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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 15, 1995
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Miklo,
Fosse, McClure. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-95, Side 2; 95-96, both sides.
The Mayor proclaimed Woman Suffrage Movement Day - August 26, 1995.
Moved by Kubby, seconded, by Lehman, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete
item #3e(4) a resolution accepting the work for Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Water Main
and Paving Improvements for portions of Whispering Meadows Subdivision Part 2, from the
consent calendar & consider as a separate item:
Approval of Official Council actions of the special meeting of July 27, 1995,
and of the regular meeting of August 1, 1995, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm.
meeting of June 21, 1995; Civil Service Comm. meeting of July 27, 1995; P&R
Comm. meeting of July 12, 1995; Bd. of Adjustment meeting of July 12, 1995; P&Z
Comm. meeting of August 3, 1995.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative
Society, 22 S. Van Buren St. Refund for a Class C Liquor License for Season's Best,
325 E. Washington St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for George's, 312 E.
Market St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Plamor Bowling, 1555 1st Ave.
Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Dan's Mustang Market, 933 S. Clinton St.
Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Approving a
Class "C" Beer Permit for Russ' Amoco Service, 305 N. Gilbert St. Approving a Class
"B" Liquor License for Highlander Inn & Supper Club, 2525 N. Dodge St. Approving
a Special Class "C" Liquor License for Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St.
RES. 95-235, Bk. 114, p. 235, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of -~17,834,802.32 for the
period of June 1 through June 30, 1995, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit. Approve disbursements in the amount of 946,91 5,353.05 for the
period of July 1 through July 31, 1995, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 114: RES. 95-236, p. 236, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY95 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 95-237. p. 237,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NORTH SUMMIT ALLEY EMBANKMENT IMPROVE-
MENT PROJECT. RES. 95-238, p. 238, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE MALDEN LANE
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT. RES. 95-239, p. 239, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 626 OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Jay V. Clark, Vice President of NCS, regarding the proposal
for lower cost housing. Colin Gordon regarding the draft "Economic Development
Policies, Strategies, and Actions." Robert P. Burns regarding rezoning application
REZ95-0010 (Saratoga Springs/Burns). Traffic Engr. regarding handicapped parking in
the 1100 block of Church Street.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Rebecca Thomas for permission to set
up a table on July 28 and on August 5 and 12, 1995, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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The Mayor noted item #3e(4) would be considered at this time. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-240, Bk. 114, p. 240, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENTS FOR LOTS 72-95, 137, 138, AND 157-174 FOR WHISPERING MEADOWS PART 2
SUBDIVISION, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. 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 Throgmorton, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for August 29,
1995 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations of an
approximate 29 acre tract of land located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard and south of
Rohret Road from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned
Development Housing 0verlay (Mormon Trek Village). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for August 29, 1995
on an amendment to City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, Article V, "Minor Modification Proce-
dures," to allow parking for persons with disabilities in the front yard of a commercial zone
even when located adjacent to a residential zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to annex a 3.05 acre tract located north of
American Legion Road and west of Arlington Drive (Watts). John Moreland, co-developer
appeared. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to accept correspondence from: Johnson
County Board of Supervisors; Alan & Nina Weinstein. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to
continue the public hearing to August 29, 1995. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with Lehman voting "Nay".
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing
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 (Watts). Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from
Alan & Nina Weinstein. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council
Members present. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to continue the public hearing
to August 29, 1 995. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/1, Lehman voting
"Nay".
Moved by Baker, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-241, Bk. 114, p. 241,
APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 250 ACRES OF CITY-
OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 1-80 AND WEST OF NORTH DUBUQUE STREET
(Water Plant). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter
by changing the use regulations of an approximate 250 acre property located north of 1-80
and west of N. Dubuque Street from County A1, RS, and R3A to P, Public, (Water Plant) be
given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter
by changing the use regulations of an approximate 103.86 acres, which includes the Highway
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August 15, 1995
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218/Highway 1 interchange and property located in the southwest quadrant of the inter-
change from County RS, Suburban Residential, to Cl-1, Intensive Commercial (Winebrenner),
be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 95-3685, Bk. 38, p. 22, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING
THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE .82 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, THE NORTH
PORTION OF LOT 4, HIGHLANDER FIRST ADDITION, LOCATED ON NORTHGATE DRIVE
FROM RDP, RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK, TO CO-1, COMMERCIAL OFFICE. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 95-3686, Bk. 38, p. 23, AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT
FOR LOTS 4-17, HIGHLANDER FIRST ADDITION, ALSO KNOWN AS NORTHGATE
CORPORATE PARK, BY REVISING THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARD PERTAINING TO
ROOFLINES AND PARAPET WALLS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, 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,
be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Pigott, 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 second vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-242, Bk. 38, p. 242,
APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF LONGFELLOW MANOR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Cecile I(uenzli,
Longfellow Neighborhood Association, appeared. 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. 95-243, Bk. 114, p. 243,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SADDLEBROOK, IOWA CITY, IOWA (Lake Cal-
vin/Sycamore Farms). 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. 95-244, Bk. 114, p. 244,
APPROVING THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING SITE PLAN FOR SADDLEBROOK, LOT 5, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-245, Bk. 114, p. 245,
APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WALDEN WOOD, PART 9, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll
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August 15, 1995
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ca~l vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-246, Bk. 114, p. 246,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF BRITT'S FIRST ADDITION, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA (Davis). Council agreed to send a letter to the State co-signed by the Mayor
and the Board of Supervisors Chairperson concerning the traffic problem on Hwy. 1.
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 estimated cost
of construction of the 1995 Curb Ramps Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-247, Bk. 113, p. 247,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1995 CURB RAMPS 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., September 6, 1995. City Engr. Fosse 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:
Housing and Community Development Comm.: 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 the current vacancy: Historic Preservation Comm. - One vacancy for
a Summit Street representative to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 1998. This
appointment will be made at the September 26, 1995, meeting of the City Council.
Council Member Baker inquired as to a specific date for discussion of subsidized
housing. Council agreed to schedule discussion on the matter for Saturday, September 30.
Baker suggested inclusion of a presidential straw poll on the City ballot on November 7, 1995,
to encourage better voter turnout. Council directed staff to schedule the item for the next
Council meeting.
Council Member Pigott thanked staff for the information in the Council packet of
August 11 regarding Federal/State Financial Aid (cutbacks) and the FY95 Comparison of
Budget to Actual Revenues, Expenditures and Cash Position. He also noted the increase in
hotel/motel tax revenues.
Council Member Throgmorton referenced the Board of Adjustment minutes of July 12
and praised individuals involved in reaching agreement on use of 503 Melrose for the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Council Member Novick complimented the cable television crew for the quality of the
tape of the Council meeting of August 1.
Council Member Kubby requested Council concurrence on the Mayor sending a letter
inviting people to gather together and try and work out an agreement for use of the proposed
site of Saratoga Springs property. Individual Council Members expressed their views. After
discussion, there was not agreement to have the Mayor draft a letter and Council Member
Kubby indicated she would follow-up with her own letter. Kubby stated staff had cleaned up
the area around the bus barn where the recycling and oil bins were located, the recycled bins
removed, and reported that bins will be replaced by newer, cleaner recycling bins. Kubby
announced that Alice's Rainbow Childcare Centers had been awarded one of two 1995 Lewis
E. Dell Enhancement Center Awards by the Association for the Education of the Young Child.
Kubby reported on the open house for the manufactured house on 5th and I Street, and
thanked the various City staff involved in the project.
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Council Member Throgmorton reported on a conversation held earlier in the day
regarding the City's housing policies.
Council Member Lehman noted the FY95 Comparison of City expenses and revenues
and commended City staff.
Mayor Horowitz announced that the annual report of the City's 19 Boards and
Commissions was available. She also reminded Council of two special meetings scheduled
August 17 and 24 for evaluation purposes, and the special meeting on landfill scheduled for
August 21.
City Atty. Woito reported on a legal seminar she participated in on wetland issues.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to defer to August 29, 1995, a resolution
adopting "Economic Development Policies, Strategies, and actions for the City of Iowa City."
Colin Gordon, 225 Church St. and Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington St., appeared. After
discussion Council agreed to add a separate item for public discussion of this prior to the vote
August 29th, and agreed to furnish copies of individual Council Member concerns in writing
for distribution in the next Council packet. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimous-
ly, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-248, Bk. 114, p. 248,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER MASONRY RESTORATION
PROJECT to Northwest Waterproofing & Restoration Co. for 944,867.00. City Engr. Fosse
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-249, Bk. 114, p. 249,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUC-
TION EASEMENTS FOR THE LANDFILL LEACHATE LIFT STATION CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-250, Bk. 114, p. 250,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA
CITY RAILROAD COMPANY FOR A PORTION OF IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. City
Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 9:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/O, all Council Members present.
SUsan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/27/95
Iowa City City Council, special meeting,
7:30 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Horowitz,
Kubby, Lehman, Pigoft, Throgmorton. Absent:
Baker, Novick.
A public hearing was held relative to an
application for eighteen {18} replacement units
of public housing,
A resolution approving an application for
public housing replacement units for disposition
defeated. Moved and seconded to reconsider
the resolution and adjourn the meeting to 6:30
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to also defer to 6:30
p,m, item #4 - a PHA Resolution in Support of
Public Housing Project; and item//6. - a Resolu-
tion of Cooperation. The Mayor declared the
motion carried,
The Mayor noted the current vacancies:
Housing and Community Development Commis-
sion: 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 Septem-
ber 1, 1998, These appointments will be made
at the August 29, meeting of the City Council.
Council reconvened the meeting at 6:35
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 95-
211, APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC
HOUSING REPLACEMENT UNITS FOR DISPOSI-
TION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
2.12, PHA RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PUB-
LIC HOUSING PROJECT,
Moved and seconded to adopt 95-213,
RESOLUTION OF COOPERATION,
Moved and seconded to adjourn 6:40 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the 9ffice of.jth~ City
C er .
s/~USAN M. ROROWITZ, MAYO~
s/MA.~J,.AN K. KARR, ~.,J,TY~C~LERK ~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/1/95
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30
p.m. at the Civic Center, Mayor Horowitz presid-
ing. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz,
Kubby, Lehman, Pigolt, Throgmorton. Absent:
Novick.
The Mayor proclaimed Month of Recognition
of the 50th Anniversary of the End of World War
II - August, John Dane accepted.
Moved and seconded, that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent Cal-
endar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended and to defer to August 15 item
#3e(1) a resolution accepting the work for the
SanitaP/Sewer, Storm Sewer, Water Main and
Paving Public Improvements for Lots 72-95, 137,
138 and 157-174 for Whispering Meadows Subdi-
vision - Part 2.
Approval of Official Council actions of
the special meetings of July 11, and July 18,
and of the regular meeting of July 18, as
published, subject to corrections, as recom-
mended by the Cily Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Airport Comm. meeling of June 15; Mayor's
Youth Employment Bd. meeting of April 25,
May 23, June 27; Housing Comm. and
Comm. on Community Needs joint meeting
of June 14; Comm. on Community Needs
meeting of June 14, July 13; Human Rights
Comm. meeting of July 24; Design Review
Comm. meeting of July 17.~ P&Z Comm.
meeting of July 20.
Permit Motions: Class "C" Liquor
License for 6:20, 620 S. Madison. Special
Class uC" Liquor License for Bushnell's
Turtte, 127 E. College St. Outdoor Service
Area for Bushnell's Turtle, 127 E. College
St. Class "C" Liquor License for Micky's, 11
S. Dubuque St. 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. Special 5-day Beer
Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2150
Rochester. Temporary Outdoor Service
Area for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2150
Rochester.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-215,
SETtING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
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SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT
AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION 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 PUB-
LIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 95-216, ACCEPT-
ING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WA-
TER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IM-
PROVEMENTS 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,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANI-
TARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER
MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART 5,
AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES, 95-218, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR SANITARY SEWER, STORM
SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUB-
LIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE
GREEN SUBDIVISION, PART XIII AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
RES. 95-219, ACCEPTING WORK for the
Maiden Lane Paving and Sanitary Sewer
Project. RES. 95-220, ORDERING PREPA-
RATION OF FINAL PLAT AND SCHEDULE
OF ASSESSMENTS for the Maiden Lane
Paving and Sanitary Sewer Project.
Correspondence: John Forrest regard-
ing public access television. Brandon D, Ray
regarding public access television. Memo-
randum from the Traffic Engineer regarding
ramoval 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, for the
Regina Fall Fun Festival Walk/Run,
approved. American Diabetes Association
for the use of public sidewalks for the Walk-
tobedest on October 1, approved. Down-
town Association for the use ot public side-
walks on July 20 through 23, for Summer
Sidewalk Days, approved. Craig Carney for
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the use of the public sidewalk adjacent to
the Racquet Master during the pedod of July
20 through 23, for sidewalk sales, approved.
University of Iowa Homecoming Council for
the use of public streets for the Homecom-
ing Parade on October 13, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Per-
mits: Friends of Spartacus Youth Club for
permission to set up a table on July 21 and
29, 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, for the
Americans with Disability Act Celebration,
approved. Downtown Association for the use
of the stage area on August 26, for the
Abilities Awareness Day, approved. Chris
Randall for the use of the stage area on July
26, for the purpose of announcing the candi-
dacy of J. Johnston for City Council,
approved. Rebecca Thomas for permission
to set up a table on July 22 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Dave Moore, 425 Davenport St., appeared
regarding a large utility bill.
Moved and seconded, to set a public hear-
ing for August 15 on a resolution to annex a 3.05
acre tract located north of American Legion Road
and west of Arlington Ddve. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to set a public hear-
ing for August 15, 1995, on an ordinance amend-
ing the Zoning Ordinance by amending the use
regulations of a 3.05 acre tract located north of
American Legion Road and west of Arlington
Ddve from County RS, Suburban Residential, to
RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to
annex an approximate 250 acre prepedy located
north ot 1-80 and west of N. Dubuque Street.
Moved and seconded, to accept correspondence
from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.
The Mayor declared the motion carded.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending the
use regulations of an approximate 250 acre prop-
erty located north of 1-80 and west of N. Dubuque
Street from County A1, Rural; RS, Subufoan
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Residential; and R3A, Suburban Residential; to
P, Public.
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 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, Medi-
um Density Single-Family. The following individu-
als appeared: Mary Losch, 1252 Oakes Drive;
Jim Holwerda, Ecumenical Consultation of Chris-
tian 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 Bread-
way, Housing Fellowship Board Member; Kathy
Folk, 1241 Oakes Drive; Rita Arora, 1262 Oakes
Drive; Dean Thornberry, 1202 Oakes Drive; Ar-
chitect and developer Bob Burns, 328 E. Wash-
ington; Bill Sueppel, 1408 Bristol Drive; Joanne
Schoenwald, 1149 Oakes Drive; and Lyone Fein,
605 E. Burlington. PCD Director Franklin present
for discussion. Moved and seconded, to accept
correspondence from: Richard Park; Ariana
Betenbender; Dubuque Road Neighborhood
Steering Committee; Michael & Sue Gordon;
Richard Donahue; Jim & Mary Kessler; Ecumeni-
cal Consultation of Christian Congregations; Resi-
dents of Old Dubuque Rd, Bristol Dr., Oakes Dr.,
Quincent St. & Quirtcent Ct.; Mary Spence
McCue; and Council Member Baker regarding
subsidized housing criteria. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded, 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 95-
221, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEX-
ATION OF APPROXIMATELY 103.86 ACRES,
WHICH INCLUDES THE HIGHWAY 218/HIGH-
WAY 1 INTERCHANGE AND PROPERTY LO-
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CATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF
THE INTERCHANGE. Moved and seconded, to
accept correspondence from Regina Alatalo. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 95-
222, SUPPORTING THE RATIFICATION OR
ACCESSION BY THE UNITED STATES TO THE
CONVENTION OF THE ELIMINATION OF ALL
FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOM-
EN. The following individuals appeared: Dorothy
Paul, 608 Larch Lane, presented endorsements
from 28 community organizations; and Ellen
Dorsey, 715 N. Linn.
Moved and seconded, 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 inter-
change and property located in the southwest
quadrant of the intemhange from County RS,
Suburban Residential, to C1-1, Intensive Commer-
cial, be given first vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded, to accept correspondence from Regi-
na Alatalo. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried.
Moved and seconded, 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, Research Development Park, to
CO-1, Commemial Office, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance
amending the conditional zoning agreement for
Lots 4-17, Highlander First Addition, revising the
development standard pertaining to rooflines and
parapet walls, be given first vote for consider-
ation. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, 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, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance
amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled
"Zoning," Article S, entitled "Per[ormance Stan-
dards," Sections 10B and 10C, concerning the
location of underground storage tanks, be given
first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 95-
223, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HILLS AND THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY REGARDING ANNEXATION AND EXTRA-
TERRITORIAL REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION
PLATS.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 95-
224, VACATING THE PLAT OF FOX HOLLOW
SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 95-
225, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF BOYRUM
SUBDIVISION, PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded, to defer to August 15,
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 mo-
tion carried.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifi-
cations, form of contract, and estimate of cost for
construction of the Iowa City Landfill Leachate Lift
Station Construction Project.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 95-
226, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY LANDFILL LEACHATE LIFT STA-
TION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, ESTABLISH-
ING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOM-
PANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, 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 Ave-
nue. Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington, appeared.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 95-
227, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF CITY-
OWNED PROPERTY AT 1109 FIFTH AVENUE
TO BRADLEY AND ELIZABETH JOHNSON.
The Mayor noted the previously announced va-
cancies: Housing and Community Development
Comm.: three vacancies for one-year terms end-
ing September 1, 1996; three vacancies for two-
year terms ending September 1, 1997; three
vacancies forthree-year terms ending September
1, 1998. These appointments will be made at the
August 29 meeting of the City Council.
Moved and seconded, to accept the follow-
ing 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 appoint-
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Page 7
ing 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 ap-
pointed 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 Hu-
man Rights Cornre, be approved. (2) That the
City Council endorse CEDAW, The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 95-
228, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE TIME
AND TEMPERATURE SIGN LOCATED AT 118
S. DUBUQUE STREET. Applicant Laurie Tulchin
present for discussion.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 95-
229, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZ-
ING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO
A'F]'EST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE FAIRVIEW AVENUE/HIGH
STREET STORM SEWER PROJECT.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES, 95-
230, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZ-
ING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE LONGFELLOW STORM AND
SANITARY SEWER PROJECT,
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 95-
231, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE LONGFELLOW AREA SANITARY
SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT,
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES, 95-
232, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 852 ESTAB-
LISHING THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
PROGRAM AND RESOLUTION 92-28 APPROV-
iNG 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
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Page 8
O'Meara, Executive Director, present for discus-
sion.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 95-
233, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATi'EST A SANI-
TARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT, A
WATER MAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND
A STORM WATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR MEADOWLARK CONDO-
MINIUMS.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 95-
234, RESClNDING PRIOR RESOLUTION 94-253
AND IN LIEU THEREOF SE'i-rING FEES AND
CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINIS-
TRATION OF REGULATIONS OF VEHICLES
FOR HIRE.
Moved and seconded by Pigott, to adjourn
11:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion car-
//s/..S. us.an M. Horowitz, Mayor (,._ - '~'~
s/Madan K. [<arr, City,Clerk//~
SubmitYed for publication - 8/10/95
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 27, 1995
_l.o~wa._Ci:ty_(~i~ty Cpuncil, special meeting, 7:30 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members pre~eni; Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Pigott, Throgmorton, Absent:
Baker, Novick. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Boothroy, Nasby. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 95-88, side 2.
A public hearing was held relative to an application for eighteen (18) replacement units of
public housing. No one appeared. HIS Director Boothroy present for discussion.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt a resolution approving an application
for public housing replacement units for disposition. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated,
3/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Pigott, Throgmorton. Nays:
Lehman. Abstaining: Kubby. Absent: Baker, Novick. After discussion, moved by Pigott, seconded
by Throgmorton, to reconsider the resolution and adjourn the meeting to 6:30 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5~0, Baker, Novick absent.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to also defer to 6:30 p.m. item //4 - a PHA
Resolution in Support of Public Housing Project; and item//6. - a Resolution of Cooperation. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/O, Baker, Novice( abs3nt.
The Mayor noted the current 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 forthree-year terms ending September
1, 1998. These appointments will be made at the August 29, 1995, meeting of the City Council.
Council adjourned to 6:30 p.m (8:10.a.m,).
Council reconvened the meeting at 6:35 p.m. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz,
Kubby, Lehman, Pigott (via speakerphone), Throgmorton. Absent: Novick. Staffmembers present:
Helling, Woito, Karr, Boothroy. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 95-89, Side 1.
The Mayor read the following statement into the record: "Section 21.8 of the Code of
Iowa outlines conditions that allow governmental bodies to conduct business by electronic
meetings. That Section requires a statement be read into the record explaining why such a
meeting in person was impossible to impractical for a particular member. I would like to take this
opportunity to state that a special Council meeting was scheduled and convened at 7:30 this
morning (July 27) for the purposes stated on the agenda. However after discussion, and in the
absence of two Council Members, a motion was made to adjourn and reconvene to 6:30 this
evening for continuance of the same agenda. Because Council Member Pigott was at this
tooming's meeting, heard that discussion, and had a previous commitment out of town that does
make it impossible for him to attend, he will be voting via speaker phone this evening."
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95- 211, Bk. 114, p. 211,
APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC HOUSING REPLACEMENT UNITS FOR DISPOSITION. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Horowitz, Pigott, Throgmorton, Baker. Nays: Lehman. Abstaining: Kubby. Absent: Novick.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-212, Bk. 114, p. 212, PHA
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pigott, Throgmorton, Baker,
Horowitz. Nays: Lehman. Abstaining: Kubby. Absent: Novick.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, to adopt 95-213, Bk. 114, p. 213, RESOLUTION
OF COOPERATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby abstaining. Absent: Novick.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 6:40 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, 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, 356-5040.
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, 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 Wodd
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 Corem. on Community Needs joint meeting of June 14,
1995; Comm. on Community Needs meeting of June 14, 1995, July 13, 199%' 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 GA. 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'FFING 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 CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY 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-
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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 pu. blic 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 dudng
the pedod 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 ares 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 Amedcan Legion Road and west of
Arlington Ddve (Watts). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Novick
absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to set a public headng 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 Amedcen 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 motion carded unanimously, 6/0, Novick absent.
A public headrig was held on a resolution to annex an ~pproximate 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 carried unanimously, 6/0, Novick absent.
A public hearing 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 headrig was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 4, "Land Control
and Development," Adicle C, "Historic Preservation Regulations,* and Chapter 6, "Zoning,"
Article J, "Overlay Zones" to allow the City to designate historic landmarks and conservation
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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 Ddve;
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 Ddve; Rita Arora, 1262
Oakes Ddve; Dean Thornberry, 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 Steering 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, secbnded 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, 6k. 114, p. 221,
APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 103.86 ACRES,
WHICH INCLUDES THE HIGHWAY 218/HIGHWAY 1 INTERCHANGE AND PROPER'P(
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 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 Pigoff, to adopt RES. 95-222, Bk. 114,
p. 222, SUPPORTING THE RATIFICATION OR ACCESSION BY THE UNITED STATES TO
THE CONVENTION OF THE ELIMINATION OFALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST
WOMEN. The following individuals appeared: Dorothy Paul, 608 Latch 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 carded. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to
accept correspondence from Regina Alatalo. The Mayor declared the motion carded.
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 Northgate Ddve from RDP,
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Reseamh 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 carded.
Moved by Pigott, 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 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 Thregmorton, 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
carded unanimously, 6/0, Novick absent.
A public headng 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 headng 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 JOHNSO. N. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Novick
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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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 [he 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 C!ty'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 criteria 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 tdp to Madison, WI, 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. Corem. 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 Corem.: (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 carded unanimously, 6/0, Novick absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigoff, 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.
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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,
~,WARDING 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 Pigott, 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. Throgmo[ton, 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 carried unanimously, 6/0, Novick absent.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Madan K. Karr, City Clerl(