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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-11-07 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 NOVEMBER 7, 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, O'Neil, Shank, Schoon, Davidson, Shaffer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-127, side 2; and 95-130, both sides. The Mayor encouraged citizens to vote in the City Council Election; and welcomed me- mbers of the Friendship Force from Ukraine. The Mayor proclaimed Geography AwarenessWeek- November 12-18, 1995; Hospice Month - November 1995. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council actions of the regular meeting of October 24, 1995, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. meeting of September 26, 1995, October 9, 1995, October 23, 1995; P&Z Comm. meeting of October 19, 1995; P&R Comm. meeting of October 11, 1995; BroadbandTelecomm. Comm. meeting of September 29, 1995, October 30, 1995; Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of September 12, 1995. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center #220, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. Setting public hearings: Setting a public hearing for November 21, 1995, on a resolution adopting the Near Southside Design Plan. Resolutions, Bk. 114: RES. 95-315, p. 315, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1123 MAPLE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-316, p. 316, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 917 NORTH GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Sonia Ettinger regarding railroads. Roderic Lakes regarding Melrose Avenue. George Knorr regarding the Iowa City Airport Master Plan. Letters regarding PATV from: Timothy M. Clancy, Robert Sayre, PATV, Access 2. Suzanne Erenberger, representative for the Miller/Orchard Neighborhood Association, regarding land acquisition for a park. Eric D. Miller regarding parking in the Chauncey Swan Ramp. Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition on Jensen Street. Notice of Purchase of Equipment from the Purchasing Division. The following politica~ subdivisions have been contacted: City of Coralville, Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Iowa City Community School District. Letter from Daniel Dakins to David Baille, Real Estate Manager for Hy-Vee, regarding their proposed site plan on First Ave. Pat Schnack regarding Community Reading Partners. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Iowa Socialist Workers Campaign for permission to set up a table on October 28, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature, approved, Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: The Salvation Army for permission to use public property for the Christmas Kettles during the period of November 13 and December 24, 1995, approved. Jeff Mickey to have the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis on December 2, 1995, approved. Council Activities November 7, 1995 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Sam Doyle appeared regarding a display of art in an Iowa City parking facility. Bruce Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson, appeared regarding the parking limitations in the CN-1 district and the denial by the Board of Adjustment for a restaurant on Scott Ct. (MidTown/Strait), and represented a petition from 571 individuals encouraging the placement of the restaurant in the area. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to accept the petition. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro Dr., expressed appreciation to Mayor Horowitz and Council Member Throgmorton for their service to the community; and presented a letter on the cable franchise agreement (agenda item 19). Moved by Pigott, seconded byThrogmorton, to accept correspondence from Rob Welsh. Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Ed Y-,-~, '~ 2254 S. Riverside Dr., appeared regarding city utilities to his property for subdividing purposes. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for November 21 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to allow adult day care, elder family homes, and elder group homes under certain conditions in Iowa City, and to change the definition of elderly. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for November 21 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to require bicycle parking for commercial and multi-family residential development. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for November 21 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate 5.2 acre tract of land located east of Old Dubuque Road and north of Dodge Street from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned Development Housing Overlay (Saratoga Springs). The Mayor announced Council would be meeting with P&Z prior to the November 20 work session on this matter. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to accept correspondence from Robert Burns. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. 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, hydric soils, prairie remnants and archaeological sites. The following individuals appeared: Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Richard "Sandy" Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Ave. Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from: I~ruca Glasgow, and Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants. The Mayor dec~ared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, that the 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, hydric soils, prairie remnants and archaeological sites, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-317, Bk. 114, p. 317, AFFIRMING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE SENSITIVE AREAS ORDINANCE. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to amend the resolution by placing a period after the word "approval" in the last line of subsection #1, and deleting the words" (by resolution) prior to initiating such deviation." Council Activities November 7, 1995 Page 3 *Revised 11/21/95 The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on the resolution as amended, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced that the voting polls had closed and announced the winners as follows: At Large-Karen Kubby and Dee Vanderhoef; District C-Dean Thornberry; District A- Dee Norton. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt ORD. 95-3696, Bk. 38, p. 33, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE REGULA- TIONS OF 2.02 ACRES 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). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to accept correspondence from Carol Barker. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to defer to November 21, a resolution for final plat approval of Kennedy's Waterfront Addition, Part Three. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to accept correspondence from Charles Mullen. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-318, Bk. 114, p. 318, APPROVING 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, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: St. Center Comm. - One vacancy for a three- year term ending December 31, 1998. This appointment will be made at the November 21, 1995, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to appoint Charles Wayne Maas, 1122 Hampton Ct., to the Bd. of Appeals to fill a vacancy for a licensed electrician for a five-year term ending December 31, 2000; appoint Philip Reisetter, 1040 E. Court St. and Randy Rohovit, 2408 Crestview Ave., to the Design Review Comm. to fill two vacancies for unexpired terms ending July 1, 1997; appoint Tom Dickerson, 2125 Broadway St. and re- appoint Patricia Harvey, 717 Willow St. and Ann Shires, 301 Woodridge, to the Human Rights Comm. to fill three vacancies for three-year terms ending January 1, 1999; appoint Ross Wilburn, 1610 Center Ave. and Allen Stroh, 3023 Cornell Ave. to the P&R Corem. for two vacancies to fill four-year terms ending January 1, 2000; appoint Eric Engh, 881 Park Place, to the P&Z Comm. to fill one vacancy for an unexpired term ending May 1, 1996, plus a five-year term ending May 1,2001. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Kubby noted the recent increase in bike thefts and encouraged citizens to register their bikes free of charge with the Police Department and report any thefts immediately. Council Member Novick referenced discussion and confusion regarding ticketing in the Chauncey Swan Parking Facility and asked citizens to bring their receipt and ticket to the cashier in the Civic Center if a ticket was issued inappropriately. Council Member Throgmorton reported on conversations regarding the silurian well not yielding the water expected and asked the City Manager to respond. City Mgr. Arkins outlined the process for water treatment, noting the testing process will continue, and meetings will be held with USGS and the Geological Survey to determine the next step. Council Activities November 7, 1995 Page 3 The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7~0, all CouncilSembers present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on the reso!ution as amended, 7/O~/all Council Members p~esent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced that the voting polls had closed and announced'the winners as follows: At Larg~e-,,Karen Kubby and Dee Vanderhoef; District C-Dean Thomberry; District A- Dee Norton. "'~ Moved by No,rick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt ORD. 95-,3696, Bk. 38, p. 33, AMENDING THE ZOI~I~G CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHAN~(NG THE USE REGULA- TIONS OF 2.02 ACRES~OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF LAK, ESI~'E DRIVE AND SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 FROM ID-RS,~,!NTERIM DEVELOPMENT SlNGLE-F,~,'MILY RESIDENTIAL, TO RM- 12, LOW DENSITY, MUL~-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (Outl/gf A - Whispering Meadows). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by No.y~/ck, to accept correspondence from Carol Barker. The Mayor declare'i~the motion carried u]~nimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. \, Moved by Kubby, seconded I~y\Lehman, to ,defer to November 21, a resolution for final plat approval of Kennedy's Waterfront',Addition, Part Three. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Me ~mb, ers ,gr~sent. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to accept correspondence from Charles ~l,~11en. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members pre§ent. Moved by Pigott, seconded by/N~)vi~, to adopt RES. 95-318, Bk. 114, p. 318, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ANEW/FINAL\~LATS OF WINDSOR RIDGE-PART SIX, A RESUBDIVISION OF TRACT "A," Wl ~N, DSOR RIDGFt-PART ONE, AND OUTLOT "A," WINDSOR RIDGE - PART THREE, IOWA CIT/Y, IOWA. Affifrpative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The IV)ayor declared the"r{~solution adopted. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: St. Center Comm. - One vacancy for a three- year term ending December 3~4, 1998. This appointmer~ will be made at the November 21, 1995, meeting of the City/Obuncil. --~, Moved by Lehman.; seconded by Novick, to appoint Charles Wayne Maas. 1122 Hampton Ct., to the Bd,,. of Appeals to fill a vacancy for a lic,e, nsed electrician for a five-year term ending Decembe~'31, 2000; appoint Philip Reisetter, 1,040 E. Court St. and Randy Rohovit, 2408 CrestSJew Ave., to the Design Review Com~. to fill two vacancies for unexpired terms ep~ing July 1, 1997; appoint Tom Dickerson, 2.125 Broadway St. and re- appoint Patricia ~rvey, 717 Willow St. and Ann Shires, 301 Wood~lge, tothe Human Rights Comm. to fill t/l'iree vacancies for three-year terms ending Januar¥'.~, 1999; appoint Ross Wilburn, 161,0 Center Ave. and Allen Stroh, 3023 Cornell Ave. to the, P&R Comm. for two vacancies t/o' fill four-year terms ending January 1,2000; appoint Eric [~h,,gh, 881 Park Place, to the P~..Z Cornre. to fill one vacancy for an unexpired term ending May 1, 1996, plus a five-year term ending May 1,2001. The Mayor declared the motion carried ~nanimously, 7~0, all Co,~ncd Members present. z' Councd Member Kubby noted the recent ~ncrease ~n b~ke thefts and encour@ged c~t[zens to,~egister their bikes free of charge with the Police Department and report'~y thefts immediate y. / ,' Council Member Novick referenced discussion and confusion regarding ticket[h,g in the Chauncey Swan Parking Facility and asked c~.t~zens to bring their receipt and ticket~o the cashier in the Civic Center if a ticket issued.,¢,~.~p-~ -~, Council Member Throgmorton reported on cohver~ations regarding the silurian well hot yielding the water expected and asked the City Manager to respond. City Mgr. Atkins outlined the process for water treatment, noting the testing process will continue, and meetings will be held with USGS and the Geological Survey to determine the next step. Council Activities November 7, 1995 Page 4 Mayor Horowitz reported on her attendance at the ribbon cutting of the second new water plant in Cedar Rapids the past week. Council Member Pigott congratulated Dean Thornberry on his election to the City Council District C seat; thanked the people who worked hard in his re-election bid; and thanked fellow Council Members stating it was an honor to have served with them. Mayor Horowitz reminded citizens to pile leaves on the curb and not in the street for leaf pickup. City Atty. Woito reported that City crews had cleaned up two Yeggy properties on St. Anne's Drive in response to neighbors concerns. The Mayor reminded citizens of the public hearing on City STEPS scheduled Wednesday, November 15, in Room A of the Public Library. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to accept a recommendation of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission that the City Council approve the proposed franchise and ordinance, incorporating the four non-substantive changes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-319, Bk. 114, p. 319, INTENT TO CONVEY 1926AND 1946BROADWAY, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT 2 OF BLOCK 2 OF BRAVERMAN CENTER, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (HACAP), AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 21, 1995. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-320, Bk. 1 14, p. 320, APPROVING THE FINAL JOBS TRAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND NATIONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC. 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. 95-321, Bk. 114, p. 321, ADOPTING A PREFERRED DESIGN ALTERNATIVE FOR THE MELROSE AVENUE STREET AND BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION BETWEEN BYINGTON ROAD AND THE EAST CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-322, Bk. 114, p. 322, AUTHORIZING THE CORRECTING OF AN ERROR IN THE MAKING OF SPECIAL ASSESS- MENTS IN THE MALDEN LANE PAVING AND SANITARY ASSESSMENT PROJECT ($633.00 refund to Block 20, County Seat Addition owners). 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, 95-323, Bk. 114, p. 323, TO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A WATER RECREATION ACCESS COST-SHARE PROJECT (PROJECT #366)(new boat ramp at City Park), 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. 95-324, Bk. 114, p. 324, AUTHORIZING THE AIRPORT COMMISSION TO PROCEED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN AIRCRAFT HANGAR BUILDING AT THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. The Mayor stated the size and price had been removed from the resolution to allow greater flexibility. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities November 7, 1995 Page 5 Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-325, Bk. 114, p. 325, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (S&G Materials for $925,643.84). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance amending Title Ill "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to establish a charge for Bus 'N Shop coupons, be given first vote for consideration. Council agreed to waive second reading at the next meeting to allow the new rates to go into effect prior to the Christmas shopping season. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending Title XlI, 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," be given first vote for consideration. Asst. City Mgr. Helling and Cable TV Specialist Shaffer present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt ORD. 95-3697, Bk. 38, p. 34, AMENDING TITLE 2, "HUMAN RIGHTS," CITY CODE, BY AMENDING THE SUBPOENA POWER OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, BY ADDING THE DEFINITION OF GENDER IDENTITY, AND BY ADDING GENDER IDENTITY AS A PROTECTED CLASS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 9:42 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. rr, City Clerk Horo~vitz, Mayor The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ Subject to change as finalized by the CiW Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10124195 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 presented the Citizenship Awards to students of Helen Lemme Elementa- ry School: Megan Fickel, Nathaniel Fisher, Allison Page, Tracy Vailga. The Mayor proclaimed Pornography Awareness Week - October 29-November 5, Matt Bailey, Church of Latter Day Saints ac- cepting. Scouting for Food Week - October 21 - 28, Pack 210 accepting. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council actions of the special meeting and the regular meeting of October 10, as pub- lished, subject to corrections, as rec- ommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commis- sions: Airport Comm. meeting of Sep- tember 14; P&Z Comm. meeting of October 5; Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of September 19; Bd. of Li- brary Trustees special meeting of Sep- tember 19, September 28, 1995; River* front and Natural Areas Comm. special meeting of August 30, September 20; Housing and Community Development Comm. meeting of September 21. Permit Motions: Class "C" Li- quor License for La Casa, Ltd., 1200 S. Gilbert Ct. Class "C" Liquor License for The Que, 211 Iowa Ave. Class "C" Beer Permit for Kirkwood 76 Mart, 300 Kirkwood Ave. Class "B" Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza. 207 E. Washing- ton St. Class "B" Beer Permit for God- father's Pizza, §31 Highway 1 W. Class "C" Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class "E" Beer Permit for ExpresStop, 2545 N. Dodge St. Class "E" Beer Permit for QuikTrip //548, 955 Mormon Trek, RES. 95-300, ISSUE DANCING PER- MIT. Official Council Actions October 24, 1995 Page 2 Motions: Approve disburse- ments in the amount of $12,424,182.- 84 for the period of September 1 through September 30, as recommend- ed by the Finance Director subject to audit. Accept Abstract of Votes for the Iowa City Primary Election held on October 10. Resolutions: RES. 95-301, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY95 ASPHALT RESURFACING PRO- JECT. RES. 95-302, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ROHRET ROAD RE- CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE 2. RES. 95-303, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINA- TION 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, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPER- TY LOCATED AT 712 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-305, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPER- TY LOCATED AT 632 RENO STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-306, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPER- TY LOCATED AT 820 HUDSON AVE- NUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-307, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPER- TY 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 Mel- rose Project. Free Medical Clinic ex- pressing appreciation for the Council's support. Nine residents of Ecumenical Towers regarding high temperatures in apartments. Memorandum from the Purchasing Division regarding notice of the purchase of equipment - five transit coaches, The following political subdivi- sions have been contacted: City of Official Council Actions October 24, 1995 Page 3 Coralville; Johnson County Board of Supervisors; Iowa City Community School Distri,c~_~ Dick Hupfeld, President,~o~w~a City Area Apartment Association regarding housing code enforcement activities. Robert Burns regarding Rezoning Application No. REZ95-0010 Saratoga Springs. Du- buque 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. Re- becca Thomas for permission to set up a table on October 20 and 27, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature regarding her church, approved. Do- mestic Violence Intervention Program for the use of the stage area on Octo- ber 10, 1995, for the "Clothesline Pro- ject, approved. Application for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Cecile Kuenzli for the use of a portion of Sey- mour Street for the Longfellow Neigh- borhood Association meeting and pot- luck on October 15, 1995, approved. 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 (Strait/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 Arkins, Dale Helling, Joyce Carroll, and Lorraine Saeger for helping with various permits throughout the year. Eric Neubauer, 1512 Burgs Hall, and Nell Whitacre, appeared urging Council to not ban skateboard- ing in the downtown area. A public hearing was held on an ordi- nance amending the Zoning Chapter by adopt- ing a Sensitive Areas Ordinance to regulate development on properties containing environ- mentally sensitive features, including wetlands, stream corridors, steep slopes, wooded areas, hydric soils, prairie remnants and archaeological sites. The following individuals appeared: Tom Scott, Sensitive Areas Committee and Chair of P & Z Commission, 419 E. Fairchild; Richard {Sandy) Rhodes, Sensitive Areas Committee, Official Council Actions October 24, 1995 Page 4 2014 Rochester; William Knabe, Weeber Har- locke 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 Commit- tee for P & Z Commission, 1116 Muscatine; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, 1917 S. Gilbert; Richard Hollis, 3351 Lower W. Branch Rd.; Jim Walters, 2511 Hwy. I SW; George Starr, Sensitive Areas Committee and P & Z Commission, 830 Davenport. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to November 7 with first consideration of the ordi- nance to be placed on the agenda at the same meeting. The Mayor declared the motion car- ried. Moved and seconded 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 Residen- tial, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to No- vember 7 final plat approval of Kennedy's Waterfront Addition, Part Three. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 308, FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF EAST HILL SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to defer to No- vember 7 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. Moved and seconded to combine a public hearing on a proposed Franchise Agree- ment between the City of Iowa City and Cable- vision VII, Inc. and a public hearing on an ordinance amending Title XII, entitled "Fran- chises" 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 Televi- sion Franchise Enabling Ordinance". The Mayor declared the motion carried. The following individuals appeared: Stephen Cree, 719 N. Johnson; Lori Riley, 2022 Davis; Betty McKray, Broadband Telecommunications Commission, 603 Brookland Park; Doug Aliaire, Chair of PATV, 233 Highland; Bob Soldofsky, 229 Official Council Actions October 24, 1995 Page 5 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 Telecommunica- tions Commission; Steve Hoch, Broadband Telecommunications Commission, 830 Ever- green; and Rob Lewis. Moved and seconded 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. A public hearing was held on the con- veyance of two single-family residential dwell- ings located at 3331 Dubuque Street and 3337 Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa, by a sealed bidding process. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 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. A public hearing was held on the Mel- rose Avenue Street and Bridge Reconstruction Project. The following individuals appeared: Michaelanne Widness, Melrose Avenue Neigh- borhood 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; Shel- ton Stromquist, 316 Myrtle; Enc Anderson, 8 Arbury; Jack Widness, 629 Melrose; and Dick Gibson, Director of Planning & Administrative Services, University of Iowa. Moved and sec- onded to accept correspondence from: Mi- chaelanne Widness; Jack Widness. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for Contract 1 of the Wastewater Treat- ment 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 310, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICA-T- IONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONTRACT 1 OF THE WASTE- WATER TREATMENT CONNECTION PROJECT, Official Council Actions October 24, 1995 Page 6 ALSO KNOWN AS THE SOUTH RIVER CORRI- DOR INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF SEWERS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DI- RECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVER- TISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. The Mayor noted the previously an- nounced 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 No- vember 7, 1995, meeting of the City Council. Moved and seconded to appoint Philip Zell, 2126 Plaen View Dr., and to re-advertise the second vacancy to the Senior Center Com- mission for three-year terms ending December 31, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept a rec- ommendation 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. Moved and seconded to defer indefi- nitely 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. Gins- berg Jewelers, Inc. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 311, AWARDING CONTRACT AN D AUTHORIZ- ING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUC- TION OF THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL FY91 COVER AND FY96 CELL CONSTRUC- TION PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 312, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1994 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (A.K.A. FLOOD #2) PROGRAM BUDGET. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 313, ADOPTING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY Official Council Actions October 24, 1995 Page 7 STRATEGY (CHAS) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994, AND AU- THORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID REPORT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 95-3695, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 4, "LAND CONTROL AND DEVELOPMENT," ARTICLE C, "HISTORIC PRESERVATION REGU- LATIONS," SECTION 3, "HISTORIC PRESERVA- TION COMMISSION," BY AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP RULES OF THE HISTORIC PRES- ERVATION COMMISSION. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95- 314, AMENDING THE BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BY AMENDING THE PROVISIONS FOR FILLING VACATED, UNEXPIRED TERMS. Moved and seconded to adopt an ordinance amending City Code Title 9, Chapter 1, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article 7, entitled "Toy Vehicles." The following indi- viduals appeared: Eric Neubauer, 1512 Burge Hail, and John Castelloe, 429 N. Gilbert, re- garding his letter. After discussion, moved and seconded to defer the ordinance to November 21. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 2, "Human Rights," City Code" by amending the subpoena power of the Hu- man Rights Commission, by adding the defini- tion of Gender Identity, and by adding Gender Identity as a protected class, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 12:15 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. For a more detailed & complete descrip- tion ot Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of CiW Clerk and Finance Department. s/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYOR s/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 OCTOBER 24, 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. Staff members present: Arkins, 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 Letoroe 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 Faraway 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 t~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 LII~N 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 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 of Sul~rvisors; Iowa City Community School District. ~"e-di. ei: Dick Hupfeld, President~w~--~a'~ia ~tY Area Apartment Association regarding housing code enforcement activities. Robert Burns regarding Rezoning Application No. REZ95-0010 Saratoga Springs, Dubuque Rd. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Johnson County l-Club for the use of the fountain area for a Pep Rally on October 19, 1995, approved. Rebecca Thomas for 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 Nell 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, hydric soils, prairie remnants and archaeological sites. The following individuals appeared: Tom Scott, Sensitive Areas Committee and Chair of P & Z Commission, 419 E. Fairchild; Richard (Sandy) Rhodes, Sensitive Areas Committee, 2014 Rochester; William Knabe, Weeber Hatlocke Neighborhood Assn., 1101 Weebet 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, 7~0, 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, 7~0, 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 Geetales, 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; and · Dick Gibson, Director of Planning & Administrative 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 by Throgmorton, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-310, Bk. 114, p. 310, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONTRACT I 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, 21 26 Plaen View Dr., and to re-advertise the second vacancy to the Senior Center Commission for three-year terms ending December 31, 1998. The Mavor 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 Atty. 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 Nowck 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 referred 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 City. She reminded everyone of the Hospice Road Races scheduled Sunday, and noted the Johnson 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 Citv of Iowa City and M.C. Ginsberg Jewelers, Inc. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7101, 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 byNovick, seconded byThrogmorton, to adopt RES. 95-313, Bk. 114, p. 313, ADOPTING THE CITY OF 10WA CITY COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATE- GY (CHAS) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1 994, 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. 95-3695, Bk. 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 "1 HE 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 Castelioe, 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 Human Rights Commission, by adding the definition of Gender Identity, and by adding 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 Throgmorton, 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