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Home My WebLink About1994-09-27 Council Minutes ., ,'" .,...,';,' :',':,,"' ~/",,'.l". .. . ,~' .!J, ,! " "~ (- \ '\ ~ I , I I ~ I i [' , . l ~ ':i :~ Xi' < 1'1\,1 fe' ! . :C 0 ., Y'::'I', " ,;> ."'+j(I,. . , "', .~ .',.;' , .. , __,.,,'._. _,~~,...,~.:,~;i.__~E '..~'::,_, ~ :.1' /. <, , " ,;,. <" .. . .-_._,.....-."._.,_._,-_..__..~.,,-'-_....,--. - : ,.. ~'.'.,.."-~~..,,.:-.:_~'-~~-:.;,.-...~,..;,~~,----'---.:....~';.:':'~.'~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/13/94 The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings and claims is $ , Cumula- tive cost for this calendar year for said publica- tion is $ " ' Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:30 p,m. at the Civic Center, Mayor Horowitz presiding, Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. The Mayor proclaimed Organic Harvest Month, September, Theresa Carbrey accepted, Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council actions of the regular meeting of August 30, as pub. Iished, subject to corrections, as recom- mended by the City Clerk, Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd, meeting of June 23; Sr, Center Comm, meeting of July 18; Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of August 25; Civil Service Comm, meeting of August 19; September 1; P&Z Comm. meeting of July 18; September 1; Charter Review Comm, meeting of August 31. Permit Motions: Class "C" Beer Permit for T & M Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy 6 E, Class "C" Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corp" 2221 Rochester Ave, Class "E" Beer Permit for Sunset Handimart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr. Class "E" Beer Permit for Econo- foods #473, 1987 Broadway St. Class "E" Liquor License for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Class "E" Beer Permit for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing on September 27, to discuss amendments to the 1994 Community Development Block Grant Budget and Final ' Statement. RES, 94-295, DETERMINING NECESSITY AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 25, 1994, ON A PROPOSED NEAR SOUTHSIDE COMMER. CIAl URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES, 94-296, DETERMINING NECESSITY AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 25, 1994, ON A PROPOSED NEAR SOUTHSIDE RESIDENTIAL URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, Setting a public hearing for October 25, on an Ordi. U,J0-~. .. ,,:',,', ." "1. ....T~'\',"',"i'''\ ',. " . "0,,,..;;.. ,"\ .., ~- ,:" ',,': ':),'.<"1' .');.<,/l,,:' ,';' ~. .. , ' 0.' "" .:',' ,. I.,' . . .,..:-..."",.."',.".'.',!.....,'~ '-'.. '" 'I":";: ''''''..,' ",l"?S"""Q> " ' , ." . , .' ; ,,' " ", '," ,; , '-',' ;;" ", ^': '-,",,1 '. ~ ' ,'..': , -"~:,~~\>,:.';,,:;,:,,, ~.... " ~ If :' ' ".',' ;'''\,11,'", , ' ',,'. ., , ,il "'~ ; , , "<, , i , : ., ,I~,~.'..,.:;..,., r-". , , j I r \ ,I \ 1'1 , " I I I I I I i ~) I II' ' , I l,\) \ ,,~.~ c-~ ,( ....." 0", ,~ ,. "", , - . ',: :'...." ,',;>. . , " ". r,', " .:..._>,~,~,-,,_,~,,~..~.:~:;.;...;~jl~ ,';.: '~'~h .--- ,. ".! ;'," .' ..'--'....." .. " L,' " , "..'" .l I , I ,.' . . .. . 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"..,...__...._~,- Official Actions September 13, 1994 Page 2 nance amending Chapter 32,1, Iowa City Code of Ordinances, "Taxation and Reve- nues' by amending Article VI, entitled "Parking Facility Impact Fee Ordinance", RES, 94-297, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 1994 ON AN ORDI- NANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAP- TER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHANGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENAL- TIES," OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE FEES FOR HOURLY PARKING IN THE DUBUQUE STREET PARKING RAMP, RES, 94-298, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 1994, ON AN ORDI- NANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAP- TER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENAL- TIES," OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE MONTHLY PARKING PERMIT FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, Resolutions: RES, 94-299, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA AVENUE SE- NIOR CENTER PARKING LOT RETAINING WALL AND RAIL IMPROVEMENT PRO- JECT. RES, 94-300, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROM- ISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 410 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA, RES, 94.301, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ACT, AS AMENDED, TO BE USED FOR TRANSIT OPERATING ASSIS- TANCE FUNDING, Correspondence: Mark Beckerregarding plans for near Southside, John Morrissey regarding parking in the Central Business District, John and Margaret Clancy regard- ing development of arterial roads and sig- nalization of Highway 1 near ACT, Terry Clark regarding proposal to discontinue the Seventh Avenue bus route, James and Joanna Clancy regarding signalization of North Dodge Street, Lois M, Jenn regarding the Seventh Avenue bus route, Robert Beall regarding bicycling in Iowa City, Penny , ' i :, ""NI "', " ,- """"",'4,;(',: "P- "".' 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Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Stan White for the use of Elliott Court for a Labor Day Neighborhood Party on September 4. William Crowley for the use of Sterling Court for a block party on September 17, Sue Newton for the use of the 1200 block of Ginter Ave for a block party on September 4. Barbara Schott Fleckenstein for the use of Flanagan Court for a block party on August 28, Sue Schuster for the use of Ealing Drive be. tween Wrexham and Cardiff Circle for a neighborhood party on September 5, Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Mauro Heck for permission to set up a table on September 7, for the purpose of distrib- uting information and promoting a letter- writing campaign, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Terry Clark, 608 7th Avenue, appeared regarding the possible discontinuance of the Seventh Avenue bus route, Jim Glasgow appeared on the executive summary report and the proposed water plant at 1-80 and North Dubuque Street. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for September 27, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow crematoriums as an accessory use to a funeral home, The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for September 27, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change the use regula- tions of a 5.52 acre property located Immedi. .,~' , !( , ,', .- '. '. ~' ." ':~' , " . ,~,..''''''''' "...^"'..; ~",,,,,"".""'~"""d'''_'__''';'_'''' ..c .'\,.. , "I' ", <'. ..~- ~- !)" ",,,,.,",..~,,,,,,..,,,,,,,, '''''-'''--''''''''''''-'''''''1 ,..",,,,,,,- ',"",... 'I}' ~"',~:,:>: ,::,<:.,:',:':, \;\?':,',.,',::' '.. \. """,.". ,,.-':: "'c',~',';:fJ'; ::':~" ..,,,0,,,,,,., ,,,',, ,,, ", ')5,h "", ."'.' "'~'~':, ,',~",; ""I>i\:,',':':'<",:.:;.::"'>: ",:.: ',(,' '. "~'w'I',;,."i:;"':",l,/::~ " . "~~.",, - '. " ",'I' ",,;, ' , ~, ..,.-(.,'" ' (, r~ \ ~ , (, ;, II ! I II ~\ I' i,[ ~, ~~'I:.'. '~; , t'l ' ~, " ~(t 1"'/1 L., "~O .,' "-- .. ,', '~,.., "' . '.:.,' ::)i:~',:" :. ','I .. '.' 1 I", .,' ':', ~. :,." . . .... ",',1 ... ,;..... ",,' .._', _"c" Ci,; \ '-l".~~:':_,:!~:_.. '",,':". ,~~ ,"':",_.;" , I'bIJI . _..'.',....,_.~,~"._,-._. -,_._-----,,-- "':,-',- Official Actions September 13, 1994 Page 4 ately across from Stevens Drive east of Water- front Drive from CO-1, intensive Commercial, to CC-2, Community Commercial, The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for September 27, on a resolution to annex a 1.02 acre parcel located north of Scott Park Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for September 27, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of a 1.02 acre parcel located north of Scott Park Drive from County RS, Suburban Residential, to RS.5, Low Density Single-Family Residential. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for October 25, on amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 36-58, to require parking for commercial and office uses in the CB.5 zone, The Mayor declared the motion carried, A public hearing was held on a resolution to annex the City's south wastewater treatment plant site, The following individuals appeared: Aleda Feuerbach, Pleasant Valley Garden Center/Field Nursery/Golf Course; A. Kent Braverman; and Richard Rhodes, 2014 Roches- ter Avenue, A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to rezone the City's south wastewater treatment plant site to p, Public, Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from William Meardon, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to October 25, a resolution stating the City's commitment to provide a north access to the south waste. water treatment plant site and to restrict the use of Nursery Lane, The Mayor declared the motion carried, A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change the use regulations of a 5,11 acre property located east of Wellington Drive from RS-5 to OPDH-5, The following Individuals appeared: Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Avenue; and Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, The Mayor announced that the following public hearings would be combined: 5J, public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehen- sive Plan to change the land use map designa- tion of property located east of Harlocke Street from 16-24 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 " '"l G j '! '. ',i '- )"'."'''",0..'''"''''''''.'' 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" ,~ Official Actions September 13, 1994 Page 5 , i dwelling units per acre; 51. public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use map designation of proper- ty located on the north side of Highway 1 West from 8 - 16 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre; 5n. public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of approxi- mately four acres of land, known as the Jensen Tract, located east of Harlocke Street from RM- 44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential; 5p, public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approximate 11.5 acre tract of land, known as the Ruppert tract, located generally north of Highway 1 West from RM- 44, High Density Multi-Family Residential. to RS-8, Medium Density Single-family Residen- tial; 5r, public hearing on an ordinance amend- ing the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approximate two acre tract of land located generally on the west side of Harlocke Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept corre- spondence from: Robert Jansen; Charles Ruppert; Mary Hitchcock, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearings to September 27, The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to defer to September 27, 5k, a resolution amending the Comprehen- , sive Plan to change the land use map designa- tion of property located east of Harlocke Street from 16-24 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre; 5m, a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use map designation of property located on the north side of Highway 1 from 8- 16 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre; 50, an ordinance amending theZon- ing Ordinance by changing the use regulations of approximately four acres of land, known as the Jensen tract, located east of Harlocke Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential; 5q; an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regula- tions of an approximate 11,5 acre tract of land, known as the Ruppert tract, located generally north of Highway 1 West from RM-44, High ",' \ . , . , ~;'",~ r " ,; .t> r'\ J ';7' I I ~ i " i i I I Il~'j l ' \0' ", ., ",',,' i" ::~'o ~2"'" ~r- - '" '.. .,~~.rl,l.r,: l! ,..' .....' ..-.. - ~ i)" ''''',.''"':'0.....'''',...,...". "....."'-'''".,''-',...'\''':'''''''' "B' ,C,'!.\,: .....:',..O'.,;tj;".:....,.,jti:'>',' '\ '. '.... . "s',:. []; ~... ,,' . ' , .', ,'.', ',' i , ',~', ~"':: ..;'. 'A .'",~..:') , ':, '; , , "", '1\',,, : ~~E!f ( r \ ~ .~ r .~. n , , I , I ! , ik , I' II ~ ~ ,rr- ~. 0 ': ~.~r: \ i ~ . ,91 , : '.'~ , .. " ....,... ',,: ,. :..;.;..';.~, ~";;,;~!~~,:',;~.L.,,. ~<. ..:__, ,; : / . ,~. ~ ,. ~' .. .", ,,_ ,,,,,,,~',,,'''''.,^,,,.', ,..- ""',~..". ___'.....0....'._'....._,_._.. Official Actions September 13, 1994 Page 6 Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-B, Medium Density Single-family Residential; 5s, an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approxi- mate two acre tract of land located generally on the west side of Hilrlocke Street from RM. 44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single'Family Residential. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to reclassify hotel/motel uses as commercial uses, be given first vote for consideration, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to require that commercial uses be provided on the second leval of buildings in the CB-5 zone, be given first vote for consideration, The Mayor declared the motion defeated. Moved and seconded to defer to September 27, a resolution approving the final plat of Longfellow Manor, a 7.64 acre, 20 lot, residen- tial subdivision located on the south side of the 1300 block of Sheridan Avenue, The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 94- 302, APPROVING A CHAPTER 2BE AGREE- MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY REGARDING ANNEXATION AND EXTRATERRITORIAL RE. VIEW OF SUBDIVISION PLATS, Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 94- 303, CERTIFYING TO THE TREASURER OF STATE THE ACTUAL POPULATION OF AN- NEXED TERRITORY GENERALLY 'KNOWN AS SYCAMORE FARMS, LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWA Y 6 AND THE SOUTHERN CORPO. RATE LIMITS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 94- 304, CERTIFYING TO THE TREASURER OF STATE THE ACTUAL POPULATION OF AN- NEXED TERRITORY GENERALLY KNOWN AS A PORTION OF SOUTHWEST ESTATES, LOCAT- ED SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERN CORPORATE LIMITS, NORTH OF ROHRET ROAD AND EAST OF SLOTHOWER ROAD. Moved and seconded to defer to September 27, an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi- nance by changing the use regulations for property located in the vicinity of the Mormon Trek Boulevard/Highway 1 intersection from County A 1 to CI-1, Intensive Commercial, and - - =" - ." , ~. '~.,...,,,,.,,.., , " ' '.", "','::"".1'., 0... .... :' i:.., ' i':, ,::'~~::'~,:", ,:,!,};'--;:' "'. :.1''';./"\''';;' -,\, .1 @) I ,:,! . .. ';:,"1::'1'"\,;;,-:",-;,;,.::,, ';1 """?'5.:;....I'o.."'; , .,1::, .;,..."l.,;{,' " ,". l:' , ~" " /: y'~ ~ .f . ~~, . ,"~r'~" . " ,II" . .'.'" " "",". .' ." ,'."C"'''. ' '~'~'"'':'~'_'':.'':'''''':''''''''~:~''~::''_'''_''' .{( ~. ~'- o Official Actions September 13, 1994 Page 7 land northwest of the intersection from County Rl A to CO-', Commercial Office, The Mayor declared the motion carried, A public hearing was held on plans, specifi- cations, form of contract and estimated cost of construction of the Iowa City Landfill FY95 Cell Construction Project. , Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 94- 305, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIrv)ATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY95 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DI- RECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVER- TISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held to consider adoption of a new Ordinance entitled Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance, Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: League of Women Voters; and information distributed by Council Member Baker from the Iowa City Community School District. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alison Ames Galstad, Chair of the Human Rights Commission appeared. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to October 11, Mayor declared the motion carried, A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Iowa City/Johnson County Air- port Zoning Ordinance, Richard Blum, chair of the Johnson. County/lowa City Airport Zoning Commission appeared, The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Riverfront and Natural Areas Com- mission - Three vacancies for three-year terms ending December 1 , 1997. These appointments will be made at the October 11, meeting of the City Council. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Bd, of AppealS - One vacancy for a building design professional for a five-year term ending Decem- ber 31,1999; Sr, Center Comm. - Two vacan- cies for three-year terms ending December 31, 1997, These appointments will be made at the October 25, meeting of the City Council. Moved and seconded to appoint Nancy Footner, 1829 Friendship, to the Design Re- view Committee for a three-year term ending July 1, 1997; and to re-advertise the vacancy on the Design Review Comm, for an unexpired .', , ~ . ,',' ',...,....""'~ .."._...-"...'....,._,-..~..-~.~..~...._.. - - T-.'--n . : " ),,"'''.'-'':'''''''' < 0 i., },:{ , \ ,,:,,' , - ,~', , ~' . I I !' ,,, I Ql . ~ ,1 , :i5'::.lo; ,."..",.",",..:'. !' .- ";,:::'\" ..; , ~~:"~"'~! ~--.: ':-- '.. - " i ! " ,~ r \ ~ ~ Il I ~ , I I Il \ n: ~ , , " ~:' ,\1 ,,' ~~ . r., I~, \Cu_~ , ' "" "',;> >, '. "l, ,', " " ,Ii, , ,:":':,:':'\.~\~'l~~'~,/,,, ; , ," ,,>," " ..'~.~_~~~;,j..;.,~5:':.'~_.-',,:. , ,", I " "'.;; ,. " , \;;j" t'~}\!f ," ,..--1 . '..;-1''''''' ',",",' " '..,. ,'. ',"0' :,;, ' ,~ ' , ",'.... , :i':' ", . .. ,~. " , , . .: "'" .~:....~~-':~.~~...:.::.:-,---~:.....-,~. . ,__, _, _~ :", "":"'':'''';:':.!.:-'\',~'';''~\l'''''~ ,..~:,,~,:- ... ',~,.'~(,~':" ,,- . , Official Actions September 13,1994 Page 8 term ending July 1, 1995. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 94- 3638, TO AMEND CHAPTER 27, IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, 'PLANNING' BY ADDING ARTICLE VI, DESIGN REVIEW. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD, 94- 3639, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.1, IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, "CITY PLAZA," BY AMENDING SECTION 9.1-8(E)(3IB, Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:05 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 CLEI;IK jwLiULfi,~,w~ ~~mitted for publication - 9 2 / 4, '," ~of '. , " " " ,. d, : " :,: ';' I ~ ~ /:. _.JIll ~ .'":,",:,,, .", ',: " ,,:,,:,:':~:Yi~:;~';;iJ:l:~'" I', , 'J ~!\Ii,;;":y"?,,,,,t\"1" ",:,.,,!,., ,;....,'.:-i,,, I"'~'~ ":',,"1",,:0',,';,'11." ", ,0,', ,: ..i:i". ,\ 'J r;. '\: ,,:' ~ L' \ ::.,." ,:.:,;, ';,,',.r " ,C, ~l, "', ,/ .. '..'",," ~"1' . <',:i, ',:r, ,'. I,:'"~ \, ,'", 'f .' . :,' 1\ }flIii15!J r;-:; .(. [~) \\ ~ , I r I i-~ I : i : I : I , . I I I ~, 'I' i: I ~\l.",./. ,---- , ...9}! ,;~~j' i ' ':' I.'" 1:1 wr~".. L_..~. ::!C_~_~"_ " I' j" '" . ,;> . . . "t .' \~ I,'. , , " , . .' --- :;-,~,..~~..~,..~ . - '- ~' -..- .->",,'. .---.,..",'...,......... ,,--:.....-,..---.-- . \ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 13, 1994 . II : ~ ,_. .;-:",0.... )',:~'" ", Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:30 p,m, at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton, Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Burnside, Franklin, O'Neil, Shank, Fosse, Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 94-108, Both Sides, The Mayor proclaimed Organic Harvest Month, September 1994, Theresa Carbrey accepted, Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, that the following items and recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council actions of the regular meeting of August 30, 1994, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk, Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd, meeting of June 23, 1994; Sr, Center Comm, meeting of July 18, 1994; Bd, of Library Trustees meeting of August 25, 1994; Civil Service Comm, meeting of August 19, 1994, September 1, 1994; P&Z Comm, meeting of July 18, 1994, September 1, 1994; Charter Review Comm. meeting of August 31, 1994. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for T&M Mini Mart, Ltd" dba T & M Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy 6 E, Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corp" dba Dan's Short Stop Corp" 2221 Rochester Ave. Approving a Class" E" Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Company dba Sunset Handimart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Nash Finch Company dba Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway St. Approving a Class "E" Liquor License for Randall's International, .Inc" dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Randall's International, Inc" dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing on September 27, 1994, to discuss amendments to the 1994 Community Development Block Grant Budget and Final Statement. RES, 94.295, Bk. 112, p. 295, DETERMINING NECESSITY AND SETTlNG"'A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 25, 1994, ON A PROPOSED NEAR SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 94-296, Bk, 112, p. 296, DETERMINING NECESSITY AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 25, 1994, ON A PROPOSED NEAR SOUTHSIDE RESIDENTIAL URBAN REVITALIZA- TION PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Setting a public hearing for October 25, 1994, on an Ordinance amending Chapter 32,1, Iowa City Code of Ordinances, "Taxation and Revenues' by amending Article VI, entitled "Parking Facility Impact Fee Ordinance", RES, 94-297, Bk, 112, p, 297 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 1994 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHANGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE FEES FOR HOURLY PARKING IN THE DUBUQUE STREET PARKING RAMP, RES, 94.298, Bk. 112, p, 298, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 1994, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE MONTHLY PARKING PERMIT FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, Resolutions, Bk, 112: RES, 94.299, p, 299, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA AVENUE SENIOR CENTER PARKING LOT RETAINING WALL AND RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, RES, 94-300, p. 300, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT R'I -- ,: ,~ """" ~. ~ ' ~t; " \ " ,'Id. , r"'. /5 '~ "..'".. "", " :,m:~( , " ,...-~ ,( [\\ ~..,: , , ,,- , , \ " , , i oJ I I , k' I [I' ' i I ! 'L,..i \ "",,;/ "i'/ I . "-....~ 'G . ., y, ,;> .' "1 , c\j';i 'I" ~ ':,' , '. . ...'., .' " , .~,," ,"-,,'~~"""~-'" ... , , . ',' m ,.,.;~. '*" ..,.,..'..._'_', ,.,.,,~.~_',", ,~,~ ,~. ;".....,,,,,, _"..,.. ,'...._. Council Activities September 13, 1994 Page 2 410 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES, 94-301, p. 301, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ACT, AS AMENDED, TO BE USED FOR TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE FUNDING, Correspondence: Mark Becker regarding plans for near Southside. John Morrissey regarding parking in the Central Business District. John and Margaret Clancy regarding development of arterial roads and signalization of Highway 1 near ACT, Terry Clark regarding proposal to discontinue the Seventh Avenue bus route, James and Joanna Clancy regarding signalization of North Dodge Street. Lois M, Jenn regarding the Seventh Avenue bus route, Robert Beall regarding bicycling in Iowa City, Penny Bryn Neighborhood Association regarding Teg Drive/Willow Creek Park speeding issues, Longfellow Neighborhood Association expressing appreciation for City staff efforts in connection with the redevelopment of the former A,D,S, property, Bob Welsh, Chair of Johnson County Task Force Heritage Area Agency on Aging, regarding paratransit service, Annie Huntington Tucker regarding Police/School Liaison, Copy of letter from Van Winkle-Jacob Engineering to Jim Glasgow regarding the proposed Water Plant. (Copy of letter from Jim Glasgow to City Council attachedl Petition regarding maintaining the Seventh Ave. bus route, Letters regarding the Seventh Ave, bus route from: Robert & Charlene Lehman; Susan, Mark, Bill & Ted Isham. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Stan White for the use of Elliott Court for a Labor Day Neighborhood Party on September 4, 1994, William Crowley for the use of Sterling Court for a block party on September 17, 1994, Sue Newton for the use of the 1200 block of Ginter Ave for a block party on September 4, 1994, Barbara Schott Fleckenstein for the use of Flanagan Court for a block party on August 28, 1994, Sue Schuster for the use of Ealing Drive between Wrexham and Cardiff Circle for a neighborhood party on September 5, 1994, Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Mauro Heck for permission to set up a table on September 7, 1994, for the purpose of distributing information and promoting a letter-writing campaign, The Mayor noted the letter from the Penny Bryn Neighborhood Assn. regarding speed issues and requested an update from the City Manager, The City Mgr, stated staff was in the process of preparing a policy position that will initiate different traffic control measure within the City, and a memo would be to Council next week on the matter. Kubby requested additional options be presented in addition to the stop signs. Throgmorton noted a newspaper article on Council's discussion the previous evening regarding the near souths ide and urged citizens to contact Council members for additional information. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Terry Clark, 608 7th Avenue, appeared regarding the possible discontinuance of the Seventh Avenue bus route, The City Manager stated a memo would be sent to Council in early October with recommendations for transit changes, noting that drastic changes in routes would require a public hearing. Jim Glasgow appeared on the executive summary report and the proposed water plant at 1.80 and North Dubuque Street. A formal written response will be made to Mr, Glasgow, Moved by Lehman, seconded by Nqvick, to set a public hearing for September 27, 1994 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow crematoriums as an accessory ~' . - ! '!. ! ", .' l .___ L'lIIJ -' ).'.....'.."".....'....'.."'. 1 "...,:',.1':., '\ 0'.' ' ' , ,',:':' , '"j .,',,: ' .,n .':,'..,' ..",,,.....,,, ""''''r','''','' :15 :,'101 -- . '.'..-;,',.'1,.' ... ' !, , (fm~i~Lt . ,/'. , " ( ,;\ -''\ \, \ \ " ,,,..... ;(:'~ ,. r ' DuJ I "/" ~I~S' q4 ! ~, ! " i I ~\,;i ',~ " .. '. .~ ;');" , \';.i~' ..~, , ~l k;'i: l" '~r' -" ,(-- 0 ." ;;'1 ,;> , , . "I' , "'\1' , " , ".. ...... , '''' . .. ,.,- _ .. ..:, '.. ,-~,:~,; '.,~.,~ -", . . .., ..,_.---_..,,~,,~,_...."....,.,',')....'.,'..,..,. ""-"'.-""",-" ..--", ~ - Council Activities September 13, 1994 Page 3 use to a funeral home, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for September 27, 1994, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change the use regulations of a 5.52 acre property located immediately across from Stevens Drive east of Waterfront Drive from CO-1, intensive Commercial, to CC-2, Community Commercial. (Hy-Vee Food Stores) The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for September 27, 1994 on a resolution to annex a 1,02 acre parcel located north of Scott Park Drive (Boyd), 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 September 27, 1994 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of a 1,02 acre parcel located north of Scott Park Drive from County RS, Suburban Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential (Boyd), The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for October 25, 1994, on amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 36-58"to require parking for commercial and office uses in the CB-5 zone, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution to annex the City's south wastewater treatment plant site, The following individuals appeared: Aleda Feuerbach, Pleasant Valley Garden Center/Field Nursery/Golf Course; A, Kent Braverman; and Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Avenue. After discussion, Throgmorton asked that copies of the agreement with the County regarding this parcel be forwarded to the Council prior to the next meeting, A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to rezone the City's southWastewatertreatment plant site to P, Public. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from William Meardon, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Comments received from Aleda Feuerbach; A, Kent Braverman; and Richard Rhodes on the previous item were noted as part of this public hearing, Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to defer to Qctober 25, 1994 a resolution stating the City's commitment to provide a north access to the south wastewater treatment plant site and to restrict the use of Nursery Lane. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordin,ance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change the use regulations of a 5,11 acre property located east of Wellington Drive from RS-5 to OPDH-5 (Village Green Part XIII~The following individuals appeared: Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Avenue; and Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, PCD Director Franklin present for discussion, The Mayor announced that the following public hearings would be combined: 5j. public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use map designation of property located east of Harlocke Street from 16-24 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre; 51. public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan'to change the land use map designation of property located on the north side of Highway 1 West from 8 - 16 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre; 5n, public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of approximately four acres of land, known as the Jensen Tract, located east of Harlocke Street from RM.44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential; 5p. public hearing := - - --- )"",,',,' '" 0,,,"': \,:', ",,' , .. ",' ;::,' , T ~' . - r I e ,1,! ". ii< " < j'5\ ICl: ""'\"',,1 'I, '. .' , ... ~~311 ( r , , , ~ '''~ ~~ ~~ ('1 'c: 0 y, ,;> . '~r \ " ,.,,\1,\ ',' ,'. " , '. ,',""" ""-""" .'.' ..,,~ .... '. '-..\""", '~,',' Council Activities September 13, 1994 Page 4 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approximate 11,5 acre tract of land, known as the Ruppert tract, located generally north of Highway 1 West from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-8, Medium Density Single-family Residential; 5r, public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approximate two acre tract of land located generally on the west side of Harlocke Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential. Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from: Robert Jansen; Charles Ruppert; Mary Hitchcock. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to continue the public hearings to September 27, 1994, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to defer to September 27, 1994, 5k, a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use map designC!tion of property located east of Harlocke Street from 16-24 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre; 5m. a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use map designation of property located on the north side of Highway 1 from 8-16 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre; 50, an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of approximately four acres of land, known as the Jensen tract, located east of Harlocke Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential; 5q, an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approximate 11,5 acre tract of land, known as the Ruppert tract, located generally north of Highway 1 West from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-8, Medium Density Single-family Residential; 5s. an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approximate two acre tract of land located generally on the west side of Harlocke Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to AS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential. The Mayor declilred the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to reclassify hotel/motel uses as commercial uses, 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 Kubby, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to require that commercial uses be provided on the second level of building~ in the CB-5 zone, be given first vote for consideration. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion, The Mayor declared the motion defeated unanimously, 0/7, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to defer to September 27, 1994, a resolution approving the final plat of Longfellow Manor, a 7,64 acre, 20 lot, residential subdivision located on the south side of the 1300 block of Sheridan Avenue, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES, 94-302, Bk, 112, p, 302, APPROVING A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY REGARDING ANNEXATION AND EXTRATERRITORIAL REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION PLATS, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to arlopt RES. 94-303, Bk, 112, p, 303, CERTIFYING TO THE TREASURER OF STATE THE ACTUAL POPULATION OF ANNEXED TERRITORY GENERALLY KNOWN AS SYCAMORE FARMS, LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY "'_08. . ~:' .. -. -"_ _TI ,).......'."".'.'d ,0.' ,'I' '," '. , . ~. . - <D ,) '! '1" ", t; , :..) 1.0:, ii~: , ' ,-: ' "r i, '~j ~ ~ Ii,' 1 I " ;,,' i , ; , I : , i I, I, 'I ! I Ib Ii" I' ~",L,;" .",,!i<i1T ,,~:~j '~,' ~~.: 'M ~~'"",, 1."-,,,; " ...._,.....; {C 0 y"', ,;> . " .~~ :,\'1. ~ " ',.. ,~' ~ ", . ''',...,.-.::: . . ~. "'......-..-.....,.,-.---,.. . Council Activities September 13, 1994 Page 5 6 AND THE SOUTHERN CORPORATE LIMITS, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES, 94-304, Bk, 112, p, 304, CERTIFYING TO THE TREASURER OF STATE THE ACTUAL POPULATION OF ANNEXED TERRITORY GENERALLY KNOWN AS A PORTION OF SOUTHWEST ESTATES, LOCATED SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERN CORPORATE LIMITS, NORTH OF ROHRET ROAD AND EAST OF SLOTHOWER ROAD, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to defer to September 27, 1994, an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations for property located in the vicinity of the Mormon Trek Boulevard/Highway 1 intersection from County A 1 to CI-1, Intensive Commercial, and land northwest of the intersection from County R 1 A to CO-1, Commercial Office, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of construction of the Iowa City Landfill FY95 Cell Construction Project. No one appeared, Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES, 94-305, Bk, 112, p, 305, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY95 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 a,m, September 29,1994, The City Clerk noted that the bid date have been changed to September 29 to accelerate construction, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, A public hearing was held to consider adoption of a new Ordinance entitled Iowa City Human Rights Ofdinance. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Baker, to accept correspon- dence from: League of Women Voters; and information distributed by Council Member Baker from the Iowa City Community School District. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Alison Ames Galstad, Chair of the Human Rights Commission appeared. After discussion, the City Attorney was directed to remove the fees referenced in the ordinance and have the fees established by resolution to be consistent with present Code and internal procedure, Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to continue the public hearing to October 11, 1994, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Iowa City/Johnson County Airport Zoning Ordinance, Richard Blum, chair of the Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Commission appeared, The Mayor announced the results of the Iowa City School Board election, The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - Three vacancies for three-year terms ending December 1, 1997, These appointments will be made at the October 11, 1994, meeting of the City Council. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Bd, of Appeals - One vacancy for a building design professional for a five-year term ending December 31,1999; Sr, Center Comm, - Two vacancies for three-year terms ending December 31, 1997, These appointments will be made at the October 25, 1994, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to appoint Nancy Footner, 1829 Friendship, to the Design Review Committee for a three-year term ending July 1, 1997; and to re-advertise the vacancy on the Design Review Comm, for an unexpired term ending July ._."'...~ ~.'_:~-... -' .0".:]:"';;""" . ",,' ',,\.",..,',:', ~ , .f - ",' , ~5 \ 'ld, .",,',.,.,'.',':', .,,,'.n.; '..' ,'. . "j 'Ii, ,,' .t~,:',i"- ..i,; "i. . ". . .- ,'-,,' ...._.~,..__.._. -'. , . ~'.. ! ..: , , , -,; I~~ \ 4! I, I , I " i I I I ~; ll," \1d ...~ . ~~'[.'.'.; B; ~ 1:".." ~~~.' , -' .((' ~"'lio~ : 0 .'), _. .., Y I, . " ", " J ",'" "t''-' , .'~ ~ \ t,:, '. ~ -' '.. ,~, .,;> , . , "",'-..., ~' , ", ' , {. ",_"__."._,,,,,_,,",,,>,,,_,'-'~"-".j'.,..\......~..~,...._,.':".c . '" " . . ' , ' , " , .' , ' ' , ' , ' . . . ---'--:. " _....,.~, .', ,....'..",........,;..;:...,.."-;:.-~. '.~ ,:...: ,:,...'.:..;...;.:....:..-.,,_i: ,'_....~.., "...,.. ..:",' .;",',-,.. " _, "''-~ I.'''... 1 ~ ;'::; ." ',',','" '" ...,:.....,....,",,'''',''-,.~..,J,.... A..___,._., , Council Activities September 13, 1994 Page 6 1, 1995, The Mayor declared the motion carded unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Baker announced that he was selling candy for his children and would be available after the meeting for interested citizens, Baker noted the congestion on South Johnson Street and South Van Buren Street from Burlington south after 5:00 p,m, due to parked cars on both sides of the street, and asked that those streets be signed for parking on one side only. The majority of Council was not interested in changing the present policy of parking on both sides. Council Member Pigott requested an update on the issue of confiscating bicycles attached to meters in the downtown area. The City Manager stated that the City would be tagging bicycles illegally parked and encouraging better "bike-personship", Pigott requested an update on installing more bike racks downtown, The City Manager reported new racks were ordered and had not arrived to date, Novick encouraged bicyclist to stop at stop signs, Pigott noted the playground building event scheduled for September 22 at Shimek School. Council Member Throgmorton reported on the Environmental Advocates bus tour of major developments throughout Iowa City, and praised City Staffer Carol Sweeting in the Water Division for her involvement. Council Member Kubby noted the letter from Mark Becker received on the Consent Calendar and stated that Council had been contacted previously by Jeannette Ockenfels regarding the pedestrian crossing light on Burlington Street. The City Manager stated staff would report back, Kubby said that at the last Council meeting there was confusion regarding the adoption fees at the Animal Shelter and whether the adoption fee included the boarding and spay fees for the animal as well, and clarified that the answer was "no", She explained that a citizen was responsible for those fees only if their animal has been in the pound for three days after running at large, not when you adopt a new animal. Kubby reminded citizens of the '94 Iowa Women's Music Festival, September 16-17, Mayor Horowitz encouraged citizens to participate in the magazine recycling at City Carton on September 17, Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 94-3638, Bk, 37, p, 35, TO AMEND CHAPTER 27, IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, 'PLANNING' BY ADDING ARTICLE VI, DESIGN REVIEW, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 94-3639, Bk, 37, p. 36, AMENDING CHAPTER 9,1, IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, "CITY PLAZA," BY AMENDING SECTION 9.1-8(E1l3)B, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn 9:05 p,m, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. I r,.. " o l,! Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor Marian K, Karr, City Clerk . .J1 Ld. ,m /l~2?r .' " j"'-"-""'^"'~""""""'"'''''''''''''''''''''.r''''''''' .' ."1' "':';: ,:. '<;"'.....,'\. .. ..'.'.'}5' <;, '0'" ""!,' I:' ':, . ' ,( '., I Ii ,:,':;':'.. ,,',",' " ,"'"",.,"': . ",...",.;..,;.:',u,'; ,:";'-: r ,0 '," , . ' " .Z'ill'J"i"':j r , J (-.\ \ ' \ ,\ \ :~ , , i ~ I , (,' , ,t. 'I' , , , I ~""I",: \ ' '~-'~ " i "r,,'~{.'''' ':1: ,,;~ c. ", Ij:, ~" . ' . ([ \" 0 ,," --, \' i ,~ . '~~: I' "\ , ,~' , '. " ,::' , COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 27,1994 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:30 p,m, at the Civic Center, Mayor Pro tem Novick presiding, Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Throgm- orton, Absent: Horowitz, Pigott. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Fowler, Yucuis, Trueblood, McClure, Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 94-11 0 and 94- 111, Both Sides, The Mayor Pro tem presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to students of Hoover Elementary School: Conor Hanick, Phyllis Hemerson, Ben Patience, Hannah Rumsey. The Mayor Pro tem proclaimed Fire Prevention Week - October 9-15, 1994; Youth Salute Program Week - October 2-8, 1994; Trick or Treat Night - October 31, 1994 between dusk and 8:30 p,m, and further proclaimed that Trick or Treat Night will be scheduled on October 31 of each year unless special circumstances warrant changing the date and/or time. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Throgmorton, that the following items and recommen- dations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council actions of the regular meeting of September 13, 1994, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk, Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Appeak'meeting of August 8, 1994; Broadband Telecomm, Comm, meeting of July 20, 1994; Housing Comm, meeting of July 12, 1994, July 19, 1994; Airport Comm, meeting of August 16, 1994; Charter Review Comm, meeting of September 14, 1994; P&Z Comm, meeting of September 15, 1994. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Clarissa Watt dba Watt's Food Market, 1603 Muscatine Ave, Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Spear-It Enterprises, Inc" dba Metro, 121 Iowa Ave. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Company Leasing Corporation dba Diamond Dave's Taco Company, 1604 Sycamore #330 Sycamore Mall, Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Michael H, Tanchinh dba China Palace Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd" dba Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N, Dodge St. RES. 94-306, Bk, 112, p. 306, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT, Motions: Consider a motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $4,822,507,74 for the period of August 1 through August 31, 1994, as recommended by the Finance Dir. subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 112: RES. 94-307, p, 307, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINAN- CIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1994, RES, 94-308, p. 308, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY BY AND BETWEEN FRANCIS H" FRANCES C, AND DAVID J. PANTHER FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RAMP ON THE NORTH LINN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. RES, 94-309, p. 309, ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND ESTAB- LISHING THE MEMBERSHIP, TERMS, DUTIES, POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF SAID COMMISSION, Correspondence: Linda Tomblin and Grace Trifaro regarding a meeting regarding management of the deer population, Tom Smith regarding the Melrose Avenue project. Pat Knebel regarding speeding on Teg Drive. Timothy Clancy regarding participation of persons with disabilities in planning a paratransit system. Jim Glasgow regarding acquisition of water supply and treatment facilities location, Letters regarding SEATS r ......... . . ~ ,,0 ",]):;n ~. . ,,- r I, 1,1 . ,1 I,g, . V:t. r~ ;tv. '~\~ '\"'1 ",' r ,,", '" ' ~\5' ,0, "" "',-,1,; " '. . ,( J~Qj " ' C" 'i . ___H~ , , "' . ':r:,', '.j". , , ',,, ~. . . ". ",;"',,",, Council Activities September 27, 1994 Page 2 from: Helen M, Kouba; Jan and Aletta Boeke. Wilfred, Leonard, Hubert, Bernard Yeggy regarding city actions against them, Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Craig Carney of Racquet Master for permission to use the public sidewalk adjacent to his business during Sidewalk Days, September 15-18, 1994, approved, Pete Brokaw for permission to have the Bike and Hike event sponsored by Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail on September 25, 1994, approved, New Pioneer Co-op for permission to close a portion of Van Buren on September 25, 1994 for a Midwest Food Fest, approved. Downtown Association for the use of public sidewalks by members of the Downtown Association for Sidewalk Days, September 15-18, 1994, approved, Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Socialist Workers Campaign for permis- sion to set up a table on September 17, 1994, for the purpose of distributing informa- tion and offering books and pamphlets for donations, approved, Jacqueline Gharib for permission to set up a table on September 17, 23, 24, 30 and October 1, 1994, for the purpose of distributing information about WINDS/Com ad res and offering crafts for donations, approved, New Pioneer Co-op for the use of two parking spaces adjacent to their place of business for a four-piece combo for a back-to-school event on Septem- ber 14, 1994, approved, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, Tom Muller, Senior Center Commission Chair, presented Council with Senior Center Goals for 1994-1997; and noted the end of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of World War II with the planting of tree and dedication of a plaque at Chauncey Swan Park at 1 :00 on September 30th. Teresa Wagner, representing Jim Glasgow presented information regarding the City's proposed water facility, Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing on October 11, 1994, on an amendment to City Code Section 14-6J-2, Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH) Zone, and an amendment to City Code Chapter 7, Land Subdivisions, to require dedication of land or payment of fees in lieu of land for neighborhood open space. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for October 11, 1994 on an amendment to Title 14, Unified Development Code, Chapter 7, "Land Subdivisions," by amending Article A of the City Code to require review and approval of the division of land prior to recording. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horow- itz, Pigott absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change the use regulations of a 5.52 acre property located east of Waterfront Drive and the CRANDIC Railroad right-of-way from CI-1, Intensive Commercial, to CC-2, Community Commercial (Hy- Vee Food Stores), Mark Brauer, representing Hy-Vee Food Stores, requested the public hearing be continued to allow the developer's agreement to be fully executed. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. After discussion Council directed staff to pursue the possibility of shared parking for retail use, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to continue the publ,ic hearing to October 11, 1994. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. rr......."".~ - -' ..0... )...................... ,."~,>->,',' "'I.:,.'''. ,;\ ~ , 15 " - r ! ,! - I " .!'I", ;1) I [j~ , -,',,: Gf.tt1 ~.~... , J' ('-"'\ , \ ' " l \, I ;f .! 4 I , 'J' ,I \ l,.. \'.~~' W . J :"~'I;" :ii"1.i .1::',*\\ F" . t"~ ~ "r~(:" \,G " , ~ , ~r.. I .1.,. ',' , ....... ..,,<'-., {', Council Activities September 27, 1994 Page 3 A public hearing was held on a resolution to annex a 1.02 acre parcel located north of Scott Park Drive (Boydl. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. A public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of a 1.02 acre parcel located north of Scott Park Drive from County RS, Suburban Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential (Boyd). Moved by Kubby, second- ed by Lehman, to continue the public hearing to October 11, 1994. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow crematoriums as an accessory use to a funeral home. The City Atty. noted the addition of language regarding Board of Adjustment conditions. No one appeared. Moved by Baker, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to change the use regulations of a 5.11 acre property located east of Wellington Drive from RS-5 to OPDH.5, be given first vote for consideration (Village Green Part XIII). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 94-310, Bk. 112, p. 310, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 166 ACRES OF CITY- OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE IOWA CITY SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE. Council indicated their desire to add a clause to the (intent/commitment) resolution allowing the County to review and comment on future proposed use of the park. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi- nance to rezone the City's south wastewater treatment plant site to P, Public, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to combine the following public hearings: 6j. public hearing was on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use map designation of property located east of Harlocke Street from 16-24 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre; 61. public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use map designation of property located on the north side of Highway 1 West from 8 - 16 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre; 6n.public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of approxi- mately four acres of land, known as the Jensen Tract, located east of Harlocke Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential; 6p. public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approximate 11.5 acre tract of land, known as the Ruppert tract, located generally north of Highway 1 West from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS- 8, Medium Density Single-family Residential; 6r. public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approximate two acre tract of land located generally on the west side of Harlocke Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. Mary Hitchcock, 1506 N. Dubuque Rd., appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Throgmorton, second- ed by Baker, to accept correspondence from: Mary Hitchcock; Linda Dykstra; Calvin Knight; .0 .]' ... . r : .! T i~ ~~ ~'I '!j (~ , 10, ., ,:'G:J'::1 ........., .t (-'~ \. \ \; i.~ -:~i;-"'~ ! " , I" I i , I I [" , .':' I I ~ , ' Ii i I .~~.../.i ..","-- 9' ) il~/I: " .?, ,j", \',:t:r.l! ('\"[':1:". \""1 , -;.. (f- \\.._,-~ ;' I ~ , . ~r ~ \.. "':, 'e , . ,', '.' ':: ", """.'.:., ,'J,," Council Activities September 27, 1994 Page 4 Francis Vaughan; William Knabe, Weeber-Harlocke Neighborhood Association; James Hought- on; Jim McFall; Thomas Lepic; Mace Braverman; Bernard & Betty Soboski; Tim Russell; Anna Buss; Jack McMahon; Charles Ruppert. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Kubby, to continue the public hearings to October 11, 1994. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer to October 11, 1994, 6k. a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use map designation of property located east of Harlocke Street from 16-24 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre; 6m, a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use map designation of property located on the north side of Highway 1 from 8-16 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre; 60. an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of approximately four acres of land, known as the Jensen tract, located east of Harlocke Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential; 6q. an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approximate 11.5 acre tract of land, known as the Ruppert tract, located generally north of Highway 1 West from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-8, Medium Density Single-family Residential; 6s. an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approximate two acre tract of land located generally on the west side of Harlocke Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi- nance to reclassify hotel/motel uses as commercial uses, be given second vote for consider- ation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to defer to October 11, 1994, a resolution approving the final plat of Longfellow Manor. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer to October 25, 1994, an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations for property located in the vicinity of the Mormon Trek Boulevard/Highway 1 intersection from County A 1 to CI-1, Intensive Commercial, and land northwest of the intersection from County R1A to CO-1, Commercial Office. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by correcting the legal description of the CB-5, Central Business Support, zone, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to accept a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission that the City impose full city design standards on subdivisions within the two-mile extraterritorial fringe area, as provided under Iowa State law, because of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors' disregard of the fringe area agreement, and thus the City's interest in both rezonings and approvals of subdivisions in the fringe area. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor Pro tem stated the matter will be dis- " n, ..~ ~- ,)........ - o ... . r ~ I fl , .! J~ I ' /5' r" o ~ "::'.ib',-':';,,", /-.,.,:. ,. [ ".".\ .-''\ [ \ \ \ ., I \.\\. >-\ .~it" y,,;:~";"~. , '~, , " \~~,' i .':', , . I' , ,.: : I I, III I " : II' I . i I I ~~ i I '. I' 'l : I J' . i.\.,... . \....'~,.... , yr, ;,~'._.!- ,~, l' . t "'.". ii '(~ ~;Il~~'~..;. L_....."': t - .') '. . " o .1" , .' . ',~r \ I~.' . , , ". . ";~ .; ..," ". ".' Council Activities September 27, 1994 Page 5 cussed with the Planning and Zoning Commission and then the County at a later time. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. A public hearing was held on amended 1994 Community Development Block Grant (CDBGI Program Statement and Budget. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 94-311, Bk. 112, p. 311, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1994 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM STATEMENT AND BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Horowitz, Lehman, Pigott absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to combine item 9. a public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase the hourly parking rate in the Dubuque Street Parking Ramp in Iowa City, Iowa; and item 1 O. a public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase Monthly Parking Permit fees in Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. The following people appeared: Tom Muller, 1350 Burry Dr.; John Murphy, Downtown Association and Bremer's Clothing; Craig Welt, Downtown Transportation Comm.; Dennis Visser, 113 Post Rd., Northwestern Mutual Life; Jean Gilpin, 811 Brown St., Preferred Stock; and Craig Gustaveson, Austin Burke Clothiers. Parking and Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from the Downtown Association submitted by John Murphy and Craig Welt. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Council stated the ordinances, when voted upon, would not become effective until after the first of the year. Council took a brief recess. The Mayor Pro tem noted the previously announced vacancies: Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm. - three vacancies for three-year terms ending December 1,1997. These appointments will be made at the October 11, 1994, meeting of the City Council; Bd. of Appeals - one vacancy for a building design professional for a five-year term ending December 31, 1999. This appointment will be made at the October 25, 1994, meeting of the City Council; Sr. Center Comm. - Two vacancies for three-year terms ending December 31, 1997. These appointments will be made at the October 25, 1994, meeting of the City Council. The Mayor Pro tem noted the current vacancies: Parks and Recreation Comm. - two vacancies for four-year terms ending January 1, 1999; Human Rights Comm. - Three vacan- cies for three-year terms ending January 1, 1998; Bd. of Adjustment. One vacancy for a five- year term ending January 1, 2000. These appointments will be made at the November 8, 1994, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to appoint Ruth Fox, 1988 Elmridge N.E., North Liberty, to the Design Review Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending July 1,1995. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. Council Member Lehman requested staff investigate installing 15-minutes meters in the commercial loading and loading zones downtown, and defining them all loading zones. Parking & Transit Director Fowler commented on the ticketing policy for the zones. Staff will report back. w, ~ ~ .. ~- -- ..0::..,,:,..... ~.." , ... . ~ , " \:~ .\'i.., T 15 0; .r.TJ.:.i~ , r }i;~ I \ " , ,/< "...'. , I I' I I I 'r Ii' , )l \'- .... ;~~( 'fl':.. !'l i"ll '\ G :;. 0 '. I' ; ~ , , ~r >i '\", ,,~, , -. . , '"'' - ':~" " Council Activities September 27, 1994 Page 6 The Mayor Pro tem clarified that Council would not consider the increased fees (items #9 and #10) until after the first of the year and therefore would not go into effect until February for ramp fees and April for permit fees. Council Member Kubby noted the letter from County Bd. of Supervisor Duffy regarding Senior Dining Month and questioned Council participation. Council agreed to discuss the matter at an upcoming meeting when all Council Members were present. Kubby noted a recent request for wetlands documentation to be filed in the City Clerks office, rather than Public Works, and urged filing of documents of interest to the public in the Clerks office. Kubby noted the Energy Use Report outlining City energy savings of $3.4 million since 1980, and complimented the Senior Center and southeast and westside fire stations for their savings this past year. Council Member Novick stated the architect for the Shimek playground came from New York state, and said the volunteers were terrific. . Council Member Throgmorton reaffirmed that the Council had no intention of reducing SEATS services. He acknowledged Council Members who helped with the Shimek playground. Throgmorton noted the Chauncey Swan Park and asked that an opening celebration be sched- uled. The City Manager noted the park was an investment of the parking fund. Staff will follow up. Council Member Baker congratulated all involved with the Shimek playground project. Baker stated he had received a number of phone calls from teachers and parents at West High regarding the one way exit onto Melrose, and noting the visual hazards with the bus stop and telephone pole. The City Manager will follow up with staff regarding moving of the bus stop. Baker questioned if some sort of recognition had been planned for Boards and Commissions. The City Manager stated that the task forces would be recognized with a placque late next month. Baker noted Charter Review Commission consideration of Council compensation. Mayor Pro tem Novick reminded citizens of the League of Women Voters meeting September 28; and candidate forums scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers on October 5 (Iowa Senate), October 13 (Iowa Housel, October 19 (County Board of Supervi- sors), and October 26 (US Congress Representatives). Novick also encouraged everyone to attend the Human Rights Breakfast scheduled for October 12th at the Iowa Memorial Union. City Manager Atkins announced that the City had been awarded a grant of approxi- mately $900,000 for the purchase of ten additional existing housing to the City's public housing inventory. City Attorney Gentry briefly reported on her attendance at the Government Civil Practices seminar, noting that additional information would be forthcoming. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 94-312, Bk. 112, p. 312, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1994 CURB RAMPS PROJECT to All American Concrete for $91,757.50. Civil Engr. McClure present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 94-313, Bk. 112, p. 313, AUTHORIZING THE RESTRUCTURING OF INVESTMENTS HELD UNDER REFUNDING TRUST AGREEMENT OF JANUARY 15, 1993. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. .. : /":":,:;, _o.J. .' r ... . i 10 : ,j ".,; J:: 9!"; )5'" 10, ~".;:':.',.-.,:'" ':.';',"':'1 ~~:", ..,...i: ';',,' ,,' . . :~ .'" ;::':;'~'~'~"\'i;~ ':' .~ ','" \ .i I _J ('" '~ ~ J; I I I I ; I I i I I I I, , m~ " " K , ..(('...0..... r'~." '.'" ,,', '."'" ' 'Ii., ., ..., . ,':' " "" ..,' ;'" Council Activities September 27, 1994 Page 7 > ' . Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 94-314, Bk. 112, p. 314, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SITE SOCCER FIELD AND WASTEWATER PIPELINE GRADING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Foley Construction for $489,599.50. Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the Ordinance amending the Iowa City/Johnson County Zoning Ordinance to amend the approach slope on Runway 06 to a 20: 1 approach slope, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Pigott. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adjourn 10:25 p.m. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. .' , t;}\:'\'!t "~';/:':'.\~ . i .. , i , ~~;~~~)I-~ ~~ Marian K.Kair,' City Clerk \', jp!jlJ, ; " ,{! ,,,I, ." ,,;' IG .. .' 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''':~,;..':'~''-':'~'lJ.'''';:;'u..~.":,",~....,~,,,,~..~,:~,~~...,~......~,,,~..:.::...:~~;:"~(:.-...":~..",,,;:..,,,.,,,,_. ~.,'""~,_,......._..~,_.____~____.__..:._ h_'-:' ,:,' . , ,,',' , .. ....', ,', . ";.", ' fYt1 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM I Date: September 30, 1994 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, September 26, 1994 - 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers Mayor Pro tem Novick presiding. Council members present: Novick, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: Horowitz. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Miklo, Schmadeke, Boothroy. Tape recorded on Tapes 94-107, Side 1; 94-109, All. " ' REVIEW ZONING MATTERS: Reel 94-107, Side 2 PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion: ,",.,~ a. Settina a public hearinq on October 11. 1994. on an amendment to Citv Code Section 14-6J-2. Planned Development Housinq Overlav (OPDHI Zone. and an amendment to Citv Code Chapter 7. Land Subdivisions, to require dedication of land or pavment of fees in lieu of land for neiqhborhood ooen soace. b. Settinq a public hearinq for October 11. 1994 on an amendment to Title 14. Unified Development Code. Chaoter 7. "Land Subdivisions." bv amendinq Article A of the City Code to reauire review and aporoval of the division of land orior to recordinq. ,~~:..;, l~" f"\'" ~ I" '\ I !i i I ~ ! c. Public hearina on an ordinance amendinq the Zonina Ordinance to chanae the use requlations of a 5.52 acre property located east of Waterfront Drive and the CRANDIC Railroad riqht-of-wav from CI-1. Intensive Commercial. to CC-2. Community Commercial. (Hv-Vee Food Stores/REZ94-0010l " I I ~' l01 " PCD Director Franklin and Sr. Planner Miklo presented the concept plan for the proposed Hy-Vee project. Franklin asked Council to continue the public hearing to October 11, 1994, because the conditional zoning agreement had not been signed. Throgmorton asked that th~ City 11 find ways to reduce the total number of spaces required in the whole area; 21 coordinate the relationship/location between the five buildings (Goodwill Industries, Yen Ching, Drugtown, old Hy-Vee and new Hy-Vee) so they fit together more harmoniously; and 31 find a way to make the new Hy-Vee more pleasantly accessible to pedestrians from the'Hilltop area. , , \ " , i , , F ,Co - =' ,.- r . ,....'.,.,.,-"-. .... '..~. ',.', ' .,..<,0. .'.;Jjf?~' .,...,"'. ,.. '. ,,' ,"'\:' ~:;/,;,~,:: ,:,~!i>':" ""'_._-""''''''',....,..!:,..~; ;3.1." . .,,'{, '\ ,. . , "'J.'S'<' 'fJ:, ,{:, ',' " ,i, L" " ' ..', " '" .,;'~).-...',~~,.',: ,-",.-,' '!: ,"," ~, ,,\' , ., .\'"', ~ . "t' "II' '. .~ ,,' , <. , ~. -" , '. . , ,~~..t~ <_:...., _ _ '.~ ,.... ....,,~~<.,-...,.,..,~.~.__._.__,,_.._. ,..~~,:..~._.-,--".,---".:".,-'~', ..-: 2 d. Public hearina on a resolution to annex a 1.02 acre parcel located north of Scott Park Drive. (Bovd/ANN94-0006) Council agreed with Novick's proposal to amend the conditional zoning agreement to require that the house meet City Building Code standards. e. Public hearina on an ordinance amendinq the Zonina Ordinance bv chanaina the use reaulations of a 1.02 acre parcel located north of Scott Park Drive from County RS. Suburban Residential. to RS-5, Low Densitv Sinqle-Familv Residential. (Bovd/REZ94- 00111 Franklin stated that if Council wants to amend the Conditional Zoning Agreement, they should continue the public hearing to October 11, 1994. . f. Public hearina on an ordinance amendina the Zonina Ordinance to allow crematoriums as an accessorv use to a funeral home. " g. Kubby requested antidotal information from other communities about the use of incinerators that are located close to residential areas. Kubby asked what powers the city has to make sure neighborhoods are protected from odor problems, health problems, etc. related to smoke stacks. Gentry stated she will research issues about preemption by state and federal regulations and local control.~entry stated she will prepare a policy phrase to be added to the Conditional Zoning Agreement regarding local control and neighbor concerns, Ordinance amendina the Zonina Ordinance to chanae the use reaulations of a 5.11 acre propertv located east of Wellinqton Drive from RS-5 to OPDH-5, (Villaae Green XIII/REZ94-00101 (First consideration I ' h. Resolution to annex the Citv's south wastewater treatment plant site. (ANN94.0003) 1,- .~ (~"'l \ ~ ! r . ! It' i. j, , , I i I I r, r I, ~ ",,J ~,':'(,I:,',' ~' " , ,ii" ~~ :,' {: ~i : -" c ..,. } 0 '\ '. ---.------------- .I-31 IH ", 15 Council agreed to direct staff to amend the (intent/commitmentl resolution to allow the County review and comments on the City's soccer field development plans in the future. Ordinance amendina the Zonina Ordinance to rezone the Citv's south wastewater treatment plant site to p, Public. (REZ94-00051 (First considerationl Public hearina on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to chanae the land use map desianation of property located east of Harlocke Street from 16-24 dwellina units per acre to 2-8 dwellina units oer acre. ' Franklin advised Council that they could take action on the Comprehensive Plan amendments to change the designation of the area from a higher (lensity development to 2-8 dwelling units per acre, allowing for RS-5 or RS-8 zoning, but the actual zoning of the property requires at least six Council votes and there will only be five Council Members at Tuesday's formal meetin~. City Attorney Gentry stated it would be better to defer all items j. through s, to October 11, 1994. In response to Kubby, Franklin [+1 ~T-n ,- .,-,'.......\,... "'"0,, , . \, ,0 ' ;,'" ' ., ,'...' 'J'.':,,: , , . " . ;,:'~\,: ,)!,":: T.. ... . r , : ,! I'd',: """","'-'-,i:," . " ., " l;"l~', i'i '~ , , . ",' . -,~l \~,l:\ " ..... ",,[, , '....: .,',1, ".. . . :'-'""":"'" , ,'". .._,"..~,~ ..;"~,_. ~ ..;'-~~.. ,\~,"";';'::"',:':',....~.~,-,~"..,,,.,_,_w ,"'" ._;,,-~.-.,,,~;~ :.'., _~~~,~__ _..__:...__ '., " 3 stated there still needs to be a motion to combine the items. City Clerk Karr stated Council will need to accept correspondence. k. Resolution amendino the Comprehensive Plan to chanoe the land use map desiqnation of property located east of Harlocke Street from 16-24 dwellino units per acre to 2-8 dwellino units per acre. , I " i See item "j." I. Public hearino on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to chanoe the land use map desionation of property located on the north side of Hiohwav 1 West from 8 - 16 ,dwellino units per acre to 2-8 dwellino units per acre. See item "j." m. Resolution amendino the Comprehensive Plan to chanoe the land use map desionation of property located on the north side of Hiqhwav 1 from 8-16 dwellinq units per acre to 2-8 dwellino units per acre. See item "j." n. Public hearino on an ordinance amendino the Zonino Ordinance bv chanqinq the use reoulations of approximatelv four acres of land. known as the Jensen Tract. located east of Harlocke Street from RM-44. Hiqh Densitv Multi-Familv Residential. to RS-5, Low Densitv Sinqle-Familv Residential. IREZ93-00071. I See item "j." I@ o. Ordinance amendino the Zoninq Ordinance bv chanoino the use requlations of approximatelv four acres of land. known as the Jensen tract. located east of Harlocke Street from RM-44. Hiqh Densitv Multi-Familv Residential. to RS-5. Low Densitv Sinqle-Familv Residential. lREZ93-0007UFirst consideration} See item "j." :, '," ~ , I I , " , Public hearino on an ordinance amendino the Zonino Ordinance bv chanqinq the use requlations of an approximate 11.5 acre tract of land. known as the Ruppert tract. located oenerallv north of Hiqhwav 1 West from RM-44. Hioh Densitv Multi-Familv Residential. to RS-8. Medium Densitv Sinqle-familv Residential. lREZ93-00071 p. See item "j." q. Ordinance amendino the Zonino Ordinance bv chanoino the use requlations of an approximate 11,5 acre tract of land. known as the Ruppert tract. located oenerallv north of Hiqhwav 1 West from RM-44, Hiqh Densitv Multi-Familv Residential. to RS-8. Medium Densitv Sinqle~familv Residential. IREZ93-00071 {First consideration} ~ See item "j." "(=-, 0 --~ i) . . --------- ~.. ''lo1lI' , ,,-':- ~- ,,', . 1..,......'.-......,.',' .',1,:", ';,:,:,,:.,:i ~':'. ' ,\. \"" " ,0', "'~:';'.\" ,,:,~:':',:":".:',: \;, . , I~31 '''''''''''...15 ) .10, , ,/""",':0"'" '~.":,: i[f,\ r~'~ ""i i'l\ I ~-tt ' yO<;, " ,', " "",'ll, " ._~.;.. ,'" "'; 'r;.' j II I ., \-;'.ij , r' "t ","l" , '. '~ , .' I'..' "",', , ", . . ".. ..., .,_ ....- ',_,' ~..,.; ~;~ ~,::,:..._, ,.. ~~, ,..."'-,_, ,_~ ..:. "'~' . .....~,._._,...,_..:.~_. ~"."",._ u:;:" ....-~,. ., J'~.'~, 'n..: ,. ,_..'~.'~.:.". . .,,'.',....,... "'...-..-,- 4 r. Public hearinq on an ordinance amendinq the Zonina Ordinance bv chanqina the use reaulations of an approximate two acre tract of land located qenerallv on the west side of Harlocke Street from RM-44, Hiah Densitv Multi-Familv Residential. to RS-5, Low Densitv Sinale-Familv Residential. (REZ93-0007l, See item "j." s. Ordinance amendina the Zonina Ordinance bv chanqina the use reaulations of an approximate two acre tract of land !ocated aenerallv on the west side of Harlocke Street from RM-44. Hiah Density Multi-Family Residential. to RS-5. Low Densitv Sinale-Family Residential. jREZ93-0007l (First consideration) , See item "j." t. Ordinance amendina the Zonina Ordinance to reclassifv hotel/motel uses as commercial uses. (Second considerationl u. Resolution approvina the final plat of Lonafellow Manor. a 7.64 acre. 20 lot. residential subdivision located on the south side of the 1300 block of Sheridan Avenue. (60-day limitation period: September 27. 1994.USUB94-0012l City Attorney Gentry recommended deferring this item for two weeks. v. Ordinance amendina the Zonina Ordinance bv chanaina the use reaulations for propertv located in the vicinitv of the Mormon Trek Boulevard/Hiqhwav 1 intersection from S:;ountv A 1 to CI-1. Intensive Commercial. and land northwest of the intersection from County R1A to CO-1. Commercial Office. (REZ94-0007l (Pass and Adopt!, Franklin asked that this item be deferred until October 25 because the City Develop- ment Board will not consider it until October 17. w. Ordinance amendina the Zonina Ordinance bv correctina the leaal description of the CB.5, Central Business Support. zone. (First considerationl x. Recommendation from the Plannioa and Zoninq Commission that the City impose full city desian standards on subdivisions within the two-mile extraterritorial frinqe area. as provided under Iowa state law. because of the Johnson Countv Board of Suoervisors' disreaard of the frinae area aareement. and thus the Citv's interest in both rezoninqs and aporovals of subdivisions in the frinae area. Novick asked to review information about what other communities have done with fringe area agreements. Gentry stated she will research the termination clause of the Fringe Area Agreement. Council agreed to schedule a meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission later in the year. AMENDED 1994 CDBG PROGRAM STATEMENT AND BUDGET: Reel 94-109, Side 1 Franklin commented she is available to answer any questions about the amended 1994 CDBG Program Statement and Budget. There were no questions. o . , 0 , I,' ',' "'i";",l",,:, <<";".,:1'''" , \ ',,' ... . I-3/ 'I"',"'""c\' '"JSi'" \1: ~ ' i I .1' , ;.' . ~',,;' 0: .,."",.,',.',..-',.. '-', . ':',\ ' .1lim.!lL,' ,',.. ",. ! , ! ,- ,L c \ '\ ~ , f: ~ I II IF' Ii ~ '9 'I'''' ~; ~ rr,..' , ,"" :~\.. , 0 'y':,.,.. ,'." I I I I 1 " " ~ . ,.1 , ;'~t ~ ''- ,', ,\1" '.~' ,;,"'. '~', : , . ".,. \' .,'.... ,;, ..' . . :- " _ ,~.~,~.,,; ,~; ';"'~''''~~::'."~ ._,:~ ,""..,u.,~.;::..;,...;",-",~.~..~",--,__:~'o: ,,_ ._,._'_~ ..',.." '"'.....,.... .n_ ...,_ ~.._,""'" 5 HOURLY PARKING RATE IN DUBUQUE STREET PARKING RAMP: Reel 94-109, Side 2 Council agreed to Kubby's suggestion to add increases would not occur until Januarv 1. 1995, to the agenda Item #9 comment. Novick stated she will change bill to charae in the comment also. OUTSTANDING STUDENT -CITIZEN AWARDS: Reel 94-109, Side 1 City Mgr. Atkins informed Council that the first outstanding student-citizen awards will take place at Tuesday's Council meeting. EXPERIMENTAL RESIDENTIAL STOP SIGN PROGRAM: Reel 94-109, Side 1 City Mgr. Atkins presented information about the experimental residential stop sign program. Kubby noted that a stop sign is not needed at the intersections of E Street and First Avenue because E Street is no longer there. Novick requested that staff look at placing a stop sign at the intersections of Aber Avenue and Ealing Drive. In response to Kubby, Atkins stated the next step is to look at other kinds of traffic control measures. Council directed staff to proceed with the experimental residential stop sign program as presented. COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME: Reel 94-109, Side 1 1. Lehman proposed establishing 15-minute meters in the non-commercial and commercial loading zones. Atkins stated that he will have Parking and Transit Director Fowler prepare information. @ I . :1 2. Throgmorton noted that Council Members received correspondence from Wilfred Yeggy, City Attorney Gentry stated that she will review the correspondence. 3. Throgmorton inquired about an update on the status of the litigation with regard to the proposed water plant. City Attorney Gentry stated that she will schedule an executive session in two weeks. Kubby requested that Public Works be present. 4. Throgmorton commented about correspondence received from Council Member Kubby regarding SEATS. Throgmqrton stated that the issue of conflict of interest is really misguided and asked if there was interest in having a legal opinion about whether there might be any potential conflict of interest with regard to Kubby on an issue like SEATS. Council Member Kubby responded that she is meeting with City Attorney Gentry for advice. Baker suggested continuing discussion of this issue when Mayor Horowitz was present. ,I,!- 5. Pigott noted that he will be unable to attend Council's September 27 formal meeting. 6. Kubby noted the area near the bridge and Highway 6 (below Hills Bank) where people fish was muddy, and requested rock be laid. City Manager will follow-up. ',,,, 7. Kubby noted that Council received correspondence from Tim Clancy (Consent Calendar 5f(411 regarding participating in the SEATS discussion. Kubby asked how people with disabilities and the elderly can participate in the SEATS negotiations. Council and staff . ..... ',,'>. ~~- I-31 " )' ",.'C''',....'....,....,, ..... '.-...,.,,' ,''''..'h '1.... 0" '....I.. .,,'i:, .} ',0;:.' ,(\I.t '\ "" '. '. ' ;;5"'... ;, 0" ;, ", "'," ::', :,;,:"", ".<x,,:' '-',:: ,.." .,(' ,,:: " ",,<..,..,J "", ~'~:;Fr"" ' ,....." " . ';i APPOINTMENTS: Reel 94-109, Side 2 6 discussed incorporating the concerns of the public into the negotiation process and having a public discussion time at the meetings. City Manager Atkins stated he will contact Board of Supervisors Chairperson Lacina.' Design Review Committee - Ruth Fox (North Libertyl. Council asked that the Commission explore a change to the bylaws regarding members either work or live in Iowa City. ", . 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