HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-02-28 Council minutesCOMPLETE 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 ot 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, 1995.
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 regular 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 Cornre. 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, 1 994;
Animal Control Advisory 9d. meeting of November 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 exclude 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 EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR WILLOW CREEK
SUBDIVISION.
Correspondence: Jeff McCullough, member of the Charter Review Comm.,
submitting supplemental information. Sally 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. Sr.
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 continue support
for PATV and reach 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
~n ordinance establishing the Moffitt Cottage Hi',,toric District for property located between
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February 28, 1995
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Muscatine Avenue and Ralston Creek, north of Court Street. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 610, Lehman absent.
A public hearing was held 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 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. Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by
Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to accsl~t correspondence 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 Flahert.v; 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 Bendorf; 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, 610, Lehman absent. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, 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. Affirma~we roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, [.ehman 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 4near the southeast
corner of Newport Road and Prairie du Chien Road. St. Ptanner 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 P.~AT OF SEDLACEK 2ND ADDITION, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the Rohret Road Reconstruction, Phase 2. The following individuals appeared:
Charles Lisle, 3733 Rohret Rd.; Jim Bates, 3502 Foxaria Dr.; and Craig Kohl, 3342 Rohret Rd.
City Engr. Fosse and Civil Engr. Winstead present for discussion.
Mayor Horowitz left the Council meeting. Mayor Pro tern 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 CONSTRUC]'ION 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, Sr.
Center Comm.; Jay Honohan, 2503 Friendship; Terri Miller, Sr. Center Comm.; Ron Vogel;
Freida Shannon, Sr. Center Comm.; Larry Eckholt, 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; Sarai Lenoch, Cedarwood Apartment,
2030 Broadway St.; Liz Hudson, 1960 Broadway St.; and Kim Yaman, Pheasant Ridge
Apartments, 2530 Barreit. Police Chief Winkelhake 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 Sr. 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,
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
$8,260,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (street improvements; sewage treatment plant
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 tern
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
tern 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, 1998, 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 NAME OF RUSSELL STREET LOCATED IN HOLLYWOOD MANOR, PART 5,
TO RUSSELL DRIVE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Lehman absent. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-40, Bk. 113, p. 40,
RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES. Finance Director Yucuis 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), 3.01 ~, (Nominations),
6.01 (Limitations on the amount of campaign contributions) and 7.O4D (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 tem declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 11:10 p.m. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5~0, Horowitz, Lehman absent.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Maria~ K. Karr, City Clerk
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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 proclaimed congratulations on
the 75th 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 Birth-
day.
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 31, as pub-
lished, subject to corrections, as recom-
mended by the City Clerk,
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
P&R Comm. meeting of January 11; Com-
mittee on Community Needs meeting of
December 21; Sr. Center Comm. meeting
of December 19; P&Z Comm. meeting of
February 2; Riverfront and Natural Areas
Comm, meeting of January 18; Histodc
Preservation Corem, meeting of January
10; Design Review Comm. meeting of
January 23;
Permit Motions: Class "E" Beer Permit
for QuikTrip #509, 323 E. Burlington St.
Class "E" Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Food
Store #2, 310 N. First Ave. Class "E" Li-
quor License for Hy-Vee Food Store #2,
310 N. First Ave. Class "E" Beer Permit
for Hy-Vee Food Store #3, 1201 N. Dodge
St. Class "E" Beer Permit for Drugtown
#1,521 Hollywood Blvd. Class "E" Liquor
License for Drugtown #1, 521 Hollywood
Blvd.
Setting Public Hearings: RES, 95-31,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION OF THE ROHRET ROAD
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE 2,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECT-
ING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION,
RES, 95-19, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM
OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
33 SINGLE-FAMILY PUBLIC HOUSING
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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 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, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE PRO-
POSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1995 THROUGH
JUNE 30, 1996, THE PROPOSED THREE-
YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE
SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM. RES. 95-21, RESOLUTION
FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
$8,260,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NO-
TICE THEREOF. RES. 95-22, FIXING DATE
FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION
OF THE iSSUANCE OF ,~240,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A
GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NO-
TICE THEREOF.
Resolutions: RES. 95-23, ACCEPTING
WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN IMPROVE-
MENTS FOR LOT 16, WEST SIDE PARK.
RES. 95-24, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO AT-
TEST A WATER MAIN EASEMENT AGREE-
MENT FOR LOT 16, WEST SIDE PARK.
RES, 95-25, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST ASUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPA-
NY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1521
BROADWAY 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 installatior. on Dickenson Ln.
at its intersection with Sycamore St.
Heartland Candleworks regarding flood
plain relocation assistance. Downtown
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February 14, 1995
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Association requesting funding for Friday
night concert series.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Larry Quigley, 320 East Washington St.
and Board Member of PATV, defined public
access television and urged Council and citizen
continued support. Terri Miller, Sr. Center
Commissioner, updated Council on the Center.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for February 28 on an ordinance condition-
ally amending the use regulations of approxi-
mately 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. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for March 7, 1995, on an ordinance amend-
ing the Conditional Zoning Agreement for 1069
Highway 1 to allow an additional freestanding
pylon sign. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the
use regulations of 61.96 acres of land located
south of Whispering Prairie Drive from RS-8,
Medium Density Single-Family Residential, to
RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential. Don
Westphal, land planner, updated Council on his
work with the developers of Sycamore Farms.
Moved and seconded 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, be given first vote for consider-
ation. The Mayor declared the motion defeated.
Moved and seconded that the rule requir-
ing 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,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY
CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF 0.32
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 719 S. CAPI-
TOL STREET FROM C1-1, COMMERCIAL IN-
TENSIVE, TO P, PUBLIC, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 95-
3669, ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14,
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CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," OF THE
CITY CODE BY REVISING ARTICLE N, ENTI-
TLED "OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING,"
.SECTION 1, ENTITLED "OFF STREET PARI(ING
REQUIREMENTS," TO SPECIFY CONSTRUC-
TION MATERIALS FOR REQUIRED HARD-
SURFACE PARKING AREAS.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 95-
3670, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6,
ENTITLED "ZONING," OF THE CITY CODE BY
REVISING ARTICLE E, ENTITLED "COMMER-
CIAL AND BUSINESS ZONES," SECTION 6,
ENTITLED "CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE
ZONE (CB-2)," TO CLARIFY THE DENSITY
REQUIREMENT FOR DWELLING UNITS IN THE
CB-2 ZONE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
26, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
D AND L SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on the Charter
Review Commission recommendations. Com-
mission Chair John McDonald and Member Jeff
McCullough presented information.
The Mayor noted the previously an-
nounced 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 Cornre. - 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 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 Board to fill
two vacancies for three-year terms ending April
15, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
27, DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO PROCEED
WITH DESIGN OF THE HIGHWAY l/GILBERT
STREET iNTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PRO-
JECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
28, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES
TO ASSIST WITH EVALUATING THE IMPACT
OF SILURIAN AQUIFER DEVELOPMENT.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
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 AIR-
PORT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 95-
30, AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN AND
CLASSIFYING A POSITION IN THE WATER
DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPART-
MENT.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:15 p,m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activitie~ is on filetin the office of the City
/s/SUSAN M. F~OROWITZ, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, ClT, Y CLERK '"----.___.J
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Iowa City City Council special meeting,
6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, and form of contract of the
Whispering Meadows Housing Development.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-32,
AFPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND
FORM OF CONTRACT OF THE WHISPERING
MEADOWS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 6:35 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities~is on file in the,office of~t,,he~_City
,~'/SUSAN M. I~OROWITZ, MAY~..//
s/MARIAN K. KARR, C~.Y C.,~K4~
Submitted for publication 2/23/95
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION 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 75th 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; Sr. Center
Comm. meeting of December 19, 1994; P&Z Comm. meeting of February 2, 1995;
Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm. meeting of January 18, 1995; Historic
Preservation Comm. meeting of January 10, 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 Blvd.
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
THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVE-
MENTS PROGRAM. RES. 95-21, Bk. 113, p. 21, RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $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 FORA MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
OF $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 [unding 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, Sr. 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, 7/0, 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, 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). 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 Counci{
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, 8k. 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 Cl-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, 7/O, 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 PARKING AND LOADING," SECTION 1,
ENTITLED "OFF STRI~ET PARKING REQUIREMENTS," TO SPECIFY CONSTRUCTION
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MATERIALS FOR REQUIRED HARD-SURFACE PARKING AREAS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 95-3670, 8k. 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 SERVICF ZONE (CB-2)," TO CLARIFY THE DENSITY REQUIREMENT
FOR DWELLING UNITS IN THE CB-2 ZONE. Affirmative roll call 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: 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 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 Board 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 Manageds 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 26, 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
$7500 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 lit Carver Hawkeye Arena, She also noted the Big Brothers/Big
Sisters Bowl fund raiser is schedule for February 2§th.
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, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-28, Bk. 113, p. 28,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND
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THE CITY OE 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 "1'O A PROJECT TO
CONSTRUCT ADDITIONAL HANGAR SPACE AT THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
(accept bid from Henningsen Construction for $250,746.00). Individual Council Members
expressed their views concerning the payback period. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 611, 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 POSITION 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, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 21, 1995
Na City City Council special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Karr, Boothroy, Schoenfelder,
Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 95-29, side 2.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, and form of contract of the
Whispering Meadows Housing Development. No one appeared.
Moved by Pi§ott, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-32, Bk. 113, p. 32,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND FORM OF CONTRACT OF THE WHISPERING
MEADOWS HOUSING 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 adjourn 6:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk