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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-02 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 2, 1997 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 a.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, Schoon, Schoenfelder, Craig, Mitchell, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-101, Side 2; and 97-102, Side 1. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, 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 June 16 and 18, 1997, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Senior Center Comm. - May 21. Bd. of Library Trustees - May 22. Airport Comm. - April 17 and May 8. P&Z Comm. - June 5. Broadband Telecommunications Comm, - May 12. a) The City Council not accept a franchise modification proposed by TCI, which was to reduce TCI's local office hours on Saturday and add staffing assistance to cover Mondays. Design Review Comm. - June 16. (a) Reassess the location for the Transit Interchange Facility due to design impact and safety concerns of the facility. (b) Disapproval of the Design for the Transit Interchange Facility. (c) Projecting signs continue to be prohibited. (d) If projecting signs are permitted, the Committee supports staff recommendation with the following modifications: the width (thickness) of projecting signs be no wider than four inches and projecting signs not be illuminated. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Soho's, 1208 Highland Ct. RES. 97-217, Bk. 118, p. 217, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING for July 15, 1997, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER FRONT ENTRANCE RENOVATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: Loretta Kantor regarding Hickory Hill Park. William Talman regarding Lexington Avenue. Vickie Abrahamson regarding airport. Robert Willis regarding economic development. Kathryn Wallace regarding the Senior Center. Alice Kintz regarding the Senior Center. William Fischer Council Activities July 2, 1997 page 2 regarding noise. Austin Winniford regarding skateboarding. Terry Lee and Janiece Thein regarding temporary sidewalk. Lorna Dykstra regarding temporary sidewalk. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding designation of one additional metered space on the south side of 300 College Street. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified list of applicants for the following position(s): Kennel Assistant and Community Service Officer. Applications for Use of City Streets or public Grounds, all approved: Glenn Ehrstine (Summit Apartment Coop Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration) - June 29. Casey Hayse (Evert Conner Rights and Resources Center Seventh Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration March) - July 26. Applications for Use of City Plaza, all approved: Jeff Pitzen (Ambulatory Vending of tapes) - 1997. Daryl Woodson (The Sanctuary's 25th Anniversary Concert) - July 5. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-218, Bk. 118, p. 218, APPROVING THE DESIGN PLANS FOR PHASE I THE RAISED- PLATFORM AND RAMP ADJACENT TO TACO BELL. Economic Development Planner Schoon 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 Norton, to adopt a resolution finding it necessary to institute emergency proceedings for replacement of the library roof and awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest contract for replacement of the library roof. 'Fhe following individuals appeared: Ken Baragary, Regional Mgr. for D.C. Taylor Co.; Jim Agne, T & K Roofing; and Atty. Edward Blando, representing roofing contractors. Library Director Craig, Asst. City Atty. Mitchell, and City Architect Schoenfelder present for discussion. City Mgr. Arkins and Acting City Atty. Dilkes provided information. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to defer this resolution to July 15. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried, 5/2, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker, Novick. Absent: None. Novick left the meeting, Mayor Pro tem Lehman now presiding. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Comm. to appoint Lea Supple to the Airport Zoning Comm. as a representative of the Planning and Zoning Comm. for a term expiring May 1, 2000. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Novick absent. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative Council Activities July 2, 1997 page 3 roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Novick absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session, 8:08 a.m. Council returned to open session 8:33 a.m. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Baker, to adjourn 8:34 a.m. Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Novick absent. Mar~'an K. Karr, City Clerk NaOmi J.(~ovi~k, Mayor The Mayor Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk, For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is $ Cumula- tive cost for this calendar year for said publi- cations is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/16/97 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ing, 5:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex- ecutive session to discuss strategy with coun- sel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclo- sure would be likely to prejudice or disadvan- tage the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to in- crease the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 6:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete desciption of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Naomi J. Novick, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr,.City Clerk Submitted for publication 6/20/97 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at (319)356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is $ . Cumula- tive cost for this calendar year for said publi- cation is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/18/97 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ing, 1:00 p.m. in the City Manger's Confer- ence Room. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker (1:15 p.m.), Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vander- hoer. Absent: None. Moved and seconded that the rule re- quiring 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 considera- tion and vote be waived, and that ORD. 97- 3790, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 4 ENTI- TLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED 'DEFINITION"; TITLE 10, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS"; AND TITLE 4, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," CHAPTER 2, EN- TITLED "LIQUOR LICENSES AND BEER PER- MITS", SECTION 2 ENTITLED "PREMISES RE- QUIREMENTS," be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordi- nance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the North Iowa River Corridor Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. The following individuals appeared: Atty. William Meardon, Rep. Margaret Mac- Donald; Margaret MacDonald; and Bud Louis. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-216, APPROVING PLAN, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY Official Council Actions June 18, 1997 page 2 EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUB-' LISH ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex- ecutive session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appoint- ment, hiring, performance, or discharge is be- ing considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individ- ual and that individual requests a closed ses- sion. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 3:40 p.m. Moved by and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 4:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Naomi J. Novick, Mayor ~~'~~ s/Marian K. Karr, City Cle,rk , ,or Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk, For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 16, 1997 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thorn- berry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. Staffmembers present: Atkin$, Dilkes, Karr, Mitchell. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-95, Side 1. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adjourn to executive session to dis- cuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litiga- tion is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the mo- tion carried and adjourned into executive session 5:03 p.m. Council returned to open session 5:55 p.m. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn 6:00 p.m. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at (319)356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCILACTIVITIES JUNE 18, 1997 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 1:00 p.m. in the City Manger's Con- ference Room. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker (1 '15 p.m.), Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmem- bers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Yucuis, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-99, side 2; and 97-101, side 1. Moved by Kubby, 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 consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 97-3790, Bk. 40, p. 28, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 4 ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "DEFINITION"; TITLE 10, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS"; AND TITLE 4, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "LIQUOR LICENSES AND BEER PERMITS", SECTION 2 ENTITLED "PREMISES REQUIRE~MENTS," be voted on for fi- nal passage at this time, Affirmative roll call vote unanim_ous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and esti- mate of cost for construction of the North Iowa River_Corridor Sanitary Sewer Im- provement Project. The following individuals appeared' Atty. William Meardon, Rep. Margaret MacDonald; Margaret MacDonald; and Bud Louis. Public Works Director Schmadeke and Acting City Attorney Dilkes present for discussion. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-216, Bk. 117, p. 216, APPROVING PLAN, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH IOW_A RIVER CORRIDOR SANI- TARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECU- RITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVER- TISEMENT TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLAC_E FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at July 9 at 10:30 a.m. Affirmative roll call vote unanimou_ s, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Member Lehman requested further information regarding the SEATS negotiating process. Negotiation members Vanderhoef and Thornberry responded. Council recessed to the Council work session o~n City Finances, 1:50 p.m. Council returned to the special Council meeting 3:35 p.m. Council Activities June 18, 1997 page 2 Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual and that individual requests a closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 3:40 p.m. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adjourn the special meeting 4:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk