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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-01 Minutes numberedSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 355-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AUGUST 1, 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, Pigoff, Throgmorton. Absent: Novick. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Nasby, Kugler, Fosse, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-89, Side 2; 95-92 and 95-93, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Month of Recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the End of World War II - August 1995, John Dane accepted. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, that the following items and recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to defer to August 15, 1995 item #3e(1) a resolution accepting the work for the Sanitary Sewer,. Storm Sewer, Water Main and Paving Public Improvements for Lots 72-95, 137, 138 and 157- 174 for Whispering Meadows Subdivision - Part 2. Approval of Official Council actions of the special meetings of July 11, 1995, and July 18, 1995, and of the regular meeting of July 18, 1995, as published, subject to_~2.~1~? corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. meeting of June 15, 1995; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. meeting of April 25, 1995, May 23, 1995, June 27, 1995; Housing Comm. and Comm. on Community Needs joint meeting of June 14, 1995; Corem. on Community Needs meeting of June 14, 1995, July 13, 1995; Human Rights Comm. meeting of July 24, 1995; Design Review Comm. meeting of July 17, 1995~' P&Z Comm. meeting of July 20, 1995. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for 6:20, 620 S. Madison. Approving a Special Class "C" Liquor License for Bushnell's Turtle, 127 E. College St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Bushnell's Turtle, 127 E. College St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for.G.A. Malone's L.C., 121-123 Iowa Ave. RES. 95-214 Bk. 114, p. 214, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. Approving a Special 5-day Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2150 Rochester. Approving a temporary Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2150 Rochester. --~ Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-215, Bk. 114, p. 215, SE'FrlNG A PUBLIC HEARING forAugust 15, 1995, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1995 CURB RAMP PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERI( TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE Cl'l~' ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions, Bk. 114: RES. 95-216, p. 216, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH - PART 3A (LOTS 1 AND 12-15), PART 3B, PART 4A AND PART 4B (LOTS 51~54 & 65-68), AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 95-217, p.. 217, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WA- TER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART 5, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 95-218, p. 218, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN SUBDIVISION, PART XIII AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 95-219, p. 219, ACCEPTING WORK for the Maiden Lane Paving and Sanitary Sewer Project. RES. 95- Council Activities August 1, 1995 Page 2 220, p. 220, ORDERING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLAT AND SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS for the Maiden Lane Paving and Sanitary Sewer Project. Correspondence: John Forrest regarding public access television. Brandon D. Ray regarding public access television. Memorandum from lhe Traffic Engineer regarding removal of parking prohibition on the east side of the 100 block of North Linn Street. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: George Karr for the use of public streets on September 3, 1995, for the Regina Fall Fun Festival Walk/Run, approved. Amedcan Diabetes Association for the use of public sidewalks for the Walktoberfest on October 1, 1995, approved. Downtown Association for the use of public sidewalks on July 20 through 23, 1995, for Summer Sidewalk Days, approved. Crag Carney for the use of the public sidewalk adjacent to the Racquet Master dudrig _..~Ag~ the period of July 20 through 23, 1995, for sidewalk sales, approved. University of Iowa Homecoming Council for the use of public streets for the Homecoming Parade on October 13, 1995, approved. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Fdends of Spartacus Youth Club for permission to set up a table on July 21 and 29, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature, approved. Evert Conner Rights and Resources Center for Independent Living for the use of the stage area on July 26, 1995, for the Americans with Disability Act Celebration, approved. Downtown Association for the use of the stage area on August. 26, 1995, for the Abilities Awareness Day, approved. Chris Randall for the use of the ' stage area on July 26, 1995, for the purpose of announcing the candidacy of J. Johnston for City Council, approved. Rebecca Thomas for permission to set up a table on July 22, 1995, for the purpose of distributing information, approved. Emma Goldman Clinic for permission to set up a table for the distribution of information about the clinic, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Dave Moore, 425 Davenport St., appeared regarding a large utility bill. After discussion Council referred the item to staff for review and agreed to schedule discussion of this along with the low income household policy for water and sewer bills. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for August 15, 1995, on a resolution to annex a 3.05 acre tract located north of American Legion Road and west of Arlington Drive (VVatts). The Mayor declared the motion carded unanimously, 6~0, Novick · absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for August 15, 1995, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending the use regulations of a 3.05 acre tract located north of Amedcan Legion Road and west of Arlington Drive from County RS, Suburban Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential 0Natts). The Mayor declared the ruction carded unanimously, 6~0, Novick absent. A public hearing was held on a resolution to annex an approximate 250 acre property located north of 1-80 and west of N. Dubuque Street (Water Plant). No one appeared. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. The Mayor declared the motion carded unanimously, 6/0, Novick absent. A public headng was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending the use regulations of an approximate 250 acre property located north of 1-80 and west of N. Dubuque Street from County A1, Rural; RS, Suburban Residential; and R3A, Suburban Residential; Io P, Public 0Nater Plant). No one appeared. A public hearing was held 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 Council Activities August 1, 1995 Page 3 districts. The following individuals appeared: Doug Russell, Historic Preservation Commission; and Paula Brandt, 824 N. Gilbert. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditionally 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/Bums). The following individuals appeared: Mary Losch, 1252 Oakes Drive; Jim Holwerda, Ecumenical Consultation of Christian Churches; Linda Murray, 2128 S. Riverside Drive, Comm. on Community Needs Chairperson; Sharon Raffensperger, 1308 Brookwood Dr., Housing Fellowship Board Member; James Stoner, 1212 Oakes Ddve; Liz Allen, 1960 Broadway, Housing Fellowship Board Member; Kathy Folk, 1241 Oakes Drive; Rita Arora, 1262 Oakes Drive; Dean Thomberry, 1202 Oakes Drive; Architect and developer Bob Burns, 328 E. Washington; Bill Sueppel, 1408 Bdstol Drive; Joanne Schoenwald, 1149 Oakes Drive; and Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to accept correspondence from: Richard Park; Adana Betenbender; Dubuque Road Neighborhood Steedng Committee; Michael & Sue Gordon; Richard Donahue; Jim & Mary Kessler; Ecumenical Consultation of Christian Congregations; Residents of Old Dubuque Rd, Bdstol Dr., Oakes Dr., Quincent St. & Quincent Ct.; Mary Spence McCue; and Council Member Baker regarding subsidized housing criteria. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Novick absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to refer the subject back to P&Z Comm. with the intent to investigate decreasing the density and controlling development on the southerly three acres. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carded unanimously, 6~0, Novick absent. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-221, Bk. 114, p. 221, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 103.86 ACRES, WHICH INCLUDES THE HIGHWAY 2181HIGHWAY 1 INTERCHANGE AND PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INTERCHANGE 0Neinbrenner). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from Regina Alatalo. The Mayor declared the motion carded unanimously, 6/0, Novick absent. Affirmative roll call vote, 6~0, Novick absent, on adoption of the resolution. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor stated that agenda item #15 would be moved up on the agenda and considered at this time. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-222, Bk. 114, p. 222, SUPPORTING THE RATIFICATION OR ACCESSION BY THE UNITED STATES TO THE CONVENTION OF THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN. The following individuals appeared: Dorothy Paul, 608 Larch Lane, presented endorsements from 28 community organizations; and Ellen Dorsey, 715 N. Linn. Council requested a cover letter of support be sent to individuals outlined in the resolution. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the Zoning 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 interchange from County RS, Suburban Residential, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial, be given first vote for consideration (Winebrenner). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to accept correspondence from Regina Alatalo. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, that the 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 Nodhgate Drive from RDP, Council Activities August 1, 1995 Page 4 Research Development Park, to CO-1, Commercial Office, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the motion carded. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance amending the condi- tional zoning agreement for Lots 4-17, Highlander First Addition, revising the development standard pertaining to rooflines and parapet walls, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Pigoff, seconded by Kubby, that the 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), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article S, entitled "Performance Standards," Sections 10B and 10C, concerning the location of underground storage tanks, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the motion carded. Moved by Pigoff, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-223, Bk. 114, p. 223, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HILLS AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY REGARDING ANNEXATION AND EXTRATERRITORIAL REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION PLATS. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-224, Bk. 114, p. 224, VACATING THE PLAT OF FOX HOLLOW SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-225, Bk. 114, p. 225,~ APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF BOYRUM SUBDIVISION, PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA (Hy- Vee). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kbbby, seconded by Lehman, to defer to August 15, 1995, a resolution approving the final plat of Longfellow Manor, a 7.64 acre, 20 lot, residential subdivision located on the south side of the 1300 block of Sheddan Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carded unanimously, 6/0, Novick absent. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Landfill Leachate Lift Station Construction Project. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigoft, to adopt RES. 95-226, Bk. 114, p. 226,~.~,.~. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL LEACHATE LIFT STATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 a.m., August 22, 1995. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the conveyance, of City-owned property at 1109 Fifth Avenue. Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington, appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-227, Bk. 114, p. 227, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 1109 FIFTH AVENUE TO BRADLEY AND ELIZABETH JOHNSON. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities August 1, 1995 Page 5 The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Housing and Community Development Commission: three vacancies for one-year terms ending September 1, 1996; three vacancies for two-year terms ending September 1, 1997; three vacancies for three-year terms ending September 1, 1998. These appointments will be made at the August 29, 1995, meeting of the City Council. The Mayor noted that no applications have been received for the vacancy on the Mayor's Youth Employment Board for a three-year term ending August 4, 1998 and that Item #20 on this agenda rescinds the two resolutions establishing the MYEP and approving their bylaws. Therefore no further action is necessary. Council Member Kubby referenced the memo she distributed the previous evening regarding the animal control ordinance and questioned whether any of the issues raised could be passed along the Animal Control Advisory Board. After discussion Council requested the matter be scheduled for further Council discussion. Kubby said that Iowa City and West Branch residents could now call one another toll free, noting those residents could now communicate in a more affordable manner. She also congratulated Jan Corderman as the first woman president of the state's largest employee union, AFSCME. Council Member Throgmorton stated a draft of the City's Economic Development Policy is available, urged the public to pick up a copy, review it, and attend Council discussion of the Policy in the near future. He wished his son, Paul, a happy birthday. Council Member Pigott thanked Congressman Jim Leach for his efforts demanding the release of American citizen, Harry Wu, from China. Council Member Baker referenced his memo distributed the previous evening regarding subsidized housing cdteria and asked this matter be scheduled for Council discussion. Mayor Horowitz acknowledged the volunteer efforts of all involved in the success of the Freshman Orientation Reception at the University of Iowa and the RAGBRAI overnight in Coralville. She also read a letter to the editor published in The Press Citizen entitled "A Reaction To Bigotry Is What Counts Most'' signed by the members of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission. City Atty. Woito reported on a recent trip to Madison, Wl, where certain portions of their roads were dedicated to bicycles and buses. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept the following recommendations: A. Comm. on Community Needs: (1) That the bylaws for the new Housing and Community Development Comm. be approved. (2) That the Council consider appointing all of the existing members of the Comm. on Community Needs and the Housing Comm. to the new Housing and Community Development Comm. B. Comm. on Community Needs and the Housing Comm.: (1) That the name of the joint commission be the Housing and Community Development Corem. (2) That the members of the joint commission be Iowa City residents, consisting of nine members who would be appointed for three-year staggering terms. (3) That the joint commission meet in the evening and that the actual day and number of meetings per month be left up to the commission once it is established. (4) That the joint commission form a committee or board to make recommendations to Council regarding proposed changes to the Housing Code. C. Human Rights Comm.: (1)That the amended bylaws ofthe Iowa City Human Rights Comm. be approved. (2) That the City Council endorse CEDAW. The Mayor declared the motion carded unanimously, 6~0, Novick absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-228, Bk. 114, p. 228, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE TIME AND TEMPERATURE SIGN LOCATED AT 118 S. DUBUQUE STREET. Applicant Laude Tulchin and PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pigott, Throgmorton, Baker, Kubby, Lehman. Nays: Horowitz. Absent: Novick. Council Activities August 1, 1995 Page 6 Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-229, Bk. 114, p. 229, ,~,.~/'//? " AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO . ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FAIRVIEW AVENUE/HIGH STREET STORM SEWER PROJECT to B&D Construction for $342,824.00. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-230, Bk. 114, p. 230, ,~3/-/~ AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LONGFELLOW STORM AND SANITARY SEWER PROJECT to B&D Construction for $474,065.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Novick, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-231, Bk. 114; p, 231, ~/? AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LONGFELLOW AREA SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT to Visc-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. for $27,990.60. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved b~ Pigoff, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-232, Bk. 114, p. 232, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 852 ESTABLISHING THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND RESOLUTION 92-28 APPROVING MAYOR'S YOUTH BYLAWS, AND IN LIEU THEREOF AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CI'F¢ OF IOWA CiTY AND MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. Ben O'Meara, Executive Director, present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-233, Bk. 114, p. 233, ,.,.~.~ AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'I-rEST A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT, A WATER MAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A STORM WATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR MEADOWLARK CONDOMINIUMS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-234, Bk. 114, p. 234, RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION 94-253 AND IN LIEU THEREOF SE'F]'ING FEES AND CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF REGULATIONS OF VEHICLES FOR HIRE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Pigoff, to adjourn 11:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carded unanimously, 6/0, Novick absent. Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk City of iowa city MEMORANDUM DATE: July 28, 1995 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: ~laterial in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Economic Development Policy b. RAGBRAI _~.~J'"~5 c. Pending Development Issues Copy of letter from the City Manager to the Interim President of The University of Iowa regarding capital project planning. Agenda for the July 31, 1995, meeting of the Rules Committee with proposed~ bylaws of the Housing and Community Development C~mmission: Memorandum from the Cable TV Specialist and Assistant Finance Director regarding Community Networking Group presentation. Memorandum from the Parks and Recreation Director'regarding property acquisition/Wetherby Park. Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding a conflict of interest question.~23_~ Memorandum from the Purchasing Agent regarding parking ramp spitter ticket sponsorship Memorandqm from the City Clerk regarding Council work session of July 17, 1995. Agenda and minutes for the Council on Disability Rights and Education. Letter from the State Historical Society of Iowa regarding St. Nary's Rectory. Agenda fo~ the July 25, 1995, meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Agenda for the 8/1/95 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Information from Council Member Kubby regarding regulations on animal ~? control issues.. Memo from City Atty. regarding Status report and preliminary legal conclusion: Research on Water Impact fees/Water Connection fees.