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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 28, 1997
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker (9:15 p.m.), Kubby,
Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers
present: Atkins, Helling, Holecek, Karr, Franklin, Gannon, Scott. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tapes 97-12 & 97-15, Both Sides; 97-16, Side 1.
Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club President Tom DePrenger and Executive
Director Don Anciaux presented a $40,000 check to the City for the new soccer
field complex.
The Mayor proclaimed Glaucoma and Diabetes Awareness Months -
February through June 1997, Margaret Morgan accepted. Black History Month -
February 1997, Human Rights Coordinator Shank accepted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented and to delete items 4c(1) approving a Class C Liquor License for One-
Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.; and item 4c(2) a resolution to issue a dancing
permit to One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St., from the Consent Calendar and
consider as separate items:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of January
21, 1997, and the regular meeting of January 14, 1997, as published, subject
to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - December
11, 1996. Broadband Telecommunications Commission - December 2,
1996. Design Review Comm. - January 13, 1997. Housing & Community
Development Comm. - November 21, 1996, December 19, 1996. Human
Rights Comm. - December 16, 1996.
(a) The Affirmative Action plan should be revised to include the
Equal Employment Opportunity plan for the City.
(b) A general statement should be included with the EEO/AA
plan, indicating that the policy coincides with the Iowa City
Human Rights Ordinance, revised November 1995.
(c) The categories in the EEO/AA plan should be expanded
to include Gender Identity, to bring the plan in line with the Human
Rights Ordinance.
(d) An accurate reporting mechanism should be implemented
in the near future to facilitate accurate reporting and record-
keeping of workforce statistics.
P&R Comm. - January 8, 1997.
Permit Motions: Approving a Special Class C Liquor License for
Zoey's Pizzeria, 1915 Lower Muscatine Rd. Approving a Class C Liquor
License for Givanni's Italian Cafe, 109 E. College St. Approving a Class C
Liquor License for Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St. Approving a Class E Liquor
License for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Approving a Class C Liquor
License for Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St.
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Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,403,902.79
for the period of December I through December 31, 1996, as recommended
by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 117: RES. 97-24, p. 24, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL
REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 602 SOUTH
DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-25, p. 25, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 424
EAST JEFFERSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-26, p. 26,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 119-121 NORTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
97-27, p. 27, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1010-1010 1/2 EAST FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-28, p. 28, INTENT TO CONVEY A VACATED FORTY-
FOOT (40') PORTION OF THE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY RUNNING NORTH-
SOUTH BETWEEN HARRISON STREET AND PRENTISS STREET AND
ABUTTING THE EAST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 522 SOUTH
DUBUQUE STREET TO LARJ PROPERTIES, L.L.P. AND SETtING A PUBLIC
HEARING for February 11, 1997.
Correspondence: Richard Gibson regarding Library Expansion.
Downtown Association of Iowa City Board of Directors regarding Iowa City
Public Library location and CenterSpace Concept. David Graw regarding
Transit (City Manager's response in Council Packet.) Dorothy Grapp
regarding Pedestrian Mall. Gerald Carroll (Citizens Against Cable Abuse,
CACA) regarding World Premiere Movie. Carol deProsse regarding Shaw
Incident.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, approving a Class C Liquor
License for One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St., and a resolution to issue a
dancing permit to One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St. Asst. City Atty. Holecek
present for discussion. After discussion moved by Lehman, seconded by
Thornberry, to defer action on both items until February 25. The Mayor declared
the motion to defer carried, 5/1, Kubby voting 'no" and Baker absent.
Dave Moore, 425 Davenport, presented additional questions regarding the
Eric Shaw incident, and inquired as to the future meetings on the matter. Moved
by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept the questions. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor reiterated that the
February I meeting was a Council work session and the public was invited to
listen but not participate. Additional meetings will be scheduled. Atty. Dean
Spina, representing Bernard and Hubert Yeggy, appeared regarding litigation.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from Atty.
Spina. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Baker absent.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for February
11, 1997, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by designating the East
College Street Historic District, as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, for
property located along College Street between Summit Street and Muscatine
Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
February 11, 1997, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by designating
the College Green Historic District, as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, for
property located generally around College Green Park, along E. College Street from
Dodge Street to Governor Street, and along S. Dodge and S. Johnson Streets
between E. College and Burlington streets. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for
February 11, 1997, on an ordinance to vacate Gable Street, located south of
Lakeside Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker
absent.
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
Residential, to OSA-8 Sensitive Areas Overlay/Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (Walden Hills). The following individuals appeared: Mary Reiman, 28
Galway PI.; Sharon McDonald, Walden Woods; Geoff McLennan, Walden Woods;
and Developers Mace Braverman and Bill Happel. PCD Director Franklin present
for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence
from: Sharon McDonald; Jim Strike; Dianne Rash; Geoffrey UcLennan; Margaret
Loomer. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
In response to a request for expedited action, the Mayor requested that the
final adoption of the childcare ordinance be deferred to a special Council meeting
prior to Council's work session Monday, February 3. She reported on
conversations with a childcare professional regarding the ordinance and wanted
time to discuss the matter with the professional prior to adoption. Moved by
Lehman, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled 'Zoning," by changing the regulations pertaining to childcare facilities, be
given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor announced final
consideration of the ordinance would be scheduled at a special Council meeting
February 3.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, 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. 97-3770, Bk. 40, p. 8,
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
voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry,
seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by ¥anderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to forward a letter to the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a request to
rezone approximately three acres located within Fringe Area A at 4819 Rapid
Creek Road NE from County A1, Rural, to County RS-3, Suburban Residential. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. (Council recessed; Baker arrived 9:15.)
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5,
Article B, entitled 'Plumbing Code" to expand the types of materials allowed for
the installation of potable water lines and building drainage lines. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the adoption and
submission of a Community Builder Plan for 1997-2002. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution 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. Applicant Joel Barkan appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the Melrose Avenue
Reconstruction Project, Phases II (Hawkins Drive to Byington Road). No one
appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-29, Bk. 117, p.
29, RESOLUTION APPROVING 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], AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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. 97-3771, Bk. 40, p. 9, 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 voted on for final passage
at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members pre-
sent. 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 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. 97-3772, Bk. 40, p. 10,
AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6B THEREIN TO
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REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (MUSCATINE AVENUE)
BETWEEN TAFT AVENUE AND SCOTT BOULEVARD, 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 adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to defer indefinitely 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 vehicles. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-30, Bk. 117,
p. 30, RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 96-23 AND IN LIEU THEREOF
SETTING FEES AND CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF
REGULATIONS OF VEHICLES FOR HIRE, increasing the fee for a taxicab stand.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer indefinitely a resolution
establishing administrative policy for payroll deductions by charitable
organizations. Council requested staff provide information regarding a similar
policy at the University. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-31, Bk. 117, p.
31, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AT 150 EAST COURT
STREET, Sign Productions/Magna Bank. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to defer to February 11, 1997, a
resolution approving and authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest, an easement and license agreement for the temporary use of
public right-of-way by St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church for a portion of the Linn
Street right-of-way between Jefferson and Market Streets. Asst. City Atty.
Holecek present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-32, Bk. 117, p.
32, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY
SANITARY LANDFILL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-33, Bk., 117,
p. 33, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATI'EST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND MCCLURE ENGINEERING COMPANY TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICE FOR THE WYLDE GREEN SANITARY
SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Civil Engr. Scott present for discussion.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-34, Bk. 117,
p. 34, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROOKSIDE DRIVE BRIDGE
PROJECT. 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. 97-35, Bk.
117, p. 35, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF BOTH PERMANENT AND
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WILLOW STREET PAVING PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Johnson County/Iowa City Airport
Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term ending February 26, 2002. This
appointment will be made at the February 11 Council meeting.
Council Member Norton reported on his attendance at the Firefighters
Memorial Reunion/Reception, noting they were still fundraising to complete
another phase of the project. Norton stated he had received phone calls from
citizens regarding the warming house not being open at the City Park ice skating
pond. Staff will follow up. Norton announced that Council received a copy of the
'Downtown Iowa City Parking Study" from JCCOG and Parking & Transit staff,
and encouraged citizens to read it. Kubby requested that a copy be available at the
Public Library.
Council Member Kubby noted the 'Quick Reference Guide For Home
Maintenance" recently provided by Planning and Community Development staff
and asked that it be available at the Public Library. Kubby thanked City Safety
Training Specialist Gulland for his efforts in educating City employees how to be
safer in their work place. Kubby summarized a conversation with Rep. Dick Myers
regarding sales tax on water bills, noting that Rep. Myers introduced legislation to
remove sales tax from utility bills. She encouraged citizens and Council Members
to contact other legislative contingents and encourage their support of the bill.
Novick suggested material be prepared for distribution at Legislative Day, February
12.
Mayor Novick stated her desire to distribute copies of the recent tobacco
related city resolution at Legislative Day. Vanderhoef stated that the American
Lung Association had expressed an interest in that subject as well and that an
invitation to the Mayor was forthcoming regarding lobbying in Des Moines.
Council Member Kubby noted a recent recommendation from the Human
Rights Commission and requested that the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan for
the City include our current Human Rights Ordinance and some kind of reporting
and tracking mechanism to enable work place statistics to evaluate how the City is
doing. Staff will follow up. Kubby reminded citizens of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters
fund raiser 'Bowl For Kids Sake" scheduled for February 22.
Council Member Lehman reminded citizens of the February 1, 2:00 p.m.,
special Council Work Session on Police Policies and Procedures, as well as
addressing specific questions surrounding the Eric Shaw incident.
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Council Member Thornberry thanked Dr. Richard Williams, Dr. Robert
Dreicer, and the nurses at the UI Hospitals and Clinics, floors 3 and 4, and the
Emergency Room for the magnificent job over the past 5-6 months (in treating his
wife).
Council Member Vanderhoef requested an update of the downtown
(directional) business signs. The City Manager stated IDOT rejected the signs, and
staff was preparing further information on other placement and size options. In
response to Council, the City Manager stated the interstate signs were a different
issue. Vanderhoef questioned the installation of parking (lot or facility) signs.
After discussion, staff will follow up on this issue as well as a brochure advertising
shopping areas. Vanderhoef informed Council that the Convention and Visitors
Bureau will be changing their advertising strategy and encouraged members to
renew their CVB membership and find out details regarding a reduced rate.
Council Member Baker requested that the Board/Commission application
form be modified to include a sentence encouraging applicants to contact present
Board/Commission members to get background information. Council concurred
with the request. Baker asked the status of information requested from ICAD. The
City Manager said information would be available after their budget is completed.
The City Manager will follow up. Baker clarified his position on the downtown
pedestrian mall, noting he was quoted as advocating closing Washington Street for
more mall space but instead suggested making Washington two way and research
expanding the mall between Iowa and Washington on Dubuque. Baker questioned
whether the Downtown Strategy Committee was going to request hiring a
marketing consultant to study retail patterns. The City Manager stated he had not
heard that but Council should be receiving a report from the Committee in the near
future.
Mayor Novick announced several upcoming events scheduled for January
29: HUD and city staff to exchange ideas about the City's role in providing
assistance to low income residents and discuss HUD programs; a consultant
presentation on 64-1A; a League of Women Voters meeting about Johnson
County Government and the possibility of having an administrator; and a DARE
culmination program at West High School.
Council Member Kubby referenced the memo from Parking and Transit
Director Fowler regarding the redesigning of transit routes and requested options
concerning mid-day routes and that no public hearing be scheduled during spring
break or between summer school sessions.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 10:25 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Nabmi JDNov~ck, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1114/97
Iowa City City Council, regular meet-
ing, 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 Regina Elementary:
Analiese BendoH, Abby Kuenster, & Tim
McCue.
The Mayor proclaimed Iowa City Pub-
lic Library Week - January 19-25. Women's
Right to Choose Day - January 22, Delores
Nesbitt accepting.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-2, SUPPORTING THE REVERSAL OF
STATE PREEMPTION OF LOCAL TOBACCO-
RELATED ORDINANCES.
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recmmnendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, o~ approved, and/o~
adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the special meetings of
December 16 and January 6 and the
regular meeting of December 17, as
published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Com-
missions: Riverfront & Natural Areas
Comm. - February 21 through
November 13, Sr. Center Comm. -
May 15 through December 18 and
agenda for January 15. Housing &
Community Development Comm.
October 17. Airport Corem. - Novem-
ber 14. Historic Preservation Comm. -
December 10. P&Z Corem. - Novem-
ber 21, December 5, December 19.
Design Review Cornre. - December 9.
P&R Comm. - December 11, Bd. of
Library Trustees - December 19.
Setting Public Hearings: Set-
ting a public hearing for January 28,
on an Ordinance amending sections of
the Iowa City Plumbing Code. Setting
a public hearing for January 28, on a
resolution authorizing the adoption
and submission of the 1997-2002
Community Builder Plan. RES. 97-3,
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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, SETI'ING A PUBLIC
HEARING for January 28 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)-
-70-52l, 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: Class C Liquor
License for Aoeshe Restaurant, 624
S. Gilbert St. Special Class C Liquor
License for North Dodge Athletic Club,
2400 N. Dodge St. Class E Beer
Permit for QuikTrip #552, 25 W.
Burlington St. Outdoor Service Area
for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St.
Class C Liquor License for The Air-
liner, 22 S. Clinton St. RES. 97-5, IS-
SUE DANCING PERMIT.
Motions: Approve disburse-
ments in the amount of
$13,427,630.86 for the period of
November 1 through November 30, as
recommended by the Finance Dir. sub-
ject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 97-6 AC-
CEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION OF SILURIAN WELLS
NO. 3 AND NO. 4 IN CONNECTION
WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND
TREATMENT FACILITIES PROJECT.
RES. 97-7 APPROVING, AUTHORIZ-
ING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATFEST, 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
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
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WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR W.B.
DEVELOPMENT, AND DECLARING
THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES.
97-9 ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM
SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VIL-
LAGE GREEN - PART XIV AND DE-
CLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
AND USE. RES. 97-10 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
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
SENIOR CENTER MASONRY RESTO-
RATION PROJECT. RES. 97-12
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIMARY
ROADS SYSTEM PROJECT NO. NHS-
6-7(41 )--19-52. RES. 97-13
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR DEAN OAKES
FIFTH ADDITION, AND DECLARING
THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES.
97-14 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
A'I-rEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A LOW INTEREST
PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROP-
ERTY LOCATED AT 3023 STANFORD
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
97-15 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A LIMITED RE-
LEASE/ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN DEAN
OAKES FIFTH ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-16
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
HOLDING BASIN EASEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH ORAL B.
LABORATORIES, A DIVISION OF
GILLEl-rE CANADA, INC., FOR PROP-
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ERTY LOCATED WITHIN MALL DRIVE
SUBDIVISION AT LOWER MUS-
CATINE ROAD AND MALL DRIVE.
Correspondence: Marty
Haynes (Chair, Design Review Com-
mittee) regarding courtesy review of
the design of the proposed Biology
Building skywalk over Dubuque St.
Robert Dostal regarding Shaw inci-
dent. Grace Trifaro regarding Shaw
incident. Carol deProsse regarding
Shaw incident. Carol deProsse regard-
ing administration. Mary Gantz regard-
ing Melrose Avenue/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 viola-
tion. Janalyn Steffens regarding Shop-
With-A-Cop. Gerald Carroll (Citizens
Against Cable Abuse) regarding TCI.
John Nesbitt regarding Wyrick fire-
works 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 Main-
tenance 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 Steding
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
Nelson (March of Dimes) May 4,
Walk America, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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,
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January 14, 1997
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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, 1 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. Moved and seconded to accept cor-
respondence/questions from Citizens for
Justice and Accountability in the Death of Eric
Shaw. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordi-
nance 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 following indi-
viduals 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 Parkin-
son, 21 Coil Court; Larry Schnittjer, MMS
Consultants, representing the developer;
Mace Braverman, Developer; and David
DePew, 2630 Walden Rd. Moved and sec-
onded to accept correspondence from: David
Morrison; Ann Huss; Nita Lee; Tracey Mober-
ley; 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. Moved and seconded to con-
tinue the public hearing to January 28. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordi-
nance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled
'Zoning,' by changing the regulations pertain-
ing to childcare facilities. The following indi-
viduals 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 and seconded to accept correspon-
dence from: Ed & Cheryl Sobaski. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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January 14, 1997
Page 6
Moved and seconded that the 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 be given
first vote for consideration. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3763 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDI-
NANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULA-
TIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 7.12 ACRES
LOCATED WEST OF DUBUQUE STREET AND
SOUTH OF THE IOWA RIVER.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-17 APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF FUR-
ROW'S EDGE, PART II, A RESUBDIVlSION OF
LOTS 1-4, FURROW'S EDGE, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-18 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF HOLLYWOOD MANOR, PART 6, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to authorize the
Mayor to forward a letter to the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors recommending
approval of a request to fezone 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to authorize the
Mayor to forward a letter to the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors recommending
approval of a request to fezone 2.75 acres of
a 10 acre property located north of American
Legion Road approximately 1.7 miles south-
east of Iowa City, from A-l, Rural, to RS,
Suburban Residential. The following
individuals appeared representing Clyde and
Lenora Seaton: Realtor Tim Lehman and Arty.
Ralph Neuzil. Moved and seconded to amend
the recommendation forwarded from Planning
and Zoning and allow two curb cuts as
requested. The Mayor declared the motion to
amend carried. The Mayor declared the
motion as amended carried. Moved and sec-
onded to accept correspondence from: Tim
Lehman; Petition from neighbors of Clyde &
Lenora Seaton; and Don & Sara Schumacher.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a reso-
lution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimate of cost for construction
of the Iowa City Parking Ramp Facility Up-
grade Project - Capitol and Dubuque Street
Parking Ramp.
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January 14, 1997
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-19 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, 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 ordi-
nance amending Title 9 of the City Code of
Iowa City entitled 'Motor Vehicles and Traf-
fic,' by amending Chapter 3, Section 6b to
reduce the speed limit on Highway 1 West
from a point 200 feet west of Sunset Street
to 300 feet southwest of Naples Road
Southwest, be given first vote for considera-
tion. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance amending Title 9 of the City Code of
Iowa City entitled 'Motor Vehicles and Traf-
fic,' by amending Chapter 3, Section 6b
herein to change the speed limit on American
Legion Road between Taft Avenue and Scott
Boulevard, be given first vote for considera-
tion. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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
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. 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 rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and
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January 14, 1997
Page 8
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 AMENDING THE CITY CODE
TO REPLACE ALL REFERENCES TO "TRAFFIC
ENGINEER' WITH "CITY MANAGER OR DES-
IGNEE," 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 de-
clared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded to combine
items no. 14, 15, 16, and 17. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried. Moved and sec-
onded to adopt the following ordinances:
ORD. 97-3766 AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY
FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAP-
TER 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; ORD. 97-3767 AMENDING TI-
TLE 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; ORD. 97-3768,
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;
ORD. 97-3769, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAP-
TER 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-20, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND NNW, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE MELROSE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, PHASE II (HAWKINS DRIVE TO
BYINGTON ROAD) [PROJECT NO. STP-Uo
3715(7)-70-52].
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-21, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95-
113 AND ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE AND
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF
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PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SIDEWALK
CAFES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-22, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHED-
ULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS
AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PRO-
GRAMS, EXCLUDING THE POl-I'ER'S
STUDIO.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-23, ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES
FOR THE POTTER'S STUDIO IN THE ROBERT
A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER.
Moved and seconded to re-appoint
John Penick, 733 S. Summit St., to the Air-
port Commission to fill a six-year term ending
March 1, 2003; to re-advertise the appoint-
ment to the Johnson County/Iowa City Air-
port 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 Commis-
sion as a representative'of the City of
Coralville for a three-year term ending
December 1, 1999. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
12:02 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, CII~Y CLERK
Submitted for publication 1/23/97
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 $ Cu-
mulative cost for this calendar year for said
publication is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/21/97
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 4:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Novick presiding. Council Members present:
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker.
Moved and seconded, that the or-
dinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter
6, entitled 'Zoning Chapter," changing the
way child care is regulated in Iowa City, Iowa,
be given first vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to adjourn the
special meeting 4:12 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. NOVlCK, MAYOR
Su bm,~or~u b ~cat,~ n~/2~3/97 -~ .~
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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 21, 1997
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 4:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Karr, Yucuis, Miklo. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-10, Side 1.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending City
Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled 'Zoning Chapter,' changing the way child care
is regulated in Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn the special meeting
4:12 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker 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, 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 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: Se~ing 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 O3-1'O 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
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January 14, 1997
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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 I 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 XlV 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 ATI'EST A STORMWATER MANAGE-
MENT HOLDING BASIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ORAL B. LABORA-
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TORIES, A DIVISION OF GILLETI'E 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 I 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 TCl. 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.
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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 RESUBDIVISlON 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,
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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
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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. 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
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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 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,
po 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.
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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
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CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to authorize the May,
a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
of a request to rezone approximately 40 acres located within Fri~ Area
Highway I West, and west of Landon Avenue, from A-' rural, to
Jrban Residential (Yansky). St. Planner Miklo present Jiscussion.
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Members
present.
Moved
to the Johnson
to rezone 2.75
Norton, seconded by, to authorize the Mayor forward a letter
~unty Board of Supervisors recommending )roval of a request
s of a 10 acre property located north ol ~merican Legion Road
approximately 1.7 lies southeast of Iowa City, from A-1 to RS, Suburban
Residential (Seaton). following individuals appea~ representing Clyde and
Lenora Seaton: Realt, Tim Lehman and Arty. Ralph Sr. Planner Miklo pre-
sent for discussion. discussion, moved by berry, seconded by Baker, to
amend the forwarded from Play and Zoning and allow two
curb cuts as requested. ~e Mayor declared motion to amend carried, 5/2,
Kubby and Novick voting nay". The Ma' declared the motion as amended
carried unanimously, 7/0, a Council present. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Thornberry, to :cept )ondence from: Tim Lehman; Petition
from neighbors of Clyde & ,ora Se and Don & Sara Schumacher. The
Mayor declared the motion
A public hearing was
form of contract and estimate of
Ramp Facility Upgrade Project
Parking and Transit Mgr. Fowle
Moved by Lehman, se,
19, APPROVING PLANS, St
OF COST FOR
y, 7/0, all Council Members present.
a resolution approving plans, specifications,
ist for construction of the Iowa City Parking
:apitol and Dubuque Street Parking Ramp.
~t for discussion.
Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-19, Bk. 117, p.
JS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE
OF TI- IOWA CITY PARKING RAMP FACILITY
UPGRADE -- CAPITOL DUBUQUE TREET PARKING RAMP PROJECT, ES-
TABLISHING BID SECURI'I~ ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECT-
ING CITY CLERK PUBLISH ADVERTP, FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR R OF BIDS. Affirm; ive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members The Mayor declare~ the resolution adopted.
Moved by ubby, seconded by Lehman, the ordinance amending Title 9
of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor ~hicles and Traffic," by amending
Chapter 3, Section 6b to reduce the speed limit Highway I West from a point
200 feet west of Sunset Street to 300 feet south of Naples Road Southwest,
be given first vote for consideration. JCCOG Trans ,rtation Planner Davidson pre-
sent for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanim~ ~s, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ~dinance amending Title 9
of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles ah~ Traffic," by amending
Chapter 3, Section 6b herein to change the speed limit oneAmerican Legion Road
(Muscatine Avenue) between Taft Avenue and Scott Bouleva~, be given first vote
for consideration. JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson pr~for discussion.