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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
30.
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,
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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 THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A 10-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 10-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 Susan Novotny regarding Sandusky Storm Sewer Project. C.
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*Revised 7/29/97
Kearns regarding Shaw shooting. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
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
North Iowa River Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Bob Kemp, Sr. Center
*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 //15, 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 declared 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.
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Kearns regarding Shaw shooting. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Stop Sign Installation at Rushmore Drive and Mormon Trek
Boulevard. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applioants for the
following position(s): Maintenance Worker I ~ Rec; Central Services
Information Clerk. Jaycees regarding Z~th of July events. Pepperwood
Neighborhood Assn. regarding Sandusky Sewer Project. Longtellow Neighbors
regarding drug lealing in their neighborhood.
Affirmative roll call v Ie unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members The Mayor
declared the motion ca and repeated the public hearing as s~
Richard Twohy, ~03 N. Dodge, appeared requestin! passage of a
resolution flying the flag ~t half staff for the week of Aug 30 in memorial to Eric
Shaw. The following
Ellen Widiss, 316 Kimball
Rd.;, 330 Kimball Rd.; and
Wm. Meardon, appeared req
North Iowa River Sanitary
Commissioner, updated Coun
regarding the extension of First
Maurer, 328 S. Governor. Anna
Avenue improvements (Bradford
discussion. Grace Trifaro, 902 N.
Ordinance, and the possibility of
Moved by Thornberry, s~
29, 1997, on an ordinance ar
appeared regarding tue Street Sidewalk:
Jerry Peck, 38 Kimbal Mary Lukas, 406 Kimball
ohn Shaw, Bella Margaret MacDonald and Atty.
;sting deferral of #30, awarding contract on the
wer Im t Project. Bob Kemp, Sr. Center
activil The following individuals appeared
venue: Maurer, 627 Bradley and Derek
3 First Avenue, appeared regarding First
). City Engr. Fosse present for
ge, appeared regarding item #15, Pet Animal
ing rodeos and circuses.
~y Lehman, to set a public hearing for July
14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article
E, entitled "Commercial an Business
Commercial Zone (CN-1), :o permit any r
zone with a size lirr n to help ensure
declared the motion ried unanimously,
Mayor declared the carried.
Moved by V derhoef, seconded by to set a public hearing for July
29, 1997, on an dinance amending Title 14, ;hapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article
N, entitled "Off Parking and Loading," increase the parking requirements
for residential in the CB-5, Central Business ~upport Zone. The Mayor declared
the motion c. tied unanimously, 7/0, all Council ;mbers present.
~es," Section 2, entitled "Neighborhood
or personal service use in the CN-1
eighborhood compatibility. The Mayor
O, all Council Members present. The
a public hearing for July 29
Code" of the City Code
Impact Fee" to revise
declared the motion carried
iding Title 14, Chapter 6,
"Sign Regulations," to permit projecting signs as a provisional sign in the
-5 and CB~10 zones. The following individuals appeared: Ellen Widiss, 316
Kimball Rd.; John Gross, 902 N. Dodge; and John Shaw, Bella Vista Place. Sr.
Planner Miklo present for discussion.
Mow by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to
on an ord amending Title 14, "Unified Devel~
by ng Chapter 9, Article A, entitled "Parking,
the for ula for payment in the CB-5 Zone. The Mayo
unanil ously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
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Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title
lZ~, 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
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.
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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.
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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 unanimous, 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. z~0, 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, Bk. 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.
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*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, a
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 THF 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,
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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 CLERK TO
ATTEST AN EXTENSIO~ AGREEMENT FOR FY97 SERVICE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF I~ CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY. A roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Members present. The for declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, s~ ~onded by Vanderhoef, to to August 26, a
resolution approving the desig
declared the motion carried
Moved by Norton,
238, AUTHORIZING THE MAY(
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
IOWA TO USE PUBLIC RIGHTI
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
McClure present for discussion. A
Council Members present. The Ma'
Moved by Vanderhoef, se~
temporarily closing portions of Io'
of the Iowa City Trar Interchange. The Mayor
7/0, all Cou Members present.
d by Baker, to ~t RES. 97-238, Bk. 118, p.
SIGN CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
OF CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF
-WAY :~ THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
FIBER OPTIC NETWORK. Civil Engr.
~tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
,~clared the resolution adopted.
led by Thornberry, to adopt a resolution
Dubuque Street, and Jefferson Street
right-of-way and Authorizing t
public right-of-way between
Engr. present for discussio~
After discussion,
resolution to July 29,
Council Members pres
Moved by
239, APPROVING
THE CITY OF
TEMPORARY
STREET IN I(
lan to
the sion.
City of
Individual
997. The May¢
execu :ion of an agreement for temporary use of
City and the University of Iowa. Civil
Members expressed their views.
seconded by Norton, to defer the
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all
seconded by
AUTHORIZING EXE(
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OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
CITY, IOWA, as amended.
conditioned staff approval upc
Historic Preservation Chair
discussion. The Mayor declared the motion to
to adopt RES. 97-239, Bk. 118, p.
OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
1Y AND MAUREEN CILEK FOR
PORTION OF NORTH GILBERT
by Kubby, seconded by
consultation with the Chair of
~ John Shaw present for
'.arried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote animous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution ado ~d
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt 97-240, Bk. 118, p.
240, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY TO ATTEST A
STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR AUDITOR'S PARCEL 96089, ABUTTING LOT 10 IN WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES,
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July 15, 1997
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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 Kubby, 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
91,988,741.00. 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
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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
$144,317.50. 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 CLERIC AND CITY MANAGER. (City Manager - 9112,486.40;
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".
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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
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
hearing on the County Recorders Office scheduled for July 16; and wished Council
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.
Nabmi J.~.AIo~ick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings and claims is ~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/2/97
Iowa City City Council, special
meeting, 7:00 a.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members
present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the special meetings of
June 16 and 18, as published, subject
to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Senior Center Corem. -
May 21. Bd. of Library Trustees - May
22. Airport Comm. - April 17 and
May 8. P&Z Comm. - June 5.
Broadband Telecommunications
Comm. - May 12.
a) The City Council not accept
a franchise modification
proposed by TCI, which was
to reduce TCI's Ioca~ office
hours on Saturday and add
staffing assistance to cover
Mondays.
Design Review Comm. - June 16.
(a) Reassess the location for
the Transit Interchange
Facility due to design impact
and safety concerns of the
facility.
(b) Disapproval of the Design
for the Transit Interchange
Facility.
(c) Projecting signs continue
to be prohibited.
(d) If projecting signs are
permitted, the Committee
Official Council Actions
July 2, 1997
page 2
supports staff
recommendation with the
following modifications: the
width (thickness) of projecting
signs be no wider than four
inches and projecting signs
not be illuminated.
Permit Motions and
Resolutions: Outdoor Service Area for
Soho's, 1208 Highland Ct. RES. 97-
217, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER
FRONT ENTRANCE RENOVATION
PROJECT, DIRECTING .CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Loretta
Kantor regarding Hickory Hill Park.
William Talman regarding Lexington
Avenue. Vickie Abrahamson regarding
airport. Robert Willis regarding
economic development. Kathryn
Wallace regarding the Senior Center.
Alice Kintz regarding the Senior
Center. William Fischer regarding
noise. Austin Winniford regarding
skateboarding. Terry Lee and Janiece
Thein regarding temporary sidewalk.
Lorna Dykstra regarding temporary
sidewalk. JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding designation of one
additional metered space on the south
side of 300 College Street. Civil
Service Comm. submitting certified
list of applicants for the following
position(s): Kennel Assistant and
Community Service Officer.
Applications for Use of City
Streets or public Grounds, all
approved: Glenn Ehrstine (Summit
Apartment Coop Fiftieth Anniversary
Celebration) - June 29. Casey Hayse
(Evert Conner Rights and Resources
Center Seventh Anniversary of
Americans with Disabilities Act
Celebration March - July 26.
Official Council Actions
July 2, 1997
page 3
Applications for Use of City
Plaza, all approved: Jeff Pitzen
(Ambulatory Vending of tapes) -
1997. Daryl Woodson (The
Sanctuary's 25th Anniversary
Concert) - July 5.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-218, APPROVING THE DESIGN PLANS
FOR PHASE I THE RAISED-PLATFORM AND
RAMP ADJACENT TO TACO BELL.
Moved and seconded to adopt a
resolution finding it necessary to institute
emergency proceedings for replacement of
the library roof and awarding contract and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest contract for replacement of
the library roof. The following individuals
appeared: Ken Baragary, Regional Mgr. for
D.C. Taylor Co.; Jim Agne, T & K Roofing;
and Atty. Edward Blando, representing
roofing contractors. Moved and seconded to
defer this resolution to July 15. The Mayor
declared the motion to defer carried.
Moved and seconded to accept the
recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Comm. to appoint Lea Supple to the
Airport Zoning Corem. as a representative of
the Planning and Zoning Corem. for a term
expiring May 1, 2000. The Mayor Pro tern
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The
Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried
and adjourned to executive session, 8:08
a.m.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:34
a,m. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk. ~t~,~,~
s/Naomi J. Novick, Mayor . ~
s/MarianK. Karr, CityClerl~
Submitte or pubication - / / 7
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/17/97
Iowa City City Council, regular
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members
present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
The Mayor proclaimed Pride Month -
June 1997.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the special meeting of
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: Class E Beer
Permit for Osco Drug Store #2393,
2425 Muscatine Ave. Class E Liquor
License for Osco Drug Store #2393,
2425 Muscatine Ave. Class C Liquor
License for Dublin Underground, 5 S.
Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License
for Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E.
Market St. Class C Liquor License for
The Kitchen, 215 E. Washington St.
Class C Liquor License for The Mill
Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.
Class C Liquor License for American
Legion Roy L. Chopek Post #17,
3016 Muscatine Ave. Class C Liquor
License for V.F.W., Weekes - Van
Eck Post 3949, 609 Highway 6 East.
Class E Beer Permit for Kum & Go
#422, 513 S. Riverside Dr. Class C
Liquor License for Gunnerz, 123 E.
Washington St. Class E Liquor License
for Hartig Drug Co. #10, 701
Mormon Trek B~vd. Class E Beer
Permit for Hartig Drug Co. #10, 701
Mormon Trek Blvd. RES. 97-192,
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. RI~S. 97-
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193, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
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: RES. 97-194,
APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE
IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT AND
NATURAL AREAS COMMISSION.
RES. 97-195, 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
RUNDELL STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 97-196, 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, 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, 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, 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, TO
SPECIFY THE USE OF ADDITIONAL
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TAX CREDIT REIMBURSEMENT. RES.
97-201, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR 1997 COMPREHENSIVE
IMPROVEMENTS ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (CLAP). RES. 97-202,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE
DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT
EMERGENCY
PROGRAM
AUTHORIZING
IOWA STATE
OF ECONOMIC
FOR IOWA
SHELTER GRANTS
FUNDING, AND
THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE SAME. RES. 97-203,
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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Philip Zell, Senior Center Commission,
responded to a Press Citizen article on the
survey conducted by the Center on to access
senior citizens services in the community.
Moved and seconded 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 consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to continue to
July 15, a public hearing on an ordinance to
permit projecting signs as a provisional sign in
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the CB-5 and CB-10 zones. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to July
15, 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.
-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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to amend the ordinance
to include a one year sunset clause. The
Mayor declared the motion to amend carried.
The Mayor declared the motion carried on the
first consideration as amended.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to defer to July
15, 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,
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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.
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.
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. Atty. Robert Downer, representing
Margaret MacDonald, appeared. Moved and
seconded to continue the public hearing to a
special formal meeting scheduled at 1:00
p.m. on June 18. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to June
18, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-204, 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.
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
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Improvements project. Mark Moyer, 1143
Briar Drive, appeared regarding the Sandusky
improvements project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-205, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COSTS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND
STEVENS DRIVE STORM SEWER
IMPROVEM£NTS 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-206, 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.
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate
of cost for construction of the Brookside
Drive Bridge Reconstruction project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-207, 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)..
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-208, 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],
Moved and seconded 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,
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entitled "Definitions"; and Title z~, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 2, entitled
"Liquor Licenses and Beer Permits," Section
2, entitled "Premises Requirements," be given
first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance regarding control of graffiti and
requiring removal of graffiti vandalism from
private property, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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, AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY
FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES, CHAPTER
z~, "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 EACH
ADDITIONAL HOUR, 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. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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 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
second vote for consideration. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from
Kathryn Lindhorst. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded to
amend the definition of rodeo to read as
follows: A contest, exhibition or competition
which charges members of the public an
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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 XVlII,
Paragraphs C and D (City Code Sections
12C and 8-4-12D) 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. After discussion original motion
withdrawn. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance be given second
consideration at this time. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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
second vote for consideration. Moved and
seconded 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
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June 17, 1997
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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
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form, the complaint may be filed by such
person's designated representative. The City
Manager, the Police Chief, the City Council 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 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
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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
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
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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 B(8) and re-numbering
the remaining subparagraphs of Paragraph 7
accordingly. [*Note: Paragraph 7,
subparagraph B(8) unnecessarily duplicates
Paragraph 7, subparagraph I](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
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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,
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 ~aw. 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
(z~)~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. The
Mayor declared the motion on second
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consideration of the amended ordinance
carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to July
15, a resolution approving the design of the
Iowa City Transit Interchange Facility. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-209, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT 'FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-210, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
1997 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT
AND APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL
CONTRACT FOR REMAINING WORK ON THE
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-211, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-212, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-213, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-214, INTENT TO CALL A SPECIAL
ELECTION .
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-215, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE PARKING SYSTEMS
DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND TRANSIT
DEPARTMENT BY ADDING FOUR PART-TIME
CASHIER POSITIONS.
Moved and seconded 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
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Neighborhood to fill an unexpired term ending
July 1, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to June
18, 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:50
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
Subm~ ~ed for pubhca~ion 3/26/97
Subject 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
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: Atkins,
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
Corem. - 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/117, 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, pc 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 consideralbion 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. Atty. 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. 97-204, 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 cleanup
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 $5.00/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 XVlII, Paragraphs C and D (City Code Sections 8-4-12C and 8-4-12D) 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
Council 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 c~)mplaint, the Police Chief shall first give Garritv 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 Atty. 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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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 Kubby, 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, 1998, 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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Mayor of I'owa 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.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 2, 1997
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 a.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Schoon, Schoenfelder, Craig, Mitchell, Franklin. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-101, Side 2; and 97-102, Side 1.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of June
16 and 18, 1997, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Senior Center Comm. - May 21.
Bd. of Library Trustees - May 22. Airport Comm. - April 17 and May 8. P&Z
Comm. - June 5. Broadband Telecommunications Comm. - May 12.
a) The City Council not accept a franchise modification proposed by
TCI, which was to reduce TCI's local office hours on Saturday and add
staffing assistance to cover Mondays.
Design Review Comm.- June 16.
(a) Reassess the location for the Transit Interchange Facility due to
design impact and safety concerns of the facility.
(b) Disapproval of the Design for the Transit Interchange Facility.
(c) Projecting signs continue to be prohibited.
(d) If projecting signs are permitted, the Committee supports staff
recommendation with the following modifications: the width
(thickness) of projecting signs be no wider than four inches and
projecting signs not be illuminated.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving an Outdoor Service Area
for Soho's, 1208 Highland Ct. RES. 97-217, Bk. 118, p. 217, SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING for July 15, 1997, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER FRONT ENTRANCE RENOVATION
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Loretta Kantor regarding Hickory Hill Park. William
Talman regarding Lexington Avenue. Vickie Abrahamson regarding airport.
Robert Willis regarding economic development. Kathryn Wallace regarding
the Senior Center. Alice Kintz regarding the Senior Center. William Fischer
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regarding noise. Austin Winniford regarding skateboarding. Terry Lee and
Janiece Thein regarding temporary sidewalk. Lorna Dykstra regarding
temporary sidewalk. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
designation of one additional metered space on the south side of 300 College
Street. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified list of applicants for the
following position(s): Kennel Assistant and Community Service Officer.
Applications for Use of City Streets or public Grounds, all approved:
Glenn Ehrstine (Summit Apartment Coop Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration)
June 29. Casey Hayse (Evert Conner Rights and Resources Center Seventh
Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration March) - July 26.
Applications for Use of City Plaza, all approved: Jeff Pitzen
(Ambulatory Vending of tapes) - 1997. Daryl Woodson (The Sanctuary's
25th Anniversary Concert) - July 5.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-218, Bk.
118, p. 218, APPROVING THE DESIGN PLANS FOR PHASE I THE RAISED-
PLATFORM AND RAMP ADJACENT TO TACO BELL. Economic Development
Planner Schoon present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt a resolution finding it
necessary to institute emergency proceedings for replacement of the library roof
and awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest contract for replacement of the library roof. The following individuals
appeared: Ken Baragary, Regional Mgr. for D.C. Taylor Co.; Jim Agne, T & K
Roofing; and Atty. Edward Blando, representing roofing contractors. Library
Director Craig, Asst. City Atty. Mitchell, and City Architect Schoenfelder present
for discussion. City Mgr. Arkins and Acting City Atty. Dilkes provided information.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Thornberry, seconded
by Kubby, to defer this resolution to July 15. The Mayor declared the motion to
defer carried, 5/2, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman,
Norton, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker, Novick. Absent: None.
Novick left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Lehman now presiding.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the recommendation
from the Planning and Zoning Comm. to appoint Lea Supple to the Airport Zoning
Corem. as a representative of the Planning and Zoning Corem. for a term expiring
May 1, 2000. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Novick absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn to executive
session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or
where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative
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roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Novick absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the
motion carried and adjourned to executive session, 8:08 a.m. Council returned to open session 8:33 a.m.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Baker, to adjourn 8:34 a.m. The Mayor
Pro tern declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Novick absent.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk