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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/1/94
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Iowa City City Council, regular mtg'f 7:30
p,m, at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz presid-
ing. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz,
Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton.
Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed 3/4-6 as FINE ART
AND FUN DAYSf Sue Chase accepting; March
as AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH, Betsy
Tatro accepting; March as YOUTH ART MONTH;
March as PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK
MONTH.
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent Cal-
endar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approvai of the Official Council Ac.
tions of the regular meeting 2I15f as pub.
Iished, subject to corrections, as recom-
mended by the City Clerk,
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Airport Comm, - 1/18; P&Z Comm, . 2117;
Design Review Comm. - 2122,
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor li-
cense for Elks Lodge B,P,O,E, #590f 637
Foster Rd. Class E Beer Permit for QuikTrip
#509f 323 E. Burlington St. Class B Beer
Permit for La Perlila Mexican Cafef 327 E.
Market St. Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart
#2, 1920 L. Muscatine Rd, Class C Beer
Permit for Kum & Go #104f 1104 S. Gilbert
St.
Resolutionsf RES, 94-56, ACCEPT-
ING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER AND WATER MAIN IMPROVE-
MENTS FOR COURT HILL CONDOMINI.
UMS, RES, 94-57, AUTHORIZING' THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 524
RONALDS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA,
RES. 94-58, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO AT.
TEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 402 SOUTH
LINN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Iowa City/Johnson
County Arts Council expressing support for
the proposed Cultural and Convention Cen-
ter, Evelyn Krall expressing opposition for
the proposed cultural center and also ex-
pressing concern aboutlhe cost of a new
water treatment plant. Paul Thompson re-
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garding parking on Third Ave, north of Court
St. MMS Consultantsf Inc" regarding contri-
bution to the Iowa River Corridor plan. Judy ,
Pfohl of the Ty'n Cae Neighborhood Assn. "
regarding the need for a traffic light at Hwy,
1 and Mormon Trek, lOOT regarding an I-BO
resurfacing project. Mona Shaw regarding ....
City Health Care Benefits to same-sex cou-
ples, Brian Witzke regarding new water
" treatment plant. ),
Applications for Use of Streets and
Public Grounds: Riverfest Comm, to have
the River Run on 4/24, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Randy Neprash, 426 Grant St.f distributed
questions regarding the water treatment plant
intake location,
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing
for 3/29f on an ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by establishing the Brown Street His- @
toric District. The Mayor declared the motion
carried,
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing
for 3/29, on an ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by amending the Conditional Zoning
Agreement for Wild Prairie Estates. The Mayor
declared the motion carried,
,) A public hearing was held on an ordinance
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>~ amending the Zoning Ordinance to revise Section
\ 36-20,5, Commercial Business Support Zone
\ requirements,
A public hearing was held on an ordinance !
~ repealing the vacation of the southern 97 feet of
iT the north.south alley in Block 102,
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the
~ use regulations for a 12,5 acre tract of land locat-
ed west of Sycamore Street and south of Burns
Ave. from ID-RS to RS-5, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried,
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally
, changing the use regulations of an approximate
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~ Farms, be given second vote for consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
" amending Sections 36.5Bf Off.Street Parking
\>.' Requirements; 36.60, Sign Regulations, and 36.
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,I 9, RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential zone,
fc to allow certain commercial uses as provisional
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uses in the RFBH zone, and to replace the incor.
rect references to the RMH zone with RFBHI be
given second vote for consideration, The Mayor
declared the motion carried,
A public hearing was held on the proposed
Fiscal Year 1995 Operating Budget, Fiscal Years
1995 thru 1997 Three-Year Financial Plan and
the Seven Year Capital Improvements Program,
The following individuals appeared requesting
additional police officers: Susan Dulek, 201 S,
Lowell, Vice-President of the Neighborhood Cen-
ters of Johnson County Board of Directors; Leona
Burnett and Liz Hudson, neighborhood center
residents,
A public hearing was held on plans, specifi-
cations, form of contract and estimate of cost for
construction of the Riverside Drive River Trail
Project.
Moved and seconded that the RES, 94,59,
APPROVING PLANSf SPECIFICATIONSf FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE
DRIVE RIVER TRAIL PROJECT, ESTABLISH.
ING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOM-
PANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERSf AND FIXING
TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS,
A public hearing was held on a proposed
Near Souths ide Commercial Urban Revitalization
Plan for a Proposed Urban Revitalization Area in
the City of Iowa City, Iowa, The following indlvid.
uals appeared: Wilfreda Hieronymus, 3322
Muscatine; Peter Fisher; John Cruisef represent-
ing Hawkeye Bay States Partners owners of the
Paul-Helen Building; Sheila Boyd; Cordell
Braverman, 10150akcrest; John Morrissey, 121B
Highland Ct.; Clyde Guillaumef 1502 Dover St.;
John Gross, 820 Kirkwood Ave,; Harry Wolf, 325
E. Washington St., president.elect Chamber of
Commerce; Bob Elllottf 11 OB Dover St.; and Tom
Werderitsch, 3 Evergreen Place. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from: Peter
Fisher; John Lind & Richard Hansen and Daryl
Woodson & Gary Fitzpatrick, The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to 3/B, the
Ordinance designating an area of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, as an Urban Revitalization Area
which shall be known as the Near Souths ide
Commercial Urban Revitalization Area, The May.
or declared the motion carried.
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The Mayor note the previously announced
vacancies: Animal Control Advisory Bd, - one
vacancy for a three-year term ending 5/4/97;
Housing Comm, - two vacancies for three-year
terms ending 5/1/97, These appointments will be
made at the 3/8 meeting of the City Council,
Design Review Comm, - one vacancy for an
unexpired term ending 7/1/95, This appointment
will be made at the 3/29 meeting of the City
Council,
Moved and seconded to appoint Margaret
Cox, 226 River St.f to the Bd. of Library Trustees
to fill an unexpired term ending 7/1/97; appoint
Susan Dulek, 201 S. Lowell St., to the Civil Ser-
vice Comm. for a six-year terms ending 4/1/00;
and approve the recommendation of Project
Green that Joyce Lelf be reappointed as a Trust-
ee of the Green Fund for a three-year term end-
ing 3/1/97, The Mayor declared the motion car.
ried.
Moved and seconded to accept the recom'
mendation of the Design Review Comm. that the
City Council approve the Fieldhouse Canopy
proposal. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 94,60,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANS-
PORTA TION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVE-
MENT PROJECTS ALONG BURLINGTON
STREET,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 94.61,
RATIFYING SEITLEMENT OF PENDING LITI-
GATION,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 94.62,
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF LABORA-
TORY EQUIPMENT AND AMENDING THE BUD-
GETED POSITIONS IN THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 94.63,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITION IN THE
POLICE RECORDS DIVISION OF THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
repealing Division I of Article IV entitled "Com-
mercial Pesticide Application," Chapter 34, Code
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, be
given first vote for consideration, The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded to adopt ORD, 94-
3609, AMENDING CHAPTER 33 ENTITLED
"UTILITIES' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWAf BY
ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 33-10.4 EN-
TITLED 'TAP-ON FEE FOR THE NORTHWEST
SANITARY SEWER PROJECT,"
Moved and seconded to adjourn to Execu-
tive Session to discuss, as a public employerf
strategy regarding collective bargaining with City
employee organizations; as such discussion is
exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21, The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:56 p,m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried,
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk,
s/SUSAN M, HOROWITZ, MAYOR, ,:
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS- 3/6/94
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proceedings and claims is $
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publication is $
Iowa City City Council, special mtg" 7:30
p,m, at the Civic Center, Mayor Horowitz '
presiding, Council Members present: Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby, Lehmanf Novick, Pigottf
Throgmorton, Absent: None,
The Mayor proclaimed 3/26 - 4/1 as
DAFFODIL DAYS; 3/20 as MEATOUT DAY,
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended and to delete items 3b(1) .
Resolution setting a date for a public hearing on
the proposition of the issuance of $6,940,000
General Obligation Bonds, and item 3d(7) -
letter from Iowa City Community School District
regarding the parking ban on Morningside Dr"
from the Consent Calendar and consider as
separate items:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Human Rights Comm, - 2/26; CCN Comm,
. 1/26; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd, .
1/5; Historic Preservation Comm, - 2/6; Bd,
of Adjustment . 219,
Setting Public Hearings: RES, 94-64f
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER EXTERIOR
REPAIRS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION,
Resolutions: RES, 94-65,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK .TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING' A
PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1703 G
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES, 94-66,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING lWO
PROMISSORY NOTES EXECUTED FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 502 THIRD
AVENUEf IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES, 94-67,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO AllEST THE
RELEASE OF A DRAINAGEWAY AND
STORMWATER STORAGE EASEMENT
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LOCATED ON LOT 44. FIRST AND
ROCHESTER, PART ONE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA AND TO EXECUTE NEW
DRAINAGEWAY AND STORMWATER
STORAGE AREA AND NEW STORM
SEWER AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS
FOR THAT PROPERTY,
Correspondence: Petition signed by
sixteen Iowa City and Coralville residents
regarding the SEATS service, Timothy M,
Clancy, Chairpersons of the Johnson
County Coalition for Persons with
Disabilities, offering this organizationfs input
on issues related to disabilities, Joy Smith
and David Rust expressing support for
,extending health benefits to domestic
'partners, James E, Clayton regarding the
proposed urban revitalization plan for the
near Southside, Susan M, Goodnerf M,D,
of Coralville, expressing support for
extending health care benefits to domestic
partners, Nancy Heerens-Knudson,
Physician's Assistant, and Ralph Knudson,
M,D'f of Coralville, expressing support for
health care benefits to domestic partners,
Mona Shaw regarding health care benefits
for domest,ic partners, Memorandum from
Traffic Engr, regarding parking' prohibition
on east side of First Ave, from Rochester
Ave, to the north end of First Ave, John
Morrissey regarding the proposed
Southside Urban Revitalization area,
Recommendations: Johnson County
Sesquicentennial Comm, that Bud Louis be
appointed as the representative of Iowa
City on the Comm,
The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 94-68,
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING
ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
OF $6,940,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITYf IOWA, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF,
Moved and seconded to accept the letter
from the Iowa City Community School District
regarding the parking ban on Morningslde Drive,
The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved
and seconded to direct the Traffic Engr, to
prepare a plan to rescind the parking ban on
one side of Morningside Drive until the end of
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the school year, The Mayor declared the
motion carried, Moved and seconded to direct
the Traffic Engr,to prepare a plan to restrict from
8:00 a,m, to 5:00 p,m, parking on one side of
Dunlap and Third, and investigate the
appropriate parking restrictions on cui de sacs,
The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Harold Engen, Senior Center Commission,
updated Council on activities commemorating
Women's History Month; announced that the
Senior Center lV, under the direction of
Volunteer Specialist Susan Rogusky has
received word from the Governor's Volunteer
Recognition Awards that they had been named
recipient of the Outstanding Program and
Spegial Project Award; stated a moratorium has
been placed on establishing fees at Senior
Center until after the March Board meeting; and
stated Council would be receiving, in their next
packet, the finished transportation survey, noting
over 314 volunteer hours were needed to
complete the survey and acknowledged the
work of Yamal Rajbhandary, The Mayor
presented a certificate of appreciation to Mr,
Rajbhandary, John Morrissey, 1001 Kirkwood,
appeared regarding safety concerns and
possible code violations occurring at his
previous addressf 1218 Highland Court, Grace
Trifarof University of Iowa Animal Coalition,
accepted the proclamation for the Great
American Meatout Day,
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for 3/29, on an ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance by changing the use
regulations for an approximate 7f500 square
foot parcel of land located in the 1300 block of
Sheridan Ave, from 1.1 to RS-8, The Mayor
declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance to revise
Section 36-20,5, Central Business Support (CB-
5) Zone requirements, be given first vote for
consideration, The Mayor declared the motion
carried,
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
repealing the vacation of the southern 97 feet of
the north-south alley in Block 102, be given first
vote for consideration, The Mayor declared the
motion carried,
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing
the use regulations for a 12,5 acre tract of land
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located Wc1st of Sycamore SI. and south of
Burns Ave, from ID-RS to RS.5 be given second
vote for consideration, The Mayor declared the
motion carried,
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending
the PDH plan for Walnut Ridgef Parts 5 through
9, be given first vote for consideration, The
Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD, 94.
3610, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITYf
IOWA, ENTITLED "ZONINGf" BY AMENDING
SECTION 36-9, ENTITLED "FACTORY BUILT
HOUSING RESIDENTIAL (RFBH) ZONE,"
SEQTION 36-58, ENTITLED "OFF-STREET
PARKING REQUIREMENTSf" AND SECTION
36-62, ENTITLED "PERMITTED SIGNS,"
A public hearing was held on the proposed
Fiscal Year 1995 Operating Budget, Fiscal
Years 1995 thru 1997 Three-Year Financial Plan
and the Seven.Year Capital Improvements
Program,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 94-69,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30f 1995,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 94-70,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF IOWA CITYf IOWA FOR FISCAL
YEARS 1995 THROUGH 1997 AND THE
SEVEN YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM,
The Mayor noted the previously announced
vacancies: Design Review Comm, . one
vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/95,
This appointment will be made at the 3/29
meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies:
Mayor's Youth Employment Bd, - two vacancies
for unexpired terms ending 11/4/95 and 5/5/96,
These appointments will be made at the 4/12
meeting of the City Council.
Moved and seconded to appoint Dennis
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Control Advisory Bd, for a three-year term
ending 5/4/97; appoint Jayne Sandlerf 41
Tucson Placef and re-appoint Charles Eastham,
1152 E, Court Sl.f to the Housing Comm, to fill
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5/1/97, The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 94-71,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
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THE WATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
designating an area of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, as an Urban Revitalization Area which
shall be known as the Near Southside
Commercial Urban Revitalization Area, be given
first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
repealing Division I of Article IV entitied
"Commercial Pesticide Application," Chapter 34,
Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, be given second vote for consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer until 3/29 a
resOiution rescinding RES. 94-17 of the City
Council of the City of Iowa City. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10: 15 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Yucuis, Franklin,
Fosse, Mansfield, Schoon, Schmadeke, Elias, Mejia. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes
94-43 & 94-44, both sides.
The Mayor proclaimed 3/4-6/94 as FINE ART AND FUN DAYS, Sue Chase accepting;
March 1994 as AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH, Betsy Tatro accepting; March 1994 as
YOUTH ART MONTH; March 1994 as PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, that the following items and recommenda-
tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of the Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 2/15/94, as pub-
lished, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - 1/18/94; P&Z Comm. -
2/17/94; Design Review Comm. - 2/22/94.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #590
dba Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #590, 637 Foster Rd. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for
QuikTrip Corp., dba QuikTrip #509, 323 E. Burlington St. Approving a Class B Beer Permit
for Carolyn Barrientes dba La Perlita Mexican Cafe, 327 E. Market St. Approving a Class
C Beer Permit for Deli Mart Corp., dba Deli Mart #2,1920 L. Muscatine Rd. Approving a
Class C Beer Permit for Krause Gentle Corp., dba Kum & Go #104, 1104 S. Gilbert St.
Resolutions, Bk. 111: RES. 94-56, p. 56, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR COURT HILL CONDO-
MINIUMS. RES. 94-57, p. 57, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 524
RONALDS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 94-58, p. 58, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROP-
ERTY LOCATED AT 402 SOUTH LINN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council expressing support for
the proposed Cultural and Convention Center. Evelyn Krall expressing opposition for the
proposed cultural center and also expressing concern about the cost of a new water
treatment plant. Paul Thompson regarding parking on Third Ave. north of Court St. MMS
Consultants, Inc., regarding contribution to the Iowa River Corridor plan. Judy Pfohl of the
Ty'n Cae Neighborhood Assn. regarding the need for a traffic light at Hwy. 1 and Mormon
Trek. IDOT regarding an 1-80 resurfacing project. Mona Shaw regarding City Health Care
Benefits to same-sex couples. Brian Witzke regarding new water treatment plant.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Riverfest Comm. to have the
River Run on 4/24/94, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and noted that correspondence from Mona Shaw and Brian Witzke was added to
the Consent Calendar; and Daryl Woodson & Gary Fitzpatrick letter was deleted from Consent
Calendar and added to item 9.
Randy Neprash, 426 Grant St., distributed questions regarding the water treatment plant
intake location.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for 3/29/94, on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by establishing the Brown Street Historic District. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for 3/29/94, on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending the Conditional Zoning Agreement for
Wild Prairie Estates. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to revise
Section 36-20.5, Commercial Business Support (CB-5) Zone requirements. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance repealing the vacation of the southern 97 feet
of the north-south alley in Block 102. No one appeared.
The Mayor noted the ordinance vacating the northern 212 feet of the alley located
between Burlington and Court Streets (Block 102lHieronymi Project), and the request for the
application to be withdrawn.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
by changing the use regulations for a 12.5 acre tract of land located west of Sycamore Street and
south of Burns Ave. from ID-RS to RS-5, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor noted
this property contained hydric soils but no wetlands. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate 422 acre tract of land
known as Sycamore Farms, be given second vote for consideration. Kubby request Council
consideration of a natural areas zoning designation. The Mayor stated the ordinance would not
be voted upon for final passage until 4/26, after the City Development Board had met to consider
the annexation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending 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, be given second vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on the proposed Fiscal Year 1995 Operating Budget, Fiscal
Years 1995 thru 1997 Three-Year Financial Plan and the Seven Year Capital Improvements
Program. The following individuals appeared requesting additional police officers: Susan Dulek,
201 S. Lowell, Vice-President of the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County Board of Directors;
Leona Burnett and Liz Hudson, neighborhood center residents. The Mayor stated a second and
final public hearing would be held 3/8.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost
for construction of the Riverside Drive River Trail Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, that the RES. 94-59, Bk. 111, p. 59, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CON-
STRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE RIVER TRAIL 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.
3/22/94. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held on a proposed Near Southside Commercial Urban Revitalization
Plan for a Proposed Urban Revitalization Area in the City of Iowa City, Iowa. The City Attorney
stated there had been confusion on the procedure and clarified that the plan could not be
amended until after the public hearing. Therefore, Council consideration could focus on the
original plan submitted in January (minus any amendments). PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. The following individuals appeared: Wilfreda Hieronymus, 3322 Muscatine; Peter
Fisher; John Cruise, representing Hawkeye Bay States Partners owners of the Paul-Helen
Building; Sheila Boyd; Cordell Braverman, 1015 Oakcrest; John Morrissey, 1218 Highland Ct.;
Clyde Guillaume, 1502 Dover St.; John Gross, 820 Kirkwood Ave.; Harry Wolf, 325 E. Washington
St., President-elect Chamber of Commerce; Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover St.; and Tom Werderitsch,
3 Evergreen Place. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from:
Peter Fisher; John Lind & Richard Hansen (Plaza Centre One); and Daryl Woodson (The Sanctu-
ary Restaurant) & Gary Fitzpatrick (Fitzpatrick's Brewing Co.). The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer to 3/8/94, the Ordinance designating
an area of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as an Urban Revitalization Area which shall be known as
the Near Souths ide Commercial Urban Revitalization Area. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Animal Control Advisory Bd. - one
vacancy for a three-year term ending 5/4/97; Housing Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms
ending 5/1/97. These appointments will be made at the 3/8/94 meeting of the City Council. Design
Review Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/95. This appointment will be
made at the 3/29/94 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to appoint Margaret Cox, 226 River St., to the Bd.
of Library Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending 7/1/97; appoint Susan Dulek, 201 S. Lowell
St., to the Civil Service Comm. for a six-year term ending 4/1/00; and approve the recommenda-
tion of Project Green, that Joyce Leff be reappointed as a Trustee of the Green Fund for a three-
year term ending 3/1/97. Council agreed to have a thank-you letter send to Norwood (Bud) Louis
for his years of service on the Civil Service Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council recessed and reconvened.
Council Member Baker reported on the Longfellow Neighborhood meeting on the water
plant, and questioned whether the City water bills listing consumption in cubic feet could be
measured in gallons, staff will report back; referenced the 2/24 memo from HIS Dir. Boothroy
regarding establishing a procedure to allow minor modifications to the Zoning Code to be handled
administratively without going to the Board Of Adjustment, and questioned Council support,
majority of Council agreed to proceed; asked that time be scheduled during a work session for
discussion of the 2/24 memo from Asst. City Mgr. Helling regarding cablecasting Council work
sessions; and reported on his attendance at the CCN/CDBG public hearing 2/23, congratulating
CCN Committee for their work.
Pigott endorsed the scheduling of cable casting work sessions for an upcoming Council
discussion; and asked for consideration of utilizing Internet for neighborhood newsletters, Council
agreed to schedule Council discussion; and congratulated Mayor Horowitz on her bowling skills
and involvement in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake fund raiser.
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Throgmorton congratulated fellow Council Member Baker on his involvement in the water
plant discussion at Longfellow School; noted the attendance of a friend from South Korea who
is studying democracy in action, who will be taking a video tape of the meeting back to South
Korea, and intends to run for public office upon his return; and acknowledged and thanked the
contribution from MMS Consultants in design services for the Iowa River Corridor Plan.
Novick reported on a water meeting she and fellow Members Kubby and Pigott attended
at Horace Mann school; and announced Johnson County had received $774,589 in REAP
(Resource Enhancement and Protection) funds since 1990, stating a REAP assembly meeting
is scheduled for 3/29 at Kirkwood Community College from'7-9 p.m.
Kubby said she had received phone calls regarding the three way stop at KeokuklKirk-
wood/Dodge backing up the intersection and asked that it be evaluated with the traffic manage-
ment plan for Kirkwood; and stated she and the Mayor had received a letter from AFSCME
regarding domestic partnership and asked that a copy be sent to all Council Members.
Lehman stated he had been in Los Angeles for nine days, noting that our problems are
small and can be taken care of when compared to smog and traffic congestion there.
Mayor Horowitz announced that City Carton would be recycling magazines on 3/5;
reminded citizens of the Seventh Annual DVIP (Domestic Violence Intervention Program) Fine Art
and Fun Auction 3/6; and reported that she and Council Member Kubby along with the School
Board and district parents and teachers organizations had petitioned the state to have all school
crossing signs that are not already chartreuse be replaced, stating the new chartreuse signs are
part of a study being conducted by the National Science Foundation and the study is not complet-
ed and therefore additional signs could not be requested.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept the recommendation of the
Design Review Comm. that the City Council approve the Fieldhouse Canopy proposal. Economic
Development Planner Schoon present for discussion. Bal<er requested Council receive more
precise information on color or materials prior to consideration in the future. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 94-60, Bk. 111, p. 60, AUTHORIZ-
ING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
ALONG BURLINGTON STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 94-61, Bk. 111, p. 61,
RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (Craig Demmon). 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. 94-62, Bk. 111, p. 62, APPROVING
THE PURCHASE OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSI-
TIONS IN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPART-
MENT (addition of one treatment plant operator). Kubby asked that outside testing be done on
an infrequent basis as a good check and balance system. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. 'The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 94-63, Bk. 111, p. 63,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITION IN THE POLICE RECORDS DIVISION OF THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT (change part-time clerk typist to part-time administrative clerk typist).
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Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance repealing Division I of Article
IV entitled "Commercial Pesticide Application," Chapter 34, Code of Ordinances of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for consideration. Kubby encouraged commercial companies
to voluntarily choose bigger signs, stating that she would be voting against the ordinance because
of her belief that if people had to do the larger signs for four months they would get such positive
feedback they would voluntarily do it thereafter. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Throgmorton, Baker, Horowitz, Lehman, Novick. Nays:
Pigott, Kubby.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt ORD. 94-3609, Bk. 37, p. 6,
AMENDING CHAPTER 33 ENTITLED "UTILITIES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 33-10.4 ENTITLED "TAP-ON
FEE FOR THE NORTHWEST SANITARY SEWER PROJECT." Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss, as
a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as
such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council adjoumed to Executive Session 10:25 p.m.
Council reconvened 10:55 p.m.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 10:56 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent.
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Iowa City City Council, special 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,
Rogusky, Mansfield, Yucuis, Schoon, Moreno. Council Minutes tape recorded on Tapes 94-38,
Side 2; 94-49, Both Sides; 94-50, Side 1,
The Mayor proclaimed 3/28 - 4/1/94 as DAFFODIL DAYS; 3/20/94 as MEATOUT DAY.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete
items 3b(1) - Resolution setting a date for a public heanng on the proposition of the issuance
of $6,940,000 General Obligation Bonds, and item 3d(7) - letter from Iowa City Community
School Distnct regarding the parking ban on Momingside Dr" from the Consent Calendar and
consider as separate items:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. - 2/28/94; CCN
Comm. -1/26/94; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. -1/5/94; Historic Preservation Comm.
- 2/8/94; Bd. of Adjustment - 2/9/94.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 94-64, BK. 111, p. 64, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for 3/29/94, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SENIOR
CENTER EXTERIOR REPAIRS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 111: RES. 94-65, p, 65, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1703 G
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 94-66, p. 66, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO.
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING
TWO PROMISSORY NOTES EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 502 THIRD
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 94-67, p. 67, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A DRAINAGEWA Y AND
STORMWATER STORAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 44, FIRST AND
ROCHESTER, PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND TO EXECUTE NEW
DRAINAGEWAY AND STORMWATER STORAGE AREA AND NEW STORM SEWER
AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS FOR THAT PROPERTY,
Correspondence: Petition signed by sixteen Iowa City and Coralville residents
regarding the SEATS service. Timothy M. Clancy, Chairpersons of the Johnson County
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities, offering this organization's input on issues related
to disabilities. Joy Smith and David Rust expressing support for extending health
benefits to domestic partners. James E. Clayton regarding the proposed urban
revitalization plan for the near Southside. Susan M. Goodner, M.D, of Coralville,
expressing support for extending health care benefits to domestic partners. Nancy
Heerens-Knudson, Physician's Assistant, and Ralph Knudson, M.D., of Coralville,
expressing support for health care benefits to domestic partners, Mona Shaw regarding
health care benefits for domestic partners, Memorandum from Traffic Engr. regarding
parking prohibition on east side of First Ave. from Rochester Ave. to the north end of
First Ave. John Morrissey regarding the proposed Southside Urban Revitalization area.
Recommendations: Johnson County Sesquicentennial Comm. that Bud Louis be
appointed as the representative of Iowa City on the Comm.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and repeated the public heanng as set.
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Consent Calendar at this time. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES, 94-68,
Bk. 111, p. 68, RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF
THE ISSUANCE OF $6,940,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF, for 3/29/94. In response to questions, the City Manager stated bonds were
being sold to finance the engineering design cost of the water treatment plant and no decision
had been made on how they Wl;luld be retired; and curb ramp improvements would be funded
with a combination of road use taxes as well as bonds. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor stated Council would be considering item 3d(7) previously deleted from the
Consent Calendar at this time. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to accept the letter from
the Iowa City Community School District regarding the parking ban on Morningside Drive. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Baker, seconded by Novick, to direct the
Traffic Engr. to prepare a plan to rescind the parking ban on one side of Morningside Drive until
the end of the school year. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following
division of voice vote: Ayes: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Novick, Throgmorton, Pigott. Nays:
Lehman. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to direct the Traffic Engr.
to prepare a plan to rescind the parking ban on one side of Glendale, looking at safety issues
on cui de sacs, until the end of the school year. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5,
with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kubby, Novick. Nays: Baker, Horowitz, Lehman,
Pigott, Throgmorton. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to direct the Traffic Engr.to
prepare a plan to restrict from 8:00 a,m. to 5:00 p.m. parking on one side of Dunlap and Third,
and investigate the appropriate parking restrictions on cui de sacs. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Harold Engen, Senior Center Commission, updated Council on activities commemorating
Women's History Month; announced that the Senior Center T.V. under the direction of
Volunteer Specialist Susan Rogusky has received word from the Governor's Volunteer
Recognition Awards that they had been named recipient of the Outstanding Program and
Special Project Award; stated a moratorium has been placed on establishing fees at Senior
Center until after the March Board meeting; and stated Council would be receiving, in their next
packet, the finished transportation survey, noting over 314 volunteer hours were needed to
complete the survey and acknowledged the work ofYamal Rajbhandary. The Mayor presented
a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Rajbhandary, John Morrissey, 1001 Kirkwood, appeared
regarding safety concerns and possible code violations occurring at his previous address, 1218
Highland Court. Grace Trifaro, University of Iowa Animal Coalition, accepted the proclamation
for the Great American Meatout Day,
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for 3/29/94, on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations for an approximate
7,500 square foot parcel of land located in the 1300 block of Sheridan Ave. from 1-1 to RS-8
(O'Brien). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance to revise Section 36-20.5, Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone requirements, be
given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance repealing the vacation of the
southern 97 feet of the north-south alley in Block 102, 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 Lehman, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by changing the use regulations for a 12.5 acre tract of land located west of
Sycamore St. and south of Burns Ave. from ID-RS to RS-5 (Frantz), 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 Baker, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by amending the PDH plan for Walnut Ridge, Parts 5 through 9, be given first vote
for consideration. Baker referenced the joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission
scheduled the previous evening and publicly apologized for not involving them in the
discussion, Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman,
Novick, Pigott. Nays: Throgmorton.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt ORD. 94-3610, Bk. 37, p. 7,
AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
ENTITLED "ZONING," BY AMENDING SECTION 36-9, ENTITLED "FACTORY BUILT
HOUSING RESIDENTIAL (RFBH) ZONE," SECTION 36-58, ENTITLED "OFF-STREET
PARKING REQUIREMENTS," AND SECTION 36-62, ENTITLED "PERMITTED SIGNS."
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on the proposed Fiscal Year 1995 Operating Budget, Fiscal
Years 1995 thru 1997 Three-Year Financial Plan and the Seven-Yea'r Capital Improvements
Program. The City Manager outlined the budget adoption process and components of the Iowa
City $80 million dollar budget.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 94-69, Bk. 111, p. 69,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1995,
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor acknowledged Finance Director
Yucuis and Budge Analyst Mansfield for their work, 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. 94-70, Bk. 111, p. 70,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR FISCAL
YEARS 1995 THROUGH 1997 AND THE SEVEN YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Design Review Comm. - one
vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/95. This appointment will be made at the 3/29/94
meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - two vacancies
for unexpired terms ending 11/4/95 and 5/5/96. These appointments will be made at the
4/12/94 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to appoint Dennis Cowles, 1137 Duck Creek Dr.,
to the Animal Control Advisory Bd. for a three-year term ending 5/4/97; appoint Jayne Sandler,
41 Tucson Place, and re-appoint Charles Eastham, 1152 E. Court St., to the Housing Comm.
to fill two vacancies for three-year terms ending 5/1/97. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Council Member Pigott noted the information distributed regarding the Iowa Festival and
questioned Council interest to shift additional hotel/motel funds to the group. Council asked
Pigott to contact thE1 Convention and Visitors Bureau regarding supporting Iowa Festival.
Council Member Novick reported on a neighborhood meeting held at Lincoln School for
discussion of the Woolf Avenue bridge design; and updated Council on the Domestic Violence
Program Fine Art and Fun Fair Fund raiser which netted $25,000.
Council Member Kubby noted the memos from various City departments regarding weed
and brush control and requested Council discussion prior to spring. Council agreed to schedule
discussion 4/11.
Mayor Horowitz reported on a meeting 3/4 sponsored by the League of Iowa
Municipalities for the ten urban mayors regarding juvenile justice; stated she had been asked
to serve on the National League of Cities committee on children; noted that Iowa City Area
Science Center spring course 3/22-3/29 which city employees Terry Robinson and Carol
Sweeting would be attending; briefed Council on the joint proclamation she and Coralville
Mayor Axeen presented at the School of Allied Health Sciences for National Medical Laboratory
Week; read a letter from Maggie Elliott thanking the city employee who helped push her car
out of the snow; and noted a joint neighborhood meeting for Southwest Estates, Walden
Woods, Hunters Run, & Ty'n Cae on 3/10 on Rohret Road construction and the comprehensive
water and facility plan.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 94-71, Bk. 111, p. 71,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT (deletion Maintenance Worker III and addition of a Treatment Plant
Operator). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved. by Lehman, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance designating an area of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, as an Urban Revitalization Area which shall be known as the Near
Southside Commercial Urban Revitalization Area, be given first vote for consideration. The
Mayor announced that for purposes of discussion item #15, resolution of abandonment and
item #16 resolution determining necessity would also be discussed at this time. The City
Attorney clarified Council options. Economic Development Planner Schoon and PCD Director
Franklin present for discussion, Individual Council Members expressed their views, After
Council discussion, staff was directed to prepare parking and zoning ordinance changes;
development of another urban revitalization plan; information about public amenities and impact
fees for public space; and incorporating tax abatement and affordable housing in a new urban
revitalization area and plan. The Mayor declared the motion on first consideration carried, 4/3,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Novick, Baker, Horowitz. Nays: Pigott,
Throgmorton, Kubby,
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt a resolution of abandonment of the
current Urban Revitalization Plan known as the "Near Southslde Commercial Urban
Revitalization Plan," and directing staff to prepare a new plan encompassing the City Council's
proposed changes. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 3/4, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Pigott, Throgmorton, Kubby. Nays: Baker, Horowitz, Lehman, Novick.
The Mayor noted that the resolution determining necessity and setting a public hearing
for 4/12/94 on a new Near Southside Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan for a proposed
Urban Revitalization area in the City of Iowa City, died for a lack of a motion,
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance repealing Division I of Article
IV entitled "Commercial Pesticide Application," Chapter 34, Code of Ordinances of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
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carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Throgmorton, Baker, Horowitz, '
Lehman, Novick. Nays: Pigott, Kubby.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to defer until 3/29 a resolution rescinding RES,
94-17 of the City Council of the City of Iowa City (Registry fee for Commercial Pesticide
Applicators). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 10:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
. Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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Iowa City City Council, regular mlg., 7:30 p.m. at the CiYic 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
& 94-54, Both Sides; 94-55, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed 4/3-9/94 as COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK, Mary Ann
Dennis accepted; April 1994 as HEALTH FIRST MONTH, Pat Grady and Nancy Spalj accepted;
4/9/94 as SPRING CLEAN.UP DAY, Ryan Surber accepted; April 1994 as FAIR HOUSING
MONTH; 4/3-10/94 as DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST;
4/3-9/94 as MASONIC WEEK.
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 present.The Mayor then
announced Council would be considering the motion adopting the Consent Calendar as amended
and as follows:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 3/1/94, and the
special meeting of 3/8/94, as published, subject to correction as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Board and Commissions: Airport Comm. . 2/15/94; P&R Comm. .
2/9/94; Bd. of Library Trustees - 2/24/94; Sr. Center Comm. - 12/20/93, 1/24/94; Bd. of
Appeals. 2/7/94; 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.,
dba The Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Season's
Best, Inc., dba Season's Best, 325 E. Washington St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area
for Season's Best Inc., dba Season's Best, 325 E. Washington St. Approving a Class C
Liquor License for Gringo's of Iowa City, dba Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Approving a
Class C Liquor License for Sports Column Corp., dba Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St.
Approving a Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk Co., Inc., dba the Kitty Hawk, 1012
Gilbert Ct. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for M& T Investments, Inc., dba Happy Joe's
Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Little
Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's Inc., 32 S. Clinton St. Approving a Special 5 Day Class C
Liquor License for The Regina Foundation dba The Regina Gala, 2140 Rochester AYe.
RES. 94-72, Bk. 111, p. 72, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Selling Public Hearings: RES. 94-73, Bk. 111, p. 73, SETTING A PUBLIC HEAR.
lNG, 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, SETTING 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 4/12/94,
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 4/12/94, on the City's 1994
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
1/1-31/94, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Approve disburse-
ments in the amount of $5,802,788.43 for the period of 2/1-28/94, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit.
Resolution: RES. 94-76, Bk. 111, p. 76, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER 63
TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: State Historical of Iowa regarding the Schindhelm-Drews House
at 410 N. Lucas. Colleen Ernst regarding support for the arts. Letters regarding tax
abatement from: Nick Duppong; Gary Lundquist. William Radl regarding health benefits
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
(tennis, basketball, volleyball, etc.) within city limits. Petition from 46 residents requesting
the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Highway 1 and Mormon Trek Blvd.
Letters regarding parking in the City High area from: Jeff and Cathy McCullough and the
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 parl<ing ticket (reply letter from Customer
Service Mgr. attached). Notice of Purchase of Equipment from the Finance Dept. Memo-
randa from Traffic Engr. regarding: Installation of stop signs on Lucas St. at its intersection
with Davenport St.; Yield sign installation on Fairchild St. at its intersection with Lucas St.
Application for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: March of Dimes Birth Defects
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
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
adopt (item 3f(2)) RES. 94-77, Bk. 111, p. 77, TEMPORARILY RESCINDING PORTIONS OF
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 parking on the
south and west sides of Morningside Drive from its intersection with 7th Ave. to College St. The
Mayor declared the motion defeated, 017, 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 Engr. 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
II (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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lIIene Holbrook, 430 Brown St.; Steve VanderWoude, 730 N. Van Buren St.; Charlie Grunewald,
509 Brown St.; AI Soucek, 801 Brown St.; Liz Miller, 714 Brown St., President of the Northside
Neighborhood Assn.; Kay Ireland, 325 Brown St.; 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 present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance 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 (O'Brien). No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
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 St., 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
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
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, 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-
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
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-
ING THE FINAL PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE, PART 5, 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 Pigott, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
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 present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance repealing the vacation of the
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,
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
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, seronded by Pigott, to defer to 4/12/94, a resolution approving
the final plat of Mount Prospect, Part VII, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to forward a recommendation of denial to
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.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 94-81, Bk. 111, p. 81, APPROV-
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 FY95 Iowa Department of Transporta-
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,
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A REQUEST WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR-
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
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.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 94-83, Bk. 111, p. 83,
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.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 94-84, Bk. 111, p. 84, AUTHO-
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 PAW (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 PAW,
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 thanl<ed 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.
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
RESOLUTION 84-182 ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-
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
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-
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-
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
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 unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 5, 1994
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 28, 1994 - 7: 15 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding. Council Members present: Horowitz, 8aker, Kubby,
Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin,
Miklo, Fosse, Schoon, Schmadeke, Davidson. Tape recorded on Reels 94-48, Side 2; 94-51,
All; 94-52, Side 1.
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS
Reel 94-51, Side 2
PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items:
a.
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 12. 1994. ON AMENDMENTS TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE. CHAPTER 36-58. TO REQUIRE PARKING FOR COMMERCIAL
AND OFFICE USES IN THE CB-5 ZONE.
Franklin stated that parking requirements in the CB-5 zone will be discussed during the
Near Southside redevelopment discussion.
b.
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY
ESTABLISHING THE BROWN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT.
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present Council and the public with a presentation at tomorrow's formal Council
meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY
CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FOR AN APPROXIMATE 7.500 SQUARE FOOT
PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 1300 BLOCK SOUTH OF SHERIDAN AVENUE
FROM 1-1. GENERAL INDUSTRIAL TO RS-8. MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL. IREZ94-0002t
City Attorney Gentry responded to questions raised by Council regarding cleanup of
the property.
d.
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS FOR AN APPROXIMATE 7.500 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL OF LAND
LOCATED IN THE 1300 BLOCK SOUTH OF SHERIDAN AVENUE FROM 1-1 TO RS-8.
(O'BRIEN/REZ94.0002ljFIRST CONSIDERATION)
Franklin stated the developer has requested expedited consideration.
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e. PUBLIC HEARING 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 ROAD. (REZ94-00031.
f. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE PDH
(PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSINGl PLAN FOR WALNUT RIDGE, PARTS 5
THROUGH 9, AN 85.32 ACRE. 56 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH
OF MELROSE AVENUE ON KENNEDY PARKWAY EXTENDED. IREZ93-0015 AND
SUB93-0023l ISECOND CONSIDERATION!,
Franklin stated the developer has requested expedited consideration on the amended
PDH plan.
g. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR WALNUT RIDGE, PARTS 5-
9. AN 85.32 ACRE, 56 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF
MELROSE AVENUE ON KENNEDY PARKWAY EXTENDED. ISUB93-0023)
h. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE, PART 5. AN
APPROXIMATE 18.64 ACRE. 14 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH
OF MELROSE AVENUE ON KENNEDY PARKWAY EXTENDED. (SUB94-0004l (60-DA Y
LIMITATION PERIOD: APRIL 11. 1994)
i. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REVISE SECTION 36-20.5,
CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ICB.5) ZONE REQUIREMENTS. (SECOND CONSIDER-
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j. ORDINANCE REPEALING THE VACATION OF THE SOUTHERN 97 FEET OF THE
NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 102 BOUNDED BY CLINTON, BURLINGTON.
DUBUQUE AND COURT STREETS. IVAC94-0002l (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
k. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING
THE USE REGULATIONS FOR A 12.5 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED WEST OF
SYCAMORE STREET AND SOUTH OF BURNS AVENUE FROM ID.RS TO RS-5.
,lFRANTZ/REZ93-0014) (PASS AND ADOPTl.
I. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SCOTT'S FOURTH ADDITION,
AN EIGHT LOT, 13.4 ACRE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 4 OF SCOTT'S SECOND
ADDITION LOCATED WEST OF NAPLES AVENUE IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
OF THE HIGHWAY 1/HIGHWAY 218 INTERCHANGE IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
,lSUB93-0011l,
Planning and Zoning Commission member Sally Dierks and MMS consultant repre-
sentative Larry Schnittjer presented information.
m. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MOUNT PROSPECT, PART VII. AN
8.95 ACRE. 32 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED SOUTH OF LAKESIDE
DRIVE AND EAST OF SYCAMORE STREET IN IOWA CITY. IOWA. (SUB94-0002l (60-
DAY LIMITATION PERIOD: APRIL 11, 1994l.
City Attorney Gentry stated that she will report to Council regarding the status of the
legal papers at tomorrow's formal Council meeting.
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n. RECOMMENDATION OF DENIAL TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVI-
SORS REGARDING A REQUEST TO REZONE TWO 1.99 ACRE LOTS FROM A 1, RURAL
TO RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL. (Don Lacina)
NORTH DUBUQUE STREET ELEVATION PROJECT
Reel 94-48, Side 2
City Manager Atkins, Economic Development Coordinator Schoon, and City Engineer Fosse
presented information.
A majority of Council did not support pursuing the North Dubuque Street elevation project.
City Manager Atkins stated that he will notify EDA that the City of Iowa City is not interested
in funding for the project.
NEAR SOUTHSIDE REDEVELOPMENT - PARKING REQUIREMENTS
IN CB-5 ZONE AND IMPACT FEES
Reel 94-48, Side 2
PCD Director Franklin presented information.
After discussion of options, a majority of Council could not agree on parking requirements for
commercial and office uses in the CB-5 zone, and the parking impact fee. The Mayor
announced no public hearing could be set without reaching agreement.
Council agreed to continue discussion of this item after Council Agenda and Council Time.
(later in the meeting).
COUNCIL AGENDAITIME
Reel 94-51, Side 2
1. Kubby asked if the discussion regarding cablecasting Council work sessions has been
scheduled. City Manager Atkins stated that discussion is scheduled for April 11.
2. Kubby requested that Council discuss City High parking issues separately at the formal
meeting. Council agreed to separate out agenda items #3.f.(21 and 3.g.(1211a-d).
,3. Council Member Throgmorton thanked City Manager Atkins for his memorandum
regarding surveying parking practices of major employers, and noted frustration with
the reference to restricted parking in the last column. He suggested the question be
phrased as to have a choice on how to spend an allowance.
4. Throgmorton noted the February Parks & Recreation Commission meeting minutes, and
stated the Commission needs to be clear about their policy with regard to Hickory Hill
Park.
5. Throgmorton noted his appreciation for City Manager Atkins' memorandum on tracking
requests for follow-up action. Kubby noted that Council was supposed to receive
something from the Appeals Board about registration numbers.
6. Throgmorton requested information about bike racks in the downtown area. Atkins
stated a bike rack discussion will be scheduled.
7. Throgmorton inquired about the status of communications with the Soil Conservation
District about watershed management. City Manager Atkins explained he wrote a
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letter to the Corps of Engineers and to the Soil Conservation Service and was waiting
for a response.
8. Throgmorton inquired about Council's schedule for' informal round table discussions
. about major issues. Atkins stated that he is preparing a memorandum for distribution
next week.
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9. Throgmorton stated that Council Members received a letter from Brian Witzke
regarding the water plant and questioned a response. Horowitz stated that she and
Council Member Novick called him.
10. Throgmorton noted that he distributed a memorandum to Council Members regarding
inviting Amory Lovins to speak on improving community economic health by investing
in cost-effective water and energy efficient technologies. Council Members discussed
the cost of bringing Amory Lovins to Iowa City. Novick stated she had an audio tape
of his speech available. Baker stated his desire to read available information rather
than incur costs of an outside speaker.
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11. Lehman reported that he attended the Rohret Road water meeting and staff did an
excellent job.
12. Baker asked Council about the City High parking issue. Council Members endorsed the
idea of police enforcement. Novick requested that Council discuss each issue
individually. City Attorney Gentry noted that Council will need a motion to pull them
out of the Consent Calendar.
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13. (Agenda Item #3.d.(2)-Rohret Road Pedestrian Bridges) Kubby requested that the
Mayor clarify that this item is for two free standing pedestrian bridges, and not the
road itself.
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NEAR SOUTHSIDE REDEVELOPMENT - PARKING REQUIREMENT
IN CB-5 ZONE (CONTINUED!.
Reel 94-51, Side 2
After further discussion, Council agreed to set public hearings utilizing Table 1-0ption 2 for
parking requirements (1 sp./1800 sq.ft.l; and Table 2-0ption 4 for the parking impact fee
(100%1.
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APPOINTMENTS
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Design Review Committee - Karyl Larson
Meeting adjourned 9:40 p.m.
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