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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 14, 1994
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 p.m. atthe Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Henderson,
Franklin, Fosse, Davidson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 94-77, Side 1; 94-82,
Side 2; 94-84, Side 1.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, that the following items and recommen-
dations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment meeting of May 11,
1994; P&R Comm. meeting of May 11, 1994; P&Z Comm. meeting of May 16, 1994;
June 2, 1994; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. meeting of May 4, 1994, May 18, 1994.
Permit motions: Approving a Class "B" Liquor License for Larken Iowa City,
Inc., dba Holiday Inn, Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor
License for David L. Alberhasky dba Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St. RES.
94-196, Bk. 111, p. 196. ISSUE DANCING PERMIT, RES. 94-197, Bk. 111, p. 197,
ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for July 19, 1994, on the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) #2 supplemental flood program state-
ments.
Resolutions, Bk. 111: RES. 94-198, p. 198, APPROVING APPLICATION FOR
PUBLIC HOUSING AND PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY REQUEST FOR FRONT END
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT (ACCI. Setting a public hearing on July 5,
1994, relative to an application for ten (10) units of public housing acquisition. RES.
94-199, p. 199, PHA RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT.
RES. 94-200, p. 200, RESOLUTION OF COOPERATION. RES. 94-201, p. 201, AC-
CEPTING THE WORK FOR THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE RIVER TRAIL PROJECT. RES. 94-
202, p. 202, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
WATER MAIN, REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERT AND PAVING PUBLIC IM-
PROVEMENTS FOR WALNUT RIDGE, PART 3, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 94-203, p. 203, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FORTHE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINES, WATER MAIN AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 1, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 94-
204, p. 204, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT
OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PRO-
GRAM FUNDING. RES. 94-205, p. 205, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT FOR IOWA EMER-
GENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SAME. RES. 94.206, p. 206,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE DOMES-
TIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS
PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO SAME. RES. 94-207, p. 207, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND YOUTH HOMES, INC. FOR IOWA EMER.
GENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SAME.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Mark Ginsberg for
permission to close the streets in the central business district for the Iowa City Jazz
Festival on July 4, 1994, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Mikhail Borgman to set up a table
during the period of June 6-10, 1994, for the purpose of educating people about
Russia, approved.
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Correspondence: Copy of letter to Barb Grohe, superintendent Iowa City
Community Schools, from Dan Lechay regarding replacement of a fence at Longfellow
School.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0/ all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set, noting the importance of the
resolutions.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to consider item 16 - Resolution changing the
name of Aber Avenue located in Ty/n Cae, Parts 1 & 2 to Aber Ave. West, at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0/ all Council Members present. Moved by
Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to defer the resolution to August 2/ 1994. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to consider item 20 - ordinance amending
Chapter 32.1 and 23 by amending parking fees and charges, at this time. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0/ all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, second-
ed by Pigott, to defer the ordinance to August 2, 1994. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Kubby noted the formulation of a sub-
committee (Downtown Transportation Comm.) made up of Council Members Baker, Pigott,
and Lehman and citizen representatives to explore issues. Novick reported on representation
interest thus far. The following individuals appeared: John Morrissey, 1001 Kirkwood Ave.,
and Dean Oakes, former owner Jackson/s Gift and China. Moved by Kubby, seconded by
Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from the Old Capitol Mall Merchants Association and
John Morrissey. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0/ all Council Mem-
bers present.
Dave Panther, Hamburg Inn, appeared regarding confusion in making his establishment
handicapped accessible. Larry Quigley also appeared regarding the issue. Staff will follow up.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for July 5, 1994, on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of a property
located at 402 S. Linn Street (Youth Homes) from PRM, Planned High Density Multi-Family
Residential zone, to CB-5, Central Business Support zone. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0/ all Council Members present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for July 5, 1994,
on an ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
lowa, entitled "Zoning" to change the definitions of "developmentally disabled/" "family care
facility/family home" and "group care facility." The Mayor declared the motion carried unani-
mously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 94-208/ Bk. 111/ p. 208/
APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 18.6 ACRE TRACT OF
LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF THE IOWA CITY CORPORATE L1MITS, NORTH OF ROHRET
ROAD AND EAST OF SLOTHOWER ROAD (Southwest Estatesl. PCD Director Franklin present
for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Horowitz,
Lehman, Novick. Nays: Pigott, Throgmorton, Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending the zoning
ordinance by changing the use regulations of approximately 18.6 acres of land located north
of Rohret Road and east of Slothower Road from the County designation of RS, Suburban
Residential, to !D-RS, Interim Development Single-Family Residential (Southwest Estates), be
given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0/ all Council Mem-
bers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance repealing the vacation of
the easterly ten feet of Maiden Lane south of Court Street and north of Harrison Street, be
given second 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 Novick, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi-
nance by changing the use regulations of properties generally located on both sides of Church
Street between Dubuque Street and Dodge Street from RM-12, Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential, to RNC-12, Neighborhood Residential Conservation Zone (Joni Kinsey), 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 rule requiring ordinances to be consid-
ered 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. 94-3623, Bk. 37, p. 20, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED "ZONING" BY ADOPTING ARTICLE IV, DIVISION
7, ENTITLED "MINOR MODIFICATIONS," be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirma-
tive 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 be finally
adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 94-209, Bk. 111, p. 209, EST AB-
L1SHING A FEE FOR MINOR MODIFICATION APPLICATIONS of $30. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the rule requiring ordinances to be consid-
ered 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. 94-3624, Bk. 37, p. 21, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA ENTITLED "ZONING" TO PERMIT RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
TO BE ESTABLISHED OR EXPANDED WITH ACCESS TO A COLLECTOR STREET, be voted
on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Mem-
bers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott,
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt ORD. 94-3625, Bk. 37, p. 22, AMEND-
ING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
ENTITLED "ZONING" TO PERMIT AWNING SIGNS IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE {I-11,
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE (I-2), OFFICE AND RESEARCH PARK ZONE (ORP) AND RESEARCH
DEVELOPMENT PARK ZONE (RDP), Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 94-3626, Bk. 37, p. 23, AMEN-
DING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
ENTITLED "ZONING" BY AMENDING SECTION 36-18 ENTITLED "NEIGHBORHOOD COMMER-
CIAL ZONE (CN-1)", TO BROADEN THE TYPES AND SIZES OF PERMITTED USES, PROVISIO-
NAL USES AND SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS; TO ALLOW CN-1 ZONES UP TO TEN ACRES IN SIZE,
SUBJECT TO SITE PLAN APPROVAL; AND TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES
TO ENCOURAGE PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY OF
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE ZONE. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to adopt ORD. 94-3627, Bk. 37, p. 24,
VACATING A PORTION OF THE LINN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WEST OF GILBERT
STREET AND NORTH OF BENTON STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 94-210, Bk. 111, p. 210, TO
SEVER AN APPROXIMATE 95 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF IOWA CITY, IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILWAY
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(Reese Greer). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 94-211, Bk. 111, p. 211,
APPROVING A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE AND THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY ALLOWING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO REVIEW AND APPROVE
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS ON PROPERTY FORMERLY IN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF IOWA CITY (Reese Greer). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer to July 5, 1994, a resolution
approving the final plat of Southwest Estates, Part 6. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to defer to July 5, 1994, a resolution approving
the final plat of Dean Oakes Fourth Addition. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani-
mously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 94-212, Bk. 111, p. 212,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION, PART
THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The following individuals appeared: Richard (Sandyl Rhodes,
2014 Rochester Ave., and Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants. 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 Kubby, seconded by Novick, to accept the
correspondence from Mr. Rhodes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Bd. of Appeals - one vacancy for a
licensed electrician for a term ending December 31, 1995; Design Review Comm, - one
vacancy for a three-year term ending July 1, 1997, one vacancy - Unexpired term ending
August 4, 1995. These appointments will be made at the July 19, 1994, meeting of the City
Council.
Council Member Kubby noted the discrepancy between parking illegally for a bicycle
($22) and illegally parking a car ($3 or $51 and asked for staff consideration of lowering the
bicycle fine. Staff will follow up. Kubby stated that Council had received the new fare policy
for SEATS and outlined the new policy effective July 1.
Council Member Novick urged everyone to attend the University of Iowa Summer Rep
'94 rotation of four plays by Beth Henley. The Mayor noted her daughters involvement as
stage manager at the Riverside Theater's summer performance for the Young People's Edition
of Midsummer Night's Dream.
Council Member Throgmorton complimented Michelle Coleman and Larry Echoldt for
their efforts in organizing the Iowa Art's Festival in the downtown area. He also acknowl-
edged Parks & Rec. Director Trueblood and staff for removing trash in a timely fashion for the
event.
Council Member Pigott also acknowledged the success Iowa Art's Festival.
Council Member Baker noted the City's Annual Report distributed that evening. He
also suggested the possibility of scheduling meetings of the parking ramp fee subcommittee
(Downtown Transportation Comm.) for Thursday evenings, noting the August deadline.
The Mayor stated that Council would be meeting several times in July and has three
formal meetings scheduled in August, and inquired as to the possibility of cancelling the
August 15 and 16 meetings. Council agreed to cancelling those two dates.
Council Member Kubby referenced the Severe Weather Plan distributed in Council's
packet, noting the helpful hints contained therein.
City Attorney reported that the new Asst. City Attorney was struggling with the bar
exam, and she hoped he would be at work next week. She also announced that Mary
McChristy had been promoted to Legal Assistant. In response to Baker, the City Mgr. stated
interviews for the Senior Planner were scheduled for next week.
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Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 94-213, Bk. 111, p. 213,
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OFTRANS-
PORTATION FOR STATE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopt-
ed,
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 94-214, Bk. 111, p. 214,
PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PAVING AND SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for the Maiden Lane Paving and
Sanitary Sewer Assessment Project. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted,
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 94-215, Bk. 111, p. 215, FIXING
VALUE OF LOTS for the Maiden Lane Paving and Sanitary Sewer Assessment Project.
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. 94-216, Bk. 111, p. 216,
ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST AND PROPOSED
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAIDEN LANE PAVING
AND SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 94-217, Bk. 111, p. 217,
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY (PROPOSED), for the Maiden Lane Paving and Sanitary Sewer
Assessment Project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 94-218, Bk. 111, p. 218,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE SENIOR CENTER PARKING LOT
RETAINING WALL AND RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT to All American Concrete, Inc. for
$34,462.00. 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. 94-219, Bk. 111, p. 219,
AUTHORIZING THE MA YOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOILCONSERV A TION SERVICE RELA TIVETO THE
EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN REPAIRS ADJACENT TO
RALSTON CREEK CAUSED BY THE FLOOD OF 1993. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 94-220, Bk. 111, p. 220,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GOVER.
NOR PROPERTIES AND PSI BETA HOUSE CORPORATION OF CHI OMEGA RELATIVE TO
FUNDING AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES IN REGARDS TO THE EMERGENCY WA-
TERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN REPAIRS TO RALSTON CREEK CAUSED
BY THE FLOOD OF 1993. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 94-221, Bk. 111, p. 221,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A VACATED PORTION OF THE LINN STREET RIGHT-OF-
WAY LOCATED WEST OF GILBERT STREET AND NORTH OF BENTON STREET TO MERLIN
HAMM, for $2500. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt a resolution certifying unpaid
Sanitary Sewer Service Utility Charges to Johnson County for collection in the same manner
as property tax (Baculis). Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to amend the resolu-
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tion by deleting language referring to payment of the full amount, and substituting language
requiring payment of one-half of the full amount. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the motion failed, 2/5, with the following division of voice vote:
Ayes: Kubby, Throgmorton. Nays: Horowitz, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Baker. After further
discussion, moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to defer consideration of this resolution
for 60 days and negotiate with the owner payment of three-fourths of the full amount within
60 days. The Mayor declared the motion to defer and pursue three-fourths payment carried,
5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Baker. Nays: Kubby, Throgmorton.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 94-222, Bk. 111, p. 222, AUTH-
ORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1994,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 1996. 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 adopting a Code of Ordinanc-
es for the City of Iowa City, Iowa, 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 Pigott, to adjourn 9:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. r
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
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Date: June 30, 1994
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 13, 1994 - 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
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Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding. Council Members: Horowitz, Baker, Kubby, Lehman,
Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. City staff present: Atkins, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Schoon,
Fowler, Fosse, Davidson, Smith. Tape recorded on Reels 94-80, Side 2; 94-83, Sides 1 and
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HARLOCKE/WEEBER REZONING:
Reel 94-80, Side 2
PCD Director Franklin, City Attorney Gentry, and Planning and Zoning Commission
Chairperson Tom Scott provided information relating to the proposed Comp Plan amendments
and rezoning. Attorney Robert Jansen provided comments regarding rezoning the Jensen
Tract. In response to Throgmorton, City Attorney Gentry suggested he call her regarding the
issue of taking. In response to Kubby, Franklin stated she will have to look into if there can
be a conditional zoning along with the rezoning to RS-8.
See discussion during review Zoning Matters, #4g.
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REVIEW ZONING MATTERS:
Reel 94-80, Side 2
PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHWEST ESTATES. PART SIX.
A 10.21 ACRE. 25 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF PHOENIX
DRIVE. (SUB94.0008l
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Franklin stated if the City receives a letter waiving the 60 day limitation period, Council
should defer this item to the July 5 meeting. Franklin recommended that Council deny
the plat if a letter requesting the waiver of the 60 day limitation period is not received.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF DEAN OAKES FOURTH ADDITION.
A 5.28 ACRE. 11 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON QUINCENT STREET
EXTENDED. (SUB94-00091.
Franklin recommended approval of the plat.
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q. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT
ADDITION. PART THREE. A 30.29 ACRE. 12 LOT COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION
LOCATED WEST OF GILBERT STREET. SOUTH OF STEVENS DRIVE.
Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, provided Council with information about the
preliminary plat and location of wetlands.
a. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 5. 1994. ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF A PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 402 S. LINN STREET FROM PRM. PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE. TO CB-5. CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE (Youth
Homes)~
b. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 5. 1994. ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. IOWA.
ENTITLED "ZONING" TO CHANGE THE DEFINITIONS OF "DEVELOPMENTALLY
DISABLED." "FAMILY CARE FACILITY/FAMILY HOME" AND "GROUP CARE
FACILITY."
c. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF AN APPROXIMATE
18.6 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF THE IOWA CITY CORPORATE
LIMITS. NORTH OF ROHRET ROAD AND EAST OF SLOTHOWER ROAD, (Southwest
Estates/ANN94-0004!,
d. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULA-
TIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 18.6 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF ROHRET
ROAD AND EAST OF SLOTHOWER ROAD FROM THE COUNTY DESIGNATION OF RS.
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL. TO ID-RS. INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL. (Southwest Estates/REZ94-00061IFIRST CONSIDERATIONl
In response to Council, Franklin stated she will contact neighbors regarding input
received from Dean Oakes.
Dean Oakes provided explanation relating to annexation.
e. ORDINANCE REPEALING THE VACATION OF THE EASTERLY TEN FEET OF MAIDEN
LANE SOUTH OF COURT STREET AND NORTH OF HARRISON STREET. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION!,
f. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULA.
TIONS OF PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF CHURCH STREET
BETWEEN DUBUQUE STREET AND DODGE STREET FROM RM.12. MEDIUM DENSITY
MUL TI.FAMIL Y RESIDENTIAL. TO RNC.,12. NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL
CONSERVATION ZONE. IJoni Kinsev/REZ94.0004USECOND CONSIDERATIONt
g. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD DIVISION 7. ENTITLED
"MINOR MODIFICATIONS." lSECOND CONSIDERATION!,
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Franklin stated that staff has requested expedited consideration so the resolution
(agenda item 4.h) on establishing a fee for minor modifications can be done and if
Council does not want to expedite this item there is no sense in acting on the
resolution to establish a fee for minor modifications.
Tom Scott, Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission, referred to the
Harlocke/Weeber area rezonings and stated that if Council plans to do something other
than approve RS-5 rezoning for the Jensen Tract, they should consult with the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Franklin advised Council that if they want an RS-8
zone, they should: 1 I indicate their desire for the RS-8 zone at the beginning of the
public hearing to allow for comments from the public, and 2) continue the public
hearing to allow consultation with the Planning and Zoning Commission,
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR MINOR MODIFICATIONS.
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ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 36-55(MH1 l. ADDITIONAL
REGULATIONS. TO PERMIT RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS TO BE ESTABLISHED OR
EXPANDED WITH ACCESS TO A COLLECTOR STREET.JSECOND CONSIDERA TIONt
In response to Kubby, JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson stated he has
contacted the applicant regarding recent traffic counts.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. ENTITLED "ZONING" TO PERMIT AWNING SIGNS IN THE
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE U:.1l. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE ~). OFFICE AND
RESEARCH PARK ZONE (Qflf) AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK ZONE lBQE1
!pASS AND ADOPTl
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36- 18 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO MODIFY
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL OOJ ZONE. ~
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ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE LINN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
LOCATED WEST OF GILBERT STREET AND NORTH OF BENTON STREET. IVAC93-
QQQQUPASS AND ADOPT!.
m. RESOLUTION TO SEVER AN APPROXIMATE 95 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF IOWA CITY. IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE IOWA
INTERSTATE RAILWAY AND EAST OF THE IOWA CITY CORPORATE L1MITS_lReese
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n. RESOLUTION APPROVING A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO ALLOW THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO
REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL ZONING AND SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS ON THE
PORTION OF THE GREER TRACT LOCATED SOUTH OF CLEAR CREEK {Reese Greer!..
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HOTEL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL:
Reel 94-83, Side 1
Lepic and Kroeger representative Kevin Hanick distributed the handout: Schematic Design for
Proposed Hotel Iowa City, Iowa, Lepic Kroeger Realtors. Hanick presented information about
the hotel development proposal,
Parking and Transit Director Fowler explained the Holiday Inn/Dubuque Street Ramp parking
allocation fee structure, Franklin stated she will research background information on Holiday
Inn parking requirements,
Council agreed to: 1) refer to staff and Planning and Zoning Commission the request for an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change the definition of hotel from residential to
commercial and 2) refer parking requests to Parking and Transit Director Fowler,
COUNCIL AGENDAITIME:
Reel 94-83, Side 2
1.
Kubby raised concerns about constructing a major street above the wetlands in
Sycamore Farms, Franklin stated that a wide right-of-way is being established to allow
those concerns to be addressed. Franklin noted that staff has been working with
Wayne Peterson and Carol Thompson and that engineering will be done. Transportation
Planner Davidson noted that the street will be built to widths similar to a collector
street. Franklin stated that the wider right-of-way will allow for mitigation, 8-foot wide
sidewalks and trees.
2.
Kubby inquired about the status of the fare for SEATS low-income riders. Atkins
distributed the June 13, 1994, memo from Transit Manager Logsden regarding SEATS
fare policy. Atkins stated that the new SEATS low-income fare policy was created
from the Transit fare policy and refuse collection policy. Atkins reviewed the proposed
SEATS fare policy and said staff will put the policy in place.
3.
Pigott inquired about the status of an ADA correspondence being sent to businesses.
Atkins stated that staff is working with the coalition. Kubby suggested that staff
contact the coalition and tell them that Council wanted a letter sent to area businesses
regarding ADA. City Attorney Gentry noted that the City did send out a memo
explaining how to apply for public right-of-way easement.
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Pigott raised concerns about Towncrest Mobile Home Court residents receiving moving
assistance. Atkins explained that assistance is on a need based criteria and the intent
is to take care of those that need the assistance. Atkins noted that everyone is likely
to get moving assistance. Pigott requested that City staff go out to Towncrest Mobile
Home Court with information. Atkins responded that he will direct staff to schedule
some time out in the Towncrest area.
5.
(Agenda item #20 - amending parking fees and chargesl Pigott inquired about the
parking fees and charges. Council agreed to establish a subcommittee consisting of
Council Members and downtown representatives to study parking fees and charges.
B~ker, Pigott and Lehman agreed to serve on that subcommittee. Council agreed to
defer agenda item #20 to their first August meeting. Novick requested the subcommit-
tee discuss the 8 a.m. deadline on paying meters.
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6. Throgmorton praised JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson for work done with the
Transportation Task Force. .
7. Throgmorton praised P&R Director Trueblood and staff for assisting with downtown
clean-up during Saturday's Iowa Arts Festival.
8. Throgmorton presented to Council a picture of a parking garage located in Syracuse
New York that he received from Daryl Woodson.
9. Karr stated that staff has requested that Council defer item #16, changing the name
of a portion of Aber Avenue to Aber Avenue West, to August 2.
10. In response to Kubby, Karr stated that item #2.g.(1) is correspondence added to the
consent calendar.,
11. Kubby noted that many people attended the Friday night orchestra in the Downtown
Plaza area and there was no alcohol served.
12. Horowitz stated that she met with a member of the Cedar Rapids Affordable Housing
Commission and suggested that the Iowa City Affordable Housing people get in
contact with them.
13. (Agenda item #17 . Certifying unpaid sewer charges for 8aculis Mobile Home Park)
Gentry asked Council if they had any questions regarding the resolution. Kubby noted
that the item is on for Council action.
Meeting adjourned 8:55 p.m.
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