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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 10, 1998
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry. Absent: Champion, Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Handsaker, Schoon, Grosvenor, Mitchell, Miklo,
Yucuis, Furman, Fosse, Fowler. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 98-40 &
98-41, Both Sides; 98-42, Side 2.
The Mayor proclaimed American Red Cross Month - March 1998, Betsy
Tatro accepted; Mental Retardation Awareness Month - March 1998.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln
Elementary students: David Braverman, Edward Rosenquist, Margaret Weirich.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of February
24 as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - January 14.
Housing & Community Development Comm. - December 18, January 15.
Civil Service Comm. - January 29. Human Rights Comm. - January 26,
February 23. P&R Comm. - February 11. PCRB Comm. - February 17,
February 25.
Receive the following PCRB Reports: 97-2; 97-3; 97-7. Approve
PCRB Mediation Policies/Procedures and Guidelines.
P&Z Comm. - February 19. Public Art Advisory Comm. - February 4
Approve the by-laws dated February 4, as amended.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1550 S.
First Ave. Class C Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Refund an
unused portion of a Class E Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center #220, 11
Highway 1 West. RES. 98-77, Bk. 119, p. 77, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
RES. 98-78, Bk. 119, p. 78, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-79, Bk. 119, p. 79, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for March 24 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD CONCRETE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
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. 98-80, Bk. 119, p. 80, INTENT TO
CONVEY 1702 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT 36, PART
I-A, MT. PROSPECT ADDITION, TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MARCH 24, 1998. RES. 98-81, Bk. 119, p. 81, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for March 24 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
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SCANLON GYMNASIUM COMPLEX IN MERCER PARK, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-82, p. 82, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RELEASE CONCERNING
LIMITATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT AND THE SUBDIVIDER'S OBLIGATIONS
FOR PROVISION OF ON-SITE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
UNDER THE SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT FOR MOUNT PROSPECT PART
VIII, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST A STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT EASEMENT RELEASE FOR THE SAME PROPERTY. RES. 98-
83, p. 83, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING RENTAL REHABILITATION
LIENS AND FINANCING STATEMENTS (UCC-2 AND UCC-4) FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 712 NORTH LINN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 98-84, p. 84, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER,
WATER MAIN, STORM SEWER, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
LONGFELLOW MANOR, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 98-85, p. 85, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE CORALVILLE-IOWA CITY ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION.
RES. 98-86, p. 86, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORMON TREK VILLAGE, PHASE II.
Motions: APPROVING POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FORMAL
MEDIATION POLICIES/PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR FORMAL
MEDIATION.
Correspondence: Dean Rammelsberg regarding care and maintenance.
Dave Stokesbary (City Council Member, Gowrie, Iowa) regarding tax. Mike
Porter regarding downtown bars. Tim Shannon regarding downtown. Carolyn
Cavitt (Stepping-Up Project Chair) regarding keg ordinance. Civil Service
Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s):
Clerk/Typist - Forestry. Neighborhood Council of Iowa City regarding citizen
input. John Shaw (Historic Preservation Commission) regarding requests for
proposal.
Applications for Use of City Plaza, all approved: Debbie Neumeyer
(Junior League of Cedar Rapids raffle ticket sales) - April 18. Clara Oleson
(American Federation of Teachers' Local 716 May Day Celebration) - May 1.
Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds, all approved:
Cathy Weingeist (DTA sidewalk sales) - July 16-20. Ginny Naso (UAY Youth
Flea Market, Chauncey Swan Ramp) - June 13.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Barbara Vinograde stated the Free Medical Clinic was in its 27th year and
reviewed activities at the Clinic. The following individuals appeared regarding
SEATS: Christine Denberg, 1011 Woodlawn; Eileen Cusher, 840 Maggard; Penni
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Nolan, 319 E. Washington; AI Achtner, 1413 Franklin; Marilyn Belman, 922 E.
Jefferson, presented a platform statement from the Advisory Committee for
Equitable Paratransit Service (PEPS); Nancy Ostrognai, 2917 Sweet Briar; Steve
Singer, 360 Samoa Place, read letters from Vivian Hahn, Mike Nowachek, and
Darren Corkery; Leanne Mayhew; Margaret Lawrence, 323 Douglas Ct.; Judy Dare;
Don Schubert; Intesar Duncan; Larry Olson; and Anthony Christianson.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for March
24 on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation on a 4.46 acre
tract located at 500 Foster Road (Louis Condominiums) from Interim Development
Single-Family Residential (IDRS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay-8 (OSA-8) to permit 35
dwelling units and approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef
absent.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
March 24 on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation on
approximately 41 acres located between Lower West Branch Road and Court Street
extended (Windsor Ridge), approximately 4/5 miles west of Taft Avenue from Low
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) for 29.1 acres and Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12)
for 11.9 acres. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Champion
and Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for March
24 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation on approximately 24.12 acres
from Interim Development (ID-RS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay-5 (OSA-5) and
approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for property located at
the east terminus of Hickory Trail (First & Rochester Parts 4,5,6). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to set a public hearing for March
24 on an ordinance approving the preliminary OPDH plan for Walnut Ridge, Parts 6
and 7, a 66.68 acre, 20-lot residential subdivision located at the north terminus of
Kennedy Parkway. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0,
Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
A public hearing was held 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. The following
individuals appeared: John Streit, 1512 N. First Ave (C) and Atty. Kirsten Frey,
representing Plum Grove Acres. Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by
Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: Kirsten Frey,
representing Plum Grove Acres. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent. Moved by Norton, seconded
O'Donnell, to continue the public hearing to March 24. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to March 24 a public
hearing on an ordinance amending the approved preliminary Sensitive Areas
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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, 5/0,
Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer to March 24, a letter to the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending that a request to rezone 5.3
acres from Suburban Residential (RS-10) to Planned Commercial (CP2) for property
located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Highway 1 and Landon
Avenue. Tom Anthony, Landmark Engr. and the applicant Harvey Miller appeared.
Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a long-term deer
management plan for Iowa City. Dave Nicholson, 1131 Wylde Green Rd., and Dan
Harbit, 909 Wylde Green Rd., appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-87, Bk. 118,
p. 87, APPROVING A LONG-TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CITY.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Champion, Vanderhoef.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 second vote
for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion and
Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-88, Bk. 119, p.88,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NAPOLEON PARK
ENTRANCE AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS to Streb Construction for
$337,892.75. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-89, Bk. 119, p. 89,
ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PLAN. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-90, Bk. 119, p. 90,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND BRW INC. OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, TO PROVIDE FINAL
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. After discussion, Council
directed staff to negotiate an amendment to the contract to include Phase 3 in the
design. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-91, Bk. 119, p.
91, ADOPTING THE IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PLAN. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Champion and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-92, Bk. 119,
p. 92, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry.
Nays: Kubby. Absent: Champion, Vanderhoef.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-93, Bk. 119,
p. 93, APPROVING LOAN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ORAL-B
LABORATORIES FOR $150,000 OF COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT
ACCOUNT (CEBA) FUNDS AND FOR $40,000 FROM THE CITY TO ASSIST WITH
A FACILITY EXPANSION. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call
vote; Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Absent:
Champion, Vanderhoef.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-94, Bk.
119, p. 94, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING CHARGES, INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES, TO JOHNSON
COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX.
Customer Services Manager Furman present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-95, Bk. 119, p.
95, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
1999. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-96, Bk.
119, p. 96, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 1999 THROUGH 2001 AND THE MULTI-YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2002. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, champion and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-97, Bk. 119, p.
97, DIRECTING SALE OF $8,500,000 CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS to Harris Trust and Savings Bank for 4.698. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-98, Bk. 119, p. 98,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS AT THE SENIOR CENTER AND THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN (Sr. Clerk Typist from grade 6 to 7). Affirmative roll call vote
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unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-99, Bk. 119, p.
99, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LANDFILL DIVISION OF THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN (Maintenance
Worker I from grade 4 to 7). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion
and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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. Historic Preservation Comm. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term
ending March 29, 2001, representing the Summit Street District. These
appointments will be made at the March 24 Council meeting. P&Z Comm. - two
vacancies to fill five-year terms ending May 1, 2003. These appointments will be
made at the April 7 Council meeting.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to appoint Bill Nowysz, 1025
River St., to the Design Review Comm. to fill an architect position with a term
ending July 1, 1999, and announce one vacancy for a business owner with a term
ending July 1, 2001; and to accept a recommendation by the Steering Committee
of Project Green to reappoint Janet Maas as a trustee of the GREEN Fund for a
three-year term ending March 1, 2001. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
Council Member Norton stated the Rules Committee would have to schedule
a meeting to discuss the Public Art Bylaws. In response to Norton, Asst. City Mgr.
Helling stated that the Broadband Telecommunications Commission name change
would be coming to Council as an ordinance amendment. Norton reported on the
Iowa League of Cities State Legislative Day attended by Council Member Kubby and
himself; and on the Bowling for Kids Sake fund-raiser.
Council Member Thornberry updated Council on his attendance at the Special
Olympics fund-raiser in the absence of the Mayor; and read a statement concerning
the Highland Avenue construction project.
Council Member Norton also acknowledged the Jump Rope for American
Heart Association fund-raiser recently held.
Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged the letter on the Consent Calendar
from Dean Rammelsberg and thanked citizens for taking the time to write; and
reported on safety concerns surrounding the Summit/Kirkwood intersection. Staff
will follow up on the Summit/Kirkwood matter. O'Donnell stated he had contacted
the Traffic Department regarding the re-painting of traffic lines on streets, and
reported crews would be out as soon as weather permits.
Council Member Kubby reported on her attendance at the Bowling for Kids
Sake fund-raiser; stated her previous request to clean the bike lanes on First
Avenue should also have included Benton Street as a designated bike lane; stated
the last City buses had now been equipped with lifts and encouraged people to take
advantage of the service; invited Council and the public to attend a meeting on
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March 15 explaining how other communities in the country have initiated local
currency.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 10:55 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Champion, Vanderhoef
absent.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/24/98
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 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 Letoroe
Elementary: Sarahe Gorashi, Sam Leohr.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the special 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 Bds. & Comms.:
Broadband Telecomm. Comm.
January 26. P&Z Comm.- February 5.
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. -
January 21. Public Art Advisory
Comm. ~ 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
Official Council Actions
February 24, 1998
page 2
for Devotay, Inc., 117 N. Linn St.
Special Class C Liquor License for
Sushi Popo, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.
RES. 98-54, ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings:
Setting a public hearing for March 24,
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, SETtING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MARCH 10, 1998 ON A
LONG-TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR IOWA CITY.
Resolutions: RES. 98-56,
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, 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, 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, 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,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
Official Council Actions
February 24, 1998
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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,
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, 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 $12,474,633.66 FOR THE PERIOD
OF JANUARY 1 THROUGH JANUARY
31, 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 Reinbert
(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
Official Council Actions
February 24, 1998
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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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
St. 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 and
seconded to accept correspondence regarding
SEATS from Marilyn Belman; Joe Bolkcom;
Alan Achtner; PEPS, and Nancy Ostrogani.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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February 24, 1998
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Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for March 10 on an ordinance
amending the approved preliminary Sensitive
Areas Development Plan for Lot 61 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.
Moved and seconded 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,
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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-63, 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.
Moved and seconded 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
consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 98-3824, 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-64, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL PLAT OF DISPOSITION PARCELS OF A
PORTION OF WATERFRONT DRIVE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
98-3825, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING CHAPTER"
ADDING PROVISIONS TO ALLOW
TEMPORARY USES.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
98-3826, 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".
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-65, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL PLAT OF WESTPORT PLAZA, PART
TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-66, TO SEVER 78 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 IN THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
AND ADJACENT TO CORALVILLE, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-67, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF BOYD'S FASHIONABLE ACRES, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
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. 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 River
which is adjacent to Linder Tire Service to
Henry and Grace Linder.
Moved and seconded adopt RES. 98-
68, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
VACATED TWENTY FOOT (20') WIDE
PORTION OF THE FORMER BENTON STREET
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RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN RIVERSIDE DRIVE
AND THE IOWA RIVER WHICH IS ADJACENT
TO LINDER TIRE SERVICE TO HENRY AND
GRACE LINDER.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-69, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-70, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-71, 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
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CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS,
AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT
OF BIDS.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-72, 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-73, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER MAIN
PENINSULA PROPERTY PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to defer to
March 10: a resolution adopting the Iowa City
Downtown Streetscape Plan; and a resolution
adopting the Iowa Avenue Streetscape Plan.
Jeff Killion, Muncie, IN appeared. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-74, RECLASSlFYING THE POSITION OF
MAINTENANCE WORKER II - WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT IN THE WASTEWATER
DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE
AFSCME PAYPLAN.
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Moved and seconded by Norton, to
adopt RES. 98-75, TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-76, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO
FOR A PURCHASING CARD SYSTEM.
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
Telecomre. Comm. ~ one vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending March 13, 1999.
These appointment will be made at the March
24 Council meeting.
Moved and seconded 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 Telecomm.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
10:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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A more complete description of
Council Activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and the Finance
Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/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 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, SE'I-FING
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
$12,474,633.66 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 Reinbert (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 Council 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 Telecomre. 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 $250 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.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian k. Karr, City Clerk