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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 10, 1998
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Schmadeke, Yucuis. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 98-24 & 98-25, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day - February 14,
Gary Strank, Veterans Administration accepted; Sertoma's Freedom Week -
February 15-21, Jeff Edburg accepted; Special Olympics Month March 1998,
Joyce Rossie accepted.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Award to Hoover
Elementary students: Jessica Herrick, Lucas Kennedy, David Rumsey, Sarah
Schulte.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, 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 regular meeting of January
27, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm.
January 13. Human Rights Comm. - January 26. P&R Comm. - January 14.
Bd. of Library Trustees - January 22. P&Z Comm. January 15. PCRB -
January 23, January 29. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - December 17.
Sr. Center Comm. - December 17.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Jimmy's Bistro, 325 E.
Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy's Bistro, 325 E. Washington
St. Class C Liquor License for One-Eyed Jakes, 18-20 S. Clinton St. Class E
Beer Permit for QuikTrip //509, 323 E. Burlington St. Class E Liquor License
for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #2, 812 S. 1st Ave. Class E Beer Permit for
Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #2, 812 S. 1st Ave. Class E Liquor License for Hy-
Vee Food & Drugstore #1, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Class E Beer Permit for Hy-
Vee Food & Drugstore #1, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Class E Beer Permit for Hy-
Vee Food Store #3, 1201 N. Dodge St. Class E Liquor License for
Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway. Class C Liquor License for El Rancho
Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr. RES. 98-34, Bk. 119, p. 34,
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Palace, 363 N.lst
Ave.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-35, Bk. 119, p. 35, INTENT TO
CONVEY A VACATED TWENTY FOOT (20') WIDE PORTION OF THE
FORMER BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN RIVERSIDE DRIVE
AND THE IOWA RIVER WHICH IS ADJACENT TO LINDER TIRE SERVICE TO
HENRY AND GRACE LINDER AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
FEBRUARY 24. RES. 98-36, Bk. 119, p. 36, INTENT TO CONVEY VACATED
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PORTIONS OF WATERFRONT DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTH OF
STEVENS DRIVE AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO COUNTRY KITCHEN,
CARLOS O'KELLY'S, CONTRACTOR'S TOOL AND SUPPLY AND ROBO CAR
WASH TO THE OWNERS OF SAID ADJACENT PROPERTIES, AND SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 24. RES. 98-37, Bk. 119, p. 37,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 24 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR AND LATERAL SEWERS 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. 98-38, Bk. 119, p. 38, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for February 24 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WILLOW CREEK TRAIL, PHASE I PROJECT, MORMON TREK TO GALWAY
HILLS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98-39, Bk. 119, p. 39, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for February 24 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999,
THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE MULTI-
YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR
2002.
Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-40, p. 40, PROVIDING NOTICE THAT
AT LEAST NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF THE WORK UNDER THE
CONTRACT FOR CONTRACT 2 OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
CONNECTION PROJECT, ALSO KNOWN AS THE NAPOLEON PARK
PUMPING STATION AND NORTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, HAS
BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT THE CITY INTENDS TO RELEASE FUNDS
RETAINED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 573, CODE OF IOWA. RES. 98-41, p.
41, PROVIDING NOTICE THAT AT LEAST NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF
THE WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR THE MELROSE AVENUE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II (HAWKINS DRIVE TO BYINGTON
ROAD) [PROJECT NO. STP-U-3715(7)--70-52] HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND
THAT THE CITY INTENDS TO RELEASE FUNDS RETAINED PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 573, CODE OF IOWA. RES. 98-42, p. 42, ACCEPTING WORK
FOR THE MELROSE AVENUE WEST RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, STP-U-
3715(6)--70-52.
Correspondence: Mike Streb regarding proclamations. David Luck
regarding police. Rod McCrea regarding parking tickets. G.V. Rosenkild
regarding appreciation. SEATS users, Casey Hayse regarding SEATS. Bill
Gorman, Jean Mann, Kohn Watson, Bob Welsh regarding paratransit service
(SEATS). Chris Green regarding SEATS. Timothy Clancy regarding SEATS.
Rod Sullivan (Arc of Johnson County) regarding SEATS. Richard Dolezal
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regarding Oakland Cemetery. Richard Gibson (U of I Facilities Group)
regarding Trail. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding removal of
parking on the south side of Haywood Drive. Civil Service Comm. submitting
certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Parking Enforcement
Attendant. Johnson County SEATS response to paratransit memos. Johnson
County Seats response to Iowa City's paratransit proposal and budget.
Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding SEATS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Casey Cook, appeared in support of extending the bike trail from Burlington
Street to Napoleon Park. The following individuals appeared regarding SEATS:
Michael Wayne Newman, 1447 Eastview Dr. (C); Rick McCaslin, rep. Rod Sullivan,
Johnson County ARC; Maureen Howe; Leanne Mayhew; Tim Keller; Steve Singer,
260 Samoa Place; Louise Young, 320 S. Dubuque St.; Shannon Lundquist; Casey
Hayse, 14 N. Dodge; Marilyn Belinart, 922 E. Jefferson; Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro;
(Break) Tim Clancy, 302 S. Gilbert; and Becky Hoffbauer, 303 E. Preston
(Stanwood). Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence
on the SEATS issue from: Casey Hayse; Keith Ruff; and Bob Welsh. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of former
Benton Street between Riverside Drive and the Iowa River which is adjacent to
Linder Tire Service. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance vacating a
portion of former Benton Street between Riverside Drive and the Iowa River which
is adjacent to Linder Tire Service, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving revisions to the August
6, 1996, Fringe Area Agreement with Johnson County, which is part of the Iowa
City Comprehensive Plan. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. No one
appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance vacating .50
acres of Waterfront Drive, located south of Highway 6 and east of Gilbert Street,
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 O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article L, entitled "Provisional Uses and
Special Exceptions," to provide for temporary use permits to allow short-term
activities, such as special events or seasonal outdoor storage and sales, 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 Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending the
Building Code and Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article B, entitled "Zoning
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Definitions," to change the definition of GRADE., 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 Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-43, Bk. 119, p.
43, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION OF
OUTLOT A, W.B. DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to February 24, a
resolution approving a preliminary and final plat of Westport Plaza, Part Two. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on the issuance of $9,180,000 of General
Obligation Bonds. Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro, appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-44, Bk. 119,
p. 44, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION ON THE
ISSUANCE OF $9,180,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (for a essential
corporate purpose). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the issuance of not to exceed $620,000 of
General Obligation Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-45, Bk. 119,
p. 45, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION ON THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $620,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (for
a general corporate purpose). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 of
General Obligation Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-46, Bk.
119, p. 46, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS (for a general corporate purpose). 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 Water Facility Site
Development Phase I Improvement Project. PW Director Schmadeke present for
discussion.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-47, Bk.
119, p. 47, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER FACILITY SITE
DEVELOPMENT - PHASE I IMPROVEMENT 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
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BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-48, Bk.
119, p. 48, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE MONTGOMERY-BUTLER HOUSE
STABILIZATION PROJECT to D.W. Robinson Builder, Inc., for $22,692. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES., 98-49, Bk.
119, p. 49, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPTAIN
IRISH PARKWAY PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Metro Pavers, Inc. for
$2,357,399.75. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-50, Bk. 119,
p. 50, RENAMING A STREET LENZ COURT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-51, Bk. 119,
p. 51, TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR FOUNDATION PERMITS ($75). Joan Tiemeyer,
Home Builders Assn. appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-52, Bk.
119, p. 52, ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF CITY BOARD
AND COMMISSION MEMBERS FOR JUST CAUSE. City Atty. Dilkes present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - one
vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2004. Broadband Telecomm.
Corem. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending March 13, 2001. Civil Service
Comm. - three vacancies to fill three terms: one two-year term ending April 3,
2000, one three-year term ending April 2, 2001, and one four-year term ending
April 1, 2002. Design Review Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term for an
architect ending July 1, 1998, in addition to three-year term ending July 1, 2001.
Historic Preservation Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March
29, 2001: one Summit Street District rep and one At-Large rep. Housing and
Community Development Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1, 1998. These appointments will be made at the February 24 Council
meeting. Animal Control Advisory Bd. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending
April 5, 2001. This appointment will be made at the March 24 Council meeting.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 13 1999. This appointment will be
made at the March 24 Council meeting.
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Council Member Norton reminded citizens of a presentation scheduled in
Council Chambers on February 17 entitled "Back From The Brink/Saving America's
Cities by Design"; thanked Adm. Asst. Handsaker and members of the Deer
Management Committee for their efforts on controlling/managing the deer situation;
asked for an update on his proposal for a police auxiliary; and questioned status on
a report on landfill uses. The City Mgr. will follow-up on police auxiliary and landfill.
Norton noted the letter from Mr. McCrea on the Consent Calendar and requested a
follow-up on his concerns relating to parking tickets for rental cars.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted a town meeting schedule for February 17
on race relations sponsored by the Human Rights Commission; and stated the
movie "Back From The Brink" is owned by the City and individuals unable to view it
on February 17 may contact the City's Planning Department for additional viewing
times.
Council Member Thornberry requested an update on the status of TCI's cable
upgrade. Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated a memo would be prepared.
Council Member Champion noted her enthusiasm with plans for the
Downtown and Iowa Avenue Streetscape projects.
Council Member Kubby stated she and fellow Council Member Norton would
be meeting with the University Student Senate on February 17, and noted the
upcoming fund-raiser for Arts Iowa City, an art auction on February 12.
Mayor Lehman noted the special Council meetings scheduled for March 11
and 12 had been moved back to their original times of March 9 and 10; announced
that Housing Adm. Grosvenor would be representing the City on the HACAP Board;
reported on the assistance given a transit passenger who had fallen getting onto a
City bus; reminded citizens of the Winter Carnival scheduled downtown on
February 14; and reported on a meeting of bar and restaurant owners and City
representatives and the formulation of committee to meet monthly to discuss their
concerns.
The City Mgr. reminded Council of Local Student Government Day schedule
for February 12 when 24 high school students would be observing City services;
and a special Council work session at 2:00 p.m. to discuss housing forum issues.
City Atty. Dilkes reported that a draft kegger ordinance is being prepared and
would be circulated to staff and then Council.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 9:45 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/27/98
Iowa City City Council, regular
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members
present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Awards to Mark Twain Elementary
students: Emily Gill, Rachel Manuel, Ryan
Niles.
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
January 5 and January 12 and the
regular meeting of January 13, as
published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Airport Comm.
December 11. Library Bd. of Trustees
December 18. P&Z Comm.
December 18, January 15. PCRB-
January 7, January 8.
Council approve 45-day
extension of time to respond
to Complaints No. 97-2
through 97-7.
Permit Motions: Class E Liquor
License for John's Grocery, 401 E.
Market St. Class C Liquor License for
Givanni's Italian Cafe, 109 E. College
St. Class C Liquor License for Mike's
Tap, 122 Wright St. Special Class C
Liquor License for Zoey's Pizzeria,
1950 Lower Muscatine Rd. Class C
Liquor License for Bo James, 118 E.
Washington St. Class C Liquor
License for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St.
Outdoor Service Area for R.T.'s, 826
S. Clinton St. RES. 98-16, ISSUE
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January 27, 1998
page 2
CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 98-17,
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
98-18, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FEBRUARY 1 O, 1998 ON AN
ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION
OF FORMER BENTON STREET
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND
THE IOWA RIVER WHICH IS
ADJACENT TO LINDER TIRE
SERVICE. RES. 98-19, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WATER FACILITY SITE
DEVELOPMENT PHASE I
IMPROVEMENT 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. 98-20, FIXING
DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
$9,180,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
RES. 98-21, FIXING DATE FOR A
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF
THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$620,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 98-22,
FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF.
Motions: Approve
disbursements in the amount of
$9,269,337.62 for the period of
December 1 through December 31,
Official Council Actions
January 27, 1998
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1997, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 98-23,
RESOLUTION NAMING
DEPOSITORIES. RES. 98-24,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
IOWA CITY LIBRARY ROOF
REPLACEMENT PROJECT. RES. 98-
25, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SHERIDAN AVENUE SANITARY
SEWER BYPASS PROJECT. RES. 98-
26, 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, FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1714 DEFOREST
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-
27, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND AMERUS BANK,
CORALVILLE, FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 814 RUNDELL STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-28,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING
A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A
PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2219 H STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-29,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING
A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A
PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 712 WALNUT STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-30,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RELEASE CONCERNING THE
SUBDIVIDER'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER
THE CONDITIONAL ZONING
AGREEMENT AFFECTING LOT 23,
Official Council Actions
January 27, 1998
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WEST SIDE PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA
AND TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT REGARDING THE
PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
FOR THE SAME PROPERTY. RES. 98-
31, DESIGNATING MAGGIE
GROSVENOR AS PROJECT OFFICER
FOR THE TENANT TO OWNERSHIP
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING HER
TO SIGN PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
SUBJECT TO CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL.
Correspondence: Michael
Mcllrath regarding traffic. P&R Comm.
regarding Parkland Acquisition
Fund/Hotel-Motel Tax. Civil Service
Commission submitting certified lists
of applicants for the following
position(s): Maintenance Worker II
Forestry; Senior Maintenance Worker
Forestry. Steve Singer regarding
SEATS.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Danny Boal presented a petition
signed by 274 individuals asking TCI to
reconsider the removal of the Cartoon
Network from their cable line-up. The
following individuals appeared regarding
SEATS: William Gorman, Systems Unlimited;
Harold Steger; Leanne Mayhew, Coralville;
Jeanette Ockenfels; Mary McCarthy,
Coralville; Jean St. John; Nancy Ostrognai;
Marilyn Belman; Loren Schmidt; Clara
Northrup; John Watson, Goodwill Industries;
Casey Hayse; Shannon Lundquist; Susan
Thomas; Robert Simpson; Chris O'Hanlon;
and Martha Yook. Moved and seconded to
accept the petition from Danny Boal and
SEATS correspondence from: William
Gorman, Executive Director of Systems
Unlimited, Inc. and Mary McCarthy. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for February 10 on a resolution
approving revisions to the August 6, 1996,
Fringe Area Agreement with Johnson County,
which is part of the Iowa City Comprehensive
Plan. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance vacating .50 acres of Waterfront
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Drive, located south of Highway 6 and east
of Gilbert Street.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article L, entitled
"Provisional Uses and Special Exceptions," to
provide for temporary use permits to allow
short-term activities, such as special events
or seasonal outdoor storage and sales, be
given first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending the Building Code and
Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article
B, entitled "Zoning Definitions," to change
the definition of GRADE, be given first vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD
98-3822, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER
BY AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6,
"ZONING," ARTICLE B, "ZONING
DEFINITIONS," SECTION 2, BY CHANGING
THE DEFINITION OF TRANSIENT HOUSING
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DAYS
PERSONS ARE ABLE TO STAY AS
TEMPORARY RESIDENTS.
Moved and seconded to defer to
February 10, a resolution approving a
preliminary and final plat of a resubdivision of
Outlot A, WB Development. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-32, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WESTCOTT
HEIGHTS, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for
construction of the Water Main - Peninsula
Property.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-33, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER MAIN
PENINSULA PROPERTY PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY
TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO
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January 27, 1998
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BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
The Mayor noted the current
vacancies: Animal Control Advisory Bd. - one
vacancy to fill a three-year term ending April
5, 2001. This appointment will be made at
the March 12 Council meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously-
announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - one
vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March
1, 2004; Broadband Telecomre. Comm. - one
vacancy to fill a three-year term ending March
13, 2001; Civil Service Comm. three
vacancies to fill three terms: one two-year
term ending April 3, 2000, one three-year
term ending April 2, 2001, and one four-year
term ending April 1, 2002; Design Review
Comm. one vacancy to fill an unexpired
term for an architect ending July 1, 1998, in
addition to three-year term ending July 1,
2001; Historic Preservation Comm. two
vacancies to fill three-year terms ending
March 29, 2001: one Summit Street District
rep and one At-Large rep.; Housing &
Community Development Comm. one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1, 1998. These appointments will
be made at the February 24 Council meeting.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:10
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance
Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication
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
JANUARY 27, 1998
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Yucuis, Franklin, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tapes 98-1, Side 2; 98-13, Side 2; 98-18, Side 1.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Awards to Mark Twain
Elementary students: Emily Gill, Rachel Manuel, Ryan Niles.
Moved by Norton, 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 January
5 and January 12 and the regular meeting of January 13, as published,
subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - December 11.
Library Bd. of Trustees - December 18. P&Z Comm. - December 18, January
15. PCRB -January 7, January 8.
Council approve 45-day extension of time to respond to Complaints
No. 97-2 through 97-7.
Permit Motions: Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, 401 E.
Market St. Class C Liquor License for Givanni's Italian Cafe, 109 E. College
St. Class C Liquor License for Mike's Place, Inc., dba Mike's Tap, 122 Wright
St. Special Class C Liquor License for Zoey's Pizzeria, 1950 Lower Muscatine
Rd. Class C Liquor License for Bo James, 118 E. Washington St. Class C
Liquor License for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Outdoor Service Area for R.T.'s,
826 S. Clinton St. RES. 98-16, Bk. 119, p. 16, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
RES. 98-17, Bk. 119, p. 17, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-18, Bk. 119, p. 18, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 10, 1998 ON AN ORDINANCE
VACATING A PORTION OF FORMER BENTON STREET BETWEEN RIVERSIDE
DRIVE AND THE IOWA RIVER WHICH IS ADJACENT TO LINDER TIRE
SERVICE. RES. 98-19, Bk. 119, p. 19, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
February 10 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER FACILITY SITE
DEVELOPMENT PHASE I IMPROVEMENT 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.
98-20, Bk. 119, p. 20, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $9,180,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY,
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IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 98-
21, Bk. 119, p. 21, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION
OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $620,000 OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 98-22, Bk. 119,
p. 22, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,269,337.62 for
the period of December 1 through December 31, 1997, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-23, p. 23, RESOLUTION NAMING
DEPOSITORIES. RES. 98-24, p. 24, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA
CITY LIBRARY ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT. RES. 98-25, p. 25,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SHERIDAN AVENUE SANITARY SEWER
BYPASS PROJECT. RES. 98-26, p. 26, 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, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1714 DEFOREST STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-27, p. 27,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND AMERUS BANK, CORALVILLE, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
814 RUNDELL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-28, p. 28,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A
PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2219 H STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-29, p. 29, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY
NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 712
WALNUT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-30, p. 30, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RELEASE
CONCERNING THE SUBDIVIDER'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE
CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT AFFECTING LOT 23, WEST SIDE
PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT REGARDING THE PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM FOR
THE SAME PROPERTY. RES. 98-31, p. 31, DESIGNATING MAGGIE
GROSVENOR AS PROJECT OFFICER FOR THE TENANT TO OWNERSHIP
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING HER TO SIGN PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
SUBJECT TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL.
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Correspondence: Michael Mcllrath regarding traffic. P&R Comm.
regarding Parkland Acquisition Fund/Hotel-Motel Tax. Civil Service
Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following
position(s): Maintenance Worker II - Forestry; Senior Maintenance Worker -
Forestry. Steve Singer regarding SEATS.
Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion of the General Obligation Bonds.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Danny Boal presented a petition signed by 274 individuals asking TCI to
reconsider the removal of the Cartoon Network from their cable line-up. The Mayor
asked that staff forward the petition to TCI for a response. The following
individuals appeared regarding SEATS: William Gorman, Systems Unlimited; Harold
Steger; Leanne Mayhew, Coralville; Jeanette Ockenfels; Mary McCarthy, Coralville;
Jean St. John; Nancy Ostrognai; Marilyn Belman; Loren Schmidt; Clara Northrup;
John Watson, Goodwill Industries; Casey Hayse; Shannon Lundquist; Susan
Thomas; Robert Simpson; Chris O'Hanlon; and Martha Yook. Moved by Thornberry,
seconded by O'Donnell, to accept the petition from Danny Boal and SEATS
correspondence from: William Gorman, Executive Director of Systems Unlimited,
Inc. and Mary McCarthy. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
February 10 on a resolution approving revisions to the August 6, 1996, Fringe Area
Agreement with Johnson County, which is part of the Iowa City Comprehensive
Plan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating .50 acres of Waterfront
Drive, located south of Highway 6 and east of Gilbert Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article L, entitled "Provisional Uses and
Special Exceptions," to provide for temporary use permits to allow short-term
activities, such as special events or seasonal outdoor storage and sales, 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, that the ordinance amending
the Building Code and Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article B, entitled
"Zoning Definitions," to change the definition of GRADE, be given first vote for
consideration. PCD Director Franklin 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD 98-3822, Bk.
41, p. 60, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER
6, "ZONING," ARTICLE B, "ZONING DEFINITIONS," SECTION 2, BY CHANGING
THE DEFINITION OF TRANSIENT HOUSING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DAYS
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PERSONS ARE ABLE TO STAY AS TEMPORARY RESIDENTS. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to February 10, a
resolution approving a preliminary and final plat of a resubdivision of Outlot A, WB
Development. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-32, Bk.
119, p. 32, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
WESTCOTT HEIGHTS, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin 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 approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of 'the Water Main -
Peninsula Property. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-33, Bk.
119, p. 33, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER MAIN -
PENINSULA PROPERTY 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. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all' Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Animal Control Advisory Bd. - one
vacancy to fill a three-year term ending April 5, 2001. This appointment will be
made at the March 12 Council meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - one
vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2004; Broadband Telecomm.
Comm. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending March 13, 2001; Civil Service
Comm. - three vacancies to fill three terms: one two-year term ending April 3,
2000, one three-year term ending April 2, 2001, and one four-year term ending
April 1, 2002; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term for an
architect ending July 1, 1998, in addition to three-year term ending July 1, 2001;
Historic Preservation Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March
29, 2001: one Summit Street District rep and one At-Large rep.; Housing &
Community Development Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1, 1998. These appointments will be made at the February 24 Council
meeting.
Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of a social change training entitled
"What Do We Do Next: Organizational Planning" being sponsored by the Women's
Resource and Action Center on February 16. She noted the Press Citizen of
January 24 asking for citizen input on "run-ins with local government that leave a
bad taste" and contacted Michael Beck, Managing Editor, stating it was inciting
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public government bashing. She reported that Mr. Beck indicated that was not their
intention and offered to re-run the story encouraging stories on all government
interactions, good and bad. Kubby urged citizens to send stories on positive
interactions and the good services provided.
Council Member Champion agreed with Kubby on her anger with the same
article.
Council Member O'Donnell stated there was a lot of misinformation on the
proposal for the City to provide SEATS service, and stated that it was the intention
of Council to provide the same good service or better, but not reduce the level of
service.
Council Member Thornberry requested Council schedule discussion of the
Neighborhood Commercial basement square footage requirements and the impact
on businesses.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated she had received a phone call from
someone unable to use City transit during the winter months because of problems
with sidewalks. The City Manager requested that he be furnished addresses and
would follow-up with Council. Vanderhoef requested that Council look into a policy
for City meeting room usage.
Council Member Norton noted the memo from Civil Engr. Winstead regarding
railroad crossings and wanted to reassurance citizens that some are scheduled for
reconstruction in 1998.
Mayor Lehman stated a discussion had been scheduled with County and City
staff, and representatives of the Board of Supervisors and City Council concerning
SEATS. He also requested an update on the kegger ordinance proposed last year.
Staff will follow-up.
City Manager Atkins reported that the downtown shuttle was averaging
1200 people a day and an onboard survey was recently conducted with information
to be provided to Council in the near future. The City Mgr. also announced that the
City would be participating in City Government Day with students from West and
City High Schools on February 12.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 9:10 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk