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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-20 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 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 Council Activities May 20, 1997 Page 2 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. Council Activities May 20, 1997 Page 3 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 Council Activities May 20, 1997 Page 4 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 Council Activities May 20, 1997 Page 5 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 Council Activities May 20, 1997 Page 6 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. Council Activities May 20, 1997 Page 7 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 . revised 5/2!Q?/97 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ 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 u reitted 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, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ 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 mitted for publication - 5/1 5/97 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is ~ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ 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 Page 2 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 Official Council Actions May 6, 1997 Page 4 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 Official Council Actions May 6, 1997 Page 5 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 Official Council Actions May 6, 1997 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 Official Council Actions 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 Official Council Actions May 6, 1997 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. Official Council Actions 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 Official Council Actions May 6, 1997 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 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 proceedings and claims is 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 Submitted for publication - 5/15/97. * 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. Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 2 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 Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 4 *revised 5/20/97 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 Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 4 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 Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 5 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. Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 6 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 Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 7 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. Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 8 *revised 5/20/97 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 Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 8 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 Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 9 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