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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, Pigott, 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
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; Comm. 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 Tudle, 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 Pubtic Hearings: RES. 95-215, Bk. 114, p. 215, SEq-I'ING A PUBLIC
HEARING for August 15, 1995, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT
AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1995 CURB RAMP
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 1 14: 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-
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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 the 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. American 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.
Craig Carney for the use of the public sidewalk adjacent to the Racquet Master during
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: Friends 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 headrig 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 (Watts). The Mayor declared the motion carried 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 American Legion Road and west of Arlington Drive from County RS,
Suburban Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential (Wafts). The Mayor
declared the motion carried 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. Oubuque 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 carried 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; to P, Public (Water Plant). No one appeared.
A public headng 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 consen/ation
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districts. The following individuals appeared: Doug Russell, Historic Preservation Commission;
and Paula Brandt, 824 N. Gilbert.
A public headng 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 Drive; Liz Allen, 1960
Broadway, Housing Fellowship Board Member; Kathy Folk, 1241 Oakes Ddve; Rita Arora, 1262
Oakes Drive; Dean Thornberry, 1202 Oakes Ddve; Architect and developer Bob Burns, 328 E~
Washington; Bill Sueppel, 1408 Bristol 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; Ariana Betenbender;
Dubuque Road Neighborhood Steering Committee; Michael & Sue Gordon; Richard Donahue;
Jim & Mary Kessler; Ecumenical Consultation of Christian Congregations; Residents of Old
Dubuque Rd, Bristol 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 carried unanimous[y, 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 218/HIGHWAY 1 INTERCHANGE AND PROPERTY
LOCATED iN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INTERCHANGE (Weinbrenner). PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept
correspondence from Regina Alatalo. The Mayor declared the motion carried 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 Pigoft, 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
podion of Lot 4, Highlander First Addition, which is located on Northgate Drive from RDP,
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August 1, 1995
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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 roofiines 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 carded.
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 carried.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-223, Bk. 114, p. 223,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BE'i~NEEN 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 Kubby, 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 Sheridan Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion
carried 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 Pigoff, 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.
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August 1, 1995
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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 eftotis 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 Arty. Woito reported on a recent trip to Madison, WI, where certain portions of their
roads were dedicated to bicycles and buses.
Moved by Pigoft, 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
Comm. (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 of the Iowa City Human
Rights Comm. be approved. (2) That the City Council endorse CEDAW. The Mayor declared
the motion carried 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 Laurie 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.
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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,
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 by Pigoft, 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 CITY 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 ATTEST 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 SETTING 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 Pigott, to adjourn 11:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carded unanimously, 6/O, Novick absent.
S/Qsan M. HoroWitz, Mayo
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/11/95
Iowa City City Council, special meeting,
6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adopt the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Human Rights Comm. meeting of February
27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26;
Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of June
22; P&Z Comm. meeting of June 15.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public
hearing for July 27, at 7:30 a.m., to con-
sider an application for eighteen 118) re-
placement units of public housing.
Correspondence: Mikki Webb regarding
the East Loop bus route. Irene Dyer, Kurt
Dyer and Vickie Dyer Abrahamson regard-
ing Sturgis Ferry Park compost/recycling
site. Richard F. Houston regarding cable
TV service. Memoranda from the Traffic
Engineer regarding: Parking prohibition on
Hickory Hill Trail at First Avenue; Parking
prohibition on the cul-de-sac of Blue-stem
Court. Robert Carlson regarding the pro-
posed location of the Science Canter.
Michael Bafch regarding Wastewater/Water
rates and financing options.
Applications for use of streets and
public grounds: Atlanta Committee for the
Olympic Games to have the Olympic Torch
Relay through Iowa City, approved. Walter
Sparks for the use of the northern portion
of Jeffrey Street for a neighborhood barbe-
cue on August 5, approved. Jacki Brennan
for tile use of a portion of Foxana Drive on
July 4, for a neighborhood picnic, ap-
proved.
Applications for City Plaza use permits:
Billy Howell-Sinnard for permission to set
up a table on July 1 and July 5-8, for the
purpose of distributing literature, ap-
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July 11, 1995
Page 2
proved. Christopher Clark for permission to
set up a table on July 8 and 15, for the
purpose of distributing literature, approv-
ed. Nita Kehoe for permission to set up a
table on July 22 and 29, for the purpose
of distributing literature and offering book-
lets for donations, approved. Council of
Elders for permission to set up a table
during the period of July 31 through Au-
gust 4, for the purpose of selling raffle
tickets for a quilt, approved.
Resolutions: RES. 95-I 81, ISSUE CIGA-
RETTE PERMIT.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Ed Barker appeared regarding wa-
ter/wastewater issues. The following individu-
als appeared regarding a recent program aired
on Public Access Television: Doug Aliaire;
Derrick Honore; and Tim Barrett. Ben Kemp
appeared regarding a violation of his rights and
those of his daughter.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifi-
cations, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the construction of the Longfellow Area
Storm and Sanitary Sewer Project. The follow-
ing people appeared: Allen J. Wolfe; Helen
Marlas, 752 Oakland; John Huss, Shive-Hattery
Engineers; Karen Gerald Wheaton.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
182, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LONG-
FELLOW AREA STORM AND SANITARY SEW-
ER PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DI-
RECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVER-
TISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing on plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Longfellow Area Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
183, p. 183, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICA-
TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LONG-
FELLOW AREA SANITARY SEWER REHABILI-
TATION 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.
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July 11, 1995
Page 3
A public hearing was held on plans, specifi-
cations, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the construction of the Fairview Ave-
nue/High Street Storm Sewer Project. The
following people appeared: David Fitzgerald;
Maggie Moore; Glenn Stimmel, 302 S. 7th;
Karen Gerald Wheaton.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
184, APPROVING PLANS SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FAIRVIEW AVENUE/HIGH STREET STORM
SEWER 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
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:10 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities~4is on file in the ?~fice of the._~City
s/~USAN M. HOROWITZ,
s/MARIAN K.. KARR,,(;ITY/(~LERI~
Submitted for publication 7/20/95
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Clark. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's office 356-5040,
The cost of publishing the following
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/18/95
Iowa City City Council, special meeting,
6:33 p,m, at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding, Council Members present: Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
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 discussed is completed, The Mayor
declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 7:40 p,m, The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities is .9~ file in t~ offic, e/o~f the
Clark. ,)/.,J~ ¢~,~
s/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYOR...___~
s/MARIAN K: KARR, CI~',Y C[,E~K
Submitted for publication 7~27~95.
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk, For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, (319) 356-5040,
The cost of publishing the following pro-
ceedings and claims is $ . Cumula-
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS-7/18/95
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,
Thro~morton. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed Persons with Dis-
abilities Day - July 26, 1995. Kevin 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 and seconded that the following
items and recommendations 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, as pub-
lished, subject to corrections, as recom-
mended by the CiW Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Bd. of Adjustment meeting of June 14;
P&R Comm. meeting of June 14; Housing
Comm. meeting of May 9, July 11; Histor-
ic Preservation Comm. meeting of June
12; P&Z Comm. meeting of July 6;
Comm. on Community Needs meeting of
July 13.
Permit Motions: Class "C" Liquor
License for The Field House, 111 E. Col-
lege St. Class "C" Liquor License for
Roxie's, 2300 Muscatine Ave. Class
Liquor License for Maxie's, 1920 Keokuk
St. Class "C" Liquor License for Memories,
928 Maiden Ln. Class "C" Liquor License
for Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St. Class
"E" Beer Permit for L & M Mighw Shop,
inc., 504 E. Burlington St. Class "E" Beer
Permit for Drugtown #2, 1221 N. Dodge
St. Class "E" Liquor License for Drugtown
#2, 1221 N. Dodge St. Class "B" Liquor
License for Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St. 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, ISSUE DANC-
ING PERMIT.
Official Actions
July 18, 1995
Page 2
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-186,
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CON-
STRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LAND-
FILL LEACHATE LIFT STATION
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. B5-187, ACCEPT-
ING THE WORK FOR THE WHISPERING
MEADOWS WETLAND PARK PROJECT-
CONTRACTS 1 AND 2. RES. 95-188,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NORTH-
WEST SANITARY SEWER PROJECT,
PHASE II. RES. 95-189, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE 1994 MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR PROJECT - CAPITOL AND
DUBUQUE STREET PARKING RAMPS.
RES. 95-190, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENTS FOR THE MEAD0WLARK CONDO-
MINIUMS. RES. 95-191, 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 re-
garding disturbing street noises. Ed Barker
regarding his comments made at the
Council meeting of July 11.
Applications for City Plaza Use Per-
mits: Billy HowelI-Sinnard for permission
to set up a table on July 13, 16, 17 and
20 for the purpose of distributing litera-
ture, approved. Johnson County Blues
SocieW for permission to set up a table on
July 7 for the purpose of distributing
information and offering T-shirts for dona-
tions, approved. University of Iowa Animal
Coalition to have a vigil on behalf of exotic
animals on July 10 approved.
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 and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for August 1 on a resolution to annex an
approximately 250 acre property located north
Official Actions
July 18, 1995
Page 3
of 1-80 and west of N. Dubuque Street. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for August 1 on an ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance by amending the use regula-
tions of an approximately 250 acre property
located north of 1-80 and west of N. Dubuque
Street from County A1, Rural; RS, Suburban;
end R3A, Suburban Residential; to P, Public.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for August 1 on an ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance by amending the use regula-
tions 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for August 1 on an Ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 4, "Land Control and Devel-
opment," Article C, "Historic Preservation
Regulations," and Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article
J, "Overlay Zones" to allow the City to desig-
nate historic landmarks and conservation dis-
tricts. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution
to annex approximately 103.86 acres, which
includes the Highway 218/Highway 1 inter-
change and property located in the southwest
quadrant of the interchange.
A public hearing was held on an 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.
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 RDP, Research Develop-
ment Park, to CO-1, Commercial Office.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the conditional zoning agreement for
Lots 4-17, Higl~lander First Addition, revising
the development standard pertaining to
rooflines and parapet walls. Moved and second-
ed to accept correspondence from'. Harry Wolf,
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July 18, 1995
Page 4
Southgate Development. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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. Moved and seconded
to accept correspondence from: Bernard &
Joanna Milder. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on an resolution
vacating Fox Hollow Subdivision, a 31-1ot,
52.21 acre subdivision located north of Herbert
Hoover Highway and west of Taft Avenue.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, enti-
tled "Zoning," Article S, entitled "Performance
Standards,' Sections 10B and 10C, concerning
the location of underground storage tanks.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
192, VACATING THE PLAT OF DEAN OAKES
FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
193, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
DEAN OAKES FIFTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely
a resolution approving the preliminary plat of
Walden Wood, Part 8, a 12 lot, 4.3 acre subdi-
vision located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard,
north of Walden Court. The Mayor declared the
mot[on carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
194, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY
HILLS, PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on plans, speci-
fica{ions, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for construction of the Iowa City Senior
Center Masonry Restoration Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
195, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
CITY SENIOR CENTER MASONRY RESTORA-
TION 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.
A public hearing was held on the convey-
ance of City-owned property at 1109 Fifth
Avenue. Moved and seconded to continue the
public hearing to August 1. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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July 18, 1995
Page 5
A public hearing was held on the convey-
ance of City-owned property at 451 Rundell
Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95°
196, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF CITY-
OWNED PROPERTY AT 451 RUNDELL STREET
TO DANA AND JULIE ASCHENBRENNER.
Public discussion was held on the paratra-
nslt contract between the City of Iowa City and
Johnson County.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
197, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E
AGREEMENT FOR FY96 PARATRANSlT SER-
VICE BETWEEN CORALVILLE, IOWA CiTY AND
JOHNSON COUNTY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. B5-
198, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND TRE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TWO
CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENTS WITH JOHNSON
COUNTY, YELLOW CAB, AND OLD CAPITOL
CAB COMPANIES FOR FY96 SUPPLEMENTAL
PARATRANSIT TAXI SERVICE.
The Mayor noted the previously an-
nounced vacancies: Mayor's Youth Employ-
ment Bd. - One vacancy for a three-year term
ending August 4, 1998. This appointment will
be made at the August 1 meeting of the City
Council.
Moved and seconded 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. Gover-
nor St., to the Human Rights Commission to fill
an unexpired term ending January 1, 1997.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept the recom-
mendations 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 replace-
ment units which supports the sale of 1926/1-
946 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
199, ESTABLISHING A HOUSING AND COM-
MUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND RE-
PEALING PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS ESTAB-
LISHING THE HOUSING COMMISSION AND
THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS.
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July 18, 1995
Page 6
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
200, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
BMH PARTNERS, AND ROCHESTER HILLS
HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION FOR PLACE-
MENT AND OPERATfON OF A WATER SPRIN-
KLER SYSTEM AND WATER SPRINKLER
HEADS WITHIN THE ROCHESTER AVENUE
RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO ROCHESTER
HILLS,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
201, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DI-
RECTING 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 CON-
SULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY
SANITARY LANDFILL,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
202, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN HOWARD R. GREEN COMPA-
NY AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PRO-
VIDE CONSULTING SERVICES DURING CON-
STRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
WATER SOURCE, TREATMENT, DISTRIBU-
TION, AND STORAGE FACILITIES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
203, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO, 92-329
AND APPROVING THE REVISED DESIGN OF
CARNEGIE PLAZA, THE PROPOSED DEVELOP-
MENT AT THE CORNER OF COLLEGE AND
GILBERT STREETS. Dick Pattschull, architect
for the project, presented a drawing and addi-
tional information.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmort-
on, to adopt RES. 95-204, APPROVING A
DISPOSITION PLAN APPLICATION FOR
1926/1946 BROADWAY STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
205, APPROVING REPLACEMENT HOUSING
PLAN FOR DISPOSITION OF 1926/1946
BROADWAY STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
206, APPROVING SPECIAL CENSUS PROCE-
DURE AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF CON-
TRACT THEREFORE FOR THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
207. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO A3-rEST A LEASE
EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHGATE
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July 18, 1995
Page 7
DEVELOPMENT CO., INC., FOR THE U-
SMASH-EM BUILDING PARKING LEASE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
208, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS
IN THE TRANSIT DIVISION OF THE PARKING
AND TRANSIT DEPARTMENT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
209, ADOPTING A SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLI-
CY AND A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM
FOR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
210, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CON-
TRACT FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE BETWEEN
OWNERS OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS "THE
PENINSULA PROPER'[Y" AND THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PUR-
CHASE OF FLOODPLAIN PROPERTY AND
WITH THE IOWA CITY WATER SUPPLY AND
TREATMENT FACILITIES PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 95-
3684, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3
ENTITLED 'CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE H ENTI-
TLED "SOLID WASTE" OF THE CITY CODE BY
REVISING RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COL-
LECTION PROGRAMS INCLUDING CURBSIDE
RECYCLING, BULKY WASTE, YARD WASTE
AND INSTITUTING A UNIT-BASED FEE SYS-
TEM 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:00
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities is, on file in the qff~ce of the City
C erk.
s/SI~SAN M. HOFIOWITZ, MA¥,,~R
s/MAR AN K: KARR, CT, Y C K -- -
Submittei~ for publication 7/27195
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 11, 1995
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott (6:40
p.m.), Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Fosse,
Logsden, Fowler, Burnside, Boothroy, Davidson, Franklin, Scott, Schmadeke. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tape 95-81, Side 2; 95-82, Side 1.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. meeting of February
27, 1995, March 27, 1995, April 24, 1995, May 22, 1995, June 26, 1995; Bd. of
Library Trustees meeting of June 22, 1995; P&Z Comm. meeting of June 15, 1995.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for July 27, 1995, at 7:30
a.m., to consider an application for eighteen (18) replacement units of public housing.
Correspondence: Mikki Webb regarding the East Loop bus route. Irene Dyer,
Kurt Dyer and Vickie Dyer Abrahamson regarding Sturgis Ferry Park compost/recycling
site. Richard F. Houston regarding cable TV service. Memoranda from the Traffic
Engineer regarding: Parking prohibition on Hickory Hill Trail at First Avenue; Parking
prohibition on the cul-de-sac of Bluestem Court. Robert Carlson regarding the proposed
location of the Science Center. Michael Balch regarding Wastewater/Water rates and
financing options.
Applications for use of streets and public grounds: Atlanta Committee for the
Olympic Games to have the Olympic Torch Relay through Iowa City, approved. Walter
Sparks for the use of the northern portion of Jeffrey Street for a neighborhood
barbecue on August 5, 1995, approved. Jacki Brennan for the use of a portion of
Foxana Drive on July 4, 1995, for a neighborhood picnic, approved.
Applications for City Plaza use permits: Billy HowelI-Sinnard for permission to
set up a table on July 1 and July 5-8, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature,
approved. Christopher Clark for permission to set up a table on July 8 and 1 5, 1995,
for the purpose of distributing literature, approved. Nita Kehoe for permission to set
up a table on July 22 and 29, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature and
offering booklets for donations, approved. Council of Elders for permission to set up
a table during the period of July 31 through August 4, 1995, for the purpose of selling
raffle tickets for a quilt, approved.
Resolutions: RES. 95-181, Bk. 113, p. 181, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Pigott absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Ed Barker appeared regarding water/wastewater issues. The following individuals
appeared regarding a recent program aired on Public Access Television: Doug Aliaire; Derrick
Honore; and Tim Barrett. Ben Kemp appeared regarding a violation of his rights and those of
his daughter. Asst. City Atty. Burnside appeared regarding staff involvement to date.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the Longfellow Area Storm and Sanitary Sewer Project. The
following people appeared: Allen J. Wolfe; Helen Marlas, 752 Oakland; John Huss, Shive-
Hattery Engineers; Karen Gerald Wheaton. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-182, Bk. 113, p. 182,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LONGFELLOW AREA STORM AND SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
Council Activities
July 11, 1995
Page 2
revised 7/31/95
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 A.M., August 1, 1995. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Longfellow Area Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-183, Bk. 113, p. 183,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LONGFELLOW AREA SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION
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 1, 1995. 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 the construction of the Fairview Avenue/High Street Storm Sewer Project. The
following people appeared: David Fitzgerald; Maggie Moore; Glenn Stimmel, 302 S. 7th; Karen
Gerald Wheaton.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-184, Bk. 113, p. 184,
APPROVING PLANS SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CO NTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FAIRVIEW AVENUE/HIGH STREET STORM SEWER 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 1, 1995. Glenn Stimmel, 302 S. 7th, appeared.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Council Member Novick noted a letter she received from Janice Goetz and requested
the status of the pigeon coop on Bloomington Street. The City Attorney reported that
Maryann Rasmussen has filed a private nuisance action in district court and the city has
issued a citation for improperly issued permits. Asst. City Atty. Burnside will respond to Ms.
Goetz.
Council Member Throgmorton noted an article on massive cuts in federal funding
in a recent issue The Nations Cities Weekly and asked staff to quantify specific affects on city
programs that will be associated with the list of cuts. The Mayor stated the League of
Municipalities has requested legislative policy issues for the upcoming year and suggested
forwarding this item to the League Policy Committee.
Council Member Pigott reminded everyone of the Community Development Celebration
on July 13 from 3:30 to 6:00 at the First Avenue Goodwill.
Council Member Kubby noted the letter on the Consent Calendar from residents across
from Sturgis Ferry Park, and requested Council agreement the area should be cleaned up. The
City Manager stated a response was being prepared. She referenced the memo from the
Historic Preservation Commission regarding the historical significance of the Butler residence
located on the future site of the water plant, and asked staff to look at the structure. The
City Manager stated Public Works Director Schmadeke is pursuing the matter. Kubby
questioned the status of a joint meeting with the University Heights City Council on Melrose
Avenue. The Mayor stated she is trying to schedule that meeting as well as the County
meeting of all communities regarding the landfill. Kubby suggested Jim Clayton be asked to
serve on the Plaza Task Force. Kubby requested the Mayor re-write the letter urging the dam
study be undertaken and noting the goals are to reduce the overall damage which actually
reduced flood relief monies that FEMA had to pay out. The Mayor will follow up. Kubby
asked the future of the Stop Sign Program based on a recent staff memo. After discussion,
Council directed the Neighborhood Coordinator to survey the Neighborhood Council as to any
modifications they may have.
Council Activities I.
July 11, 199§
Page 3
Council Member Baker questioned whether the Butler residence could be a site for an
Iowa City historic museum, noting discussions he had with Historic Preservation Commission
member Doug Russell. Staff will follow up. Baker questioned the status of an exotic animal
ordinance. The City Attorney reported an ordinance already existed. Kubby reported that the
Animal Control Advisory Board and Animal Control Officer were currently reviewing the
matter.
The Mayor reported on the success of the 4th of July (rain delayed to the 8th) parade
in Coralville and the jazz festival in downtown Iowa City and acknowledged the efforts
of all involved.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 8:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Susan M, Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K, Karr, City Clerk
Council Activities
July 11, 1995
Page 2
PROJECT,
DIRECTING CI'
PLACE FOR
unanimous, 7~0,
A public
cost for the
following peol
Gerald Wheaton.
Moved by Pigott,
APPROVING PI_
THE CONSTRUCTION
ESTABLISHING AM
CLERK TO PUBLISH
P~tACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 A.M., August 1, 1995. Affirmative roll call vote
una~,mous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
~, public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
:ion of the Longfellow Area Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. No one appeared.
ed by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-183, Bk. 113, p. 183,
API PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR .CTION OF THE LONGFELLOW AREA SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION
BLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
OF BIDS at 10:30 A.M., August 1, 1995. Affirmative roll call vote
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate ~
of the Fairview Avenue/High Street Storm Sewer Project.
Bd: David Fitzgerald; Maggie Moore; Glenn Stimmel, 302 S. 7tl
econded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-184, Bk.
:ICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
IE FAIRVIEW AVENUE/HIGH STREET STORM
~31D SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
;EMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING
J., August 1, 1995. Glenn
7~0, all Council Members
a letter she
;oomington
nuisance
As
RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 A.
Affirmative roll call vote unanim
the resolution adopted.
Council Member N¢
the status of the pigeon coop on
Maryann Rasmussen has filed a
issued a citation for improperly issued
Goetz.
Council Member Throgmorton
in a recent issue The Nations Cities Weekly
programs that will be associated with
Municipalities has requested legislati~
forwarding this item to the League
Council Member Pigott
on July 13 from 3:30 to 6:00
Council Member
from Sturgis Ferry Park, ar
p. 184,
)ST FOR
PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY
AND PLACE FOR
S. 7th, appeared.
The Mayor declared
Janice Goetz and requested
City Attorney reported that
in district court and the city has
City Atty. Burnside will respond to Ms.
rticle on massive cuts in federal funding
sked staff to quantify specific affects on city
of cuts. The Mayor stated the League of
for the upcoming year and suggested
:the Community Development Celebr~,tion
:he First Avenue oodwill.
ed the letter on '.onsent Calendar from residents across
Jested Council a area should be cleaned up. The
City Manager stated a ~onse was being prepared. he referenced the memo from the
Historic Preservation'
located on the futu
City Manager
questioned
Avenue. TI
mission regarding the
of the water plant, and asked
Public Works Director Schmadeke
a joint meeting with the University
stated she is trying to schedule that
nificance of the Butler residence
to look at the structure. The
pursuing the matter. Kubby
hts City Council on Melrose
ing as well as the County
meeting of communities regarding the landfill. Kubb~ Jim Clayton be asked to
serve on the Plaza Task Force. Kubby requested the Mayor re-write ,e letter urging the dam
study be undertaken and noting the goals are to reduce the mage which actually
reduced flood relief monies that FEMA had to pay out. The Mayor follow up. Kubby
asked the future of the Stop Sign Program based on a ;taff mem After discussion,
· Council directed the Neighborhood Coordinator to survey neighl: ations as to any
modifications they may have.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 18, 1995
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:33 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby (6:37), Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Kerr. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 95-82, Side 2.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, 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 pesition 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 discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:35 p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:38 p.m.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn the special meeting 7:40 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K, Karr, City Clerk
Subject 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. atthe Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Kerr, 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. Kevin 8urt
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 14,
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 I~n 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, 8k. 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 MEADOWS WETLAND 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~IG 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.
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Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Billy HowelI-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 h~aring for August 1, 1995, on
an ordinance amen. cling 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~lernbers 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 01d 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,
1995 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 I~otion 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
q[Jadrant 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 CO-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, secdnded 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
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July 18, 1995
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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 31-1ot,
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,
entitled "Zoning," Article S, entitled "Performance Standards," Sections 10B and 10C, con-
cerning the location of underground storage tanks. St. 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 OF DEAN OAKES FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, 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,
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 declared 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 1 0:30 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 apl~eared. Moved by Kubb?, 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
Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-196, Bk. 114, p. 196,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF CITY-OWI~ED PROPERTY AT 451 RUNDELL STREET TO
DANA AND JULIE ASCHENBRENNER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared 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 MAYO R TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT
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July 18, 1995
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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. 11~-, 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
R~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 comm~nity 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
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 ~or the new Housing and Community Development Commission be
approved. Kubby announced that as a member of the HACAP Board she would be abstaining
on 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 HO USING 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 PUBLIO RIGHT-OF-WAY
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July 18, 1995
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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 Coun(~il 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.RK TO 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 by Throgmorton, 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 BROADWA.Y
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,
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,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE TRANSIT DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND
TRANSIT DEPARTMENT (add one part-time Mass Transit Operator). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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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 declared 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. 95-368~,, 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 RECYCLING, BULKY 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 unanimo. us, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconde.d by Lehman, to adjourn 10:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor