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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 20, 1997
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Walsh, Franklin, Mitchell, Grosvenor, Yucuis, Scott, Schmadeke,
Goodman-Herbst, Davidson, Sohoon, Klingaman. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tape 97-80, Side 2; 97-83 and 97-84, Both Sides.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 and regular
meetings of May 6, 1997, and the special meetings of May 1 2 and May 1 3,
1997, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. April
21, April 28.
(a)The Sign Regulations be amended to allow portable signs as a
provisional sign in the CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10 Zone subject to the
following conditions: One portable sign per first floor exterior store-
front business provided: it is placed only on private property or a
designated sidewalk care area; it does not block access to any
doorway; it is moved inside the business when the business is closed;
it is anchored at the base to provide stability as approved by the
Building Official or designee; the maximum area of the sign face be
limited to six square feet; the maximum height of the sign be limited to
six feet above grade; the design of the sign receives Design Review
Committee approval, according to the procedures and guidelines
established by the Design Review Committee, prior to obtaining a sign
permit.
(b) The Performance Standards Section of the Zoning Ordinance be
amended to add the following describing glare regulations: All lighting
used for the purpose of illuminating the area underneath an awning
shall be downcast and shielded in such a way that the light is only
directly illuminating the area beneath it. All such lighting shall also be
shielded so that no bare, exposed bulb is visible from the public right-
of-way.
(c) There be no change to the definition of changeable copy signs.
(d) The projecting signs continue to be prohibited.
Bd. of Appeals - April 7. Human Rights Comm. - April 28. P&Z Comm. - May
1. Bd. of Library Trustees - April 24.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Colonial Lanes,
2253 Old Highway 218 South. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Linn
Street Cafe, 121 N. Linn St. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's
Downtown, 114 E. Washington St. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for
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Suburban AMOCO, 370 Scott Court. Approving a Special Class C Liquor
License for Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. Approving a refund of an unused
portion of a Special Class C Liquor License for Masala's, 9 S. Dubuque St.
RES. 97-148, Bk. 117, p. 148, ISSUE A CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-149, Bk. 117, p. 149, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for June 3 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WYLDE GREEN SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-150,
Bk. 117, p. 150, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSAL TO
ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH AL AND MARY JO
STREB, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Resolutions, Bk. 117: RES. 97-151, p. 151, AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1994 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (A.K.A. FLOOD #2) PROGRAM BUDGET.
RES. 97-152, p. 152, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING $85,000 IN CITY
GENERAL FUND AND ~100,000 IN FY96 HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) FUNDING FOR A PROJECT TO PROVIDE HOUSING
FOR WORKING PERSONS LIVING ALONE (SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY
HOUSING). RES. 97-153, p. 153, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 326 EAST FAIRCHILD
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-154, p. 154, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE STORM SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 22, 23, 34
AND 35 OF WEST SIDE PARK. RES. 97-155, p. 155, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND OUT TO LUNCH, INC. D/B/A/ BLIMPIE AND
UNCOMMON GROUNDS.
Correspondence: John Gross regarding parking lot (Parcel 64-1A).
Candida Maurer regarding First Avenue extension. JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner: Removal of On-Street Parking Prohibition on the South Side of the
2500 and 2600 Blocks of Walden Road. Civil Service Comm. submitting
certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Maintenance Worker
II - Government Buildings. Joan Kennedy and Tammy Salm regarding Public
Works facility. Gaming Association of Iowa regarding Iowa's Gaming
Industry.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds, all approved:
Sarah Barrash (alley behind 520 1/2 N. Gilbert) - May 17. Jim Swaim (United
Action for Youth garage sale) - June 7.
Applications for Use of City Plaza, all approved: Emilie Ann D'Artagnon
(Ronald McDonald House bake sale) May 17. Susan Calimeri (Spiritual
Assembly of Bahai distribution of literature) - Fridays throughout summer.
Susan Rogusky (Council of Elders raffle ticket sale) - July 28 - August 1.
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PCD Director Franklin present for discussion of HOME funds. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Diane Sulg, Executive Director of the Iowa Arts Fest, updated Council on
events planned for the festival June 11-15. The following individuals appeared
concerning the Eric Shaw incident: Jay Shaw, 309 Windsor Place; and Osha Gray
Davidson, 14 S. Governor St.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for June 3
on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article P, entitled
"Fences and Hedges," to change the vision triangle requirements at intersections.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for June
3 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O,
entitled "Sign Regulations," Section 5, entitled "Signs Permitted by Zone;
Regulations," to permit projecting signs in the CB-5 and CB-10 zones. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for June 3
on an ordinance amending Title lZ~, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled
"Sign Regulations," Section 5, entitled "Signs permitted by Zone; Regulations," to
permit portable signs in the CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10 zones. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby to set a public hearing for June 3 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign
Regulations," to adopt design criteria for changeable copy signs. The Mayor
declared the motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-156, Bk. 117, p.
156, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE DENSITY FROM
2-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO 8-16 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE FOR AN
APPROXIMATE 2.38 ACRE AREA LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
THE INTERSECTION OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations from RS-5, Low Density Single-
Family Residential, to OPDH-12, Planned Development Housing Overlay, for a 2.38
acre property located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Scott Boulevard
and Lower West Branch Road to permit a 37 unit multi-family building for elderly
housing, be given first consideration. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," to provide elderly housing alternatives, be
given second vote for consideration. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to accept
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correspondence from Stephen Greenleaf. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off-Street
Parking and Loading," Section 1, entitled "Off-Street Parking Requirements," to
allow existing fraternity/sorority houses to be converted to rooming houses without
having to provide additional parking. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
The Mayor declared the ordinance defeated unanimously, 0/7, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to June 3, 1997, a
resolution approving the final plat of Walden Hills. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Public discussion was held on an ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police
Regulations," Chapter 3, entitled "General Animal Regulations," Sections 1, 3, and
4; and amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter z~, entitled "Pet
Animal Control," Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12 of the City Code to
provide new regulations regarding animals. The following individuals appeared:
Natonya Walker; Grace Trifaro, 902 N. Dodge St.; Shawn Lockhart; Don Morrison;
Dave Funk; Ann Bolen; Martha Dahlin. Asst. City Atty. Mitchell and Animal Shelter
Supervisor Goodman-Herbst present for discussion. Moved by Baker, seconded by
Norton, to accept correspondence from: Gregg Geerdes & Mary Murphy; Terri
Greer, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association; Bernice Steele; Shannon Castle;
Ben Dorr; Bobbie Hinds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held~ on a resolution approving amendments to the
Fiscal Year 1997 Operating budget. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion.
No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-157, Bk. 117,
p. 157, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 1997. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, and estimate of
construction of the Willow Street Reconstruction project. No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, RES. 97-158, Bk. 117, p. 158,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, 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.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance providing that
general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within
the Scott-Six Urban Renewal Project Area, in the City of Iowa City, County of
Johnson County, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of
Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School District and other
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taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on
loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be
issued, incurred by said city in connection with said urban renewal redevelopment
project, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division
of roll call vote; Ayes: Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman.
Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance
regulating noramotorized vehicles, be given second vote for consideration. Moved
by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to amend the ordinance per the May 16 Asst.
City Attorney Mitchell memo (distributed 5/20) and Council discussion on May 19.
The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Asst. City Atty. Mitchell present for discussion. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion for second consideration carried as amended.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ORD. 97-3785, Bk. 40, p.
23, AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CITY CODE, THE HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE
OF TFIE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO MAKE IT SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT
TO THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1989. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-159, Bk. 117, p.
159, RESCINDING THE 1991 PERSONNEL POLICIES MANUAL AND
ESTABLISHING AN AMENDED PERSONNEL POLICIES MANUAL. Asst. City Mgr.
Helling present for discussion. Council agreed to add "electronic harassment" to
page 14. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Council took a brief recess 9:05, returned 9:13 p.m.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-160, Bk. 117, p.
160, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING
NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. The following individuals appeared:
Jennifer Williams, 846 Sandusky Dr., rep. Neighborhood Council of Iowa City;
Marsha Akeson, 2151 Abbey Lane, rep. Ty'N Cae Neighborhood; Mary Lewis, 56
Regal Lane, & Jane Klitzka, 2305 Hollywood Blvd., rep. Grant Wood Neighborhood;
Joyce Barrett, rep. Northside Neighborhood Association; Pam Ehrhardt, 1029 E.
Court, rep. Longfellow Neighborhood Association; and David Dawes, 1055 Briar Dr.,
rep. Pepperwood Neighborhood Association. Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Klingaman present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-161, Bk. 117, p.
161, ESTABLISHING TCI CABLEVISION'S "MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATE" FOR
BASIC CABLE SERVICE. Asst. City Mgr. Helling present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-162, Bk. 117, p.
162, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR 100 UNITS OF SECTION 8 VOUCHER
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FOR MAINSTREAM HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-163, Bk. 117,
p. 163, AUTHORIZING NEW REVISED PUBLIC HOUSING LEASE. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-164, Bk.
117, p. 164, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY FOR A PORTION OF CLINTON STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-1 65, Bk.
117, p. 165, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAW WATER
MAIN PROJECT - CONTRACT 1 IN CONNECTION WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND
TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Maxwell Construction for
9750,765. Public Works Dir. Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-166, Bk. 117, p.
166, DIRECTING SALE OF 910,600,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS. Finance Dir.
Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-167, BK. 117,
P. 167, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE REGARDING CERTAIN
OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE IOWA RIVER POWER DAM RENOVATION
PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Design Review
Comm. - one vacancy for a Licensed Architect or Business/Property Owner from
the Central Business District or Near Southside Neighborhood to fill an unexpired
term ending July 1, 1998. This appointment will be made at the June 17 meeting
of the City Council.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to re-appoint Margaret Cox, 38
Jema Ct., and Stephen Greenleaf, 345 Magowan St. and appoint Lisa Parker, 518
Ronalds, to the Bd. of Library Trustees to fill six-year terms ending July 1, 2003;
re-appoint Randy Rohovit, 2408 Crestview St., to the Design Review Comm. to fill
a three-year term ending July 1, 2000; appoint Frank Gersh, 1123 E. College St.,
to the Historic Preservation Comm. to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2000,
as a representative of the East College Street District and re-advertise the vacancy
representing the College Green District. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to appoint Eleanor M. Dilkes as
Acting City Attorney effective immediately. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Norton noted the Downtown Action Plan report which
outlined ways to proceed with the Downtown Strategy Committee
recommendations and urged citizens to pick up a copy in the City Clerk's or City
Manager's offices. Norton stated copies of the report done by a University class
and the College of Business concerning a downtown shuttle proposal was
forthcoming and urged Council Members to read it. Norton reported on the
dedication of the Nancy Sieberling grove of trees located at the north entrance of
Hickory Hill Park, and the reception noting her many years of community service
and 80th birthday.
Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of Toxic Clean Up Day scheduled
June 7 at transit facility on Riverside Drive, and asked that individuals call for
appointments at 356-6200. Kubby stated that WRAC would be providing a training
session for men and women on May 29 regarding planning and facilitating effective
meetings.
Council Member Lehman requested an update on repair of the railroad tracks
on S. Capitol. The City Manager will follow up.
Council Member Thornberry recognized the following city employees for their
work replacing the water line on Highland Avenue: Leon Schlueter; Earl McCalla;
Dave Exline; Jack Crawley; Jamie Jenn; Ken Harney; Dave Worby; and Ed Moreno.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted the completion of the inventory of City
subdivisions since 1990 available in the City Clerk's office and noted her
appreciation to Asst. Transportation Planner Yapp on this project.
Council Member Baker noted the increased City ticketing for parking on the
grass in City Park near the baseball fields, and asked the City Mgr. to investigate
ways of accommodating parking around the fields. The City Mgr. will report back.
Thornberry questioned parking for the July 4 fireworks. The City Mgr. will report
back. Baker presented a piece of "Dead Wood" to the Press-Citizen.
Mayor Novick asked for Council concurrence on the appointments of Jan
Ashman & Jim Walters to the Deer Committee. The Mayor urged citizens to put
their trash and garbage out on the curb in the morning for pick~up rather than the
night before to prevent animals from getting into the bags; reminded citizens that
Clinton St. would be closed from May 19-August 1 for the University Burge Hall
project; noted appreciation from landlords for allowing more time for large trash
collection; and reminded everyone of the special election on June 3 for County
Recorder. The Mayor announced she would not be seeking re-election for her at-
large Council seat.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 10:30 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Susan K Walsh, Deputy City Clerk
Naom~i J. I~o~ick~ Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/6/97
Iowa City City Council, special meeting,
6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex-
ecutive session to discuss strategy with coun-
sel in matters that are presently in litigation or
where litigation is imminent where its disclo-
sure would be likely to prejudice or disadvan-
tage 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 min-
ute and tape recording of a session closed un-
der this paragraph (real estate) shall be avail-
able for public inspection when the transaction
discussed is completed. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the spe-
cial meeting 7:00 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/MARIAN K.. KARR, CITY CLF. RK
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS. - 5/6/97
Iowa City City Clerk's off-lee., spe
meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. ,or
Novick presiding. Council Members
Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Nor
Moved and seconded to ad to ex-
session to discuss strate with coun-
sel in ~atters that are presentl litigation or
where ation is imminent ~here its disclo-
sure be likely to or disadvan-
tage the F sition of the ~rnmental body in
that liti ~O~ar~and to the purchase of
particular r where premature
disclosure ~ expected to
increase the p the governmental body
would have to for that property, the min-
ute and tape ~g of a session closed un-
der this 21 estate) shall be avail-
able for pt n when the transaction
discusse~ corn The Mayor declared
the mo' carried.
,ved and o adjourn the spe-
cial 7:00 p.m. The !ayor declared the
on carried.
A more complete descri on of Council
ities is on file in the offi~;~e,~ of the City
\
s/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAY()R
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS -- 5/6/97
Iowa City City Council, regular
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members
present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Citizen Awards to Mark Twain
Elementary: Jason Hemann, Christine
Mastalio, Shauna McDonald, Alaina Neu.
The Mayor proclaimed Community
Action Week May 3-10, Mary Larew,
HACAP, accepted; Tourism Week - May 4-10,
Wendy Ford accepted; Women's Heart Health
Day - May 10; School Board Recognition
Week May 11-17; Historic Preservation
Week - May 11-17, Betty Kelly accepted;
Cancer Survivor's Day May 17, Council
Member Thornberry presented the
proclamation to Suzanne Roverud, America
Cancer Society and Sr. Theresa, Mercy
Hospital.
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 and regular
meetings of April 22, as published,
subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Broadband Telecomm.
Comm. - March 24. Design Review
Cornre. - March 17.
(a) Approve the design of the
temporary Butterfly Garden.
(b) Approve the proposed
awning at 116. E. College
Street.
Housing and Community Development
Comm. - March 5, March 6, April 17.
Official Council Actions
May 6, 1997
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a) Approve an amendment to
the 1994 Supplemental CDBG
(Floor #2) Budget. This
amendment would fund the
Wylde Green Sanitary Sewer
Project.
b) Approve the FY98 Annual
Action Plan, including any
potential funding changes
made by the City Council.
Airport Commission - March 13. Bd.
of Appeals - December 2, December
9, January 13, March 3. P&Z Comm.
April 17. P&R Comm. - April 9.
Riverfront & Natural Areas Corem. -
March 19.
(a) Adopt the Riverfront and
Natural Areas Commission by-
laws amendments regarding
membership, officers, and
amendments.
Permit Motions: Class C
Liquor License for Red Lobster #759,
1609 Highway 1 West. Class C Liquor
License for The Vine Tavern & Eatery,
330 E. Prentiss St. Class E Beer
Permit for Dubuque Street HandiMart,
204 N. Dubuque St. Class C Beer
Permit for Wareco #z~z~6, 828 S.
Dubuque St. Class B Permit for Sam's
Pizza I.C., 321 S. Gilbert St.
Setting Public Hearings:
Setting a public discussion for May
20, on an ordinance amending Title 8,
entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter
4, entitled "Pet Animal Control," of
the City Code of Iowa City. RES. 97-
132, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON AMENDING THE FY97
OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 97-133,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 97-13~,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
Official Council Actions
May 6, 1997
Page 3
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING
A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR A LOW
INTEREST LOAN AND A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
511 THIRD AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 97-135, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT
AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3023
STANFORD AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 97-136, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS
2, 3, & z~ OF WEST SIDE PARK. RES
97-137, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY96
CELL CONSTRUCTION AND FY91
COVER PROJECT. RES. 97-138,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND IOWA CITY COFFEE
CO. D/B/A THE JAVA HOUSE FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: William
Fischer regarding police investigation.
Margaret Silber regarding SAFE KIDS.
Joel Kline regarding pigeon coops.
Susan Goodner regarding pigeon
coops. Tim Vangsness regarding
parking. Tim Vangsness regarding
water. Michael Lensing regarding
cemeteries. Julie Phye regarding
Stepping Up Project. Kim Enams
regarding "Share the Road" signs.
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
Designation of lane use control signs
and pavement markings at the
intersection of Iowa Avenue &
Madison Street; Reserved parking for
persons with disabilities in the 300
block of College Street. Civil Service
Commission submitting certified lists
of applicants for the following
positions:Emergency Communications
Dispatcher; Housing Rehabilitation
Assistant; Interactive Specialist;
Senior Clerk/Typist Senior Center.
Sheila Lehrke, International Rodeo
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May 6, 1997
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Assn. regarding proposed animal
control ordinance. Myrone Etienne
regarding proposed animal control
ordinance. Joan Galvin, Ringling Bros.
& Barnum Bailey Circus, regarding
proposed animal control ordinance.
Barbara Curtin, Big Brothers/Big
Sisters, regarding funding for bus
passes.
Applications for Use of Streets
and Public Grounds, all approved:
Jody Dvorak (Chamber of Commerce
Business PM - Preferred Stock) - April
24. Donna Palmer (New Pioneer Cinco
de Mayo Fiesta) - May 4. Pat Lind
(Carousel Motors Anniversary Sale) -
May 15 - 24. Jim Larew (Iowa City
Area Science Center Butterfly Garden)
- May 23 - September 30. [Located
in 64-1a and City Plaza]
Applications for Use of City
Plaza, all approved. Thomas Cook (art
creation and sales) - 1997 Ambulatory
Vending Permit, Eugene Bilyk
(ISKCON distribution of literature) -
April 28 - May 3. Robert Yeats (tuba
performance) - May 2.
The Mayor declared the motion.
Rene Paine, Director of PATV, appeared
regarding expansion of access channels.
Senior Center Comm. Chairperson Mary
Kathryn Wallace, and Commission Member
Wilma Conner, appeared and distributed
copies of "Iowa City/Johnson County Senior
Center Mission Statement and Goals" and
invited Council to attend a meeting on May
15 to report on results of a survey to improve
services to Johnson County residents 55
years and older.
A public hearing was held on the
proposed Scott-Six Urban Renewal Plan for a
proposed Urban Renewal Area in the City of
Iowa City, Iowa.
Moved and seconded to combine
Items No. 6b. a public hearing on a resolution
amending the Comprehensive Plan to increase
the density from 2-8 dwelling units per acre
to 8-16 dwelling units per acre for an
approximate 2.38 acre area located at the
northeast corner of the intersection of Scott
Boulevard and Lower West Branch Road; and
Item No. 6c. a public hearing on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by changing
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the use regulations from RS-5, Low Density
Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-12,
Planned Development Housing Overlay, for a
2.38 acre property located at the northeast
corner of the intersection of Scott Boulevard
and Lower West Branch Road to permit a 37
unit multi-family building for elderly housing.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Chad
Cook, Eby Development and Management
Company, appeared. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from: Sterling House;
John & Mary Lepic; John & Kara Sehl. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," to provide elderly housing
alternatives, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 97-3781, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE
USE REGULATIONS ON A 3.7z~ ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF MALL
DRIVE FROM CC-2, COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL, TO I-1, GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL, be voted on for final passage at
this time. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Rick Berndt, Shive-
Hattery. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off-
Street Parking and Loading," Section 1,
entitled "Off-Street Parking Requirements," to
allow existing fraternity/sorority houses to be
converted to rooming houses without having
to provide additional parking, be given second
vote for consideration. The following
individuals appeared: Nancy Hauserman, 729
N. Linn; Maggie Rochelle, 730 N. Linn; and
Jim Throgmorton, 715 N. Linn. The Mayor
declared the motion carried: Moved and
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Page 6
seconded to accept correspondence from:
John Allen & Cinda Tallent; Sister Mary
Kruse; Crair Mosher, Director of Mental
Health/Developmental Disabilities Services;
Paula & Lowell Brandt; Kay Ireland; petition
from the Northside Neighborhood; Holly Hart;
Anne Armknecht, Hillcrest Family Services;
Julia Rembert, Emergency Housing Project.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3782, VACATING THE PORTION OF THE
ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF LOT 2 OF THE
A.E. STROHM ADDITION, GENERALLY
LOCATED SOUTH OF BOWERY STREET
BETWEEN GOVERNOR AND LUCAS
STREETS.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3783, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6,
ENTITLED "ZONING," CITY CODE, BY
REVISING ARTICLE N, ENTITLED OFF-
STREET PARKING AND LOADING," TO
CHANGE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF OFF-
STREET PARKING SPACES FOR
COMMERCIAL USES IN THE CB-5 ZONE.
Moved seconded to adopt ORD. 97-
3784, AMENDING TITLE 14, "UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE" OF THE CITY CODE
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE A,
ENTITLED "PARKING FACILITY IMPACT FEE"
TO EXCLUDE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
Moved and seconded to defer to May
20, a resolution approving the final plat of
Walden Hills, a 40.7 acre, 53-1ot residential
subdivision located on the north side of
Rohret Road, east of Highway 218. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-139, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF THE SCOTT-SIX INDUSTRIAL PARK,
IOWA CITY, IOWA, as amended. Atty. Robert
Downer, representing AI and Mary Jo Streb
appeared. Moved and seconded to approve
the preliminary plat subject to resolution of
the design issues on Freedom Court prior to
the final plat approval. The Mayor declared
the motion to amend carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance regulating non-motorized vehicles.
The following individuals appeared: Heath
Klahs, 229 S. Johnson; Ryan Mayer, 511 S.
Johnson; Brian Getting, 630 S. Capitol #508;
Courtney Daniels, 53 Arehurst; David
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May 6, 1997
Page 7
Johnson, 408 N. §th; Eric Neubauer, 209 E.
Fairchild; and Ben Hartley, 1126 Sheridan.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance regulating non-motorized vehicles,
be given first vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on Iowa
City's FY98 Annual Action Plan, that is part
of the Consolidated Plan (City Steps),
(excluding Habitat for Humanity), authorizing
the City Manager to submit said plan and all
necessary certifications to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development, and designating the City
Manager as the authorized Chief Executive
Officer for the Consolidated Plan. The
following individuals appeared: Charles
Eastham, 1152 E. Court, Iowa City Housing
Fellowship; Jodi-beth McCain, 703 N.
Dubuque, representing the River City Housing
Collective; Alfonso Orbegoso, 703 N.
Dubuque; Jeff Strottmann, 703 N. Dubuque;
Bennett Brown, 802 E. Washington; Jason
Maier, 703 N. Dubuque; Bob Hearst, 703 N.
Dubuque; Zach Williams, 703 N. Dubuque;
lamla (Susannah) Middaugh, 200 S. Summit;
Steve Kanner, 200 S. Summit; Russell
Lovtinsky, 1011 6th Ave. HCDC Chairperson
Gretchen Schmuch and Commission Members
Bill Stewart and Kathleen Renquist appeared.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from: Steven Kanner;
Heather MacDonald. The Mayor declared the
motion.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-140, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY98
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF
THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS),
(EXCLUDING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY
CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS
THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN.
Moved and seconded to amend the resolution
to remove River City Housing from the
allocation (list) and put the money back into
the contingency fund to reallocate at a later
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-141, ADOPTING THE HOME INVESTMENT
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Page 8
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM ALLOCATION
FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WITHIN THE
FY98 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART
OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY
STEPS).
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specification, form
of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the First Avenue
Improvements Project., Bradford Drive to
Muscatine Avenue. Anna Buss, 1213 First
Ave., appeared
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-142, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, BRADFORD
DRIVE TO MUSCATINE AVENUE,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY
TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO
BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for
construction of the 1997 Curb Ramps
Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-143, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1997 CURB RAMPS
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING
TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 2 of the City Code,
the Human Rights Ordinance of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, to make it substantially
· equivalent to the Federal Fair Housing
Amendments Act of 1989, be given second
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-144, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE
OR LEASE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AS PART
OF A PUBLIC/PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL
64-1A.
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May 6, 1997
Page 9
Moved and seconded to adopt RES,
97-145, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF PERMANENT SANITARY SEWER
EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHERIDAN AVENUE
SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-146, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORALVILLE-iOWA
CITY ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION OF
WEST WING PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-147, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER,
WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING CHARGES TO THE COUNTY FOR
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A
PROPERTY TAX. The following individuals
appeared: Kie Steve, 811 Rider; Gary Werle;
and Anna Buss, 1213 First Avenue.
The Mayor noted the current
vacancies: Design Review Comm. one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term for a
licensed architect, or a business or property
owner from the area subject to the Design
Review Ordinance for a term ending July 1,
1998. This appointment will be made at the
June 17 meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the previously
announced vacancies: Bd. of Library Trustees
- three vacancies to fill six-year terms ending
July 1, 2003; Design Review Comm. - one
vacancy to fill a three-year term ending July
1,2000; Historic Preservation Corem. - two
vacancies to fill three-year terms ending
March 29, 2000; one representing the East
College Street District and one representing
the College Green District. These
appointments will be made at the May 20
meeting of the City Council.
Moved and seconded to appoint Dr.
Shawn Lockhart, 706 Diana Ct., to the
Animal Control Advisory Bd. to fill a three-
year term ending May 4, 2000; appoint Lon
Moeller, 1630 Langenberg Ave., to fill an
unexpired term ending April 1, 2000 on the
Civil Service Commission; appoint
Michaelanne Widness, 629 Melrose Ave., to
the Historic Preservation Corem. to fill a
three-year term ending March 29, 2000; to
approve a recommendation of the Johnson
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Page 10
County Board of Supervisors to appoint Tom
Riley to the Riverfront & Natural Areas
Comm, to fill an unexpired term ending
December 31, 1998, The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
12:30 a,m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried,
s/Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City. Cler. k
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Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's office at 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following
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Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said
publication is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/12/97
Iowa City City Council, special meeting,
7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex-
ecutive session to evaluate the professional
competency of an individual whose appoint-
ment, hiring, performance or discharge is being
considered when necessary to prevent need-
less and irreparable injury to that individual's
reputation and that individual request a closed
session. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:45
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/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAYOR
Submitted for publication - 5/15/97.
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's office at 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceed-
ings and claims is $ Cumulative
cost for this calendar year for said publication
is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/13/97
Iowa City City Council special meeting,
7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex-
ecutive session to evaluate the professional
competency of an individual whose appoint-
ment, hiring, performance or discharge is being
considered when necessary to prevent need-
less and irreparable injury to that individual's
reputation and that individual request a closed
session. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting and reconvene on May 14,
1997 at 7:30 a.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Council reconvened the special meet-
ing at 7:33 a.m., May 14, 1997, all Council
Members present.
Moved and seconded to adjourn back
into executive session. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:41
a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
s/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAYOR
s/MARIAN ,K. KARR,.C;ITY ~CI. ERK
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* revised 5/20/97
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 6, 1997
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Thornberry (6:15), Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Woito, Karr,
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-69, Side 2.
Moved by Vanderhoef, 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 ex-
pected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that prop-
erty, the minute and tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real es-
tate) shall be available for public inspection when the transaction discussed is com-
pleted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 6:05 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:55 p.m.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adjourn the special meeting 7:00
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 6, 1997
Iowa City
Mayor Novick pres ing. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby,
Novick, Thornberry (. 15), Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers
Karr, Council minutes recorded on Tape 97-69, Side 2.
Moved by VandE ,oef, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn to
to discuss strategy with ounsel in matters that are presently
Clerk's office, special meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Civ Center.
Norton,
;ent: Woito,
session
ation or where
litigation is imminent whet its disclosure would be likely to pr~ dice or disadvantage
the position of the g body in that litigation; and } discuss the purchase
of particular real estate onl~ where premature disclosur, could be reasonably ex-
pected to increase the price th governmental body have to pay for that prop-
erty, the minute and tape ~g of a session close~ ~nder this paragraph (real es-
tate) shall be available for public )ection when t transaction discussed is corn-
pieted. Affirmative roll call vote u~
clared the motion carried and adjour
Council returned to open sessil
Moved by Lehman, seconded b
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
present.
6/0, ~ornberry absent. The Mayor de-
to execu session 6:05 p.m.
6:55
~, to adjourn the special meeting 7:00
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
r
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
MAY 6, 1997
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins,
Helling, Woito, Karr, Mitchell, Kopping, Franklin, Schoon, Long, Fosse, Winstead,
Goodman, Furman. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-76, 97-77, 97-78,
Both Sides; 97-79, Side 1.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Mark Twain
Elementary: Jason Hemann, Christine Mastalio, Shauna McDonald, Alaina Neu.
The Mayor proclaimed Community Action Week - May 3-10, Mary Larew,
HACAP, accepted; Tourism Week - May 4-10, Wendy Ford accepted; Women's
Heart Health Day - May 10; School Board Recognition Week - May 11-1 7; Historic
Preservation Week - May 11-17, Betty Kelly accepted; Cancer Survivor's Day - May
17, Council Member Thornberry presented the proclamation to Suzanne Roverud,
America Cancer Society and Sr. Theresa, Mercy Hospital.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, 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 and regular
meetings of April 22, 1997, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. -
March 24, 1997. Design Review Comm. - March 17, 1997.
(a) Approve the design of the temporary Butterfly Garden.
(b) Approve the proposed awning at 116. E. College Street.
Housing and Community Development Comm. - March 5, 1997, March 6,
1997, April 17, 1997.
a) Approve an amendment to the 1994 Supplemental CDBG
(Floor #2) Budget. This amendment would fund the Wylde
Green Sanitary Sewer Project.
b) Approve the FY98 Annual Action Plan, including any potential
funding changes made by the City Council.
Airport Commission - March 13, 1997. Bd. of Appeals - December 2, 1996,
December 9, 1996, January 13, 1997, March 3, 1997. P&Z Comm. - April
17, 1997. P&R Comm. - April 9, 1997. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. -
March 19, 1997.
(a) Adopt the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission by-laws
amendments regarding membership, officers, and amendments.
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May 6, 1997
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Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Red Lobster
#759, 1609 Highway 1 West. Approving a Class C Liquor License for The
Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit
for Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C
Beer Permit for Wareco #z~z~6, 828 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class B
Permit for Sam's Pizza I.C., 321 S. Gilbert St.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public discussion for May 20, 1997,
on an ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4,
entitled "Pet Animal Control," of the City Code of Iowa City. RES. 97-132,
Bk. 117, p. 132, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 20 ON AMENDING
THE FY97 OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 97-133, Bk. 117, p. 133, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for May 20 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 117: RES. 97-134, p. 134, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR A LOW INTEREST LOAN AND
A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 511 THIRD AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-135, p. 135, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3023 STANFORD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-136,
p. 136, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 2, 3, & z~ OF WEST SIDE PARK. RES 97-1 37, p.
137, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY96 CELL
CONSTRUCTION AND FY91 COVER PROJECT. RES. 97-138, p. 138,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE CO.
D/B/A THE JAVA HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: William Fischer regarding police investigation.
Margaret Silber regarding SAFE KIDS. Joel Kline regarding pigeon coops.
Susan Goodner regarding pigeon coops. Tim Vangsness regarding parking.
Tim Vangsness regarding water. Michael Lensing regarding cemeteries. Julie
Phye regarding Stepping Up Project. Kim Enams regarding "Share the Road"
signs. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Designation of lane use control
signs and pavement markings at the intersection of Iowa Avenue & Madison
Street; Reserved parking for persons with disabilities in the 300 block of
College Street. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of
applicants for the following position(s): Emergency Communications
Dispatcher; Housing Rehabilitation Assistant; Interactive Specialist; Senior
Clerk/Typist - Senior Center. Sheila Lehrke, International Rodeo Assn.
Council Activities
May 6, 1997
Page 3
regarding proposed animal control ordinance. Myrone Etienne regarding
proposed animal control ordinance. Joan Galvin, Ringling Bros. & Barnum
Bailey Circus, regarding proposed animal control ordinance. Barbara Curtin,
Big Brothers/Big Sisters, regarding funding for bus passes.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds, all approved: Jody
Dvorak (Chamber of Commerce Business PM - Preferred Stock) - April 24.
Donna Palmer (New Pioneer Cinco de Mayo Fiesta) May 4. Pat Lind
(Carousel Motors Anniversary Sale) - May 15 - 24. Jim Larew (Iowa City
Area Science Center Butterfly Garden) - May 23 - September 30. [Located in
6Z~-la and City Plaza]
Applications for Use of City Plaza, all approved. Thomas Cook (art
creation and sales) 1997 Ambulatory Vending Permit. Eugene Bilyk
(ISKCON distribution of literature) - April 28 May 3. Robert Yeats (tuba
performance) - May 2.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Rene Paine, Director of PATV, appeared regarding expansion of access
channels. Senior Center Comm. Chairperson Mary Kathryn Wallace, and
Commission Member Wilma Conner, appeared and distributed copies of "Iowa
City/Johnson County Senior Center Mission Statement and Goals" and invited
Council to attend a meeting on May 15 to report results of a survey to improve
services to Johnson County residents 55 years and older.
A public hearing was held on the proposed Scott-Six Urban Renewal Plan for
a proposed Urban Renewal Area in the City of Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton to combine Items No. 6b. a public
hearing on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to increase the density
from 2-8 dwelling units per acre to 8~16 dwelling units per acre for an approximate
2.38 acre area located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Scott
Boulevard and Lower West Branch Road; and Item No. 6c. a public hearing on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations from RS-5,
Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-12, Planned Development Housing
Overlay, for a 2.38 acre property located at the northeast corner of the intersection
of Scott Boulevard and Lower West Branch Road to permit a 37 unit multi-family
building for elderly housing. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present. Chad Cook, Eby Development and Management
Company, appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept
correspondence from: Sterling House; John & Mary Lepic; John & Kara Sehl. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title
14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," to provide elderly housing alternatives, be given
first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
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prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 97-3781, Bk. 40, p. 19, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS ON A 3.74 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF
MALL DRIVE FROM CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, TO I-1, GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL (Oral B), 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 Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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
Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Rick Berndt,
Shive-Hattery. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title
14, Chapter. 6, entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off-Street Parking and
Loading," Section 1, entitled "Off-Street Parking Requirements," to allow existing
fraternity/sorority houses to be converted to rooming houses without having to
provide additional parking, be given second vote for consideration. The following
individuals appeared: Nancy Hauserman, 729 N. Linn; Maggie Rochelle, 730 N.
Linn; and Jim Throgmorton, 715 N. Linn. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Norton, Novick. Nays: Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Lehman. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman,
to accept correspondence from: John Allen & Cinda TaIlent; Sister Mary Kruse;
Crair Mosher, Director of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Services; Paula
& Lowell Brandt; Kay Ireland; petition from the Northside Neighborhood; Holly Hart;
Anne Armknecht, Hillcrest Family Services; Julia Rembert, Emergency Housing
Project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 97-3782, Bk.
40, p. 20, VACATING THE PORTION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF LOT 2
OF THE A.E. STROHM ADDITION, GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF BOWERY
STREET BETWEEN GOVERNOR AND LUCAS STREETS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Baker, to adopt ORD. 97-3783, Bk. 40,
p. 21, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," CITY CODE, BY
REVISING ARTICLE N, ENTITLED OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING," TO
CHANGE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES FOR
COMMERCIAL USES IN THE CB-5 ZONE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 97-3784, Bk.
40, p. 22, AMENDING TITLE 14, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE" OF THE CITY
CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE A, ENTITLED "PARKING FACILITY
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to the meeting at which it is t be finally passed be sus the second
~nsideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 97-3781, Bk. p. 19, AN
iDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHAI THE USE
RE LJLATIONS ON A 3.74 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATE NORTHWEST OF
MA DRIVE FROM CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMER( TO I-1, GENERAL
IND (Oral B), be voted on for final passage at this Affirmative roll call
vote u~ ~nimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The 'or declared the motion
carried. by Thornberry, seconded by ,% that the ordinance be
finally ~ted at this time. Affirmative roll call vot unanimous, 7/0, all Council
members The Mayor declared the o adopted. Moved by
Vanderhoef, econded by Thornberry, to accept ~ondence from Rick Berndt,
Shive-Hattery. Mayor declared the motion c ried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members prese
Moved by
lZ~, Chapter 6,
Loading," Section
fraternity/sorority
lorton, seconded by Lehm
~titled "Zoning," Articll
entitled "Ofl
ses to be co
provide additional par [ng, be given s,
individuals appeared: ancy Hauser
Linn; and Jim Thro! 715
discussion. The Mayor de, ared th
of roll call vote: Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Lehman.
to accept correspondence fr~
Crair Mosher, Director of M
& Lowell Brandt; Kay Irelar
Anne Armknecht,
that the ordinance amending Title
N, entitled "Off-Street Parking and
~rking Requirements," to allow existing
to rooming houses without having to
ond vote for consideration. The following
an, 729 N. Linn; Maggie Rochelle, 730 N.
Linn. PCD Director Franklin present for
carried, 4/3, with the following division
Kubby, Norton, Novick. Nays: Thornberry,
~ne. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman,
John Allen & Cinda Tallent; Sister Mary Kruse;
Health/Developmental Disabilities Services; Paula
:ion from the Northside Neighborhood; Holly Hart;
Services; Julia Reinbert, Emergency Housing
Project. The Mayor d~ ared the
Members present.
Moved by Th~ ~berry, second,
40, p. 20,
OF THE A.E.
STREET BETWEI~
unanimous,
carried.
Moved Vanderhoef, seconded by
p. 21, AMEI G TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6,
REVISING ,RTICLE N, ENTITLED OFF-~
CHANGE REQUIRED NUMBER OF
COMMEI USES IN THE CB-5 ZONE. Affirmati
all Cou il Members present. The Mayor declared th.
by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry,
40 22, AMENDING TITLE 14, "UNIFIED DEVEL~
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE A,
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 97-3782, Bk.
THE PORTION THE ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF LOT 2
~HM ADDITION, GEt :RALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF BOWERY
GOVERNOR AND LU~ STREETS. Affirmative roll call vote
all Council Members pr. ent. The Mayor declared the motion
to adopt ORD. 97-3783, Bk. 40,
ITLED "ZONING," CITY CODE, BY
PARKING AND LOADING," TO
REET PARKING SPACES FOR
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
~e adopted.
adopt ORD. 97-3784, Bk.
CODE" OF THE CITY
"PARKING FACILITY
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IMPACT FEE" TO EXCLUDE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to May 20, 1997 a
resolution approving the final plat of Walden Hills, a z~0.7 acre, 53-1ot residential
subdivision located on the north side of Rohret Road, east of Highway 218. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker Absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-139, Bk.
117, p. 39, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE SCOTT-SIX
INDUSTRIAL PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA, as amended. PCD Director Franklin present
for discussion. Atty. Robert Downer, representing AI and Mary Jo Streb appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to approve the preliminary plat subject to
resolution of the design issues on Freedom Court prior to the final plat approval.
The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Affirmative roll call vote on the amended resolution unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution as amended
adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance regulating non-motorized vehicles.
Asst. City Atty. Mitchell present for discussion. The following individuals
appeared: Heath Klahs, 229 S. Johnson; Ryan Mayer, 511 S. Johnson; Brian
Getting, 630 S. Capitol #508; Courtney Daniels, 53 Arehurst; David Johnson, z~08
N. 5th; Eric Neubauer, 209 E. Fairchild; and Ben Hartley, 1126 Sheridan.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance regulating
non-motorized vehicles, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Council took a brief recess 9:25 p.m. Reconvened 9:40 p.m.
A public hearing was held on Iowa City's FY98 Annual Action Plan, that is
part of the Consolidated Plan (City Steps), (excluding Habitat for Humanity),
authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City
Manager as the authorized Chief Executive Officer for the Consolidated Plan. The
following individuals appeared: Charles Eastham, 1152 E. Court, Iowa City
Housing Fellowship; Jodi-beth McCain, 703 N. Dubuque, representing the River
City Housing Collective; Alfonso Orbegoso, 703 N. Dubuque; Jeff Strottmann, 703
N. Dubuque; Bennett Brown, 802 E. Washington; Jason Maier,~ 703 N. Dubuque;
Bob Hearst, 703 N. Dubuque; Zach Williams, 703 N. Dubuque; lamla (Susanhah)
Middaugh, 200 S. Summit; Steve Kanner, 200 S. Summit; Russell Lovtinsky, 1011
6th Ave. HCDC Chairperson Gretchen Schmuch and Commission Members Bill
Stewart and Kathleen Renquist appeared. Community Development Coordinator
Head present for discussion. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to accept
correspondence from: Steven Kanner; Heather MacDonald. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 97-140, Bk. 117, p.
140, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY98 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF
THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), (EXCLUDING HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY), AUTHORIZING THF CITY MANAGI:R TO $UI~MIT SAID PLAN AND
ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE
AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend the resolution to remove River
City Housing from the allocation (list) and put the money back into the contingency
fund to reallocate at a later time. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, on the following division of voice vote:
Ayes: Lehman, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker. Nays: Norton, Kubby, Novick.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton.
Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-141, Bk. 117,
p. 141, ADOPTING THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
ALLOCATION FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WITHIN THE FY98 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS).
Community Development Coordinator Head present for discussion. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Novick. Absent:
None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specification, form
of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the First Avenue
Improvements Project., Bradford Drive to Muscatine Avenue. Anna Buss, 1213
First Ave., appeared
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-142, Bk.
117, p. 142, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, BRADFORD DRIVE TO MUSCATINE AVENUE, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT
OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the 1997 Curb Ramps
Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-143, Bk. 117, p.
143, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1997 CURB RAMPS PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING
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TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Title 2
of the City Code, the Human Rights Ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to
make it substantially equivalent to the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of
1989, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-144, Bk. 117,
p. 144, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO
PURCHASE OR LEASE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AS PART OF A PUBLIC/PRIVATE
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1a. PCD Director
Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES, 97-145, Bk.
117, p. 145, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT SANITARY
SEWER EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHERIDAN AVENUE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
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. 97-146, Bk. 117, p.
146, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORALVILLE-
IOWA CITY ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION OF WEST WING PROJECT to Garling
Construction, Inc. for 8129,450. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-147, Bk. 117,
p. 147, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING CHARGES TO THE COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME
MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Customer Services Mgr. Dianna Furman present
for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Kie Steve, 811 Rider; Gary
Werle; and Anna Buss, 1213 First Avenue. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Design Review Corem. - one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term for a licensed architect, or a business or property
owner from the area subject to the Design Review Ordinance for a term ending July
1, 1998. Economic Development Coordinator Schoon present for discussion. This
appointment will be made at the June 17 meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Bd. of Library
Trustees - three vacancies to fill six-year terms ending July 1, 2003; Design Review
Cornre. one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending July 1,2000; Historic
Preservation Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 29,
2000; one representing the East College Street District and one representing the
College Green District. These appointments will be made at the May 20 meeting of
the City Council.
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Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Dr. Shawn Lockhart,
706 Diana Ct., to the Animal Control Advisory Bd. to fill a three-year term ending
May 4, 2000; appoint Lon Moeller, 1630 Langenberg Ave., to fill an unexpired term
ending April 1, 2000 on the Civil Service Commission; appoint Michaelanne
Widness, 629 Melrose Ave., to the Historic Preservation Comm. to fill a three-year
term ending March 29, 2000; to approve a recommendation of the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors to appoint Tom Riley to the Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm.
to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 1998. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Baker noted the letter distributed at Coun¢il's work session
from Barbara Curtin, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, requesting funding for bus passes.
Council directed staff to approve the request. Baker acknowledged the dedication
of Historic Preservation Chairperson Doug Russell for his work as a Commission
Member. Council Member Norton also noted the contributions of Design Review
Commission Chairperson Martin Haynes and P&Z Commission Member Jane
Jakobson.
Council Member Vanderhoef asked that the CN-1 zoning ordinance be
revisited in regards to basements. The City Clerk said the matter had been referred
to the Planning Department. Vanderhoef requested Council discuss naming the
east/west arterial off of First Avenue extended in the near future.
Council Member Thornberry acknowledged the following city employees who
had been awarded the City's Safe Workers and Safe Drivers: Earlis Stockman,
Steve Elliot, Jim Wells, Steve Reichardt, Malcom Powers, Paul Close, Les
Schaapveld, Don Fabian, Frank Dolezal, Harry Brooks, J. B. Smothers.
Council Member Lehman referenced the editorial in the Iowa City Press
Citizen from Osha Gray Davidson regarding the police survey, and clarified that the
City Council did not approve the allocation of funds. Lehman requested that
department heads and City Manager review their budgets for cost savings in light
of the financial situation and report back to Council. The City Mgr. will follow-up.
The Mayor stated there would be a meeting on May 9 to discuss the
establishment of a government network with Woods Quality Institute and
representatives from City and County governments.
Council Member Kubby requested discussion be scheduled concerning the
Linn Street parking lot proposal by staff. Kubby suggested council schedule another
work session in May to cover pending issues. Kubby noted the letter from Margaret
Silber, SAFE KIDS, and requested a response be sent.
Council Member Norton noted the issue of the budget difficulties was
affected by the Machinery and Equipment (M&E) state allocation. In response to
Norton, the City Mgr. reported that the equipment had been ordered for the
signalization of the Kirkwood/Gilbert intersection. Norton stated Benton Street was
in need of repair.
Mayor Novick assured citizens that the City is looking at options that would
prevent depleting the Citys' reserves in ten years. Mayor Novick acknowledged
citizens requesting downtown police officers; requested staff explore not sending
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Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Dr. Sh Lockhart,
706 Diana Ct., to the Animal Control Advisory Bd. to fill a three-y~ ,r term ending
ay z~, 2000; appoint Lon Moeller, 1630 Langenberg Ave., to fill
ing April 1, 2000 on the Civil Service Commission;
Wi~ ;ss, 629 Melrose Ave., to the Historic Preservation Co
term ding March 29, 2000; to approve a recommendation
Board ~ervisors to appoint Tom Riley to the Riverfron'
to fill ~nexpired term ending December 31, 1998.
motion d unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members p
Coun¢ Baker noted the letter di~ at Council's work session
from Barbara rtin, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, requ~ funding for bus passes.
Council dir~ :aff to approve the request. Bak~ acknowledge the dedication of
Historic Preserval ~
Member. Council
Commission Chairpe ~n
Jakobson.
Council Member
revisited in regards to bas~
to the Planning Der
east/west arterial off of First
Council Member Thornb,
had been awarded the City's
Steve Elliot, Jim Wells, Stev
Schaapveld, Don Fabian, Frank
Council Member
Citizen from Osha Gray Da~
unexpired term
a lint Michaelanne
to fill a three-year
the Johnson County
Natural Areas Comm.
Mayor declared the
lents. The
re
~e that the CN-1 zoning ordinance be
¢ Clerk said the matter had been referred
.ef requested Council discuss naming the
in the near future.
~nowledged the following city employees who
Workers and Safe Drivers: Earlis Stockman,
t, Malcom Powers, Paul Close, Les
~1, Harry Brooks, J. B. Smothers.
,~nced the editorial in the Iowa City Press
ing the police survey, and clarified that the
City Council did not ap[ ,ve the allo ]tion of funds. Lehman requested that
department heads and Manager their budgets for cost savings in light
of the financial situatio and report back to :ouncil. The City Mgr. will follow-up.
The Mayor st ed there would be meeting on May 9 to discuss the
establishment of
representatives fr(
Council
Linn Street pa~
work session
Silber, SAF
CoL cil
government network ~ith
City and County governm~ ~ts.
Kubby requested
ng lot proposal by staff. Kubby
~ May to cover pending issues. Kub[
DS, and requested a response be
Member Norton noted the issue
Woods Quality Institute and
be scheduled concerning the
gested council schedule another
noted the letter from Margaret
of :he budget difficulties was
affected
Norton
signal
in n
,y the Machinery and Equipment (M&E) stat~ allocation. In response to
the City Mgr. reported that the equipment d been ordered for the
of the Kirkwood/Gilbert intersection. Norton :ated Benton Street was
,d of repair.
Mayor Novick assured citizens that the City is looking ~t options that would
depleting the Citys' reserves in ten years. Mayor ,vick acknowledged
requesting downtown police officers; requested staff not sending
Chairperson Doug his work as a Commission
~mber Norton also noted contributions of Design Review
Martin Haynes a P&Z Commission Member Jane
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Parks & Recreation brochures to 45,000 residents; and encouraged input on other
cost saving ideas
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 12:30 a.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, 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 at 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 12, 1997
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Woito, Karr. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-79, Side 2.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive session
to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless
and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual request a
closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members pres-
ent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 7:05
p.m.
Council returned to open session 10:43 p.m.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 10:z~5 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker, Norton absent.
Naomi J. Novick, 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 at (319)356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 13, 1997
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Karr. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-80, side 1.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless
and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual request a
closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members pres-
ent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 7:03
p.m.
Council returned to open session 11:00 p.m. Moved by Lehman, seconded by
Baker, to adjourn the special meeting and reconvene on May lZ~, 1997 at 7:30 a.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members pres-
ent.
Council adjourned 11:02 p.m.
Council reconvened the special meeting at 7:33 a.m., May l Z~, 1997, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adjourn back into executive ses-
sion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present and adjourned back into executive session 7:36 a.m. Council returned to open session 8:40 p.m.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 8:z~1 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk