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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-01-17 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 17, 1995 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. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Nasby, Milkman, Randall, J. Denhey, Moreno, Yucuis, Donah. ue. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-11, 95-12, 95-13 both sides. The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards to the following Lucas Elementary School students: Tim Grady; Graeme McAlister; Matthew Piere; Devin Smith. The Mayor proclaimed Captain Miriam Miller Day - January 18, 1995. Capt. Miller accepted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended. Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of January 3, 1995, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Rules Comm. meeting of January 3, 1995; Airport Comm. meeting of December 13, 1994; P&R Comm. meeting of January 11, 1995; Rive.front and Natural Areas Comm. meeting of November 9, 1994; Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of December 15, 1995, December 27, 1994; Bd. of Adjustment meeting of December 14, 1994; Housing Comm. meeting of October 11, 1994. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Iowa City Entertain- ment dba Union, 121 E, College St, Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Inn Ho Shinn dba Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S, Gilbert St. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Clyde R. Seaton dba Seaton's Cash & Carry Market, 1331 Muscatine Ave. Approv- ing a Class "E" Beer P. ermit for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #552, 25 W, Burlington St. RES. 95-2, Bk. 113, p, 2, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Resolutions, Bk, 113: RES, 95-3, p. 3, APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. Correspondence: State Historical Society of Iowa regarding St. Mary's Rectory, 610 E. Jefferson. Nila Haug regarding handicapped parking at 521 E. Washington St. James Harris regarding request for funding for contracted services. David Naso regarding items in the proposed budget regarding a tract of land known as the peninsula. Edwin Barker regarding monthly water meter readings. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Rene Paine, 4347 River Bend Rd., and PATV Director, updated Council on the issue of community programming. Rufine Anciaux, Senior Center Commission, announced that the Center had received recognition as the best practiced programs in leisure and aging presented by the National Parks and Recreation Association. Jim Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn, and United Action for Youth Director, informed Council of the lack of support for the Crime Prevention moneys and the fact that they are not included in the Governors budget. Jane I(litzka, 2305 Hollywood Blvd., and Vice President of the Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn., thanked Council and staff for the new east side bus loop. John Rummelhart, appeared with questions on the proposed water plant, and urged citizens to participate in the public meetings on the proposed City budge~. Ed Barker presented information on water meter reading proposals. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to combine the following (Harlocke/Weeber) items: 6a, public hearing on an amendment of 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 and 16-24 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre and general commercial; 6b. public hearing on an ordinance changing the use regulations of an approximate four acre tract of land, known as the Jensen tract, located east of Harlocke Street from RM-44, High DensiW Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Lgw Density Single-Family Residential; 6c. public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of approximately two acres located generally on the west side of Harlocke Council Activities January 17, 1995 Page 2 Street from RM;44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential; 6d. public hearing on an ordinance amending the use regulations of an approximate 4.57 acre tract of land, known as the western portion of the Ruppert tract, located generally north of Highway 1 West from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential; 6e. public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate 4.09 acre tract, known as the eastern portion of the Ruppert Tract, located generally north of Highway 1 West from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to CC- 2, Community Commercial; 6f. public hearing on an application to rezone an approximate 1.5 acre tract of land located north of Highway 1 West and west of Miller Street from RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential, to CC-2, Community Commercial. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The following individuals appeared: Judith Knabe, 1101 Weeher Circle; Doug Hempel, 923 Weeber St.; William Knabe, 1101 Weeher Circle, representing the Weeber/Harlocke Neighborhood Assn.; Mary Hitchcock, 1507 N. Dubuque Rd.; Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Ave.; William Buss, 747 W. Benton St.; Esther Otto, 733 W. Benton 'St.; Ginny Rew, 302 W. Benton St.; Atty. Robert Jansen, representing the Jensens. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to continue the public hearings (items 6a-f) until January 31, 1995, for technical reasons. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from: Barbara & William Buss; Richard Rhodes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of a 0.32 acre parcel located at 719 S. Capitol Street from C1-1, Intensive Commercial, to P, Public. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott to combine the following {Green View) items: 6h. public hearing on a resolution to annex an 80 acre tract of land, for a project known as the Green View Manufactured Housing Park, located southeast of Sycamore Street and east of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course; 6j. public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations of an 80 acre tract of land, for a project known as the Green View Manufactured Housing Park, located southeast of Sycamore Street and east of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course from County RS, Suburban Residential, to RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The following individuals appeared: Arty. Robert Downer, representing Bob and Erma Wolf; Jane Moore, 4322 Daniel Place; Deanne Miller, 4297 Maureen Terrace; David Bloesch, 57 Amber Lane; Jeff Shander, 4295 Sycamore St.; Randy Moore, 4322 Daniel Place; Carol Marlow, 50 Amber Lane; and Mark Edwards, 1754 Lakeside Dr. Community Development Coordinator Milkman and PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from: Willis Bywater, Tru Art Color Graphics; John Ruyle, Oral-B Laboratories; George Breuer; Gary & Joan Snyder; Mary Lewis, Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn.; Debbie Funk; Terry & Susan Rew; Tim & Kathy Lynch; Christine Jensen; Jane Klitzka, Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn.; Carol Ann Marlow (with H.F. & Mildred Meyer); Lea Supple; Pam Smith; Rosemary Fiagle; Patricia & Richard Droessler; Ruth Rhoads. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to continue the public hearings to January 31,1995. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer to January 31, 1995, a resolution to annex an 80 acre tract of land, for a project known as the Green View Manufactured Housing Park, located southeast of Sycamore Street and east of the Pleasant Council Activities January 17, 1995 Page 3 Valley Golf Course. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to defer to January 31, 1995, ar~ ordinance // amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations of an 80 acre tract of land, for a project known as the Green View Manufactured Housing Park, located southeast of Sycamore Street and east of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course from County RS, Suburban Residential, t.o RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing /~',~ the use regulations of 61.96 acres of land located south of Whispering Prairie Drive from RS- 8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential, to RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential (Sycamore Farms/Lake Calvin). The following individuals appeared: Steve Bright, Sycamore Farms Company, and Lake Calvin Properties; Mary Lewis, 56 Regal Lane, President of the Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn.; Jane Moore, 4322 Daniel Place; Dan Black, representing Gatens Farms; and Jeff Cholewa, 2204 Arizona. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by P/gott, seconded by Novick, to continue the public hearing to February 14, 1995 and accepting correspondence from: Gatens Trust; Gertrude Brown. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by P/gott, to defer to February 14, 1994, an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations of 61.96 acres of land located south of Whispering Prairie Drive from RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential, to RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential (Sycamore Farms/Lake Calvin). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by P/gott, that the ordinance amending Zoning Chapter Article N., Off-Street Parking Requirements, Section 14-6N-lB1 specifying construction materials for required hard-surface parking areas, 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 Throgmorton, that the ordinance amending Zoning Chapter Section 14-6E-6Cl to clarify the density requirement for dwelling units in the CB-2, Central Business zone, 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 Lehman, that the ordinance to vacate a portion of Waterfront Drive located south of Highway 6 and west of the CRANDIC Railroad right-of-way, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held to discuss a portion of Iowa City's Consolidated plan for FY1995-FY2000 (a.k.a. City Steps). The following individuals appeared: Chris Randall, 3328 Shamrock Dr., and Committee on Community Needs member; Charlie Eastham, 1152 E. Court St., and Housing Comm. member; Jeremy Richardson, 408 Bjaysville Lane; Patricia Jordon, 331 N. Gilbert, Emergency Housing Project Homeless Shelter Director; Larry Craens; Rose Mary Friedrich, 3624 Sun Valley Dr. (N.L.); and Jim Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn, and United Action for Youth Director. Community Development Coordinator Milkman present for discussion. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by P/gott, to accept correspondence from: Jayne Sandler, First National Bank; Lynne Stamus. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor announced the previously announced vacancies: Committee on Community Needs - two vacancies for three-year terms ending April 1, 1998; Historic Preservation Comm. ? ~ ~. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending March 29, 1998 - one for a Summit Street representative and one for an at-large representative. These appointments will be made at the January 31, 1995, meeting of the City Council. Bd. of Review - One vacancy for a representative of the public for a six-year term ending December 31, 2000. This appointment Council Activities January 17, 1995 Page 4 will be made at the January 30, 1995, meeting of the City Conference Board. Animal Control Advisory Bd. - one vacancy for a three-year term ending April 5, 1998; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending April 15, 1998. These appointments will be made at the February 14, 1995, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to defer to January 31, 1995 an appointment to the Airport Commission for a six-year term ending March 1,2001; and appoint Steve Hoch, 830 Evergreen Ct., to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term ending March 13, 1998. The Mayor noted that the Airport Commission would be deferred to encourage gender balance on the Commission and declared the motion on the Broadband Telecommunications Commission appointment carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Council Member Kubby reminded citizens that sewer and water rates increased January 1, noting that the first billing date would be March 1, and stating that the City would accept money early and credit bills. Council Member Novick urged citizens to attend a public forum with local state legislators January 28,'at 9:30 a.m. at the Iowa City Public Library. Council Member Pigott noted a recent KXIC editorial criticizing the distribution of refrigerator magnets listing City utility department phone numbers, and applauded City staff for providing the information. Council Member Baker reported that C-SPAN network was promoting the C-SPAN bus, and its availability to communities around the country for public service and education, and suggested Iowa City explore the subject. The City Manager will follow-up. Baker asked that Council representatives Pigott and Throgmorton discuss the crossing guard shortage with University of Iowa student government representatives at their next meeting. Council Member Throgmorton stated that the University would be holding elections soon and that it was suggested by John and Gretchen Lohman, current president and vice- president, that the newly elected members come collectively to a meeting and introduce themselves. Mayor Horowitz requested an update on safety devices for the Burlington Street dam. The City Manager stated that meetings were underway with City staff, IDOT, University and Johnson County officials to discuss safety issues. Another meeting has been scheduled for later in the month. The Mayor reported on her participation in the DARE graduation at Regina, noting Regina was the first school to participate in the program and was now celebrating it's fifth year of participation. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95~4, Bk. 113, p. 4, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPART- MENT AND THE TREASURY DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT (adding 1.5 full-time Maintenance Worker I - Water Meter position in the Water Division and one full-time Account Clerk in the Finance Department). Finance Dir. Yucuis and Customer Services Mgr. Donahue present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pigott, Baker, Kubby, Horowitz, Lehman. Nays: Novick, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-5, Bk. 113, p. 5, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUC- TION EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FAIRVIEW AVENUE/HIGH STREET STORM SEWER 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. 95-6, Bk. 113, p. 6, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OR REHABILITATION OF THE BROOKSIDE DRIVE BRIDGE WHICH SPANS Council Activities January 17, 1995 Page 5 THE SOUTH BRANCH OF RALSTON CREEK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The City Manager requested that Council defer action awarding contract for the Iowa River Flood Repairs Project to allow staff to reseerch with FEMA and SCS their engineering estimates for the project. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Kubb¥, to defer indefinitely a resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest contract for the Iowa River flood repairs project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-7, Bk. 113, p. 7, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, SANITARY SEWER AND SOLID WASTE CHARGES TO JOHNSON COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Customer Services Mgr. Donehue present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 9~-8, Bk. 113, p. 8, DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER TREASURY REGULATION 1.150-2 TO ISSUE DEBT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR CERTAIN ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES 15AID IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIFIED PROJECTS (within the Wastewater Capital Program). Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending the Title 14, Chapter 9, Article A, Entitled "Parkir~g Facility Impact Fee" to correct the legal description of the Near Southside Parking Facility District, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton, Baker, Horowitz. Nays: Lehman. Absent: None. Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt 0RD. 95-3665, Bk. 38, p. 2, AMENDING TITLE 14-5 CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING" CITY CODE BY REVISING ARTICLE A, ENTITLED "BUILDING CODE" AND ARTICLE B, ENTITLED "PLUMBING CODE" TO CHANGE THE OCCUPANT LOAD AT WHICH SEPARATE RESTROOMS ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH SEX FROM FOUR (4) TO FIFTEEN (15). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 11:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor City of iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: RE: January 6, 1995 City Council (Memo for Record) City Manager Material Sent to'Council Only Memorandum from Mayor Horowitz regarding the agenda for the meeting with the County. Memorandum from Council Member Novick regarding manufactured housing/mobile homes. Memorandum from Council Member Kubby regarding Hawkeye State Bank. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Budget Discussion - January 10 b. Interceptor Sewer Route - Kroeze Property Copy of letter from the City Manager to Stephen Bright regarding property south of the City's wastewater treatment plant. Memoranda from the City Clerk: a. Meeting on Outdoor Cafes b. Towncrest Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Community Development: a. City STEPS b. National Register for Historic Places Nomination for St. Mary's Rectory Building Permit information for December 1994. Announcement of Forum: .The Future of Telecommunications in the U.S. and in Iowa. Agendas for the January 3 and January 5, 1995, meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Revised pgs. 45 of the Proposed Budget FY96-98. Information from Planning Department reMarding the Iowa City: Beyond 2000 project (Cask forces). Information distributed ~y Council Member Novick regarding Portland, Oregon water rates. Information distributed by City Mgr. regarding Budget Policy Issues. Information distributed by Fin.Dir. re revised pages of the bbdget. ~J~, (pgs. 9,19,26,28,43,44,45,94,102,105,124, CIP pgs. 3,4,4,10,12~24, FTMS pg.3?) City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: January 13, 1995 City Council City Manager Material in Information Packet Memorandum from Mayor Horowitz and Council Member Throgmorton regarding the next step in Urban Forest. Memorandum from Mayor Horowitz and County Board Member Lacina regarding the Adult Day Program. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Burlington Street Dam Safety Issues b. Operation of the Coralville Reservoir - Proposed Study c. Multi-Family Dwelling Pilot Recycling Program d. Pending Development Items Memorandum from the Finance Director and Water Superintendent regarding the J3~ monthly utility billing. Memoranda from the Department Planning and Community Development: a. Green View MHP: Cost Comparison of Different Housing Types b. Median Home Prices c. Near Southside Redevelopment Area Design Plan d. 1995 CDBG and HOME Funding Schedule Memoranda from the Director of Parking and Transit: a. Rate Increase - Dubuque Street Parking Ramp b. Holiday Parking Meter Enforcement c. First Year Activities - Parking and Transit Department Memorandum from the City Clerk and City Attorney regarding procedure for executive session materials. Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council Work Session of January 2, Copy of letter from HUD regarding FY 1995 consolidated formula allocation. Copy of letter Minutes of the Minutes of the Articles: a. b. C. d. from William Meatdon regarding Washington Park litigation. December 16, 1994, meeting of the Sensitive Areas Committee. November 17, lg94, meeting of the PATV Board of Directors. 1994 Election Procedures It Wasn't Supposed to Turn Out Like This President's Committee.on Employment ADA, All We have Gained is in Peril. 1995. Copy of KXIC Editorial. Agendas for the January 10 and January 12 meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.