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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 7 S9
MARCH 4, 1997
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Atkins,
Woito, Karr, Franklin, O'Neil, Yucuis, Fosse, Gannon. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tapes 97-42, Side 2, 97-45, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed Children & Healthcare Week - March 16-22, 1997,-J--9L-
Jody Kurth, Clinical Director, Children &. Women's Nursing, University of Iowa
Hospital & Clinics, accepted; Daffodil Days - March 17-21, 1997, Ann Wesner andJ�
Christine Riggs, Co -Chairs of Daffodil Days for the American Cancer Society,
accepted; Purchasing Month - March 1997.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by .�
Vanderhoef, to delete item 3f(6)(b) Prohibition of On -Street Parking on both Sides
of 900 North Gilbert Street. The Mayor declared the motion to delete carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present and accepted the Consent Cal-
endar as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of _ q`L
February 20, 1997, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions~ P&R Comm. - February 12,
1997. P&Z Comm. - February 20, 1997.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Fries BBQ &
Grill, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd. Approving a Class C liquor License for Elks
Lodge B.P.O.E. #590, 637 Foster Rd.
Setting Public Hearings: Consider a motion setting a public hearing for 'r Q,3
March 18, 1997, on the City of Iowa City's FY98 Iowa Department of
Transportation consolidated transit funding grant application, and
authorizing the City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing. RES. 97-63, Bk. -Soo _
117, p. 63, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 18, 1997, ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1997 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DI-
RECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
-64, Bk. 117, p. 64, SETTING A PUBLIC,
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97 �
HEARING for March 18, 1997, ON THE PROPOSED RATE INCREASE FOR
SIXTY MINUTE PARKING METERS LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS
(CB -10) ZONE.
Resolutions, Bk. 117: RES. 97-65, p. 65, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR._
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL
REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1168 EAST
COURT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-66, p. 66, AUTHORIZING THE-96----
MAYOR
H 6 --MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
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RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 403
SOUTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. O
Correspondence: Charles Wunder regarding the Shaw incident. y
Margaret Kohl regarding the Shaw incident. Jane Klitzka (Grant Wood -90.5 --
Neighborhood Association) regarding Police presence. Julie Phye (Stepping 9106
Up Project) regarding Summary of Program. Terry Trenkamp (lowa_9�-7..
City/Coralville Jaycees) regarding July 4 Fireworks. Memoranda from the -5 -0 -1 -
Transportation Planner: Modification of Parking Meter Term from 30 Minutes
to 60 Minutes; Prohibition of On -Street Parking on One Side of Hannah Jo ( O
Court. Gary DeBoer regarding University of Iowa Transit issues. � t
Applications for Use of Public Grounds: Lloyd Tabing (Chezik-Sayers a N
Honda Downtown Criterium) - April 27, 1997, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Dave Moore, 425 Davenport St., requested Council issue a statement_
requesting County Atty. Pat White convene a grand jury and appoint an
independent prosecutor. After discussion a majority of Council agreed not to issue
a statement.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for March <`[y
18, 1997, on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article
N, entitled Off -Street Parking and Loading," to remove the requirement for off-
street parking spaces for commercial uses in the CB -5, Central Business Support
Zone, and placing a maximum of one parking space per 500 square feet of floor
area for parking spaces which are provided for commercial uses. 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
March 18,.1997, on an ordinance amending Title 14, "Unified Development Code" of
the City Code by amending Chapter 9, Article A, entitled "Parking Facility Impact Fee"
to exclude commercial development. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to combine items 5c. a public g
hearing on a request for voluntary annexation of approximately 140.5 acres
located on the east side of Scott Boulevard, north of Highway 6 (Streb); and 5d. 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 CI -1, Intensive Commercial (38.93 acres), and 1-1, General Industrial
(101.57 acres). (Streb). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
Individual Council Members expressed their views and agreed to schedule the
matter for Council work session of March 17. Moved by Kubby, seconded by
Lehman, to continue the public hearings to March 18, 1997. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, 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
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between Summit Street and Muscatine Avenue, 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, that the 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, be
given second vote for consideration. Council thanked the Historic Preservation
Commission for their efforts. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance vacating_
Gable Street, a developed right-of-way east of Sycamore Street, south of Lakeside
Drive, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 97-3775, Bk.�
40, p. 13, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING
THE USE REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 40.7 ACRES LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF ROHRET ROAD, EAST OF HIGHWAY 218 FROM RS -5, LOW
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO OSA-8, SENSITIVE AREAS
OVERLAY/MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (Walden Hills). The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays; Kubby,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept
correspondence from: Jim Strike. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-67, Bk. 117, p. 39-12
67, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WALDEN HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays:
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-68, Bk. 117,-2,2-a
p. 68, SETTING A POLICY OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CITY STREET
ACCESS TO WEST HIGH SCHOOL (Walden Hills), as amended. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-69, Bk. 117,- FR q
p. 69, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2, WESTPORT
PLAZA, IOWA CITY, IOWA (Staples). 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
pecifications,. form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Park Road Storm
Sewer Project. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-70, Bk. 117, p. oZiQ
70, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK ROAD STORM
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SEWER 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 for 10:30 a.m. on April 1, 1997.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-71, Bk. 1 17,
p. 71, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET EXCLUDING HACAP AND FREE
MEDICAL CLINIC FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1998. Individual
Council Members expressed their views and noted the effort of Finance Director
Yucuis. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-72, Bk. 117,...__3o
p. 72, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR HACAP AND FREE MEDICAL
CLINIC FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1998. Kubby stated she would
be abstaining as she serves on the Board of both agencies. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-73, Bk. 117,
p. 73, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 THROUGH 2000 AND THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2002. 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. 97-74, Bk. 1 17,_!930_
p. 74, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN -AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE
WOOLF AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT [BRM -3715(4)--8N-52].
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-75, Bk. 117, p. 0
75, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE
AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II (HAWKINS DRIVE TO
BYINGTON ROAD) [PROJECT NO. STP -U-3715(7)--70-521 to Metro Pavers, Inc.
for $912,659.60. 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. 97-76, Bk.33c�
117, p. 76, AUTHORIZING FUNDING OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION AND ACSG,
INC. FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT THE LAND ACQUISITION
AND AVIGATION EASEMENT ACQUISITION COMPONENT OF THE IOWA CITY
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN. Airport Mgr. O'Neil present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Lehman,
Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-77, Bk. 117, p. g3�
77, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN FEE SIMPLE AND
AVIGATION EASEMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IOWA CITY
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-78, Bk. 117, p._?,3
78, APPROVING A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HILLS,
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ROBERT AND ERMA WOLF TO PROVIDE FOR
REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A DRAINAGE CULVERT UNDER SOUTH
RIVERSIDE DRIVE. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing and Community �35
Development Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,
1998. This appointment will be made at the April 8 meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Broadband Ub
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. Historic Preservation Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending
March 29, 2000; Housing and 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.
Council Member Baker suggested that cable broadcast information regarding �3
the public hearings set by Council on the TV screen as the Mayor is reading the
item. Staff will follow-up.
Council Member Thornberry requested Council consideration of a timed light 8`D
system for enforcing the five minute limitation on speakers. Council agreed to try
the system on an experimental basis.
Council Member Lehman reported on Council attendance at the employee
award program and noted the thirty year service of Public Works Director
Schmadeke. Mayor Novick expressed appreciation to all employees receiving
awards.
Council Member Kubby requested City education on who and where to call
if city pumps were needed for storm sewer backups. Staff will follow-up with
promotional materials. Kubby reported that the City of Cambridge, MA, has S
amended their Human Rights Ordinance to include protection for trans -gendered
individuals as a result of information shared from the Iowa City Human Rights
Ordinance.
Council Member Norton acknowledged the progress made by the Cliffs N5
Apartments toward compliance of City grading requirements and the work of Asst. 13
City Atty. Mitchell on this matter. Norton informed citizens of a human rights—
conference
ightsconference "International Human Rights at the Grass Roots, Putting it to Work"
on March 14 & 15. Norton questioned the status of the update of City water and a
wastewater projects. The City Mgr. reported the update was ready and staff was
working with the Mayor to schedule the matter. Norton asked for an update on `gq
revised 3/19/97
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traffic calming, especially in the Teg Drive area. The City Mgr. stated a memo
would be included in Friday's packet on a number of spring traffic issues. �n}
Council Member Baker noted the ICAD budget distributed to Council and vl
requested further information from ICAD reviewing their activities. Staff will
follow-up.
Mayor Novick reported she had been contacted by Joan Tiemeyer from the — 75 D—�
Homebuilders Assn. to defer discussion of their Building Code recommendations
from April 7 to April 21. Council concurred with the postponement. Novick stated,__1,�
Council had been invited to attend a graduate student senate seminar on transit
March 6. Council Member Kubby agreed to attend. The Mayor noted two articles
distributed that evening. The first dealing with newspaper vending machines,,_
Council agreed to have staff discuss the matter with the Design Review
Committee. The second article discussed the possibility of structuring electricity 2c") -3 _
rates for local governments, and Council agreed to wait for further information
from staff. q
Council Member Norton asked if Council would be discussing the_�L
information provided by the Iowa City Science Center regarding the possibility of
locating a Summer Butterfly Garden in downtown Iowa City. The Mayor stated the_ 25S
matter had been referred to staff and the Design Review Committee for
review.
The City Mgr. announced that Iowa City had been awarded a $1.1 million
railroad relocation grant from IDOT.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 9:00 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
February 28, 1997
:MARCH 3 WORK'SE951DN ITEMS
I131 Memorandum from Parks & Recreation Director and Parks & Recreation Commission Chair:--'=7—
Mercer Park Gymnasium Project
IP2 Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Mitchell: Revisions to City Code Regarding "Non -
Motorized Vehicles"
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
IP3 Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues o5_
IN Memorandum from City Manager: Update on Case File Research
IP5 Memorandum from City Manager: Council Work Session - February 10, 1997
IP6 Memorandum from City Manager: Contract for Delinquent Parking Ticket Processing
IP7
Memorandum from Assistant City Manager: Graffiti Policy and Ordinance
IP8
Memorandum from Mayor and City Clerk: Special Meetings - Bring Your Calendars��1
IP9
Memorandum from City Clerk: February 6 Council Work Session
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IP10
Memorandum from City Clerk: February 18 Council Work Session
IN 1
Memorandum from City Clerk: February 20 Joint Meeting with Library Board and Focus
Groups 64-1A
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IP12
Memorandum from City Clerk: Joint Meeting with Board of Supervisors
36's _.
IP13
Memorandum from City Clerk: Meeting Schedule for March (Revision #6)
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IP14
Memorandum from City Clerk: Light for Speakers
270
IP15
Memorandum from Planning & Community Development Director and Assistant City
Attornev2l
Holecek: Scott -Six Industrial Park
IP16
Memorandum from Assistant Planning Director and Parking and Transit Director: Summary of -
City Council Actions Regarding Downtown Iowa City Parking Study
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IP17
Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Director: Sweeper Demonstrations
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IP18
Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Director: Oakland Cemetery
February 28, 1997 Information Packet (continued) 2
IP19 Letter from Robert Hegeman (President, Iowa City Kickers) to Parks and Recreation Director: 75
Name of New Soccer Fields
IP20 Letter from Assistant City Attorney Mitchell to Kirsten Frey: Stabilization of the Slopes Behindl]Z(L.
the Cliffs
IP21 Letter from City Attorney to Osha Gray Davidson: Freedom of Information Request Concerning.217--�
Settlement with Profiles, Inc.; Summary r7�/
IP22 Letter from Mayor to George Matheson (President, Board of Education, Iowa City School District): � J o
Joint Iowa City City Council/Johnson County Board of Supervisors Meeting
IP23 Letter from Glenn Siders (Chairperson, Legislative Committee, Home Builders Association of Iowa
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City) to Mayor: Code Issues [Mayor response included in Council packet.]
IP24 Letter from Joy Corning (Lieutenant Governor) to Mayor: 1997 Regional Conferences 7 p o0
IP25 Article: Silence, Please (Baker) -2 ?
IP26 ICAD Budget -1996-1997 2y_-2
IP27 Agenda: March 4, 1997, Council on Disability Rights and Education Meeting �3 -
IP28 Newsletter: Free Lunch Program - February 1997
IP29 Article: Bowhunters, Farmers at Odds (Novick) [Council packets only] �$ _
Memo from City Mgr. regarding proposed Large Scale Hog Lot. �c
Copy of Booklet: Local Option Sales Tax "Most Frequently Asked Questions and
Answers" ��qc�• Q�
Agenda for the 3/4/97 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Articles: "Newspaper Box Ban Upheld on Appeal" and "Utility Deregulation
will change Local Role, Challenge Cities" Q ,�
Memo from Public Works Director regarding Water Treatment Facilities
Construction Progress.
Copy of Police Supplemental Report regarding Nowotny traffic complaint (hila Haug) .
Letter from City Mgr. regarding storage of vehicles on streets/spring break. �•�—_
(press release & media release attached)
Iowa City Area Science Center regarding locating a Summer Butterfly Garden
in Downtown Iowa City.
Recommendations for Deer Management Task Force & supporting information.
Memo from Director of Parking & Transit regarding Iowa Ave. parking mmeters.
FY98 Human Service Agency Funding Requests.