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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-08-13 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 AUGUST 13, 1997 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker, Norton. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Schoenfelder, Craig, Moran. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-113, Side 2. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 special meeting of July 28 and the regular meeting of July 29, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Civil Service Comm.- July 1. Approve the certified list for the position of Firefighter. P&R Comm. ~ July 2. Permit Motions: Approving a Special Five-Day License for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., 2150 Rochester Ave. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., 2150 Rochester Ave. RES. 97-267, Bk. 118, p. 267, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 97-268, Bk. 118, p. 268, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Correspondence: Suzi Steffen regarding public facilities. Kathy Kasson regarding parking. Jean Martin regarding First Avenue extension. Pat Lind regarding First Avenue extension. Pat Dustin regarding First Avenue extension. Petition from 267 citizens regarding First Avenue extension. Petition from 60 citizens regarding concerns with deer, Kristin Sturdevant regarding Forest Ridge Estates. Shelly Deutsch regarding Hunters' Run park area. Harold Van Beek regarding visit to Iowa City. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: Lane Designation at Intersection of Gilbert Street and Kirkwood Avenue; Left Turn Designation on Mall Drive at Intersection of Lower Muscatine Road. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Animal Control Officer; Parking Cashier; Emergency Communications Dispatcher; Public Housing Coordinator. Use of City Plaza, all approved: Yvonne Smith (1997 Ambulatory Vending Permit for bottled water). Robert Kishiue-Koval (Hardees HUMVEE display) - September 12. Earth Center (Earth Festival) - September 5-11. Use of City Streets and Public Grounds, all approved. Leslie Bartnick (Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Delta Summer Block Party) - August 15. John Craiger (11 Greek Chapters Hosting "In A Roundabout Way") - September 6. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Norton absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Activities August 13, 1997 page 2 Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-269, Bk. 118, p. 269, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT to Jim Giese Commercial Roofing for $120,522.00. Architect/Energy Coordinator Schoenfelder and Van Winkle-Jacob Engr. Smith present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Norton absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-270, Bk. 118, p. 270, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER GYMNASIUM FLOOR AND REPLACEMENT OF IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER AEROBICS ROOM FLOOR to Swanson Gentleman Hart for $76,586.00. Recreation Supt. Moran present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Norton absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 8:12 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Norton absent. Naorhi J. ItYovic~k, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized 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 proceed- ings and claims is ~ Cu- mulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is t~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/28/97 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ing, 10:25 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn into executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litiga- tion or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or dis- advantage the positio'n of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the pur- chase of particular real estate only where pre- mature disclosure could be reasonably ex- pected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and 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 and adjourned into executive session 10:27 p.m. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 10:53 p.m. The Mayor Pro tem 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, ~ity.C~erk ~ ' r pu' ication 7/20/97 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/29/97 Iowa City City Council, .regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed Youth Homes Day August 10, Yvonne Wernimont accepted. 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 meeting of July 14 and the regular meeting of July 15, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - July 3, July 17. Approve revisions to the Planning and Zoning Bylaws to add provisions regarding exparte contact and conflict of interest. Animal Control Advisory Bd. June 26. Airport Comm. - June 12. $r. Center Comm. - June 18. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - June 18. Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for George's, 312 E. Market St. Class C Liquor License for Martini's, 127 E. College St. Outdoor Service Area for Martini's, 127 E. College St. Class E Beer Permit for L&M Mighty Shop, 510 E Burlington St. Class C Beer Permit for A&J Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle. Class E Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society, 22 S. Van Buren. Class C Liquor License for Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License Council Actions July 29, 1997 page 2 for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License for 6:20, 620 S. Madison St. Class C Liquor License for Plamor Bowling, 1555 First Ave. RES. 97-250, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-251, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHAMROCK/ARBOR CULVERT ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENT 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.~ 97-252, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM AT THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE S, ENTITLED "PERFORMANCE STANDARDS," SECTION 11, ENTITLED "SCREENING" BY ADDING CHILD CARE CENTERS TO THE LIST OF AREAS WHICH MUST BE SCREENED FROM COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES. Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,112,996.37 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 31, 1997, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,586,409.15 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997, AS Council Actions July 29, 1997 page 3 RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. Resolutions. RES. 97-253, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER SITE ACCESS ROAD PROJECT. Correspondence: Steve Lacina (Chair, JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board) regarding waste tire collection program. Rachel Barnes (Johnson County HACAP) regarding bus passes. John Nesbitt regarding fireworks safety. Gregory Kovaciny (Bicyclists of Iowa City) regarding "Share the Road." Jean Blair regarding cable service. Ellen Widiss regarding Dubuque Street sidewalk. Deborah Grieves regarding Dubuque Street sidewalk. Barbara Smith regarding Dubuque Street sidewalk. Jill McKay regarding Dubuque Street sidewalk. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: Designation of Two On- Street Parking Spaces to Handicapped Only on Clinton Street at Church Street. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Civil Service Entrance Examination - Intake Worker. Shaner Magalhaes (State Historical Society) regarding invitation. Citizens regarding sidewalk on Dubuque St. Sue Clark regarding trees on Rohret Rd. Jess & Elizabeth Irwin regarding 1st Ave. extended. Use of City Plaza: Anthony Price (handmade jewelry and T-shirts) 1997 Ambulatory Vending Permit. Mike Finnegan (KRUI Heat Stroke '97) - July 25. Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Craig Carney (Racquet Master Bike and Ski Sidewalk Sales) - July 17-19. Jim Steffen (Regina Fall Fun Run) - August 31. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The following individuals appeared regarding the extension of First Ave.: Lori Enloe, 1029 E. Bloomington St.; Chris Randall, 3328 Shamrock Dr.; Pat Vogt, 26 Heather Dr.; Pat Lind, 24 Heather Dr.; Lyn Richman, 220 First Ave.; Jim Thorgmorton, 715 N. Linn St.; and Candida Maurer, 627 Bradley St. Council Actions July 29, 1997 page 4 A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled 'Zoning," Article E, entitled "Commercial and Business Zones," Section 2, entitled "Neighborhood Commercial Zone (CN- 1)," to permit any retail or personal service use in the CN-1 zone with a size limitation to help ensure neighborhood compatibility.' Harry Wolfe, Vice-President of Southgate Development, appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," 'Article N, entitled "Off- Street Parking and Loading," to increase the parking requirements for residential uses in the CB-5, Central Business Support Zone. A public hearing was held on an ordinance 'amending Title 14, "Unified Development Code" of the City Code by amending Chapter 9, ArtiCle A, entitled "Parking Facility Impact Fee" to revise the formula for payment in the CB-5 Zone. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to August 26. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given second vote for consideration. Moved and seconded to amend the ordinance by adding "A business wishing to install a projecting sign must obtain Design Review Committee approval according to procedures and guidelines established by the Design Review Committee prior to obtaining a sign permit." The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. The Mayor declared the motion carried on second consideration of the ordinance as amended. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 97-3794, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE O, ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS," TO PERMIT PORTABLE SIGNS AS A PROVISIONAL SIGN IN THE CB-2, CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE ZONE, CB-5, CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE, AND CB-10 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 97-3795, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED mZONING," ARTICLE P, ENTITLED "FENCES AND HEDGES," TO CHANGE THE Council Actions July 29, 1997 page .5 VISION TRIANGLE REQUIREMENT AT INTERSECTIONS, Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 97-254, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF IRWIN SUBDIVISION, A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF LOT 24 OF MT, SCHRADER SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, Moved and seconded to forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a conditional use permit for a golf course on a 50 acre property located near the intersection of Taft Avenue and Herbert Hoover Highway, The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a rezoning of 46,86 acres located on the west side of Prairie du Chien Road NE, approximately 1/4 mile north of its intersection with Newport Road, from Suburban Residential (RS3) to Suburban Residential (RS). The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-255, DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE SCOTT-SIX URBAN RENEWAL PLAN THEREFOR. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 97-3796, PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE SCOTT-SIX URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA, 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 Council Actions July 29, 1997 page 6 CONNECTION WITH SAID URBAN RENEWAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. A public hearing was held on execution of an agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Alvin and Mary Joan Streb. Atty. Robert Downer, representing the Streb's appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-256, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ALVIN AND MARY JO STREB. A public hearing was held on resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the removal and replacement of the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Gym Floor and replacement of Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center Aerobics Floor. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-257, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER GYM FLOOR AND REPLACEMENT OF IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER AEROBICS FLOOR, 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction the Napolean Park Softball Field fencing project. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-258, APPROVING · PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NAPOLEON PARK SOFTBALL FIELD FENCING PROJECT, 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for Council Actions July 29, 1997 page 7 construction of the Iowa City Library Roof Replacement Project. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-259, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT, 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the removal and replacement of the roof and insulation on the Civic Center. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-260, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF AND INSULATION ON THE CIVIC CENTER 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. Darrell Smith, Van Winkle-Jacob, present for discussion. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Willow Creek Trail, Phase I Project, Mormon Trek to Galway Hills. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-261, APPROVI N G PLAN S, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR 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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending City Code Title I, entitled "Administration," Chapter 5, entitled "Mayor and' City Council," to change the Compensation and review process for .City Council Members and the Mayor, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Actions July 29, 1997 page 8 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. 97-3797, 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,. 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. 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. 97-3798, AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," ARTICLE I, ENTITLED "GRADING ORDINANCE," SECTION 12, ENTITLED "EROSION CONTROL," be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be voted on for final passage at this time. 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. 97-3799, SETTING SCHEDULED FINES FOR VIOLATIONS PROSECUTED AS MUNICIPAL INFRACTIONS UNDER TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "GENERAL ANIMAL REGULATIONS" AND CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL" OF THE CITY CODE, 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. Council Actions July 29, 1997 page 9 Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 97-3800, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE A, ENTITLED "STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WAY GENERALLY" TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR AN APPLICANT TO POST A STREET CLEANUP ESCROW PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF EACH BUILDING PERMIT. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 97-3801, REGARDING CONTROL OF GRAFFITI AND REQUIRING REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI VANDALISM FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-262, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHAMROCK/ARBOR CULVERT ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Moved and seconded to defer to August 26 a resolution temporarily closing portions of Iowa Avenue, Dubuque Street, and Jefferson Street rights-of-way and authorizing the execution of an agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way between the City of Iowa City and the University of Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-263, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITION IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE POLICE OFFICER. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-264, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A DRUG ELIMINATION GRANT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MAYOR'S YOUTH PROGRAM. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-265, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LIGHTING IN ALLEYWAYS IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-266, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97 PARATRANSIT SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing & Community Development Comm. - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms ending September 1, 2000; Police Citizens' Review Bd. - five vacancies; one two-year term, two three-year terms, and Council Actions July 29, 1997 page 10 two four-year terms all commencing September 1, 1997. These appointments will be made at the August 26 City Council meeting. Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the office of the City Clerk and the Finance Department. s/Marian K; Karr, C~. CI~