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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-06 Minutes numberedSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 6, 1997 .155 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. Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 2 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. Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 3 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 *revised 5/20/97 Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 4 * 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 Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 5 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. Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 6 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 Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 7 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. Council Activities *revised 5/20/97 May 6, 1997 Page 8 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 Council Activities May 6, 1997 Page 9 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 IP1 IP2 IP3 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 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 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 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 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 ,April 25, 1997 Information Packet (continued) 2 IP16 IP17 IP18 IP19 IP20 IP21 IP22 IP23 IP24 IP25 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) I(o9'4 CITY OF IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET April 29, 1997 IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 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 17o.5 /'7o'7 /'70 1'7 tO M~mbor ~ori;on & Baker ra~rd~n§ PCRB Procass,l~'~(c~ CITY OF I0 W,~ CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET May 2, 1997 IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 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,~' IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IP16 IP17 IP18 IP19 IP20 IP21 IP22 IP23 IP24 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 175q Infomarion Packet May 2, 1997 page 2 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.