HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-01-31 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 31, 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, Woito, Karr, Franklin,
Nasby, Gannon. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-19; 95-20; & 95-21, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented the Citizenship Awards to the following Regina Elementary
School students: Sara Murphy and David Welsh,
John McDonald, Charter Review Comm. Chair, presented the Charter Review
Commission recommendations, The Mayor noted a public hearing would be set for February
14, 1995 on the recommendations.
Peg McEIroy Fraser and Olympian Jeff Galloway presented an award to the City of
Iowa City on behalf of the 18th Annual Parsons Technology Iowa City Hospice Road Races.
The Mayor proclaimed Community Fitness Awareness Week - January 29-February 4,
1995, Peg Fraser accepted; American History Month - February 1995, Shirley Woolums
accepted; Girls and Women in Sports Day - February 2, 1995, Jennifer McCullough and
members ot the various girls sports accepted; Black History Month - February 1995;
Sertoma's Freedom Week - February 12-18, 1995; Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Days -
February 11 & 12, 1995.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Novick, that the following items and recommen-
dations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of January 17, 1995, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk,
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm.
meeting of December 21, 1994; Bd. of Library Trustees special meeting of January 12,
1995; Broadband Telecomre. Comm. meeting of December 19, 1994; P&Z Corem.
meeting of January 19, 1995; Charter Review Comm. meeting of January 4, 1995.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Mike's Place, Inc.,
dba Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for One Poor
Student, Inc., dba One Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor
License for Motif Ltd., dba Bo-James, 118 E, Washington St. Approving a Class "C"
Liquor License for Vanessa's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Givanni's Italian Cafe, 109 E.
College St,Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for R.T. Grunts, Inc,, dba R.T.'s, 826
S, Clinton St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for R,T. Grunts, Inc. dba R.T.'s, 826
S. Clinton St. Approving a Class "E" Liquor Permit for Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc,, dba
Hy-Vee Food Store//1,501 Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Hy-
Vee Food Stores, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Food Store #1,501 Hollywood Blvd. Approving a
Class "E" Liquor License for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, 401 E. Market
St. RES. 95-9, Bk. 113, p. 9, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. RES. 95-10, Bk, 113, p.
10, TO REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for February 14, 1995, on the
Charter Review Commission recommendations.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,783,830.47 for the
period of December 1 through December 31, 1994, as recommended by the Finance
Dir. subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 95-11, Bk. 113, p. 1 I, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDITIONAL SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR AUDITOR'S PARCEL "A", WEST SIDE PARK SUBDIVISION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Jay Honohan regarding the Senior Center budget. Letters
regarding the proposed increased parking rates in the ramps from: Thomas H, Summy;
Evelyn Kral. Liz Miller regarding proposed incentives for carpooling, Iowa City Area
Development Group regarding future plans. Cedar Rapids Gazette Sunday Editor
regarding a new weekly feature called "Ask Your Public Official".Notice of purchase
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of equipment. Committee on Community Needs regarding the Adult Day Program.
Mary Ellen Chudacek regarding carpooling issue downtown. Bill Hubbard regarding
request by Bruce Glasgow to open Virginia Dr. Recommendation from Sr. Center
, Comm. regarding the Adult Day Program. Sue Feeney regarding the Adult Day
Program. Susan Dulek, President Bd.of Directors of Neighborhood Centers of Johnson
County, requesting the City accept the assistance provided in the 1994 Crime Bill for
additional police officers.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Bill Hubbard, 1445 Parklawn, presented background information on the request from
Bruce Glasgow to pave a right-of-way on Virginia Drive. John Rummelhart, 232 S. Summit,
raised concerns regarding the proposed water plant and stated an initiative petition had been
filed with the Clerk. Laurie Tulchin, co-owner of Blimpie Sub Shops, asked for Council
direction on pursuing a projecting sign for their new downtown location. PCD Director
Franklin stated the proper procedure would be to apply to the Planning & Zoning Commission
and then City Council. Dean Thornberry appeared regarding the Burger King sign downtown.
A public hearing was held 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 (Harlocke/Weeber). The following individuals appeared: Mary Hitchcock,
1507 N. Dubuque Rd.; Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Ave.; William Knabe, 1101 Weeher
Circle; Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to accept correspondence from Richard Rhodes.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-12, Bk. 113, p. 12,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY CHANGING THE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION
OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH 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 (Harlocke/Weeber). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to combine the following (Harlocke/Weeber)
items: 6c: 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; 6e.
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 Street
from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family
Residential; 6g.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; 6i. 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; 6k.
public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations
of 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 Commer-
cial. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The following individuals appeared: William Buss, 747 W. Benton St. Moved by Throgmorton,
seconded by Pigott, to accept correspondence from: Robert Jansen, Attorney for CFO
Partners; Barbara & William Buss; Mary Hitchcock; Richard Rhodes. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Kubb¥, seconded by Throgmorton, to combine the following {Harlocke/
Weeher) items and to defer them indefinitely: 6d. 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; 6f. 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 Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential; 6h. 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; 6j.
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; 61. an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the
use regulations of 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. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. 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 Green View Manufactured Housing Park, located southeast of Sycamore
Street and east of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course. The following individuals appeared:
Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Ave.; Mark Dorpinghaus, Mgr. Modern Manor; Bob Wolf,
Developer; Randy Moore, 4322 Daniel Place; Carol Morrow, 50 Amber Lane; Lyle Seydel, 445
Garden St.; Jane Moore, 4322, Daniel Place. PCD Director Franklin and CD Planner Nasby
present for discussion. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to accept correspondence from
Roderic Lakes and Mark Dorpinghaus. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, to adopt a resolution approving the voluntary
annexation of an 80 acre tract of land, known as the Langenberg tract, located southeast of
Sycamore Street and east of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course (Green View Manufactured
Housing Park). The Mayer declared the resolution adopted, 413, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Horowitz, Lehman, Novick. Nays: Kubby, Pigott, Throgmorton.
{ITEM LATER RECONSIDERED.)
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 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 following individuals appeared: Tom Scott, P&Z Chair; Jane Moore, 4322
Daniel Place; Dean Thornberry; Jim Miller, 505 E. Burlington St.; Lyle Seydel, 445 Garden St.;
Randy Moore, 4322 Daniel Place; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; and Pamela Read, 4295
Sycamore St. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from Roderic
Lakes and Mark Dorpinghaus. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter
by changing the use regulations of an 80 acre tract of land, known as the Langenberg tract,
located southeast of Sycamore Street and east of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course from
County RS, Suburban Residential, to RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential (Green View
Manufactured Housing Park), be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 4/3, {as it required an
extraordinary vote) with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Horowitz,
Lehman, Novick. Nays: Kubby, Pigott, Throgmorton.
After discussion, moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to reconsider the
resolution to annex 80 acres of land, known as the Langenberg tract {Green View
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Manufactured Housing Park). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to disapprove the
resolution voluntarily annexing an 80 acre tract of land, known as the Langenberg tract (Green
View Manufactured Housing Park). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Nays: Baker.
Council took a brief recess 11:25 p.m., reconvened 11:35 p.m.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by changing the use regulations of a 0.32 acre parcel located at 719 S. Capitol
Street from CI-1, Intensive Commercial, to P, Public, 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 Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, 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 second vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, 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 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 Pigott, to adopt ORD. 95-3666, Bk. 38, p. 3,
VACATING A PORTION OF WATERFRONT DRIVE LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 AND
WEST OF THE CRANDIC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (Hy-Vee). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to send a letter to the Johnson County Board
of Supervisors recommending denial of an application submitted by Jerry Eyman to rezone
approximately 12.48 acres from A1, Rural, to CP-2, Planned Commercial, for property located
in Fringe Area 5 west of the 1~80 interchange with the Herbert Hoover Highway. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Animal Control Advisory Board -
One vacancy for a three-year term ending April 5, 1998; Mayor's Youth Employment Board -
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.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Bd of Library Trustees - One vacancy for an
unexpired term ending July 1., 1999; Bd. of Appeals - One vacancy for a mechanical
professional for an unexpired term ending December 31, 1998; Housing Comm, - Three
vacancies for three-year terms ending May 1, 1998; P&Z Comm.-Two vacancies for five year
terms ending May 1,2000. These appointments will be made at the March 7, 1995, meeting
of the City Council.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to appoint M. Richard Mascari, 1651 Dover
St., to the Airport Commission for a six-year term ending March 1,2001; re-appoint Gretchen
Schmuck, 831 E. Market and appoint Tim Ruxton, 626 Bowery St., to the Committee on
Community Needs to fill two vacancies for three-year terms ending April 1, 1998; appoint to
the Historic Preservation Comm., Michael Pugh, 730 Third Ave., as an at-large representative
and John Shaw, 437 S. Summit St., as a Summit Street representative, both appointments
for three-year terms ending March 29, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to accept a recommendation of the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors that Sue Chase be appointed to the Riverfront and Natural Areas
Commission as a representative of the County for a three-year term ending January 1, 1998.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/O, atl Council Members present.
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Council Member Kubby requested an update from HIS and the City Attorney on the
Cliffs Apartments; requested that the Transit Division ask the property owners of Modern
Manor and Sunrise Mobile Home Park to distribute information on the new City east side loop
bus route; and thanked the video crew for their efforts.
Council Member Pigott expressed concerns regarding the potential costs of moving the
Adult Day Care Program from the Senior Center, and additional strains placed on CDBG
monies. Pigott thanked the City Manager for his memo on general fund revenues, noting how
constrained the Council was in discretionary spending.
Council Member Baker noted the memo from Transit Manager Logsden regarding the
availability of half price bus passes for downtown employees, and encouraged employees to
talk to their employer about the program.
Council Member Kubby replied to concerns expressed to her during the break regarding
Green View.
Mayor Horowitz reminded citizens of animal license renewal, noting publicity planned
and the hours of the Animal Shelter.
City Manager Arkins, and chair of the United Way Campaign, announced that United
Way had reached its goal of $1,111,111.11, raising ~80,000 more than the previous year.
He acknowledged cabinet members Jim Lane of Heartland Investments; Suzanne Summerwill
of Iowa State Bank; Larry Rinehart of Procter & Gamble; Dr. Bill Gay of the Animal Clinic; Dale
and Mary Gall Bentz; and Ann Rhodes of the University.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-13, Bk. 113, p. 13,
ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND
RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all
Council Members present and Kubby abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-14, Bk. 113, p. 14,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER FLOOD REPAIRS PROJECT to
Barker's Inc. for $420,150.50. Asst. City Engr. Gannon present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-15, Bk. 113, p. 15,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-16, Bk. 113, p. 16,
ESTABLISHING 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT (ICPD),
THE CORALVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (CPD) AND THE IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE SAFE
CERTIFIED COMMUNITIES MEMBERSHIP (SAFE). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-17, Bk. 113, p. 17,
ADOPTING CITY STEPS, A PORTION OF IOWA CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS)
FOR FY1995-FY2000. Council thanked CCN and members of the City Steps Task Force for
their efforts. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-18, Bk. 113, p. 18,
APPROVING LOAN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY, THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC. FOR 9635,000 OF
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT FUNDS TO ASSIST IN CONSTRUCTION OF A
BUILDING EXPANSION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 95-3667, Bk. 38, p. 4, 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 voted on for final passage at this
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Nay: Lehman. Moved by
Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Nay: Lehman.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 12:10 a.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
City Clerk
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/17i95
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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.
The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards
to the following Lucas Elementary School
students: Tim Grady; Graeme McAlister; Mat-
thew Piere; Devin Smith.
The Mayor proclaimed Captain Miriam
Miller Day - January 18, Capt. Miller 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 Actions of the
regular meeting of January 3, as pub-
lished, subject to corrections, as recom-
mended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Rules Comm. meeting of January 3; Air-
port Comm. meeting of December 13; P&R
Comm. meeting of January 11; Riverfront
and Natural Areas Comm. meeting of
November 9; Bd. of Library Trustees meet-
ing of December 15, December 27; Bd. of
Adjustment meeting of December 14;
Housing Comm. meeting of October 11.
Permit Motions: Class "C" Uquor
Ucense for the Union, 121 E. College St.
Class "C" Liquor Ucense for Aoeshe Res-
taurant, 624 S. Gilbert St. Class "C" Beer
Permit for Seatoh's Cash & Carry Market,
1331 Muscatine Ave. Class "E" Beer
Permit for QulkTrip #552, 25 W. Burling-
ton St. RES. 95-2, ISSUE DANCING PER-
MIT.
Resolutions, RES. 95-3, APPROVING
THE BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
Correspondence: State Historical
Society of Iowa regarding St. Mary's Rec-
tory, 610 E. Jefferson. Nile 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Rene Paine, 4347 River Bend Rd., and
PATV Director, updated Council on the Issue of
community programming. Ruflna Anciaux,
Senior Center Commission, announced that the
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Center had received recognition as the beet
practiced programs in leisure and aging present-
ed by the National Parks and Recreation Asso-
ciation. 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 Presi-
dent 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 meet-
ings on the proposed City budget. Ed Barker
presented information on water meter reading
proposals.
Moved and seconded to combine the
following items: 6a. public hearing on an am-
endment 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 approxi-
mately two acres located generally on the west
side of Hatlocke 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 High-
way I West from RM-44, High Density Multi-
Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Sin-
gle-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 Commemial; 6f. public
hearing on an application to fezone an approxi-
mate 1.5 acre tract of land located north of
Highway 1 West and west of Miller Street from
RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family Realden-
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tial, to CC-2, Community Commercial. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. The follow-
ing individuals appeared: Judith I(nabe, 1101
Washer Circle; Doug Hempel, 923 Weebar St.;
William Knabe, 1101 Weebar Circle, represent-
ing the Woeber/Harlocke Neighborhood Assn.;
Mary Hitchcock, 1507 N. Dubuque Rd.; Richard
Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Ave.; William Buss,
747 W. Benton St.; Esther Otto, 733 W. Ben-
ton St.; Ginny Raw, 302 W. Benton St.; Atty.
Robert Jansen, representing the Jansans.
Moved and seconded to continue the public
hearings until January 31, for technical rea-
sons. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from: Barbara & William Buss;
Richard Rhodes. The Mayor declared the mo-
tion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing
the use regulations of a 0.32 acre parcel locat-
ed at 719 S. Capitol Street from C1-1, Intensive
Commercial, to P, Public.
Moved and seconded to combine the
following items: 6h. public hearing on a resolu-
tion to annex an 80 acre tract of land, for a
project known as the Green View Manufac-
tured Housing Park, located southeast of Syca-
more 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 Manufac-
tured Housing Park, located southeast of Syca-
more Street and east of the Pleasant Valley
Golf Course from County RS, Suburban Resi-
dential, to RFBH, Factory Built Housing Resi-
dential. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The following individuals appeared: Atty.
Robert Downer, representing Bob and Erma
Wolf; Jane Moore, 4322 Daniel Place; Desnne
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. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from: Willis Bywater,
Tru Art Color Graphics; John Ruyle, Oral-B
Laboratories; George Brouer; Gary & Joan
Snyder; Mary Lewis, Grant Wood Neighborhood
Assn.; Debbie Funk; Terry & Susan Raw; Tim
& Kathy Lynch; Christine Jensen; Jane Klitzka,
Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn.; Carol Ann
Marlow (with H.F. & Mildred Meyer); Lee
Supple; Pam Smith; Rosemary Fiagle= Patricia &
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Richard Dressslot; Ruth Rhodes. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and sec-
onded to continue the public hearings to Janu-
ary 31. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to January
31, 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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to January
31, 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 RFSH, Factory Built
Housing Residential. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the
use regulations of 81.96 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: Steve Bright,
Sycamore Farms Company, and Lake Calvin
Properties; Mary Lewis, 58 Regal Lane, Presi-
dent of the Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn.;
Jane Moore, 4322 Daniel Place; Dan Black,
representing Gatens Farms; and Jeff Cholewa,
2204 Arizona. Moved and seconded to contin-
ue the public hearing to February 14 and ac-
cepting correspondence from: Gatens Trust;
Gertrude Brown. The Mayor declared the mo-
tion carried.
Moved end seconded to defer to February
14, an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter
by changing the use regulations of 81.96 acres
of land located south of Whispering Prairie
Drive from RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family
Residential, to RFBH, Factory Built Housing
Residential. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Zoning Chapter Article N., Off-Street
Parking Requirements, Section 14-BN-1B1
apeciting construction materials for required
hard-surface parking areas, be given first vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Zoning Chepter Section 14-6E-6Cl
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January 17, 1995
Page 5
to clarify the density requirement for dwelling
units in the CB-2, Central Business zone, be
given first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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 second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held to discuss a
portion of Iowa Clty's Consolidated plan for
FY1995-~=Y20OO. The following individuals
appeared: Chris Randall, 3328 Shamrock Dr.,
and Committee on Community Needs member;
Charlie Eastham, 1152 E. Court St., and Hous-
ing Comm. member; Jeremy Richardson, 408
Bjaysvllle Lane; Patricia Jotdon, 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. Moved and seconded to accept corre-
spondence from: Jayne Sandler, First National
Bank; Lynne Stemus. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
The Mayor announced the previously
announced vacancies: Committee on Communi-
ty Needs - two vacancies for three-year terms
ending April 1, 1998; Historic Preservation
Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms
ending Mamh 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
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. Animal Control Adviso-
ry Bd. - one vacancy for a three-year term
ending April 5, 1998; Mayor's Youth Employ*
merit 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 to January
31, an appointment to the Airport Commission
for a six-year term ending March 1, 2001; and
appoint Steve Hoch, 830 Evergreen Ct., to the
BroadbandTelecommunications Commission for
a three-year term ending March 13, 1998. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-4,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
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January 17, 1995
Page 6
THE WATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT AND THE TREASURY DIVISION
OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-5,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF BOTH
PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUC-
TION EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE FAIRVIEW AVENUE/HIGH STREET
STORM SEWER PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-6,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR-
TATION FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECT FOR THE
REPLACEMENT OR REHABILITATION OF THE
BROOKSIDE DRIVE BRIDGE WHICH SPANS
THE SOUTH BRANCH OF RALSTON CREEK.
Moved and seconded 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 pro-
ject. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-7,
CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, SANITARY
SEWER AND SOLID WASTE CHARGES TO
JOHNSON COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE
SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 9,~-8,
DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER
TREASURY REGULATION 1.150-2 TO ISSUE
DEBT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR CERTAIN
ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES PAID IN CONNEC-
TION WITH SPECIFIED PROJECTS.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 95-
3665, AMENDING TITLE 14-5 CHAPTER S,
ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING" CITY
CODE BY REVISING ARTICLE A, ENTITLED
"BUILDING CODE" AND ARTICLE B, ENTITLED
"PLUMBING CODE" TO CHANGE THE OCCU-
PANT LOAD AT WHICH SEPARATE REST-
ROOMS ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH SEX FROM
FOUR (4) TO FIFTEEN (15).
Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:55
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the/)ffice of the City
$/~USAN M. I~1OROWITZ, MAY~_..)
Official Council Actions
January 17, 1995
Page 7
s/MARIAN K, KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publication 1/26/95
COMPLETE 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, Kerr, 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. me~eting 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. Nile 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 Maydr 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 Harlocke
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January 17,1995
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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 (~ommercial; 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/O, all Council Members present. The following
individuals appeared: Judith Knabe, 1101 Weeher Circle; Doug Hempel, 923 Weeher St.;
William Knabe, 1101 Weeber 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: Atty. 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
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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, 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, ~n 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 I(ubby, 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 Ma~or 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 Sandler, First National Bank; Lynne Stsmus. 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
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January 17, 1995
Page 4
w~11 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, 1 998. 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
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January 17, 1995
Page 5
THE SOUTH BRANCH OF RALSTON CREEl(. 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 Throgmorton, seconded by Kubby, to defe~ 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,~-8, Bk. 113, p. 8, DECLARING
AN OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER TREASURY REGULATION 1.150-2 TO ISSUE DEBT TO
REIMBURSETHE 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 declarod 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, 611, 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 dnanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk