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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-15 Minutes numberedSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 15, 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: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Miklo, O'Neil, Fosse, Schoenfelder, Goodman-Herbst, McClure, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-105 & 97-106, Both Sides; 97-107, Side 1. Moved by Lehman, 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 July 2 and the regular meeting of June 17 as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - June 11. P&R Comm. - June 18. P&Z Comm. - June 19. Design Review Comm. - June Approve the design plans for Phase One of the raised platform and ramp along the Clinton Street side of Old Capitol Mall. Bd. of Appeals - May 5. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Roxie's, 2300 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #965, 225 Hwy. 1 S. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Memories, 928 Maiden Lane. Approving a Class B Liquor License for Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Vito's , 118 E. College St. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Drug Town, 1221 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Drug Town, 1221 N. Dodge St. Approving a refund of an unused portion of a Special Class C Liquor License for Pizza Hut #402041, 127 Iowa Ave. RES. 97-219, Bk. 118, p. 21 9, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 97-220, BK. 118, P. 220, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97~221, Bk. 118, p. 221, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 29 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST 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, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-222, Bk. 118, p. 222, Council Activities July 15, 1997 page 2 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 29 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE NAPOLEON PARK SOFTBALL FIELD FENCING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-223, Bk. 118, p. 223, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 29 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY ROOF REPLACEMENT 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. 97-224,, Bk. 118, p. 224, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 29 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL, PHASE I PROJECT, MORMON TREK TO GALWAY HILLS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-225, Bk. 118, p. 225, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 29 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF AND INSULATION ON THE CIVIC CENTER, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions, Bk. 118' RES. 97-226, p. 226, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A l O-YEAR DEPRECIATING PROMISSORY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 712 DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-227, p. 227, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A l O-YEAR DEPRECIATING PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1908 F STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, RES, 97-228, p. 228, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A 10-YEAR DEPRECIATING PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 619 DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-229, p. 229, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 942 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-, 230, p. 230, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORMON TREK VILLAGE, PHASE I. RES. 97-231, p. 231, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FORCE MAIN PROJECT. Correspondence: Ken and Deb Sickels regarding temporary sidewalk. David and ¢' ousan Novotny regarding Sandusky Storm Sewer Project. C. Council Activities July 15, 1997 page 3 *Revised 7/29/97 Kearns regarding Shaw shooting. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner2/~/~(z/2 regarding Stop Sign Installation at Rushmore Drive and Mormon Trek Boulevard. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Maintenance Worker I - Rec; Central Services Information Clerk. Jaycees regarding 4th of July events. Pepperwood Neighborhood Assn. regarding Sandusky Sewer Project. Longfellow Neighbors regarding drug dealing in their neighborhood. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Richard Twohy, 903 N. Dodge, appeared requesting Council passage of a resolution flying the flag at half staff for the week of August 30 in memorial to Eric Shaw. The following individuals appeared regarding the Dubuque Street Sidewalk: Ellen Widiss, 316 Kimball Rd.; Jerry Peck, 38 Kimball Rd.; Mary Lukas, 406 Kimball Rd.;, 330 Kimball Rd.; and John Shaw, Bella Vista. Margaret MacDonald and Atty. Wm. Meardon, appeared requesting deferral of item //30, awarding contract on the S ni ar .row nt .roi ot..o Sr. C nt.r *Commissioner, updated Council on Senior Center activities. The following individuals appeared regarding the extension of First Avenue: Candida Maurer, 627 Bradley and Derek Maurer, 328 S. Governor. Anna Buss, 1213 First Avenue, appeared regarding First Avenue improvements (Bradford to Muscatine). City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Grace Trifaro, 902 N. Dodge, appeared regarding item /115, Pet Animal Ordinance, and the possibility of prohibiting rodeos and circuses. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for July 29, 1997, 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor decolared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for July 29, 1997, 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for July 29 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. 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 "Sign Regulations," to permit projecting signs as a provisional sign in the CB-5 and CB-10 zones. The following individuals appeared: Ellen Widiss, 316 *Kimball Rd.; John Gross, 820 Kirkwood Avenue; and John Shaw, Bella Vista Place. Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Council Activities July 15, 1997 page 4 Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, 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 zone, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. After discussion, moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to amend the ordinance by restricting the thickness of the sign to no more than 4 inches. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, on first consideration of the amended ordinance, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman. Nays' Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, 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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 97-3791, Bk. 40, p. 29, VACATING THE PORTION OF ST. MATTHIAS' STREET (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ST. MATTHIAS' ALLEY), RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTH OF DODGE STREET, AND ST. JOHN'S ALLEY, LOCATED BETWEEN ST. CLEMENT'S STREET AND ST. MATTHIAS' STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to defer to July 29 the following ~5 items' Item No. 5 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. 6 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; and Item No. 7b. a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Alvin and Mary Joan Streb. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Activities July 15, 1997 page 5 A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the execution of an.~// agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Alvin and Mary Joan Streb. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to continue the public hearing to July 29, 1997. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Civic Center Front Entrance Renovation Project. No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-232, Bk. 118, p. 232, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER FRONT ENTRANCE RENOVATION 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. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Article I, entitled "Grading Ordinance," Section 12, entitled "Erosion Control," be given first vote for consideration. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council took a brief recess. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance 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 given first vote for consideration. Animal Shelter Supv. Goodman-Herbst present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, 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 cleanup escrow prior to the issuance of each building permit, be given second vote for consideration. Council Activities July 15, 1997 page 6 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance regarding control of graffiti and requiring removal of graffiti vandalism from private property, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote una. nimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 97-3792, Bk. 40, p. 30, CREATING A POLICE CITIZENS' REVIEW BOARD TO ASSIST THE CITY IN PROCESSING CITIZEN COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ASSURING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIVE TO COMMUNITY NEEDS. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to amend paragraph 8(A)(1) of the ordinance to allow the City Council to waive the "peace officer" requirement in the event the Council does not receive qualified applicants. The Mayor declared the motion on the amendment carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted as amended, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 97-3793, Bk. 40, p. 31, 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. Animal Shelter Supv. Goodman-Herbst present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-233, Sk. 118, p. 233, SETTING FORTH A NEW SCHEDULE OF FEES, RULES, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE PROVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES, ANIMAL LICENSING, ANIMAL PERMITS AND ANIMAL ADOPTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-234, Bk. 118,. p. 234, ESTABLISHING THE NAME OF THE EAST-WEST ARTERIAL STREET IN NORTHEAST IOWA CITY as Captain Irish Parkway. John Shaw, Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 97-235, Bk. 118,, p. 235, CHANGING THE NAME OF NORTH DODGE COURT LOCATED IN RICORD'S SUBDIVISION AND IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOTS 5 AND 6, JACOB RICORD'S SUBDIVISION TO DODGE STREET COURT. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities July 15, 1997 page 7 *Revised 7/29/97 Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-236, Bk. 118, p..~"~ 236, SUPPORTING THE STUDY AND POSSIBLE IMPLEMENTATION OF PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE THROUGH CHICAGO, WYANET, QUAD CITIES, IOWA CITY, DES MOINES, AND OMAHA. 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. 97-237, Bk. 118, p. 237, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to August 26, resolution approving the design of the Iowa City Transit Interchange. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 97-238, Bk. 118, p. 238, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA TO USE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CAMPUS FIBER OPTIC NETWORK. Civil Engr. McClure present for discussion. 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 a resolution ~-~-,~ temporarily closing portions of Iowa Avenue, Dubuque Street, and Jefferson Street right-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. Civil Engr. present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. After discussion, moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to defer the resolution to July 29, 1997. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-239, Bk. 118, p. 239, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND GREGORY AND MAUREEN CILEK FOR TEMPORARY USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF NORTH GILBERT STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, as amended. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to approve conditioned staff approval upon consultation with the Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission. Historic Preservation Chairperson John Shaw present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Nbrton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-240, Bk. 118, p. 240, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, ~AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR AUDITOR'S PARCEL 96089, ABUTTING LOT 10 IN WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES, Council Activities July 15, 1997 page 8 PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-241, Bk. 118,. p. 241, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL PROJECT BURLINGTON STREET TO NAPOLEON PARK. Casey Cook, FRIENDS, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None.. Moved by Kubb¥, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-242, Bk. 118~ p. 242, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL - BURLINGTON STREET TO NAPOLEON PARK PROJECT. 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 Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-243, Bk. 118, p. ~,~.~ 243, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WYDLE GREEN SANITARY SEWER PROJECT to Maxwell Construction for $477,785.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-244, Bk. 118,. p. 244, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT BOULEVARD TRUNK SEWER PROJECT to Barbarossa and Sons for $1,988,741.00. Public Works Dir. Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-245, Bk.~.,~ 118, p. 245, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to McAninch Corporation for 9437,922.80. Public Works Dir. Schmadeke present for discussion. Motion by Baker to defer failed for lack of a second. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-246, Bk. 118, p. ,~,~ 246, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND STEVENS DRIVE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Council Activities July 15, 1997 page 9 Yordi Excavating for $171,850.93. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-247, Bk. 118, p. 247, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHERIDAN AVENUE SANITARY SEWER BYPASS PROJECT to Midwest Construction for 8144,317.50. 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. 97-248, Bk. 118, p. 248, AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT HANGAR BUILDING AT THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Airport Mgr. O'Neil present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Norton, seconded by 'Lehman, to adopt a resolution finding it necessity to institute emergency proceedings for replacement of the Library roof and awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest contract for replacement of the Library roof. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated unanimously, 0/7, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-249, Bk. 118, p. 249, ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 FOR THE CITY CLERK AND CITY MANAGER. (City Manager - $112,486.40; City Clerk 952,284.54) Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Housing and 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 two four-year terms all commencing September 1, 1997. These appointments will be made at the August 26 City Council meeting. Council Member Baker requested Council schedule discussion of the Downtown Strategy Action Plan for September. Council Member Thornberry noted a July 14 garage fire and reported the firefighter who dehydrated while fighting the fire was doing well. Council Member Lehman stated the Council and staff would continue to_~.~/~/,~ monitor the TCI (cable) matter in the best interests of the City; acknowledged the July 4th Jazz Fest was a great event in downtown Iowa City; and asked that the. local option sales tax be placed back on Council's agenda. Council Member Kubby reminded citizens that the Iowa City Public Library was open on Sundays from 1:00-5:00; stated she would not be available for_ regular office hours on July 31; announced the Americans with Disabilities Act. celebration on July 26 starting with a march at the Public Library; and said the, Women's Resource and Action Center would be sponsoring a social change training on July 24 entitled "Principles of Inclusive and Empowering Organizing". Council Activi;des July 15, 1997 page 10 Council Member Norton stated his interest in scheduling discussion of the local option sales tax after further discussion of the City's financial future; announced the "green machine" had been delivered and City staff was being. trained on the use of the cleaning machine for the downtown area; requested charted report summaries of City project costs; stated he thought the Sycamore ~,~.~,'z~ sidewalk looked good but he wanted to follow-up with people upset with the project, and asked staff to look at the seeding in the area. Mayor Novick reported on the Stepping Up Project visit to the Alcohol Control Board and said more information would be coming; announced a public ~,~5'~7, hearing on the County Recorders Office scheduled for July 16; and wished Coun¢il,~O..4; J~ Member Lehman a Happy Birthday. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 11:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk CITY OF I0 WA CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET July 3, 1997 IP1 IP2 Memorandum from Assistant City Manager: Reply Letter from TCI Memorandum from City Clerk: Council Work Session of June 16, 1997 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 Memorandum from City Clerk: Council Work Session of June 18, '1997 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: County Zoning ~'~o~. Response Letter from Planning and Community Development Director to Mary Hitchcock: ~,~,'~ Benton/Miller [attached letter from Mary Hitchcock to Planning and Community Development Director] Letter from Planning and Community Development Director to Robert Downer: Ryerson's ,~56 ~ Woods Iowa City Police Department Use of Force Report - June '1997 Agenda: July '1 Johnson County Board of Supervisors Informal Meeting Agenda: July 3 Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting Memo from Assistant City Attorney regarding University Skywalk over Dubuque St.: Extent of City's right to control right-of-way. (dated 1/17/97) CITY OF I0 WA CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET July 11, 1997 IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IPi6 JULY li WORK SESSION Memorandum from City Engineer: Sandusky Drainage Project Memorandum from Assistant City Manager: Library Roof I ,-2570 MISCELLANEOUS ITiEMS Memorandum from City Manager: General Assembly-Interim Study on State and Local Tax, Policy Memorandum from City Clerk: June t6 Council Work Session Memorandum from City Engineer: "Check Your Speed" Traffic Calming Program Letter from Linda Davin to Parking Division: Parking Ticket The Fieldhouse Restaurant and Nightclub Report Email from Howard Vernon to Jim Leach: TCI Refusal to Adhere to Franchise Letter to Editor: Street and Storm Sewer Construction Information from Roger Gwinnup: Salvaging Activity Building Permit Information - June t997 Invitation: ADA Celebration Release: Agenda: Agenda: Agenda: Agendas Highland Avenue Johnson County Board of Supervisors July 8, 1997, Informal Meeting Johnson County Board of Supervisors July 8, t997, Informal Meeting Johnson County Board of Supervisors July 10, 1997, Formal Meeting for 7/14 & 7/15 Board of Supervisors. on 7/16/97. Press Release for mtg. of the Recorder Office Study Comm. Agenda for the 7/17 mtg. of the Board of Supervisors.