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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-25 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 25, 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, Pigerr, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Ogren, Nasby, Fosse, Schmadeke, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-56, Side 1; 95-59, Both Sides; and 95-60, Side 1. The Mayor presented the Citizenship Awards to students of Shimek Elementary School: Matthew Brown; Molly Gable; Allison Polsley; Allison Spies. The Mayor proclaimed A Day of Honor for the National Merit Scholarship Finalists - April 26, 1995; White Ribbon Week - April 23-May 1, 1995; Chauncey Swan Day - May 4, 1995; Arbor Day - April 28, 1995. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, 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 April 10, 1995, and the .. special meeting of April 11, 1995, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. meeting of March 21, 1995; Broadband Telecomrnuni~tions Comm. meeting of March 13, 1995; Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of March 30, 1995; Housing Comm. meeting of March 14, 1995; P&Z Comm. meeting of April 6, 1995; Design Review Comm. meeting of April 17, 1995. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "B" Beer Permit for Sam's Pizza I.C., 321 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Wareco #445, 828 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Dr. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Gilbert St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Approving a refund of an unused portion of a Class "C" Liquor License for Metro, 121 Iowa Ave. Approving a Class "B" Liquor License for Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. RES. 95-81, Bk. 113, p. 81, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Approving a temporary outdoor service area for Soho's, 1210 Highland Ct. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for May 9, 1995, on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5-Entitled "Building and Housing" City Code by revising Article E entitled "Housing Code" to enhance the life safety provisions for existing rental housing. Setting a public headng for May 9, 1995, on amendments to the 1993 Supplemental Community Development Block Grant Program Statement and Budget. Setting a public hearing for May 9, 1995, on amendments to the 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program Statement and Budget. RES. 95-82, Bk. 113, p. 82, SETrING PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY95 OPERATING BUDGET for May 9, 1995. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $6,033,492.02 for the period of March 1 through March 31, 1995, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Correspondence: Nancy and Richard Jordison requesting a 4-way stop at First Ave. and Friendship St., referred to the Traffic Engr. for review. John Murphy of the Downtown Association regarding the Bus and Shop Program. David Arbogast regarding Iowa City's recycling program. Judy Sivertsen regarding the zoning of the area between Jefferson and Market Sts. Maryann Dennis, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship regarding update on the Burns/GICHF joint project to develop affordable housing using CDBG and HOME funds. Harvey Wehde regarding the installation of a sidewalk and stormwater retention area on his property. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Karen Kubby to use a portion of City Plaza for a May Day Celebration on May 1, 1995, approved. Sr. Center for the use of the stage area on May 18, 1995, for performances by Voices of Experience and Swingtimers Band, approved. Council Activities April 25, 1995 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present, The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to set a public hearing for May 9, 1995, on an ordi-./o?, 5'. nance conditionally amending the use regulations of an approximate 1.63 acre lot located on the west side of Waterfront Drive, approximately 140 feet north of Stevens Drive from CC-2, Community Commercial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial (Boyd and Rummelhart). 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 5,~ entitled "Building and Housing," Adicle H, entitled "Site Plan Review," by adopting design standards for exterior stairwells and exterior corridors on multi-family residential buildings. Glenn Siders, rep. the Iowa City Homebuilders Association, appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to continue the public hearing to May 23, 1995. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with Baker voting "nay". Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to accept correspondence from C. Joseph Holland and Ernie Galer. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to defer to May 23, 1995, an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Adicle 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, 6/1, with Baker voting "nay". Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the 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, 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 Lehman, that the 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 ON-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 7.14 acres) (Windsor Ridge), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote uaanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance establishing the Moffitt Cottage Historic District for property located between Muscatine Avenue and Ralston Creek, north of Court Street, 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 Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the rule requiring ordinance to be considered / and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 95- 3673, Bk. 38, p. 10, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," OF THE CITY CODE BY REVISING ARTICLE L, ENTITLED "PROVISIONAL USES AND SPECIAL EXCEP- TIONS," SECTION 1M, ENTITLED "NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS," TO REPEAL THE ACCESS REQUIREMENT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Cbuncil Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-83, Bk. 113, p. 83, /c~d~ APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF ORCHARD VIEW ESTATES, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. 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. 95-84, Bk. 113, p. 84, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BOYRUM SUBDIVISION, PART 4, IOWA CI7~(, Council Activities April 25, 1995 Page 3 IOWA. (Hy-Vee). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-85, Bk. 113, p. 85, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION, PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Lorna Warnock, 29 Galway Circle, and Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to accept correspondence from: Lorna Jane and Niall Warnock; and Nancy Seiberling. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-86, Bk. 113, p. 86, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PELSANG PLACE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held relative to an application for forty-six (46) units of Section 8/,,1,/~; Certificates and Vouchers and 9 Portability Vouchers and Certificates. No one appeared. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-87, Bk. 113, p. 87, AUTHORIZING/c~ ~,.~ APPLICATIONS FOR 46 UNITS OF SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES AND VOUCHERS, AND 9 PORTABILITY VOUCHERS AND CERTIFICATES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-88, BK. 113, p. 88, /~'~ RESOLUTION OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 403A.5, CODE OF IOWA, IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPLICATIONS FOR SECTION 8 UNITS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on Iowa City's Consolidated Plan for FY1996-FY2000 (a.k.a. City Steps). No one appeared. Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmodon, to adopt RES. 95-89, Bk. 113, p. 89,. ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN, KNOWN AS CITY STEPS, FOR FY 1996- FY2000, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN. Jayne Sandler, First National Bank, appeared. 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 RES. 95-90, Bk. 113, p. 90, ADOPTING /',~. THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION FOR THE HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (HACAP) WITHIN THE ACTION PLAN OF THE IOWA CITY CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR FY1996-FY2000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the 1995 Asphalt Resurfacing Project. No one appeared. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-91, Bk. 113, p. 91, /~,~_ APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1995 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, ESTABLISH- ING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING OITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 a.m. May 16, 1995. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance establishing regulations for sidewalk cafes. /~70. Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington St., appeared. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter~/;L 7/_ 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, be given first vote for consideration, Council Activities April 25, 1995 Page 4 Individual Council Members expressed their views. After discussion, moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to amend the ordinance to incorporate items #1, #2, #5, #6, #7 and #8 outlines in the April 20 staff memo as detailed as lotlows: 10-3-3(0)(3) to read "Sidewalk cafes shall be set-up, operated, and restored to their normal operation, as a pedestrian way, each day between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. for establishments possessing a current alcoholic beverage license, and between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and midnight (12:00) for sidewalk cafes not possessing a current alcoholic beverage license.; 10-3-3(C)(5) Sidewalk Cafes shall not operate when the restaurant kitchen is closed.; 10-3-3(F)(9) The sidewalk cafe shall be responsible for trash removal and must maintain the area and surrounding 5 feet in a clean and litter free manner during all hours of operation, and shall restore the area and surrounding 5 feet to its normal condition as a pedestrian way and litter-free after operation each day.; 10-3-1 (add) G. Includes a cafe, cafeteria, coffee shop, delicatessen, ice cream shop, lunchroom, tearoom, bar, cocktail lounge or tavern.; 10-3-3 (B)(2) No tables and chairs shall be places in street corner areas defined by building lines extended to the street, and no closer than ten feet (10') from an alley.; 10-3-3(E)(2) (add) In addition, the applicant shall provide the name and address of the owners and tenants of three properties on each side of the establishment. A notice will be posted in the window of the applicant of their to establish a sidewalk care.; and 10-3-3 (B)(4) A sidewalk care may not utilize any public amenities such as benches, seats, tables or trash receptacles. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to amend by including items #1, #2, #5, #6, #7, and #8 carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigoft, to add a sunset clause of November 1, 1997 to Section IV of ordinance (item #3 of April 20 memo). Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to amend by adding the November 1, 1997 sunset clause carried, 5/2, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Pigott, Throgmorton. Nays: Horowitz, Novick. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Kubby, to amend 10-3-3 (E)(6) Sidewalk cafes shall be subject to the design review process of Title 14, Chapter 4 of this code. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion to amend for design review carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried on the ordinance as amended, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Pigott, Throgmorton, Baker, Horowitz. Nays: Lehman, Novick. The Mayor noted the previously announced 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 Telecomre. 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. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to re-appoint Roger Reilly, 146 Mountain Green Dr.; Ben Moore, 25 Edgewood Circle; and John McMahon, 13 Warwick Circle to the Housing Commission 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. Council Member Kubby stated Toxic Clean Up Day was May 20, individuals interested in volunteering should contact Brad Neumann at 356-5235, and appointments must be made to drop off materials. She reported that appointments can be scheduled Monday thru Friday, between May 8 and May 19, by calling 354-4212. In response to Kubby, City Manager Atkins and City. Clerk Karr briefed Council on upcoming activities planned for the City open house May 7. Kubby clarified that monthly billings would include a decrease in the minimum water charge. The City Manager stated everything included on the two month bill would be halved. Kubby requested the City support the request to raise the Iowa Avenue sidewalk, The City Manager briefed Council on discussion with property owners. Kubby urged lawn care companies making spring applications to use larger signs, noting Quality Care larger signs. She also acknowledged companies using more than one sign, and outlined the procedure for pre-notification under state law. 75 /,~77 /~7~ Council Activities April 25, 1995 Page 5 Council Member Novick reminded citizens not to mow, blow, or dump lawn clippings on the street and storm sewer. Council Member Throgmorton acknowledged an article in Prairie Proqressive entitled "Lights, Camera, Action at People's Hall", and praised the author. He also reported on a speech to a general meeting of Environmental Advocates by Michael Shuman, Executive Director of the Institute of Policy Studies, noting an interview scheduled in May for PATV "It's News To Us" with Mr. Shuman. Council Member Pigott questioned the status of the unit based pricing system for solid waste. The City Manager stated ordinances would be scheduled for Council action in May. He noted that Thursday, April 27, was Bring Your Daughter to Work Day and encouraged participation. Council Member Baker reported on a keynote speech presented by James Kunstler to a conference in Des Moines called "Designing on the Edge", and urged Council to read it. He noted that he has asked staff to distribute copies to Council and P&Z members. Mayor Horowitz echoed Council Member Novick's concerns regarding grass clipping_~/_~_ clogging storm drains. The Mayor acknowledged two Iowa Citians who ran in the Boston.. /P,~'~'_ Marathon: David Culver and Craig Willis. She reminded citizens of the Crisis Center Breakfast scheduled April 30; the Project GREEN sale May 6; the American Cancer Leash on Life non- .. competitive dog walk-a-thon May 21; upcoming plays at City High and West High; and the University opera. · Council Member Pigott announced he would be getting married on April 29. . Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept a recommendation from the Design.. Review Committee regarding the proposed development project on the old public library parking lot site. The Mayor stated Council had discussed the matter at their informal session and had agreed to a courtesy review. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-92, Bk. 113, p. 92, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETVVEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE-HATTERY ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS, INC., TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES TO RECONSTRUCT A PORTION OF MELROSE AVENUE BETWEEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL AND HIGHWAY 218 for $252,000. 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. 95-93, Bk. 113, p. 93, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH SUMMIT ALLEY EMBANKMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT to Kingiron Construction Co. for $14,762.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-94, Bk. 113, p.94, AUTHORIZ- ING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK ATTEST AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 23, 1993, BETWEEN HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE IOWA CITY WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. After discussion staff was directed to amend item #J on page 2 of the amendment by striking the word "Replace" and substituting "Re-evaluate". 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. 95-95, Bk. 113, p. 95, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATI'EST A CON- TRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUMP TEST/PRODUCTION WELL, A PRODUCTION WELL AND OBSERVATION WELLS IN THE SILURIAN AQUIFER AT THE WATER FACILITY Council Activities April 25, 1995 Page 6 SITE to Aquadrill Inc. for $186,961.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-96, Bk. 113, p. 96, AMENDING /300 THE CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR FY95 AND FY96 (reclassify Animal Control Supervisor and Information Services Coordinator, formerly Data Processing Manager, to grade 27; and Sr. Information Services Coord., formerly Systems Analyst, to grade 28). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-97, Bk. 113, p. 97, RATIFYING THE SETTLEMENT OF PENDING CLAIM to Iowa State Bank for $119,565.71. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Pigor[, seconded by Kubby, to adopt ORD. 95-3674, Bk. 38, p. 11, ORDINANCE /.3~)~ AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 9, SECTION 3, "ELECTION PRECINCTS" OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO AMEND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN IOWA CITY, IOWA TO INCLUDE PROPERTIES ANNEXED AND TO EXCLUDE PROPERTIES SEVERED SINCE 1993. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott. Nays: Throgmorton, Baker. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 10:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 14, 1995 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Copy of letter from Mayor Horowitz to Professor Steve Collins, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Parks and Recreation Award . b. Pending Development Issues /305 Memoranda from the City Clerk: a. Revised Council Sessions/May, June and July ~ b. Meeting with County on Local Option Sales Tax !~_o7 c. Water Forum, March 29, 1995 ~ d. Joint Meeting of the City Council and Johnson County Board of /~? Supervisors e. Current Sidewalk Cafe Procedure ~ Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding Project 008. Memorandum from the Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development regarding meeting of the Near Southside Design Plan Advisory Committee. Copy of letter from Old Capitol Youth Hockey Association to the Iowa /.~/t City Department of Parks and Recreation regarding ice skating program. Minutes of the April 4, 1995, meeting of the Neighborhood Open Space Action Plan Committee. Agenda for the April 13, 1995, meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 21, 1995 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memorandum from Council Member Baker regarding local option sales tax.. /~/~o Memoranda from the City Manager: a, Debt Management b. Reminders /31~ Copy of letter from City Manager to Representative Mary Mascher regarding solid waste. Memoranda from the City Clerk: a, Bylaws of All City Boards and Commissions b, Council Work Session of April 10, 1995 Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Community Development: a, Iowa City: Beyond 2000 b, Melrose Avenue Environmental Assessment/Alternatives Analysis /~ Draft Final Report c. Proposed Changes to Off-Street Parking Requirements in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone and Additional Information on Land Banking Provision Copy of letter from the Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development regarding consultant for design plan for the Near Southside, Memorandum from the Associate Planner regarding Towncrest Relocation Program Update Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Longfellow Neighborhood Sewer Project Pre-Design Meeting b. Highway 1/Gilbert Street Intersection Improvement Project /~ Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding sale of scrap, /$~ Copy of letter from the City Attorney's dffice to Nila Haug regarding mediation, Copy of letter from Kirkwood Community College regarding economic develop_~ ment strategies and action plan. Notice of public forum on local roads and traffic patterns in Johnson /~9;~_ County. Minutes of the April 11, 1995, meeting of the Sensitive Areas Committee. Minutes of the February 16, 1995, meeting of the PATV Board of Directors./~3q Agendas for the April 18 and April 20 meetings of the Board of Supervisors TO COUNCIL ONLY: /~-~ Memoranda from the City Manager: b. Water Project Information Packet April 21, 1995 page 2 Agenda for the April 25, 1995, meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Memo from Solid Waste Superintendent & JCCOG Solid Waste Management Planner regarding wood waste separation program at the Iowa City Landfill. Memo from Finance Director regarding State of Iowa Landfill Surcharge Fee. Information distributed by Council Member Baker regarding remarks from James Howard Kunstler "Designing on the Edge" /3 Copy of letter from Marjorie Hayden Strait ti IDOT regarding Talk on Transportation' transit and ADA.