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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-09-12 Council minutesSL, bject 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 SEPTEMBER 12, 1995 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tern Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: Horowitz. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Fosse, Miklo, Schmadeke, Moreno, Fosse, Craig. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-!06, Side 2; 95-108, 95-109, 95-110, Both Sides. Moved by Throgmorton, 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 //2e(1) a resolution approving disposition plan application for 1926/1946 Broadway Street from the consent calendar and consider as a separate item: Approval of Official Council actions of the regular meeting of August 29, 1995, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. meeting of August 28, 1995; 8d. of Adjustment meeting of August 9, 1995. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Brown Bottle Restaurant, 115 E. Washington St. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Approving a Class "E" Liquor License for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop, Corp., 2221 Rochester Ave. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for T & M MiniMart, Ltd., 2601 Highway 6 East. Setting public hearings: RES. 95-267, Bk. 114, p. 267, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING on September 26, 1995, ON AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE TITLE 2, "HUMAN RIGHTS" OF THE CITY CODE, AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO PLACE SAID PROPOSED AMENDMENTS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 95-268, Bk. 114, p. 268, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING, for September 26, 1995, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUC- TION OF THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL FY91 COVER AND FY96 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTICN. Resolutions, Bk. 114: RES. 95-269, p. 269, APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CLAP) BUDGET. RES. 95-270, p. 270, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER SECTION 5307 (formerly Section 9) OF THE U.S. CODE, TO BE USED FOR TRANSIT OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 95- 271, p. 271, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE 1994 CURB RAMP PROJECT. Correspondence: Pamela Bleckwenn regarding door-to-door soliciting. Richard F. Houston regarding the proposed straw poll. Johnson County Department of Public Health regarding the Adult Day Program. Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition on the west side of the 100 block of South Summit Street. Carl Beyerhelm regarding CityVote. National Voting Rights Institute regarding CityVote. Johnson County Auditor regarding placing straw poll on the ballot. City Vote regarding straw poll. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds. Kathy Quigley for use of public sidewalks to offer poppies for donations to benefit veterans on September 8 and 9, 1995, approved. Iowa City Road Races, Inc., to close Linn Street between Washington and College streets on October 29, 1995, for the awards ceremony and post-race party, approved. Sue Newton for the use of the 1200 block of Ginter Avenue for a block party on September 9, 1995, with a rain date of September 1 O, approved. revised 9/26/95 Council Activities September 12, 1995 Page 2 Sue Schuster for the use of Ealing Drive between Wrexham Drive and Cardiff Circle for a neighborhood party on September 4, 1995, approved. David Curry for use of a portion of Bristol Drive for a block party on September 4, 1995, approved. Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities for use of public sidewalks on September 16, 1995, for a TraveI-A-Thon, approved. Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail, Inc. (FIRST) for use of public streets on September 10, 1995, for a Bike & Hike, approved. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Rebecca Thomas for permission to set up a table on September 8 and September 15, 1995, for the purpose of distributing information about her church, approved. Billy Howell-Sinnard for permission to set up a table on September 10, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature regarding the Spiritual Assembly of Baha'is, approved. Jacqueline Gharib for permission to set up a table on September 9 and September 30, 1995, for the purpose of distributing information and soliciting donations for women's organizations in Central America, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-272, Bk. 114, p. 272, APPROVING THE DISPOSITION PLAN APPLICATION FOR 1926/1946 BROADWAY STREET. Affirmative roll call, 5/0, Kubby abstaining, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the resolution adopted. Harold Engen, Senior Center Commission Chair, updated Council on activities at the Center and invited Council to the Fourteenth Anniversary celebration on September 15th. A public hearing was held 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 (Outlot A - Whispering Meadows). Chuck Mullen, representing CB Development, appeared. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to accept correspondence from: Carol Barker, CB Development; Mary Lewis, President of Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Horowitz absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to continue the public hearing to September 26, 1995. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Horowitz absent. Council Member Throgmorton indicated he had intended to make a motion with regard to the CityVote resolution at this time, but stated the motion and discussion should wait until later in the meeting when County Atty. White arrives. 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 OPDHo8, Planned Development Housing Overlay (Mormon Trek Village). The following individuals appeared: Lisa Heckes, Vice-President Ty'N Cae Neighborhood Assn.; Barb Standish, 2236 Abbey Lane, President Ty'N Cae Neighborhood Assn.; Sharon McDonald, Walden Woods; Matt Lofgren, 4017 El Paso Drive; Tom Pugh, 1255 Coil Dr.; Joseph McCarthy, 1213 Cambria Ct.; Tony Rash, 53 .Jensen Ct., Walden Woods; Joe Sulentic, 1219 Dolen Place; Paul McDonald, Walden Woods Neighborhood Assn.; Dr. Jose Manaligod, Willow Creek Condominiums; Todd Janus, 2302 Abbey Lane; Gil Cahoon, 2435 Walden Ct.; Rod Sullivan, 1725 Wilson St.; Jong Koo Lee, 1715 Mormom Trek; Gary Watts, developer and applicant; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Jim Spratt, 653 Latch Lane; Megann Hester, Mormon Trek BIvd. Senior Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from: the Neighborhood Associations of Ty'n Cae, Walden Woods, Walden Court and Willow Creek Condominiums; Todd Janus; Christine Council Activities September 12, 1995 Page 3 McLennan; Karen MoEwen; and Tom Pugh. The Mayor Pro Tern declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Horowitz absent. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Kubby, that the 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), be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Saul Mekies appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried. Council took a brief recess 10:15 p.m. Reconvened 10:20 p.m. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, for reconsideration of the resolution adopted by this Council on August 29, 1995 which directed the County Auditor to place a straw poll upon the ballot at the election scheduled for November 7, 1995, and that reconsideration of the resolution occur at a meeting of this Council to be held on or before 4:00 p.m. September 21, 1995, with notice as required by the Code of Iowa. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Johnson County Atty. Pat White present for discussion. Jim Spratt, 653 Larch Lane, appeared. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 511, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Nays: Baker. Absent: Horowitz. Moved by Kubby, 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. 95-3689, Bk. 38, p. 26, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 3.05 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF AMERICAN LEG[ON ROAD AND WEST OF ARLINGTON DRIVE (Watts). Senior Planner Miklo present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance amending the 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, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz and Baker absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt ORD. 95-3690, Bk. 38, p. 27, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 250 ACRES OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 1-80 AND WEST OF NORTH DUBUQUE STREET FROM COUNTY A1, RS, AND RS3A TO P, PUBLIC (Water Plant). Affirmative roll ca~l vote unanimous, 5~0, Horowitz and Baker absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 95-3691, Bk. 38, p. 28, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to adopt ORD. 95-3692, Bk. 38, p. 29, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATELY 103.86 ACRES, WHICH INCLUDES THE H~GHWAY 218/HIGHWAY 1 INTERCHANGE AND PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INTER- Council Activities September 12, 1995 Page 4 CHANGE (Winebrenner). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-273, Bk. 114, p. 273, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF DEAN OAKES FIFTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Senior Planner Miklo present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on 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. Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington St., appeared. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to defer indefinitely a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa River C Corridor Trail, Iowa Memorial Union Bridge to Iowa Avenue Project, and directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 610, Horowitz absent. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of a production well in the Jordan Aquifer at the Water Facility Site. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-274, Bk. 114, p. 274, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PRODUCTION WELL IN THE JORDAN AQUIFER AT THE WATER FACILITY SITE, 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. October 3, 1995. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of ground storage reservoir aump system improvements project. Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-275, Bk. 114, p. 275, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR PUMP SYSTEM !MPROVEMENTS, 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. October 3, 1995. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 610, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on conveyance, by quit claim deed, of City-owned property in Saint Mattbias Addition abutting Roberts Home Town Dairy Property to Roberts Home Town Dairy. No one appeared. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-276, Bk. 114, p. 276, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE, BY QUIT CLAIM DEED, OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY IN SAINT MATTHIAS ADDITION ABUTTING ROBERTS HOME TOWN DAIRY PROPERTY TO ROBERTS HOME TOWN DAIRY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor Pro tern noted the previously announced vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm.- One vacancy for a Summit Street representative to fill an unexpired term ending Councii Activities September 12, 1995 Page 5 March 29, 1998. This appointment will be made at the September 26, 1995, meeting of the City Council. Riverfront and 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. The Mayor Pro tern noted the current vacancies: Sr. Center Comm.- Two vacancies for three-year terms ending December 31, 1998. These appointments will be made at the October 24, 1995, meeting of the City Council. Council Member Kubby noted there would be a silent protest September 13 at the Court House honoring deceased bicyclist Kevin Joyce, and urging changing State law penalties for these charges. She also outlined activities planned for the Iowa Women's Music Festival September 13-16. Council Member Pigott acknowledged receipt of the Melrose Avenue Environmental Assessment Study. He informed staff of a dip in the street near Happy Hollow Park on Brown Street, and questioned repair. The City Mgr. noted it was a brick street and the street serves as a drainage but would follow up. Pigott questioned synchronized lights on Burlington Street. The City Mgr. noted it was a state highway with a great deal of pedestrian traffic as well as side friction; he will follow-up with the Traffic Engr. regarding the strategy of allowing side traffic to trigger the signal. Council Member Baker congratulated Press Citizen reporter Jon Yates on his promotion. Baker asked for an update on Iowa City being a test community for a local ordinance requiring bike helmets. Novick stated the matter had not appeared on the JCCOG agenda but thought the issue would be pursued at the state level. Mayor Pro tem Novick announced the results of the School Board election. She reminded citizens of the Annual Human Rights Awards Breakfast scheduled October 12, and urged people to nominate perspective award winners in the business and individual categories. Novick stated the Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Breakfast is planned for November 15, and asked citizens to nominate leaders who have made significant contribution to the community. She acknowledged the Japanese visitors in town last week-end as part of the Midwest Japanese Conference, and along with Mayor Horowitz, thanked volunteers for all their efforts during the visit. Novick reported on the open house and rededication at the Coldren residence; invited citizens to the Intellectual Freedom Festival at the Iowa City Public Library on September 24; and congratulated Allegra Dane on her being named 1995 Iowa Master Farm Homemaker. The City Mgr. stated a city council candidate workshop on financial issues has been scheduled for September 14. Council agreed to consider item//22 at this time. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-277, Bk. 114, p. 277, RECLASSIFYING A POSITION IN THE LIBRARY (part- time Library Clerk to part-time Library Assistant II). Library Director Craig present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. (Council returned to item//17.) Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept recommendations from the Human Rights Comm.: (1) that the Human Rights Ordinance be amended to provide the Commission with the authority to subpoena witnesses and conduct discovery in all cases involving allegations of discrimination as opposed to just housing discrimination cases; (2) that the Human Rights Ordinance be amended to add to the definition of sexual orientation actual or perceived male or female heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, transsexuality, or transvestism and to include a person's attitudes, preferences, beliefs and practices pertaining thereto. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Horowitz absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-278, Bk. 114, p. 278, INTENT TO CONVEY A TWENTY-FOOT WIDE, VACATED PORTION OF ALLEY RIGHT OF WAY Council Activities September 1 2, 1995 Page 6 LOCATED EAST OF GILBERT COURT, IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILWAY AND IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF LOT 4 OF BLOCK 3, LYON'S ADDITION, TO BERNARD AND JOANNA MILDER, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 1995 (for 9.§5 a square foot for sum total of 9572.00). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-279, Bk. 114, p. 279, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NNW, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. City Engr. present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt a resolution awarding contract and authorizing Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest a contract for the construction of the 1995 Curb Ramps Project. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. The Mayor Pro tern declared the resolution defeated, 0~6, Horowitz absent. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-280, Bk. 114, p. 280, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT (add one part-time Custodian). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-281, Bk. 114, p. 281, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 95-180, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 610, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1995, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1996. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Horowitz absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adjourn 11:55 p.m. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Horowitz absent. Natmi J.(~bvi~,; Mayor Pro tern Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Council Activities September 12, 1995 Page 16, a ;chuster for the use of Ealing Drive between Wrexham Drive and Cardiff Circle for ~borhood party on September 4, 1995, approved. David Curry for use of a Bristol Drive for a block party on September 4, 1995, approved. Johnson Persons with Disabilities for use of public sidewalks on September a Travel*A-Thon, approved. Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail, Inc. of public streets on September 1 O, 1995, for a Bike & Hike, approved. A up a table on information a table on Se Spiritual Assembly table on September information and approved. Affirmative roll call vote motion carried. Moved by Lehman APPROVING THE DI,c Affirmative roll call, 510, Kubby ~ resolution adopted. Harold Engen, Senior Center and invited Council to the A public hearing was held on an ordi~ the use regulations on an approximate 2.0: and south of Highway 6 from ID-RS, RM-12, Low Density, Multi-Family Resi Mullen, representing CB Development, a to accept correspondence from: Cato Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn. The 6/O, Horowitz absent. Moved by Kt to September 26, 1995. The Ma, ms for City Plaza Use Permits: Rebecca Thon tember 8 and September 15, 1995, for tf er church, approved. 10, 1995, for the purpose of distrib laha'is, approved. Jacqueline and September 30, 1995, donations for women's 6/0, Horowitz Horowitz absent. Council Member Thro CityVote resolution at this when County Atty. White ar A public hearing wa.' the use regulations of an Boulevard and south of OPDH-8, Planned individuals appeared: for permission to set purpose of distributing ~ermission to set up literature regarding the to set up a the purpose of distributing ]nizations in Central America, Standish, 2236 Walden Woods; McCarthy, 1213 Dolen Place; Pau Creek Condom Sullivan, 172§ The Mayor Pro tern declared the morton, Bk. 114, p. 272, ,PPLICATIOI~ 1926/1946 BROADWAY STREET. Horowi absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the arker, seconded Pro tem declar, updated Council on activities at the y celebration on September 15th. ce amending the Zoning Chapter by changing :re tract of land located east of Lakeside Drive Development Single-Family Residential, to Outlot A - Whispering Meadows). Chuck loved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, Development; Mary Lewis, President of the motion carried unanimously, Pigott, to continue the public hearing the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, on indicated his inte but stated discussion to make a motion with regard to the )uld wait until later in the meeting on an ordinance amendi~ 29 acre tract of Road from RS-5, Low Housing Overlay (Mormon Heckes, Vice-President Ty'N Lane, President Ty'N Cae Neig Lofgren, 4017 El Paso Drive; Tom Pu! mbria Ct.; Tony Rash, 53 Jensen Ct., Walden WaldenWoods Neighborhood Assn. Todd Janus, 2302 Abbey Lane; Gil Cahoon St.; Jong Koo Lee, 1715 Mormom Trek; Gat applicant; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Jim Spratt, 653 Mormon Trek Blvd. Senior Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by Lehman, to accept correspondence from: the Neighborhood Ass the Zoning Chapter by changing located west of Mormon Trek Single-Family Residential, to Frek Village). The following ~leighborhood Assn.; Barb Assn.; Sharon McDonald, 1255 Coil Dr.; Joseph ods; Joe Sulentic, 1219 ose Manaligod, Willow Walden Ct.; Rod /atts, developer and e; Megann Hester, Pigott, seconded of Ty'n Cae, Walden Woods, Walden Court and Willow Creek Condominiums; Todd J~us; Christine 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 - 8/29/95 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz. Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed Coldran Retirement Residence Week - September 3-10, 1995. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council a~tions of the special meetings of August lZ~, August 17, and August 24 and of the regular meeting of August 15, as published, sub- ject to corrections, as recommended by the CiW Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. meeting of July 31; Broadband Telecomre. Comm. meeting of July 24; Riverfront & Natural Areas Corem. meeting of July 19; Airport Comm. meet- ing of July 13; Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of July 27; P&Z Comm. meeting of August 17; Rules Comm. meeting of Julv 31. Permit Motions: Class "C" Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Company, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 279. Class "C" Beer Permit for Doc's Standard, Inc., 801 S. Riverside Dr. Class "C" Beer Permit for Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert St. Class "E" Beer Permit for Econofoods //473, 1987 Broadway St. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-251, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF A PRODUCTION 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, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON- Official Council Actions August 29, 1995 Page 2 TRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GROUND STOR- AGE 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, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIV- ER CORRIDOR TRAIL, IOWA MEMORIAL UNION BRIDGE TO IOWA AVENUE, PRO- JECT, 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 Con- trol 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 provi- sions for filling vacated, unexpired terms. Resolutions: RES. 95-254, APPROV- ING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1995. RES. 95- 255, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK. TO ATTEST A STORM WATER MANAGE- MENT EASEMENT 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 Per- mits: 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. Grace Trifaro for permission to set up a table on August 19, 1995, for the purpose of dis- tributing literature regarding pet overpopu- Official Council Actions August 29, 1995 Page 3 lation, and also for the use of the stage area for a vigil, approved. Rebecca Thomas to set up a table on August 26 and Sep- tember 2, 1995, for the purpose of distrib- uting information regarding her church, ap- proved. Applica;:3ns for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Todd Penrico for the use of public sidewalks on September 8, 1995, for the D.O.C. Dash., approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hear- ing for September 12 on an ordinance amend- ing the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regalations on an approximate 2.02 acre tract of lend located east of Lakeside Drive and south of Highway 6 from ID-RS, Interim Devel- opment Single-Family Residential, to RM-12, Low Density, Multi-Family Residential. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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. Moved and seconded to accept corre- spondence from: John Moreland; Alan & Nina Wainstein. The Mayor declared the mobon carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 256, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEX- ATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 3.05 ACRE TRACT LOCATED NORTH OF AMERICAN LEGION ROAD AND WEST OF ARLINGTON DRIVE. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regalations 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 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, be given first vote for consider- ation. 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 Robrat Road from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned Development Housing Overlay. The Official Council Actions August 29, 1995 Page 4 following individuals appeared: Developer Gary Watts; Judy Pfohl, T¥'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 Cook; Barb Standish, 2236 Abbey Lane; Doug Eltoft, 1374 Burry Drive; Wendy Molof, 2330 Cae Drive; John Koo Lee, 1715 Mormon Trek, Pastor of All Nations Baptist Church; Sharon McDonald, 1216 Jensen Ct. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Gary Watts; Dianne & Tony Rash; Craig Welt; petition submitted by Judy Pfohl; Kristen Kaylot; 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. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to September 1 2, 1995. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an amend- ment 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 adja- cent to a residential zone. Lyone Fain, 605 E. Burlington St., appeared. Moved and seconded 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, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 4, "Land Control and Development," Article C, "Historic Preser- vation Regulations," and Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article J, "Overlay Zones" to allow the City to designate historic landmarks and conservation districts, be given second vote for consider- ation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that ORD. 95-3687, VACATING A PORTION OF THE 20 FOOT Official Council Actions August 29, 1995 Page 5 WIDE ALLEY LOCATED EAST OF GILBERT COURT AND IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded that ORD. 95-3688, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE S, ENTITLED "PERFORMANCE STANDARDS," SECTIONS lOB AND 10C, CONCERNING THE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to defer to Septem- ber 12, 1995, an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending the use regula- tions of an approximate 103.86 acres, which includes the Highway 2181Highway 1 inter- change and property located in the southwest quadrant of the interchange from County RS, Suburban Residential, to C1-1, Intensive Com- mercial. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 257, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE FLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BY- LAWS. Public discussion was held on a resolution adopting "Economic Development Policies, Strategies, and actions for the City of Iowa City." The following ~ndividuals appeared: John Becl(ord, Iowa City Area Chamber of Com- merce President; and Colin Gordon, 225 Church St. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 258, ADOPTING "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICIES, STRATEGIES, AND ACTIONS FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY." Moved and second- ed to include the words "economic develop- ment organizations" under Policy 6, Strategy B, Action 1, third line. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: H~storic 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 Septem- ber 26, 1995, meeting of the City Council. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - Two va- cancies for three-year terms ending December 1, 1998. These appointments will be made at the October 10, 1995, meeting of the City Council. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 259, APPROVING THE BY.LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. Official Council Actions August 29, 1995 Page 6 Moved and seconded to appoint the fol- lowing individuals to the Housing and Commu- nity Development Comm.: one ,/ear 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, 1152 E. Court, Ann Dono- van, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 260, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION FOR THE MELROSE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PRO- JECT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 262, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZ- ING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUC- TION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL LEACHATE LIFT STATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 263, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLI- CATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR STATEWIDE TRANS- PORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 264, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY, BY QUIT CLAIM DEED, CITY-OWNED PROPER- TY IN SAINT MATTHIAS ADDITION ABUTTING ROBERTS HOMETOWN DAIRY PROPERTY TO ROBERTS HOME TOWN DAIRY AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 265, DIRECTING THE JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE THE QUESTION OF A PRESIDENTIAL 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. Official Council Actions August29, 1995 Page 7 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 266, SETTING SALARIES FOR CITY MANAG- ER, CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK. Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on f~le in the/office of t~)e City s/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYO. R,~ s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication 9/7/95. 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 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, Pigqtt, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins, 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 Telecomre. 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. 1!4, p. 251, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for September 12, 1995, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PRODUCTION 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 i~creasing the required number of at large appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, and by amending the provisions for filling vacated, unexpired terms. Resolutions, Bk. 114: RES. 95-254, p. 254, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR 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. Grace Trifaro 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 a vigil, 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 Penrico 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 declare~; the motion carried. Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, 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 a resolution 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 sccept correspondence from: John Moreland; Alan & Nina Weinstein. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, 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 EItoft, 1374 Burr¥ Drive; Wendy Molof, 2330 Cae Drive; John Koo Lee, 1715 Mormon Trek, Pastor of All Nations Baptist Church; Sharon McDonald, 1216 Jensen Ct. City Attorney Woito, PCD Director Franklin, and Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to accept correspondence from: Gary Watts; Dianne & Tony Rash; Craig Welt; petition submitted by Judy Pfohl; Kristen Ka¥1or; Robert & Karen McEven; Todd & Bridgid Ruden; Willow Creek Condo Association; Ao Jess & Renee Lopez; Du Lu Mon; Sandy & Aaron Parkinson; James & Marie Burk; Walden Court Condominiums; All Nations Baptist Church; Gaylord & Del~a McGrath; Kay Kendall & Connie Clark; Dean & Sandra Lundberg; Mark & Sandra Schantz; Marjorie VeDepo; Paul Juhl; David Creen; John Hendr~ckson; 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 landmarks and conservation districts, 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 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 lOB AND 10C, CONCERNING THE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll ca~l vote unanimous, 6~0, Novick absent. The Mayor declare~ the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubb¥, 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 i~cludes the Highway 218/Highway 1 interchange and property located in the southwest quadrant of the interchange from County RS, Suburban Residential, to CI-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 Beckord, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce President; and Colin Gordon, 225 Church St. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-258, Bk. 114, p. 258, ADOPTING "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICIES, STRATEGIES, AND ACTIONS FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY." Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to include the words "economic development organizations" under Policy 6, Strategy 8, 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 I, 1997 - Charles Eastham, 1152 E. Court, Ann Donoven, 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 fo~ I.i~u ~uu~[ cureract ~warded 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 Times 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 cleamup 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 5 requested Council consideration. Council 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 h~re 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 Coldten Open House, and the 4th Annual Bike & Hike. City Manager Arkins 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. 114, p. 260, AUTHORIZlNG EXECUTION FOR THE MELROSE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to a~opt RES. 95-261, Bk. 114, p. 261, RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS, AND PRQVIDING 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 CONSTRUCTION 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 MAT'I HIAS ADDITION ABUTTING F~Oi~ERTS HOME TOWN DAIRY PROPERTY TO ROBERTS HOME TOWN DAIRY AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON lor Septeml~er 12, 1995. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-265, Bk. 114, p. 265, DIRECTING THE JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE THE QUEST[ON 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 CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK (City Manager - $103,155.00, City Atty.- $69,264.00, City Clerk - 847,257.60). Affirmative roll catl 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. Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clark