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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 25, 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, Vanderhoef. Absent: Thornberry. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling,
Holecek, Karr, Franklin, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-36,
Side 2; and 97-42, Side 1.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Roosevelt
Elementary School: Mary Kampling's Kindergarten Class.
The Mayor proclaimed American Red Cross Month - March 1997, Johnson
County Site Director Betsy Tatre accepted; National Nutrition Month March
1997, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Diet Interns Lynleigh Palmer and
Keerti Patel accepted.
Council Member Lehman acknowledged the 15th anniversary of his wife,
DeAnn's 39th birthday, and encouraged proper nutrition and healthy eating habits.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 regular meeting of
February 11, 1997, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - February 6, 1997.
Sr. Center Comm. - January 15, 1997.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for The
Fieldhouse, 111 E. College St. Approving a Class E Liquor License for
Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for
Dell Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd. Approving a Class C Liquor
License for One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St. RES. 97-52, Bk. 117, p.
-52, ISSUE DANCE PERMIT.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 812,696,616.09
for the period of January 1 through January 31, 1997, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-53, Bk. 117, p. 53, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for March 4, 1997, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PARK ROAD STORM SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 97-54, Bk. 117, p. 54, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
FINANCING STATEMENT (UCC2) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3023
STANFORD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Grace Trifaro regarding the deer issue. Clifford
Walters regarding downtown streets [City Manager response included].
David Keeley regarding the University skywalk. Ted Hofmann regarding City
News [City Manager response included]. Carol deProsse regarding Policc
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questions. Petition with 135 signatures regarding closing discussion and
further action related to the Shaw incident. Jean Soper Cater regarding (~
Shaw incident. Jori Kinnamon regarding the Fourth Amendment. Richard
Twohy regarding public input. Richard Twohy regarding Troy Kelsey ~)
request. Jay Shaw regarding Shaw incident. Carol deProsse regarding her
February 19, 1997 statement. Carol deProsse regarding internal
investigation.
Applications for Use of City Plaza: Douglas Anderson (Campaign to
End the Death Penalty) - February 24, 1997, approved. Scott Seele
(National Day of Prayer Observance) - May 1, 1997, approved.
In response to Council, Asst. City Atty. Holecek stated the proprietor of One Eyed
Jake's had submitted the necessary paperwork that included necessary fire exits
and the application for renewal could be considered by Council. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and repeated the public hearing as set.
Theo Carver, 117 N. Lucas, appeared regarding signage for the Bethel AME
Church at 411 S. Governor. Staff will follow up.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to set a public hearing for March 18, (,~
1997, on an ordinance vacating the portion of the alley located south of Lot 2 of
the A.E. Strohm Addition, generally located south of Bowery Street between
Governor and Lucas Streets (Gaffey). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
PCD Director Franklin requested Council continue the public hearings on the
next two items to allow the signing of the conditional zoning agreement. Moved by
Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue to March 4, 1997, a public hearing ~,~
on a resolution approving a request for voluntary annexation of approximately
140.5 acres located on the east side of Scott Boulevard, north of Highway 6
(Streb). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry
absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to continue to March 4, 1997,
a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionally
changing the use regulations of approximately 140.5 acres of property located on
the east side of Scott Boulevard, north of Highway 6, from County M1, Light
Industrial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial (38.93 acres), and I-1, General Industrial
(101.57 acres) (Streb). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Thornberry absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, that the 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, be given first vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to
accept correspondence from: Martha Gordon; Louis & Georgianna Hoffmann. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
Moved by Ku'bby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Chapter by designating the College Green Historic District, as a Historic
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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, be
given first vote for consideration..Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
· Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from: Louis & Georgianna
Hoffmann; Stephen Lovik; Thomas Martin; James Kerr; Gregory Schott. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance vacating ~,~
Gable Street, a developed right-of-way east of Sycamore Street, south of Lakeside
Drive, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the 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), be given second vote for consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/2, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Novick, Baker, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Vanderhoef, Kubby. Absent:
Thornberry.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 97-55, Bk. 117, p.
55, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COURT PARK SUBDIVISION. Larry
Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held to discuss the proposed operating budget for the
.fiscal year July 1, 1997, through June 30, 1998, the proposed three-year financial
plan, and also the multi-year Capital Improvements Program through fiscal year
2002. No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to accept
correspondence from: Peg Fraser, Executive Race Director for the Iowa City Road
Races. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry
absent.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to combine the following
items: 8a. a public hearing on a resolution instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the application of bond proceeds of the Series 1996 General
Obligation Bonds; 9a. a public hearing on a resolution instituting proceedings to ~r7'
take additional action for the issuance of 95,465,000 General Obligation Bonds;
10a. a public hearing on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed 9685,000 of General
Obligation Bonds; 11a. a pubic hearing on a resolution instituting proceedings to
take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to. exceed
9325,000 of General Obligation Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent. No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-56, Bk. 117, p,
56, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
APPLICATION OF BOND PROCEEDS OF THE SERIES 1996 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS. Council requested a final listing of costs for the new water plant and
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wastewater plant projects on a yearly basis. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-57, Bk. 117, p.
57, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF $5,'465,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-58, Bk. 117, p.
58, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $685,000 OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by 'Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-59, ak. 117, p. ~_~
59, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 9325,000 OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORB. 97-3774, Bk. 40, p. ~r~
12, 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. Affirmative 'roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornbe.rry absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-60, Bk. 117, p. ~r7.~
60, RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 97-30 AND IN LIEU THEREOF SETTING
FEES AND CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF
REGULATIONS OF VEHICLES FOR HIRE, BY REDUCING THE MINIMUM LIABILITY
LIMITS F. OR PEDICABS AND HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLES. Affirmative roll call vote.
unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-61, Bk. 117, p.
61, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
PARKING RAMP FACILITY UPGRADE PROJECT CAPITOL AND DUBUQUE
STREET PARKING RAMPS to O.F. Paulson Construction for 9127,100. Council
requested a staff update on the parking facilities. Staff will follow up. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-62, Bk. 117, ~'~
p. 62, 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. Affirmative roll
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call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - Two
vacancies for three-year terms ending March 29, 2000 (one of the vacancies is for
a representative of the Woodlawn District); Housing & Community Development
Comm. -' One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1999. These
appointments will be made at the April 8 meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Broadband
Telecommunications Comm. - Two vacancies for three-year terms ending March
13, 2000. These appointments will be made at the March 18 meeting of the City
Council.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to approve the recommendation by
the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to appoint Joe Kral as a member of the
Riverfront'and Natural Areas Comm. to fill a three-year term ending January 1,
2000, as a representative of Johnson County; and to approve the recommendation
from Project GREEN to appoint Ann Kent as a member of the Green Fund for a
three-year term ending March 1, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
The Mayor announced that she had taped her State of the City message and
the tape of her message would be rebroadcast on cable alon~ with this meeting.
Printed copies of her message were available in the City Clerk's office.
Council Member Baker asked when Council would be provided with ICAD
information. The City Mgr. stated the material would be in next week's Council
packet. Baker asked when discussion of the DARE program would be scheduled.
The City Mgr. reported staff was preparing information for the March 17 work
session. Baker reported on the "Bowl for Kids Sake" team comprised of Council
members Baker, Norton, Lehman and their spouses. Kubby stated her participation
as well as other Council Members were appreciated by Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Program.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted her appreciation for the memo from City
Clerk Karr regarding standardizing of Board and Commission minutes. Vanderhoef
acknowledged the work of City Clerk Karr, noting her required presence at
meetings and timelines of minutes.
Council Member Lehman stated his pride in Council's unanimous decision to
enthusiastically support the City Manager, and commended the marvelous job he is
doing. Lehman noted the Council's goal setting session last fall where the sewer
problem on Wylde Green was prioritized, reported on a series of neighborhood
meetings held to outline the project, and remarked on the job being done by City
Civil Engr. Dan Scott.
Council Member Kubby questioned when Council would continue their.
discussion on the 23 recommendations for changes in police procedures. Council
agreed to discuss setting special meeting dates for consideration of the
recommendations as well as the Police Citizen Review Board at their next work
session. Kubby invited everyone to attend the public forum sponsored by The
Citizens for Justice and Accountability in the Death of Eric Shaw scheduled March
2. Kubby questioned whether "Pay Per View" television would still be available
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through our cable provider, and noted the departure of Bill Blough as manager
from TCI. Asst. City Mgr. Helling will follow up on the issue of "Pay Per View",
and stated staff would be meeting with TCI next week to discuss changes in the
10wa City TCI office, Kubby requested that staff also report on the status of cable
rebuilding after that meeting. Kubby thanked Shimek School for inviting her to
participate in their program entitled "Blast Towards 2000", a series of fairs
exploring issues.
Council Member Norton noted the memo from the City Clerk and
Administrative Assistant outlining recognition for Board and Commission Members,
and suggested exit interviews be conducted by Council Members. Norton listed
railroad crossings needing repair. Staff will follow up. Norton reported his interest
in setting up a shared fund to help property owners facing repair costs to water
and sewer lines. Staff will follow up. Norton noted private sand wells located in
the City limits and the need to convert to the City system as soon as possible.
Staff is working on the issue. Norton noted the productive joint meeting held
February 18 with the University Student Senate.
Mayor Novick acknowledged the work of city street crews in repairing
potholes. The City Mgr. encouraged citizens to report needed repairs. The Mayor
reported .on the University of Iowa's 150th Birthday Party and events.
The City Mgr. reminded Council of the Employee Awards scheduled for'
February 27.
Council Member Kubby thanked Asst. City Atty. Holecek for attending
meetings in the absence of the City Attorney.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive
session to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental
body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a
session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when
the transaction discussed is completed. To also discuss as a public employer,
strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee organizationsl
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 8:35 p.m. Council returned to open session 9:30 p.m.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 9:31 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
February 14, 1997
FEBRUARY 18 WORK SESSION iTEMS ...... I
Agenda: Joint Meeting of University Student Senate and City Council of
Iowa City [Handouts included in Council packets only]
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues
Memorandum from City Manager: Customer Service
[Sample survey cards included in Council packets only]
from City Clerk: Meeting Schedule for February and March
Memorandum
(Revision #5)
Memorandum
Memorandum
Memorandum
Laboratories
Survey 70?
from City Clerk: 1996 Special Census -7
from City Clerk: Joint Meeting with Board of Supervisors
from Economic Development Coordinator: Oral-B r~(,_~
CEBA Loan
Memorandum from JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Maintenance of Street Lights
January 1997 Building Permit Data
Presidents' Day Observance Schedule
Planner to City Manager: r~lL~
Memo from City Mgr. regarding Miscellaneous Police Information.
Press Release regarding Social Welfare Board to meet.
Article from Chicago Tribune:
Agenda for the 2/20/97 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Copy of letter from Johnson County Attorney to Assistant Attorney
General regarding release of information in DCI report (Shaw case).
Copy of letter from Jim Shaw regarding Shaw incident
Memo from City Clerk regarding Council Work Session of February 13,
Recommendations regarding police procedure & policy (revised 2/19/97)
Information regarding overtime averages for Police Dept.
"Officer kills artist, family demands justice."
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Memo from Finance Dir. regarding revisions to Budget.
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
February 21, 1997
FEBRUARY 24 WORK SESSION ITEMS
City Conference Board Information
Memorandum from Assistant Planning Director and Parking & Transit Director:
City Parking Study Final Report
Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Mitchell:
Committee
Downtown Iowa
Recommendations of the "Play Vehicles"
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Memorandum from City Manager: Federal/State Financial Aid - Fiscal Year 1997 7~ O
Letter from City Manager to Christine Fennesy (MidAmerican Energy Co.): "Trees Please" Grant '7~,~/
Program
Letter from City Manager to Representative Dick Myers State Sales Tax on Community Pool, 7~--~,
Water
Memorandum from Community Development Coordinator: Update on the Community Housing
Forum Subcommittees
Memorandum from Finance Director: City Council Recommended Budget Changes from the
February 10, 1997, Informal Meeting
Memorandum from
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Memorandum from
Memorandum from Lisa Handsaker and Marian Karr: Recognition
Letter from Mary Spittier (US West Direct) to City Manager: Phone Book Recycling
Letter from Paula Dierenfeld (Office of the Governor) to Mayor: Resolution in Support of
Legislation to Rescind Language in Iowa Law Preempting Local Governments from
Adopting Tobacco-Related Ordinances
Letter from Barbara Grohe (IC Community School District) to Mayor: Safe Schools and Safe
Communities
Note from Nicole Hoch (Pahellenic Council President, U of I) to Mayor: Thank-You
Minutes: PATV Board of Directors December 19, 1996, Meeting
Iowa City Water Division Press Release: Water Quality
Invitation to Larry Olson Retirement Open House
Agenda: February 18, 1997, Johnson County Board of Supervisors Informal Meeting
Agenda: February 24, 1997, Johnson County Board of Supervisors Informal Meeting
City Clerk: February 10, 1997, Work Session
City Clerk: Board and Commission Minutes
Assistant City Attorney Mitchell: Partial Litigation Update '~-/~
Assistant City Attorney Mitchell: Yeggy's Request to Meet with City Council
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Info~rmation Packet
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Agenda for 2/25/97 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.