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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 18, 1997
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Norton, Novick,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker, Lehman. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Woito, Karr, Miklo, Fowler, Dollman, Yucuis. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tapes.97-51, Both Sides; 97-52, Side 1.
The Mayor welcomed Iris FrQst's University journalism class and noted the
recent death of Iowa City Historian Irvi'ng Weber.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Awards to Grant Wood
Elementary students Katie Freeman, Susan UIIrich, and Jamie Wilson.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of O~ficial Council Actions of the regular meeting of
February. 25, 1997, and the special meeting of March 4, 1997, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - February
12, 1997. Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - January 27, 1997.
(a) Recommendation that the City Council approve the Cable TV
office budget.
Design Review Comm. ~ February 10, 1997. Human Rights Comm.
January 27, 1'997, February 24, 1997.
(a) Recommendation that the City Council approve the proposed
Human Rights ordinance as revised.
Historic Preservation Comm. - January 14, 1997, February 11, 1997. P&Z
Comm. - March 6, 1997. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - January 15,
1997.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Sports
Column, 12 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for
Panchero's, Inc., 32 S. Clinton St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for
Panchero's, Ihc., 32 S. Clinton St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for
Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Ko's
Kitchen, 18 S. Clinton St.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for April 8, 1997, to
discuss the FY98 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home
Investment Partnership Program (HOME) budget for Iowa City, Iowa. Setting
a public .hearing for April 8, 1997, on the proposed ordinance to amend the
Iowa City Human Rights ordinance to make it substantially equivalent to the
federal fair housing amendments act of 1989. RES. 97-79, Bk. 117, p. 79,
FIXING A DATE FOR A MEETING (April 8, 1997) ON THE PROPOSITION OF
THE ISSUANCE OF 811,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 97-80,
Bk. 117, p. 80, FIXING A DATE FOR A MEETING (April 8, 1997) ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF 88,500,000 WATER REVENUE
BONDS OF IOWA CITY,. IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
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NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 97-81, Bk. 117, p. 81, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR APRIL 8, 1997, ON AN ORDINANCE REGULATING NON-
MOTORIZED VEHICLES. RES. 97-82, Bk. 117, p. 82, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for April 8, 1997, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CORALVILLE-IOWA CITY ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION OF WEST WING
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. 97-83, Bk. 117, p. 83, INTENT TO
CONVEY A FIFTY-FOOT WIDE, ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE FOOT LONG
PARCEL OF VACATED GABLE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED SOUTH
OF LAKESIDE DRIVE TO FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION FOR CONVEYANCE ON
APRIL 8, 1997.
Resolutions, Bk. 117: RES. 97-84, p. 84, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AND THI~ CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FIRST NATIONAL
BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 57 REGAL LANE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-85, p. 85, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT
OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR STATE OF IOWA HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. RES.
97-86, p. 86, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE IDYLLWILD CONDOMINIUMS (BUILDINGS 11-
14) AND FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
IDYLLWILD CONDOMINIUMS (BUILDINGS 11-18).
Correspondence: Elizabeth McKray regarding police. Marilyn and Earl
Rose regarding prohibition of wheeled recreational vehicles from Downtown
Iowa City. Victoria Gilpin regarding Downtown Strategy Comm. resignation.
David Muhlena regarding Johnson County Historical Society-funding. Rhys
B. Jones regarding downtown cleamup/smoking. Hillary Gardner regarding
downtown. Thomas H. Wegman (Arts Iowa City) regarding Center Space.
Roger Alberts regarding deer. Judy Rhodes regarding Deer Management
Committee. Stephan Arndt regarding Police Department survey. Lisa Burke
and Lon Olejniczak (Kirkwood) regarding seminar invitation. Benn
Dunnington regarding Senate File 230. Civil Service Comm. submitting
certified lists of applicants for Treatment Plant Operator. Memoranda from
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: Prohibition of on-street
parking on both sides of the northern most 100 feet of the 900 block of
North Gilbert Street; Prohibition of on-street parking on one side of Dewey
Street. Marguerite Perret regarding Center Space Project. Downtown
Association regarding multi-use facility on Parcel 6Z~-lA.
Applications for Use of Public Grounds: Yvonne Putz (Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation Great Strides: A Walk to Cure Cystic Fibrosis) - May 18, 1997,
approved.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for April
8, 1997, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use
regulations on a 3.74 acre tract located on Mall Drive from Community
Commercial (CC-2) to General Industrial (I-1) (Oral-B). The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for April
8, 1997, on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article
N, entitled "Off-Street Parking and Loading," Section 1, entitled "Off-Street
Parking Requirements," to allow existing fraternity/sorority houses to be converted
to rooming houses without having to provide additional parking. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent.
A public hearing was held 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. The following individuals
appeared: Jackie Omahen, 640 S. Lucas; Charles Heath, 615 S. Governor; Martin
Gaffey, 3209 Raven; and Alan Ross, 627 S. Governor. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: Evert & Ruth Switzer.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Lehman
absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," City Code, by revising Article N, entitled Off-Street Parking and
Loading," to change the required number of off-street parking spaces for
commercial uses in the CB-5 zone. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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 developmbnt. No one
appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution requesting voluntary annexation
of 140.5 acres located on the east side of Scott Boulevard, north of Highway 6.
(Streb). No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-87, Bk. 117,
p. 87, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 140.5
ACRES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SCOTT BOULEVARD, NORTH OF
HIGHWAY 6 (Streb). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
conditionally changing the use regulations of approximately 140.5 acres of
property located on the east side of Scott Boulevard, north of Highway 6, from
County M1, Light Industrial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial (38.93 acres), and I-1,
General Industrial (101.57 acres) (Streb). No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the 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
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(101.57 acres) (Streb), be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, .5/0, Baker
and Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to submit a letter to the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors indicating that the City does not intend to extend its
two-mile extraterritorial review area at this time as a result of the voluntary
annexation of 140.5 acres located on the east side of Scott Boulevard, north of
Highway 6. Council Member Kubby noted the Council Member Baker was not
supportive of sending the letter; Council Member Thornberry indicated support
from Council Member Lehman. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 97-3776, Bk. 40,
p. 14, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY DESIGNATING THE EAST COLLEGE
STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, AS A HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to
accept correspondence from Louis & Georgianna Hoffmann. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubb¥, to adopt ORD. 97-3777, Bk. 40, p.
15, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY DESIGNATING THE COLLEGE GREEN
HISTORIC DISTRICT, AS A HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to
accept correspondence from Louis & Georgianna Hoffmann. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 97-3778,
Bk. 40, p. 16, VACATING GABLE STREET, A DEVELOPED RIGHT-OF-WAY EAST
OF SYCAMORE STREET, SOUTH OF LAKESIDE DRIVE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the' ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-88, Bk.
117, p. 88, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF MOUNT PROSPECT
ADDITION, PART VIII, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Sr. Planner Miklo present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-89, Bk. 117,
p. 89, APPROVING A REVISED FINAL SITE PLAN OF LOTS 3 AND z~,
SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Baker and Lehman.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending' Title 3, Chapter 4, of
the City Code, to increase the hourly parking rate for sixty (60) minutes meters
located in the Central Business (CB-10) Zone (to $1.00). John Gross, representing
the Downtown Association, appeared. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present
for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to accept
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correspondence from Suzanne Gurnett Streitz, Downtown Association. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0 Baker and Lehman absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to April 8, 1997, an
ordinance amending Title 4 (Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and
Penalties) of the City Code, to increase the hourly parking rate for sixty (60)
minute meters located in the Central Business (CB-10) Zone. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of an
application with the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY98 Iowa DOT State
Transit Assistance and Federal Transit Administration funding. Parking and Transit
Director Fowler present for discussion.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97~90, Bk. 117,
p. 90, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY98 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT
ASSIS.TANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING. Moved by
Kubby, seconded by' Thornberry, to delete the on-board video system item from
the application. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker &
Lehman absent. Affirmative roll call vote on the resolution unanimous, 5/0, Baker
& Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on'a resolution adopting plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost for Construction of the 1997 Asphalt
Resurfacing Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-91, Bk.
117, p. 91, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1997 ASPHALT
RESURFACING 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, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to approv.e a tentative agreement
between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and the Police Labor Relations Organization
of Iowa City. Asst. City Mgr. Helling responded to questions. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-92, Bk. 117,
p. 92, DIRECTING SALE OF 95,200,000 CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS. Finance Director Yucuis and Evensen Dodge, Inc. Vice
President Dave Dirks present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, Baker and Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to accept the form of Tax
Exemption Certificate pertaining to the 95,200,000 General Obligation Bonds. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the form of
Continuing Disclosure Certificate pertaining to the 95,200,000 General Obligation
Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-93, Bk. 117, p.
93, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF 85,200,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent. The .Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Council break 8:35 p.m. Reconvened 8:43 p.m.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt a resolution
establishing administrative policy for payroll deductions by charitable
organizations. After discussion, moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to delete
"health and welfare" from #2 of the administrative policy. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent. Moved by Norton,
seconded by Kubby, to incorporate language into. the administrative policy that
employees can change their options of giving on a yearly basis. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and 'Lehman absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution as amended defeated, 3/2, (lack of required 4 votes)
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, Novick, Vanderhoef.
Nays: Kubby, Thornberry. Absent: Baker, Lehman.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97~9z~, Bk. 117,
p. 94, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF AN AWNING AT 116 E. COLLEGE STREET
(College Street News). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and
Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-95, Bk. 117, p.
95, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF A PROPOSED ENCLOSED BUTTERFLY GARDEN
ON CITY PLAZA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry,
seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Jim Larew, Iowa City
Area Science Center; Richard Houston; John Gross, Technigraphics; The Monday
Forum; Susan Dulek. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0,
Baker and Lehman absent.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Animal Control Advisory Board
one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending May z~, 2000; Civil Service Comm. ~
one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending April 1, 2000; Historic Preservation
Comm. one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 1999; P&Z
Comm. - one vacancy to fill a five-year term ending May 1, 2002. These
appointments will be made at the April 22 meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Housing and
Community Development Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1, 1998 and one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,
1999; Historic Preservation Corem.- two vacancies for three-year terms ending
March 29, 2000. These appointments will be made at the April 8 meeting of the
City Council.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to re-appoint Betty McKray, 603
Brookland Park Dr. and appoint Cathy Weingeist, 3 Heather Ct. to the Broadband
Telecommunications Comm. to fill three-year terms ending March 13, 2000. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent.
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Council Member Norton noted the proposed graffiti removal policy and
encouraged the effort to involve people doing community service. Norton reported
a number of railroad crossings needing repair. Staff will follow up. Norton
reiterated his enthusiasm for the recommendations of the Downtown Strategy
Committee.
Council Member Kubby requested staff adhere to not having a vote on
agenda items the same night as public hearings. Kubby noted three upcoming
events: American Red Cross Open House on March 19; a class being organized
by WRAC for April 11 & 12 on how to make social change happen; and a May
Day celebration planned at Old Brick.
Council Member Thornberry reminded citizens of the meeting March 19 with
the Library Board to discuss the new library concept on parcel 6Z~-lA.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted the guide for accessible features of
restaurants, cafes, and bars prepared by the Council on Disability Rights and
Education, and the new registry of trees prepared by Heritage Trees. She thanked
both committees for their efforts.
Mayor Novick reported on her presentation of a proclamation to James
Dixon acknowledging his retirement from conducting the University of Iowa
Symphony. The Mayor stated she would be providing a report at a later time on
her attendance at the National League of Cities meeting, and an update on
progress of the "Stepping Up-The Prevention of Binge Drinking at the University".
Novick noted an amendment introduced by Senator Dvorsky concerning local
control of cigarette sales and State Cigarette licensing.
Council Member Norton reminded citizens that construction would be
beginning on the last section of Melrose Avenue, from Byington to Grand, and
advised people to Consider alternate routes.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 9:25 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent.
n K. Karr, City Clerk
NaOmi J.(~ovi~k, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/25/97
Iowa City City Council, regular meet-
ing, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Novick presiding. Council Members present:
Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Thornberry.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Citizen Awards to Roosevelt Elemen-
tary School: Mary Kampling's Kindergarten
Class.
The Mayor proclaimed American Red
Cross Month - March, Johnson County Site
Director Betsy Tatro accepted; National Nu-
trition Month March, University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics Diet Interns Lynleigh
Palmer and Keerti Patel accepted.
Moved and seconded that the follow-
ing items and recommendations in the Con-
sent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the regular meeting of
February 11, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Com-
missions: P&Z Comm.- February 6.
Sr. Center Comm. - January 15.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor
License for The Fieldhouse, 111 E.
College St. Class E Liquor License for
Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway.
Class C Beer Permit for Dell Mart #2,
1920 Lower Muscatine Rd. Class C
Liquor License for One-Eyed Jake's,
18-20 $. Clinton St. RES. 97-52, IS-
SUE DANCE PERMIT.
Motions: Approve disburse-
ments in the amount of
912,696,616.09 for the period of
January I through January 31 as rec-
ommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
97-53, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PARK ROAD STORM SEWER PRO-
JECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
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AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 97-54,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A FINANCING
STATEMENT (UCC2) FOR THE PROP-
ERTY LOCATED AT 3023 STANFORD
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Grace Trifaro
regarding the deer issue. Clifford
Walters regarding downtown streets.
David Keeley regarding the University
skywalk. Ted Holmann regarding City
News. Carol deProsse regarding Police
questions, Petition with 135 signa-
tures regarding closing discussion and
further action related to the Shaw in-
cident. Jean Soper Cater regarding
Shaw incident. Jori Kinnamon regard-
ing 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 statement. Carol deProsse regard-
ing internal investigation.
Applications for Use of City
Plaza: Douglas Anderson (Campaign
to End the Death Penalty) ~ February
24, approved. Scott Seele (National
Day of Prayer Observance) - May 1,
approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Theo Carver, 117 N. Lucas, appeared
regarding signage for the Bethel AME Church
at 411 $. Governor.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for March 18, on an ordinance vacat-
ing 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. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to continue to
March 4, a public hearing on a resolution ap~
proving a request for voluntary annexation of
approximately 140.5 acres located on the
east side of Scott Boulevard, north of High~
way 6. The Mayor declared the motion car~
ried.
Moved and seconded to continue to
March 4, a public hearing on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionally
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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 Cl-1, In-
tensive Commercial (38.93 acres), and I-1,
General Industrial (101.57 acres). The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance amending the Zoning Chapter by des-
ignating the East College Street Historic Dis-
trict, as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone,
for property located along College Street be-
tween Summit Street and Muscatine Avenue,
be given first vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence
from: Martha Gordon; Louis & Georgianna
Hoffmann. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance amending the Zoning Chapter by des-
ignating the College Green Historic District, as
a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, for
property located generally around College
Green Park, along E, Coll~9~ Street from
Dodge 9treet to Oovernor 9treet, and along
S. Dodge and S. Johnson Streets between E.
College and Burlington Streets, be given first
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from: Louis &
Georgianna Hoffmann; Stephen Lovik;
Thomas Martin; James Kerr; Gregory Schott.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance vacating Gable Street, a developed
right-of-way east of Sycamore Street, south
of Lakeside Drive, be given first vote for con-
sideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance 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 Sin-
gle-Family Residential be given second vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-55, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF COURT PARK SUBDIVISION. Larry
Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, appeared.
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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 Pro-
gram through fiscal year 2002. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from:
Peg Fraser, Executive Race Director for the
Iowa City Road Races. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 1990 General Obliga-
tion Bonds; 9a, a public hearing on a resolu-
tion instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of $5,465,000 Gen-
eral Obligation Bonds; 10a. a public hearing
on a resolution instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the authorization and is-
suance of not to exceed 9685,000 of General
Obligation Bonds; 11a. a pubic hearing on a
resolution instituting proceedings to take ad-
ditional action for the authorization and issu-
ance of not to exceed 9325,000 of General
Obligation Bonds. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-56, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE APPLI-
CATION OF BOND PROCEEDS OF THE SE-
RIES 1990 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES,
97-57, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSU-
ANCE OF 95,465,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-58, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED 9685,000 OF GENERAL OBLI-
GATION BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-.59, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED 9325,000 OF GENERAL OBLI-
GATION BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3774, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5,
ARTICLE B, ENTITLED "PLUMBING CODE" TO
EXPAND THE TYPES OF MATERIALS AL-
LOWED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF POTA-
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Page 5
BLE WATER LINES AND BUILDING DRAIN-
AGE LINES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-60, RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO.
97-30 AND IN LIEU THEREOF SETTING FEES
AND CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE AD-
MINISTRATION OF REGULATIONS OF VEHI-
CLES FOR HIRE, BY REDUCING THE MINI-
MUM LIABILITY LIMITS FOR PEDICABS AND
HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES,
97-61, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PARK-
ING RAMP FACILITY UPGRADE PROJECT -
CAPITOL AND DUBUQUE STREET PARKING
RAMPS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-62, 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 JEFFER-
SON AND MARKET STREETS.
The Mayor noted the current vacan-
cies: Historic Preservation Comm. - Two va-
cancies for three-year terms ending March
29, 2000 (one of the vacancies is for a repre-
sentative of the Woodlawn District); Housing
& Community Development Comm. - One va-
cancy to fill an unexpired term ending Sep-
tember 1, 1999. These appointments will be
made at the April 8 meeting of the City
Council.
The Mayor noted the previously an-
nounced vacancies: Broadband Telecommuni-
cations Comm. Two vacancies for three-
year terms ending March 13, 2000. These ap-
pointments will be made at the March 18
meeting of the City Council.
Moved and seconded 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 ap-
point Ann Kent as a member of the Green
Fund for a three-year term ending March 1,
2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Page 6
Moved and seconded 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:31
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/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publication - 3/6/97.
Subject to change a.~ 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
publication is ,~
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/4/97
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,
Vandorhoof. Ab~ont~ None.
The Mayor proclaimed Children ~t Health-
care Week - March'10-22, Jody Kurth,
Clinical Director, Children & Women's
Nursing, University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics,
accepted; Daffodil Days - March 17-21, Ann
Wesner and Christine Riggs, Co-Chairs of Daf-
fodil Days for the American Cancer Society,
accepted; Purchasing Month - March.
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented. After discussion,
moved and seconded 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 and
accepted the Consent Calendar as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions
of the special meeting of February 20,
as published, subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Com-
missions: P&R Cornre. - February 12.
P&Z Corem. - February 20.
Permit Motions: Class B Beer Permit
for Fries BBQ & Grill, 1940 Lower
Muscatine Rd. 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, on the City of Iowa City's
FY98 Iowa Department of Transporta-
tion consolidated transit funding grant
application, ahd authorizing the City
Clerk to publish notice of said hearing.
RES. 97-63, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for ON PLANS, SPECIFICA-
TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION OF THE 1997 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
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CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC IN-
SPECTION. RES. 97-64, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
RATE INCREASE FOR SIXTY MINUTE
PARKING METERS LOCATED IN THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) ZONE.
Resolutions: RES. 97-65,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHA-
BILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1168 EAST COURT
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
97-66, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL
REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 403 SOUTH
LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Charles Wunder re-
garding the Shaw incident. Margaret
Kohl regarding the Shaw incident.
Jane Klitzka (Grant Wood Neigh-
borhood Association) regarding Police
presence. Julie Phye (Stepping Up
Project) regarding Summary of Pro-
gram. 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, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Dave Moore, 425 Davenport St., re-
quested Council issue a statement requesting
County Arty. Pat White convene a grand jury
and appoint an independent prosecutor.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for March 18, 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
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March 4, 1997
Page 3
square feet of floor area for parking spaces
which are provided for commercial uses. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for March 18, 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.
Moved and seconded 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; 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 C1-1, Intensive Commercial
(38.93 acres), and I-1, General Industrial
(101.57 acres). The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Move~l and seconded to con-
tinue the public hearings to March 18. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 b. etween
Summit Street and Muscatine Avenue, be
given second vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 97-
3775, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY
¢ONDITIONAL. LY CHANGING THI~ USI~
RI~(~ULATION$ OF APPROXIMATELY 40.7
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Page 4
ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
ROHRFT ROAD, EAST OF HIGHWAY 218
FROM RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, TO OSA-8, SENSITIVE AREAS
OVERLAY/MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from: Jim Strike. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-
67, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
WALDEN HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-
68, SETTING A POLICY OF THE CITY COUN-
CIL REGARDING CITY STREET ACCESS TO
WEST HIGH SCHOOL.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-
69, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDI-
VISION OF LOT 2, WESTPORT PLAZA, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a resolution
approving plans, specifications, form of con-
tract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Park Road Storm Sewer
Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-
70, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THI~ CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PARK ROAD STORM SEWER PROJECT, ES-
TABLISHING 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-
71, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET
EXCLUDING HACAP AND FREE MEDICAL
CLINIC FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 1998.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-
72, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR
HACAP AND FREE MEDICAL CLINIC FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1998.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-
74, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE WOOLF
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Page 5
AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT [BRM-3715(4)--8N-52].
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-
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)--70-52].
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-
77, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY IN FEE SIMPLE AND AVIGATION
EASEMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE IOWA CITY AIRPORT MASTER PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 97-
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.
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 Com'munity 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:00
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Page 6
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. KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publication - 3/13/97.
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 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 912,696,616.09
for the period of January I 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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Page 2
questions, Petition with 135 signatures regarding closing discussion and
further action related to the Shaw incident. Jean Soper Cater regarding
Shaw incident. Jori Kinnamon regarding the Fourth Amendment. Richard
Twohy regarding public input. Richard Twohy regarding Troy Kelsey
request. Jay Shaw regarding Shaw incident. Carol dePros~e 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 Arty. 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 (Guffey). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
PCD Director Franklin requested Council continue the public hearings on the
next two items to allow the signing of the conditional zoning agreement. Moved by
Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue to March 4, 1997, a public hearing
on a resolution approving a request for voluntary annexation of approximately
140.5 acres located on the east side of Scott Boulevard, north of Highway 6
(Streb). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry
absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to continue to March 4, 1997,
a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionally
changing. the use regulations of approximately 140.5 acres of property located on
the east side of Scott Boulevard, north of Highway 6, from County M1, Light
Industrial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial (38.93 acres), and I-1, General Industrial
(101.57 acres) (Streb). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Thornberry absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Chapter by designating the East College Street Historic District, as a
Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, for property located along College Street
between Summit Street and Muscatine Avenue, be given first vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to
accept correspondence from: Martha Gordon; Louis & Georgianna Hoffmann. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
Moved by 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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Page 3
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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Page 4
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 deolared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES;. 97-58, Bk. 117, p.
58, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $685,000 OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-59, Bk. 117, p.
59, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $325,000 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, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RE.S;. 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 F. OR PEDICABS AND HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLES. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-61, Bk. 117, p.
61, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
PARKING RAMP FACILITY UPGRADE PROJECT CAPITOL AND DUBUQUE
STREET PARKING RAMPS to O.F. Paulson Construction for $127,100. 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
~1on, ~k~r r~ort~d on tho "l~owl for Kid~ 8ak~" t~m ~ompri~d ~f (~oun~il
members Baker, Norton, L~hm~n and their spouses. Kubby stated her participation
as wall ~ other Council M~mber~ were ~ppreei~ted 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. 0
Council Member Kubby thanked Asst. City Atty. Holecek for attending
meetings in the absence of the City Attorney.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive
session to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental
body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a
session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when
the transaction discussed is completed. To also discuss as a public employer,
strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee 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.
Naomi J. Novick, 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
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. Staffmembers present: Arkins,
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
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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 Associat'ion) regarding Police presence. Julie Phye (Stepping
Up Project) regarding Summary of Program. Terry Trenkamp (Iowa
Cit¥/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, 42§ 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 §00 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 C1-1, Intensive Commercial (38.93 acres), and I-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, pc 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,
Vanderhoefo 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 Kub. by, to adopt RES. 97-68, Bk. 117,
pc 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.
Mo.ved 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
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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. 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-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, BI<. ~17, 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)--70-52] 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 AVlGATION 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.
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
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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.
Council Member Baker noted the ICAD 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.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk