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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-27 Council minutesSubject 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 27, 1998 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Yucuis, Franklin, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 98-1, Side 2; 98-13, Side 2; 98-18, Side 1. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Awards to Mark Twain Elementary students: Emily Gill, Rachel Manuel, Ryan Niles. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of January 5 and January 12 and the regular meeting of January 13, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - December 11. Library Bd. of Trustees - December 18. P&Z Comm. - December 18, January 15. PCRB -January 7, January 8. Council approve 45-day extension of time to respond to Complaints No. 97-2 through 97-7. Permit Motions: Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Class C Liquor License for Givanni's Italian Cafe, 109 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Mike's Place, Inc., dba Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St. Special Class C Liquor License for Zoey's Pizzeria, 1950 Lower Muscatine Rd. Class C Liquor License for Bo James, 118 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Outdoor Service Area for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. RES. 98-16, Bk. 119, p. 16, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 98-17, Bk. 119, p. 17, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-18, Bk. 119, p. 18, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 10, 1998 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF FORMER BENTON STREET BETWEEN RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND THE IOWA RIVER WHICH IS ADJACENT TO LINDER TIRE SERVICE. RES. 98-19, Bk. 119, p. 19, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 10 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER FACILITY SITE DEVELOPMENT PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98-20, Bk. 119, p. 20, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $9,180,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, Council Activities January 27, 1998 page 2 IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 98- 21, Bk. 119, p. 21, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $620,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 98-22, Bk. 119, p. 22, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,269,337.62 for the period of December 1 through December 31, 1997, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-23, p. 23, RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES. RES. 98-24, p. 24, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT. RES. 98-25, p. 25, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SHERIDAN AVENUE SANITARY SEWER BYPASS PROJECT. RES. 98-26, p. 26, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1714 DEFOREST STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-27, p. 27, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND AMERUS BANK, CORALVILLE, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 814 RUNDELL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-28, p. 28, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2219 H STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-29, po 29, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 712 WALNUT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-30, p. 30, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RELEASE CONCERNING THE SUBDIVIDER'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT AFFECTING LOT 23, WEST SIDE PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST AN AGREEMENT REGARDING THE PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM FOR THE SAME PROPERTY. RES. 98-31, p. 31, DESIGNATING MAGGIE GROSVENOR AS PROJECT OFFICER FOR THE TENANT TO OWNERSHIP PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING HER TO SIGN PURCHASE AGREEMENTS SUBJECT TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL. Council Activities January 27, 1998 page 3 Correspondence: Michael Mcllrath regarding traffic. P&R Comm. regarding Parkland Acquisition Fund/Hotel-Motel Tax. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Maintenance Worker II - Forestry; Senior Maintenance Worker - Forestry. Steve Singer regarding SEATS. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion of the General Obligation Bonds. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Danny Boal presented a petition signed by 274 individuals asking TCI to reconsider the removal of the Cartoon Network from their cable line-up. The Mayor asked that staff forward the petition to TCI for a response. The following individuals appeared regarding SEATS: William Gorman, Systems Unlimited; Harold Steger; Leanne Mayhew, Coralville; Jeanette Ockenfels; Mary McCarthy, Coralville; Jean St. John; Nancy Ostrognai; Marilyn Belinart; Loren Schmidt; Clara Northrup; John Watson, Goodwill Industries; Casey Hayse; Shannon Lundquist; Susan Thomas; Robert Simpson; Chris O'Hanlon; and Martha Yook. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept the petition from Danny Boal and SEATS correspondence from: William Gorman, Executive Director of Systems Unlimited, Inc. and Mary McCarthy. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for February 10 on a resolution approving revisions to the August 6, 1996, Fringe Area Agreement with Johnson County, which is part of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating .50 acres of Waterfront Drive, located south of Highway 6 and east of Gilbert Street. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article L, entitled "Provisional Uses and Special Exceptions," to provide for temporary use permits to allow short-term activities, such as special events or seasonal outdoor storage and sales, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending the Building Code and Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article B, entitled "Zoning Definitions," to change the definition of GRADE, be given first vote for consideration. PCD Director Franklin 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 ORD 98-3822, Bk. 41, p. 60, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, "ZONING," ARTICLE B, "ZONING DEFINITIONS," SECTION 2, BY CHANGING THE DEFINITION OF TRANSIENT HOUSING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DAYS Council Activities January 27, 1998 page 4 PERSONS ARE ABLE TO STAY AS TEMPORARY RESIDENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to February 10, a resolution approving a preliminary and final plat of a resubdivision of Outlot A, WB Development. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-32, Bk. 119, p. 32, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WESTCOTT HEIGHTS, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Water Main - Peninsula Property. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-33, Bk. 119, p. 33, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER MAIN - PENINSULA PROPERTY PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, 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. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Animal Control Advisory Bd. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending April 5, 2001. This appointment will be made at the March 12 Council meeting. The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - one vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2004; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending March 13, 2001; Civil Service Comm. - three vacancies to fill three terms: one two-year term ending April 3, 2000, one three-year term ending April 2, 2001, and one four-year term ending April 1, 2002; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term for an architect ending July 1, 1998, in addition to three-year term ending July 1, 2001; Historic Preservation Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2001: one Summit Street District rep and one At-Large rep.; Housing & Community Development Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1998. These appointments will be made at the February 24 Council meeting. Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of a social change training entitled "What Do We Do Next: Organizational Planning" being sponsored by the Women's Resource and Action Center on February 16. She noted the Press Citizen of January 24 asking for citizen input on "run-ins with local government that leave a bad taste" and contacted Michael Beck, Managing Editor, stating it was inciting Council Activities January 27, 1998 page 5 public government bashing. She reported that Mr. Beck indicated that was not their intention and offered to re-run the story encouraging stories on all government interactions, good and bad. Kubby urged citizens to send stories on positive interactions and the good services provided. Council Member Champion agreed with Kubby on her anger with the same article. Council Member O'Donnell stated there was a lot of misinformation on the proposal for the City to provide SEATS service, and stated that it was the intention of Council to provide the same good service or better, but not reduce the level of service. Council Member Thornberry requested Council schedule discussion of the Neighborhood Commercial basement square footage requirements and the impact on businesses. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she had received a phone call from someone unable to use City transit during the winter months because of problems with sidewalks. The City Manager requested that he be furnished addresses and would follow-up with Council. Vanderhoef requested that Council look into a policy for City meeting room usage. Council Member Norton noted the memo from Civil Engr. Winstead regarding railroad crossings and wanted to reassurance citizens that some are scheduled for reconstruction in 1998. Mayor Lehman stated a discussion had been scheduled with County and City staff, and representatives of the Board of Supervisors and City Council concerning SEATS. He also requested an update on the kegger ordinance proposed last year. Staff will follow-up. City Manager Atkins reported that the downtown shuttle was averaging 1200 people a day and an onboard survey was recently conducted with information to be provided to Council in the near future. The City Mgr. also announced that the City would be participating in City Government Day with students from West and City High Schools on February 12. Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 9:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all/~uncil Members present. Elrnest W. Lehman, Mayor Mar~i~ K. Karr, City Cler2~k Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office, 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publications is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/5/98 Iowa City City Council, organizational meeting, 1:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Absent: Vanderhoef. Moved and seconded to appoint City Clerk Marian Karr as Temporary Chairperson. The motion carried. Temporary Chair Karr presiding. Temporary Chair called the meeting to order and noted the previous custom of voice voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tern. Moved and seconded that all voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tem be made by voice vote and that simple majority be the basis for a decision. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried. The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved and seconded to nominate Ernie Lehman. Moved and seconded to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion to close nominations carried. After the voice vote on the nomination of Ernie Lehman, the Temporary Chair announced the vote in favor of the nomination of Ernie Lehman and verified the vote without objection. The Temporary Chair announced that a majority of Council Members had supported the nomination of Ernie Lehman and declared he had received enough votes to secure the position of Mayor for a two-year term. The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of Mayor Pro tem of the City of Iowa City. Moved to nominate Dee Norton. Motion died for lack of second. Moved and seconded to nominate Dean Thornberry. Moved and seconded to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried. After the voice vote on the nomination of Dean Thornberry, the Temporary Chair Official Council Actions January 5, 1998 page 2 announced the vote in favor of the nomination of Dean Thornberry and verified the vote with two objections. The Temporary Chair announced that a majority of Council Members had supported the nomination of Dean Thornberry and declared he had received enough votes to secure the position of Mayor Pro tern for a two-year term. The City Clerk gave the oath of office to Mayor Lehman and Mayor Pro tern Thornberry. Mayor Lehman presiding. Moved and seconded to make the following Council appointments: Legislative Committee Norton, Thornberry, Kubby, alternate-Vanderhoef; Rules Committee: Lehman, Norton; Emergency Management Commission O'Donnell; Johnson County Council of Governments - Kubby, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, O'Donnell, Champion, Norton, alternate-Lehman; Iowa City/Coralville Visitors & Convention Bureau - Champion; Student Senate Subcommittee Kubby, Norton, Vanderhoef. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn to the budget work session, 1:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K._Karr, City Clerk ~ Submitted for 15bblication - 1/13/98 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 proceed- ings and claims is $ . Cunu- lative cost for this calendar year for said publi- cations is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/12/98 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ing, 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex- ecutive session to discuss the purchase of par- ticular real estate only where premature disclo- sure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the govemmental 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 exami- nation when the transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 6:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/M_arian K. Karr, City Clerks,,) .- Submitted for publication - 1/15/98 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publications is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/13/98 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Award to Weber Elementary: Michael Ahrens, Boyu Hu, and Jane Schlapkohl. The Mayor proclaimed Preucil School of Music Week - January 18-24, Bill Nusser Preucil School Foundation Board and Bill & Doris Preucil accepted; Women's Right to Choose Day o January 22, Marilyn Cohen accepted. Peg Fraser presented the City with artwork commemorating the City's efforts on the 21 st Annual Road Races. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of December 9 and the regular meeting of December 16, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. December 9. Housing & Community Development Comm. November 20. Airport Comm. - November 13. Bd. of Adjustment December 10. Bd. of Appeals December 1. Human Rights Comm. - December 9. P&R Comm. - December 10. P&Z Comm. - December 4. PCRB December 11, December 22, December 23. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. November 19. $r. Center Comm. - November 19. Official Council Actions January 13, 1998 page 2 Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St. Class C Liquor License for Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for Union Bar, 121 E. College 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. RES. 98-1, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-2, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS - PENINSULA PROPERTY, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,891,769.21 for the period of November 1 through November 30, 1997, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 98-3, PROVIDING NOTICE THAT AT LEAST NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF THE WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR THE SOUTH IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT THE CITY INTENDS TO RELEASE FUNDS RETAINED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 573, CODE OF IOWA. RES. 98-4, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SADDLEBROOK MANUFACTURED HOUSING PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-5, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON STREET/ GOVERNOR STREET SIGNALIZATION PROJECT. RES. 98-6, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND STEVENS Official Council Actions January 13, 1998 page 3 DRIVE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 98- 7, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM WATER SYSTEM, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WALDEN HILLS, LOTS 7 36 AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 98-8, CHANGING THE DATE OF THE BID SUBMITTAL DEADLINE AND SCHEDULED BID OPENING FOR THE MONTGOMERY-BUTLER HOUSE STABILIZATION PROJECT FROM JANUARY 7 TO FEBRUARY 4, 1998. Correspondence: Laurie Robinson, Johnson County Historical Society, regarding assistance. Chris Hungerford regarding EXCEL. David Wehde regarding Russian Sister City. Timothy Kelly regarding water. Kristi Ferguson regarding DARE program. Osha Gray Davidson regarding Iowa City youth. Barbara Curtin regarding Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Johnson County. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of 'Parking for Public Safety Vehicles Only"; Removal of Stop Sign at Intersection of Lower Muscatine Road and Fairmeadows Boulevard; Modification of Commercial Loading Zone on Iowa Avenue East of Dubuque Street. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Parking Cashier; Emergency Communications Dispatcher. Kate Franks Klaus, Heritage Trees regarding budget. Suzanne Gurnett Streitz, Downtown Association, and Victoria Gilpin, Friday Night Concert Series, regarding budget. Laurie Robinson, Johnson County Historical Society, regarding budget. Sally Stutsman, Johnson County Board of Supervisors, regarding SEATS. HACAP regarding representation from the City Council. State Historical Society regarding Storm Sewer problem at 402 Iowa Ave. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Council Actions January 13, 1998 page 4 Osha Davidson, 14 S. Governor St., appeared regarding treatment of youths in malls. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 27 on an ordinance vacating .50 acres of Waterfront Drive, located south of Highway 6 and east of Gilbert Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled 'Zoning,' Article L, entitled 'Provisional Uses and Special Exceptions,' to provide for temporary use permits to allow short-term activities, such as special events or seasonal outdoor storage and sales. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Building Code and Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled 'Zoning,' Article B, entitled ~Zoning Definitions," to change the definition of GRADE. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-9, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A 2.59 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 31,51 HIGHWAY 6 EAST. Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3821, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF A FIVE-ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 3151 HIGHWAY 6 EAST FROM COUNTY RURAL A1, RURAL (2.59 ACRES) AND RR-1, RURAL RESIDENTIAL (2.41 ACRES) TO RM-20, MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Maxine Simmons, Construction Chairman Loyal Order of Moose. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by amending Title 14, Chapter 6, 'Zoning,' Article B, 'Zoning Definitions," Section 2, by changing the definition of Transient Housing to increase the number of days persons are able to stay as temporary residents, be given Official Council Actions January 13, 1998 page 5 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely a resolution approving a preliminary and final plat of a Resubdivision of Lot 7, WB Development, a 1.78 acre, two-lot commercial subdivision located southeast of the intersection of Naples Avenue and Escort Lane. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to January 27 a resolution approving a preliminary and final plat of a resubdivision of Outlot A, WB Development. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plan, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Captain Irish Parkway Phase I Improvements Project. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-10, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS 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 to adopt RES. 98-11, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WOOLF AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT [PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(4)--8N-52]. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-12, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NNW, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE WOOLF AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT [PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(4)--8N- 52]. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-13, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97 PARATRANSIT SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-14, ESTABLISHING A REVISED Official Council Actions January 13, 1998 page 6 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, EXCLUDING THE POTTER'S STUDIO. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-15, ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE POTTER'S STUDIO IN THE ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER. Moved and seconded to grant a 45 day extension to the Police Citizens' Review Board for the filing of a report with the City Council on Complaints 97-2 through 97-7. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Airport Comm. - one vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2004; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending March 13, 2001; Civil Service Comm. -three vacancies to fill three terms: one two-year term ending April 3, 2000, one three-year term ending April 2, 2001, and one four-year term ending April 1, 2002; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term for an architect ending July 1, 1998, in addition to three-year term ending July 1, 2001; Historic Preservation Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2001: one Summit Street District rep. and one At- Large rap.; Housing & Community Development Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1998. These appointments will be made at the February 24 Council meeting. Moved and seconded to appoint Mettie Thomopulos, 1002 Estron St., to the Human Rights Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2000; approving recommendation by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to re-appoint Gretchen Grimm as a member of the Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. to fill a three-year term ending January 1, 2001, as a representative of Johnson County. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to replace Council Member Thornberry with Council Member Vanderhoef on the Legislative Committee (Thornberry to be alternate). The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file Official Council Actions January 13, 1998 page 7 in the office of the City Clerk and the Finance Department. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/MajrJef~ K. Karr, City Clerk ~ ~ Submitted for public~tibn - 1/21/98 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office, 356-5043. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 5, 1998 Iowa City City Council, organizational meeting, 1:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Absent: Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Handsaker, Yucuis, Mansfield. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-1, Side 1. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thomberry, to appoint City Clerk Marian Karr as Temporaw Chairperson. The motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. Temporary Chair Karr presiding. Temporaw Chair called the meeting to order and noted the previous custom of voice voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tern. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that all voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tern be made by voice vote and that simple majority be the basis for a decision. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Thomberry, seconded by Norton, to nominate Ernie Lehman. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thomberry, to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion to close nominations carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. After the voice vote on the nomination of Ernie Lehman, the Temporary Chair announced the vote, 6/0, in favor of the nomination of Ernie Lehman and verified the vote without objection. The Temporary Chair announced that a majority of Council Members had supported the nomination of Ernie Lehman and declared he had received enough votes to secure the position of Mayor for a two-year term. The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of Mayor Pro tern of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Kubby, to nominate Dee Norton. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to nominate Dean Thornberry. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Lehman, to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. After the voice vote on the nomination of Dean Thornberry, the Temporary Chair announced the vote, 4/2, in favor of the nomination of Dean Thornberry and verified the vote with two objections (Kubby, Norton). The Temporary Chair announced that a majority of Council Members had supported the nomination of Dean Thornberry and declared he had received enough votes to secure the position of Mayor Pro tern for a two-year term. The City Clerk gave the oath of office to Mayor Lehman and Mayor Pro tern Thornberry. Mayor Lehman presiding. Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to make the following Council appointments: Legislative Committee - Norton, Thornberry, Kubby, alternate- Vanderhoef; Rules Committee: Lehman, Norton; Emergency Management Council Activities January 5, 1998 page 2 Commission - O'Donnell; Johnson County Council of Governments Kubby, Thomberry, Vanderhoef, O'Donnell, Champion, Norton, alternate-Lehman; Iowa CitylCoralville Visitors & Convention Bureau - Champion; Student Senate Subcommittee - Kubby, Norton, Vanderhoef. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 610, Vanderhoef absent. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thomberry, to adjourn to the budget work session, 1:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. Ernest W. Lehman, 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 12, 1998 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thomberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-8, Side 1. Moved by Thomberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive ses- sion 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Mem- bers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:05 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:48 p.m. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 6:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, 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 13, 1998 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thomberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Moreno, Gannon, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 98-8, Side 2; 98-13, Side 1. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Award to Weber Elementary: Michael Ahrens, Boyu Hu, and Jane Schlapkohl. The Mayor proclaimed Preucil School of Music Week - January 18-24, Bill Nusser Preucil School Foundation Board and Bill & Doris Preucil accepted; Women's Right to Choose Day - January 22, Marilyn Cohen accepted. Peg Fraser presented the City with artwork commemorating the City's efforts on the 21 st Annual Road Races, Mayor Lehman accepted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of December 9 and the regular meeting of December 16, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. - December 9. Housing & Community Development Comm. - November 20. Airport Comm. - November 13. Bd. of Adjustment - December 10. Bd. of Appeals - December 1. Human Rights Comm. - December 9. P&R Comm. - December 10. P&Z Comm. - December 4. PCRB - December 11, December 22, December 23. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - November 19. St. Center Comm. - November 19. Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St. Class C Liquor License for Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for Union Bar, 121 E. College 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. RES. 98-1, Bk. 119, p.1, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-2, Bk. 119, p. 2, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 27 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS - PENINSULA PROPERTY, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Council Activities January 13, 1998 page 2 Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,891,769.21 for the period of November I through November 30, 1997, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-3, p. 3, PROVIDING NOTICE THAT AT LEAST NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF THE WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR THE SOUTH IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT THE CITY INTENDS TO RELEASE FUNDS RETAINED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 573, CODE OF IOWA. RES. 98-4, p. 4, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SADDLEBROOK MANUFACTURED HOUSING PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-5, p. 5, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON STREET/ GOVERNOR STREET SIGNALIZATION PROJECT. RES. 98-6, p. 6, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND STEVENS DRIVE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 98-7, p. 7, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM WATER SYSTEM, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WALDEN HILLS, LOTS 7 - 36 AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 98-8, p. 8, CHANGING THE DATE OF THE BID SUBMITTAL DEADLINE AND SCHEDULED BID OPENING FOR THE MONTGOMERY- BUTLER HOUSE STABILIZATION PROJECT FROM JANUARY 7 TO FEBRUARY 4, 1998. Correspondence: Laurie Robinson, Johnson County Historical Society, regarding assistance. Chris Hungerford regarding EXCEL. David Wehde regarding Russian Sister City. Timothy Kelly regarding water. Kristi Ferguson regarding DARE program. Osha Gray Davidson regarding Iowa City youth. Barbara Curtin regarding Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Johnson County. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of 'Parking for Public Safety Vehicles Only'; Removal of Stop Sign at Intersection of Lower Muscatine Road and Fairmeadows Boulevard; Modification of Commercial Loading Zone on Iowa Avenue East of Dubuque Street. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Parking Cashier; Emergency Communications Dispatcher. Kate Franks Klaus, Heritage Trees regarding budget. Suzanne Gurnett Streitz, Downtown Association, and Victoria Gilpin, Friday Night Concert Series, regarding budget. Laurie Robinson, Johnson County Historical Society, regarding budget. Sally Stutsman, Johnson County Board of Supervisors, regarding SEATS. HACAP regarding representation from the City Council. State Historical Society regarding Storm Sewer problem at 402 Iowa Ave. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Activities January 13, 1998 page 3 Osha Davidson, 14 S. Governor St., appeared regarding treatment of youths in malls. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for January 27 on an ordinance vacating .50 acres of Waterfront Drive, located south of Highway 6 and east of Gilbert Street. 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," Article L, entitled 'Provisional Uses and Special Exceptions," to provide for temporary use permits to allow short-term activities, such as special events or seasonal outdoor storage and sales. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Building Code and Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled 'Zoning," Article B, entitled 'Zoning Definitions,' to change the definition of GRADE. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-9, Bk. 119, p. 9, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A 2.59 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 3151 HIGHWAY 6 EAST (Moose Lodge). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, 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. 98-3821, Bk. 41, p. 59, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF A FIVE-ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 3151 HIGHWAY 6 EAST FROM COUNTY RURAL A1, RURAL (2.59 ACRES) AND RR-1, RURAL RESIDENTIAL (2.41 ACRES) TO RM-20, MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (Moose Lodge), 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 Thomberry, 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 Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Maxine Simmons, Construction Chairman Loyal Order of Moose. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by amending Title 14, Chapter 6, 'Zoning," Article B, "Zoning Definitions," Section 2, by changing the definition of Transient Housing to increase the number of days persons are able to stay as temporary residents, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer indefinitely a resolution approving a preliminary and final plat of a Resubdivision of Lot 7, WB Development, a 1.78 acre, two-lot commercial subdivision located southeast of the intersection of Council Activities January 13, 1998 page 4 Naples Avenue and Escort Lane. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to defer to January 27 a resolution approving a preliminary and final plat of a resubdivision of Outlot A, WB Development. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plan, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Captain Irish Parkway Phase I Improvements Project. PCD Director Franklin and Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-10, Bk. 119, p. 10, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-11, Bk. 119, p. 11, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WOOLF AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT [PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(4)-8N-52] to Iowa Bridge and Culvert, Inc., Washington, Iowa for $1,126,188.73. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-12, Bk. 119, p. 12, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NNW, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE WOOLF AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT [PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(4)--SN-52]. Asst. City Engr. Gannon 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 Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-13, Bk. 119, p. 13, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97 PARATRANSIT SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY to January 31, 1998. 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. 98-14, Bk. 119, p. 14, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, EXCLUDING THE Council Activities January 13, 1998 page 5 POTTER'S STUDIO. 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. 98-15, Bk. 119, p. 15, 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 Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to grant a 45 day extension to the Police Citizens' Review Board for the filing of a report with the City Council on Complaints 97-2 through 97-7. Council noted the number of meetings the Board had scheduled and acknowledged their efforts. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Airport Comm. - one vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2004; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending March 13, 2001; Civil Service Comm. - three vacancies to fill three terms: one two-year term ending April 3, 2000, one three-year term ending April 2, 2001, and one four-year term ending April 1, 2002; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term for an architect ending July 1, 1998, in addition to three-year term ending July 1, 2001; Historic Preservation Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2001: one Summit Street District rep. and one At-Large rep.; Housing & Community Development Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1998. These appointments will be made at the February 24 Council meeting. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Mettie Thomopulos, 1002 Estron St., to the Human Rights Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2000; approving recommendation by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to re-appoint Gretchen Grimm as a member of the Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. to fill a three-year term ending January 1, 2001, as a representative of Johnson County. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Kubby requested an update on the implementation of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The City Mgr. stated a number of landfill issues will be presented to Council in the next couple of months. Kubby reminded citizens of a City Federation of Labor chili dinner scheduled January 15 at 6:00 PM at 1212 Highland Ct.; the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl For Kids Sake on February 28, urging six people to form a team or pledge to a team; noted the Chamber Business Fair scheduled February 6-8. Council Member Thornberry stated Council had elected him to be Mayor Pro tem and pledged to do his best to serve the City. Council Member Vanderhoef noted a recent memo on compost and yardwaste charges and recommended proceeding with the lowering of the price per ton. Council concurred. Vanderhoef also acknowledged the recent distribution of the Parks and Recreation scheduling brochure and citizens report. Council Activities January 13, 1998 page 6 Council Member Norton welcomed back City Arty. Dilkes and thanked Asst. City Atty. Holecek for acting in her absence. Norton referenced the recent newspaper story on graffiti removal and requested the City's ordinance on removal. City Mgr. Atkins reassured Council that the ordinance is being implemented. Norton stated he felt the citizens report was terrific, and clarified that water and sewer rates were going up but the actual increase for a typical user is only about a quarter given the adjustment in the minimum usage. Mayor Lehman thanked Council and individuals for their support of his election as Mayor and stated he would be meeting with other Iowa Mayors regarding legislative issues in the near future. The Mayor stated Council was in the middle of the budget review process and hoped to have that completed by the end of the month and reported that Council would be meeting to discuss goals and objectives later in the month. Mayor Lehman noted the following City Council appointments: Legislative Committee-Norton, Kubby, Thomberry. Rules Committee- Norton, Lehman. Emergency Management-O'Donnell. JCCOG-Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef with Lehman as alternate. Convention and Visitors Bureau-Champion. Student Senate-Kubby, Norton. Moved by Thomberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to replace Council Member Thornberry with Council Member Vanderhoef on the Legislative Committee (Thornberry to be alternate). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 8:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk