absent: None. Staffmembers presen~ Aikins, Heliing, Gentry, Karr, Nasby, Franklin,
Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 93.104, Side 1.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, that the following Items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. . 10/12193; Broadband
Telecomm. Comm. . 11/17/93; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. . 11/17193; Human
Rights Comm. . 11/22193.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's,
330 E. Washington St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's Inc., dba Gabe's,
330 E. Washington St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Lohaus & Larson
Investment Co. dba The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for
Randall's International, Inc. dba Randall's Pantry, 1851 L. Muscatine Rd. Approving a
Class C Liquor License for 3.D Enterprise Inc., dba Potter's Pub, 819 S. First Ave. RES.
93.329, Bk. 110, p. 329,ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public discussion for 1/4/94 on an ordinance
amending Chapter 34, entitled 'Vegetation,' Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, by adding a new Article IV, Division I, entitled 'Commercial Pesticide Application,'
which article shall provide for regulating commercial application of pesticides and provide
for enforcement thereof.
Motions: Consider a motion to approve disbursements In the amount of
$6,055,436.72 for Ihe period of 11/1 through 11/30/93 as recommended by the Fin. Dlr.
subject to audit.
Correspondence: Gordon & Lynda Dyer regarding proposed improvements to
Rohret Rd. Bd. of Directors of PATV requesting that the PATV contract be extended.
Johnson County Coalition for People with Dlsabilllies regarding ADA. Dorothy Paul & Sara
Mehlln regarding appointment to the Human Rights Comm. Memoranda from the Traffic
Engr. regarding: Designated Sunday Only Handicapped Accessible Parking Stalls in the
Civic Center Lot; Handicapped parking in the 600 Block of N. Johnson St. Copy of League
of Women Voter's testimony given to the Johnson County Solid Wasle Management
Technical Advisory Comm.
Application for City Plaza Use Permit: Geoffrey Hennles for permission to set up
a table on City Plaza on 1214.5/93, for Ihe purpose of Informing people about Human
Rlghls Campaign Fund, approved,
, Council Member Kubby requested that the matter of charging a fee for administration of the
pesticide registry be discussed. The Mayor stated discussion would occur on 1/4. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and repeated the public discussion as set.
Moved by Horowilz, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 93.330, Bk. 110, p. 330,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE.PARTS ONE & TWO, IOWA CITY,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Throgmorton expressed concerns regarding affordable housing and
transit accessibility. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared Ihe resolution adopted. '
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 93.331, Bk, 110, p, 331,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE.PART THREE, IOWA CITYl IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vole unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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Moved by Horowitz, seconded by McDonald, 10 adopt RES. 93.332, Bk, 110, p. 332,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE.PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA,
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 93.3602, Bk, 36, p. 19,
VACATING PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN HALF OF LAFAYETTE STREET AND THE
EASTERN HALF OF MAIDEN LANE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared Ihe ordinance adopted,
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 93.333, Bk. 110, p. 333,
ADOPTING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILlTY
STRATEGY (CHAS) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID REPORT AND ALL NECESSARY
CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER FOR THE CHAS. Horowitz challenged slaff next year to research and alert HUD as
to the various support agencies needed for gelling people into affordable housing. Kubby
stressed the landlord relationship as well as the homeowner. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. 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. 93.334, Bk. 110, p. 334,
APPROVING THE BLOCK 62 URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN. PCD Director Franklin 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 McDonald, to adopt RES. 93.335, Bk. 110, p. 335,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,IOWA, FOR CERTAIN ROAD MAINTENANCE
PURPOSES (Windsor Ridge). PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Council expressed
a desire to explore non.chemical slrategy for brush and weed conlrol, The City Mgr. will direct
staff to prepare a memo oullining the polley and procedures for chemical usage. The Mayor noted
that the County had not acted upon the agreement and any revisions requested by Ihe County
would come back to Council for approval. 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 ORD. 93.3603, Bk. 36, p. 20,
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(i) ENTITLED 'NEWSPAPER.
VENDING MACHINES' AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SUBSECTION 9.1-7(i), TO
BE TITLED AND CODIFIED THE SAME. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/3, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: CourtneYl Horowitz, McDonald, Novick, Nays: Kubby,
Plgoll, Throgmorton.
Council Member Kubby requested the matter of staffed drop.off sites be discussed,
Horowitz expressed a desire to Involve multi. family units in recycling. Kubby questioned the
process for extension of the PATV contract (Consent Calendar item). Asst. City Mgr. Helling
reported Ihat a public hearing will be held and the refranchlslng Issue considered. Kubby noted
the letter from the Johnson County Coalition for People with Disabilities regarding ADA (Consent
Calendar ilem) and stated Kevin Burt was present for discussion. Kevin Burt appeared and
offered the Coalitions' lechnlcal assistance regarding ADA In Ihe community. The Mayor updated
Council on Ihe 'City Park Reslorallon Project by announcing a $5000 conlribution had been
received from Howard R. Green Company, and stated Ihe initial report going into FEMA
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recommended more ,funding than originally anticipated. Horowitz presented Mayor Courtney with
a farewell gift and Members Horowitz and Kubby presenled former Mayor McDonald gifts.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 8:15 a.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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JANUARY 4, 1994
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presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Moen,
Rockwell, Schoon, Long, Moreno, Schmadeke, Cot/tlCd t1""uJ!s ttlflt t''U<rJ<<t. 01} ff'1 '1'1-/'J '1'1-1-
Mayor Horowitz presented gifts of appreciations to retiring Council Members Ambrisco,
Courtney, Larson, and McDonald. Plaques were also given to Ambrisco, Courtney, and
McDonald for their mayoral service.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Baker, that the following Items and
recommendations In the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, andlor adopted as
amended, and to move item 2c(l) Class C Liquor License for the Union Bar later on the
agenda for separate consideration; and to delete Items 2e(1 )-letter from Carl Beyerhelm &
2e(2).letter from Carolyn Corbin and Include these with Item 3b.publlc hearing on Towncrest
Mobile Home Court rezoning; and to add a letter from Paulr\'!l Lowell Brandt and a letter from 1'&./9 Ii
Theodore Nelson: T
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular and special meetings of
12/7/93 and of the special meeting of 12/17/93, as published, subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - 12/2193; Historic
Preservation Comm. .11/10/93; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. -11/10/93; Airport
Comm. - 11/16193; Housing Comm. - 11/9193; CCN Comm. - 12/16/93.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class E Beer Permit for QuikTrip Corporation, dba
QuikTrip #552, 25 W. Benton St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Cynthia B.
Ocker, Tammy R. Moline, a Partnership dba The Break Room, 1578 1 st Ave. RES. 94-
1, Bk. 111, p. 1, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 94-2, 8K. 111, p. 2, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
for 1/18/94, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1994 SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. RES. 94.3, BK. 111, p. 3, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING for 1/18/94, ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WHISPERING MEADOWS WETLAND PARK PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Paula & Lowell Brandtregarding the proposed ordinence ,DIU
changing parking requirements and outside access. Charles & Doris Lisle regarding tree ";l~/I~
removal for the widening of Rohret Road. Robert C. Cerlson, Chair of the Bd. of
Appeals, regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Ord. involving interior vs.
exterior entrance to apartments. Theodore Nelson regarding distribution of the Parks
& Recreation Program brochure.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, repeated the public heerlngs as set, and noted correspondence on the
Consent Calendar.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to move item 31.resolution approving final plat
of Whispering Meadows, Part II, to the beginning of Piannlng & Zoning Items. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Novick, to adopt RES, 94-4, Bk. 111, p. 4, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
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WHISPERING MEADOWS, PART II. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for 111 B/94, on an
ordinance vacating the northern 212 feet of the alley located between Burlington and Court
Streets, west of Dubuque Street (Block 102 . Hieronomi Project). The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ord. by conditionally
changing the use regulations of approximate 7.86 acre tract of land located at 2312
Muscatlne Ave. (Towncrest Mobile Home Court) from RFBH to CC-2. The following individuals
appeared: Phil Leff, representing the applicant; Jean Bartley, representing Towncrest Mobile
Home Court; Ed Murphy, representing current tenants; Jay Honohan, 2503 Friendship; Jim
Conklin, Towncrest Mobile Home Court resident; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St. Moved by
Pigott, seconded by Novick, to accept correspondence from: Carl Beyerhelm; Carolyn Corbin,
Life Skills, Inc.; and Rockne L. Brosman, Eagle Food Centers, Inc.; and Ronald & June Higdon.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved
by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to continue the public hearing to 1118/94. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/1, Kubby voting "Nay."
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer to 1118/94, an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ord. by conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate
7.86 acre tract of land located at 2312 Muscatine Ave. (Towncrest Mobile Home Court) from
RFBH to CC-2. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordlnancs amending the Zoning Ord. to redefine
"family care facllltylfamlly home" by Including "community supervised apartment living
arrangement." No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinence to redefine "family care facllltylfamlly home" by Including "community supervised
apartment living arrangement," be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll cell vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Membars present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance Section 36-5B, Off-street Perking Requirements for Multl.Famlly Dwellings;
Sections 36-11(g), 36.12(g), 36-13(gl; and 36-14(g), the special provisions sections of the
RM.12, RNC.2D, RM-20 and RM.44 zones; Sections 36-17(clll) and 36.20(clll), the
provislonel use sections of the CO.l and CB-2 zones; and Sections 36.19(dIl5) and 36.
23(dIl3), the special exception sections of the CC.2 and CI.l zones, be given first vote for
consideration. Senior Planner Moen present for discussion. Board of Appeals Members
Robert Carlson and Tom Werderitsch, and Gene Greb, 612 Park Rd., appeared. After
discussion, moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to delete the third paragraph of the
ordinance dealing with enclosed lobbies and corridors and refer the matter back to the P&Z
Comm. The Meyor declared the motion to amend carried, 4/3, with the following division of
voice vote: Ayes: Baker, Lehmen, Pigott, Throgmorton. Nays: Horowitz, Kubby, Novick.
Affirmative roll call vote on first conslderetion of the ordinance as amended carried
unenlmously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance emending the Zoning
Ordinance by affirming the slngle.famlly cherecter of the RNC-12, Neighborhood Conservation
Residential, zone and restricting the number of principal buildings permitted on a lot in the
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RNC-12 zone, be given first consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved by Baker, seconded by Novick, that the rule requiring ordinances 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.
94.3604, Bk. 37, p. 1, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. ENTITLED "ZONING" BY PERMITTING NON.HARD SURFACED
DRIVEWAYS FOR SINGLE.FAMIL Y AND DUPLEX DWELLINGS WHICH ACCESS WOODLAWN
AVENUE OR NON-HARD SURFACED ALLEYS, be voted on for final passage at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/1, with the fOllowing division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Pigott. Throgmorton, Baker, Horowitz, Lehman, Novick. Nays: Kubby. Moved by
Baker. seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
John Watson, represented the Neighborhood Open Space Committee, welcomed new
Council Members and summarized the open space plan adopted by the previous Council.
Harold Engen, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on activities at the Center.
Douglas Jones. 816 Park Road. appeared regarding water Issues. Richard Rhodes, 2014
Rochester Ave.. expressed concerns regarding the Pizza Hut sign downtown. Caroline
Dieterle, 747 Walnut St.. appeared regarding water rates; encouraged more bicycling;
suggested downtown drop off sites for payment of parking fines; and proposed reuse of scrap
lumber and brick from the landfill. Staff will follow.up. Robert Carlson. 1122 Penkrldge,
suggested an ordinance prohibiting people from blowing snow from private properties back
onto cleaned streets. The City Manager stated an ordinance did exist and enforcement was
done on a complaint basis. Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover, noted Council were representatives of a
diverse population and urged continued respect of diverse ideas.
Public discussion was held on a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 34, entitled
"Vegetation," Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City. Iowa. by adding a new Article IV,
Division I entitled "Commercial Pesticide Application." which Article shall provide for
regulating Commercial Application of Pesticides and enforcement thereof. The following
individuals appeared: Curt Moore, 3109 Dubuque St. NE; Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.;
Evan Fales, 1215 Oakcrest; Mark Phillips, 1165 Oaks Dr.; Jack Tank. 624 St. Thomas Ct.;
Caroline Dieterle, 747 Walnut St.; Angie Madsen, 4737 Hwy. 22 SE, Lone Tree; Tim Madsen;
Russ Wise; Joe Robinson, 613 E. Court St.; Dean Moore; Douglas Jones, 816 Park Rd.; Craig
Hanna; and Chuck Murray. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to accept correspondence
from Robert Opplinger, State Health Registry of 10wa.1M. m(l~cr cW~ -tk il'lo1t~t\ CArflta,
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Chapter 34. entitled
" Vegetation," Code of Ordinences of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding a new Article IV,
Division I entitled " Commercial Pesticide Application." which Article shall provide for
regulating Commercial Application of Pesticides end enforcement thereof, be given first vote
for consideration, Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Kubby,
Novick. Pigott, Throgmorton. Nays: Lehman, Baker,
Council recessed 11 :00 p.m. and reconvened 11 :05 p.m.
The Mayor noted that Council would now consider Item 2c(l) previously deleted from
the Consent Calendar, the Class C Liquor License for the Union Bar, Moved by Kubby.
seconded by Novick, to approve a Cless C Liquor License for Iowa City Entertelnment. Inc.
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dba the Union, 121 E, College St. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present,
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Broadband Telecomm. Comm.-
two vacancies for 3-year terms ending 3113/97; Assessor's Examining Bd, - one vacancy for
a representative of Iowa City for a six-year term ending 12/31/99; Sr. Center Comm. - one
vacancy for a three.year term ending 12/31/96. These appointments will be made at the
1/18/94 meeting of the City Council. The Mayor urged citizens to consider serving on these
Boards & Commissions.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm, - two vacancies
for three-year terms ending 3/29/97, one for a representative of the Woodlawn District and
one at-large. These appointments will be made at the 2/15/94 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to defer to 1/18/94, an appointment to the
Airport Comm. for a six-year term ending 3/1/00. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to
refer to the Bd. of Adjustment an appointment to the Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment for a
flve.year term ending 2/26/94; to appoint Tim Lehman, 3306 Arbor Dr. to the Bd, of
Adjustment for an unexpired term ending 1/1/97; re-appoint Anna 8uss, 525 W. Benton St.
to the Bd. of Appeals for a five-year term ending 12/31/98; and approve the recommendation
of the Johnson County 80ard of Supervisors that Donald Otto be re.appointed to the
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. as a representative of Johnson County for a three-year
term ending 12/31/96. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Council Member Baker reported on comments regarding the Pizza Hut sign downtown
and questioned what could be done regarding the matter. The City Manager stated an
application had been properly received, the interpretation was that it met Code requirements
and was installed properly; adding that the sign ordinance question had been referred to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for review. Novick indicated a desire to also review the
awning ordinance. Baker requested Council consideration of moving some work sessions
outside of the Civic Center, and exploring televising some sessions. The Mayor requested staff
review of the televising issue, with a report back to Council. She also suggested a work
session outside of the Civic Center every other month. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Staff will prepare a memo. Pigott asked for a drop off site for books at the Public
Library that could be accessed on bike or In a car. The matter was referred to the Library
80ard. Pigott expressed his desire for public discussion at formal Council meetings be placed
before Planning & Zoning items. A majority of Council requested a revised resolution of
meeting order be presented to them at their next meeting. Novick noted a letter accepted in
the Consent Calendar from Theodore Nelson and asked thet Council Members bring the letter
to Thursday nights work session on the budget. The Mayor announced that the Iowa City
Human Rights Commission was sponsoring "ADA, It's The Law" information session on
1/20/94, Meeting Room A of the Public Library from 1 :00.4:00 p,m; end reminded Council
of a formal meeting prior to the budget session 1/6/94, 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to approve a tentative agreement
between the City of Iowa City and the Pollee Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City.
Kubby stated she would be voting against the agreement on a philosophical basis thet It
includes e co. payment for insurance. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1 , with Kubby
voting "Nay."
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Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 94.5, Bk. 111, p. 5,
DETERMINING NECESSITY AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 15, 1994, ON
A PROPOSED NEAR SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR A
PROPOSED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 94.6, Bk. 111, p. 6,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN AMENDED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR THE USE OF $1,055,000 DOLLARS OF
SUPPLEMENTAL CDBG FUNDS APPROPRIATED UNDER PUBLIC LAW 103-75, INCLUDING
ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN, AND DESIGNATING
THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 94-7, Bk. 111, p. 7, WAIVING
DEMAND THAT CABLEVISION VII, INC. SUBMIT A FORMAL FRANCHISE RENEWAL
PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY BY DECEMBER 27, 1993. Asst. City Mgr. Helling
updated Council on the renewal process. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 94.8, Bk. 111, p. 8, AMENDING
THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN. (delete Sr. Maintenance Worker, add two
Maintenance Worker I . Water Customer Service and a Public Information/Education
Coordinator. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Baker, to adjourn 11 :40 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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the terms of the conditional zoning agreement as presently drafted. In response to
Novick, City Attorney Genlry stated questions regarding Irailer court tenants' rights are still
be considered by her office.
c. Ordinance amendlno the Zonlna Ordinance bv condltlonallv chanaina the use reaulatlons I:
of an approximate 7,86 acre tract of land localed at 2312 Muscatine Avenue (Towncrest
Mobile Home Court) from RFBH, Factorv Buill Residential, to CC.2. Community I
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e, Ordinance amendinq the Zoninq Ordinance to redefine "familv care facllilV/family home"
by includlnq "community supervised apartment IIvinq arranqemenl." (First consideration)
I Moen stated the Executive Director of Syslems requested 'that first consideration of the
ordinance be placed on the agenda for Council consideration,
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! f. Ordinance amendinq Zonlnq Ordinance Section 36-58. Off. Street Parklnq Requirements
! for Multi.Famlly Dweilinqs; Sections 36.11(q). 36.12(q), 36-13(q) and 36-14(0), the special
, provisions sections of the RM.12, RNC-20. RM.20 and 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 Sections
I 36.19(d)(5) and 36-23(d)(3), the special exception sections of the CC.2 and CI.1 zones,
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that corridors be enclosed for the RM-44 zone; delete that provision in the RM.12, RNC. ' '
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Zoning Commission for development of design slandards. Kubby requested Ihat the ,; !
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Ordinance amendinq the Zonlnq Ordinance by afflrmlnq the slnqle.familv characler of the \ I..
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I h, Ordinance amendlnq'the Zonlnq Ordinance by chanqinq the requirements for hard. I 1'1 r:
surfaced driveways that are accessed via an unpaved allev, (Second consideration) , " "
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lot. 26.14 acre residential subdivision located on Whlsperlnq Prairie and Nevada avenues I 1
extended. (SUB93.0020) (60-day limitation period waived indefinitely) I
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I SYCAMORE FARMS ANNEXATION: Reel 94-2, Side 1 I' I
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PCD Director Franklin and Planner Miklo presenled an overview of the proposed Sycamore Farms I
annexation proposal. In response to Throgmorton, Franklin requested that discussion regarding
street networks be scheduled soon.
NEAR SOUTHSIDE REVITALIZATION PLAN (ITEM #12):
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PCD Director Franklin, Economic Development Coordinator Schoon, Jay Ohler, representing
Hleronyml Partners, presented information. In response to Council concerns regarding
reasonable moving and related expenses (page 8), staff was dlrecled to amend the plan 10
Include ulllity connections.
Franklin responded to Council's Inquiries about requiring developers 10 demonstrale need for tax
abatemenls; and Franklin asked that If Council requires some demonstration of need, It should
be explicitly required In the urban revitalization plan.
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MELROSE AVENUE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
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Transportallon Planner Davidson and Consultant Evelyn Acosta-Weirick presented informallon.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA:
Reel 94-3, Side 1
1. Kubby requesled information from Police Chief Winkelhake regarding Union Bar liquor
license violations.
2, Kubby noted that Council has not done negotiations regarding SEATS. City Manager
Atkins stated he has been in contact with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and
discussion could take place during budget discussions. Kubby stated the negotiating
process should take place on Ihe front end of budget discussions.
3. Kubby inquired about the approved logo ,of the state for the pesticide ordinance. City
Attorney Gentry slaled the Department of Agriculture would have to approve the logo.
4. In response to Council Member Baker, Council agreed to start budget meetings at7 p.m.
(rather than 6:30 p.m.).
5. Throgmorton noted that he sent a memo regarding water conservation 10 each Council
Member. City Manager Atkins stated he will prepare a response to the memo.
6. Lehman noted that approximately $500 was donated to the City Park restoration fund from
the Lehman election fund.
7. Horowitz inquired about the E911 board. City Manager Atkins explained the E911 board
is the goveming board Ihat takes the telephone transmission line charge money and
distributes it for the purpose of equipment. Atkins stated he will find more information,
8. Horowitz inquired about the deadline for reconsidering Ihe Dubuque Slreet funding. City
Manager Atkins stated he will obtain more information,
9, Horowitz asked who will be attending the March National League of Cities meeting in
Washington. Baker stated he would like to taik informally some time about Ihe budget.
Kubby stated that Council Members should coordinate seminar attendance.
10. Pigott requested Ihat Council look at Information about Interactive kiosks. Kubby noted
Ihatlt was something that Council asked to be put In the request for proposal from TCI.
APPOINTMENTS:
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Airport Commission. defer two weeks to allow contact wilh Individuals,
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment. refer back to the Board of Adjustment.
Board of Adjustment. Tim Lehman.
Board of Appeals. Anna Buss.
Reappointment for Riverfront and Nalural Areas Commission. Approve recommendation.
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applicants to contact Council Members prior to the appointment being made.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA CONTINUED:
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11. Karr noted that Council Members received the League of Iowa Municipalities may.
or/council seminar schedule. Karr noted that one of the seminars is being held in Iowa
City on January 13, 4:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
12. City Manager Atkins noted he may need to schedule a special formal meeting on
Thursday evening in conjunction with the budget regarding Coralville strip projecV28E
agreement.
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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