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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-14 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5,040. 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, subliect 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 Development 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 [)RIVE 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- taurant, 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- nue/West High traffic signal. Richard and Nancy Perkins regarding Melrose Avenue/West High traffic signal. 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 Seaton'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: Stop sign on Escort Lane 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, Steve Stickney (City High School) regarding City High fine arts schedule of events. 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 1 Council 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, 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 Miklo 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 1 West, and west of Landon Avenue, from A-l, rural, to RS-10, Suburban Residential (Yahsky). 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. St. 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, ENTITLED "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. z~0, 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 lZ~, 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 BYINGTON 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 Coralville 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 Seaton'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. / Nao<:0J J Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/16/96 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ing, 6:30 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 into executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litiga- tion or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or dis- advantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 7:53 p.m. The Mayor de- clared 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 s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication - 12/19/96. 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 - 12/17/96 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 proclaimed Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month - Holiday Season 1996, Lights on for Life Day December 20, Police Sgt. Linn accepted; City High Little Hawks Football Team Recognition Day - December 18, Coach Brown and Co- Captains Mitch Price & Jesse Holland accepted; Community Fitness Awareness Week- December 16-22, Peg McEIroy Fraser accepted. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete item 3e(4) a resolution approving a license agreement for the temporary use of public property at 928- 930 Iowa Avenue for the accommodation of a front porch overhang and encroachment on the Iowa Avenue right-of-way, from the Con- sent Calendar for separate discussion. Approval of Official Council Actions of the special and the regular meetings of December 3, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the CiW Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commis- sions: Design Review Comm. November 25, December 2. Bd. of Adjustment November 13. Civil Service Comm. - December 2. Historic Preservation Comm.- November 12. Bd. of Library Trustees - November 21. P&R Comm. - November 13. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96- 324, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PARKING RAMPS FACIL- ITY UPGRADE, CAPITOL AND DU- BUQUE STREET RAMPS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID Official Council Actions December 17, 1996 Page 2 PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPEC- TION. Permit Motions: Class C Liquor Li- cense for Union Bar, 121 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, 819 1st Ave. Class C Liquor License for Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St. Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Spe- cial Class C Liquor License for Pizza Hut //402041, 127 Iowa Ave. Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk St. RES. 96-325 ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Class C Liquor License for Commerce Center Restaurant, 325 E. Washington St. Resolutions: RES. 96-326, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRI- BUTIONS CONTRACT, RENTAL CER- TIFICATE PROGRAM AND RENTAL VOUCHER PROGRAM. PROJECT NO. IA022CE0025. RES. 96-327, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE ALLOWANCES FOR TENANT- FURNISHED UTILITIES AND OTHER SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY PROGRAMS. RES. 96-328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINA- TION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1918 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-329, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP. RES. 96-330, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 SANITARY AND STORM SEWER PROJECT. Correspondence: John Weber re- garding pedicab insurance. Herbert W. Hethcote (F.I.R.S.T.) regarding Iowa River Corridor Trail. Casey Cook (F.I.R.S.T,) regarding Iowa River Cor- ridor Trail. Dan Greenwald regarding TCI programming. James Clayton (The Soap Opera) regarding UniversiW pe- Official Council Actions December 17, 1996 Page 3 destrian bridge. Shirley Wyrick (Downtown Strategy Committee) re- garding University pedestrian bridge. Gary Louis regarding a traffic light at Melrose/West High School. Laurie Robinson (Johnson County Historical Society) regarding City support. Enoch and Mary Wood regarding Oakland Cemetery. Memoranda from the Civil Service Comm. regarding: Construction Inspector I; Emergency Communications Dispatcher; Housing Assistant; Maintenance Worker I Recreation Center. Memoranda from the Transportation Planner: No Parking Anytime in 800 Block of Gilbert Court; Bus Stop in 900 Block of North Governor Street; Pedestrian Crossing on Melrose Avenue; Designation of Handicap Parking Space at 722 E. College Street; Parking Prohibition on Deforest Street Between Ash Street and Franklin Street. CenterSpace Committee regarding urban renewal parcel. Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Steve Breese (Jingle Bell Run) - December 7, approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 331, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DI- RECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AT 928-930 IOWA AVE- NUE FOR THE ACCOMMODATION OF A FRONT PORCH OVERHANG AND EN- CROACHMENT ON THE IOWA AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY. John Kenyon, representing the Cedar Rapids Gazette, distributed and read a state- ment requesting the Council meeting of Feb- ruary 1 not be conducted in executive session but be open to the public. Carol de Prosse appeared regarding the Eric Shaw incident. Lane Wyrick, 2902 E. Court and Daryl Wood- son, 658 S. Lucas, appeared and proposed a July 3 fireworks display at City Park. Terry Trenkamp, President of Jaycees, also ap- peared. The two groups will discuss the idea of two different shows or one combined event. Chineze Enekwechi, 835 Keswick Dr. and Jessica Joslyn, 811 10th Ave., appeared Official Council Actions December 17, 1996 Page 4 representing the West High School student body, requesting a traffic signal at the en- trance to their school on Melrose. Moved and seconded, to set a public hearing for January 14 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 Residential, to OSA-8, Sensitive Areas Overlay/Medium Density Single-Family Residential. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordi- nance vacating the north 12.5 feet of the F Street right-of-way for a distance of 75 feet immediately west of First Avenue. Atty. John Beasley appeared representing the applicant. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 14 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," by changing the regulations pertain- ing to child care facilities. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance 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, Entitled "Use Of Public Ways And Property," Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial Use Of Sidewalks," be given first vote for considera- tion. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the City Code to replace all references to "Traffic Engineer" with "City Manager or Designee," 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. 96-3761, AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE," SECTION 2, "APPLICATION," OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING THE PLACEMENT OF TAXICAB DECALS, be voted on for final pas- sage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the Official Council Actions December 17, 1996 Page 5 ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. 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. 96-3762, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAP- TER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE E, ENTITLED "WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS INDIRECT DISCHARGE" TO CON- FORM WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS ON METHODS TO DETERMINE POLLUTANT DIS- CHARGE LIMITS, be voted on for final pas- sage 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 that the ordinance 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, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance 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 wastewater service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation And Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines And Penalties" of the City Code, to change and clarify certain solid waste disposal charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3 entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code by amending Article A, "General Provisions" by changing certain sections concerning utility account deposits and delinquency timeframes, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer indefi- nitely a resolution authorizing the acquisition Official Council Actions December 17, 1996 Page 6 of permanent and temporary construction easements for the construction of the Iowa River Corridor Trail Burlington Street to Sturgis Ferry Park project. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 332, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE IOWA HIGHWAY 1 AND U.S. HIGHWAY 6 CURB RAMP CON- STRUCTION PROGRAM WITH THE IOWA DE- PARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. The Mayor noted the previously an- nounced vacancies: Airport Comm. - One va- cancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2003; Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term ending February 26, 2002. These appointments will be made at the January 14 meeting of the City Council. Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:50 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 s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication - 12/26/96 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 - 1/6/97 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 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 into 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97- 1, RATIFYING SE'I-FLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 6:52 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 s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication 1/9/96. cclerk/ccOlO6.nws ~~' 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 DECEMBER 16, 1996 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman (6:32 p.m.), Norton, Novick, Thomberry (6:32 p.m.), Vanderhoef (6:40 p.m.). Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 96-142, Side 2. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adjoum into executive session to dis- cuss 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Lehman, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:32 p.m. Council returned to open session 7:50 p.m. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn the special meeting 7:53 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carded unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members pres- ent. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Maclan K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 17, 1996 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, Franklin, Handsaker, Yucuis, McClure. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-149 and 150, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month Holiday Season 1996, Lights on for Life Day - December 20, 1996, Police Sgt. Linn accepted; City High Little Hawks Football Team Recognition Day - December 18, 1996, Coach Brown and Co-Captains Mitch Price & Jesse Holland accepted; Community Fitness Awareness Week December 16-22, 1996, Peg McEIroy Fraser accepted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete item 3e(4) a resolution approving a license agreement for the temporary use of public property at 928-930 Iowa Avenue for the accommodation of a front porch overhang and encroachment on the Iowa Avenue right-of-way, from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Approval of Official Council Actions of the special and the regular meetings of December 3, 1996, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. - Novem- ber 25, 1996, December 2, 1996. Bd. of Adjustment - November 13, 1996. Civil Service Comm. - December 2, 1996. Historic Preservation Comm. - November 12, 1996. Bd. of Library Trustees - November 21, 1996. P&R Comm. - November 13, 1996. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96-324, Bk. 116, p. 324, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 14, 1997, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PARKING RAMPS FACILITY UPGRADE, CAPITOL AND DUBUQUE STREET RAMPS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Union Bar, 121 E. College St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, 819 1st Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washing- ton St. Approving a Special Class C Liquor License for Pizza Hut //402041, 127 Iowa Ave. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut //402005, 1921 Keokuk St. RES. 96-325, Bk. 116, p. 325, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Commerce Center Restaurant, 325 E. Washington St. Resolutions, Bk. 116: RES. 96-326, p. 326, AUTHORIZING THE EXE- CUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT, Council Activities December 17, 1996 page 2 RENTAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND RENTAL VOUCHER PROGRAM. PROJECT NO. IAO22CEO025. RES. 96-327, p. 327, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE ALLOWANCES FOR TENANT-FURNISHED UTILITIES AND OTHER SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY PRO- GRAMS. RES. 96-328, p. 328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1918 HOLLY- WOOD BOULEVARD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-329, p. 329, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 MAINTENANCE AND RE- PAIR PROJECT - CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP. RES. 96-330, p. 330, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 SANITARY AND STORM SEWER PROJECT. Correspondence: John Weber regarding pedicab insurance. Herbert W. Hethcote (F.I.R.S.T.) regarding Iowa River Corridor Trail. Casey Cook (F.I.R.S.T.) regarding Iowa River Corridor Trail. Dan Greenwald regarding TCI programming. James Clayton (The Soap Opera) regarding University pedestrian bridge. Shirley Wyrick (Downtown Strategy Committee) regarding University pedestrian bridge. Gary Louis regarding a traffic light at Melrose/West High School. Laurie Robinson (Johnson County Historical Society) regarding City support. Enoch and Mary Wood regarding Oakland Cemetery. Memoranda from the Civil Service Comm. regarding: Construction Inspector I; Emergency Communications Dispatcher; Housing Assistant; Maintenance Worker I - Recreation Center. Memoranda from the Transportation Planner: No Parking Anytime in 800 Block of Gilbert Court; Bus Stop in 900 Block of North Governor Street; Pedestrian Crossing on Melrose Avenue; Designation of Handicap Parking Space at 722 E. College Street; Parking Prohibition on Deforest Street Between Ash Street and Franklin Street. CenterSpace Committee regarding urban renewal parcel. Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Steve Breese (Jingle Bell Run) - December 7, 1996, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Kubby requested staff report back on paint surfaces for murals in parking garages as part of the Parking Ramps Facility Upgrade Project, agenda item 2.c(1). The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-331, Bk. 116, p. 331, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPO- RARY USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AT 928-930 IOWA AVENUE FOR THE ACCOM- MODATION OF A FRONT PORCH OVERHANG AND ENCROACHMENT ON THE IOWA AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. John Kenyon, representing the Cedar Rapids Gazette, distributed and read a statement requesting the Council meeting of February 1 not be conducted in executive session but be open to the public. City Arty. Woito responded to Council questions and stated a written response would be prepared. Carol de Council Activities December 17, 1996 page 3 Prosse appeared regarding the Eric Shaw incident. Lane Wyrick, 2902 E. Court and Daryl Woodson, 658 S. Lucas, appeared and proposed a July 3 fireworks display at City Park. Terry Trenkamp, President of Jaycees, also appeared. The two groups will discuss the idea of two different shows or one combined event. Chineze Enekwechi, 835 Keswick Dr. and Jessica Joslyn, 811 10th Ave., appeared representing the West High School student body, requesting a traffic signal at the entrance to their school on Melrose. After discussion, Council directed staff to pursue installation of a light and contact the School District regarding paying a portion of the costs. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for January 14, 1997, 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 Residential, to OSA-8, Sensitive Areas Overlay/Medium Density Single-Family Residential (Walden Hills). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an 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). Atty. John Beasley appeared representing the applicant. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for January 14, 1997, on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," by changing the regulations pertaining to child care facilities. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance 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, Entitled "Use Of Public Ways And Property," Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial Use Of Sidewalks," be given first vote for consid- eration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. City Clerk Karr 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 Lehman, that the ordinance amending the City Code to replace all references to "Traffic Engineer" with "City Manager or Designee," be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Baker, seconded by Norton, 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. 96-3761, Bk. 39, p. 55, AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE," SECTION 2, 'APPLICATION," OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING THE PLACE- MENT OF TAXICAB DECALS, 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 Baker, seconded by Norton, 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. Council Activities December 17, 1996 page 4 Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, 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. 96-3762, Bk. 39, p. 56, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE E, ENTITLED "WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS INDIRECT DISCHARGE" TO CONFORM WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS ON METHODS TO DETERMINE POLLUTANT DISCHARGE LIMITS, 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 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 Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance 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, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance 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 wastewater service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for considera- tion. 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 amending Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation And Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines And Penalties" of the City Code, to change and clarify certain solid waste disposal charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3 entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code by amending Article A, "General Provisions" by changing certain sections concerning utility account deposits and delinquency timeframes, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to defer indefinitely a resolution authorizing the acquisition of permanent and temporary construction easements for the construction of the Iowa River Corridor Trail - Burlington Street to Sturgis Ferry Park project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-332, Bk. 116, p. 332, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE IOWA HIGHWAY 1 AND U.S. HIGHWAY 6 CURB RAMP CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Civil Engr. McClure present for Council Activities December 17, 1996 page 5 discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - One vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2003; Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term ending February 26, 2002. These appointments will be made at the January 14, 1997, meeting of the City Council. Council Member Baker noted the letter from Dean Schade, Iowa League of Cities, acknowledging the city's interest in mail-in ballots for local referendum and suggesting contact be made with local legislators to sponsor such legislation. The Mayor will follow up. Baker raised concerns regarding the proposed University skywalk across Dubuque Street. After discussion, Council agreed to have the Mayor write a letter to the University alerting them to concerns and notifying them that the issue will involve public discussion. Council Member Vanderhoef reviewed upcoming events in observance of Martin Luther King's Birthday and encouraged citizens to attend the programs. Council Member Thornberry reminded citizens of the 6th Annual Business Fair 'Walk of the Stars-Walk on the Wild Side" scheduled January 17-19 and stated elected officials would be working in the elected official booth. He noted the Mayor's proclamation for 'Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month". Thornberry stated his frustration with TCI's program changes and encouraged citizens to write to TCI directly with their concerns. Asst. City Mgr. Helling presented information. Council agreed to write a letter to TCI regarding the changes. Council Member Lehman wished everyone a joyous holiday season and a happy new year. Council Member Kubby requested a written explanation of transit changes to night routes, noting that she assumed all night routes would be shortened by one hour and found that some routes were shortened in the middle of evening. She requested Council re-examine the issue after the memo is received. Kubby noted her concerns regarding the methane gas situation at the Transit Building. Kubby requested the Downtown Association, Monday Forum, and Downtown Strategy Committee receive a copy of the December 12 City Manager memo on downtown projects. Kubby requested Council send a letter to City employee Carol Porch, assisted housing clerk-typist, who was struck by a car escorting a client across the street. Council Member Thornberry thanked city employees for grinding down the bump on North Dodge near Hy-Vee. Council Member Norton questioned the procedure for placement of sidewalks in existing areas of the City. The City Mgr. stated in the past the City has proposed special assessments to residents. Norton will provide a list of possible locations to the City Mgr. Norton requested consideration of additional incentives for historic preservation, historic landmark, and conservation district improvements. Kubby suggested the matter be scheduled during budget discussions. Council Activities December 17, 1996 page 6 Mayor Novick distributed a letter from the Citizen Aid Ombudsman for the State of Iowa, noting his office may be a possible way for a citizen to appeal a Police Citizen Review Board decision. The Mayor also distributed a revised copy of the resolution supporting state preemption of local tobacco ordinances and stated she would be sending copies to other Johnson County local governments for their consideration. The resolution will be placed on the January 14 agenda. City Arty. Woito referenced the letter from Judge Gerard concerning com- munity service, and reported the judges were pleased with the idea. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 9:50 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 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 6, 1997 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-1, side 1. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn into 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 6:32 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:50 p.m. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-1, Bk. 117, p. 1, RATIFYING SE'I-!'LEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (to Steven and Tina Jaeger for $75,000). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn the special meeting 6:52 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. 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