HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-11 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 11, 1995
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Counci~ Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin,
Severson, Ogren, Milkman, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-49, Side 2; 95-
54 and 95-55, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards to students of Grant Wood Elementary
School: Ryan Albrecht; Anna Dusterhoft; Jeremy Miller; Joe Triplett; Ben Wilke; Jenny Wood.
The Mayor proclaimed Medical Laboratory Week- April 16-22, 1995; Critical Care
Awareness Week - April 17-22, 1995; D.A.R.E. Day - April 20, 1995; Week in which to
document "Day in the Life of Johnson County" - April 21-27, 1995; Infant Immunization
Week- April 23-29, 1995; Days of Remembrance of the Holocaust - April 23-30, 1995;
Volunteer Week - April 23-29, 1995; Crisis Center Week - April 23-30, 1995.
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 March 28, 1995, and the
special meeting of April 3, 1995, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. meeting of February 14,
1995; Bd. of Adjustment meeting of March 8, 1995; P&Z Comm. meeting of March
16, 1995; Civil Service Comm. meeting of March 2, 1995, March 9, 1995, March 21,
1995; Committee on Community Needs meeting of February 23, 1995 and March 6,
1995 and the Joint Committee on Community Needs and Housing Comm. minutes of
February 22, 1995 and March 7, 1995 (Project Resource Book); Riverfront & Natural
Areas Comm. meeting of February 15, 1995, March 15, 1995.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for The Vine Tavern &
Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Pancheros, 32 S.
Clinton St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Mondo's Sports Cafe, 212 S.
Clinton St. Approving a Class "A" Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge
#1096, 950 Dover St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Season's Best, Inc.
325 E. Washington St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Season's Best, Inc. 325
E. Washington St. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for C Mart //1058, 606 S.
Riverside Dr. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Harris Discount, 71 Commercial
Dr. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Chill & Grill, 206 N. Linn St. Approving a
Class "E" Beer Permit for Dubuque Street Handimart, 204 N. Dubuque St. Approving
a Class "C" Liquor License for Red Lobster//759, 1069 Highway 1 West. RES. 95-75,
Bk. 113, p. 75, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-76, Bk. 113, p. 76, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1995 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 113: RES. 95-77, p. 77, APPROVING THE FY95, 96, 97, 98,
AND 99 OFFICIAL REPORT OF MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE STREET CONSTRUCTION
PROGRAM FROM JULY 1, 1995, TO JUNE 30, 2000. RES. 95-78, p. 78, AUTHORIZ-
ING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE TO BE HELD MAY 6, 1995.
Correspondence: Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce regarding the
Chamber's position on the proposed industrial park. Amy and Michael Kolen regarding
expansion of Oakland Cemetery into Hickory Hill Park. Krlyn Drager regarding the
recycling program. Kris Drager regarding expansion of Oakland Cemetery into Hickory
Hill Park. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Parking prohibition on the
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north side of Mayfield Road; Parking prohibition on Jema Court. Robert Opplinger
regarding BB0ps Week.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
The following individuals appeared regarding the creation of a duplex at the corner of
Jefferson and Evans Streets: Mike Murray, 931 E. Market; Melissa Murray, 931 E. Market;
Nancy Carlson, 1002 E. Jefferson; and Judy Sivertsen, 947 E. Market. PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. After discussion, Council asked that P&Z research the RNC-Zone in
relationship to the questions raised. Moved by Baker, seconded by Pigott, to accept a petition
from concerned neighbors of the RNC-12 zone generally located on Jefferson and Market
between Dodge and Clapp Streets; and a map of the location of the duplex submitted by Mike
Murray. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Kathryn Wallace, Sr. Center Comm., updated Council at activities at the Center,
including the observance of Older Americans Month in May.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally amending the use regulations
of approximately 34.21 acres located west of Taft Avenue along Court Street extended from
RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to CN-1, Neighborhood Commercial (6.93 acres),
RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential (12 acres), and RS-8, Medium Density Single-
Family Residential (8.14 and 7.1 4 acres) (Windsor Ridge). No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 5,
entitled "Building and Housing," Article H, entitled "Site Plan Review," by adopting design
standards for exterior stairwells and exterior corridors on multi-family residential buildings.
The following individuals appeared: Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton, rep. 8d. of Appeals; and
John Roffman, 1314 Burry, Bd. of Appeals. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to accept
correspondence from: Robert Carlson, Bd. of Appeals; Paula & Lowell Brandt; Joseph Holland.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved
by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to continue the public hearing to April 25, 1995. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled, "Off Street Parking and Loading," to reduce the amount
of required off-street parking spaces and amend the parking area design standards in the CN-
1, Neighborhood Commercial zone. No one appeared.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance establishing the Moffitt
Cottage Historic District for property located between Muscatine Avenue and Ralston Creek,
north of Court Street, 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 Lehman, seconded by Baker, that the 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 "Neighborhood Centers," to repeal the access
requirement for neighborhood centers, 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 Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt ORD. 95-3672, Bk. 38, p. 9,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF 13.O9 ACRES OF LAND 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).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance establishing regulations for sidewalk cafes.
The following individuals appeared: Mark Ginsberg, 110 E. Washington; Lyone Fein, 605 E.
Burlington; Tara Cronbaugh, 211 1/2 E. Washington, Java House & Iowa City Coffee
Company; Steve Straus, 5 S. Dubuque, Fries Barbeque & Grill; Brad Pouleson, 1712 E. St.,
Masala Indian Restaurant; Rodney Anderson, 32, S. Clinton, Pancheros; Jayne Sandler; Jim
Clayton, 304 Reno, Soap Opera; and Doug Hoskins, 1012 Burlington. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Novick, to continue the public hearing to April 25, 1995. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 6/1, with Throgmorton voting "nay". Moved by Kubby, seconded by
Lehman, to accept correspondence from: Philip Leff; Allan Weinstine, owner of the Barn;
Rodney Anderson, Vice-President Pancheros, Inc. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to defer to April 25, 1995, an ordinance
amending Title 4, Chapter 3, entitled "Outdoor Service Areas" Title 4, Chapter 5, entitled
"Prohibitions and Restrictions," Title 10, Chapter 3, Entitled "Commercial Use of Sidewalks",
and Title 10, Chapter 5, Entitled "City Plaza" to establish uniform regulations for Sidewalk
Cafes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was on Iowa City's Consolidated plan for FY1995-FY2000 (aka City
Steps). The following individuals appeared: Linda Murray, 2128 S. Riverside, CCN Chair;
Charles Eastham, 1152 E. Court, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship; Graham Dameron,
1103 Gilbert Ct., Johnson County Dept. of Public Heatth; Michael Nameche, 331 N. Gilbert,
Emergency Housing Project; Jean Mann, 315 Kimball Rd., Elderly Services; Jayne Santiler,
First National Bank; Jim Harris; Vicki Lensing, 2408 Mayfield Rd., City Steps Committee;
Cynthia Kay, Coordinator of the Furniture Project; and Cris Kinkead, Domestic Violence
Program. Community Development Coordinator Milkman present for discussion. Moved by
Novick, seconded by Kubby, to continue the public hearing to April 25, 1995. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Kubby stated she
would be abstaining from voting on the HACAP transitiona~ housing project as she was a
HACAP Board member and requested a separate resolution on that item.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Bd. of Library Trustees - Three vacancies for
six-year terms ending July 1, 2001; Design Review Comm.- Four vacancies for three-year
terms ending July 1, 1998; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. - One vacancy for an
unexpired term ending March 13, 1997. These appointments will be made at the May 23,
1995, meeting of the City Council.
Council Member Baker noted the memo from the City Manager distributed that evening
concerning SEATS and asked the matter be scheduled for discussion. He stated he would be
unable to attend the Council work session scheduled May 18, and asked if three other Council
Members favored raising the Dubuque Street ramp fees by a nickel. After discussion, Baker
said he did not hear a majority in favor of the increase but would follow-up in a month.
Council Member Pigott reminded citizens of the abandoned bike sale scheduled in
Chauncey Swan parking ramp on May 6.
Council Member Throgmorton stated he had attended the inauguration of the new
student government president and other officers two weeks ago, and reported on a
presentation made by Council Member Pigott and himself about improving relationships
between the student senate and city council the previous Saturday. Throgmorton summarized
comments he made that afternoon in addressing the University of Iowa's Presidential Search
Committee. Throgmorton encouraged staff and council members to attend an April 20 speech
by Michael Shuman on how to build a sustainable community.
Council Member Novick reported on a phone call she received from a 70 year old
woman concerned about walking on the sidewalks when bike riders come up from behind
without warning. Novick asked that staff explore distribution of posters and cable television
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messages urging bike etiquette. Novick also announced that Iowa City had been awarded the
Tree City USA award for the fifteenth year in a row. She noted that North Liberty and
Coralville had also received awards, with North Liberty being recipient of the Outstanding
Community award. Novick reminded citizens of the Project GREEN Plant Sale scheduled for
May 6.
Council Member Kubby requested an update from the City Manager regarding the
recent property assessments. After a brief update, the City Manager said citizens with
questions should contact the City Assessor's office directly, noting that an appeals must be
made on a form provided by the Assessor's office and returned between April 16 and May
5. Kubby noted a memo from Traffic Engr. Brachtel to the Police Chief a few weeks earlier
concerning parking along Highway 6 near the VA Hospital, and questioned Council direction
to staff. After discussion, Council directed staff to place no parking signs along the route and
report back on towing options. Kubby noted the recent letter from BBOPS requesting Council
participation in upcoming activities promoting "Anything But Drive Days" and asked the
matter be scheduled for Council's next work session. She also asked for city council ideas for
participating in the Coralville 4th of July parade. Kubby referenced the City Attorney memo
updating progress at the Cliffs apartment. In response to questions, the City Attorney stated
that any complaints regarding mud on the right-of-way should be reported to the City Engr.
Kubby clarified the March 27 work session minutes distributed April 7 concerning water
impact fees by stating the City Attorney had been directed to find a reasonable way to
implement the fee. The City Attorney stated she understood.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to accept the following recommendations of
Boards and Commissions: A. Recommendations from Housing Comm.: 1 ) that the proposed
Housing Code Amendments be adopted, contingent on rewording the first paragraph; 2) that
the Bylaws of the Iowa City Bd. of Appeals be adopted; 3) that allocation in the amount of
$35,000.00 for LIFE Skills come from the City budget for F¥96; B. Recommendations from
Committee on Community Needs and from the joint meetings of Committee on Community
Needs and Housing Comm. (included in the Project Resource Book and was considered under
the public hearing on City Steps). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to accept the recommendation from City
Council Rules Committee to amend the by-laws of all City Boards and Commissions to allow
combining of six months or less vacancies to a full term providing this change does not
conflict with the state statutes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Baker, seconded byThrogmorton, to adopt RES. 95-79, Bk. 113, p. 79, A-
MENDING RESOLUTION 94-277 BY CHANGING MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND APPROVING ITS
BY-LAWS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-80, Bk. 113, p, 80,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
SHOEMAKER & HAALAND, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE HIGHLANDER AREA SANITARY SEWER, LIFT STATION,
AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT. PCD Director Franklin and City Engr. Fosse present for
discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to amend the resolution to
implement option B. The Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 3/4, with the
following division of voice vote: Ayes: Throgmorton, Kubby, Pigott. Nays: Novick, Baker,
Horowitz, Lehman. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the original resolution adopted, 6/1,
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with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pigott, Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman,
Novick. Nays: Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, that the 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, 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 Lehman, to adjourn 11:25 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Ma~rCn K. Karr, ~'
City Clerk
~us~n M. HorOwitz, ~layor ~
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/28/95
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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 presented Citizenship
Awards to students of Roosevelt Elementa-
ry School: Jung Eun Lee; Sosuke Matsui;
Yu~ Sun.
The Mayor proclaimed Daffodil Days-
March 28-31. Ray Muston, Jana Egeland,
and Anne Hesse accepted the proclamation
and distributed daffodils to Council.; Fair
Housing Month- April; Child Abuse Preven-
tion Month - April.
Moved and seconded that the follow-
ing 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 February 28 and the
special meeting of March 7, as pub-
lished, subject to corrections, as rec-
ommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commis-
sions: Historic Preservation Comm.
meeting of February 14; Mayor's
Youth Employment Bd. meeting of
February 21; P&R Comm. meeting of
March 1; Bd. of Appeals meeting of
February 6; Airport Comm. meeting of
February 14; St. Center Comm. meet-
ing of January 23, February 27; P&Z
Comm. meeting of March 2; Cornre.
on Community Needs meeting of Janu-
ary 25; Bd. of Library Trustees meet-
ing of February 23; Broadband
Telecomm. Comm. meeting of Febru-
ary 20; Design Review Comm. meeting
of February 13, March 20; Rules
Comm. of March 27.
Permit Motions: Class "C" Liquor
License for The Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque St. Class "C" Liquor License
for Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St.
Class "C" Liquor License for The Kitty
Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Class "B" Beer
Permit for Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice
Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. Class
o70
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March 28, 1995
Page 2
"C" Liquor License for First Avenue
Club, 1550 First Avenue. RES. 95-53,
ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. RES.
95-54, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a
public hearing on April 25 relative to
an application for rental vouchers and
certificates and replacement vouch-
ers/certificates for portability. Setting
a public hearing for April 11 to receive
comments on Iowa City's Consolidated
Plan for FY1 995-FY2000.
Motions: approve disbursements in
the amount of $6,445,697.56 for the
period of February 1 through February
28, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES-55, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR CIVIC CENTER PO-
LICE DEPARTMENT LOWER LEVEL
REMODELING. RES. 95-56, AUTHO-
RIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 613 RONALDS STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Mayor Grover of
Solon, Iowa, expressing the support of
the Solon City Council for local option
sales tax. State Historical Society of
Iowa regarding the acceptance of St.
Mary's Rectory for nomination to the
National Register of Historic Places.
James E. Clayton regarding sidewalk
care ordinance. Morgan Jones regard-
ing the expansion of the intersection of
First Avenue and Muscatine. Jane
Klitzka of the Grant Wood Neighbor-
hood Association regarding the East
Loop Bus Route. Ernie Galer of the
Home Builders Association of Iowa
City regarding suggestion to reduce
solid waste in the landfill. E. Lucile
Miller regarding sidewalk cafes, Nila
Haug requesting mediation of a dis-
pute. Laurie Robinson of the Johnson
County Historical Society regarding
funding. Rod Sullivan regarding citizen
participation. Robert G. Dosta[ regard-
ing refuse disposal. Memorandum from
the Civil Service Commission submit-
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Page 3
ting a certified list of applicants for the
position of Maintenance Worker I -
Senior Center.
Applications for the use of streets
and public grounds'. Lefler-Quantum
Cycling Club to have a bicycle race on
April 30, approved. Pat Gingrich to
have the Johnson County CROP Walk
on April 9, approved. Perry Johnson,
River Fest Corem., to have the River
Run on April 23, approved. March of
Dimes Birth Defects Foundation to
have the March of Dimes Walk Ameri-
ca on May 7, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Larry Quigley appeared regarding hand-
icap accessibility to downtown businesses.
John Lohman, Student Body President,
introduced President -elect Tim Williams
and Vice-president elect Jeremy Johnson,
and invited Council Member to inaugural
Saturday evening in the Senate Chambers
of the Old Capitol.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for April 11 on an ordinance condi-
tionally amending the use regulations of
approximately 34.21 acres located west of
Taft Avenue along Court Street extended
from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family
Residential, to CN-1, Neighborhood Com-
mercial, RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family
Residential, and RS-8, Medium Density
Single-Family Residential. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for April 11 on an ordinance
amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 5,
entitled "Building and Housing," Article H,
entitled "Site Plan Review," by adopting
design standards for exterior stairwells and
exterior corridors on multi-family residential
buildings. The Mayor declared the motion
carried,
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for April 11 on an ordinance
amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled, "Off
Street Parking and Loading," to reduce the
amount of required off-street parking spac-
es and amend the parking area design
standards in the CN-1, Neighborhood Corn-
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mercial zone. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordi-
nance establishing the Moffitt Cottage
Historic District for property located be-
tween Muscatine Avenue and Ralston
Creek, north of Court Street. Doug Russell,
Historic Preservation Chair, appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordi-
nance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, enti-
tled "Zoning," of the City Code by revising
Article L, entitled "Provisional Uses and
Special Exceptions," Section 1M, entitled
"Neighborhood Centers," to repeal the
access requirement for neighborhood cen-
ters.
Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance amending Ordinance No. 89-3418
and the accompanying Conditional Zoning
Agreement for approximately 28 acres
located south of Highway 1 West to allow
an additional freestanding pylon sign, be
given first vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion defeated.
Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance conditionally amending the use
regulations of approximately 13.O9 acres
located at 655 Meadow Street from RM-
12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential,
and RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Resi-
dential, to RS-8, Medium Density Single-
Family Residential, be given second vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and esti-
mate of cost for construction of the North
Summit Alley Embankment Improvement
Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-57, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICA-
TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTI-
MATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE NORTH SUMMIT ALLEY EMBANK-
MENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ESTAB-
LISHING 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.
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A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and esti-
mate 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-58, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICA-
TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI-
MATE 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, ESTABLISHING
THE AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO AC-
COMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISE-
MENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on the issu-
ance of $2,535,000 Parking System Reve-
nue Bonds to refund the 1985 Parking
Revenue Bond Issue. Dave Dirks, Evenson-
Dodge, presented information on the bond
opening.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95~59, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$2,500,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE
BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-60, DIRECTING SALE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $2,500,000 TAXABLE PARKING
SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS AND RATIFY-
ING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF BOND
SALE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-61, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE
PAYMENT OF NOT TO EXCEED
~ 2,500,000 TAXABLE PARKING SYSTEM
REVENUE BONDS OF THE CiTY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF
THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVID-
ING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF
SAID BONDS.
Moved and seconded to appoint Julie
Seal, 2164 Bancroft Dr. to the Animal
Control Advisory Board for a three-year
term ending April 5, 1998; and to accept
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the recommendation of Project GREEN that
Bernie Knight be reappointed as Trustee of
the Green Fund for a three-year term end-
ing March 1, 1998. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to receive a
recommendation of the Board of Appeals
that the Council disapprove an ordinance
creating design standards and location
restrictions for exterior stairs and corridors;
and a recommendation from the Design
Review Committee regarding the Burlington
and Gilbert Streets Intersection Improve-
ments. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-62, DIRECTING SALE OF $8,500,000
CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGA-
TION BONDS. Dave Dirks, Evenson-Dodge,
updated Council on the bond sale.
Moved and seconded to accept the
form of Tax Exemption Certificate pertain-
ing to the 88,500,000 General Obligation
Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-63, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $8,500,000 GEN-
ERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING
A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-64, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR
FUTURE HOUSING CONSTRUCTION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-65, ADOPTING THE BYLAWS FOR THE
IOWA CITY BOARD OF APPEALS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-66, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROHRET
ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
PHASE 2.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-67, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA, FOR TEMPORARY USE OF POR-
TIONS OF MAIER AVENUE, A COUNTY
ROAD, AS DETOUR DURING ROHRET
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ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
PHASE 2.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-68, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND MMS CONSUL-
TANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE ABBEY
LANE SANITARY TRUNK SEWER.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-69, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BYAND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE-HATTERY
ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS, INC. TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE LONGFELLOW AREA
STORM AND SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to defer to April
11 a resolution authorizing the Mayor to
sign and the City Clerk to attest an agree-
ment between Shoemaker-Haaland Profes-
sional Engineers of Coralville and the City
of Iowa City to provide engineering servic-
es for the Highlander Area Sanitary Sewer,
Lift Station, and Force Main Project. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-70, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN HY-VEE FOOD
STORES, INC. AND CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, FOR CONSTRUCTION AND COST
SHARING OF STORM WATER DRAINAGE
IN THE BOYRUM-WATERFRONT-GILBERT
STREET STORM WATER DRAINAGE AREA
LOCATED IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-71, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO EXE-
CUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GOULD
EVANS ASSOCIATES CONCERNING A
NEAR SOUTHSIDE DESIGN PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
95-72, APPROVING THE DESIGN PLANS
FOR THE HIERONYMUS SQUARE PRO-
JECT LOCATED AT 101 EAST
BURLINGTON STREET.
Official Actions
March 28, 1995
Page 8
Moved and seconded to adopt a reso-
lution awarding contract and authorizing
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest contract for construction of Whisper-
ing Meadows Housing Projects
IA05PO22009 and a resolution rejecting
the bid for contract for the Whispering
Meadows Housing Project IAO5P022008.
The following individuals appeared: Atty.
Robert Downer, representing McComas-
Lacina Construction Co.; and Atty. Bruce
Haupert, rep. Frantz Construction Co.
Moved and seconded to defer the resolu-
tions to April 3 special Council meeting at
8:15 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance amending Title 1, Chapter 9, Section
3, "Election Precincts" of the City Code, to
amend the boundaries of the voting pre-
cincts in Iowa City to include properties
annexed and to exclude properties severed
since 1993, be given first vote for consid-
eration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
95-3671, AMENDING THE IOWA CITY
CHARTER, SECTIONS 2.0681~ (MAYOR),
2.08C AND 2.08E (APPOINTMENTS),
3.01A (NOMINATION), 6.01 (LIMITA-
TIONS ON THE AMOUNT OF CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS) AND 7.04D (PROCE-
DURE AFTER FILING), AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE CHARTER REVIEW COMM.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:30
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried.
For a more detailed & complete de-
scription of Council Activities & Disburse-
ments, see Offi(;e of City Clerk apd Finance
Department., _,z~... ~-~ ~h .,~J~z,,O'T~-
s/S~SAN M. HOROWITZ, MAY,~
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publication 4~6~95
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/3/95
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings and claims is $ ,
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for sai~
publication is
Iowa City City Council special meeting,
8:20 a.m. at the Civic Center, Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick,
Throgmorton, Absent: Pigoft,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
73, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WHISPERING
MEADOWS HOUSING PROJECT,
//IAOSP022009.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 95-
74, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WHISPERING
MEADOWS HOUSING PROJECT,
//IAOSP022008.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:35 a,m,
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities~is on file in thepffice..of the City
Clerk,/ '/.~~
~/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYOR...R.~
s/MARIAN K,. KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publication 4/6/95
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 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, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Woito, Karr, Miklo, Fosse, Ogren,
Scott, Schoon, Schmadeke, O'Malley, Boothroy. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-
40, Side 2; 95-45, Sides 1 & 2; 95-46, Side 1.
The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards to students of Roosevelt Elementary School:
Jung Eun Lee; Sosuke Matsui; Yu~ Sun.
The Mayor proclaimed Daffodil Days - March 28-31,1995. Ray Muston, Jana Egeland,
and Anne Hesse accepted the proclamation and distributed daffodils to Council.; Fair Housing
Month - April 1995; Child Abuse Prevention Month - April 1995.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, 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 February 28, 1995, and
the special meeting of March 7, 1995, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of
February 14, 1995; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. meeting of February 21, 1995;
P&R Comm. meeting of March 1, 1995;Bd. of Appeals meeting of February 6, 1995;
Airport Corem. meeting of February 14, 1995; Sr, Center Comm. meeting of January
23, 1995, February 27, 1995; P&Z Comm. meeting of March 2, 1995; Comm. on
Community Needs meeting of January 25, 1995; Bd. of Library Trustees meetin~ of-
February 23, 1995; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. meeting of February 20, 1995;
Design Review Comm. meeting of February 13, 1995, March 20, 1995;Rules Comm.
of March 27, 1995.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for The Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque
St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for The Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct.
Approving a Class "B" Beer Permit for Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor, 225
S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1 550 First
Avenue. RES. 95-53, Bk. 113, p. 53, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. RES. 95-54, BK.
113, P. 54, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing on April 25, 1995, relative to
an application for rental vouchers and certificates and replacement vouch-
ers/certificates for portability. Setting a public hearing for April 11, 1995, to receive
comments on Iowa City's Consolidated Plan for FY1995-FY2000 (aka City Steps).
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $ 6,445,697.56 for the period
of February 1 through February 28, 1995, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 113: RES-55, p. 55, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CIVIC
CENTER POLICE DEPARTMENT LOWER LEVEL REMODELING. RES. 95-56, p. 56,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF A LiEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 613 RONALDS STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Mayor Grover of Solon, Iowa, expressing the support of the
Solon City Council for local option sales tax. State Historical Society of Iowa regarding
the acceptance of St. Mary's Rectory for nomination to the National Register of
Historic Places. James E. Clayton regarding sidewalk cafe ordinance. ,Morgan Jones
regarding the expansion of the intersection of First Avenue and Muscatine. Jane Klitzka
of the Grant Wood Neighborhood Association regarding the East Loop Bus Route. Ernie
Galer of the Home Builders Association of Iowa City regarding suggestion to reduce
solid waste in the landfill. E. Lucile Miller regarding sidewalk cafes. Nila Haug
requesting mediation of a dispute. Laurie Robinson of the Johnson County Historical
Society regarding funding. Rod Sullivan regarding citizen participation. Robert G. Dostal
CounciJ Activities
March 28, 1995
Page 2
regarding refuse disposal. Memorandum from the Civil Service Commission submitting
a certified list of applicants for the position of Maintenance Worker I - Senior Center.
Applications for the use of streets and public grounds: Lefier-Quantum Cycling
Club to have a bicycle race on April 30, 1995, approved. Pat Gingrich to have the
Johnson County CROP Walk on April 9, 1995, approved. Perry Johnson, River Fest
Comm., to have the River Run on April 23, 1995, approved. March of Dimes Birth
Defects Foundation to have the March of Dimes Walk America on May 7, 1995, ap-
proved.
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 appeared regarding handicap accessibility to downtown businesses. The
City Manager will report back. John Lobman, Student Body President, introduced President-
elect Tim Williams and Vice-president elect Jeremy Johnson, and invited Council Member to
inaugural Saturday evening in the Senate Chambers of the Old Capitol.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for April 11, 1995, on
an ordinance conditionally amending the use regulations of approximately 34.21 acres located
west of Taft Avenue along Court Street extended from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family
Residential, to CN-1, Neighborhood Commercial (6.93 acres), RM-12, Low Density Multi-
Family Residential (12 acres), and RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential (8.14 and
7.1 4 acres) (Windsor Ridge). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members preser, t.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for April 11, 1995, on
an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Article
H, entitled "Site Plan Review," by adopting design standards for exterior stairwells and
exterior corridors on multi-family residential buildings. Council requested that a representative
of the Board of Appeals be present for discussion, and photographs be available, at the next
meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for April 11, 1995,
on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled,
"Off Street Parking and Loading," to reduce the amount of required off-street parking spaces
and amend the parking area design standards in the CN-1, Neighborhood Commercial zone.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance establishing the Moffitt Cottage Historic
District for property located between Muscatine Avenue and Ralston Creek, north of Court
Street. Doug Russell, Historic Preservation Chair, appeared.
A public hearing was held 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 "Neighborhood Centers," to repeal the access requirement
for neighborhood centers. No one appeared.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 89-
341 8 and the accompanying Conditional Zoning Agreement for approximately 28 acres
located south of Highway 1 West (Westport Plaza) to allow an additional freestanding pylon
sign, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the motion defeated unanimously, 0~7, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, 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 DensitySingle-Family Residential, to RS-
8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential (East Hill), be given second vote for consider-
ation. Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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March 28, 1995
Page 3
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for construction of the North Summit Alley Embankment Improvement Project. No one
appeared.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-57, 8k. 113, p. 57,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH SUMMIT ALLEY EMBANKMENT IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, 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 at 10:30 a.m. on April 18, 1995. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for constructior~ of a pump test/production well, a production well, and observation wells
in the Silurian Aquifer at the Water Facility site. No one appeared.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-58, Bk. 113, p. 58,
APPROVING 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,
ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10;30 a.m. on April 18, 1995. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the issuance of $2,535,000 Parking System Revenue
Bonds to refund the 1985 Parking Revenue Bond Issue. Dave Dirks, Evenson-Dodge,
presented information on the bond opening.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-59, Bk. 113, p. 59,
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED $2,500,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS. 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. 95-60, 8k. 113, p. 60,
DIRECTING SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000 TAXABLE PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE
BONDS AND RATIFYING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF BOND SALE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-61, Bk. 113, p. 61,
AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF
NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000 TAXABLE PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND
PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to appoint Julie Seal, 2164 Bancroft Dr. to the
Animal Control Advisory Board for a three-year term ending April 5, 1998; and to accept the
recommendation of Project GREEN that Bernie Knight be reappointed as Trustee of the Green
Fund for a three-year term ending March 1, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Kubby updated citizens on her attendance at the National League of
Cities meeting in Washington, D.C. She congratulated Alice's Rainbow Childcare for being
accredited. Kubby announced a pilot program developed by property owners and managers
for the collection of recyclables in multi family buildings, from March 13-June 2.
Council Member Novick reported on a recycling program in Baltimore where all types
of paper are picked up in one paper bag and asked staff to consider this program. The City
Manager will follow-up. She stated she returned with information from a National League of
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March 28, 1995
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revised 4/11/95
Cities meeting concerning water issues. Novick reported on a meeting with Coralville Council
Member Herwig and suggested a joint meeting of governmental bodies to discuss the local
option sales tax. She also reminded citizens of the Chickadee (Fish & Wildlife) Check-off on
their State of Iowa tax form.
Council Member Throgmorton reported on the National League of Cities meeting. He
noted the March 1 Parks & recreation minutes stating his support for a statement made by
Commissioner Lidell allowing girls to play Boys Baseball and boys playing Girls Softball.
Throgmorton urged citizens to visit the Clothesline Project, a display of violence against
women, currently at the Iowa Memorial Union.
Council Member Pigott stated the Environmental Advocates will be honoring the
Environmentalist of the Year award on April 6. He noted the memo in Council's packet
concerning the Burlington Street dam and stated he looked forward to getting the cost
estimates for the project. Pigott encouraged city participation in the Worldwide Web
communication network.
Council Member Baker reported on a session entitled "Engaging Citizens" at the
National League of Cities. He reminded citizens of two events scheduled March 29th. The
first a Melrose Avenue neighborhood meeting at the First Mennonite Church concerning
Melrose Avenue, and secondly the water forum at the Public Library. Baker complimented area
legislators especially noting a comment from Rep. Dick Myers concerning the Stanley
Amendment, the Tax Payers Rights Amendment.
The City Attorney stated she would be a presenter in a government practice law
seminar sponsored by the Bar Association and introduced new Asst. City Attorney Bev Ogren.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Lehman, to receive a recommendation of the
Board of Appeals that the Council disapprove an ordinance creating design standards and
location restrictions for exterior stairs and corridors; and a recommendation from the Design
Review Committee regarding the Burlington and Gilbert Streets Intersection Improvements.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-62, Bk. 113, p. 62,
DIRECTING SALE OF $8,500,000 CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Dave Dirks, EvensomDodge, updated Council on the bond sale. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept the form of Tax Exemption
Certificate pertaining to the $8,500,000 General Obligation Bonds. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7IO, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-63, Bk. 113, p. 63,
AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $8,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-64, Bk. 113, p, 64,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERYAIN PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR FUTURE HOUSING
CONSTRUCTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-65, Bk. 113, p. 65,
ADOPTING THE BYLAWS FOR THE IOWA CITY BOARD OF APPEALS, as amended by the
Rules Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted. After discussion, the Council directed staff to amend
their Board and Commission by-laws to allow the combining of unexpired terms of six months
or less with a full term providing this change does not conflict with State Code.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES, 95-66, Bk. 113, p. 66,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROHRET ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
Council Activities
March 28, 1995
Page 5
PROJECT, PHASE 2, to Streb Construction for 91,435,847.25. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-67, 8k. 113, p. 67,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PORTIONS OF MAIER AVENUE, A COUNTY ROAD, AS DETOUR
DURING ROHRET ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE 2. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-68, Bk. 113, p. 68,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MMS
CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE ABBEY
LANE SANITARY TRUNK SEWER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-69, @k. 113, p. 69,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
$HIVE-HATTERY ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS, INC, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSUL-
TANT SERVICES FOR THE LONGFELLOW AREA STORM AND SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Affirmative rol~ call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor
to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement between Shoemaker-Haaland Professional
Engineers of Coralville and the City of Iowa City to provide engineering services for the
Highlander Area Sanitary Sewer, Lift Station, and Force Main Project. Sr. Plan~er Miklo,
Economic Dev. Planner Schoon, and City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. After discussion
it was moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to defer the resolution to the April 11,
1995 Council meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Pigott, Throgmorton. Nays: Lehman, Novick, Horowitz.
Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-70, Bk. 113, p. 70,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN HY-VEE FOOD STORES, INC.
AND CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR CONSTRUCTION AND COST SHARING OF STORM
WATER DRAINAGE IN THE BOYRUM-WATERFRONT-GILBERT STREET STORM WATER
DRAINAGE AREA LOCATED IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll ca~l vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-71, Bk. 113, p. 71,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GOULD EVANS ASSOCIATES
CONCERNING A NEAR SOUTHSIDE DESIGN PLAN. 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. 95-72, Bk. 113, p. 72,
APPROVING THE DESIGN PLANS FOR THE HIERONYMUS SQUARE PROJECT LOCATED AT
101 EAST BURLINGTON STREET. Economic Dev. Planner Schoon 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 Baker, to adopt a resolution awarding contract and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest contract for construction of
Whispering Meadows Housing Projects IA05PO22009 and a resolution rejecting the bid for
contract for the Whispering Meadows Housing Project IAO5P022008. HIS Director Boothroy
present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Atty. Robert Downer,
representing McComas-Lacina Construction Co.; and Atty. Bruce Haupert, rep. Frantz
Construction Co. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to defer the
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March 28, 1995
Page 6
resolutions to April 3, 1995, special Council meeting at 8:15 a.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/O, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the 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, 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 Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt ORD. 95-3671, Bk. 38, p. 8,
AMENDING THE IOWA CITY CHARTER, SECTIONS 2.068B (MAYOR), 2.08C AND 2.08E
(APPOINTMENTS), 3.01A (NOMINATION), 6.O1 (LIMITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT OF
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS) AND 7.04D (PROCEDURE AFTER FILING), AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE CHARTER REVIEW COMM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 10:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Activities
March 28, 1995
Page 4
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women, 'rently at the Iowa Memorial Union.
Co~ Member Pigott stated the Envir~
Envir~ st of the Year award on April 6.
concerning th Burlington Street dam and stat,
:ities meeting concerning water issues. Novick reported on a meetin~ Coralville Council
~mber Herwig and suggested a joint meeting of governmental to discuss the local
on sales tax. She also reminded citizens of the Chickadee Wildlife) Check-off on
State of Iowa tax form.
Council Member Throgmorton reported on the National ue of Cities meeting. He
he March 1 Parks & recreation minutes stating his s~ ~ort for a statement made by
~ioner Lidell allowing girls to play Boys Baseball a~ boys playing Girls Softball.
on urged citizens to visit the Clothesline a display of violence against
project. Pigott encouraged
~twork.
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;ities. He reminded
!e neighborhood
condly
estimates for
communication
Council
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Board of Appeals that the
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Review Committee regar
The Mayor declared
Moved by
Advocates will be honoring the
noted the memo in Council's packet
he looked forward to getting the cost
participation in the Worldwide Web
session entitled "Engaging Citizens" at the
of two events scheduled March 29th. The
at the First Mennonite Church concerning
It the Public Library. Baker complimented area
a con from Rep. Dick Myers concerning the Stanley
t.
new Asst. City Attorney Bev Ogren, and stated she
practice law seminar sponsored by the Bar Association.
seconded by Lehman, to receive a recommendation of the
]ncil disapprove an ordinance creating design standards and
stairs and corridors; and a recommendation from the Design
Burlington and Gilbert Streets Intersection Improvements.
~rried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
by Baker, to adc.~t RES. 95-62, Bk. 113, p. 62,
DIRECTING SALE ,500,000 )RPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Dave Dirks, Evensgr'-Dodge, update Council on the bond sale. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/O, aJl Council Members The Mayor declared th~ resolution adopted.
Moved by/~lovick, seconded by ~hrogmorton, to accept the form of Tax Exemption
Certificate perta, I}~ing to the t~8,500,000 ~eneral Obligation Bonds. The Mayor declared the
motion carried/unanimously, 7/0, all Coun~i~ Members present.
Moved. by Kubby, seconded by PiO~)tt, to adopt RES. 95-63, Rk. 113, p. 63,
AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSL~NCE OF $8,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID B~)NDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor de'~lared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, ~o adopt RES. 95-64, Bk. 113, p. 64,
AUTHO,RIZING THE ACQUISI'FION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR FUTURE HOUSING
CONSTRUCTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous'x, 7/O, all Council Members present. The
Mayor ;declared the resolution adopted. r~^~ ~X~'x
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to ~dopt RES. 95-65, Bk. 113, p. 65,
ADO?TING THE BYLAWS FOR THE IOWA CITY ROARDX,OF APPEALS, as amended by the
Rule~ Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted. After discussion, the Council directed staff to amend
tl]eir Board and Commission by-laws to allow the combining of unexpired terms of six months
or less with a full term providing this change does not conflict with State Code.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-66, Bk. 113, p. 66,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROHRET ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 3, 1995
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 8:20 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Throgmorton.
Absent: ?igott. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Boothroy. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tapes 95-49, Side 1.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-73, Bk. 113, p. 73,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGNAND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WHISPERING MEADOWS HOUSING
PROJECT, #1AO5PO22009 to Frantz Construction for 9938,627. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/O, Pigott absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95474, Bk. 113, p. 74,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGNAND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WHISPERING MEADOWS HOUSING
PROJECT, #IAO5P022008, to McComas-Lacina Construction for 91,451,926. HIS Director
Boothroy present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Novick, Throgmorton, Horowitz, Kubby.
Nays: Baker. Absent: Pigott.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 8:35 a.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pigott absent.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk