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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-22 Minutes numberedSubject 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 22, 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: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Robinson, Miklo, Dollman, Fosse, Schmadeke, Franklin, Shank. Council minutes tape recorded on tape 97-67 & 97-68, Both Sides; 97-69, Side 1. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Weber..i Elementary: Anne Marie Cannon, Tyler Carrington, Megan Gugliano. The Mayor proclaimed Arbor Day - April 25, 1997, City Forester Robinson accepted; Days of Remembrance - May 4 - May 11, 1997; Bicycle Month - May 1997. Moved by Lehman, 'seconded by Kubby, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to delete item 4f(1) a resolution 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, and to consider as a separate item. The Mayor declared the motion to delete 4f(1) carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Consent Calendar was presented as follows: Approval of Official Council Actions' of the regular meeting of April 8, 1997, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. -. April 3, 1997. Housing & Community Development Comm. February 18, 1997, February 19, 1997, February 20, 1997. Bd. of Adjustment - April 9, 1997. P&Z Comm. April 3, 1997. Bd. of Library Board of Trustees - March 17, 1997. Permit Motions: Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Chill & Grill, 206 N. Linn St. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for May 6, 1997, on the FY98 Annual Action Plan. RES. 97-113, Bk. 117, p. 113, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 6 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, BRADFORD DRIVE TO MUSCATINE AVENUE, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-114, Bk. 117, p. 114, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 6 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1997 CURB RAMP PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. '~tivities '97 .,ions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,992,538.74 for .~riod of March 1 through March 31, 1997, as recommended by the .,~ance Director subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 117'. RES. 97-115, p. 115, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR BOYRUM SUBDIVISION PART 4, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 97-116, p. 116, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF. IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 421 CRESTVIEW AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-117, p. 117, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR CONDITIONAL NO INTEREST LOAN, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 521 FIRST AVENUE SOUTH, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-118, p. 118, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A HISTORIC RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (HRDP) GRANT TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A PROFESSIONAL SURVEY AND EVALUATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES WITHIN A PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN PLAT (PHASE II). CorresPondence: Nancy Stensvaag (Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity) regarding funding. Joe Murphy regarding stage in City Plaza. Suzanne Streitz (Downtown Association) regarding stage in City Plaza. Monday Forum regarding stage in City Plaza. J.P. Long regarding. government/volunteer services. Mark Edwards regarding sidewalks along Sycamore Street. John and Margaret Clancy regarding Old Dubuque Road/Highway 1. Gerald Clancy regarding North Dodge Street. Barbara Ringwalt regarding Hickory Hill Park. Randy Miller regarding city cemeteries. Casey Cook (Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail) regarding Iowa River Corridor Trail. Cortney Daniels (Riverfront and .Natural Areas Commission) regarding Iowa River Corridor Trail. John Castle (Corps of Engineers) regarding invitation to May 26 Veteran's Trail dedication. Civil Service. Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Maintenance Worker II - Landfill. Jim Houghton regarding Iowa City Building Issues. William and Geraldine Arn regarding open burning. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds, all approved: Patricia Gingrich (Johnson County CROP Walk) - April 13. Barbara Schelar (Willowwind School Downtown De-Trash-a-Thon) - April 22. Bill Summers (Kathleen Kelly Memorial Women's Heart Walk) May 10. Julie Agan Monson (Irving Weber Elementary Spring Carnival Fun Run) - May 10. Opal Kennard (American Legion Auxiliary Chopek/Ott Unit //17 Poppy Donation) ~ May 16-17. Patricia VanEck (Memorial Day Services). Steve Grismore (Jazz Fest) - July 3 and 4. Applications for City Plaza Use: Grace Trifaro (Vigil for Animals in Lab Liberation Day) o April 20. - May 26. William Patterson (The University of I© Council Activities April 22, 1997 Page 3 Iowa RiverFest Stuart Davis Musical Performance) - April 24. Steve. Grismore (Jazz Fest) - July 3 and 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 Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-119, BK. 117, p. I~.-~ 119, 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 TO THE SAME. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Vanderhoef. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None. John Fitzpatrick, 721 N. Linn, appeared regarding the conversion of fraternity and sorority houses to rooming houses. The following individuals. Iq{,~ appeared regarding the extension 'of First Avenue: Atty. Jim McCarragher, representing the Iowa City Press-Citizen; Mike Gatens, 2045 Dubuque Rd.; and John Clancy, 2003 N. Dodge. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for May 6, 1997, on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to increase the density from 2-8 dwelling units per acre to 8-16 dwelling units per acre for an approximate 2.38 acre area located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Lower West Branch Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council 'Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for May 6, 1997, on an Ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-12, Planned Development Housing Overlay, for a 2.38 acre property located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Lower West Branch Road to permit a 37 unit multi-family building for elderly housing. 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, J entitled "Zoning," to provide elderly housing alternatives. Jim O'Brien, 329 S. Lucas, appeared. Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the /~-Jl 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), 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to May 20, 1997, 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; Stanly Ziewacz, 304 Ronalds; Greg Rockow; Theresa Kopatich, North Liberty; and Larry Svoboda. St. Planner Miklo present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion to defer defeated, 2/5, with Thornberry and Vanderhoef voting "aye". Moved by Baker, seconded by Council Activities April 22, 1997 Page 4 Kubby, that the ordinance be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor. declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, Novick, Baker, Kubby, Lehman. Nays: Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence from: Larry Svoboda; Steve van der Woude, Northside Neighborhood. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to move to Item No. 7 at this. time. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public headng was held on an ordinance regulating non-motorized vehicles. The following individuals appeared: Heath Klahs, 229 S. Johnson; Brian Getting, 630 S. Capitol; Ben Hartley, 1126 Sheridan; Dave Johnson, 725 N. Dubuque; Sandy Shaw, 2806 Eastwood; and Kevin Shannon, 710 Clark. Moved by Lehman, seceded by Vanderhoef, to continue the public hearing to May 6, 1997. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from: Heath Klahs; and Sandy Shaw. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to defer to May 6, 1997, an ordinance regulating non-motorized vehicles. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. (Return to Item No. 6e) Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, 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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vandehoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, that The 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, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick. Nays: Baker. Absent: None. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 97-3779, Bk. 40, p. 17, 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). Council Activities April 22, 1997 Page 5 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-120, Bk..117, p. 120, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISlON OF A PORTION OF LOT 3, WEST SIDE PARK, 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-121, Bk. 117, p. 121, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF COURT PARK SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-122, Bk. 117, p.. 122, APPROVING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE PARTS SEVEN AND EIGHT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-123, Bk. 117, p. 123, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE - PART EIGHT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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 Raw Water Main Project - Contract 1 in connection with the Water Supply and Treatment Facilities Improvements Project. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-124, Bk. 117, p. 124, APPROVING 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, 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. Public Works Director Schmadeke 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 conveyance of a twelve-and-a-half foot widen_ 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. 1st Avenue to Chester & Retta Pelsang. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-125, BkL 117, p. 125, CONVEYANCE OF 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the 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 Council Activities April 22, 1997 Page 6 1989, be given first vote for consideration. Human Rights Coordinator Shank present for discussion present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the rule requiring ordinances 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 vote be waived, and that ORD. 97-3780, Bk. 40, p. 18, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6C THEREIN TO EXTEND THE SCHOOL ZONE ON BENTON STREET FROM BENTON DRIVE TO HUDSON AVENUE, 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 Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-126, Bk. 117, p. 126, APPROVING THE FY98, 99, 2000, 2001, AND 2002 OFFICIAL REPORT OF MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FROM JULY 1, 1997, TO JUNE 30, 2002. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-127, 117, p. 127; AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WYLDE GREEN SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-128, Bk, 117, p. 128, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1997 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT to L.L. Pelling Co., Inc. for 731,711.70. City Engr. Fosse 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 Norton, to adopt RES. 97-129, 117, p. 129, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NNW, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF WOOLF AVENUE BETWEEN NEWTON ROAD AND BAYARD STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-130, Bk. 117, p.. 130, CERTIFYING UNPAID MOWING AND CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY CHARGF-S TO JOHNSON COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from William Meardon. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Activities April 22, 1997 Page 7 Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-131, Bk. 114, p. 131, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE FOR BUSINESS PROPERTY WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY 4-H BUILDING IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR PURPOSES OF STORAGE OF CITY EQUIPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to June 17, 1997, a resolution calling a special election (for a $22 million bond issue for constructing and equipping a multi-purpose cultural center including an expansion of the Iowa City Public Library, a 500-seat performance auditorium, gallery and exhibit space, and a 100+ space parking garage). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. After discussion Council agreed to schedule a special work session for June 3, 4:00-6:00 to discuss the issue prior to a vote on June 17. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Historic Preservation. Comm. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending March 29, 2000. This appointment will be made at the May 6 meeting of the City Council. 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 /~L/r7 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, 1997, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to re-advertise the vacancy on the Animal Control Advisory Bd. to fill a three-year term ending May 4, 2000; re- /~/-~ advertise the vacancy on the Civil Service Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending April 1, 2000; appoint Lars Anderson, 1006 Oakcrest #207, to the Historic Preservation Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 1999; appoint /~/ Philip Shive, 1134 Denbigh Dr., to the P&Z Comm. to fill a five-year term ending May 1, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Norton noted the letter from William and Geraldine Arn regarding oper~ burning and requested a response. The City Attorney stated the matter had been researched by Asst. City Atty. Holecek and stated the property does not appear to fit any of the exceptions. Regarding the upcoming evaluations of the City Mgr., City Attorney, and City Clerk, Norton stated he saw information in a past PM magazine that might be helpful. Kubby agreed and stated she would provide copies for Council's next packet. Council Member Kubby stated her hesitancy to fund the request from Joe Murphy for a stage in the Plaza because of plans for renovation of the pedestrian mall/City Plaza area, but questioned helping with electrical improvements. The Mayor noted the City already pays for electricity. The Mayor will respond to the request. Kubby noted the letter from Mark Edwards requesting sidewalks along Sycamore, and asked what temporary options where available. The City Manager will follow-up. Kubby requested that SEATS contract negotiations issues be scheduled for the next Council work session. Kubby requested an update on the Council Activities April 22, 1997 Page 8 requests from the Nutrition Committee furnished at the joint City/County/School Board meeting April 2. The City Manager stated he had forwarded the requests to the Senior Center Commission and will follow-up; Kubby acknowledged the memo from Joyce Carroll announcing that low key entertainment would be provided prior to the Farmers Market on Wednesday evenings starting at 5:00, and encouraged the community to'contact Joyce with ideas. Council Member Vanderhoef noted the memo on case file reviews from the Police Department and asked for Council. concurrence to close this investigation of previous police files after completion of the 1995 year. Council agreed to close the case file review and will continue to get use of force reports every two months. In response to Vanderhoef, the City Mgr. summarized the City's use of Community Service Workers. Council Member Baker notified Council they would be receiving a request from Big Brothers/Big Sisters for help in funding a program providing transit for kids this summer utilizing fannypacks as a ticket, similar to the keychains used last year. In response to Baker, PCD Director Franklin outlined the process for changing the budget allocation for CDBG monies, and encouraged Council to provide questions on organizations as. soon as possible to allow staff and the organizations time to investigate and respond. Mayor Novick updated citizens on the following activities: Local Legislators meeting April 26 at the Public Library; Crisis Center Breakfast at St. Wenceslaus, April 27; special City Council Work Session for public input on the Police Citizen Review Board (PCRB) ordinance, April 29; University Opera, May 2 and 4; Historic preservation Awards at the County Courthouse May 14. City Manager Atkins announced that the CDBG staff has secured a $400,000 HUD grant for the Wylde Green sewer project. City Atty. Woito stated she had distributed copies of the latest Police Citizen Review Board ordinance (PCRB) for discussion April 29. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 11:000 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. /'/.5'? /%o Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk CITY OF I0 WA CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET April 11, 1997 IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 Memorandum from City Manager: Community Service Workers Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Dilkes: Update on Airport Land Acquisition Project Memorandum from City Clerk: Special Meeting for PCRB Public Input Memorandum from City Forester to City Manager: Utility Tree Pruning Memorandum from Solid Waste Planner to City Manager: '1996 Curbside Recycling Collection Report Letter from Mayor to Downtown Strategy Committee Members: Thank-You Letter from Planning ~and Community Development Director to Mary Mascher and Dick Myers: House Concurrent Resolution 2'1 March '1997 Building Permit Information Article: Scenic Overlooks [Baker] Agenda: Meeting Agenda: Meeting Proposed Traffic Calming Drive Area Memorandum from PCD Assistant Director: Design Extension of First Avenue to North Dodge Street Johnson County Board of Supervisors April 11, '1997, Informal "~ ~1 Hump Design for Willow Creek Park-Teg of Alignment for CITY OP I0 WA CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET April 18, 1997 IP1 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director: Design of Alignment for the Extension of First Avenue to North Dodge Street IP2 IP3 IP4 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director and City Engineer: /~.~.. Iowa River Corridor Trail - South Extension from Burlington Street. Determination of Alignment for FY98 Capital Improvement Program Project Memorandum from Civil Engineer McClure to City Manager: Friendship/Shamrock Creek J~. Channel Improvements Memorandum from Senior Building Inspector, City Engineer, and Fire Chief: Issues Raised by Iowa City Home Builders Association IP5 Letter from City Manage to Casey Cook (FIRST): "?~evelopment on Peninsula /L~ ~'~ IP6 Memorandum from City Clerk: Meeting Schedule for March, April, May, June, July, and August IP7 Memorandum from City Clerk: Special Meeting for PCRB Public Input , IP8 Memorandum from City Clerk: Council Work Session, April 7, 1997- 7:00 p.m. in Council/L~ Chambers IP9 Memorandum from City Clerk: Special Council Work Session - PCRB, April 8, 1997; 7:00 p.m. J L~C/O.. '. in the Council Chambers IP10 Memorandum from City Clerk: Absence I/'~ C[ IPll Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Holecek: Legal Opinion Concerning/L~L~ Characterization of River City Housing Collective, Inc. as Non-Charitable Organization for Property Tax Exemption Purposes Under Iowa Code IP12 Letter from City Attorney to Thomas Miller (State Attorney General): Request for Release of l~(~ Public Information: DCl Investigative Report #9609424, Dealing with the Eric Shaw Incident IP13 Letter from City Attorney to Dean Spina: Bernard, Wilfred, & Hubert Yeggy; Your Request for I q Attendance at City Council Closed Meeting (Executive Session) IP14 Memorandum from City Manager: Case File Review- 1995 I L{ IP15 Memorandum from Office Kevin Berg to Capt. Widmer: Monthly Report on Activities for March ~ L~c~ 1997 April 18, 1997 Information Packet (continued) 2 IP16 IP17 IP18 IP19 IP20 IP21 IP22 IP23 IP24 IP25 IP26 Memorandum from JCCOG Transportation Planner: Corridor Preservation Agreement for the/~ ?, Extension of Oakdale Boulevard between First Avenue Coralville and County Road W-66 (Dubuque Street) Letter from Neighborhood Services Coordinator to Flanigan Court/l'eg Drive Residents: Humps Along Teg Drive Memorandum from Joyce Carroll to City Manager: Chauncey Swan "Soft Music" Series Letter from James Andrews to Iowa City Press Citizen Editor: Prayer Minutes: Public Access Television Meeting of February 20, 1997 Invitation: Lieutenant Wayne Stagg Retirement Agenda: Johnson County Board of Supervisors April '15, '1997, Informal Meeting Agenda: Johnson County Board of Supervisors April '17, '1997, Formal Meeting Press Release: Historic Preservation Awards Program to be Held May 14 Press Release: A Celebration of Arbor Day Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: [Document in Council packet only] Memo from City Mgr. regarding Cultural Center/Library Project: Operating & Capital Cost. Memo and information from City Attorney regarding the Police Citizen Review Board (PCRB). '1997 Comprehensive Plan/~)~(~ Agenda for the Informal & Formal meetings 4/22/97 of the Board of SUpervisors. Information regarding the proposed restaurant at 200 Scott Ct. (Mid-Town). Fire Protection Scenarios & Speed of Suppression. Letter from Board of SUpervisors regarding the Streb annexation & road maintenance for 420th St. SE. Financial Information regarding the Cultural Center (Parcel 64-1A) proposal. Memo from Police Dept. regarding update on Case File search. Memo from City Mgr. regarding Cable TV - City Productions. Agenda for the 4/23/97 Informal mtg. of the Board of Supervisors. Copy of Police Citizen Review Board (PCRB) proposed ordinance. (dated 4/22/97).