HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-27 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 27, 1995
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 p.m. atthe Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton.
Absent: Lehman. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Burnside, Karr, Miklo, Fosse. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-76, Side 2; 95-80, Both Sides; 95-81, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Iowa City Community Development Day - July 13, 1995. Chris
Randall accepted the Community Development Day proclamation and invited citizens to an
open house at Goodwill on First Avenue, 3:30-6:00, July 13; Therapeutic Recreation Week -
July 10-16, 1995.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, 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 June 6, 1995, as pub-
lished, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. meeting of May
15, 1995, June 1, 1995, June 12, 1995;P&R Comm. meeting of May 10, 1995; Bd._
of Library Trustees meeting of May 25, 1995; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm.
meeting of April 19, 1995, May 17, 1995; Airport Comm. meeting of May 16, 1995;
Broadband Telecomm. Comm. meeting of April 24, 1995; Comm. on Community
Needs meeting of March 22, 1995, April 19, 1995.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for The Kitchen, 215 E.
Washington St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Soho's, 1210-1212 Highland
Ct. Approving a Class "E" Liquor License for Osco Drug Store//2393, 2425 Muscatine
Ave. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Osco DrugStore #2393, 2425 Muscatine
Ave. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Vito's, 118 E. College St. Approving a
Class "C" Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695,225 Hwy.
1 S.W. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for The Mill Restaurant, 120 E.
Burlington St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for American Legion Post #17,
3016 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Dave's Foxhead.
Tavern, 402 E. Market St. Approving a Class "A" Liquor License for Weekes-Van Eck
Post #3949, 609 Hwy. 6 East. Approving a C;ass "C" Beer Permit for Sinclair Retail
14005, 732 S. Riverside Dr. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Sinclair Retail
14205, 2153 ACT Circle. RES. 95-134, Bk. 113, p. 134, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
RES. 95-135, Bk. 113, p. 135, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-136, Bk. 113, p. 136, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for July 18, 1995, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER MASONRY
RESTORATION PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK Td PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID .PLANS ON FILE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTI.ON. RES. 95-137, Bk. 113, p. 137, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for July 11, 1995, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LONGFELLOW AREA
STORM AND SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 95-138, Bk. 113, p. 138, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING for July 11, 1995 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LONGFELL-
OW AREA SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 95-139, Bk. 113, p.
139, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 11, 1995 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FAIRVIEW AVENUE/HIGH STREET STORM SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
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PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 95-140, Bk. 113, p.
140, INTENT TO CONVEY CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 1109 FIFTH AVENUE TO A
QUALIFIED BUYER AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON for July 18, 1995.
RES. 95.141, Bk. 113, p. 141,INTENT TO CONVEY CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 451
RUNDELL STREET TO A QUALIFIED BUYER AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
July 18, 1995.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of t~6,778,625.51 for the
period of May 1 through May 31, 1995, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 113: RES. 95-142, p. 142, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM
FUNDING in the amount of $69,600, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CiTY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. RES. 95-143, P. 143, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE EMERGENCY HOUSING
PROJECT FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
SAME. RES. 95-144, p. 144, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR IOWA
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SAME. RES. 95-145,
p. 145, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
YOUTH HOMES, INC. FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM
FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO SAME. RES. 95-146, p. 146, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP
FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZ-
ING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SAME. RES.
95-147, p. 147, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT TO
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT RELATING TO TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COST FOR PUBLIC HOUSING
PROJECT NUMBER IAOSP022008. RES. 95-1 48, p. 148, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT B~EEN
THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO TOTAL DEVELOPMENT
COST FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT NUMBER IAOSP022009. RES. 95-149, p.
149, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND
PERPETUAL SAVINGS BANK, FSB FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1807 G STREET.
RES. 95-150, p. 150, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1025 EAST
BLOOMINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-151, p. 151, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RELEASE CONCERNING
THE SUBDIVlDER'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT
AFFECTING WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES, PARTS I & II, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-152,
p. 152, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
PARTIAL RELEASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES, PARTS I & II, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 95-153, p. 153, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC PARKWAY
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND ROGER AND NADIA ELLERHOFF FOR
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PLANTINGS ON THE PUBLIC PARKWAY AT 12,33 DUCK CREEK DRIVE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Correspondence: Chad Clark regarding New Pioneer Coop. Letters regarding the
local option sales tax from: Downtown Association; Harold Spencer. Robert G. Dostal
regarding refuse collection fees. Curt Wuest regarding the proposal to charge more for
riding transit buses during peak periods. Marilyn Belman regarding the SEATS contract
with attached petition signed by 37 Johnson County residents. Letters regarding the
Eastside Loop bus from: Linda Fisher; Barbara Farley; Nell and Jan Reske; Teresa Nolta;
Amy and Andy Boorman. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Stop sign
installation on Maiden Lane at its intersection with Court Street; Parking prohibition on
the 400 block of Maiden Lane.
City Plaza Use Permits: Nicole Stevens and Rebecca Thomas for permission to ..
set up a table on July 1, 1995, for the purpose of distributing information regarding
their church, approved. Iowa Arts Festival for the use of City Plaza for the Arts Festival
during the period of June 9 through 1 7, 1995, approved.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds; Jenni and Andy
Bockenstedt for the use of the dead end portion of Cherry Avenue for a block party on
July 15, 1995, approved. Iowa City Road Races to have the 19th Annual Parsons
Technology Iowa City Hospice Road Races on October 29, 1995, approved. Ma[rk
Ginsberg to close a portion of Washington and Dubuque Streets for the Iowa City Jazz
Festival beginning at 2:00 P.M. on July 3 and ending at 9:00 P.M. on July 4, 1995,
approved.
The Mayor announced the setting of a number of public hearings for a regular meeting July
18 and a special meeting of July 11. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Cythia Burke, 406 S. Gilbert, requested Council consideration of amending the Human
Rights Ordinance to include transsexuals individuals. Council referred the matter to the Human
Rights Commission. Ben Kemp notified Council of a violation of his rights and those of his
daughter. David Hess read a letter from Thomas Hess concerning this matter.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for July 18, 1995 on a
resolution to annex approximately 115 acres, which includes the Highway 218/Highway 1
interchange and property located in the southwest quadrant of the interchange (Winebrenner).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for July 18, 1995 on an
ordinance amending the use regulations of an approximate 115 acres, which includes the
Highway 218/Highway 1 interchange and property located in the southwest quadrant of the
interchange from County RS, Suburban Residential, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial
(Winebrenner). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for July 18, 1995 on an
ordinance amending the use regulations of an approximate 35,000 square foot west portion
of Lot 4, Highlander First Addition, which is located on Northgate Drive from RDP, Research
Development Park, to CO-1, Commercial Office. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for July 18, 1995 on an.
ordinance amending the conditional zoning agreement for Lots 4-17, Highlander First Addition,
revising the development standard pertaining to rooflines and parapet walls. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to set a pubtic hearing for July 18, 1995 on
an ordinance vacating a 20-foot wide alley located east of Gilbert Court and immediately north
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of Lot 4 of Block 3, Lyon's Addition (Milder). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6~0, Leh. man absent.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for July 1 8, 1995 on an
ordinance vacating Fox Hollow Subdivision, a 31 -lot, 52.21 acre subdivision located north of
Herbert Hoover Highway and west of Taft Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Uovick, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for July 18, 1995 on an
ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," ~-.-ticle S, entitled
"Performance Standards," Sections lOB and 10C, concerning the location of underground
storage tanks. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
A public hearing was held on a resolution vacating Oakes Fourth Addition, a 5.:~1 acre,
11-lot residential subdivision located at the end of Quirtcent Street, north of Dubuque Road.
Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington St., requested further information.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-154, Bk. 113, p. 154,
AMENDING THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE "IOWA CITY: BEYOND
2000 -- IOWA CITY'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE", as amended. Moved by Throgmorton,
seconded by Kubby, to amend the Preamble and the five changes in the Goals as outlined in
the June 26, 1995, letter from the Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities, and
adding the word "ages" after "lifestyles," in the Preamble. Linda Carter, Johnson County
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 3~3, with the following division of voice
vote: Ayes: Pigott, Throgmorton, Kubby. Nays: Horowitz, Baker, Novick. Absent: Lehman.
After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to amend the Preamble as noted in
the first amendment (as outlined by the Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities
and adding "ages"). Mark Brown appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent. Affirmative roll call vote on the amended resolution
unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 95-3679, Bk. 38, p. 16,
AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING,"
ARTICLE H, ENTITLED "SITE PLAN REVIEW," BY REQUIRING CITY APPROVAL OF EXTERIOR
STAIRWELLS, EXTERIOR CORRIDORS AND EXTERIOR LIFTS ON MULTI-FAMILY RESIDEN-
TIAL BUILDINGS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Council Member Kubby acknowledged the active protest by two members of the
Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities who had silently returned gifts
presented by the City for participating in the Task Force.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-155, Bk. 113, p. 155,
ADOPTING DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR REVIEW OF EXTERIOR STAIRWELLS, EXTERIOR
CORRIDORS AND LIFTS FOR MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AND DWELLING UNITS
LOCATED ABOVE A COMMERCIAL USE.'Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt ORD. 95-3680, Bk. 113, p. 17,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF 1.63 ACRES OF LAND 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). Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/O, Lehman and Throgmorton absent.
Moved by Uovick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-156, Bk. 113, p. 156,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF ROBER SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY,
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IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to defer until July 18, 1995a resolution /
approving the preliminary plat of Walden Wood, Part 8, a 12 lot, 4.3 acre residential
subdivision located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, north of Walden Court. St. Planner Miklo
present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5~0, Lehman and
Baker absent. / ~'L/
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-157, Bk. 113, p. 157,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF PELSANG PLACE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-158, Bk. 113, p. 158, /
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, PART TWO,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to defer until July 18, 1995 a resolution
approving the final plat of Galway Hills subdivision, Part Two, a 14.71 acre, 24-1ot residential
subdivision located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Highway 21~ and Melrose
Avenue, at the end of Galway Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0,
Lehman absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-159, Bk. 113, p. 159,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WALDEN WOOD, PART 9, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Sr.
Pianner Mik[o present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to submit a letter to the Johnson County /
Board of Supervisors recommending denial of the requested rezoning of approximately 8.55
acres from RS, Suburban Residential, to CP2, Planned Commercial, for property located within
Fringe Area 1 on the south side of Highway 1 at its intersectlob with Landon Road. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to submit a letter to the Johnson County Board
of Supervisors recommending denial of the requested rezoning of approximately 126.6 acres
from A1, Rural, to RMH, Manufactured Housing Residential, for property located south of the
Iowa City Airport in Fringe Area 7. Council Members requested the Mayor attend the Board
of Supervisors meeting on this matter. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the
following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kubby, Novick, Horowitz, Throgmorton, Pigott. Nays:
Baker. Absent: Lehman.
A public hearing was held to discuss amendments to the 1994 Home Investment
Partnership Program. No one appeared. ,/~,~/
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-160, Bk. 113, p. 160,
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1994 HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Human Rights Comm.-One
vacancy for an unexpired term ending January 1, 1997, This appointment will be made at the
July 18, 1995, meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Mayor's Youth Employment Board - One /~'~
vacancy for a three-year term beginning August 4, 1995 and ending August 4, 1998. This
appointment will be made at the August 1, 1995 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to readvertise the Bd. of Adjustment unexpired
term plus a five-year term beginning July 18, 1995, and ending January 1, 2001; appoint ,/~'¢.~
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Diane Martin to the Human Rights Cornre. to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 1998.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Council Member Kubby requested an update on the Cliff Apartments prior to the next
Council meeting, noting her intent to ask for Council support to declare it an environmental
infraction with $1,000 fine imposed per day. She also encouraged the public to attend the
4th of July festivities in Coralville and the Jazz Festival in downtown Iowa City.
Mayor Pro tern Novick reported on her attendance at various activities including:
visiting the Safety Village at Grant Wood School; reunion of World War II Navy veterans; a /~??
meeting of Emergency Management people from surrounding states; a meeting in Cedar
Rapids of the Iowa Commission on the status of African Americans; meeting with
individual from Cedar Rapids regarding a City Charter; and along with Council Member Baker,
met with a Japanese Professor who teaches American Studies in Japan. /~?O~j
Council Member Throgmorton reported on a visit, with Council Member Kubby, with
three Japanese women sponsored by International Cultural Exchange, and acknowledged the
efforts of Roberta TilI-Rstz and Jay Retz, and Ellen Dorsey for organizing the visit. He also
announced he would not be seeking re-election to Council.
Council i',lember Pigott stated his appreciation to Council Member Throgmorton for his
Council efforts and friendship. Council Member Kubby noted his tremendous contributions /?07
to the community.
Council Member Baker wished Press Citizen reporter Jon Yates a speedy recovery.
Mayor Horowitz reported on a trip to East Berlin and parts of Poland.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to accept the recommendation of the
Design Review Comm.: (1) recommends Council approval of Panchero's sidewalk care, /~/~'
including the use of the imitation marble top tables presented at the meeting.; (2) recommends /?//
approval of the following bylaw amendments: ARTICLE 1. MEETINGS Section 1. Regular
Meetin.qs. Regular meetings of this committee shall be held on the first and third Monday of
each month; (3) recommends Council approval of the following bylaw amendment:ARTiCLE
II. MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Membership. The Design Review Committee shall consist of
seven (7) members, of which two (2) shall be licensed architects; three (3) shall be either
design professionals and/or involved in the building trades; and two (2) shall be at large
members of the community. All members must be eligible electors of Iowa City. All members
of the Committee shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to the necessary
expenses including reasonable travel expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-161, Bk. 113, p. 161, / ~/.'~
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, AND LITTLE DONKEYS, INC. DBA PANCHEROS, INC. FOR A SIDEVVALK CAFE.
Individual Council Members requested staff review the concerns expressed by Mike Hoenig.
Asst. City Mgr. Helling and City Clerk Karr will follow-up. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-162, Bk. 113, p. 162,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION
AGREEMENT FOR FY95 PARATRANSIT SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5~0,
Kubby and Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to defer until July 18, 1995 a resolution._~/--~'
rescinding Resolution No. 92-329 and approving the revised design of Carnegie Plaza, the
proposed development at the corner of College and Gilbert Streets. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
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Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-163, Bk. 113, p. 163,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY
EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PORTIONS OF
GILBERT AND COLLEGE STREETS IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. City Engr. Fosse present for
discussion. Lyone Fein appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95- 164, Bk. 113, p. 164, /9/'7
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AT 121-123 IOWA
AVENU~ FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RAMP ON THE IOWA
AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY (G. A. Malone's). City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call unanimous, 5~0, Baker and Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt the following resolutions, Bk. 113:
RES. 95-165, p. 165, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF IOWA CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME ($33,075). RES. 95-166, p. 166,
APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND CRISIS
CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE SAME (931,200). RES. 95-167, p. 167, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE SAME (944,100). RES. 95-168, p. 168, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME
(96,000). RES. 95-169, p. 169, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND THE FREE MEDICAL CLINIC AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME (95,000). RES. 95-170, p. 170,
APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HAWKEYE
AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME (96,240). RES. 95-171, p. 171, APPROVING A /'~L//
FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF 10WA CITY AND THE IOWA CENTER FOR
AIDS/ARC RESOURCES & EDUCATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME (98,925). RES. 95-172, p. 172, APPROVING A
FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MAYOR'S YOUTH
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CI~ERK TO ATTEST. THE SAME (935,000). RES. 95~173, p. 173, APPROVING A FUNDING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF
JOHNSON COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
ATTEST THE SAME (947,250). RES. 95-174, p. 174, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT //~
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK ATTEST THE SAME
(~12,000). RES. 95-175, p. 175, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY / ~ ~"
OF IOWA CITY AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY OFFICE OF THE GRANT WOOD AREA
CHAPTER, AMERICAN RED CROSS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK ATTEST THE SAME (~4,410). RES. 95-176, p. 176, APPROVING A FUNDING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME
($26,OO0). RES. 95-177, p. 177, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY /~
OF IOWA CITY AND THE ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY OF JOHNSON COUNTY, AND
Council Activities
June 27,1995
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AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAID
AGREEMENT ($53,500). RES. 95-178, p. 178, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT
BE'IENEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE MID-EASTERN COUNCIL ON
CHEMICAL ABUSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST SAID AGREEMENT (t~24,500). RES. 95-179, p. 179, APPROVING A FUNDING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND UNITED ACTION FOR
YOUTH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
SAID AGREEMENT (t~27,000). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The
Mayor declared the resolutions adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-180, Bk. 113, p. 180,
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610 TO BE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1995, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1996. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities," Article H, entitled "Solid Waste" of the City Code by
revising residential solid waste (refuse) collection programs including recycling, bulky waste,
yard waste and instituting a unit-based fee system, be given second vote for passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion
~arried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 95-3681, Bk. 38, p. 18,
AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5-E, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING" CITY CODE BY
REVISING ARTICLE E ENTITLED "HOUSING CODE" TO ENHANCE THE LIFE SAFETY PROVI-
SIONS FOR EXISTING RENTAL HOUSING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt ORD. 95-3682, Bk. 113, p. 19,
AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED "TELEPHONE FRANCHISE", TO ADOPT STAN-
DARDS FOR ENTERING FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC COMMUNI-
CATIONS SERVICES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt ORD. 95-3683, Bk. 38, p. 20,
AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," OF THE CITY CODE BY
REVISING ARTICLE C, ENTITLED "POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE" TO PROVIDE FOR
THE USE OR ABANDONMENT OF PRIVATE WELLS UNDER EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUM-
STANCES WITHIN THE IOWA CITY CITY LIMITS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0,
Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to adjourn 10:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
June 9, 1995
City Council (Me~o for Record)
City Hanager
Material Sent to Council Only
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Pending Development Issues
b. Central Purchasing
Copy of letter from the City Manager to the Congressional delegation
regarding CDBG and HOME funds.
Memorandum from the Dire6tor of Housing and Inspection Services
regarding the Mila Haug mediation.
Copy of letter from Federal Transit Administration to the County Attorney
regarding contract for paratransit services.
Information regarding promotion for parking ramp spitter tickets.
Letter from the Johnson County Emergency Management regarding a
special testing of the warning sirens on Monday, June 12 between the
hours of 9:00 and 10:00 A.M.
/999
Copy of letter from Mayor's Youth Employment Program to the Police Chieftain_ .. _
regarding the bicycle Ruction.
Article: House Panel Gives Cable Total Dereg
Agenda for the June 8, 1995, meeting of the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 16, 1995
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
Council Discussion Items - Summer 1995
Iqqq
Special Census
General Obligation Debt Financing
Science Center/Water Treatment Plant Site
Copy of a letter from the City Manager to John T. Winters, Wellness Coordinator for the Veterans
Administration Medical Center regarding possible construction of sidewalks in the area of the
VAMC.
Copy of a memorandum to the City Manager and the Finance Director from the Customer Iq 5.~
Services Manager regarding monthly utility billings.
Copy of a letter to the Johnson County Council of Governments regarding the recycling and waste ~ q ,~'~
reduction booklet.
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Minutes of City Council Work Sessions of May 30 and May 31, 1995,
Building permit information for May 1995.
Agenda for the informal meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors of June 13, 1995.
Agenda for the formal meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors of June 15, 1995, I q 5~'
tp4-2
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
June 23, 1995
City Council
City Manager
Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Wastewater Treatment Project
b. Newsprint Income
c. Annual Fuel Contract
Copies of letter from the City. Manager to:
a. John T. Winters, VA Medical Center, regarding sidewalk
b. David Nadler regarding Dubuque Foster intersection project
Memorandum from the JCCOG Executive Director regarding proposed study
of the silurian aquifer.
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding East Side Loop evaluation. /~
Memorandum from the Associate Planner regarding Towncrest update. !q ~
Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding Melrose Avenue West - pine trees~
Memorandum from the Personnel Administrator regarding Substance Abuse {q~_~
Policy and Commercial Driver's License Substance ABuse Prevention Program.
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council Work Session of
June 5, 1995.
Copy of letter from the City Attorney's office to Mary Ann Rasmussen
regarding problem of the pigeon coop.
Memorandum from the Department of Public Works regarding city recycling
program.
Copy of letter to the Cit~Forester commending a city employee.
Copy of message from Mike Hoenig regarding sidewalk cafes.
Minutes of May 16, 1995 meeting of the Sensitive Areas Committee.
Minutes of the March 16 meeting of the PATV Board of Directors.
Article: The Tantalizing Potential of a Local Sales Tax
Agendas for the June 22 infomal and formal meetings of the Board of
Supervisors.
Agenda for the June 27, 1995, meeting of the Johnson County Board of~
Supervisors.
Cost and Activity Summary for North Corridor Ground-water Model
(distributed at June 26th work session)