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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. 1/3/94
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings end claims Is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said
publlcetlon Is $
Iowa City City Council, organizational
mtg., 5:30 p.m., at the Civic Center. Council
Members present: 8aker, Horowitz, Kubby,
Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent:
Nona.
Moved and seconded to appoint City
Clerk Marian Karr as Temporary Chair. Motion
carried. Temporary Chair Karr prasldlng.
Temporary Chair called tha meeting to
order and noted the previous custom of voice
voting for the Mayor and Mayor Pro tem.
Moved and seconded to use the following
procedures for election of officers: Nominations
to be made from the floor; Election of Mayor
and Mayor Pro tem be made by voice vote; and
that simple meJority be the besis for a decision.
The Temporary Chair declared the motion
carried.
Movad and seconded to switch the
order of the agenda by Inverting items 5 end 6,
thereby voting for Mayor Pro tem prior to
Mayor. After discussion and voice vote the
Temporary Chelr declared the motion defeeted.
The Temporary Chair ennounced that
nominations were In order for the office of
Mayor of the City of lowe City, Moved and
seconded to nominate Keren Kubby. Moved
end seconded to nominate Susan Horowitz,
Moved and seconded to close nominations, The
Temporary Chair declared the motion to close
nominations cerrled. The Temporary Chair
announced that each nomination would be
voted on separately, In order as nominated, and
the first voice vote would be on the nomination
of Karen Kubby. After the voice vote the
Temporary Chair announced three members
had voted In favor of the nomination of Karen
KUbby and verified the vote without obJection,
After the voice vote on the nomination of
Susen Horowitz, the Temporary Chair
announced that seven members had voted In
favor of the nomination of Susan Horowitz and
verified the vote without objection, The
Temporary Chelr ennounced thet e mejorlty of
Council Memhers hed supported the nomination
of Susan Horowitz and declared she had
racelved enough votes to secure tho position of
Mayor for a two.yeer term,
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Tha Tamporary Chair announced thet
nominations were in ordar for the office of
Mayor Pro tern of the City of Iowa City. Moved
and seconded to nominate Karen Kubby,
Moved and seconded to nominate Naomi
Novick, Moved and soconded to close
nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the
motion carried. After the voice vote on tha
nomination of Karen Kubby, the Temporary
Chair announced that three members had voted
in favor of the nomination and verified the vote
without objection. After the voice vote on the
nomination of Naomi Novick, the Temporary
Chair announced that seven members had
voted in favor of the nomination of Naomi
Novick and verified the vota without objection.
The Temporery Chair announcad that a majority
of Council Members had supported the
nomination of Naomi Novick and declared she
had received enough votes to secure the
position of Mayor Pro tern for a two.year term.
City Clerk gave the oath of office to
Mayor Horowitz and Mayor Pro tern Novick,
Mayor Horowitz now presiding,
Moved and seconded to reduce
membership of the Leglsletive Committee to 3
Council Members, The Mayor declared the
motion carried. The fallowing City Council
appointments were made: Lagislatlve Comm.
Larry Baker, Jim Throgmorton, Naomi Novick;
Rules Comm. - Susen Horowitz, Karen Kubby;
Emergency Management Comm: . 8runo Pigott;
Johnson County Council of Govarnment .
Susan Horowitz, Bruno Pigott, Naomi Novick,
Ernie Lehman, Karen Kubby: Iowa
City/Coralville Convention 8ureau . 8runo
Pigott; CCN Comm, - Larry 8aker; Johnson
County Land Praservatlon & Use Comm, - Jim
Throgmorton; HACAP 8d. of Directors - Karen
Kubby: Johnson County Resource
Enhancement & Protection Comm. - Ernie
Lehman; On-Site Wastewater Management
District - Karen Kubby.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to
Executive Session to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate whare premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to
Increase the price the govarnmental body
would have to pay for that property, The
minutes and the tape recording of a session
closed under this paragraph shall be evallable
for public examination when the transaction
dlscussad Is completed.; and collective
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bargaining negotiating sessions, stretegy
maatings of public employers or employee
organlzetions, mediation and the deliberation
process of arbitrators shall be axempt from the
provisions of Chepter 21. Tha Mayor declared
tha motion carried and adJournad to axacutlve
session 6:27 p.m,
Council returned to opan session, 8:00
p,m, Movad and sacondad to adjourn. The
Mayor declared tha motion carried,
A more complata dascrlptlon of Council
actlVItI~S on file Ill. th~fjca of the City
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s/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYO"..
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. 1/4/94
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said
publication is $
Iowa City City Council, regular mtg.,
7:30 p,m, at the Civic Centar. Mayor Horowitz
praslding, Council Members present: Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Mayor Horowitz presented gifts of
appreciations to retiring Council Members
Ambrisco, Courtney, Larson, end McDonald.
Plaques were also given to Ambrisco,
Courtney, and McDonald for their mayoral
service,
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent
Celendar be received, or approved, end/or
edopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the regular end special
meetings of 12/7 and of the special
meeting of 12/17, as published, subject
to corrections, es recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: P&Z Comm. . 12/2;
Historic Preservation Comm. . 11/10;
Meyor's Youth Employment 8d, .
11/10; Airport Comm, . 11/16;
Housing Comm. . 11/9; CCN Comm. .
12/16.
Permit Motions: Cless E Beer
Permit for QulkTrlp #552, 25 W.
8enton St, Class C Liquor License for
The Break Room, 1578 15t Ave, RES.
94.1, ISSUE OANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Heerlngs: RES,
94.2, SETTING PU8L1C HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OFCOST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1994
SANITARY SEWER ANO 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, SETTING PU8LIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WHISPERING MEADOWS WETLAND
PARK PROJECT, OIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
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ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PU8LIC INSPECTION.
Corraspondence: Paula &
Lowell Branderegardlng tho proposed
o,dinance Changing parking
requlraments and outside access,
Charles & Doris Lisla regarding tree
ramoval for the widening of Rohret
Road, Robart C. Carlson, Chair of the
8d, of Appeals, regarding proposad
amendments to the Zoning Ord,
Involving Interior vs. exterior entrance
to apartmants. Thaodore Nalson
regarding distribution of the Parks &
Recraatlon Program brochure,
The Mayor declarad the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to move Item 31
resolution approving final plat of Whlsparlng
Maadows, Part II, to tha beginning of Planning
& Zoning Items. The Mayor daclarad the motion
carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
94.4, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
WHISPERING MEADOWS, PART II.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for 1/18, on an ordinance vacating the
northern 212 feet of the alley locatad batween
Burlington and Court Streets, west of Dubuque
Street, The Mayor declared tha motion carried.
A public hearing was hold on an
ordlnanca amending the Zoning Ord, by
conditionally changing the use regulations of
approximate 7.86 acra tract of land located at
2312 Muscatlne Ave, from RF8H to CC.2, The
following Individuals appearad: Phil Leff,
represantlng the applicant; Jean Bartley,
representing Towncrest Mobile Home Court; Ed
Murphy, representing current tenants; Jay
,Honohan, 2603 Friendship; Jim Conklin,
Towncrest Mobile Home Court residant;
Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St. Moved and
seconded to accept corraspondence from: Carl
Beyerhelm; Carolyn Corbin, L1fa Skills, Inc,; and
Rockne L, Brosman, Eagle Food Centars, Inc,;
and Ronald & June Higdon, The Mayor declared
the motion carried, Moved and saconded to
continue the public hearing to 1/18. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and aeconded to defer to 1/18,
an ordlnanca amending the Zoning Ord. by
conditionally changing the use regulations of an
approximate 7,86 acre tract of land locatod at
2312 Muscatlne Ava, from RF8H to CC.2. The
Mayor declared the motion carried,
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Ord. to redefine
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seconded thet the ordlnence be fineliy edopted
et this time.
John Wetson, represented the
Neighborhood Open Spece Committee,
welcomed new Council Members end
summarlzad the open space plan adopted by
the previous Council. Harold Engen, Senior
Center Commissioner, updated Council on
ectlvltles at the Center. Dougles Jones, 816
Park Road, appeared regarding weter 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 peyment of
perking fines; end proposed reuse of scrap
lumber and brick from the landfill. Staff will
fOliow.up. Robert Carlson, 1122 Penkridge,
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 Councli were representetives of a
diverse population and urged continued respect
of diverse Ideas.
Public discussion was held on a
proposed ordinance amending Chepter 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 shali
provide for reguletlng Commercial Application
of Pesticides and enforcement thereof. The
folio wing Individuals appeared: Curt Moore,
3109 Dubuque St, NE; Holiy Berkowitz, 612
Granada Ct,; Evan Feles, 1215 Oakcrest; Mark
Phlilips, 1165 Oaks Dr,; Jeck Tank, 624 St.
Thomas Ct.; Ceroline Oleterle, 747 Walnut St,;
Angle Madsen, 4737 Hwy, 22 SE, Lone Tree;
Tim Madsen; Russ Wise; Joe Robinson, 613 E.
Court St.; Oean Moore; Douglas Jones, 816
Park Rd.; Craig Hanne; and Chuck Murray,
Moved and seconded to eccept correspondence
from Robert Opplinger, State Health Registry of
lowe,
Moved end seconded that the ordinance
,amending Chapter 34, entitled " Vegetation,"
Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, by eddlng e new Article IV, Division I
entitled . Commercial Pesticide Application,'
which Article sheli provide for regulating
Commarclel Application of Pesticides end
enforcement thoreof, be given first vote for
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consideration. The Meyor declared the motion
carried,
Tha Mayor noted thet Council would
now consider Item 2c11) pravlously deleted
from the Consent Calendar, tha Class C LIquor
LIcense for the Union Bar. Moved and second
to approve a Class C LIquor L1canse for the
Union, 121 E. College St. The Mayor declared
the motion cerrled.
The Meyor noted the previously
ennounced vecencles: 8roedbend Telecomm.
Comm. . two vecencles for 3.yeer terms ending
3/13/97; Assessor's Exemlnlng 8d. . one
vecency for e representative of Iowa City for a
slx.year tarm andlng 12/31/99: Sr, Center
Comm. . one vacancy for a three.year term
ending 12/31/96. These appointments will be
made et the 1/18 meeting of the City Council.
The Meyor noted the current vacancies:
Historic Preservation Comm, . two vacancies
for three.year terms ending 3/29/97, one for a
representetlve of the Woodlawn District and
one et.lerge. These appointments will be mede
at the 2/16 meeting of the City Council,
Moved and seconded to defer to 1/18,
en appointment to the Airport Comm, for a six.
year term ending 3/1/00. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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 8d, of
Adjustment for an unexplrad term ending
1/1197; re.appolnt Anna Buss, 525 W, Benton
St, to tha Bd. of Appeals for a flve'year term
ending 12/31/98: and approve the
racommendatlon of tha Johnson County 80ard
of Supervisors that Doneld Otto ba reo
appointed to the Riverfront & Natural Areas
Comm. as a raprasentatlve of Johnson County
for a three.yeer term ending 12/31/96. The
Mayor declared the motion cerrled,
Movad and seconded to approve e
1entetlve egreement between the City of lowe
City end the Police Lebor Reletlons
Orgenlzetlon of lowe City. The Meyor declered
the motion cerrled.
Moved end seconded to edopt RES, 94.
6, DETERMINING NECESSITY ANO SETTING A
PU8LIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 16, 1994,
ON A PROPOSED NEAR SOUTHSIOE
COMMERCIAL URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN
FOR A PROPOSED UR8AN REVITALIZATION
AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
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Movad and saconded to adopt RES. 94-
6, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FILE AN AMENDED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT 8LOCK GRANT ICD8G)
PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR THE USE OF
$1,055,000 DOLLARS OF SUPPLEMENTAL
CD8G FUNDS APPROPRIATED UNDER PUBLIC
LAW 103-75, INCLUDING ALL
UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES
CO NT AINEO THEREIN, AND DESIGNATING
THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT.
Moved and secondad to adopt RES. 94.
7, WAIVING DEMAND THAT CA8LEVISION VII,
INC, SU8MIT A FORMAL FRANCHISE
RENEWAL PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY BY DECEM8ER 27, 1993.
Moved and saconded to adopt RES, 94-
8, AMENDING THE 8UDGETED POSITIONS IN
THE WATER DIVISION OFTHE PU8L1C WORKS
OEPARTMENT ANO THE AFSCME PAY PLAN.
Moved and saconded to adjourn 11 :40
p.m. The Mayor daclarad the motion carried.
A mora complete description of Council
actlvltias Is on file In tha oll!c? of the City
Clerk, iJ.Ll.>dt4A. >no ~e
sf SUSAN- M. HOROWITZ, MAYO
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/6/94
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings and claims Is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said '
publication Is $
Iowa City City Council, special mtg., 7:00
p,m, at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding, Council Members present: Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby, Leh!11an, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 94-
10, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY REGARDING CERTAIN FINANCIAL
OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF U.S, HIGHWAY 6
FROM FIRST AVENUE IN CORALVILLE
EASTERLY TO ROCKY SHORE DRIVE IN IOWA
CITY.
Moved and secondad, to adopt RES. 94-9,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
ADDENDUM TO THE PRECONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT FOR THE IOWA HIGHWAY 6
PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM
ROCKY SHORE DRIVE TO FIRST AVENUE
WITH THE IOWA OEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND' THE CITY OF
CORALVILLE.
Moved and seconded, to adjourn 7:15
p,m. The Mayor declared tha motion carried,
A more complete description of Council
activities Is on file Illthe ofJlpa of \!le City
Clerk. /lJl.<1tl4\.I'h.~~
s/SUSANM. HOl'lOWITZ, MAYOR C
s/MARIAN K, KARR, CITY CLf~
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CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
.JANUARY 3,1994
Iowa City City Council, organizational mtg" 5:30 p.m., at the Civic Center. Council
Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Henderson, Henderson, Schoenfelder,
Boothroy, Franklin, Long, Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 94-1, Both Sides.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Kubby, to appoint City Clerk Marian Karr as Temporary
Chair. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Temporary Chair Karr
presiding.
Temporary Chair called the meeting to order and noted the previous custom of voice
vollng for the Mayor and Mayor Pro tem. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to use the
following procedures for election of officers: Nomlnallons to be made from the floor; Election of
Mayor and Mayor Pro tern be made by voice vote; and that simple majority be the basis for a
decision. The Temporary Chair declared the mollon carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to switch the order of the agenda by inverting items
5 and 6, thereby voting for Mayor Pro tem prior to Mayor. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. After discussion the Temporary Chair declared the mollon defeated, 2/3, with the
following voice vote: Ayes: Baker, Pigott. Nays: Kubby, Novick, Horowitz. Not voting: Lehman,
Throgmorton.
The Temporary Chair announced that nomlnallons were in order for the office of Mayor
of the City of Iowa City, Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to nominate Karen Kubby.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to nominate Susan Horowitz. Moved by Novick,
seconded by Throgmorton, to close nominations, The Temporary Chair declared the mollon to
close nominations carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Kubby
commented on the process of selecllng a Mayor, and addressed concerns regarding her
appropriateness t~ be Mayor, Council Member Horowitz commented on the Mayoral selection
process, and clarified her understanding of the role of the Mayor, The Temporary Chair
announced that each nomination would be voted on separately, In order as nominated, and the
first voice vote would be on the nomlnallon of Karen Kubby, After the voice vote the Temporary
Chair announced three members had voted In favor of the nomination of Karen Kubby and
verified the vote without objection, After the voice vote on the nomination of Susan Horowitz, the
Temporary Chair announced that seven members had voted In favor of the nomination of Susan
Horowitz and verified the vote without objection. The Temporary Chair announced that a majority
of Coun,clI Members had supported the nomination of Susan Horowitz and declared she had
received enough votes to secure the position of Mayor for a two.year term.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were In order for the office of Mayor
Pro tern of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to nominate Karen Kubby.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Baker, to nominate Naomi Novick. Moved by Horowitz,
seconded by Throgmorton, to close nominations, The Temporary Chair declared the mollon
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. After the voice vote on the nomination
of Karen Kubby, the Temporary Chair announced that three members had voted in favor of the
nomination and verified the vote without objection. After the voice vote on the nomination of
Naomi Novick, the Temporary Chair announced that seven members had voted In favor of the
nomination of Naomi Novick and verified the vote without objection. The Temporary Chair
announced that a majority of Council Members had supported the nomlnallon of Naomi Novick
and declared she had received enough votes to secure the position of Mayor Pro tern for a two.
year term,
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City Clerk gave the oath of office to Mayor Horowitz and Mayor Pro tem Novick. Mayor
Horowitz now presiding.
The Mayor noted the next item of business was City Council appointments, and suggested
that membership on the Legislative Committee be kepi at3 members (rather than the present 4)
to avoid the City Clerk doing minutes. Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to reduce
membership of. the Legislative Committee to 3 Council Members, The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The following City Council appolntm~nts
were made: Legislative Comm. . Larry Baker, Jim Throgmorton, Naomi Novick; Rules Comm. .
Susan Horowitz, Karen Kubby; Emergency Management Comm.(prevlously Civil Defense
Comm.). Bruno Pigott; Johnson County Council of Govemment . Susan Horowitz, Bruno Pigott,
Naomi Novick, Emle Lehman, Karen Kubby (Jim Throgmorton and Larry Baker as altemates);
Iowa City/Coralville Convention Bureau . Bruno Pigott; CCN Comm. . Larry Baker; Johnson
County Land Preservation & Use Comm. . Jim Throgmorton; HACAP Bd. of Directors. Karen
Kubby (Larry Baker as altemate); Johnson County Resource Enhancement & Protection Comm.
(REAP) . Ernie Lehman; On.Slte Wastewater Management District (OWMD) . Karen Kubby.
Council discussed the formulation of additional committees for networking wllh: Neighborhood
Associations; University student groups/government; and ADA awareness, Council agreed to
forward Ideas to the Council Rules Committee. Other Ideas discussed were rotating locations of
work sessions, televising work sessions, moving the public discussion lIem on the formal agenda
to prior to Planning and Zoning matters.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the
purchase of particular real estate where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to
Increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The'mlnutes and
the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public
examination when the transaction discussed Is completed.; and collective bargaining negotiating
sessions, strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, mediation and the
deliberation process of arbitrators shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21. Affirmative
'roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and adjourned to executive session 6:27 p.m,
Council returned to open session, 8:00 p,m, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to
adjourn, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
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JANUARY 4, 1994
Iowa City City Council, regular mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
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. C (JU/led m'Ijc),I!s iafJ& re,,,rdd. '1'1-5; '1'14, '1'1-7,
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, and lor adopted as
amended, and to move item 2c(1) Class C Liquor License for the Union Bar later on the
agenda for separate consideration; and to delete items 2e( 1 Hetter from Carl Beyerhelm &
2e(2).letter from Carolyn' Corbin and include these with item 3b.public hearing on Towncrest
Mobile Home Court rezoning; and to add a letter from Paul<& Lowell Brandt and a letter from bl.<..J
Theodore Nelson: 1/~4/9~ .
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. - 11/16/93; 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, BK, 111, p, 2, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
for 1118/94, 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 Brandt regarding the proposed ordinance JI)J
changing parking requirements and outside access. Charles & Doris Lisle regarding tree 1/~~/91/
removal for the widening of Rohret Road. Robert C. Carlson, Chair of the Bd, of
Appeals, regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Ord, involving interior vs.
exterior entrance to epartments. 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 hearings as set, and noted correspondence on the
Consent Calendar,
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to move item 3i.resolution approving final plat
of Whispering Meadows, Part II, to the beginning of Planning & Zoning Items, The Mayor
declared the motloncarried 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 1/18/94, 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 ordinanc,e amending the Zoning Ord, by conditionally
changing the use regulations of approximate 7,86 acre tract of land located at 2312
Muscatine,Ave, (Town crest Mobila 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 1/18/94, The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/1, Kubby voting "Nay."
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer to 1/18/94, 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 ordinance amending the Zoning Ord. to redefine
"family care facility/family home" by including "community supervised apartment living
arrangement," No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance to redefine "family care facility/family home" by including "community supervised
apartment living arrangement," be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, that the 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(gl, the special provisions sections of the
RM.12, RNC-20, RM-20 and RM.44 zones; Sections 36-17(r.)(1) and 36-20(c)(11, the
provisional use sections of the COo, and CB-2 zones; and Sections 36-19(d)(5) and 36-
23(d)(3), 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 Werderltsch, 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 anclosed lobbies and corridors and refer the matter back to tha P&Z
Comm. The Mayor declarad the motion to amend carried, 4/3, with the following division of
voica vote: Ayas: Baker, Lehman, Pigott, Throgmorton. Nays: Horowitz, Kubby, Novick.
Affirmative roll call vote on first consideration of the ordinance as amended carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present,
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinanca by affirming tha single-family character of tha RNC.12, Neighborhood Consarvation
Residential, zone and restricting the numbar 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
ba 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. Neys: 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 Penkridge,
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, 1216 Oakcrest; Mark Phillips, 1166 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,/~" mrty~r dtd4rtA- ~ trl~hlf1 CArr/M.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the 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, be given first vote
for consideration. Individual Council Mambars expressed their viaws. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/2, with the following division of roll'call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Kubby,
Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Nays: Lehman, Baker.
Council racessed 11 :00 p,m. and reconvened 11 :06 p,m,
Tha Mayor noted that Council would now consider item 2c(1) previously deleted from
the Consent Calendar, the Class C Liquor L1canse for the Union Bar. Moved by Kubby,
saconded by Novick, to approve a Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Entertainment, 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 3/13/97: Assessor's Examining Bd. - one vacancy for
a representative of Iowa City for a six-ye9r 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, 710, 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
five-year term ending 2/26/94; to appoint Tim Lehman, 3306 Arbor Dr, to the Bd, of
Adjustment for an unexpired term ending 1/1197: re.appoint Anna Buss, 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 Board 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, 710, 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 ofthe 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
Board, 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
1/20194, Meeting Room A of the Public Library from 1 :00-4:00 p.m: and reminded Council
of e formel 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 Police Lebor Relations Organization of Iowa Ciiy.
Kubby stated she would be voting against the agreement on a philosophical basis that It
includes a 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 (CDBGI 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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JANUARY 6, 1994
Iowa City City Council, special mtg" 7:00 p,m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding, Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None, Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Bormann, Karr, Fosse,
Mansfield, Yucuis, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 94-4,
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES, 94-10, Bk, 111, p, 10,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 2BE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY REGARDING CERTAIN FINANCIAL
OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF U,S, HIGHWAY 6 FROM FIRST
AVENUE IN CORALVILLE EASTERLY TO ROCKY SHORE DRIVE IN IOWA CITY, City Engr,
Fosse present for discussion, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members
present, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES, 94-9, Bk, 111, p, 9,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE PRECONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
FORTHE IOWA HIGHWAY 6 PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM ROCKY SHORE DRIVE
TO FIRST AVENUE WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY
OF CORALVILLE, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
The Mayor noted that a conflict existed with the regularly scheduled meeting 3/14 and
3/15 with the National League of Cities and requested Council Members check their calendars
for possible re-scheduling a week ahead (3/7 & 3/BI or back 13/21 & 3122 spring break); and
stated she would be contacting Members regarding serving with the City Manager and herself
on the School Safety Committee, Kubby requested Council consider waiving the second
reading of the pesticide ordinance on 1/18, Six members agreed to waive second
consideration on 1/18,
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn 7:15 p,m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present.
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JANUARY 18,1994
Iowa City City Council, regular mtg" 7:30 p,m, at the Civic Center, Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None, Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Fosse, Moen,
Scott, Schoon, Franklin, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 94.16; 94.17; 94-
18; 94.19, side 1. .
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to move item #19 . Pesticide Ordinance, and item
#20 . resolution for Pesticide applicator registry to after item #5 - Public discussion; and to also
move Item #14 - resolution regarding CEBA funds for Moore Business Forms, to after items #19
& 20. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Horowitz proclaimed 1994 - as WATER WATCH YEAR, Lou Licht accepting;
1/17/94 - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR" RECOGNITION DAY.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, that the following items and
recommendations In the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended
and to delete items 3g(6)(a).(d) regarding parking prohibition on Lowell & High Streets, Dunlap
Ct. and Third Ave.:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of 1/3/94 and 1/6/94 and
the regular meeting of 1/4/94 as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - 12/16/93, 1/3/94; Broadband
Telecomm. Comm. .12/15/93, Sr. CenterComm. .11/15/93; Bd, of Adjustment .12/8/93;
Bd. of Library Trustees -12/16/93; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd, -12/1/93; P&R Comm,
. 12/15/93; Historic Preservation Comm. . 12/14/93.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Inn Ho Shinn dba Aoeshe
Restaurant, 624 S. Glibert St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront. Approving a Class
C Liquor License for R.T. Grunts, Inc" dba R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Approving a Class
C Beer Permit for Clyde R. Seaton, dba Seaton's Cash & Carry Market, 1331 Muscatlne
Ave. Approving a refund for an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Gasthaus,
Inc., dba Jirsa's, 819 1st Ave. Approving a refund for an unused portion of a Class C
Liquor License for Charlie's East, L TO" dba Carol J's, 1578 1 st Ave, RES. 94.11, Bk, 111,
p. 11, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for 2/1/94, on an ordinance
adopting a tap-on fee for the Northwest Sanitary Sewer,
Motion: Approve disbursements In the amount of $7,331,646.55 for the period of
12/1 through 12/31/93, as recommended by the Fin, Dir. subject to audit,
Resolutions, Bk: 111: RES. 94-12, p. 12, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTTHE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A RENTAL
REHABILITATION LOAN EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 314 SOUTH
GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 94.13, p. 13, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1531 PLUM STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 94.14, p, 14, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 435
OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES, 94-15, p. 15, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF AN
AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION FOR ROCHESTER HEIGHTS
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SUBDIVISION, RES, 94-16, p. 16, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE
SANITARY TRUNK SEWER PROJECT.
Correspondence: Leon Lyvers regarding the pesticide ordinance, Sharon Thomas
regarding support for Public Access TV. Iowa Pest Control Association, Inc., regarding the
pesticide ordinance. Professional Lawn Care Association regarding the pesticide
ordinance. Chamber of Commerce regarding the pesticide ordinance. Alliance for
protection of Environmental Businesses regarding the pesticide ordinance. Valda Gebhart
regarding TCI Contract.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, repeated the public hearings as set, and noted correspondence on the Consent
Calendar.
Moved by KUbby, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for 2/1/94, on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending the PDH plan for Walnul Ridge, Parts 5.9. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for 2/1/94, on a
resolution approving the voluntary annexation of an approximate 420 acre tract of land, known
as Sycamore Farms. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for 2/1/94, on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate
422 acre tract of land, known as Sycamore Farms, from County RS to RS.8; RM-12; RM-20;
RFBH; RR-1 and ID.RM. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for 2/1/94, on amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance Sections 36.58, Off.Street Parking Requirements; 36.60, Sign
Regulations, and 36-9, RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential Zone, to allow certain
commercial uses as provisional uses in the RFBH zone, and to replace the incorrect references
to the RMH zone with RFBH. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the northern 212 feet of the alley
located between Burlington and Court Streets, west of Dubuque Street (Hieronymi projecVBlock
102). No one appeared,
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance 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 following
individuals appeared: Phil Left, representing the applicant; Ed Murphy, former resident and
representing some of the present tenants; Rockne Brosman, Oakridge Properties. Moved by
Lehman, seconded by Baker, to continue the public hearing to 4/12/94. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with Kubby voting
"Nay."
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to defer to 4/12/94, 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,
Individual Council Members expressed their views, The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by KUbby, seconded by Pigott, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered
and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which It Is to be
finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD, 94.
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3605, Bk, 37, p, 2, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE TO REDEFINE "FAMILY CARE
FACILlTYIFAMIL Y HOME" BY INCLUDING "COMMUNITY SUPERVISED APARTMENT LIVING
ARRANGEMENT," be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Throgmorton, 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,
Moved by Baker, seconded by Novick, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered
and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 94-
3606, Bk, 37, p. 3, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED "ZONING," BY AMENDING SECTION 36-58, ENTITLED
"OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS," be voted on for final passage at this time. Sr.
Planner Moen present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, Lehman voting
"Nay." Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted,
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
by affirming the single.famlly character of the RNC.12, Neighborhood Conservation Residential,
zone and restricting the number of principal buildings permitted on a lot in the RNC-12 zone, be
given second consideration, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to defer to 2/1/94, a resolution approving the final
plat of Wild Prairie Estates, Part One; and a resolution approving the final plat of Wild Prairie
Estates, Part Two. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members
present.
The Mayor announced that the public discussion would include comments on Items #19
and 20, pesticide ordinance and resolution, as well as Items not on the agenda. Tim Wolfe, Iowa
City Cleanup & Transfer, appeared regarding the new landfill agreement he received from the City
and the required deposit. The City Manager will report back to Council on the matter. The
following Individuals appeared regarding the pesticide ordinance: Mike Thavenet, Lawn Care and
Pest Management Professionals; Ron Salisbury, President of Iowa Pest Control Assn. and co.
owner of Dlam Pest Control; Angle Madsen, Sunshine Lawncare; Mark Smith, 205 N.
Westminster; Chuck Murray, Barefoot Grass Lawn Service; Mark Phillips, 1165 Oaks Ave,
The Mayor announced that item #19 would be considered at this time. Moved by Pigott,
seconded by Kubby, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final
passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which It is to be finally passed be
suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD, 94.3607, Bk. 37, p. 4,
AMENDING CHAPTER 34, ENTITLED "VEGETATION," CODE OF ORDINANCES OFTHE 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 THE ENFORCEMENT
THEREOF, be voted on for final passage at this time, Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, Lehman voting "Nay." Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time, Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/3, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton, Kubby. Nays: Horowitz, Lehman, Baker.
The Mayor stated that item #20 would be considered at this time. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 94.17, Bk, 111, p, 17, ESTABLISHING FEE FOR
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COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATION REGISTRY, Individual Council Members expressed
their views, The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton, Kubby. Nays: Lehman, Baker, Horowitz.
The Mayor stated that Item #14 would be considered at this time, Moved by Lehman,
seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 94-18, Bk. 111, p. 18, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
GRANT MONIES FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT (CEBA) FUNDS TO ASSIST MOORE
BUSINESS FORMS' EXPANSION AND AUTHORIZING CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE FORM
OF A $100,000 LOAN, Mark Smith, 205 N. Westminster, and Robert Broadbear, representing
Moore Business Forms, appeared, Individual Council Members expressed their views, Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor announced that items #3g(6)(a),(b),(c) and (d) previously deleted from the
Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action would be considered at this time,
Christopher (C.J,) Douglas, City High Student Senate President, appeared. After discussion,
moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to accept the memoranda from the Traffic Engr. regarding:
(a) parking prohibition on the west side of Lowell St.; and (b) parking prohibition on the north side
of High St. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to modify recommendations (c) parking
prohibition on Dunlap Court; and (d) parking prohibition on Third Ave. by asking the Traffic Engr.
to explore prohibiting parking on the cui de sac portions of the street only, In response to the City
Mgr" Council directed the Traffic Engr. to contact the residents. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council took a brief recess.
The Mayor stated Council would resume the regular agenda at item #6. A public hearing
was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the
1994 Sanitary and Storm Sewer project. No one appeared,
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 94-19, Bk, 111, p. 19,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1994 SANITARY AND STORM SEWER PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT
OF BIDS, at 10:30 a,m. 2/8/94. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion, Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
A public hearing was held on plans, specification, form of contract and estimate of cost
for construction of the Whispering Meadows Wetiand Park Project. The following Individuals
appeared: Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Ave.; Scott Wallace, Shive-Hattery; Dan Daly, 17
Regal Lane; Carol Thompson, 1116 Muscatine. City Engr. present for discussion, After
discussion, staff was directed to amend the plans and specifications to encourage a natural type
of setting by utilizing wild varieties of wild plants, not commercial or domesticated strains of wild
plants.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 94-20, Bk, 111, p. 20,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WHISPERING MEADOWS WETLAND PARK PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT
OF BIDS, at 10:30 a.m. 2/8/94, Moved by KUbby, seconded by Pigott, to amend by way of an
addendum the contract specifications dealing with the culllvars, The Mayor declared the motion
to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Member present. Mary Lewis, 56 Regal Lane,
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted as amended.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Bd, of Library Trustees. one vacancy for an
unexpired term ending 7/1/97; Civil Service Comm. - one vacancy for six.year term ending 4/1/00.
These appointments will be made at the 3/1/94, meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the previously announced 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.
Council directed the re.advertisement for the vacancy on the Senior Center Comm, for a three
year term ending 12/31/96, noting that the applicant need not be a senior citizen, This
appointment will be made at the 2/1/94 meeting of the City Council,
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to re.appoint Tim Finer, 2168 Plaen View Dr.,
and appoint Eric Rothenbuhler, 419 N, Gilbert, to the Broadband Telecomm. Comm. to fill two
vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/13/97; appoint John McDonald, 23 Rita Lyn, to the
Assessor's Examining Board to fill one vacancy for a representative of Iowa City for a slx.year
term ending 12/31/99; and re-appoint Pat Foster, 1020 Keokuk St., 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 Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from
Pat Foster. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Pigott reported on a program seeking funding to pick up recyclables from
restaurants and grocery stores, The Mayor suggested the program talk to JCCOG Solid Waste
Planner Neumann and the Johnson County Technical Advisory Committee. Pigott asked whether
the Chamber had established an ADA committee to date. The City Mgr. stated Information had
been sent to the Chamber. The Mayor noted the Chamber and the Human Rights Commission
would be sponsoring an ADA session 1/20 at the library. Pigott reminded citizens of a number of
water informational meetings scheduled 2/17,7:00 p.m., Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn.; and
2/27, 3:00 p.m" Northside Neighborhood Assn, Pigott asked citizens to reduce/conserve water,
noting that 75% of water used in the home is from toilets. Pigott reminded citizens of 2.one act
plays at the Senior Center on 1/21. Novick stated the League of Women Voters would be
sponsoring a water meeting 2/3, 7:00 p.m., Meeting Room A of the Public Library. Kubby
questioned Council action on the employee classification study. The City Mgr. and Asst. City Mgr.
stated the classification plan is sUbJect to union negotiations and has always been a part of the
AFSCME contract. Kubby noted the memo from the City Clerk regarding putting Council minutes
on Internet and requested the matter be scheduied for Council's work session 1/31. The Mayor
stated a special formal meeting had been scheduled for 1/24, 6:30 p.m" Meeting Room A of the
Public Library to hold a joint public hearing with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on the
Urban Fringe Agreement. She also asked citizens to shovel snow from sidewalks.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES, 94-21, Bk. 111, p. 21,
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 78-9 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND APPROVING A NEW RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH RULES OF ORDER FOR THE
CONDUCT OF FORMAL COUNCIL MEETINGS, Individual Council Members expressed their
views, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 94-22, Bk, 111, p, 22, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 93-335 APPROVING A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA CONCERNING CERTAIN ROAD MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES, AS NOT
FULLY EXECUTED (Windsor Ridge). Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion,
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted,
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 94.23, Bk. 111, p. 23,
APPROVING A CHAPTER 28EAGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AND THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR CERTAIN ROAD MAINTENANCE PURPOSES (Windsor
Ridge). Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion, Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES, 94.24, Bk. 111, p. 24,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL DISASTER RECOVERY GRANT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING A PROJECT TO ELEVATE NORTH DUBUQUE STREET. City Engr.
present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Novick,
Pigott, Baker, Horowitz. Nays: Kubby, Throgmorton.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations;
as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 21 according to Chapter 20.17(3);
and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonable expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that
property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be
available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent. Council adjourned to Executive
Session 11:25 p,m. and reconvened the formal session 12:10Am.
Moved by KUbby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 12:10 )\,m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 28, 1994
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: City Council Goal Setting Session, January 10, 1994 . 12:45 p,m. at the Iowa
Memorial Union Big 10 Room
Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding. Council Members present: Horowitz, Novick, Baker,
Throgmorton, Lehman, Kubby, Pigott. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Smith. Tape
recorded on Reels 94-10, All; 94-11, All; 94-12, All; and 94-13, All.
COUNCIL GOAL SETTING DISCUSSION:
Reel 94-10, Side 1
Tim Shields presented Information about his role with the Institutes of Public Affairs and stated
that he would facilitate the City Council's goal setting discussion. Shields asked Council Members
if the veteran members could offer to the new Council Members something they have learned and
the greatest satisfaction obtained serving on Council, Eacti Council Member presented brief
Information about what they have learned while on Council and what has been satisfying.'
Shields established the goal setting session should be 1) an informal session, 2) open with each
other, 3) constructive and focused, and 4) silence Implies affirmation.
Council Members established the following agenda:
Goals
Prlorillze
Individual Goals
Discuss Process
Agreement
Styles of Communication
Methods
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Council Role
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Street plans
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packaging Information through the sense of Council and it helps to anticipate. Council Members
developed elements of work sessions as follows:
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e. Read statements of absent members.
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Shields asked Council Members to summarize their concerns and their hopes about how to work
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Members should address Internet. Horowitz raised concerns about working against preconceived
Ideas about other Council Members. Baker stated that he likes to talk to people in both private
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Do evaluation of process and teamwork
Informal session (July)
Shields and Council discussed the need for a follow-up process. Kubby stated there needs to
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Shields summarized that Iowa City Is an excellent community and has an excellent city
organization. Shields cautioned Council Members'to not take themselves so seriously and that
the key to' leadership Is for Council Members to work together effectively and to work with staff
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(Attachment: "City of Iowa City Strategic Planning' prepared by Tim Shields.)
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Menda
1. Discuss processes
A Styles of communication
B Methods of communication
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E, Sharing perspectives
2. Identify key Issues
3, Develop clarity of direction for staff
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Team Agreements
1. The team reached a general understanding of the uWlzation of the
Monday Informal Workshop (to Include "time deadlines").
2. The team agreed to meet six times a year In an Informal session for the
pmpose of councU discussion and analysis. Session goals:
a. Longer term issue analysis
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d. Specific strategic Issue In-depth analysis
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processes sltuational1y, (I.e., councU wUl provide staff guidance In this
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10. Affordable and sustainable public services. (e.g" water)
11. Melrose Avenue
12, Open Spaces Ordinance
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Strategic Planning
Elements of Council Effectiveness
The councD discussed the various elements of an effective councU as
foUows:
1) Ustens to public
2, Makes decisions (even when controversial)
3. Frames Issues
4. Communicates with the public
5. Fiscally responsible
6, Demonstrates honesty and integrity
7, Maintains public awareness
8, Openness ("transparent government")
9, Accessibility
10, Stays Informed
11. Teamwork with staff
12. ExamInes alternatives
13. Sets polley direction
14, Achieves and communicates a sense of council direction
15, Utilizes good meeting management techniques
16. Capitalizes on group differences
17. Timeliness of decision making
18. Good council/staff Interaction
19. Conducts evaluations of decisions
20. Knowledgeable of city services
21. Works with city manager
22. Achieves role clarity
23, 9perates with well understood group norms
24, Follows processes
25, Maintains balanced views
26, TrUst amongst members and with staff
27, Achieves a level of camaraderie
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 13, 1994 - 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding. Council Members: Horowitz, Throgmorton, Kubby, Lehman,
Novick, Pigott, Baker. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Schmadeke, Davidson, O'Malley,
Yuculs, Mansfield. Tape recorded on Reels 94-9, Side 2; 94-14, All; 94-15, Side 1:
BUDGET DISCUSSION:
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1. City Council Members agreed to cancel their January 27, 1994, scheduled budget session
due to conflicts.
2. City Manager Atkins announced that Marge Penney is scheduled to present information
January 31, 1994, regarding aid to agencies issues.
3, Atkins noted that traditionally Council schedules a meeting for boards and commissions
to discuss budget requests. Novick suggested waiting until after tonight's budget
discussion.
Atkins presented a chart of major budget issues as follows:
BUDGET ISSUES
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Parkl~g $ Transfer
Transit Fare (40%) Polley
City Attorney - new position
New office procedure - charge other funds
SEATS contract. RFP
Leller to County
Aiternate vendor
Housing Inspection - growth In units to be Inspected
Staff, new fees
?Make self supporting
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Atkins noted that the taxpayers rights group is meeting In Cedar Rapids on Saturday and he will
try to get information from that meeting.
Atkins requested Council to establish policy direction regarding SEATS, Council Members
discussed options regarding SEATS. Council agreed to send a letter to the Johnson County
Board of Supeivisors asking that two Council Members and two Board of Supervisors sit down
and explore SEATS issues, Kubby and Horowilz agreed to meet with the Board of Supervisors,
Atkins presented the 1994- Year 2000 Capital Pian. Atkins explained that previously Council set
priorities and it was his charge to put together a financing plan based on those priorities. Atkins
stated the budget represents a seven. year plan of capital investments and is balanced for the
seven years. Atkins referred Council Members to the seven year summary, pages 4-11. Atkins
noted there are 11 categories of financing. Atkins stated that pages 12.18 represent a year-by-
year summary; pages 19.20 show projects which are not funded; on page 21 is the utility rate
summary. In response to Novick, Atkins stated that the cultural conference center (page 20)
should be listed as a referendum issue, Atkins noted that th'e fire station project would be a
referendum, and that parks maintenance could be done internally. Atkins stated that although
projects are listed in priority order, projects are not necessarily constructed in that priority order,
Atkins noted that the westside trunk; Pine, Kineton, Sunset and Dunuggan sewers; River Street;
and Senior Center maintenance were projects added to the improvement plan. Atkins explained
that he has authorized an engineering analysis of the Senior Center building because of leaks,
Horowitz inquired about stormwater detention watershed study. Atkins stated he has a proposal
about stormwater management and how the City is going to pay for those projects. Atkins stated
he flagged the Snyder Creek trunk project because there is a developer that wants to build 200+
apartment units on the corner of Muscatine and Scoll Boulevard. Atkins reviewed stormwater
miscellaneous projects. In response to Horowitz, Atkins stated staff is preparing a memo listing
things that happened during the flood, including Oakland Avenue, Atkins stated there are many
small projects due to the flood that would cost an estimated million dollars. Those small projects
are not incorporated Into the plan, Atkins stated that the list will be presented in one of Council's
upcoming work sessions. Regarding Oakland Avenue, staff found a number of sump pump
connections and staff is looking at oversized pipes for the area. Atkins stated that additional
Information will be provided.
Kubby asked If Council will go through another major reprioritlzation of capital improvement
projects once the Comprehensive (Comp) Plan is updated. Atkins stated Council can adopt this
CIP with the understanding that they will go back and rework some of the projects. Atkins
emphasized that most capital plans do need an annual review. In response to Throgmorton,
Atkins stated the Comp Plan is due to be updated every five years,
Throgmorton asked the goals of the CIP, Atkins stated the goals of the CIP are intended to
address Comp Plan Issues, and meet the Interests of the City Council.
Atkins continued with CIP summary. Atkins presented informalion about stormwater plans,
Atkins stated that staff would like to use the watersheds as an Instrument to plan for the
community's growth and to meet the stormwater requirements.
Atkins stated the library design would have significant operating budget consequences as well
as capital, Atkins stated the library wanls approximately $50,000 to proceed with the design of
the library addition, Atkins Informed Council that they are going to get a proposal for $18.5 million
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for a cultural center and cost estimates have not been established for the Gilbert Street East-
Highway 6 (between Taylor and Gilbert) project. Kubby asked if there was a safety problem in
that area, Atkins stated the project would make the area attractive as well as safe and that the
City thinks lOOT should share in the cost.
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Atkins reviewed the summary of financing categories on pages 10 and 11. Atkins reviewed cash
resources, those funds that don't involve borrowing. He explained that the $1,261,000 general
fund category includes $180,000 per year in the next seven years. That money comes right out
of the $8.10 levy. Atkins stated those monies would fund the parks and Near Southside
Streetscape projects,
Atkins stated that road use taxes are received from the state on a per capita basis. Atkins stated
that there is $4,65 million budgeted in the road use tax and represents spending about $660,000
a year for seven years. Atkins explained those monies fund the Traffic Engineering and street
maintenance activities. Atkins noted that the City maintains approximately a $1 million balance
which is an available resource over the seven year period,
Atkins stated that the parkland acquisition fund amounts to $484,000 and the plan shows the City
spending approximately $70,000 a year for the seven year plan. Atkins explained that the policy
Is that these monies are specifically earmarked for parks.related projects, Tbrogmorton asked
if the parkland acquisition fund could be spent for land easements and land trusts, Atkins said
he thinks so.
Atkins reviewed federal and state grants, Atkins stated the $14.7 million comes from a variety
of sources and most of the monies require a match. Atkins noted that the STP program is ari
80/20 program and shows about $2.8 million in available funds. Atkins stated that the $9 million
figure Is from FAA if the City were to do an airport project. Staff and Council discussed airport
options. Atkins stated that the FAA has not confirmed, that If the airport stays where It Is, that
they will fund to the extent that they have been. The 90/10 money appears to be available to
move the airport. Atkins also noted that the airport buildings face an estimated $50,000 to
$100,000 worth of repairs. In response to Baker, Atkins stated that the economic Impact
statement is in Its final draft and should be complete by January 31. Horowitz stated the Airport
Commission would like to meet with City Council. Atkins stated that staff members Karin Franklin
and David Schoon should present the report to Council.
Atkins stated that the $3,54 million balance represents a variety of sources Including Kickers,
east.west arterial, Court Street extended, park maintenance building, and the Industrial Park,
Kubby suggested that each project be numbered to make it easier for review, Throgmorton
suggested changing the summary table on page 3 to match the bottom line figures shown on
page 10 and 11; and suggested removing projects that are beyond seven year plan,
Atkins reviewed the parking fund, and stated the totals indicate construction of a new ramp
somewhere south of Burlington Street. Atkins noted that the parking fund receives no property
tax subsidy and requires the maintenance of a reserve position to cover the Clty's bond
covenants, Yuculs explained that there are two reserves, one covering bond covenants and
another renewal and Improvement reserve. In response to Kubby, Yucuis stated that the City Is
not required by law to spend parking fund money only on parking, Atkins noted that current policy
Is to transfer parking fines through the general fund or iI there is sufficient monies in the parking
fund. Atkins estimated $230,000 a year in parking fines go to the general fund, Throgmorton
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asked if the $4 million for the parking project is designed primarily for office and commercial
space as part of an incentive to encourage that kind of development south of Burlington Street.
Atkins explained that the CB.2 zone was created by Council a couple of years ago, and stated
the Bell-Breese project made a payment to the City of $120,000 for the purpose of buying out
their parking obligation and the parking ramp south of Burlington Street is Intended to satisfy the
Near Souths Ide Development Pian. Atkins stated the transfers of monies needs to be cleared up
by a resolution.
Atkins presented enterprise fund information, Atkins stated that the landfill is financed strictly by
landfill tipping fees, the landfill is governed by the City Council, and there are no rate changes
in FY9S. Atkins stated that FY96 and 97 shows an estimated 10% increase. Kubby inquire(l
about the $1 ,2S tipping fee earmarked for toxic cleanup. Kubby stated that she would like that
increased to $1.S0, Atkins stated that could be discussed during solid waste discussions, In
response to Kubby, Atkins explained that the additional funds needed for the tire recycling
program came out of the landfill budget. Atkins reviewed the information pertaining to the
construction of two landfill cells, e'ach cell costing $1,3 million. Atkins stated other projects
include the purchase of additional land, leachate control, and construction of a 11ft station.
Atkins explained that the general obligation debt is paid by the debt service levy and amounts to
about $12.S million over a seven year period. Atkins said the debt service levy is a property tax
and is not frozen. Atkins stated the City's current position with new debt are well within the legal
limits of state and local policy. He explained that the debt schedule for the last couple of years
has been approximately $2 million a year in property taxes levied for the purposes of retirement
of debt. Atkins stated that if Council approved the Capital Plan as proposed they are approving
borrowing $12,S million over the seven-year life of the plan, Atkins explained that in FY9S the
City would have to levy taxes in the amount of $2.376 million to pay for the existing debt and any
new debt. Atkins stated that during the life of a GO bond the City is permitted one time
refinancing. Atkins noted that in FY93 refinancing saved the City $183,000 a year in debt service.
Atkins reviewed the general obligation debt requiring referendum. Atkins staled that state law
strictly governs what the City can or cannot do. Atkins stated that for every million dollars of a
ten year bond costs are $130,000 a year in debt service or aboul a 1 % increase in somebody's
property taxes. Atkins noted that a 1% increase in property taxes will generate $1S0,000.
Slaff and Council discussed water and wastewater funds. Atkins stated there are many issues
related to the project, Throgmorton prepared and presented a graphic illustration of seven fiscal
years of water and wastewater investments, Throgmorton stated that of the $107 million Invested
over the seven year period, almost 70% is for water and wastewater, 23% is for roadway and the
remainder for a variety of categories. Throgmorton stated the graphics also represent that there
is front end loading of the Investment and most of the spending occurs during the first four years,
Throgmorton staled graphics would be helpful for the public understanding, Council Members
discussed the Citizen Summary. Throgmorton suggesled that lhere might be two summaries, one
highly condensed summary then a more detailed Citizen Summary. It was stated lhis year's
Citizen Summary had more information and was harder to understand, Novick stated that the
water and sewer rales should be in the Citizen Summary.
Kubby inquired about the budget decision process. Atkins stated lhat Council Is obligated to
submit a budget to the state, Kubby Inquired about the North Dubuque Street project. Atkins
recommended pulling the Issue of applying for the EDA money on the agenda for a decision.
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to pay for some of the improvements in the water plant. Atkins stated that the current policy for
water and sewer is that they run as separate enterprise funds with no tax subsidy, Atkins noted
that Transit and Airport require tax support to operate and landfill, refuse, water and sewer all pay
for themselves through user fees. 'Slaff and Council discussed water issues, Atkins stated that
staff is preparing more information for Council. Yucuis stated Council will be provided with a rate
analysis,
Atkins asked Council for directive regarding the transit fare 40% polley. In response to Lehman,
Atkins stated that Parking & Transit Director Fowler Is proposing some changes in staffing that
will save the City money over the long term. Staff and Council discussed transit and SEATS as
it relates to the budget. Throgmorton noted that his memo regarding general travel allowances
related to parking and commuters will be distributed to Council. In response to Throgmorton,
Transportation Pianner Davidson stated that a marketing study for the prospects of using transit
has been done, Council directed Atkins to prepare a rescinding resolution for the transit fare 40%
polley.
Atkins requested Council direction regarding parking fund transfer. Atkins stated currently the City
places approximately $200,000 a year into the general fund from the parking fines, Atkins stated
there is a policy position that the money shouid be provided from the parking fund into the transit
as a form of a subsidy. Slaff and Council discussed the policy to transfer funds. Council directed
City Manager to prepare information about the amount of money available in the parking fund.
Atkins presented information about the Housing Inspection Services program, He stated that the
City has a rental housing inspection program whereby multi.family uriits are inspected eveiy two
years, duplexes every three years, and single.family residences every four years. Atkins noted
that from 1982 to 1993 the number of multi.family units have increased from 9,300 to 12,400.
Atkins stated that the Housing Inspection Services program is funded by general fund monies and
rental fees. Atkins noted that rental fees cover approximately 50% of program costs. Atkins
stated Housing Inspection Services Director Boothroy has proposed adding one additional
Housing Inspector and changing the fee structure to be based primarily on the number of
bedrooms. Atkins asked Council if they wished to add one additional Housing Inspector and
Increase fees 10 provide for the additional inspector position. Throgmorton asked for Information
about the actual costs and the Impact to actual rent increases. Council directed City Manager
Atkins to prepare information related to the Housing Inspection position request and the increase
in rates, There was a request for staff projections and information on how the total amount of
fines will change on the amount of money coming in as the result of adding another Inspector.
Atkins presented information regarding the City Attorney's request for an additional attorney and
a change in office operation as it relales 10 billing separate funds for services, Council and staff
discussed the City Attorney workload. Council requested thai City Attorney Gentry present
additional Information to Council regarding the request for additional staff and change in billing
at their next meeting. ,,'
Atkins stated that he will schedule discussion of stormwaler management and aid to agencies at
Council's next meeting. Horowitz Inquired aboul establishing a companion ordinance for
amending the existing pesticide ordinance to address homeowners, Council and staff discussed
the need for a public discussion regarding a companion ordinance to the commercial pesticide
ordinance. City Manager Atkins was directed to pul a copy of a draft ordinance in the packet.
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Council also decided that under Council Time at Tuesday's 'formal meeting a Council Member can
raise the issue for discussion.
COUNCIL TIME CONTINUED:
Reel 94.15, Side 2
Council agreed to cancel their March 14 work session and March 15 formal meeting and
scheduled March 7 for a Council work session and March 8 as a formal meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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MEMORANDUM
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Date:
January 31, 1994
To:
Mayor and City Council
From:
City Clerk
Re:
Council Work Session, January 18, 1994 . 6:35 p,m, in the Council Chambers
Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding. Council Members: Horowitz, Baker, Lehman, Novick, Kubby,
Throgmorton, Pigott. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Moen, Franklin, Schoon, Fosse.
Tape recorded on Reels 94-16, Sides 1 and 2,
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PCD Senior Planner Moen presented the following Planning and Zoning Items:
a. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 1. 1994, ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE PDH (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING) PLAN FOR WALNUT RIDGE. PARTS 5 THROUGH 9, AN
85,32 ACRE, 56 LOT R'ESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF MELROSE
AVENUE ON KENNEDY PARKWAY EXTENDED. (REZ93.0015 AND SUB93.0023) .
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Moen stated staff will provide Council with additional Information prior to the public
hearing, '
b. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 1. 1994, ON A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 420 ACRE
TRACT OF LAND. KNOWN AS SYCAMORE FARMS. AND LOCATED SOUTH OF
HIGHWAY 6 AND THE SOUTHERN CORPORATE LIMITS, (ANN92.0003)
c, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 1. 1994, ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 422 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH
OF HIGHWAY 6 AND THE SOUTHERN CORPORATE LIMITS FROM COUNTY RS,
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL. TO RS.8, MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE.FAMIL Y RESIDEN-
TIAL (62 ACRES): RM-12, LOW DENSITY MULTI.FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (10 ACRES):
RM-20, MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (15 ACRES): RFBH,
FACTORY BUILT HOUSING RESIDENTIAL (84 ACRES): RR.1. RURAL RESIDENTIAL
(191 ACRES) AND ID.RM, INTERIM DEVELOPMENT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (59
ACRES). (Svcamore Farms)
d, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 1. 1994, ON AMENDMENTS TO
ZONING ORDINANCE SECTIONS 36.58, OFF.STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS: 36.
60, SIGN REGULATIONS. AND 36-9, RFBH. FACTORY BUILT HOUSING RESIDENTIAL
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ZONE, TO ALLOW CERTAIN COMMERCIAL USES AS PROVISIONAL USES IN THE
RFBH ZONE. AND TO REPLACE THE INCORRECT REFERENCES TO THE RMH ZONE
WITH RFBH,
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In response to Novick, Moen stated that she will explore the timing of the vacation as it
relates to the Hieronymus project.
f, PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 18. 1994. ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE.
REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 7,86 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT
2312 MUSCATINE AVENUE TOWNCREST MOBILE HOME COURTI FROM RFBth
FACTORY BUILT HOUSING RESIDENTIAL. TO CC.2. COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL.
(REZ93.0010)
Moen noted that the applicant has requested this item be deferred to the April 12 meeting.
In response to Council, Moen stated that staff could keep Council apprised of the progress
that is being made on the proposal. City Attorney Gentry cautioned Council that the only
way a conditional zoning agreement can be effective Is to have it signed before the
closing of a public hearing,
g, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING
THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 7,86 ACRE TRACT OF LAND
LOCATED AT 2312 MUSCATINE AVENUE TOWNCREST MOBILE HOME COURTI
FROM RFBH. FACTORY BUILT HOUSING RESIDENTIAL. TO CC-2. COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL. . REZ93.0010 FIRST CONSIDERATION
h. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REDEFINE "FAMILY CARE
FACILlTY/FAMIL Y HOME" BY INCLUDING "COMMUNITY SUPERVISED APARTMENT
LIVING ARRANGEMENT." (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Moen noted that the applicant has requested expedited consideration,
i. ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 36-58, OFF.STREET
~RKING REQUIREMENTS FOR MUL TI.FAMIL Y DWELLINGS. (SECOND CONSIDER~
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Moen stated that the references to the design requirements for exterior stairways have
been removed and they will be referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
further discussion.
I, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AFFIRMING THE SINGLE.
FAMILY CHARACTER OF THE RNC.12, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
RESIDENTIAL. ZONE AND RESTRICTING THE NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING~
PERMITTED ON A LOT IN THE RNC.12 ZONE, SECOND CONSIDERATION)
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k. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES. PART
ONE. A 9,84 ACRE. 20 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF
ROHRET ROAD AND EAST OF THE IRVING WEBER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE,
(SUB93-0017l (60.DAY LIMITATION PERIOD MARCH 14, 1994)
Moen stated the applicant has requested that the next two items, item k, and I., be
deferred to Council's February 1 meeting and legal papers still need to be approved.
I. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES, PART
TWO, A 12.05 ACRE, 33 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF
ROHRET ROAD AND WEST OF THE IRVING WEBER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE.
(SUB93.0018) (60-DAY LIMITATION PERIOD MARCH 14, 1994)
See item k.
CEBA GRANT - MOORE BUSINESS FORMS:
Reel 94.16, Side 1
City Manager Atkins, Economic Development Coordinator Schoon, ICAD President Marty Kelly,
and Moore Business Forms representatives Robert Broadbear, Director of ManUfacturing; Jack
Wiley, Local Manager; and Steven Sormaz, Manager of Property Planning and Control, pres~nted
information relating to the CEBA grant application. Pigott requested that Council schedule
discussion regarding establishing deadline for applications coming to Council. Council agreed
to proceed with consideration of the CEBA ~pplication,
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA:
Reel 94.16, Side 1
1. Mayor Horowitz noted the private appticator ordinance in Council's packet, and asked if
they would like to consider a private applicator's pesticide ordinance. Baker stated that
he would bring this item up'for discussion during Council's formal meeting Council Time,
Council agreed to start the formal meeting of 2/1 earlier, and agree to hold a special
meeting time on February 1, 1994, at 6:30 p,m.
APPOINTMENTS:
Reel 94-16, Side 2
Broadband Telecommunications Commission - reappt. Tim Finer and appt. Eric Roffenbuller
Assessor's Examining Board - John McDonald
Senior Center Commission - Readvertise
Airport Commission. reappt. Pat Foster
Adjourned 7:30 p.m,
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