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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: Arkins, 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 Tatro 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
Deli 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 Holmann regarding City
News [City Manager response included]. Carol deProsse regarding Police
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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. Jon 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.§7 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 Kubby, 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
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 8685,000 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, Bk. 117, p.
59, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 8325,000 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 ORD. 97-3774, Bk. 40, p.
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.
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 FOR 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 8127,100. 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 along 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
Iowa City TCI office. Kubby requested that staff also report on the status of cable
~ebuilding 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 Arty, 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 organizations.
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.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/11/97
Iowa City City Council, regular
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members
present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
The Mayor and Horace Mann Student
Council Members Leah Miller and Heaven
Tutson presented the Outstanding Student
Citizen Awards to Horace Mann Elementary
students: Daniel Allen, Hillary Harper, Michael
Mittman, Katie Peterson, Michelle Shultz, and
Kyle Sleichter.
The Mayor proclaimed Salute to
Hospitalized Veterans Day - February 14;
Special Olympics Month - March. Joyce
Rossi publicity chair for Special Olympics
introduced Special Olympians Erin Gillespie, (Aaron Gillespie)
Jason Rushell, and Deb Tisor representing
River Products. Rossi~_~ acknowledged
corporate sponsors River Products and L. L.
Pelling.
Moved and seconded 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
January 27, January 30, and February
3 and the regular meeting of January
28, as published, subject to correc-
tions, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Com-
missions: Animal Control Advisory Bd;
January 18 through January 23.
Human Rights Comm.- November 27,
1995 through January 22, 1996;
March 20, 1996; June 27, 1996
through November 25, 1996. Airport
Comm. - December 12. Civil Service
Comm. - Jan~uary 7.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor
License for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St.
Outdoor Service Area for R.T.'s, 826
S. Clinton St. Class E Liquor License
for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #1,
1720 Waterfront Dr. Class E Beer
Permit for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore
#1, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Class E
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Liquor license for Hy-Vee Food Store
#2, 310 N. First Ave. Class E Beer
Permit for Hy-Vee Food Store #2, 310
N. First Ave. Class E Beer Permit for
Hy-Vee Food Store #3, 1201 N.
Dodge St. Class E Beer Permit for
QuikTrip #509, 323 E. Burlington St.
RES. 97-37, ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
97-38, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
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. RES.
97-39, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING
ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF $5,465,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN
ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE)
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 97-40,
FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$685,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 97-41,
FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
9325,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 97-42,
FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE
APPLICATION OF BOND PROCEEDS
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Resolutions: RES. 97-43,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL
REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1011 EAST
WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
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Correspondence: Alison Ames
Galstad (Human Rights Comm.) re-
garding Police Policies. Dave Moore
regarding Police Policies. Mark Gins-
berg regarding Iowa City Jazz Festi-
val. Letters regarding Walden Hills
from: Aaron and Wendy Parkinson;
Tom, Michele and Katie Pugh; Dr.
Geoffrey McLennan; ~ Jim Strike.
(Jurnett Streitz (Downtown Associa-
tion President) and Victoria Gilpin
(Friday Night Concert Series Chair)
regarding the Friday Night Concert
Series. Historic Preservation Comm.
regarding Rehabilitation Tax Exemp-
tion for Historic Properties. Historic
Preservation Comm. regarding Grant
Funding. Matt Pacha (Chair Parks &
Recreation Comm.) regarding the
FY98 Operating Budget Requests.
John Weber regarding Pedicab Insur-
ance. Letters regarding Council meet-
ing transcriptions from: Tom Carsner;
Julia Daughterty; Osha Gray David-
son; Claudine Harris; Holly Hart; John
Hiett; Bill Kapp; Rusty Martin; Kath-
leen Renquist.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Carol daProsse, Lone Tree, presented
additional questions, read a statement, and
invited citizens to attend an open forum
sponsored by Citizens For Justice and
Accountability In The Death of Eric Shaw to
be held at the Public Library on March 2 from
1:30 to 5:30. Jeffrey Martin, 1015 Barrington
Rd., and Greg Thompson, 4222 Harmony Ln.,
appeared regarding the Eric Shaw incident.
Moved and seconded to accept correspon-
dence from Carol deProsse. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for February 25, on a resolution
approving a request for voluntary annexation
of a 140.5 acre tract located on the east side
of Scott Boulevard, north of Highway 6. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for February 25, on a ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionally
changing the use regulations on a 140.5 acre
tract from County M1, Light Industrial, to CI-
1, Intensive Commercial (38.93 acres), and I-
1, General Industrial (101.57 acres), for
property located on the east site of Scott
Boulevard, north of Highway 6. The Mayor
declared the motion carried,
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Moved and seconded to combine item
6c. a public hearing 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; and item 6d. a public hearing 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. The
following individuals appeared~ Historic
Preservation Commission Members Doug
Russell and John Shaw; Louis Hoffmann,
1016 E. College; Frank Gersh, 1123 E.
College; Greg Schott, 215, 217, 219 S.
Johnson St.; and Pam Michaud, 109 S.
Johnson.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance vacating Gable Street, a developed
right-of-way east of Sycamore Street, south
of Lakeside Drive.
Moved and seconded 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, be given first vote
for consideration. Developer Mace Braverman
and Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants,
responded to Council questions.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving the conveyance of 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-44, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 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.
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Moved and seconded that the
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, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-45, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION AND
SUBMISSION OF A COMMUNITY BUILDER
PLAN FOR 1997-2002.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
96-46, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 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.
Moved and seconded to defer to
February 25, 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-47, APPROVING THE EAST CENTRAL
IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-48, 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 MMS CONSULTANTS,
INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICE FOR
SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORM
WATER SEWER PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-49, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-50, APPROVING FUNDING OF A
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CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER' FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT I OF THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION
PROJECT, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SOUTH
RIVER CORRIDOR INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF
SEWERS PROJECT, TO COMPLETE THE
HIGHLAND AVENUE STORM SEWER.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-51, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN STANLEY
CONSULTANTS, INC. OF MUSCATINE,
IOWA, AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO
PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE
WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to approve a
tentative agreement between the Iowa City
Association of Professional Firefighters and
the City of Iowa City. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to appoint Karen
Countryman, 1609 Muscatine Ave., to the
Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term
ending February 26, 2002. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept a
recommendation that Gretchen Grimm be
appointed to a one-year term and to defer the
appointment of Joe Kral for a three-year term,
as Johnson County representatives on the
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor'announced the following
vacancies: Broadband Telecomm. 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 and seconded to adjourn
11:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more com, plete 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 2/20/97.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 11, 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, Franklin, Kugler, Shank, Yucuis, Boose, Schmadeke, Fosse,
Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-21, Side 2; 97-29 & 97-30,
Both Sides.
The Mayor and Horace Mann Student Council Members Leah Miller and
Heaven Tutson presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Horace Mann
Elementary students: Daniel Allen, Hillary Harper, Michael Mittman, Katie Peterson,
Michelle Shultz, and Kyle Sleichter.
The Mayor proclaimed Salute to Hospitalized Veteran.~ss~ay - February 14,
1997; Special Olympics Month - March 1997. Joyce Rossi publicity chair for
Special Olympics introduced Special Olympians Erin Gillespie (Aaron Gillespie), Jason Rushell, and
Deb 'Fisor representing River Products. Ross'~_acknowledged corporate sponsors
River Products and L. L. Pelling.
Moved by Lehman, 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 January
27, January 30, and February 3, 1997, and the regular meeting of January 28,
1997, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. -
January 18, 1996 through January 23, 1997. Human Rights Comm. -
November 27, 1995 through January 22, 1996; March 20, 1.996; June 27,
1996 through November 25, 1996. Airport Comm. - December 12, 1996.
Civil Service Comm. - January 7, 1997.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for R.T.'s, 826 S.
Clinton St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St.
Approving a Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #1, 1720
Waterfront Dr. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore
#1, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Approving a Class E Liquor license for Hy-Vee Food
Store #2, 310 N. First Ave. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Food
Store #2, 310 N. First Ave. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Food
Store #3, 1201 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for QuikTrip
#509, 323 E. Burlington St. RES. 97-37, Bk. 117, p. 37, ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-38, Bk. 117, p. 38, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for February 25, 1997 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. RES.' 97-39, Bk. 117, p. 39, FIXING DATE FOR A
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $5,465,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE
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PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, on February 25, 1997, AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 97-40, Bk. 117, p. 40,
FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $685,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A
GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) for February 25, 1997, AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 97-41, Bk. 117, p. 41,
FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED 9325,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A
GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) for February 25, 1997, AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 97-42, Bk. 117, p. 42,
FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
APPLICATION OF BOND PROCEEDS for February 25, 1997, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Resolutions: RES. 97-43, Bk. 117, p. 43, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL
REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1011 EAST
WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Alison Ames Galstad (Human Rights Comm.)
regarding Police Policies. Dave Moore regarding Police Policies. Mark
Ginsberg regarding Iowa City Jazz Festival. Letters regarding Walden Hills
from: Aaron and Wendy Parkinson; Tom, Michele and Katie Pugh; Dr.
Geoffrey McLennan;~Jim Strike. Gurnett Streitz (Downtown Association
President) and Victoria Gilpin (Friday Night Concert Series Chair) regarding
the Friday Night Concert Series. Historic Preservation Comm. regarding
Rehabilitation Tax Exemption for Historic Properties. Historic Preservation
Comm. regarding Grant Funding. Matt Pacha (Chair Parks & Recreation
Comm.) regarding the FY98 Operating Budget Requests. John Weber
regarding Pedicab Insurance. Letters regarding Council meeting transcriptions
from: Tom Carsher; Julia Daughterty; Osha Gray Davidson; Claudine Harris;
Holly Hart; John Hiett; Bill Kapp; Rusty Martin; Kathleen Renquist.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Carol deProsse, Lone Tree, presented additional questions, read a statement,
and invited citizens to attend an open forum sponsored by Citizens For Justice and
Accountability In The Death of Eric Shaw to be held at the Public Library on March
2 from 1:30 to 5:30. The Mayor noted that Council meetings have been scheduled
on this matter for 9:30 a.m., February 13 (work session); 7:00 p.m., February 19
(public discussion); and 10:00 a.m., February 20 (formal/executive
session/personnel). The Mayor noted that all meetings will be telecast live. Jeffrey
Martin, 1015 Barrington Rd., and Greg Thompson, 4222 Harmony Ln., appeared
regarding the Eric Shaw incident. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to accept
correspondence from Carol deProsse. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
February 25, 1997, on a resolution approving a request for voluntary annexation of
a 140.5 acre tract located on the east side of Scott Boulevard, north of Highway 6
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(Streb). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for
February 25, 1997, on a ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionally
changing the use regulations on a 140.5 acre tract from County M1, Light
Industrial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial (38.93 acres), and I-1, General Industrial
(101.57 acres), for property located on the east site of Scott Boulevard, north of
Highway 6 (Streb). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to combine item 6c. a public hearing
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; and item 6d. a
public hearing 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, 7/0, all Council Members present. The following individuals
appeared: Historic Preservation Commission Members Doug Russell and John
Shaw; Louis Hoffmann, 1016 E. College; Frank Gersh, 1123 E. College; Greg
Schott, 215, 217, 219 S. Johnson St.; and Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson. PCD
Planner Kugler and PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating Gable Street, a
developed right-of-way east of Sycamore Street, south of Lakeside Drive. No one
appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, 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 first vote for consideration. PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion. Developer Mace Braverman and Larry
Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, responded to Council questions. Individual Council
Members expressed their views and directed staff to talk with the school district
and have a resolution concerning access on Shannon Drive prepared for Council
consideration prior to the final vote on the ordinance. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick,
Norton, Thornberry, Baker, Lehman. Nays: Kubby, Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the conveyance of 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. City Atty.
Woito provided information. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-44, Bk. 117, p.
44, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A VACATED FORTY-FOOT (40') PORTION
OF THE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY RUNNING NORTH-SOUTH BETWEEN HARRISON
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STREET AND PRENTISS STREET AND ABUTTING THE EAST SIDE OF THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 522 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET TO LARJ PROPERTIES,
L.L.P. for $800. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the 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, be
given first vote for consideration. Council agreed to schedule a special meeting for
February 20 for further action. Sr. Bldg. Inspector Boose present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-45, Bk.
117, p. 45 AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION AND SUBMISSION OF A COMMUNITY
BUILDER PLAN FOR 1997-2002. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-46, Bk. 117,
p. 46, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 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 for $3000. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to February 25, 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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-47, Bk. 117, p. 47,
APPROVING THE EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL
COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-48, Bk. 117, p.
48, 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 MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICE FOR SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL
STORM WATER SEWER PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse and City Atty. Woito present
for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-49, Bk. 117,
p. 49, 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
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TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY
SANITARY LANDFILL. City Mgr. Atkins provided information. 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. 97-50, Bk.
117, p. 50, APPROVING FUNDING OF A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT 1 OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
CONNECTION PROJECT, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR
INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF SEWERS PROJECT, TO COMPLETE THE HIGHLAND
AVENUE STORM SEWER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-51, Book 177,
Page 51 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC. OF MUSCATINE, IOWA,
AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE
WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared.the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to approve a tentative agreement
between the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters and the City of Iowa
City. Asst. City Mgr. Helling provided information. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to appoint Karen
Countryman, 1609 Muscatine Ave., to the Johnson County/Iowa City Airport
Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term ending February 26,. 2002. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to accept a recommendation that
Gretchen Grimm be appointed to a one-year term and to defer the appointment of
Joe Kral for a three-year term, as Johnson County representative on the Riverfront
& Natural Areas Comm. Council raised concerns regarding the possible conflict of
interest of Joe Kral. Staff will follow up. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Broadband Telecomm.
Comm. two vacancies for three-year terms ending March 13, 2000. These
appointments will be made at the March 18, 1997, meeting of the City Council.
Council Member Baker noted two demonstrations of Plaza sweepers
scheduled March 4 and 5. Baker promoted the book by a local author Mike
Lankford entitled "Life in Double Time".
Council Member Vanderhoef reminded citizens of the Junior High Leadership
Conference sponsored by Hills Bank scheduled for February 16.
Council Member Thornberry reported on a conversation with the Chief
Executive Officer of University Hospitals and Clinics, R. Edward Howell, concerning
downsizing, employment needs, and nursing staff.
Council Member Lehman reminded citizens of the Big Brother/Big Sister
"Bowl for Kids Sake" scheduled for February 22.
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Council Member Kubby reported on a letter she received thanking the Police
Department for enforcing the speeding limit especially on East Jefferson Street; and
the Fire Department for their exemplary service in a crisis/death situation. Kubby
updated citizens on the Cliffs Apartments hill sloughing as presented in the
February 7 memo from the City Attorney's office. Kubby suggested that the City
apply for a permit to exempt itself from the 14" mowing restriction along creek
banks, noting the lack of mowing would stabilize the creek bank and allow a natural
habitat for wildlife. Council agreed to forward the suggestion to the Parks and
Recreation Comm.
Council Member Norton reminded Council and the public of a joint meeting
with the University Student Senate scheduled February 18. Norton encouraged
citizens to report any street lights that are in need of repair to the Public Works
Department.
Mayor Novick reminded Council and citizens of upcoming meetings:
February 13, 9:30 a.m. (Police Policies and Procedures); February 19, 7:00 p.m.
(Police Policies and Procedures/Public Comment); February 20, 10:00 a.m.
(Formal/Executive Session/Personnel). All three meetings will be telecast live on
Channel 4. Additional Council meetings are scheduled for February 20 and March 5
from 4:00-6:00 p.m. regarding Parcel 64-1A, the last urban renewal parcel. The
Mayor announced that the League of Women Voters is sponsoring an informational
meeting at the Coralville Library at 7:30 p.m., February 19, on how Johnson
County governments can move forward by consolidation, streamlining,
modernizing, and regionalism.
City Atty. Woito stated her draft report on Police Policies and Procedures and
Review of State and Federal Law (Fourth Amendment Issues) was distributed that
evening. Copies of the draft are available in the City Clerk's Office and one is on
file in the Public Library.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 11:05 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk