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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-10-24 Minutes numberedSubject 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 OCTOBER 24, 1995 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horbwitz presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Miklo, Burnside, Shaffer, Schmadeke, Davidson, Gannon, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-124, 95-125, and 95-126, Both Sides. The Mayor presented the Citizenship Awards to students of Helen Lemme Elementary School: Megan Fickel, Nathaniel Fisher, Allison Page, Tracy Valiga. The Mayor proclaimed Pornography Awareness Week October 29~November 5, 1995, Matt Bailey, Church of Latter Day Saints accepting. Scouting for Food Week - October 21-28, 1995, Pack 210 accepting. 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: Approval of Official Council actions of the special meeting and the regular meet- ing of October 10, 1995, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. meeting of September 14, 1995; P&Z Comm. meeting of October 5, 1995; Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of September 19, 1995; Bd. of Library Trustees special meeting of September 19, 1995, September 28, 1995; Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm. special meeting of August 30, 1995, September 20, 1995; Housing and Community Development Comm. meeting of September 21, 1995. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for La Casa, Ltd., 1200 S. Gilbert Ct. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for The Qua, 211 Iowa Ave. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Kirkwood 76 Mart, 300 Kirkwood Ave. Approv- ing a Class "B" Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 207 E. Washington St. Approving a Class "B" Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 W. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., 2530 Westwinds Dr. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for ExpresStop, 2545 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for QuikTrip #548, 955 Mormon Trek. RES. 95-300, Bk. 114, p. 300, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $12,424,182.84 for the period of September 1 through September 30, 1995, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit, Accept Abstract of Votes for the Iowa City Primary Election held on October 10, 1995. Resolutions, Bk. 114: RES, 95-301, p. 301, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY95 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT. RES. 95-302, p. 302, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ROHRET ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE 2. RES. 95- 303, p. 303, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 918 E. BLOOMINGTON STREET. RES. 95-304, p. 304, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 712 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-305, p. 305, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 632 RENO STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-306, p. 306, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY Council Activities October 24, 1995 Page 2 CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 820 HUDSON AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-307, p. 307, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1908 F STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Wanda Evans regarding amendment to Human Rights Ordinance. Don Swanson, Mayor of University Heights, regarding the Melrose Project. .'~ Free Medical Clinic expressing appreciation for the Council's support. Nine residents of Ecumenical Towers regarding high temperatures in apartments. Memorandum from ~ 1.5 (~. the Purchasing Division regarding notice of the purchase of equipment - five transit coaches, The following political subdivisions have been contacted: City of Coralville; Johnson County Board ~f S~,rvisors; Iowa City Community School District. Gr-ea~ ,.~ I-~ ~ Dick Hupfeld, President'~10wa City Area Apartment Association regarding housing code enforcement activities. Robert Burns regarding Rezoning Application No. REZ95-0010 ,.~/5 Saratoga Springs, Dubuque Rd. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Johnson County I-Club for the use of ~/~ the fountain area for a Pep Rally on October 19, 1995, approved. Rebecca Thomas for .~j/(~ / permission to set up a table on October 20 and 27, 1995, for the purpose of distribut- ing literature regarding her church, approved. Domestic Violence Intervention Program for the use of the stage area on October 10, 1995, for the "Clothesline Project, approved. Application for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Cecile Kuenzli for the use of a portion of Seymour Street for the Longfellow Neighborhood Association meeting and potluck on October 15, 1995, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Bruce Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson, appeared regarding the denial by the Bd. of Adjustment for a restaurant on Scott Court (Streit/MidTown). John Murphy, Downtown Association, read a letter from John Gross requesting a reduction of the Bus & Shop reimbursement rate. After discussion Council directed staff to lower the rate to $.35 for one year. Murphy thanked the Council for their help with the Friday Night Concert Series and_~/~° acknowledged Steve Atkins, Dale Helling, Joyce Carroll, and Lorraine Saeger for helping with various permits throughout the year. Eric Neubauer, 1512 Burge Hall, and Neil Whitacre, appeared urging Council to not ban skateboarding in the downtown area. The City Attorney noted the item was scheduled later on the agenda. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by adopting a Sensitive Areas Ordinance to regulate development on properties containing environmentally sensitive features, including wetlands, stream corridors, steep slopes, wooded areas, hydnc soils, prairie remnants and archaeological sites. The following individuals appeared: Tom Scott, Sensitive Areas Committee ~nd Chair of P & Z Commission, 419 E. Fairchild; Richard (Sandy) Rhodes, Sensitive Areas Committee, 2014 Rochester; William Knabe, Weeber Harlocke Neighborhood Assn., 1101 Weeber Circle; Larry Wilson, Riverfront & Natural Areas Commission, 308 Koser; John Moreland, Jr., Sensitive Areas Committee, 2602 Rochester; Carol Thompson, Technical Advisory Committee for P & Z Commission, 1116 Muscatine; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, 1917 S. Gilbert; Richard Hollis, 3351 Lower W. Branch Rd.; Jim Walters, 2511 Hwy. 1 SW; George Starr, Sensitive Areas Committee and P & Z Commission, 830 Davenport. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to continue the public hearing to November 7, 1995, with first consideration of the ordinance to be placed on the agenda at the same meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. Council Activities October 24, 1995 Page 3 Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionally 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), 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 Kubby, to defer to November 7, 1995, final plat approval of Kennedy's Waterfront Addition, Part Three. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/O, all Council Members present. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-308, Bk. 114, p. 308, FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF EAST HILL SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to defer to November 7, 1995, a resolution for approval of the preliminary and final plats of Windsor Ridge - Part Six, a resubdivision of Tract "A," Windsor Ridge - Part One, and Outlot "A," Windsor Ridge - Part Three. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Baker absent. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to combine a public hearing on a proposed Franchise Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Cablevision VII, Inc. and a public hearing on an ordinance amending Title XII, entitled "Franchises" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, to repeal Chapter 4 and to adopt a new Chapter 4 to be known as "Cable Television Franchise Enabling Ordinance". The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. The following individuals appeared: Stephen Cree, 719 N. Johnson; Lori Riley, 2022 Davis; Betty McKray, Broadband Telecommu- nications Commission. 603 Brookland Park; Doug Aliaire, Chair of PATV, 233 Highland; Bob Soldofsky, 229 Lowell; Steve Wurtzler, Board of Directors PATV, 706 E. College; Barbara Black, Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn; Susan Rogusky, Senior Center Volunteer Specialist; Vicky Grube, 117 Richards; Jim Larew; Joe Tye; Trey Stevens, former Broadband Telecommunications Commission; Steve Hoch, Broadband Telecommunications Commission, 830 Evergreen; and Rob Lewis. Asst. City Mgr. Helling, Asst. City Atty. Burnside and Cable Television Specialist Shaffer present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from: Dale Bingham; Bob Welsh; Carol Spaziani, Bob Soldofsky and John McDonald; Rusty Martin; Linda Yanney; J.V. Martin; Criss Gilbert; Regenia Bailey. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on the conveyance of two single-family residential dwellings located at 3331 Dubuque Street and 3337 Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa, by a sealed bidding process. No one appeared. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-309, Bk. 114, p. 309, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS, STREET ADDRESS OF 3331 DUBUQUE STREET AND/OR 3337 DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS DETERMINED AT THE BID OPENING OCTOBER 24, 1995. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the Melrose Avenue Street and Bridge Reconstruction Project. The following individuals appeared: Michaelanne Widness, Melrose Avenue Neighborhood Assn., 629 Melrose; Gregg Geerdes, 3 Oak Park; George Haskell, 223 Lucon; Betty McKray, 603 Brook Park; D. N. McCIoskey, 320 Melrose; Nancy Dejmal, 223 Lucon; Shelton Stromquist, 316 Myrtle; Eric Anderson, 8 Arbury; Jack Widness, 629 Melrose; aria Dick Gibson, Director of Planning & Administral;ive Services, University of Iowa. City Engr. Rick Fosse present for discussion. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to accept Council Activities October 24, 1995 Page 4 correspondence from: Michaelanne Widness; Jack Widness. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for Contract 1 of the Wastewater Treatment Connection Project, also known as the South River Corridor Interceptor and Relief Sewers Project. The following individuals appeared: Aleda Feuerbach, 5 Princeton; Arie Kroeze; and David Dawes, representing the Pepperwood Neighborhood Assn., 1055 Briar. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Moved byThrogmorton, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-310, Bk. 114, p. 310,. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONTRACT 1 OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION PROJECT, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF SEWERS 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Bd. of Appeals - One vacancy .. for a licensed electrician for a five-year term ending December 31, 2000; Design Review Comm. - Two vacancies for unexpired terms ending July 1, 1997; Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies for three-year terms ending January 1, 1999; P&R Comm. - Two vacancies for four-year terms ending January 1,2000; P&Z Comm. - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending May 1, 1996, plus a five-year term ending May 1, 2001. These appointments will be made at the November 7, 1995, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to appoint Philip Zell, 2126 Plaen View Dr., and to re-advertise the second vacancy to the Senior Center Commission for three-year terms ending December 31, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Council Member Lehman noted the 25th wedding anniversary of Mayor Horowitz and her husband Joel. Council Member Kubby noted Council discussion the previous evening regarding the Robert Burns project (Saratoga Springs). In response to Kubby, the City Arty. suggested a motion be made concerning Saratoga Springs. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to send: back to P & Z the letter from Robert Burns dated October 20, 1995, and ask that a recommendation be forwarded to Council as soon as possible on the Saratoga Springs project. Kubby reminded citizens of a meeting November 1 at SE Junior High concerning the location of a Hy-Vee store on the corner of Muscatine and First Avenue (former Eagle's site), noting Council Member Baker would be attending. Council Member Novick noted a meeting October 26 to discuss the possible Crandic Railroad transportation between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. She also said a video will be shown on the government channel explaining the federal deficit and what it might take to balance the federal budget in the next 10-20 years, watch the newspapers for times. Council Member Throgmorton pointed out the letter from Dick Hupfeld and the Greater Iowa City Area Apartment Assn. and questioned scheduling a Council work session to discuss the items. The City Manager stated the letter had been refer'red to the Housing Code task force. Council Member Baker requested Council discuss scheduling a joint meeting with the University of Iowa Student Senate. Mayor Horowitz stated she had received a reply from incoming University of iowa President Mary Sue Coleman saying she was looking forward to her arrival in Iowa Citv. She ~__~, reminded everyone of the Hospice Road Races scheduled Sunday, and noted the Johnson_~_L_~ County Heritage Museum would no longer be charging an admission fee. Council Activities October 24, 1995 Page 5 City Atty. Woito reminded Council she would be attending the Environmental Law Seminar. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept a recommendation of the Housing and Community Development Commission that the budget amendment to the Supplemental CDBG Budget (Flood Allocation //2) be approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to defer indefinitely a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an agreement for the temporary use of the E. Washington Street right-of-way between the City of Iowa City and M.C. Ginsberg Jewelers, Inc. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0/, all Council Members present. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-311, Bk. 114, p. 311, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL FY91 COVER AND FY96 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT to McAninch Construction for $1,132,764.00. 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. 95-312, Bk. 114, p. 312, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1994 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (A.K.A. FLOOD //2) PROGRAM BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-313, Bk. 114, p. 313, ADOPTING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATE- GY (CHAS) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID REPORT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. gS-S695, 3k. 38, p. 32, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 4, "LAND CONTROL AND DEVELOPMENT," ARTICLE C, "HISTORIC PRESERVATION REGULATIONS," SECTION 3, "HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION," BY AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP RULES OFTHE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0. all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-314, Bk. 114, p. 314, AMENDING THE BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BY AMENDING THE PROVISIONS FOR FILLING VACATED, UNEXPIRED TERMS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Novick, to adopt an ordinance amending City Code Title 9, Chapter 1, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article 7, entitled "Toy Vehicles." The following individuals appeared: Eric Neubauer, 1512 Burge Hall, and John Castelloe, 429 N. Gilbert, regarding his letter. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer the ordinance to November 21, 1995. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with Lehman voting "Nay." Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending Title 2, "Human Rights," City Code" by amending the subpoena power of the Hum. an Rights Commission, by adding the definition of Gender Identity, and by a'dding Gender Identity as a protected class, be given second vote .for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Activities October 24, 1995 Page 6 Moved by Throgmor~on, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn 12:15 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: October 13, 1995 City Council City Manager Material Sent to Council Only Notes from Council Member Novick regarding a housing program of the City of Ames. Memorandum from the City Manager regarding a letter from Irene Murphy (attached) plus a letter from the City Attorney to Ms. Murphy regarding polybutylene plumbing. Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Co,unity Development regarding an update on the Neuzil tract. Memorandum from the Assistant City Engineer regarding the Melrose Avenue Bridge with a ~opy of the inspection report from NNW, Inc. Memoranda from the City Attorney: a. Status on Water Impact/Connection Fees b. Preliminary research on banning of "toy vehicles" Memorandum from the Community Development Coordinator regarding number of low-income Iowa City households. Memorandum from the City clerk regarding absence from office. Building permit information for the month of September 1995. Copy of letter from the Walden Court Owners' Association expressing. appreciation to the engineering staff about the Rohret Road project. Agenda for the October 12, 1995, meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Draft letter to FAA regarding letter of intent to cooperate by endorsing a concept plan for redevelopment of City and County lands surrounding the Airport. Information regarding Air/Commercial/Industrial Park Development Concept 1995 - 2015. 3r2 ii . 3a 17_ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: October 20, 1995 City Council City Manager Material in Information Packet Copy of letter from Mayor Horowitz to John and Ada Streit regarding efforts to locate a restaurant at Scott Boulevard/Court Street. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Confined Space Rescpe - Iowa City Fire Department b. Economic Growth Survey - Chamber of Commerce c. Iowa City Area Development Group - Annual Audit d. Cedar Rapids Street Lighting Ordinance Copy of letter from the City Manager to area legislators regarding regulations ~ regarding public water supply operation fee increases. Copy of letter from the Assistan~ City Manager to the Downtown Association ~ regarding holiday transit service. Memorandum from the Economic Development Coordinator regarding NCS new ~ industrial jobs training project. Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Community Development: a. First and Muscatine Grocery Store ~9-~ b. Final meeting of the Near Southside Design Plan Advisory Committee ~-~, ~-~ c. Towncrest Relocation Program: Financial Summary . ~ ~_ Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding alley in the 300 block of ~P- ~ Jefferson Street. Memorandum from the Human services Coordinator regarding joint human services.~9~/_ funding hearings. Memorandum from the City Architect/Energy Coordinator regarding annual ~ energy use report, year end FY95. Memoranda from the City Attorney: a. Distinction between formal "public hearings" and "public comment" ~ or "public discussion" on an agenda item b. Water Impact/Water Connection Fees Research ~c>~ ~ c. Request to hold $300 civil penalty payment in abeyance ~ d. Scheduling and Professional Obligations ~ Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council work session of October 9, 1995.3~ Copy of letter from Frantz Construction Co. expressing appreciation for ~ ~ City staff during Whispering Meadows Housing Development project. Agendas for the October 17 and October 19, 1995, meetings of the Johnson . ~J~ ~ County Board of Supervisors. City CouncJ 1 Octobe~ 20, 1995 ~age 2 TO COUNCIL HEI,IBER$ ONLY: Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Peninsula Copy of letter from the City Manager to the Superintendent of the Iowa City Community School District regarding West High School driveway. Memorandum from the Directors of Planning and Community Development and Parks and Recreation Departments regarding neighborhood open space acquisition. ARenda ~b~ 10/24/95 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Information from Heritage ~luseum Director regarding admission to the ~luseum.