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Home My WebLink About1997-03-04 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 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, Jody Kurth, Clinical Director, Children & Women's Nursing, University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, accepted; Daffodil Days - March 17-21, 1997, Ann Wesner and 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 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 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. 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 PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-64, Bk. 117, p. 64, SETTING A PUBLIC 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 MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A Council Activities March 4, 1997 Page 2 RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 403 SOUTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Charles Wunder regarding the Shaw incident. Margaret Kohl regarding the Shaw incident. Jane Klitzka (Grant Wood Neighborhood Association) regarding Police presence. Julie Phye (Stepping Up Project) regarding Summary of Program. Terry Trenkamp (Iowa City/Coralville Jaycees) `regarding July 4 Fireworks. Memoranda from the Transportation Planner: Modification of Parking Meter Term from 30 Minutes to 60 Minutes; Prohibition of On -Street Parking on One Side of Hannah Jo Court. Gary DeBoer regarding University of Iowa Transit issues. Applications for Use of Public Grounds: Lloyd Tabing (Chezik-Sayers 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 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 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 Council Activities March 4, 1997 Page 3 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. 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, 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, 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 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. 70, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK ROAD STORM Council Activities March 4, 1997 Page 4 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. 117, 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, 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. 117, 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-521. 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. 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. 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. Council Activities March 4, 1997 Page 5 Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-77, Bk. 117, p. 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 Apartments toward compliance of City grading requirements and the work of Asst. City Atty. Mitchell on this matter. Norton informed citizens of a human rights conference "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 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 revised 3/19/97 Council Activities March 4, 1997 Page 6 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. Council Member Baker noted the [CAD budget distributed to Council and requested further information from ICAD reviewing their activities. Staff will follow-up. Mayor Novick reported she had been contacted by Joan Tiemeyer from the Homebuilders Assn. to defer discussion of their Building Code recommendations from April 7 to April 21. Council concurred with the postponement. Novick stated 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 rates for local governments, and Council agreed to wait for further information from staff. Council Member Norton asked if Council would be discussing the 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 * 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. a6rir�% Nao i J. N(Vviclk, Mayor ��'''�c > 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. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/20/97 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 10:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Article B, entitled "Plumbing Code" to expand the types of mate- rials allowed for the installation of potable water lines and building drainage lines, be given sec- ond vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn to execu- tive session to evaluate the professional compe- tency of an individual whose appointment, hir- ing, performance or discharge is being consid- ered when necessary to prevent needless and ir- reparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual request a closed session. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 2:13 p.m. The Mayor declared the mo- tion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KAR CITY, CLERK � /lGt��VL.,� aDittl, f�11'Gf;� Submitted for publication - 2/24/97. 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 20, 1997 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 10:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Holecek, Winkelhake. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-36, Side 1. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, 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, second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual request a closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members pre- sent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 10:04 p.m. Council returned to open session 2:10 p.m. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn the special meeting 2:13 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk