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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 8, 1997
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins,
Helling, Woito, Karr, Schoon, Miklo, Yucuis, Robinson, Trueblood, Berg, Long,
Head, Dilkes, Dollman, Fowler, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-
52, Side 2; 97-61 & 97-62, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Shimel<
Elementary School: Amanda Beard; Kaj Johnson-O'Mara; Rebecca McCray.
City Forester Terry Robinson presented the Mayor the Growth Award Plaque
and flag denoting Iowa City as Tree City USA.
The Mayor proclaimed Always Buckle Children in the Backseat Month - April
1997, Troy McCarthy, coordinator for Iowa City/Coralville Optimist Club accepted;
Fair Housing Month April 1997; DARE Day April 10, 1997, Officer Berg
accepted; Volunteer Week - April 13-19, 1997; Week of the Young Child - April
13-19, 1997, Mary Anne Dalton, Aileen Halverson, Kathy Robinson-Kramer, Shalar
Brown and Deb Green accepted; Infant Immunization Week - April 20-26, 1997,
Graham Dameron, Director of Johnson County Health Department accepted; Crisis
Center Week - April 21-27, 1997, Ellen McCabe, Director, accepted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-96, Bk. 117,
p. 96, NAMING THE NEW PUBLIC SOCCER COMPLEX "IOWA CITY KICKERS'
SOCCER PARK." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of March
18, 1997, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - February 13,
1997. Bd. of Adjustment - March 12, 1997. Historic Preservation Comm. -
March 11, 1997. P&Z Comm. - March 6, 1997, March 20, 1997. Bd. of
Library Trustees - February 27, 1997. P&R Comm. March 12, 1997. Sr.
Center Comm. - February 19, 1997.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of
Moose Lodge #1096, 950 Dover St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for
First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License
for The Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C Liquor License
for Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Happy
Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class C
Liquor License for Mondo's Sports Cafe, 212 S. Clinton St. RES. 97-97, Bk.
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117, p. 97, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Approving a Class C Liquor License
for Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Gilbert St.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-98, Bk. 117, p. 98, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for April 22, 1997, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
RAW WATER MAIN PROJECT - CONTRACT 1, IN CONNECTION WITH THE
WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS 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. 97-99, Bk. 117, p. 99, INTENT TO CONVEY A
TWELVE-AND-A-HALF-FOOT WIDE, SEVENTY-FIVE FOOT LONG (937.5 SQ.
FT.) PARCEL OF VACATED F STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ALONG
THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE OF 839 S. FIRST AVENUE TO CHESTER
AND RETTA PELSANG, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
CONVEYANCE ON APRIL 22, 1997. RES. 97-100, Bk. 117, p. 100,
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND SETTING DATES OF A
CONSULTATION for April 14, 1997, AND A PUBLIC HEARING for May 6,
1997, ON A PROPOSED SCOTT-SIX URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR A
PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $13,055,891.66
for the period of February 1 through February 28, 1997, as recommended
by the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and
permanently retained in the City Clerk's Office in accordance with State
Code.
Resolutions, Bk. 117: RES. 97-101, p. 101, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
PERPETUAL SAVINGS BANK, FSB, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1807 G STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-102, p. 102,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 712 EAST FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-
103, p. 103, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE TO BE HELD MAY
10, 1997. RES. 97-104, p. 104, RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES.
RES. 97-105, p. 105, ACCEPTING THE WORK OR THE HIGHLANDER AREA
SANITARY SEWER, LIFT STATION, AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT.
Correspondence: Dale & Lynette Arens regarding Shamrock
Drive/Friendship Avenue storm sewer project. Stephen Vlastos regarding
Animal Control Ordinance. Bruce Glasgow regarding Old Scott Boulevard.
Mildred Flynn regarding Gabe's. Douglas Russell, Historic Preservation
Comm. regarding designation of East College Street and College Green
Historic Districts. Casey Cook, Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail,
regarding the Peninsula. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of
applicants for the following position(s): Custodian; Maintenance Worker II -
Senior Center. Memoranda from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
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Prohibition of On-Street Parking on South Capitol Street; Erection of Stop
Signs in Conjunction with Opening of Iowa City Kickers' Soccer Park.
Christina Randall regarding Shamrock Dr./Friendship St. creek project.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds (all approved): Kirk
Stephan (Shaman Project to sell handcrafted items) various dates
throughout summer. James Vrba (St. Patrick's Church services) - March 23
and 29. Kathy Ryerson (Crisis Center Food Bank 5K Walk/Stroll) - April 19.
Christie Munson (Rape Victim Advocacy Program Clothesline Display) - April
26. David Grady (U of I Campus Programs and Student Activities, Riverfest
RiverRun) - April 27. Karen Kubby (American Federation of Teachers' Local
716 May Day Celebration) - May 1. Diane Denneny (Ronald McDonald
House Race) ~ May 4.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for April 22,
1997, on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," to provide
elderly housing alternatives. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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). Shive-Hattery
representative Rick Berndt appeared.
A public hearing was held 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 following individuals appeared: John Fitzpatrick, 721 N. Linn; Gillian
Fox, 108 Pearl St.; Theresa Kopatich; and Bennet Brown, 802 E. Washington St.
Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Kubby, to accept correspondence from: John Fitzpatrick; Nancy Hauserman. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the 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, be given
first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration.
Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, "Unified Development Code" of the City Code by amending Chapter 9,
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Article A, entitled "Parking Facility Impact Fee" to exclude commercial
development, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Baker. Absent: None.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, 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
(38.93 acres), and I-1, General Industrial (101.57 acres) (Streb), 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-106, Bk.
117, p. 106, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
WILLIAMS WOODS SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Sr. Planner Miklo
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the FY98 Annual Action Plan Budget for the
use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnership Program (HOME) Funds. The following individuals appeared: Ann
Dorichue, 1725 Windsor, rep. Crisis Center; Nancy Stensvaag, 4 Heather Dr., rep.
Habitat For Humanity; Jodi-beth McCain, 703 N. Dubuque St., rep. River City
Housing Collective; Suzanne Middaugh, 200 S. Summit, rep. River City Housing
Collective; Steven Kanner, 200 S. Summit, rep. River City Housing Collective; (Ed
Cole, rep. William and Geri Arn, appeared regarding exemption to the burning
ordinance. Council indicated the property was not exempt from the open burning
ordinance); Linda Miller, 308 Melrose Ct., rep. Community Corrections
Improvement Association; and John Boyne, 919 E. Burlington St., rep. Youth
Leadership Program. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to accept
correspondence from: John Lundell; Gillian J.H. Fox, Executive Director of Life
Skills; Karen Thielman; and River City Housing Collective, Inc. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance regulating non-motorized
vehicles. The following individuals appeared: Heath Klahs, 229 S. Johnson St.;
Eric Neubauer, 209 E. Fairchild St.; Ivan Johnson-Murphy, 2224 S. Riverside Dr.
#17; and Kevin Shannon, 710 Clark St. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Kubby, to accept correspondence from John Castello. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Norton, to continue the public hearing to April 22, 1997. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 2 of the City
Code, the Human Rights Ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to make it
substantially equivalent to the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1989. No
one appeared.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take
additional action for issuance of not to exceed 811,000,000 Sewer Revenue
Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-107, Bk.
117, p. 107, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $11,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the issuance of not to exceed 88,500,000 Water Revenue
Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-108, Bk.
117, p. 108, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 98,500,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS.
Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution conveying 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-109, Bk. 117,
p. 109, CONVEYING 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. (for 9280.31)
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the Coralville-Iowa City
Animal Shelter renovation of west wing project. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-110, Bk. 117,
p. 110, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORALVILLE-IOWA CITY
ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION OF WEST WING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Title 3
(City Finances, Taxation and Fees), Chapter 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 (to 91.00) located in the Central Business (CB-10)
Zone, be given first vote for consideration. Parking and Transit Director Fowler
present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 1/6, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker. Nays: Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Absent: None.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 9
of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending
Chapter 3, Section 6¢ therein to extend the school zone on Benton Street from
Benton Drive to Hudson Avenue, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-111, Bk.
117, p. 111, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK
ROAD STORM SEWER PROJECT, PHASE II (to Bockenstedt Excavating for
$63,196.00). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-112, Bk. 117, p.
112, ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS BY
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. Individual Council member's expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays:
Baker, Kubby. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Bd. of Library Trustees three
vacancies to fill six-year terms ending July 1, 2003; Design Review Comm. - one
vacancy to fill a three-year term ending July 1,2000; Historic Preservation Comm.
two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2000; one representing
the East College Street District and one representing the College Green District.
These appointments will be made at the May 20 meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Animal Control
Advisory Bd. one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending May 4, 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.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to appoint to the Housing &
Community Development Comm.: Dan Cilek, 431 Oakland Ave. to fill an unexpired
term ending September 1, 1998and A. Denita Gadson, 2258 Russell Dr., to fill an
unexpired term ending September 1, 1999; appoint Ann Cairns, 1033 Woodlawn,
to the Historic Preservation Comm. as the Woodlawn District representative to fill
a three-year term ending March 29, 2000, and re-advertise the other vacancy. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
Council Member Norton noted his satisfaction with the response from Civil
Engr. McClure to Lon Drake concerning Friendship/Shamrock Streets creek channel
improvements. Norton questioned if the West Benton Street reconstruction project
could be moved up in the street repair schedule. The City Mgr. explained the
design work would begin in 1998 to accommodate a building schedule for 1999.
Norton noted the letter on the Consent Calendar from Bruce Glasgow concerning
old Scott Blvd. and questioned the status. The City Mgr. will provide a response.
Norton stated he would be contacting citizens who had expressed concern
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regarding railroad crossings needing repair based on the status report prepared by
the City Mgr.
Council Member Kubby noted that the Iowa City Fire Department had
received the Governor's Volunteer Recognition Award for their work in helping the
State Historical Society Building last May prevent further damage during the heavy
rain the city received. She also congratulated the Environmental Advocates on
receiving a grant to prepare a computer map of environmentally sensitive areas
compatible with the City/County GIS system. Kubby noted previous Council
discussion to not enforce the meter feeding ordinance and asked for Council
support to repeal the ordinance. After discussion, there was not a Council
majority to repeal the ordinance. Kubby noted the March 25 letter from Asst.
Planning Director Davidson regarding the sanitary sewer service to the Iowa City
Care Center and questioned Council action on the matter. The City Mgr. reported
the matter has been discussed for three years, is not included in the City's long
range project plan, and there is not sufficient customers to warrant this type of
City expenditure. Kubby invited everyone to attend the Pow Wow at the UI Rec
Building April 11-13.
Council Member Thornberry announced that the issue of sidewalks on
Bowery Street is being addressed. He also noted that discussion of the proposed
Animal Control Ordinance would occur at Council's work session of May 5, and a
date set on a public hearing at that time (but no earlier than May 20).
Council Member Norton questioned when the cleaning machine (for the
downtown area) would be arriving. The City Mgr. reported that a vendor dispute
had to be resolved first.
Mayor Novick displayed a copy of the ad for the Friday Night Concert Series
and questioned whether the City wished to be listed as a major contributor. A
majority of Council supported the idea. The Mayor announced the Human Rights
Commission would be hosting the movie classic "Gentlemen's Agreement" on
April 26 at 1:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Public Library. The Mayor asked
for Council volunteers to serve on the SEATS negotiating team. After discussion,
Council Members Vanderhoef and Thornberry were appointed.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 10:45 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Na(~mi J.0)~ovifcl~, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/18/97
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.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Awards to Grant Wood Elementary
students Katie Freeman, Susan UIIrich, and
Jamie Wilson.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the regular meeting of
February 25, and the special meeting
of March 4, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment
February 12. Broadband Telecomm.
Comm, - January 27.
(a) Recommendation that the
City Council approve the Cable
TV office budget.
Design Review Comm. - February 10.
Human Rights Comm. - January 27,
February 24.
(a) Recommendation that the
City Council approve the
proposed Human Rights
ordinance as revised.
Historic Preservation Comm. - January
14, February 11. P&Z Comm. - March
6. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. -
January 15.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor
License for Sports Column, 12 S.
Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License
for Panchero's, Inc., 32 S. Clinton St.
Outdoor Service Area for Panchero's,
Inc., 32 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor
License for Gringo's, 115 E. College
St. Class B Beer Permit for Ko's
Kitchen, 18 S. Clinton St.
Setting Public Hearings:
Setting a public hearing for April 8, to
discuss the FY98 Community
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Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
Home Investment Partnership Program
(HOME) budget for Iowa City, Iowa.
Setting a public hearing for April 8, 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, FIXING A DATE
FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
~ 11,000,000 SEWER REVENUE
BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 97-80,
FIXING A DATE FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF 98,§00,000 WATER
REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION NOTICE THEREOF.
RES. 97-81, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR APRIL 8, 1997, ON AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING NON-
MOTORIZED VEHICLES. RES. 97-82,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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, 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: RES. 97-84,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE 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, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
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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,
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 clean-up/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
64-1A.
Applications for Use of Public
Grounds: Yvonne Putz (Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation Great Strides: A Walk to
Cure Cystic Fibrosis) - May 18,
approved.
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The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for April 8, 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). The Mayor
declared th~ motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for April 8, 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.
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 and
seconded to accept correspondence from:
Evert & Ruth Switzer. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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.
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 development.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-87, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 140.5
ACRES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
SCOTT BOULEVARD, NORTH OF HIGHWAY
6.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
conditionally changing the use regulations of
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approximately 140.§ 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).
Moved and seconded 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 (101.57 acres),
be given first vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3776, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER
BY DESIGNATING THE EAST COLLEGE
STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, AS A
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Louis & Georgianna
Hoffmann. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3777, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER
BY DESIGNATING THE COLLEGE GREEN
HISTORIC DISTRICT, AS A HISTORIC
PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from
Louis & Georgianna Hoffmann. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3778, VACATING GABLE STREET, A
DEVELOPED RIGHT-OF-WAY EAST OF
SYCAMORE STREET, SOUTH OF LAKESIDE
DRIVE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-88, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL PLATS OF MOUNT PROSPECT
ADDITION, PART VIII, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-89, APPROVING A REVISED FINAL SITE
PLAN OF LOTS 3 AND 4, SADDLEBROOK
ADDITION, PART 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 4, of the
City Code, to increase the hourly parking rate
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for sixty (60) minutes meters located in the
Central Business (CB-10) Zone. John Gross,
representing the Downtown Association,
appeared. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Suzanne Gurnett Streitz,
Downtown Association. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to April
8, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-90, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
FY98 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT
ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FUNDING. Moved and
seconded to delete the on-board video system
item from the application. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-91, 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.
Moved and seconded to approve a
tentative agreement between the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, and the Police Labor Relations
Organization of Iowa City. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-92, DIRECTING SALE OF $5,200,000
CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS. Evensen Dodge, Inc.
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Vice President Dave Dirks present for
discussion.
Moved and seconded to accept the
form of-Tax Exemption Certificate pertaining
to the $5,200,000 General Obligation Bonds.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept the
form of Continuing Disclosure Certificate
pertaining to the $5,200,000 General
Obligation Bonds. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-93, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF ~5,200,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS.AND LEVYING A TAX
TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt a
resolution establishing administrative policy
for payroll deductions by charitable
organizations. Moved and seconded to delete
"health and welfare" from #2 of the
administrative policy. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the resolution as amended defeated.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-94, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF AN
AWNING AT 116 E. COLLEGE STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-95, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF A
PROPOSED ENCLOSED BUTTERFLY GARDEN
ON CITY PLAZA. Moved and seconded 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.
The Mayor noted the current
vacancies: Animal Control Advisory Board -
one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending
May 4, 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
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unexpired term ending September 1, 1999;
Historic .Preservation Comm.- 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 and seconded 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.
Moyed and seconded to adjourn 9:25
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
For a more detailed & complete
description of Council Activities, see Office of
the City Clerk.
s/Naomi J. NovicE, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication 3/27/97
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
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 Frost's University journalism class and noted the
recent death of Iowa City Historian Irving 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 Official 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 THE 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 clean-up/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 64-1A.
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 development. ~o 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,
po 89, APPROVING A REVISED FINAL SITE PLAN OF LOTS 3 AND 4,
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 81.00). 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
Resurfa¢ing 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 approve 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 85,200,000 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 85,200,000 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. 97-94, 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 4, 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 Comm.- 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, 6'03
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 64-1A.
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.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk