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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 21, 1995
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin,
Yucuis, Milkman, Schoon, Davidson, Boothroy. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-
132, Side 2; 95-134 & 95-135, Both Sides.
Mayor Horowitz and Mayor Ax~en of Coralville, co-presented a proclamation - West
High Trojans Football Team Recognition Day - November 21, 1995, in recognition of their
1995 Class 4A State Football Championship. Coach Morgan, Athletic Director Riley, and
captains Ben Worley, Carlos Honore, Ryan Hansen and Tony Beminio accepted.
The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards to students from Lincoln Elementary School:
Laura Britigan, Matt Clancy, Chris Jensen, Martha Kienzle.
The Mayor presented the Department of Finance the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1994. Finance Director
Yucuis accepted.
The Mayor proclaimed Family Week- November 19-25, 1995. Matt Bailey, Church of
the Latter Day Saints accepted.; Pass the Buck- Shop Local Month- December 1995; World
AIDS Day - December 1, 1995.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, 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 of November 6,
1995, and of the regular meeting of November 7, 1995, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of
October 26, 1995; Airport Comm. meeting of October 12, 1995; P&Z Comm. meeting
of November 2, 1995; Animal Control Advisory Bd. meeting of May 18, 1995, July
20, 1 995, September 21, 1995; Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of October 1 O,
1995.
Permit Motions: Approving a Special Class "C" Liquor License for India Care II,
227 E. Washington St. Approving a Special Class "C" Liquor License for Country
Kitchen of Iowa City, 1402 Gilbert Street. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for
The Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for
The Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Approving a Special Class "C" Liquor License
for Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St. Approving a Class "B" Beer Permit for Duds
'n Suds, 5 Sturgis Drive. Approving a Class "B" Beer Permit for Pizza Hut //402005,
1921 Keokuk Street. Approving a Class "B" Beer Permit for Pizza Plus, 1 950 Lower
Muscatine Road.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-326, Bk. 114, p. 326, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for December 5, 1995 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 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. 95-327, Bk. 114, P.
327, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING on December 5, 1995, ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES,"
CHAPTER 4 ON CITY UTILITIES TO INCREASE THE RATES FOR FEES AND CHARGES
FOR POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE, AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS
USER CHARGES. RES. 95-328, Bk. 114, p. 328, FIXING A DATE FOR A MEETING on
December 5, 1995, ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $6,200,000
WATER REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA-
TION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 95-329, Bk. 114, p. 329, FIXING A DATE FOR A
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November 21, 1995
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MEETING on December 5, 1995, ON THE PROPOSITION OF ']'HE ISSUANCE OF
$28,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION NOTICE THEREOF. Setting a public hearing for December 5, 1995, to
discuss the FY1995 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Annual
Performance Report. Setting a public hearing for December 5, 1995, for public
comment on the priorities and strategies identified within the City's Consolidated plan
(a.k.a. City Steps) for FY1995-FY2000.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $6,957,009.05 for the
period of October 1 through October 31, 1995, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 114: RES. 95-330, p. 330, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
EMERGENCY FLUE REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER. RES.
95-331, p. 331, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER
EXTERIOR REPAIRS PROJECT. RES. 95-332, p. 332, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
A CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT (KC-9166) BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP-
MENT.
Correspondence: John Castelloe regarding rollerblading. Memoranda from the
Traffic Engineer: additional handicap parking in the 200 block of E. Washington Street;
change in weight limit on the WooIf Avenue Bridge; change in weight limit on the
Melrose Avenue Bridge.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Council Member Elect Dean Thornberry, 1202 Oakes Dr., complimented outgoing
Council Member Pigott on his fair and honest campaign. Brian Holm, 4090 Kitty Lee Rd.,
appeared regarding item #22 on Council's agenda concerning toy vehicles, and encouraged
the continued use of the Chauncey Swan parking facility for hockey playing after hours.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for December 5 on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by repealing Title 14, Chapter 6, Article J, Section
1, River Corridor Overlay Zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for December
5 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Building and Housing, Article H, Site Plan
Review, to include a reference to the Sensitive Areas Site Plan. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for December 5 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Building and Housing, Article I, Grading Ordinance,
to make it consistent with the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for December 5
on an ordinance amending Title 6, Public Health and Safety, Chapter 3, Weed Control,
Section 3, Natural Areas, to make it consistent with the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for December 5 on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to change the separation requirements for
aboveground storage tanks. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0,
Council Members present.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for December 5 on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to clarify the definition of time/temperature signs. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
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November 21, 1995
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A public hearing was held 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. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved
by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to continue the public hearing to December 5. 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 to require
bicycle parking for commercial and multi-family residential development. The following
individuals appeared: Gregory Kovaciny, 521 Clark, bicycle advocacy director of Bicyclist of
Iowa City, member of JCCOG Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee, member JCCOG
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, and the primary author of JCCOG RTBC-
JCCOG Urbanized Area Bicycle Plan; Del Holland, 1039 E. College; Richard "Sandy" Rhodes,
2014 Rochester Ave.; and Ed Barker. Moved by Kubb¥, seconded by Lehman, to continue the
public hearing to December 5. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all
Councd Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate 5.7 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
following individuals appeared: Bob Burns, 319 E. Washington, architect and applicant; Jerry
Zinn, 150 Oberlin, President of Habitat for Humanity; Charlie Eastham, 1152 E. Court;
President of the Greater Iowa City Fellowship; Linda Murray, 2128 S. Riverside Dr., Chair of
the Housing and Community Development Commission; Mary Losch, 1252 Oakes Dr.,
representing the neighbors; Mary Ann Dennis, PC Box 1402, Adm. for the Greater Iowa City
Housing Fellowship; and David Curry, 1333 Bristol Dr. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to accept correspondence from: Dubuquo
Road Neighbors; M. T. Gordon; Richard Donohue; James Kessler. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded
by 'rhrogmorton, to continue the public hearing to November 27 and consult with Planning
and Zoning Comm. regarding dealing only with rezoning of the Hitchcock property and
appropriate conditional zoning agreement; and set special formal meetings for November 27
and 28 for consideration of the ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimous-
ly, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, 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 g~ven second
vote for consideration. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Novick, to amend the ordinance
to incorporate the changes recommended by Larry Schnittjer and concurred by staff as
distributed November 21. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7~0,
all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on second consideration as
amended, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-333, Bk. 114, p. 333, FINAL
PLAT APPROVAL OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION, PART THREE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Council Member Kubby noted the Ed Cole was in the audience concerning development
of his property and stated Council just received a memo regarding his subdivision that
evening.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-334, Bk. 114, p. 334,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF W.B. DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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November 21, 1995
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Council took a brief recess 10:00 p.m. and returned to open session 10:10 p.m.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Near South Side Design Plan.
Glen LeRoy, Gould Evans Associates, made a formal presentation.
A public hearing was held on the conveyance of 1926 and 1946 Broadway, also
described as Lot 2 of Block 2 of Braverman Center, Iowa City, Iowa, to Hawkeye Area
Community Action Program (HACAP). No one appeared.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-335, Bk. 114, p. 335,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 1926 AND 1946 BROADWAY, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT
2 OF BLOCK 2 OF BRAVERMAN CENTER, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO HAWKEYE AREA
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (HACAP) BY INSTALLMENT CONTRACT. After discussion,
Council directed staff to contact HACAP regarding a contribution for fire protection. The City
Manager will follow-up. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby abstaining. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - One vacancy
for a representative of the Moffitt Cottage Historic District for a three-year term ending March
29, 1999; P&R Comm. - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending January 1, 1999. These
appointments will be made at The January 16, 1996, meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorzon, to appoint Kenneth E. Mobily, 1128
Hampton Ct., to the Senior Center Commission to fill one vacancy for a three-year term
ending December 31, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all
Council Members present.
Council Member Baker asked if the City was doing another leaf pick-up. The City
Manager stated City crews would be working Friday and Saturday. Baker questioned whether
door-to-door solicitation was legal. The City Attorney stated ~t was legal.
Council Member Pigott asked Council consideration of establishment of a Committee
to do an overall strategic vision for the downtown in light of changes forthcoming with the
Near South Side and proposed malls in Coralville. The Mayor will look at scheduling this
matter prior to the end of the year.
Council Member Throgmorton reported on the Downtown Association's annual event
held November 17; a meeting of the City Federation of Labor in which the contract with
America was discussed; PATV's annual Board meeting; and the City Employees Luncheon held
November 17.
Council Member Novick also noted the City employees luncheon and passed along
comments received on revisions to the bus schedule to allow a 45 minute turn around rather
than the present 30 minute. The City Manager will follow-up and stated recommendations
were included in the upcoming budget.
Mayor Horowitz reported on the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Breakfast
held November 1 5; her attendance at the Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff also on November 15;
and outlined upcoming events scheduled for December 28 kicking off the Sesquicentennial
celebration.
The City Manager reported that the bid opening was held earlier in the day for the first
major part of the wastewater and interceptor project and the low bid was $12.8 million. The
Engineer's estimate was $18.2 million.
The City Attorney reported on her attendance at the Iowa Municipal Attornoy's
Association meeting November 17.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-336, Bk. 114, p. 336,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DAVID BRAVERMAN
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TRUST, AS CONTRACT VENDOR, DARYL WOODSON, D/B/A THE SANCTUARY RESTAU-
RANT AND PUB, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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 RES. 95-337, Bk. 114, p. 337,
AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE ACQUISITION OF BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPO-
RARYCONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OFTHE LONGFELLOWAREA
STORM AND SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. 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. 95-338, Bk. 114, p. 338,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHLANDER AREA SANITARY SEWER,
LIFT STATION, AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT. Affirmative roll dall vote unanimous, 7~0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-339, Bk. 114, p. 339,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE SANITATION DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT (add one Maintenance Worker II - Refuse). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to defer to December 5, a resolution authorizing
execution of an agreement to acquire property rights for the South River Corridorf Wastewater
Treatment Connection project, in lieu of condemnation. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-340, Bk. 114, p. 340,
AUTHORIZING JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE
NEGOTIATING PROCEDURES FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Kubby
requested Council schedule an executive session to discuss collective bargaining prior to the
bargaining process. The Mayor will review the schedule. Afhrmative roll call vote unanimous,
7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Th~ogmorton, that the rule requiring ordinance 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. 95-3698, Bk. 38, p. 35, AMENDING TITLE Ill "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION
AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND
PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, BY AMENDING TITLE ~ll, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION
AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION," to establish a charge for Bus'n Shop
coupons of $.35, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, that the 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,
be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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November 21, 1995
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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; Wendy Dameton, 48 Penfro Dr.;
Brian Holm, 4090 Kitty Lee Rd.; and Dean Thornberry, 1202 Oakes Dr. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmo-
rton, to defer the ordinance indefinitely. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4~3, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Pigott, Throgmorton. Nays: Horowitz,
Lehman, Novick. Absent: None.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Throgmorton, to adjourn 11:25 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Ma~'~n K..Karr, City Clerk
witz, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/6/95
Iowa City City Council, special meeting,
6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to
executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation
or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation; and to discuss the
purchase of particular real estate only where
premature disclosure could be reasonably
expected to increase the price the governmental
body would have to pay for that property. The
minutes and the tape recording of a session
closed under this paragraph shall be available for
public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 7:25 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYOR
s/M RIAN K..KARR, OITY CLERK
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/7195
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 Geography Aware-
ness Week - November 12-18; Hospice Month -
November.
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 regular meeting of October 24, as pub-
lished, subject to corrections, as recom-
mended by the City Clerk.
M~nutes of Boards and Commissions:
Human Rights Comm. meeting of Septem-
ber 26, October 9, October 23; P&Z Comm.
meeting of October 19; P&R Comm. meet-
ing of October 11; Broadband Telecomre.
Comm meeting of September 29, October
30; Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of
September 12
Permit Motions: Class "E" Beer Permit
for Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge
St. Class "E" Beer Permit for Eagle Food
Center #2201 1101 S. Riverside Dr.
Setting public hearings: Setting a public
hearing for November 21, on a resolution
adopting the Near Southside Design Plan.
Resolutions: RES. 95-315, AUTHORIZ-
ING 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, 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 regard-
ing railroads. Rodetic 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 Mill-
edOrchard Neighborhood Association,
regarding land acquisition for a park. Edc D.
Miller regarding parking in the Chauncey
Swan Ramp. Memorandum from the Traffic
Engineer regarding parking prohibition on
Jensen Street. Notice of Purchase of Equip-
ment from the Purchasing Division. The
following political subdivisions have been
contacted: City of Coralville, Johnson Coun-
ty Board of Supervisors, Iowa City Commu~
nity School District. Letter from Daniel Dak-
ins to David Baille, Real Estate Manager for
Hy-Vee, regarding their proposed site plan
on First Ave. Pat Schnack regarding Com-
munity Reading Partners.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits:
Iowa Socialist Workers Campaign for per-
mission to set up a table on October 28, for
the purpose of distributing literature, ap-
proved.
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, approved.
Jeff Mickey to have the Jingle Bell Run for
Arthritis on December 2, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Sam Doyle appeared regarding a display of
art in an Iowa City park,ng facility. Bruce Glas-
gow, 834 N. Johnson, appeared regarding the
parking hm~tations in the CN-1 district and the
demal by the Board of Adjustment for a restau-
rant on Scott Ct., and represented a petition
from 571 individuals encouraging the placement
of the restaurant in the area. Moved and sec-
onded to accept the petition The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried. 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. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Ed Kohl,
2254 S. Riverside Dr., appeared regarding city
utilities to his property for subdividing purposes.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for November 21 on an ordinance amending
the Zoning Chapter to a!low adult day care,
elder family homes, and alder group homes
under certain conditions in Iowa City, and to
change the definition of elderly. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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November 7, 1995
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Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for November 21 on an ordinance amending
the Zoning Chapter to require bicycle parking for
commercial and multi-family residential develop-
ment. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Rob-
eft Burns. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by adopting a
Sensitive Areas Ordinance to regulate develop-
ment 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. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from: Bruce
Glasgow, and Lain/ Schmttjer, MMS Consul-
tants. The Mayor declared the motion carded.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by adopting a
Sensitive Areas Ordinance to regulate develop-
ment on properties containing environmentally
sensitive features, including wetlands. stream
corridors. steep slopes. wooded areas, hydr~c
SOilS, prairie remnants and archaeological sites,
be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
317. AFFIRMING THE INTENT OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY TO COMPLY WITH THE PRO-
VISIONS OF THE SENSITIVE AREAS ORDI-
NANCE. Moved and seconded 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." The Mayor declared
the motion to amend carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 95-
3696, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY
CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE REG-
ULATIONS OF 2.02 ACRES OF LAND LOCAT-
ED EAST OF LAKESIDE DRIVE AND SOUTH
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November 7, 1995
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OF HIGHWAY 6 FROM ID-RS, INTERIM DE-
VELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL,
TO RM-12, LOW DENSITY, MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Carol Barker. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to November
21, a resolution for final plat approval of
Kennedy's Watedront Addition, Part Three. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from
Charles Mullen. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
318, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL PLATS OF VVINDSOR RIDGE-PART
SIX, A RESUBDIVISION OF TRACT "A," WIND-
SOR RIDGE-PART ONE, AND OUTLOT "A,"
WINDSOR RIDGE - PART THREE, IOWA
CITY. IOWA.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: St.
Center Comm. - One vacancy for a three-year
term ending December 31, 1998. This appoint-
ment will be made at the November 21 meeting
of the City Council.
Moved and seconded to appoint Charles
Wayne Maas. 1122 Hampton Gr.. to the Bd. of
Appeals to fill a vacancy for a licensed electri-
cian for a five-year term ending December 31.
2000; appoint Philip Reisetter. 1040 E. Court St.
and Randy Rohov~t, 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 Patncia 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 Comm. for two
vacancies to fill four-year terms ending January
1, 2000; appoint Edc Engh, 881 Park Place, to
the P&Z Comm. to fill one vacancy for an unex-
pired term ending May 1, 1996, plus a five-year
term ending May 1, 2001. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept a recom-
mendation of the Broadband Telecommuni-
cations Commission that the City Council ap-
prove the proposed franchise and ordinance,
mcorporating the four non-substantive changes.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
319, INTENT TO CONVEY 1926 AND 1946
BROADWAY, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT 2 OF
Council Activities
November 7, 1995
Page 5
BLOCK 2 OF BRAVERMAN CENTER, IOWA
CITY, IOWA, TO HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNI-
TY ACTION PROGRAM (HACAP), AND SET-
TING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER
21, 1995.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
320, APPROVING THE FINAL JOBS TRAINING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN KIRKWOOD COM-
MUNITY COLLEGE AND NATIONAL COMPUT-
ER SYSTEMS, INC.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
321, ADOPTING A PREFERRED DESIGN AL-
TERNATIVE FOR THE MELROSE AVENUE
STREET AND BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
BETWEEN BYINGTON ROAD AND THE EAST
CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95~
322, AUTHORIZING THE CORRECTING OF
AN ERROR IN THE MAKING OF SPECIAL AS-
SESSMENTS IN THE MALDEN LANE PAVING
AND SANITARY ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
323, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A COOP-
ERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPART-
MENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A
WATER RECREATION ACCESS COST-SHARE
PROJECT (PROJECT #366).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES 95-
324, AUTHORIZING THE AIRPORT COMMIS-
SION TO PROCEED WITH THE DEVELOP-
MENT OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND
FORM OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF AN AIRCRAFT HANGAR BUILDING AT
THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
325, RATIFYING SE3-I'LEMENT OF PENDING
LITIGATION.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending T~tle III "City Rnances, 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 consider-
ation. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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," be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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November 7, 1995
Page 6
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 95-
3697, AMENDING TITLE 2, "HUMAN RIGHTS,"
CITY CODE, BY AMENDING THE SUBPOENA
POVVER OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMIS-
SION, BY ADDING THE DEFINITION OF GEN-
DER IDENTITY, AND BY ADDING GENDER
IDENTITY AS A PROTECTED CLASS.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:42 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carded.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
S/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, Cl/TY CLERK.
Submitted for publication 11/1~/.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
NOVEMBER 6, 1995
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 95-127, Side 1.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent
where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have
to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this
paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and adjourned to executive session 6:35 p.m. Council returned to open session 7:20 p.m.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn the special meeting 7:25 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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
NOVEMBER 7, 1995
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Canter. 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 95-1 27,
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 Awareness Week - 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;Broadband Telecomm.
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
political 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.
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November 7, 1995
Page 2
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, 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/Streit), 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 by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from Bob Welsh. The~,
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Ed
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 Councd 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: Bruce Glasgow, and Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants. The Mayor
declared 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 OFTHE 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."
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November 7, 1995
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*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
RESUBDIVlSION OF TRACT "A," WINDSOR RIDGE-PART ONE, AND OUTLOT "A," WINDSOR
RIDGE - PART THREE, 10WA 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: Sr. 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
Wilbum, 1610 Center Ave. and Allen Stroh, 3023 Cornell Ave. to the P&R Comm. 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. 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.
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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 Arty. 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 1946 BROADWAY, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT 2OF 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, 610, Kubby abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-320, Bk. 114, 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 QF SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENTS IN THE MAIDEN 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 ATTHE 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.
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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 111 "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 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," 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, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk