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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-29 Council minutesSubject 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 29, 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, Franklin, Davidson, Schoon, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-102 and 95-103, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Coldren Retirement Residence Week - September 3-10, 1995. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, 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 special meetings of August 14, August 17, and August 24, 1995, and of the regular meeting of August 15, 1995, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. meeting of July 31, 1995; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. meeting of July 24, 1995; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. meeting of July 19, 1995; Airport Comm. meeting of July 13, 1995; Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of July 27, 1995; P&Z Comm. meeting of August 17, 1995; Rules Comm. meeting of July 31, 1995. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Company, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 279. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Doc's Standard, Inc., 801 S. Riverside Dr. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Econofoods //473, 1987 Broadway St. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-251, Bk. 114, p. 251, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for September 12, 1995, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FORTHE CONSTRUCTION OF APRODUCTION WELL IN THE JORDAN AQUIFER AT THE WATER FACILITY SITE, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FiLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 95-252, Bk. 114, p. 252, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for September 12, 1995 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR PUMP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 95-253, Bk. 114, p. 253, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for September 12, 1995 ON THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL, IOWA MEMORIAL UNION BRIDGE TO IOWA AVENUE, PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Setting a public hearing for September 12, 1995 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 4, "Land Control and Development," Article C, "Historic Preservation Regulations," Section 3, "Historic Preservation Commission," by increasing the required number of at large appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, and by amending the provisions for filling vacated, unexpired terms. Resolutions, Bk. 1 14: RES. 95-254, p. 254, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FQR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1995. RES. 95- 255, p. 255, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORM WATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT Council Activities August 29, 1995 Page 2 AGREEMENT WITH BUNCHER CO. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT HEINZ ROAD AND HIGHWAY 6. Correspondence: Joy Brown regarding the East Loop bus. Evelyn Krall regarding Des Moines' scooper law. Regina Alatalo regarding traffic problems at intersection of Highway 1 and Kitty Lee Road. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: John Timmers to set up a table on August 24 and 25, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature regarding the campaign to organize graduate students, approved. Grace Trifaro to set up a table on September 9, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature for the Coalition Against the Contract, approved. GraceTrifaro for permission to set up a table on August 19, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature regarding pet overpopulation, and also for the use of the stage area for avigil, approved. Rebecca Thomas to set up a table on August 26 and September 2, 1995, for the purpose of distributing information regarding her church, approved. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Todd Pentico for the use of public sidewalks on September 8, 1995, for the D.O.C. Dash., approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Novick, seconded byThrogmorton, to set a public hearing for September 12 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations on an approximate 2.02 acre tract of land located east of Lakeside Drive and south of Highway 6 from ID-RS, Interim Development Single-Family Residential, to RM-12, Low Density, Multi-Family Residential (Whispering Meadows). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on aresolution to annex a 3.05 acre tract located north of American Legion Road and west of Arlington Drive (Watts). No one appeared. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from: John Moreland; Alan & Nina Weinstein. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. Moved by Baker, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-256, Bk. 114, p. 256, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 3.05 ACRE TRACT LOCATED NORTH OF AMERICAN LEGION ROAD AND WEST OF ARLINGTON DRIVE (Watts). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter 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). No one appeared. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter 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), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held 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 Overlay (Mormon Trek Village). The following individuals appeared: Developer Gary Watts; Judy Pfohl, Ty'N Cae representative; Richard Carey, Walden Court spokesperson; Bob Livingston, 1715 Mormon Trek; Larry Svoboda, 16 Cherry Lane NE; Todd Janus, 2302 Abbey Lane; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Casey Council Activities August 29, 1995 Page 3 Cook; Barb Standish, 2236 Abbey Lane; Doug Eltoft, 1374 Burry Drive; Wendy lVlolof, 2330 Cae Drive; John Koo Lee, 1715 Mormon Trek, Pastor of All Nations Baptist Church; Sharon McDonald, 1 216 Jensen Ct. City Attorney Woito, PCD Director Franklin, and Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to accept correspondenoe from: Gary Watts; Dianne & Tony Rash; Craig Welt; petition submitted by Judy Pfohl; Kristen Kaylor; Robert & Karen McEven; Todd & Bridgid Ruden; Willow Creek Condo Association; A. Jess & Renee Lopez; Du Lu Mon; Sandy & Aaron Parkinson; James & Marie Burk; Walden Court Condominiums; All Nations Baptist Church; Gaylord & Della McGrath; Kay Kendall & Connie Clark; Dean & Sandra Lundberg; Mark & Sandra Schantz; Marjorie VeDepo' Paul Juhl; David Creen; John Hendrickson; Vincent Rodgers & Padmini Srinivasan; Steve & Elaine Johnson; Kryan (Casey) Cook; Judy Pfohl; Jong Koo Lee. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to continue the public hearing to September 12, 1995. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an amendment to City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, Article V, "Minor Modification Procedures," to allow parking for persons with disabilities in the front yard of a commercial zone when located adjacent to a residential zone. Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington St., appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, 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, Rural, RS, Suburban, and RS3, Suburban Residential, to P, Public (Water Plant), 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 Pigott, 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 ]andmarks and conservation districts, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, that ORD. 95-3687, Bk. 38, p. 24, VACATING A PORTION OF THE 20 FOOT WIDE ALLEY LOCATED EAST OF GILBERT COURT AND IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY (Milder), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that ORD. 95-3688, Bk. 38, p. 25, 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer to September 12, 1995, 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Novick absent. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95~257, Bk. 114, p. 257, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BY-LAWS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Novick absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities August 29, 1995 Page 4 revised 9/12/95 Council took a brief recess. Public discussion was held on a resolution adopting "Economic Development Policies, Strategies, and actions for the City of Iowa City." The following individuals appeared: John Beckoral, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce President; and Colin Gordon, 225 Church St. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-258, 8k. 114, p. 258, ADOPTING "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEN'I' POLICIES, STRATEGIES, AND ACTIONS FOR THE C~TY OF IOWA CITY." Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to include the words "economic development organizations" under Policy 6, Strategy B, Action 1, third line. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote on the resolution unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - Two vacancies for three-year terms ending December 1, 1998. These appointments will be made at the October 10, 1995, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-259, Bk. 114, p. 259, APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT COMMISSION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to appoint the following individuals to the Housing and Community Development Comm.: one year terms ending September 1, 1996- Linda Murray, 2128 S. Riverside, Elizabeth Swenson, 829 Kirkwood Ave., Jim Harris, 219 Ronalds St.; two year terms ending September 1, 1997 - Charles Eastham, I 1 52 E. Court, Ann Doricvan, 1700 Dubuque Rd., Christine Randall, 3328 Shamrock Dr.; three year terms ending September 1, 1998 - John Falb, 1442 Plum St., Tim Ruxton, 751 W. Benton, Gretchen Schmuch, 831 E. Market. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Council Member Baker thanked City staff for the work on the economic development policy; congratulated NCS for the recent contract awarded for economic development; acknowledged the volunteer efforts of University of Iowa students last week-end; thanked Council Member Kubby for her article on sustainable environment and requested copies be sent to Council candidates; acknowledged the efforts of HIS Director Boothroy in securing addition federal monies for subsidized housing; and noted the memo regarding increased costs of parking ramp lighting. Council Member Pigott stated he would be participating in the Hospice Road Race scheduled for October 29 and would be soliciting pledges. He referenced a recent New York Time~ article written by John Hockenberry concerning getting around New York City in a wheelchair, noted the recent Abilities Awareness Day celebration, and thanking everyone who organized the event. Council Member Throgmorton noted with pride the number of events occurring over the past week-end in Iowa City such as Abilities Awareness Day, sidewalk cafes, and the Friday night concert series. Council Member Kubby called attention to the silurian test pumping and requested updates as soon as they became available. She also asked citizens to utilize the dry summer and clean-up creeks in the area. Council Member Lehman reported on a phone conversation with Parking & Transit Manager Fowler concerning installation of meters in the loading zones downtown, and Council Activities August 29, 1995 Page 4 i' CITY development declared the Mc all Council The Mayor One vacancy for 1998. This aPl Council. The Mayor noted the vacancies for three- at the October 10, 1995, Moved by Novick, APPROVING THE BY-LAWS MENT COMMISSION. The Mayor declared the re.~ Council took a brief recess. Public discussion was held on a resolution adopting "Economic Development Policies, ies, and actions for the City of Iowa City." The following individuals appeared: John Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce President; and Colin Gordon, 225 Church St. ;d by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-258, Bk. 114, p. 258, !CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICIES, STRATEGIES, AND ACTIONS FOR THE CITY." Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to include the words "economic anizations" under Policy 6, Strategy B, Action 1, third line. The Mayor carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. ~ndividual Council their views. Affirmative roll call vote on the resoluti~ unanimous, 710, Mayor declared the resolution ado the previously announced vacancies: Histori ~servation Comm. - Street representative to fill an unexpi~ ending March 29, be made at the September 26, meeting of the City '.urrent vacancies: R ~ding December 1, 199~ of the City Council. by Baker, to IOWA ;all vote u Moved by Lehman, seconded Housing and Community Development Linda Murray, 2128 S. Riverside, Eliza Ronalds St.; two year terms ending Ann Donovan, 1700 Dubuque Rd., ending September 1, 1998 - J~ Falb, Gretchen Schmuch, 831 E. Mar t. TheMa~ all Council Members Council Member Ba nked City staff policy; congratulated N~ for the recent acknowledged the volu .~er efforts of University of her memo on sustainable acknowledged the efforts o lized housing; and noted the PCD Director Franklin to Count federal monies fo~ parking ramp lig Council scheduled fol Natural Areas Comm. - Two ~ppointments will be made RES. 95-259, Bk. 114, p. 259, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP- 7/O, all Council Members present. to appoint the following individuals to the m.: one year terms ending September 1, 1996- ~, 829 Kirkwood Ave., Jim Harris, 219 .~r 1, 1997 - Charles Eastham, 1152 E. Court, andall, 3328 Shamrock Dr.; three year terms Plum St., Tim Ruxton, 751 W. Benton, ;lared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, he work on the economic development ~warded for economic development; va students last week-end; thanked ment and requested copies be sent )r Boothroy in securing addition regarding increased costs of Pigott stated he would be I 29 and would be soliciting pledges. He Times attic ~tritten by John Hockenberry concerning getting wheelcha noted the recent Abilities Awareness Day celebration organiz~ event. ]ncil Member Throgmorton noted with pride the number the week-end in Iowa City such as Abilities Awareness Day, Fri~ night concert series. Council Member Kubby called attention to the silurian test .dates as soon as they became available. She also asked citizens t ~d clean-up creeks in the area. Council Member Lehman reported on a phone conversation with Manager Fowler concerning installation of meters in the loading zones in the Hospice Road Race erericed a recent New York Jnd New York City in a thanking everyone who zents occurring over valk cafes, and the and requested le dry summer & Transit and Council Activities August 29, 1995 Page 5 requested Council consideration. Ceuncil agreed to schedule the matter for an upcoming work session. Lehman reported that Cedar Rapids had an ordinance that gave bidding preference to local contractors and requested staff research the matter. The City Manager will follow-up. Mayor Horowitz reported on her involvement with the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Iowa City Area Development groups on the upcoming midwest-Japan Economic Conference September 11-14, noting a City tour is planned for Sunday, September 10. She also commended the joint efforts of the City Water Division and media crews on the production, the story of water, currently airing on Channel 4. Horowitz stated she would be attending a meeting with the Local Government Environmental Resource Council on the Clean Water Act, and noted that DNR has been informed by the State Legislature to hire more people and increase fees paid by the cities. Council Members reminded citizens of numerous activities occurring in Iowa City the week-end of September 10, in addition to the Japanese visit, such as the Coldren Open House, and the 4th Annual Bike & Hike. City Manager Atkins announced that the City had been notified they would be one of 36 cities and school districts throughout the United States contacted as legislation is proposed by Congress for an analysis of what that particular law might actually cost the local government. Moved by Baker, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-260, Bk. 11 4, p. 260, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION FORTHE MELROSE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. 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. 95-261, Bk. 114, p. 261, RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF for the Maiden Lane Paving and Sanitary Sewer Assessment Project. 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 Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-262, Bk. 114, p. 262, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCT[ON OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL LEACHATE LIFT STATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT to Sulzberger Excavating Inc. for $553,513.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-263, Bk. 114, p. 263, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-264, Bk. 114, p. 264, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY, BY QUIT CLAIM DEED, CITY-OWNED PROPERTY IN SAINT MATTHIAS ADDITION ABUTTING ROBERTS HOME TOWN DAIRY PROPERTY TO ROBERTS HOME TOWN DAIRY AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON for September 1 2, 1 995. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-265, Bk. 11 4, p. 265, DIRECTING THE JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE THE QUESTION OF A PRESIDEN- TIAL ADVISORY BALLOT BEFORE THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AS A PUBLIC MEASURE, TO BE VOTED UPON AT THE GENERAL CITY ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1995. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the Council Activities August 29,1995 Page 6 resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton, Baker. Nays: Kubby. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-266, Bk. 114, SETTING SALARIES FOR CI'fY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK (City Manager - 9103,155.00, City Atty. - ,~69,264.00, City Clerk- ~47,257.60). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 10:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor '~.~ Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is Cumulative coat for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/14/95 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council Members present: Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: Baker. 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded, to adjourn 7:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities i~ on file in the offiqe of the Gi~W s/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYOI~ s/MARIAN K.. KARR, (~I,TY Submitted for publication 8/22/95. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk, For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings and claims is $ . Cumula- tive cost for this calendar year for said publica- tion is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/17/95 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, Pigor[, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn to execu- tive session to evaluate the professional com- petency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being con- sidered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputa- tion and that individual requests a closed session, The Mayor declared the motion car- ried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in tile office of the City s~SUSAN M: NOROWITZ, MAYOR ) s/MARIAN K. ,KARR, ClT~jCLE,R~ ~ Submitted for publication 8~22~95 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk, For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is ~ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/24/95 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 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 evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:27 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities ,~s on file in the. o/ffice of the City - /sTSUSAN MTq-i0ROWITZ, MAYOR) s/MAR~IA~N K. ,KARR, CITY CLEF~K '"----/ Submitted for publication 8/25/95. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings and claims is ~ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is t~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/15/95 Iowa City City Council, regular meet- ing, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed Woman Suf- frage Movement Day - August 26. Moved and seconded that the follow- ing 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 Subdivi- sion Part 2, from the consent calendar & consider as a separate item: Approval of Official Council ac- tions of the special meeting of July 27 and of the regular meeting of August 1, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commis- sions: Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm. meeting of June 21; Civil Service Comm. meeting of July 27; P&R Comm. meeting of July 12; Bd. of Adjustment meeting of July 12; P&Z Comm. meeting of August 3. Permit Motions: Class "E" Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society, 22 S. Van Buren St. Refund for a Class C Liquor License for Seasoh's Best, 325 E. Washington St. Class "C" Liquor License for George's, 312 E. Market St. Class "C" Liquor License for Plamor Bowling, 1555 1st Ave. Class "C" Beer Permit for Dan's Mustang Market, 933 S. Clinton St. Class "C" Liquor License for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Class "C" Beer Permit for Russ' Amoco Service,' 305 Official Actions August 15, 1995 Page 2 N. Gilbert St. Class "B" Liquor License for Highlander Inn & Supper Club, 2525 N. Dodge St. 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 917,834,802.32 for the period of June 1 through June 30 as recommended by the Finance Direc- tor subject to audit. Approve disburse- ments in the amount of 946,915,353.05 for the period of July I through July 31 as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 95-236, AC- CEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY95 CELL CON- STRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 95-237, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NORTH SUMMIT ALLEY EMBANKMENT IMPROVEMENT PRO- JECT. RES. 95-238, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE MAIDEN LANE PE- DESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT. RES. 95-239, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 626 OAK- LAND 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. Traffic Engr. regarding handicapped parking in the 1100 block of Church Street. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Rebecca Thomas for permis- sion to set up a table on July 28 and on August 5 and 12, approved, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-240, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WA- Official Actions August 15, 1995 Page 3 TER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 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. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for August 29 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 Develop- ment Housing Overlay. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for August 29 on an amendment to City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, Article V, "Minor Modification Procedures," 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. A public hearing was held on a resolu- tion to annex a 3.05 acre tract located north of American Legion Road and west of Arlington Drive. John Moreland, co-devel- oper appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Johnson County Board of Supervisors; Alan & Nina Weinstein. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to August 29. The May- or declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordi- nance 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspon- dence from Alan & Nina Weinstein. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to continue the public hear- ing to August 29. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-241, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY Official Actions August 15, 1995 Page 4 ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 250 ACRES OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LO- CATED NORTH OF 1-80 AND WEST OF NORTH DUBUQUE STREET. Moved and seconded that the ordi- nance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations of an approxi- mate 250 acre property located north of 1- 80 and west of N. Dubuque Street from County A1, RS, and R3A to P, Public, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordi- nance amending Title 14, Chapter 4, "Land Control and Development," Article C, "His- toric Preservation Regulations," and Chap- ter 6, "Zoning," Article J, "Overlay Zones" to allow the City to designate historic landmarks and conservation districts, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordi- nance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations of an approxi- mate 103.86 acres, which includes the Highway 218/Highway 1 interchange and property located in the southwest quadrant of the interchange from County RS, Subur- ban Residential, to C1-1, Intensive Commer- cial, be given second vote for consider- ation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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, 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 DEVELOP- MENT PARK, TO CO-1, COMMERCIAL OFFICE. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Official Actions August 15, 1995 Page 5 Moved and seconded 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, AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT FOR LOTS 4-17, HIGHLANDER FIRST ADDI- TION, 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded that the ordi- nance 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordi- nance amending City Code Title 14, Chap- ter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article S, entitled "Performance Standards," Sections lOB and 10C, concerning the location of under- ground storage tanks, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-242, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF LONGFELLOW MANOR, IOWA CITY, IO- WA. Cecile Kuenzli, Longfellow Neighbor- hood Association, appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-243, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SADDLEBROOK, IOWA CITY, IOWA, Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-244, APPROVING THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING SITE PLAN FOR SADDLEBROOK, LOT 5, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-245, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WALDEN WOOD, PART 9, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Official Actions August 15, 1995 Page 6 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-246, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF BRITT'S FIRST ADDI- TION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and esti- mated cost of construction of the 1995 Curb Ramps Project. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-247, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICA- TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTI- MATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1995 CURB RAMPS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURI- TY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECT- ING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISE- MENT FOR BIDS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. The Mayor noted the previously an- nounced vacancies: Housing and Commu- nity Development Comm.: three vacancies for one-year terms ending September 1, 1996, three vacancies for two-year terms ending September 1, 1997, three vacan- cies for three-year terms ending September 1, 1998. These appointments will be made at the August 29 meeting of the City Coun- cil. The Mayor not.ed 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 Sep- tember 26 meeting of the City Council. Moved and seconded to defer to Au- gust 29 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-248, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER MASONRY RESTORATION PRO- JECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-249, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION Official Actions August 15, 1995 Page 7 OF BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE LANDFILL LEACHATE LIFT STATION CON- STRUCTION PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-250, 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 COM- PANY FOR A PORTION OF IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion car- ried. A more complete description of Coun- cil activities is on file in the/office of the s/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYOR / s/MARIAN.K. KARR, CITy CLE,RK"-....~ Submitted for publication 8/25~95. 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 AUGUST lZ~, 1995 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. atthe Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council Members present: Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: Baker. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 95-95, Side 1. Moved by Novick, 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 position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:35 p.m. Council returned to open session 7:10 p.m. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 7:15 p.~n. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/O, Baker absent. 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 17, 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 (6:45 p.m.), Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Woito, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 95-97, Side 1, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:40 p.m. Council returned to open session 9:05 p.m. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 9:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk 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 24, 1995 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council Members present: Baker (7:02 p.m.), Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 95-97, Side 2. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 7:02 p.m. Council returned to open session 10:25 p.m. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 10:27 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. Clerk's Office', 356-5040. For a final official copy, contact the City 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, thatthe 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 2'7, 1995; P&R Corem. meeting cf 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 $46,915,353.05 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 MAIDEN 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. Affirmativ~ roll call vote unsnimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Activities August 15, 1995 Page 2 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 Overlay (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, 710, 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 unanid~ously, 710, all Council Members present. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to continue the public hearing to August 29, 1995. 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 PROPER'i'Y 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 Council Activities August 15, 1995 Page 3 218/Highway I interchange and property located in the southwest quadrant of the inter- change from County RS, Suburban Residential, to C1~1, 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, 8k. 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 Lehrdan, 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 8lock 3, LyoNs 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 108 end 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 Kuenzli, 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 Council Activities August 15, 1995 Page 4 call vote unanimous, 7/O, 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 Bo~ird 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, 1 995. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll ca~l vote unanimous, 710, 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 Kubb¥ indicated she would follow-up with her own ~etter. 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. Council Activities August 15, 1995 Page 5 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 unanirfious, 7/0, 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 TH3 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, 7/0, 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 10WA 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, 7/0, 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, 7/0, all Council Members present. SUsan M. Horowitz, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk