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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 13, 1998
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Moreno, Gannon, Schmadeke. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tapes 98-8, Side 2; 98-13, Side 1.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Award to Weber
Elementary: Michael Ahrens, Boyu Hu, and Jane Schlapkohl.
The Mayor proclaimed Preu¢il School of Music Week - January 18-24, Bill
Nusser Preu¢il School Foundation Board and Bill & Doris Preucil accepted; Women's
Right to Choose Day - January 22, Marilyn Cohen accepted.
Peg Fraser presented the City with artwork commemorating the City's efforts
on the 21 st Annual Road Races, Mayor Lehman accepted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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
December 9 and the regular meeting of December 16, as published, subject
to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. -
December 9. Housing & Community Development Comm. November 20.
Airport Comm. - November 13. Bd. of Adjustment - December 10. Bd. of
Appeals - December 1. Human Rights Comm. - December 9. P&R Comm. -
December 10. P&Z Comm. - December 4. PCRB - December 11, December
22, December 23. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - November 19. Sr.
Center Comm. - November 19.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton
St. Class C Liquor License for Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St. Class
C Liquor License for Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor
License for Union Bar, 121 E. College St. Special Class C Liquor License for
North Dodge Athletic Club, 2400 N. Dodge St. Class E Beer Permit for
QuikTrip /1552, 25 W. Burlington St. RES. 98-1, Bk. 119, p.1, ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-2, Bk. 119, p. 2, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for January 27 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER
MAINS - PENINSULA PROPERTY, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
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Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 99,891,769.21 for
the period of November 1 through November 30, 1997, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-3, p. 3, PROVIDING NOTICE THAT AT
LEAST NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF THE WORK UNDER THE
CONTRACT FOR THE SOUTH IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR INTERCEPTOR
SEWER PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT THE CITY INTENDS
TO RELEASE FUNDS RETAINED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 573, CODE OF
IOWA. RES. 98-4, p. 4, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FOR SADDLEBROOK MANUFACTURED HOUSING PARK, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 98-5, p. 5, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE BURLINGTON STREET/ GOVERNOR STREET SIGNALIZATION
PROJECT. RES. 98-6, p. 6, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND STEVENS DRIVE STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 98-7, p. 7, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM WATER SYSTEM, WATER MAIN, AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WALDEN HILLS, LOTS 7 - 36 AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES. 98-8, p. 8, CHANGING THE DATE OF THE BID SUBMITTAL
DEADLINE AND SCHEDULED BID OPENING FOR THE MONTGOMERY-
BUTLER HOUSE STABILIZATION PROJECT FROM JANUARY 7 TO
FEBRUARY 4, 1998.
Correspondence: Laurie Robinson, Johnson County Historical Society,
regarding assistance. Chris Hungerford regarding EXCEL. David Wehde
regarding Russian Sister City. Timothy Kelly regarding water. Kristi Ferguson
regarding DARE program. Osha Gray Davidson regarding Iowa City youth.
Barbara Curtin regarding Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Johnson County. JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of "Parking for Public Safety Vehicles
Only"; Removal of Stop Sign at Intersection of Lower Muscatine Road and
Fairmeadows Boulevard; Modification of Commercial Loading Zone on Iowa
Avenue East of Dubuque Street. Civil Service Commission submitting
certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Parking Cashier;
Emergency Communications Dispatcher. Kate Franks Klaus, Heritage Trees
regarding budget. Suzanne Gurnett Streitz, Downtown Association, and
Victoria Gilpin, Friday Night Concert Series, regarding budget. Laurie
Robinson, Johnson County Historical Society, regarding budget. Sally
Stutsman, Johnson County Board of Supervisors, regarding SEATS. HACAP
regarding representation from the City Council. State Historical Society
regarding Storm Sewer problem at 402 Iowa Ave.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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Osha Davidson, 14 S. Governor St., appeared regarding treatment of youths
in malls.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for
January 27 on an ordinance vacating .50 acres of Waterfront Drive, located south
of Highway 6 and east of Gilbert Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article L, entitled "Provisional Uses and Special Exceptions," to
provide for temporary use permits to allow short-term activities, such as special
events or seasonal outdoor storage and sales. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Building Code and
Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article B, entitled "Zoning Definitions," to
change the definition of GRADE. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-9, Bk. 119, p.
9, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A 2.59 ACRE TRACT OF
LAND LOCATED AT 3151 HIGHWAY 6 EAST (Moose Lodge). Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3821, Bk. 41, p. 59,
AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF A
FIVE-ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 3151 HIGHWAY 6 EAST FROM
COUNTY RURAL A1, RURAL (2.59 ACRES) AND RR-1, RURAL RESIDENTIAL (2.41
ACRES) TO RM-20, MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (Moose
Lodge), be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. the Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Maxine Simmons,
Construction Chairman Loyal Order of Moose. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Chapter by amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article B, "Zoning
Definitions," Section 2, by changing the definition of Transient Housing to increase
the number of days persons are able to stay as temporary residents, 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 Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer indefinitely a resolution
approving a preliminary and final plat of a Resubdivision of Lot 7, WB Development,
a 1.78 acre, two-lot commercial subdivision located southeast of the intersection of
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Naples Avenue and Escort Lane. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to defer to January 27 a
resolution approving a preliminary and final plat of a resubdivision of Outlot A, WB
Development. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plan, specifications, form
of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Captain Irish Parkway
Phase I Improvements Project. PCD Director Franklin and Public Works Director
Schmadeke present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their
views.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-10, Bk.
119, p. 10, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPTAIN IRISH
PARKWAY PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS 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 Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-11, Bk. 11 9, p.
11, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WOOLF AVENUE
BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT [PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(4)--8N-52] to
Iowa Bridge and Culvert, Inc., Washington, Iowa for 81,126,188.73. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-12, Bk.
119, p. 12, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND NNW, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE WOOLF AVENUE
BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT [PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(4)--8N-52].
Asst. City Engr. Gannon present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-1 3, Bk.
119, p. 13, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97 PARATRANSIT SERVICE
BETWEEN THE CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY to January 31, 1998. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-14, Bk. 119,
p. 14, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR
PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, EXCLUDING THE
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POTTER'S STUDIO. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-15, Bk.
119, p. 15, ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE POTTER'S STUDIO IN
THE ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Kubby abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to grant a 45 day extension to
the Police Citizens' Review Board for the filing of a report with the City Council on
Complaints 97-2 through 97-7. Council noted the number of meetings the Board
had scheduled and acknowledged their efforts. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Airport Comm. - one vacancy
to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2004; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - one
vacancy to fill a three-year term ending March 13, 2001; Civil Service Comm. -
three vacancies to fill three terms: one two-year term ending April 3, 2000, one
three-year term ending April 2, 2001, and one four-year term ending April 1, 2002;
Design Review Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term for an architect
ending July 1, 1998, in addition to three-year term ending July 1, 2001; Historic
Preservation Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 29,
2001: one Summit Street District rep. and one At-Large rep.; Housing &
Community Development Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1, 1998. These appointments will be made at the February 24 Council
meeting.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Mettie
Thomopulos, 1002 Estron St., to the Human Rights Comm. to fill an unexpired
term ending January 1, 2000; approving recommendation by the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors to re-appoint Gretchen Grimm as a member of the Riverfront
& Natural Areas Comm. to fill a three-year term ending January 1, 2001, as a
representative of Johnson County. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Kubby requested an update on the implementation of the
Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The City Mgr. stated a number of landfill issues
will be presented to Council in the next couple of months. Kubby reminded citizens
of a City Federation of Labor chili dinner scheduled January 15 at 6:00 PM at 1212
Highland Ct.; the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl For Kids Sake on February 28,
urging six people to form a team or pledge to a team; noted the Chamber Business
Fair scheduled February 6-8.
Council Member Thornberry stated Council had elected him to be Mayor Pro
tem and pledged to do his best to serve the City.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted a recent memo on compost and
yardwaste charges and recommended proceeding with the lowering of the price per
ton. Council concurred. Vanderhoef also acknowledged the recent distribution of
the Parks and Recreation scheduling brochure and citizens report.
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Council Member Norton welcomed back City Atty. Dilkes and thanked Asst.
City Atty. Holecek for acting in her absence. Norton referenced the recent
newspaper story on graffiti removal and requested the City's ordinance on removal.
City Mgr. Atkins reassured Council that the ordinance is being implemented. Norton
stated he felt the citizens report was terrific, and clarified that water and sewer
rates were going up but the actual increase for a typical user is only about a quarter
given the adjustment in the minimum usage.
Mayor Lehman thanked Council and individuals for their support of his
election as Mayor and stated he would be meeting with other Iowa Mayors
regarding legislative issues in the near future. The Mayor stated Council was in the
middle of the budget review process and hoped to have that completed by the end
of the month and reported that Council would be meeting to discuss goals and
objectives later in the month. Mayor Lehman noted the following City Council
appointments: Legislative Committee-Norton, Kubby, Thornberry. Rules Committee-
Norton, Lehman. Emergency Management-O'Donnell. JCCOG-Champion, Kubby,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef with Lehman as alternate. Convention
and Visitors Bureau-Champion. Student Senate-Kubby, Norton. Moved by
Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to replace Council Member Thornberry with
Council Member Vanderhoef on the Legislative Committee (Thornberry to be
alternate). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 8:00 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Marian K. Karr, C~ty Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/16/97
Iowa City City Council, regular
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members
present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek
Elementary students: Megan Gatens, Laura
Houghton, Scott Knight.
Council recognized new
Board/Commission Members as follows: Bd.
of Appeals - Gary Haman, John Roffman; Bd.
of Library Trustees - Linda Dellsperger; Design
Review Comm. Tara Cronbaugh; Human
Rights Comm. - Joan Jehle, Diane Martin,
Arthur Vincent, Jr.; P&R Comm. Barbara
Endel, Bruce Maurer; PCRB - Leah Cohen,
Patricia Farrant, Paul Hoffey, Margaret
Raymond, John Watson; Public Art Advisory
Comm. - Deborah Galbraith, Kevin Hanick,
Nancy Purington, Lesley Wright; Riverfront &
Natural Areas Comm. - Cortney Daniels, Dan
Mascal, Lynn Rose; Sr. Center Comm.
Chevalier Monsanto, Deborah Schoenfelder,
Kathryn Wallace.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.:
Housing & Community Development
Comm. - October 16. Bd. of Appeals -
November 3. Bd. of Library Trustees -
November 30. PCRB - December 4.
Adopt PCRB Bylaws as
recommended by Rules
Committee.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor
License for Jirsa's, 819 First Ave.
Class C Beer Permit for Petro-n-
Provisions, 2 Escort Lane. Class E
Beer Permit for The Cellar, 116 S.
Linn St. Class E Liquor License for
The Cellar, 116 S. Linn St. RES. 97-
404, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
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December 16, 1997
page 2
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
97-405, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY
PHASE I 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.
Resolutions: RES. 97-406,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT FOR COURT PARK
SUBDIVISION, AND DECLARING
THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT OPEN
FOR PUBLIC USE. RES. 97-407,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, WATER
MAIN, TILE LINE AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART
6, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES.
97-408, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY,
PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF COURT STREET
EXTENDED, PHASE 1
IMPROVEMENTS. RES. 97-409,
APPROVING A JOINT AGREEMENT
OF COMMUNICATION AND
COOPERATION WITH RESPECT TO
ALLOCATION AND DIVISION OF
PROPERTY TAXES FOR INDUSTRIAL
NEW JOBS TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Correspondence: Holly Hart
regarding the Downtown Shuttle.
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding removal of Bus Loading
Zone in 100 Block of Clinton St. Civil
Service Comm. submitting certified
lists of applicants for the following
position(s): Parking Enforcement
Attendant. Melrose Ave.
Neighborhood Assn. regarding the
Melrose Ave. Project. Deborah
Galbraith regarding her appointment
to the Public Art Advisory Comm.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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December 16, 1997
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Babe Ballantyne, Senior Center
Commissioner, updated Council on activities
at the Center. Steve Kanner, 1033 E.
Washington St., appeared regarding the
downtown Christmas tree; Greyhound Bus
station; and the City's free shuttle bus.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for January 13 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled
'Zoning,' Article L, entitled 'Provisional Uses
and Special Exceptions,' to provide for
temporary use permits to allow short-term
activities, such as special events or seasonal
outdoor storage and sales. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for January 13 on an ordinance
amending the Building Code and Title 14,
Chapter 6, entitled 'Zoning," Article B,
entitled 'Zoning Definitions," to change the
definition of GRADE. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to
January 13 a resolution approving the
annexation of a 2.59 acre tract located at
3151 Highway 6 East. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
changing the zoning designation for a five
acre tract located at 3151 Highway 6 East
from County Rural (A1) (2.59 acres) and
Rural Residential (RR-1) (2.41 acres) to RM-
20, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential.
Atty. Ralph Neuzil, 2520 Mayfield Road,
appeared representing the Moose Lodge.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
changing the zoning designation for a five
acre tract located at 3151 Highway 6 East
from County Rural (A1) (2.59 acres) and
Rural Residential (RR-1) (2.41 acres) to RM-
20, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential,
be given first vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, 'Zoning,'
Article B, 'Zoning Definitions," Section 2, by
changing the definition of Transient Housing
to increase the number of days persons are
able to stay as temporary residents, be given
first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3816, AMENDING THE ZONING
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December 16, 1997
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ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING
THE USE REGULATIONS OF
APPROXIMATELY 3.37 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE
INTERSECTION OF IOWA HIGHWAY I AND
NAPLES AVENUE, FROM COUNTY CP-1,
PLANNED COMMERCIAL, TO C1-1,
INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL.
Moved and seconded to defer to
January 13, a resolution approving a
preliminary and final plat of a resubdivision of
lot 7, WB Development; and a resolution
approving a preliminary and final plat of a
resubdivision of outlot A, WB Development.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate
of cost for Stabilization of the Montgomery-
Butler House, located on the west side of N.
Dubuque Street and south of the Iowa River.
Joni Kinsey, 423 Church St., President of
Board of Friends of Historic Preservation,
appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-410, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
MONTGOMERY-BUTLER HOUSE
STABILIZATION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO
BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3817, 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
WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGES AND
FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3818, 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 WATER
SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3819, AMENDING TITLE 3, 'CITY
FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES,"
CHAPTER 4, 'SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES,
CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES'
OF THE CITY CODE, TO ADD A
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December 16, 1997
page 5
ENTITLED
SUBSECTION
COLLECTION
ACCOUNTS'
AUTHORIZE
WHEN THE
DELINQUENT.
DELINQUENCY CHARGES OF FIVE PERCENT
TO SOLID WASTE.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3820, AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED
'UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE,' CHAPTER
3, ENTITLED 'CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE A,
'GENERAL PROVISIONS,'
6, ENTITLED 'BILLING AND
PROCEDURES; DELINQUENT
OF THE CITY CODE TO
A DELINQUENCY CHARGE
ACCOUNT IS CONSIDERED
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-411, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 96-22,
AND ESTABLISHING A DISCOUNT PROGRAM
FOR CITY UTILITY SERVICES INCLUDING
WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE
AND/OR RECYCLING FOR QUALIFYING LOW
INCOME RESIDENTS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-412, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE PARKS DIVISION AND
THE FORESTRY DIVISION OF THE PARKS &
RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING
THE AFSCME AND ADMINISTRATIVE PAY
PLANS.
The Mayor noted the previously-
announced vacancies: Human Rights Comm. -
one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2000. This appointment will be
made at the January 13 Council meeting.
Moved and seconded to appoint Mark
Anderson, 202 Linden Ct., to fill an unexpired
term ending March 1, 2003 on the Airport
Commission; and appoint T.J. Brandt, 1912
Rochester Ct., to the Bd. of Adjustment, to
fill a five-year term ending January 1, 2003.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:25
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities is on file in the Office of
the City Clerk.
s/Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City CI.er, k , ~
Submitted-for publication 12/24/97
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said
publication is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/9/97
Iowa City City Council, special
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members
present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
The Mayor proclaimed: City High Little
Hawks Boys Cross Country Recognition Day -
December 10, Coach Maresh and the Cross
Country team accepted; West High Trojans
Girls Cross Country Team Recognition Day -
December 11, Coach Parker and the Cross
Country team accepted; Regina Regals Boys
Cross Country Team Recognition Day
December 12, Coach Brown and the Cross
Country team accepted.
The Mayor presented Outstanding
Student Citizenship Awards to Grant Wood
Elementary students: Kelsey Colbert, Shannon
Triplett, and Eric Wilke.
The Mayor proclaimed: Human Rights
Recognition Day - December 10, Katy
Hansen, United Nations Association accepted;
Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
December, Lights on for Life Day
December 19, Lifesavers' Weekend
December 19-21, Lisa Stephens of MECCA
accepted.
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 special meeting of
November 11 and the regular meeting
of November 18, as published,
subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Animal Control
Advisory Bd. - September 18; Design
Review Comm. - November 17;
Historic Preservation Comm. - October
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23; Historic Preservation Comm.
November 4, November 10; Airport
Comm. - October 16; Bd. of
Adjustment - November 12; Bd. of
Appeals - September 15.
Revise the definition of grade
as proposed by staff, noting
that the amendment applies
only to artificially-raised grade
used to determine the height
of the building.
P&R Comm. - November 12; P&Z
Comm. - November 6, November 20;
PCRB - November 19; Riverfront &
Natural Areas Comm. - October 15;
Rules Comm. - November 20. Bd. of
Appeals - October 6.
Retain the wording of the
local amendment to Section
904.2.8 of the Uniform
Building Code which requires
fire sprinklers in residential
structures with three or more
levels of residential occupancy
and to return to the wording
of the national code which
requires fire sprinklers in
residential structures with
three or more levels of
residential occupancy and to
return to the wording of the
national code which requires
fire sprinklers in residential
structures containing sixteen
or more dwelling units.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor
License for Gabe's, 330 E.
Washington St. Outdoor Service Area
for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St.
Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary
Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Class C
Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's
Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront.
Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut
//402005, 1921 Keokuk St. RES. 97-
387, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings:
Setting a public hearing for December
16 on plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for
stabilization of the Montgomery-Butler
house, located on the west side of N.
Dubuque Street and south of the Iowa
River, directing the City Clerk to
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publish notice of said hearing, and
directing the Director of Planning and
Community Development to place said
plans on file for public inspection.
Motions: Approve
disbursements in the amount of
$10,456,774.67 for the period of
October 1 through October 31 as
recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 97-388,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING
A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 920 SEVENTH AVENUE
SOUTH, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-
389, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE WYLDE GREEN ROAD SANITARY
SEWER PROJECT. RES. 97-390,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROOKSIDE
DRIVE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT (PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(5)-
8N-52). RES. 97-391, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE WILLOW STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES.
97-392, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT EASEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH BUNCHER CO.
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT HEINZ
ROAD AND HIGHWAY 6. RES. 97-
393, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A DRAINAGE EASEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH JIM AND ANNE
MURRAY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2007 WATERFRONT DRIVE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-394,
APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF
THE POLICE CITIZEN'S REVIEW
BOARD. RES. 97-395,
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST, A MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT AMONG THE U.S.
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS,
ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT; THE IOWA
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OFFICER; AND THE CITY OF IOWA
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page 4
CITY, IOWA; REGARDING
CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR
THE IOWA RIVER POWER DAM
IMPROVEMENTS TO TAKE INTO
CONSIDERATION THE EFFECT OF
THE CONSTRUCTION ON THE IOWA
RIVER POWER DAM. RES. 97-396,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
STORMWATER DETENTION BASIN
EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
STERLING HOUSE CORPORATION
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT SCOTT
BOULEVARD AND LOWER WEST
BRANCH ROAD. RES. 97-397,
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST, A MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT AMONG THE U.S.
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ROCK
ISLAND DISTRICT; THE IOWA STATE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER;
AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA; REGARDING THE IOWA CITY
WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
AND PROPERTY PURCHASED UNDER
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM AS SUBMITTED
TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PURSUANT TO 36 CFR 800.6(a).
Correspondence: Judy Pfohl,
Neighborhood Council of Iowa City,
regarding open space. Kathy Kasson
and Karlyn Larson regarding the
downtown tree. Bob Kemp regarding
fountain sign. Brian Forrest, KRUI,
regarding invitation for Face-Off.
Allison McNeese regarding Hickory Hill
Park. JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner: (a) Lane Designation at
Intersection of Iowa Avenue and
Madison Street. Civil Service Comm.
submitting certified lists of applicants
for the following position(s):(a)
Maintenance Worker I - Towing; (b)
Maintenance Worker I - Transit; (c)
Parking Cashier.
Use of City Plaza, approved:
Deirdre Castle, Holiday Kick-Off
November 23 - December 31.
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The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Alberto Abreu, Council on the Status
of Latino, 826 Rider St., thanked Council for
their letter to TCI urging them to seek other
alternatives to the partial removal of
Univision, thanked staff for their assistance
and urged Council to hold TCI accountable.
Asst. City Mgr. Helling present for discussion.
John-Paul (Chaisson), Commissioner of Latino
Affairs/Department of Human Rights,
introduced himself, encouraged Council to
contact him with questions, and re-
emphasized the importance of Univision to
the area.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving the annexation of a 2.59
acre tract located at 3151 Highway 6 East.
Moved and seconded to continue to
December 16, a public hearing on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
changing the zoning designation for a five
acre tract located at 3151 Highway 6 East
from County Rural (A1) (2.59 acres) and
Rural Residential (RR-1) (2.41 acres) to RM-
20, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, 'Zoning,'
Article B, 'Zoning Definitions," Section 2, by
changing the definition of Transient Housing
to increase the number of days persons are
able to stay as temporary residents.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution adopting the Comprehensive Plan,
including the South District Plan. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from
Harry Wolf, Southgate Development. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-398, ADOPTING THE 1997
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INCLUDING THE
SOUTH DISTRICT PLAN.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by
changing the use regulations of a 2.81 acre
tract, located southeast of the intersection of
Iowa Highway I and Naples Avenue, from
County CP-1, Planned Commercial, to C1-1,
Intensive Commercial, be given second vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and
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voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and that
ORD. 97-3812, AMENDING THE APPROVED
PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LOT 53 OF
WALDEN HILLS, LOCATED IN THE OSA-8,
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ZONE, AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROHRET ROAD
AND SHANNON DRIVE, TO ALLOW A 120-
UNIT HOUSING FACILITY. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Bob Burns,
General Partner Iowa City IHA Senior Housing
Limited Partnership. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 97-3813, AMENDING THE ZONING
CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING
THE USE REGULATIONS OF
APPROXIMATELY 0.87 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
WESTSIDE DRIVE, SOUTH OF EARL ROAD,
FROM RM-12, LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, AND C1-1, INTENSIVE
COMMERCIAL, TO CO-1, COMMERCIAL
OFFICE, be voted on for final passage at this
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from
John Moreland, Smith-Moreland Construction.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-399, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL PLAT OF HIGHLANDER
DEVELOPMENT, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-400, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL PLAT OF M & W ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. The following individuals
appeared: Cecile Kuenzli; Historic Preservation
Cornre. Chairman John Shaw, presented a
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statement from the Commission urging RS-5
zoning for future development in the area;
Ruedi Kuenzli, Historic Preservation Comm.
Member for Summit St.; and Margaret Felling,
Co-chair of Longfellow Neighborhood Assn.
Moved and seconded that the rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and that
ORD. 97-3814, AMENDING TITLE 2, OF THE
CITY CODE, THE HUMAN RIGHTS
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, TO ALLOW FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
CLOSURES OF HUMAN RIGHTS
COMPLAINTS THAT DO NOT WARRANT
FURTHER INVESTIGATION, be voted on for
final passage at this time. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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
wastewater service charges and fees in Iowa
City, Iowa, be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Bruce Glasgow. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 water
service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa,
be given second vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 add a
delinquency charge of five percent to solid
waste, be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, entitled 'Unified
Development Code,' Chapter 3, entitled 'City
Utilities,' Article A, entitled 'General
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Provisions,' Subsection 6, entitled 'Billing
and Collection Procedures; Delinquent
Accounts' of the City Code to authorize a
delinquency charge when the account is
considered delinquent, be given second vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3815, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED
'POLICE REGULATIONS'; CHAPTER 7,
ENTITLED 'WEAPONS', TO PROHIBIT THE
USE OF BOWS, ARROWS AND CROSSBOWS
WITHIN CITY LIMITS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-401, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97
PARATRANSlT SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-402, RESOLUTION NAMING
DEPOSITORIES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-403, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF
EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE SOUTH
CLINTON STREET STREETSCAPE AND
FACADE OF OLD CAPITOL MALL, PHASE II.
The Mayor noted the current
vacancies: Human Rights Comm. one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2000. This appointment will be
made at the January 13 Council meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously
announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
March 1, 2003. This appointment will be
made at the December 16 Council meeting.
Moved and seconded to appoint:
Kevin Hanick (2 year), 1830 Friendship St.
and Deborah Galbraith (1 Year), 1342 Oxford
Place, as community representatives and
Nancy Purington (3 year), 1706 Prairie du
Chien Rd., and Lesley Wright (2 year), 402
Myrtle Ave., as art professionals on the Public
Art Advisory Comm. all beginning January 1,
1998; appoint Tara Cronbaugh, 2314 Abbey
Lane, to the Design Review Comm. to fill an
unexpired term ending July 1, 1999, for a
Business or Property Owner from the Central
Business District or Near Southside
Neighborhood. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to
December 16 an appointment to the Bd. of
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Adjustment, to fill a five-year term ending
January 1, 2003. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:15
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance
Department.
s/Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
s/Marian .K. Karr,~. Cl~_?~.,f~,
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
DECEMBER 9, 1997
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Holecek, Karr, Franklin, Kugler, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tapes 97-164, Both Sides; 97-165, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed: City High Little Hawks Boys Cross Country
Recognition Day December 10, Coach Maresh and the Cross Country team
accepted; West High Trojans Girls Cross Country Team Recognition Day -
December 11, Coach Parker and the Cross Country team accepted; Regina Regals
Boys Cross Country Team Recognition Day - December 12, Coach Brown and the
Cross Country team accepted.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Grant
Wood Elementary students: Kelsey Colbert, Shannon Triplett, and Eric Wilke.
The Mayor proclaimed: Human Rights Recognition Day - December 10, Katy
Hansen, United Nations Association accepted; Drunk and Drugged Driving
Prevention Month - December, Lights on for Life Day - December 19, Lifesavers'
Weekend - December 19-21, Lisa Stephens of MECCA accepted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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
November 11 and the regular meeting of November 18, as published, subject
to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. -
September 18; Design Review Comm. - November 17; Historic Preservation
Comm. - October 23; Historic Preservation Comm. - November 4, November
10; Airport Comm. - October 16; Bd. of Adjustment - November 12; Bd. of
Appeals - September 15.
Revise the definition of grade as proposed by staff, noting that the
amendment applies only to artificially-raised grade used to determine
the height of the building.
P&R Comm. - November 12; P&Z Comm. - November 6, November 20;
PCRB - November 19; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - October 15; Rules
Comm. - November 20. Bd. of Appeals - 10/6/97.
Retain the wording of the local amendment to Section 904.2.8 of the
Uniform Building Code which requires fire sprinklers in residential
structures with three or more levels of residential occupancy and to
return to the wording of the national code which requires fire
sprinklers in residential structures with three or more levels of
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residential occupancy and to return to the wording of the national
code which requires fire sprinklers in residential structures containing
sixteen or more dwelling units.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington
St. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor
License for Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License
for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront. Class B Beer Permit
for Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk St. RES. 97-387, Bk. 118, p. 387,
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for December 16 on
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for stabilization
of the Montgomery-Butler house, located on the west side of N. Dubuque
Street and south of the Iowa River, directing the City Clerk to publish notice
of said hearing, and directing the Director of Planning and Community
Development to place said plans on file for public inspection.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,456,774.67
for the period of October 1 through October 31, 1997, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 118: RES. 97-388, p. 388, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 920
SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-389, Bk. 118, p.
389, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WYLDE GREEN ROAD SANITARY
SEWER PROJECT. RES. 97-390, p. 390, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROOKSIDE DRIVE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT (PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(5)-8N-52). RES. 97-391, p. 391,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 97-392, p. 392, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BUNCHER CO. FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT HEINZ ROAD AND HIGHWAY 6. RES. 97-393, p.
393, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JIM AND ANNE
MURRAY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2007 WATERFRONT DRIVE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-394, p. 394, APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE
POLICE CITIZEN'S REVIEW BOARD. RES. 97-395, p. 395,
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ROCK ISLAND
DISTRICT; THE IOWA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER; AND
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; REGARDING CONSTRUCTION
METHODS FOR THE IOWA RIVER POWER DAM IMPROVEMENTS TO
TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE EFFECT OF THE CONSTRUCTION ON
THE IOWA RIVER POWER DAM. RES. 97-396, p. 396, AUTHORIZING THE
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MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORMWATER
DETENTION BASIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH STERLING HOUSE
CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT SCOTT BOULEVARD AND
LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD. RES. 97-397, p. 397, APPROVING, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST, A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AMONG THE U.S.
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT; THE IOWA STATE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER; AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA;
REGARDING THE IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND
PROPERTY PURCHASED UNDER THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM AS SUBMITTED TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC
PRESERVATION PURSUANT TO 36 CFR 800.6(a).
Correspondence: Judy Pfohl, Neighborhood Council of Iowa City,
regarding open space. Kathy Kasson and Karlyn Larson regarding the
downtown tree. Bob Kemp regarding fountain sign. Brian Forrest, KRUI,
regarding invitation for Face-Off. Allison McNeese regarding Hickory Hill Park.
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: (a) Lane Designation at Intersection of
Iowa Avenue and Madison Street. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified
lists of applicants for the following position(s):(a) Maintenance Worker I -
Towing; (b) Maintenance Worker I - Transit; (c) Parking Cashier.
Use of City Plaza, approved: Deirdre Castle, Holiday Kick-Off -
November 23 - December 31.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Alberto Abreu, Council on the Status of Latino, 826 Rider St., thanked
Council for their letter to TCI urging them to seek other alternatives to the partial
removal of Univision, thanked staff for their assistance and urged Council to hold
TCI accountable. Asst. City Mgr. Helling present for discussion. John-Paul
(Chaisson), Commissioner of Latino Affairs/Department of Human Rights,
introduced himself, encouraged Council to contact him with questions, and re-
emphasized the importance of Univision to the area.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the annexation of a 2.59
acre tract located at 3151 Highway 6 East (Moose). No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to continue to December 16, a public
hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the zoning
designation for a five acre tract located at 3151 Highway 6 East from County Rural
(A1) (2.59 acres) and Rural Residential (RR-1) (2.41 acres) to RM-20, Medium
Density Multi-Family Residential (Moose). 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
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, 'Zoning," Article B, "Zoning Definitions," Section 2,
by changing the definition of Transient Housing to increase the number of days
persons are able to stay as temporary residents. No one appeared.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Comprehensive Plan,
including the South District Plan. The Mayor noted proposed Council amendments
as presented in PCD Director Franklin's memo of December 9. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Harry Wolf, Southgate
Development. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-398, Bk. 118,
p. 398, ADOPTING THE 1997 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INCLUDING THE SOUTH
DISTRICT PLAN, as amended. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Council noted the staff and committee efforts involved in the Plan. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of a 2.81 acre tract, located
southeast of the intersection of Iowa Highway 1 and Naples Avenue, from County
CP-1, Planned Commercial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial (Miller), be given second
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring ordinances
to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 97-3812, Bk. 40, p. 50,
AMENDING THE APPROVED PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR LOT 53 OF WALDEN HILLS, LOCATED IN THE OSA-8, SENSITIVE
AREAS OVERLAY ZONE, AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROHRET ROAD AND
SHANNON DRIVE, TO ALLOW A 120-UNIT HOUSING FACILITY. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lehman,
seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Bob Burns, General
Partner Iowa City IHA Senior Housing Limited Partnership. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 97-3813, Bk. 40, p. 51,
AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 0.87 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE EAST SIDE OF WESTSIDE DRIVE, SOUTH OF EARL ROAD, FROM RM-12,
LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND C1-1, INTENSIVE
COMMERCIAL, TO CO-1, COMMERCIAL OFFICE, be voted on for final passage at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by
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Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to accept
correspondence from John Moreland, Smith-Moreland Construction. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-399, Bk.
118, p. 399, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF HIGHLANDER
DEVELOPMENT, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-400, Bk. 118,
p. 400, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF M & W ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. The following individuals appeared: Cecile Kuenzli; Historic
Preservation Commission Chairman John Shaw, presented a statement from the
Commission urging RS-5 zoning for future development in the area; Ruedi Kuenzli,
Historic Preservation Commission Member for Summit St.; and Margaret Felling,
Co-chair of Longfellow Neighborhood Assn. PCD Director Franklin and Acting City
Atty. Holecek present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 97-3814, Bk. 40, p. 52,
AMENDING TITLE 2, OF THE CITY CODE, THE HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO ALLOW FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSURES
OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLAINTS THAT DO NOT WARRANT FURTHER
INVESTIGATION, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman,
Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be finally adopted
at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, 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 wastewater service
charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for consideration.
Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Bruce Glasgow. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, 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 water service charges
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and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, 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, 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 add a delinquency charge
of five percent to solid waste, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Absent:
None.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities,"
Article A, entitled UGeneral Provisions," Subsection 6, entitled "Billing and
Collection Procedures; Delinquent Accounts" of the City Code to authorize a
delinquency charge when the account is considered delinquent, 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 ORD. 97-3815, Bk.
40, p. 53, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS"; CHAPTER 7,
ENTITLED "WEAPONS", TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF BOWS, ARROWS AND
CROSSBOWS WITHIN CITY LIMITS. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker. Absent: Nay. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-401, Bk. 118,
p. 401, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97 PARATRANSlT SERVICE BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY (to December 31, 1997).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-402, Bk.
118, p. 40:2, RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES. Finance Director Yucuis
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-403, Bk. 118,
p. 403, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE SOUTH
CLINTON STREET STREETSCAPE AND FACADE OF OLD CAPITOL MALL, PHASE
II. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Human Rights Comm. - one vacancy
to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2000. This appointment will be made at
the January 13 Council meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 2003. This appointment will be
made at the December 16 Council meeting.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to appoint: Kevin Hanick (2 year),
1830 Friendship St. and Deborah Galbraith (1 Year), 1342 Oxford Place, as
community representatives and Nancy Purington (3 year), 1706 Prairie du Chien
Rd., and Lesley Wright (2 year), 402 Myrtle Ave., as art professionals on the Public
Art Advisory Comm. all beginning January 1, 1998; appoint Tara Cronbaugh, 2314
Abbey Lane, to the Design Review Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending July 1,
1999, for a Business or Property Owner from the Central Business District or Near
Southside Neighborhood. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman to defer to December 16 an
appointment to the 8d. of Adjustment, to fill a five-year term ending January 1,
2003. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Norton stated he had a number of items to discuss with the
City Manager including the Dodge Street Bridge and would meet with him privately.
Council Member Lehman noted the lights in the alleys and stated it was an
improvement; acknowledged the success of the free shuttle bus; and stated all
Coralville and Iowa City buses would be free on Saturdays during December.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested information on CAMBUS ridership on the
North Side. Staff will follow-up.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on a workshop she attended on the
public art program in Philadelphia while attending a recent National League of Cities
meeting.
Council Member Baker stated that due to scheduling conflicts he would be
unable to attend the Council meeting of December 15 and 16 and therefore this
would be his last meeting. Baker thanked staff, community leaders, and family for
their support. Mayor Novick thanked Council Member Baker for his work.
Acting City Atty. Holecek updated Council on City Atty. Dilkes and her new
son, Joey.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 9:15 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 16, 1997
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Holecek, Karr, Franklin, Yucuis, Karr, Shank, Craig, Boothroy, Neumann,
Kopping. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-165, Side 2; 97-167, Side 1.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek
Elementary students: Megan Gatens, Laura Houghton, Scott Knight.
Council recognized new Board/Commission Members as follows: Bd. of
Appeals - Gary Haman, John Roffman; Bd. of Library Trustees - Linda Dellsperger;
Design Review Comm. - Tara Cronbaugh; Human Rights Comm. - Joan Jehle, Diane
Martin, Arthur Vincent, Jr.; P&R Comm. Barbara Endel, Bruce Maurer; PCRB -
Leah Cohen, Patricia Farrant, Paul Hoffey, Margaret Raymond, John Watson; Public
Art Advisory Comm. - Deborah Galbraith, Kevin Hanick, Nancy Purington, Lesley
Wright; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - Cortney Daniels, Dan Mascal, Lynn
Rose; Sr. Center Comm. Chevalier Monsanto, Deborah Schoenfelder, Kathryn
Wallace.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Housing & Community Development
Comm. - October 16. Bd. of Appeals - November 3. Bd. of Library Trustees -
November 30. PCRB - December 4.
Adopt PCRB Bylaws as recommended by Rules Committee.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, 819 First Ave.
Class C Beer Permit for Petro-n-Provisions, 2 Escort Lane. Class E Beer
Permit for The Cellar, 116 S. Linn St. Class E Liquor License for The Cellar,
116 S. Linn St. RES. 97-404, Bk. 118, p. 404, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-405, Bk. 118, p. 405, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for January 13 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY PHASE I 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.
Resolutions, Bk. 118: RES. 97-406, p. 406, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FOR
COURT PARK SUBDIVISION, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE. RES. 97-407, p. 407,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN,
TILE LINE AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SOUTH POINTE
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ADDITION, PART 6, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 97-408, p. 408,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, PERMANENT
EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF COURT STREET EXTENDED, PHASE 1
IMPROVEMENTS. RES. 97-409, p. 409, APPROVING A JOINT
AGREEMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION WITH RESPECT
TO ALLOCATION AND DIVISION OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR INDUSTRIAL
NEW JOBS TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Correspondence: Holly Hart regarding the Downtown Shuttle. JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding removal of Bus Loading Zone in 100
Block of Clinton St. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of
applicants for the following position(s): Parking Enforcement Attendant.
Melrose Ave. Neighborhood Assn. regarding the Melrose Ave. Project.
Deborah Galbraith regarding her appointment to the Public Art Advisory
Comm.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Bebe Ballantyne, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on activities
at the Center. Steve Kanner, 1033 E. Washington St., appeared regarding the
downtown Christmas tree; Greyhound Bus station; and the Cit¥'s free shuttle bus.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for January
13 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article L,
entitled "Provisional Uses and Special Exceptions," to provide for temporary use
permits to allow short-term activities, such as special events or seasonal outdoor
storage and sales. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker
absent.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for
January 13 on an ordinance amending the Building Code and Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article B, entitled "Zoning Definitions," to change the definition
of GRADE. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to January 13, a
resolution approving the annexation of a 2.59 acre tract located at 3151 Highway
6 East (Moose Lodge). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
changing the zoning designation for a five acre tract located at 3151 Highway 6
East from County Rural (A1) (2.59 acres) and Rural Residential (RR-1) (2.41 acres)
to RM-20, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (Moose Lodge). Atty. Ralph
Neuzil, 2520 Mayfield Road, appeared representing the Moose Lodge.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Chapter by changing the zoning designation for a five acre tract located at
3151 Highway 6 East from County Rural (A1) (2.59 acres) and Rural Residential
(RR-1) (2.41 acres) to RM-20, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (Moose
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Lodge), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
the Zoning Chapter by amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article B, UZoning
Definitions," Section 2, by changing the definition of Transient Housing to increase
the number of days persons are able to stay as temporary residents, be given first
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 97-3816, Bk. 40,
p. 54, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING
THE USE REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 3.37 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF IOWA HIGHWAY I AND
NAPLES AVENUE, FROM COUNTY CP-1, PLANNED COMMERCIAL, TO C1-1,
INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (Miller). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker
absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to defer to January 13, a resolution
approving a preliminary and final plat of a resubdivision of lot 7, WB Development;
and a resolution approving a preliminary and final plat of a resubdivision of outlot A,
WB Development. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker
absent.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for Stabilization of the Montgomery-Butler House, located on the
west side of N. Dubuque Street and south of the Iowa River. Joni Kinsey, 423
Church St., President of Board of Friends of Historic Preservation, appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-410, Bk. 118, p.
410, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE MONTGOMERY-BUTLER HOUSE STABILIZATION
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING
TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 97-3817, Bk.
40, p. 55, 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 WASTEWATER SERVICE
CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA (by 10%). Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 97-3818, Bk. 40, p.
56, 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 WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA
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CITY, IOWA (by 15%). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 97-3819, Bk.
40, p. 57, AMENDING TITLE 3, ~CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES,"
CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND
PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO ADD A DELINQUENCY CHARGES OF FIVE
PERCENT TO SOLID WASTE. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby.
Absent: Baker.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 97-3820, Bk.
40, p. 58, AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED uUNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE,"
CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED uCITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE A, ENTITLED "GENERAL
PROVISIONS," SUBSECTION 6, ENTITLED "BILLING AND COLLECTION
PROCEDURES; DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS" OF THE CITY CODE TO AUTHORIZE A
DELINQUENCY CHARGE WHEN THE ACCOUNT IS CONSIDERED DELINQUENT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-411, Bk. 118, p.
411, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 96-22, AND ESTABLISHING A DISCOUNT
PROGRAM FOR CITY UTILITY SERVICES INCLUDING WATER, WASTEWATER,
SOLID WASTE AND/OR RECYCLING FOR QUALIFYING LOW INCOME RESIDENTS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-412, Bk. 118,
p. 412, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE PARKS DIVISION AND
THE FORESTRY DIVISION OF THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND
AMENDING THE AFSCME AND ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLANS (delete Park
Superintendent position and City Forester position; add Superintendent of
Parks/Forestry/CBD, Sr. Maintenance Worker and Clerk Typist; reclassify Sr.
Maintenance Worker). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Human Rights Comm.
- one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2000. This appointment
will be made at the January 13 Council meeting.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to appoint Mark Anderson, 202
Linden Ct., to fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 2003 on the Airport
Commission; and appoint T.J. Brandt, 1912 Rochester Ct., to the Bd. of
Adjustment, to fill a five-year term ending January 1, 2003. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
Council Member Vanderhoef wished everyone Happy Holidays and reported
on the Convention and Visitors Bureau meeting held earlier in the day honoring its
volunteers.
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Council Member Thornberry echoed Happy Holiday greetings and thanked
Mayor Novick for her help over the past two years.
Council Member Kubby said Good-bye to departing Council Members Baker
and Novick. Kubby stated she may not be at her office hours on December 17 or
18 due to family business.
Council Member Norton thanked Mayor Novick and best wishes to both her
and Council Member Baker. Norton referenced the update on Cliffs (apartments)
stabilization project and his hope the matter was finally resolved. Norton reported
on his attendance (in the absence of Council Member Thornberry) at recent United
Way budget hearings and the ceremony acknowledging the restoration of the Byron
Burford mural in City High's Auditorium. Norton noted a recent newspaper ad
comparing the cost of parking in New York City, Chicago, and Iowa City and
suggested other similar ads noting improvements in the Downtown.
Council Member Lehman listed City accomplishments during Mayor Novick
term as Mayor and Council Member, and presented her with a plaque, a picture of
the downtown pedestrian mall, and a dozen roses.
Acting City Atty. Holecek reported that the City has received the report from
Terracon concerning the Cliffs stabilization project, noting it was in substantial
compliance.
Mayor Novick thanked Council, staff, and the public.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 8:25 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk