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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-14 Minutes numberedSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 14, 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, Woito, Karr, Miklo, Fowler, Davidson, Yucuis. Council minutes tape re- corded on Tapes 97-1, Side 1; 97-6, 97-7, & 97-8, Both Sides. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Regina Elementary: Analiese Bendorf, Abby Kuenster, & Tim McCue. The Mayor proclaimed Iowa City Public Library Week - January 19-25, 1997. Women's Right to Choose Day - January 22, 1997, Delores Nesbitt accepting. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-2, Bk. 117, p. 2, SUPPORTING THE REVERSAL OF STATE PREEMPTION OF LOCAL TOBACCO-RE- LATED ORDINANCES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Mem- bers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of December 16, 1996, and January 6, 1997, and the regular meeting of December 17, 1996, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. February 21, 1996, through November 13, 1996. Sr. Center. Comm. May 15, 1995, through December 18, 1996, and agenda for January 15, 1997. Housing & Community Develop.merit Comm. - October 17, 1996. Airport Comm. November 14, 1996. Historic Preservation Comm.- December 10, 1996. P&Z Comm. - November 21, 1996, December 5, 1996, December 19, 1996. Design Review Comm.'- December 9, 1996. P&R Comm. - December 11, 1996. Bd. of Library Trustees - December 19, 1996. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for January 28, 1997, on an Ordinance amending sections of the Iowa City Plumbing Code. Setting a public hearing for January 28, 1997, on a resolution authorizing.~ ~,~.~' the adoption and submission of the 1997-2002 Community Builder Plan. RES. 97-3, Bk. 117, p. 3, INTENT TO CONVEY A FIFTY-FOOT WIDE, VACATED PORTION OF LEE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED SOUTH OF RIVER STREET AND NORTH OF OTTO STREET AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 833 RIVER STREET TO JOEL AND SANDRA BARKAN, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 28, 1997. RES. 97-4, Bk. 117, p. 4, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 28, 1997, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II (HAWKINS DRIVE TO BYINGTON ROAD [PROJECT NO. STP-U- 3715(7)--70-52], DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID Council Activities January 14, 1997 Page 2 HEARING, AND DIRECTING ,THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Aoeshe Res- taNrant, 624 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Special Class C Liquor License for North Dodge Athletic Club, 2400 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for QuikTrip #552, 25 W. Burlington St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. RES. 97-5, Bk. 117, p. 5, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $13,427,630.86 for the period of November 1 through November 30, 1996, as recommended by the Finance Dir. subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 117: RES. 97-6, p. 6, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SILURIAN WELLS NO. 3 AND NO. 4 IN CONNEC- TION WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES PROJECT. RES. 97-7, p. 7, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, AN AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AT 521 SOUTH GILBERT STREET FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RAMP ON THE GILBERT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. RES. 97-8, p. 8, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR W.B. DEVELOPMENT, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 97-9, p. 9, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN PART XIV AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 97-10, p. 10, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION PART 3, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 97-11, p. 11, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER MASONRY RESTO- RATION PROJECT. RES. 97-12, p. 12, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIMARY ROADS SYSTEM PROJECT NO. NHS-6- 7(41)--19-52. RES. 97-13, p. 13, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANI- TARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IM- PROVEMENTS FOR DEAN OAKES FIFTH ADDITION, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 97- 14, p. 14, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A LOW INTEREST PROMIS- SORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3023 STANFORD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-15, p. 15, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LIMITED RELEASE/ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN DEAN OAKES FIFTH ADDI- TION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-16, p. 16, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORMWATER MANAGE- MENT HOLDING BASIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ORAL B. LABORA- Council Activities January 14, 1997 Page 3 TORIES, A DIVISION OF GILLETTE CANADA, INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN MALL DRIVE SUBDIVISION AT LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD AND MALL DRIVE. Correspondence: Marty Haynes (Chair, Design Review Committee) re-. garding courtesy review of the design of the proposed Biology Building sky- ~ walk over Dubuque St. Robert Dostal regarding Shaw incident. Grace Trifaro regarding Shaw incident. Carol deProsse regarding Shaw incident. Carol deProsse regarding administration. Mary Gantz regarding Melrose Ave- __~~.~,, hue/West High traffic signal. Richard and Nancy Perkins regarding Melrose Avenue/West High traffic' signalp Erika Siska regarding 928/930 Iowa Avenue encroachment. Michael Davis regarding parking violation. Janalyn ~;~-_-.~ Steffens regarding Shop-With-A-Cop. Gerald Carroll (Citizens Against Cable ~_~ Abuse) regarding TCI. John Nesbitt regarding Wyrick fireworks proposal. Melissa Goldman and 20 separate letters from students (Coralville Central Elementary School) regarding deer overpopulation. Petition signed by 155 individuals regarding Seatoh's closing. Memoranda from the Civil Service __~" ~) Commission: Associate Planner; Community Service Officer; Maintenance Worker I - Streets; Maintenance Worker II - Streets; Parking Cashier; Senior . Maintenance Worker - Streets. Memoranda from the Transportation Planner: c. Stop sign on Escort L~ane at the intersection with Naples Avenue; Prohibition of on-street parking on one side of Sterling Drive; Prohibition of on-street parking on one side of Edingale Drive. Trudy Day, Candace ~ Wiebener, Ste~Je Stickney (City High School) regarding City High fine arts ~ schedule of ~vents. Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Christine Nel- son (March of Dimes) - May 4, 1997, Walk America, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. The City Manager read a statement concerning the February I Council~ll . .... meeting on police policies and procedures, and recommended that a portion of that meeting be open to the public. The following individuals appeared regarding the Eric Shaw incident and the February 1 meeting: John Balmer, 10 Princeton Ct.; Diane Kaufman, 738 Dearborn; Jacqueline Gharib, 713 E. Davenport, read a letter from former Police Chief Harvey Miller; Greg Thompson, 4222 Harmony Lane; John "Jack" Ruth, 1220 Hunter's Run; Jeffrey Martin, 1015 Barrington Rd.; Karen McKelvey, 421 S. Lucas; Keith Kinion, 30 Lincoln Ave.; Howard Vernon, 3520 Vista Park Ave.; Osha Gray Davidson, 14 S. Governor; Pat Vunderink, 1152 Hunter's Run; Caroline Dieterie, 727 Walnut; Bill Kidwell, Windsor Ridge, who also thanked Council for their prompt attention to lowering the speed limit on American Legion Road; Darrel Courtney, I Princeton Ct.; Carol deProsse; Paul Sueppel, 2103 Rochester; Jim Throgmorton, 715 N. Linn. Simon Irvine, 821 1/2 S. Dodge, lo..L{- appeared concerning TCI cable service. Council suggested Mr. Irvine attend the next Broadband Telecommunications Commission meeting and encouraged citizens to write letters directly to TCI. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence/questions from Citizens for Justice and Accountability in the Death of Eric Shaw. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Activities January 14, 1997 Page 4 Council recessed 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 9:25 p.m. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations on a 40.7 acre parcel located on the north side of Rohret Road, east of Highway 218, from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residen- tial, to OSA~8, Sensitive Areas Overlay/Medium Density Single-Family Residential (Walden Hills). The following individuals appeared: Charles Reed, 1240 Jensen; Sharon McDonald, 1216 Jensen, representing Walden Woods Neighborhood Assn. and Ty n Cae Neighborhood Assn.; Deborah Strike, 12 Coil Court; Aaron Parkinson, 21 Coil Court; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, representing the developer; Mace Braverman, Developer; and David DePew, 2630 Walden Rd. Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: David Morrison; Ann Huss; Nita Lee; Tracey Moberley; Nancy Genoar; Joseph Penny; Gerald Knock; Rebecca Dagle; Michele Pugh; Scott Shields; Dianne Rash; Mike Huber; Todd Ruden; Gary Hansen; Nitin Chandramouli; Judith Ann Perkins. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to continue the public hearing to January 28, 1997. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," by changing the regulations pertaining to childcare facilities. The following individuals appeared: Applicant Ed Sobaski, 2315 Cameron Way; and AI Axeen, HACAP Director. After discussion, Council called a special meeting for 4:00 p.m. on January 21 for first consideration of the ordinance. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence from: Ed & Cheryl Sobaski. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance vacating the north 12.5 feet of the F Street right-of-way for a distance of 75 feet immediately west of First Avenue (Pelsang), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6\0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 97-3763, Bk. 40, p. 1, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGU- LATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 7.12 ACRES LOCATED WEST OF DUBUQUE STREET AND SOUTH OF THE IOWA RIVER, from County RS, Suburban Residential, to P, Public (Glasgow/Water Plant). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-17, Bk. 117, p. 17, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF FURROW'S EDGE, PART II, A RESUBDIVlSION OF LOTS 1-4, FURROW'S EDGE, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Sr. Planner Mikio present for discussion. 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. 97-18, Bk. 117, p. 18, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD MANOR, PART 6, Council Activities January 14, 1997 Page 5 revised 1/28/97 IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to authorize the Mayor to forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a request to rezone approximately 40 acres located within Fringe Area C north of. Highway I West, and west of Landon Avenue, from A-l, rural, to RS-10, Suburban Residential (Yansky). Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to authorize the Mayor to forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a request to rezone 2.75 acres of a 10 acre property located north of American Legion Road approximately 1.7 miles southeast of Iowa City, from A-l, Rural, to RS, Suburban Residential (Seaton). The following individuals appeared representing Clyde and Lenora Seaton: Realtor Tim Lehman and Atty. Ralph Neuzil. sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. After discussion, moved by ThornberrY/, seconded by Baker, to amend the recommendation forwarded from Planning and Zoning and allow two curb cuts as requested. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, §/2, Kubby and Novick voting "nay". The Mayor declared the motion as amended carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: Tim Lehman; Petition from neighbors of' Clyde & Lenora Seaton~ and Don & Sara Schumacher. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Parking Ramp Facility Upgrade Project -- Capitol and Dubuque Street Parking Ramp. Parking and Transit Mgr. Fowler present for discussion. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-19, Bk. 117, p. 19, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PARKING RAMP FACILITY UPGRADE -- CAPITOL AND DUBUQUE STREET PARKING RAMP PROJECT, ES- TABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECT- ING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by 'Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending Chapter 3, Section 6b to reduce the speed limit on Highway I West from a point 200 feet west of Sunset Street to 300 feet southwest of Naples Road Southwest, be given first vote for consideration. JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson pre- sent for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled ".Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending Chapter 3, Section 6b herein to change the speed limit on American Legion Road (Muscatine Avenue) between Taft Avenue and Scott Boulevard, be given first vote Council Activities January 14, 1997 Page 6 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2 entitled "Vehicles for Hire," by deleting the provisions applicable to pedicabs and horse-drawn vehi- cles, be given first vote for consideration. After discussion, Council directed staff to contact the pedicab company and request further information prior to the January 28 formal meeting. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on first consideration, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring ordinances to be 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. 97-3764, Bk. 40, p. 2, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 4, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS; SEASONAL, FIVE DAY OR FOURTEEN DAY LICENSES AND PERMITS," AND CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS"; AND TITLE 10, E. NTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS, 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 Norton, seconded by Thornberry, 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 Lehman, that the rule requiring ordi- nances 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. 97-3765, Bk. 40, p. 3, AMEND- ING THE CITY CODE TO REPLACE ALL REFERENCES TO "TRAFFIC ENGINEER" WITH "CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE," be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, 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 Kubby, seconded by Lehman to combine items no. 14, 15, 16, and 17. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt the following ordinances: ORD. 97-3766, Bk. 40, p. 4, AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA (by 20%); ORD. 97-3767, Bk. 40, p. 5, AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PEN- ALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA (by 10%); ORD. 97-3768, Bk. 40, p. 6, AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, ~SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES" OF Council Activities January 14, 1997 Page 7 THE CITY CODE, TO CHANGE AND CLARIFY CERTAIN SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA; ORD. 97-3769, Bk. 40, p. 7, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES" OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE A, "GENERAL PROVISIONS" BY CHANGING CER- TAIN SECTIONS CONCERNING UTILITY ACCOUNT DEPOSITS AND DELINQUENCY TIMEFRAMES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members pre- sent. The Mayor declared the ordinances adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-20, Bk. 117, p. 20, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NNW, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CON- SULTANT SERVICES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II (HAWKINS DRIVE TO DYINGTON ROAD) [PROJECT NO. STP-U-3715(7)--70-52]. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-21, Bk. 40, p. 21, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95-113 AND ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE AND DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SIDEWALK CAFES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-22, Bk. 117, p. 22, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, EXCLUDING THE POTTER'S STUDIO. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-23, Bk. 117, p. 23, ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE POTTER'S STUDIO IN THE ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to re-appoint John Penick, 733 S. Summit St., to the Airport Commission to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2003; to re-advertise the appointment to the Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term ending February 26, 2002; and to accept the recommendation by the Coraiville City Council that David Thayer be appointed to the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission as a representative of the City of Coralville for a three-year term ending December 1, 1999.. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry abstaining. Council Member Norton commented on the impressive series of programs being sponsored by the City's Human Rights Commission, Humanities Board and the Senior Center honoring Martin Luther King. Norton noted the petition (Consent Calendar) from citizens concerning the closing of Seatoh's Market and clarified that the City was not involved in its closure. Norton announced that a video and information was available in the City Manager's office concerning the "green machine" street cleaner and urged Council Members to review it. Council Member Kubby noted the letter from the Coralville Central Elemen- tary students (Consent Calendar) regarding the deer population problem and re- quested the Mayor respond. Mayor Novick stated she had already responded. Council Activities January 14, 1997 Page 8 Kubby thanked Development Regulation Specialist Tallman for the report on Sen- sitive Area Ordinance enforcement, and stated she was glad Council had agreed to fund the position. Council Member Thornberry reported on an article on Burbank, CA, and how they dealt with the lose of Lockheed and 14,000 jobs. Thornberry reminded homeowners and business owners to clean snow from the sidewalks within 24 hours after a storm. The Mayor requested City crews as well as individuals clear snow from the sidewalk wheelchair ramps as well. Thornberry requested information on why users with two water meters receive two separate bills; and announced times individual Council Members would be working at the "Walk of the Stars". Thornberry noted the letter from John Gross and response from staff concerning solid waste concerns. Council Member Vanderhoef acknowledged City electrical inspector Paul Bowers on his recent election as President of the International Association of Elec- trical Inspectors. Mayor Novick referenced a recent article in the Police Department publication "Sentinel Voice" suggesting the purchase of an extra car key to citizens who warm up their cars and lock their keys inside. Novick announced two public forum meetings being sponsored by the League of Women Voters, January 29 at the Iowa City Public Library entitled "What Kind of Administrator Should Manage Johnson County" and the second February 19 at the Coralville Public Library entitled ~How Can Johnson County Government Move Forward". The City Manager announced the hiring of a new Housing Administrator. Margaret (Maggie) Grosvenor will assume her duties on February 3, 1997. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 12:02 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ClTY OF IOW,'I CITY INFORMATION PACKET December 20, i 996 IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IP16 "!¢;7 IP18 IP19 IP20 IP21 IP22 Memorandum from Mayor Naomi Novick: Citizen's Aide /q Letter from Charles Traw (Iowa City Public Library Board of Directors, President): Library Space Needs Letter from University of Iowa (Susan Mask, Ann Rhodes, Phillip Jones) to Mayor Novick: Citizen Police Review Board ( _/"j/~ Memorandum from City Manager: Police Squad Car Bid Memorandum from City Manager: Community Service Officer Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Director to City Manager: Oakland Cemeter~.o~.~_. Expansion Memorandum from Director of Planning to City Manager: Multi-Use Building on Parcel 64-1a Memorandum from City Clerk: Meeting Schedule for January, February, and March ---I Memorandum from City Clerk: Special Census Memorandum from City Clerk: Work Session, December 9, 1996 /'-~ ~--~ Memorandum from City Clerk: Absence Memorandum from Assistant Director, Planning and Community Development: Iowa RiverCorridor Trail from Burlington Street to Sturgis Ferry Park Memorandum from Fire Chief to City Manager: Acting Fire Chief Memorandum from Central Services Clerk to City Manager: Recycle Day / ~O Internet Johnson County News Articles: Shaw Incident (Baker) Letter to Chief of Police from Kathy Shaffer-Cumby and Kevin Cumby: Police Support .: -"~J~r~mL.c-~.~J6~ F.r-~r~A-,[Zr.~i~a~c:md~.¢' ~l~,,r~'~., ~, ,d ~,~,~,~ .~,,,.k, ,..~, F:~,~_ Minutes: PATV Board of Directors October 17, 1996, Meeting Agenda: Board of Supervisors December 19, '1996, Formal Meeting Media Release: Police Department Memorandum from Finance Director to City Manager and Council: Financial Report Financial Plan: Fiscal Year 1998 through 2000 (Council Only) Comparison of FY94 to FY98 Property taxes Fiscal 1996 Annual levied on a $100,000 residence. IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IP16 IP17 IP18 IP19 IP20 IP21 IP22 IP23 IP24 IP25 IP26 INFORMATION PACKET ,January 3, 1997' Letter from Mayor to Dean Spina, Bradley & Riley: and 834 St, Anne's Drive Letter from Mayor to William Blough, TCI: Cable Programming Memorandum from City Manager: 1996 Leaf Pick-Up Program Memorandum from City Manager: Sensitive Areas Ordinance Memorandum from City Manager: 1996 Legislative Activities Request for an Independent Investigatio~(,~8;~R . Letter from City Manager to Tom Bockenstedt, B & H Builders: Water Meter Reading System. Letter from City Manager to Fred Krause, University of Iowa Credit Union: Department Equipment Letter from City Manager to John Phipps: Police Citizen Review Board Letter from Assistant City Manager to Joan Benson, Benson & Hepker Design: Letter from Assistant City Manager to Jim Clayton: Removal of Graffiti Donation of Poli~-~- Removal of Gra, ff'~ Letter from Assistant City Manager to Suzanne Streitz, Downtown Association: Removal of Gra_ffiZi 1'7 . Letter from Assistant Director of PCD to Bill Kidwell: Speed Limit on American Legion Road (Previously distributed original letter from Bill Kidwell included for reference) /~0 Memorandum from City Clerk to Anne Rawland: Walk of the Stars Memorandum from City Clerk: Meeting Schedule Letter from John Gross to Bud Stockman: Solid Waste Concerns Works included in Council packet.) (Reply from Director of ~l~blic Letter from Assistant Water Superintendent to Proctor & Gamble Company, Ward Niffe~,~4er: Nitrate in Finished Water Memorandum from Bruce Goddard, Magistrate, Sixth Judicial District: Request for Con~[~_pity Service for Simple Misdemeanants Letter to Phil Larson from Cheryll Clamon: Paragon Constructors _~ Letter from Donald Borut, National League of Cities: Questions to Ask Before You Approve a Bond Issue (Novick) 1.~*-7 Letter from Dean Schade, Iowa League of Cities: 1997 Legislative Day Letter from Gary Gussin, Department of Biological Sciences to Martin Haynes, Design/~?~iew Committee: Biology Building and Skywalk The City Cares Holiday Drive: Letters from the Crisis Center, Emergency Housing Projecj;,Aand Domestic Violence Intervention Program to City Employees: Thank You for Supplies Agenda: Iowa City Civil Service Commission January 7, 1997 Agenda: Council on Disability Rights and Education January 7, 1997 Agenda: Board of Supervisors December 31, 1996 Agenda: Board of Supervisors, Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Organiza_?o_2~,al Meeting, January 2, 1997 . Information Packet January 3, 1997 page 2 Memo from Larry Eckholt regarding the Snelson Sculpture. Agenda for the 1/7/97 meeting of the Board of Supervisors. CITY O£10W. q CITY INFORMATION PACKET January 10, 1997 IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IP16 IP17 .January'l:3 WORK :SESSION:AGENDA'ITEMS '" Memorandum from PCD Director and Asst. Director PCD: Landscaped Median for ~ 7~ Burlington Street Memorandum from PCD Director: Commercial Development in the Near Southside and . Parking Impact Fees Memorandum from Director Parking & Transit to City Manager: Transit Routing MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Wastewater Memorandum from City Manager: Plumbing Code Memorandum from City Manager: Housing Permits Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues Letter from City Manager to Iowa City Area State Legislative Delegation: Treatment Facilities Letter from City Manager to Kelly Hayworth: Johnson County Board of Supervisors December 31, 1996 Information Meeting Memorandum from PCD Director: Graffiti Policy . C~ Memorandum from PCD Director: Schedule-Univ, of Iowa Pedestrian Bridge on Dubuque Street Memorandum from Director of Housing Inspection Services to City Manager: Appointment of New Housing Administrator Memorandum from Director of Public Works to City Manager: Installation of Sidewalks Memorandum from City Clerk to Anne Rawland (Elected Officials Booth Subcommittee): Walk of the Stars Memorandum from City Clerk: Meeting Schedule for January, February, and March (Revision #3) Letter to City Clerks from Thomas Bredeweg (National League of Cities): National League of Cities' Congressional City Conference Memorandum from City Clerk: Council Work Session, December 16, 1996 Memorandum from Director of Public Works to Tim Randall: South River Corridor Sewer Construction Progress (Pictures included in Council Packet only) IP18 IP19 IP20 IP21 IP22 IP23 IP24 IP25 Memorandum from Administrative Assistant: Deer Count Update Memorandum from Administrative Assistant: Correction on 1996 Council Activities Summary Memorandum from Donna Bogs to Police Chief: Atta Boy for Hewlett Letter from Nila Haug to Press Citizen: Police Incident Building Permit Information December '1996 Article Cedar Rapids Gazette: Play Straight on Tax Relief (Atkins) Paul Bowers IAEI President Agenda: January 9, 1997, Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting Agenda for the 1/14/97 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Summary of Low-Income Assistance Programs (previously distributed 12/3 with Mayor memo) from Administrative Assistant to City Mgr. Legislative _d~ / ~ ......