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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 6, 1997
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Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins,
Helling, Woito, Karr, Mitchell, Kopping, Franklin, Schoon, Long, Fosse, Winstead,
Goodman, Furman. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-76, 97-77, 97-78,
Both Sides; 97-79, Side 1.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Mark Twain
Elementary: Jason Hemann, Christine Mastalio, Shauna McDonald, AIaina Neu.
The Mayor proclaimed Community Action Week - May 3-10, Mary Larew,
HACAP, accepted; Tourism Week - May 4-10, Wendy Ford accepted; Women's.
Heart Health Day ~ May 10; School Board Recognition Week - May'11-17; Historic
Preservation Week - May 11-17, Betty Kelly accepted; Cancer Survivor's Day - May
17, Council Member Thornberry presented the proclamation to Suzanne Roverud,,
America Cancer Society and Sr. Theresa, Mercy Hospital.
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:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special and regular
meetings of April 22, 1997, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecomm. Comm.-
March 24, 1997. Design Review Comm.- March 17, 1997.
(a) Approve the design of the temporary Butterfly Garden.
(b) Approve the proposed awning at 116. E. College Street. ~ ,~(~
Housing and Community Development Comm. March 5, 1997, March 6, (.~,~
1997, April 17, 1997.
a) Approve an amendment to the 1994 Supplemental CDBG
(Floor //2) Budget. This amendment would fund the Wylde
Green Sanitary Sewer Project.
b) Approve the FY98 Annual Action Plan, including any potential I.~(~
funding changes made by the City Council.
Airport Commission - March 13, 1997. Bd. of Appeals - December 2, 1996,
December 9, 1996, January 13, 1997, March 3, 1997. P&Z Comm. - April
17, 1997. P&R Comm. - April 9, 1997. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. --
March 19, 1997.
(a) Adopt the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission by-laws
amendments regarding membership, officers, and amendments.
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Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Red Lobster
//759, 1609 Highway 1 West. Approving a Class C Liquor License for The
Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit
for Dubuque Street HandiMart, 20z~ N. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C
Beer Permit for Wareco /I446, 828 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class B
Permit for Sam's Pizza I.C., 321 S. Gilbert St.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public discussion for May 20, 1997,
on an ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4,
entitled "Pet Animal Control," of the City Code of Iowa City. RES. 97-132,
Bk. 117, p. 132, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 20 ON AMENDING
THE FY97 OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 97-133, Bk. 117, p. 133, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for May 20 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 117: RES. 97-134, p. 134, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR A LOW INTEREST LOAN AND
A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 511 THIRD AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-135, p. 135, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3023 STANFORD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-1 36,
p. 136, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 2, 3, & 4 OF WEST SIDE PARK. RES 97-137, p.
137, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY96 CELL
CONSTRUCTION AND FY91 COVER PROJECT. RES. 97-138, p. 138,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY BETWEEN TFIE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE CO.
D/B/A THE JAVA HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: William Fischer regarding police investigation.
Margaret Silber regarding SAFE KIDS. Joel Kline regarding pigeon coops.
Susan Goodner regarding pigeon coops. Tim Vangsness regarding parking.
Tim Vangsness regarding water. Michael Lensing regarding cemeteries. Julie
Phye regarding Stepping Up Project. Kim Enams regarding "Share the Road"
signs. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Designation of lane use control
signs and pavement markings at the intersection of Iowa Avenue & Madison
Street; Reserved parking for persons with disabilities in the 300 block of
College Street. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of
applicants for the following position(s): Emergency Communications
Dispatcher; Housing Rehabilitation Assistant; Interactive Specialist; Senior
Clerk/Typist Senior Center. Sheila Lehrke, International Rodeo Assn.
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regarding proposed animal control ordinance. Myrone Etienne regarding
proposed animal control ordinance. Joan Galvin, Ringling Bros. & Barnum
Bailey Circus, regarding proposed animal control ordinance. Barbara Curtin,
Big Brothers/Big Sisters, regarding funding for bus passes.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds, all approved: Jody
Dvorak (Chamber of Commerce Business PM - Preferred Stock) - April 24.
Donna Palmer (New Pioneer Cinco de Mayo Fiesta) May 4. Pat Lind
(Carousel Motors Anniversary Sale) - May 15 - 24. Jim Larew (Iowa City
Area Science Center Butterfly Garden) - May 23 - September 30. [Located in
64-1a and City Plaza]
Applications for Use of City Plaza, all approved. Thomas Cook (art
creation and sales) - 1997 Ambulatory Vending Permit. Eugene Bilyk
(ISKCON distribution of literature) April 28 May 3. Robert Yeats (tuba
performance) - May 2.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Rene Paine, Director of PATV, appeared regarding expansion of access.__l(~
channels. Senior Center Comm. Chairperson Mary Kathryn Wallace, and
Commission Member Wilma Conner, appeared and distributed copies of "Iowa
City/Johnson County Senior Center Mission Statement and Goals" and invited
Council to attend a meeting on May 15 to report results of a survey to improve
services to Johnson County residents 55 years and older.
A public hearing was held on the proposed Scott-Six Urban Renewal Plan for
a proposed Urban Renewal Area in the City of Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton to combine Items No. 6b. a public
hearing 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; and Item No. 60. a public hearing on an,
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations from RS-5,
Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-12, Planned Development Housing
Overlay, for a 2.38 acre property located at the northeast corner of the intersection
of Scott Boulevard and Lower West Branch Road to permit a 37 unit multi-family
building for elderly housing. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present. Chad Cook, Eby Development and Management
Company, appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept
correspondence from: Sterling House; John & Mary Lepic; John & Kara Sehl. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title
14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," to provide elderly housing alternatives, 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 Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
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* prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 97-3781, Bk. 40, p. 19, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS ON A 3.74 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF
MALL DRIVE FROM CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, TO I-1, GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL (Oral B), 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
Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Rick Berndt,
Shive-Hattery. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the 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, be given second vote for consideration. The following
individuals appeared: Nancy Hauserman, 729 N. Linn; Maggie Rochelle, 730 N.
Linn; and Jim Throgmorton, 715 N. Linn. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Norton, Novick. Nays: Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Lehman. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman,
to accept correspondence from: John Allen & Cinda Tallent; Sister Mary Kruse;
Crair Mosher, Director of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Services; Paula
& Lowell Brandt; Kay Ireland; petition from the Northside Neighborhood; Holly Hart;
Anne Armknecht, Hillcrest Family Services; Julia Rembert, Emergency Housing
Project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 97-3782, Bk.
40, p. 20, 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. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Baker, to adopt ORD. 97-3783, Bk. 40,
p. 21, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 97-3784, Bk.
40, p. 22, AMENDING TITLE 14, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE" OF THE CITY
CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE A, ENTITLED "PARKING FACILITY
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IMPACT FEE" TO EXCLUDE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to May 20, 1997 a I(o~
resolution approving the final plat of Walden Hills, a 40.7 acre, 53-1ot residential
subdivision located on the north side of Rohret Road, east of Highway 218. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker Absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-139, Bk. Ii~
117, p. 39, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE SCOTT-SIX
INDUSTRIAL PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA, as amended. PCD Director Franklin present
for discussion. Att¥. Robert Downer, representing AI and Mary Jo Streb appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to approve the preliminary plat subject to
resolution of the design issues on Freedom Court prior to the final plat approval.
The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Affirmative roll call vote on the amended resolution unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution as amended
adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance regulating non-motorized vehicles. /~
Asst. City Atty. Mitchell present for discussion. The following individuals
appeared: Heath Klahs, 229 S. Johnson; Ryan Mayer, 511 S. Johnson; Brian
Getting, 630 S. Capitol #508; Courtney Daniels, 53 Arehurst; David Johnson, 408
N. 5th; Eric Neubauer, 209 E. Fairchild; and Ben Hartley, 1126 Sheridan.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance regulating 1~/o;~7
non-motorized vehicles, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Council took a brief recess 9:25 p.m. Reconvened 9:40 p.m.
A public hearing was held on Iowa City's FY98 Annual Action Plan, that is i~o~
part of the Consolidated Plan (City Steps), (excluding Habitat for Humanity),
authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City
Manager as the authorized Chief Executive Officer for the Consolidated Plan. The
following individuals appeared: Charles Eastham, 1152 E. Court, Iowa City
Housing Fellowship; Jodi-beth McCain, 703 N. Dubuque, representing the River
City Housing Collective; Alfonso Orbegoso, 703 N. Dubuque~ Jeff Strottmann, 703
N. Dubuque; Bennett Brown, 802 E. Washington; Jason Maier, 703 N. Dubuque;
Bob Hearst, 703 N. Dubuque; Zach Williams, 703 N. Dubuque; lamla (Susannah)
Middaugh, 200 S. Summit; Steve Kanner, 200 S. Summit; Russell Lovtinsky, 1011
6th Ave. HCDC Chairperson Gretchen Schmuch and Commission Members Bill
Stewart and Kathleen Renquist appeared. Community Development Coordinator
Head present for discussion. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to accept
correspondence from: Steven Kanner; Heather MacDonald. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 97-140, Bk. 117, p.
140, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY98 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF
THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), (EXCLUDING HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND
ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE
AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend the resolution to remove River
City Housing from the allocation (list) and put the money back into the contingency
fund to reallocate at a later time. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4./3, on the following division of voice vote:
Ayes: Lehman, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker. Nays: Norton, Kubby, Novick.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton.
Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-1 41, Bk. 117,
p. 14.1, ADOPTING THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
ALLOCATION FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WITHIN THE FY98 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS).
Community Development Coordinator Head present for discussion. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Novick. Absent:
None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specification, form
of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the First Avenue
Improvements Project., Bradford Drive to Musoatine Avenue. Anna Buss, 1213
First Ave., appeared
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-142, Bk._
117, p. l Z~2, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, BRADFORD DRIVE TO MUSCATINE AVENUE, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT
OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. 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 1997 Curb Ramps
Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-143, Bk. 117, p.
143, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1997 CURB RAMPS PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING
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TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, 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
1989, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-1z~4, Bk. 117,
p. 144, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO
PURCHASE OR LEASE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AS PART OF A PUBLIC/PRIVATE
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 6Z~-la. PCD Director
Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES, 97-1z~5, Bk.
117, p. 145, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT SANITARY
SEWER EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHERIDAN AVENUE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-146, Bk. 117, p.
1~6, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORALVILLE-
IOWA CITY ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION OF WEST WING PROJECT to Garling
Construction, Inc. for $129,z~50. 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. 97-1~7, Bk. 117,
p. lZ~7, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING CHARGES TO THE COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME
MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Customer Services Mgr. Dianna Furman present
for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Kie Steve, 811 Rider; Gary
Werle; and Anna Buss, 1213 First Avenue. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Design Review Comm. - one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term for a licensed architect, or a business or property
owner from the area subject to the Design Review Ordinance for a term ending July
1, 1998. Economic Development Coordinator Schoon present for discussion. This
appointment will be made at the June 17 meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the previously announced 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.
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Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Dr. Shawn Lockhart,
706 Diana Ct., to the Animal Control Advisory Bd. to fill a three-year term ending
May 4, 2000; appoint Lon Moeller, 1630 Langenberg Ave., to fill an unexpired term
ending April 1, 2000 on the Civil Service Commission; appoint Michaelanne
Widness, 629 Melrose Ave., to the Historic Preservation Comm. to fill a three-year
term ending March 29, 2000; to approve a recommendation of the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors to appoint Tom Riley to the Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm.
to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 1998. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Baker noted the letter distributed at Council's work session.
from Barbara Curtin, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, requesting funding for bus passes.
* Council directed staff to approve the request. Baker acknowledged the dedication
of Historic Preservation Chairperson Doug Russell for his work as a Commission
Member. Council Member Norton also noted the contributions of Design Review
-Commission Chairperson Martin Haynes and P&Z Commission Member Jane
Jakobson.
Council Member Vanderhoef asked that the CN-1 zoning ordinance be I(oDl
revisited in regards to basements. The City Clerk said the matter had been referred
to the Planning Department. Vanderhoef requested Council discuss naming the
east/west arterial off of First Avenue extended in the near future.
Council Member Thornberry acknowledged the following city employees who.
had been awarded the City's Safe Workers and Safe Drivers: Earlis Stockman,
Steve Elliot, Jim Wells, Steve Reichardt, Malcom Powers, Paul Close, Les
Schaapveld, Don Fabian, Frank Dolezal, Harry Brooks, J. B. Smothers.
Council Member Lehman referenced the editorial in the Iowa City Press
Citizen from Osha Gray Davidson regarding the police survey, and clarified that the
City Council did not approve the allocation of funds. Lehman requested that I.(~,~
department heads and City Manager review their budgets for cost savings in light
of the financial situation and report back to Council. The City Mgr. will follow-up.
The Mayor stated there would be a meeting on May 9 to discuss the
establishment of a government network with Woods Quality Institute and
representatives from City and County governments.
Council Member Kubby requested discussion be scheduled concerning the
Linn Street parking lot proposal by staff. Kubby suggested council schedule another
work session in May to cover pending issues. Kubby noted the letter from Margaret
Silber, SAFE KIDS, and requested a response be sent.
Council Member Norton noted the issue of the budget difficulties was I~_(~
affected by the Machinery and Equipment (M&E) state allocation. In response to
Norton, the City Mgr. reported that the equipment had been ordered for the
signalization of the Kirkwood/Gilbert intersection. ' Norton stated Benton Street was l
in need o.f repair.
Mayor Novick assured citizens that the City is looking at options that would
prevent depleting the Citys' reserves in ten years. Mayor Novick acknowledged
citizens requesting downtown police officers; requested staff explore not sending
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Parks & Recreation brochures to 45,000 residents; and encouraged input on other
cost saving ideas
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 12:30 a.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
CITY OF IOWA CITY
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
April 25, 1997
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APRIL 29 WORK SESSION
Memorandum from City Attorney: Up-coming Meeting on Proposed PCRB; Attached Memo
Lingering Legal Issues
Memorandum from David Baldus (College of Law,
Ordinance
Notice: April 29 Public Discussion
U of I) to City Attorney: PCRB Draft
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Memorandum from City Manager: Safety Award - Transit
Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues
Memorandum from City Attorney to Police Chief and Captain Widmer:
Schedule for Iowa City Police Department Concerning Legal Issues
Memorandum from City Clerk: Meeting Schedule for April, May, June, July, and August
Memorandum from Public Works Director to City Manager: Willow Creek Interceptor Sewer
Confirmation of Training
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Memorandum from City Engineer to City Manager:
Creek
Burlington Street Bridge over RalstonJ~.~.
Letter from Roland Schump to Public Work Director: Street Plowing
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director:
Iowa River 6 77
Corridor Train South Extension from Burlington Street; Summary of City Council Decision
Making
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director: Design
Alignment for the Extension of First Avenue to North Dodge Street; Summary of City
Council Decision Making
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: Information Packet on
Parcel 64-'1a Project
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: Parcel 64-1a and Holiday!~('~
Inn Expansion
Memorandum from Housing Administrator: Application for Mainstream Housing Opportunities l(9
for Persons with Disabilities
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Memorandum from Neighborhood Services Planner to City Manager: Neighborhood
Activity
Letter from William Stowe (MidAmerican Energy) to Police Chief: Police Assistance
Letter from Daryl and Lila Burkett to Police Chief: Police Assistance
Letter from City Forester to Jason Warren (MidAmerican Energy): Pruning
Press Release: 1997 Asphalt Resurfacing Project
Press Release: Closure of Southgate Avenue
Public Arts Proposal [Novick]
Agenda:
Article:
[Norton]
Article: God Created the Heaven and the Earth [Thornberry]
Police
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce - April 16 Meeting [ Novick]
"How Are We Doing?" Evaluating the Performance of the Chief Administrator/(O~0
Memo from Finance Director regarding Press-Citizen article on Sales Tax.
Parks & Recreation News Release regarding meeting to develop & expand trail
system in Hickory Hill Park.
Agenda for 4/29 Informal mtg. og the Board of Supervisors.
Infom~ation from City Attorney regarding the Police Citizen Review Board
(dated 4/29/97)
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
April 29, 1997
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Letter from Mayor to Joe Murphy: Stage in City Plaza
Memorandum from City Manager: Press-Citizen - Financial Analysis
Memorandum from City Manager: Police Physical Fitness Program
Memorandum from City Manager: My Schedule
Memorandum from City Manager: Meter Feeding Policies
Memorandum from City Manager: Transit Route Study
Memorandum from City Manager: Furniture Project - DVIP
Memorandum from City Manager to Department Directors: New Recycling
Program within the Civic Center
Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Program Supervisor to City Manager:
Market Music
Note from Linda White to Police Chief: Police
Letter from City Manager to Barbara Ringwalt: Oakland Cemetery
Letter from Dale Shires to Jim Jacobson (Gazette): Creek
Minutes: Joint Meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Iowa
City City Council, and Iowa City Community School Board, April 2, 1997
Agenda: Council on Disability Rights and Education May 6, 1997 Meeting
Sample Performance Evaluations from ICMA
Memo from David Baldus regarding PCRB ordinance.
Information from Council
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
May 2, 1997
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MAY 5 WORK SESSION
Memorandum from Council Member Baker: Housing Assistance Guidelines
Article Notation: West High Traffic Signal
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: Residential Parking Facility
Impact Fee - Near Southside
Proposed Changes to Regulations Regarding Animals [Previously distributed April 4, 1997]
Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Mitchell: Non-Motorized Vehicles Ordinance; /'7(r7
Skateboarding
Letter from Jerald Palmer (Iowa City Community School District) to Mayor: SEATS ~ r7 I,~'
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Memorandum from Council Member Baker: Budget Reductions
Memorandum from Council Member Kubby: Financial Forecast
Memorandum from City Manager: Highway 61Carver Hawkeye Area
Memorandum from City Manager: Safe Worker/Safe Driver Recognition
Memorandum from City Clerk: Council Work Session April 21
Memorandum from City Clerk: Sidewalk Cafes
Memorandum from Finance Director: Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1996,
Management Letter
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director to City Manager:
Pedestrian Signals at the Intersections of Washington Street and Dubuque Street, and Iowa
Avenue and Dubuque Street
Memorandum from Housing & Inspections Director, Senior Building Inspector, City Engineeringl
and Fire Chief: Issues Raised by Iowa City Home Builders Association
Memorandum from Captain Widmer to Police Chief: DARE Survey
Memorandum from Police Officer Kevin Berg to City Manager: Upcoming Events
Letter from Congressman Leach to Mayor: Invitation
Cedar Rapids Gazette Article: Court Makes it Harder to Sue Local Government [Vanderhoef] I
Agenda: Johnson County Board of Supervisors May 1, 1997, Formal Meeting
Workshop: Advocacy Skills: How to Effectively Present Your Ideas
National League of Cities Fifth Annual Leadership Summit
Invitation: 14th Annual Old Fashion July 4th Parade
Notice: Joseph Moreland
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May 2, 1997
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Memo from City Mgr. regarding Wheelchair Accessible Mini Van for Transit.
Memo from City Mgr. regarding Park Constructio Company - Sewer Project.
Copy of letter from Council Members Thornberry & Vanderhoef to Bd. of Supervisors
regarding Seats agreement.
Memo from City Mgr. regarding Linn St. Parking lot.
Copy of letter from Tina McCoy to Parks & Rec. Director regarding Reno St. Park.
Agenda for the 5/6/97 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
FY97 comparison of actual revenues to expenditures and cash position for operating
funds, for the nine months ending 3/31/97.
Copy of letter from Kay Schneider to AUR Property Management regarding 319 Church St. I~/
Memo from Asst. Finance Director regarding Stephen Dunham Care del Sol parking ticket
review.
Copy of letter from City Mgr. to Jim Houghton regarding his questions/comments on
building and inspection.
Copy of Community Police Survey Results, prepared by Stephan Arndt & Ted Cizadlo.