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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 17, 1997
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. Staffmembers present: Arkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Fosse, Goodman-Herbst, Yucuis, Schmadeke. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-95, Side 2, 97-98, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Pride Month - June 1997.
Moved by Kubby, 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 meeting of
June 2 and the regular meeting of June 3 as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. - May 19,
June 2. Bd. of Adjustment - May 14. Human Rights Comm. - June 3. P&Z
Comm. - May 15. P&R Comm. - May 14. Rules Comm. - May 12. Riverfront
& Natural Areas Comm. - May 21
Approve the amended by-laws.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Osco Drug Store
#2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Osco
Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License
for Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C Liquor
License for Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St. Approving a Class C
Liquor License for The Kitchen, 215 E. Washington St. Approving a Class C
Liquor License for The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. Approving a
Class C Liquor License for American Legion Roy L. Chopek Post #17, 3016
Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for V.F.W., Weekes -
Van Eck Post 3949, 609 Highway 6 East. Approving a Class E Beer Permit
for Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Dr. Approving a Class C Liquor
License for Gunnerz, 123 E. Washington St. Approving a Class E Liquor
License for Hartig Drug Co. #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Approving a Class
E Beer Permit for Hartig Drug Co. #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. RES. 97-
192, Bk. 117, p. 192, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. RES. 97-193, Bk. 117, p.
193. ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. Approving a temporary Outdoor Service
Area for Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Gilbert St.
Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$10,283,124.76 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1 THROUGH APRIL 30, 1997,
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
Resolutions, Bk. 117: RES. 97-194, p. 194, APPROVING THE BY-
LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT AND NATURAL AREAS
COMMISSION. RES. 97-195, p. 195, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING
THE REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, THE LOW-INTEREST PROMISSORY
NOTE AND THE MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 847
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RUNDELL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-196, p. 196, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1625 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 97-197, p. 197, APPROVING A NEW LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH THE IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY FOR THE LEASE OF AIRPORT LAND BEING USED BY THE IOWA CITY
SALVAGE BARN. RES. 97-198, p. 198, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, AND LITTLE DONKEYS, INC., D/B/A PANCHERO'S, INC. FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE. RES. 97-199, p. 199, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 94-
254 AND ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING FEES AND POLICY FOR EXAMINATION OF PUBLIC
RECORDS FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK. RES. 97-200, p. 200, TO SPECIFY THE USE OF ADDITIONAL TAX
CREDIT REIMBURSEMENT. RES. 97-201, p. 201, AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR 1997 COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (CLAP). RES. 97-202, p. 202, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT
OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS
PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. RES. 97-203, p. 203,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PARK ROAD STORM SEWER PROJECT,
PHASE II.
Correspondence: Tina McCoy regarding dog park. Tom Wegman (Arts
Center and Gallary) regarding art. Barbara Ringwalt regarding Hickory Hill
Park. Robert Welsh regarding paratransit service. JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding: (a) Prohibition of On-Street Parking on the Northeast
Corner of Dover Street and Wayne Street Intersection, (b) Designation of
Two Metered Parking Spaces in the 300 Block of S. College Street as
"HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY." John Goree regarding Airport
improvements.
Applications for Use of City Plaza, all approved: Jacqueline Gharib
(WINDS Education Campaign distribution of literature) - various dates
throughout summer and fall. Tom Miller (Campus Bible Fellowship
distribution of literature) - various dates throughout summer.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Philip Zell, Senior Center Commission, responded to a Press Citizen article on
the survey conducted by the Center to access senior citizens services in the
community.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article P, entitled "Fences and Hedges," to
change the vision triangle requirement at intersections, be given first vote for
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consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to continue to July 15, 1997, a
public hearing on an ordinance to permit projecting signs as a provisional sign in the
CB-5 and CB-10 zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to July 15, 1997, an
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. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on and ordinance permitting portable signs as a
provisional sign in the CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10 zones. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the 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, be
given first vote for consideration. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to
amend the ordinance to include a one year sunset clause. 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 motion
carried on the first consideration as amended.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to forward a letter to the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of an application for a
continuation of a conditional use permit to allow a home business, an art gallery,
for property located in Fringe Area B at 3880 Owl Song Lane SE, immediately north
of Inverness Court. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer to July 15, 1997, the
following items: Item No. 6 - a resolution 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; Item No. 7 - an ordinance 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 connection with said Urban Renewal Redevelopment
project; Item No. 8a. & b. - a public hearing and resolution on the execution of an
agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and
Alvin and Mary Jo Streb. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
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A public hearing was held 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. No one
appeared.
A public hearing was held on plans, specification, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the North Iowa River Corridor Sanitary Sewer
Improvement Project. Arty. Robert Downer, representing Margaret MacDonald,
appeared. Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Moved by
Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to continue the public hearing to a special formal
meeting scheduled at 1:00 p.m. on June 18, 1997. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to defer to June 18, 1997 a
resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for
construction of the North Iowa River Corridor Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Scott Boulevard Trunk Sewer Project.
No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97~20z~, Bk. 117,
p. 204, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT BOULEVARD
TRUNK SEWER 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. 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 costs for the Southgate Ave. and Stevens Dr.
Storm Sewer Improvements project. Mark Moyer, 1143 Briar Drive, appeared
regarding the Sandusky improvements project. City Engr. Fosse present for
discussion.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-205, Bk. 117, p.
205, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COSTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND
STEVENS DRIVE STORM SEWER 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. 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 the construction of the Sheridan Ave.
Sanitary Sewer Bypass Project. No one appeared.
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Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-206, Bk.
117, p. 206, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHERIDAN AVENUE
SANITARY SEWER BYPASS 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. City
Engr. Fosse present for discussion. 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 Brookside Drive Bridge Reconstruction
project. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-207, Bk. 117, p.
207, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROOKSIDE DRIVE BRIDGE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(5)--8N-52). Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-208, Bk. 117,
p. 208, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROOKSIDE
DRIVE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. [PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(5)--8N-
52] to Iowa Bridge and Culvert for $183,129.90. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending City
Code Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions,"
Section 1, entitled "Definitions"; 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 Requirements,"
be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor announced that staff had requested
expedited action and Council would be considering this ordinance at a special
meeting at 1:00 p.m. on June 18. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance 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 oleanup
escrow prior to the issuance of each building permit, be given first vote for
consideration. Council discussed scheduling review of this ordinance after a full
construction year. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance regarding
control of graffiti and requiring removal of graffiti vandalism from private property,
be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the rule requiring ordinance 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. 97-3789, Bk. 40, p. 27, AMENDING TITLE 3,
"CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES, CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES,
RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," OF THE CITY CODE, TO
ESTABLISH THE HOURLY PARKING RATE FOR THE LINN STREET LOT AT
$.50/HOUR FOR THE FIRST THREE 'HOURS AND 85.00/HOUR FOR EACH
ADDITIONAL HOUR, 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 Kubby, seconded by Lehman, 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 Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 3, entitled "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. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to
accept correspondence from Kathryn Lindhorst. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded
by Vanderhoef, to amend the definition of rodeo to read as follows: A contest,
exhibition or competition which charges members of the public an admission fee to
watch the skill of contestants or entrants in horseridership where lassoing is
performed involving cattle, horses, bulls, goats, pigs, or wild bovine and/or where
contestants ride wild bulls or wild horses for public entertainment.; and to amend
the definition of "veterinarian to read as follows: A person who has received a
doctor of veterinary medicine degree or its equivalent from an accredited or
approved college of veterinary medicine. A person must be duly licenses by the
State of Iowa in order to practice veterinary medicine in this State.; and to amend
Section XVIll, Paragraphs C and D (City Code Sections 8~4-12C and 8-z~-12D) to
provide an appeal to the City Manager if a person is denied a permit or a permit is
revoked or suspended (as detailed in Asst. City Atty.. Mitchell memo of June 13).
The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 6/1, with Thornberry voting
"Nay." Acting City Atty. Dilkes noted one of the amendments was substantive and
suggested giving the ordinance first consideration as amended. Original motion
withdrawn. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first
consideration be waived and the ordinance be given second consideration at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef,
that the ordinance be given second consideration at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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Moved by Norton, 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 second vote for consideration. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Norton, to amend Section 1, Paragraph 2, subparagraph A to read as
follows: Investigations into claims of inappropriate conduct by sworn police
officers will be conducted in a manner which is fair, thorough, and accurate.;
Section 1, Paragraph 2, subparagraph C(4) to read'as follows: Issue a final Public
Report on each complaint to the City Council which sets forth factual findings and
a written conclusion which explains why and the extent to which the complaint is
either "sustained" or "not sustained".; Section 1, Paragraph 2, subparagraph G to
read as follows: A complaint may be filed by any person with personal knowledge
of an incident. Personal knowledge means the complainant was directly involved in
the incident or witnessed the incident. If the person with personal knowledge is
underage or otherwise unable to complete a complaint form, the complaint may be
filed by such person's designated representative. The City Manager, the Police
Chief, the City Council, or the Board may file a complaint based upon a reasonable
belief that police misconduct has occurred regardless of personal knowledge.;
Section 1, Paragraph 2, subparagraph H to read as follows: In order to assure that
people feel confident in the complaint process, non-police City staff shall be
available at a public location other than the police department to receive
complaints, although complaints may also be filed at the police department. Formal
mediation shall be available to the complainant(s) and the police officers (2) at any
time during the process.; Section 1, Paragraph 2, subparagraph K to read as
follows: Investigation of all formal complaints is a mandatory duty of the Police
Chief, and a report of each complaint investigation shall be given to the Board.
Such reports to the Board shall include the factual findings of the Police Chief as
well as a written conclusion explaining why and the extent to which a complaint is
either "sustained" or "not sustained." However, such reports shall not include
discipline or other personnel matters. If the Police Chief and the City Manager find
the police officer's actions constitute misconduct and discipline is imposed by the
Police Chief or City Manager, the internal affairs investigation may become a public
record to be released by the City Attorney to the extent provided by law.; Section
1, Paragraph 2, subparagraph N to read as follows: The Board shall have oversight
authority to review police practices, procedures, and written policies as those
practices and procedures relate to the Police Department's performance as a whole
and shall report same to the City Council, including any recommended changes.;
Section 1, Paragraph 3, subparagraph B to read as follows: Any person with
"personal knowledge" of the alleged police misconduct may file a complaint with
the Board or with the Iowa City Police Department. In order to have "personal
knowledge," the complainant must have been directly involved in the incident or
witnessed the incident. If the person with personal knowledge is underage or
otherwise unable to complete a complaint form, the complaint may be filed by such
person's designated representative. The City Manager, the Police Chief, the City
Counoil or the Board itself may file a complaint based on a reasonable belief that
police misconduct has occurred regardless of personal knowledge. The person or
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official filing the complaint may hereafter be referred to as the "complainant.";
Section 1, Paragraph 3, subparagraph C to read as follows: All complaints filed
with the Board or the Iowa City Police Department shall be in writing and on forms
provided by the Board. Complaint forms shall be available to the public, in easily
accessible locations, and non-police staff shall be available to receive the complaint
forms. Assistance may be available to complete the form as designated by the
Board.; Section 1, Paragraph 3, subparagraph D to read as follows: All complaints
must be filed with either the Board or the Iowa City Police Department within sixty
(60) days of the alleged misconduct.; Section 1, Paragraph 3, subparagraph E to
read as follows: Only those complaints which do not involve the conduct of an
Iowa City sworn police officer or are not filed within sixty (60) days of the alleged
misconduct may be subject to summary dismissal by the board.; Section 1,
Paragraph 3 by deleting subparagraph F. [*Note: A provision regarding adoption of
procedural rules and by-laws is already set out in Paragraph 7(C)(4).*].; Section 1,
Paragraph 4 to read as follows: "Formal Mediation."; Section 1, Paragraph 4,
subparagraph A to read as follows: Formal mediation shall be the responsibility of
the Board, and shall be available to the complainant(s) and police officer(s) at any
stage of the process upon consent of all involved parties and as provided by the
Board. Upon the filing of a complaint, all complainants shall be informed that
formal mediation is available. A complainant may also meet informally with the
police officer and the watch commander of the police officer if the complainant
wishes to do so.; Section 1, Paragraph 5, subparagraph B(1) to read as follows:
Prior to investigation of any complaint, the Police Chief shall first give Garrit¥ and
Gardner advice to all police officers implicated in the complaint, as required by
constitutional law. This means the officer cannot be required to waive the officer's
constitutional right against self-incrimination. However, the officer may be required
to answer questions during the investigation as a condition of the officer's
employment, but any admissions made by the officer cannot be used against the
officer in a criminal proceeding.; Section 1, Paragraph 5, subparagraph B(2) to read
as follows: Notify the complainant and the police officer who is the subject of the
complaint that formal mediation is available at any time during the police
department's investigation and the Board's review. The Police Chief may also
notify the complainant that the complainant may meet informally with the police
officer and the watch commander of the police officer if the complainant wishes to
do so.; Section 1, Paragraph 5, subparagraph B(4) to read as follows: The
complainant shall be interviewed by the Police Department and shall be entitled to
have a neutral City Staff person or some other person chosen by the complainant
present during the interview. The police officer is entitled to have a union steward
present during any interviews.; Section 1, Paragraph 6, subparagraph B(3) to read
as follows: Recommended remedial actions, if any, including amending current
policies or adopting new policies.; Section 1, Paragraph 6 by inserting a new
subparagraph as subparagraph C to read as follows: The Police Chief's Report to
the Board shall not include discipline or personnel matters.; The remaining
subparagraphs in Section 1, Paragraph 7 shall be re-lettered accordingly.; Section 1,
Paragraph 7, subparagraph B(2) to read as follows: The Board shall apply a
"reasonable basis" standard of review when reviewing the Police Chief's or City
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Manager's Report. This requires the Board to give deference to the Police Chief's
or City Manager's Report because of the Police Chief's and City Manager's
respective professional expertise. The Board may recommend that the Police Chief
or City Manager reverse or modify their findings only if: a) the findings are
unsupported by substantial evidence; b) the findings are unreasonable, arbitrary or
capricious; or c) the findings are contrary to a police department policy or practice,
or any federal, state, or local law. When collecting and reviewing additional
evidence, the Board shall rely on evidence which reasonably prudent persons are
accustomed to rely upon in the conduct of their serious affairs.; Section 1,
Paragraph 7, subparagraph B(3) to read as follows: At the conclusion of the Board's
review, the Board shall issue a Public Report to the City Council concerning the
complaint investigation. Such Public Report shall include detailed findings of fact
concerning the complaint, together with a clearly articulated conclusion which
explains why and the extend to which the complaint is "sustained" or "not
sustained." This Public Report shall not include the names of the complainant or
the police officers unless the complaint is sustained. In addition, this Public Report
shall not include any discipline or personnel matters, although the Board may
comment generally as to whether the Board believes discipline is appropriate
without commenting on the extent or form of the discipline. A copy of this Public
Report to the City Council shall be given to the complainant, the police officer the
Police Chief and the City Manager.; Section 1, Paragraph 7, subparagraph B(4) to
read as follows: The Board shall not issue a Report which is critical of the sworn
police officer's conduct until after a "name-clearing hearing" has been held,
consistent with constitutional due process law. The Board shall give notice of such
hearing to both the police officer and the complainant so that they may testify
before the Board and present additional relevant evidence. The Board shall be
responsible for protection of all state and federal rights enjoyed by both the officer
and the complainant. The officer may waive the right to 'this hearing upon written
waiver submitted to the Board.; Section 1, Paragraph 7, subparagraph B(6) to read
as follows: The Board's Report to the City Council shall be completed within thirty
(30) calendar days of receipt of the Chief's or City Manager's Report. The City
Council may grant requests for extensions to this deadline upon good cause
shown.; Section 1, Paragraph 7, by deleting subparagraph B98) and re-numbering
the remaining subparagraphs of Paragraph 7 accordingly. [*Note: Paragraph 7,
subparagraph B(8) unnecessarily duplicates Paragraph 7, subparagraph B(3).*];
Section 1, Paragraph 7, subparagraph C(2) to read as follows: Collect data and do
an annual report to the City Council which shall be public and shall set forth the
general types and numbers of complaints, disposition of the complaints, the
discipline which was imposed, if any, and demographic information. This annual
report shall not include the names of the complainants or officers involved in
complaints which were not sustained and shall otherwise be in a form which
protects the confidentiality of the parties while providing the public with
information on the overall performance of the Police Department. The Board's
annual report may also include recommended changes in police practices, policies
or procedures.; Section 1, Paragraph 7, subparagraph C(4) to read as follows: The
Board shall adopt procedural rules and by-laws governing the Board's activities,
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including the receipt and processing of complaints, and such procedural rules and
by-laws shall be approved by the City Council.; Section 1, Paragraph 8,
subparagraph A(1) to read follows: The Board shall consist of five (5) members
appointed by the City Council, who shall be Iowa City residents at least eighteen
(18) years of age and shall serve without compensation. The City Council shall
strive to appoint members who represent the diversity of the community.
Appointments to the Board shall include one current or former "peace officer" as
that term is defined by state law. The City Council reserves the right to waive the
residency requirement for good cause shown.; Section 1, Paragraph 8,
subparagraph A(2) to read as follows: Following final adoption and publication of
this ordinance, the City Council shall appoint members to the Board for staggered
terms. All appointments shall be for a four (4) year term, except for the initial
appointments which shall be as follows:
One (1) person appointed for a two (2)-year term
Two (2) persons appointed for a three (3)-year term
Two (2) persons appointed for a four (4)-year term;
Section 1, Paragraph 8, subparagraph B(1) to read as follows: On its own motion,
by a simple majority vote of all members of the Board, the Board may file a
complaint.; Section 1, Paragraph 9, subparagraph C to read as follows:
Notwithstanding the above provisions, no Board member shall be liable to any
person for damages or equitable relief by reason of any investigation or
recommendation or report made by either a Board member or by the Board itself.
(All amendments as contained in Asst. City Arty. Mitchell memo of June 17). The
Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 6/1, with Vanderhoef voting "Nay."
The Mayor declared the motion on second consideration of the amended ordinance
carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Baker, Kubby. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to July 15, 1997, a
resolution approving the design of the Iowa City Transit Interchange Facility. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with Baker and Lehman voting "Nay."
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-209, Bk. 117, p.
209, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT to Metro Pavers for $388,163.50. City
Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-210, Bk. 117, p.
210, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 1997 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT
AND APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT FOR REMAINING WORK ON
THE PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-211, Bk. 117, p.
211, APPROVING A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CORALVILLE, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY REGARDING
PRESERVATION OF THE CORRIDOR FOR THE EXTENSION OF OAKDALE
BOULEVARD BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE CORALVILLE AND COUNTY ROAD W66.
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June 17, 1997
page 11
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Thornberry, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
Moved by Kubb¥, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-212, Bk. 117,
p. 212, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT, USE, OCCUPANCY, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF A
JOINT ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY. Animal Shelter Supv. Goodman-Herbst and
Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-213, Bk.
117, p. 213, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO BE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1997, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Member present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-214, Bk. 117, p.
214, INTENT TO CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION no later than November 3, 1 998, on
the cultural center and library expansion. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman,
Norton, Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-215, Bk. 117, p.
215, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE PARKING SYSTEMS
DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BY ADDING FOUR
PART-TIME CASHIER POSITIONS (for Linn St. parking lot). Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to appoint Mark Anderson, 202
Linden Ct., to the Design Review Comm. 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. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Norton noted the speed humps on Teg Drive seem to be
working efficiently. Norton commended on the ArtsFest held in Downtown Iowa
City June 12-15. In response to Norton, Acting City Atty. Dilkes reported that
Airport Commissioners have contacted Mr. Goree (Consent Calendar item) regarding
airport noise.
Council Member Kubby raised concerns regarding the need for an
independent emergency response team. Kubby voiced her support of the Iowa City
Human Rights Commission advocating to the State Civil Rights Commission
individual protection on the basis of sexual orientation. Mayor Novick indicated
she would be sending a letter of Council support. Kubby noted the 50th
anniversary of the Summit Apartment Coop and the 20th anniversary of New
Pioneer Coop. In response to Kubby, Council discussed the SEATS negotiating
process. Kubby noted the 75th anniversary of the election of Emma Harvat as
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page 12
Mayor of Iowa City marking the first female Mayor in the state and in the United
States.
Council Member Thornberry recognized Council Member Norton's upcoming
75th birthday on July 2, and Council Member Baker's 50th birthday on June 28.
Council Member Vanderhoef presented a pink flamingo to Council Member Baker in
recognition of his birthday and publication of his new book. Thornberry stated his
wish that laws did not have to be passed to protect anyone and that excellence in
performance is the protected class.
Council Member Baker thanked Council for their birthday wishes, and
acknowledged the 25th anniversary of Watergate and the 30th birthday of his son,
Tim. In response to Baker, the City Manager will follow up with New Pioneer on
parking issues and parking lot signage.
Mayor Novick presented a birthday card to Council Member Norton.
Council Member Kubby announced the birth of Molly Shepherd on June 17.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to June 18, 1997, a
motion 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's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 9:50 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
N~omi J(~/No~zick, Mayor
n K. Karr, City Clerk
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Iowa City City Council, special meeting,
6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Kubby,
Lehman, Norton, Noviok, Thornberry, Vander-
hoef. Absent: Baker.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to execu-
tive 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; and to discuss the purchase of par-
ticular real estate only where premature disclo-
sure 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 dis-
cussed is completed. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to
reconvene the special meeting on June 3,
1997 at 6:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Council adjourned the special meeting 7:10
p.m.
Council reconvened the special meeting at
6:00 p.m., June 3, 1997, all Council Members
present.
Moved and seconded to adjourn back into
executive session. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 7:12 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/3/97
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.
The Mayor proclaimed Run for a
Million Day - June 4, Carol Lear accepted;
Home Ownership Week - June 7-14.
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
A~tions 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: Class C
Liquor License for Wig & Pen Pizza
Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 West. Outdoor
Service Area for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Hwy. 6 West. Class C Liquor
License for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery,
21 W. Benton St. Outdoor Service
Area for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21
W. Benton St. Class C Liquor License"
for Fitzpatrick's, 521 - 525 S. Gilbert
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page 2
St. Outdoor Service Area for
Fitzpatrick's, 521 - 525 S. Gilbert St.
Class E Beer Permit for John's
Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Class C
Beer Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus
#537, 86 Sturgis Corner South. RES.
97-168, ISSUE A DANCING PERMIT.
RES. 97-169, 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, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SCOTT BOULEVARD TRUNK 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. 97-171, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING 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, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING 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
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DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-173,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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,
SETTING COMPENSATION FOR THE
ACTING CITY ATTORNEY.
Correspondence: Julie Phye,
Stepping Up Project, regarding
update. Jay Shaw regarding Shaw
shooting. Suzanne Gurnett Streitz,
Downtown 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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., concerning
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.
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.
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June 3, 1997
page 4
Moved and seconded to continue the public
hearing to June 17. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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. Moved and seconded to continue the
public hearing to June 17. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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,
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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3787, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," TO
PROVIDE ELDERLY HOUSING ALTERNATIVES
IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded
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. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from
Pain Ehrhardt. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted, as amended.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-175, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
WALDEN HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-176, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF
MEADOW VIEW SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-177, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF
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WILLIAMS WOODS SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-178, APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WYLDE
GREEN SANITARY SEWER 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.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances,
Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4, "Schedule of
Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and
Penalties," of the City Code, to establish the
hourly parking rate for the Linn street lot at
~.50/hour for the first three hours and
$5.00/hour for the fourth and all additional
hours, be given first vote for consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 8, Entitled "Police
Regulations," Chapter 3 entitled "General
Animal Regulations," Sections 1, 3, and 4;
and amending Title 8, entitled "Police
Regulations," Chapter z~, 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. Moved and seconded
to amend the restricted animal list (2) to read
as follows: "Iguana iguana, lizards of the
order of Chamaeleontidae, and lizards of the
genus Varanus, excluding species
Kokodoensis, Salvadoril, 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. 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 and seconded to accept
correspondence from: Sheila Lehrke,
International Professional Rodeo Association;
Tommy Joe Lucia. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. The Mayor declared the
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page 6
motion carried on first consideration of the
ordinance.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded
to amend the ordinance to include a four year
sunset clause. The Mayor declared the
motion to amend carried. The Mayor declared
the motion carried on first consideration as
amended.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance providing that general property
taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the Scot. t-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.
Moved and seconded 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried on second
consideration of the amended ordinance.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3788, 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 and seconded 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 to
amend carried. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted as amended.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-179, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-
321 AND APPROVING THE DESIGN OF
EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SUITE 160,
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page 7
OLD CAPITOL MALL, 201 S. CLINTON
STREET
Moved and seconded to defer to June
17 a resolution approving the design of the
Iowa City Transit Interchange Facility. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-180, 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.
Moved and seconded to accept the
form of tax exemption certificate pertaining to
the 810,600,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept the
form of continuing disclosure certificate
pertaining to the 810,600,000 Sewer
Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-181, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR
THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE
PAYMENT OF NOT TO EXCEED 810,600,000
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-182, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-183, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-184, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-185, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND
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TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE
AVENUE AND STEVENS DRIVE STORM
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-186, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, PERMANENT
EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST-WEST
ARTERIAL PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-187, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-188, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW
CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-189, 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-190, 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.
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.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-191, 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.
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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
10:25 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 Clerk
Su/~itted for pul~lication 6/12/97
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's office at (319)356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 2, 1997
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thorn-
berry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. Staffmembers present: Dilkes, Karr. Council min-
utes tape recorded on Tape 97-85, sides 1 & 2.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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; and to discuss the purchase
of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably ex-
pected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that prop-
erty. 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 de-
clared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 6:05 p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:05 p.m. Moved by Norton, seconded by
Kubby, to reconvene the special meeting on June 3, 1997 at 6:00 p.m.. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 4/0, Baker, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. Council adjourned the special meeting 7-'10 p.m.
Council reconvened the special meeting at 6:00 p.m., June 3, 1997, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn back into executive
session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned back into executive session 6:02
p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:10 p.m.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adjourn the special meeting 7:12
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Baker, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef 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, 356-5040.
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JUNE 3, 1997
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.
97-168, Bk. 117, p. 168, ISSUE A DANCING PERMIT. RES. 97-169, Bk.
117, p. 169, 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,
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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
Association, regarding Family Fun Day.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds, all approved:
Diane Sulg, Iowa City Arts Fest - June I 1-15. 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
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
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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.
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.
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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, to 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 SECURITY 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 Thornberry, that the ordina'nce amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," of the City Code, to establish the hourly
parking rate for the Linn street lot at $.50/hour 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 Fowler present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 8,
Entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 3 entitled "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 Chamaeleontidae, and lizards of the genus
Varanus, excluding species Kokodoensis, Salvadoril, 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 Greet,
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; 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.
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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, mowed 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 1:o 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 amende.d 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,
p. 179, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-321 AND APPROVING THE DESIGN OF
EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SUITE 160, OLD CAPITOL MALL, 201 S. CLINTON
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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 910,600,000 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 910,600,000 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
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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 91,149,808.82. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
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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; ahd 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.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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~ Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-177, Bk. 117,
p. 1'7,,7, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WILLIAMS WOODS
SUBDA(!SION, ,JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Oo,,uncil Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adoptedtl
,A pOt~c hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of_co_ntra~, and estimate of cost for construction of the Wylde Green Sanitary
Sewer Project. N~one appeared.
__ Moved by KL3b~by, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97~1~78 , Bk. 117. p
178,_APPROVE PLANSx, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRAGT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR CONST, RUCTION OF THE WYLDE GREEI~"'SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT, ESTABLISHIN~AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY T/~ ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TOt BIDDERS, AND FIXING
TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIP. T OF BIDS for 10:30 p,m., July 1. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all C-~uncil Members pre§~'nt. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded~by Thornberry/, that the ordinance amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation an?x;Fees, Ch~ter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties, ~of th,e' City Code, to establish the hourly
parking rate for' the Linn street lot atX~.7~O/hour for the first three hours and
~5.00/hour for the fourth and all ad,c~t~onal hours, be given first vote for
consideration. Parking & Transit Director//Fo~ler present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker ab~'bnt. TI~ Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by'Norton, tl~at the ordinance amending Title 8,
Entitled "Police Regulations," Cha/15ter 3 entitlekql "General Animal Regulations,"
Sections 1, 3, and 4; and amenc~i~g Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter
4, entitled "Pet Animal Control,';~ Sections 1, 2, 3, z~,X5, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12 of the
City Code to provide new re~julations regarding anir~als, be given first vote for
consideration. Animal Shel er Supv. Goodman-Herb~s present for discussion.
Courted requested staff r~port back on the requiremerit that a veterinarian be
licensed in the State of I?'wa, suggesting the state reference be dropped and detail
the procedure should ~ permit be denied. After discussi~,B, moved by Kubby,
seconded by Vanderh/e'ef, to amend the restricted animal list (2) to read as follows:
guana ~guana, lizCds of the order of Chamaeleont~dae, and I~ards of the genus
Varanus, excludin~t/spe. cie. s Kokodoensis, Salvadoril, Salvator, Nilo~icus, AIb,!gularis,
and Indicus." ar~ to include all species listed after the word "e~c, luding in the
prohibited list/as well. The Mayor declared the motion to ahoend carried
unanimously,/~/O, all Council Members present. The following individu~l~ appeared:
Steve Kenjd~ll,,,repre..sen.ting. the circus industry, Pittsburgh, PA; and Te~ry Greer,
Animal We)fare Coordinator for the sport of rodeo, Colorado Springs, CO. I~oved by
Lehman,/~econded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: Sheila ~ehrke,
Internat/i~nal Professional Rodeo Association; Tommy Joe Lucia. The I~yor
declar/dd.. t e .h .motio..n carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members prese.~.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on first consideration of the amended~
ordinance, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.