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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07-18 Minutes numberedSubjact to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, (319) 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 18, 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, Miklo, Milkman, Fowler, Schmadeke, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-87, Both Sides; 95-88, Side 1. The Mayor proclaimed Persons with Disabilities Day - July 26, 1995. Kevir~ Burt accepted the proclamation and invited everyone to attend a celebration commemorating the signing and passage of the ADA on July 26 at 7:15 in the downtown Plaza. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, that the following items and recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council actions of the regular meeting of June 27, 1995, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment meeting of June 1 1995; P&R Comm. meeting of June 14, 1995; Housing Comm. meeting of May 9, 1995, July 11, 1995; Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of June 12, 1995; P&Z Comm. meeting of July 6, 1995; Comm. on Community Needs meeting of July 13,_.~,~ 1995. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for The Field House, 111 E. College St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Roxie's, 2300 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Maxie's, 1920 Keokuk St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Memories, 928 Maiden Ln, Approving a Class "C" Liquor., License for Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Drugtown//2, 1221 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class "E" Liquor License for Drugtown //2,1221 N, Dodge St. Approving a Class "B" Liquor License for Holiday Ihn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Revoking the approval a previous Class "B" Liquor License and Outdoor Service area for Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. RES. 95-185, Bk. 114,.p. 185, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES, 95-186, Rk. 114, p. 186, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING for August 1, 1995, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL LEACHATE LIFT STATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO 15LACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions, Bk. 114: RES. 95-187, p. 187, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WHISPERING MEADOWSWETLAND PARK PROJECT-CONTRACTS 1 AND 2. RES. 95- 188, p. 188, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NORTHWEST SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, PHASE II. RES. 95-189, p. 189, ACCEPTI .NG THE WORK FOR THE 1994 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT- CAPITOL AND DUBUQUE STREET PARKING RAMPS, RES. 95-190, p. 190, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MEADOW- LARK CONDOMINIUMS. RES. 95-191, p. 191, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 431 NORTH VAN BUREN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Mildred Flynn regarding disturbing street noises, Ed Barker. regarding his comments made at the Council meeting of July 11. Council Activities July 18, 1995 Page 2 Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Billy Howell-Sinnard for permission to set up a table on July 13, 16, 17 and 20, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature, approved. Johnson County Blues Society for permission to set up a table on July 7, 1995, for the purpose of distributing information and offering T-shirts for donations, approved. University of Iowa Animal Coalition to have a vigil on behalf of exotic animals on July 10, 1995, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Coun.cil Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Robert Kemp, Estron St., shared a video on the Senior Center aired by KCRG earlier in the month. Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for August 1, 1995 on a resolution to annex an approximately 250 acre property located north of 1-80 and west of N. Dubuque Street (Water Plant). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Kubby absent. Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for August 1, 1995, on an ordinance amen. ding the Zoning Ordinance by amending the use regulations of an approximately 250 acre property located north of 1-80 and west of N. Dubuque Street from County A1, Rural; RS, Suburban; and R3A, Suburban Residential; to P, Public (Water Plant). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council I~embers present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for August 1, 1995, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending the use regulations of an approximate 7.8 acres located east of Old Dubuque Road and north of Dodge Street from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned Development Housing Overlay, and RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family (Saratoga Springs Apartments/Burns). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for August 1, 1 995 on an Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 4, "Land Control and Development," Article C, "Historic Preservation Regulations," and Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article J, "Overlay Zones" to allow the City to designate historic landmarks and conservation districts. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution to annex approximately 103.86 acres, which includes the Highway 218/Highway 1 interchange and property located in the southwest quadrant of the interchange (Winebrenner). Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zdning Ordinance by amending the use regulations of an approximate 103.86 acres, which includes the Highway 218/Highway 1 interchange and property located in the southwest quadrant of the inter- change from County RS, Suburban Residential, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial (Winebrenner). No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending the use regulations of an approximate 0.82 acre tract of land, the north portion of Lot 4, Highlander First Addition, which is located on Northgate Drive from R. DP, Research Development Park, to C0-1, Commercial Office. No one appeared. A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from: Harry Wolf, Southgate Development. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a 20-foot wide alley located east of Gilbert Court and immediately north of Lot 4 of Block 3, Lyon's Addition (Milder). No one Council Activities July 18, 1995 Page 3 appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to accept correspondence from: Bernard & Joanna Milder. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an resolution vacating Fox Hollow Subdivision, a 31-lot. 52.21 acre subdivision located north of Herbert Hoover Highway and west of Taft Avenue. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, c~/~'J entitled "Zoning," Article S, entitled "Performance Standards," Sections 10B and 10C, con- cerning the location of underground storage tanks. Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-192, Bk. 114, p. 192, VACATING THE PLAT 0F DEAN OAKES FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. 95-193, Bk. 114, p. 193, c~/,~,~ APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF DEAN OAKES FIFTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. · Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to defer indefinitely a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Walden Wood, Part 8, a 12 lot, 4.3 acre subdivision located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, north of Walden Court. The Mayor cJeclared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-194, Bk. 114, p. 194, ,'~/~,,~ APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS, PART TWO, 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 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Senior Center Masonry Restoration Project. No one appeared. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-195, Bk. 114, p. 195, .~/~ APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER MASONRY RESTORATION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING 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., August 8, 1995. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the conveyance of City-owned property at 1109 Fifth Avenue. No one appeared. Moved by Kubb~j, seconded by Lehman, to continue the public hearing to August 1, 1995. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on the conveyance of City-owned property at 451 Rundell c~/,.~(~ Street. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-196, Bk. 114, p. 196, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 451 RUNDELL STREET TO DANA AND JULIE ASCHENBRENNER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declered the resolution adopted. Public discussion was held on the paratransit contract between the City. of Iowa City and Johnson County. No one appeared. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-197, Bk. 113, p. 197, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT Council Activities July 18, 1995 Page 4' FOR FY96 PARATRANSIT SERVICE BETWEEN CORALVILLE, IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY. Individual Council Members expressed their views. 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. 95-198, Bk. 114, p. 198, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TWO CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENTS WITH JOHNSON COUNTY, YELLOW CAB, AND OLD CAPITOL CAB COMPA- NIES FOR FY96 SUPPLEMENTAL PARATRANSIT TAXI SERVICE. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - One vacancy for a three-year term ending August 4, 1998. This appointment will be made at the August 1, 199.5, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to appoint Lowell Brandt, 824 N. Gilbert St., to the Board of Adjustment for a term ending January 1,2001; and appoint Osha Gray' Davidson, 14 S. Governor St., to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 1997. The Mayor noted the highly qualified applicants for the Human F~ghts Commission. Council Member Kubby acknowledged the recent passing away of former Human Rights Commission Member Rick Graf, and noted his assets to the community. The Mayor declared the motion on the appointments carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members 'present. Council Member Kubby reported that the exotic animal ordinance is being reviewed by the City's Animal Control Officer and the Animal Control Advisory Committee, noting the ordinance would permit exotic animals for the health and safety of the community and the animals. Council Member Pigott informed Council and the community of a meeting that night at the Public Library between United National Association Amnesty International and the Center for International and Comparative Studies regarding women's issues and international laws which seek to protect women's rights. Council Member Baker noted a recent published letter in a local newspaper concerning the City's record on eliminating barriers for persons with disabilities, and requested Asst. City Mgr. Helling give a verbal report on the history and financial commitments of the City on this issue, and respond directly to the letter which appeared in the newspaper. Mayor Horowitz reminded the audience of Ragbrai riders staying in Coralville next_u:::~ Friday, July 28, urged citizens to volunteer to help. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to accept the recommendations of the Housing Commission and refer the second item to the Rules Committee: (1) That the application for acquisition of 18 existing three-bedroom public housing replacement units which supports the sale of 1926/1946 Broadway Street to HACAP for transitional housing be approved; (2) That the proposed by-laws for the new Housing and Community Development Commission be approved. Kubby announced that as a member of the HACAP Board she would be abstaining ~3n all votes concerning the agency, with the exception of this which accepts a recommenda- tion only. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-199, Bk. 114, p. 199, ESTABLISHING A HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND REPEALING PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING THE HOUSING COMMISSION AND THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS. Community Development Coordinator Milkman present for discussion. 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. 95-200, Bk. 114, p. 200, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PUBLI0 RIGHT-OF-WAY Council Activities July 18, 1995 Page 5 BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, BMH PARTNERS, AND ROCHESTER HILLS HOME-' OWNERS' ASSOCIATION FOR PLACEMENT AND OPERATION OF A WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND WATER SPRINKLER HEADS WITHIN THE ROCHESTER AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO ROCHESTER HILLS. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Court(ill Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-201, Bk. 114., p. 201, 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 HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-202, Bk. 114, p. 202, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLE.RKTO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER SOURCE, TREATMENT, DISTRIBUTION, AND STORAGE. FACILITIES. Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-203, Bk. 114, p. 203, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-329 AND APPROVING THE REVISED DESIGN OF CARNEGIE PLAZA, THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT THE CORNER OF COLLEGE AND GILBERT STREETS. Dick Pattschull, architect for the project, presented a drawing and additional information. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Pigott, Throgmorton, Baker, Horowitz, Kubby. Nays: Novick. Moved by Pigott, seconded byThrogmorton, to adopt RES. 95-204, Bk. 114, p. 204, APPROVING A DISPOSITION PLAN APPLICATION FOR 1926/1946 BROADWAY STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, all Council Members present, Kubby abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-205, Bk. 114., p. 205, APPROVING REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN FOR DISPOSITION OF 1926/1946 BROADWAY STREET. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pigott, Throgmorton, Baker, Horowitz, Novick. Nays: Lehman. Abstaining: Kubby. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-206, Bk. 114, p. 206, APPROVING SPECIAL CENSUS PROCEDURE AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT THEREFORE FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. 95-207, Bk. 114, p. 207,~:~/~',3 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT CO., INC., FOR THE U- SMASH-EM BUILDING PARKING LEASE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-208, Bk. 114, p. 208, ~/~'z,/ AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE TRANSIT DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND TRANSIT DEPARTMENT (add one part-time Mass Transit Operator). Affirmative roll call vo~e unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities July 18, 1995 Page 6 Moved b~/Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-209, Bk. 114, p. 209, ADOPTING A SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY AND A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor decl~ired the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-210, Bk. 114, p. 210, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE BETWEEN OWNERS OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS "THE PENINSULA PROPERTY" AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE OF FLOODPLAIN PROPERTY AND WITH THE IOWA CITY WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES PROJECT. City Manager Atkins presented information regarding the property to be purchased. 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. 95-3684, Bk. 33, p. 21, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE H ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE" OF THE CITY CODE BY REVISING RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLEC- TION PROGRAMS INCLUDING CURBSIDE REC?CLING, SULKY WASTE, YARD WASTE AND INSTITUTING A UNIT-BASED FEE SYSTEM FOR REFUSE, AND ALSO AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," BY REVISING FEES FOR COLLECTION OF RESIDENTIAL REFUSE, BULKY WASTE, WHITE GOODS, UNTREATED LUMBER, AND ALSO FOR LANDFILL USE FEES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 10:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk City of Iowa City i..! MEMORANDUM Ju]y 14, 1995 City Council CityManager Material in Information Packet DATE: TO: FROM: RE: Memorandum from Mayor Horowitz regarding staff evaluations. o~/~J7 " Copy of letter from Mayor Horowitz to the Mayor of University Heights F~/S? regarding a Joint working session. Memorandum from Council Member Throgmorton regarding water and sewer rate increase. ,;.. Memorandum from the City Manager regarding contract renewal for tele~hone~o~/~/ lines. · Copy of letter from the City Manager to Charles Duffy, Board of Supervisors, o~l ~_ regarding the SEATS contract. Memorandum from the Associate Planner regarding barriers to affordable housing. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding construction ~J~ management services, water facility improvements Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding update on department assignments. Memorandum from the Historic Preservation Commission regarding broadcast of Historic Preservation Awards. Copy of letter from Moore Business Forms regarding recycling of waste at ~'~/~'7 the Iowa City facility. Agenda'for the July 13 meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Agenda for the July 18, 1995 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Memo from RiverfrOnt & Natural Area Comm, Chairperson regarding FIRST presentation - Inter-Urban Greenway Concept Plan. Memo from City Mgr, regarding absence from o~fice. ~/ Memo from Council Member Novick regarding Water & Sewer Rates. Article: The Sudden New Strength of Recycling Memo from City Atty. regarding update on Quiet Title Action for Melrose Ave. Bridge; City Limits Question.