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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 29,1994
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, Franklin,
Brachtel, Fosse, Miklo, Doyle, Yucuis, Davidson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 94-53 I. tJo
& 94-54, Both Sides; 94-55, Side 1. ~ .
The Mayor proclaimed 4/3-9/94 as COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK, Mary Ann ~ '60
Dennis accepted; April 1994 as HEALTHFIRST MONTH, Pat Grady and Nancy Spalj accepted;~
4/9/94 as SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY, Ryan Surber accepted; April 1994 as FAIR HOUSING 1,,~t1.
MONTH; 4/3-10/94 as DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF TH~ VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST; ~13
4/3-9/94 as MASONIC WEEK. In gl.j
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Pigott, to delete the following items from the Consent
Calendar and consider as separate items: 3d(1) setting a public hearing for 4/12/94 on an
ordinance entitled Parking Facility Impact Fee; 3f(2) - resolution temporarily rescinding portion of
the 8-5, Monday through Friday parking prohibition on the south side of the Glendale Road and
on the south and west sides of Morningside Dr.; and 3g(12)(a)-(d) parking prohibitions on Third
Ave., Dunlap Ct, and Morningside Dr. The Mayor declared the motion to omit the items from the
Consent Calendar carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members presenl.The Mayor then i
announced Council would be considering the motion adopting the Consent Calendar as amended ~ 0
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Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 3/1/94, and the =ffi=J
special meeting of 3/8/94, as published, subject to correction as recommended by the City In '17
Clerk. ~
Minutes of Board and Commissions: Airport Comm. - 2/15/94; P&R Comm. - In ~q
2/9/94; Bd. of Library Trustees - 2/24/94; Sr, Center Comm. - 12/20/93, 1/24/94; Bd, of :!tJfl=
Appeals - 2f7/94; Broadband Telecomm, Comm. - 2/16/94; P&Z Comm. - 3/3/94, 3/17/94; ~
Riverfront & Natural Area Comm, - 2/16/94; Housing Comm. - 1/11/94,2/8/94; Historic ~
Preservation Comm. -1/25/94, ~
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., Me;
dba The Deadwood, 6 S, Dubuque SI. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Season's t,qtp
Best, Inc., dba Season's Best, 325 E, Washington SI. Approving an Outdoor Service Area In q 7
for Season's Best Inc., dba Season's Best, 325 E, Washington SI. Approving a Class C Ioqf?
LiqlJor License for Gringo's of Iowa City, dba Gringo's, 115 E, College SI. Approving a ~
Class C Liquor License for Sports Column Corp" dba Sports Column, 12 S, Dubuque SI.
Approving a Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk Co., Inc., dba the Kitty Hawk, 1012
Gilbert CI. Approving a Class i3 Beer Permit for M& T Investments, Inc" dba Happy Joe's
Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S, Gilbert SI. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Little
Donkeys, Inc" dba Panchero's Inc" 32 S, Clinton SI. Approving a Special 5 Day Class C
Liquor License for The Regina Foundation dba The Regina Gala, 2140 Rochester Ave,
RES. 94-72, Bk. 111, p. 72, ISSUE CIGARETIE PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 94-73, BK, 111, p, 73, SETIING A PUBLIC HEAR-
ING, for 4/12/94, ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROHRET ROAD PEDESTRI-
AN BRIDGES 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, 94-74, Bk. 111, p.'74, SETIlNG A PUBLIC HEARING,
for 4/12/94, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
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COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL LEACHATE CONTROL SYSTEM
PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION, RES, 94-75, Bk. 111, p. 75, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING, for 4/12194, 707
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OFTHE PRIMARY ROAD SYSTEM PROJECT NO. STP-6-7(42).-
2C-52 (HIGHWAY 6 WEST), DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Setting public hearing for 4/12194, on the City's 1994 7 () 9
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Statement and the City's Home
Investment Partnership (HOME) Program Description for the 1994 Program Year.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,736,426.77 for the period of 709
1/1-31/94, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Approve disburse- 7/0
ments in the amount of $5,802,788.43 for the period of 211-28/94, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit.
Resolution: RES. 94-76, Bk. 111, p. 76, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER 63 --=u.L- I
TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. .
Correspondence: State Historical of Iowa regarding the Schindhelm-Drews House 7/d-. [
at 410 N. Lucas. Colleen Emst regarding support for the arts. Letters regarding tax 7/3 . D
abatement from: Nick Duppong; Gary Lundquist. William Radl regarding health benefits. 7/4 i
for domestic partners. Chris Reitz regarding the need for an ice skating rink. Jared Rowell ~,
regarding the need for a crosswalk at First Ave. and L. Muscatine Ave.(City Manager's ~.
reply attached). Ariana Betenbender regarding the need for control of installation of courts 7 q
(tennis, basketball, volleyball, etc.) within city limits. Petition from 46 residents requesting '7 'S?'q
the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Highway 1 and Mormon Trek Blvd. 1/_
Letters regarding parking in the City High area from: Jeff and Cathy McCullough and the 7J.O
residents of Morningside Dr. and Sheldon Kurtz and the residents of Glendale Rd. area;
Tom and Jean Teale; Cheryl Tugwell; Richard Roberts; Louise Janes; Donna McGlothlen.
Deanna Hanson Abromeit regarding a bill for a parking ticket (reply letter from Customer 7;</
Service Mgr. attached), Notice of Purchase of Equipment from the Finance Dept. Memo- 7;J.:J.
randa from Traffic Engr, regarding: Installation of stop signs on Lucas St. at its intersection 7.:11-
with Davenport St.; Yield sign installation on Fairchild St. at its intersection with Lucas St. ~L
Application for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: March of Dimes Birth Defects 7;;1.5
Foundation for permission to have the Walk America on 4/20/94, approved. Activities ~
Therapy Dept. of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for permission to have the
Ronald McDonald House Race on 5/7/94, approved,
Application for City Plaza Use Permits: Pathfinder Books for permission to set up 7J7
a table on City Plaza on 3/19/94, to distribute political literature and offering books and
pamphlets for donations, approved,
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
The Mayor stated Council would be discussing items 3f(2) and 3g(12)(a)-(d) previously
deleted from the Consent Calendar at this time, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to "7'" 8
adopt (item 3f(2)) RES, 94-77, Bk, 111, p. 77, TEMPORARILY RESCINDING PORTIONS OF Lo<._
THE 8-5, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY PARKING PROHIBITION ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
GLENDALE ROAD AND ON THE SOUTH AND WEST SIDES OF MORNINGSIDE DRIVE,
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Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton,
to accept the memo (item 3g(12)(d)) from the Traffic Engr. regarding restoration of parlling on the
south and west sides of Morningside Drive from its intersection with 7th Ave. to College St. The
Mayor declared the motion defeated, 0/7, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick,
seconded by Kubby, to accept the memo (item 3g(12)(a)) from the Traffic Engr. regarding parking
prohibition on the 400 block of S. Third Ave. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept the
memo (item 3g(12)(b)) from the Traffic I;ngr. regarding parking prohibition on the west side of
Third Ave. from its intersection with Dunlap Ct. north to the cul-de-sac and including the outside
portion of the cul-de-sac of Third Ave. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by
Pigott, seconded by Novick, to accept the memo (item 3g(12)(c)) from the Traffic Engr, regarding
parking prohibition on the south side of Dunlap Ct. from its intersection with Third Ave. to and
including the cul-de-sac. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
The Mayor stated Council would be considering item 3d(1) previously deleted from the
Consent Calendar at this time, Moved by Baker, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public
hearing for 4/12/94, on an ordinance amending Chapter 32.1, Iowa City Code of Ordinances,
"Taxation and Revenues" by amending Article VI, Entitled "Parking Facility Impact Fee Ordi-
nance". After discussion Council directed staff to prepare the ordinance utilizing Option 5, Table
11 (as outlined in the 3/25 memo from PCD Director Franklin). The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The following individuals appeared regarding the lack of accessibility of downtown busi-
nesses: Larry Quigley, Advocates for an Accessible Environment; Leslie Lemar; Linda Heneghan;
Lori Bears, 1213 First Ave" Hawkeye Advocates; Keith Ruff; and Kevin Burt, Independent Living,
Inc. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to accept the letter presented by Mr, Quigley and
signed by representatives of Advocates for an Accessible Environment, Hawkeye Advocates,
Independent Living, Inc., and Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities, The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Staff will present a
report on The Texas Steak House and accessibility; procedures for easements on City right-of-
way; and the availability of money for accessibility. Renee Paine, 4347 River Bend Rd SE,
Director of Public Access, updated Council on activities at the access center, and distributed
videos of work at the Center. Kay Preston, President of the Iowa City Women's Bowling Associa-
tion, expressed her frustration with the apparent lack of communication between the Council and
the Convention and Visitors Bureau, noting that the negative information on the Airport expansion
and the potential loss of Colonial Lanes came at such a time as to cost the Iowa City community
the 1996 Bowling Convention. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to accept the letter from Ms.
Preston. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for 4/12/94, on amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 36-58, to require parking for commercial and office uses in the .
CB-5 Zone. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. After discussion Council directed staff
to prepare an ordinance incorporating language of Option 1, Table 1 (as outlined in the 3/25
memo from PCD Director Franklin), 1 space per 900 sq, ft. 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 by estab-
lishing the Brown Street Historic District. The following individuals appeared: Douglas Russell, 722
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N. Lucas SI., Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson; Dwayne Jensen, 528 Brown SI.;
IlIene Holbrook, 430 Brown SI.; Steve VanderWoude, 730 N. Van Buren SI.; Charlie Grunewald,
509 Brown SI.; AI Soucek, 801 Brown SI.; Liz Miller, 714 Brown SI., President of the Northside
Neighborhood Assn.; Kay Ireland, 325 Brown SI.; and Paula Brandt, 824 N. Gilbert. Moved by
Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from: Paula Brandt, Charles &
Nellie Kremenak, Susan Shullaw, Liz Miller, and Sue Feeney. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members presenl.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing 735
the use regulations for an approximate 7,500 square foot parcel of land located in the 1300 block
south of Sheridan Ave. from 1-1 to RS-8 (O'Brien). No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance 73
by changing the use regulations for an approximate 7,500 square foot parcel of land located in
the 1300 block south of Sheridan Ave. from 1-1 to RS-8, be given first vote for consideration, Sue
Scott, 722 Rundell SI., and PCD Director Franklin appeared. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Pigott,
Throgmorton, Baker. Nays: Novick.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to continue to 4/12/94 a public hearing was 737
held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending the Conditional Zoning
Agreement for Wild Prairie Estates, a 71.05 acre property located north of Rohret Rd. The Mayor 0
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members presenl.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered 73?1
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-
3611, Bk. 37, p. 8, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY APPROVING THE REVISED
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING PLAN (PDH) FOR WALNUT RIDGE,
PARTS 5-9, AN APPROXIMATE 85,32 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF
MELROSE AVENUE ON KENNEDY PARKWAY, be voted on for final passage at this time, PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion, The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Baker, Horowitz. Nays:
Throgmorton, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time, The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Baker, Horowitz, Kubby. Nays: Throgmorton.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 94-78, Bk. 111, p, 78, APPROVING 7,"3 q_
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR WALNUT RIDGE, PARTS 5,9, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor
declared the resolution carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pigott, Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick. Nays: Throgmorton,
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES, 94-79, Bk. 111, p, 79, APPROV- 7 ~ 0
ING THE FINAL PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE, PART 5, IOWA CITY, IOWA, Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members presenl. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance amending the Zoning ordinance-1.!iL
to revise Section 36.20,5, Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone requirements, be given second
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members presenl. The
Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance repealing the vacation of the 74J..
southern 97 feet of the north-south alley in Block 102 bounded by Clinton, Burlington, Dubuque
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and Court Streets, 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 Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt ORD. 94-3612, Bk. 37, p. 9, 14 3
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE LAND USE
REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 12.5 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED WEST OF SYCA-
MORE STREET AND SOUTH OF BURNS AVENUE FROM ID-RS TO RS-5 (Frantz). Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 94-80, Bk, 111, p, 80, APPROVING 74 ~
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SCOTT'S FOURTH ADDITION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to defer to 4/12/94, a resolution approving 7 45
the final plat of Mount Prospect, Part VII, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. 1.1 /
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to forward a recommendation of denial to 7 1 <P
the Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding a request to rezone two 1.99 acre lots from
A 1 to RS (Donald Lacina). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Council recessed 10:25 p.m. Reconvened 10:30 p.m,
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost
for construction of the Iowa City Senior Center exterior repairs project. No one appeared. 7 11 (1
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 94-81, Bk. 111, p. 81, APPROV- "10
ING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER EXTERIOR REPAIRS 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, on 4/19/94. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
A public hearing was held on the City of Iowa City's FY9510wa Department of Transporta- 74?
tion State Transit Assistance Grant application. Asst. JCCOG Transportation Planner Doyle
present for discussion, No one appeared.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 94-82, Bk. 111, p. 82, ~S ()
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A REQUEST WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPOR-
TATION FOR FY95 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE, Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the issuance of the $6,940,000 General Obligation Bonds 75 I
of the Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to accept a
letter from Mary Lewis, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
members present. 75
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES, 94-83, Bk. 111, p. 83, .;2....
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
$6,940,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Z
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES, 94-84, Bk. 111, p. 84, AU THO. S.3
RIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $7,370,000, GENERAL OBLIGATION
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BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. -
two vacancies for unexpired terms ending 11/4/95 and 5/5/96. These appointment will be made
at the 4/12/94, meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Charter Review Comm. - nine vacancies for
one-year terms ending 5/10/95. These appointments will be made at the 5/10/94 meeting of the
City Council.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to appoint Karyl Larson, 929 N. Dodge, to the
Design Review Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending 7/1/95. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Baker requested Council concurrence to direct the Planning staff to.
initiate plans for the South Side redevelopment/revitalization as soon as possible. PCD Director
Franklin stated that she would review the matter and bring an outline and proposal to Council in
May. In response to Novick, Franklin stated the Maiden Lane Project (sewer work, paving, parking
spaces, street lighting, furniture, and pedestrian bridge) is scheduled this summer.
Council Member Throgmorton reported that one thing that particularly impressed him at
the National League of Cities meeting was the importance of PATV (Public Access TeleVision);
and asked staff to investigate a complaint he received regarding construction vehicles parking on
Wales St. creating problems with the flow of traffic on the street. Staff will report back,
Council Member Pigott referenced the comments made by Throgmorton regarding PATV,
and noted the interactivity within the City with Internet for distribution of some minutes and his
desire to expand the uses.
Council Member Kubby requested an update on the City's involvement in negotiations and
a feasibility study concerning composting, The Mayor reported the study was with Cedar Rapids
and staff was to work with R,W. Beck in Cedar Rapids for comparable information. Kubby
requested that Council be involved in discussion, noting the JCCOG does not have the authority
to make decisions for Council. Kubby also thanked John Lundell, former Transit Manager, for his
years of service and wished him well at the University; David Osterberg, state representative from
the 50th district, who chose not to seek re-election for his many efforts that make Iowa a better
place to live; and the cable crew for televising meetings.
Council Member Novick reported on a meeting she attended (with Mayor Horowitz and
Council Member Kubby) at the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) for a forum on Women in
Government, and encouraged citizens to call elected officials with their concerns, She announced
a neighborhood meeting on 4/7 with residents of the Aber Avenue and Teg Drive area regarding
traffic; and a P&Z meeting on 4/7 in Council Chambers on the proposed tree ordinance,
The Mayor encouraged citizens to apply for ten special task forces currently being
advertised. Application deadline is 4/6/94,
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES, 94-85, Bk. 111, p, 85,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE RIVER TRAIL PROJECT
to All American Concrete Inc, for $31,596.00, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 94-86, Bk. 111, p. 86, AUTHO-
RIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH
BRW, INC. OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND
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ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS SERVICES on the Melrose Avenue Street and bridge reconstruction
project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 94-87, Bk. 111, p. 87, AP- 77 ~
PROVING AN AGREEMENT TO AMEND THE CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
WITH RICE, WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES, for cable refranchising at a cost not to exceed $8000.
Asst. City Mgr. Helling explained the rate analysis study. 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, 94-88, Bk. 111, p. 88, RESCINDING ~..., ' i
RESOLUTION 84-182 ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT- I
OF-WAY FOR SIDEWALK CAFES, AND ESTABLISHING A NEW FEE SCHEDULE FOR SIDE-
WALK CAFES, with an annual fee of $500 per season. Individual Council Members expressed
their views, After discussion, the Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman. Nays: Pigott, Throgmorton,
Baker,
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance designating an area of the 77 ~ ~
City of Iowa City, Iowa, as an Urban Revitalization Area which shall be known as the Near
Southside Commercial Urban Revitalization Area, be given second vote for consideration.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. After discussion, the Mayor declared the
motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote; Ayes: Baker, Horowitz, Lehman,
Novick. Nays: Kubby, Pigott, Throgmorton,
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 94-3613, Bk. 37, p. 10, REPEAL- 775
ING ARTICLE IV, DIVISION I, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATION," OF
CHAPTER 34, CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz,
Lehman, Novick, Throgmorton, Baker, Nays: Kubby, Pigott. ',/_
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES, 94-89, Bk. 111, p. 89, RESCIND- 77l{J
ING RESOLUTION NO. 94-17 WHICH ESTABLISHED A FEE FOR COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE
APPLICATION REGISTRY, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. ,
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to approve a tentative agreement between 77 7
the City of Iowa City and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees,
Local 183, Asst. City Mgr, Helling present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 11 :20 p,m, The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimQusly, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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City of Iowa City,
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 18, 1994
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
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Copy of letter from Mayor Horowitz to Jim Daly regarding the airport.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Water Plant Plan - Distribution .
b. Dubuque Street Project - Economic Development Admin Funding
c. Ammonia Nitrogen Limits - Wastewater Treatment
d. Council Information/Follow-up Requests
e. Employer Health Coverage Reporting
f. Survey of Major Employers - Provision of Parking for Employees
g. South Site Soccer Field Development
h. Review of Arbitrage Requirements
Copy of letter from City Manager to City High School regarding parking.
Memorandum from the Department of Public Works regarding city recycling
program items.
Copy of public notice regarding turbidity of Iowa City1s 9rinking water.
Notice of meeting regarding waterways.
Agendas for the March 10 formal meeting, March 15 informal meeting, and
March 15 formal meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.
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Memo from Fire Chief & 'copy of 1993 Annual Report.
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Copy of letter from Mayor Horowitz to Senator Grassley, et al, regarding]1a I.
cable television and telecommuncations franchising.
Copy of letter from Mayor Horowitz to Charlene Robbins regarding Colonial~
Lanes and the bid for the 1996 state bowling tournament.
Memorandum from the Economic Development Coordinator and the City Engineer.
regarding the project to elevate North Dubuque Street.
Memorandum from the Administrative Assistant regarding a request for
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a. Summer Schedule
b. Council Work Session of March 3, 1994
c. Council Work Session of March 7, 1994
Memorandum from the City Attorney's office regarding applicability of ~Ln) ,
open meetings law to task forces appointed by the City Council.
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Board of Supervisors.
Memo from Council Member Throgmorton regarding water, energy, and
economic development.
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Press Release regarding an Emergency Shelter Grant Program award of $56,310~()
Agenda for the 3/29 Informal meeting of the Johnson County Board of 6
Supervisors.
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