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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-03 Minutes numberedSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. For a final official copy, contact COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 3, 1997 lqq[ Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7'12 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Scott, Fosse, Fowler, Goodman-Herbst, O'Malley, Schmadeke, Grosvenor, Boothroy. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-90 & 97-91; Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Run for a Million Day - June 4, Carol Lear accepted; Home Ownership Week - June 7-14. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of May 20, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm.-May 27. (a) The Committee recommends to Council the approval of the_ design review application for the Iowa City Transit Interchange Facility as submitted subject to: the use of a copper roof; not cutting corner on the selection of materials; Design Review Comm. review and approval of exterior signs; and the architect reviewing the quantity and size of columns. Historic Preservation Comm. - April 15, May 13, May 21. Human Rights Comm. - May 19. Sr. Center Comm. - April 28. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 West. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Wig &_ Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 West. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Mumm's Saloon&Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Approving a Class C. Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's, 521 - 525 S. Gilbert St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's, 521 - 525 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Approving a Class~ C Beer Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 86 Sturgis Corner South. RES. 97-1 68, Bk. 117, p. 168, ISSUE A DANCING PERMIT. RES. 97-169, Bk. 117, p. 1 69, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for June 17 on an ordinance amending Title 14, "Unified Development Code," Chapter 3, "City Utilities," Article A, "General Provisions" of the City Code to establish rules governing billing adjustments to city utility accounts for incorrect billings; to waive payment for certain solid waste/recycling services; and, to amend the City Code provision concerning the establishment of city utility accounts to eliminate the requirement of a written agreement. RES. 97-170, Bk. 117, p.. 170, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 17 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT BOULEVARD TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, Council Activities June 3, 1997 page 2 DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-171, Bk. 117, p. 171, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 17 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 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. 97-172, Bk. 117, p. 172, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 17 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND STEVENS DRIVE STORM SEWER 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. 97-173, Bk. 117, p. 173, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 17 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHERIDAN AVENUE SANITARY SEWER BYPASS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 97-174, Bk. 117, p. 174, SETTING COMPENSATION FOR THE ACTING CITY ATTORNEY at $49,842. Correspondence: Julie Phye, Stepping Up Project, regarding update. Jay Shaw regarding Shaw shooting. Suzanne Gurnett Streitz, Downtown,c'201 Association, regarding Family Fun Day. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds, all approved: Diane Sulg, Iowa City Arts Fest - June 11-15. Robin Butler, Iowa City Pride Parade - June 14. Lisa Barnes, Downtown Association Fun Day - June 14. Bill Summers, American Heart Association Heart Ride - June 29. Applications for Use of City Plaza, all approved: Nicole Cook, RVAP, distribute literature - May 27. Donna Palmer, ICARE Pancake Breakfast - June 15. Lisa Barnes, Downtown Association Sidewalk Sales - July 17-20. Council Member Kubby requested the neighborhood associations be contacted on,~,Oolr'7 the projects affecting their neighborhood. City staff will follow-up. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Michael Wayne Neuman, 1447 Eastview (Coralville), requested better enforcement of no bikes on the sidewalks and questioned the operating hours of SEATS. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared regarding public rights and private rights. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,.. entitled "Zoning," Article P, entitled "Fences and Hedges," to change the vision triangle requirement at intersections. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," to permit projecting signs as a provisional sign in the CB-5 and CB-10 zones. No one appeared. PCD Director Council Activities June 3, 1997 page 3 Franklin present for discussion. After discussion, the Council agreed to continue the public hearing and have first consideration at their June 17 Council meeting. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to continue the public hearing to June 17. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," to permit portable signs as a provisional sign in the CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10 zones. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue the public hearing to June 17. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring ordinance be 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. 97-3786, Bk. 40, p. 24, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 2.38 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD FROM RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO OPDH-12, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY HOUSING, 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 Norton, 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 Lehman, to adopt ORD. 97-3787, Bk.f 40, p. 25, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," TO PROVIDE ELDERLY HOUSING ALTERNATIVES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to amend the ordinance to erase the word "owner-occupied" in the definition of elder family home; insert "managed and/or owned by a responsible party"; and insert the definition of "responsible party". The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from Pain Ehrhardt, and requested that staff send a written response. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, as amended. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-175, Bk. 117, p. 175, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WALDEN HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-176, Bk. 117, p. 176, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF MEADOW VIEW SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities June 3, 1997 Page 4 revised 6/17/97 Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-177, Bk. 117, p. 177, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WILLIAMS WOODS SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Wylde Green Sanitary Sewer Project. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, ~o adopt RES. 97-178, Bk. 117. p 178, APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WYLDE GREEN SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SIECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS for 10:30 a.m., July 1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by ThornbE Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees, Ch~ Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," of the parking rate for the Linn street lot at $.50/~ ;rry, that the ordinance amending ~pter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, :ity Code, to establish the hourly our for the first three hours and ~5.00/hour for the fourth and all additional hours, be given first vote for consideration. Parking & Transit Director Fowlerpresent for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The.~ayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 8, ~.~)L/// Entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 3 entitlled "General Animal Regulations," Sections 1, 3, and 4; and amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Pet Animal Control," Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12 of the City Code to provide new regulations regarding animals, be given first vote for consideration. Animal Shelter Supv. Goodman-Herbst present for discussion. Council requested staff report back on the requirement that a veterinarian be licensed in the State of Iowa, suggesting the state reference be dropped and detail the procedure should a permit be denied. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend the restricted animal list (2) to read as follows: "Iguana iguana, lizards of the order of Chamaeileontidae, and lizards of the genus Varanus, excluding species Kokodoensis, Salvadbril, Salvator, Niloticus, Albigularis, and Indicus." and to include all species listed after the word "excluding" in the prohibited list as well. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The following individuals appeared: Steve Kendall, representing the circus industry, Pittsburgh, PA; and Terry Greer, Animal Welfare Coordinator for the sport of rodeo, Colorado Springs, CO. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: Sheila Lehrke, International Professional Rodeo Association;I Tommy Joe Lucia. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on first consideration of the amended ordinance, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. f Council Activities June 3, 1997 page 5 Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance creating a Police Citizen's Review Board to assist the City in processing citizen complaints concerning the Police Department and assuring the Police Department is responsive to community needs, be given first vote for consideration. Acting City Atty. Dilkes and Asst. City Atty. Mitchell present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their view on changes to the ordinance. Acting City Atty. Dilkes stated she viewed the changes as non-substantive and staff would review the proposed amendments and have them incorporated into the ordinance prior to second consideration. After discussion, moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend the ordinance to include a four year sunset clause. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried on first consideration as amended, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Baker, Kubby, Lehman. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Council took a brief recess. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance providing. ~ that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Scott-Six Urban Renewal project area (Streb), in the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson County, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with said Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to amend the ordinance by deleting the following from Section 2: "which certification is directed to be made during the 1997 calendar year)". The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, on second consideration of the amended ordinance, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 97-3788, Bk. 40, ,-~ p. 26, AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1, SECTIONS 1, 7, AND 8; TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3, SECTION 9; TITLE 9, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 1; TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 4; AND TITLE 10, CHAPTER 9, SECTION 2 OF THE CITY CODE TO PROVIDE NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND BICYCLES. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend the ordinance to add "small wagons" to the excluded list along with bicycles, wheelchairs, baby strollers, and baby carriages. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted as amended. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-179, Bk. 117, c~OZ'/~ p. 179, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-321 AND APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SUITE 160, OLD CAPITOL MALL, 201 S. CLINTON Council Activities June 3, 1997 page 6 STREET (Taco Bell). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, defer to June 17 a resolution approving the design of the Iowa City Transit Interchange Facility. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-180, Bk. 117, p. 180, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN LIEU OF CONDEMNATION BETWEEN RONALD F. JOHNSON AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept the form of tax exemption certificate pertaining to the $10,600,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the form of continuing disclosure certificate pertaining to the $10,600,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-181, Bk. 117, p. 181, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,600,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-182, Bk. 117, p. 182, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITIONS OF SECTION 8 COORDINATOR, PUBLIC HOUSING COORDINATOR, AND INTAKE WORKER. Housing Adm. Grosvenor 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-183, Bk. 117,. p. 183, RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF MAINTENANCE WORKER I IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT DIVISION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-184, Bk. 117, p. 184, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL- CIO, LOCAL #610 TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1997, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000. 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. 97-185, Bk. 117, p. 185, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE Council Activities June 3, 1997 page 7 SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND STEVENS DRIVE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-186, Bk. 117, p. 186, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST-WEST ARTERIAL PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker, Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-187, Bk. 117, p. 187, 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 SHOEMAKER & HAALAND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS OF CORALVILLE, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE EAST-WEST ARTERIAL PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker, Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 97-188, Bk. 117, p. 188, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT EASEMENTS .AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-189, Bk. 117, p. 189, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK TRIAL, PHASE I PROJECT, MORMON TREK TO GALWAY HILLS. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to June 17, a resolution awarding contract for construction of the Brookside Drive Bridge Reconstruction Project and to set a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for this project. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-190, Bk. 117,. p. 190, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, BRADFORD DRIVE TO MUSCATINE.AVENUE to Streb Construction Co. for $1,149,808.82. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities June 3, 1997 page 8 The Mayor noted no bids had been received on the 1997 Curb Ramps Project so the resolution awarding bid would not be acted on at this time. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-191, Bk. 117, p. 191, 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 SHIVE-HATTERY, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL PROJECT FROM BURLINGTON STREET TO NAPOLEON PARK. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the unofficial vote on the Johnson County Recorder position as: Conger 4,056 and Lacina 4,035. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for a Licensed Architect or Business/Property Owner from the Central Business District or Near Southside Neighborhood to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 1998. This appointment will be made at the June 17 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson St., to the Historic Preservation Comm. for a three-year term ending March 29, 2000, representing the College Green District; and appoint Council Member Larry Baker to the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board as the sixth representative of Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Baker noted that Council had been meeting six hours, and staff had been working for the City more than 14 hours that day. Council Member Vanderhoef asked citizens to be aware of private contractors doing home repair over the summer months. The Mayor encouraged citizens to call their insurance adjuster prior to contracting work for hail damage. Council Member Thornberry reported he had received a thank you from a citizen who had received both of their water bills in one envelope; stated the City, was still researching issues concerning TCI; and staff was following up on clean-up of the Highway 6 By-pass. Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of Toxic Clean-Up Day scheduled June 7; the beginning of Arts Fest June 14; and requested that the recruitment procedure for a new City Attorney be placed on the work session agenda of June_ 16. Council Member Norton noted stacking of the left turn lane from Gilbert onto Hwy. 6 and asked staff to look at it; and stated his concerns for the conversion of agricultural land to urban in the County. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 10:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. 071 a 07 t o77 Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Naomi J. Novick, Mayor CITY OF I0 WA CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET May 23, 1997 IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IPll IP12 Memorandum from City Manager: Additional Lighting and Business District Update Memorandum from City Manager: Butler House Central. Memorandum from City Manager: Landfill Waste Sort Program Grant Memorandum from City Manager: North Central Business District Parking Facility Memorandum from City Manager to Director of Planning: CDBG and HOME Memorandum from DirectOr of Planning to City Manager: Center Update Priorities for Iowa City Care Memo from Assistant City Attorney Mitchell: PCRB Ordinance _._o/~ Letter from Director. of Planning to Charles Ruppert and Mary Hitchcock: Benton Street/Miller Avenue Memorandum from JCCOG Solid Waste Management Planner to Johnson County Board of Supervisors: Waste Tire Collection Program Funding Lett~r f~,~,~,, 0 ........3',, a'.k_ (DTA). !'ami!~ r'u.-. noy.,,.~=.,, ....-~-,,y~ Minutes: May 19 Deer Management Committee Agenda: May 22 Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting .~<~ CITY OF IOW~ CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET May 30, 1997 IP1 IP2 IP3 JUNE2 WORK SESSION Memorandum from Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development: Penny Bryn Neighborhood Association for Traffic Calming on Tag Drive Memorandum from Director of Public Works: Sanitary Sewer Service Lines Memorandum from Assistant City Manager: Graffiti Ordinance and Policy Request from oao L IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IP16 IP17 IP18 IP19 IP20 IP21 IP22 IP24 IP25 IP26 IP27 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Letter to Council Member Baker from Barbara Curtin (Big Brothers/Big Sisters): Bus Passes Memorandum from City Manager: Pay Plan Administration Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues Memorandum from City Manager: Tree Pruning - MidAmerican Energy Company Memorandum from City Manager: Fluorescent Tube and Ballast Disposal Memorandum from City Manager: Downtown Landscaping Islands - Senior Center Letter from City Manager'to Kelly Hayworth (City of Coralville): Fire Service Email from Joe Bolkom to JC NEWS: Silurian Aquifer Monitoring Approved Memorandum from Assistant City Manager: TCl Proposal Memorandum from City Clerk: May 19 Council Work Session Memorandum from City Clerk: Meeting Schedule Revision #10 Letter from David Leshtz to Police Chief: Police Memorandum from Director ol~ Parking and Transit to City Manager: July 4th Shuttle Release: K-12 Student Summer Bus Passes Release: Roofers Release: Water Main Construction on Market Street Release: Higriland Avenue Closure Award: The Best of Iowa City Free Entertainment- Pad Mall / / _ Agenda'.' Johnson County Board of Supervisors May 27, 1997,'/i~¥o~r ~m//a~lV~eeting Agenda: Council on Disability Rights and Education June 3, 1997, Meeting Commuinity Promotional Funding Program [Vanderhoef] City of Iowa City Budget - Capital Improvement Program FY98-FY02 [Council only] City of Iowa City Three Year Financial Plan FY98-00 [Council only] I Thank-You for 070% goff.5 o Off7 o i . Information Packet May 30 1997 page 2 Memo from City Mgr. regarding being out of town. o~ll~. _ Memo from City Mgr. regarding Miscellaneous (Sales Tax, Iowa Ave., Fairview Golf c~.l,{~ Course, Cemetery, Dubuque-Kimball Sidewalk, Ash trays - City Plaza, Police training.) Agenda for 6/3/97 Informal mtg. of the Board of Supervisors. Memo from City Mgr. re City Arty. recruitment. Copy of the Downtown AHea Shuttle Study (dated May 1997) Proposal for a Public Arts Program. Memo from Recreation Superintendent regarding security at Recreation Center. Information regarding Budget.(distributed 6/3 meeting on City Finances) Copy of letter from Assistant City Manager to TCI regarding Franchise Agreement.