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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-25 Council minutesCOMPLETE 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, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, 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 Telecommunications Comm. meeting of March 13, 1995; Bd. of Librap/ 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 Gotden 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 hearing 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, SETTING 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 properly. 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- nance conditionally amending the use regulations of an approximate 1.63 acre lot located on the west side of Waterfront Drive, approximately 140 feet nodh 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 unanimous, 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, nodh 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 Council 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, 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 CITY, 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 morion 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 Certificates and Vouchers and 9 Portability Vouchers and Cedificates. No one appeared. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-87, Bk. 113, p. 87, AUTHORIZING 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 ?fan for FY1996~FY2000 (a,k.a. City Steps). No one appeared. Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, 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 CITY 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. Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington St., appeared. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, that the 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, 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(C)(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 care, 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 propedies 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 Pigott, 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, Throgmodon. 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 lhe 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 Telecomm. 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 repoded 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 propedy 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. Counci~ 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 adicla in Prairie Progressive 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 padicipation. 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 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 BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE-HA~I-ERY ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS, INC., TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES TQ 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 COMPANYAND 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 ~heir 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 A'i-rEST 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 tile resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-96, Bk. 113, p. 96, AMENDING THE CONFIDENTIAUADMINISTRATIVE 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 Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to adopt ORD. 95-3674, Bk. 38, p. 11, ORDINANCE 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. Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Horowitz, Mayo OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/10/95 The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Throgmorton. Absent: Pigott (6:37 p.m.). Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 7:32 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the, office of the City Clerk. ,~,4 ~')'~. ~/~'~r~'-~ s/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAY~OR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication 4/13/95 OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/11/95 The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings and claims is $ . Cumula- tive cost for this calendar year for said publica- tion is $ 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 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; Critical Care Awareness Week - April 17-22; D.A.R.E. Day - April 20; Week in which to document "Day in the Life of Johnson County" - April 21-27; Infant Immuni- zation Week - April 23-29; Days of Remem- brance of the Holocaust - April 23-30; Volun- teer Week - April 23-29; Crisis Center Week - April 23-30. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended. Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of March 28, and the special meeting of April 3, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk, Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. meeting of February 14; Bd. of Adjustment meeting of March 8; P&Z Cornre. meeting of March 16; Civil Service Comm. meeting of March 2, March 9, March 21; Committee on Com- munity Needs meeting of February 23, March 6, and the Joint Committee on Community Needs and Housing Commis- sion minutes of February 22 and March 7; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. meeting of February 15, March 15. Permit Motions: Class "C" Liquor License for The Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St, Class "C" Liquor License for Puncheros, 32 S. Clinton St. Class "C" Liquor License for Mondo's Sports Cafe, 212 S. Clinton St. Class "A" Liquor Li- cense for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 950 Dover St. Class "C" Liquor License for Season's Best, Inc. 325 E. Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for Season's Best, Inc. 325 E. Washington St. Class "C" Boer Permit for C Mart #1058, 606 S. Riverside Dr. Class "C" Beer Permit for Harris Discount, 71 Commercial Dr. Class "C" Beer Permit for Chill & Grill, 206 Official Actions April 11, 1995 Page 2 N. Linn St. Class "E" Beer Permit for Dubuque Street Handimart, 204 N. Dubuque St. Class "C" Liquor License for Red Lobster #759, 1069 Highway I West. RES. 95-75, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-76, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CON- STRUCTION 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: RES. 95-77, 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, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE TO BE HELD MAY 6, 1995. Correspondence: Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce regarding the Chamber's position on the proposed indus- trial park. Amy and Michael Kolen regard- ing expansion of Oakland Cemetery into Hickory Hill Park. Krlyn Drager regarding the recycling program. Kris Drager regard- ing expansion of Oakland Cemetery into Hickory Hill Park. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Parking prohibi- tion on the north side of Mayfield Road; Parking prohibition on Jema Court. Robert Opplinger regarding BBops Week. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The following individuals appeared regard- ing the creation of a duplex at the corner of Jefferson and Evans Streets: Mike Murray, 931 E. Market; Melissa Murray, 931 E. Market; Nancy Cadson, 1002 E. Jefferson; and Judy Sivertsen, 947 E. Market. Moved and second- ed to accept a petition from concerned neigh- bors 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. Kathryn Wallace, St. 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- Official Actions April 11, 1995 Page 3 5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to CN-1, Neighborhood Commercial, RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential, and RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 5, enti- tled "Building and Housing," Article H, entitled "Site Plan Review," by adopting design stan- dards for exterior stairwells and exterior corri- dors on multi-family residential buildings. The following individuals appeared: Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton, rep. Bd. of Appeals; and John Roffman, 1314 Burry, Bd. of Appeals. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Robert Carlson, Bd. of Appeals; Paula & Lowell Brandt;,Joseph Holland. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to April 25. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, enti- tled "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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance establishing the Moffitt Cottage Historic District for property located between Muscatine Ave- nue and Ralston Creek, north of Court Street, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zon- ing," 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 given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 95- 3672, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF 13.09 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 655 MEADOW STREET FROM RM-12, LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESI- DENTIAL, AND RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO RS-8, MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, A public hearing was held on an ordinance establishing regulations for sidewalk cafes. The following individuals appeared.. Mark Ginsberg, 110 E. Washington; Lyone Fain, 605 E. Burlington; Tara Cronbaugh, 211 1/2 E. Wash- ington, Java House & Iowa City Coffee Compa- Official Actions April 11, 1995 Page 4 ny; Steve Straus, 5 S. Dubuque, Fries Barbeque & Grill; Brad Pouleson, 1712 E. St., Masala Indian Restaurant; Rodney Anderson, 32, S. Clinton, Pancheros; Jayne Sandlet; Jim Clay- ton, 304 Reno, Soap Opera; and Doug Hoskins, 1012 Burlington. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to April 25. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Philip Left; Allan Weinstine, owner of the Barn; Rodney Anderson, Vice-President Pancheros, Inc. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to April 25 an ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 3, entitled "Outdoor Service Areas" Title 4, Chap- ter 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 mo- tion carried. A public hearing was on Iowa City's Con- solidated plan for FY1995-FY2000. The follow- ing individuals appeared: Linda Murray, 2128 S. Riverside, CCN Chair; Charles Eastham, 1152 E. Court, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship; Graham Dameton, 1103 Gilbert Ct., Johnson County Dept. of Public Health; Mi- chael Nameche, 331 N. Gilbert, Emergency Housing Project; Jean Mann, 315 Kimball Rd., Elderly Services; Jayne Sandlet, 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. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to April 25. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 Tele- communications Comm. - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending March 13, 1997. These appointments will be made at the May 23 meeting of the City Council. Moved and seconded to accept the lollow- ing recommendations of Boards and Commis- sions: A. Recommendations from Housing Comm.: 1) that the proposed Housing Code Amendments be adopted, contingent on re- wording the first paragraph; 2) that the Bylaws of the Iowa City Bd. of Appeals be adopted; 3) that allocation in the amount of 935,000.00 for LIFE Skills come from the City budget for Official Actions April 11, 1995 Page 5 FY96; B. Recommendations from Committee on Community Needs and from the joint meetings of Committee on Community Needs and Hous- ing Comm. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept the recom- mendation 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 stat- utes. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 95- 79, AMENDING RESOLUTION 94-277 BY CHANGING MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND AP- PROVING ITS BY-LAWS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 9§- 80, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT- ING 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 CON- SULTANT SERVICES FOR THE HIGHLANDER AREA SANITARY SEWER, LIFT STATION, AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT, Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 9, Section 3, "Elec- tion 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:25 p.m, The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities,,is on file. in the office o~the City s/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYO~,~ s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication 4/20195 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 10, 1995 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Throgmorton. Absent: Pigott (6:37 p.m.). Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Ogren, Schmadeke, Holecek. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-46, Side 2. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pigott absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 6:35 p.m. Council returned to open session 7:30 p.m. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adjourn 7:32 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 11, 1995 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council Members present; Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, 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. meetingof 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 Seasoh's Best, Inc. 325 E. Washington St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Seasoh's Best, Inc. 325 E. Washington St. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for C Mart #1058, 606 $. 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 Council Activities April 11, 1995 Page 2 north side of Mayfield Road; Parking prohibition on Jema Court. Robert Opplinger regarding BBops Week. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, 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, 710, all Council Members present. Kathryn Wallace, St. 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-1 2, Low Density Multi-Family Residential (12 acres), and RS-8, Medium Density Single- Family Residential (8.14 and 7.14 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. Bd. 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, 710, all Council Members present. Moved by Pigott, seconded by I(ubby, 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 1M, 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 1 3.09 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 655 MEADOW STREET FROM 1 2, LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO RS-8, MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (East Hill). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Council Activities April 11, 1995 Page 3 A I~ublic hearing was held on an ordinance establishing regulations for sidewalk cafes. The following individuals appeared: Mark Ginsberg, I 10 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 Health; Michael Nameche, 331 N. Gilbert, Emergency Housing Project; Jean Mann, 315 Kimball Rd., Elderly Services; Jayne Sandler, 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 transitional housing project as she was a HACAP Beard 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, 2OO1; 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 5. 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 Council Activities April 11, 1995 Page 4 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 !n the Coralville 4th of July parade. Kubb¥ 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 835,000.00 for LIFE Skills come from the City budget for FY96; 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, 710, 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 by Throgmorton, 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, 7~0, 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 l~irector 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, 611, Council Activities April 11, 1995 Page 5 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. Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk