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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-08 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 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. Council Activities April 8, 1997 Page 2 117, 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: Council Activities April 8, 1997 Page 3 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, Council Activities April 8, 1997 Page 4 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. Council Activities April 8, 1997 Page 5 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. Council Activities April 8, 1997 Page 6 revised 4/21/97 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 Council Activities April 8, 1997 Page 7 revised 4/21/97 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 Subject to change as finalized bv the City Clerk. For a final official copv, 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 - 3/18/97 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 Official Actions March 18, 1997 Page 2 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 Official Actions March 18, 1997 Page 3 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. Official Actions March 18, 1997 Page 4 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 Official Actions March 18, 1997 Page 5 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 Official Actions March 18, 1997 Page 6 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. Official Actions March 18, 1997 Page 7 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 Official Actions March 18, 1997 Page 8 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 Council Activities March 18, 1997 Page 2 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. Council Activities March 18, 1997 Page 3 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 Council Activities March 18, 1997 Page 4 (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 Council Activities March 18, 1997 Page 5 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. Council Activities March 18, 1997 Page 6 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. Council Activities March 18, 1997 Page 7 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