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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-10 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5043. 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 Council Activities March 10, 1998 page 2 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 Council Activities March 10, 1 998 page 3 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 Council Activities March 10, 1998 page 4 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. Council Activities March 10, 1998 page 5 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 Council Activities March 10, 1998 page 6 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 Council Activities March 10, 1998 page 7 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. City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ 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 page 3 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 page 4 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. Official Council Actions February 24, 1998 page 5 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. Official Council Actions February 24, 1998 page 6 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 Official Council Actions February 24, 1998 page 7 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 Official Council Actions February 24, 1998 page 8 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. Official Council Actions February 24, 1998 page 9 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. Official Council Actions February 24, 1998 page 10 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, 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 $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. 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 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 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 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 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. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian k. Karr, City Clerk