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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-24 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 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, Council Activities February 24, 1998 page 2 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. Council Activities February 24, 1998 page 3 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 Council Activities February 24, 1998 page 4 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 Council Activities February 24, 1998 page 5 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. Council Activities February 24, 1998 page 6 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. Council Activities February 24, 1998 page 7 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 Council Activities February 24, 1998 page 8 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 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is $ . Curru- lative cost for this calendar year for said publi- cation is $ 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 Submitted for publication - 2/11/98 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this said calendar year for said publication is $ 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 Official Council Actions February 10, 1998 page 2 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 Council Activities February 10, 1998 page 2 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 Council Activities February 10, 1998 page 3 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 Council Activities February 10, 1998 page 4 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 Council Activities February 10, 1998 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. Council Activities 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