HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-07 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 7, 1995
Iowa City City Council special 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, Schmadeke,
Yucuis, Miklo, Schoon. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-36, Side 2; 95-39, Both
Sides; 95-40, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed American Red Cross Month - March 1995; Women's History
Month - March 1995.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. meeting of January
23, 1995; Housing Comm. meeting of January 10, 1995, February 14, 1995.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "E" Liquor License for Econofoods, //473,
1987 Broadway. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Gringo's, 11 5 E. College
St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. //590, 637 Foster Rd.
Approving a Special Five Day Class "C" Liquor License for Regina Gala, 21 40 Roches-
ter Ave.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-41, Bk. 113, p. 41, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for March 28, 1995, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PUMP TEST/PRODUCTION
WELL, A PRODUCTION WELL AND OBSERVATION WELLS IN THE SILURIAN AQUIFER
AT THE WATER FACILITY SITE, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 95-42, Bk. 113, p. 42, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for March 28, 1995, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH SUMMIT ALLEY
EMBANKMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 95-43, Bk. 113, p. 43, FIXING DATE
on March 28, 1995, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
NOT TO EXCEED $2,535,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Resolutions: RES. 95-44, Bk. 113, p. 44, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT, RENTAL CERTIFICATE AND
RENTAL VOUCHER PROGRAM. PROJECT NO. IAOS-V022-019.
Correspondence: Sonia Ettinger supporting the proposed ordinance regarding
sidewalk cafes. Hoover Elementary School sixth graders regarding projects to raise
funds for Cystic Fibrosis and Muscular Dystrophy. Traffic Engineer regarding: parking
prohibition on the east side of the 800 block of South Dubuque St.; stop sign
installation on Wright St. at its intersection with Clinton St.; stop sign installation on
Wright St. at its intersection with Dubuque St.
City Plaza Use Permits: Jan Baker of Amnesty International for permission to
use the stage area for a rally against reinstating the death penalty on March 4, 1995,
approved.
In response to the Mayor, the City Manager explained that the Council would be voting on the
bond sale the same evening as the public hearing in order save issuance costs. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Walter Shelton, Senior Center Commission Member, distributed copies of the March
issue of the Four Rivers Senior Journal and invited Council Members to the Center.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for March 28,
1995, on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," of the City Code by
revising Article L, entitled "Provisional Uses and Special Exceptions," Section 1 M, entitled
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"Neighborhood Centers," to repeal the access requirement for neighborhood centers. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Conditional Zoning Agreement
for 1069 Highway 1 (Westport Plaza) to allow an additional freestanding pylon sign (Red
Lobster). Bill Macrum, Chandler Signs, Inc., appeared
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.; Russell Fate, 806 Dover St.; Gene Kroeger, East Hill Subdivision. Sr. Planner
Miklo present for discussion. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept
correspondence from: Nicholas Chmaruk & Jo Rene Trabert-Chmaruk; Jeffrey Streitz; Jeanne
Jones; Frank Tauber; John Lee; Maureen Lenoch; Robert Pierce. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, that the 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), be given first vote
for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Sr. Planner Miklo present
for discussion. Nicholas Chmaruk, 909 Dover St., appeared. After discussion the City
Attorney stated an administerial change wou~d be made to the conditional zoning agreement
page 3, paragraph 3b, first paragraph at the top of the page by inserting the word "maximum"
between the words "a" and "total" to read "a maximum total". Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-45, Bk., 113, p. 45, APPR-
OVING THE FINAL PLAT OF D AND L SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubb¥ absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the filing of an application with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for FY96 Iowa Dot State Transit Assistance and Federal Transit Administration
funding. No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-46, Bk. 113, p. 46,
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR FY96 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Throgmor-
ton absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held 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. No one
appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance establishing regulations for sidewalk cafes.
The following individuals appeared: Jim Clayton, 304 Reno St.; Ooug Hoskins, 1012
Burlington St.; Bill Macrum, San Antonio, TX.; and Gerry Ambrose, 2915 Dubuque St. Moved
by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to continue the public hearing to April 11 to allow staff
time to research other cities and reconvene an expanded committee. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor stated discussion of item #10 announcement of CCN vacancy, would occur
with item //11 (3) appointments to the Housing Commission.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to appoint Jim Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn, to the
Bd. of Library Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 1999; and appoint John
Staska, 33 Norwood Circle, to the Bd. of Appeals for a mechanical professional for an
unexpired term ending December 31, 1998; re-appoint Ann Bovbjerg, 1710 Ridge Rd. and
appoint Lea Supple, 2010 Grantwood, to the P&Z Comm. to fill two vacancies for five year
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terms ending May 1, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all
Council Members present.
After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to defer to April 25, 1995 an
appointment to the Housing Comm. to fill three vacancies for three-year terms ending May
1, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to delete from the agenda and no longer
advertise the vacancy on Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending
November 1, 1995. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councit
Members present.
Council Member Lehman noted the many wonderfu~ projects going on in the
community and urged citizens to keep informed and get involved.
Council Member Kubby announced that students at Hoover School were raising money
for cystic fibrosis and muscular dystrophy by selling calendars for $5.00, and asked citizens
to call the school for further information.
Council Member Novick reported that the Hoover students were not only raising money
for the diseases but also studying the disease and the learning how people with the diseases
are living and coping.
Council Member Throgmorton thanked individuals for allowing him to speak at the Zion
Lutheran Church on the concept of sustainable development.
Council Member Pigott stated he had received a note concerning the City procedure
for late notices on water and sewer bills for renters, and questioned Council interest in
changing the present procedure. The City Manager will follow-up with Council Member Pigott
regarding the note received.
Council Member Baker requested an update from Parking & Transit Manager Fowler
on the parking ramp improvements. Baker indicated he would not be attending the special
work session scheduled March 20th.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept a recommendation of the
Board of Appeals that the City Council approve new bylaws, and refer the by-laws to the
Rules Committee. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/O, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept a recommendation of the
Housing Commission that an allocation in the amount of $35,000 for LIFE Skills come from
the City budget for FY96. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-47, Bk. 113, p. 47,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY RIGHTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION PROJECT. In response to Council, staff will
prepare a memo on relocation and potential property acquisitions. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-48, Bk. 113, p. 48,
APPROVING A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AND THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR CERTAIN ROAD MAINTENANCE PURPOSES (Sycamore St.).
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. 95-49, Bk. 113, p. 49,
CERTIFYING UNPAID MOWING AND CLEAN-UP CHARGES TO JOHNSON COUNTY FOR
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-50, Bk. 113, p. 50,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET EXCLUDING HACAP AND FREE MEDICAL CLINIC FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1996. Kubby stated she would be abstaining from the
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vote on the Free Medical Clinic and HACAP funding as she serves on the Board of each
agency and requested separate consideration of their funding. Moved by Kubby, seconded by
Baker, to amend the resolution by removing two items on the Aid to Agencies section of the
budget, HACAP and the Free Medical Clinic, for separate consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Council thanked
Finance Director Yucuis and his staff for their efforts in preparing the budget. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended.
Moved byThrogmorton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-51, Bk. 113, p. 51,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR HACAP AND FREE MEDICAL CLINIC FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1996. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby
abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95752, Bk. 113, p. 52,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL
YEARS 1996 THROUGH 1998 AND THE SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, 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 second vote for consider-
ation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to adjourn 10:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
usan M. Horowitz, Mayor
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