HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-01-17 Council minutesCOMPLETE 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. Denney, Moreno, Yucuis, Donahue. 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; Riverfront 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 Permit 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 Klitzka, 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 budget. Ed Barker presented information on water meter reading proposals.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to combine the following (HarlockeNVeeber)
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 Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low 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 Harlock-
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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 Weeber 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.; Arty.
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, 710, all Council
Members present. The following individuals appeared: Atty. Robert Downer, representing Bob
and Erma Wolf; Jane Moore, 4322 Daniel Place; Deanne Miller, 4297 Maureen Terrace; David
Bloesch, 57 Amber Lane; Jeff Shahder, 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; Pain 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
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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, 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.
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 Pigott, 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 Pigott, 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 Pigott, 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-6C1 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 Pigott, to accept correspondence from:
Jayne Sandlar, 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
IS;L
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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 Mem her 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 KXlC 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, 512, 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
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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 research with FEMA and SCS their engineering
estimates for the project. Moved by Thingmorton, seconded by Kubby, 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.
Donahue 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. 9~4-8, 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 PAID IN CONNECTION WITH
SPECIFIED PROJECTS (within the Wastewater Capital Program). Finance Director Yucuis
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending the Title 14,
Chapter 9, Article A, Entitled "Parking 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 ORD. 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.
Horowitz, Mayor ~.~
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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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.
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 Actions of the special
Council meetings of December 13, and Decem-
ber 19, and of the regular meeting of December
20, as published, subject to corrections, as rec-
ommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Charter Review Comm. meeting of November
30; December 8; Historic Preservation Comm.
meeting of December 13; Sr. Center Comm.
meeting of November 24; Committee on Com-
munity Needs meeting of October 26; Novem-
ber 16; P&Z Comm. meeting of December 15.
Permit Motions: Class "E" Beer Permit for
Randali's Pantry, 1851 Lower Muscatine Rd.
Class "C" Liquor License for The Airliner, 22 S.
Clinton St. Class "C" Liquor License for The
Break Room, 1578 let Ave. Class C Liquor
License for Jirsa's, 819 S. 1st Ave.
Setting Public Hearings: Consider setting a
public hearing for January 17 to discuss a
portion of Iowa City's consolidated plan for
FY1995-FY2000.
Correspondence: Nancy A. Lynch protest-
ing the plan to build a water treatment plant so
hurriedly and suggesting the City investigate a
site for wells to provide subsurface water. Iowa
Arts Festival amending their request for the use
of the parking lot adjacent to the Holiday Inn
for the Arts Festival. Marjorie Hayden Strait &
Lois Mary Strait regarding Iowa City Transit
and Snow removal - safety for bus riders.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits:
Gary Haynes for permission to set up a table
during the period of December 28 through
January 6 for the purpose of accepting dona-
tions for calendars to benefit Galilean Children's
Home in Liberty, Kentucky, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jim Conkiln, Towncrest Mobile Home
Court, expressed concerns regarding his reloca-
tion from Towncrest and the City's schedule in
building a manufactured housing park.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for January 17, on an amendment of the
Comprehensive Plan to change the land use
map designation of property located on the
north side of Highway I West from 8-I 6 dwell-
ing units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre
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and general commercial. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for January 17, 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 Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5,
Low Density Single-Family Residential. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from
William Knabe. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for January 17, on an ordinance amending
the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use
regulations of approximately two acres located
generally on the west side of Harlocke Street
from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Resi-
dential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family
Residential. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for January 17, on an ordinance amending
the use regulations of an approximate 4.57
acre tract of land, known as the western por-
tion 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for January 17, on an ordinance amending
the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing
the use regulations of an approximate 9.05
acre tract, known as the eastern portion of the
Ruppert Tract, located generally north of High-
way 1 West from RM-44, High Density Multi-
Family Residential, to CC-2, Community Com-
mercial. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for January 17, on an application to rezone
an approximate 1.5 acre tract of land located
north of Highway I West and west of Miller
Street from RS-8, Medium Density Single-
Family Residential, to CC-2, Community Com-
mercial. The Mayor declared the motion car-
tied.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for January 17, 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 C~1-1, Intensive Commer-
cial to P, Public. The Mayor declared the mo-
tion carried.
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January 3, 1995
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A public hearing was held on a resolution
to annex an 80 acre tract of land, for a project
known as the Greenview Manufactured Hous-
ing Park, located southeast of Sycamore Street
and east of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course.
The following individuals appeared: Mike Gate-
ns, 2045 Dubuque Rd.; Dave Ressler, 3434
Lakeside Manor; Aleda Feuerbach, 5 Princeton
Ct., and one owner of Pleasant Valley Golf
Course; Mark Dorpinghaus, 1512 1st Ave. (C.),
and business manager for Modern Manor; Dan
Black, rep. Iowa State Bank & Trust and the
Edmund Gatens Trust; Jane Moore, 432 Daniel
Place; David Bloesch, 57 Amber Lane; Lori
Higgins, 1016 16th Ave. (C.), and rep. Hawk-
eye Area CommuniW Action Program (HACAP);
Dennis Nowotny; John Cruise, atty. rep. Iowa
City Community School District; Suzanne
Dashnet, 1530 Buresh; Unda Murray, 2128 S.
Riverside Dr., and CCN vice chair; Mary Lewis,
56 Regal Lane, and President of Grant Wood
Neighborhood Assn.; Mark Edwards, 1754
Lakeside Dr.; Jeff Shahder, 4295 Sycamore;
Jim Miller, 505 E. Burlington St., and Sycamore
Farms; and Robert Wolf, 3732 Hummingbird
Ln. SE. Moved and seconded to accept corre-
spondence from: Mike Gatens; Gatens Trust
Farms; Thomas & Deanna Miller; Arie Kroeze;
Antonia Kroeze; Richard Kroeze; Aleda Kroeze
Feuerbach; Stephen Bright; Peg & David Thom-
sen; Carol Ann Marlow; Donald & Jocelyn
Miller; S. Ross; Beth & Jeng-long Wu; David
Bloesch; Mark Edwards; and Robert Wolf. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded to continue the public hearing to
January 17. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held 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 Greenview Manufac-
tured Housing Park, located southeast of Syca-
more Street and east of the Pleasant Valley
Golf Course from Counw RS, Suburban Rssi-
dential, to RFBH, Factory Built Housing Resi-
dential. Steve Bright, Sycamore Farms, ap-
peared. Moved and seconded to continue the
public hearing to January 17. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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. The
following individuals appeared: Mary Lewis,
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President of the Grant Wood Neighborhood
Assn.; Jim Miller, Sycamore Farms; and Steve
Bright, Sycamore Farms. Moved and seconded
to continue the public hearing to January 17.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending Zoning Chapter Article N., Off-Street
Parking Requirements, Section 14-6N*1B1
specifying construction materials for required
hard-surface parking areas.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending Zoning Chapter Section 14-6E-6C1
to clarify the density requirement for dwelling
units in the CB-2, Central 6usiness zone.
Moved and seconded 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 first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 95-
3664, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY
CHANGING THE USE REGULATIO NS OF RM-12
ZONED PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY
ALONG FAIRCHILD AND DAVENPORT
STREETS BETWEEN DUBUQUE STREET AND
DODGE STREET, AND IN THE 200 8LOCK
ALONG BLOOMINGTON STREET FROM RM-12,
LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL,
TO RNC-12, NEIGHBORHOODCONSERVATION
RESIDENTIAL.
Moved and seconded to submit a letter to
the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
recommending denial of an application submit-
ted by Alvin and Mary Jo Streb, on behalf of
property owners Carroll and Lilah Sass, to
rezone 2.65 acres from RS, Suburban Residen-
tial, to CH, Highway Commercial and C2,
Commercial for property within Fringe Area §
located on the east side of Scott Boulevard
approximately ~/~ mile north of Highway 6. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously announced
vacancies: Airport Comm. - One vacancy for a
six-year term ending March 1, 2001; Broad-
band Telesomm. Comm. - One vacancy for a
three-year term ending March ~ 3, 1998. These
appointments will be made at the January 17
meeting of the City Council. 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 meeting of the City
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January 3, 1995
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Council. Bd. of Review - One vacancy for a
representative of the public for a six-year term
ending December 31, 2000. This appointment
will be made at the January 30 meeting of the
City Conference Board.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies:
Animal Control Advisory Bd. - One vacancy for
a three-year term ending April 5, 1998; Mayo-
r's Youth Employment Bd. - Two vacancies for
three-year terms ending April 15, 1998. These
appointments will be made at the February 14
meeting of the City Council.
Moved and seconded to defer until January
17, a resolution amending the positions in the
water and treasury divisions. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-1,
RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGA-
TION CLAIMS
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Iowa City Building and Plumbing
Codes to increase the occupant load at which
separate restroom facilities are required for
each sex from four (4) to fifteen (15), be given
second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:25
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities.~is on file in the. ~fflce o.k..[he City
Clerk. )~,/,c4,~2~ ~//. ~;~.~.,~'~"~
s/SUSAN M,I-rOROWITZ, MAYO~R )
a/MARIAN K,, KARR, CJT, Y CLERK ~
Submitted for publication 1/12/95
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 3, 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. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Burnside, Franklin,
Nasby. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-3 & 95-4, Both Sides.
Moved by Novick, 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 special Council meetings of December 13, 1994,
and December 19, 1994, and of the regular meeting of December 20, 1994, as published,
subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Charter Review Comm. meeting of
November 30, 1994; December 8, 1994; Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of
December 13, 1994; Sr. Center Corem. meeting of November 24, 1994; Committee on
Community Needs meeting of October 26, 1994, November 16, 1994; P&Z Comm.
meeting of December 15, 1994.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "E= Beer Permit for Randali's International, Inc,,
dba Randali's Pantry, 1851 Lower Muscatine Rd. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License
for Lohaus & Larson Investment Co., dba The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Approving a Class
"C" Liquor License for Baxter, Inc., dba The Break Room, 1578 1st Ave. Approving a
Class C Liquor License for Gasthaus, Inc., dba Jirsa's, 819 S. 1st Ave.
Setting Public Hearings: Consider setting a public hearing for January 17, 1995,
to discuss a portion of Iowa City's consolidated plan for FY1995-FY2000.
Correspondence: Nancy A. Lynch protesting the plan to build a water treatment
plant so hurriedly and suggesting the City investigate a site for wells to provide subsurface
water. Iowa Arts Festival amending their request for the use of the parking lot adjacent to
the Holiday Inn for the Arts Festival. Marjorie Hayden Strait & Lois Mary Strait regarding
Iowa City Transit and Snow removal - safety for bus ridera.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Gary Haynes for permission to set up a
table during the period of December 28 through January 6 for the purpose of accepting
donations for calendars to benefit Galilean Children's Home in Liberty, Kentucky,
approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Jim Conkiln, Towncrest Mobile Home Court, expressed concerns regarding his relocation
from Towncrest and the City's schedule in building a manufactured housing park (Greenview).
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for January 17, 1995,
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 to 2-8
dwelling units per acre and general commemial (Harlocke/Weeber). The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present,
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for January 17, 1995, on
an ordinance changing the use regulations of an approximate four acre tract of land, known as
the Jensen tract, located east of Hariocke Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family
Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential (Hariocke/Weeber). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by
Thregmorton, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from William Knabe. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public headng for January 17, 1995,
on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of approxi-
mately two acres located generally on the west side of Hariocke Street from RM-44, High Density
Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential (HarlockeANeeber), The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for January 17, 1995, 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
(Harlocke/Weeber). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigoft, to set a public hearing for January 17, 1995,
on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations
of an approximate 9.05 acre tract, known as the eastern portion of the Ruppert Tract, located
generally north of Highway I West from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to CC-2,
Community Commercial (Harlocke/Weeber). 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 January 17, 1995, 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 (Harlocke/Weeber). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigoft, to set a public hearing for January 17, 1995, 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to annex an 80 acre tract of land, for a project
known as the Greenview Manufactured Housing Park, located southeast of Sycamore Street and
east of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course. The following individuals appeared: Mike Gatens, 2045
Dubuque Rd.; Dave Ressler, 3434 Lakeside Manor; Aleda Feuerbach, 5 Princeton Ct., and one
owner of Pleasant Valley Golf Course; Mark Dorpinghaus, 1512 1st Ave. (C.), and business
manager for Modern Manor; Dan Black, repo Iowa State Bank & Trust and the Edmund Gatens
Trust; Jane Moore, 432 Daniel Place; David Bloesch, 57 Amber Lane; Lori Higgins, 1016 16th
Ave. (C,), and rep. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP); Dennis Nowotny; John
Cruise, atty. rep. Iowa City Community School District; Suzanne Dashnet, 1530 Buresh; Linda
Murray, 2128 S. Riverside Dr., and CCN vice chair; Mary Lewis, 56 Regal Lane, and Prasident
of Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn.; Mark Edwards, 1754 Lakeside Dr.; Jeff Shahder, 4295
Sycamore; Jim Miller, 505 E. Burlington St., and Sycamore Farms; and Robert Wolf, 3732
Hummingbird Ln. SE. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded
by Pigott, to accept correspondence from: Mike Gatens; Gatens Trust Farms; Thomas & Deanna
Miller; Arie Kroeze; Antonia Kroeze; Richard Kroeze; Aleda Kroeze Feuerbach; Stephen Bright;
Peg & David Thomsen; Carol Ann Marlow; Donald & Jocelyn Miller; S. Ross; Beth & Jeng-long
Wu; David Bloesch; Mark Edwards; and Robert Wolf. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to
continue the public hearing to January 17, 1995. 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 an 80 acre tract of land, for a project known as the Greenview 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. Steve Bright,
Sycamore Farms, appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Novick,
seconded by Lehman, to continue the public hearing to January 17, 1995. 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 Prelrie Drive from RS-8,
Medium Density Single-Family Residential, to RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential (Sycamore
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Farms/Lake Calvin).'The following individuals appeared: Mary Lewis, President of the Grant Wood
Neighborhood Assn.; Jim Miller, Sycamore Farms; and Steve Bright, Sycamore Farms. Moved
by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to continue the public hearing to January 17, 1995. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Zoning Chapter Article N., Off-Street
Parking Requirements, Section 14-6N-lB1 specifying construction materials for required hard-
surface parking areas. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Zoning Chapter Section 14-6E-6Cl
to clarify the density requirement for dwelling units in the CB-2, Central Business zone. No one
appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance to vacate a portion of
Waterfront Drive located south of Highway 6 and west of the CRANDIC Railread right-of.way, be
given first vote for consideration (Hy-Vee). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt ORD. 95-3664, Bk. 38, p. 1,
AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF RM-12
ZONED PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY ALONG FAIRCHILD AND DAVENPORT STREETS
BETWEEN DUBUQUE STREET AND DODGE STREET, AND IN THE 200 BLOCK ALONG
BLOOMINGTON STREET FROM RM-12, LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO
RNC-12, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted,
Moved by Novick, seconded by Thregmorton, to submit a letter to the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors recommending denial of an application submitted by Alvin and Mary Jo
Streb, on behalf of property owners Carroll and Lilah Sass, to fezone 2.65 acres from RS,
Suburban Residential, to CH, Highway Commercial (1.65 acres) and C2, Commercial (1 acre),
for property within Fringe Area 5 located on the east side of Scott Boulevard approximately ½
mile north of Highway 6. The Mayor reported on discussions with four of the five Supervisors
indicating their support of the recommendation to deny. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - One vacancy for
a six-year term ending March 1, 2001; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - One vacancy for a three-
year term ending March 13, 1998. These appointments will be made at the January 17, 1995,
meeting of the City Council. 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 will be made at the January 30, 1995, meeting of the City
Conference Board.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: 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.
Council Member Kubby urged Council participation in the February 27 Bowl For Kids, a
bowling fund raiser for Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
Council Member Novick reported Council discussion the previous evening on the labeling
of parking metere to better inform the public of holidays and avoid confusion on issuance of
tickets.
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January 3, 1995
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Council Member Baker requested that the increase in the Dubuque Street Ramp rates
which had been postponed to January be scheduled along with a presentation from Parking and
Transit Mgr. Fowler and JCCOG Adm. Davidson on the parking fee structure and different plans.
Mayor Horowitz reminded citizens to keep their sidewalks clear of snow.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to defer until January 17, 1995, a resolution
amending the positions in the water and treasury divisions (adding 1.5 full-time meter readers in
the Water Division and one full-time account clerk in the Finance Department). Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-1, Bk. 113, p. 1, RATIFYING
SETI'LEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION CLAIMS (Doug Paul and Profiles Corporation for
$160,000). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novlck, that the ordinance amending the Iowa City Building
and Plumbing Codes to increase the occupant load at which separate restroom facilities are
required for each sex from four (4) to fifteen (15), be given second vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Figott, to adjourn 10:25 3.m. The May~r declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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