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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-22 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 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. Council Activities April 22, 1997 Page 2 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 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. 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 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 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). 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 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 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, 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. 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 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 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. Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 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 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar .year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 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 Page 2 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. Official Actions 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. Official Actions April 8, 1997 Page 4 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 Official Actions April 8, 1997 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 Official Actions April 8, 1997 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. Official Actions April 8, 1997 Page 7 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, Official Actions April 8, 1997 Page 8 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. Council Activities April 8, 1997 Page 2 117, p. 97, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Gilbert St. Setting Public .Hearings: RES. 97-98, Bk. 117, p. 98, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for April 22, 1997, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAW WATER MAIN PROJECT - CONTRACT 1, IN CONNECTION WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-99, Bk. 117, p. 99, INTENT TO CONVEY A TWELVE-AND-A-HALF-FOOT WIDE, SEVENTY-FIVE FOOT LONG (937.5 SQ. FT.) PARCEL OF VACATED F STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE OF 839 S. FIRST AVENUE TO CHESTER AND RETTA PELSANG, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONVEYANCE ON APRIL 22, 1997. RES.~ 97-100, Bk. 117, p. 100, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION for April 14, 1997, AND A PUBLIC HEARING for May 6, 1997, ON A PROPOSED SCOTT-SIX URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $13,055,891.66 for the period of February 1 through February 28, 1997, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and permanently retained in the City Clerk's Office in accordance with State Code. Resolutions, Bk. 117: RES. 97-1.01, 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: Council Activities April 8, 1997 Page 3 Prohibition of On-Street Parking on South Capitol Street; Erection of Stop Signs in Conjunction with Opening of Iowa City Kickers' Soccer Park. Christina Randall regarding Shamrock Dr./Friendship St. creek project. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds (all approved): Kirk Stephan (Shaman Project to sell handcrafted items) various dates throughout summer. James Vrba (St. Patrick's Church services) - March 23 and 29. Kathy Ryerson (Crisis Center Food Bank 5K Walk/Stroll) - April 19. Christie Munson (Rape Victim Advocacy Program Clothesline Display) - April 26. David Grady (U of I Campus Programs and Student Activities, Riverfest RiverRun) - April 27. Karen Kubby (American Federation of Teachers' Local 716 May Day Celebration) May 1. Diane Denneny (Ronald McDonald House Race) - May 4. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for April 22, 1997, on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," to provide elderly housing alternatives. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations on a 3.74 acre tract located on Mall Drive from Community Commercial (CC-2) to General Industrial (I-1) (Oral-B). Shive-Hattery representative Rick Berndt appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off-Street Parking and Loading," Section 1, entitled "Off-Street Parking Requirements," to allow existing fraternity/sorority houses to be converted to rooming houses without having to provide additional parking. The following individuals appeared: John Fitzpatrick, 721 N. Linn; Gillian Fox, 108 Pearl St.; Theresa Kopatich; and Bennet Brown, 802 E. Washington St. 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, Council Activities April 8, 1997 Page 4 Article A, entitled "Parking Facility Impact Fee" to exclude commercial development, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 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. Council Activities April 8, 1997 Page 5 A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for issuance of not to exceed 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. Council Activities April 8, 1997 Page 6 revised 4/21/97 Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending Chapter 3, Section 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 Council Activities April 8, 1997 Page 7 revised 4/21/97 regarding railroad crossings needing repair based on the status report prepared by the City Mgr. Council Member Kubby noted that the Iowa City Fire Department had received the Governor's Volunteer Recognition Award for their work in helping the State Historical Society Building last May prevent further damage during the heavy rain the city received. She also congratulated the Environmental Advocates on receiving a grant to prepare a computer map of environmentally sensitive areas compatible with the City/County GIS system. Kubby noted previous Council discussion to not enforce the meter feeding ordinance and asked for Council support to repeal the ordinance. After discussion, there was not a Council majority to repeal the ordinance. Kubby noted the March 25 letter from Asst. Planning Director Davidson regarding the sanitary sewer service to the Iowa City Care Center and questioned Council action on the matter. The City Mgr. reported the matter has been discussed for three years, is not included in the City's long range project plan, and there is not sufficient customers to warrant this type of City expenditure. Kubby invited everyone to attend the Pow Wow at the UI Rec Building April 11-13. Council Member Thornberry announced that the issue of sidewalks on Bowery Street is being addressed. He also noted that discussion of the proposed Animal Control Ordinance would occur at Council's work session of May 5, and a date set on a public hearing at that time (but no earlier than May 20). Council Member Norton questioned when the cleaning machine (for the downtown area) would be arriving. The City Mgr. reported that a vendor dispute had to be resolved first. Mayor Novick displayed a copy of the ad for the Friday Night Concert Series and questioned whether the City wished to be listed as a major contributor. A majority of Council supported the idea. The Mayor announced the Human Rights Commission would be hosting the movie classic "Gentlemen's Agreement" on April 26 at 1:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Public Library. The Mayor asked for Council volunteers to serve on the SEATS negotiating team. After discussion, Council Members Vanderhoef and Thornberry were appointed. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 10:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Council Activities April 8, 1997 Page 6 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 Council Activities 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