HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-02-14 Council minutesCOMPLETE L,, SCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 14, 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, Yucuis,
Miklo, Fosse, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-28, Both Sides; 95-29,
Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed congratulations on the 75t5 anniversary of the founding of the
League of Women Voters of the United States, Kathy Penningroth accepted. The Mayor
wished Olive Pearl Ritter a Happy 95th Birthday.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, that the following items and recommen-
dations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of January 31, 1995, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&R Comm. meeting of January 11,
1995; Committee on Community Needs meeting of December 21, 1994; St. Center
Comm. meeting of December 19, 1994; P&Z Comm. meeting of February 2, 1995;
Riverfront and Natural Areas Corem. meeting of January 18, 1995; Historic
Preservation Comm. meeting of January 1 O, 1995; Design Review Comm. meeting of
January 23, 1995;
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for QuikTrip #509, 323 E.
Burlington St. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Food Store #2, 310 N.
First Ave. Approving a Class "E" Liquor License for Hy-Vee Food Store #2, 310 N.
First Ave. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Food Store #3, 1201 N.
Dodge St. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Drugtown #1,521 Hollywood Bird.
Approving a Class "E" Liquor License for Drugtown #1,521 Hollywood Blvd.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-31, Bk. 113, p. 31, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROHRET ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, PHASE 2, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 95-19, Bk. 113, p. 19, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
33 SINGLE-FAMILY PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS (AKA WHISPERING MEADOWS
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT), DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING SAID PLANS BE PLACED ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. Set a public hearing on March 7, 1995, on the City of Iowa City's FY96
Iowa Department of Transportation State Transit Assistance Grant Application, and
authorizing the City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing. RES. 95-20, Bk. 113, p.
20, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1995 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1996, THE PROPOSED
°FHREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVE-
MENTS PROGRAM. RES. 95-21, Bk. 113, p. 21, RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FORA
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF t~8,260,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 95-22, Bk.
113, p. 22, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OFTHE ISSUANCE
OF t~240,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Resolutions, Bk. 113: RES. 95-23, p. 23, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE WATER
MAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 16, WEST SIDE PARK. RES. 95-24, p. 24,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A WATER
MAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOT 16, WEST SIDE PARK. RES. 95-25, p. 25,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA
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STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1521 BROAD-
WAY STREET.
Correspondence: Carol Ann Marlow regarding affordable housing. William G.
Buss regarding Harlocke-Weeber zoning. Brian J. Witzke regarding Oakland Ceme-
tery/Hickory Hill Park. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: parking
prohibition on Maiden Ln. north of Prentiss St.; stop sign installation on Dickenson Ln.
at its intersection with Sycamore St. Heartland Candleworks regarding flood plain
relocation assistance. Downtown Association requesting funding for Friday night
concert series.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Larry Quigley, 320 East Washington St. and Board Member of PATV, defined public
access television and urged Council and citizen continued support. Terri Miller, St. Center
Commissioner, updated Council on the Center.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for February 28, 1995,
on an ordinance conditionally amending the use regulations of approximately 13.09 acres
located at 655 Meadow Street from RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential, and RS~5,
Low Density Single-Family Residential, to RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential
(East Hill). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for March 7, 1995, on
an ordinance amending the Conditional Zoning Agreement for 1069 Highway 1 (Westport
Plaza) to allow an additional freestanding pylon sign. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 710, 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). Don Westphal, land planner, updated Council on his work with
the developers of Sycamore Farms.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Chapter by conditionally 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), be given first vote for
consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Senior Planner Miklo present
for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion defeated unanimously. 0~7, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, that the rule requiring ordinances 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.
95-3668, Bk. 38, p. 5, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF 0.32 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 719 S. CAPITOL STREET FROM CI- 1,
COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE, TO P, PUBLIC, 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:
Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton, Baker, Horowitz. Nays: Kubby. Moved by Pigott,
seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt ORD. 95-3669, Bk. 38, p. 6,
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," OF THE CITY CODE
BY REVISING ARTICLE N, ENTITLED "OFF-STREET FARKING AND LOADING," SECTION 1,
ENTITLED "OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS," TO SPECIFY CONSTRUCTION
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MATERIALS FOR REQUIRED HARD-SURFACE PARKING AREAS. Affirmative roll call vote
u~.animous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 95-3670, Bk. 38, p. 7,
AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," OF THE CITY CODE BY REVISING
ARTICLE E, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS ZONES," SECTION 6, ENTITLED
"CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE ZONE (CB-2)," TO CLARIFY THE DENSITY REQUIREMENT
FOR DWELLING UNITS IN THE C8-2 ZONE. Affirmative roll cal~ vote unanimous, 7~0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-26, Bk. 113, p. 26.
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF D AND L SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
The Mayor acknowledged the efforts of the Charter Review Comm. A public hearing
was held on the Charter Review Commission recommendations. Commission Chair John
McDonald and Member Jeff McCullough presented information. After discussion, staff was
directed to prepare an ordinance based on the Commission recommendations.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 8d. 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 vaca,qcies 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 Novick, seconded by Kubby, to readvertise the vacancy on the Animal
Control Advisory Board for a three-year term ending April 5, 1998; appoint Terrence Neuzil,
2520 Mayfield Rd., and re-appoint David Jacoby, 530 1st. Ave., to the Mayor's Youth
Employment 8oard to fill two vacancies for three-year terms ending April 15, 1998. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Lehman acknowledged the memo from the City Manager regarding
the water and sewer projects, and encouraged interested citizens to obtain a copy from the
City Manager's office or at the Public Library. In response to Council, the City Manager stated
a water forum had been scheduled for March 29th in Room A of the Public Library.
Council Member Novick reminded citizens of a League of Women Voters Legislative
Forum with Johnson County legislators on February 25, 9:30 a.m., at the Public Library.
Council Member Pigott invited everyone to attend the March Environmental Advocates
meeting honoring the environmentalist of the year. A meeting date and time will be
announced soon.
Council Member Baker noted the funding request from the Downtown Association for
87500 for the Friday Night Concerts, and the lack of funds to continue the Old Criterium Bike
Race, stating his concern the City may be approached for funding a number of these local
projects.
Mayor Horowitz encouraged everyone to attend the Walk of the Stars sponsored by
the Iowa City/Coralville Jaycees and the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce. The event
is scheduled February 24-26 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. She also noted the Big Brothers/8ig
Sisters Bowl fund raiser is schedule for February 25th.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-27, Bk. 113, p. 27,
DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO PROCEED WITH DESIGN OF THE HIGHWAY l/GILBERT STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ncvick, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-28, Bk. 113, p. 28,
AUTHORIZI~,,~G ThE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
8E~'EE~J 'tHE UNITI~D STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND
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THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH EVALUATING THE
IMPACT OF SILURIAN AQUIFER DEVELOPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-29, Bk. 113, p. 29,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SiGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A PROJECT TO
CONSTRUCT ADDITIONAL HANGAR SPACE AT THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
{accept bid from Henningsen Construction for 9250,746.00). Individual Council Members
expressed their views concerning the payback period. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Novick,
Pigott, Throgmorton, Horowitz. Nays'. Baker.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-30, Bk. 113, p. 30,
AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN AND CLASSIFYING A POSI'IION IN THE WATER
DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT {Maintenance Worker I- Water Customer
Service to paygrade 3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 9:15 p,m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7i0, all Council Members present.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS-1/31/95
The cost of publishing the following pro-
ceedings and claims is t~ . Cumula-
tive cost for this calendar year for said publica-
tion is ~
Iowa City City Council regular meeting,
7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
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 Commis-
sion recommendations.
Peg McEIroy Fraser and Olympian Jeff
Galloway presented an award to the City of
Iowa CiW on behalf of the 18th Annual Parsons
Technology Iowa City Hospice Road R.~ces.
The Mayor proclaimed Community Fitness
Awareness Week - January 29-February 4, Peg
Fraser accepted; American History Month -
February, Shirley Woolums accepted; Girls and
Women in Sports Bay - February 2, Jennifer
McCullough and members of the various girls
sports accepted; Black History Month - Febru-
ary; Sertoma's Freedom Week - February 12-
18; Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Days -
February 11 & 12.
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recommendations in the Consen~
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Actions of the
regular meeting of January 17, as pub-
lished, subject to corrections, as recom-
mended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm. meet-
ing of December 21; Sd. of Library Trust-
ees special meeting of January 12; Broad-
band Telecomm. Comm, meeting of De-
cember 19; P&Z Comm. meeting of Janu-
ary 19; Charter Review Comm. meeting of
January 4.
Permit Motions'. Class "C" Liquor
License for Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St.
Class "C" Liquor License for One Eyed
Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St. Class "C" Li-
quor License for Bo-James, 118 E. Wash-
ington St. Class "C" Liquor License for
Givanni's Italian Cafe, 109 E. College St.
Class "C" Liquor License for R.T,'s, 826
S. Clinton St. Outdoor Service Area for
R,T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Class "E" Liquor
Permit for Hy-Vee Food Store #1, 501
Hollywood Blvd. Claes "E" Seer Permit for
Hy-Vee Food Store #1, 501 Hollywood
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Blvd. Class "E" Liquor License for John's
Grocery, 401 E. Market St. RES. 95-9, TO
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. RES. 95-10, TO
REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public
hearing for February 14 on the Charter
Review Commission recommendations.
Motions; Approve disbursements in
the amount of 911,783,830.47 for the
period of December 1 through December
31, as recommended by the Finance Dir.
subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 95-11, AUTHO-
RIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDITIONAL
SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREE-
MENT FOR AUDITOR'S PARCEL "A",
WEST SIDE PARK SUBDIVISION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Jay Honohan regard-
ing 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 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 Feehey 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 offi-
cers.
Th~ Mayor declared the motion carried.
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. Sum-
mit, 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. Dean Thornberry ap-
peared regarding the Burger King sign down-
towrl,
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A public hearing was held on an amend-
ment 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. The following individu-
als appeared: Mary Hitchcock, 1507 N.
Dubuque Rd.; Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester
Ave.; William I(nabe, 1101 Weebar Circle;
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Richard Rhodes. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
12, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
BY CHANGING THE LAND USE MAP BESIGNA-
TION 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.
Moved and seconded to combine the
following items: 6c: public hearing on an ordi-
nance 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 approxi-
mate 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 High-
way 1 West from RM-44, High Density Multi-
Family Residential, to CC-2, Community Com-
mercial; 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 Commercial. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. The following individuals
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appeared: William Buss, 747 W. Benton St.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from: Robert Jansen, Attorney for CFO Part-
ners: Barbara & William Buss; Mary Hitchcock;
Richard Rhodes. The Mayor declared the mo-
tion carried.
Moved and seconded to combine the
following 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
Hatlocke 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 Herlocke
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 High-
way 1 West from RM-44, High Density Multi-
Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Sin-
gle-Family Residential; 6j. an ordinance amend-
ing 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 locat-
ed north of Highway 1 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 carried.
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 Hous-
ing 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. Moved and seconded to accept corre-
spondence from Roderic Lakes and Mark
Dorpinghaus. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt a resolution
approving the voluntary annexation of an 80
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acre tract of land, known as the Langenberg
tract, located southeast of Sycamore Street
and east of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
(ITEM LATER RECONSIDERED)
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the
use regulations of an SO 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 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 and seconded
to accept correspondence from Roderic Lakes
and Mark Dorpinghaus. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 south-
east of Sycamore Street and east of the Pleas-
ant Valley Golf Course from County RS, Subur-
ban Residential, to RFBH, Factory Built Housing
Residential, be given first vote for consider-
ation. The Mayor declared the motion defeated.
After discussion, moved and seconded to
reconsider the resolution to annex 80 acres of
land, known as the Langenberg tract. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded to disapprove the resolution volun-
tarily annexing an 80 acre tract of land, known
as the Langenberg tract. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Zoning Chapter Section 14-6E-6C1
to clarify the density requirement for dwelling
units in the C8-2, Central Business zone, be
given second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 95-
3666, VACATING A PORTION OF WATER-
FRONT DRIVE LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY
6 AND WEST OF THE CRANDIC RAILROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Moved and seconded to send a letter to
the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
recommending denial of an application submit-
ted by Jerry Eyman to rezone approximately
1 2.48 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.
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 Employ-
ment Board,- Two vacancies for three-year
terms ending April 15, 1998. These appoint-
ments will be made at the February 14 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; 8d. of
Appeals - One vacancy for a mechanical profes-
sional 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 meeting of the City
Council.
Moved and seconded to appoint M. Rich-
ard 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 endint~
April 1, 1998; appoint to the Historic Preserva-
tion Comm., Michael Pugh, 730 Third Ave., as
an at-large representative and John Shaw, 437
S. Summit St., as a Summit Street representa-
tive, both appointments for three-year terms
ending March 29, 1998. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept a recom-
mendation of the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors that Sue Chase be appointed to the
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Riverfiont 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
13, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF
FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECRE-
ATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
14, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZ-
ING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE IOWA RIVER FLOOD REPAIRS
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
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 ENHANCE-
MENT FUNDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
16, ESTABLISHING 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPART-
MENT (ICPD), THE CORALVILLE POLICE DE-
PARTMENT (CPD) AND THE IOWA
ClTY/CORALVILLE SAFE CERTIFIED COMMU-
NITIES MEMBERSHIP (SAFE).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
17, ADOPTING CITY STEPS, A PORTION OF
IOWA ClTY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY
STEPS) FOR FY1995-FY2000.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
18, APPROVING LOAN AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE CITY, THE IOWA DEPARTMENT
OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND NATION-
AL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC. FOR 8635,000
OF COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT
FUNDS TO ASSIST IN CONSTRUCTION OF A
BUILDING EXPANSION.
Moved and seconded that the rule requir-
ing 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,
AMENDING THE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 9, ARTI-
CLE 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.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
revised 2/14/95
Official Actions
January 31, 1995
Page 8
Moved and seconded to adjourn 12:10
a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
For a more detailed & complete doscription
of Councii Activities & Disbursements, see
Office of CRy Clerk and Finance Department.
s/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYOR
s/M.~IAN I(. KARR, CITY/CLERK .
S b~ for~'~blication
revised 2/14/95
Official Actions
January 31, 1995
Page 2 .
Blvd. Class 'E" Liquor License
Grocery, 401 E. Market St. RES. 95 TO
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. RES.,~ 5,/ TO
REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. /
Setting Public Hearings: 3fapubhc
hearing for Febr~m~ 14 on ~ Charter
Review Commission racom c ations.
Motions: Approve dis E ments in
the amount of 811,783,8 lr for the
period of December 1 December
31, as recommended Dir.
act to audit.
Resolutions:
:ING THE
FOR
ing the ,~
regarding
rates in
Surf
propo
City
regarding
our
of eqmj
ram. Mary Ellen Ch~
carpooling
regarding request by
open Virginia Dr.
St. Center Comm. r
Program. Sue Feenay,
Ccmmu~, regarding
Day Program. Susan Dulek,
Bd.of Directors of Neighborhood
of Johnson County, requesting
accept the assistance provided
1994 Crime Bill for additional police
cars.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Bill Hubbard, 1445 Parklawn,
95-11, AUTHO-
SIGN AND THE
TIONAL
EASEMENT AGREE-
PARCEL "A",
SUBDIVISION, IOWA
y Honohan regard-
or Center budget. Letters
proposed increased parking
ramps from: Thomas H.
Kral. Liz Miller regarding
for carpooling. Iowa
Group regarding
fids Gazette Sunday
weekly feature
~ Official".Notice of
Committee on
the Adult Day
regarding
. Bill Hubbard
Glasgow to
from
Adult Day
Adult
riters
he
background information on the request from
Bruce Glasgow to pave a right-of-way on
Virginia Drive. John Rummelhart, 232 S. Sum-
mit, raised concerns regarding the proposed
w~ter plant and stated an initiative petition had
been filed with the Clerk. Laurie Tulchin, co-
owner of Blimple Sub Shops, asked for Council
direction on pursuing a projecting sign for their
new downtown location. Dean Thornbarry ap-
Official Actions
January 31, 1995
Page 3
peared regarding the Burger King sign down-
town.
A public hearing was held on an
merit of the Comprehensive Plan to
land use map designation of
on the north side of Highway 1 West from
!welling units per acre and 16-24
per acre to 2-8 dwelling units acre
general commercial. Th~ vidu-
appeared: Mary Hitchcock, N.
ue Rd.; Richard Rhodes, 201,
Ave Knabe, 1101 Circle;
motion
Rhodes. The the
12,
BY (
TION OF
HIGHWAY 1
UNITS PER ACRE
UNITS PER ACRE
PER ACRE AND GE
Moved and
following items:
nanca changin
the Jensen
Street from
Residential
Reside~
seconded
THE COl~
adopt RES. 95-
E PLAN
SE MAP DESIGNA-
NORTH OF
)M 8-16 DWELLING
ID 16-24 DWELLING
2-8 DWELLING UNITS
IAL.
to combine the
hearing on an ordi-
regulations of an
land, known as
located of Hatlocke
Multi-Family
Low Den,,
6e,
Zoning
an ordinance
changing
the ' two acres
Hatlocke
RM-44, High Density ~ ilti-Family
Re~ ,, Low Density Sin
6g.public hearing on an
the use regulations of an
4.57 acre tract of land, know~ the
yestern portion of the Ruppert tract,
north of Highway 1 West from
44, High Density Multi-Family Residential to
RS-5, Low Density Single-Family
6i. public hearing on an ordinance amenall
the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally changin[
the use regulations of an approximate 4.09
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; 6k. public hearing on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the
use regulations of an approximate 1.6 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,
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January 31, 1995
Page 4
Community Commercial. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. The following individuals
appeared: William Buss, 747 W. Benton St.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from: Robert Jansen, Attorney for CFO
Barbara & William Buss; Mary
Rhodes. The Mayor declared the
carried.
Moved and seconded to combi~
ng items and to
6d. the
of an four acre trac
known the Jensen tract,
Hatlocke from
Residential, to RS-
Sin ..,,\Residential;
amending the\
the
located gensrail!
Street from;
Residenti;
Residential; 6h. an
regulations of an
'of land, known as
Ruppert tract,
way 1 West
Family
gle-Family Resi~
ing the
chart
4.09
Highway
Mul
Zonin
ad,
the
)f land,
east of
ordinance
by changing
r two acres
Multi-Family
)ensity Single-Family
~nce amending the use
4,57 acre tract
western portion of the
ansrall¥ north of High-
High Density Multi-
5, Low Benairy Sin-
6j. amend-
by conditionally
known , eastern portion
I, located ~nerally north of
West from RM-, High Density
Residential, Community
61. an ordinance mending the
regulations
1.5 acre tractand Iocat-
ghway 1 West
from RS-8, Medium
Residential, to CC-2
Single-
'Com-
A public hearing was held on a
to annex an 80 acre tract of land, for a
known as the Green View Man
ing Park, located southeast of
and east of the Pleasant Valley Golf
The following individuals appeared: Richard
Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Ave.; Mark
Dorpinghsus, Mgr. Modern Manor; Bob Wolf,
Developer; Randy Moore, 4322 Daniel Place;
Carol Morrow, 50 Amber Lane; Lyle Saydel,
445 Garden St.; Jane Moore, 4322, Danial
Place. Moved and seconded to accept corre-
spondence from Roderic Lakes and Mark
Dorpinghsus. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Official Actions
January 31, 1995
Page 5
Moved and seconded to adoD. t a resoluti~h
approving the voluntary annexation of an
acre tract of land, known as the Lange~
tract, located southeast of Sycamore
and east ot the Pleasant Valley Golf
The Mayor declared the resolution
(ITEM LATER RECONSIDERED)
A public hearing was held on ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter the
use regulations of an 80 acre land, for
project known as the Green Manufac-
Housing Park, located
Street and east of
Course from County
to RFBH,
The following
Tom P&Z
Randy
Schnittjer,
Read.
to accept
and
motion carri
amendin
use re of
known ~ the Lsn,
east
ban
Pleasant Valley
Suburban Reel-
Built Housing Reel-
appeared:
Jane Moore, 4322
:Jim Miller, 505
Seydel, 445 Garden St.;
Daniel Place; Larry
Consultants; and Pamela
ore St. Moved and seconded
c Lakes
haus. The Mayor declared the
Golf Co~
that the ordinance
Chapter by changing the
80 acre tract of land,
tract, located south-
east of the Pleas-
County RS, Subur-
ctory Built Housing
be given first ote for consider-
The
After discussion seconded to
the resolution to 80 acres of
known as the tract. The
declared the motion carri Moved and
seconded to disapprove the resol
tarily annexing an 80 acre tract of known
as the Langenberg tract. The
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
amending the Zoning Ordinance by
the use regulations of a 0.32 acre
ed at 719 S. Capitol Street from C1-1,
Commercial, to P, Public, be given first
consideration. The Mayor declared the motio
carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Official Actions
January 31, 1995
Page 6
the
reco~
ted by
§ west of
Hoover
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Zoning Chapter Section 14-6E-6Cl
to clarify the density requirement for dwelling
units in the CB-2, Central Business zone, be
given second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 95-
666, VACATING A PORTION OF WATER-
,'ATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY
6 WEST OF THE CRANDIC RAILROAD
RIG
and seconded to send a letter
~nson County Board of
denial of an application t-
to fezone a
from A1, Rural, to CP-2, F
for property located in Frir
1-80 interchange with tl
The Mayor the
The
Soard - One va
ending April 5,
ment Board -
terms ending April
merits will be made ~
of the CiW Council.
The Mayor
Bd of Ubrary Trus
unexpired term
Appeals - One va
sional for an
31, 1998; Comm.
lg
vacancies for
ending M~ 1, 2000. These
be March 7
noted tl~ )reviously
Animal C
~ncy for term
Youth Employ-
for three-year
98. These appoint-
February 14 meeting
current vacancies:
vacancy for an
1., 1999; Bd. of
profes-
~nding December
vacancies
' 1, 1998; P&Z
year terms
will
of the City
and seconded to a : M. Rich-
ard ascari, 1651 Dover St., to Airport
for a six-year term sndir March
1, re-a E.
and appo!nt Tim Ruxton, 626 B'~wery
to the Committee on Community Needs to
two vacancies for three-year terms endrig
'il 1, 1998; appoint to the Historic Preser~e-
tion Comm., Michael Pugh, 730 Third Ave., ~
an at-large representative and John Shaw, 437~
S. Summit St., as a Summit Street represents-\
five, both appointments for three-year terms
ending March 29, 1998. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. ~
Moved and seconded to accept a recom-
mendation of the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors that Sue Chase be appointed to the
Official Actions
January 31, 1995
Page 7
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,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 95-
13, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SI
FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RI
ATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS,
Moved and seconded to adopt
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AI
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY C[ TO
CONTRACT FOR THE CO
3F THE IOWA RIVER FLOO[
15,
BETWEEN
IOWA
FOR F
MENT FUNDS.
Moved
16, ESTABL
BETWEEN THE~
MENT (ICPD), THE
PARTMENT (Cl
seconded to RES. 95-
.ERK TO ATTEST /
E CITY OF AND THE
OF ON
to adopt RES. 95-
28E AGREEMENT
:ITY POLICE DEPART-
)RALVILLE POLICE DE-
AND THE IOWA
CERTIFIED COMMU-
NITIES MEMSE
Moved RES. 95-
17, A PORTION OF
IOWA CITY", :D PLAN (CITY
STEPS) FOF
18, AP
BETWEE
AL COl
OF
TO ASSIST IN
)ING EXPANSION.
Moved and seconded that the rule
ordinances to be considered and
final passage at two Council meetin
the meeting at which it is to be
be suspended, the second consid
to RES. 9§-
LOAN iREEMENTS
THE IOWA D
'MENT NATION-
ECONOMIC :IMENT
IOFA
on
and vote be waived, and that ORD. 95-3667
AMENDING THE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 9, ARTI-
CLE 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.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Official Actions
January 31, 1995
Page 8
Moved and seconded to adjourn 12:10
a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
For a more detailed & complete description
of Council Activities & Disbursements, see
3ffice of City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYOR
K. KARR, CITY CLERK
publication 219195
COMPLETE 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, Kerr, 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 Mayer 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 of 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 Telecomm. Corem, meeting of December 19, 1994; P&Z Comm.
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" Liq,uor 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 Do-James, 118 E. Washington St; Approving a Class "C"
Liquor License for Vanessa's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Givanni's Italian Care, 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. 11, 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
revised 2/14/95
Council Activities
January 31, 1995
Page 2
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 Feehey 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 ',ocated 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.
Council Activities
January 31, 1995
Page 3
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to combine the following (Harlocke/
Weeber) 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 Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, 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 Garder~ St.;
Randy Moore, 4322 Daniel Place; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; and Pal-nela Read, 4295
Sycamore St. Moved by Pigott, seconded by I(ubby, to accept correspondence from Roderic
Lakes and Mark Dorpinghaus. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, 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
Council Activities
January 31, 1995
Page 4
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 1 1:25 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 C1-1, 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-181 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-6Cl to clarify the density requirement for dwelling units in the C8-2, 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 0RD. 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, 7/0, 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 Mamh 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, 710, 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, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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January 31, 1995
Page 5
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 potentia! 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 Atkins, 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-~3, 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 9420,150.50. 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/CORALVlLLE 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 ClTY'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 10WA 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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January 31, 1995
Page 6
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: I 0 a.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian I(. Karr, City Clerk
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January 31, 1995
Page 2
and then City Council.
A public
land use map desig
dwelling units per
general commercial (
1507 N. Dubuque Rd.;
Circle; Moved by Pigott,
The Mayor declared th~
Moved by Novick, seconde
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE i
OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH
ACRE AND 16-24 DWELLING Ui
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (Hat
Council Members present.
r~qeqUipment. Committee on Community Needs regarding the A( JIt Day Program.
ary Ellen Chudacek regarding carpooling issue downtown. Bill ,~ ubbard regarding
uest by Bruce Glasgow to open Virginia Dr. Recommendati~r from St. Center
~nm. regarding the Adult Day Program. Sue Feehey, Comrr~tt. ~ on Community
Ne~s, regarding the Adult Day Program. Susan Dulek, Presi,d'ent Bd.of Directors of
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, requesting the C~y accept the assistance
provided in the 1994 Crime Bill for additional police officer~.
Affirmative rol~call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members p~'esent. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. ~
Bill Hubb~[d, 1445 Parklawn, presented background i~f_ormatio.n. or~ the request from
Bruce Glasgow to,pave a right-of-way on Virginia Drive. Jo ~ Rummelhart, 232 S. Summit,
raised concerns reg'~rding the proposed water plant and ,d an initiative petition had been
filed with the Cler. k~Laurie Tulchin, co-owner of Blin Sub Shops, asked for Council
direction on pursuing~a projecting sign for their n, ~town location. PCD Director
Franklin stated the prol~r procedure would be to apl: Planning & Zoning Commission
an Thornberry appeared ~ the Burger King sign downtown.
an the Comprehensive Plan to change the
~roperty of Highway 1 West from 8-16
gur ~er acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre and
The individuals appeared: Mary Hitchcock,
Rochester Ave.; William Knabe, 1101 Weeher
pt correspondence from Richard Rhodes.
710, all Council Members present.
Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-1 2, Bk. 113, p. 12,
~NGING THE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION
IGHWAY 1 WEST FROM 8-16 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE TO 2-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE AND
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all
d~ resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, to combine the following (Harlocke/Weeber)
items: 6c: public hearing o~ the use regulations of an approximate four
acre tract of land, knowr located east of Harlocke Street from RM-44,
High Density Multi-Fam Low Density Single-Family Residential; 6e.
public hearing on an amending Zoning Ordinance by changing the use
regulations of a two acres located ~nerally on the west side of Hatlocke Street
from RM-44, High Multi-Family to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family
Residential; 6g.p[ hearing on an ordinance am~ ~the use regulations of an approximate
4.57 acre tract ~ known as the western of the Ruppert tract, located generally
north of Highw,~'y 1 West from R.M-44, High Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low
Density Singl/e'-Family Residential, 6i. public hearingan ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance b)/conditionally changing the use regulati~ an approximate 4.09 acre tract,
known as the eastern portion of the Ruppert Tract, north of Highway 1 West
from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to C-2, Community Commercial; 6k.
public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Cha ,r by changing the use regulations
of an approximate 1.5 acre tract of land located north of Ihway 1 West and west of Miller
Street from RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family Residenti, to CC~2, Community Commer-
cial. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, all Council Members presont.
The following individuals appeared: William Buss, 747 St. Moved by Throgmorton,
seconded by Pigott, to accept correspondence from: Jansen, Attorney for CFO
Partners; Barbara & William Buss; Mary Hitchcock; Richard Rh( Ds. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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January 1995
Page 6
considered
which it is to
and that ORD,
ENTITLED
THE
lime, Ai'firmative roll
declared the motion
finally adopted at this
present,
Moved by Kubby,
motion carried unanimous, 7/0,
/
Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the rul~/requiring ordinances to be
;d on for final passage at two Council m/~etings prior to the meeting at
~11y passed be suspended, the second co(~sideration and vote be waived,
17, Bk. 38, p. 4, AMENDING THE Tr14, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE A,
IMPACT FEE" TO COI~ LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
FACILITY DISTR
vote unanimous, 7/0, all~
Moved by Kubby,
roll
le ordinan~
~d by Pigott, to
i Cou.~lci!
on for final passage at this
uncil Members present, The Mayor
by Novick, that the ordinance be
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
12:10 a.m. The Mayor declared the
Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk