HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-22 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
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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
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 Qf 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.
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Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 97,992,538.74 for
the period of March 1 through March 31, 1997, as recommended by the
Finance 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) - April 20. - May 26. William Patterson (The University of
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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.
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
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 Merrfbers present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
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
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. Sr. 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
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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 hearing 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).
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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 RESUBDIVlSION 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. 97-12,$, 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 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. 1st Avenue to Chester & Retta
Pelsang. No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-125, Bk.
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
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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, Bk.
117, p. 127, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WYLDE GREEN SANITARY SEWER
REPLACE~MENT 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, BK.
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 CHARGES 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.
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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
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 open 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
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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.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 22, 1997
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker (6:03 p.m.), Kubby,
Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry (6:03 p.m.), Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Staffmembers: Woito, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-63, Side
2.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn to Executive Session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where
litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvan-
tage the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the
purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be rea-
sonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay
for that property, the minutes and tape recording of a session closed under this
paragraph shall be available for public inspection when the transaction discussed is
completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker & Thornberry absent.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 6:03
p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:50 p.m.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 6:52 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Na6mi J.L~lovick, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/8/97
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.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Citizen Awards to Shimek Elementary
School: Amanda Beard; Kaj Johnson-O'Mara;
Rebecca McCray.
City Forester Terry Robinson
presented the Mayor the Growth Award
Plaque and flag denoting Iowa City as Tree
City USA.
The Mayor proclaimed Always Buckle
Children in the Backseat Month - April, Troy
McCarthy, coordinator for Iowa City/Coralville
Optimist Club accepted; Fair Housing Month -
April; DARE Day - April 10, Officer Berg
accepted; Volunteer Week - April 13-19;
Week of the Young Child - April 13-19, Mary
Anne Dalton, Aileen Halverson, Kathy
Robinson-Kramer, Shalar Brown and Deb
Green accepted; Infant Immunization Week -
April 20-26, Graham Dameron, Director of
Johnson County Health Department accepted;
Crisis Center Week April 21-27, Ellen
McCabe, Director, accepted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-96, NAMING THE NEW PUBLIC SOCCER
COMPLEX "IOWA CITY KICKERS' SOCCER
PARK."
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
March 18, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Airport Comm.
February 13. Bd. of Adjustment
March 12. Historic Preservation
Comm. - March 11. P&Z Comm.
March 6, March 20. Bd. of Library
Trustees - February 27. P&R Comm. -
March 12. Sr. Center Comm.
February 19.
Official Actions
April 8, 1997
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Permit Motions: Class A
Liquor License for Loyal Order of
Moose Lodge #1096, 950 Dover St.
Class C Liquor License for First
Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave.
Class C Liquor License for The
Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St. Class C
Liquor License for Kitty Hawk, 1012
Gilbert Ct. Class B Beer Permit for
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor,
225 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor
License for Mondo's Sports Cafe, 212
S. Clinton St. RES. 97-97, ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT. Class C Liquor
License for Golden Oldies, 1910 S.
Gilbert St.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
97-98, SETTING A PUBLIC ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
RAW WATER MAIN PROJECT
CONTRACT 1, IN CONNECTION
WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND
TREATMENT FACILITIES
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-99,
INTENT TO CONVEY A TWELVE-
AND-A-HALF-FOOT WIDE, SEVENTY-
FIVE FOOT LONG (937.5 SQ. FT.)
PARCEL OF VACATED F STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ALONG
THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE OF
839 S. FIRST AVENUE TO CHESTER
AND RETTA PELSANG, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
CONVEYANCE ON APRIL 22, 1997.
RES. 97-100, DETERMINING THE
NECESSITY AND SETTING DATES OF
A CONSULTATION AND A PUBLIC
HEARING ON A PROPOSED SCOTT-
SIX URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR A
PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA
IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Motions: Approve
disbursements in the amount of
913,055,891.66 for the period of
February 1 through February 28, as
recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit. Disbursements are
published and permanently retained in
the City Clerk's Office in accordance
with State Code.
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April 8, 1997
Page 3
Resolutions: RES. 97-101,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND PERPETUAL
SAVINGS BANK, FSB, IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1807 G STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 97-102, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
712 EAST FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. R.ES. 97-103,
AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE
SALE TO BE HELD MAY 10, 1997.
RES. 97-104, RESOLUTION NAMING
DEPOSITORIES. RES. 97-105,
ACCEPTING THE WORK OR THE
HIGHLANDER AREA SANITARY
SEWER, LIFT STATION, AND FORCE
MAIN PROJECT.
Correspondence: Dale &
Lynette Arens regarding Shamrock
Drive/Friendship Avenue storm sewer
project. Stephen Vlastos regarding
Animal Control Ordinance. Bruce
Glasgow regarding Old Scott
Boulevard. Mildred Flynn regarding
Gabe's. Douglas Russell, Historic
Preservation Comm. regarding
designation of East College Street and
College Green Historic Districts. Casey
Cook, Friends of the Iowa River
Scenic Trail, regarding the Peninsula.
Civil Service Comm. submitting
certified lists of applicants for the
following position(s): Custodian;
Maintenance Worker II Senior
Center. Memoranda from JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner:
Prohibition of On-Street Parking on
South Capitol Street; Erection of Stop
Signs in Conjunction with Opening of
Iowa City Kickers' Soccer Park,
Christina Randall regarding Shamrock
Dr./Friendship St. creek project.
Applications for Use of Streets
and Public Grounds (all approved):
Kirk Stephan (Shaman Project to sell
hand-crafted items) various dates
throughout summer. James Vrba (St.
Patrick's Church services) - March 23
and 29. Kathy Ryerson {Crisis Center
Food Bank 5K Walk)Stroll) - April 19.
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Christie Munson (Rape Victim
Advocacy Program Clothesline
Display) - April 26. David Grady (U of
I Campus Programs and Student
Activities, Riverfest RiverRun) - April
27. Karen Kubby (American
Federation of Teachers' Local 716
May Day Celebration) - May 1. Diane
Denneny (Ronald McDonald House
Race) - May 4.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for April 22, on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled
'Zoning," to provide elderly housing
alternatives. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
changing the use regulations on a 3.74 acre
tract located on Mall Drive from Community
Commercial (CC-2) to General Industrial (I-1).
Shive-Hattery representative Rick Berndt
appeared.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off-
Street Parking and Loading," Section 1,
entitled "Off-Street Parking Requirements," to
allow existing fraternity/sorority houses to be'
converted to rooming houses without having
to provide additional parking. The following
individuals appeared: John Fitzpatrick, 721 N.
Linn; Gillian Fox, 108 Pearl St.; Theresa
Kopatich; and Bennet Brown, 802 E.
Washington St. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from: John Fitzpatrick;
Nancy Hauserman. The Mayor declared the
.motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance vacating the portion of the alley
located south of Lot 2 of the A.E. Strohm
Addition, generally located south of Bowew
Street between Governor and Lucas Streets,
be given first vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," City Code, by revising
Article N, entitled Off-Street Parking and
Loading," to change the required number of
off-street parking spaces for commercial uses
in the CB-5 zone, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, "Unified
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Page 5
Development Code" of the City Code by
amending Chapter 9, Article A, entitled
'Parking Facility Impact Fee" to exclude
commercial development, be given first vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
conditionall,/ changing the use regulations of
approximately 140.5 acres of property located
on the east side of Scott Boulevard, north of
Highway 6, from Count`/ M1, Light Industrial,
to C1-1, Intensive Commercial (38.93 acres),
and I-1, General Industrial (101.57 acres) be
given second vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-106, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
WILLIAMS WOODS SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on the
FY98 Annual Action Plan Budget for the use
of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership
Program (HOME) Funds. The following
individuals appeared: Ann Donohue, 1725
Windsor, rep. Crisis Center; Nancy Stensvaag,
4 Heather Dr., rep. Habitat For Humanity;
Jodi-beth McCain, 703 n. Dubuque St., rep.
River Cit`/ Housing Collective; Suzanne
Middaugh, 200 S. Summit, rep. River City
Housing Collective; Steven Kanner, 200 S.
Summit, rep. River City Housing Collective;
(Ed Cole, rep. William and Geri Arn, appeared
regarding exemption to the burning
ordinance); Linda Miller, 308 Melrose Ct., rep,
Community Corrections Improvement
Association; and John Bo`/ne, 919 E.
Burlington St., rep. Youth Leadership
Program. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from: John Lundell; Gillian
J.H. Fox, Executive Director of Life Skills;
Karen Thielman; River City Housing
Collective, Inc. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance regulating non-motorized vehicles.
The following individuals appeared: Heath
Klahs, 229 S. Johnson St.; Eric Neubauer,
209 E. Fairchild St.; Ivan Johnson-Murphy,
2224 S. Riverside Dr. #17; and Kevin
Shannon, 710 Clark St. Moved and seconded
to accept correspondence from John Castello.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to continue the public
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Page 6
hearing to April 22. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending Title 2 of the City Code,
the Human Rights Ordinance of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, to make it substantially
equivalent to the Federal Fair Housing
Amendments Act of 1989.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution instituting proceedings to take
additional action for issuance of not to exceed
$11,000,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-107, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$11,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the issuance of not to
exceed $8,500,000 Water Revenue Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-108, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,500,000
WATER REVENUE BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution conveying a fifty-foot wide, one-
hundred twenty-five foot long parcel of
vacated Gable Street right-of-way located
south of Lakeside Drive to Frantz
Construction Co. Inc.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-109, CONVEYING A FIFTY-FOOT WIDE,
ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE FOOT LONG
PARCEL OF VACATED GABLE STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED SOUTH OF
LAKESIDE DRIVE TO FRANTZ
CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost for
construction of the Coralville-Iowa City
Animal Shelter renovation of west wing
project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-110, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORALVILLE-IOWA
CITY ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION OF
WEST WING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS.
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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 the
hourly parking rate for sixty (60) minute
meters located in the Central Business (CB-
1 O) Zone, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
defeated.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance 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 given first vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-111, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK ROAD
STORM SEWER PROJECT, PHASE II
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-112, ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS BY
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
The Mayor noted the current
vacancies: Bd. of Library Trustees - three
vacancies to fill six-year terms ending July 1,
2003; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy
to fill a three-year term ending July 1,2000;
Historic Preservation Comm. - two vacancies
to fill three-year terms ending March 29,
2000; one representing the East College
Street District and one representing the
College Green District. These appointments
will be made at the May 20 meeting of the
City Council.
The Mayor noted the previously
announced vacancies: Animal Control
Advisory Bd. - one vacancy to fill a three-year
term ending May 4, 2000; Civil Service
Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending April 1, 2000; Historic Preservation
Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending March 29, 1999; P&Z Comm. - One
vacancy to fill a five-year term ending May 1,
2002. These appointments will be made at
the April 22 meeting of the City Council.
Moved and seconded to appoint to the
Housing & Community Development Comm.:
Dan Cilek, 431 Oakland Ave. to fill an
unexpired term ending September 1, 1998
and A. Denira Gadson, 2258 Russell Dr., to
fill an unexpired term ending September 1,
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1999; appoint Ann Cairns, 1033 Woodlawn,
to the Historic Preservation Comm. as the
Woodlawn District representative to fill a
three-year term ending March 29, 2000, and
re-advertise the other vacancy. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
10:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
For a more detailed & complete
description of Council Activities and
disbursements see Office of the City Clerk
and the Finance Department.
s/Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication 4/17/97
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 8, 1997
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Woito, Karr, Schoon, Miklo, Yucuis, Robinson, Trueblood, Berg, Long,
Head, Dilkes, Dollman, Fowler, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-
52, Side 2; 97-61 & 97-62, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented t'he Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Shimek
Elementary School: Amanda Beard; Kaj Johnson-O'Mara; Rebecca McCray.
City Forester Terry Robinson presented the Mayor the Growth Award Plaque
and flag denoting Iowa City as Tree City USA.
The Mayor proclaimed Always Buckle Children in the Backseat Month - April
1997, Troy McCarthy, coordinator for Iowa City/Coralville Optimist Club accepted;
Fair Housing Month - April 1997; DARE Day - April 10, 1997, Officer Berg
accepted; Volunteer Week- April 13-19, 1997; Week of the Young Child - April
13-19, 1997, Mary Anne Dalton, Aileen Halverson, Kathy Robinson-Kramer, Shalar
Brown and Deb Green accepted; Infant Immunization Week -.April 20-26, 1997,
Graham Dameron, Director of Johnson County Health Department accepted; Crisis
Center Week - April 21-27, 1997, Ellen McCabe, Director, accepted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-96, Bk. 117,
p. 96, NAMING THE NEW PUBLIC SOCCER COMPLEX "IOWA CITY KICKERS'
SOCCER PARK." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, .7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry,~that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of March
18, 1997, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm.- February 13,
1997. Bd. of Adjustment- March 12, 1997. Historic Preservation Comm. -
March 11, 1997. P&Z Comm. - March 6, 1997, March 20, 1997. Bd. of
Library Trustees - February 27, 1997. P&R Comm. - March 12, 1997. Sr.
Center Comm. - February 19, 1997.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of
Moose Lodge #1096, 950 Dover St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for
First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License
for The Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C Liquor License
for Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Happy
Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class C
Liquor License for Mondo's Sports Cafe, 212 S. Clinton St. RES. 97-97, Bk.
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117, p. 97, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Approving a Class C Liquor License
for Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Gilbert St.
Setting Public .Hearings: RES. 97-98, Bk. 117, p. 98, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for April 22, 1997, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
RAW WATER MAIN PROJECT - CONTRACT 1, IN CONNECTION WITH THE
WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-99, Bk. 117, p. 99, INTENT TO CONVEY A
TWELVE-AND-A-HALF-FOOT WIDE, SEVENTY-FIVE FOOT LONG (937.5 SQ.
FT.) PARCEL OF VACATED F STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ALONG
THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE OF 839 S. FIRST AVENUE TO CHESTER
AND RETTA PELSANG, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
CONVEYANCE ON APRIL 22, 1997. RES.~ 97-100, Bk. 117, p. 100,
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND SETTING DATES OF A
CONSULTATION for April 14, 1997, AND A PUBLIC HEARING for May 6,
1997, ON A PROPOSED SCOTT-SIX URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR A
PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $13,055,891.66
for the period of February 1 through February 28, 1997, as recommended
by the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and
permanently retained in the City Clerk's Office in accordance with State
Code.
Resolutions, Bk. 117: RES. 97-1.01, p. 101, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
PERPETUAL SAVINGS BANK, FSB, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1807 G STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-102, p. 102,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 712 EAST FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-
103, p. 103, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE TO BE HELD MAY
10, 1997. RES. 97-104, p. 104, RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES.
RES. 97-105, p. 105, ACCEPTING THE WORK OR THE HIGHLANDER AREA
SANITARY SEWER, LIFT STATION, AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT.
Correspondence: Dale & Lynette Arens regarding Shamrock
Drive/Friendship Avenue storm sewer project. Stephen Vlastos regarding
Animal Control Ordinance. Bruce Glasgow regarding Old Scott Boulevard.
Mildred Flynn regarding Gabe's. Douglas Russell, Historic Preservation
Comm. regarding designation of East College Street and College Green
Historic Districts. Casey Cook, Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail,
regarding the Peninsula. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of
applicants for the following position(s): Custodian; Maintenance Worker II -
Senior Center. Memoranda from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
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Prohibition of On-Street Parking on South Capitol Street; Erection of Stop
Signs in Conjunction with Opening of Iowa City Kickers' Soccer Park.
Christina Randall regarding Shamrock Dr./Friendship St. creek project.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds (all approved): Kirk
Stephan (Shaman Project to sell handcrafted items) various dates
throughout summer. James Vrba (St. Patrick's Church services) - March 23
and 29. Kathy Ryerson (Crisis Center Food Bank 5K Walk/Stroll) - April 19.
Christie Munson (Rape Victim Advocacy Program Clothesline Display) - April
26. David Grady (U of I Campus Programs and Student Activities, Riverfest
RiverRun) - April 27. Karen Kubby (American Federation of Teachers' Local
716 May Day Celebration) May 1. Diane Denneny (Ronald McDonald
House Race) - May 4.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for April 22,
1997, on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," to provide
elderly housing alternatives. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
changing the use regulations on a 3.74 acre tract located on Mall Drive from
Community Commercial (CC-2) to General Industrial (I-1) (Oral-B). Shive-Hattery
representative Rick Berndt appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off-Street Parking and Loading," Section 1,
entitled "Off-Street Parking Requirements," to allow existing fraternity/sorority
houses to be converted to rooming houses without having to provide additional
parking. The following individuals appeared: John Fitzpatrick, 721 N. Linn; Gillian
Fox, 108 Pearl St.; Theresa Kopatich; and Bennet Brown, 802 E. Washington St.
Sro Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Kubby, to accept correspondence from: John Fitzpatrick; Nancy Hauserman. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance vacating the
portion of the alley located south of Lot 2 of the A.E. Strohm Addition, generally
located south of Bowery Street between Governor and Lucas Streets, be given
first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title
14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," City Code, by revising Article N, entitled Off-
Street Parking and Loading," to change the required number of off-street parking
spaces for commercial uses in the CB-5 zone, be given first vote for consideration.
Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending
Title 14,. "Unified Development Code" of the City Code by amending Chapter 9,
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Article A, entitled "Parking Facility Impact Fee" to exclude commercial
development, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 611, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Baker. Absent: None.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
the Zoning Chapter by conditionally changing the use regulations of approximately
140.5 acres of property located on the east side of Scott Boulevard, north of
Highway 6, from County M1, Light Industrial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial
(38.93 acres), and I-1, General Industrial (101.57 acres) (Streb), be given second
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-106, Bk.
117, p. 106, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
WILLIAMS WOODS SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Sr. Planner Miklo
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the FY98 Annual Action Plan Budget for the
use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnership Program (HOME) Funds. The following individuals appeared: Ann
Donohue, 172§ Windsor, rep. Crisis Center; Nancy Stensvaag, 4 Heather Dr., rep.
Habitat For Humanity; Jodi-beth McCain, 703 N. Dubuque St., rep. River City
Housing Collective; Suzanne Middaugh, 200 S. Summit, rep. River City Housing
Collective; Steven Kanner, 200 S. Summit, rep. River City Housing Collective; (Ed
Cole, rep. William and Geri Arn, appeared regarding exemption to the burning
ordinance. Council indicated the property was not exempt from the open burning
ordinance); Linda Miller, 308 Melrose Ct., rep. Community Corrections
Improvement Association; and John Boyne, 919 E. Burlington St., rep. Youth
Leadership Program. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to accept
correspondence from: John Lundell; Gillian J.H. Fox, Executive Director of Life
Skills; Karen Thielman; and River City Housing Collective, Inc. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance regulating non-motorized
vehicles. The following individuals appeared: Heath Klahs, 229 S. Johnson St.;
Eric Neubauer, 209 E. Fairchild St.; Ivan Johnson-Murphy, 2224 S. Riverside Dr.
#17; and Kevin Shannon, 710 Clark St. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Kubby, to accept correspondence from John Castello. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Norton, to continue the public hearing to April 22, 1997. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 2 of the City
Code, the Human Rights Ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to make it
substantially equivalent to the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1989. No
one appeared.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take
additional action for issuance of not to exceed 911,000,000 Sewer Revenue
Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-107, Bk.
117, p. 107, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 911,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the issuance of not to exceed 98,500,000 Water Revenue
Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-108, Bk.
117, p. 108, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 98,500,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS.
Finance Director Y. ucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call' vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution co'nveying a fifty-foot wide, one-
hundred twenty-five foot long parcel of vacated Gable Street right-of-way located
south of Lakeside Drive to Frantz Construction Co. Inc. No one appeared.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-109, Bk. 117,
p. 109, CONVEYING A FIFTY-FOOT WIDE, ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE FOOT
LONG PARCEL OF VACATED GABLE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED SOUTH
OF LAKESIDE DRIVE TO FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. (for 9280.31)
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the Coralville-Iowa City
Animal Shelter renovation of west wing project. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-110, Bk. 117,
p. 110, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORALVILLE-IOWA CITY
ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION OF WEST WING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Title 3
(City Finances, Taxation and Fees), Chapter 4 (Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges,
Bonds, Fines and Penalties) of the City. Code, to increase the hourly parking rate
for sixty (60) minute meters (to 91.00) located in the Central Business (CB-10)
Zone, be given first vote for consideration. Parking and Transit Director Fowler
present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 1/6, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker. Nays: Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Absent: None.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 9
of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending
Chapter 3, Section 6c therein to extend the school zone on Benton Street from
Benton Drive to Hudson Avenue, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-111, Bk.
117, p. 111, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK
ROAD STORM SEWER PROJECT, PHASE II (to Bockenstedt Excavating for
$63,196.00). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-112, Bk. 117, p.
112, ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS BY
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. Individual Council member's expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays:
Baker, Kubby. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Bd. of Library Trustees - three
vacancies to fill six-year terms ending July 1, 2003; Design Review Comm.- one
vacancy to fill a three-year term ending July 1,2000; Historic Preservation Comm.
- two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2000; one representing
the East College Street District and one representing the College Green District.
These appointments will be made at the May 20 meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Animal Control
Advisory Bd. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending May 4, 2000; Civil
Service Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending April 1, 2000;
Historic Preservation Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March
29, 1999; P&Z Comm.- One vacancy to fill a five-year term ending May 1, 2002.
These appointments will be made at the April 22 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to appoint to the Housing &
Community Development Comm.: Dan Cilek, 431 Oakland Ave. to fill an unexpired
term ending September 1, 1998 and Ao Denita Gadson, 2258 Russell Dr., to fill an
unexpired term ending September 1, 1999; appoint Ann Cairns, 1033 Woodlawn,
to the Historic Preservation Comm. as the Woodlawn District representative to fill
a three-year term ending March 29, 2000, and re-advertise the other vacancy. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
Council Member Norton noted his satisfaction with the response from Civil
Engr. McClure to Lon Drake concerning Friendship/Shamrock Streets creek channel
improvements. Norton questioned if the West Benton Street reconstruction project
could be moved up in the street repair schedule. The City Mgr. explained the
design work would begin in 1998 to accommodate a building schedule for 1999.
Norton noted the letter on the Consent Calendar from Bruce Glasgow concerning
old Scott Blvd. and questioned the status. The City Mgr. will provide a response.
Norton stated he would be contacting citizens who had expressed concern
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regarding railroad crossings needing repair based on the status report prepared by
the City Mgr.
Council Member Kubby noted that the Iowa City Fire Department had
received the Governor's Volunteer Recognition Award for their work in helping the
State Historical Society Building last May prevent further damage during the heavy
rain the city received. She also congratulated the Environmental Advocates on
receiving a grant to prepare a computer map of environmentally sensitive areas
compatible with the City/County GIS system. Kubby noted previous Council
discussion to not enforce the meter feeding ordinance and asked for Council
support to repeal the ordinance. After discussion, there was not a Council
majority to repeal the ordinance. Kubby noted the March 25 letter from Asst.
Planning Director Davidson regarding the sanitary sewer service to the Iowa City
Care Center and questioned Council action on the matter. The City Mgr. reported
the matter has been discussed for three years, is not included in the City's long
range project plan, and there is not sufficient customers to warrant this type of
City expenditure. Kubby invited everyone to attend the Pow Wow at the UI Rec
Building April 11-13.
Council Member Thornberry announced that the issue of sidewalks on
Bowery Street is being addressed. He also noted that discussion of the proposed
Animal Control Ordinance would occur at Council's work session of May 5, and a
date set on a public hearing at that time (but no earlier than May 20).
Council Member Norton questioned when the cleaning machine (for the
downtown area) would be arriving. The City Mgr. reported that a vendor dispute
had to be resolved first.
Mayor Novick displayed a copy of the ad for the Friday Night Concert Series
and questioned whether the City wished to be listed as a major contributor. A
majority of Council supported the idea. The Mayor announced the Human Rights
Commission would be hosting the movie classic "Gentlemen's Agreement" on
April 26 at 1:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Public Library. The Mayor asked
for Council volunteers to serve on the SEATS negotiating team. After discussion,
Council Members Vanderhoef and Thornberry were appointed.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 10:45 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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April 8, 1997
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordin;
of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and
Chapter
Benton Dri~
roll call
the motion
Moved
117, p. 111,
6c therein to extend the school zone
to Hudson Avenue, be given first vote for
manimous, 7/0, all Council Members pre
ied.
Lehman, seconded by Thornberry,
ARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHOI
amending Title 9
affic," by amending
Benton Street from
Affirmative
nt. The Mayor declared
adopt RES. 97-111, Bk.
MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR C ~ISTRUCTION OF THE P. ARK
ROAD STORM !WER PROJECT, PHASE II Bockenstedt Excavating for
$63,196.00). Affil roll call vote unani~ )us, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor leclared the resolution ado ;d.
Moved by m, seconded by Lehmar to adopt RES. 97-112, Bk. 117, p.
112, ESTAB[ ~HING .DMINISTRATIVE FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS BY
CHARITABLE 'ATIONS. Individu~ Council member's expressed their
views. The Mayor decla
of roll call vote: Ayes:
Baker, Kubby. Absent:
The Mayor noted
vacancies to fill six-year terr
vacancy to fill a three-year
two vacancies to fill three-yE
the East College Street District
These appointments will be
The Mayor noted the
Advisory Bd. - one vacancy
Service Comm. - one vaca
~d the resolution )ted, 5/2, with the following division
,hman, Nortor Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays:
current :ies: Bd. of Library Trustees - three
July 1, 2003; Design Review Comm. - one
July 1,2000; Historic Preservation Comm.
~rms ending March 29, 2000; one representing
ld one representing the College Green District.
tt the May 20 meeting of the City Council.
iously announced vacancies: Animal Control
three-year term ending May 4, 2000; Civil
to an unexpired term ending April 1, 2000;
Historic Preservation
29, 1999; P&Z Comm.-
These appointments will e made at the
Moved by Nort~ seconded b,
Community Developm it Corem.: Dan Cile
term ending r 1, 1998 and A. De
unexpired term end g September 1, 1999;
to the Historic 9rvation Comm. as the
- one va to fill an unexpired term ending March
ne vacancy fill a five-year term ending May 1, 2002.
22 meeting of the City Council.
to appoint to the .Housing &
431 Oakland Ave. to fill an unexpired
ta Gadson, 2258 Russell Dr., to fill an
~point Ann Cairns, 1033 Woodlawn,
id!awn District representative to fill
· a three-year term March 29, 2000, and ~-advertise the other vacancy. The
Mayor declared motion carried sly, all Council Members present.
Council ember Norton noted his in with the response from Civil
Engr. McClur~ to Lon Drake concerning Friendshi Jamrock Streets creek channel
improvemen1 Norton questioned if the West Bento Street reconstruction project
could be ved up in the street repair schedule. le City Mgr. explained the
design wo would begin in 1998 to accommodate a ilding schedule for 1999.
Norton n( ed the letter on the Consent Calendar from uce Glasgow concerning
old Scot Blvd. and questioned the status. The City Mgr. provide a response.
Norton ;tated he would be contacting citizens who ~xpressed concerning
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April 8, 1997
Page 7
regardin!
the ty r.
:il
received the
State Historic
rain the city
receiving a
compatible with
discussion to not
support to repeal
majority to repeal
Planning Director
Care Center and q
the matter has been
railroad crossings needing repair based on the status re prepared by
Member Kubby noted that the Iowa City Fi Department had
Volunteer Recognition Award for work in helping the
Society Building last May prevent further d~ e during the heavy
eived. She also congratulated the Envi ,nmental Advocates on
to prepare a computer map of envir ~11y sensitive areas
~e City/County GIS system. noted previous Council
the meter feeding ordi nce and asked for Council
ordinance. After discus,, n, there was not a Council
ordinance. Kubby noted March 25 letter from Asst.
regarding the sanil sewer service to the Iowa City
;d Council action o matter. The City Mgr. reported
~sed for three is not included in the City's long
range project plan, and th.
City expenditure. Kubby im
Building April 11-13.
Council Member Thornl
Bowery Street is being addressE
Animal Control Ordinance would
date set on a public hearing at
Council Member Norto~
downtown area) would be a
had to be resolved first.
Mayor Novick disph
e is not customers to warrant this type of
ed every~ e to attend the Pow Wow at the UI Rec
ced that the issue of sidewalks on
also noted that discussion of the proposed
.'cur at Council's work session of May 5, and a
ime (but no earlier than May 20).
:ioned when the cleaning machine (for the
~e City Mgr. reported that a vendor dispute
a copy :he ad for the Friday Night Concert Series
and questioned whether :he City to be listed as a major contributor. A
majority of Council su orted the idea. e Mayor announced the Human Rights
Commission would b hosting the movie "Gentlemen's Agreement" on
April 26 at 1:30
for Council volunte
Council Members
Moved by
declared the
in Meeting Room A the Public Library. The Mayor asked
s to serve on the lotiating team. After discussion,
~nderhoef and Thornberry ,~re appointed.
seconded by Lehman, adjourn 10:45 p.m. The Mayor
carried unanimously, 7/0, all :ouncil Members present.
Naomi J. vick, Mayor
Marian K Karr, City Clerk