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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 24, 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:
Arkins, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Yucuis, Schmadeke, Winstead. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 98-30 & 98-31, Both Sides; 98-32, Side 1. The Mayor delivered his State of the City Address.
The Mayor proclaimed Community Fitness Week February 23-28, Peg
Fraser accepted; Prevent a Litter Week - February 24 through March 2, Kathy Janz
& Misha Goodman-Herbst accepted; Daffodil Days - March 9-13, Christine Riggs
accepted.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Award to Helen
Lemme Elementary: Sarahe Gorashi, Sam Leohr.
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 special meetings of
February 9 and 17, and the regular meeting of February 10, as published,
subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications
Commission - January 26. P&Z Comm.- February 5. Riverfront & Natural
Areas Commission - January 21. Public Art Advisory Committee - January
22. PCRB - February 5, February 9
Accept PCRB Report for Complaints 97-4, 97-5, & 97-6.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for The Fieldhouse, 111 E.
College St. Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart //2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.
Refund an unused portion of a Class E Beer Permit for Devotay, Inc., 117 N
Linn St. Class G Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., 117 N. Linn St. Special
Class C Liquor License for Sushi Popo, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd. RES. 98°54,
Bk. 119, p. 54, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for March 24, 1998,
on the City of Iowa City's FY99 Iowa Department of Transportation
Consolidated Transit Funding Grant Application, and authorizing the City
Clerk to publish notice of said hearing. RES. 98-55, Bk. 119, p. 55, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 10, 1998 ON A LONG-TERM DEER
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CITY.
Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-56, p. 56, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO A
LIMITED RELEASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
PUBLIC WALKWAYS/TRAILS ON OUTLOT "B," WINDSOR RIDGE PART VII.
RES. 98-57, p. 57, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A LIMITED RELEASE/ESCROW AGREEMENT AND
AGREEMENT FOR INTERIM FIRE PROTECTION FOR PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS IN W.B. DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-58,
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p. 58, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, FEE SIMPLE,
PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL
GREENSPACE AND DRAINAGE CORRIDOR. RES. 98-59, p. 59,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, FEE SIMPLE,
PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE AVENUE
EXTENSION AND WATERFRONT DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS. RES. 98-60, p.
60, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 814 RUNDELL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-61, p.
61, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 117 NORTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 98-62, p. 62, APPROVING A JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR STATE OF IOWA HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME.
Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
912,474,633.66 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1 THROUGH JANUARY
31, 1998, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO
AUDIT.
Correspondence: Clifford Walters regarding garbage collection. Patricia
Eckhardt regarding Historic Preservation Commission. Project Green Steering
Committee Members regarding trail. Casey Cook (Friends of the Iowa River
Scenic Trail) regarding trail. P&R Comm.; Matt Pacha, Rex Pruess regarding
trail. Julia Rembert (EHP) regarding computers. Sonia Ettinger regarding
downtown. Peter Hartford regarding parking. Petition with 240 signatures
regarding SEATS. Betsy and Peter Riesz regarding paratransit service in Iowa
City. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Designation of Tow Away Zone on
Bloomington Street. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of
applicants for the following position(s): Building Inspector; Maintenance
Worker I - Forestry; Maintenance Worker I - Refuse. Rex Pruess regarding
Iowa River Trail. Benjamin Lewis regarding Keg Ordinance and Mayor's
comment in Daily lowan. Terry Dunlap regarding Library Expansion and Bond
Issue.
Applications for Use of City Plaza, all approved: Audra Slocum (Rally
Against Legalization of Death Penalty) - February 14.
Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds, all approved:
Jennifer McLeod (American Heart Association Womens Heart Walk) May
30. Patricia Gingrich (Johnson County CROP Walk) - April 5.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
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Sr. Center Commissioner Philip Zell updated Council on discussions with Tim
Shields, Director of the Institute of Public Affairs, regarding the functioning of the
Commission. The following individuals appeared regarding SEATS: Steve Singer,
360 Samoa Place; Intesar Duncan, 617 Fairchild; Loren Schmitt, 1220 Village Rd.;
Elinor Maffitt, 508 E. Davenport; Anthony Christianson; Lezlie Lamar, 610 S.
Johnson; Christine Denver; Sally Murray; Nancy Ostrognai, 2917 Sweet Briar;
Diane Poulty; Ron Rogers, 1507 Phoenix Dr.; Beth Gier, 3036 Friendship; Fred
Martin, 57 Regal Lane; Joe Bolkcom, J.C. Bd. of Supervisors; and Marilyn Belman,
922 Jefferson. Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence
regarding SEATS from Marilyn Belman; Joe Bolkcom; Alan Achtner; PEPS, and
Nancy Ostrogani. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
March 10 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article E,
"Commercial and Business Zones," Section 2, Neighborhood Commercial Zone (CN-
1) regarding size restrictions on restaurants. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for March
10 on an ordinance amending the approved preliminary Sensitive Areas
Development Plan for Lot 51 of Walden Hills, containing 2.9 acres and located
within the OSA-8, Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone at the northeast corner of Shannon
Drive and Irving Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally voted on for final passage be
suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3823,
Bk. 41, p. 3, VACATING A PORTION OF FORMER BENTON STREET BETWEEN
RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND THE IOWA RIVER WHICH IS ADJACENT TO LINDER TIRE
SERVICE, 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-63, Bk.
119, p. 63, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AND IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT POLICY FOR FRINGE AREAS A AND C OF
THE FRINGE AREA POLICY AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY AND
IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the rule requiring ordinances
to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
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consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3824, Bk. 41, p. 4,
VACATING 0.5 ACRES OF WATERFONT DRIVE, AN UNDEVELOPED RIGHT-OF-
WAY LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET, 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 Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-64, Bk. 119,
p. 64, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF DISPOSITION PARCELS
OF A PORTION OF WATERFRONT DRIVE, 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 Champion, to adopt ORD. 98-3825, Bk.
41, p. 5, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING
CHAPTER" ADDING PROVISIONS TO ALLOW TEMPORARY USES. PCD Director
Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 98-3826, Bk. 41,
p. 6, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE A, ENTITLED "BUILDING CODE"
AND TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE B, ENTITLED "ZONING DEFINITIONS," TO
AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "GRADE". Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-65, Bk. 119,
p. 65, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF WESTPORT PLAZA,
PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-66, Bk. 119, p.
66, TO SEVER 78 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 IN
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND ADJACENT TO
CORALVILLE, IOWA (Jacobs). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-67, Bk.
119, p. 67, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BOYD'S FASHIONABLE
ACRES, IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Courtoil Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held to discuss the proposed operating budget for 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.
Finance Director Yucuis and PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The
following individuals appeared: Steven Kanner, 225 N. Lucas; Catherine Woods,
131 Grove; Bennett Brown, 802 E. Washington; and David Reed, 717 Dearborn.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of a vacated twenty-foot wide
portion of the former Benton St. right-of-way between Riverside Drive and the Iowa
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River which is adjacent to Linder Tire Service to Henry and Grace Linder. No one
appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton. to adopt RES. 98-68, Bk. 119,
p. 68, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of vacated 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-69, Bk.
119, p. 69, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF VACATED 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Willow Creek Interceptor and Lateral
Sewers Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-70, Bk.
119, p. 70, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK
INTERCEPTOR AND LATERAL SEWERS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF
BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Willow Creek Trail Phase I Project,
Mormon Trek to Galway Hills. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-71, Bk. 119,
p. 71, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL,
PHASE I PROJECT, MORMON TREK TO GALWAY HILLS, 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. PW Director Schmadeke and Sr. Civil Engr. Winstead present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Napoleon Park entrance and parking lot
improvements project. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-72, Bk. 119,
p. 72, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NAPOLEON PARK ENTRANCE
AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter
3, Section 12 herein to amend by ordinance lane usage and pavement markings on
Melrose Avenue from University Heights to Byington Road, be given first vote for
consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-73, Bk. 119,
p. 73, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER MAIN
PENINSULA PROPERTY PROJECT to Maxwell Construction, Inc. for $231,207.10.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to defer to March 10: a
resolution adopting the Iowa City Downtown Streetscape Plan; and a resolution
adopting the Iowa Avenue Streetscape Plan. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Jeff Killion, Muncie, IN appeared. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-74, Bk. 119, p. 74,
RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF MAINTENANCE WORKER II - WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT IN THE WASTEWATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAYPLAN (from grade 6 to 7).
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. 98-75, Bk. 119,
p. 75, TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMITS ($75 for initial
permit, $25 for subsequent permits). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-76, Bk.
119, p. 76, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
CHICAGO FOR A PURCHASING CARD SYSTEM. Finance Director Yucuis present
for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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The Mayor noted the current vacancies: P&Z Comm. - two vacancies to fill
five-year terms ending May 1, 2003. These appointment will be made at the April 7
Council meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Animal Control
Advisory Bd. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending April 5, 2001.
Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March
13, 1999. These appointment will be made at the March 24 Council meeting.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to appoint Thomas Bender, 1145
Duck Creek Dr., to the Airport Comm. for a six-year term ending March 1, 2004;
reappoint Steve Hoch, 830 Evergreen Ct., to the Broadband Telecomre. Comm. to
fill a three-year term ending March 13, 2001; appoint to the Civil Service Comm.
Lon Moeller, 1630 Langenberg Ave. to fill a three-year term ending April 2, 2001,
Michael Kennedy, 608 St. Thomas Ct., two-year term ending April 3, 2000, Lyra
Dickerson, 324 Post Rd., four-year term ending April 1, 2002; defer to March 10,
an appointment to the Design Review Comm. to fill an unexpired term for an
architect ending July 1, 1998, in addition to three-year term ending July 1, 2001;
appoint Trudy Day, 1949 Meadow Ridge Lane, to the Historic Preservation Comm.
to fill a three-year term ending March 29, 2001 as an At-Large rep. and to re-
advertise the Summit Street District rep.; appoint Daniel Coleman, 1409 E.
Bloomington, to the Housing & Community Development Comm. to fill an unexpired
term ending September 1, 1998.
Council Member Norton requested an update on Board and Commission
recognition. City Clerk Karr stated a welcome for new members was held in
December and staff was working on a similar event for departing members. In
response to Norton, Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated Broadband Telecomm. Comm.
had met the previous evening on TCI's request for an extension and unanimously
recommended that Council grant a 6 month extension but impose a 8250 a day
fine. Helling stated Council would be asked to vote on the recommendation at their
next formal meeting. Norton requested a response to his inquiry for a police
auxiliary; requested an update on cost associated with water projects; and invited
the public to come and watch and pledge to the Bowl for Kids Sake.
Council Member Thornberry noted that Council would be discussing
(Downtown Streetscape; Iowa Avenue Streetscape and Parking Garage;
Library/CenterSpace/Parking) major downtown projects in the next few weeks and
requested community input on these projects. Thornberry noted that the railroad
crossing repair done at Highland and the Hwy. 6 By-pass had already sunk and
needed repair. The City Mgr. will follow-up.
Council Member O'Donnell echoed remarks made by Council Member
Champion earlier in the meeting regarding the misinformation flowing in the
community regarding SEATS and urged a quick County response to City questions
so a decision could be made.
Council Member Kubby noted concerns expressed earlier in the evening
concerning parking in the accessible parking spaces. After discussion the Council
agreed to express their concerns regarding enforcement to the Police Department.
Kubby requested that street sweepers be used as soon as possible along designated
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on-street bike lanes; reported on her and Council Member Norton's meetings with
Student Senate and the possibility of setting up a joint meeting; and alerted the
public on a WRAC social change training "Speaking up, Speaking Out" scheduled
March 7.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on the Chamber Legislative breakfast
held February 21.
Mayor Lehman reported that the City Council had confirmed the City's policy
on use of the City Plaza at their work session the previous evening; stated the
Airport subcommittee comprised of Council Member Norton and himself would be
meeting February 25 on development issues; and congratulated Coach Angie Lee
and the Iowa Women's Basketball team on winning the Big Ten title.
City Mgr. Atkins noted the employee recognition service awards held earlier
in the day and acknowledged one thirty year employee, Lt. Ron Fort from the Police
Department.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 10:35 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Marian k Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/9/98
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 10:56 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Council Members ab-
sent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex-
ecutive session to discuss the purchase of par-
ticular real estate only where premature disclo-
sure could be reasonably expected to increase
the price the governmental body would have to
pay for that property. The minutes and the
tape recording of a session closed under this
paragraph shall be available for public exami-
nation when the transaction discussed is
completed. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:15
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, Cit~¢ Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/10/98
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 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, Joyce
Rossie accepted.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Citizenship Award to Hoover
Elementary students: Jessica Herrick, Lucas
Kennedy, David Rumsey, Sarah Schulte.
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 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
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February 10, 1998
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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, ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT. Class B Beer
Permit for Pizza Palace, 363 N.lst
Ave.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
98-35, 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, INTENT TO CONVEY
VACATED 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, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING 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,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
Official Council Actions
February 10, 1998
page 3
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, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING 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: RES. 98-40,
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, 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,
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
Official Council Actions
February 10, 1998
page 4
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 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 Belman, 922 E. Jefferson; Bob Welsh,
84 Penfro; Tim Clancy, 302 S. Gilbert; and
Becky Hoffbauer, 303 E. Preston (Stanwood).
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence on the SEATS issue from:
Casey Hayse; Keith Ruff; and Bob Welsh. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded 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. 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.
Official Council Actions
February 10, 1998
page 5
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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 second 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 second
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-43, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT
A, W.B. DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to defer to
February 24, a resolution approving a
preliminary and final plat of Westport Plaza,
Part Two. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on the
issuance of $9,180,000 of General Obligation
Bonds. Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-44, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION ON THE
ISSUANCE OF $9,180,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on the
issuance of not to exceed $620,000 of
General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-45, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION ON THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $620,000
OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on the
issuance of not to exceed $700,000 of
General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-46, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT
Official Council Actions
February 10, 1998
page 6
TO EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-47, 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 BIDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-48, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE
MONTGOMERY-BUTLER HOUSE
STABILIZATION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-49, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPTAIN IRISH
PARKWAY PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-50, RENAMING A STREET LENZ COURT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-51, TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR
FOUNDATION PERMITS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-52, ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS FOR
THE REMOVAL OF CITY BOARD AND
COMMISSION MEMBERS FOR JUST CAUSE.
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,
Official Council Actions
February 10, 1998
page 7
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:45
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernie W. Lehman, Mayor
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's office at 356-§043.
The cost of publishing the following proceed-
ings and claims is ~
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said
publication is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/17/98
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 8:07 a.m., at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Ab-
sent: Champion, Kubby, Vanderhoef.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-53, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON-
TRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CON-
STRUCTION OF THE NAPOLEON PARK EN-
TRANCE AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DI-
RECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPEC-
TION.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting, 8:11 a.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
Activities is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submit_ted for publication - 2/18/9j3
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
FEBRUARY 9, 1998
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 10:56 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Council Members absent: None. Staffmembers
present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Mitchell, Davidson, McClure, Karr. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tape 98-18, Side 2.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn to executive session
to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure
could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would
have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed
under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Mem-
bers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 10:58 p.m.
Council returned to open session 11:13 p.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 11:15 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
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.
St. 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 Hyo
Vee Food & Drugstore #1, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Class E Beer Permit for
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 Belman, 922 E. Jefferson; Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro;
(Break) Tim Clancy, 302 S. Gilbert; and Becky Hoffbauer, 303 E. Preston
(Startwood). 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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page 5
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.
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 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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February 10, 1998
page 6
" 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 Arty. 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.
Ernie W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City' Clerk's office at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 17, 1998
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:07 a.m., at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry.
Absent: Champion, Kubby, Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present: Helling, Schmadeke,
Trueblood, Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-25, Side 2.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-53, Bk. 119,
p. 53, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING, for February 24, 1998, ON PLANS, SPECIFI-
CATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE NAPOLEON PARK ENTRANCE AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJ-
ECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC IN-
SPECTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Kubby, Champion, Vanderhoef
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adjourn the special meeting,
8:11 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Champion,
Kubby, Vanderhoef absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk