HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-02-28 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 28, 1995
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton.
Absent: Lehman. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Miklo, Winklehake,
Winstead, Fosse, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-34 & 95-35, Both
Sides; 95-36, Side 1.
The Mayor presented citizenship awards to students of Horace Mann Elementary
School: Damian Lawrence; Rachel Goss; Erin Ponto; Arna Wilkinson. The Mayor delivered the State of the City Address.
The Mayor proclaimed Fine Art and Fun Days - March 3-12, 1995; Children and
Hospitals Week - March 19-25, I995.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Actions of the legular meeting of February 14, 1995, and
the special meeting of February 21, 1995, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. meeting of November 8,
1994; Airport Comm. meeting of January 10, 1995; Broadband Telecomm. Comm.
meeting of January 30, 1995; Bd. of Adjustment meeting of February 8, 1995; P&Z
Comm. meeting of February 16, 1995;Bd. of Appeals meeting of December 5, 1994;
Animal Control Advisory Bd. meeting of N,.Or,V.,ember 16, 1994, January 18, 1995. __~_~:'
Permit Motions: Approving a Class B Beer Permit for La Perlita Mexican Cafe,
327 E. Market St. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Dell Mart//2, 1920 Lower
Muscatine Rd. Approving a refund of an unused portion of a Class "E" Beer Permit for
Osco Drug Store #448, 201 S. Clinton St.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for March 7, 1995, on an_
ordinance establishing regulations for sidewalk cafes. Setting a public hearing for
March 7, 1995, on an ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 9, Section 3, "Election
Precincts" of the City Code, to amend the boundaries of the voting precincts in Iowa
City to include properties annexed and to exclbde properties severed since 1993.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,234,291.55 for the
period of January 1 through January 31, 1995, as recommended by the Finance Dir.
subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 95-33, Bk. 113, p. 33, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A PARTIAL RELEASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING
THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EASFMENT AGREEMENT FOR WILLOW CREEK
SUBDIVISION.
Correspondence: Jeff McCullough, member of the Charter Review Comm.,
submitting supplemental information. Sal~y Crowe regarding proposed projects. Letter
regarding Lake Calvin from: Stephen Bright; Carol Ann Marlow. Dan Berry and Gerry
Ambrose regarding lighting, street and sidewalk in the 100 block of Iowa Avenue. St.
Center Comm. regarding funding for additional staff. Ed Barker regarding water/waste-
water issues.
Novick noted Iowa City has allowed sidewalk cafes for years and the public hearing on March
7 was for new regulations. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Chris Randall, 3328 Shamrock Dr., appeared to encourage Council to condnue support
for PATV and leach agreement with TCI on the cable franchise. Jim Clayton, 304 Reno St.,
appeared with concerns regarding new regulations for sidewalk cafes. Mike Rose, 716 Walnut
St., appeared to support additional funding for the Police Department.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for March 28, 1995, on
an ordinance establishing the Moffitt Cottage Historic District for property located between
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Muscatine Avenue and Ralston Creek, north of Court Street. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally amending the use regulations ~o -~,,
of approximately 13.09 acres located at 655 Meadow Street from RM-1 2, Low Density Multi-
Family Residential, and RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to RS-8, Medium Density
Single-Family Residential (East Hill). The following individuals appeared: Nicholas Chmaruk,
909 Dover St; Gene Kroeger, 320 Willis St.; Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Ave.; and
Suzanne Gurnett Streitz, 847 Dover St. St. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by
Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to accept corres~,ondence from: James & Eileen Mengis; Patrick
Jepson; Douglas & Christine Trank; Jane Benge; Nicholas Chmaruk & Jo Rene Trabert-
Chmaruk; Cheryl Contant; Ardis & Richard Gerlach; Barbara Heck; Stephen MerkeI-Hess;
Anthony Link; Elizabeth Robb; Edward & Mary Flaherty; Kristy Weber; Diane Stamp; Barbara
Freyenberger; Susan Harman; Sarah Eaton; Denise & Christopher Gilstrap; Kathleen & Ronald
Metzger; John & Lois Hirko; Donald L. Green; Bill & Katie Crow; Carolyn Parsons; Thomas
Lewis; Beth Larsen; Russell & Delores Fate; Marcia Kuechenmeister; Charles & La Donna
Struckman; Steven Connelly; Helen & Hugh Jennings; John Bendoff; John Kramer; Jack
Hoehnle; Charles & Agnes Contant; Douglas Kolarik; Betty Buchwalter; Lisa Bergmann; Bayard
Bosserman; Dixie & Duane Meyer; Nell Nuehring. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorto.q, to continue
the public hearing to March 7, 1995. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to defer to March 7, 1995, a resolution appro- (~',~
ving the final plat of D&L Subdivision, a 6.41 Acre, four lot commercial subdivision located
on the south side of Highway 1 west, west of Sunset Street. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-34, Bk. 113, p. 34,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ORCHARD VIEW ESTATES, JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to submit a letter to the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors recommending approval of the rezoning of a 0.73 acre property from A1,
Rural, to RS, Suburban Residential for property located in Fringe Area 4 near the southeast
corner of Newport Road and Prairie du Chien Road. St. Planner Miklo present for discussion.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-35, Bk. 113, p. 35,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF SEOLACEK 2ND ADDITION, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Lehman absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of (o-7 7
cost for the Rohret Road Reconstruction, Phase 2. The following individuals appeared:
Charles Lisle, 3733 Rohret Rd.; Jim Bates, 3502 Foxana Dr.; and Craig Kohl, 3342 Bohret Rd.
City Engr. Fosse and Civil Engr. Winstead present for discussion.
Mayor Horowitz left the Council meeting. Mayor Pro tem Novick now presiding.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-36, Bk. 113, p. 36,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROHRET ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE 2,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Lehman absent. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted,
A public hearing was held on the proposed Fiscal Year 1996 operating budget, Fiscal
Years 1996 through 1998 three-year Financial Plan and the seven-year Capital Improvements
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Program (FY1995 through FY2001). The following individuals appeared: Harold Engen, Sr.
Center Comm.; Carol Thompson, Chair of Free Medical Clinic; Mary Kathryn Wallace, St.
Center Comm.; Jay Honohan, 2503 Friendship; Terri Miller, St. Center Comm.; Ron Vogel;
Freida Shannon, Sr. Center Comm.; Larry Fckholt, Iowa Arts Festival; Wendy Ford,
Convention & Visitors Bureau; Jim Clayton, 304 Reno St.; Jay LeaVesseur, 828 Pepper Dr.;
Sue Dulek, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County; $arai Lenoch, Cedarwood Apartment,
2030 Broadway St.; Liz Hudson, 1960 Broadway St.; and Kim Yaman, Pheasant Ridge
Apartments, 2530 Bartelt. Police Chief Winkethake present for discussion. Moved by Pigott,
seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from: Gordon Feenstra; Longfellow
Neighborhood Association Executive Comm.; Wendy Ford, Executive Dir. of Iowa City &
Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau; Petition from Ty'n Cae Neighborhood; Bruce
Glasgow; Petition from participants & volunteers at the St. Center; Article from the Dubuque
Telegraph Herald (submitted by Harold Engen). The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5~0, Horowitz, Lehman absent. Individual Council Members expressed their
views.
Council took a brief recess, 10:30 p.m. Reconvened 10:38 p.m.
A public hearing was held on the issuance of $8,260,000 General Obligation Bonds _
to finance the costs of the construction, reconstruction and repairing of street improvements;
the construction, reconstruction, extension, improvement and equipping of a sewage
treatment plant and sanitary and storm sewers; the reconstruction and improvement of
waterways, and real and personal property, useful for the protection or reclamation of
property situated within the corporate limits from floods or high waters and the recon-
struction, improvement and repair of the waterworks. No one appeared.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-37, Bk. 113, p. 37,
!NSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
$8,260,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (street improvements; sewage treatment p~ant
and sanitary and storm sewers; waterworks). Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5~0, Horowitz, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the issuance of $240,000 General Obligation Bonds to
finance the costs of the construction and equipping of soccer recreation fields. No one
appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-38, Bk. 113, p. 38, INSTITUT-
ING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOTTO EXCEED $240,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (soccer recreation
fields). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro
tem declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor Pro tern noted the previously announced 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.
The Mayor Pro tem noted the current vacancies: Committee on Community Needs -
One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending November 1, 1995. This appointment will be
made at the April 11, 1995, meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor Pro tem noted the vacancy on the Animal Control Advisory Board for a
three-year term ending April 5, 1 998, would be re-advertised.
Council Member Baker questioned when the Council would be talking about the issue
of a sales tax. After discussion, it was agreed that the matter would be discussed on March
29 as part of the water forum. Baker requested staff report back on concerns expressed_
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recleaning City Plaza on Saturdays and Sundays. Pigott requested an update on the "Adopt-
A-Bed" program also. City Mgr. will follow-up.
Council Member Pigott encouraged everyone to attend the Environmental Advocates
potluck supper scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, 6:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church on
Iowa Avenue; noting that meeting will honor the Environmentalist of the Year.
Council Member Throgmorton commented he enjoyed taking part in the Chamber Walk
of the Stars the previous week-end. He read a letter opposing the death penalty, noting the
letter would be sent to State Senators signed by three Council Members (Throgmorton, Pigott,
Kubby).
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-39, Bk. 113, p. 39,
CHANGING THE NA[v1E OF RUSSELL STREET LOCATED ~N HOLLYWOOD MANOR, PART 5,
TO RUSSELL DRIVE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Lehman absent. The
Mayor Pro tern declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-40, Bk. 113, p. 40,
RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES. Finance Director Yuouis present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tern
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance amending the Iowa City
Charter, Sections 2.068B (Mayor), 2.08C and 2.08E (Appointments), 3.01A (Nominations),
6.01 (Limitations on the amount of campaign contributions) and 7.04D (procedure after filing),
as recommended by the Charter Review Comm., be given first vote for consideration.
Individual Council Members expressed their views on the recommendations as presented, and
a majority of Council Members requested that the matter of district voting be scheduled for
a Council work session in the near future. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz,
Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 11:10 p.m. The Mayor Pro tern
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5~0, Horowitz, Lehman absent.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
City of iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 17, 1995
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Meeting schedule for February 20 and 21, 1995.
Material from the City Manager:
a. Memorandum regarding FY96 budget - additional revenues
b. Memorandum regarding Camp Cardinal
c. Memorandum regarding computer replacement account
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d. Memorandum regarding Community Reinvestment Act
e. Copy of letter to Board of Supervisors regarding road to soccer fields. Tf,.~.i'
f. Copy of letter to Mayor's Youth Director regarding funding
g. Comments regarding machinery and equipment property tax exemption
proposal before the House Ways and Means Committee, 2-16-95
Material from the City Attorney:
a. Memorandum regarding Open Meetings Law 7o7
b. Copy of letter to William G. Buss regarding Harlocke-Weeber
c. Memorandum regarding amendment to language for "Request for Proposals"
d. Memorandum regarding city review and approval for division of
land prior to recording 7/0
e. Memorandum regarding personnel status of City Attorney's office
Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Community Development regarding. 7/0..
Near Southside Fact Sheet.
Memoranda from the Director of Parks and Recreation:
a. Need for additional indoor recreation space _
b. Expansion of Oakland Cemetery
Copy of letter from UN Association expressing appreciation for support.
Copy of letter to the P-C Editor from Pamela Read '7/~-
Memoranda from the City Clerk:
a. Council work session of February 6, 1995
b. Council work session of February 7, 1995 -~1
Minutes of the January 17, 1995, meeting of the Sensitive Areas Committee. '/I
Minutes of the December 15 meeting of the PATV Board of Directors. 7~0
Agenda for the Februa~ 16, 1995, meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Agenda for 2/21/95 Informal meeting of the Board of Supevlsors.
Memo from Economic Development Coord. re comments on CEBA criteria.
Information from City ManaBet regarding Water, Wastewater, Refuse (budget),
Letters re~arding the Friday Night Concert Series downtown from: '~
Press-Citizen; and Liz Miller.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 24, 1995
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding water/wastewater report -
infiltration gallery.
Copy of letter from the City Manager to Representative Mary Mascher
regarding the Iowa City landfill.
Material from the Department of Public Works:
a. Memorandum regarding Waterfront Drive/HyVee Storm Sewer
b, Copy of notice of public hearing on the 1995 Rohret Road 7~
Reconstruction Project
Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Community Development:
a. Iowa City: Beyond 2000 Update
b. Towncrest Relocation Program Update
Memoranda from the City Clerk:
a. Proposed Bill Regulating Tobacco Sales
b. Council Work Session of February 13, 1995
Memoranda from the City Attorney:
a, Open Meetings Law _
b. Conflict of Interest
Material from the Department of Finance:
a. Memorandum regarding comparison of tax levy rates
b. Copy of G.O. Bond Presale Analysis __~7
Minutes of the January 18 and February 14, 1995, meetings of the
Neighborhood Open Space Action Plan Committee.
Copy of letter f~om Old Capitol Criterium.
Copy of letter from ACT regarding an update on ACT's expansion plans.
Articles from F.I.R,S.T.:
a. What buyers really want in a new home ~/
b. Bicycle program rolls out in Portland
Agenda,for the February23, 1995, meeting of the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors.
Copy of Investment ~le.ort Six months ended 12/31/94.
Agenda & iuformation [or the 2/27/95 meeting of the City Conference Bd. 7~
Agenda for the 2/28/95 informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Cop}' of Housing Rehabilitation get together. 7q7