HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-09 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 9, 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, Karr, Holecek, Meisel,
Franklin, Ogren, Rocca, Klinefelter, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-63,
Both Sides; and 95-64, Side 1.
The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards to students from Irving B. Weber Elementary
School: Adam Kinney; Sarah Maktabi; Joanna Malott; Grant Schulte.
The Mayor proclaimed School Board Member Recognition Week - May 7-13, 1995;
Tourism Awareness Week - May 7-13, 1995; Iowa City Dandelion Week - May 6-13, 1995;
Drinking Water Week - May 7-13, 1995; A Day of Honor for Bethel African Methodist
Episcopal Church - May 12, 1995, Dianna Penny accepting; Senior Center Week- May 14-21,
1995, Senior Center Commissioner Frieda Shannon and Coordinator Meisel accepting;
Salvation Army Week ~ May 15-21, 1995; Public Works Week - May 21-27, 1995; B-BOPS
Week - May 15-20, 1995; Historic Preservation Week - May 14-20, 1995, Historic
Preservation Commissioner Pugh accepting.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, 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 25, 1995, and the
special meeting of April 24, 1995, as published, subject to corrections, as recommend-
ed by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. meeting of April 20, 1995;
Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of March 14, 1995; Bd. of Appeals meeting of
March 13, 1995, April 3, 1995; Bd. of Adjustment meeting of April 12, 1995.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's, 525 S.
Gilbert St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Old Highway
218 S. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque
St. RES. 95-98, Bk. 113, p. 98, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT. Approving a Class "C"
Liquor License for Gunnerz, 123 E. Washington St.
Resolutions, Bk. 113: RES. 95-99, p. 99, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
1995 COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CLAP). RES. 95-
100, p. 100, FINDING THE NECESSITY TO INSTITUTE EMERGENCY PROCEEDINGS,
AND APPROVING AND RATIFYING PAYMENT AND ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR AN
EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER PROJECT AT GRANTWOOD DRIVE. RES. 95-101,
p. 101, FINDING THE NECESSITY TO INSTITUTE EMERGENCY PROCEEDINGS, AND
APPROVING AND RATIFYING PAYMENT AND ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR AN
EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF BRIAR DRIVE
AND PEPPER DRIVE. RES. 95-102, p. 102, FINDING THE NECESSITY TO INSTITUTE
EMERGENCY PROCEEDINGS, AND APPROVING AND RATIFYING PAYMENT AND
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR AN EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER PROJECT AT THE
INTERSECTION OF HAZEL COURT AND PEPPER DRIVE. RES. 95-103, p. 103,
FINDING THE NECESSITY TO INSTITUTE EMERGENCY PROCEEDINGS, AND
APPROVING AND RATIFYING PAYMENT AND ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR AN
EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER PROJECT ON BENTON STREET IMMEDIATELY WEST
OF THE IOWA RIVER. RES. 95-104, p. 104, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 431 OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Senator Mary Neuhauser in reply to a letter regarding the
Death Penalty legislation. Letters regarding the SEATS contract from: Betty J. Stevens.
Aletta Boeke, signed by 61 petitioners. David Keil of Regina Preschool with attached
letter from Jessica Feverbarn regarding water pollution. Melrose Avenue Neighborhood
Association regarding the Melrose Avenue and Bridge Project. Curt and Nancy Skay
regarding the Yeggy property on St. Anne's Drive. Memoranda from the Traffic
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Engineer regarding: Parking prohibition on the West Side of the 500 block of South
Linn Street; Parking prohibition on the east side of Lakeside Drive.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds:Iowa Chapter of Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation to have the Great Strides 1995 Walk-a-thon on Iowa City streets
on May 21, 1995, approved. Diane Denneny, Activities Therapy Department of The
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, for the use of public streets for the Ronald
McDonald House Race on May 6, 1995, approved. Caroline Yocum for the use of
public sidewalks for the Home and Family Care Walkathon on June 24, 1995, ap-
proved. American Legion Auxiliary to offer poppies for donations on public sidewalks
on May 19 and 20, 1995, approved. New Pioneer Food Co-op to close Van Buren
Street from the alley to Washington Street on April 30, 1995, for the Cinco de Mayo
Fiesta, approved. The Salvation Army for the use of public sidewalks for Bell Ringers
to commemorate National Salvation Army Week on May 17, 19 and 20, 1995, approv-
ed. American Heart Association for the use of public streets on May 20, 1995, for the
Heart Ride, approved. Patricia Van Eck for the use of Park Road Bridge and Oakland
Cemetery for the Memorial Day services on May 29, 1995, approved. Brett Beemyn
for the use of public streets for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride
Parade on June 17, 1 995, approved. Downtown Association for the use of the parking
lot adjacent to the Holiday Inn and for space on the City Plaza for Family Fun Day, May
27, 1995, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Jacqueline Gharib for permission to set
up a table on April 26 and 27, 1995, for the purpose of distributing lite,'ature and
offering crafts for donations, approved. Douglas Anderson for the use of the stage area
for a rally in opposition to the "Contract with America" on May 6, 1995, approved.
Jacqueline Gharib for permission to set up a table on May 2, 3, 11, 12 and 13, 1995,
for the purpose of distributing literature and offering crafts for donations, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Jordan Saturen, 802 E. Washington St., appeared and urged Council to consider
painting curbs yellow no parking zones 20 feet back from all corners to help visibility at street
intersections. Staff will follow-up. Ben Kemp appeared requesting City help in addressing a
personal civil rights violation. Staff will follow-up.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for May 23, 1995,
on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to adopt "IOWA CITY: BEYOND 2000 -- Iowa
City's Vision for the Future." Council complimeqted PCD Director Franklin and City Mgr.
Atkins on the document. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance 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 & Rummelhart). John Rummelhart, Jr., appeared.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, 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 second vote for consider-
ation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, 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 CN~I, Neighborhood
Commercial (6.93 acres), RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential (12 acres), and RS-8,
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Medium Density Single-Family Residential (8.14 and 7.14 acres) (Windsor Ridge), 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 adopt ORD. 95-3675, Bk. 38, p. 12,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ESTA8LISHING THE MOFFITT COTTAGE HISTORIC
DISTRICT AS A HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to submit a letter to the Johnson County Board
of Supervisors recommending approval of an application submitted by Celeste Holloway and
Tom Bockenstedt to rezone 1.99 acres of a 10.6 acre tract from A1, Rural, to RS, Suburban
Residential, for property located in the southeast quadrant of Rapid Creek Road NE and
Lynden Heights Road NE in Fringe Area 4. Council directed staff to explore moving, rather
than demolishing, the present structure. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an amended 1993 Supplemental Community Develop-
ment Block Grant (CDBG) Program Statement and Budget. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-105, Bk. 113, p. 105,
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM STATEMENT AND BUDGET FOR THE USE
OF 1993 FLOOD RELIEF FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an amended 1994 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program Statement and Budget. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-106, Bk. 113, p. 106,
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM STATE~SNT AND BUDGET. PCD Director Franklin present
for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5-E Entitled
"Building and Housing" City Code by revising Article E Entitled "Housing Code" to enhance
the life safety provisions for existing rental housing. Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton St., requested
Council continue the public hearing to allow more input. Sr. Housing Inspector Klinefelter
present for discussion. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to continue the public hearing
to May 23, 1995. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on amending the current FY95 Budget. No one appeared.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-107, Bk. 113, p. 107,
AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1995.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
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 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.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment - One vacancy for an
unexpired term plus a five-year term ending January 1,2001. This appointment will be made
at the June 27, 1995, special meeting of the City Council.
Council Member Lehman complimented City staff on the first nine months fiscal year
report showing most every fund ahead of budget, and most expenses below anticipated
levels. He also noted appreciation to City employees involved in the open house May 7.
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Council Members Throgmorton and Pigott echoed remarks made about the open house noting
Officer Peterson's tour of the Police Department.
Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of the Toxic Clean-up Day scheduled May
20, clarifying individuals could combine toxics and make one appointment providing they do
not exceed the limits of 25 gallons of paint or 220 pounds of items. She also noted a number
of concerns regarding parking on Scott Blvd. during soccer games asking for enforcement of
no parking and to be aware of kids darting into the path of cars. Additionally, Council Member
Kubby reported on the SEATS/paratransit discussion the previous evening and the
commitments made by all Council Members to providing the service. She also congratulated
City Clerk Karr on her recent election as President of the Iowa Municipal Finance Officers
Association.
Council Member Novick reported on the annual meeting of the Convention and Visitors
Bureau and extended an invitation to the Council for a bus tour of area attractions on Friday,
May 5.
Council Member Throgmorton reported on a tour of the Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric
dispatch center in Davenport and thanked Paul Sabota for the tour.
Council Member Pigott extended thank-you's for the City open house to employees of
the Police Department, Water Division, and Cable Division Media unit. He also acknowledged
camera person Scott Darlington for his efforts in cablecasting council meetings and wished
him well at his new job in Boston. Pigott noted the recent award presented by the Iowa
Department of Public Safety to the Cable Division Media unit for excellence in traffic safety
for their 20 minute video entitled "Child Safety Seats".
Council Member Baker congratulated fellow Council Member Pigott on his recent
marriage. Baker noted the distribution of a speech by Mr. Kunstler a few weeks earlier
concerning planning and urban growth, and proposed inviting Mr. Kunstler to Iowa City for
a presentation suggesting the cost might be shared with the Chamber of Commerce. Council
agreed with the proposal.
Mayor Horowitz reported on a recent visit by 13 women from the Yamanashi
Prefecture in Japan. Council Member Throgmorton encouraged more information sharing about
types of co~nections that Iowa City has to other parts of the world.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-108, Bk. 113, p. 108, AP-
PROVING LOAN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, THE IOWA DEPART-
MENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND MOORE BUSINESS FORMS, INC. FOR 9300,000
OF COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH A FACILITY EXPAN-
SION, AND FOR $100,000 FROM THE CITY TO ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE OF
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-109, Bk. 113, p. 109,
RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION to Washington Park Partners for
93,250,000. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Kubby,
Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Nays: Baker.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-110, Bk. 113, p. 110,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, AND LEE SIGLIN FOR PLANTINGS ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AT 618
NORTH GILBERT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Asst. City Atty. Ogren and applicant Siglin
present for discussion. After discussion, Council requested information regarding insurance
requirements for use of City right-of-way. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-111, Bk. 113, p. 111,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND IOWA CITY COFFEE COMPANY D/R/A THE JAVA HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-112, Bk. 113, p. 112,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT
TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN RICE, WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES OFWASHINGTON, D.C. AND
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST THE
CITY IN THE PROCESS OF FRANCHISE RENEWAL/REFRANCHISING FOR CABLE TV
SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Asst. City Mgr. Helling present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter
3 Section 1 Entitled "Telephone Franchise", to adopt standards for entering franchise
agreements to provide electronic communications services, be given first vote for consider-
ation. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer the ordinance
to May 23, 1 995. The Mayor declared the motion carried 6/1, with Novick voting "Nay".
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, that the rule requiring ordinances 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. 95-3676, Bk. 38, p. 13, 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 1 O, CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "CITY PLAZA" TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM REGULA-
TIONS FOR SIDEWALK CAFES, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pigott, Throgmort-
on, Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman. Nays; Novick. Absent: None. Moved by Pigott,
seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted, 611, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Throgmorton,
Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Novick, Pigott. Nays: Lehman.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-113, 8k. 113, p. 113,
RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS 94-88 AND 84-181 AND ADOPTING A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SIDEWALK
CAFES at $5.00 a square foot. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 9:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
arr, City Clerk
usan , orowltz, Mayor
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Iowa City City Council, special meeting,
6:35 p,m, at the Civic Center, Mayor Horowitz
presiding, Council Members present: Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton,
Absent: Lehman,
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; and to discuss the
purchase of particular real estate only where
premature disclosure could be reasonably
expected to increase the price the
governmental body would have to pay for that
property, The minutes and the tape recording
of a session closed under this paragraph shall
be available for public examination when the
transaction is completed, The Mayor declared
the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to adjourn 7:45 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried,
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the, office of the City
~/SUSAN M,T-{OROWITZ, MAYOR__..__~
s/MARIAN I~, KARR, .~TY.C.LERK
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Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:30
p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz presid-
ing. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz,
Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton.
Absent: None.
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;
White Ribbon Week - Apdl 23-May 1; Chauncey
Swan Day - May 4; Arbor Day - April 28.
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopt-
ed as amended.
Approval of Official Actions of the regu-
lar meeting of April 10, and the special
meeting of Apdl 11, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Airpod Comm. meeting of March 21; Broad-
band Telecommunications Comm. meeting
of March 13; Bd. of Library Trustees meeting
of March 30; Housing Comm. meeting of
March 14; P&Z Comm. meeting of April 6;
Design Review Comm. meeting of Apd117.
Permit Motions: Class "B" Beer Permit
for Sam's Pizza I.C., 321 S. Gilbert St. Class
"C" Beer Permit for Wareco #445 828 S.
Dubuque St. Class "E" Beer Permit for Kum
& Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Dr. Class "E"
Beer Permit for John's Grocery, 401 E.
Market St. Class "C" Liquor License for
Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Gilbert St. Outdoor
Service Area for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery,
21 W. Benton St. Refund of an unused
portion of a Class "C" Liquor License for
Metro, 121 Iowa Ave. Class "B" Liquor
License for Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St. RES. 95-81, ISSUE DANOING
PERMIT. Temporary outdoor service area
for Soho's, 1210 Highland Ct.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a
public headrig for May 9, on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 5-Entitled "Build-
ing and Housing" City Code by revising
Article E entitled "Housing Code" to enhance
the life safety provisions for existing rental
housing. Setting a public headrig for May 9
on amendments to the 1993 Supplemental
Community Development Block Grant Pro-
gram Statement and Budget. Setting a
pubItc hearing for May 9, on amendments to
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the 1994 Community Development Block
Grant Program Statement and Budget, RES.
95.82, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
AMENDING THE FY95 OPERATING BUD-
GET,
Motions: Approve disbursements in the
amount of $6,033,492.02 for the period of
Mamh I through Mamh 31, as recommend-
ed 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 regard-
ing Iowa City's recycling program. Judy
Sirerisen regarding lhe zoning of the area
between Jefferson and Market Sts, Maryann
Dennis, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellow-
ship regarding update on the Burns/GICHF
joint project to develop affordable housing
using CDBG and HOME funds. Harvey
Wehde regarding the installation of a side-
walk 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, ap-
proved. Sr. Center for the use of the stage
area on May 18, for performances by Voices
of Experience and Swingtimers Band, ap-
proved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing
for May 9, on an ordinance conditionally amend-
ing the use regulations of an approximate 1.63
acre lot located on the west side of Wa~edront
Drive, approximately 140 feet nodh of Stevens
Drive from CC-2, Community Commemial, to CI-
1, Intensive Commercial. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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
extedor stairwells and exterior corridors on multi-
family residential buildings. Glenn Siders, rep. ths
Iowa City Homebuilders Association, appeared.
Moved and seconded to continue the public
hearing to May 23. The Mayor declared the
motion carded. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from C. Joseph Holland and
Ernie Galer. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to May 23, an
ordinance amending Cily Code Title 14, Chapter
5, entitled 'Building and Housing," Article H,
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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 that the ordinance
amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled
"Zoning," Article N, entitled, 'Off Street Parking
and Loading," to reduce the amounl of required
off-street parking spaces and amend the parking
area design standards in the CN-1, Neighbor-
hood Commercial zone, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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 CN-1,
Neighborhood Commercial, RM-12, Low Density
Multi-Family Residential, and RS-8, Medium
Density Single-Family Residential, be given first
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
establishing the Moffitt Cottage Historic District
for preperty located between Muscaline Avenue
and Ralston Creek, north of Court Street, be
given second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring
ordinance to be considered and voted on for final
passage at two Council meetings pdor 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, 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 NEIGH-
BORHOOD CENTERS, be voted on for final
passage at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion carded. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. '
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-83,
APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF ORCHARD VIEW
ESTATES, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-84,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
BOYRUM SUBDIVISION, PART 4, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-85,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION, PART 2, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Lorna Wamock, 29 Galway Circle,
and Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants,
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April 25, 1995
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appeared. Moved and seconded to accept corre-
spondence from: Lorna Jane and Niall Warnock;
and Nancy Seiberling, The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-86,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
PELSANG PLACE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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 Certificates.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-87,
AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR 46 UNITS
OF SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES AND VOUCH-
ERS, AND 9 PORTABILITY VOUCHERS AND
CERTIFICATES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-88,
RESOLUTION OF COMPLIANCE WITH SEC-
TION 403A.5, CODE OF IOWA, IN CONJUNC-
TION WITH APPLICATIONS FOR SECTION 8
UNITS.
A public hearing was held on Iowa City's
Consolidated Plan for FY1996-FY2000.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-89,
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 OFFI-
CER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN. Jayne
Santiler, First National Bank, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 95-90,
ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION FOR THE HAWK-
EYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
(HACAP) WITHIN THE ACTION PLAN OF THE
IOWA CITY CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR
FY1996-FY2000.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifi-
cations, form of contract, and estimate of cost for
construction of the 1995 Asphalt Resur/acing
Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-91,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1995
ASPHALT RESURFAClNG PROJECT, ESTAB-
LISHING 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,
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April 25, 1995
Page 5
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
establishing regulations for sidewalk cafes. Lyone
Fein, 605 E. Burlington St., appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Title 4, Chapter 3, entitled "Outdoor
Sen/ice Areas" Title 4, Chapter 5, entitled "Prohi-
bitions and Restrictions," Title 10, Chapter 3,
entitled "Commemial use of Sidewalks", and Title
10, Chapter 5, enlitled "City Plaza" to establish
uniform regulations for sidewalk cafes, be given
first vote for consideration. Moved and seconded
to amend the ordinance to incorporate items #1,
#2, #5, #6, #7 and #8 outlines in the April 20 staff
memo as detailed as fo!lows: 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 midnighl
(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 care shall be responsible for trash
removal and must maintain the area and sur-
rounding 5 feet in a clear, and litter free manner
during all houm 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 streel,
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 lhe 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. The
Mayor declared the motion to amend by including
items #1, #2, #5, #6, #7, and #8 carried. Moved
and seconded to add a sunset clause of Novem-
ber 1, 1997 to Section IV of ordinance. The
Mayor d3clared the motion to amend carried,
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion to amend
for design review carried. The Mayor declared
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April 25, 1995
Page 6
the motion carried on first consideration on the
ordinance as amended.
The Mayor noted the previously announced
vacancies: Bd. of Library Trustees - Three vacan-
cies for six-year terms ending July 1, 2001;
Design Review Comm. - Four vacancies for
three-year terms ending July 1, 1998; Breadband
Telecomm. Comm. - One vacancy for an unex-
pired term ending Mamh 13, 1997. These ap-
pointments will be made at the May 23, meeting
of the Cily Council.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to accept a recom-
mendation from the Design Review Committee
regarding the pmpr)sed development project on
the old public library parking lot site. The Mayor
declared lhe motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-92,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO A'I-rEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
SHIVE-HATrERY ENGINEERS AND ARCHI-
TECTS, INC., TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES TO RECONSTRUCT
A PORTION CF M,[:.LROSE AVENUE BETWEEN
WEST HIGH SCHOOL AND HIGHWAY 218.
Moved and seconded by Pigott, to adopt
RES. 95-93, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH SUM-
MIT ALLEY EMBANKMENT IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT to Kingiron Construction Co.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-94,
AUTHORIZING 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 FACILI-
TIES.
Mo,:ed and seconded to adopt RES. 95-95,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CiTY CLERK TO AT-
TEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUC-
TiON OF A PUMP TEST/PRODUCTION WELL,
A PRODUCTION WELL AND OBSERVATION
WELLS IN THE SILURIAN AQUIFER AT THE
WATER FACILITY SITE,
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April 25, 1995
Page 7
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-96,
AMENDING THE CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINI.
STRATIVE CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION
PLANS FOR FY95 AND FY96.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-97,
RATIFYING THE SETTLEMENT OF PENDING
CLAIM.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 95-
3674, ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAP-
TER 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:1.5 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
For a more detailed & complete description
of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office
of City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK~
~ubmitted for publicati0~./4/9~
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 24, 1995
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:35 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton.
Absent: Lehman. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Woito, Ogren, Flolocek, Karr. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tape 95-56, Side 1.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, 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; and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only
where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the
governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording
of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the
transaction is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 610, Lehman absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:37 p.m. Council returned to open session 7:40 p.m.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 7:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
COMPLETE 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: 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 o! 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 Mamh 13, 1995; Bd. of Library
Trustees meeting of March 30, 1995; Housing Comm. meeting of Mamh 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 "'.-'" 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 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, SEq-rlNG 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.
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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 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," Article 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. POD 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 O. 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," 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, 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 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 7.14 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, 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 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,
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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 Warhock, 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 carded. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott,
to accept correspondence from: Loma Jane and Niall Warhock; 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
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
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 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 Sandlet, 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 Throgmodon, 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.
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April 25, 1995
Page 4
Individual Council Members expressed their views. After discussion, moved by Throgmodon,
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 follows: 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 care 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 properties on each side of the
establishment. A notice will be posted in the window of the applicant of their to establish a
sidewalk cafe.; and 10-3-3 (B)(4) A sidewalk cafe 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, Throgmortoq. 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 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 Pigolt, 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 Arkins 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 properly 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.
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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 Throgmodon acknowledged an article in Prairie Pm.qressive 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
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-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 Pigor[, 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 ATTEST 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
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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
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 St. 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.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk